Caroline was sitting with Matt on her right side and Damon on her left. Rose sat down by Damon who obviously didn't like the older woman and Darius made his way from beside Karolli to beside Rose. Damon rolled his eyes.
Just great. Watch the new wolf-boy fall into Rose's little plan. Why didn't Jeremy and I just kill her when we had the chance? Jeremy thought bitterely as he fiddled with the ring on his finger. It was the only reason he wasn't burning up in the sun. Jeremy also had one, their best friend Ali had made them it when they first turned.
Jeremy had turned a hundred years ago and he was only able to go out at night, hiding in the Lockwood house for the rest of the day, that was until he found a new vampire one night wandering the woods, and unsure of what to do. Jeremy, thinking it was a human and hoping for a quick 'snack' had used his extreme speed to lunge at Damon but Damon, already used to being prayed upon by other vampires had flipped Jeremy over.
Later the two became protective over each other, like brothers and soon Jeremy had adopted Damon as a younger brother. After a few decades they had met Ali and soon revealing herself as a witch she had promised to make the boys rings, they needed to be able to walk in the sun if they were to keep the balance between werewolves and vampires.
Just as Damon awnsered Karolli's question of him going to the Fonder's Day Ball, with a yes, two people walked into the grill.
Matt looked up curiously. A man and a teenage girl.
New comers.
He shot a glance at Damon. Werewolves? Witches? Vampires?
Damon shrugged. He knew what the werewolf meant.
Caroline watched the girl with interest and wondered if she'd introduce herself.
Fallera looked at them, bored, and instead the tall man beside her spoke. "Markus Marcer, and my daughter Fallera Marcer." He didn't mention her birth parents. Fallera looked around, her arms crossed. She knew these people were vampires, but Caroline was human. She wouldn't ask with her around. Fallera muttered something under her breath, inaudible to all except Markus. The warlock cracked a small smile, but it soon disappeared. "You are?" He asked, his low voice slightly demanding.
ReplyDelete"I'm Caroline," she smiled and held out her hand politely.
ReplyDelete"This is Matt," she gestured to the werewolf beside her, "and Damon." She than gestured to the vampire beside her.
"I'm Rose," She said bitterly, ignoring Damon's quiet hiss.
Fallera nodded at each of them in greeting. "We have filled out all forms. Is there anywhere that my father can find work?"
ReplyDeleteMarkus laid his hand on his daughter's shoulder. "And Fallera has graduated all ready, and as for her degree, she will be studying with me."
Fallera's eyes pierced Rose's. Werewolf, she thought to herself.
Caroline thought for a moment but Matt spoke instead.
ReplyDelete"You can work as a bartender," Matt said, nodding to the bar. "Or if you want somewhere to work where the working conditions are better I guess I could ask my dad to set up a job for you... actually I would ask Caroline to ask my dad," he laughed lately.
Caroline rolled her eyes, "What kind of job were you looking for?"
Rose perked up, how would she be able to get the obvious witch pair to join her side?
Markus thought. "I was wondering if I could teach at the school," he said. "I am a professor in History." He smiled benignly. Fallera thought about studying criminal psychology, a subject she'd always wanted to explore. "I could be a bartender, part-time," Fallera remarked instead. "I could use some money." Markus gave her a look. We need to continue your studies in witchcraft! he told her via mind control.
ReplyDeleteWe will. I'll be working for just a few hours in the morning. We don't do much spellcasting in the morning anyway.
Markus finally relented. "That's a good idea," he told Fallera, out loud. The witch gave Matt and Caroline a friendly smile. "What shifts are available?"
"Any really," Caroline said.
ReplyDelete"I'm pretty sure Caroline will be able to get my dad to get you a job," Matt said. To avoid any confusion he added, "My dad and I don't get along, but he just adores Caroline."
Caroline rolled her eyes.
Markus nodded. "I see. Then Caroline, we would be very pleased if you could speak to Mr. Lawson. I'll be going now- Fallera, you can stay or come with me." He turned and left. The young witch didn't follow him, and instead stared at the group. Her gaze fell on Rose. She was a werewolf needing a ring... it was obvious, by the way she looked at her. Fallera beckoned her finger at Rose, turning and leaving to go behind the grill.
