So I did start another "story" that's inappropriate for young'uns. ;)
The first chapter is currently posted as a oneshot, but I've decided I am going to continue it.
I have about half of the second chapter written, but I'm not going to start posting yet.
Not until this one starts slowing down.

I don't want to abandon Kaiya and her story!
But I feel like I'm losing this story.

So here is the next installment.
Let me know if it's ok, or if you feel a change in the wind.

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YOU'RE ONE OF US, MICHAEL.

After Marko disposed of the lifeless body, he splashed a bit of water on his face and hands. He kept this kill relatively clean since it was only the start of the night and people would most likely panic if he was walking around the boardwalk covered in blood. Satisfied that he had gotten the blood off, he walked back over to Kaiya, who was leaning against a pole underneath a nearby dock, just watching. He placed his hands on her elbows before leaning in to kiss her, but she pulled one arm free and stopped him. He cocked his head to the side slightly and silently asked her why.
She wrinkled her nose but smiled as she reached out with one finger and ran it along the side of his nose. She then held it up in front of his face and explained that he "missed a spot."
He smirked before taking her hand in his and licking the spot of blood off of her finger. When he returned his gaze to hers, she lightly bit her lip. He growled and lunged the short distance between them, crushing his mouth against hers. He had moved faster than her eyes could follow so she gasped in surprise at the sudden contact. She felt Marko's lips curve into a smile against hers before she parted her own lips to allow their tongues to tango. He pressed his body into hers hard enough that she could feel the wooden post behind her digging into her spine but she was too involved to care. She longed to run her fingers through his curls and over his muscles but he had resumed pinning her arms at her side. She missed touching him but without the involvement of that sense, it was easy to focus on just his lips and body pressed against hers. It opened doors to a whole new experience. During the long make out session they never once broke contact. The few times she had to stop to breathe, Marko let his lips and his tongue explore her ears, her neck and her collarbone. The final time they had separated, Kaiya was so short of breath that she felt as if she had just finishing running a marathon. Marko just laid his forehead on her shoulder and nuzzled his nose against her neck until her lungs were satisfied and her breathing returned to normal. He then lifted his head and then kissed her forehead before stepping away. He let loose his hold on her arms but took her hand in his. He led her out of the shadows, up the beach and back onto the boardwalk. Almost immediately, someone jumped right in their path.
"Kaiya!" Paul practically whined, but didn't. "I wish you would stop fucking around with Marko."
Kaiya laughed before asking why.
"Um, other people would like to hang out with you too, you know."
"Aww, does little Paul miss me already?" She let go of Marko's hand and wrapped her arms around Paul's neck, hugging him tightly.
"I haven't met a girl who was actually pretty awesome to chill with- that didn't end up being dinner- in so long."
She laughed again and playfully kissed him on the cheek before letting him go. "Thanks, Paul. But all you had to do was ask."
As Kaiya continued talking to Paul, with Dwayne speaking up here and there, David walked over to Marko.
"Marko, have you fed already tonight?"
"Yeah, I killed some guy that was looking to threaten Kaiya. He wasn't very satisfying though. Rather nasty actually. Didn't even finish him off."
"Good. I get the feeling that Michael is going to come to us soon."
Marko just nodded before glancing back at the other three laughing at each other. "She's so happy with us."
"You got lucky. Sometimes humans don't return a vampire's affection. Even if they are fated. But not only is she in love with you, I believe she already views us as her family."
"Her family... David, she isn't from Santa Carla. She has a father back in Arizona. What happens when it's time for her to leave- what if she wants to?"
"It will definitely be a difficult decision for her, but in the end I believe she will stay."
Before it could be discussed any further, Paul interrupted them. "Kaiya wants to enjoy the boardwalk like we do. Apparently you've been promising but have yet to expose her to it."
David chuckled quietly before leading them away from the under populated beach and into the throngs of nightlifers heading towards the stage for tonight's concert.

