episode 28
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Violet pov
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An Early Gift
The next day, I awoke before Alexander. He truly looked like an angel, sleeping so peacefully with his arms around me. I felt so much love and happiness just being blessed enough to be near him nevermind be his girlfriend. Oh God, I've become one of those girls overly obssessed with him!
But he loves me...and he's actually mine... I thought, comforting myself.
Still, as happy as we make each other and as much as we've helped each other, there's pain that runs too deep in him for me to fix. The only person in the world who could fix it was his mother. Or Leo giving him back his mother. I highly doubt Leo would be so generous.
Of course... I could try to track her on my own. I mean, I bet Alexander has many times attempted to but I think I could get a hint. Or at least a good starting place. All I need is a picture of her, to piss of Leo (easy) and her scent would be nice.
I sat up quickly. I am absolutely brilliant! This would be the best birthday ever for him to have his mother back! I got out of bed quietly and covered him, kissing his forehead before I quickly changed into my typical jeans, tank top and boots outfit. I ran downstairs into the kitchen and literally ran into Zane on my way. "Holy shit, you need to relax." He said, steadying me. "Where are you in such a rush to go?"
Hm. I probably shouldn't tell anyone because they'll just tell me it's a dumb idea, that there's no way I can do it and to give up. I don't need the crappy pep talk. "Just to see Leo. Cover for me if Alexander wakes up? I know he really wouldn't be happy to find out about it."
Zane nodded. "I understand. I won't lie to him though..." He paused. "However half truths are very nice and come in handy often, if need be."
I grinned. "I think you're my favorite of Alexander's friends."
He laughed. "Well hurry before he wakes. Leo is in the courtyard."
"Thanks again!" I exclaimed before looking for Leo. He wasn't hard to find with Zane's directions and the sound of his loud, obnoxious voice. He was talking to a reporter who was asking general questions about ruling and Alexander.
I approached hesitantly. It's one thing to instigate problems with Leo in privacy but it's a completely different thing to do it publicly. So I hid behind a couple of bushes, listening intently. "-feel about Violet?" Me? Who feels what about me?
"Everyone in the castle loves her. Especially my son." You have a funny way of showing you believe that you fat fuck.
"As much as he loved Lady Lydia?" My blood froze. How many times had I wondered if I was her replacement? I know I wasn't his first love, I knew that before I knew I had feelings for him, but was she stilla factor now? Does he love me like he loved her? Am I actually a replacement?
Overthinking it again...
"I don't know. But I think that's enough questions for today. Come again next week." He said with finality. Apparently Leo didn't like this topic either. Of course the reasons are completely different; I compare myself to a dead woman and he is the reason she's dead.
Once the reporter was gone, I followed him til we were both out of sight. Then I jumped out and kicked him in the back. Leo stumbled but turned, enraged. "How dare you?"
I smiled innocently. "It was an accident."
He towered over me, trying to intimidate me. "That was no accident, young lady, and we both know it."
My eyes narrowed and I glared at him. "What're you going to do about it?" I shoved him roughly. Now I know what you're thinking; this girl has gone insane. Yesterday she was calming down Alexander to not kill him and today she's egging him on. Yes, well there's a reason for that.
See, if I get him angry enough, he'll threaten me. If he threatens me, it might be to banish me. And who else do we know that is banished? Alexander's mother!
"I'll have you killed!"
I grabbed his dick and not in a pleasant way, in a painful way actually. So painful, his eyes began to water. "I'm not scared of death." I hissed. "Is that the best you got?"
Instead of answering, he grabbed my hair which I had stupidly left down and yanked it back. In reaction, I let him go and grabbed his hand instead, easily snapping it. He closed his eyes to hide the pain, surprising me with his endurance. Well Alexander had to get it somewhere...
Once I got him to release my hair, he quickly shoved me into the wall. I could've easily moved but from his stance, the fury in his eyes and just how his entire body was glowering with anger, I knew he was about to make the threat I needed. "How about if I banish you all the way to The Forbidden City ? Huh? Is that better?" I've never heard of the Forbidden City, but I'll do some research.
I head butt him hard, making him fall to the ground. "Hm, no, I actually think you cleaning up your act and either learning to rule or stepping aside for your son to take charge would be great. Thanks, lovely chat!' I said, happily. Mission accomplished! Okay, well the first part is. I have a lead! Now I just need to find out more about this lead without being completely obvious.
I walked into the kitchen to warm up some blood when I saw Esmeralda there, eating some breakfast. "Good morning, Lady Violet." She greeted when I walked in. Everyone in the castle, well the 'help', calls me that. No matter how many fucking times I correct them. The only people who don't are Alexander, his friends, Leo and Anita. That's it. Out of the entire castle. Absolutely ridiculous.
"It's just Violet. And good morning." I said, waiting for the blood to heat up. "Esmeralda? Can I ask you something that's meant to be kept, you know, just between us girls?"
