Here is Chappy 5 for ya'll!

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By the way, for this Chapter (and so on) you MIGHT need to have read the Cirque du Freak series.

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Chapter 5:

CYNTHIA'S POV

I woke up, sat up, and then stretched. Did all that really happen last night? Does Larten Crepsley really…like me? Honestly, I have NOO problem with that…

Then I remembered. I saw an image of Crepsley falling, and me just watching from a distance—unable to do anything to save him. I saw him burn and…

I felt tears fill up my eyes. I knew when he is going to die! I know when everyone is going to die and Aryn won't let me say anything! I thought. I knew Aryn was doing the right thing by keeping their futures a secret…but I didn't want all those people to die!

I was about to step on the ground, but I stopped when I saw Larten lying down on the floor. What the Hell? Why wasn't he in his bed…err…coffin?

Was he…no of course not. I put the idea of him just waiting for me to wake up or even protecting me out of my head. I think he liked me…but lying on the floor to protect me…I honestly don't know.

But still if he was then he was so sweet.

I looked around the room until I found a clock. It read 10:00 p.m. I had about 2 hours until me and Aryn were to do training with Crepsley. Sweeeet. Vampire training sounded fun…but I knocked on wood so I wouldn't jinx it. But the universe hates me so…

I looked around for Aryn. Of course, I found her sleeping on the reclining chair… talking in her sleep about some grandfather clock, and flying bull dogs, and something about bagels. I rolled my eyes and walked out the door, being careful not to step on Crepsley.

"Cynthia," Came a murmur just before I closed the door. I peeked in and saw Crepsley still lying on the floor.

"Yes?" I asked him.

He murmured something that was incoherent, and he turned his back and sighed. Was he…sleeping? More importantly was he dreaming of…me? I couldn't help but smile at the thought. What was going on with me? I only knew him for a day, and I think I'm in love with him.

Wow Cynthia. I smiled despite myself and closed the door. I walked onto the stage, then toward the backdoor, toward the Cirque.

I held my breath and sprinted to the end of the alleyway, now totally freaked out by dark alleyways.

I stopped in my tracks and looked at the ground that I covered. It took about 7 minutes to walk down the alleyway, and about 30 seconds for me to sprint down it. I guess it was just one of the many perks to being a vampire. Or was I a vampaneze? This was just so much for me to take in so I just pushed the thought out of my mind.

I made my way to where they served food at the Cirque. I saw Darren and Evra sitting on a stool, laughing about God knows what.

I made my way over and sat down, giving Evra a high five as well.

"What's up, Cynny?" Gosh I hated that nickname, "How was your…sleep?"

Darren snickered and I whacked both of them. Hard.

"OW!" Darren said and rubbed his arm, I just rolled my eyes.

"Nothing happened. You guys are real pervs. And I came over here to ask you a question, Darren,"

"Shoot," He said and took a drink of his red kool aid…or was it…?

"Can you teach me some stuff about vampires? Just basic stuff, when I train with Crepsley tonight I don't want to look like I'm a moron and don't know anything,"

"But you don't know anything about vampires,"

He stated and put his drink down and looked at me.

I rolled my eyes in annoyance and replied, "Well I don't want him to know that, stupid. Can you just give me some basic facts?"

"Ok," He said and rubbed his hands together as if to remember all of the information. I honestly needed to know. I wanted to impress him...although I know I am pretty so…still I'm not that conceited, "First of all vampire's don't live forever. Full vampires age 1 year every 10 years, and half vampires age 1 year every 5. I am not sure if you are full or not, but I think Crepsley will know. Anyway, vampires can also catch diseases. Like…I don't know malaria for example. They don't catch any disease easily, but we can.

"Additionally, vampires can run super fast, maybe about 150 miles per hour. That running is called flitting. Full vampires can flit, but half vampires cannot. They can still run really fast, but not at the same speed. I think that would be how Crepsley finds out if you are a full or half vampire. But still, don't take my word for it on this one," He stopped, allowing me to take in all this information.

I knew some of what he said, but the flitting thing was news to me. I hope I am half, because I don't want to stay in this body forever, although, I might regret wanting that in a hundred years.

"Ok, well are you a half vampire or full?" I asked Darren

"Half, for now at least because soon the vampire blood will overpower my human blood, causing me to become a full vampire. Anyway I will continue explaining the…vampire ways now."

I nodded and he continued, "Vampires usually do not associate with humans, normally to avoid mistakes. An acceptation is the Cirque because they aren't really normal, and they can understand us.

"Is there anything else you want to know?"

I hesitated before saying, "I am getting…hungry. But I do not want to kill anyone. Do we kill?"