After the show and after finally showing Kaiya a few of their favorite things to do, the group headed towards a semi-crowded area of the beach. They stopped along side the railing and looked down on the partiers in the sand, content on just people watching for a bit. Paul jumped up and straddled the railing and Kaiya walked up to lean next to him. Marko came over next to her and put his arms up on the railing. She reached over and wrapped her arms around his and snuggled up against his shoulder. To Marko's right stood David and Dwayne.
The next hour or so was relatively human. The five of them stayed there and just talked like old friends. They mocked the nearby surf nazi's and Paul scoped out chicks. Kaiya was unsure if he wanted their blood or sex... or both, but she was amused with his comments. After a little while, she interrupted his perverted babble. "Have I ever told you that you look like a pirate?"
"What?"
"The way you're dressed, I mean."
"Fuck you, Kai."
She laughed and looked at up at him. "I mean that in a good way, PAUL. It's definitely attractive. But if you're going to be a jerk about it then I take it back." They smiled at each other for a moment before Paul changed the subject.
"What's the difference between Samantha Fox and the Eiffel Tower?" He paused for a few moments before delivering the punchline of his joke. "More men have been up Samantha Fox than the Eiffel Tower."
Kaiya laughed. "Harsh. But with a song called 'Touch Me (I Want Your Body)' what can you expect?"
"I love that you fit in with the guys so well."
"I don't think I've ever met a girl that isn't offended by Paul's perversion." Dwayne added to the end of Paul's comment.
She just smiled at each of the boys. Sometimes she used to even surprise Michael with her level of vulgarity.
"You know what else I love about you, Kaiya?"
"What is that, dearest Paul?"
"That at least once a day I get to laugh at you for being a klutz."
She responded by punching him hard in the shoulder, but laughed along with the boys because she knew it was true. Just as she was turning back to hug Marko's arm again, Michael came storming over. He grabbed the back of Marko's jacket and flung him backwards, during which Marko's arm jerked out and his elbow slammed into Kaiya's mouth. She swore and took a few steps backwards, clutching her face in her hands. Paul jumped down to check on her as Dwayne and David prepared themselves for Michael's attack. But instead of throwing punches he just got in David's face. "Where's Star, David?"
"If you want to see Star again, I suggest you come with us."
Michael's internal argument with himself played across his face before he glared at David and nodded. When he turned around to walk back towards his bike he saw Kaiya grimacing in pain. Marko had a hand on her cheek to tilt her head back and was looking at her busted lip. Paul's hand was on her shoulder and he was offering a small bit of random cloth to stop the minor bleeding. Overcome with sudden fury, Michael lunged at Marko, once again gripping his jacket and threatening him. "What the fuck did you do to her?"
This time, Marko had no patience. He grabbed Michael's hands and twisted them off his jacket and pushed him away. "It's your fault, not mine. She was hugging my arm when you pulled me back so my elbow hit her. You're lucky that I don't rip your face off."
Michael lunged towards Marko but Paul jumped in between the two. David grabbed Michael and pulled him in the direction of the bikes. "Don't worry about them. Marko would never intentionally hurt her. Come on, Michael. There is something we have to show you. Go get your bike and meet us over there." He pointed to where their bikes were parked. Michael nodded, calmer now, and walked away.
Marko led Kaiya by the hand back over to the bikes. Once there, he climbed on and made to pull her up behind him but she didn't budge.
"Marko, I think I'll ride with Paul this time. He's complaining about not hanging out- not that I'm really anything special," she added, laughing. "Plus, now really isn't the time to get Michael all riled up, is it? At least not at you guys. I think the more he sees us together tonight, the more he'll want to knock out your teeth."
Marko frowned slightly but nodded. Kaiya smiled at him briefly before giving him a quick kiss and hopping over to Paul's bike. Before he even knew what was going on, she was sitting behind him, clutching tightly to his body.
"Damn, Kaiya! We aren't even moving yet!"
"I just can't keep my hands off you!" She chuckled as she playfully bit his shoulder through his jacket.
He turned his head and looked back at her. "Hey! Don't bite me unless I can bite you back." He winked at her before starting his bike. Michael was just pulling up next to them. Paul faced the group and yelled "let's rock." He gassed it and they lurched forward, not wasting any time getting to the high speed he wanted. The wind viciously whipped their hair around their heads as they howled. He weaved in, out and around obstacles with ease, leaving very little space between them and whatever object they avoided. Kaiya could feel the effects of the adrenaline pumping through her body. She was almost nervous about some of the close calls but she knew she was safe. In the end, it just fueled her excitement even more. She vowed to ride with Paul more often.
It wasn't long before they reached their destination. As soon as they stopped Kaiya lept off, tumbling backward in the process. Luckily, Dwayne had stopped a few feet away and she just bumped into him backwards instead of landing on her butt in the sand.
"Slow down, tiger."
"Sorry, Dwayne. I just feel so alive and full of energy now. Paul, that was exhilarating!"
