Chapter 3 - The Millennium Coven
I was alone in the woods, cold, wet, hungry and scared. There was some kind of larger bloodied animal laying near me and several smaller ones. I noticed that the reason that I was small, furry and white.
There was growling noises all around and I noticed black wolves were eating from the bloodied animals that I could now identify as white wolves. It was sickening but why was I safe when they were eating them.
The largest of the black wolves turned to me and crept towards me. This was it I guess. The end of the story. The alpha jumped at me and I closed my eyes in fear and only heard a loud yelp.
"Burn!"
My eyes opened to see a person in a dark green cloak. The wolves erupted in a green flame as did the one who were already dead. As fast as it appeared it was gone.
The person turned and knelt down to me. It was a young woman with red hair and had a line of green just like my red line. She was absolutely stunning and had eyes that looked like a pair of shining emeralds.
"There there pup" She cooed while rubbing me. I must've looked back 'cause she pulled a dagger from under her robe. To my surprise her cut her hand and brought to my muzzle.
Wait I have a muzzle!?
I suddenly jerked up to find myself in the passenger seat of my classic '73 Charger. How'd that happen.
"Well you're a heavy sleeper"
I turned to see Jane driving my car. Oh yeah I forgot we were going to Germany. I couldn't run like her so we decided to drive.
"Good morning I guess" I said groggily while rubbing sleep from my eyes.
She just nods to be polite.
I don't really care anyway. I wonder what that dream was about though.
'That was mine. Sorry but I'm not used to having people in my head'
Yeah it's new for me too. Who was that woman?
"Jason"
I forgot about Jane being here.
"Yeah?"
"Don't you humans need a bathroom after awakening?"
Well that's an awkward question. "I don't have to go now if that's the question"
"Very well"
Damn this girl's personality could use some work.
After a few short hours of silence, we arrived in Berlin, Germany where the vamps they were looking for were located. It was late in the night when we got to our hotel. It was more my hotel since Jane didn't sleep but whatever.
"After you get a room, open the window for me to enter"
"Why not just come in with me?"
She growled and I took the hint not to push.
'She was scarred Jason. Even vampire women care about their appearance'
Oh I nearly forgot about that. Her arm was gone and I just noticed that the whole trip she kept her hood down and never looked directly at me.
"Go before I lose patience"
"Yes ma'am"
She growled before walking away into the alley.
Luna and I walked into the lobby of the hotel. It wasn't any five-star hotel but it looked cozy enough for me to take a short nap before heading out to find a bunch of overly homicidal vampires with another homicidal vampire who already tasted me.
I walked to the front desk and behind it was a young woman with long strawberry blonde hair and very large eh…assets.
"Hello sir"
I handed her the credit card I got from Aro.
"One room for the night please"
She seemed to look me up and down much like Heidi did. What did all women find me hot or something?
"One moment" She finally said and began typing in my info. She handed me my key and made sure to touch my arm "Room 311"
I mumbled a thanks and walked to the nearest elevator.
'It's good that you have nearly no interest in women'
It's not that I have none, it's just that I want something deeper then just sex.
'Such a gentlemen'
You can stop laughing at me now. I know how lifetime I sound.
'Oh no, I really find it endearing. And I know your mother would too'
Your going to tell me about her after we're done with these guys. I know that was her in your dream. She was beautiful.
We arrived at our floor and proceed to our room.
'Don't forget the ice lady'
Yeah yeah. I opened the window and a moment later there was a dark robed figure in the room.
"Hello Jane"
"Get your rest. I don't want to stay here too long"
Yep, ice lady. She sat on the couch and became motionless. That's really weird.
I walked into the bedroom and just let myself fall unto the bed. I suddenly felt a little sore again but I rather sleep for now and let sleep take me.
I found myself standing in a field of snow. The night sky was so clear I could see the milky way clearly. This is amazing. I've never seen so many stars. Is this another of Luna's memories.
"No Jason, it is not"
Standing ten feet from me was the woman of Luna's dream. My mother.
"Are you real?" I have to ask before I get my hopes up.
She seemed to take a single step be appeared in front of me and pulled me into the motherly hug I always dreamed of.
