Chapter Five: Reunited

~Damien's POV~

Its been a month and everyone been frantic to find Thylia. I've been restless and I realized that I might actually have actual feelings towards Thylia even though sometimes she puts me on edge. As soon as I realized that I'm madly in love with her, I joined my army in finding her. The demon realm is no place for a sorceress like her. Especially someone who will be a Queen to the underworld. I was driving with Will and a few others in the truck. We were in the south border about 10 miles away from the Demon palace. I stopped in front of a fence that said "No Entry"

I got out and I took out a sniper and load. The rest of army finally stopped their trucks and came out with weapons. I jumped over the fence despite the protests I received from Will and a few others.When I made to the other side. Will sighed and the rest did the same. Once Will jumped over the fence, he immediately went to my side.

'Your Highness, Please don't do that again. Your father will kill me' Will said. I scoffed.

'I frankly don't care what my father want. I need to find my fiancee or else I will kill you. Are you clear, Captain?' I said and Will sighed.

'Yes, my Lord' He said and we started to hike up the hill. I had my guard up. I used my super vision to make sure that there's no demons tracking us. I saw something in front. A girl with a horse. I ushered the rest of the army to follow me. They walked silently behind me. Once I reached her, I used my normal vision and looked at her carefully. I told the men to stay down until I gave the signal. I walked towards the girl who just saw me coming out of the bushes.

Before I managed to even reached her, she ran towards me and attacked me with a bear hug. After she let go, I looked at her. The long black hair was messy but still gorgeous and her gray eyes was sparkling when she looked at me. 'Damien! I thought you forgot about me' She said and I smiled.

'I'll be crazy to actually forget you and what would my people say? Knowing that their Prince has forgotten their future Queen?' I said and she laughed. She lightly punched me and gave me another hug.

'Don't ever leave me or else I will never forgive you' Thylia said and I kissed her forehead.

'Never but come on I'm sure there's a few exceptions right?' I asked and she rolled her eyes.

'Of course' She said and released me. I grabbed her hand and dragged her back to the army. When they saw her, everyone lowered their weapons and we walked back to where we came from. Though we were still alarmed and taking cautious steps in case there's any demons who might attack us. Once we reached to the fence, Will and the other jumped. When it comes to my turn, I was making sure that Thylia jumped first so if anything happens, I might able to help her.

She smiled at me and jumped over the fence without falling. 'See no scratch! Your turn, just make sure that the wire stuck in your shirt or something' She said and I rolled my eyes. 'Don't be ridiculous, I can jump better than you' I said and jumped over the fence. Though when I was about to land, my shirt caught on the stray wire and I fall while hanging over the fence. Thylia laughed and I scoffed. I bet she used a spell to do that. Will helped me down. When I finally land, I glared slightly at Thylia.

Don't take it too hard I glanced at Thylia. She smiled at me and I sighed. I took her hand and led her to the truck. I helped her to the passenger's seat and I went in after her. 'So did you missed me?' Thylia asked. She shuffled her hands nervously.

'No, I didn't' I said sarcastically. Her smile faltered. 'Of course I did or else will I be here?' I said and I gave her a hug.

'Who knows maybe your dad just forced you too so the underworld will have a Queen' She said. I rolled my eyes and gave her a kiss.

'Don't think like that. I do have actual  feelings for you or else I wouldn't be so protective of you' I said and she leaned towards me. 'I thought I was never going back' She whispered. 'Its a miracle that I managed to find you, I thought it might take up another month' I said and looked at her.

'Yeah, a miracle' She mumbled as she closed her eyes. I smiled and the rest of the journey back, she was fast asleep. I was grateful cause she looked so tired. When we finally reached the palace after a few hours later, Father was outside by the grand staircase. He was accompanied by Eric and Graham. I looked over at Thylia and she was still asleep so I decided to pick her up than waking her up. The whole ordeal was terrible enough for her.

I walked up the staircase carefully. Eric was relieved when he saw Thylia asleep. I walked up to my bedroom and place Thylia on my bed. I pulled the covers and place them over her. I kissed her forehead and went downstairs to the kitchen. I saw Eric and Graham seated by the island.

'Hey guys' I greeted.

'Where did you found her?' Eric asked. He took a bite of his sandwich. I walked over to the fridge and took out a bottle of blood.

'She was at Erthden's Forest by the South Border of the demon and the werewolves realm' I replied. Graham chocked on his drink.

'Isn't that close to the palace?' Graham asked. I nodded. 'She was close being hostage. If the werewolves saw Thylia, they will protect her but the demons might turn her into their personal slave' I said and Eric's eyes widen.

'Hoe bad is the demons that everyone seems to be against them so much?' Eric asked. I sighed and sat on the bar stool. I took a swig of blood and place the bottle on the island.

'Well back in the late 1500s the underworld was at war. Terrible place to be. There was blood everywhere. Even home wasn't a safe place to be. When the underworld start a war, every open land is our battle ground. No one was allowed to escape the underworld to go to Earth. It was forbidden though a few managed but others it ends will blood shed. The war began when the demons took our Queen as hostage. Using her as their advantage to win over the war. However, my great grandfather King Rudolph managed to win her back though at which time the war was brutal as ever.'

'The war was all of the creatures versus the demons. Of course the demons lose since they didn't have that much power to against the witches,wizards,vampires,sorceress and the rest. They were outnumbered. That's why the demon realm is ab bit deserted. They don't have much of its kin left but those who have survived are very powerful demons. That's why everyone is against the demons' I explained.

'Whoa that's a lot to take in. So the demons now are powerful then?' Eric asked.

'Very few though since its been a long time' I replied and he nodded.

'Well Thylia's 18th Birthday is in a week. You have to plan the wedding now' Graham said. I turned to him.

'Ahh yes, the wedding. I have to see Mother for awhile. Call me if Thylia is awake' I said and they nodded. I grabbed my half finished blood and made my way to my mother's office. After a few staircases, I knocked on the door and I heard her say come in. I opened the door and walked in.

'Oh, Damien! You're back! How is Thylia?' Mother said as she gave me a hug. As if she's worried. I scoffed internally.

'Thylia's asleep. She had a rough time she deserves the rest. The reason why I'm imposed on you is just that I have to remind you about the wedding' I said. She looked confused for a moment then she smiled. 'Oh yes, you're marrying that orphan' She mumbled, probably hoping that I didn't heard what she said. I rolled my eyes when she wasn't looking.

'Yes, mother I am marrying her. Whether or not she's an orphan or otherwise' I said and she stopped shuffling papers.

'Listen I just think its wise to marry someone of royalty not an orphan' She said. My jaw tightened. I heard the door opens and Father came in with two people. Both of them  looked so much alike Thylia. Who are they?

'Rosalie, I will not hear you say that especially not in front of our guests. This is Duke Xavier Shadows and his brother Count Noah Shadows. I don't its appropriate to insult their sister, don't you agree?' Father said and Mother's face was pale.

'Oh, I'm terribly sorry that I had said such things my lords. I hope you can forgive my manners' Mother said and curtsied. Father led them by the fireplace and a servant place a tray of assorted cakes and pour them tea. I sat opposite of Duke Xavier.

'When are we allowed to see Thylia?' Count Noah asked.

'She's asleep. Please let her rest, she's been through an awful ordeal' I said and he nodded.

'I bet she have. It's alright we can wait' Duke Xavier said.

'What were you two discussing about?' Father asked. I shifted around in the armchair.

'Well I was just reminding mother that we have to plan the wedding' I said and Duke Xavier and Count Noah looked at me.

'Wedding? Are you getting married?' Count Noah asked.

'Yes, I am' I replied. Duke Xavier glared at me.

'Oh and who is this lucky girl?' He asked coldly. Suddenly I felt so inferior being in his presence.

'It's with Thylia. It was set before she was born' I said and he still remained his cold glare at me.

'Thylia? As in my baby sister? Hmm... do you love her, Your Highness? To be tied in a marriage you must need love' He asked.

'Of course I do. I care for her well being and even though she sends people on the edge, I still care and love her unconditionally' I said confidently.Count Noah laughed.

'Brother stopped torturing the poor boy. I think it's amazing that the both of you are to be wed soon. If you mean what you say, then I'm sure that you don't have to worry about my brother slaughtering you' He laughed and my smile falters. Duke Xavier is very intimidating.

'I am. I think I should check on Thylia. Make sure that she's alright' I said and got up. I bowed to my father and to Duke Xavier and Count Noah. 'Excuse me' I said and walked out of the room. Once I closed the door. I breathe a sigh of relief. Thylia's brothers are very odd and extremely terrifying.

**Thylia's POV**

I yawned and looked around my surroundings. I was slightly confused then I realized that I'm in Damien's room when I smelled his scent on the pillows. I pulled the covers away and made my way towards the bathroom. I desperately in need of a shower. I tore away from my worn out clothes and went into the shower.

After I finished showering, I took the towels off its rack and wrapped them around me. I was about to go out when I heard the bedroom door opened. I braved myself to open the door and stick my head out. I was relieved to find Damien on the bed. 'Damien, err... can you find me something to wear?' I asked. He looked up and smiled.

'Oh, right clothes. You don't mind to wear my clothes first right? Until we can buy you new clothes?' He asked. Getting up and made his way towards the closet.

'I don't mind as long as I'm not walking in public naked' I said and he chuckled.

