Chapter 3

Answers are given

Amanda's POV

I bolted up in a cold sweat, peeling the bed sheets off my sticky skin as I pushed towards the window. I needed to cool down, I was so tired but I couldn't sleep. Every time I put my head to my pillow I could see images forming in my head, my dreams would become vivid and very much a living nightmare. Each time I would be choking, dying, panicking and I couldn't escape and every time the four teens from the coffee shop were there too. They were helping me every time, I am glad they had saved me from the street but I still don't understand how I came to be there in such a state.

I heaved myself up onto the comfy window seat and slid open the window. The cool breeze refreshed the room. I looked out to the trees which rustled calmly below; I could barely see them as it was so dark. The velvet black sky stretched on beyond the eye could see. I let the cool waves wash over me to bring my temperature down as I sat in thought. Pulling the curtains around the seat so I had complete privacy I looked out into the dark night. Foreboding crept up my spine, a hot tingling sensation spread across my back burning fervently. I felt uncomfortable up here, something was wrong but I couldn't tell what it was. Tensely I gazed out into the trees almost expecting something to jump out at me amidst the leafy foliage.

Then it happened, the wave of dizziness lulled me into my dream state. Pushing me further and further in to the nightmare. Sharp pains shot through my head as once again the scene replayed. I was in the street walking alone, and then she appeared. The red headed girl who played my killer every time, choking, killing me slowly but viciously. Finally the four teenagers from the coffee shop appeared saving me once more. My heart was hammering in my head finally I saw an image of my mum in the darkness. I felt sick to my stomach as I came back to consciousness again. Why does this keep happening to me? I slammed the window shut and rushed to my bed, tugging the warm inviting sheets around me until I was completely enveloped in their warmth. I still felt slightly dizzy and so very tired but I was too scared to sleep. How many more times would this happen?

Ethan's POV

"Come on Benny, hurry up or we will be late for class!"

"Coming, coming just give me a minute, the way you act anyone would think you actually were excited to get to class or something."

"No! I just don't like being late that's all. Anyway drama isn't that bad!"

"Oh yes I forgot, you just like this class because Sarah's in it!"

"Not true!"

"So true! When are you going to ask her out, you've waited ages? Just man up already and get the job done!"

"Not everyone is like you Benny! I can't just ask her out like that, I want it to be special when I ask her out."

"SPECIAL! Oh boy you crack me up, are you gonna get down on one knee with a box of chocolates then? Ooooooh Sarah, Sarah, Sarah." Benny mimicked sarcastically.

I could've punched him then and there in the middle of the hallway! "Just come on Benny, I don't want to talk about this anymore."

"Hey, I was just having a bit of fun okay! Stop getting so het up about it."

We walked through the hallways until we got to room 204 for drama. Pushing the door open we entered the classroom. Our teacher Mrs England did not seem too impressed that we had arrived late to her lesson once again.

"Ethan, Benny thank you for finally gracing us with your presence! Is there any reason why you ALWAYS seem to come late to my lessons? Where have you been?" she questioned.

"In the principal's office." I stuttered.

"At the nurse." Benny rushed at the same time.

Mrs England raised one very grey haired eyebrow with an exasperated look written across her face.

"With the nurse in the principal's office." I quickly chipped in.

"Hmmm very well take a seat and be quick about it." She sighed.

I scanned the rows of seats, Erica was sitting at the back next to Sarah, I could see her beckoning me over as she had saved me a seat. I happily moved over and plonked myself down in the chair she had saved me, a wide smile spreading across my face. I was always happy to see her. Benny on the other hand got lumbered behind gassy Gus who always let the worst silent but deadly farts. I couldn't help but cringe whenever I thought about it but it served him right for making us late again.

"Hey Sarah!"

"Hey Ethan what's up."

"Hmmmm, nothing much you?"

"Mostly okay but I'm still trying to figure out more information about the rogues! I seriously don't need this extra stress right now. I NEED a break!"

"Well if you could possibly tear yourself away from your busy schedule, would you like to go to Delia's delicious delights with me to take your mind off all that stress?"

"Just us?"

"Just us."

"Deal, how does Saturday at lunch sound?"

"Great!"

I couldn't help smiling, I was finally doing something just me and Sarah for once! I stole a glance at Sarah and smiled, she smiled back. I felt as if I was on top of the world.

"ETHAN! Stop staring out to space like that and read the beginning of the next chapter!" Mrs England shouted across the room.

"Errr, yes, sorry." I fumbled before beginning to read a very long passage of Shakespeare. Even Mrs England could not bring me down.