ReplyDeleteRose, interested, followed the young girl.
ReplyDelete"Damnit!" Hissed Damon and Matt almost together.
Caroline looked at them with utter confusion.
Fallera stopped behind the grill and turned to look at Rose. "What would you do in return?" She asked, getting straight to the point. "I don't do favors for nothing."
ReplyDeleteKarolli hissed under her breath as she saw Rose leave with Fallera. Darius narrowed his eyes at Markus and then exchanged glances with Karolli. Her eyes had turned dark and unforgiving, and her mood as violent as a hurricane. She whipped her head to Darius and murmured, "They're magical. The spell-casting sort. My kind of people."
ReplyDeleteShe then turned her head to Matt and growled, "Stay away from Fallera. Do not talk to her. Do not get any help from her. Don't even think of her. If you ever need any help, I don't care what time it is, come see me. Not Fallera."
Darius stared icily at Rose as she followed Fallera and hissed, "Traitor!"
He saw Rose's eye twitch slightly and knew she had heard the insult. He stared on, adamant, and then turned to the others. "Well, someone is obviously reclusive. What's up with Fallera and Markus?"
(Fallera doesn't feel anything towards other witches, she just wants what she needs... she's clearing up with Rose that she won't do things for her without a favor in return.)
ReplyDelete[ Ahh, makes sense. I have no problem with other witches, I just wondered what it would be like if Karolli and Darius were all 'grrr' about having other witches and such. As for favors, Karolli has other ways people can repay her;) ]
ReplyDelete(LOL :) )
ReplyDelete[ Pfft, yeah, I dunnoxD I just like stirring up some drama-ish kind of thing ]
ReplyDelete(Yeah, that's always fun. Drama's good. :D)
ReplyDelete[ Oh yes;D ]
ReplyDelete(What now? Where's Ala?)
ReplyDelete(Sorry, I couldn't go on today, I'm grounded... again)
ReplyDeleteRose thought for a moment, "What do you need?" She was glad she had found Fallera, the other witches wouldn't have helped her they were to good. The vampires had gotten to them. All she needed now was a ring to make her transform whenever and Matt on her side.
Matt coughed and looked at Caroline. "I'm going to the bathroom," he got up and disappeared in the Men's washroom. A few moments later Damon was there.
"What're we going to do?" He hissed. "If Fallera makes Rose a ring, she'll be able to transform into a wolf whenever! No one in Mysticville will be safe. Caroline won't be safe." Damon added. He, like Matt had a soft spot for the brunette.
Matt growled. "I know! We have to stop her. We could try asking the new wolf and witch," he suggested.
Caroline waited patiently, she wondered what was up. She didn't exactly know about all the beings but she knew when Matt was lying to her.
Fallera paused, and smiled. "I need your word with blood that you'll do all you can to help me, just once, when the time arises. If you do swear on your own blood I will make you a ring." But I will be able to monitor you. She added in her own head, silver-green eyes sharp as she waited. It was quite something to ask that, yes, but Fallera didn't waste her energy on nothing. Sure, Markus didn't know about her private deals, but she believed that he would respect her personal space.
ReplyDeleteKarolli smirked as all three guys stood up and went to the bathroom. Darius cracked up, his booming laughter all over the restaurant. Karolli rolled her eyes and then mumbled, "Now what to do about that witch..."
ReplyDeleteDarius hung his arm around Karolli and whispered loudly, "Don't worry about it. We'll be fine."
Karolli shrugged and snapped, "I'm not. But we already have Matt on our side. What if he decides to leave us to Fallera? I'm not having a repeat of the last city! I don't want to lose all of my customers."
Darius shrugged. "They're sheep. And witches are their shepherd."
(I don't know what to say to that..)
ReplyDeleteRose's silver eyes narrowed to slits but she nodded, "I swear on my blood that I'll do all I can to help you."