Something sparkled in her eyes. "Sure. I'd like that, uh, Violet."
I sat next to her, looked around, then leaned in and whispered, "What do you know about The Forbidden City?"
"Aside from it being one of the most dangerous, terrifying places in all existance? The place that destroys any innocence found?" That bad? Really? How come I've never heard of it before?
"Well, yes. Do you know where it is?"
"No, I've never been. I know some... well not decent people for a lady of your position who could escort you if you must go. But why is it you wish to visit?" She asked, curiously.
I sighed. I couldn't really afford to explain it to anybody really. "I just need to."
"Well if you do, do not tell Alexander." She whispered, looking around a bit paranoid. The girl had a really good point. Telling my over protective boyfriend that I'm going into to the most terrible and dangerous place out there just for the hell of it is most likely a dumb idea.
I nodded. "Could you get me someone to bring me? Or at least give me directions?"
Esmeralda nodded her head quickly. "I can. I am warning you though, he may not be the best-"
"I don't care. I just need to go."
She sighed. "If you insist. What time do you wish to leave?"
"Tonight. Before dinner." That way I can spend the day with my love, stop by King Vladimir's quickly just so I can use it as a place to say I'm going (which would not be a lie), then meet the guy just before dinner and pray I'm back before it's late and Alexander begins to worry. I can probably convince him to go to the orphanage for dinner and spend time with them til bedtime, which leaves plenty of time.
"You've got it. I'll get it set up for you."
I pat her back, which is a lot for me since I don't show affection, then got up. "You're the best." Esmeralda just smiled. I got my blood and drank it quickly, then went upstairs to see Alexander.
His bed was empty, but the window was open. I went out on the balcany and put my hands on the railing, the wind blowing my hair in front of me. I scanned the skies and sure enough, there my angel was, flapping his gorgeous dark wings in the beautiful blue sky. I smiled at the sight and shouted, "You ever going to come down?" when he was close enough to hear.
Alexander's laugh boomed above me. He flew down so he was right in front of the balcany, eye level with me but with a huge gap between us. "I don't want to." He said, holding his arms out. "But you can join me, just stand on the rail of the balcany and jump."
I smiled. "You're crazy."
"Yes I am, love, but you're in love with a crazy man so that makes you twice as insane."
I rolled my eyes, the smile never leaving my face. "Oh so logical, princey." I said, getting on the railing. "But this looks a little suicidal."
He chuckled. "Maybe it's a trust test." The sexy angel teased. "Do you not trust me?"
I jumped and his big, strong arms caught me like we both knew they would. "Of course I trust you, my love." I said, wrapping my arms around his neck so I could hold on. "Now take me somewhere beautiful."
"Your wish is my command."
He held me tightly and flew high. The wind felt amazing, his arms made me feel safe and the view was beautiful as always.
And to think I use to hate this...wow I was in denial...
Alexander ended up taking me to the place he brought me on one of the first days we were together, which looked just as amazing as it always has. When we landed we went for a little walk, talking about little things here and there, holding hands. Eventually we sat down by the lake, me kicking off my boots because unlike him I wasn't barefoot, then dipped our feet in the water. I rested my head on his should while he rested his hand on my waist and we were comfortable.
"Can you believe how far we've come?" Alexander asked, out of the blue.
"What do you mean?"
He chuckled. "You loathed me for years, were assigned as my body guard and hated me more, now here we are, in a beautifully romantic setting, happy as can be."
I smiled. "Oh, that's what you meant!" I exclaimed, not denying how I use to hate him. Because I did hate him, well the person I thought he was, and he irked me when I first met him as well. Not to say he doesn't irk me still, I just see the loving side too.
My sexy angel kissed my forehead. "Yes, that's what I meant. Any thoughts, lovie?"
I looked at the reflection of us on the pond and saw the happy couple we were right here and now. Away from worries and troubles, happy just to be near one another and focused on just being together instead of all the other problems we faced. I smiled at the picture and kind of wished I had Flo's camera. "I'm glad things have changed. You've helped me more than I think you realize."
"How have I helped you at all?" He asked, resting his head ontop of mine.
I answered, "You helped me get through my mourning, taught me how to love and reminded me why life is worth living. On top of that, you've saved my life a couple times, have been more than generous and kind, and you've been there with me through discovering what I truly am."
"I did all that?"
I giggled. "Yes, babe, all you." After the laughter died, I thought over what I had said and my thoughts automatically went to Lydia. He helped me through my mourning, but did I ever really help him through his? I don't believe I have.
He lifted his head off mine. "What's wrong, love?"
I looked up at him. "What do you mean?"
"You suddenly went from being happy to being sad. Something's wrong, tell me."
I sighed. "Nothing's wrong, I just heard some things..." I trailed.
"That bother you." He finished. "So what 'things' did you hear?"