The boys all parked and removed themselves from their bikes before heading up the dune. All except Michael. He joined Kaiya and just watched the others as they skillfully climbed into the solo tree looking over the beach. He took advantage of this moment alone with her and grasped her wrists. He pulled her close and talked quietly.
"Kaiya, do you know where Star is?"
"You're obsessed, Michael," Kaiya answered, rolling her eyes. "I don't understand why you like her so much. She's flippin' crazy!"
"Kaiya, not now! Just tell me." His temper flared and his grip tightened.
"Calm down Mike. She's back at the cave with Laddie. Why are you acting so ridiculous?"
"I'm taking you to go get Star and then we are getting the hell out of here." I don't want you around David and them anymore. Trust me. You aren't safe."
"I thought we were passed this already?" She sighed heavily. This was getting old. And now he's starting to sound just like Star. Then it hit her- he knows what he is now and he knows what the others are. But he doesn't know that they already got to her too. He thinks he's saving her from the same fate as him. But he was already too late. And who said she even wanted 'saved' in the first place? She sighed again before looking Michael in the eye. "I promise you that everything will be ok. I am not in any more danger with them than I am with you. Do you love me Michael?"
"Of course, but-"
"And you trust me, right?" She didn't wait for him to answer; she just continued. "Then believe me. Go with David and afterwards you can go be with Star. Honestly, I don't think David would mind. They've been acting weird towards each other anyway..." She began to trail off as she thought out loud. Before Michael could respond to her, David beckoned to him. Despite his previous apparent repulsion towards them, he only hesitated slightly before running up and perching in the tree with the others. Kaiya remained where she was, leaning against Paul's bike ever so slightly. He would flip if she knocked it over. She giggled at the thought. Unable to hear their conversations, she just watched their silhouettes in the tree. It wasn't long before she saw four of the five figures swoop down to the other side of the dune. Instead of hearing Run DMC and Steven Tyler echoing over the sand hill, all Kaiya could hear now were snarls, howls and petrified screams. The solitary figure still resting in the tree shouted in horror before falling and rolling back down the hill. Kaiya went to Michael's side and helped him into a kneeling position. He was basically dead weight and pulled her down to her knees too. She looked into his eyes and saw a familiar yellow glow. Before either of them could say anything, the vampires could be seen coming up over the hill and into view. Once they stood nobly atop the dune, David began to speak to Michael. Kaiya had no clue what he was saying, though, and she didn't care. She was too lost in Marko's eyes. His victim must have put up quite the fight. Marko was splattered with blood and his formerly white shirt was ripped halfway down, exposing his heaving chest. She subconsciously pulled herself back to her feet and took a step towards him. She couldn't concentrate on anything but him as a fire raged within her, igniting her nerves. At that moment she didn't care who was watching or what horrible places she could get sand in; all she could think about was ripping off their clothes and jumping him right then and there. There was just something so irresistible about him right after he feeds. Kaiya had never lusted after anyone more than she did for Marko at those times. She was amazed that they hadn't jumped each other's bones yet. She bit her lip as she watched him lick his own. She couldn't take it anymore. She couldn't wait any longer. But she would have to.
Michael grabbed her waist as he stood and pulled her close to his body. "No, it's a trick. You don't really want him. He's using his seduction powers on you. Look at me!"
Kaiya just ignored Michael and tried to free herself from his grip until he stepped in front of her and blocked her view. She growled viciously at him and he took a half step backwards in shock.
"What are you doing? Fuck, Kaiya- they got you too, didn't they?" He grasped her face in his hands to try and capture her attention. She just continued to stare over his shoulder towards Marko. So Michael did something he never would have done if it wasn't the only option, if it wasn't absolutely necessary- he slapped her. He didn't hit her hard because he didn't want to hurt her, just wake her from her reverie. It barely stung her cheek but the sound resonated far. And it worked. Kaiya blinked and looked at Michael. He immediately apologized. "I'm sorry, Kai, but I need you to listen to me. Please."
She nodded but glanced back up at Marko quickly. Paul was holding him back as if he was going to attack. She realized that he thought Michael was hitting her to hurt her. Marko wanted to kill him. She shook her head a touch and signaled to him that she was fine. She knew she had to go with Michael and try to explain everything to him and attempt to calm him down. She didn't know how, but she knew that Marko understood her. They couldn't communicate telepathically, but they might as well have been able to. They all had this amazing sense to be able to understand each other with just a look. She didn't know how to explain it. It was just a connection amongst the vampires, and even the halves.
Marko's tension eased and he stopped trying to shake Paul's grip loose. David leaned over to him and spoke. "You know that Michael needs her to help him now. She'll come back."
Marko couldn't respond but he did nod once, sharply. He understood, but it didn't mean he had to like it. The four vampires just stood there and watched the two new halves as they climbed on Michael's bike and drove off.