ReplyDeleteCaroline watched the two curiously. "What do you mean?" She asked suspiciously.
Karolli whipped her head around at the sound of Caroline's voice. I forgot she was there! Oh for the love of all things... Karolli thought to herself.
ReplyDeleteKarolli adopted a confused expression and asked, "What are you talking about?"
Fallera smiled. "Then come to my house next week, at midnight. Five minutes before midnight, because I must perform the ritual at exactly midnight. When there is a new moon." She paused, then continued. "If you are even a minute late I will not make you the ring. When you come, bring a ring that is very old and treasured in your family. It has to matter to you for it to work. Remember that. For now..." Fallera turned and disappeared back into the restuarant. Her eye spotted Karolli making excuses. She hid a smile. "Hello, Karolli. Caroline. Where did everyone else go?"
ReplyDeleteKarolli whipped her head as she heard Fallera. She narrowed her eyes to slits and then said sweetly, "Oh, they all went to the men's room. Are you back from your little private conversation with Rose?"
ReplyDeleteCaroline narrowed her eyes. There was something going on and she knew it. She stood up and looked at Karolli, Rose, Fallera, and Darius and said politely, "Please excuse me. It's getting late and I must leave." She than walked out and began to walk to her house which was only a five minute walk. Something is up, and it has something to do with the new people.. She thought.
ReplyDeleteDamon paused when he listened to the conversations happening in the grill. "Matt, Caroline left."
"What?" Matt hissed and pushed his way back to the table. "Where's Caroline he asked?"
Jeremy, who'd been hiding near the grill spotted Caroline walking down the street. She must be the one Damon's always talking about.. He thought mischeviously jumped from the roof of the Mysticville Grill and ran, using his vampire abilities, until he was behind Caroline. "Hey," he said and she jumped as she was startled. "H-hi?" Caroline stuttered.
Jeremy played with his ring, "Y'know.. I'm really hungry and you happen to be out here, and I'm not the nicest of my kind.."
"What d'you mean?" Caroline scrunched her eyebrows, confused.
(I thought I'd start something ;) BTW Damon and Matt will not be happy XD)
Fallera didn't answer until Caroline left. "Look," she said finally. "I know you don't like me. I could be a rival witch. I don't feel any hatred against you. You're not happy with my deals with Rose, but personally, I don't care what she does. She owes me greatly now- if she goes overboard I can always stop her. If you're going to try and sabotage my plans and personal life, however..." Fallera's sharp eyes darkened. "I won't be hesitant to defend myself."
ReplyDeleteKarolli laughed derisively in Fallera's face and choked out, "What makes you think I would go out of my way to make you miserable?" She took a second to pause and then continued. "Fallera, I may not like you, but you are a witch. I have some respect for you. Somewhere. Anyways, I wouldn't go out of my way to make you miserable. That would take up time and energy, when I could be doing some others things."
ReplyDeleteKarolli jumped down from her chair and then whirled around Fallera. She poked her in the shoulder and then winced as an electric shock shot from her fingers, zapping both her and Fallera. She pulled her hand back and then sighed.
"So you're a powerful witch as well...this just makes everything more interesting."
Darius took Karolli's arm and nodded to Fallera politely. When they were outside, Darius led Karolli a different way. When Karolli asked him what he was doing, he glared at her darkly. Karolli looked at him in surprise and asked, "What did I do wrong?"
Darius stared at Karolli and then snapped, "Don't get into trouble. Fallera's a witch and we may need her help sometime."
Karolli looked at her feet angrily and then murmured, "Fine. Whatever." Darius sighed in relief and then look down the sidewalk they were on. He noticed the familiar brown hair of Caroline and smiled. He took a step towards her and then choked on the scent of a vampire.
Darius narrowed his eyes and called out, "Caroline!"
Caroline whirled around when she heard Darius called her but Jeremy held her back, his arm across her shoulder and neck. "Step back, wolfey. I need to eat."
ReplyDelete"What's going on?" Caroline managed to chock out. Her eyes wide, scared, and confused.
Damon and Matt ran out of the grill and spotted Darius and Karolli and than Caroline and Jeremy.
