EmberRose: This chapter is for my soul sister, who moved away, but we are still best friends! Your the best sis!
Disclaimer: XxEmberRosexX doesn't own Twilight.
I fell into a deep sleep after I cried. When I woke up, I was on the bed, under the soft covers. I jolted up, and leapt from it's embrace. I franticly looked around, panic resurfacing. Memories of what happened flooded into my mind, making me moan.
"Your awake." An icy voice observed. I whipped around to see a girl around my age, with blond hair, deep red eyes, and of course she was painfully beautiful. She looked at me with a sour expression, looking at me up and down.
"Yes. I am." I replied stiffly. "Where is Marina?"
"She is safe." Was all that I got for an answer.
"Who are you?" I asked meekly. She rolled her eyes.
"For a human, you do ask a lot of questions." The girl muttered. "Jane."
"Thank you, Jane." I said, sitting down on the bed. "But one more question."
"What is it?" She sighed, pursing her lips.
"What are you?" I questioned. She laughed cruelly and shook her head.
"You're kind of stupid, you know." She said, making me growl lightly.
"What are you?" I repeated, my eyes blazing.
"A vampire." She said, smirking.
"Oh." Was I could manage.
"You need a shower." Jane commented, gesturing to the bathroom.
"Thank you for the complement." I said, rolling my own eyes. I stood, and went to the bathroom. I looked at the confusing knobs with a bewildered look.
"What is the matter? Never had a bath before?" Jane sneered, walking in behind me. Tears burned my eyes and I shook my head 'no'. Jane fell silent, looking at me through the mirror. "What happened to you?"
"The phantom." I whispered, closing my eyes. "He took us."
"Who is the damn Phantom?" Jane asked, looking frustrated.
"He took us." I repeated softly. "He claimed us. He touched us."
"Stop talking in riddles. Either talk strait or shut up." Jane snapped, groaning in frustration. I turned my dull eyes to her.
"I used to be tan. My eyes sparkled. My hair shone. He's the one who took all of that away. He touched us in awful ways. He claimed us as his property. He beat us!" I growled hoarsely. "He kept us prisoner in an unknown place for years. We were trapped in the dark. We had nothing. He took everything and gave nothing. He is powerful, yes very powerful, so we could do nothing until our powers developed. We would have stayed down there for eternity, because we don't age, if we hadn't escaped. We had to live through basic hell on earth. The Phantom, also known as, Roman caused that. Was that clear enough for you?"
Jane looked at me with a mixture of awe, anger, surprise, and empathy. Wait. Empathy? You have got to be kidding me. This is going to turn into a bad soap opera.
"I know how you feel." Jane finally said, her sharp features softening.
"Of course!" I spat sarcastically. "Of course! I know it! Soap opera in progress."
"I was treated and prosecuted as a witch along with my brother before I became Jane Volturi." She said, pulling a towel out of a cabinet. "I know how you feel."
"I'm sorry." I said, feeling bad for snapping at her. She shook her head and almost smiled.
"The past is the past." She muttered, turning the knobs for me. "Now bathe. You smell like road kill."
"What's road kill?" I asked curiously. She froze and looked at me.
"Where are you from? Before you were kidnapped." She asked, squinting her eyes at me.
"I shouldn't have said anything." I sighed, shaking my head. "Please. Leave me to bathe."
"Very well." Jane complied, leaving the bathroom. I took off my clothes, and slipped into the tub, sighing contently at the feel of water on my skin again. The warm water loosened my tight muscles, making me feel ten times better. I scrubbed every inch of my body, and washed my hair with a vengeance. Once I was done, I stepped out and wrapped the fluffy towel around me. Looking in the mirror, I saw a glimpse of the old me. An happy, cocky bubbly fifteen year old...mermaid. Without the tail though, but she disappeared as soon as she appeared. I left the bathroom to find Jane talking with a boy that looked like her. The boy that dragged me here. I blushed furiously when they turned to look at me, and hurried into the closet.
"Sorry." Jane said, coming in after me. "I didn't know you were coming out."
"Who was that?" I choked out, putting my hands against my cheeks.
