Yay the next chapter :) I'm going to make this story as long as I can without people dying of boredom :D
You still can't have Jasper back ;)
Maria's P.O.V
I put him down on the bed. It's only use was to support humans going through the change, as we had no need for sleep. He was writhing in agony, tying not to scream and appear weak, though a few moans left his lips. What he didn't know was that this was just the beginning. As the venom spreads the pain increases. Three days of pain for an eternity of power. It was worth it in my eyes.
Looking down at him, I saw his features were contorted, suppressing the immense amount of pain raging inside of him. Though his eyes showed how he was truly coping. They were pleading, searching for anything that would put the fire out. I looked into them, and informed him that the pain would last a little while longer. But it would be worth it. He would have immortality, beauty, and power. But he will have a lot of responsibility when he's trained. There is something about him that is different to other newborns. Something good. Very good. But i'll have to see what it is when he wakes up. It's good that he's a soldier, so he will know and understand discipline. A major as well, so he must be a good leader. He's young, so he also must have been either a very good soldier, or very charismatic. All very good qualities that I have been looking for. He will be better that the other newborns, I can tell.
My thoughts were interrupted as he let out a loud wail, finally showing the burning agony he was going through. He seemed to have decided that it doesn't matter what anyone thinks of him anymore, as long as the pain stops. Unfortunatly that's not possible. He will have to experience pain all through this life, be it punishment, violence or just the thirst. The never ending thirst. Always there. Always burning. Even when he gets older it will not dissapear. It will fade, yes, though it will always be there, at the back of his mind, controlling his every thought. But I think this one will manage to control himself. He looks strong and diciplined, which will prove to be a valuable quality.
I will be the one who takes him hunting when he wakes up. I need to put more effort in with this one. I think he will be talented. I'll just have to work hard to mould him into what I need. I don't think it will be that hard to do. Regular punishments and rewards will teach him quite quickly. I just hope the other newborns don't become too jealous, as that could lead to fights, then resulting in deaths. This one added to the others brings the total to seven newborns. Not good enough. I want the most powerful army there has ever been. What can seven newborns do? Not enough. I just hope this one doesn't kill to many whilst being trained. If he does, I'll just have to send Nettie and Lucy to make some more. They don't matter. Just pawns that can be easily replaced. Nettie and Lucy always tell me that I need to stop being so picky when it comes to choosing humans to change, but as soon as I remind them why we are actually making this army, they drop the subject.
A brief knock on the door told me that Nettie was back from her hunt with Lucy. I can only presume that Lucy went to go and check on the newborns.
"Yes, Nettie?" I called. She entered and saw our young Major on the bed.
"One of the newborns has been causing a bit of fighting. Can you go and help Lucy with them please. I'll watch him for you." Nettie pointed to the Major.
"Of course, Nettie. Tell me if anything happens with him." She nodded and I stood. As I walked out of the room to go deal with the troublesome newborns, I saw Nettie resume my place at the side of the bed. I knew that she saw the same potential in him that I did.
I am eagerly anticipating his awakening.