Chapter 7
“Are you serious?” I asked once I’d recovered from the shock. I’m not the only hybrid in the world. I’m not a complete freak, there’s someone sat on my sofa who understands what it’s like to be like me, because he’s the same.
“Yes.” Zane replied. “We’ll leave you two to talk.” He said and stood, my other brothers left the room, and then he walked out smiling at me.
“When were you changed?” I asked curiously.
“Around 1619” He shrugged. “I was kidnapped when I was young, and one of the people there ran experiments. None of them succeeded until me.”
“What about your family? Did you go back to them?” I asked, I’d moved to sit next to him. I’d never been this curious about anything ever before.
“No… After they changed me I broke out. I killed everyone there, but let the other victims go… Well the ones who hadn’t been experimented on. Some of the others asked me to kill them.” He shuddered at the memory.
“Your brother, Zane, told me what happened to you. It must’ve hurt that your father did that to you.” He said sympathetically.
I shrugged. “What type of demon are you?” I asked changing the subject.
“Hell raiser, like Zane. How about you? Your brothers refused to tell me.”
“I’m a midnight moon demon. So is Jodie.” I smiled at him.
“Nice, you’re part witch, right?” He asked.
“Yeah, are you?”
“Yeah, what do you specialise in?” He asked curious himself.
“A bit of everything really. But I rely mostly on my strength and speed. I only use magic when necessary.” I explained. “And you?”
“A bit of everything too. You turn to knowledge when you’re immortal and bored.” He smirked.
“True… What can you shift into?” I asked.
“Any animal I wish, you? I’m guessing since you’re older than I am and have a shifter brother, you can too.” He guessed.
“You’re right there. So now that we know of each other’s abilities, why not tell me where you’ve been?” I asked.
He chuckled. “I’ve been everywhere really. I only came to this town because a friend of mine told me of you. It turns out we have a friend in common.”
“And who’d that be?”
“Melisa, she’s actually one of the slaves I freed when I escaped. We keep in touch. She used to be my only ally.” He smiled at me.
“Used to be?” I asked sarcastically.
“Well, yes. Now I believe I can trust you, and your brothers.” He said confidently.
“And why do you trust us so easily?”
“Because, we’re the same, we understand each other. And that’s enough to earn my trust.” He smiled at me. “Well that and the fact that you won’t be telling anyone what I am.”
“And here I was thinking it was because you think I’m hot.” I winked.
He laughed. “That too.” He winked.
I felt a blush on my cheeks but smiled at him anyway. We carried on telling each other about where we’ve been, what we’ve seen… We carried on talking until the early hours of the morning. When I finally looked at the clock, I was shocked.
“Well, I think it’s time I went to bed. We have school tomorrow, as much as I don’t want to go. I have to.” I sighed and stood.
“Mind showing me to my room? Fred gave me directions but I wasn’t paying much attention.” He asked innocently.
“Fine, this way.” I said and walked out into the hall. I led him up to the third floor where the only guest room left was.
“Here we are. You have an en suite bathroom which will have your necessities. And I’m guessing you already have clothes for tomorrow or you’re going to use magic to bring your stuff here.” I said mostly to myself.
“Yes, thank you. Goodnight Aurora.” He said and kissed me on the cheek.
Before I could reply he was in his room and had shut the door. “Goodnight…” I whispered. I was still curious about him but it’d have to wait until tomorrow.
The next morning I rushed my shower and chucked on some faded blue jeans and a grey tank top, with my black hoodie. I had to refrain from running down the stairs, mostly because I wanted to make sure last night wasn’t a dream. I still couldn’t get over the fact that there’s another hybrid, like me, living in my house.
In the kitchen, Drake was sat at the table with Dakota sat on his lap, Lucien, Zane and Oli were also sat at the table. Charles and Blade were sat on the counter talking about something and Fred was raiding the fridge.