'Actually that sounds very intimidating to see you running around naked. I think we can lay off clothes for today' He said and I gasped.

'I will seriously kill you for that! NO!' I said and chuckled.He hand me the clothes.

'I can't anyway since your brothers are downstairs' He said and I looked at him confused.

'Err... brothers?'

'Yes, Duke Xavier and Count Noah are downstairs. They are excited to see you so get ready and we can all go shopping together' He said and I nodded. I closed the door and quickly change. I tie my hair in a messy ponytail and went out of the bathroom. Excited to meet them.

'Lead me the way, Your Highness' I said and he smiled. He wrapped his arm around my waist and lead me to see my brothers. We were about to take another staircase when I saw the King with two other men.

'Is this Thylia?' The tall and extremely handsome one said. Damien nodded.

'Thylia this are your brothers, Duke Xavier and Count Noah' Damien introduced. Count Noah came forth first and gave me a bear hug. I was surprised at first but I returned it.

'I finally get to see you instead of talking to you inside your head' He laughed and let me go.

'Oh, it was you! Thanks for helping me escape' I said and he blushed.

'Don't fret. Its my job to make sure that you didn't come to any harm though I wished I knew your exact location. I might've come and save you' He said and Damien, Duke Xavier and The King was confused.

'Wait, you communicated with her the whole time?' Duke Xavier asked and he nodded.

'I helped her escape from Zolvert Chambers but since she doesn't know her exact location, I couldn't help her nor any of you to find her' Count Noah said. Duke Xavier sighed. He gave me a hug and kiss my forehead.

'Well at least, you are here now. Safe from the demons and everything else is at peace' He said. I chuckled.

'You're too formal... are you sure we're related?' I joked and Noah laughed.

'That's what I kept telling him. Xavier you're too formal, Xavier stop acting like you're the king but no, he never listens to me. We can't blame him since he was born like 400 years ago. He's been taught to be formal and such' Noah said and Xavier flinched.

'Why do you always finds it as a way to tease me?' Xavier asked Noah. Noah smiled and pinched his cheeks.

'Cause I can!' Noah said and I laughed.

'Does that means I have permission to tease him too!?' I asked and Noah nodded. Xavier sighed.

'Go ahead but if one of you step a line too far, I won't promise that I'll be fair' He warned. Noah jumped and clapped his hands.

'Wonderful! Anyways we better take her out shopping. I mean look at her wearing  man clothes is wearing me thin!' Noah said and I laughed.

'And you thought Xavier was ancient! First off, from where I come from, these clothes are acceptable' I said and Noah's jaw dropped.

'That's an insult! I am not ancient and I just think that female shouldn't dress like a male. It's not appropriate' He said and I laughed again.

'I should bring you to the mortal world and I think you'll be very surprised!' I said and we walked towards the entrance.

'I think surprised is an understatement' Damien said and chuckled. I put my finger on my chin.

'You're right! He might get a heart attack' I said and the both of us laughed as we made our way to the limo. I saw Eric and Graham by the car and ran up to them.

'ERIC! GRAHAM! Oh god, it's so great to see the both of you!' I said and Eric gave me a bear hug. 'God, I missed you too. I was worried sick! You had no idea what Troy and my parents react. They were so scared that something bad might've happen to you' Eric said and I was about to cry. I hated to make them worry about me.

'Damn, I should see them soon. And I think I need to see normal people soon too. There's too many formality here. I'm freaking out right now' Eric laughed and wrapped one arm around me until Xavier glared at Eric. He immediately let go.

'Come on, Xavier, Eric is like a brother to me since I was 8. He was the only person who took care of me and we both are from the same orphanage. It's not fair that you keep glaring at him as if he's your enemy. He won't harm me' I said and he sighed and dropped the glare.

'If what Thylia told me is true then I won't interfere between the both of you any longer' Xavier said and I smiled. 'Good! I need to turn that frown into a smile soon!' I said and Noah laughed. 'Good luck on that' He said and I rolled my eyes.

'Are we going or are we going to grow old here?' I joked and the driver opened the door and all of us slide in. Once we settled in, I looked at my newly found brothers, Damien, Eric and Graham. I finally have the family I had hoped for and I can't ask for anything else.
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Whoa... 6 hours on this chapter! I'm so generous today :D well comment peeps.
Peace Out.

Songs of the Hour:


There For Tomorrow- Icebox Cover
There For Tomorrow- I can't decide
There For Tomorrow- A little Faster
We The Kings- Don't speak, Liar
30 Seconds To Mars-Hurricane
NeverShoutNever-bigcitydreams
NeverShoutNever-smelyalata
NeverShoutNever-Shes got style
Mayday Parade-Miserable at best
Chase Coy- Jeannette
There For Tomorrow- Deadlines
There For Tomorrow- Pages
 

Chapter Four: Introduction is not necessary when you're an enemy

INTRODUCTIONS IS NOT NECESSARY WHEN YOU'RE AN ENEMY

'Lia, mum said you have to go to school. Despite the whole enemy thing' Eric said as he sat down beside me. I was leaning against Damien on the couch. 'I think I have to agree on this, Lia. You still need education and I certainly doesn't want to marry a girl who didn't complete her education' Damien said and I growled at him.

'Flamier Incendo' 

Soon after, Damien's shirt began to burn. 'What the hell?! Lia what did you do!' Damien said angrily when he used magic to stop it from spreading. I giggled and yawned. 'What are you talking about?' I asked, innocently. He scoffed and growled at me. 'How did you cast the spell without me noticing?' Damien asked, completely annoyed now. I rolled my eyes and yawned again. 

' Easy, by blocking out all my thoughts and not let anyone reading it' I said and Graham chuckled. 'Looks like she's good at that already, something I wished I could muster for the last hundred years' Graham said and Damien glared at him. I smiled and gave him a peck. I got up and ran into my new bedroom that Mrs. Denvers forced Damien and I to share. I heard Damien following behind me. I went into his duffel bag and took out a worn leather book.

'I found this book and looks like someone isn't up for sharing' I said and Damien groaned. He took a few steps forward trying to retrieve the book but I started to climb the drawers to escape him. He was smirking at me. I jumped on the bed and made sure that Damien was no where near me. I saw something zoomed by and I was pinned down on the bed. I saw Damien, grinning like he won the lottery. 'That's not fair that you go through my things without my consent, Lia' He said and I rolled my eyes.

'You're so old fashion. Anyways if I go back to school, am I allowed to date anyone?' I asked. I was smirking. I don't need his approval, I just want to tease him. He glared at me and hissed.

'No! I will tore his head off and hang it at the school's entrance as a warning' He said angrily. I gulped. Okay plan aborted. I sighed and pushed him away but of course being a vampire, he's very strong and heavy.

'Come on, Damien. I was just joking' I said and rolled over so I can go back to the living room. 'Joking or not I don't want any guy apart from Graham,Eric,Troy,Mr. Denvers and I to touch you. Is it clear?' He yelled at me. I turned around and face him.

'Who are you to tell me who I can be with?!' I shouted at him. Eric and Graham tore their eyes away from the TV and looked at us. 'I'm your fiance and I have a right to draw lines where it should be!' I narrowed my eyes at him.

'The last time I checked, I wasn't proposed and I don't remember saying yes!'

'It's been set before you were born so there's no going back!'

'You can't control me! I can do whatever I want without your consent! I'm not 10 years old or a bloody kid anymore. I can decide my own fate and my own decisions!' I said angrily. He walked towards me and slapped me. My right cheek was burning. My eyes started to water and I glared at him. 'I can and I will! You're just a petty human and I'm a vampire prince. I can do what I want and when I want it' He shouted and I ran out of the apartment.

I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him I hate him....

I kept repeating that until I reached the park. I reached a run down part of the park and sat down on the swing. I was wiping my tears now and then. It was starting to get darker and I should've gone back by now but I was too numb to move.

I bit my lip when the cold air blew in my face. After an hour or two since the sun sets, I was drifting off to sleep. I was hugging the swing's chains when I heard someone was leaning beside me, making the chains to make a ruffle sound.

Alarmed, I snapped my eyes open and saw the guy who gave me the freaking ring and beside him stood another guy in a navy and gold tux. I gasped and he was grinning. 'You didn't came by the waterfall last week. I was beginning to worry' He said in a sweet musical voice.

A voice of a murderer just like Damien and Graham's are. I stood up and he came closer to me. 'I had a trouble looking for you and I don't think running away is very clever. So why don't you just follow me. I promise I won't harm you....yet' He said and I gulped.

He stepped forward so he was standing under the victorian street light. He was quite handsome, his blonde hair was slicked back, he had golden brown eyes and sickly pale. He was smirking at me and licking his lips. I took a step back and tried to back off.

'Sebastian, can you carry her? Looks like I scared her off with my beauty' He said and the guy Sebastian nodded. He grabbed and lifted me bridal style. Before I could protest, Sebastian took off in a high jump and ran faster than a bullet train. I was sure I wasn't breathing. I wanted very badly to scream and call for help but my voice abandoned me.

Not soon after, Sebastian land gracefully on the ground. I looked at the mansion in front of me. I turned around and saw him. 'Why are you doing this?' I asked and he chuckled. He took out a cane and walked down the driveway. 'Just stay and watch, that way you'll survive' He said.

