Dreaming of becoming a Vampire part 2

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Kenzie beat Adam back to the table to their friends. Then Adam said he had something to tell everyone. Everyone turned and looked at Adam, waiting to see what he had to say.

“Hey everyone I need your attention. I have news about Haven and Garrett,”

“What’s the news, Adam? We don’t have all day, some of us have things to do,” ShaSha spoke up

“Your so funny ShaSha. Haven and Garrett are on their way back from a recon mission and Garrett was hurt. They are an hour away still and Haven said Garrett is not in good shape,” Adam explain to everyone.

Everyone just sat there in shocked and wasn’t sure what to do next. They weren’t sure if continuing on with the plan was a good idea or should they wait and see what Haven and Garrett found out as well to make sure that Garrett was alright. Killian seen how worried Kenzie was for her friends, he wanted to help.

“In what direction are they in? I may be able to get to them and help Garrett why she is driving back,” Killian asked Adam in front of everyone.

“Killian I couldn’t ask you to do something like that. I would be worried about you as well. Plus, what can you do to help him?” Kenzie was concerned when she talked to him

“I have a special gift that could help him if I can get to him in time. I’m volunteering to go help them so do worry,” Killian blushed as he talked to her

“Then go and help if you can, just let me know when you get to them. Adam gives Killian all the information that you can so he can go and help now.” Kenzie was taking charge and her friends needed help and she was damn well going to make sure that they got it.

Adam did what he was asked or commanded by Kenzie. He had felt that something passed between her and Killian. He wasn’t sure just what it was, but he knew he needed to find out somehow. Once he got the information that he needs from Adam he heads out to go help. He knew something was up with him and Kenzie. He just couldn’t figure out what it was. He also knew that Adam felt it as well. He just figured he would deal with it when he got back with Kenzie’s friends.

Pov Kenzie

What was that between Killian and myself? I have no idea what just happened and yet I found it comforting in a small way. Plus, the look on Adams face told me he knew something happened as well. I don’t know how to handle this right now. There is so much going on right now, I can’t deal with this new thing now. I need to have some stuff ready for when Haven and Garrett get back and some medical supplies ready as well. I will send someone to go get that stuff and then we can map out all the places they were. Then figure out how and why he was hurt that way maybe we can figure something out. I need information fast so I can figure out our next move. I hope he wasn’t hurt for nothing. I don’t think I could live with that. I need to ask someone to go get the stuff now so we can be ready.

“Kenzie what’s on your mind? You're not saying much.” Shasha sounded worried when she was talking to Kenzie.

“Sorry I was thinking what all needs to be done before Haven and Garrett get back. We need to get some medical supplies and things for Garrett when he gets here.” Kenzie was saying to everyone.

“I agree with you on that Kenzie. Who should go and get that stuff for Garrett?” Adam asked her with a small smile

“I was going to take a volunteer to go get the stuff. I would like also some help in the kitchen to make some food up.” Kenzie was stating.

“I will go and get the stuff we need,” Dusty said as he got up from the table

“I will go with him,” Scott said as well. He got up and they both walked out of the cafe.

Kenzie didn’t even get a chance to tell them to thank you before they were already gone. It made her wonder what else they were up too. She knew those two was always up to something. She would have to worry about that later.

“Who would like to help in the kitchen so we can get this place back up and running for the people and so we can have something else to think about for a while?” Kenzie was asking everyone else who was left at the table. She had a few people say they would help out but the ones who normally worked for her got up and started to do their job. She just smiled and went to work herself. It must have been an hour or so when the door was pushed open and walked in Haven and Killian carrying Garrett to the table. Garrett was out cold at the moment and Haven looked to be worried. Everyone rushed over to give Haven a hug and to check on Garrett.

“Haven, how are you holding up?” Shasha was asking while giving her a hug.

“ As well as I can. It’s still hard to believe how it happened,” Haven was saying while she collapses in a chair.

“Haven I will need to know how it happened and what all you found out while you have been gone,” Kenzie said with sadness in her eyes.