I really didn't want to talk about it. I looked back towards the pond, my lips shut. "Violet..." Oh no, he used the full name, he's serious.
I started playing with my fingernails. "People...reporters...are beginning to compare me to Lydia." I whispered, not daring to meet his eyes. I didn't want to see his pain, I didn't want to see his love for her that I know existed still and I certainly didn't want to be more upset over both those things than I already am.
His body went rigid next to mine and I could almost visualize how his face look like. I closed my eyes to wish it away. After moments of total silence, he asked softly, "Why?" When I shrugged and said nothing he asked, "What're you thinking?"
That a part of me hates that you'll never be one hundred percent mine. That I hate how I fell in love with someone still in love with someone else, even if he loves me to. That no matter what people say, no matter how he truly feels, I'll still do anything for him. "That it's hard being in love with a man who's still in love with another." I said, softly, taking his hand and gently squeezing it. I looked back into his eyes with nothing but love. "But that it's worth every second."
Alexander's body relaxed slightly and he kissed me tenderly. "I really do love you, Violet."
I nodded. "I know." He wrapped his arms around me and hugged tightly. I buried my head in his chest, trying to get my mind off this topic. God, how I hated this topic. It makes me feel so...vulnerable.
He cleared his throat. "I never got to ask you about your visit with Zane to the orphanage. How was it?"
Topic change. Magnificent. "Good. They really miss you though...I think you should visit them tonight."
"There's a strategy meeting tonight before dinner, though. Zane has some new defense plan to share." Zane? Stupid, random Zane?
I raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Since when is he the genius in the group?"
Alexander chuckled. "He is the most balanced person in the group. He's reasonable with all things except common sense. In that case, he's a big dope." He explained. I laughed. Somehow I just couldn't picture Zane being anything but a goofball. Well he was pretty cool this morning...
"Okay, well after that meeting, go visit the kids before they go to bed."
"Alright. Will you come with me?"
I shook my head. "I need to visit King Vladimir. I have questions for him." I said, trying not to sound bitter. He knew all along why I excelled so well in my training, but he said nothing. He might as well have lied right to my face...perhaps he has, I don't know. I don't know much anymore.
"How long will it take?"
"I have absolutely no idea." I replied, being completely honest. I don't know how long it will last. Hopefully not too long or I won't be able to go to the Forbidden City without raising suspicion.
He sighed. "Okay, I will miss you while you're threatening royalty." He told me, making me happy. "Well what would you like to do in the meantime? We have a couple hours..."
I thought for a moment then grinned. "I know two things I want to do."
"And what would those two things be?"
"First, I want you to teach me something on piano. Anything, probably something simple but just something. I've always wanted to play." I said, wistfully. "And then I want to revisit the room full of pictures and look at those again."
He nodded, agreeing to it, but there was something else. "What?" I asked.
"Nothing...just piano..."
I thought of the topic that always makes him go quiet and it wasn't hard to put two and two together. "Lydia played." I stated. Of course she did. She's perfect and amazing, why wouldn't she?
Again, he nodded. "Not as well as me..."
"No one plays as well as you."
A small smile played on his lips. "Dimitri is getting there."
I wasn't as humored. Screw playing piano now. I'm not Lydia and I don't want to be. I just want to be Violet. "Yes, well, so much for piano." I'll have to pick up another instrument then.
My love frowned. "You don't want to play anymore?"
"It lost it's appeal." I said dryly. "I'll never be as good as you and since I'm competetive that would bother me." As good and partially true as my excuse is, it's not the real reason. I don't want to be associated with his dead fiance is the actual reason.
Alexander didn't look so convinced but he was smart enough not to push it. "The picture room?"
I leaned back in the grass, my dark hair spread around my head. I stared up at the sky. "In a bit, if you don't mind." I wanted some time to think but at the same time I feared it. I've had too much to think about recently as is.
My boyfriend didn't respond though.
Alexander was suddenly alert. His eyes scanned the forest around us and soon he was up on his feet. I came to my feet not as quickly, since I was laying down. "A demon." He whispered, but it was the way he whispered it, that made me think it wasn't just any demon. "Stay here." In the blink of an eye, he was gone.
I don't know what made him think I would listen, but I closed my eyes and inhaled his scent. I quickly got on my boots, which I had learned not only to run in but to fight in, then followed his scent. I found him in a small clearing, looking all around and completely on edge.
I slowly began to walk over to him when I stepped on a branch. He turned quickly and threw a fireball before even checking to see that it was me. Luckily, I ducked in time. "Violet!" He exclaimed, a mixture between anger and worry. "What're you doing here?"
"Helping. Thanks for the fire, by the way, I really like it when fire balls are thrown at me." I said sarcastically. Isn't he just so romantic?
He gave me a 'cut-the-crap' look. "Wasn't meant for you, it was meant for Zagan who I thought was coming up behind me."