Sebastian pushed me to walk and I did. I was afraid but I knew that I wasn't that defenseless. I had been reading and studying the book that Damien owns so that I can control my magic. I also had managed to control my thoughts, if I find Damien trying to read my mind, I would make sure that Damien thought it was harmless.


~Damien's POV~


'Where can she be?' Eric muttered angrily as he kept flashing the lights through the bushes at the park. I send Graham to search the city. I walked away from Eric and then I heard a voice nearby. 'Sebastian, can you carry her? Looks like I scared her off with my beauty' and not soon after, I saw two guys no older than 20 years of age, jump into the air. I sniff at the smell and nearly gag. Demon's scent. They must have taken Thylia. I growled and Eric came over. 'Something's wrong?' He asked.

'I think I know what happened here' I said darkly. Eric looked at me and flashed the place where Thylia. I saw a gold ring when Eric flashed on the ground. I walked over and picked it up. It had a crest of the Shadows family. I did a death grip on it and sighed. 'Its her ring' I said and Eric bit his lip. 'Eww... this place wreaks of Demon. How can you stand smelling this shit?' Graham asked. I rolled my eyes. 'I lived longer than you, thats why' I said and Graham pushed me lightly.

'Guys, don't want to destroy your fun and all but my sister was kidnapped. Shouldn't we find her?' Eric said as the rain starts to pour down.'If we you meant Graham and I then yes' I said and he turned to me fuming. 'No! I've been protecting her since I was 8 and I don't see the reason why I should stop now' Eric said angrily.

'Look I'm not saying that you should but you can't follow us! We know where she is and if you tag along, they will take you hostage and add us to our burden. The Immortal world is not a place for you, Eric' I said and he glared at me.

'I promised her that I'll protect her amd-'

'THEN WHAT WILL SHE SAY WHEN SHE FOUNDS OUT THAT YOU'RE DEAD? YOU CAN'T FIGHT OFF THE DEMONS ERIC!' I shouted and he shut up. 'Let's go Graham and Eric, I'll send you a signal when you are allowed to come and stay inside. They might use you as bait' I said and left. Stupid demons, you think you can take her from easily? You are way out of your league.

~ Thylia's POV~

They pushed me into a dark room and  I fell on the cold stone floor. Then I felt a pair of cold hands grabbed my hands and threw me against the wall. My back hit the wall and I slide down. I heard a couple of clashing metal and something heavy on my ankle. I looked down and saw that I was chained to the ground. When I looked back up, the guy who chained me walked towards me and start hitting me. Each hit reminded me on what my past families did.

I smelled rust and salt as my blood spilled to the dirty floor. I bit my lower lip to refrain myself from crying. Where's Damien when I need him? I though and as the metal rod touches my skin, I accidentally let out a scream. I saw the guy smirked, he was enjoying every pain. What a sadists. But again, perfect for his job. I crawled away from him but held back by the chains. I cursed, I was frustrated that I couldn't get away. I then remembered that I still have my powers. Lucci fro tule .  The chains budged and they tugged my ankles but nothing changed. I cried out in despair. My own powers won't work to save me. There must be a barrier. The demon knelled in front of me.

'It's enchanted, darling. Nothing you do will help you here. There's a barrier, no magical creature can escape here' He said and I glared at him. He laughed and stood up. In the dimmed room, I saw a torch that the demon had picked up and light it. The fire was emerald green. Flames of Quetelle, the flames of life and death. Only demons can use them and they are the only ones who have the power to decide if another life worth living or dying.

'Now let's see if this torch decides to let you live' He said and pour a thick musky liquid at my body. He lowered the torch by my knees and once the fire touches it rapidly spread throughout my body. I tried to use magic to stop the flame from spreading but it won't. The demon just laughed and watched. The fire was piercing through my skin, burning them. I was about to fall from consciousness but when the flame reaches to my neck, it stopped. The smirked from the demon faltered. The flames turned into white.

'Master would love to hear this' He said and walked away. I looked down and saw that nothing has damaged but the flame stayed. White? What did Damien told me when the Flame of Quetelle changes into white? Come on think Thylia!

Flashback to 2 days ago****

'Flame of Quetelle. The most giving of flames that a demon posses. This flame is the life and death, it determines whether the victim is worth living or dying. The flames can only be ignited by the blood of their victims. A thick white liquid will be thrown to its body, it is a liquid that will stimulate the flame and forces it go forward, once it reaches to the neck, the flames will decide, for some they will linger longer to kill every cell in your body but for very few people, they will be gone in an instance.'

'Why? Because when the flames climbs it way up, it pierces your skin, reading your destiny. By the time it reaches the neck, they have read your entire life. No one survives this but a few special people. Now if the flame lingers and changes its emerald green into a different color, it means the person is a very important to the magical world. Like an individual who are not similar to another, the flames have its own color to resemble the victim's importance to the magical world. But the most important color is white, black and purple. Now white means the queen of the magical world, a line between the good and evil and the soul of the underworld. Black means an enemy that will destroy and bring downfall to the humans and purple means a very powerful teacher' Damien said as he showed me the torch.

'White is a lot of  responsibilities' I said and he smiled.


'It is that's why everyone wants the queen either dead, held and protected' Damien said and gave me a secret smile. Should I know what that means or just keep quiet?


End of Flashback

That secret smile means he knew who it is. And it has to be me. Anything else I need to know, God before I loose my mind completely? I tried to use magic again to get the chains off my ankles. Even though my magic is weak, it was the only chance I have. Lucci fro tule. The chains moved again and this time I heard a snap and saw the chains falling off my ankles. Gratefully, I ran up to the door and surprised to find it unlock. I glance nervously down the dark and narrow corridor. Flamme wis demte and a soft light emitted from my hand. I kept running through the dark corridor. My heart was beating rapidly. I have to find a way out fast. Every shadows or movement, made me jump.

This is what happens when you get into a fight with Damien

Geez who the hell are you?

And I thought you would recognize my voice

Can't think right now! I'm trying to save my ass before some evil demon decides to kill me!

What?! 

So you're not my conscience, then who are you?

If I tell you, please don't freak out!

I don't think that's possible since I'm on the verge of dying right now.

yeah.. I  don't think I should. It might bring your death a little sooner without the demons help too

God dammit just tell me! You invade my head and not tell me?!?! Seriously?

Alright alright, don't yell! 

Time is ticking here!

I'm your brother!

I stopped on my tracks and I feel like my heart is going to jump out of my chest. My brother? Since when did I have a brother?

Thylia... are you there?

I have a brother?

Yeah... I'm a vampire though. I was born 200 years earlier than you

How come you're a vampire and I'm a sorceress?

Good question but I'm sure your soul mate can answer that

Damien?


Yes, he a vampire and a sorcerer. He holds all the answer.


I wish I'm somewhere near him but you know what will be best right now?


An escape route?


Yes


Thylia, your powers can guide you. Just chant Extier Dof Fel and it will guide you


EXTEIR DOF FEL!


A glowing light suddenly appear and I start to follow the light to the other way round. I've been going to the wrong way all along? That was a waste of time. I was still making sure that I wasn't being followed and making sure that the demons aren't hiding in shadows of this god forsaken hallway. Finally I saw the exit, a metal door and I ran to it and opened the door. I breathe a sigh of relief when I saw the sun.

I looked up and saw the castle. God how much I wish I can burn it to the ground! I glared and it and decided that it's better to use the opportunity to run away from the demons.I definitely don't like this place at all. After I managed to steal a horse and ran miles away from the castle, I stopped in a forest. It was getting dark and I'm starved! I used my powers to set the fire, a tent and food for both the horse and I.

*Unknown POV*

King Fredrick summoned me to his room. It's been years since I have come up to the castle. Even as a Duke, I tried to refrain myself from being part of the Vampire Royalty. Though he sounded desperate and I have no choice but to oblige. My chauffeur opened the door for me and I walked up the grand staircase to the entrance. I saw Damien and Graham with another mortal boy. All wore the worried expression. Did something happened?  The King's royal servant greeted me by the entrance and led me to his office. Once inside the office, King Fredrick looked up from his paper work and smiled.

'Duke Xavier. Please have a seat' He said and I sat opposite him. The servant served us blood and cakes. I took a glass of blood and took a sip.

'Is there a reason why you bought me here, Your Majesty?' I asked with full of authority. He sighed and looked at me.

'Duke, the reason is because your sister is in grave danger' He said slowly and I looked at him. A sister?

'What sister?'I asked and he flinched.

'Your sister was born 18 years ago. In Fairbanks, Alaska. Your parents were murdered then or shall I say your father did. She then been taken into an orphanage and several other families. A few days ago, Prince Damien managed to get her away from Alaska since the danger is too might for her there. Though he managed to let her ran off and now she's under the demons' care' he said and I narrowed my eyes.

'Does Noah knows?' I asked. Noah is my younger brother and he normally knows things before others does even from the King himself.

'Noah has the possibility. She needs to be saved but the demon's territory is off limits to everyone except the gypsies' He said and I tilted my head a little.

'Gypsies heh? I think I can arrange that. You however mustn't let Prince Damien and Prince Graham into their realm. We cannot let them put in danger. No matter what happens. I have it under control and I do not wish Prince Damien to interrupt. Is it understood, Your Majesty?' I said and he nodded.

'Don't you want to know what your sister's name is?' The king asked as I rose from the armchair.

'What is it?'

'Its Thylia Artemis Shadows. She's a sorceress' He said and I nodded. The servant opened the door and I walked down the flights of staircase and into the Roll Royce. Time to see Noah.

