Woohoo new chapter! Let's party. -Gives out candy- But seriously thank you everyone for your support. Keeps me going. And woah. Almost 1,000 reads on Whispered Words? Let's keep those numbers going up! ;D Love you all XOXO -Lanie
I walked in the middle between Julius and Darien, both of them a calm look on their faces. They seemed almost smug. What if I totally screwed up and the Council hated me? Would I be punished then? What would the outcome be? As we stepped into an elevator the butterflies in my stomach kicked it up a notch dancing wildly, making me become dizzy in anxiety. I gulped down the lump in my throat and tried to focus on the positive.
When we got out of the elevator I was left agape at the elegant and marvelous design of what I was looking at. I looked down at the black and white swirled marble floors polished so my reflection gleamed back at me. The walls were a dark chocolate brown colored and black designs crawled along the walls, with obvious hard work and impeccable hand movements. A grand chandelier hung from the white ceiling white and gold tear drop crystals suspended by what seemed like nothing at all. My heels clacked against the stone floor echoing out through the corridor as I looked around. Julius and Darien seemed amused at the way I marvelled at the small portion of such a huge castle.
"Where are we?" I asked turning to them finally coming to my senses.
"Underground." They both answered.
"Why?"
"Because down here is where the Council meets and it's also where they keep their archives." Julius said, I had forgotten the fact he was a member of the Council.
I nodded as Darien took my hand and we walked up to the huge double doors that loomed high above me, seemingly inviting but yet I didn't know what lay behind them. I took a deep breath before we walked in. I was standing in the middle of the room with a circle of vampires sitting above us, looking down. Their gazes looked harsh as they raked their eyes over me. Studying me.
"I am Scarlett Viniche." I stated trying to sound as confident as possible.
A man stood up, he looked old but not to the point he looked as if he would wither to dust.
"I am Father Sinsata. Head of the Council." He said placing a hand over his heart and bowing slightly. The same way Julius had whenever he first met me.
"There is only one way to tell if you are truly the vampire spoken of in the prophecy..." He began.
I nodded my head not sure what to expect.
"On your back, there should be a mark on your back, not exactly big but not small either. It should be in the center of your back in between your shoulder blades. Please remove your shirt." He said it so casually.
I stared at him like he had grown two heads. But Julius gave me a look that told me to do it. I turned around and unbuttoned my blouse letting it drop to the floor. There was an immediate outbreak of gasps and murmurs that filled the room.
"She bores the mark." One lady said.
"She's the one."
"The prophecy is finally here."
I quickly slipped my shirt back on and turned to face them. They were all still talking about me. I wanted to see the mark myself.
"Everyone be quiet." Father Sinsata ordered and the room instantly grew quiet.
I looked at Father Sinsata and tried to keep calm.
"So...I am the one?" I asked even though I already knew the answer.
"Yes Dear. You are." Father Sinsata said and he gave me a small smile.
"Everyone keep on alert. Tell no one we know the truth. At our Gala Ball we shall announce Scarlett to the entire vampire community. Until then speak of this to no one." He stated waving his hand in dismissal. Everyone began filing out and heading about their buisness. Darien walked over to Julius and began whispering in harsh low tones. But with my new found amazing hearing I could hear them.
"Do you know if Valistar was in there?" He asked his eyes growing darker by the second, and hate clear in his voice.
"No, I don't know. I don't think so. I mean, Father Sinsata told him to leave and to never return." Julius said looking around as if he was searching for someone. Who was Valistar? And why did it seem as if Dairen hated him with every fiber in his being?
I walked over to them and looked curiously between the two of them.
"Who's Valistar?" I asked.
"No one." Both of them answered at the same time.
Hm. Rather odd. They're hiding something. They don't want me to know who Valistar is and it only made me even more curious.
"Come on Scarlett, let's take you to your actual room. We had everything moved there for you during the meeting." Julius said placing his hand on the small of my back as he guided me away from Darien who when off in the other direction.
We took the elevator rising back up above ground, but we continued going up higher.
"Where are we going?" I asked glancing at Julius who was smiling.
"Your room is on the top floor, you'll love it. The view is amazing. This place is quite a lot bigger that what it looks like from the outside is it not?" He asked.
I nodded "It really is amazing. This place is like a haven." I said.
"Well, for our kind it is. We can be ourselves here, and not worry about the humans finding out about us." He stated.
"Yeah...when will I be able to see my sister again? Or Alex?" Suddenly I had become sad, with everything that had been going on I hadn't really thought about my family, but now that I think about it...I miss them.
"Well, you'll be happy to know that they will be flying in soon." Julius said giving me a wide grin.
"Really!" I cried grabbing him in a huge hug.
"Haha yes. They're be on their flight tomorrow morning." Julius said.
Both my sister and my best friend will be here tomorrow, I was beyond excited. I had to make sure that everything was perfect. This would be the first time they've seen me since I left about a week ago. And now...I was a vampire. What if I hurt them...I would never be able to forgive myself. I'm sure that's one of the things I'm going to need to work on. I already felt a slight burning sensation in the back of my throat that was steadily growing. I needed to feed again soon. I don't even know how I did it the last time, everything was instinct.
I could hear Julius's heart as it beat in his chest, and the blood that flowed through his veins smelt divine. I took a deep breath.
"Are you alright Scarlett?"
"Um yeah, I'm fine." I said.
I felt my fangs growing long and pushing past my lips, slightly cutting my lip. I licked them tasting my own blood. It tasted normal. Nothing special. But the pain was becoming intense and I struggled not to show it.
"You're thirsty. Arn't you?" Julius asked turning me to look at him.
"Yeah..." I said deciding lying wouldn't help me.
The ding of the bell made us turn our heads and Julius grabbed my hand leading me down a long corridor. I didn't have time to admire anything because I was taken through a living room and to a kitchen. Julius threw open the fridge and grabbed a metal canister and handed it to me.
"Drink." He urged opening the top of it.
I yanked the canister from him and downed the contents quickly. It didn't taste as good cold, not very appealing, but nonetheless it did the trick. I took a deep shuddering breath and set the cup back down.
"Need more?" He asked me.
I shook my head as my fangs retracted and the burning in my throat lessened.
"You've actually done very well for a new born. Seeing as you've only fed twice. Most new vampires will drink around five times on the first day. Sometimes they're uncontrollable." He said shaking his head leaning against the counter.
"So I'm doing good?" I asked.
"Phenomenally really."
"Well good. I wouldn't want to hurt anyone close to me." I said thinking about my family.
"Don't worry. You'll do fine. Now go check out your new room."
I smiled and walked back into the living room...
Random cliff hanger. Haha. Well I should update within the next few days. Thanks everyone!