Zagan. Haven't thought about him since that thing at the orphanage I never told Alexander. "Zagan?" I asked quietly, looking around. I listened but heard nothing. He disappeared, just like last time.
Alexander was quiet as he listened too, but apparently he came to the same conclusion. "Yes. He was here. I saw him. Never for more than a second though, that's why I threw that fireball without a moment's hesitation. Which wouldn't have almost hit you if you had stayed where I told you to."
I rolled my eyes. "Yes, it's all my fault that he got away."
Again, I mentally added.
"I didn't say that."
I started walking, not really sure where I was going since I've never actually had directions to get here. "You didn't have to. It was implied." I retorted. I felt anger burning deep within me. From what, I don't know. Was it the actions of my fathers? Was it the frustration with the Lydia situation? Or dealing with all sorts of demons? I think it was the anger from all of it, all that I had been pushing down, but I didn't care to push it back down again.
My stupid angel kept pace with me. "Why are you being like this?"
"Being like what? Enlighten me."
"That! That right there!" He exclaimed. "You were happy and okay until you came into the field then-"
"My boyfriend threw fire at my face?" I supplied.
"You know I didn't intend that for you, but I apologize."
"Whatever."
"You're doing it again."
"Doing what?" I snapped at him.
"Making angry comments with no apparent reason."
He was right. There was some sort of reason but it's not apparent. I don't care though, because I'm just in that kind of mood. "Yup, that's the best part of being a girl, I can be as fucking bipolar as I'd like." I paused. "Which I think you should slightly understand since you're bipolar nine times out of ten."
"Jesus Christ, what has gotten into you?"
"Nothing! Okay? Just stop talking."
"Not until-"
"Alexander Kellan Laire, shut the fuck up if you know what's good for you." I threatend. He listened and remained silent for all of five minutes.
When he spoke it was a quiet, "You're going the wrong way to get back to the castle."
I stopped and turned to face him. Glowering, I asked, "Which. Way?"
"It'd be easier to just fly you there than for me to give you directions." He said softly. I almost felt bad for being a bitch, but then I thought of all the things bothering me and it suddenly seemed insignificant again.
Without saying anything, I crossed my arms and walked over. He picked me up bridal style, but I didn't snuggle into him like I normally do. The minute we got back, I got out of his arms and walked up to the picture room. All I needed from there was a picture of his mom. And yes, as angry as I was, I wasn't angry enough to forget my very important goal; finding Alexander's mother.
I found the picture I needed and I put it in my pocket. I was going to return it once I found her, but I doubt the picture would be such a big deal when his mother was back and with him. I looked at the door and time, only an hour had passed since Alexander said we had two hours, so there was an hour before the meeting. I should've left the picture room, but I didn't. A scrapbook that Flo had made, not for me, but for Alexander, was there.
Curiousity got the bets of me, as it always does, and I picked it up. I opened it and flipped through, looking at pictures of Alexander and his friends, Dimitri included, as kids. They were so adorable! As I turned the pages, they got older and older, and then Lydia showed up in them. They all looked so close and so...happy. True, honest to God happiness just in all their faces.
Envy was in every fiber of my body. They were all best friends, Lydia meant something to them all, more than I ever would. She had the life I use to dream about. And even though she's dead, she's still here, in this house and all their hearts.
"What're you doing?" Zane asked casually from the doorway.
I shut the scrapbook and put it down. "Looking at pictures." I said, standing up to face him. "What're you doing?"
"Just checking on you."
Zane didn't deserve my anger. Alexander hadn't either. "That's sweet." I said sarcastically. "Too bad it doesn't matter."
Zane wasn't fazed though. He was relatively calm, leaning against the doorway with his hands in his pockets. "If that's what you really think, then I guess it doesn't. Can I ask you a question though?"
I said nothing. He took that as a yes. "Does how Alexander's doing matter?"
How dare he be reasonable and ask considerate questions. "Yes." I mumbled.
"Well do you want to know?"
"I have a feeling you're going to tell me regardless of what I say."
"You're right, I am, because he feels like shit. He has no idea what set you off. From what he's told me, I can't fathom a reason either. Although I doubt it's a good enough reason to hurt him."
I never would have pegged Zane as being the type to make me feel like shit. I ran my hand through my hair, still angry for no reason, but guilty enough to feel bad for taking it out on Alexander. "Don't you love him?" He asked.
I glared at him. "Of course I do. And you're right, I don't have any particular reason to be mad, but I am, it's just not at him." I spat.
"He seems to think it is. I'm not asking much, just to talk to him, clarify that it's not his fault. It's the only tact here that works and is healthy." Zane had valid points, but that just made me more angry. Reasonable people always piss of angry people more.
"Fine." I said, stopping to break something first. Zane raised an eyebrow. "I'll pay for that." I said, "Now where is he?"
"With Dimitri in the music room."
Leaving Zane behind, I ran to the music room. I stopped at the door, listening. "-forget it, man. I'll set you up with some booz then I'll take care of Violet and get to the bottom of this bullshit." Dimitri said, sounding angry.