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After 2 months, I finally finished this chapter and new characters have been introduced! Photos later. Comments please!

Chapter Three: Runners,Foes and Destroyers

RUNNERS,FOES AND DESTROYERS.


^Dream^

I kept running through the forest. Something was after me and they were trying to grabbed me but I pulled away and ran away. Something stopped in front of me and looked me in the eye. 'You will be mine forever' He said and then disappears. I turned around over and over again to find him but didn't. I saw an ugly creature running towards me and grasped me.

I shrieked and told it to put me down. He did however but it was in front of the tree house and it was blazing in flames. I saw the fairies turned into bees. My eyes widened in fear. I ran to the top of the tree house and yank the gold door opened. The fairytale land that I created was burning and from the distance I saw Eric with his crown, bloody and burnt. I gasped and ran out of the room.


I was about to climb down from the tree house but a small piece of the roof collapsed and I had to dodge it. I coughed and my vision was getting blurrier. One of the platforms collapsed and then there was someone came over to me and smiled. 'You'll be mine soon, Princess' He said.


I sat up quickly and looked at my i pod's clock. I looked around the tree house and sighed with relief. There's no fire. I looked back at my i pod's clock. It was 5 am and I sighed. It's time to go to school. I have to leave 2 hours before school starts since I have 5 miles hiking to do and not to mention to avoid heavy traffic. I used my magic to change my clothes and for food.

I was dressed in a neon green shirt with a graphic across it in different colors, pink skinnys, black converse, a couple of green bracelets, stereo earrings and of course the rings and necklace was intact. I sat at the living room and summoned chocolate waffles and orange juice.

Once I was done, I made sure that the house is invisible to everyone and hiked back to my car. After 25 minutes of hiking, I reached my camaro and drove to school. I was reversing when I saw a man exactly behind the car. I put on brake and got out. 'Just a message from my master. He said to meet him by the waterfall tonight' He said and looked at me.

Even though its still dark, I saw his eyes and they were blood red. I gulped and nodded. He tossed me something and I looked down at it. It was a topaz ring but there was something inside the gem that I can't recall. 'Where this until he tells you to take it off' He said and then he disappeared. What the hell? I put on the ring on my right index finger and it suddenly glued there. Shit.

I got to my car quickly and speed down the highway. I stopped by starbucks when I reached the town then went straight to school. I turned off the engine but I didn't get out of the car. I was staring at the ring. Is he the guy in my dreams? Will he hurt me if I see him tonight?

Why is my life so complicated! I sighed in frustration and slung my bookbag over my shoulders. I got out and locked the car. I was walking to my locker when I saw Sam putting his textbooks in a different locker. I walked over him, curious.

'Hey Sam!' I greeted happily but when Sam looked at me, it was filled with hatred and disgust. Did something happen? I put my hand on his shoulders but he shrugged it away.

'Sam? Is there something wrong?' I asked and he glared at me.

'Yeah, there is! I can't believe I've been friends with a murderer!' He said with venom in his voice. I stood there shocked. I've never killed anyone before.

'What!? I never killed anyone! What are you talking about?' I asked, I was so confused and I have no idea what's happening. He laughed but not in a friendly way.

'Your so called adopted parents were murdered yesterday' He said and I was absent yesterday cause my car ran out of gas in the middle of the highway and there was no way I can walk to school. 'Yesterday?' I asked him. He nodded.

'Where were you yesterday?' He asked me.

'My car ran out of gas in the middle of the highway in a heavy traffic. I can't walk to school knowing it was 30 miles away!' I replied but he just glared.

'Nice try but you can't get through with your lies, Lia!'

'Lies?! I'm telling the truth! You're my friend, you should believe me than those stupid rumors!' I said angrily. He just shrugged it off and walked away. I was infuriated. He doesn't believe what I told him? Some friend he is!

I ran to class after I got my textbooks for the day. I had English now and when I got into the class, everyone stopped talking and looked at me. I sighed and walked towards my desk. I pull out my i pod and played Anywhere but here by Mayday Parade

Tonight is the one thing left
And I haven't said it yet, I'm falling
And the writings on the wall

Today was misery
And I just can't believe this happened
And I finally broke down
She held onto my heart
But now my only star is falling
It's burning to the ground

Now I'm crying out

Secret love, my escape
Take me far far away
Secret love, are you there
Will you answer my prayer
Please take me anywhere but here
Anywhere but here

You're all I've got right now
No one else figures out this feeling
And how lonely it can get
These words can cut right through
Cause all along I've knew you're sorry
But you haven't said it yet

But now I won't forget

Secret love, my escape
Take me far far away
Secret love, are you there
Will you answer my prayer
Please take me anywhere but here
Anywhere but here

When we're together
Thoughts of her disapear
If I fell to pieces
You'd heal this pain I feel

Secret love, my escape
Take me far far away
Secret love, are you there
Will you answer my prayer

Secret love, my escape
Take me far far away
Secret love, are you there
Will you answer my prayer
Please take me anywhere but here
Anywhere but here.

I was softly humming to the song while looking out of the window. I saw the man in my dreams. I gulped and looked down. When I went back looking out of the window, he was closer now. I jumped a little bit and he smirked. Who is he? I decide to listen to the teacher's lecture. We were discussing about Jane Eyre. I was actually listening but I was just pretending to.

My mind was wavering back to the dream and the morning's incident. I didn't care about the rumors I'm more worried about tonight. I sighed deeply and when the bell rings, I ran out of class and call Eric. After two rings later, he picked up.

'Lia! I missed you!!' He sang and I laughed.

'I missed you too, your highness!' I said and he laughed.

'How are you? Its been what 3 days since you called! What's happening?'

'Actually that's what I want to talk to you about. There's something weird is happening and I don't know what it is'

'What is it?'

'Remember Sam? Well today he acted different and he told me that I murdered my foster parents but how can I when I wasn't anywhere near town yesterday since my car ran out of gas in the highway nearby the Jackson's Steak House. Isn't it weird?'

'Total weird but did the cops found you?'

'How can they when I was in a forest living my life' He chuckled.

'Anything else?'

'Uhh.. yeah. Last night I dreamt that I was chased by these weird ugly creatures by the woods and there's this guy with red eyes said that I belong to him forever and stuff. So I ran to the tree house and saw that it was burning and everything was turning ugly. Like the fairies turned into evil bees and stuff.What do you think it was about?'

'It seems that the dream is about your magic turning into a disaster. Also, about the guy with the red eyes, is he for real?'

'It seems so, when I was about to leave for school, there was this dude, he gave me a topaz ring but I have a feeling its bad news and told me to meet his master tonight by the waterfall. I seriously have no idea what to do! And now I feel like someone is watching me. Not to mention I saw the evil guy near the language building, smirking at me. I really wish you're here, Eric!'

'I would advise you to leave school but then he would come for you but if you stay, who knows what's going to happen and about tonight, Lia I deeply advise you not to go cause whatever it is, it's not good news!'

'I know but the waterfall isn't very far from the tree houe. He could easily just come up! What should I do?'

'Leave Alaska! You have too get away from Alaska!'

'When do I have to leave?'

'Get on a plane immediately and go straight to New York' He said and I sighed.

'Let me guess use that credit card you gave me'

'What else? Wait... you never used it?'

'Nope'

'That explains why the bill is so small... anyways get to the fastest flight and I'll pick you up at the JFK airport' He said.

'Alright. I'll see you later'

'Later and be careful. I don't want my sister to get hurt' I chuckled.

'I will, Eric. I love you'

'I love you too' I hang up and went to my locker. I unload all my text books and grabbed all the things I need. I took out my purse and saw the gold card. I sighed. I ran towards my car avoiding glares. I saw the guy and ran faster. I got into my car and slammed the door shut. I start the engine and speed through the highway and didn't bother to bring anything with me. I ran to the counter and the lady behind it was smiling brightly at me.

'Morning, can I have one ticket to New York'

'What time?'

'As soon as possible' I replied and she smiled.

'the plane is boarding. There's only two seat open at the first class'

'I'll take it' I said and hand her the gold card. After she hand me over the ticket, I ran to the gate. I wasn't the last one in. When I hand over the ticket, I saw someone behind me but I didn't bother to look. I sat by my seat and someone sat beside me. I turned to looked and saw him. I was about to scream bloody murder but he covered my mouth. 'We wouldnt want to cause a scene now would we' He whispered. He smiled at me and grabbed my hands. 'You can't run away from me, Thylia. It takes more than just fly across the country to get away from me' He said and I shifted awkwardly in my seat.

'Who are you anyway? And what do you want from me?' I asked. I was scared and that's pretty noticeable but what kind of person doesn't anyway?

'I'm Graham Rex and I think you already met my best friend, Damien' He said and I looked at him puzzled.

'I've never met any Damien before specifically your best friend' I said and he laughed.

'He's good at acting. I'll give him that and he tend to play with people. Damien is the guy who appeared by your class today. He was just scarring you but he had appointed me to make sure you land safely. Just be happy that your soul mate is concerned about you' He said and when he mention soul mate, my eyes widened. WHAT?!

Woah woah woah... soulmate?

Yeah he said soulmate. got an issue?


Who are you?

I'm you

What?

Sorry I'm your voice of reason

You mean my conscience?

