Shadow High

Chapter 19

                                                                                Sia

    I felt déjá vu as a familiar ringing filled my head. Which stopped only to be replaced by voices. Two very familiar voices. But this time it didn’t seem like they were arguing.

    “I am certainty glad that you have come to your senses Val”

    “I am sorry for the way I have behaved it’s just…”

    “It’s ok. You’re not the only one worried. I mean this is the second time I have seen my cousin unconscious and this time she is injured!”

    “I’m ok” I managed to scrape out. My throat burned which was the first sign that I needed blood. Typically a Vampire never lets their need get down this low but I was living with werewolves, it’s not like they have a blood bag in their fridge. “Is your throat burning sweetheart?” my cousin Kira asked. “Yes…. And don’t call me sweetheart I am still mad at you” I managed to say.

    The reason I was mad at her was because of all the people I expected to believe me... it would have been her.

    But she let me down……..

                                                                         Flashback

    I was driving… maybe a little faster then I should but under these circumstances it was reasonable. My day till that point was normal.

    I woke up same time as always my maid Matilda came in and served me breakfast. It was my usual breakfast with French toast, thick slices of juicy bacon, eggs and a glass of pigs blood. Since we had to kill the pig for the bacon might as well get the blood too… Right?... I mean it is less wasteful. For some of you it was probably no less gross so I apologize to those squeamish around blood but this is a novel with vampires in it. What did you expect? Besides if you made it this far you just got through a gory scene. Anyway I digress… As I was saying it was a normal day…

    After breakfast I ran down to greet my parents. Even though we were in the 21st century my mother still wore her Victorian style dresses. Inside the house that is, she would attract too much attention outside. But today her and father were going to a party which means she could wear it outside. She was wearing her favorite of everything.

    Her favorite dress:

A red Victorian style dress with black accents. The kind you would see a female vampire wearing in a Hollywood movie.

    Her favorite necklace and earring combo:

A gothic lace choker with chains, and a red ruby attached with matching earrings.

    Her favorite Shoes:

Dainty and ornate red high heels adorned with black lace.

    And Her favorite bracelet:

Black Weathered metal that twisted to form wolves running to a red ruby.

    I pulled her in for the biggest hug of which she returned with fervor. Glancing up I could see that my father was pouting so I released mother, ran over and hugged him too. He chuckled returning my hug. When we finally pulled away Sebastian, our butler, informed them that it was time to go.

    “All ready?” I pouted not at all acting my age. Which was a lot older then I sounded. The both glanced at each other chuckling. “Yes my little bat” My mother said softly. I sighed “Have safe travels” I said sounding more like my age now. “We will my darling” My father replied. They said their goodbyes and left the castle for the last time…

                                                                        Present time

    I shook myself out of my thoughts when Jake, my cousins aid, came in and presented me a glass of blood on a literal silver platter. I thanked him and drank it all despite my churning stomach that was twisted in worry.

    Zu Zu…

    After advising me I should get some rest Kira, Val, and Jake left the room the latter closing the door. I closed my eyes attempting to fall asleep yet again on Zuko’s bed in Zuko’s room whose scent was starting to fade from both. Memories of the past returned the moment I fell asleep

                                                                            Flashback

    Something was wrong I could feel it. My parents still weren’t home and it was nearly midnight. “Sebastian” I called panic dripping off my voice. “Yes milady what is it?” “Get my fastest car I will be out in a moment” I replied already headed to my room to get sneakers to put on my bare feet. If I had turned around I would have seen him bow in response.

    Slamming the door to my room open I ravaged through my shoes to find my red and black sneakers. Throwing them on I raced down the stairs and out the door using my vampire speed. Sebastian was just pulling up with my black and blue Lamborghini. I ordered him to get in the passenger side and after he let me in and closed my door he did exactly that.

    “Where are we going?” He asked smoothing his shaggy black hair with his white gloved hands. “My parents haven’t returned and we are going to find them” I declared.

                                                                        Meanwhile

                                                                             Ezio

    While Sia rested Kira, Val, Mace and I were all staring at a row of dead werewolves. Killed by no other then a vampire. “Do you know who could have done this?” Val asked trying to keep the anger from entering his voice and failing. “I am not sure but I have a few ideas.” Kira responded “Rest assured I will find the vampire responsible and punish him or her accordingly. Is their blood completely drained from them?” “Yes” The coroner replied. “Then it will be fairly easy to spot the vampire. His or her fangs will no longer retract not to mention their skin will turn deathly pale and their eyes blood red.” “Why is that?” I asked. Kira turned to me, “You must not have been through this part in Vampire 101 so allow me to educate you.” she started, “Vampires who kill while drinking a person’s blood become a Blood Killer. They are basically the vampires you see in horror movies. The changes I described is what they looked like when they become a Blood Killer.” Mace and I nodded our understanding. Satisfied Kira turned to Val “I will keep you updated” “See that you do” Val responded and with that Kira left.