-Where the hell I am?..
Everywhere is dark.Something is walking toward me..damn. it is getting closer .
I should run.It is chasing me..
The faster I run the shorter my breath becomes.
My heart is beating so fast. I can't do this anymore.(breaths heavily) it is so fast.
-what am I supposed to do now?!
-Shi*t
My feet hurt..but I can't stop ..I can't give up..(heart bumping)
-ouch!..Did I have to fall right now?!
I think my leg is broken ..I can't walk.
*sounds coming from the bushes*
*struggles to stand up but falls down again*
-oh no ..no no no
*picks up a stick*
-w-what ever ..you are.. D-Don't come any closer!
*sees red eyes in the dark* I can't breath..*breaths faster, her heart is about to jump out of her chest*
- I-l..don't wanna die..!!
*suddenly wakes up*
-Bloody hell..It was that nightmare again.
*her heart still beating fast*
I started to have this nightmare since the night I saw something in the Jungle while we were camping.
I wish I was mistaken but I can say that it was ..a vampire.
A real one ..I could see his teeths. He was staring at me.. that was really scary..and you know I'm not that brave.
I guess he was about to bite me if one of my friends didn't come to call me for dinner.
This time I was super lucky but what if that happens again ..I really don't know what am I supposed to do if there will be a next time..
Also I have nobody to rely on..I live alone since I was 13 ..the year my parents were died because of a disease till now that I'm 18.And I don't have any siblings either.
Although my parents were died I had to put my self together and continue studying..So I didn't quit school the year they died in spite of dealing with my depression..so I have some friends now ..some from school and some from the university I just entered recently..but I have no close friends or as the teenagers say besties..so as it seems I can only rely on myself.
it's 4 A.M...I guess I can't sleep anymore since I was waken up by that nightmare..So I'd better do something to get myself distracted from that memory.. It's a good time to complete my half painted portray..
I like this painting ..it's a rose.. a red rose..
It feels nice to paint ..it calms me down..I like it
- wow..time flies ..It's 6:30..Now the sun is about to rise..
I feel more relieved since the sky is not dark anymore..I should get ready I have to be at Uni by 7:30.
I usually ride my bike to go to uni
but I sometimes walk ..Although it takes a long time to arrive but it's somehow an exercise itself.
I'm an art student . I chose this major cause I really love art. And.. I think I have talent for that.. I must say teachers admire my paintings too.It cheers me up and also motivates to work harder.
It's 5 now.The classes are over. I should head home . Today was so tiring .
+Hey!..Veronica!
It's Jack.One of my classmates . What does he want..?
-I was heading home.. what's up? *smiles*
+I wanna buy pizza . we can eat and watch a movie at my house. what do you think?..do you have time ?
-Mmm..actually I'm tired . I'd better go home..
+come on. You can rest later.
He is insisting again .. It's the third time.. It's impolite to reject.. it's just a dinner ..whatever.. I 'll go
-okay..I guess I can put the rest for later..
+That's great. Let's go.
I had never been inside his house. It's huge ..as expected..you know he has a rich family..
+come in. sit where you want .I wanna order some pizza .I'll be back in seconds.
- okay..
why do I get a negative vibe from this place..It's somehow scary or something I don't know..
I have been sitting here for 15 minutes ..why doesn't he return..?
ah.Finally . He's back.
+sorry I was giving the delivery the address .. that'swhy it took so long.. sorry to keep you waiting..
well..I must say he looks good and when he smiles .. he looks really really good..
-No.. It's okay ..It wasn't that long.
+ah. good .I was worried that I had made my guest bored .
-No *chuckles*
*sits next to her,looking in her eyes*
oh no ..this is not a good sign.. I don't wanna go that further.. I don't even know him..
*puts his hand on her cheek*
-I..I..wanna drink some water ..Can you tell me where is the kitchen..?
*He retreats*
+oh.the kitchen ..It's on the right next to the bed room.
-okay thanks
God.that was close. I guess I have to leave here as soon as possible.. or I will be stucked in here for the whole night.. But I have no excuses ..what am I supposed to do..
I returned to the living room..where is he..? he was just here..
*He tapped on her shoulder*
-Jesus Christ! you scared me Jack.
+*laughs* Am I scary to you?
-*chuckles* no I was distracted for a minute..I didn't notice you came.
+well..whatever..the pizza has arrived.Let's eat.
-okay..
Apart from the good taste of the pizza..Everything else felt really weird..
it's 8 ..I should get going..
-I think I'd better go.
+oh.. So you are about to leave? ok give me a second I wanna give you something.
-fine.I wait here.
+good
why do I have a bad feeling about this..? Maybe I should leave with a goodbye.I'd better open the door quietly.
+Are you leaving without any goodbyes?
shi*t he returned soon
-ah..ha ha..no. I wanted to wait for you at the doorway..
+*coming closer holding his hands behind him* but it sounded like you were sneaking out...
-*taking steps back* n-no.. you're wrong..
+are you scared..? *smirks coming closer *
-ha ha ha ..y-you are quite funny..
+*holding a rope in his hands*
- w-what the hell are you up to..?!