"You will do no such thing." Alexander said fiercly. "Lay a hand on Violet and I'll kill you myself." That kind of 'take care of' eh?
If he wants a fight, fine. I walked in and received a nice glare from Dimitri. "Look what the cat dragged in." He said bitterly.
"Shut up, dickhead, I didn't come here for you. I came for your cousin. You can go now." I wanted to be friends with Dimitri, well I thought I did, but I wasn't going to deal with his shit.
Alexander stood up from the piano bench as Dimitri said, "He doesn't want to talk to you."
I crossed my arms. "I believe he can speak for himself, thanks. So instead of playing big brother, why don't you go drink until you black out, I know how much you enjoy doing that."
His eyes darkened and he moved forward, probably to smack me instead of leaving the room, when Alexander grabbed his arm and pulled him back. "Relax. Starting a fight with my girlfriend is a lose, lose situation no matter the outcome. Walk away, Dimitri."
With all the self control he possessed, Dimitri actually walked away. When he was gone, Alexander looked at me and he was not pleased. "What the hell has gotten into you? How you spoke to Dimitri just now, your entire behavior within the past hour, has been completely uncalled for." He ranted, coming closer to me. "What's going on? Where is my Violet. Because
my Violet doesn't do this."
I looked down, trying to contain my anger once again and gain some control. "I don't know." I heard his steps as he walked closer. "Don't touch me." I warned, but he ignored it.
Alexander hugged me tightly for awhile and eventually, my anger decreased to a tolerable amount. I reigned in my control, saving what's left of it special for King Vladimir and hugged back. "I'm sorry." I whispered.
He pulled back and stared into my golden eyes. "What did I do? How did I set you off?"
I shook my head. "You didn't. It was built up anger. A lot's been going on and at the time I couldn't be mad, I had to be strong and keep my cool. So it just built up til I snapped, which just so happened to be you. I am really sorry."
He just looked at me, worry in his eyes. "Does this happen to you a lot?"
I shrugged. "Every once in awhile. It's been happening ever since I was little, just a way of dealing with things, and I'm not done. Right now I'm controlled, I'm probably going to snap at my king." I paused. "Not that he doesn't deserve it since he's been hiding the fact that I'm an expirament."
"Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't. I just know Dimitri didn't. Not that time."
I had to agree with him there. "I know. Neither did you or Zane. Although I was worse on you and Dimitri, Zane was calm so it pissed me off more."
"I don't know whether to laugh or feel special that I didn't piss you off more."
My lip slightly curved. "Maybe a little of both." I said before going serious. "I am sorry though. I'll apologize Dimitri later tonight when I'm officially calm, Zane too, but I just need you to know now. You're the most important one to me."
He kissed me passionately, then rested his forehead on mine. "I will forgive you...as long as tonight we have make-up sex."
I laughed. "Deal, make-up sex sounds great." Although I doubt he'll still want that when he has hundreds of years to make up on lost time with his mother. Oh well, it'll happen eventually.
"Walk me to my meeting before you go unleash tons of anger on poor King Vladimir?"
I nodded, took his hand and intertwined our fingers. We walked downstairs to the meeting room. Zane wasn't there yet, but everyone else was. "Remember, orphanage after this. Don't disappoint the children." I reminded him.
He smiled. "Okay, love, I'll see you afterwards." After one more kiss, he went inside the room. I walked no more than five feet before walking into Esmeralda. She pulled me aside and handed me an address.
Conveniently, it was right outside King Vladimir's castle.
Perfect... "Thank you so much, you're the best."
She smiled. "I'm glad you think that. Be outside there in a half hour. And be careful."
"I will." I said, pocketing the address even though I already knew where it was. "If for some reason, which I highly doubt, I don't come back from this place...take care of Alexander for me, okay?"
Her smile widened, obviously thrilled at being the one privlidged with this job. "Of course, my lady." She said, curtsying. "Good luck at whatever you're looking for there."
"Where?" Asked Zane, coming up from behind me.
Esmeralda's eyes widened. "Go." I ordered her, something she happily obliged to. I turned to Zane, "She's talking about my visit with my king. Why do you ask?"
Disbelief was clear in his eyes. "Then why did you ask her to take care of your boyfriend if you didn't make it back?" Shit.
I eyed him accusingly. "Eavesdropper."
"Guilty as charged. Now I suggest we settle this before Alexander comes out..."
I sighed. "I have to go somewhere somewhat dangerous to find something important. She was just helping me out."
"What do you need and where is it?"
"Can't tell you what, you'll see later. As for where, I can only tell you if you promise not to tell Alexander until hm about nine thirty. You can tell him then because if I'm not back by then, chances are, I'm in trouble." I explained quickly.
It was his turn to sigh. "Fine, I promise. Now tell me so I can tell him at nine thirty."
