~Chapter 31: Birthday Crash~
Krystal
I was running in a grassy field, from what? I'm not sure. I was dressed in a red short dress that fanned out a bit at the bottom. I had on no shoes and my hair was down but my bangs would sometimes block my vision. I passed a few tall oak trees that still had a few orange colored leaves clinging to the branches.
I screeched to a halt as the thing that was after me had appeared in front of my face. I backed up and tried to run away but its slender pale hand had stopped me by grabbing my wrist.
"Krystal, stop acting like a brat, I've got to tell you something!"
I stopped squirming as my face filled with shock. I couldn't believe Kathryn was talking to me. I turned around and there she was in a tight black lace dress with huge silver hoop earrings. Her face was serious but was she really here?
"What do you want to say?" I asked getting angry. After all she had ruined my life before and treated me as a slave.
"Its about your next Immortal tattoo, the symbol of Wisdom."
"H-how do you-" I asked but she cut me off by showing her fangs and her eyes turned red for a second. "Holy crap! You were a vampire!" I asked shocked. How many more surprises would I see?
She flipped back some of her long black hair and sighed. "I've hid it well, but only John knew of it. I've kept it hidden until now." Before I could asked another question she continued, "Yes, I'm still behind prison walls, I'm just communicating with you in your dreams. Now, in the kitchen underneath the third cabinet at the top next to the fridge is a button."
She kept going, "Press it and a special book will appear from one of the always locked drawers in front of the kitchen sink. It will be brown with a golden arch and bear the symbol of Wisdom, a white crescent moon with a small dot in the center. Read it, it will be very useful in your quest." She was silent as she waited for me to process the information.
I eyed her with suspicion, "And why should I believe you after all the B.S. you put me through?"
Kathryn simply smiled, but it was cold, "Whether you do or don't isn't my problem. It will be the world's destruction on your hands."
I could feel my eyes widened, "What the hell are you talking about?"
"My dear all of your choices from here on out will not affect the aftermath of what is to come. You know you need all three tattoos to become the Immortal One, and this book will help you get there. I've known this for a long time and I treated you like crap back then because I simply despised you." She said as she narrowed her eyes. "I've hated you ever since I could I found out long ago who you were really destined to become. I was jealous so I tortured you. Now I am done with my task. Good bye."
I reached out to her but she had disappeared.
The grassy field had now turned into a whole area full of white roses. Next seemed to be a huge earthquake that split the ground into two large pieces. I turned and ran back the other way right as horror hit me right in the face.
Before me stood my mom and Melanie covered in blood. Their eyes were dull and lifeless. As they toppled over, Damon was standing behind them with a wide smirk on his face.
"What did you do to them?" I screamed in anger as I ran to my family. I shook Melanie and then mom and received no kind of response. Bloody tears filled my eyes and escaped down my face.
"I simply had fun. You couldn't give me what I wanted so I got it from somewhere else. No it is not the same as yours which is more powerful than everyone believes. I need it and I will get all of it from you no matter the cost." He said in a cold tone.
Balling up my fists with rage, I stood up as I turned to face him, "You do not have to go after my family and friends to get to me." I narrowed my eyes at him as I glared as hard as possible. "Why do you do such cruel things?" I asked as I started to tremble, not with fear, but with sadness for my mom and Melanie.
"I simply find them...pleasurable." Damon said as he turned into black dust and drifted away. I looked around for Zero and his family but they never appeared. "There will be fire and blood." I heard Damon's whisper before I woke up.
My brown eyes popped open after those creepy but warning words. I knew it was a dream, but was it really real? I found my self on the left side of the bed curled up in the sheets. I was sweaty and pushed some of my bangs back after I got out of bed.
After taking a shower, combing my hair, brushing my teeth and throwing on a pair of faded white skinny jeans and a light blue sweater and my white ankle boots, I rushed downstairs. The weather had gone from warm to cold. It was October after all, so it wasn't that bad. I had clearly remembered what Kathryn had said.
As I dashed into the kitchen and immediately began the search for the hidden button, everyone gave me weird looks. They too were dressed in semi winter wear with light sweaters and boots like me.