Michael dragged Kaiya into the house quickly, gripping her wrist. It was almost as if he was afraid that she was going to make a run for it if he let go.
"Mike, this is uncalled for. You're going to leave bruises and Marko-"
"No, fuck Marko. We need to talk. Sam!" He yelled upstairs for his brother. Within a few seconds, Sam was running down to greet him.
"What is it, Michael? Did you- Kaiya! Thank god you're ok!" Sam hugged her like he hadn't seen her in years.
"Relax, Sammy. Of course I am. Why wouldn't I be?" She chuckled as she moved his arms and forced him to loosen his grip on her. He let go and looked her in the eye. He looked shocked.
"Because you're dating a vampire! I was afraid he'd kill you or make you one of them."
She didn't answer him, just looked away.
"They did get her, Sam. I was too late." Michael filled him in.
Sam jumped back from her like she shocked him. "I'm out numbered! Just don't eat me, ok?"
"Relax, Sam. We're not going to eat you. Well, at least I won't. Michael has been looking at you funny lately, though." She smiled mischievously at the brothers, who were standing near each other until Sam jumped away from his older brother and dashed upstairs again. "Don't eat me, Mike! I'm your brother!"
"Sammy, wait!" He yelled after him before turning towards Kaiya. "What the fuck, Kaiya? What happened to you?" He scolded her before chasing after Sam. Kaiya scoffed at him and walked into the other room to take a seat on the couch.
She debated about leaving them when no one came back down after 15 minutes but decided it was better not to. When they finally did come back, they were all business.
She jumped up off the couch and chased Michael as he ran around the house franticly. "So now what, Michael? It's really not that horrible of a change, you know."
He stopped suddenly and she collided with his back. He whipped around and faced her. He looked crazed. "Not horrible? Kaiya, you have to murder people to live! Are you so willing to kill?"
She didn't know what he wanted her to say. "It's a small price to pay for immortality. Come on, Mike. Don't act like the thought of it doesn't thrill you. And it's not like we have to kill innocent people! I plan on only killing those that deserve it."
He couldn't believe what she was saying. He didn't respond so she continued.
"And what other choice do we have at this point! It's too late for regrets." She got right in his face. She was becoming angry at him. If he hated the vampire lifestyle, then that meant that he hated her too because that's what she was. A vampire. And that's what he was. There was no going back.
"You're wrong." He was the calmest at that point than he was all night.
"What are you talking about?"
Sam was tired of being the silent observer and he spoke up. "That girl from the boardwalk flew into my room! She wanted help. None of you have made your first kill so you can all still be changed back into humans."
Kaiya looked at him, eyes full of fear and shock. She didn't know that things could be reversed and she feared that she might be forced to give up her new lifestyle. "How?"
"We have to kill-" Kill. That's when she stopped listening to what Sam was saying. She didn't want to know who they planned on killing. It had to be one of the vampires she grew to love. She snarled at Sam before he could say who. Sam stumbled backwards and Michael protectively shielded him.
"You will not kill one of them!"