I bit my lip, deciding to just go with the truth since he promised and Zane didn't seem like the type to break a promise. "The Forbidden City."
His jaw dropped. "You can't go there! You won't even be able to find it! The only person who knows where it is is Leo and any inhabitants, who are all highly dangerous criminals, who managed to find their way out. I, hell Alexander doesn't even know where it is!"
"Shhh!" I whisper hushed. "Don't worry about it, I have this. Trust me."
"You're insane." He stated.
I rolled my eyes. "And I'm leaving. I'll be back and when I am you'll know why and my 'insane' behavior will be justified."
"We'll see. Even if you do come back before nine thirty, I'm informing him of the lying, Violet."
"I'd prefer to tell him myself, Zane. I really do have a good reason, so even if he's mad at me, it'll be worth it."
"I hope you make it back to be able to, I really do." He said, walking into the meeting. Once he left, I got a good sized knife and hid it in my boot. I put on a black sweatshirt and put two pocket knives, one in each pocket. I got shades and put those in a pocket too. Last but not least, my file. Then I stormed down to see good old King Vladimir.
Surprisingly, he was talking to my mother. I stopped to listen before barging in and crashing the party. "You come in here every month and ask the same thing, I'm still going to give you my answer; no. It's not my place to tell her, she has to figure it out on her own, unless we somehow find that folder."
"She's my daughter-"
"You left her." He roared, getting annoyed with my mother's antics.
She didn't flinch. "For reasons I can't even explain to her because you won't let me!"
So it has become clear to me that they are discussing me. Too bad I know more than they think. I flung open the doors. "Explain what? That you left because you didn't want the expirament that you gave birth too?" It was dead silent and they both looked over at me, in shock. "Oh that's right, I wasn't an expirament right then. No, it was the minute I got that shot. You know, the one you signed for, King Vladimir?"
He cleared his throat. "How did you find out?"
"A demon gave me the folder for my birthday." I said, ommitting what demon. "And that is just sad that's it come a time where demons are less deceitful than my own kind. Well, the kind I mostly am and was raised to be."
"Violet." My mother said, tears running down her face. "I am so sor-"
"Save it." I said, venom in my words. "I don't want to hear how this all effected you. I don't want to hear how you couldn't take looking at me every God damn day. I'm here to give my so-called father's final report." She was silent. "I may be an expirament of my father's...but I'm not a controlled one. I made that clear many times over. I am expiramental, serious, graceful, charming, flirty and full of wrath all thanks to that nice little injection. Those traits belong to other creatures which are now a part of me. " I said, throwing the folder at King Vladimir. "Check if you don't believe me. It worked. I recover at a faster pace, I learn at a faster pace and I'm way stronger than a twenty year old vampire should be. Almost invincible. But knowing what I am, even though I am at peace with it, doesn't make me condone condeming someone else to this."
"But if it worked-"
"No!" I shouted, all my anger coming out. The air picked up around me, my body felt like it was on fire. "You will not be doing this to anyone else!"
They both looked at me in awe, just angering me more. I curled my fists, the energy surrounding me strengthening. Something in me knew what to do and lead me threw the motions. I thrust my hand forward and a mixture of blue/green energy came out struck King Vladimir in the shoulder, pushing him back. When my mother moved, my other hand did the same to her. Both were paralyzed, only able to move their heads.
I stood in the middle of them, eyes blazing, and faced King Vladimir "You try to make any innocent baby like me...I will kill you. Write an order to discontinue this entire thing. Are we clear?" I said in an almost demonic voice.
"Y-Yes, Violet."
I turned to my so called mother and knelt beside her. "Never use my father's, or should I say creator's, choices as a petty excuse for your own."
Fear radiated from her eyes as she agreed. I felt at peace with this and the anger left my body. My body relaxed, my hands went limp at my side and the energy wind died down. I felt surprisingly better afterwards. That's when the guilt set in. What the hell was I thinking?
"H-How did you do that?" My mother asked, trying to lift her head to look at me, but unable to move the rest of her body.
"That was something between a witch's hex and the worst a fairie can do." King Vladimir answered, his fingers twitching.
Their eyes moved to me. "Her eyes are back to normal." My mother said, relieved. Um, what?
"My eyes?" I inquired.
"They were literally glowing." Oh. That's creepy.
I cleared my throat. "Well...I'm not sorry for anything, as far as I'm concerned you've both had that coming. So I say we start fresh from here and never mention this again."
"Fine. But you should mention it to Alexander, he copes with something unknown and you need to-" Vladimir is not comparing me to an actual demon living inside my boyfriend.
"This is completely different! I was pissed! I don't have a demon inside me!"
"I know that. But the strength...the glowing eyes... it was different. And needs investigation."
"Leave her be." My mother reponded before I did, catching me by surprise. "I need this new start with my grown up daughter. I will not let you make her leave."