Yeah yeah anyways Damien seems fun

'scuse me?

but Graham is hotter

Do I know what's happening here?

You will soon enough. Hehehe

What kind of person are you? Whatever

I'm-

Bye loser! I want to listen to what Graham is talking thank you very much

Pssft fine!

'Wait soulmate?!' I asked and he chuckled. He took out a picture of a family and showed it to me. 'Damien is the one with black hair. Recognize him?' He asked me. I looked at it and was awed by their beauty. All of them were wearing crowns to resemble that their royalty. I saw a teenage boy looking so magestically beautiful and elegant with a sense of pride and authority. I think I just fell in love with him. Graham seems to noticed cause he chuckled when he saw that I was blushing. 'Can I ask something?' I asked him, still looking at Damien. 'What is it?'

'This ring.. did Damien send someone else?' I asked him. He looked down at the ring and gasped. He lifted my finger. 'Where did you get this?' He asked darkly. That doesn't good and I was hoping that it was from Damien. 'Some weird guy forced me too wear this and to meet his master tonight? I don't know but the ring won't come off' I said and Graham's jaw clenched. 'Someone is keeping tab on you. Whoever it is, he must've known about Damien's and his father's plans. We have to find a way to get it out' He said and I nodded. I sighed.

Why did my life has to be so complicated. Why can't I lead a normal life, where magical creatures and magic doesn't belong? It was getting dark as the plane moves further east. The stewardess came up to us. 'What would you like for dinner?' She asked. 'What do you have?' I asked back. Graham chuckled. 'Mushroom Ravioli, Smoke Turkey, and Shepherd Pie' She replied. I nodded and decided on shepherd pie and coke. Graham just asked for coke and 3 boxes of raisins.

After watching Pink Panther 2, I fell asleep on Graham's shoulder. I know that when the plane lands, hell will break lose for me. Once we landed, I got my luggage and went to the gate. I left Graham a few minutes ago when we landed, now he's calling me to stop. I ignored him as I searched for Eric.I saw him with his hands on his head, looking down. I decided to sneak behind him. I used magic to tease him and he looked aggravated that he couldn't find the source of the annoying buzzing noise.

I chuckled and send another spell to make him itchy. I felt someone standing beside me. 'Thylia, it's not good to torture some stranger when he's in trouble' Graham said and I rolled my eyes. 'You take the fun out of everything don't you?' I asked, annoyed that someone cut off my fun. He folded his arms on his chest and laughed. 'If you live with a vampire prince who has magic powers like yours, then yeah things happen' He said. I pouted and looked at him using my puppy dog eyes. He shook his head.

'Please don't use that against me! I told Damien that I make sure you won't use your magic!' He said, frustrated with my tactics. I pouted more and use my eyes to looked at him. He turned away and bit his lip. 'Don't give in, don't give in..' He mumbled. I turned to look at him and my tears falls down. He screamed and hold my shoulders with his hands. 'Damn it woman! How the hell you pull that off?!' He shouted in frustration. I  laughed and shook him. 'Please and Damien doesn't need to know!' I begged and he sighed. He waved his hand lazily. 'Ugh, fine! If he asked, I'm telling him that you were too stubborn to obey me!' He said and I rolled my eyes.

I lifted the spells and walked over to Eric. I ran to him and gave him a bear hug from behind. Graham grabbed our luggage and ran over to us. 'Thylia! You can't just run away like that and hug some stranger!' He scolded me. I rolled my eyes. 'Shush up, Graham. If I remembered clearly, you're my slave not my guard!' I joked. Graham glared at me. 'I'm calling Damien, I can't take care of you alone it seems' He said and went somewhere to call Damien. Eric turned around and hugged me back.

'Lia! I missed you so much! And who is Graham?' He asked, looking at Graham, who by the way is yelling on the phone. I giggled. Remember I told you that some creepy guy appeared outside of class?' I asked and he nodded. 'Well that was Damien and apparently he was trying to protect me and my soul mate? But this ring belongs to an enemy who is keeping track of me and Damien had send Graham to protect me while I'm New York or until he decides to show up' I said and his jaw dropped.

'Soul Mate?! You have a soul mate?!?' Eric yelled. I flinched and nodded. Suddenly scared of him. He saw fear in my eyes and calmed down. 'Sorry, it's just a lot to take in. I thought you wouldn't make it to New York alive since people are after you and you told me how scared you are. It's just a lot and mum was worried' He said and I smiled at him.

I forgot that his family knew about my powers and how they treated me like a sister and a daughter. 'I miss them! I can't wait to see Troy! Let's go already!' I said and pulled him. Graham saw us leaving and chased after us. Once we got into the car, Graham was glaring at from the back seat. 'Thylia, don't run off like that! Damien will kill me!' He said and I rolled my eyes. 'I think he's right, Lia. This situation is bad and I don't want you to get hurt so please make sure you're either with me, Graham or Troy. Got it?' Eric said and I sighed.

'Yes, dad I got it!' I said sarcastically and both guys glared at me. 'Are you guys hungry?' Eric asked and Graham and I nodded. 'where you wanna eat?' Eric asked and I sighed.'Hmm.. I feel like eating italian. How bout you Graham?' I asked Graham as I looked at him through the rear view mirror. 'Sure' He said and Eric took us to a fancy italian restaurant. Once we're seated, we ordered chicken alfredo and coke. I swallowed down my food and saw the guys staring at me.

'What?' I asked with my mouth full of food. They shook their heads and went back to eating. I shrugged it off and continue eating. Eric and Graham paid since I didn't have any money with me. 25 minutes later, we arrived to a fancy, luxurious apartment nearby the Central Park. Eric greeted the doorman and entered the elevator. When we reached the 23rd floor, I was attacked by a guy who smells like cigarettes and alcohol. I looked up and saw Troy. I smiled at him. 'Didn't I told you to lay off the cigarettes? If you get lung cancer, it's my fault and you probably be haunted with me saying i told you so over and over again on your death bed!' I said and Troy hid behind Eric.

'She's getting meaner!' Troy squeaked and Eric rolled his eyes. 'bug off, Troy. Are you 18 or 8 years old?' And I burst out laughing. Troy pouted and gave me another hug. 'Well I missed you so much and glad that you're okay, honey bear' I looked at him weirdly and turned to Eric. 'Is he high? Honey Bear? Seriously?' I asked him and he laughed. 'I don't know, he did miss your annoying tom boyish self' Eric said and I nodded.

'So who's the hot guy' Troy asked and all of looked at him. 'What?' Troy asked, looking confused. 'You did not just said hot guy' Eric said and Graham was shocked. 'He is. Is it wrong to state the honest truth?' Troy asked and we all nodded. 'Its wrong for a guy to say the other guy is hot unless you're gay. you're not gay are you?' Graham asked and he looked like a ghost. 'I'm sorry that came out wrong... I meant who's the guy. You all need to check your hearing properly' He said and laughed nervously. He waved and left.

'So what did Damien said Graham?' I asked and he sighed. 'He's coming since he said "You can't even watch a mortal girl after years being in the army blablabla I'm coming to make sure my fiancee is not dead" He's pretty angry with me' He said and I rolled my eyes. I was about to say something and I felt someone griping my waist and turned me around. I looked at the most breath taking gorgeous guy ever walked on this planet. He had long black hair, a masculine body and just beautiful. I was gawking at him. There's no way this gorgeous vampire is my fiance.

'Believe it, Honey. I am your fiance' He said and he grinned at me. I scowled at him. 'Just what I need, a vampire who can read minds' I said sarcastically. He rolled his eyes and leaned in to give me a kiss. Eric shuffled a small laugh as he saw my uneasiness with Damien. I pushed him away and hid behind Eric. 'Sorry Damien, I don't roll that way' I said and Damien cock his brows. 'She's right, she don't kiss to a guy she just met' Eric explained and Damien nodded. 'That's great, at least I know you won't cheat on me' He laughed and I rolled my eyes. 'Don't count on it babe' I said and sat on the couch. Soon after I fell asleep.

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Okay theres a few parts of the chapter where you will be totally confused and it was meant to be like that. It is Damien trying to scare Lia and Graham was the guy who was stalking her in the distance. Also there's a few mistakes and please just live with it cuz i'm too tired to care. Hahaha I just want to get this update fast! Ok then so comments please?

Characters Info

CHARACTERS INFORMATION AND PICTURES

Thylia  Artemis Shadows

17 years old

Sorceress

Hated by society

Best friends: Eric Denvers and Sam Trueman

Soul mate: Damien Lexus

No family.

Damien Xavier Lexus

210 years old looks like 17 years old

Sorcerer/ Vampire Prince

Royal next in line to the throne

Best friends: Graham Rex

Soul mate: Thylia Shadows

Family: William Lexus, Rosalie Lexus and Elizabeth Lexus

Eric Brian Denvers

17 years old

Human

Hated by society like Thylia

Best friend: Thylia Shadows

Soul mate: -

Family: Timothy Denvers, Allison Denvers, and Troy Denvers

Samuel Riley Trueman

17 years old

Human

Best Friend: Thylia Shadows

Soul mate:-

Family: Fred Trueman, Hailey Trueman and Anna Trueman

Okay that's all.

 

Chapter Two: The New Kid

THE NEW KID

April 4th

~ Thylia's POV~

It's been exactly one month since Eric left and I've been lonely since. Trig doesn't help me too. They are making it so hard to concentrate since Mr. Mason's voice is just soo boring. Also I hated Trig in the first place, the only reason I loved it was because Eric and I would joke around. I took out my earphones and press shuffle on my iPod. Trig is stupid anyway.