"Jeremy! No!" Damon called.
"I swear to God, if you hurt her bloodsucker!" Matt threatened.
"You shouldn't be the one making threats," Jeremy challenged and slid out his fangs, he leaned his head forward, close to Caroline's neck. But he stopped. Not yet.
Rose walked out of the grill as well. An amused look on her face. "Well, it looks like you've changed," She told Jeremy.
Jeremy let out a hiss. "I'll kill you now. I'd ditch this girl to rip your heart out," He retorted.
(Just having some fun ;D)
Fallera heard the commotion from slighter farther away as she walked back towards the direction of her house. She sprinted forward and saw Jeremy about to feed on Caroline, and the rest of them trying to stop him. "Lockwood..." she whispered quietly. Fallera could feel Jeremy's bloodlust, Caroline's fear. All the others were scared and furious. She stayed silent, watching the two, but if Jeremy's fangs touched Caroline's neck, Fallera would not just stand by and watch.
ReplyDeleteJeremy spotted the new witch. "Well, well, well. What have we here?" He than turned his light green-silver eyes on Damon. "I'm sure your girlfriend wouldn't mind becoming one of us?" He paused for dramatic emphasise. "But he might," His eyebrows cocked as he faced Matt.
ReplyDelete"What're you talking about?" Damon demanded. "Jeremy. Leave her alone. You aren't like this!"
Jeremy rolled his eyes, "Oh puh-lease. Save me the "your better than that" talk. We've been hidden in the dark for decades and I am sick and tired of feasting on animals."
Rose rolled her eyes, deciding this was rather boring, she turned around and left.
(hey, i just realized that our description of Jeremy and Fallera's eyes make them have the exact color... weird...)
ReplyDeleteFallera ignored Rose and her eyes narrowed slightly at Jeremy's words, and saw Matt tense out of the corner of her eyes.
(not sure what to say...)
Karolli stepped towards Matt and then hissed, "Stay away from Caroline, you disgusting bloodsucking monster. I thought you were supposed to be better creatures with more control than this. Honestly, you call yourself a vampire?"
ReplyDeleteDarius clenched his fist angrily and then waited. Karolli took another step forward and held out her hand to Jeremy. She dove into his mind and felt his hunger and thirst. Just being in his mind made Karolli want to drink from Caroline herself.
Karolli stopped herself and then manipulated Jeremy's mind into letting Caroline go. Darius shot forward and grabbed Caroline. Karolli then broke away from Jeremy's mind and snapped, "Keep your distance from Caroline, monster."
Caroline let Darius grab her away from Jeremy. She felt tears threatening to fall down her cheek but she contained herself. "What is going on?" She demanded.
ReplyDeleteJeremy, finally realizing what he was about to do widened his eyes. He cursed under his breath and turned and ran into the forest, making sure he used his vampire ability to run fast.
"Oh no you don't," Damon hissed and ran after his adopted brother.
Matt was about to help but thought better of it, it wasn't a full moon and he'd be of no help. Instead he turned his attention to Fallera. "Seen enough?" He snarled.
Fallera held his gaze steadily. "I'll never see enough," she told him truthfully. "You have, however, no reason to hate me. So stop glaring at me." She looked at Caroline, and calmed her mind with witchery. "It's going to be fine. Everything wil be explained to you." Fallera glanced at the direction that Jeremy and Damon had run to. It was the direction of her house. "Since she's already been exposed..." She nodded her head towards Caroline. "Good bye." Fallera, with a flick of the wrist, summoned the powers of air and she flew home faster than a swift could.
ReplyDeleteKarolli cursed as Damon and Fallera left, leaving her, Darius, and Matt to deal with a confused Caroline. Darius turned expectantly to Karolli and said, "Hurry, before it becomes branded into her mind."
ReplyDeleteKarolli nodded and said to Matt, "I'm sure you don't want Caroline to remember this, so I'm going to manipulate her mind. She won't exactly forget per se, but she'll just think Jeremy was flirting with her and you and Damon became angry with him. Okay?"