“Sure Kenzie not a problem, but I could use some food and something to drink first.” Haven was saying but she was very shaken

“Shasha go get some food out of the kitchen that we just made and something to drink for her, please,” Kenzie asked Shasha and gave Haven a head nod.

“Killian, how is Garrett doing?” Kenzie went over to Killian and looked at Garrett while she talks to him.

“He will pull through. I had to do some surgery on his left arm and then stop the bleeding in his chest. Once that was done it was easy to get him stable and back on his feet. I have him sleeping so he can heal faster, with a little help that is.” Kilian explained to her and anyone else that was listening.

“Thank you for helping him and going to them so he would live. I owe you for being there for my friends.” Kenzie said through her tears

“No thanks are needed Kenzie. I came here to help and to protect you and that is what I will continue to do,” Killian said and walked off.

She didn’t know what to say or how to take what he just said to her. She just watched him walk away and didn’t try and stop him. She wouldn’t have known what to do anyway if she did stop him. They others came back with the medical supplies and seen that Garrett and Haven were back.

“Sorry we were late getting back, didn’t realize it was taking so long,” Dusty and Scott said as they came in an sat down. Kenzie just looked at them and round her eyes at them both. Once Haven had eaten and everyone returned to the table they got ready to hear Haven’s story and count of what happened to Garrett.

“Ok, we were heading to this lady’s house named Grace and she was supposed to be able to help with some information being that she was a witch of some kind like Conner. We never got there because we were attacked along the way. We were walking there since it was only a few blocks away from the place we were staying. Any way these bird-like things came out of nowhere and started attacking us. Garrett tried to protect me and didn’t want me helping him fight them off. That's when this big hybrid came out of the alley and bit Garrett’s shoulder and then a shot was fired and he was hit in the chest. I was able to get the bullet out of him. but the bleeding wouldn’t stop. So I called Adam to tell him that we were on our way back and that Garrett was hurt bad. I wasn’t expecting you guys to send Killian to help us, but I am glad that you did. Killian somehow just showed up in the car and started working on Garrett while I was driving. I almost stopped the car but Killian said keep driving because Kenzie sent him here to help. Then we showed up here.” Haven finished her telling about what happened and everyone was in shock and couldn’t believe what had happened out in the open where anyone could have seen it. That is so unheard of.

“Would you be able to describe the bird things and the hybrid to us that way I can draw it out,” Sam asked her.

“Why do we need a picture of it?” Haven asked

“That way it will help us determine what spies we are dealing with and to see if someone created a new breed of hybrid,” Trent spoke up for the first time in a long time.

“Ok, sure. Let me think now. I don’t want to tell you wrong.” Haven replied

“Take your time. We need as much detail as you can give us.” Trent explained

“ The bird-like creature was medium in height with feathers that look like knives, the claws on his feet look like tiny daggers. The eyes were wild like an owl, the break was sharp and it had teeth. It seemed like it was trying to eat the flesh right off of Garrett.” Haven explained in as much detailed as she could remember.

“Well from what you have explained so far I would have to say you are right about that. It was trying to eat the flesh off of him. That is what it does, the bird is called Stymphalian,” Trent and Sam said at the same time with the picture that Sam drew.

“That can’t be. They were supposed to be killed out centuries ago,” Dusty explained

“Well, I guess no one told that to them,” Haven screamed at him for not seeming to believe her.

He just let it go and didn’t respond back to her. He understood that she was upset right now and she just didn’t want to talk about this calmly.

“Dusty just because one was supposed to be gone doesn’t mean one or two couldn’t have been saved for some reason. Haven wasn’t around at that time and there would be no way for her to know about them unless she has seen one. Think about it,” Adam tried to reason with Dusty and help him understand things are not just black and white here.

“I can see your point, Adam. but what you are saying would be putting us back in the dark ages if they became out of hand again. I am sorry Haven I didn’t mean to upset you more,” Dusty said as he shook his head.

“Ok, now that we have that taken care of let us continue on with this. Haven can you tell us anything about the hybrid?” Trent tried to get more information out of Haven before the others started more trouble.

