Nicholas POV

"Where are they?" Logan asked for the 1189th time tonight. It had been an hour since dawn and Solange, Isabeau and mum still weren't home.

"We don't know" we all yelled at him. We honestly didn't, they'd all skipped off after Sebastian's task talking about god knows what, and how we'll all find out in good time. Logan grumbled something about overreaction and no one understanding. I honestly don't get why it's worse for him. Were all missing some-one , most of us more than one person.

Dad- is missing a wife and a daughter. I'd say that that can awfully nerve wrenching.

Sebastian-, who is still embarrassed about speaking in front of all these people, is missing not only a sister but his mother.

Connor- is also missing his mother and sister, not to mention the sci-fi movie marathon he's been talking about all night.

Quinn- along with missing a sister and mother, due to Sebastian's task (which let's face it nobody wanted to miss) he missed a date with one of his 700 girlfriends.

Marcus- well I'm pretty sure he felt like he was missing out on his sleep as he went to be as soon as it was dawn. Though we're all pretty sure it will be his task tomorrow. Whoever turned Lucy into a cat seems to be going from oldest to youngest. Which luckily for me means I can sit back for while and not have to worry about what I'll have to do.

Duncan- Again is missing a sister and mother.

Nicholas (me!)- I'm missing a mother and a sister and to top it all off my girlfriends been turned into a cat. And might never be changed back.

And there sits Logan complaining. He's missing his mother and sister just like the rest of us, yet he's the one "nobody" understands. I mean the only other person with them is Isabeau. Oh- that makes more sense.

Suddenly our front door opened and the 3 missing persons walked in. "Oh hey" mum said walking over to Dad and kissing him lightly. "What are you all doing up?" huh- mum has been in the house 30 seconds and not glared, teased or nit-picked at someone. Something is seriously up.

"Well, I'm tired" Solange said walking to the stairs "We should all get to bed, who knows what we'll end doing tomorrow" she walked up the stairs giggling quietly to herself. What? Was there some joke I missed? It can't have been the funny or obvious she was the only one laughing! Why are girls so damn complicated? I mean I may love Lucy and all but that doesn't mean I get her all the time. She's always so damn happy it does nothing but confuse me.

"QUINN" a piercing scream came from downstairs. I moaned and pulled both my pillows and duvet over my head. Whatever happened to being gently shaken awake or by an alarm clock? Who the hell decided the kindest way to wake a vampire is by hearing someone screech at his brothers.

Suddenly there's a sound of nails hurriedly scratching at the wooden floor. Next thing I know there's and orange bundle of fur cowering under the bed with me. I laughed softly and scratched behind her ears. "CONNOR" another scream filled my ears scaring Lucy. She dug her claws into my hand "Ow" I muttered dragging Lucy and myself out from under the duvet so I could calm her by scratching under her chin and behind her ears. She started to purr loudly. I thought this meant she was happy so I went down stairs. Logan, Sebastian and Duncan were still-somehow- snoring peacefully.

Down-stairs I saw my parents laughing (well my mum was Dad just looked tired) at Quinn and Connor being lectured by Solange. "And don't even get me started- oh hey Nicholas" she said once she spotted me.

"Hi" I said sitting down on to the couch next to Marcus "What's going on?"

Marcus scowled "Solange is yelling at Quinn and Connor for laughing at my task" he said "she seems to think if we laugh at the others task ours will only be worse" I don't get it why would this make him cross? "So because I laughed at Sebastian that's why mines worse" ah- I get it now.

"So, what is it?" I asked cheerily really doubting it could be as bad as he was making out to be. I scowled at me but otherwise stayed quiet handing me and piece of paper on it. It read:

Marcus- how are you?

I sure you have guessed that today is you task. And from what I hear you have been spending an awful lot of time in your Uncle Geoffrey's lab. Correct? Well if it is or if it isn't for your task you will need to go to the firework display at the town square. It starts at two in the morning for some ridiculous reason, but luckily this will give you plenty of time to prepare.

For you Marcus Drake shall be proposing to the man you met in the lab the other week, the human. Who I believe goes by the name of Ashley. Who will obviously be at the firework display along with the rest of the town? And because I'm feeling generous you may pick out the ring. Though I do feel I am in need to remind you this Ashley must be conscious, sober and not drugged in anyway. And all you family must be present.

Have fun Romeo

I snorted- this was all he had to do. So he has to propose to the girl, what's the likely hood she'll say yes? And the only thing that would be embarrassing is being turned down in front of the whole town. Jeez Marcus is such a drama queen. "This is what you so worried about" I asked. Marcus nodded his lips in a tight line. "Why?"

"Ashley" he said over Quinn and Connors laughs "is a -"Connor and Quinn cut him off.

"MAN" they both yelled tears pouring down their faces. OMG- how immature are my brothers?