"My twin, Alec." She said, picking out a loose green t-shirt and a pair of faded jeans. She also got me some under garments then left. I let the towel drop, then quickly put on the clothes. When I went out, I felt awkward. I hadn't really wore anything besides sweats and cammies.
"The jeans are kind of tight around my legs." I told her. Jane laughed, which sounded like bells. She tossed me a pair of sandals, which I quickly put on.
"They're suppose to be. They're skinny jeans." She laughed, shaking her head at my foolishness. I blushed again, hanging my head. Jane rolled her eyes, then gestured for me to follow her. "You will be working for Alec and I."
"What?" I asked bewildered. She raised her eyebrows, and smirked.
"You're Alec and I's servant now." She explained, her smirk widening.
"Servant?" I said, my eyes widening. "Why do vampires need a servant?"
"Eh, its mostly Alec. He gets bored." She said, examining her nails.
"And I am to do what? Play Monopoly with him?" I growled, huffing loudly.
"You could say that." Jane said, as if it were an inside joke. "Alec's room is right down the hall. Go."
"Wait. Please let me see Marina." I begged desperately. She examined me for a moment, thinking for a while.
"If you behave." She decided, looking at me with her deep red eyes. I nodded, knowing that it was the best I could get. "Now go."
"Fine." I sighed, turning and walking down the hall. I nervously stood in front of 'Alec's' door for a few moments before gathering up the courage to knock.
"Enter." A voice called from inside. I tentatively opened the door, and walked inside. Alec was sitting on the couch with a book in his hands. He looked at me, smirking a bit. I shyly looked down at the ground, blushing furiously.
"Ah. So I get you." Was all he said. I nodded slowly, my heart beating extremely fast. He got up, and walked over to me his eyes raking over me as he went. "You'll do."
A growl built in my chest, but I quickly swallowed it for the sake of Marina. His smirk widened, and he cheerfully told me to shut the door. My shaking hands slowly closed it, sealing my fate.
"So your my new toy." He pondered, circling around me.
"I don't belong to anyone." I whispered, making Alec snap his eyes to mine.
"What was that?" He asked, his eyes flashing dangerously.
"I-I don't belong to a-anyone." I stuttered, regretting ever saying anything. "Call me anything but do not say that I belong to you."
"What is your name?" He asked, stopping circling me.
"Syrena." I said, trying very hard to avoid Alec's eyes. He gave me a curious look, then gestured for me to follow him. I stumbled after him, making him sigh.
"I'm going to have to try not to break you." He muttered, making my face flush even more. He suddenly turned to me and crashed his lips against mine. I tried to shove him off, but he was strong. Insanely strong. Memories of Roman flooded my mind. Roman moving his hands up and down my body, his teeth on my lip, his hands going up my shirt.
"No!" I screamed, shocking Alec, and making him let go of me. I slipped down the wall and cradled myself in my arms. I pressed my forehead against my knees and breathed. "No. Please stop."
"Tell me why I should." He said, kneeling by me. "You belong to me now."
I shuddered at the statement. He was like Roman. He knew I was powerless against him, and that he could do as he pleased. All men were the same. They take advantage of my small form, and my trust. Why could there be no decent men in the world? Why can't I be big enough to fight back? I really hate being on land right now. I wish I was the daughter my father wanted. The one who was obedient and stayed away from humans.
"Ask your sister." I said, not wanting to relive the details. He gave me a cold look, and shook his head.
"Tell me." He commanded, folding his arms. A bubble of anger and cockiness rose to my throat.
"Say please." I sang, smiling. Shock hit me like a lightning bolt. What did I just say? I haven't acted like that sense...well before I came on land. Thanks a lot attitude. Now I'm going to die. You just had to pop up at this point in time?!
"Screw it." Alec said, turning around. "I'll be back."
"Where are you going?" I asked, tilting my head to the side slightly.
"Did you hit your head or something?" He demanded, turning back around.
"Nope. You just sound a lot like my brother. He was on his permanent man period like you." I said, covering my mouth after the words spilled out. Rage filled Alec's eyes as he growled loudly and crouched down. "Shit."