"Yes my Jason. Now that your father's not protecting you, your true nature can emerge"
"My true nature?"
She rubbed the back of my head soothingly "You can do so much more then talk to Luna and reflect powers. You are my son, my prince"
"I don't understand. What are you?"
"I am Esmeralda, you mother. That's all you need to know right now"
This was all strange. I knew this wasn't a dream for some reason and she's obviously hinting that I'm more then just a gifted human.
"You are so much more then a human"
"You're certainly not"
She gave a light chuckle "Learn more about yourself, only then will I reveal more to you"
"Eighteen years and that's all I get?!" This was bull.
"Drink and you will know the truth"
"Human wake up!"
"Aww fuck!" I was back in my hotel room with Jane who was shaking me violently and I was already sore.
She backed away once I was awake but she looked like she was worried.
"We need to go now!"
The sound of her voice and the fact that Luna was growling next to her told me that I should get up fast.
'The enemy came to us'
What the hell!? Here I am finally meeting my mother and a bunch of German vamps decide to fuck my night!
Jane threw my clothes at me and I was reminded that I slept in just boxers. Stop laughing Luna. Said wolf padded out of the room, still laughing, leaving me alone with Jane.
"They were waiting for us" She said urgently "Get dressed now!"
"Yeah alright jeez" I put my pants on under the covers before getting up to finish dressing. Jane's eyes were one me the whole time which was just fucking weird but there are more pressing matters at hand then my privacy.
The fact that the other vamps knew we were here was really really bad. Aro and the others were coming tomorrow night after Jane and I got pictures of the stealth vampire. A lot of luck that is now.
"You need to show me who to burn"
Wow now I'm a glorified eyeball. I feel so appreciated and loved.
"Let's go" I sigh before walking out the door into the outer room. The sight was startling but not as horrible as it would've seemed a few days ago.
Laying on the floor was the crumbled stone-like remains of a vampire. His fear filled eyes seemed to look at me. It must've came in with my luggage 'cause it was wearing a bellhop's uniform. I wonder how Jane noticed what he was if they could seem human.
"Your mutt saved me" Jane said realizing what I was looking at. "She attacked that man when he came in here"
I pat Luna on the head "Good girl Luna" I then walked over to my luggage that sat by the door. I opened the top to find what I was looking for, one of the few things other then a vast fortune that my father left me.
It was a hidden wrist blade. The blade was nearly a foot long and had an engraving of a dragon wrapped around a sword with a ruby in the swords guard. It was easy to strap and hide under my coat sleeve. I felt like Ezio from Assassin's Creed.
"That will do you no good" Jane said in a tone that almost sounded amused by what she would see as a useless weapon.
"It makes me feel better" Even if I could do no damage to a vampire, I could always cut a human to distract the damn thing.
She smirked "Am I not enough protection?"
I knew exactly what response she wanted. Like al women she likes to know she made an impression "Sorry but I still have a vivid image of some crazed vamp with her teeth in my neck"
She actually smiled but quickly went back to her sour look. If it wasn't for her deformity she would be very attractive.
"Why are you staring at me?" She growled. I shivered but it was not from her, It was like it was when I saw Heidi or before I walking into the Volturi throne room. There was a vampire nearby that wasn't Jane.
I opened the door to the hall but found it empty. I know that if it was Jane I would've felt it during our trip here but I didn't so there has to be another reason.
"Are you ready then?"
I nod and we walk out. She stays behind me with her hood covering her face. I really wish I could help her fix her face and arm but I think she would've already done it if she could.
We calmly walk out of the building and into the streets of Berlin.
"Where are we going" I whisper. I didn't know anything about this city or Germany itself for that matter.
"I don't know" She breathed. That wasn't very encouraging but I have no idea where to go "I need to call Aro"
We ran into a nearby alley. She before I could even see it she already had the phone to her ear. She spoke in fast whispers that I couldn't understand and after a moment she roared and threw the phone into the wall and shattered the little device to pieces.
"Aro's leaving us!" She growled darkly "He wont send the guard when their blind!"
"But I'm here" I protest.
