Truth Be Told

by Kihala

What would happen were Selene born in this centuary and is part vampire. Will contain violence, sex and torture in later chapters, so rating may change. Lucian is Selene's brother.

6. Betrayal

Lucian gently places Selene into the bath and slowly washes all the dirt and blood away. Finding a bottle of shampoo he washes her hair, a frown creasing his forehead as he feels a large bump on her crown. Lifting her out the bath he gasps at the deep unhealed knife wound in her shoulder, blaming himself, as he rightly should; but not before he wraps her in a fluffy dressing gown before placing her in the newly built spare bedroom. Walking out he hurriedly locks the 6 locks on the door, not taking any chances. Going back into the bathroom he splashes cold water on his face, turning to walk out he sees Artemis blocking the doorway. Not interested in his son he blindly addresses him anger barely restrained in his voice, 'Get out of the way.'

'I let it stand last time. Now. Who is she?'

'I don't have time for this.' Lucian shoves past his son, who grabs him by the shoulder.

'You owe me an explanation. First you try to kill her, then you allow the pack to beat the crap out of her and now your dressing her wounds. Father, it's beyond me why you do this.'

Sinking into the sofa Lucian looks up at Artemis with tears in his eyes. 'I tried to protect her, but I couldn't. Not from him.' He shakes his head regretfully.

Puzzled Artemis tries to comfort his Father worried about his emotions, usually so solid, so sure, he can't understand his Fathers tears, 'She's my sister!'

'But she's a vampire!'

'She wasn't always.' As Artemis heads off to ask her, his Dad grabs his arm. 'Selene doesn't know.'

'Bloody hell!'

'You think I'm proud of this!' Lucian waves his hand in the vague direction of the spare room. 'I love her, you think I'm happy doing this to her. She's 12 years old for fucks sake!' He spins away from his son shaking his head. ' She should be with friends, not this. Never this.'

'Dad, it wasn't your fault.'

'We should have ran, I should have been there.'

Grabbing the keys from the side board Lucian walks into the spare room, knowing he may not leave alive. Relocking the door he sits down, carefully repositioning Selene's hair.

Waking at his touch Selene starts as she sees The Boss, leaping out of the bed she collides head first with the wall. Collapsing dazed she growls at The Boss as he tries to help her up, realising that she's half naked she scowls.

'Get dressed.' Lucian says throwing a long white flowing dress onto the bed.

Grabbing the dress off the bed she waits for him to turn around. Struggling to her feet she hurriedly slips on the dress, before shoving him in the back she throws herself at him, grabbing him by the neck and spinning around she throws him into the wall, following him quickly she slams his body into the door. Not glancing up as Artemis bangs on the door she slams his face into it.

Grabbing the spare key Artemis slams open the door and stuns Selene. Hurrying over to his Father he smiles slightly as she slumps on the floor her face contort in pain.

Wincing as she pushes herself up she leans against the wall for support.

'I've missed you.'

Selene scowls as she recognises the voice, gasping in pain as a memory surfaces she staggers back.

'I will always protect you.' Lucian promises, holding Selene close to his her sings quietly to her as she drifts off to sleep.

She shakes her head as painful images flood her mind. Backing into a corner Selene covers her face as tears fall down her cheeks, she hardly hears Lucian.

'Finally you remember.' His eyes cold, his voice filled with emotion.

'Hey.'

Hissing quietly at Artemis she wonders what relation he is to Lucian.

'Dad.'

Trying to understand how this 'boy' can be Lucian' son Selene glances up to see Artemis watching her. Jumping up she walks towards Lucian causing him and Artemis to back away. Slamming him into the wall she leans forward and whispers in his ear, 'Don't you ever, do that again. Brother.' Spinning around she smiles as Artemis quivers under her gaze, not willing to let her revelation effect her. Walking into a open plan sitting room Selene grabs a cup of semi-congealed blood of the table and draining it with distaste she flops down onto the sofa, much to Lucian' horror.