+*smirks, ties her hands* you'll see if you wait..
-*struggles* hey..stop it ! hey you!
+Now you are showing your true face *laughs evilly*
Damn it .. I shouldn't have came here from the beginning..I should not cry right now.. It's the wrong time..I can't surrender.. shi*t
+oh. look at you..don't cry..it doesn't suit you..*chuckles*
I was sensitive for my whole life ..I couldn't control my tears since I was a kid... It's not a good thing to be that much emotional.It harms you..
-you're an as*shole!I don't know what the hell are you up to but I'm not gonna stand there and just wait to see what you are going to do!
+well.. I can give you some hints about what will happen here in a few moments later..*smirks*
One..my house would be the last place you have visited in your life time.
Two..you're gonna provide me blood..
And Three..As you are imprisoned here..I shall have a taste too.*smirks,lifts up her chin and kisses her lips*
-what the hell?! Let go of me !! My friends will be looking for me if you keep me here!! *screams,struggles to open the ties*
+*laughs* you are in this situation and yet you can be that funny? Who are you calling a friend? *laughs* Was I not supposed to be one of your friends too?.. I'm sure nobody is looking for you .*looks at you* you can't fool me.. I know you have no family and no close friends..*looks at the his watch*
I can't talk back at this moment ..cause I can hardly breath because of the shock..what can I say now?? I never thought he could do something like that..I can't trust anyone as it seems..
+well it's getting late ..I 'd better eat dinner now..*leans closer to her*
- s-stay back!! I..said stay back!!! *this time shouts* *struggles to escape*
+come on. Don't resist.if you keep quiet I promise to kill you with the least mount of pain..*chuckles, his face is only inches away from her neck*
-I will scream if you don't let me go!! Stay way!
+oh...what a threat! Actually you must know that my house is not near the city center or in a crowded neighborhood..So ..scream if you want.. But know that it would be in vain.. *eyes'color becomes red and his vampire cuspids could be clearly seen*
Now I'm panicking..So they are real...the vampires..I really didn't believe it in the first place..How can I escape him now...
+ *whispers* sorry you have to endure the pain..*smirks and bites her*
-Ahhhhhh!*screaming*
is this how I'm gonna die..?
It hurts so much I can't bear the pain.
Why everywhere is getting dark..?
I think I'm about to die..
Are my eyes playing tricks on me..?
Why it seems someone is entering the house..? I can't see the sneaker's face..
I..I..can't..see any thing.. *goes unconscious*
*gradually opens her eyes* where is this place..? *looks around* where is this room and why am I laying on this bed..something is wrong with me .. *stands up and looks at mirror, panics* w-why do I look pale..?! L-Like a dead body..! *eyes widen* why my eyes are red..? *her breath becomes heavier and faints*
*hears some foot steps*
*a tall handsome and pale looking man with dark brown hair enters the room*
- s-stay away from me..!
*kneels down in front of her*
+What has happened? Are you okay..?
- w-who are you..?!
He doesn't seem to be a bad person ..
+ *smiles* sorry I forgot to introduce myself.I'm Lukas. Your brother's agent..
- W-What..? My..brother..?!
Another man enters the room .. to her surprise..he is his missing brother .. his elder brother who went missing after her parents died . But he is different now..He looks like...a vampire..
-B..Brother..? *teary eyed*
*walks to him and looks in his eyes*
+yes. It's me..
- Where were you this whole time...?
+I went to transform.
-but..you..why..? You left me alone..
+yeah I'm sorry.but I searched for you for a long time.I had to transform to become powerful, to protect you .Anyway it's all about the past.The past is the past.Lukas will show you around.
I'm leaving for now.I have something important to deal with. *hugs her*
My brother..is back all of a sudden.He is back..I have him again.. I have a family now..He saved me.. He cares about me.. I have someone now..
*smiles and hugs him tighter*
-never leave like that again..
+ *smiles* I won't. I promise. ..oh, about your transformation..Lukas will explain everything to you.
-ok.. *smiles*
I guess I don't feel any pain or sore about these sudden unfortunate events cause I found my brother..actually he found me.he had searched for me..
Lukas:
-I guess you must know it by now..
Veronica:
+What?
-ok let me tell you. Your brother sent me to save you from that jerk.but when I came it was late .You were poisoned .And you were about to transform;So I couldn't do anything . I could only bring you here to recover from the transformation..for now you have intense temptation to bite humans and suck their blood,just be careful and I'll stay around you till you learn to control your thirst. I know these things happened fast and it's hard to process but I'll help you with it. *smiles*
A number of remarkable facts..
*walking toward the mirror*
So..I am a vampire now..? Not a human..? Have I changed to a monster like this..?
*touchs her teeth with her fingers while looking at the mirror*
+How long was I unconscious?
-About three days .. it's normal
for the recovery after transform.
+ *deep in thought* ..I don't like it .. I didn't want it this way..
-but it has happened..you can only adjust *puts his hand on her shoulder* ... *hesitants* actually..there is more to know...
+there is more..?I guess It's enough for now..I need time to process..these accidents..
- *nods* I understand..I'll tell you later;but it's not some thing bad, I must say ...