She shook her head and dropped back to sat against the wall defeated "He said I wasn't worth risking the others for"
She looked like she wanted to cry but I guess being a vampire she couldn't. I suddenly felt a violent shiver and quickly turned around to the opening to the alley. There stood a man in some black military uniform with metals across his chest. He had blonde hair and looked to have been turned in his late teens.
"Your master does well to abandon you" He said happily. His voice filled with think German and humor. "My coven is six strong. Those others you killed were not true believers in the cause"
My body shook. My only defense was a small blade that would snap on his diamond skin. Jane was in some kind of daze. I guess she's been with the Volturi for centuries and had faith that she was valued. I bet the Aro guy just kept her around for her power.
"Are you ready to bow to the master race?" He asked mockingly. He knew he had us beat. He probably had us surrounded by the other four vamps and his only threat was a Human and a wolf. Neither would be a serious threat.
'Thanks for the vote of confidence'
I'm right though, we cant fight him.
My mind suddenly went to my dream and I remembered what my mother had said. I guess it was worth a shot.
"Mister…" Oh yeah I don't have a name.
"Colonel Wilhelm Shultz of the glorious Third Reich's Millennium Corps" He supplied very proudly. I guess Nazi's would be proud of that sick shit. A vampire army must've been a special kind of shit crazy. I wonder if Hitler was one, food for thought I guess.
"Major would you let me have a last drink of blood before my execution? I like you can hide my true self behind a human appearance"
He smile, maybe that was good.
"Major Hawtsteader!" He called and a short man with a similar uniform with short black hair and a mustache appeared, holding a brunette girl that looked to be some American tourist. "Will this surface for you?"
I nodded and the Major threw her towards me. The bastard.
I caught the scared girl who shook in my arms.
"Please don't kill me" She begged. I pulled her hair out of her face and smiled to her.
"I need your help miss" She calmed slightly "I just need to kiss your neck" Her breathing became rapid but she bent her head to expose her neck to me. I knew that obedience was supernatural!
I bent down and pressed my lips to her neck. I could feel her pulse and it made my mouth water. Oh god what am I mother? I pulled back and pressed my now exposed teeth to her neck and felt warm liquid flood my mouth.
Once I swallowed the first mouth full, I felt all of my muscles tense and burn. My insides did happy little flips when the blood reached my belly. I had to have more!
"Oh god that feels great" The girl cooed. It drove me further. I pulled my teeth back to tear back her skin and let the blood come faster. Her pulse began to slow and I wanted more.
I've never done drugs but I imagine the it feels like this. There's nothing else that is more important then this feeling.
'Jason if you don't stop she will die'
I opened my eyes and jerked back, nearly throwing the girl away from me. She fell to the ground but somehow I could hear her heart beating. I'm glad I didn't kill her but, I'm not a killer.
"I hope that was good for you" Wilhelm said mockingly "It sure looked good. Seducing that poor girl to want you to drink her tsk tsk. Aren't you a naughty yank"
The shiver I once felt disappeared, replaced by a burst of energy. I feel like I can run a marathon. Is this what my mom meant about what I truly am?
"Now you die"
I look up to see the major running right at me. I just felt the best in my life and he's going to kill me. I don't want to die, I'm not ready yet. Why does my head hurt? I guess it wont matter now.
The major was feet from me and swiped at my head. I raised my hands in reflex to block him as I would a human attacker. I don't want to see this so I close my eyes. I'm coming dad.
"Major!" Yelled Shultz is a voice of shock.
I open my eyes and get the shock of seeing a green fire atop the body of the Major. How'd that happen?
"Pyrokinesis!?" Jane gasped. I guess at some point she came out of her daze.
"I know all of the Volturi guards gift's. how can you have two!?" Shultz shouted in anger and fear. Vampires are easily killed by fire.
I spin around and there was Jane. Her eyes seemed to glow in the dark alley.
"What happened to you?"
She smiled wickedly at Shultz and spoke coldly "Let's see how you like what you did to me"
Shultz's left arm erupted in flame and he roared.
"Attack damn it!" He ordered and four vampires in SS uniforms appeared and charged towards us.