I was drowned in my music and yes sleeping to noticed that someone sat on Eric's table. I lifted my head and saw a new kid with brown hair. He smiled at me and I saw a lot of people glaring at me. I didn't return the smile and went back sleeping. I still miss Eric. I sighed and ignored everyone as usual.

~Unknown POV~

I walked into the school and everyone was obviously staring. I'm the new toy. I walked into the office and saw an old woman at the reception. 'Hi I'm Sam Trueman, I'm new' I said and the lady nodded. I brushed out my bangs and the lady gave me my schedule, a map and a slip that I have to give to my teachers to sign. I left and start searching for my locker.

99 100 101 102... 

Finally I reached 103. There was another girl beside my locker but she was leaning on hers with her earphones on. She was texting on her phone. She had long black hair and she was wearing a grey v-neck, faded purple jacket, skinnys and a black converse. Her hair was covering her face so I didn't see her face. There was a book laying on her lap. It was an album saw a guy with auburn hair with blond highlights. He was laughing when the photo was taken.

Her fingers were playing with a locket. Must be her boyfriend then. The bell rings and the girl got up. She took out her Trig textbook and left. I shrugged it off and looked at my schedule. Dammit! I have Trig so that means that the girl is in my Trig class. I should've followed her. I ran off to find my class and 10 minutes later, I was in the Mathematics building. Damn this school is big for a small town! I walked to the teacher's desk and smiled.

'Hi I'm Sam Trueman' I said and the teacher nodded. He hand me a book and signed my slip. 'You can sit beside the girl at the back. Try and talk to her. She's been moody since her best friend left' He said. I raised my eyebrows. 'Umm.. alright then' I said and went to my sit. The girl was asleep and her earphones were plugged in. It was the girl beside my locker.

She's quite pretty now that I managed to see her face. Her skin was pale but it contrast her eyes and hair. Her fist was holding the picture I saw earlier. I'm guessing that's the best friend. He's pretty handsome for an emo guy. I admit I'm gay happy?

I couldn't focused on Trig cause I was watching her body slowly rise and fall. It was like a lullaby to me. The bell rings and I decided to wake her up. I slowly shook her body but no response so I did harder. 'Go away, Eric.. Mrs.Hale can wait' She mumbled. Who is Mrs.Hale? I shook harder this time and she sat up. She frowned at me and got up.

I followed behind her so that I won't get lost. She took out her Government book and I looked at my schedule. Is it me or do I have the same schedule as her? I followed silently and she immediately went to her seat by the window. Again the seat beside her was empty.

'Hi I'm Sam Trueman' Seriously I felt so tired of doing this freaking introduction and its only 2nd period! The teacher is in her late 20's and she was extremely pretty. Sad that I'm gay now. When I said that I nearly stopped dead on my track. I have a feeling that I'm bi now. I definitly need a boyfriend. I sighed and walked to the teacher's desk. She smiled brightly at me and I involuntarily smiled back. Her smile is contagious.

'Hi I'm Laura Anniston. Oh, please call me Laura' She said and hand me my text book and signed the slip. 'Well there's only one sit left and apparently it's beside Thylia. Don't let her mood disturb you' She said with venom in her voice. I wonder what happened to her that made Laura so pissed off. Guess I will find that out soon enough. She looked at me and I guess Laura was right about her mood. I can feel her dark aura burning into mine. I shifted in my seat awkwardly. She was staring at me with her cold violet eyes.

'What are you doing in Eric's seat?' She asked, glaring at me. I got goosebumps hearing her voice. It was filled with hatred. I looked at her and smiled. She didn't return any though. Harsh. 'H..hi I'm Sam' I stuttered. Her face didn't soften one bit. I gulped. She's very intimidating to say the least. 'You still haven't answered my question!' She said angrily. Damn this girl is not a friendly one. Well not that she have any friends anyway.

'Uhh... I'm new and-'

'So you decided to waltz your way through an open seat?' She attacked me. Wow this girl could take down a fucking godzilla and still be great.

'Laura kinda assigned the seat to me... not that I..I have a choice' I whimpered. She's god damn scary. She glared at me.

'Get out!' She demanded. I stare at her in shock. Wow, she hates me now. There's no way I can be her friend now. Laura stopped her lecture and walked over us. She stopped at Thylia's desk and slapped her.She was shocked but she stood up and hit Laura back. I have a feeling that these girls have a history. The class stood up taking Laura's side by pushing Thylia and she fell back. I got up and help her. Looks like everyone hates her. One of the fake blonds came up to her.

'Why don't you die just like your parents did, Lia? It'll do us good' She spat and Thylia pushed me out of the way and punched her. I sat there in horror.Her parents are dead? She kept punching and kicking until the classroom door slammed open to reveal the principal and he doesn't look happy. Thylia was dragged by the principal. That's not even fair. I decided to follow them so I grabbed mine and Thylia's bags and left.

Once I reached the office, I saw two angry parents. Both slapped Thylia. She didn't deserved that at all. I saw her mom raised her hand and I quickly pushed Thylia aside. Her mom's hand landed on my cheeks instead. Damn that woman can hit but I wasn't worrying about myself. I immediately went to Thylia's side. She was crying.

'Thylia are you alright?' I asked and she just nodded. I lifted her up and gave her a hug. She hugged back and smiled at me. Her first smile to me. I smiled back and she mouthed thank you to me. She turned to her parents and rolled her eyes.

'Bruce Donna, I really had it with you! So I'm going to move out and leave the freaking hell that you guys put me through and yeah don't worry about putting me back to the foster home. I don't need another family. I'm old enough to take care of myself so bye' She said and left. I followed her and glance at her parents. They were shocked but didn't seem to argue about it.

When we reached the car park, she stopped in front of a yellow camaro. She turned around and smiled at me. ' Hi I'm Thylia Shadows. You can call me Lia if you like' She greeted and I smiled. 'Sam Trueman and so you want to tell em anything?' I asked looking hopeful. She sighed and motioned me to get into the car. 'nice car by the way' I complimented.

She chuckled and starts the engine. 'Thanks my best friend gave it to me for my sixteenth birthday. Hoping to help me with my non-existence life' She said and drove away from school. 'where are we going?' Once we reached the highway. 'My favorite place' She was reaching 150 miles per hour. I immediately put on my seat belt.

'Can you slow down?' I asked, her driving is definitely dangerous. She raised her brows and laughed. 'Slow down is for losers!' She said and took a sharp turn to the other side of the highway. We entered the preserved forest. She stopped about 10 miles deep and turn off the engine. 'Come on and then I'll talk' She said and I got out. We start hiking about 3 miles and I was exhausted. She however wasn't. I scowled at her for her incredible strength. 'Are we there yet?' I asked and She shook her head. 'Another 2 miles' She said and I nodded.

Finally 5 miles of hiking and we stopped at an oak tree. She smiled and she elegantly whisked her hand like a maestro and suddenly there's a massive tree house between the branches. I looked at her shocked. 'Are you a witch or something?' I asked and she laughed.

'I never knew how I got them so don't ask me. This was all accidental magic' She said and I nodded. Still amazed with her secret talent. She stopped at the entrance and there was a white star-like appeared and it swirled around. Once it was gone, there was a spiral staircase. Thylia chuckled and climbed up. I followed behind her. She sat down by a gold embroiled couch, there was another white star-like and there was two can of cokes and a bunch of turkey sandwich. 'Help yourself' She said and ate one sandwich.

'Umm... if you're not a witch then what are you?' I asked once I sat down. She sighed and bit her lip. 'I asked myself that question everyday. What am I? I have no idea who my parents are. They died when I was a month old the only thing I have left of them is these two rings. My family crest and this blue diamond ring that was passed down to the first born of the Shadows' family. I wished I had known them or at least have a small memory of them' She said quietly.

'That's what that fake blond were talking bout?' I asked. She nodded.' I know a family who said those exact words. Sadly, they are still alive for what they had done, they should've died' She said with hatred. I looked at her and noticed her expression was deadly. 'Wh-what happened?' I asked, curioused. She sighed. 'It happened back when I was 6, I was adopted to a family of five, the Walters the parents were incredibly nice but their children hated me so much. One night, they decided to kill me I suppose but I survived. The police came and I transfered to the Summers Foster Home' She explained. She turned to me.

'How bout I tell you the whole story. No interruptions' She said and I nodded. Fair enough. 'Summers Foster Home were burned down after a few months. Mysteriously then I was transfered to Mrs. Hale Foster Home where Eric was. Eric was the first person to spoke to me, no one accepted Eric cause he was an orphan like I am. People in this pathetic town hates orphans and yet they are the cause of it.

'Anyways by the time I was 12, I was adopted to the couple that you met back at the office and Eric was adopted to this wealthy family when he was 13. The couple that adopted me was nice and friendly before they fell into this completely deep depression and stopped working.

'That's when Eric and his family likes to give me tons of gift so that way I won't be able to refuse them. Eric and I have been through so much actually and sorry about this whole explaination thing isn't really helpful but we were there for each other and seeing him gone is what killing me' She said and she started crying. Since I'm gay and everything, I gave her reassuring hug which she returned.

