~Chapter 16: Uh-Oh~
Krystal P.O.V.
I slowly reached for the bloodied brick, that i had earlier as I scooted back as far as the area would let me. Which wasn't anything but a few feet. The wolf in front of me had a menacing look in its eyes, but it didn't seem intimidating.
Its eyes weren't red and she didn't look at me cruel. Hesitantly, I stuck out my hand, palm up so she could smell my scent. She sniffed it and then laid down.
I was a bit shocked. I peaked my head up at the sky, it was passed midnight and you could see all the stars. The wind was making me freeze though. I can't sleep, how long was I sleep anyway?
It only felt like ten minutes or so. I was still drained and running on low reserve power. I decided that I had to get back to Shizuka and confront her. Or I should do the smart thing and get away from her, but she would just find me again anyway.
First I know that she is a pure blood vampire with only intentions on killing Zero's family. But she is now using me to get to them. I'm sure they are going to come for me, I know it. That's good but I feel like I'm kinda the one at fault.
No time to muddle over that, I had to find a way off this island. First things first, gotta find a weapon. I wiped my eyes and continued forward and surprisingly, the wolf began to follow me. I knew that we had somehow formed a bond.
While keeping my eyes peeled something caught my eye. It was in a pile of trash, which consisted of broken tree trunks and papers with illegible writing. It was a shotgun. I pulled it out with a easy tug.
It was brown and rusted, but still intact. I've never used a gun in my life. I would have to teach myself tonight though. I had no other weapon, other than my wolf companion. She sniffed out something and brought me a small case. I opened it to reveal about ten shotgun bullets.
I rubbed her head gently and wondered where has she been all my life. I figured out how to load the gun and practice aiming at an old can nearby. Even if I would miss my target with the bullets, i still had it to use as a weapon of some sort.
"What should I call you?" I asked as she stared at me blankly. "Hmm, how about Lexi?" I asked. She responded by licking my fingers. I guess she liked it.
I saw the sky get darker, and a few pairs of red eyes appeared in the distance. I knew they could see me. I bit back my fears and ran at them as I aimed the shotgun forward and began to shoot.
Soon I was out of ammo and leaning against a tree for support. Those three things took all my ammo and the gun was ripped from my hands and thrown somewhere. I was holding my side, which had a deep gash in it. Blood had already began to cover my hand. I ripped a long piece of my skirt off to tie it around my stomach too make a tourniquet for the bleeding to stop.
Just then, Lexy started growling and I tensed up and turned to see what the problem was. It was some ugly looking creatures who were all worn out looking. Missing teeth, bald spots and a nasty odor.
They began to close in on us and Lexi was getting ready to bite their heads off. But they were grabbed up at the same time by a large hand. I swear I could hear their screams as their bones were crushed. "Lexi, lets go!"
We ran as far as we could, but I ended up tripping over a large tree root as someone roughly pulled me up by my hair. I was looking into the eyes of a really deadly level E. Lexi had run off somewhere as more and more came.
I heard large foot steps that were crushing the trees and rocks leading away from me. She must be taking him somewhere else. Please take to smash Shizuka's hideout and maybe kill her. I prayed.
I ripped myself from the monster's grip as I tried to run again but stepped on glass in the process. Intense pain felt like fire on my feet. But I continued to run as my feet were bleeding.
While on the run, I could feel the stares of many eyes on me. Some laughed and began to join the hunt. I jumped over roots that I could see in this dark place. Ducked under trees, and ran through tons of bushes.
My body was starting to burn out as the adrenaline was leaving. I pushed my body further, as far as possible past the limit as I could. Something jumped out in front of me, and as I veered to the right, I felt three long sharp nails cut into my back. I was thrown to the ground and held down.
"I want to get first dibs." A man with blonde hair said. Taking in the scene around me, about four of these guys were next to me. One was in the front. My eyes widened in fear as my head was leaned away a bit to show my neck. He licked his lips with his long tongue.
Without so much as a blink, his teeth were already in my flesh, digging deeper and deeper. And then I felt the same horrible pain on my arms and both of my legs. My body was screaming in protest and sadly I had no more energy to do anything.
My body felt even weaker than before when they were finished. My body slumped to the ground as they dissipated from my view. I guess they thought they had had enough and they left me to die. I noticed that they did looked scared for some reason.
My body felt numb, and I felt my insides were burning and would shrivel away. I had begun to cry as my vision was starting fade. Was this how Amber felt? The horrible and pain and suffering on her face was not mistaken.
My entire body felt as if I was drenched in sweat. My heavy eyes began to slowly close, they popped right back open as I thought I heard people talking, yelling and gunshots. I couldn't even lift my head up to see.
My breathing was becoming really difficult as I thought I heard someone scream my name.
Zero P.O.V.
I ran to Krystal as fast as I could. I knew she had been bitten, when the strong scent of Level E vampires hit me. Mom and I were in the area as dad and Zoey went off to kill Shizuka.
"Poor, poor girl. Now you're gonna have to kill her within a few moments. Haha-" Shizuka's voice echoed throughout the island. Her laughter was cut short due to Dad starting to beat her butt, i could feel those three going at it in the distance.
"Krystal!" I called trying to focus on her eyes and not her horribly thrashed body. I called out for her again and she opened her eyes. Tears slid down her cheeks as she noticed me.
"Zero, get her out of here. I'm off to help Zoey and James." Mom commanded as she left from my view. My eyes just wouldn't pry away from her messed up body.
"Z...zero..." Krystal spoke softly, she tried to smile it was so painful, that she had to let it go. Why the hell was she smiling when she clearly is in so much pain?
"Krystal, its going to be okay, I'm going to get you out of here!" I said as I began to walk back toward my family's boat. Her body felt like she just jumped into the ocean. Her uniform was pretty much gone and she was bleeding pretty much everywhere. Rage boiled inside me as I glared out out the ocean. Shizuka would pay with her life!
"Zero, don't! I don't want to kill anyone. I had to kill Amber hours ago, and I don't want-" She started saying but her body instantly went limp in my arms. Her breathing had slowed to a complete stop. I was in complete shock and disbelief as I tried to shake her awake.
I checked for a pulse and found none, and I instantly began to panic. I gently laid her on the sand at the beach as I began CPR. After stressing out time after time and throwing worried looks at her as well as my eyes getting watery, she finally took in gulps of air.
I didn't know what the hell just happened, I thought she would turn into a level E, but she looks the exact same. I was hesitant when she opened her eyes at first and I had quickly drawn out my Bloody Rose. I wasn't sure if I should shoot her or not.
My hand shook violently and I couldn't calm down. Tears threatened to fall as i pointed the gun at the center of her forehead. Her eyes looked very dull and were losing the light that they once had.
I was at inner war with my myself. Was i really going to have to pull the trigger on the girl that I cared for so much?
And I'll also show you a sweet dream the next night...
GASP, Cliffhanger! Please R and R