"No, we do not. We take a sip than leave. They don't become vampires unless we exchange blood with them. Vampaneze kill when they feed, taking all the blood the human has. I think you know that about vampaneze, but I am just reiterating it to make it clearer. Anything else?"

"Yeah," I said grabbing a glass of water and taking a sip before asking, "I have asthma. I don't have a serious case, but if I am running hard and it is really hot out, I may stop breathing. When I was a human I took my inhaler 15 minutes before I ran. Am I still going to need it?"

He hesitated before saying, "Honestly, you should ask Crepsley. I think you are still going to need it, but again, don't take my word for it."

"One more question," I asked, taking another sip of water, "How long have you been with Mr. Crepsley?"

Evra laughed and said, "That came out wrong didn't it?"

I was about to laugh but I decided to scare him by saying, "You know that pissing off a vampire that is… thirsty isn't a smart idea. Especially when the vampire might just be a vampaneze who kills when they feed. So just remember that sometimes it is better to just shut your mouth,"

He whimpered, and Darren laughed and answered, "About a few years I guess. But didn't you know that from that book you read about us or whatever. Oh, and do please tell us more on that matter,"

I laughed and said, "I forgot how many years or months it was, but I only asked because you are starting to sound like Crepsley. All formal and stuff."

When he didn't answer I said, "It's kinda freaking me out. I don't want to end up speaking without contractions,"

He laughed a bit then replied, "Well I guess you gonna end up like that too," I laughed. I always spoke with contractions, and I was very sarcastic too. I don't ever think that I will give up speaking contractions.

"Yeah, yeah, sure, whatever, and are you going to train with us?"

He laughed and said, "Hell, no! I know more about vampires now and how to fight so I don't need to. Have fun, and just to let you know, just because Crepsley has a huge enormous crush on you, doesn't mean that he will go easy on you,"

My eyes narrowed and I said, "First of all, he doesn't have a 'huge enormous' crush on me, and secondly I know he won't go easy on me! I wouldn't want him to,"

He just laughed, got up and before leaving said, "You better rethinking that. After one night of training, you will end up sleeping for about 2 days straight and moaning and groaning from the muscle pain, and not getting up unless you're going to pee. And I speak from experience."

I humphed and crossed my arms, "And why do think Crepsley likes me so much?"

His eyebrow raised and he said, "Do you not like him or something?"

My eyes widened and I said, "No, I do! But why do you think he likes me?"

He shrugged. "I have known him for many, many years, and I have never heard him speak to any woman except when he is on stage, but even then he is speaking to a mix-gender so I don't even think that counts. I saw him while he preformed, and I saw the way he looked at you. I could tell he liked you, not only because you are pretty, Crepsley isn't that shallow. But you are pretty!" He added when he saw my face react before he corrected himself.

"Really?" I asked softly. Oh my God, did he really like me like that? I mean, I know what happened this morning and last night but…still.

"Yeah, I think so anyway. Also, Crepsley always hides his feelings. Like he keeps an expressionless face all the time, and it really gets frustrating when you are trying to talk to him. But ever since you came, and whenever you are around, his face just lights up."

"Aww!" I said in a really girly voice. He is just so sweet, "Hey what time is it?"

"11:47. you should probably go now. I hoped I helped with everything!" He called as I ran toward Crepsley's room.

"Thanks a lot, Darren! See ya later Evra! Oh, and I'll talk to you later about the books that talk all about your life," I called and they called out their goodbyes.

I could NOT miss tonight's training! I already missed last night's and if I was late then he would kill me! I ran even faster when I got to the alleyway, but I had to slow down and catch my breath so I wouldn't go throw an asthma attack. Again. I knew I need to go home and get my inhaler. I hope Crepsley would come with me.

I ran in to the room, to find Crepsley sitting on the couch, and he smiled and looked up saying, "Wow, and you have 12 minutes to spare, where have you been?"

I sat down next to him and panted out, "With Darren and Evra. We were just talking, and where is Aryn?"

"Here!" She said looking up from her book, only to continue reading it once again.

"Cynthia, why are you sweating and panting like that? The Cirque is not that far from here, it should not have been so hard to run over,"

I took a few breaths before gasping out in breaths, "I have…a mild case of…asthma…and I think…I need to go home to… get my inhaler." I managed to say.

He looked at me with the most adorable green eyes and he said, "I will take you home to get you inhaler. Will you need it often?"

"Only when I have to run long distances. Oh, and I need to take it 15 minutes before I run," I added and he groaned.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing, I am just saying that we might not always have 15 minutes to spare before running. I mean we might be running away from a vampaneze or the police."