"What are you doing?" Zero asked as he raised an eyebrow.
"I'll tell you when I find it." I said. I found the button and pressed it and secret compartment opened and inside was the book. It looked exactly like she had described it, the white crescent moon was so pretty.
Mrs. Kiyru stood up from her bar stool at one of the counters. "How did you know where to look?"
I turned to face them all and said, "I'll tell you after we have some fun today. Let's go out and do cool stuff!" I beamed at them putting the book down on the counter.
"You're right, its time to take a much needed break from all this B.S. We've got the perfect place to go. After we pick up a few family members of course." Zoey winked at me.
After about twenty minutes of walking, we had made to mom's friends' house. They were already outside to greet us which made me think they knew we were coming.
I hugged them all. "How are you doing Krystal?" Mom asked as she smiled at me.
"I'm getting by." I replied as I mentally shook my head to forget about the dream. That wouldn't happen...right?
Everyone seemed to be on good terms. We were all laughing about the good times in our lives. I could honestly care less about school. I didn't hate it its it just I have way more important things to do right now.
In the midst of everyone talking, I had bolted behind an huge oak tree and Melanie was right behind me.
"Big sister needs help!" She cried as everyone else joined around her.
I had my head in my hands as I was trying to center myself, and soon the pain had ceased. But as soon as I decided to stand up, and slightly turned to a crying little sister, I started the same horrible coughing fit but thankgoodness no blood hit her.
"What the hell is going on?" Mom's friend yelled in shock and confusion.
She tried to come and help, Mom had pulled her back gently. "Sadly, there is nothing we can do expect wait for it to pass." She said in a shaky tone. I knew she was on the verge of crying but she had Melanie in her arms and was doing her best to keep it together.
After several minutes I had finally stopped and Zero had tissues and stuff to help me clean up.
"Woah, no way! Your mom is alive?" I turned around and stood still like a deer in the headlights looking at Emily and Lisa. I could tell they had on their freinds' clothes by how expensive they looked. At least they were warm and alright.
"What do you two want?" I asked.
"Correct me if I'm wrong, but were you just throwing up a ton of blood? How are you not passed out?" Emily said as she reached for something in her pocket.
"I honestly don't know. If you'll excuse us." I started to walk away when she grabbed my hand and said, "Wait, I've got something for you."
I turned around in shock at her words and what she had in her hands. It was an simple charm bracelet with colors of green, blue and purple. "Here this is from me and Lisa. We've experienced what it is like on the streets and were forced to work like we were poor. But I never did forget about your birthday even if you did kick us out."
I took it and admired how pretty it was. "I hope you know that while I like the gift, it doesn't change how everything went down a few weeks ago. We've got to get going now." I knew she was trying to be nice and all, but I felt like she may be up to her same old tricks. Not once has she ever said Happy Birthday or given me a present nor has Lisa.
"We know." And with that they were gone. Soon we entered the park and in the middle of a large clearing stood a huge white tent. Zero had pulled me to the side and blindfolded me.
"Do I really need to be blindfolded?" I asked as I giggled.
"Can't ruin all that we worked our butts off for." He said as he guided me into the tent. I felt him move away from me and he said. "You can take it off now."
As soon as I did everyone yelled, "Happy Birthday!" My eyes went wide because of the whole set up. There were all kinds of colorful balloons, streamers and party hats. Hanging on the ceiling, there were cute colorful streamers and paper lanterns. I had seen a few tables with chairs around them. There was even a buffet food area with all kinds of good looking food.
The cake had caught my attention the most. It was layered with purple and white real icing. Small silver butterflies had been put in a few places on it. At the top was the number seventeen and around the whole thing were colorful neatly wrapped gifts.
My eyes got watery as tears streamed down my face, I hung my head out of embarrassment. I quickly tried to stop the tears from coming but I was totally blown away by everything that everyone had come together on. "All this is for me?" I accidentally blurted out loud. Of course I knew it was, but its been so long...
"Yes big sis, now come cut cake please." Melanie giggled rubbing her tummy.