Unsure of his new found relative, Artemis pulls up a chair and stares straight at her, imagining her naked in an effort to calm his nerves.

Feeling Artemis' gaze on her Selene looks up, she scowls at him as he grins rather sheepishly at being caught. Glancing from Artemis to her knees she says, 'Do you really want to do that?'

Unsettled by Selene's cavalier attitude Lucian signals for his son to follow him. Closing a door behind him Lucian turns Artemis. 'Don't.'

Grabbing hold of her trench coat Selene pulls it on. Opening the door she glances behind her, before breaking the lock and slamming shut the door, ensuring her brother and nephew are locked in. Running along the corridor Selene whimpers as a Lycan comes out a side door. Backing away she turns to run until she realises that the Lycan is looking straight at her. Contemplating the though that Lucian may have ordered them to not attack her she dismisses it as she waves her hand in front of the distracted Lycan's face. Puzzled Selene inches past the Lycan not taking any chances of being caught, again.

With the Lycan gone she looks down, her breathe catching in her throat as she realises she's invisible. Realising the potential of her mildly unfortunate situation she smiles slightly.

Lucian grabs hold of the door handle, then quickly releases it when it turns to powder in his hand. Scowling, he smashes down the door and runs along the corridor as he shouts his sisters name. His forehead creased in worry and anguish Lucian shouts her name again, relatively pissed at the fact that she disobeyed a direct order from him.

Running along the corridor he grabs the female Lycan who passed Selene. 'The girl,' He almost shouts, panicking in case she meets any of his more unruly pack members, 'Where did she go?'

Unsure what her sire means the Lycan bows her head in respect, 'My lord, I don't know what you mean.'

About to slam his servant into the wall he realises Selene most likely slipped past her relaxed defences. 'Pay more attention.' He scolds, shoving her aside, not having the time or patience to deal with the newborn. Running after his sister Lucian transforms into a Werewolf. He bounds along the corridor sniffing the air every so often and suddenly stops and spins around grabbing at nothing. Sensing Selene is close by he growls in anger.

Scarcely breathing Selene slowly rounds on her brother, waiting until he reverts back to his human form she shivers, mildly afraid.

Feeling his sister beside him, Lucian reaches out and grabs her round the neck.

Struggling against her brothers grip, Selene gasps as her lungs scream for air. Feeling her magic slip away Selene releases it, becoming visible once again.

Releasing his sister, she drops to the floor and scuttles backwards, gasping for air. 'Don't do that again.' Lucian says angry and amused. Helping his sister up she pushes him to the side.

'You schizophrenic maniac.' She almost screams, running past him she palms his keys, a small smile gracing her lips.

Slipping round a corner she rapidly speeds up, she unlocks the door to the outside and bursting through it she breathes deeply allowing nature to soothe her shattered nerves. Slamming the door Selene smiles as she glimpses an armoured SUV by a garage. Breaking a window with her elbow she unlocks the door, climbing in the SUV she hotwires the car and slams it into reverse. Leaning back she drives through the barrier, hitting the brake the SUV spins around, slamming it into drive she leaves the catacombs behind, praying that her Mum hasn't done anything stupid trying to find her.

Crashing through the Lucian flings open the door wincing as an inch long splinter embeds itself in his cheek. Seeing a cloud of dust in the distance Lucian spins around and thumps the stone wall so that he hardly notices as his skin splits, blood running steadily down his fingers.

Arriving home Selene stops the SUV, jumping out she rushes into the mansion. 'Are you okay?' She asks her Mum who is holding her head in her hands.

Lifting her head at her daughters voice Serra smiles, standing she embraces her. 'Selene!' She gasps, bloody tears of joy running down her cheeks.

Trying not to cry as she thinks about her newly remembered childhood, Selene decides to go for the lighter approach. 'Well, I've got a Lycan for a brother and an asshole of a father, so yeah, I'm good.' Selene walks out the back door, not glancing behind her. Breathing deeply she leans against the shed wall out of sight of the house. Slumping to the ground she starts to cry, great sobs racking her body.

