Sam's POV
I dragged Nessie through the tunnel, ignoring the burning heat that emanated from her skin. She seemed to be about 17, but you can never know with a half vampire. I mean, how does it work? How can someone be half vampire? I looked at her, she had pale skin (though not as pale as mine) long bronze curly hair, and even in the dark I could make out chocolate brown eyes. When I saw her from a distance I though she must be a vampire, but never did I guess that she'd be a half vampire! When I heard her heart beat and saw the faint blush on her cheeks I thought my senses were tricking me. I took a deep breath, and her scent! So different from any other! She smelled good, floral somehow, but not in a food way. Her wonderful scent hung around her like a perfume. I brushed a hand through her bronze curls; they were so soft, so thick. I smiled at her as she looked up, hoping she could see my smile. Then, I tapped lightly on the wall in front of us and it dissolved into the ground. That never failed to amaze me; I wonder how my mother found this place. Seventy three years ago my mother showed this place to me when I was seven years old. Ten years later I was attacked by a blond haired vampire named Jasper. He thought I was dead (I wish I was) and left me there. Then the burning began. At first I thought Jasper came back and set me on fire for no apparent reason, but then I noticed that I was alone. Somehow I managed to drag myself to a hidden place. After three days I was a vampire. I tried my hardest not to destroy human life, I only fed on four mortals, and tried to feed on animals instead. Nessie and I walked into the dimly lit room. I let go of Nessie's flaming hand and flicked the light switch on. It was a nice room with three beds (Only one was in use by Moon) two large black couches, a big screen TV, and a brunette bum with long hair sitting on my only love seat watching a movie. The girl turned around as my and Nessie's scent wafted through the room. She smiled "Finally, I thought you'd never get back!" Her topaz eyes flickered to Nessie "Hello...wh-"
"I'm Renesmee Cullen; you can just call me Nessie" Nessie interrupted smiling.
"Well, I'm Moon Donna Calif, call me Moon" The girl stood up, she was wearing an NYPD sweatshirt and gray holey sweat pants.
"Well…Nessie, this is were I live…it may-"
"I love it!" Nessie smiled at me, "Thank you so much!"
"No problem, if you're tired you can use the green bed or the blue one. The red one is Moons." I looked at the stain on her blue shirt "And if you need any clothes Moon will be happy to lend you some."
"Yea, no problem…hold on!" Moon disappeared under her bed for a moment and reappeared with a blue shirt identical to mine. "Here ya go!" She said handing Nessie the shirt, "Do you need a Band-Aid or anything?"
Nessie looked at her side "No thank you, it already stopped bleeding, it'll be fine." She smiled.
"Okay, the bathroom is there" Moon pointed to a door. She was the only reason we had a bathroom. I don't need it, Moon does though. Nessie nodded and walked slowly to the bathroom. Moon smiled at me and walked back to the love seat. She collapsed into it and continued to watch the movie.
"What movie is that?" I said, my curiosity taking control.
"Yours Mine and Ours, the new one." Moon smiled. She's a great friend. Yes friend, nothing more.
How is she a shape shifter? Well, she isn't, well not pure shape shifter anyway. She's half shape shifter half vampire. Don't ask me how that's possible cuz I ain't got a clue. She's inherited a vampire's looks, but she doesn't drink blood and she has most of the basic shape shifter needs. She also has a special "gift" like some vampires do. She can transform into any animal she wants to, whereas most shape shifters can only transform into one. Her main form is a calico house cat.
I sat down on the couch and watched the movie for a while.
About a half hour lather Nessie emerged from the bathroom, her hair hanging down her back straight and wet. She must've taken a shower, I didn't hear the water. I shrugged, I must be losing it. I scooted over to give her room. A low hiss escaped my lips.
"Somebody's thirsty…" Moon muttered under her breath. "When you go hunting get some more cheese curls."
"Sure, be right back." I smiled at Moon and ignoring Nessie's quizzical look I ran out of the 'house' to go hunting.
Moon's POV
"Bye! And don't forget my cheese curls!" I yelled after Sam. I returned my gaze to the TV, oblivious to the strange look Nessie was giving me. The movie was almost over. Duh! Of course it was almost over! All I ever get to watch is the beginning and end. Stupid moronic vampire! Ah well, that's life, take it or leave it. Mind you I'd rather take it, life's to enjoyable for me to leave it. I glanced at Nessie, why was she staring at me like that? "What is it?" I said, feeling pretty self-conscious.
"Nothing." Nessie mumbled quickly turning back to the TV.
"Really, what's wrong? Something in my teeth?" I was really getting nervous now, did I get a horrible zit by some freak chance or something?
"No, no, I'm just curious…" Nessie smiled awkwardly.
