Something is seriously wrong with fanfiction(or maybe it is just my computer)...I don't know 'bout u others but do you face this situation where the web page asks you to fill in a survey form or you will not be able to continue with the website? Cause I have been facing it lately and it is pissing me off. I can't upload the chapters because of that. So here is a new chapter and though it is a short one I hope you all like it. Too busy with my college(yay! I started college!!) and assignments to make time but I will try uploading as soon as possible...as long as this web page doesn't give me problems. Please review at the end so I know there are people still reading this!
Chapter 14: Solace
"Promise you won't try to run away,"
Victor had disappeared and returned with a key in vampire speed. I kind of envied him; for a moment he was there, the next he was gone and back with a key in his hands. Jealous? Pretty much.
Victor released me from the chains that were holding me to the wall. He unlocked the cuffs at my ankles before standing up to open the cuffs at my wrist. As soon as the cuffs came loose, I sprinted for the door. But I was a tad too slow. Victor didn't even have to move much to have me caught back in his arms, his hands wrapping around me from behind. My body stiffened at his touch.
The sound of cuffs clicking shut made me look down on my hands. Victor had placed a handcuff on my hand. I tried to elbow him in his face but he ducked and backed away from me.
"Uh, uh, uh. No running away." Victor waved a finger at me like you'd scold a child.
I laughed; my voice high and nervous. "Can't blame a girl for trying,"
Victor shook his head and made clicking noises with his tongue, "Oh, you bad girl…" He threw a knife towards me and I caught it by its hilt. He looked surprised for a moment but masked his surprise with a smug smile, like he has caught the perfect prey. "I may not regret playing with you after all, Adele,"
I smiled at him, making sure my smile was everything that Victor expected it to be; confident, sexual and dangerous. "Oh, you'll love me, Victor."
The cuffs on my wrist had a long chain in the middle, allowing me to move my hands freely. I observed the knife Victor had given me; it was a 19 inch silver machete with a rubber coated handle. I turned the machete in my hand, weighing it. It was a little too heavy for me but with the little bit of Victor's blood in my system, I could probably swing it better. I smiled; I was right to take in Victor's blood. His vampire blood makes everything seem clearer, brighter. I even feel stronger. I looked down on the knife on my hand and wondered what is he doing with such a dangerous weapon. Such high content silver could kill off any werewolf during combat. He alone is dangerous enough; with a high silver content weapon like this, even werewolves won't be able to stand up against him. I shuddered at the thought of him using it against werewolves I know.
He could have jumped me when I was observing the machete, but he didn't. He wanted me to be focused when he pounce on me. He wanted the fun I promised him. Maybe he will get more than what he asked for. After all, I have other plans on mind.
We circled each other, watching the other's movement. Victor mimicked my movements but made them graceful and slow. He was doing nothing but mimicking my movements and yet he made it look graceful, like he was just dancing along to the music playing in his head. I hope he isn't singing in his head. It'll make me feel like I am the only one making an effort here. An effort to stay alive, that is.
He was faster than me and he was certainly stronger than I was. Even with his blood flowing in my system, I couldn't be as quick as he is. I had to be careful, to not let him find out about the fact I bit his lip earlier to get his blood. If he finds out that I have consumed even a drop of vampire blood, he will stop this game. And he will definitely kill me because I will be too powerful to play the role of a weak helpless bait. What is the point of keeping a person strong enough to defend for herself as bait?
The blood I took from Victor allowed me to see better in this darkening room. The sun was setting and that isn't a good sign. At least when the sun is out, escaping is made easier.
Victor smiled a slow lazy grin at me, exposing his fangs. I always hated when vampires do that; it unnerves you.
Suddenly, he was there.
I slashed out, no thoughts just pure reaction. His action too fast for my eyes to capture. He leaped away, but I was lucky. Blood seeped down his bared chest in a thin crimson line. Victor laughed as he used his hands to wipe off the blood, and there was no longer a wound. He licked his blood-stained fingers in a slow, sensuous movement. Amusement sparked in his eyes as he gave me heart-throbbing smile. I would have appreciated the smile if I weren't playing this deadly game with him.
"Come closer, Adele." He made a come hither motion with his finger, his movements still slow and graceful; like a cat stalking its prey. I shook my head, "I am going to stay here, Victor. I thought you are supposed to chase me?"
Victor stopped circling me and a menacing smile spread across his face. "So be it," He was suddenly there, too fast for me to see it. He was by me and past me before I could react. I fell back on my butt, trying desperately to keep him in sight. But Victor just stood there, out of reach as he watched me get back up on my feet. His eyes watching me like how a predator would look at its prey. A second later, I felt a sharp pain ran through my left arm and I glanced down to find five angry red long lines with blood seeping from it on my upper arm.