“I knew it was a shifter, but I never have seen one like this before. It had a head of a lion and the body of a tiger but it was built more like the lion than the tiger. It had the mane of the lion and the strips of the tiger. Well, the front half was more lion and the back half was the tiger. It was just weird. That’s all I remember because I was just so worried about trying to get Garrett to safety.” Haven explain everything that she could. She was so sleepy.

“You did well Haven. Thank you. We can get the rest of your information later after you have rested. Why don’t you go back to our place and I will have someone go with you to stand guard while you rest. Garrett can go to since he is still out cold. Plus, it would be better if you both were fully rested when we get down to the rest of the details of your trip.” Adam explained to her and hoped she would take him up on the offer.

“Thank you, Adam, I would like that very much. I know I could use the rest and Kenzie I am going to take a shower plus take some of your clothes,” Haven was saying as she laughed, because of the look Kenzie gave her.

“That’s fine, but you are taking Killian and Trent back with you. They will be your guards while you sleep. Plus, I’m sure Trent wants to do some research on the information that you have already given him.” Kenzie told them all.

They all got up and headed towards Kenzie’s house. No one wanted to be caught off guard if someone was using those creatures against them. Haven gave everyone a lot to think about and no one wanted to say anything else till they had more information. So some went to go find things to do, while the others went back to work at the cafe. Kenzie realized she was way behind on orders online and that she needed to get caught back up. She informed everyone what needed to be done and they all got right to work. Everyone worked throughout the day trying to stay busy. It was around 3 o’clock when Haven and Trent came walking back into the cafe.

“Where are Garrett and Killian?” Conner asked Haven

“Killian wanted to make sure he was good before bring him here. They should be coming shortly.” Haven explained to her.

“Well, that’s good to hear,” Kenzie said as she came out from the back.

“What can I help with? I just can’t sit around here doing nothing right now. I need to stay busy,” Haven said in frustration.

“Yeah, you can help me with the online orders for a little while. Trust me I do know how you feel,” Kenzie waved Haven to the back as she turned to go back to the kitchen.

Haven couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw Adam in the kitchen helping make candy. She wanted to bust out laughing but held it in for what seems like forever. Then she just let it out and Adam just shook his head at her.

“It’s not that funny. I can help and I am getting good at this now.” Adam boosted

Both women just busted up laughing some more and started working on their own project in the kitchen. Another hour passed and they took a break to go check on the others. When they walked out of the kitchen they have seen that Garrett and Killian were sitting at a table talking with Dusty and Scott. Haven walks up to Garrett and hugs him and then gives him a big kiss. Garrett blushes and everyone laughs.

“When did you all get here?” Adam asked before Kenzie could get it out.

“About 15 to 20 minutes ago I think,” Garrett responded around Haven’s head.

“Garrett after we close tonight I would like you to tell us what you can remember. We have heard Haven’s story. But sometimes it helps to get all parties involved side of the story. Plus, you may remember something that Haven forgot,” Kenzie was saying to him just as a few people came into the cafe.

“Are you trying to say I would leave something out?” Haven was getting mad

“No Haven, I’m saying because you were worried and scared you may not have realized that you left details out or may not have seen something since you were focused on trying to help Garrett,” Kenzie explained herself so Haven wouldn’t be so upset.

“Ok, I understand where you are coming from now Kenzie.” Haven calmed down and waited for closing time.

“Sure, I think I can manage that when the time comes,” Garrett said to Kenzie and anyone else that was listening to their conversation.

Kenzie and Shash went back to work to wait on the people that just came in. Casey was still in the kitchen running the dinner shift for the cafe. He was a hard worker and trying to keep his mouth shut about all the stuff going on in the cafe. He just didn’t want to see anyone hurt with the crap they have been talking about. On top of it all, he didn’t understand it all but got the basics of it. The last of the customers were gone and cleaning was all that was left to do. One that was done everyone gathered at one of the big tables in the back of the cafe to talk.