She didn't wait for Matt's approval and dove into Caroline's mind. Karolli soothed Caroline's confusion and said softly, "It's OK, Caroline. Jeremy is gone and he won't flirt with you anymore. Matt and Damon are going to protect you. I need you to trust me, okay?
"Karolli? What are you doing in my mind?" Caroline asked hazily.
Karolli ground her teeth in frustration and replied soothingly, "Don't worry. It's all OK. Jeremy won't flirt with you anymore. Matt and Damon are here to protect you. You're going to be safe now. Jeremy's gone.
Karolli retreated from Caroline's mind and then added out loud, "Caroline might be a little confused, but just explain to her that Jeremy is gone for now and will stop flirting with her."
Matt nodded. "I want her to know... just not yet."
ReplyDeleteCaroline watched confused. "How'd we get out here? Weren't we in the grill?" Her mind buzzed with a million questions and she wondered why Jeremy had been flirting with her.
Where was Damon, and Fallera?
(can't say muc here. just wanted to say i'm still here lol)
ReplyDeleteKarolli nodded at Matt and took Caroline's hand. "Caroline? Are you okay? We just left the grill but Jeremy followed us and he started flirting with you and..well, Damon got mad and chased him off, but Matt's still here."
ReplyDeleteKarolli pointed to the teenage boy and sighed in relief as Caroline walked over to him, slightly dazed.
"Damon? Why would he get mad?" Caroline looked up at Matt and than back to Karolli.
ReplyDelete(Okay, stormy! Maybe Rose should go to Fallera's house soon?)
Karolli bit her lip and shrugged. "I dunno. Are you guys..close er anything?"
ReplyDelete(Okay. Fallera'll be there! :))
ReplyDelete"We've known him ever since we were in diapers. Are families are... were close. Damon's parents died and Jeremy adopted him," Caroline said.
ReplyDeleteKarolli nodded. Of course. It was just natural. Vampires became defensive when their humans were threatened. As did werewolves. More so than vampires, but that's because werewolves were so aggressive. Karolli shrugged and said, "Maybe he thinks of you as a little sister. Or maybe...maybe he likes you."
ReplyDeleteCaroline furrowed her eyebrows together, like she always did when she was thinking about something confusing. "We're the same age, he can't think of me as a younger sister, and I doubt he likes me that way."
ReplyDeleteMatt growled under his breath but said nothing else.
Karolli rolled her eyes at Caroline and then said, "Well, you never know. Sometimes, people have feelings they like to keep hidden. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be stealing Matt away from you for a little bit."
ReplyDeleteDarius began to walk back to the car, and Karolli followed him, but took Matt's hand and began to lead him away, leaving behind Caroline.
Matt sighed with annoyance but folloed reluctantly.
ReplyDeleteCaroline watched confused still. "Alright..."
Karolli giggled madly at Matt's reluctance and led him to the car. When they were halfway there--still in Caroline's sight--Karolli spun herself around Matt and kissed him. She gave him a coy smile and whispered, "You need to lighten up."
ReplyDeleteDarius had turned when Karolli kissed Matt and sighed. He ruffled her hair and said, "Honestly, you're going to confuse everyone."
Karolli shrugged and replied, "Darius, we agreed not to date or marry until we were ready. Just because our parents paired us together doesn't mean we have to marry as soon as we're able to."
Darius smiled at Karolli and said, "I know that doofus. But Caroline and Matt think we're dating. How do you think they're gonna react to you kissing Matt? Who likes Caroline?"
Understanding and realization passed over Karolli's face and she began to giggle even more. Her face turned a light pink and Darius sighed. She regained her calm composure and replied, "Oh well!"
Matt wiped his lips, like a kid who had tasted something bitter. He would go for no one but Caroline. He let his eyes narrow and glare at Karolli. "Will you stop that? Stop messing with my mind. Stop messing with my life. Stop messing with her life."
ReplyDeleteHe gestured to Caroline who was standing there blankly.