I didn't know what else to do, so I bowed to all of them at once. "Thank you, thank you so much!" I smiled as bright as ever. Next I was crushed in a mob of hugs, then we all went to make our plates of dinner before dessert.
After cutting the cake, I was smack in the face with a with a small piece it from Zero. Right before I picked up a piece he snapped a picture with his phone. I threw mine at the back of his head as he tried to get away.
Everyone had joined in. Surprisingly, Ichiru seemed to be having fun too. He is always quiet normally. After everyone mostly throwing and eating cake, and opening presents, everyone was sprawled out on the grass. I had just noticed that it wasn't cold at all inside the tent. Even the grass was warm.
Mr. Kiryu opened the top of the tent so we could see all the stars in the sky. I was snuggled up by Zero and everyone else was around us enjoying the wonderful moment. There was a small radio with what sounded like a bit of pop music.
A few minutes later Zero led me outside and I heard Zoey giggle right as the tent flap closed. We were alone as we just admired the nightlife. A few fireflies were near us playing around. But outside on a tall oak hung white streamers and paper lanterns.
We went a little ways from the tent and he took my hand in his as the other gently went around my waist. My free hand went to his shoulder. We were just randomly swaying back and forth when I noticed there was no music. And we didn't have on the right clothes but who cares about that.
"Um there is no music." I said and then as if on cue the radio had appeared beside a bush near us and it softly started a song that I've never heard before.
Zero sighed as went to try to change it but I pulled him back to me cause I started to like the beat.
"Can I Have This Dance?" -High School Musical 3
Take my hand,
Take a breath,
Pull me close,
Take one step,
Keep your eyes locked on mine
And let the music be your guide.
Now we started to move with the music. Doing more than staying in one spot, while spinning a bit.
Won't you promise me
(Now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget)
You'll keep dancing
(To keep dancing)
Where ever we go next.
It's like catching lightning,
The chances of finding someone like you.
It's one in a million,
The chances of feeling the way we do.
And with every step together,
We just keep on getting better.
So can I have this dance?
(Can I have this dance)
Can I Have this dance?
That chorus had to be my favorite part of the song so far. It was so beautiful and caring.
Take my hand,
I'll take the lead,
And every turn will be safe with me,
Don't be afraid,
Afraid to fall,
You know I'll catch you through it all
"You know this song don't you?" I looked up at him. At this time he was in the back of me while his hands were entangled with mine. Then he spun me outward and back in.
"I do all because of Zoey blasting in her room every time it came on." He rolled his eyes.
"Sing the guy parts." I said jokingly. I didn't think he would do it but when he opened his mouth to sing the upcoming chorus I was shocked.
"Only because its your birthday." He seemed embarrassed and as he begin to sing, I joined in too remembering what parts the girl sung that I could.
And you can't keep us apart
(Even a thousand miles can't keep us apart)
Cos my heart is where ever you are
It's like catching lightning,
The chances of finding someone like you.
It's one in a million,
The chances of feeling the way we do.
And with every step together,
We just keep on getting better.
So can I have this dance?
(Can I have this dance)
Can I Have this dance?
Ohh no mountains too high and no oceans too wide,
Cause together or not, our dance won't stop.
Let it rain, let it pour.
What we have is worth fighting for.
You know I believe that we were meant to be.
Oooohhh.
He picked me up by my waist with no warning as he swung me in a half circle. It was so romantic yet unexpected.
It's like catching lightning,
The chances of finding someone like you (like you)
It's one in a million,
The chances of feeling the way (way) we do.
And with every step together,
We just keep on getting better.
So can I have this dance?
(Can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance?
Can I have this dance,
Can I have this dance?
After the song went off we ended up with our foreheads touching, his arms around my waist and mine around his neck. I just stared at him lovingly and he held the same emotion in his eyes.
"I didn't think you would do it, you have an amazing plus hot guy voice." I smiled at him.
He returned it and replied, "Thank you." We kissed and after we pulled apart I had noticed everyone around us. I blushed.
"Where you all watching us?" I blushed again.