'I know that no one will be able to replace Eric but if you need anyone. I'm here for you' I said and kiss her forehead. She smiled. She stood up and clapped her hands. 'So Sam want to see something interesting?' She asked happily. I nodded and she grabbed my hand. There was another stairs leading upstairs and she practically dragged me up. Once I got up I was awe struck with everything. She stifled a laugh. There was another star-like and before me there was a million fairies playing and laughing. It was like heaven.

'Hi I'm Helena, I'm the Garden fairy!' A small fairy said as she flew around me. One by one I was introduced. 'So you met my pets. Eric adore them so much but he was closer to Gisele than the rest' She said and giggled when a male fairy tickled her. 'Edward stop it!' She said and the fairy didn't stop.

She doubled over and laughed. It was fun to watch her laugh since she apparently doesn't do much.Once Edward stopped, she sighed and breathe deeply. She whisked out and the fairies disappear. 'They are quite a handful sometimes but they love to make you laugh' She said. 'But! That's not what I want to show you' She said and dragged me to a golden door. She yanked it open and I was shocked. It's like a completely different dimension. You can see magical creatures everywhere!

'Do you like it?' She asked me. I nodded since words could not describe the moment. She chuckled. In her palm was a white orb. 'This is where I escapes to most of the day. So Eric was the King, you have to be the Duke! And I'm the Queen so let's get dress up!' She said and the white orb surrounds us.

I closed my eyes and when I felt the sensation dies down, I opened them and I was wearing a gold embroiled dress shirt. I must say that it looked quite dashing. I turned to looked at Thylia and my breath hitched. She is gorgeous!

She was wearing an all white dress. The inside is made out of satin with floral embroidery from the check to the legs, a thin chiffon fabric with pearls and her crown is a white gold with a blue diamond in the middle. She turned to me and smiled. 'Love you outfit?' She asked me. 'Yeah and I love yours! It's gorgeous!' I said. She stepped out to the open. 'Thank you now let's start exploring!' She said and I smiled.

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Okay the last part is terrible. I mean yeah that'll be so awesome if we can have that and stuff. Anyways I know about the ' not-able-to-control-her-powers' thing and don't worry, something bad will happens ( As always >_> ) So stay tune to the next chapters!

So Ciao and yeah I'll post the characters info and pics tomorrow or later. Also, when Im not such a lazy ass I'll fix the prologue >=] til then my loves! Comments!

Chapter One: Before It All Began

BEFORE IT ALL BEGAN

* 17 YEARS AGO*

~ Damien's POV~

'You called Father?' I asked as I entered my father's office. He was on his chair with two other vampire guards. He looked up and smiled. 'Yes, I did. I have to discuss something important to you' He said and I sat opposite him.

'What is it?' I asked. Must be really important if he called me up like this. He don't normally play King with his own family.

'Well we have a job for you to do. There's a new born girl name Thylia Melody Shadows. Her parents are expected to die in a month according to Jack. She'll be move to a foster home soon and we need you to keep an eye on her. She's valuable to us and we need to make sure that she won't do anything reckless until we come along and save her. Understand?' He explained.

'So I have to protect a human?' I asked him again. It's not that I'm against humans or anything but a vampire prince protecting a human sounds odd seeing as we have nothing in common.

'She's not technically human, Damien. She's a sorceress, well soon to be. Of course she wouldn't know that until you come to the picture and help her with her powers' Father said and I sighed. A sorceress? Wonderful she'll be the next candidate for me. I stood up.

'Is that all?' he nodded and I left.

*6 years old*

~Thylia's POV~

I was at the play ground with my 5th adoptive family. I was playing in the sand box, creating a castle until someone pushed me and I fell over. My nearly finished castle was demolished. I started crying when I saw it was one of my adopted siblings, Matt. He smirked and laughed at me. I pushed him away but my black hair was tugged back and I was in the middle of a circle that Matt, Lucy, Joey and their friends created. I whimpered and knew that I wasn't able to do anything about it.

'We hate you! Why didn't you just die with your real parents?' Matt spat at me. I was crying harder now.I saw Mr and Mrs Walters ignoring the scene.

'Yeah! You are better off dead than alive! Who would take you in anyway?' Lucy laughed evilly. Matt, Lucy and Joey never liked the thought of me being their little adopted sister. It's been 2 months since I moved in with the Walters and they had somehow found ways to abuse me. They thought that I would take attention away from them. I never did anything to them and yet they hated me so much.

Joey was pulling my hair and I screamed but no rescue came to me. He dropped me to the ground and kicked me. I wanted to scream but Matt covered my mouth. Lucy was clawing her manicured nails into my skin. About half and hour later, they stopped and left me. I walked towards a tree and climbed on it. I sat on the highest branch and tried to stop crying.

I didn't do anything wrong and why am I getting punished? Why did mommy and daddy leave? I wanna go home. I sat there until I heard the familiar voice of Mrs. Walters calling my name. I climbed down and she was shocked when she saw the bruises.

'Thylia! What happened? Who did this to you?' She asked. I knew that I had to lie.

'I was chasing a squirrel and it attacked me' I said and she laughed. She shook her head.

'You're too adventurous for your own good. Come on it's late, dinner is ready' She said and helped me cleaned out. Lucy was glaring at me when Mrs. Walters was cleaning my cuts. I had to cast my eyes down. Too afraid to face her.

After dinner, Matt came in when I was asleep. He pulled me up and blind folded me. He wrapped duct tape on my mouth. I was dragged away and I have no idea where I am. I was terribly afraid. I felt the stairs underneath me and I felt the cold autumn night breeze hits my warm face.

There was just the constant dragging and I can feel the wet damp grass tickling me. We must be at the park now. He untied the blind fold and tied my feet and hands together. I struggle and saw Lucy and Joey smiling wickedly. This can't be good...

What seems like hours of constant pain shooting through my body, I saw the sirens ahead. I was losing consciousness and apparently blood. My vision was getting blurry as I saw two officers came to me.

'My god, what is wrong with those kids? She's dying here. Call the ambulance' One of them command the other. Soon enough, I fell into a deep slumber.

* 8 years old*

Mommy I'm at a new foster home.They said that the Walters' siblings got arrested and went to a special school. I'm glad that they are but now I need to find a new family. What would the kids at school will say? Will they hate me like they did? I wished you and daddy was here to tell me its okay. 

The owner of the foster home was walking with me to my new class. I was really nervous. I'm scared that they hated me. Ms. Summers knocked on the door and soon after a woman in her 30's opened the door and smiled at me. I smiled back. I wanted it to be a great year but somehow, there's this feeling that I won't get accepted. She took my hand and dragged me into her classroom.

'Everyone this is Thylia Shadows. She lives at the foster home. Please make her feel welcome' She said and everyone smiled at me. I smiled back. Please tell me something good is coming out of this.

A boy with auburn hair came up front and dragged me to his seat. Ms. Summers chuckled and went to  her desk. 'Hi I'm Eric Smith! Like you I live in a foster home too but not the same one as yours' He said and I smiled at him. Someone I can relate too.

By lunch time, I only made one friend. People kept staring at us but we were in our own little world to care about them. We kept playing around and when the school ended, we were greeted by the owners of the fosters home. I gave a small wave and left.

It's been a few months and Eric and I had been officially declared best friends and inseparable. That until one day, after school Ms. Summers was absent from her usual waiting area. Eric already left and I can't go back until I saw her. It was getting dark and I was hungry. I saw a police officer came towards me with a sober look on his face.

'Ms. Shadows, your foster home was burnt down and none of the younger children survived the accident. We have to move you into another foster home' He said and I just nod my head. Why is everything always takes the wrong turns for me?

The officer knocked on the door of Eric foster's home. It was nicer than mine I thought and Mrs. Hale opened the door. I mute the conversation and was searching for Eric. She laughed when she realized that I was eager to meet Eric. Once she finished, she led me to the kitchen where most of the kids were having dinner. Eric sat at his chair, not eating his food.

'Eric, someone's here' She said in her soft voice and Eric immediately saw me. He smiled and ran towards me. I smiled at him as he gave me his bear hugs.

'Thylia will be staying here from now on' She said and Eric nodded. Mrs. Hale pulled up a chair and motioned for me to sit. She gave me a plate of spagetti and left. Eric was happy that I will be sharing the same foster home as he is.

* Present Day *

'Eric! Come on that's not fair!' I whined as I chased him. Okay introductions. I'm Thylia Shadows, 17 years old and I'm currently living with my 12th adopted family. I have violet eyes, long shaggy black hair, pale skin and slender. My best friend has always been Eric Smith.

He moved into a nice caring family, The Denvers. I on the other hand, had the most horrible one. They are drug addicts. They weren't when I was 12 but now, they are. It's sad though but I never had let them enter my heart and swept me off my feet. No, I always hang out with Eric's family. That way I can escape reality.

'Says who?! You ate my cookie dough ice-cream yesterday!' He laughed and ate the donuts that I bought. For myself. I stopped to catch my breath and continued running.

'I'll buy you another ice-cream! Just don't eat my donuts!' I yelled and he smirked. We were chasing around his house sorry his mansion. That's right he got adopted to a rich family. While I live in a small terrace house. Barely making out alive.

'Hmm... no! I want you to buy me a ticket to Ninja Assassin!' He said excitedly. I rolled my eyes and grabbed my donuts. Mrs. Denver came in and smiled at us. We were arguing over food again.