Checking Selene's out of earshot Fayth talks more sensibly to Serra, her voice low. 'You can't prevent her brother from coming after her. When he dropped her off here, you knew he'd come back one day.'

'She's 12 years old, how the hell should I be handling this?'

'I know you care for her but Lucian needs her, he won't hurt her. They need each other.'

'What about me, I need her to.'

'She'll never be your best friend but she won't leave you.'

Walking off Fayth calls Selene back inside. 'Hey, Honey.'

Slowly regaining control Selene picks her self up off the ground. Wiping away her tears she grits her teeth as she walks back inside at her friends call. 'Hey.'

'A friend of mine has some thing you might be interested in.' Puzzled by what Fayth means Selene looks at her Mum. Shrugging her shoulders she looks back at her friend.

'Well go tonight.'

'I want to go now.' Selene yells stamping her foot, annoyed by the recent revelations in her life she can't help but act slightly childish. Raising one eyebrow Fayth tilts her head and looks at her in the most peculiar manner. 'Oh, sonny boy. Good point.'

Ignoring her reference Serra crosses her arms. 'Bed, now.'

About to answer back Selene scowls, 'Aye Captain.' Her answer laden to breaking point with sarcasm.

Running up stairs she switches on her I-Pod player and swiftly changing she jumps into bed eventually falling asleep, luckily not able to hear what her family's talking about.

'Fayth, are you sure this is a good idea.'

'You know she loves animals. So yer; it is.'

'Not the animals, the guy.'

'It'll be good for them. Both of them.'

Dropping the conversation Serra turns on the TV.

Walking into the kitchen Fayth starts to make some human food for when Selene wakes up.

Waking up as dusk falls Selene quickly changes into the clothes lade out for her. Realising they're riding clothes she smiles.

Bouncing down the stairs, Selene grabs a plate of pancakes off the top, sitting down at the table she eats them rapidly. Jumping up as Fayth and Serra enter the room she smiles.

'I see you found the pancakes.' Fayth says. Leading the way out the mansion Selene jumps into her car.

As Fayth starts driving Selene can't stand the secrecy any longer, 'Where're we going? What's the big secret?'

Turning to Selene she smiles, 'It wouldn't be a secret if I told you, now would it.'

Sitting back Selene closes her eyes, Why won't they tell me anything? Why can't they tell me if it's good? Unless it's not. What if it's Dilan, what if he's hurt or dead?

'Hey, we're here.'

Looking around she realises they're at someone's house.

'Come on, he won't wait all night.'

Following Fayth she rushes round the back. Sliding to a stop she looks around puzzled, the only thing in sight is a barn.

'Close your eyes I'll get him.' About to object she opens her mouth. 'Selene, do it.'

Following her orders Selene almost jumps up and down on the spot.

Disappearing inside the barn Fayth notices her contact inside a stall. 'Hey, bring him out.' She says. God, I hope she doesn't kill me.

Running outside she notices Selene's eyes open.

'Selene!' Startled she looks rapidly around, seeing Fayth she relaxes slightly. Walking over she places her hands over Selene's eyes she whispers, 'Your eyes are meant to be closed.'

Smiling slightly Selene steps from foot to foot in anticipation.

'Chill.' Trying to settle down Selene breathes deeply her excitement ebbing away.

Leading a wild rearing midnight black stallion out of the barn the contact smiles as he sees Selene.

'Surprise.' Fayth exclaims removing her hands from her eyes.

Slowly opening them, she jumps back at the sight of Lucian about to shout a warning she sees Fayth's expression. Realising that they planned all of this, she spins around and runs. Not looking where she is going she runs straight into her Mothers arms. She starts struggling, but too shocked to do any real damage she soon stops. Turning to face Fayth she shakes her head in denial, 'You orchestrated this. All of this.' Betrayal evident in her voice.

