Gwen's POV
I went threw all the boxes and drawers. I couldn't find a fancy dress anywhere. Trent told me this is more formal than a wedding. Like meeting a king and queen so I need something. But what? Then Trent walked in carrying a box. "Here, Courtney said you can borrow this." Trent said laying it down. "Since we didn't have time to go shopping." He finished.
It was a beautiful black dress. Tear drop skirt and a silver flower broche on the right side that held a black lacy bow that came down the skirt. It was halter and backless. It was really fancy. It seemed to glisten even if the only sparely substance was the broche. I felt as if I was over dressed, but I comforted myself by saying, 'Courtneys know what you're wearing so she is going to look better or similar'.
I got dressed and due to the long cut, my neck was completely bare. I knew I needed a necklace to 'fill it in' but once again I had none. Court was nice enough to give me a dress and shoes and now I need jewelry.
Trent walked in. He was wearing a tux like the on our wedding day, but he somehow looked more relaxed and comfortable. "Wow you look amazing." He said kissing my neck. "I remember Court wearing this. She didn't look half as good as you." He chuckled. "She might get jealous." He said. I smiled at the thought. "Here." He said. He took out a necklace that matched perfectly with the broche and my ring.
"Oh my gosh. Thank you." I said hugging him. "You spoil me too much." I said as he claps the necklace around my pale neck.
"You deserve to be spoiled. And your not spoiled enough." He said turning me around. He tried to kiss me but I pushed him away.
"Lip stick." I said holding him back. He chuckled.
"Come on. It's raining so the sun is gone." He said grabbing my hands.
"Why do we need to dress up for this meeting?" I asked climbing down the steps.
"We meet the elders today the elders. Its rare and special opportunity. They'll speak to you because you've come early but don't be afraid." He said opening the door. The rain was pouring down heavy. Trent opened an umbrella and we walked to the car which was what else but a black BMW.
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We came to a club. I felt embarrassed walking to the entrance. Me in a cocktail dress and these girls with jeans on. I was too full to want to drink them.
We walked to a basement. Trent signed his name in a few papers and we were led to an elevator. The elevator led to a lounge area occupied by our coven and a few other vampires I haven't met.
I suddenly felt more embarrassed over what I was wearing. I wasn't over dressed at all. I was under dressed. All the girls had on long, slinky dresses. Their cuts going down to their navels, slits reaching their thighs. Heavy make up, hair up in tight buns, huge diamonds and stilettos. I looked like a flower girl among brides.
I blushed at how stupid I look and Trent held me close to him. He's a guy he doesn't understand. Courtney came up to us and like the other girls he was dressed amazingly.
"I'm glad you liked the dress. You look amazing Gwen." She said kissing my checks.
"Not as amazing as everyone else. I feel under dressed." I said blushing more.
"You are, but you're new so no one cares." Duncan said coldly. I must admit he looked good cleaned up. "Thank you Gwen, you look nice to." He said. I keep forgetting he can read my thoughts.
We walked over to the others in the coven. Everyone was talking about their new temporary homes. "How's your Gwen?" Bridgett asked me.
I didn't know hat to say, I didn't really see it. "Oh, ummm, it' nice." I said taking a bite of the crackers they passed out.
"Nice?" Bridgett echoed.
"She's been too 'busy' to explore it." Duncan said. I blushed again.
"Christening the house huh?" Geoff asked raising an eye brow.
"I was learning on how to be a vampire. Biting is harder than it seems." I said backing myself up.
"Sure that all you did?" Justin asked with a raised brow. Why do these boys torment me.
"How about you pretty boy? Like you didn't loosen the floor boards?" Trent asked annoyed. Everyone started to laugh politely and even Justin snickered.
But before another comment was made, the elders came in.
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Nothing like I imagined. I was expecting old ugly wrinkly people. Nope these looked like…. Well like teens.
The oldest looking one looked like he was 18, shaggy black hair, white dress shirt and black pants.
Then a girl who looked like she modeled for Victoria Secret, but she looked 16 to me.
But the most shocking one was the smallest vampire. She was a girl, looked like she was 8. She had long silver hair that reached her hips. She had a pink ribbon in it that matched her pink tea party dress. But her eyes where incredible. Silver green with a hint of blue and purple. I think red too. She carried a simple white bunny with her as she stepped forward having her tiny marry jane's clanking on the floor. She cant possibly be an elder. She's so young.
"Greetings coven C and D." She announced in her tiny voice sitting on a thrown that over looked the room. "I want to welcome the two covens together. Apparently coven C had minor issues with their secrecy and had to migrate. But will return soon." She said with a giggle.
