Darkmyth University

Chapter Six

Zander's POV

As I entered my first class with Crystal I was sure to take a seat close to where Crystal normally sat. When Crystal was escorted into the room by Quinten I knew that they had started the bonding process. I cursed myself in my head. When Quinten's eyes landed on me I smiled at him. Quinten's eyes widened in shock at the sight of me. I knew that Quinten had no idea who I was or what I was capable of which is one of the things that I had in my favor. Crystal was too engrossed in looking at Quinten to notice me. Quinten kissed Crystal before he slowly backed out of the room.

When Crystal took her normal seat next to me I turned to her with a smile and said, "Hello."

Crystal looked up from her desk where she had placed her notebook, coursebook, a pen, and said with confusion, "Hello. Are you related to Quinten?"

"I am his brother Zander," I say with an easy smile. I looked at Cyrstal's blue eyes and almost gasped at the fact that I could now see in color. How can this be? I wondered. I thought that this was only supposed to happen if you found your mate. If Crystal was Quinten's soul mate then how come I could see in color?

"Well, it is nice to meet you Zander I am Crystal. I wonder why Quinten failed to tell me about you attending here as well."

"It probably just slipped his mind."

"Are you studying art as well?"

"I am studying art history. What about you?"

"I am studying practical art, like painting and drawing. This class is required of all are majors though."

"We have art philosophy together as well."

"I mistook you for Quinten the first day."

"That does not surprise me, Crystal, we are twins after all."

"That is why I cannot understand why Quinten would not tell me about you." Crystal said quietly. Crystal turned back to the front when the teacher entered.

Crystal's POV

I spent most of the class asking myself why Quinten would not mention that he had a twin brother. After class, Quinten surprised me by showing up I asked him, "Why did you not tell me that you had a twin brother?"

"I did not know that I had one until I saw him this morning after dropping you off. I called my mother and she told me some things."

"I hope that you will tell me when you are ready."

"I will tell you when we are alone. You said that Zander was in two of your classes today?"

"Yes, Zander is also in my art philosophy class before lunch."

"We will talk when we are alone."

"As you wish cutie-patootie." Quinten smiled at me. I kissed him on his cheek and said, "Thanks for walking me to class."

"You are welcome, my angel." I smiled at him and walked into the classroom.

Quinten's POV (right after dropping Crystal at her first class)

As soon as I left Crystal I called my mother, Vanessa, when she picked up the phone I said, "Hello mother."

"Quinten, my son, I am glad you called your father told me that you have something to tell me."

I smiled to myself thinking about Crystal. Ever since last night I could see in color and could feel my emotions which, was weird for me but, it was nice knowing how much I already cared for Crystal. My father would never tell my mother something that was this important because he always assumed I would tell her first but, circumstances being what they were I had called my father first. "I have found my mate."

"I am so happy for you. What is her name? How old is she?"

"Her name is Crystal and she is 22 in human years and 147 in vampire years."

"What does she look like?"

"You will have to wait until the ball to see for yourself mother. I have called to discuss other things."

"What other things?"

"Do I have a bother?" I asked point blankly.

Vanessa inhaled quickly and asked, "Why do you ask?"

"I ask because I saw a man who looks exactly like me except his eyes are grey."

I could hear my mother pacing while she thought of what to say. Vanessa finally calmed and said, "You have a twin brother named Zander. I did not expect him to show up again. Quinten, Zander is evil. Zander will do everything in his power to become king. We must not let this happen. If Zander knows that you have found your mate I cannot imagine what he might do to her. Does he know?"

"I do not know. He has two classes with her today."

"I would get your mate out of those classes as soon as possible my son. Zander has less power than you do but, do not underestimate him, Quinn. Zander has a way of convincing people to join his cause."

"Do you know what his powers are, my mother dearest?"

"Yes, but this should not be discussed over the phone son. When are you coming home?"

"We are not off until Thanksgiving and I was thinking of going to see where Crystal lives but, I can come home."

"I would strongly advise that you come home. We have much to discuss." Vanessa said with a frown.

"Then I will see you and father in about two and a half months."

"I will be sending guards Quinn. It is not safe for you and Crystal at this time."

"I will not argue with you, mother. My priority is to keep Crystal safe."

"I am glad to hear that. Now I am sure that you need to be in class."

"Bye, mom." Vanessa hung up without even saying goodbye. This was not good. I have a feeling that a lot of things are being kept from me for right now. I needed to keep an eye on Zander and find out what he was up too.

Vanessa's POV

As soon as Quinten was off the phone, I ran to find my husband, Nicholas. I found Nicholas in his study poring over papers. Nicholas looked up as I entered and asked, "Whatever is the matter my darling?"

"Zander is at Darkmyth University."

"How do you know?"

"Quinten just called and told me that he saw a man that looks just like him except that his eyes are grey. Who else could it be my love?"

"I will send some guards to the school then but, tell them to act like students. We do not want everyone to know that Quinten is there. Did he tell you about Crystal?"

"Yes, I am so happy for him. We must protect Crystal. From what you told me about Crystal, she could be the difference between Quinten being king or not."

"Can you not see Crystal?"

