A/N: I was going to post my other synopsis for the story, but I decided against it. I don't want to give out too much about the story. Even though I want to (LOL). If anything, I'll let you guys know that the story, in reference to the Twilight Saga timeline, starts a couple of years after Breaking Dawn. If there are any questions about the story, I'll be happy to answer to the best of my capability without giving out too much.
Here's Chapter 2.
Happy reading.
Chapter 2
Mbili
"A lie has many variations. The truth ...
None."
"Ignorance is bliss"
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"Where are you headed off to so early Gram?" Amare asks her grandmother.
She barely woken up, but she's hungrier than ever. Eating her typical bowl of cereal and fruit just didn't cut it this morning. Mar made an entire buffet, well a breakfast buffet. She thought Gram would join her, but Gram is halfway out the door . . .
"I have to go pick up the girls from the airport!" Gram says excitedly, a happy gleam in her eyes. Huh, she also has a little bounce in her step as well.
"They're here already? I thought it'd be awhile before they came to live with us and all. Gram you didn't even tell me their names. We didn't even prepare the house for them." The words tumble out of my mouth quickly.
"Oh! They're not here yet. I just wanted to be a little early getting there. Their flight lands in about thirty minutes. Oh and their names are Emery, Jade, and Raina. I'm sure you ladies will get along just fine." Gram rambles enthusiastically as she throws her coat on.
"Gram, but what about the house?" I say glancing around the kitchen at the mess I made.
"The house is fine sweetheart. Just clean up this mess in the kitchen." Grams hand flies around as she talks, looking at all the food I made.
"So someone's got quite the appetite now?" Gram asks. A knowing look crosses her face. But before I can question it, she hands me two hundred dollars and tells me to go grocery shopping.
Hmm, but I don't even know what the girls would like to eat, or don't you mean . . .
"Emery, Jade, and Raina." I test their names out. I should get used to them being around, since I don't even know how long it'll take for them to live on their own.
We will see Amare, we will see. I think as I look at the nearly gone food on the table.
Jesus, did I stomach all of that? My tummy growls at me. I pause in disbelief and shake my head. There's no possible way I should still be hungry.
Ignoring my still burning stomach, I clean the kitchen quickly. Making sure that it looks spotless before I step out. Grabbing the money Grams gave me, I slip on some comfy shoes, grab my cell and head out the door. I shoot Dion a quick message to meet me at the local food market.
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"Sooo, do you think I'd have a chance with any of the new girls?" Dion grins as he bumps his elbow into my side.
"You would make me sound like a catch, right?" Dion asks, and I roll my eyes. Of course, this would be the first thing to come across his mind. To him new females in town equals: try to stake my claim on them before any other bone heads come near.
"Dion, I don't even know them yet. I mean dang I haven't even met them." I shake my head, fighting an amusing grin as I push the cart. Grabbing necessities.
"But you will." Dion adds as he keeps up with my pace. I don't like grocery shopping that much. I try to get in and get out the store fast.
"And . . ." I shrug as the drama king himself looks as if he could wail exasperatedly.
"You know how I am around girls." Dion whispers while checking to see if anybody heard him. Again, let's cue another eye roll.
"You know I am a girl Dion." I quirk an eyebrow up at him, while I grab a box of fruity pebbles.
"You are? I didn't notice." Dion giggles like a little school girl, and me not being so amused hits him upside the head. With the box of fruity pebbles.
"Child abuse!" Dion yells and this time I pinch him.
"Shut up you stupid head." I say as I push the cart to check out.
"I think I need another arm." Dion whimpers as he rubs his arm. Sending glares at me as the cashier rings my items up.
"I think you got what you deserve." I smirk playfully as he pretends to be wounded. Really I couldn't hurt him if I tried. He's well over 6'1 and isn't lanky in the slightest way.
"But you'll still put in a good word for me, won't you?" Dion grins, looking like an overgrown chocolate lab puppy.
"Yeah sure whatever D." I mumble as I pay for the groceries. I spent 182 dollars.
Hmm, maybe Gram would let me keep the rest? Shoot, I hope so. I think as I push my cart to Dion's car. Looking at his face he still looks like he's in lala land. Daydreaming about girls he barely knows. Again, I roll my eyes and he doesn't even seem to notice.
Psh, boys and their one track minds.
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"Hey Gram!" I say as I open the front door cautiously. Not wanting to be bombarded with her excitement.
The answering silence made me let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. And I quickly took the groceries in, putting them up in the fridge. Dion, being the concerned one – but most likely wanting to get a glimpse of the new girls, offered to help but I told him no. I didn't want him over here overwhelming them. Or adding to Gram's over-the-top welcome home.
Going upstairs to my room quickly, I plop on my bed and sigh. Enjoying the silence while I still have it. My eyes grow heavy and I snuggle into my pillow.
Before I even know it, I'm dreaming.
