A/N: I hate to sound like a broken record but, schools been super busy and sorry it isn't the longest chapter. I'm going crazy excited to see twilight!!!!
There had been burning everywhere. I couldn't open my eyes to see but, I was hyper aware of all the sounds around me. There was someone who hovered over me, and another three by the door.
"I think he can hear us now..." Said a voice which sounded familar but, I couldn't pull the name or face into my head. "...Should we leave?"
"No, no. There is no need. If anything he's more likely to open his eyes with others in the room." I knew this voice. Maria.
"How much longer would you give him?" asked the first voice. I remembered now, Nettie.
I heard Maria sigh. "I wouldn't guess long... sometime in the next thirty minutes?"
Was I going to die? I already felt like I had. The burning sensation coursing my veins had calmed but, I still felt its reminisce. In a second my eyes flew open, and I was backed up against a wall. I looked down at my crouch and felt myself bare my teeth. What was wrong with me?
"It's okay we're not going to hurt you." I looked over to the man who spoke.
"Not going to hurt me? Are you crazy? She bit me!" I said gesturing in Maria direction.
The man took another step into the room. "Yes, trust me that small pain is worth it when you discover your new destiny. You'll be truly thankful."
"Small pain..." I laughed.
He laughed. "My name is Christian and we have much to explain to you but, first you must be hungry?"
"No, no." I shook my head. "I would love something to drink though."
They all laughed at some inside joke.
My eyes glided over to the doorway where Nettie still stood. Next to her there was a big guy, in a tattered army uniform. I walked around Christian when I stood in front of the bystander I gave my salute. He laughed and jumped up stiff and gave me a mocking salute back.
"Your rank?" I asked.
He snorted, rolled his eyes, and walked off. I watched in shock. To mock another soldier especially during war was one of the greatest forms or disrespect.
I heard Christian approach from my right. It was as if the instant I wanted to turn in his direction I was already facing him.
"Come on, bring the new guy." Maria said as she and Nettie exited the room. When had they moved me here? My memory wasn't very clear but, I could recall being in a cave of some sort.
Christian showed me where we were going and explained why. He said I had become a vampire, and that we had to join an army such as this one to survive. We would all be grouped together to train.