"What do you mean?"
"I mean…" Nessie took a deep breath "What are you?"
I was pretty taken aback by the question, but then again, I told Sam to get food and I look like a vampire. "I'm a vampire…well, part vampire…I'm also part shape shifter." I was shocked by Nessie's reaction, she looked strangely depressed. "What happened? Are you okay?" I whispered, getting off the loveseat and sitting down next to her. I laid my arm across her shoulders.
"Nothing…my friend's part shape shifter. I'm sorry." Nessie apologized,
"It's alright, I'm sorry. Umm…where is you're friend?"
"I don't know…" Nessie looked down.
I decided not to press her on that subject. Must be a really close friend. Like REALLY close. "So…you're part vampire?" I guessed, changing the subject.
"Yes…" Nessie looked up again, "How did you meet Sam?"
The question made me smile, of course she would ask that question, who didn't? "Get comfortable, it's a long story." I smiled.
Nessie shifted a little "Go ahead."
I sighed "Okay. My mother was a shape shifter, my father a vampire. My mother…died giving birth to me. And my father, James, took care of me for a while, realizing how my little 'gift' could help him build a coven. He soon gained two other vampires who we've won over with my babyish charm. One vampire, an orange haired female, my father took as a mate, and the other was to pretend he was the leader of our coven." I sighed. The hard part was coming. "I aged quickly. When I was about 5, well more like 13, my father decided that I was no longer useful and planned to get rid of me." Nessie stared at me, wide eyed and horrified. I shuddered, the memories, my memories, I was afraid that I'd get lost in them. Unable to return to the present, but I went on. "So...Laurent, the 'leader' of the coven, was commanded to…destroy me…" I closed my eyes for a moment. When I opened them I glanced to the side, since when was Nessie's arms wrapped around me? She barely knew me, yet she was still trying to comfort me. I was nearly overwhelmed by her kindness and that gave me the strength to go on. "So, Laurent left me in a bloody mass on the ground in an alley way. I would've died if not for Sam." Silent tears streamed down my face. I could not go on. The memories, it felt like they were eating me alive.
Nessie rubbed my back gently whispering "It'll be alright, you're okay. Don't worry, you're fine now." I cried into her shoulder for a good ten minutes. Finally after those long ten minutes I raised my head and wiped the tears away.
"I'm sorry, I'm okay now…"
Nessie nodded "It's okay; we've all had a rough past…What was the orange haired vampire's name?"
"Victoria, why?" What was she getting to? Did she know her?
"Your father, James, he tried to kill my mother…"
Oh God! "What happened? Is she okay?"
"Yes, she's fine. It actually all happened before I was born…but my father…he sort of…killed James…and Victoria…"
"Oh…okay…" It felt kinda good to know that the star in my nightmares was gone and all, but James was my father.
"I'm sorry…" Nessie whispered.
"It's okay; he wasn't much of a father anyways…more like a 'gift' from hell." Nessie smiled at my joke. "This friend, what does he look like? We'll help you find him." She helped me, now it's time to return the favor.
"We?"
"Me and Sam." I replied hastily, "So what does he look like?" I jumped as Nessie's boiling hand touched my cheek. Nessie didn't answer. Then, the image of a dark skinned dude with short black hair floated in my mind. It felt like a strong memory, but I've never seen this dude in my life! "What was THAT??"
"Jake…" Nessie whispered.
"How the hell did you do THAT??"
"It's my 'gift'." Nessie shrugged.
"O…kay?" Just then my stomach growled. "Umm…I'll be right back." I flung myself over the back of the couch and ran to the large fridge that stood behind my bed. I snatched a chunk of cheddar cheese, and three chocolate bars. I closed the door and reached under my bed for my huge potato chip bag. I jumped back onto the couch.
"It's a wonder you're skinny." Nessie commented.
"Yea, I know." I smiled and dug in. Nessie watched me pig out and just about laughed her head off, I bet she would've if I wasn't there to hold it on. "What now?"
"You…eat…like…Paul!" Nessie fell to the floor laughing.
I fell too, still holding her head in place. "Paul?" I shrugged, must be some kind of lunatic. I shoved a handful of chips in my mouth with my free hand. I let go of Nessie's head when she showed signs of calming down after, like, twenty minutes.
After five more minutes Nessie stood up. "I'm okay…" She panted.
"Good, I don't need any murders on my hands." I held out a bag of M&Ms to Nessie when she sat down, "Want some?" I smiled politely.
"Sure." Nessie smiled and took a handful of M&Ms. I poured the rest into my mouth. Nessie chuckled and laid back on the couch to watch TV. I smiled, Yours Mine and Ours was on again. I hope Sam doesn't come back too soon.