I was surrounded by dense brown and green trees. They wrapped around me in a large oval. I must be in an open clearing. In the distance of the clearing … I see a group of people. They're skin so pale they almost glow. Something's off about them. A ray of light breaks through the immensely dense and grey clouds lurking over the area. Then the pale people not only glow, they shine bright. A gust of wind blows in my direction. It's sickeningly sweet and it burns my nostrils. Although my body reacts terribly to the stench, I hold my ground. My muscles flexing to react, but somehow, I ignore it to the best of my ability. Behind the pale people in the forest, I hear rustling and movement. A multitude of yellow eyes meet mine. And then a ringing howl startles me awake …
I wake up covered in sweat. My curls mated to my forehead and my body feeling warm and feverish. Just as I hop out the bed, I hear the door opening.
Grams must be here with the girls.
I race down the steps, praying that I look semi-decent, but then again, I could care less if I looked like trash. I've had worse days.
"Hello dearie!" Grams greets me brightly from the door. I see a couple of figures lurking behind her – the girls.
Hopefully, they adjust well here, I think before shooing grams away so that I can help bring their things in. It's the least I could do.
While helping them inside, I couldn't help but glance over the girls. They looked similar, yet different at the same time. They were all just about the same height and body build. They were tall, slender – and the moved gracefully . . . there was something else though, in the way they moved. I couldn't quite put my finger on it.
The girls varied in shade. One was a deep mahogany brown, the other a maple wood brown, and the last one a honey brown. Like my hair, they had curly hair and theirs ranged from different textures and curliness among them. They truly were beautiful. They would break many hearts with their arrival here.
Poor Dion, I fight back a smirk from spreading across my face.
But what was weird about them is that they had the same light green eyes. It was eerily spooky . . . but I guess if they were sisters then I shouldn't question it.
"So, Amare this is Raina," Grams points to the girl with the maple wood brown skin complexion. Raina smiles gently and waves slightly. I return the gesture back.
"And this is Emery and Jade." Gram finishes her introduction. Emery is the deep mahogany brown girl, and Jade the one with the honey brown complexion.
Emery seemed more serious in her demeanor. When Gram introduced us she merrily nodded. Maybe, she just need time adjusting. Jade on the other hand looked delighted to be here. She looked like a kid who was just told to grab anything they wanted in a candy store.
"It's so great to finally meet you!" Jade exclaimed, and hugged me. She hugged me. Not that I'm not a touchy-feely person, but wow.
"It's nice to meet you too, Jade" I choked out and her hug loosened. Who would've thought somebody so slim, could be so strong?
"Yes, I told them all about you on the way here." Grams said, and immediately Jade let go and stepped back . . . looking like a child who has been chastised.
"Well, I think it's time we get you girls settled in, don't you think?" Grams stated cheerfully, as she grabbed a small duffle bag on of the girls bought.
"Yes ma'am!" Jade said, and Raina just shook her head. Emery remained indifferent.
I couldn't help but smile at Jade. Her bold personality and presence would bring a new light into this house. Something, I think was much needed.
"You can call me Grams, Jade. You all can." Grams beamed brightly as we got the girls situated and settled in.
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"So . . . can I come by your place today?" Dion is met with silence.
"I could always swing by another time." Still silence.
"Or I could leave with you on the bus, stop by your house, and then sleep at Trey's house. He wouldn't mind." Dion says as he and Amare finish closing the shop.
Amare still ignores him as he pesters her further.
"You could always have the girls just stop by the –" Amare slams a fork she picked up into the table. Leaving the fork jammed into the counter-top and an indent from her hand.
Dion openly gaps at her. Kinda shocked, kinda astonished … kinda scared.
"I'm so sorry. I'll fix this." She apologizes as she takes the fork out the table.
"Are you okay? You look kind of warm." Dion moves his hand to feel Amare's forehead, but she moves away last minute.
"I'm alright okay." she answers, slightly agitated.
Amare sighs and pushes the curly strands that escaped her bun out her face. She doesn't know what's been going on with her body, her temperament, and her dreams. Everything lately has been strange.
"That's a lie. You haven't been feeling good since those girls moved in with you . . . and that was like two weeks ago." Dion pointed out. The tone of voice he used on her; he would've just put his hand on his hip for good measure.
If Dion was a girl, he'd have too much sass for the both of us.
"Yo, Dion just give it rest, won't you?" I groan as I feel my temperature rise and my head starts to pound.
"You're not looking too great." Dion says as he critically analyzes me.
"I'm taking you home." Dion states with a finality in his voice I can't argue with.
"What about the diner D?" I point weakly at the rest of the mess we didn't get to … not including the damage I just made.
"Eh, don't worry about it." Dion says as he grabs our things and closes the shop.
"Marcus is going to kill you." I joke, trying to forget about my pain.
"Yeah, yeah." Dion shrugs and walks me to the bus stop.
Luckily, we caught the bus on time. 7:50 on the dot. Dion walked on first and payed his fare. Since, this is my regular mode of transportation I just swiped my metro card. We both sat down and waited for the bus to take off.