Shrugging off her Mothers arms she walked towards Fayth, stopping just in front of her she looks into her eyes. No emotion on her face except for hatred and a look of betrayal deep within the core of her soul. Holding back the anguish she feels at the look in Selene's eyes Fayth doesn't even flinch as she slaps her across the face.

'We always knew this day would come,' Blinking back tears Selene looks down to the ground. 'I wish it were easier for you but you need to do this.'

'Why didn't you tell me? All that time you kept it a secret.'

'You'd have nightmares when you first came to us, you'd be so afraid, hardly speaking. We didn't want to force more on you.'

'I could of handled it.'

'You locked it away, the nightmares faded. It was you destiny alone to find your brother.'

'He truly is my brother?'

'Half but yes, the human half.'

'And the horse.'

'That's for you, but be careful it's dangerous.'

Smiling at Fayth, Selene walks confidently but slowly up to the stallion. Jumping back as it rear she flings herself forward , grabbing hold of the headcollar she brings the stallion under control. Calmer and happier she pats the stallion on the neck leading him into the arena she is about to jumps on his back.

'Selene, hold it.' Turning to her Mum she sighs, 'Talk to your brother.'

'But…' An almost imperceptible shake of the head for Fayth she drops her argument and she follows Lucian into the house where she sits down opposite him.

'I've missed you so much.' Lucian reaches over and grabs Selene's hand.

Pulling her hand from beneath Lucian's she blinks, trying to get her emotions under control. 'There are others ways. You didn't have to do that.'

'I need you, I always have.'

'Why them? Why give me to them?'

'They were friends, I couldn't take you with me, the Lycan's would have killed you.'

'I can look after myself.'

'You were 8 years old for fucks sake.' Lucian screams.

Walking back outside quickly followed by Lucian Selene heads towards the arena, she stops and turns t face her brother.

'Promise me, you will never do that again.'

'I guess so.'

'Cool.'

Selene smiles at her brother before grabbing the stallions mane and swinging up onto his back, not bothering to take the stallion up.

Gripping tightly with her knees as the stallion tries to throw her Selene whimpers as her left side is crushed against the barn wall.

'Bloody hell horse, I'm not trying to hurt you.' She groans as the stallion slams her one again into the barn wall. Tightening her grip she realises that the softly-softly approach isn't going as well as she hoped. A scowl on her face she points the horse towards the fence.

'See you at home.' Selene shouts half her words being wiped away by the wind as the stallion jumps the fence and heads off across the country trying to unseat it's rider.

At a small lake, some hours later, both exhausted Selene slid to the ground her legs crumpling beneath her, she smiles as her horse lies down and rolls in the water before shaking, spraying water droplets all over Selene.

Unable to prevent the laugh from escape, she giggles but freezes when the stallion comes over to her. Not wanting to scare him she closes her eyes, not willing to hurt him if he hurts her she breathes a sigh of relief when he nuzzles her before he begins to graze on the lush grass on the banks of the lake.

'So you like me now?' Selene smirks to herself, as she clambers up, sufficiently rested, at least until they got back home.

'Come on boy, lets go home.' She turns to face the stallion with a stern look on her face. 'But this time, you listen to me.'

Smiling as her Mother arrives Selene scowls as Lucian steps out the car. 'What do you want?'

Rather annoyed at his sisters harsh question he ignores her. Hearing her repeat the question he finally answers, 'Well, you're not very grateful.'

Growling at Lucian, Selene takes a step forward and prods him in the chest, 'If you think this will stop me you are undeniably shallow. All those years and this is the time you choose to tell me.'

Trying to calm her daughter her Mother takes a step forward, 'Selene.'

Rounding on her Mum Selene frowns dangerously, 'And you, I knew there was something, but I left alone; you are entitled to your own little secrets. But this! You are the worst. Fair enough I wouldn't take this news well but for this long, it's unbelievable.' Turning to them all Selene carries on, 'Fayth you're my best friend but no, you can't can you, not even this.' Spinning around Selene jumps over the fence into the field. Grabbing hold of her stallion's, Kade's, mane she swings up leaning forwards they gallop off, taking a quick glance over her shoulder, she sees her Family standing watching her, shaking her head she urges Kade even faster.