+..I don't care ..whatever it is ..put it off for later..
-ok...any way..let me show you around.
+ *silent, looking around*
This place is huge..it seems to be a castle..or a palace..
-Here is our castle,Red rose castle. It's your brother's.
+ *surprised* This huge castle belongs to my brother..?!
-yes. I guess you can't believe it but that's true.your brother is an important person among vampires. He
is a famous blood merchant..
+H-Human blood..?
- *laughs* no.animal blood.
+oh..right.
-Anyway..the room that you woke up in , was one of the guest rooms
..but your room is here *points toward a dark
rown door*
+Can I..?
-yea.this is your room..
*opens the door and enters the room*
There is a huge bed in the center of the room with dark red curtains around it ، A black-colored dressing table with a chair in the corner ,Two huge closets and a rectangular mirror.it's..nice ..I must say..
-..what's your opinion..?
+..I..like it..
-really..? That's great. Otherwise your brother would hav3 teared me apart.. *laughs*
+so.. you decorated here..?
-yes..
+well..you have good taste..
-Thank you
..I feel so thirsty..I can't stand it...
Why are my eyes turning into dark red..?.. I can't breath properly..what's happening to me..?
..I get it now ..I'm a vampire and these are the consequences..but why now..?
+ *falls on her knees warping her hands around her throat* ..L..Lukas..I..
- *kneels down next to her,worried*..oh my god ..your thirst...but that's weird..there is no human beings around here...Let me call your brother..
+N-No..d..don't go ...I..I don't know if I can control myself.. *tries to breath* I..don't wanna ..hurt anyone..
- *feels guilty,a regretful gesture on his face*..o-ok I help you with it. *put his hands on her arms* .. look at me ..
+ *raises her head* w..what..?
-distract yourself from the scent you are smelling.. don't let it to win over you..
I really don't know what to do now.. it's getting worse .. that's making me mad!
+ *yells* but how?!!!
- *whispers to himself* damn ,she is so strong ..I can't hold her for long..I didn't expect that ..
+what the hell are you saying..?! Help me stop this damn thirst!!
When did I become that powerful ..? Lukas is trying hard to hold me....I can see it thorough his eyes that he's trying hard to
stand still
-ok. Listen to me . I have to bring you something to smell..wait a minute. Control your thirst for a moment..ok..? *looking at her in the eyes*
+o-ok..I....try...to.. *grabs the table's leg and hold it with both hands*
+ok.. *opens the drawer of the dressing table ,searching for something*
-come..on..
+ok.ok.*pulls out a little glass box from the drawer* found it!..*kneels down infront of her* come on , smell it.
- *leans her head and smells the substance inside the box* ugh..it smells terrible...wow..I don't feel the thirst any more.. it worked!..thank you *smiles and hugs him all of a sudden*
+ your welco.. *a little surprised by the sudden hug*
- *comes to her senses and moves a little far* ..Aa..A-Any way..thanks..
+ *smiles but feeling guilty inside*
It's nothing..but you may have to handle it yourself in the future..so..*brings a flower like glass necklace , opens it and pours a little of that bad-smelling powder inside and closes it* you must have this with you.
-this..? What is the powder inside it?
+it's the powder you smelled a few moments ago.This powder is made of smashed petals of a poisonous rose ;it is dangerous to eat or touch it but smelling it has no harm and when you smell it ; it covers the scent of any source of blood around you but it doesn't work for humans; they can't pour it on themselves or eat it cause they'll die if they do so..
-ok..can you help to wear the ...necklace ..?
+...o-ok..for sure.
- *turns around and shunts her hair*
+ *fastens the necklace for her* done.
-turns around..Amm..thank you
+your..welcome..
-By the way..Didn't you say you only drink animal blood..? So why was an scent of human around here..?
+yea..well..that's odd.I had never smelled a human around here ...but once..2 months ago..I smelled something like this..
-Mm..Maybe someone has passed by..
+yea.. *doubtful inside*
-I wanna ask something..
+what..?
-why didn't the scent effect your thirst too..?
+well..I can control it for two reasons : first I'm not an infected vampire..I was a vampire since I was born..and also after all these years I had taken control over my thirst..
+oh..so that's why.. .
-yes..,let's continue our tour..*laughs*
+as you say..tour guide! *laughs*
-ok come *walks out of the room and goes to the corridor*
+ *walks along* ok where do we go next..?
Thinking of the current happenings ..they were unexpected and somehow not that good ..but to some extent I like them..these events made my life exciting..like a novel or something.. I guess that's why I can get along with them..
-the main hall..*opens a huge door*..this is gorgeous..isn't it?..
+ *looks around* ..yes it is .To me as an art student.. The magnificence of the paintings and the structure..is breath-taking..
-..Mhm.This castle-like place you see was repaired by your brother and his followers..I helped him too..it belonged to a dead prince and was abandoned till we came and rebuilt it.. it was government property so it was somehow cheep to buy ;but your brother was wealthy too..
+..well yea..we were rich..maybe he had taken some money with him..but I don't understand one thing ..did he want to change to a vampire himself..?
-well..I'm not sure but I guess yes..
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