"So … this wouldn't be a bad time to get my mack on, would it?" Dion asked as he took in his reflection on the window of the bus. Obviously, feeling himself a little too much.
In response, I shoved him with my elbow. Making him bump his head into the window. Served him right for acting like the cocky bastard he isn't.
"Ow! Child abuse." Dion cried, and the passengers that were already on gave him a strange look.
"You don't have to be like that." Dion grumbled as he pouted. Looking like an overgrown man-child. Literally, he's such a drama queen.
"You don't have to be so annoying." I replied. I already miss the peace and quiet of my regular bus rides home.
"Bad timing huh." Dion mumbled under his breath.
I don't know if he intended for me to hear it, but I chose to ignore it anyways.
Even though Dion could grate my nerves, I did appreciate him. He didn't have to see me home, but he did. I guess, that's what best friends are for.
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As soon as I step through the front door I am greeted by Jade, and Raina. Emery must be somewhere … being serious and stoic.
"Hey Jade, Raina, this is Dion. Dion, this is Jade and Raina." I introduce them quickly. Hoping to get some well-needed rest. I haven't been feeling too great these past couple of days.
It would be funny to watch Dion's failed attempt at flirting though … but even as I think that, I yawn.
"I'm going to get ready for bed, okay." I say to as I head up the stairs to take a shower. I pause, before heading up all the way. I forgot to tell Dion something.
"Thank you, Dion, for helping me." I mumble sleepily as I try to hold back another yawn.
"Don't mention it pumpkin." Dion grins goofily and the girls giggle at his remark. I can already see the goo-goo eyes coming out. No need for me to witness that.
"How are you getting home again?" I ask Dion before I fully retreat. Even though it's Dion, Grams wouldn't let a boy sleep over at night. She's really that old school.
"I'm sleeping over at Trey's." Dion waves me off, and I shake my head. I hope Jade and Raina know what they're dealing with.
"Good night." Raina says, smiling softly as Jade and Dion keep on talking about lord knows what.
"Night Raina." I offer a small smile back before making my way upstairs.
All I want to do is get in the shower and sleep.
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Sleep was hard.
I kept tossing and turning.
Falling into a deep sleep and then waking up.
It was infuriating.
My attitude would be at an all-time high.
And that's saying a lot.
I just couldn't get comfortable at all.
I huffed, turning onto my side so that I could feel the breeze coming in through the open window in my room. The wind did comfort me, and helped me lull myself back to sleep.
I need to rest or I won't make it to work.
Before I could even fall into a deep rest again, I heard a mumbled conversation going on outside my door. I groaned, in annoyance, and for a moment there was silence … before it continued.
I thought about getting out of bed to ask them to be quiet. But I was just too drained and tired. I began to listen in on the hushed conversation.
"It's going to happen soon."
"The sooner, the better – we have to make sure she's ready."
"She has to have some time to adjust. We can't just throw her into the lion's den without giving her a tail's up."
"Be serious, for once in your life Jade. This is not a game. We are responsible for –"
"Responsible for the well-being of our tribe and of the entire shifter species. I get it, you've said it a hundred million times Emery … We will win anyways. Good always wins."
"The world isn't sugar, spice, and fairy dust Jade. Be real."
"She'll need some time to adjust, Emery. Don't throw everything at her, at once. She's probably already experiencing more than what we went through … during the transition."
"Okay, well why you guys are off daydreaming about good vs. evil or worried about Amare's sensitivity to this situation, those royal leeches WILL be killing us off. One by one. They probably already started."
"You know the war didn't start yet. We have some time to prepare her and warn the others."
"Yeah, that's if we find them before the vamps do."
"She'll be changing soon guys, we'll be starting sooner than later anyways."
"I guess you're right … agreed."
"Second agreed."
"Jade. Shut up. You two go to bed. Get rest and be on guard tomorrow, just in case."
"Whatever Emery."
"Night Emery. Night Jade."
Amare's mind was spinning. She didn't know how to process this information? What did they mean, oh, 'make sure she's ready?' What did they mean 'shifters' and 'leeches' and 'species'? Was this a kind of special lingo she didn't get? Or were they serious?
Her heart was racing now.
She believed she was living with a bunch of nut cases.
At least she knew they were harmless. They were here for about two weeks. It didn't matter though because she made it a habit to always lock her door. Grams did too.
Closing her eyes, she tried her best to forget what she overheard to sleep.
Maybe her sleep depraveness made her mind conjure up that whole conversation.
Yeah, it's probably all in my mind. Amare told herself repeatedly as she drifted off to sleep.
She thought if she thought it so many times, that it would make it true.
Deep down, she knew better than that.
A/N: I hope you enjoyed the chapter! A lot is going to happen after this. You guys are in for a real treat. As usual, updates are weekly, so I'll see you guys then! Oh and please review and favorite. Tell somebody that knows somebody about the story lol.
Brownie points for whoever can tell who is saying what in the dialogue Amare overhears. Again please review and favorite.
Have a blessed evening.
'Till next time :)