Darkmyth University

Chapter Nine

Quinten's POV

As Crystal and I sat down Lucas said, "Crystal you have many powers and when I say many I mean more than ten." We both gasp at this as Lucas continues, "You can reach into minds just like Quinten can, you can tell vampires what powers they have like I can, you can compel anyone just like Zander can, you can control water, fire, earth, and wind, you can make other vampires see in color, make them feel things, you can also take that away as well, you can make people hallucinate like Michael, and you can teleport like Brody."

Crystal's eyes grew big and asked, "How is that even possible?"

"Your main power is the ability to take the powers from other vampires and use the power at will. You store them as soon as you are in the presence of another vampire then their power becomes one of your powers." Lucas said with a gleeful smile, "This means that you will only get stronger with time."

"That is quite a power, my angel. You are going to be one powerful vampire." I say smiling at her, "Now I am going to have Lucas look at me unless you want him to teach you how to use his power."

"It would be helpful if we work on all of your powers since you can all teach me how to use them," Crystal says while rubbing her temples.

I said while I stood up, "Why do you not go have a glass of blood, my angel? That may make your headache go away." I said trying to give her a few minutes of silence while I stood in front of Lucas. I saw Crystal run to the kitchen to grab a bag of O+, pour herself a glass, then put the remainder of the bag in the warmer, and then join Lucas on his couch. Lucas explained how his power worked and then explained how he was able to use his power. Lucas also explained that Crystal may be able to do it differently since it is different for each of them.

I watched as Crystal looked me straight in the eye, then she blinked, and said, "You are going to inherit both of your parents' powers when they go to ground but, you have been given the power of mind-reading and hallucinations. When we mate you will receive the powers of being able to control the elements and to be able to give and take away feelings and color."

Lucas was opening and closing his mouth like a fish and said, "I have never been able to do that."

Crystal looked at him with a smile and said, "I do not know where that came from Lucas. Is that normal?"

I look at Lucas and he says, "It is different for each person. As are all powers. They choose how strong they are for each vampire. You seem to have a high level of that one. May I make a suggestion?" Crystal nodded. "I think it may be a good idea that we take today off and find a trainer for you. Since you want to join in on the rescue mission for Stephanie I think it would be good for you to find out what level your powers are at. If they are all at the same level then we have the upper hand." Crystal started rubbing her temples again, I went to her and gather her to me saying, "Or maybe you should take it easy. You just got your powers and you just aged. Your body and mind may need an adjustment period. You and I can go take a leisurely walk around campus if you would like."

"That sounds perfect." Crystal said with a glorious smile. I gave my friends a short nod. I took Crystal's hand in mine, walked with her out of my room, down the stairs, and to the outdoor art gallery.

Zander's POV

No one was able to get any information on Crystal which means my parents had taken all of her files from the school and hidden her existence from the outside world. Stephanie was no longer any help because I had made her forget about Crystal. I was frustrated by not knowing. With both Crystal and Quinten knowing that I was around and knowing what his powers were; I could be in trouble. I gathered those that could compel the minds of vampires and told them to go and do some gathering. The minions that surrounded me now were here of their own volition except for Stephanie but, even if I gave back all Stephanie's memories back right now she could not leave without partially hurting herself. I would hurt too if Stephanie chose to leave but, I would make sure to fill this whole complex with people before I let someone try to take Stephanie away from him.

Crystal's POV

I knew that Quinten was trying to distract me but, eventually I was going to have to learn about my powers. Brody, Lucas, and Michael were going to have to help Quinten with this too because he could not teach me everything and frankly I did not know if I wanted him to become my teacher. I cleared my mind as we walked silently through the maze. I said softly, "I need you to tell me more about the mating. I know that you left some things out but, I need to know everything I can about it."

Quinten took a deep breath and asked, "Angel, are you sure you want to do this now?"

"What better time my prince? We are alone and we can talk this out without prying eyes and ears."

"That is a good point." Quinten took a minute to gather his thoughts and said, "The more time we spend together the stronger the bond gets. After the s****l part and the marking part, we get part of each other’s powers as you I am sure you have already figured out. The blood ceremony is just the final step that just shows our commitment to one another. The blood ceremony is like marriage."

Crystal gasped remembering her dream and said, "Well that is interesting."

"My angel let us just take this one step at a time. Why do we not just get to know one another right now?" Quinten said with a soft smile.

I stop, look at him, and say, "I love you Quinten. I would like to get to know each other better very much." I intertwined our hands and said, "My favorite color is blue, I love panthers, balloon flowers, the movie 'Pretty Woman' and my favorite past time is my art."

"I love to travel, watching 'Big Cat Diaries', food, and my favorite color is black and my past time is playing on my PlayStation 3."

"I am guessing that you play with Lucas, Michael, and Brody." Quinten’s smile broadens, he nods, and I ask, "What games do you play?"

"I mostly play M.A.G. and Dust 514. It is a stress reliever for me. Let us finish our walk. I can feel your anxiety growing to go after Stephanie."

"That is because my anxiety is growing. I am worried about Stephanie. Zander is not the greatest of people my prince."

"No Zander is not the greatest of people and neither is your maker." I grimace at the mention of my maker as Quinten continues, "I wanted to talk to you about your maker angel."

"Why?"

Quinten's POV

"Makers and their prodigies’ have a special connection. Since your maker is still on this earth he can find you if he ever wanted to and he can also call you to him at any moment my angel." I say with a frown, "I do not want to see him use you ever again. I would like to take care of your maker for you if you will let me but after we take care of Zander."

"This connection will always be there?"

"It will be until your maker is gone to ground or has been killed."

"I will give you an answer after I find Stephanie. I need Stephanie's opinion on the matter before I can make a decision, my prince." Crystal asks while pacing the end of the trail, "What exactly can Zander do with his power?"

"I do not have the faintest idea. Though I think there is someone that we can ask for help with this if you would like."

"I will do anything to get Stephanie back." I pull out my phone after her comment; phone a woman that I met about seventy-five years ago. When she answered, I quickly talked to her telling her of the situation, she agreed to help and told me that she would be in touch.