A/N: This was a challenge given to me by Aunt Bell so this is dedicated to her and her weird mind for wanting this :P
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Previously,
Looking over her shoulder Huilen hummed. "He will be; he needs to deal with his sister. The fear of losing you had struck a nerve in him that I don't think will ever go away."
Stopping at the doorway, I look sadly out into the forest; worried.
"Come Bella, it will be okay; he will be okay." Huilen tells me softly, her hand resting on my shoulder as she led me inside.
Bella POV
I was dressed in simple clothing, things made from furs and leathers, it was much like my clothing and it still seemed to itch, but I think that was my mind clinging onto my humanity. The need to pee was another thing, I have this awful sensation to go and when I told Huilen that she laughed and told me that I will last for the next few days.
Nahuel had returned and his eyes didn't seem to leave from my form. My stomach was bare as were my legs, arms, hands and feet.
"You look amazing." He breathes as he strides over to me, his eyes glowing the light teal once more.
"Do I? I don't know; I haven't really seen myself." I tell him, my eyes locked onto his.
"You will be able to see when we go to the Amazonians. Zafrina, their leader has a gift of illusion." He tells me with a smile causing me to snort.
"Let's hope it works now that I am a vampire." I tell me with a small laugh, causing him to cast me a confused look.
"Didn't I tell you?" I ask him, cocking my head to the side as I tried to remember every conversation we had.
"Tell me what?" he asks, stepping back slightly so we could talk properly.
"Gifts of the mind don't work on me, the vampire who hurt me was a mind reader, and he could never read my mind." I tell him, shocking the hell out of him and Huilen.
"She could have a gift, we won't know until we see Zafrina, come they are waiting." Huilen states as she gestures us to follow.
"Bella?" Nahuel's timid tone stops me in my tracks, causing me to turn and face him.
"Whats wrong?" I ask, moving quickly to infront of him, my eyes scanning his body for any signs of injury.
"Nothing is wrong, I know this will be hard, but is it possible for I to hold your hand as we run?" he asks me, a soft blush gracing his cheeks; causing me to giggle and hold out my hand.
"Of course, don't blame me if I crush your hand or pull you though." I tell him seriously, but still smiling.
"That's okay." He laughs before taking my hand in his.
"Hurry up you two." Huilen's amused voice floats through the trees, causing us to laugh.
As we take off in a run I couldn't help but be amazed, the forest was filled with colour and life that I was in awe. That and the fact I was running – actually running – without tripping.
The fact that Nahuel was by my side, his scent calming me as the breeze blew it in my direction soothed me. I could remember the time when Jasper had told me that every vampire has a beast, their true inner monster that comes out when needed, it was pure instinct. Well my beast was soothed; I could feel it, a slight hum in my mind.
"Will they like me?" I ask him as we begin to slow; I was nervous, always nervous meeting new vampires or people.
"They will love you; honesty is an admirable trait to them. As I have seen, you cannot lie." Nahuel tells me, his thumb rubbing the back of my hand as we walked towards the sound of water and crackling fire.
As the breeze blew once more, I could smell them. Three vampires, they smelled like leather, mangos and something else, all the same but spicier for each one.
Looking up, I let out a startled yelp. There not five feet above me were glowing red eyes and wild black hair, teeth bared ever so slightly. Nahuel snarled up at the vampire, pulling me close in his arms as soon as the noise escaped my lips. Only did he relax when he took in the strange vampire.
"Kachiri! Did you have to scare her?" he scolded the woman, causing her to laugh and jump down from her perch. She was tall, much taller than I and very lean – very intimidating.
Her eyes pierced through my very soul, her face void of emotion as she took me in; I couldn't help but squirm under her gaze.
"You American… I smelt you from way back, you smell of flowers and fruit." She utters, her English hard to understand. "I was just expecting Nahuel. He and I need to speak, if that is okay." She asks me, her tone sharp.
Looking up at Nahuel he nods slightly, a reassuring smile on his face. I didn't want to leave him though; I didn't want to face the woman who tried to kill me without him.
"Is it okay if I stay? I… I don't mind if you speak your native tongue." I tell her honestly, hesitantly.
Her eyes widened slightly before she smiled. "I didn't want to be rude, if that is what you wish I will make it short." She states before turning her attention to Nahuel. I listened in awe at how her and his words blended together as they spoke. I knew they spoke of me, because I heard my name and they kept looking my way; it didn't bother me though. I knew if I asked, Nahuel would tell me.
"Come… your aunt is with my sisters waiting. That girl, your sister has been whimpering nonstop." She states, jerking her head to follow her.
Only a few more feet we broke into a small clearing, little shelters made by sticks and leaves as well as rocks and mud. Leather sat tanning on make shift lines in the sun, a fire crackling not far away.
Crushed reeds and grass made the floor and a little creek ran through on the other side of the tanning leather; with tall yellow reeds lining the creeks edge.
Two other tall women stood with Huilen, the tallest in the middle holding a spear; she had long black hair weaved with feathers and leather straps.
"Nahuel!" The tallest of the group greets warmly, her voice like her sister was sharp, like a cracking whip.
"Zafrina, this is Bella." He introduces me, her red eyes locking onto me with curiosity.
"Ah, as you expected Huilen, my gift does not work." She states over her shoulder before striding over. It was as if her feet didn't even touch the ground.
"I am Zafrina. The leader of my coven; these are my sisters, Kachiri and Senna." She introduces.
"Hello." I say softly, still slightly nervous.
"No need to be nervous. We do not bite." She chuckles before looking at Nahuel, her expression changing ever so slightly.
"That girl is in my hut, would you like me to get her?" she asks.
"Yes, thank you for holding her here Zafrina. It means a great deal you did this for me and my mate." He replies politely and honestly, his eyes snapping to the largest hut of the three.
Nodding she moves quickly and yanks out the woman who had tried to kill me, her skin was olive – paler than Nahuel's or Serena's – but darker than mine. Her hair was dark and curly; eyes even though hazy were a sharp mossy green.
Zafrina's eyes flashed ever so slightly and the woman's eye's cleared before she looked around.
"What… what just happened? I was in the dark and then, then I was here." She asks frightened causing Nahuel to hiss.
"You were under Zafrina's gift, Maysun." He snarled, causing the woman – Maysun – to look at him with wide eyes.
"Nahuel! Please, I am so sorry, forgive me." She sobs, eyes welling with tears.
"No. What you did was unforgivable. Tell me what caused you to seek me, to attack my mate in my home?" he snarled, crouching a little, his finger pointing to me at the end. He eyes widened as she took me in before whimpering.
"I was hungry!" she cried out. I felt something in me boil over and before I knew it I had her by the throat and in the air, her toes scraping the ground as she struggled to get out of my grasp. My teeth we bared and I could feel the venom dripping down my chin.
"I will show you hungry! You should have control over your bloodlust! You are older only HALF A VAMPIRE!" I snarl at her, venom spraying on her face; causing her to whimper.
"Tell the truth or I will end you like you tried to end me! I will drink from you and then leave you barley holding onto your life, but this time it will be different. I have venom!" I snarl at her before spinning her so my arm was around her neck and to the side, exposing her jugular and so she was looking at a surprised Nahuel.
"Tell him Maysun, that woman who holds you is his mate, a newborn." Huilen states calmly, harsh like as well.
"Our father sent me. He has Jenny and Serena." she whimpered out softly, but I heard her, I heard her.
A roar escaped my lips that sent the birds flying high and the animals to scatter. That monster had sent her and he has my friend, my sister.
A/N: *Gasp* How are you liking it so far? And two chapters in one day!
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