I raised an eyebrow before saying, "Why would we be running? To escape the police or something?" I asked laughing a bit when he blushed and said,

"I do not know...maybe we…I…accidently…" He blushed harder as he stuttered and I laughed. Aww, I made him nervous.

That was so incredibly adorable.

I took another gasp for air and said, "I think we need to go and get it now, just in case I might need it later. I have a lot of inhalers so I might be able to conserve them until I grow out of my asthma."

"You can grow out of asthma?" He asked, cocking his head. Damn he looked adorable.

"Yeah," I stammered, "So should we go now?"

He stood up and replied, "Sure. Aryn will you be good here alone?"

She just rolled her eyes and said, "I'll be fine Crepsley. And what do you think will happen?"

He shrugged and said, "And it is Mr. Crepsley to you,"

She rolled her eyes again and laughed saying, "Well what are you going to do about it? You couldn't hurt me if you tried. You need me, and don't you deny it. And also I only show respect to people I actually respect. Duh,"

He growled saying, "How much do you want to bet?"

He flitted (or whatever) to Aryn and pointed his fingernails at her, and she just laughed and said, "Try me,"

Crepsley lowered his hands and chuckled to himself and said, "You best be careful. If you talk crap to any other vampire, they will shove stakes through your heart. Literally," He added.

Again she just laughed and continued to read and said, "I'll take my chances."

He came back over to me, grabbed my hand and we were just about to close the door when Aryn said faintly (still laughing), "Have fun you two!"

Crepsley growled and was about to go back in, but I held his arm. He looked at me, staring down at me with eyes that said You-better-let-go, but I just stared at him neutrally, trying not to make and expression and said, "Just leave her be,"

He sighed and looked down, mumbling something that I couldn't understand.

He led me toward the front of the auditorium, and we walked silently toward my house, me and my maybe-boyfriend toward my house.

"So will we still be doing training tonight Crep- Mr. Crepsley?" I added the Mr. to avoid any…problems.

His warm smile returned and he said, "Yes, I believe so, how much farther until we reach it?"

I smiled back and looked ahead saying, "Just down this road and your…second left,"

We continued walking in silence, but luckily it wasn't awkward at all. We reached the house and I groaned when I saw my mom's car.

"What is wrong, Cynthia?" He asked, looking worried.

"My mom is here, I thought she might be out drinking but I guess she didn't go out tonight,"

He paused before saying, "If you leave after you get what you need, will she be worried?"

"Nah," I said without even needing to think, "She murdered my father and brother, and I was probably going to be dead in a few months time anyway,"

"Excuse me?" He asked looking down at me.

I smiled the best I could and said, "It's fine. Honestly, I never really liked her, and I think she has like mental issues or whatever because she has like this…impulse to kill."

He just nodded and said, "I will go in here first, and knock her out. She will be out for about 20 to 25 minutes, but since you said she…drank alcohol a lot, she might even be out for 45 minutes. That should give you more than enough time to get what you need,"

Was he crazy? I was a girl for Christ's sake! I needed more than 45 minutes at most to get what I need for life!

I just nodded, not wanting to press his schedule or piss him off, and he stealthily climbed through a window. I waited for about 2 and a half minutes, before I heard a crash and, "Bloody Hell, Bruce I said I would be over tomorrow. I have my kittens to look after!" then I heard an insane giggle before a thud. He stuck his head out the window and motioned me to come in.

I climbed in through the window, but not as gracefully as he did. O well, a girl isn't always perfect.

I didn't even go and see if my mother was alive or just knocked out, I just ran into my room and gathered a small bag and filled it with things most girls need for life:

Mascara, Eyelash curler (Or whatever they are called), cover up (which was a bit worthless given the fact that I am 3x more paler now and I have no more acne), eyeliner, lipstick, more eyeliner, chapstick, pads (I didn't know if I still needed them but hey who knows?), all of my inhalers (3), and last but not least—more eyeliner. I also went into my mom's room and pulled out as much cash as I could get my hands on, and I grabbed a few of the books that had my maybe-boyfriends death date in it.

Just the thought of him dying, falling down into the fiery stakes…STOP! I immediately put that thought out of my mind. I knew I could change the future, and I would. I hope so at least.

I put my backpack on and went downstairs, to find Crepsley poking at my mom.

"Err…Is this a bad time or should I go?" I managed to snicker. He looked up, smiled then went back to poking her.

"She seems like a real bitch," He said dully, moving her to the other side with his index finger.