Sliding to a stop beneath a forest edge, just as rain begins to fall, Selene jumps off Kade. Turning towards the forest she punches a tree as hard as she can feeling blood run down her fingers she heals the 2 cm indentation she created. 'How could they, they lied to me, even now and they think the can just walk back into my life without a second thought well they're wrong.' She says sliding to the ground, her face contorted with pain.

Lying next to Selene he starts to nuzzle her, trying to calm her and offer her as much comfort as possible. Oh, rien on, they were trying to do what's best, as a child do you really think you would be able to cope with such news. They thought they did the right thing at the time, don't hold that against them.

Leaning on Kade Selene sighs as she realises she may of over reacted, They still had no right. Closing her mind before he can answer, Selene slowly drifts off too sleep. Tossing and turning, Selene struggles as dark memories unfold. Scowling she screams in her sleep as the scientists splice Vampire DNA with her own. Waking suddenly, shaking and sweating Selene stands up and goes over to her new, non-human friend. Stroking his neck she gently wakes him, Come on, lets head back. Jumping on to his back they set off into the night. Sleeping at the same time Selene lets her mind wander to find out how far they had come. She wakes as he jerks to a halt she grabs for a hand hold, failing she falls to the ground, jumping up she lays a steady hand on his shoulder as her face turns slightly red from embarrassment.

Sending Selene a picture of the danger he quivers as she gasps. Nudging her Kade lies down as she scrambles, gracefully, on board, jumping up he rears as they set off in a gallop.

Stringing her bow Selene releases two arrows that hit their targets with deadly precision. Seeing the path in front blocked they spin round as the dark-human-shadows take aim, galloping away Selene ducks as bullets fly pass them, crying out with pain as she gets shot in the hip Selene urges Kade to run faster.

Sliding to a stop they spin around as more people appear. Realising that they are trapped Selene jumps off. Drawing her sword, she leaps forward ready to defend them both. Slashing one person across the chest Selene spins round as she feels a prick in the neck. Wincing with her free hand she reaches up to her neck, feeling a dart, she pulls it out and drops it on the ground.

Blinking as she tries to sort out her thoughts she stabs a man as he approaches. Clambering onto Kade she urges him forward. As she sinks into unconsciousness she falls forward, hitting the ground she jolts awake seeing Kade standing, looking at her she whispers, 'Go.' Seeing him run off she snarls as to people grab hold of her. Straining weakly against there grip she bites one guy in the arm.

'Oh crap!' She mutters as her eyes turn brown and she drops to the ground, unconscious.

Walking over to the girl the President of the GDA (Genetic Defence Agency) shoves her onto her back with his foot, 'Patch them up and lets go.' He walks away as Selene is thrown in the boot of a car. Speaking to his deputy, Mr President, as he's known to his associates, lets go of all political terms, 'Let's get the bitch back to the lab, before it wakes.'

Wincing as she wakes Selene carefully opens her eyes. Struggling to escape from the bindings, wrapped around her body so tight she fears for her ribs, she reaches out. Claustrophobia grips her as her hands hit the sides of a box. Losing control she starts to scream, thinking she's been buried alive. Feeling the box jerk to a stop she manages to calm herself just enough to think. Closing her eyes to concentrate Selene feels for a lock, luck with her she finds one and punching through it she opens the box to find out she's in the boot of a car. Gasping as she sees the car racing along dirt tracks, throwing herself out the boot, she hits the ground, hard. Trying to roll she comes to a battered stop and starts to cough. Freezing in fear as she feels something touch her back she slowly turns, a sigh whispers its way past her lips as she sees it's only Kade. Using his body to pull herself up Selene slides onto his back, a grunt escaping as she jostles her damaged ribs, they ride off at breakneck speed hoping to get far enough away from her kidnappers before they realise that she's missing.