Karolli smirked at Matt as he growled at her. Karolli dared to reach out and grab Matt's face with her hand. She moved his face from side to side, angle to angle. She gave a reluctant sigh and then pushed Mat's face away. "Oh Mattie," Karolli began, "I haven't bee messing with you at all. I've been quite straightforward with you, actually. Which is more than what anyone else besides Darius can say."
ReplyDeleteDarius laid his hand on Karolli's shoulder and said, "Matt, she isn't messing with your mind. She's trying to test your limits, to see how angry you can get without hurting someone or something."
Matt gritt his teeth together. "It's been pretty hard not to hit you, but I'm not a totally new wolf. I've mastered self control....for now."
ReplyDeleteKarolli laughed in Matt's face and said, "As if you'd be able to punch me. Darius would have you on the ground in seconds. Anyways, let's go to my house and I'll see what I can do about making you a ring."
ReplyDeleteDarius and Karolli climbed into the car and Matt reluctantly followed them. Darius gave Matt a sympathetic smile and said, "It's okay Matt, Karolli gets more bearable over time."
"I can't see that ever happening," Matt muttered.
ReplyDeleteCaroline, headed back to her house. Her mind was confused and scrambled. She knew something was missing, something was wrong. Something she had to find out.
Jeremy made it to the Lockwood house, bbut Damon was right behind him. He leaped at his adopted brother and flung him to the ground. "Why did you try to kill Caroline?" Damon demanded.
"I-I don't know! I don't know what happened! Something overcame me, I was confused!" Jeremy stuttered, he himself was utterly disgusted in himself.
Damon got off of him and stepped back, "If you ever go near her again, I will drive a stake, soaked with vervain in you chest and leave it there for you to suffer."
"You can't do that! Vervain will burn you as well!" Jeremy scoffed but lowered his voice as Damon pushed ihs way into the house. "I'm sorry..."
Darius laughed at Matt's reply and then focused on driving. Karolli frowned and pouted and then sighed. "Ah well, I can't please everyone.."
ReplyDelete"That's true," Matt crossed his arms and looked out the window.
ReplyDeleteKarolli giggled at Matt and then began to choke. She felt spikes hitting her sides and her veins pulsed wildly. Her head began to ache and her eyes turned a milky white. Karolli was struggling to breathe and clutched Darius' hand.
ReplyDeleteDarius swerved off of the road and immediately pulled over. He looked over at Karolli and clasped her pale face in his hands. "Karolli?" He asked, panic and concern in his voice. "Karolli!?"
Karolli forced her head to turn and when she spoke, her voice was crackling and dark, deep and resonating. "Darius," She gasped, "Darius! It's a spell! It's a spell!"
Darius immediately understood and began to mumble something rapidly in different language. It was somewhat fluid, but very hard to learn. Darius began to speak faster and faster. When the final words were uttered from his mouth, Karolli began to glow a silvery gold and then collapsed. Darius cradled Karolli in his arms and then turned to Matt.
"Not a word of this to anyone. Understood?" He threatened, baring his teeth.
Matt nodded and Karolli slowly awoke. "That was...too close, Darius. They...they came so close to killing me...and finding you." She wheezed, pausing between every few words.
"What do you mean they?" Matt demanded.
ReplyDeleteDarius shook his head. "Not now. We've got to get to the house."
ReplyDeleteKarolli pushed Darius away and said, "No. We've got to tell him. In case...in case they find us."
Darius nodded his head and then added, "We will. Just not now. At the house. Where we're protected."
Matt sighed. He was tired of these secrets. He wished he wasn't a werewolf, than he'd be able to be around Caroline without worrying about changing infront o her and possibly harming her.
ReplyDeleteKarolli leaned her head against her seat and then sighed slowly. She tilted her head slowly to Matt's direction and whispered hoarsely, "I'll explain everything Matt. I'm sorry everything is so complicated."
ReplyDeleteMatt looked at Karolli, blinked once and than turned his attention back to the window. He needed an explanation.
ReplyDelete[ Um, shall we comment at the Hall household? ]
ReplyDelete(Sure)
ReplyDelete[ Okay, I'll comment there now. ]
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