I wasn't sure what I felt about this, so I ignored it. "Yeah...we can try a relationship or whatever some other time. I have somewhere to be. Like I said, never mention this again." The last thing I was going to burden Alexander with was my freaky power surge that came with my anger burst. I locked the door and left them there, knowing they'd be unparalyzed eventually. I put my sunglasses on and my hood up then met the man outside.
Surprisingly he was a demon. He had greasy black hair and black, soulless eyes. I felt uneasy, but knowing he was the only thing to be able to help me, I shook his hand. Of course, he's a criminal, that's how he knows the way. What did I expect? "Lets go."
He lead me down an odd route, then veered off of it. I followed, all the while hiding my scent so we couldn't be followed. I kept my eye on him, not trusting the demon for a minute. We walked through what looked like a tree, but was actually a portal to somewhere else. After more walking, another secret route and one last portal, we appeared at The Forbidden City.
The smell was rancid. The sign indicating we were there was missing pieces and vandelized, the rest of the place matching it. The few people out on the streets all kept to themselves, except the two beating the shit out of one another in the middle of a field. My escort said, "Here's the beautiful city. I was told I just had to show you it." He grabbed my arm tightly. "Now that you've seen it, I think you should come with me."
I jerked him towards me and kneed him in the stomach. I took his head in my hands and easily snapped his neck. "Not feeling it." I replied to his corpse before entering the city. Something lurked in every shadow, but I walked by quickly, daring for an attack. I decided the best place to look for someone, or someone who might recognize her, would be at a bar. If I had my child taken away and was banned, I'd be at the bar every night.
Only one person tried to attack me on my way, I just kicked him in the balls and left him. When I walked in the bar, people looked up, their eyes planning nothing of good intent. I ignored it and sat on a bar stool, ordering a sex on the beach. Alexander loves those...
"Hey, baby, what brought you here? What harm could a pretty little girl like you do?" A local slimeball asked. I grabbed his shirt and some of his skin with it and pulled him close.
"Tell me where to find this woman," I said, pulling a picture out, "Or you'll see just what I'm capable of."
"I don't know her. But-"
I slammed the picture on the table, got the blade from my boot and stabbed him straight through the heart. I took it back out and his dead body fell to the ground. "Not the answer I was looking for." I said, licking the blood off the knife. It didn't taste great, but at least I set an example for anyone else in the joint so they know not to fuck with me.
When the bartender woman came back, I decided to ask her. "Do you know this lady? Has she been here often?"
"The woman with white hair and looks twenty six? Yeah, I've seen her. Those blue-green eyes are always so sad when I do, I wonder what she did to get in here." The lady sighed. "Real nice, she comes in here only a couple times a year, but she always leaves a nice tip."
I nodded. "Do you know where I can find her?"
Her eyes narrowed. "Look, that lady goes through enough. She's been on the brink of death I don't know how many times, and probably will be for the rest of her existence. She doesn't need any problems from you."
I know she couldn't see my eyes because of the sunglasses, but I know she could feel my stare. "Good thing I'm not 'causing problems, I'm just here for a visit."
After a moment of understanding, the bartender took a napkin and wrote down an address. "If I find out you did anything-"
"You won't." I said, taking the address and pocketing it with the picture. I downed the drink, paid with a nice tip. "Thank you very much." I stepped over the dead body and headed out. I reread the address and started walking there.
On the way, a guy whistled and a girl stood in my way, wanting money. She had a knife pointed at my chest, but I knocked it out of her hand with ease. I kicked her in the neck, then stomped on her head with my heal when she was on the ground. I continued my walk, without a trace of guilt for the criminals here.
I got to the run down house and knocked on the door. An insanely beautiful woman that fit the description of the picture, cracked open the door and peered at me. "Who are you and what do you want?"
"I'm a friend, my name is Violet. I just want to talk." Okay, when people say they just want to talk, they probably don't. They usually want to beat you up or something. Why did I say that? now she won't open the-
Alexander's mother opened the door wide open. "Oh, then come in, dear." Or she will.
I walked in and she shut the door. "What did you say your name was, honey?"
I could be here to kill her, and she'd be calling me honey. Interesting. "Violet." I answered, taking off the sunglasses. "I'm-"
Her eyes watered a little. "You're my son's girlfriend." She whispered, in awe.
I nodded, confused. "How do you know?"
"I have my people, darling. Did you think I would survive here not knowing he's alright?" That is a valid point.
I smiled. "Of course not, I apologize." I said, getting straight to business. "But now, you get to talk to him yourself. I'm breaking you out of here."
Veronica's, whose name was written on the back of the picture, eyes widened. "You won't be able to do that, they'll kill you! Then my son will be hurt again! No." She shook her head stubbornly. "No you must leave and be free. I'll be alright, dear, don't you worry."
