And Here's Chapter 12! I'm enjoying this more and more after each chapter! :D I tell you, graduation is hell on earth...seriously...glad that's in a few days over. If would have gone any longer I would have comitted suicide...just kidding ^^ so, enjoy this one!

xoxo

Steph

Chapter 12 Underworld

She has never been big on fantasy or science fiction or whatever those things were called. Gabriella was more into logical and realistic stuff which gives her clear and reasonable answers. But when she arrived into that new world, surrounded by darkness and shimmering stars over her head, vampires, dragons and many other creatures which she knew from the old fairy tale books from her child days were standing in front of her. Existing and interacting with one another. Unfortunately there was not enough time left to get to know more about it 'cause Taylor dragged her through the streets into a huge mansion where they were already expected.

When they entered a giant hall they met curious glances from the many vampires. Gabriella felt all of a sudden like a piece of meat in the middle of a huge piranha mass. Intimidated by the eyes on her she tried to make herself as small as she could behind Taylors back.

Jack was happy that Gabriella finally arrived unharmed and safely:" Gabsy! Don't hide that lovely appearance of yours. We've already expected you girls. Now come here!"

Anxiously she approached Jack and smiled shyly at the crowd. Although she was afraid for her life she finds some of the vampires smiling back at her. When she finally reaches Jack's hand which he held out to her, he embraces Gabriella in a half hug and announces: "Dear allies, that's Gabriella Montez, Princess of Sweden and heiress of the Swedish kingdom. Unfortunately the Werewolves have finally managed to expand their territory and now the Swedish king and his country have to suffer under them…or had to." At the last part Jack tenderly looked at Gabriella's face and gave her a nod of understanding. Then he continued with his speech:" My family and I had now to escape from our home because we were attacked by an old friend who chose to walk the other path. That traitor told us to prepare ourselves for a war which we will, from their point of view, lose. But I am confident enough to say that we, dear brothers and sisters, are most definitely NOT going to lose!" Cheers and applause were released from the audience. "Our army is bigger and stronger than those dogs!" Some clapped and others even barked. " I am telling you all of this right now because that war which we have been talking about the past few years has now begun. All of our tactics and concepts should not exist only on the paper anymore. The war has indeed begun dear brothers and sisters. And we are finally able to get back what we have once called world peace." As if on cue some waiters appeared from out of nowhere and served glasses of Champaign to everyone. Jack held his hand high, occupied with his glass:" Thanks to our army and the allies who are a great support and have become great friends of ours. To the world peace! Cheers!" Everyone cheered and happily drank up their drinks. The atmosphere was very relaxed. Gabriella went with the gang to another private room where they seated themselves on a big sofa. While the others chatted about their plans for the next few days Troy and Gabriella started their own conversation.

Troy asked:" So, I take it you ask yourself where we are, right?"

Gabriella nodded:" Yes, I do. It just…everything here seems so unrealistic and…like wonderland."

Troy smirked and shook his head a bit:" Well, I can guarantee you that here is no red and white queen and all those abstract characters like the Cheshire cat or a talking rabbit with a vest."

Gabriella's eyes got bigger:" Hey, you've read "Alice in Wonderland", too?"

Troy chuckled a bit at her cuteness:" Yes, but don't go bursting it around now 'cause it might do some damage for my reputation."

Gabriella raised an eyebrow and asked skeptically:" What reputation?" Before Troy could give an answer she spoke up again:" Oh wait! Let me guess. Err…you are that mysterious, secretive man who acts like a bad boy all the time and…makes out with everyone who has big boobs and a nice ass."

Now it was Troy's turn to raise an eyebrow:" That's all you've got? After we've lived for how much? Two and a half months together that's all you've observed? Very disappointing, Miss Montez."

Troy had to laugh a bit at her face which changed from serious to dumbfound. Gabriella didn't like it how he dominated her:" Well then, tell me the truth about you, Mr. Bolton." Troy on the other side loved how she joined him in his game of teasing and a bit flirting:" Hmm. First: I do not look like a bad boy, I am a bad man. Second: What can I say? I love women and somehow they love me. I am a ladies' man. They come to me and who I am to refuse a good conversation…make-out session…blow jo-" Gabriella cried out hysterically and covered her ears with her hands:" Okay, I got it! You are a manwhore!" Troy looked mouth-agape at her and said sarcastically:" Hey, now that's not a nice word. " Gabriella smiled a weak half-smile and added:" That's what all the others call you." Troy shrugged his shoulders and nipped at is Whisky glass which has been fresh served by a good-looking red-haired vampire woman with extreme long legs. Troy the womanizer he was looked her up and down, debating with himself. Gabriella observed him and looked at her hands which were folder on her lap. She knew right from the beginning that she would never have a chance with him but even though she just thought that her crush on him would be over soon, it got even worse by the time she got to know the softer and friendlier side of him. With all those thoughts in her head she stood up, causing the gang to look at her. Chad stood up himself and asked her:" What are you doing?" Gabriella smiled at him and the others:" I think I am going to my chamber now." Taylor nodded and said:" Well, Sharpay can you escort her?" Sharpay moaned:" Why always me?" Taylor answered in her strict voice:" Because you're the only one of us who stayed here in the human chambers. Remember?" Sharpay rolled her eyes at her:" Did you have to bring that up now? Well, come on, Gabriella." Gabriella quickly waved to the others and tried to follow the blonde who hastily lead her through the corridors which were barely illuminated.

Sharpay looked straight ahead of her and ordered in a monotone voice:" You have to follow a few rules while staying in your room. Before you go to sleep make sure that you don't have to pee or drink something anymore. The bathroom is situated down that hall the second door on the left side. Got it?" Gabriella nodded but she didn't know whether she did it because she really understood or out just out of fear:" Uh, why am I not allowed to leave my room during nighttime?" Sharpay continued their way:" Because, as you have probably noticed before in the hall, many different creatures are staying here and even though they are all in separate buildings…how should I put that? You don't know who or what walks around here so…it's for your own safety." Now Gabriella had panic. And Sharpay's smile wasn't helping:" That's your room. Any questions left?" Actually Gabriella wanted to know why Sharpay was still human when she stayed here and many other questions but she knew the Sharpay wasn't much of a talker with her so she just shook her head. Sharpay sensed Gabriella's hesitation but just chose to ignore it:" Well then, nighty night." Gabriella found herself in a huge room with a king-sized bed, a big sofa with a fireplace, some ancient wooden tables and wardrobes and a big balcony with a breathtaking view. Gabriella mumbled to herself:" Please help me, dad. I know that you are always watching over me. Please let me do the right thing." Small tears formed themselves in her eyes but she immediately blinked them away and climbed into her new bed. Slowly she fell asleep.

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