Zoey sent me a big grin. "This is going on Youtube!"
I sweat dropped as everyone laughed. Zero might kill her with his play full glare.
"Funny I only noticed you throughout the entire thing." Zero tilted my chin up and placed a light kiss on my lips. We were down a little ways from the tent, but I didn't see mom and Melanie.
I stood by Zero as I laced my hand with his. "What are they doing back there?" I asked.
Ichiru answered, "Putting the cake in a container to take home."
"I'll go get them." I said letting go of Zero's hand and heading back to the tent. When I was five feet away, the whole thing was automatically bursting into flames.
I ran inside suddenly remembering Damon's chilling words about fire and blood. "Mom! Melanie! Can you hear me!" I yelled as Zero appeared by my side. He picked me up and brought me out of the fire before it went down. I was searching the area with my eyes frantically trying to see if they had made it out.
When the smoke cleared I saw a womanly figure covered in dust. I had instantly jumped out of Zero's hold as I ran over there and hugged her thinking that she was okay.
"Mom, you're-" I had failed to see a large circular pole impaling her heart. It was so long that it stuck out on both sides. It was as long as my arm.
Shock had held me still as my eyes went wide with horror. Suddenly, a scream had erupted from a young girl and I looked up to see Damon holding Melanie, who was bleeding pretty bad and crying.
"Melanie!" I shrieked as Mr. Kiryu, his wife, Zoey and Ichiru attacked. But as soon as they got too close, Damon held Melanie's neck to his fangs. Even her tiny struggles didn't have the slightest effect on him.
"I told you didn't I Krystal. There would be fire and blood!" He bit into Melanie's neck while she screamed in pain. I summoned my weapon and so did the others and we acted immediately to save her.
Anger had boiled inside me as I was the fastest and the first one to land a direct hit. It knocked him back far but he still had my sister. Before I could act, before anyone could land a hit, Damon threw her tiny body directly toward the ground.
I zoomed down their and ran like hell to try and catch her. Zero and his family dealt with Damon and Mom's friend was no where to be seen for some reason.
I caught her in my arms as I rolled several times down a nearby hill. After we stopped, I stood up and looked at her to see if she was still breathing, her chest would rise and fall but ever so slowly that it seemed she was at deaths door.
"Melanie, open your eyes please!" I sobbed. I could hear clanging of swords and knives above me. Damon was playing with them all.
Slowly her eyes opened but only half way. "Big...sister..." She choked out while coughing up a bit of blood. Her wounds looked horrible! I called Power and Courage to me and hoped in some way they would help her and mom.
"Yes, its me. You're safe. I've got you." Her breathing started to decrease less and less. She wasn't moving anymore.
"I...love...you..." Was the last thing Melanie said before she drew her last breath. Tears threatened to fall. I did CPR with her and she didn't respond.
"Courage, Power please! I need you!" I called them out loud and I felt them respond immediately. "Bring her back to me please!" I cried. I had seen there colorful lights, red and green, encircle my sister. After a few moments of waiting, they had left. Some of her wounds were healed but she wasn't breathing.
Why wasn't it working? Could I even bring back the dead. That word had sent me overboard, rage and guilt had been stirred to life.
Gripping my scythe, I had dropped it instead as I sunk down to my knees and stared at the sky with a grim expression on my face. An injured Damon had smiled sickly down to me as he disappeared inside a black ball before Zoey was able to grab him.
I wasn't strong enough. I can't do this anymore. I couldn't save them.
My family is dead because of Damon, because he is after me and will shed blood time and time again to get me for himself. It was my fault. It was all my damn fault. Sorrow had filled me whole along with even more guilt.
Pain that felt that a thousand knives stabbing me in the heart had finally took its toll. I couldn't breathe, couldn't think. I fell over to my side as I tears made their way down my face and I sobbed. Someone caught me and I believed it to be Zero because my vision was all blurry by my tears.
I was clutching at my heart with one hand while I gritted my teeth because of the pain. The pain become so great and agonizing that I blacked out as it began to rain and seem to cry for me.