This chapter is not very exciting but i had to put it in due to what happens in future chapters.

Disclaimer: Not mine!

Tyler woke with a start, the last thing he remembered before the darkness overcame him was Reid waking up and shouting his name with Caleb and Pogue standing close by him. Eventually his mind cleared and his vision became un-blurred. Sitting up he realised that he was in a dimly lit bedroom which appeared to have no windows. The walls were painted a deep blood-red and sconces were lit around them. The furniture was all antique and carved with intricate patterns. Tyler then noticed that he had been lying on a four poster bed. The sheets were also blood-red like the walls and made of satin.

'where am I' he thought. He then remembered Elena when the pain in his neck got his attention. He tried to find a mirror but there was none. Why? He pondered. And then the memories came to him. Elena had allowed Tyler to drink her blood, allowing him to learn easier and quicker about his new identity. The memories. Her memories, flashed through his mind as if they were his own. He moved his tongue to feel his teeth. There were two pointed canines. "oh my God" he whispered "it's real! It's true!" Tyler wasn't exactly sure how to react to this new being he had become, he was still shocked by it and wasn't quite sure if he wanted to live for eternity and never age. 'never age?' the thought suddenly provoked a question in the new vampires mind. 'what if I can use all I want? I may never age!' Tyler could feel his new powers suddenly rush in his blood through his veins. He wanted to try it out, he wanted to show the others, he wanted…

Just then Elena walked in through the old mahogany door. She was followed by a man who looked like he had seen a few years behind him. He wore all black, a leather cape covering most of his body. As his eyes fell on Tyler, his hazel eyes flashed blue for a second, before turning back to their original colour. Elena smiled as she saw that Tyler was awake and alert.

"so you've finally awoken. Enjoy your sleep?"

"Err…yeah, yeah I guess so"

Again Elena smiled, "good, I'd like you to meet our coven leader, William." At that, the leader named William stepped forward and bore his eyes which had flashed bright blue straight into Tyler's, who became almost entranced by his powerful demeanour. Deep inside his thoughts, Tyler could sense that this wizened vampire did not thoroughly trust him or possibly even disliked him.

"yes Elena" William began, not taking his eyes off Tyler. "you have made a good choice, he does have potential" this was said somewhat unenthusiastically and then calmly turned to her. "I still need to discuss this with the rest of the coven, who will then inform the others. It has been a long time since we have taken on a new apprentice and there hasn't been any since the covens were reformed."

"Yes, My Lord, I am aware of that, but I am sure things will be just fine"

Without further conversation, William left the room, leaving Tyler and his maker alone.

"so, who are the 'others'" he asked.

"they are the other covens. We have hundreds scattered about the world. We have to. Lycans don't keep still in one place for long and we need to keep track of their movements. Besides, some covens were started in different countries and most decide to stay where they were born." Elena saw the confusion on Tyler's face "Don't worry, not all of my memories come at once. You might get random memories at the most unexpected times"

"oh right, so, what next?"

Over the next few weeks, Tyler learned more and more about his new found powers and became an eager student of Elena's, who grew more fond of him everyday. She was pleased with his progress but one thing was left to control. His blood lust. It was almost as bad as hers had been the night she was first turned and Elena remembered how she had wanted to feed from the people attending a ball in an English palace. She had to get Tyler to learn how to control it before he was let out into the open. He wanted to see his friends again but to do so he would need discipline. And lots of it. William kept his distance, only passing glances over to the couple training when he walked past.

As Tyler stood upon the balcony of his bedroom, he inhaled the fresh night air. He was still getting used to his gifts and he missed his friends. 'what will they be doing now?' he wondered. He let out a sigh and then jumped slightly as he felt a soft hand touch his shoulder. He turned to see the beautiful woman he had learnt so much from. Her beauty and knowledge seemed to know no bounds, she was wise, intelligent and strong, yet held so much grace. And although he held her memories, she still had a mystery about her. Tyler's admiration for her was growing almost as strong as his admiration for his three friends.

"hey, what's up?" he asked

"the coven request a meeting with me. I don't know why but I imagine its to do with you" she seemed a little anxious.

"hey, you ok? You seem worried"

"ill be fine. Just hang about until its over" she backed away when saying this, then turned and walked towards a pair of mahogany doors, which stood about 20 feet tall. Tyler watched as she disappeared into the meeting room, then turned toward the night scene before him. 'just hang about' he thought over. He had to see his friends, he had to see them tonight. Before leaving the mansion he left a note, to say he would be back. A note, thought, that Elena would not be happy reading.