I don't remember a lot before i was turned. When i dream it is about when i died as a human. How ruthless people can be to humanity. How people put the fear of god in to you. I wasn't a very good human witch. I was so afraid of everything, i was shy and i neglected my magic and refused to learn any witchcraft incase i was caught. The irony. It will make no difference my grandmothers words haunt me. Whatever path you have, no matter how much you want to change its course, you simply can not. She was right, it wasn't her old age. She knew where i was headed.
Now i'm standing in the middle of a town on the other side of the world and I'm not sure why I'm here. My good friend Lexi was meant to meet me when i got off the bus. I have been waiting for nearly two hours. Damn it Lexi. She was always so unpredictable. When i mentioned i needed to come here, she seemed really excited and had said i would love it. Well right now, i'm not. People keep staring at me all human and a couple of bewildered Vampires who have recently be turned, hungry for their meals. I shudder at my first couple of days as a Vampire, my mouth hurt and i was hungry. Though, my cravings for blood were mild and would pass after ten minutes. Though, only my left eye would change colour and my skin underneath would go veiny whereas I've seen other Vampires with both eyes change. I know I'm different and i put it down to being a witch. It is as if both personalities are fighting with each other. In my body.
As if on Que. A loud piercing noise erupts in my head. My witch self is disagreeing with my Vampire half. I stick my fingers in my ears, and i close my eyes taking deep breaths. Though it is so loud, i wince with pain. It is like having a migraine, i use to get it every other day when i was first turned and with time i taught myself to over come it and so it would only happen every few months. Nausea erupts in my throat and i sink to my knees, i pretend to look for something in my bag. I don't want to draw attention.
'Everything. Okay there?' a soothing voice sneaks its way past the noise. I blink and look up. A young woman looks concerned, her pale eyes curious. Her hand hovers over my noise slows and starts to fade as quickly as it had started. I breath a sigh of relief.'i am fine thank you. Just a mirgrain.' i reply indicating towards my head. Though, i know better not to lie to another witch. I can smell her power and the soft nudging on my skin.'Okay. But you are alright? I mean. Are you lost?'I glance over her shoulder at her aura. Gold with a hint of orange. She is powerful and capable of her own magic and spirit. She is friendly and uplifting. I glance at her and smile.'i was actually meeting a friend. But she never turned up.' i tell her, giving a shrug as if to say what do i do. 'this is my first time here. I'm not sure where to go.' i give a light hearted laugh. The young lady around my age smiles and nods ' i know, i'm a witch too i can sense your uncertainty a mile away.' she chuckles and holds her hand out to help me up.'my name is Bonnie. Welcome to Mystic Falls.'I'm hesitant to clasp her hand. Like all witches. As soon as you touch someone all their darkest secrets are known to that witch. I have nothing to hide. I clasp her hand, studying her reaction but there is no sudden change, no look of apprehension or fright. Lexi had told me once that i am more witch than Vampire and it shows. Maybe, my other self is hiding.'i'm Alizon. People normally call me Ali though.' i reply.'well, all i can say is i'm glad i was the first person who found you. So, where are you from?' she asks. I'm slightly confused. Bonnie is a powerful witch surely she should have picked that up. 'err...England.' i reply. I throw my rucksack on my back and follow the witch further into the town. We pass the square, with a tall clock tower and it looks connected to the police station. The town is small and sweet, like a film set. 'i know someone who knows Lexi.' Bonnie declares as we stop in front of a black car. Her voice is quiet and sombre. Something has happened to Lexi. I thought something was a miss when i was waiting. Lexi, despite her unpredictability she is punctual. 'oh' is all i can manage to say.
I'm a little hesitant to go with this woman, maybe i should just turn around go home. However, something inside me stirs, my thoughts begin to shuffle, my cards are being dealt and my instinct is to stay and go. 'You must go to Mystic Falls but no time before 2012.' My grandmother whispers in my ear, another piece of my past floats into my minds eye, this was the day before the hanging, that night i was turned. 'Where is mystic falls'? I had asked her. 'In the new world'. She whispered apprehencious of others listening in the cell. 'why?' My grandmother shakes her head, she knew but she didn't want to say. 'are you okay with that?' Bonnie's words brings me back and i quickly nod. She smiles and opens the passenger car door for me. I pass her my bag and she slings it in to the back before coming round to the drivers side.
For the first time in my life i am ready for whatever is about to step into my path.