"Knock it off, Kaiya! We don't know who the head vampire is yet, but he will be killed." Michael informed her. The head vampire? "Sam had a theory that Max was the head vampire, but-"
"Max? Lucy's new boyfriend?" She calmed down and Michael eased up.
"Yeah, but I was wrong. Max came over for dinner while Michael was out looking for you. We tested him and he passed."
"We?"
"Edgar and Alan Frog, too, from the comic book store."
It clicked in Kaiya's head. That first night she arrived, those two strange boys gave Sam that... vampire comic! She swore out loud and walked towards Sam. "Is that where you're getting your information? A comic book? Sam, what if they're wrong?"
He didn't respond so Michael did. "We have to take that chance. I'm not going to lose you or Star to these monsters. I'm not going to become one of them."
"So who do you think the head is then?"
"I already told you that we don't know."
"Well you better find out before you go off killing them. I guarantee you, that if you kill one of them and it's the wrong one, I'm not going to be able to save you from the others. And I'm not entirely sure I would want to."
"You would let them kill your family?"
"They are my family too, Michael. If one of them killed you, I wouldn't be able to forgive them. But just realize that the same goes for you too."
Michael finally understood her. She had finally put it into terms he would understand. "Kaiya, I'm sorry."
"I will help you. I will help you find out who the head is and I will help you save yourself. But, Michael, I want you to respect the fact that I don't want to go back to that life. I don't want to be human anymore. There's nothing pulling me back except you two. And I can still be with you if I stay here and become one of them."
"What about your father back in Arizona?"
"He's never been the same since my mom died, Sam. You know that. I see the way he looks at me. I remind him of her. I think he would be better off without me."
"So you're going to make him lose his wife and his daughter?" Michael asked her, almost angrily.
"He lost me a long time ago. And I asked him when I was leaving if I could convince you to let me stay, would he object? He told me no."
"Kaiya, I'm so sorry." Michael pulled her into a hug. "Why didn't you ever say anything to us?"
"I know he loves me and I accept that my constant presence was not helping him deal with her death. I want him to heal and I'm ok with this." She really wasn't upset with the whole situation. He wasn't abandoning her or forcing her to leave. It was a mutual decision. She pulled away from Michael and smiled up at him. "So, please. I promise that no harm will ever come to you guys or anyone one you love. I will help you get back to your human life if you let me live my inhuman one."
Michael just stared into her eyes for a few moments and nodded.
"Thank you." And she turned and walked out of the house.

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I think I've decided to keep this one to the T rating and not the M it was orginally going to be.
Since my other story is most definitely M right from the getgo, haha.

So I'm probably going to update the prologue where I state that it's rated M.
So if you get crazy alerts about that, that's all it is.
Same goes with that other chapter where I mention the change in rating.

So don't worry about those. I'm not changing anything important.

But I hope I'm still entertaining you kids and I'm not losing you!
Let me know if I'm still on a good track or not?
thanks!

Love, peace and chicken grease.