'So kids, we're going out dinner today and Thylia of course you can join us. So be ready by 8!' She said and we nodded. There was one donut left and I quickly grabbed them before Eric does. He pouted and mumbled something.

After a few weeks later, I was again hanging out with Eric-obviously- at the mall. Just window shopping to keep ourselves occupied. I was licking off the nice cold ice-cream as we pass a jewelery store. Eric looked at the display counter. I never owned any type of real jewelry except a blue diamond ring that was passed down to a Shadows first born and a gold ring with my family's crest on it. I just stood beside Eric not engulfed with whatever he was doing.

'Lia, which of these would you like?' He asked me and I looked at the sets he pointed at me. I saw a necklace with a locket pendant in a shape of heart. In the middle of the heart is a blue gem, sapphire. I pointed the heart locket and he smiled. He went into the store and I pulled him back.

'What are you doing?' I asked and he chuckled.

'Buying you a necklace' He said and I glared at him. One thing I hate about Eric is that he's loaded which leads him to buy me expensive things that I simply hate spending money on.

'No, I thought you asked just to find out and not buying it, Come on it's not worth it' I said and dragged him somewhere but anywhere far from a jewelry store. He grinned and decided to eat chinese for lunch. We were sitting by the window.

'Uhh... Lia I have something to tell you' He said. I looked up from my menu and stared at him. Unfortunately, this made him uneasy.

'What is it?' I asked and he looked away. He seems so disturbed. I saw his eyes resting at the entrance. I looked at the direction he was looking and soon enough my breathing hitched. It was the Walters siblings. Of course they won't recognize me any longer but that doesn't mean I don't. Eric glared at them and went back to his menu.

'Why are they here?' He sneered. He was right, why are they here? I know that Joey is a senior now since he's a year older than me. Doesn't explain it though, I was moved out of San Clemente after the incident. We are in Alaska, so why are they here? I guess the term its a small world fits into this criteria. I sighed and decided to order sesame chicken.

Once the nervous Vietnam waiter walked away, Eric turn to me. ' I won't let them hurt you' Eric said and I smiled at him. He's such a great over- protective friend to me. Yes, I admit I did have a crush on him until I realized that he was better off as my brother. Apart from Ms. Summers who mystery died in the fire years ago, Eric and the police, no one knew about what the Walters siblings did to me.

I couldn't help myself but to look at them. Not directly of course just several stares and nothing more. 'Eric, what did you want to tell me about?' I asked and he looked at me. He shook his head. 'uhh.. later' He said and our order arrived.

I glance at the Walters and saw them laughing. They are older of course, Matt is possibly around early 20's, Lucy 19 and Joey 18. Their platinum blond hairs was shining under a dim lantern. I sighed and how they can be so happy after what they did. Cruel, heartless human being. I can't accept such person. The feeling of no remorse was too much. How can a human being with a heart of their own, be so heartless about a helpless child. An innocent child that hasn't harm them even. How did  they live with that label? Was it entertaining to see another person hurt and merciless? They never seemed to be concerned about other people's feelings but their own. Did they enjoy the screams of help, the tears of pain and the constant yells to stop? How can they laugh when they nearly killed me?

Eric seemed to notice that I wasn't listening to his babbling about Troy's, his adopted brother, new girlfriend or in this case fuck buddy. He hated that bitch since forever. He loves Troy just not the girls he goes around with. 'Lia, Lia! Were you listening?' He asked me and I turned my attention back to him.

'Course' I lied but Eric caught it. Damn him!

'Lia just don't looked at them at all. It's not healthy for you!' Eric scolded me. I raised my brow and laughed.

'Right coming from a boy who've been complaining about his adopted brother's fuck buddy. Come on even that word means he doesn't care about that bitch!' I said and he laughed. He put his hands up in surrender.

'Okay, you got me! I'll zip my mouth about him and his...buddy' You see Eric has issues when it comes to cursing. He hates them but that doesn't stop me from using them. 'somehow they got you distracted today. How bout we head back and crash' He asked and I nodded. He called our server for check and I was about to pay when he shove the waiter a gold card. I scowled at him. Just because he's loaded he have to pay everything! It's infuriating how he gets his way around everything. Of course when you heard the word rich people assume that you're snobby that's the reason why Eric isn't snobby nor spoil. He just managed to get his hands on almost everything.

We got up and passed the Walters. Not once did I notice they never looked up at me. It means they don't recognize me. I don't know which is better, them not knowing my identity or knowing my identity. I followed Eric to his car and we passed by the jewelry store that we stopped earlier on. When we reached the exit, Eric stopped. I looked up at him.

'Whats up?' I asked. He shuffled his hands into his pocket and threw me his car keys. 'You go ahead, I forgot something' He said and I nodded. Left without saying anything. Not that I suspect him of doing anything I told him not to do.

When we were by his pool just chilling and soaking in as much sun as we can, Eric was looking nervous and anxious. I laughed at that. He's fidgeting looks incredibly adorable and hilarious that I had to surpass a laugh. He glance his head towards me. 'What's so funny?' He asked, tilting his head a little. I pointed my finger at him, still laughing. 'You!' I chocked out. He's brows knitted together in total confusion.

'Why are so nervous about?' I asked after I managed to stop laughing. He sighed deeply. He played with his hands and looked down.

'Lia, I-I have to move to New York. Dad's expanding his business there and we all have to leave soon' He said softly. Hoping I didn't catch it but I did and I froze. He's leaving me? My only friend in the whole world is leaving me? I was speechless. I had to admit I didn't see that coming. How will I survive the rest of junior senior year without him? With the Walters back, I don't have a chance of surviving through. I felt the cold salty tears rolled down my cheeks. I'll be alone again and helpless.

'Lia I'm sorry and I tried to begged my dad into letting me stay but he won't budge.I'm so sorry Lia. I don't want to leave my best friend alone but I don't have a choice' He said and I sniffed. Sorry doesn't seem to cut it. Sorry won't protect me. Sorry won't help to fill my dull life with laughter or tears. It won't help Eric to stay till graduation. Sorry won't do anything. My whole body was shaking and tears kept flowing down. Eric pulled me into a hug and we stayed like that until the night crept in. I had a feeling that I drifted asleep but I wasn't sure. By now, the tears had dried and Eric was looking at me through his green eyes. It was filled with sincere apology, sadness and mostly despair.

He let go and I wipe my cheeks. He took out something in his pocket. It was a velvet box. He cautiously opened it. It was the heart necklace I showed to him. He opened the locket and there was a picture of the both of us when we were younger and now. I smiled a little bit and he clasped it on my neck. My fingers were exploring the details on the locket but my eyes were on Eric's. He looked like he's close to crying. Knowing Eric, he's very sensitive. He bit his lip and pulled me into a hug. My finger trailed at the back of the locket and noticed there was something engraved to it. I looked at it and it said No matter where we are, best friends till the end. I love you-ES

He gave me a small smile. 'I won't forget you nor will I abandon you, Lia. You're the greatest friend I could ever asked for and will always be. I know that I won't be there for you for the most part of your life but if I have to get on a plane and travel back and forth just to see you. I will cause you are so much more to me than a best friend. You're like my sister, the type that if I let go, I'll lose her but I know that she'll come back in the end. I just want to let you know that, if anything happens between us, we will be there for each other no matter what the cause is' He said. I nodded.

'When are you leaving?' I asked, I was hoping next summer. Please let it be summer!

'Around March. We want to wait till the snow melts down' He said and I sighed. It's November now and March is still 4 months away. 4 short months. I'll miss him so much. I hope I can live through spring at school without being insulted at.

*March the 4th*

BEEP BEEP BEEP

I groaned and opened one eye. It was 6.45 and I had to get ready so I can say goodbye to Eric. I sat up and sighed heavily. He's leaving today. I fiddled with the locket and got up. I showered in 3 minutes, applied eyeliner and red lipstick. I brushed through my hair and wore the yellow shirt that Eric gave me that says Time to party hard! with a black skinny jeans with my yellow converse. I got my black studded bag and got into my car. A gift from the Denvers. I speed towards the airport and saw Eric sitting at the waiting room with Troy. His parents left last night so that they can settle some things at New York. He saw me and smiled. I gave him a tight bear hug while fighting off the tears that threaten to fall.

'I'll miss you so much!' I said and he smiled softly.

'I'll miss you too. Remember no one in this world will ever replace you in my heart' He said and I nodded. He wiped off the tears and embraced me into a hug. Troy joined in and we stayed like that until we heard the plane to New York was boarding. I sighed and we let go. I took out a small box with a red ribbon. I handed it out to Eric.

'This is something to remember me by' I said and he nodded. He kissed my forehead and gave me another bear hug. 'I'll call you when I get there. We'll find ways to keep in touch. I promise!' He said and went through the security. I waved and he waved back. Sending me a kiss. I smiled and watched as he slowly disappears. When his shaggy auburn hair was nowhere in sight, my smiled turned into a frown as reality hits me. He's gone.

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Ahh FINALLY! It's done and yes I'm so excited. There maybe a few mistakes that I'm too lazy to check.So live with the mistakes and fix them so you can understand or something :P I'll write the next chapter around this weekend.. technically its already Saturday for me. It's like 12.10 here. Also I might accidentaly changed the plot of the story and forgive me. I'll try to find the time to redo the prologue but I want to read Twilight right now and finish reading it by tonight. So ttyl! Also comments!