My eyes narrowed, "How would you know? You never grew up with her for 19 years,"

He smiled and said, "I can tell by her…blood. Too much alcohol and her blood tastes of evil," He simply stated.

I blinked before sitting down. I said, "Woa, woa, WOA. Did you just drink my mother's blood?"

"Yes. I wanted to see if you were also evil," His eyes widened when he realized that that came out wrong. Yes! I got him now! And I wasn't going to let him get away with this one.

"Excuse me?" I asked taking a step closer, and he took a slight step back…slight.

"I…um…I mean—"

"Oh really? What ever did you mean by 'I wanted to see if you were evil'? And how did you even know that my mother was evil in the first place?" I said placing a finger on my temple and acting confused.

"You said she did evil things and I just thought she would have evil blood. And since you are her daughter, I thought you might have evil blood,"

I took a step closer and a sarcastic smile spread across my face as I replied, "And what would you do if I have evil blood, Mr. Crepsley?"

"I don't—" He started but I cut him off saying,

"Would you kill me darling?" I cocked my head in a freaky way, and smiled while doing it. I told you I was a drama queen. And I am quite good at it by the way.

"No! I would never kill—"

"But what if another goody-two-shoe vampy came around, and saw you were hanging out with a vampire with evil blood? Would they kill me?"

"I don't know!" He cried and fell down and sat with his face in his knees. Man! Now I felt bad. Great.

I sat down next to him and I lifted his face with two of my fingers.

"Well, I guess there is only one way to find out right?" I said softly.

He nodded and grabbed one of my hands. He reopened my scar, and it didn't hurt as much this time. It was probably because I had tougher skin now.

He licked my finger tip, then again, and then a third time before he closed my cut.

"Your blood is good, but there are hints of evil in it. I am guessing that 70% of you blood is good, and 30% is bad. Normally it is 80% good and 20% bad, but at least half of your blood is good,"

I sighed in relief.

"Mr. Crepsley?" I asked

"Hmm?" He said while grabbing my hand, causing me to gasp a little in shock.

"If I really did have more evil blood than good, what would you have to do?"

He sighed and looked at me before saying,

"When I was turned, around the 19th century, my mentor told me that my blood was 60% good and about 40% evil. He had to train me to stay good, but it was particularly hard to drink human blood without killing them. Eventually I got it, and now I can drink from them without killing them. Well, I have never actually killed a human when I drank their blood; I usually need someone to pull me away before I was too overwhelmed. I think you should be fine,"

I sighed again.

"Mr. Crepsley?" I asked again.

"Yes Miss Stone?"

"Cynthia, please," I said and he nodded, looking a bit thoughtful. I dismissed that and continued, "I am a bit…thirsty. Can I get something?"

His eyes widened and he said, "You have not had a drink in a while have you?"

"Umm no," I replied. I didn't have any blood but I guess he knew that already.

He got up and grabbed my hand and pulled me up. I put my bag on my shoulders and he told me to hop on his back because he was going to flit. I blushed when he rubbed my thighs.

"Do you have your inhalers or whatever?" He asked, turning his head slightly so I could see his face.

"Yes, Mr. Crepsley," I said and buried my face in his shoulder before he took off running.

"Larten," He replied and started out the window and into the street.

I blushed and I swore I felt Crepsley smile. Creepy.

"Do you want to stay and wait for your mom to wake up?" He asked

"Nah, she's deserves to die anyway," I said, disgusted, "She tried numerous times to kill me, and succeeded in killing my father and brother so…"

"Charming," He replied, although I think what I just said bothered him.

"Are we going to go out for a…drink?"

"How old are you?" He asked

"19, why?"

"You're underage," He said simply.

I rolled my eyes and said, "I meant for blood, smart one,"

"Ohhhh, ok then, sure,"

"Where exactly?"

He smiled and said, "Do you have any preferences?"

A smile crept across my face and I said, "Hell yeah,"

He smiled and I jumped off his back so I could tell him where to go. He offered his arm. I blushed and took it and he replied, "Lead the way,"

I led us to one of my enemy's houses. I mean from school, and don't judge me for calling someone my enemy or whatever because this girl is a total bitch. And trust me; we are going to have fun freaking her out…

YES IM FINNALY DONE! Whoo hoo! I am sorry that I have not been updating…I promise that I will soon because I like where this is going…and it is giving me ideas for the novel that I am actually writing.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE review, you don't have to like it, but please don't write it. I personally believe in publically and verbally expressing your hatred so… you can go around spreading your hate of either me or my FF…I have no problem with that ;)…I hope some of you here know and understand sarcasm….

Haha just saying…anyway…hope you enjoyed it!

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-CAROO (don't ask)