Woop! Here it is, finally an original Underworld character enters! I've been waiting ages for this! Eventually there will be more characters coming in. But for now enjoy and press that little review button at the bottom :)
Again thanks to Valdemar and this chapter will answer your questions! Also thanks to Asphodel Oakburt for support! Have a BIG cookie:D
It was almost midnight and the moon would soon show itself through the clouds. The forest was the ideal location to disguise the bunker that was now used as a safe house for Lycans and their most prized possession.
The last ingredient needed for this night was safely in the hands of the Lycan elders; Layla had delivered that final ingredient and was now stood with her group around the alter in her Lycan form. Some others had also turned, but some still remained in human form.
Those students that had been 'harvested' from the party three nights ago who had survived the Lycan virus were screaming. They were turning for the second night and were begging to be let out of their cages.
Some of the Lycans in human form came out of a side room carrying the limp form. Lycan elders followed, with one holding the vial.
Layla watched as the prepared body was lowered onto the marble alter. She was amazed by how well preserved the body had been kept. It had been months since he had died and it had taken this long for the blood to be purified from the liquid silver that had killed him. Now that he was cleansed, the only thing needed was the blood of Reid Garwin. The blood alone which possessed the power to bring the dead Lycan back; magic and the Lycan virus, which had been given to Reid by an elder, Dorian, who was able to control the memories he was to pass on through the bite.
Lycans began to roar or cheer but were quickly silenced when Dorian raised his hands. His wise, green eyes scanned the room before he spoke.
"We all know why we are here. It is our last and only hope to give life back to our great leader; his life, which was taken so coldly from him."
He raised the vial of blood.
"This my friends is from one of the Sons of Ipswich, who is now one of us, but it will mean war with the vampires as another son is tainted with their virus. We need this to work now more than ever."
With that, Dorian opened the vial and dropped the blood into the several bullet-hole wounds on the body and the last few drops of blood were poured into the mouth.
And then, they waited.
Out of the blackness suddenly came electrifying memories. A little boy about thirteen going to camp; three others with him inside an old cabin; an old man stands near a coal fire. He says his name is Gorman and tells them about power they will inherit; tells them their history…a lost bloodline. The memory blurs and the blonde boy is seen again, but at the age of around 17. His friends look worried; they talk about the fifth missing line; he was frustrated, didn't know what to do. The memory blurred again and he is not much older. On his knees screaming; beams of light strike his chest, his powers grow and it can be felt. Another memory change and the blonde is now at a party. His friend is a vampire and is feeding. They go outside and the Lycans attack. A female vampire fights with the blondes' friend. The blonde is bitten and the memory fades again. Reid is his name, he awakens and walks into a room with other people, including the vampire friend and female. Reid is told she is pregnant. The memory changes; it is Reid's turning and the Lycan takes over; power fills every nerve like liquid fire, heart begins to beat and lungs inflate with air.
It was then, that Lucian opened his eyes.
Reid had wanted to play fetch with Tyler again tonight, and Tyler had only agreed so that Elena could record it. After they left, Reid's human conscious began to take control and soon he was aware of what he was doing.
Suddenly, he caught a scent in his nose. It was Lycan and not far from where he now stood. There was more than one and he could feel euphoria mixed in there too.
"It worked!" Dorian said as Lucian took his first breath. His eyes were wide with puzzlement as they focused and took in his surroundings.
Dorian leaned over him to check that everything was fine.
"My lord, you must rest now, we have food for you. It has been many months since you died and you will be weak.
Lucian sat up quickly and breathed hard, trying to get the oxygen running through his body once again.
"Where am I? Whose memories have I been given? They are filled with such…such wonders"
"My lord you have been given the blood of Reid Garwin. He is one of the Sons of Ipswich. They are warlock's sir, we were sworn to secrecy by their families many, many years ago and we made a truce not to fight or to be involved with one another. We believe the vampires did too, of course they wouldn't want anything to do with another species."
"So I am in Ipswich I take it?"
"Yes, my lord"
Lucian stood and stumbled a little.
"Sir you must rest"
"I have been resting for the past few months, as you say." He said, though weak his commanding voice still remained.
"I must meet this Mr Garwin." He looked round and saw the other Lycans standing watching him. Distant cries of the new Lycans could be heard still and the moon shone down through a narrow window.
"It seems you have quite a coven here, Dorian" Lucian turned to the elder. "It has been many years since we last met, old friend" and he took the Lycan into his arms.
"Yes, my lord indeed it has. We were very upset to hear of your death and we knew we had to bring you back. Using the blood of an Ipswich son was the only way to guarantee your revival."
"It is appreciated. I would like to see how the Hybrid turned out. What do you know of his whereabouts?"
"Not much, sir. We know that he survived and the vampire Selene slaughtered Victor. Afterwards Markus was awoken by mistake and killed Kraven…as I'm sure you'd be pleased to know."
"Not really. I was hoping to kill the bastard myself."
"I understand, my lord."
"Is Markus still awake?"
"No, sir, he's dead sir. Killed by Selene also. The Hybrid killed William."
"William was awoken?" asked Lucian suddenly
"Yes. It was Markus's plan to mix races and create a whole new world of hybrids"
"We need to track them down. I must meet with Selene once more. She seems to be the only vampire that actually makes any sense."
Lucian then caught a scent, it was familiar and it was Lycan. Reid Garwin was close.
Reid spotted the bunker and began to walk over to it. He took only a few steps before a large yet skinny Lycan dropped in front of him, teeth snarling. Reid reacted and snarled back, preparing himself for a fight.
It was then that the other Lycan stopped and began to change back into human form. He was dressed in only a black piece of material round his middle and had long, wavy brown hair and the darkest of eyes.
"Nice to meet you Mr Garwin. My name is Lucian and I am not going to hurt you"
Reid stared and watched this 'Lucian' walk towards him.
"I understand you've just become a Lycan, so I know you can't control when you change back. But I can help you. Imagine all that rage you feel, well imagine your fist grabbing it and crunching it into a tiny little ball…easy to control and easy to hide away.
Reid did as he was told and already began to feel calmer. He kept this eyes closed as his body began to resume its normal human shape. Eventually the transformation was complete and he was left naked in the cold night air, turning his eyes black to help him see in the dark.
"How do you know my name?" Reid asked and began to shiver.
"Your blood" Lucian said simply.
"What about my blood?" asked Reid a little confused.
"Your blood was given to me to bring me back from the dead. And I must say, thank you for your co-operation. Without you I would still be a blue corpse." Lucian smiled and to Reid he was threatening, so kept his distance.
"How did you get my blood?"
"Well, remember your little red headed lady friend? From your memories that are coming through I gather it must have been her that collected the blood from you somehow."
Reid stood there trying to take it all in. That girl must have taken his blood while he was sleeping. 'Bitch' he thought bitterly.
"Come now! You must be freezing. I know I am" called Lucian and he held out his hand to beckon Reid towards him. When Reid paused a second Lucian lowered his hand and sighed.
"I'm not going to hurt you, Mr Garwin. You are one of us now. Please come inside where it's warm."
Slowly Reid moved forward, trying to cover his privates. As they were approaching the bunker entrance, Dorian came out with a robe and wrapped it around Reid.
"Mr Garwin, it is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Dorian and I…well I was the one who bit you."
Reid didn't know how to reply to this exactly, so simply said, "Oh, right. Thanks."
He was led inside and the bunker door was closed.
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