Small flames erupted at random, only a few burned a part of the vampires who were coming towards us. She needs focus to hit something so I guess I have to hold them back for her somehow.
'You are no longer a mere human Jason'
She's right. No human could drink blood or see the vampires moving for that matter. It looked like normal people running to me. I stand between them and Jane and if they kill her then we're all dead.
One charged right into me and it felt like I got punched in the chest. The guy seemed shocked that I stayed standing and stopped his advance. He pushed away from me and made to punch me but I caught his hand in mine. It didn't take much effort at all to hold it. I wonder what happens when I squeeze.
His eyes widened in fear as his arm began to crack from the pressure. He kicked me in the chest and I think he broke a rib. Damn it that shit hurts like hell!
This guy needs to go. Why not see why dad kept this thing with him all the time. I let the blade fall free on my left arm and swiped across the beast's chest and got a loud crunching sound.
"Ha you think a human weapon could hurt me" He laughed before ripping his shirt open. On his chest was a deep crack and I could see smaller cracks from that. So this isn't a normal blade. Very tricky dad.
He must've realized the damage as well 'cause he gasped when he looked at his chest. Well if he's going to be distracted in a fight I cant be blamed for this.
I spun around and kicked his chest. His body shattered like concrete getting shot. I can't believe I killed a vampire.
"Klink!"
I turn to my right to see one of the other vampires with Luna biting into his arm. He growled at me and ran towards me. I grabbed his fist and swiftly swiped my blade across his neck with more speed then I knew I could have.
His head fell to the ground and soon his body followed. I beat two vampires, oh my god I cant believe it!
I looked for the last but only caught sight of a green fire burning alone at Jane's feet. She looked down at the blaze with a bored expression.
"How could you defeat the best of the fuehrer's thousand years Reich" Shultz said in anger. He seemed like a sore loser but I guess all Nazi's are.
"Are you going to take the easy way out like you great leader?" I mocked.
He charged me with great speed but I was faster. I jabbed my right hand right though his chest and out the other side. I held his stone heart in my hand and jerked my arm up and though his body. Split from the chest down, he fell to the ground.
"You beat them all"
I looked up to see a girl in her early teens looking down at me. She had long blonde hair and wore normal clothes. She was a vampire but not one of them.
"Don't you dare touch her!" Shultz growled from the ground.
The girl jumped down and landed with a grace that had to be supernatural and knelt next to Shultz. "Brother you knew they would take me eventually"
Brother? Oh I guess she's going to avenge him now.
"Mister please don't hurt him" She pleaded to me "I'll go back to Italy with you but please spare my brother"
Oh god this was all to defend her. He was a little crazy about it but I guess being a Nazi meant that he had to be.
"Aren't you Nazis?" I had to ask "You hate everyone"
"The men were loyalists to Hitler but they were never going to take over the world. They only wished to be left alone and live to be a thousand. I was an accident but my gift let us hide from anyone and Hitler kept me"
The one thousand year Reich. I guess that make sense.
"I'm Jason. What's your name?"
"Valerie"
"Kill him" Jane ordered as she walked to my side "He deserves to die for what he did"
"Jane the guy's cut open" I argue "He cant hurt us"
Valerie stood up and faced Jane sadly "I'm ready to go with you"
Jane glared at her. I hope she doesn't burn her.
"I am no longer a member of the guard. Your fate is none of my concern"
Valerie beamed "Thank you!"
"Whatever. Jason let's go" Jane then walked away from us.
Well that was weird. I'm glad she didn't kill her but Jane seemed like the type to kill for fun.
"You guys might want to hide in another country. Aro might come looking for you again"
Valerie nodded and began applying her venom to her brother's body.
"Thank you Jason" He said. I could tell he was ashamed but he still respected what I did.
"Yeah sorry about what happened" He didn't seemed phased by the loss. "Well I better go before Jane gets pissed. Later"
"Bye!" Valerie waved me off.
I walked out of the alley and Jane was waiting for me.
"We need to talk"
"Yeah I know. But where do we go from here?"
'Home. It's nearly that time'
Oh yeah I forgot about that.