I woke up early on Saturday morning, I was meeting Sarah for lunch at the local coffee shop today and I could hardly wait. After getting ready and making sure everything was okay I grabbed the house keys, some money and my phone and was just about to bolt out the door when the phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Ethan!"

"Yes, what is it now Benny! You know I'm meeting Sarah."

"I really need you to come over! I have a weird feeling and I'm kind of creeped out right now! I know I have Amanda here but I need you! Please come."

"Wait, your with Amanda?"

"Yes, I sort of bumped into her on way home from visiting Grandma."

"Look Benny, I'm sure you'll be fine with Amanda, now I need to go! Talk to you later, bye."

I hung up the phone without another word and rushed out the door. The coffee shop was a couple of blocks away. I began walking the journey up past the bus stop, round the bend and passed that weird shop that sold antiques before reaching Delia's Delights.

I pushed open the door and entered the brightly coloured shop, Sarah was sitting at a table in the corner already stirring a cup of coffee. She smiled and waved as soon as she saw me. I couldn't help but smile back before ordering a drink from the counter and joining Sarah.

"Hey Ethan!"

"Hey, how has the whole rogue thing been going." I asked

"Not very well, I just don't have enough information about them to figure out anything proper. It's really worrying me! There have been six more deaths in and around Whitechapel lately, the police believe there is some mass murderer out on the loose!"

"Calm down Sarah, we will figure this out together, me, you and the others. Let's just enjoy our coffee and try not to think about it okay?"

"Okay, thanks Ethan you always know just the right things to say."

"Well, that's me Ethan the extraordinary!"

"Seriously, don't push it!"

My phone began vibrating in my pocket.

"Excuse me Sarah, it's probably just Benny again." I said, pulling my phone out to look at the caller ID. Rory, why was he calling me?

"Hello?" I spoke into the phone

"Ethan! Benny and Amanda have just been attacked by a rogue. It looks like she was after Amanda! You need to get over here!"

"Okay, I'm coming." I panicked before hanging up the phone.

"Sarah, grab your coat." I said

"Why, what's up."

"Benny and Amanda have just been attacked by a rogue; it looks like they are still after Amanda I rushed."

I saw the alarmed look on her face, grabbing her hand I pulled her out of the coffee shop and the two of us began running up the street like mad.

We finally reached Benny's house. The door wasn't even on its hinges anymore, we stepped over it and into the house, we could hear lots of noise coming from the living room and slowly we traipsed in.

Rory and Erica were sitting by Amanda who was rocking on the floor with her hands held to her head. Panic rose within me as surveyed the surroundings. Glass was shattered all over the carpet from the window and at the corner of the room was the rogue. It was a girl with deep black hair and vicious brown eyes which flicked left to right insanely. Her hair was in a tangled mess and she continuously licked her fangs, she had cuts all up her arms as she crouched in a low hunting position snarling all the while. There was a light purple glow around her. It seemed as if Benny and his grandmother had trapped her in some sort of binding spell.

"What's going on?" I questioned urgently.

"We have trapped her with a binding spell but it won't last long. These rogues are too strong!" Benny's grandmother cried.

The rogue started laughing a disgustingly wet laugh as she swivelled her head scanning all of us.

"You won't be able to stop us! We are too strong, too powerful. We can obliterate all of you weaker vampires and filthy humans! Just give me the chosen one and I will leave in peace, maybe!" she said with pride.

"What do you want with Amanda?" Sarah shouted angrily.

"It's none of your business little vamp! I don't answer to you disgusting weaklings."

"Cumulai, arafain." Benny and his grandmother chanted together.

The purple bubble suddenly seared hot white and the rogue began screaming violently. Shaking from side to side before collapsing in a heap. Picking herself up within no time at all she growled viciously and lunged forward but the bubble kept her restrained.

"Answer Sarah's question or we will do it again!" Benny spoke loudly.

The rogue began pounding at the bubble again before falling to the floor.

"We need the chosen for her blood! Our master wants it, he needs it and we have been ordered to bring it to him! You can't stop us you fools so give me the GIRL and let me go!" the rogue shouted violently before thumping at the bubble again.

"No! You can't go until you tell us all we want to know!" I said.

Suddenly screams emanated from the corner of the room. Amanda rocked frantically clutching her head and screaming. All of our attention was on her, Benny and his grandmother lost focus on the bubble and it burst. Like a flash of lightning the rogue shot out, turning to face us as she reached the window sill, her bright yellow eyed orbs seared into our brains before a sinister smile crept across her face. With one swift movement she jumped out of the window, racing out into the world beyond.