How sweet. Too bad I already went through all this work and will not leave without her. I crossed my arms, "I don't care. I will take on an army if I have to, you will be out of this place though." I glanced at the clock, it was six at night. It took two hours just to get here and then more time to get through the city and find her. "I would deciding to cooperate quickly, then hurrying and packing. Alexander will be informed of where I am at precisely nine thirty and there will be hell to pay for everyone when he does find out."
Any shyness that was there before, suddenly disappeared. "He doesn't know you're here?" She shouted. "He's going to set the world on fire looking for you! Oh no, this is not good, not good at all!"
I stifled a laugh at her reaction. "I know, that's what I was saying. So hurry and pack."
She nodded her head really fast and started running around, gathering random things. I helped Veronica the best that I could. Before we left, I gave her my sweatshirt and sunglasses. It wouldn't help much but it's the best I could do. "Take your bags, stay close by my side, and I'll get you out of here safely." I told her.
She smiled. "If you're as good as my friends say you are, that's true."
We walked out the door. "Yes, your people who would tell you stuff, but wouldn't help get you out of here."
"Well they can't do that, it's their job to keep me in, silly!"
I gave her an incredulous look. Really? "Right..." I trailed. She was oblivious to my skeptical attitude, she just smiled and nodded.
We got to the edge, and people who looked like ordinary criminals, started making their way towards me. "Are those some of them?" I asked, pushing her behind me.
"No, those are the ones who usually beat me to a pulp whenever I get to this point!"
Anger boiled inside of me, what had she done to deserve that? Nothing. I moved with vampire speed, tearing ligaments off some and stabbing others. With only three left, I left the two pocket knives imbedded in the skulls of two of them and saw the third with Veronica. In a matter of seconds, I appeared in front of them. I pointed the knife I still had at his chest. "Step...away."
He listened, letting go of her wrist and backing up. "No! Violet, he's one of my friends!"
"Really? Because it looks like he was just going to take you back in after all my hard work." I said, glaring at him. He shrank back more.
Veronica put her hand on my arm gently. "No, he really is, he's never hurt me. He was just gonna bring me back because it's his job." Does she have any idea how dumb that sounds? "Ask him, he'll tell you he's my friend!"
The man nodded quickly. I sighed. "Of course he will, I have a knife pointed at him and I just killed all those people. He'll do anything to save his life."
She pouted. "Don't kill him!"
"Fine!" I exclaimed, hitting him on the back of the head, only to knock him out. "Happy now?"
"Yes!"
I grabbed her arm and started dragging her along. "Then lets go!" It took a bit longer to get back then it did to get there, because it was hard to concentrate and remember the way with Veronica's happy blabbering. It was almost like watching a child, watching her. So amusing I got myself a bit lost.
When we did find the way, when we were so close to the castle, not only was it 9:40, but it was also time for Veronica to remember Alexander's birthday. "Oh my goodness, it's my sons birthday tomorrow and I didn't even get him a gift!" She exclaimed. "I have to go get something! What did you get him? I wouldn't want to get the same thing, that's embarrassing."
I giggled. Really? A present? "I haven't gotten him anything yet. We can go shopping tomorrow. How about we get through you finally seeing him again first, while I go take care of Leo? Sound good?"
"You're right, you're right." She said, hurrying by my side. I got in the door to see yet another obstacle.
"Dimitri, get out of my way, please."
"No. I'm actually kinda pissed off at you. Not only for your attitude earlier today, but going off to the Forbidden City? For what? Alexander is livid and betrayed and-"
Veronica took off my sunglasses, her hair falling out of my hood a little. "Dimitri? Oh my, look how big you are!" She exclaimed, pulling him into a hug. He hugged back, staring at me with shock.
I smirked. "Are you still mad at me? Didn't think so." I said, pulling Veronica off. "Now, we have to go get her changed into some decent clothing. Would you be a dear and get Leo in a confined are, preferably a cell in his own dungeon, and send Alexander up without ruining the surprise?"
He grinned. "With pleasure."
I dragged Veronica upstairs as she pointed out how all the things are exactly how she remembered. I went into Leo's room and sent her into the bathroom with one of her old dresses that he just so happened to have kept. Luck, really, since I was thinking they'd be someone elses who had left them behind.
In a matter of moments, Alexander stormed in. And man, was he pissed. He hugged me tightly first, then held me at arms length. "Violet Charest, how dare you lie to me like that? And drag Zane and Esmeralda into it? What the fuck could have been so damn important for you to go to the Forbidden City? Huh?" He yelled.
I couldn't help but smile, as bad as it is. I mean, I did it! I found his mom! But he didn't know that so it didn't help. "Well? What do you have to say for your insane, stupid, immat-"
"Oh, sweetheart, don't be so hard on the girl. Her heart was in the right place." Veronica said, standing in the bathroom doorway.
The anger drained from Alexander's face more quick than I've ever seen as he looked to the doorway. Seeing his mother, for the first time in how many years, at last. "Surprise." I whispered, still smiling.