The Human Queen

Alisha Ravenwood

My name is Alisha Ravenwood I am 17 and in my last year of high school. I skipped a year so I could out early. I don't belong here I don't fit in with anyone I am considered the freak of my school and the other students let me know. I don't even react when they call me freak or say I should die or whatever else they tell me. I know after this year I'm gone so why bother the teachers don't wanna get involved I tried telling once and I paid the price for it to.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     My home life isn't any better my parents died when I was seven by a drunk driver. My last memory of them is the carnival they took me to the day before. After that I was placed in foster care but like a lot of cases my family is not a nice one they hate me. They tell me I was a mistake and i should have never been born that I should have died in that car with my parents. Jack my foster dad likes to use me as a punching bag the worst is when he drinks he doesn't hold back then. His wife Angela isn't any better she doesn't hit but she uses her words to verbally abuse me.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A few months ago I would have wanted to die as a matter of fact I did want to. Then one night i had this dream I had just received a beating from my foster dad. I was crying in my room then this guy appeared he picked me up and told me everything was gonna be okay that he was coming for me and I didn't need to worry to just be brave a little longer. Now I know some people would think I was crazy but I believe him especially since I've had the same dream almost every night. I know what he is but I know he will not hurt me when and even if he did who would care.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             I had just entered school and most of the kids were ignoring me which I was grateful for. I pulled my hood tighter over my head and continued to my locker. However before I could get to my locker I feel pain shoot through my body as I'm slammed into the lockers. "Watch where your going freak stay out of our way", I hear Claire sneer before her and her friends walk away. I push myself off the lockers ignoring the pain in my back and continue to my locker. I quickly grab what I need and hurry to class taking my usual seat by the window in the back. I take out the book I had been reading for the last couple of days and wait for the teacher to come in start class. 

"Want me to beat Claire's ass for you", I hear Lulu say as her and her boyfriend Devin come in. Their my only friends but not even they know my secrets. "No she I don't wanna get you in trouble", I tell her knowing Claire would just play the victim and since her family is rich Lulu would be the one in trouble. "Ally stop worrying about me I'd be fine isn't that right babe", she says flashing a grin at Devin. "Yep you would totally be fine and besides that jerk Steven might get involved and if he does I would get to kick his ass", Devin smirks. "Guys really please no fighting promise me just let it go", I plead with them. "Alright fine but only if you come to the movies with us Friday", she says before I can argue the teacher walks in.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The rest of the day goes by pretty quickly and to make it better i didn't run into Claire the rest of the day either. Now I had to go home and start dinner hoping to have it done before Jack gets home. I'd rather deal with Angela than him I don't think my body would be able to take another beating right now. I swear the only reason they keep me around is so they don't have to anything. I get home and see a note from Angela on the fridge saying their going out to dinner tonight and for me to make sure everything is clean. I feel relieved knowing they'll get drunk and pass out when they get home so I won't have to deal with them tonight.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 I quickly get the things on her list done since the house is already clean it don't take me long. I make myself a sandwich and eat it before heading upstairs to do homework. After a few hours I get it done a lay down on my bed it isn't long before I fall asleep.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 I suddenly wake up looking at the clock 2 in the morning great I groan. I grab my hoodie and climb out my window feeling the need to go for a walk. I head for the little park near by I always enjoy late night walks most people would be afraid since we live in the city but not me. Tonight is different though I feel drawn to go walk. Once I get to the park on to the park I sit on one of the swings and just stare at the stars wishing for life to get better.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         "Beautiful night for a walk don't you think", I hear someone say. "Yes it is I love nights like this", I say back not paying much attention. "I do to but I do have to ask isn't it a little dangerous being out her alone", the voice says back startling me once I recognize the voice as the one belonging to the guy in my dream. "I see by the look on your face you finally recognized my voice", he says as I turn to look at him. Once I lock eyes with him its as if everything just stops as we just stair at each other. He is without a doubt the most beautiful man I have ever seen. He is dressed in black jeans with a black t-shirt his is in that slight messed up style just enough to make him look hot. His style screams bad boy but I feel safe with him knowing he won't hurt me. I blush and quickly look away when I see him smirk knowing he caught me checking him out.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   "Please don't hide your blush from me little one", he says with a smile. "You don't know how long I've been waiting for you", he says. "Now please allow me to walk you home and if it is your wish I will take you away from here all you need do is say yes and take my hand", he continues with that same kind smile reaching out his hand. Normally I wouldn't trust someone I had just met I don't trust anyone these days but I know I can trust him.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     "Yes please I wanna go with you", I tell him and watch as his smile grows wider. " I promise I will never hurt you", he says kissing my hand making me gasp at the tingles. "What's your name beautiful mine is Davis Caine", he asks as we start walking in the direction of my house. "My name is Alisha Ravenwood but you can call me Ally", I tell him. "Um Davis can I ask you something", I say shyly not sure on if I should ask him or not. "Yes you can ask me anything beautiful", he says making me blush once more.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         "How long are those other two vampires gonna keep following us", I ask him making him stop and stare at me in shock.