Victor raised his hands that were stained with my blood and licked them with long slow tongue movements. "Meow," he said.
I tried to swallow my beating heart but failed. Victor wasn't going to come straight to me, he wanted to play first. But I am growing desperate and I am running out of time. I shook my head, and adjusted my footing. If he doesn't come to me, I will go to him. I sneered at him, "That is going to cost you dearly,"
Victor smiled back, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "I'd like to see you try."
I smiled back and I tried to mimic his movements; the way he disappear and appear beside me. Victor looked shocked at first but his reaction was faster. He leaped away immediately, just in time to avoid my blade by a few inches. He laughed; his voice a little nervous as he waved a finger at me, "Oh, that was dangerous."
"Give me another knife and we will see how dangerous I can get."
Victor shook his head, "No rough stuff, sweetie."
I wanted to snap at him for calling me that but held my tongue. Let him call me whatever he want as long as I get to get out of here. I began circling him again with a seductive smile tugging on my lips, "Come closer, honey, or I won't get to scar that beautiful face of yours."
Victor grinned at me that showed his fangs and he did what I thought he would do; he disappeared from sight and reappeared from behind me. This time he slashed out with one hand, trying to disarm me but I quickly used my left hand as shield, causing the back of my left hand to be sliced open. I winced at the pain but otherwise ignored it. I took the chance to slash at him and managed to catch him by his cheekbone.
Victor's hand flew immediately to his face. Surprise was obviously shown on his face and he didn't even try to mask it. He looked at the blood on his hands before looking up to meet his blood-red eyes with my brown ones. I smiled at him, obviously satisfied with what I have done. "I told you I will scar your beautiful face, didn't I?"
Victor laughed; the wound on his face healing up as he said, "My dear, that is going to cost you dearly,"
I didn't even have time to blink. One minute I was standing on my two feet, the next moment I was thrown across the hall; my body crashing into one of the pillars. I didn't even get to catch my breath when Victor suddenly appeared in front of me and in a swift movement, pinned me down to the cold hard ground. I gasped when his knee came down to my stomach, knocking the air out of me.
I was fully aware of the weight he has on me and that cleared my mind a bit. Both of my hands had been held down by him and it didn't help that I had lost the machete on my way here. I cursed and scream in his face but Victor just smiled, his face full of menace and his fangs bore. He looked as if he was about to say something but was cut off when someone came crashing through the metal door.
Mindy flew into the room with a loud bang, the metal door flying with her. Her body slams into one of the pillars closest to the entrance and went very still. Our eyes, mine and Victor's, were turned towards the only entrance. Victor didn't even bother hiding the element of shock; he was probably as shock as I was when in stalked a very angry looking Fragrance followed by an equally pissed off Dominic. But what makes my eyes round wasn't because the whole gang walked right into the room; it was him.
Before I could react on the arrival of my saviors, Victor bit down on my throat. And he bit hard. I screamed like I have never screamed before; I could feel the flesh tearing and the blood gushing from the wound. Angry shouts filled the hall as they rushed towards us but I know they won't be able to reach me. I could hear my scream going into gurgling noise as blood started to come out from my mouth. I could hear Victor drinking in mouthfuls of my blood like I was the river he is quenching his thirst in. I could hear Mindy's annoying voice as she tackled someone and they shouted in pain. I couldn't even turn my head to look at who got hurt, just silently hoping that it wasn't Fragrance or Nathaniel, or anyone else for that matter. I could just stare at the ceiling as I felt my body growing cold and Victor still feeding on me.
There were more shouts but I couldn't hear them clearly anymore; as if my mind had shut down on recognizing words. The last thing I saw was Victor's bloody victorious smile and him being knocked sideways by someone in a blurry movement. I saw the face but my mind couldn't register who was going hysterics next to me or who was the one shouting angry unintelligent words. I couldn't even remember who clung onto my body like I was the most important thing in the world. As the world started to darken around me, all I could see was mouths moving but I hear no sound, as if my ear had shut out to the world…
…and in darkness I found solace.
I know it is short but my computer is being a bitch right now and I had to use my mum's laptop to upload, so please forgive me. Hopefully you all like this chapter (cause my sis hates me now for making Adele suffer). The next one might take some time since I have lots of assignments to work on but I will try to update as soon as possible. Please look forward to the next chapter! Please review people! REVIEW!