Blade looked at me as entered the room and smiled at me, I smiled back and went to get something out of the fridge.
“Fred, get your sorry excuse of a butt out of my way.” I joked.
“Well since you’re being so nice about it I’m not moving.” He replied sarcastically.
“Seriously?” I sighed. “You forced me to do this.” I jumped onto his back, and smacked his head. “You never learn.” I scolded.
“Ouch! You always bully me!” He pretended to cry.
“Move and I’ll stop!”
“Never!” He shouted, like he was at war.
“Fine then.” I muttered and grabbed the milk of the side. I unscrewed the lid and poured it on his head.
“You’re dead!” Fred shouted and ran out to the pool.
“No, put me down! Let go of me!” I screamed.
“Okay!” He said and the jumped into the pool with me on his back.
When I came up for air I saw everyone laughing their heads off. Lucien was even on the floor crying from laughter.
“Why jump in too?” I asked Fred.
“I had to get the milk out of my hair.” He shrugged.
I turned to see Blade by the pool laughing out loud.
“Haha, yeah laugh it up.” I told him. “C’mon help me out of the pool.”
He was still chuckling but came over and offered me his hand. I took it and pulled him in. He let out a surprised shout as he started falling.
That only made the others laugh even harder. When Blade came up he glared at me. “You asked for it.” I defended myself.
“C’mon get out.” Zane said, chuckling slightly.
I climbed out of the pool and dried myself with my magic. I told you it comes in handy. Blade did the same and then helped Fred out. He then dried Fred with magic.
We still had about half an hour until we left for school, so they others went to the living room to watch TV. I went to the kitchen and grabbed something to eat.
I was washing up my cereal bowl when the doorbell rang. “I’ll get it!” I shouted. The kitchen was closest to the door anyways.
I opened the door to find none other than Kate. Just at the sight of her, my eyes went black with fury and I started to shake.
“What the fuck are you doing here?” I growled.
She seemed to have a death wish since her next words were foolish. “I was just seeing if they had gotten rid of you yet.”
That did it. I roared and shifted to my demon. I lunged at her and started punching her repeatedly. The guys must’ve either heard my roar or her screams because they came running down the stairs. Someone tackled me, just to get me off of her.
Blade grabbed hold of my arms and pinned the above my head, he was straddling me to stop me from getting up again.
I looked into his eyes and felt myself calming down. I felt myself shift back to normal. I let out a breath I didn’t know I was holding.
“I’m calm now. You can let go.” I told him. He nodded and stood up, releasing me.
Once I was on my feet I saw what I’d done to Kate, her face was a mess of blood. She was slumped on the floor crying in pain.
“What do you want Kate?” Fred snapped at her.
“You should put her in a cage!” She shrieked ignoring his question.
I growled and stepped forward. Blade took hold of my arm. “She’s not worth it.” He whispered into my ear.
I nodded and took a step back.
“I just wanted to give you a chance to apologise.” She hissed. “I’m leaving town, joining the future king in his rise to victory.” She said proudly.
Fred chuckled. “Are you serious? You’re the one that owes me an apology, and future king? Seriously, I thought you had a tiny piece of common sense.”
“He will rule over everyone!” She shrieked. “And I’ll be alive and well when it happens.”
“Mind telling us who this wannabe king is?” Charles asked sarcastically.
“The soon to be ruler, is a great man, great vampire, called Klaus.” She said proudly.
The whole world stopped when she said his name. Klaus, he’s back. And he wants to take over the world?
I charged over to her, I grabbed her by the hair and pulled her head back. “Where is he?!” I shouted in her face. “Tell me where he is!”
“He’s at the Vintage Hotel, room 553!” She cried in pain. I let her go and backed up a few steps.
“Aurora, you’re not going after him.” Zane pleaded.
“I have to.” I turned and ran into the garage, I jumped onto my bike, pressed the clicker and took off down the drive and onto the road.
Time to face the man that turned me into what I am today…