"No, I cannot see Crystal. Even when I look into Quinten's future I cannot see anything. I do not know what that means." I say rubbing my hand over my face. "I am worried about all of this."

"I know you are my love but, we can only hope that Crystal makes the right decision. I know that Quinten will be there for Crystal and try to guide her if he can."

"Quinten says he will try to get Crystal to come with him during the Thanksgiving break. I told him that he needs to come home so that we can discuss things."

Nicholas nods and says softly, "Let us hope that Zander behaves until then."

Crystal’s POV

As I left my last class for today I again found Quinten waiting for me right outside the door. I smile at Quinten and take his outstretched hand while asking, "How was your day hunk?"

"My day was fine. Though, it is now so much better because you are with me." Quinten said smiling down at me. "Now, I am taking you to my room for lunch. I think that maybe the only way that we will be truly alone."

I laugh a little and ask softly, "The prince of the vampire world is having problems finding a spot to be alone with his girlfriend?"

"Yes, he is but, he wants his girlfriend to also meet his friends," Quinten said with a wink.

My core melted a little inside as he called me his girlfriend. "You seem happy my prince."

Quinten liked that Crystal used endearments it made his heart soar. He said, "That is because I am happy, my angel."

"Something seems to be different," I say with a raised brow.

"I have been able to feel my feelings and see in color since last night. It is amazing to be able to do all of this. I can tell you that you make me the happiest I have ever felt."

Another little piece of my heart joined the other piece that was falling for Quinten. "You make me happy too my prince."

Quinten opened the door to his room, he put his finger over his mouth as we entered his living room, and he said, "Hey guys."

Brody, Michael, and Lucas all turned and said, "Hey Quinten." When they saw me they all stood up quickly and brushed off the crumbs on their clothes.

I covered my laugh with my hand as Quinten said, "I would like you to meet Crystal. Crystal this is Michael..." Michael waved, "Lucas..." Lucas bowed, "and Brody..." Brody nodded politely.

"It is nice to meet you all," I say with a smile. Just then my phone started to sing 'I'm a Barbie Girl'. "Excuse me a minute."

Quinten's POV

Quinten could feel his bond with Crystal becoming stronger. He hoped that by the time that he brought her home for Thanksgiving that she would be in love with him because he was already falling for her. He turned back to Michael, Lucas, and Brody and said, "I hope you do not mind that I brought Crystal over."

"Of course we do not mind. We are glad that you did." Michael said with a smile.

Brody said, "Crystal is a beautiful woman, man."

"I know. Just keep your hands to yourself, Brody." I said with a scowl.

"I know Quinten. I will not touch her." Brody said with a wink.

Lucas asked, "Are the two of you staying for lunch?"

"We are but, if you do not mind I need to have some time with Crystal alone. Once we are done I would like to talk to the three of you. I have found some surprising things out today that I think you should know about."

They all nodded. Brody said, "We will get out of the way. Just do not keep Crystal to yourself for too long Quinten."

"Like Crystal would give you the time of day Brody," I said punching his arm lightly. "I will see you guys in a few hours." They left with a wave. When Crystal returned I asked, "Was that Stephanie wondering where you were?"

"It was Stephanie. Stephanie told me to tell you 'Keep your hands to yourself.'"

I laughed and said, "You are the only one that will be able to tell me to stop if I go too far. I like Stephanie but, she is not my mother."

Crystal laughed for a minute before asking, "Where did Lucas, Brody, and Michael go?"

"They were nice enough to give us some alone time. Now, what would you like for lunch angel?"

"I am not all that hungry yet."

"Would you like to watch a movie then?"

"That is a great idea. You pick something while I make the popcorn." I watched as Crystal walked into the kitchen and started rummaging through the cabinets. I smile to myself as I go to find a movie that we both might like. I found 'Hitch' and smiled to myself. I put it in the DVD player, sat on the couch, and sighed as Crystal curled up next to me.

After the movie, I made a salad and some sandwiches. While we ate I told Crystal all about Zander and what my mother had told me. Crystal asked, "Do you think that Zander knows that we started the mating process?"

"I do not know. Would you mind having a few guards with you during the day?"

"Not if you think that Zander may use me against you."

I stroked Crystal's face and said, "I do not know what Zander is capable of yet. I would like for you to come home with me for Thanksgiving so that we can find out about him together."

"I think that is the best course of action. If your parents are concerned enough to send guards for both of us then I would like to know what we are up against. Do you think that Stephanie can come with me? Stephanie is the only family that I have."

"I would love for Stephanie to come with us. I would also like us all to have dinner together."

"That would include Michael, Lucas, and Brody?" I nodded. Crystal continued with a smile and said, "I would like that very much. Do you think that I have to change classes?"

"I think, for now, you are okay to stay in the classes that you are in. I think that if we changed your classes that Zander would get suspicious. But, if you ever feel like Zander is getting to close then tell one of the guards or we will come up with a signal."

"That sounds like a good idea. Do we have time to watch another movie?"

"For you, I have time to watch another movie." I watched as Crystal's eyes gained another sparkle. I suspected that this had to do with the fact that Crystal may be falling for me but, I was not going to ask just yet. I knew my eyes matched Crystal's in the way they sparkled because I was falling for her too.