"But first I wish to see all the new members to both covens. Please step forward." She said with a smile. Trent gave me a small push as I slowly made my way to the child.
I don't know why, but she frightened me. Like she would shoot me down. But she is so cute, how can I be frightened by her?
There where five of us in total. 3 boys 2 girls. "State your names and your creators." She said proudly. We knelt down in front of her, and we began to state our names one by one.
"I am Zack my creator Liddy."
"I am James my creator John."
"I am Marcus my creator Linus."
"I am Bella my creator Edward." (T_T I ran out of names)
"I am Gwen. My creator is Trent." I stutter slightly.
"Welcome children. My name is Maria and I am over 20000 years old. I was the third vampire created so yes I am a big deal. What I say goes. These are my brothers and sisters." She said cheerfully pointing the two out. "Kaname and Rose." She finished.
"Now any questions?" she asked everyone. "Ok then party time." She cheered as music began to play. "New born may return to your creators now." Se said shooing us away.
I came back to Trent how held me close to him. "She's so young." I said looking at the giggling girl.
"Don't say that too loud. You heard her; she's almost as old as this world. She hates the fact she's stuck in a child's body, but then it has its perks." Trent explained leading me to a table where our coven sat. I realized now how small we are compared to the rest of the coven D.
"It's a shame. Her mother thought she couldn't have children so she turned her." Sadie said taking a sip of her drink. Just the thought of drinking blood made me sick. I am still full of squirrel.
"Vampires can have children?" I question picking up a cracker.
"Oh yeah. Only on full moons though. I have 3 children." Bridgett said. Then she whistled and 3 children came running to her. They all had blond hair, 2 girls and a boy. The girls where identical twins and the boy looked like her was 10. "Vampire children are like vampires. Except they age normally until sixteen. Then they chose to become full vampire or human." She said kissing her girls. "Ok run off you guys don't get dirty." She yelled as they ran off.
"I am amazed. I didn't know vampires can have children." I said picking up a glass of water. "Who else has kids?" I asked. Katie, Beth, Sadie and Courtney raised their hands.
"No way." I said. "I can't picture Duncan as a dad." I said.
"I have 3 children and 1 baby." He said proudly. "But the baby is still at nannies.' He said drinking the glass full of blood.
"Nannies?" I questioned.
"Gwen baby vampires are worst than 10 of you let out in the streets. For the first year of life they are taken care of by professionals. The parents visit every day. The children vampires are so delicate, that well…." Trent said trailing off.
"No one wants to admit it, but mostly they never live to see 16." Bridgett said in a sad tone. "I have had a total of 106 kids and only 2 have lived to pass 16. These 3 are the latest; my son will be coming to the changes soon. I hope they all make it." Bridgett said.
"That's why you'll barley see vampire children unless it's like today. They are too delicate, too fragile to be out and about. They are cared for by nurses mostly." Courtney explained. "I too have had to go to many of my children's funerals." She sighed.
"That's horrible." I said holding back tears.
"I know. But you get used to it. You begin to understand it's for the better." Katie tried to explain. "No one wants it to happen. But it's so common, we half expect it." She finished.
"Every time that phone rings, I choke up." Courtney says. Everyone nodded. "But don't worry." She said.
"It's only like a 15% chance. And with your first few it's more like a 5% chance. Don't let this stop you from starting a family." Beth said. I didn't know what to think.
I never gave children a thought, now its clouding my mind. They are all I can think about. Do I wan them? Can I go threw the pain of losing them? I don't know.
"I think that's another reason they take the babies." Geoff added. "So it's less painful if you lose them, because it's different." He began to explain.
"Ok everyone enough." Trent said. "Gwen is still a new born. Children won't be a topic for us for at least a year or two." He explained. I cuddled into him. At least that's one less thing I don't have to worry about.
Then Maria came to me. "Hello Gwen. I was wondering if you'd join me and blossom in a tea party?" she asked. I am guessing Blossom is her bunny. She seemed so innocent.
"Of course I would. May my husband come to?" I asked kindly. She looked at Trent then at me.
"No, no boys aloud." She said stopping her foot.
"Go ahead, have fun." Trent said helping me up. Then he whispered in my ear. "She acts childish but remember she's older than you." Then he let me go.
I suddenly became nervosa as I followed her to her small table. She looks like a child, what if I accident say something offensive? Now I am worried.
An: OMG almost 2,000 words. I think that's a new record for me. *dances* please review and let me know what you think. ^w^