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Chapter 5~ the beginning
I opened my eyes to see the sun still in the sky. Only a few hours until nightfall, only a few until Jessica would be mine. I sat up in bed and ran my hand through my hair “What shall I do to pass the time?” I said to myself.
I got out of bed and decided to test my flexibility. I successfully did three one handed back flips. I heard clapping from my doorway. I quickly turned and saw Amelia, Rachel and Becca standing there smiling.
“There was wonderful master” said Amelia.
“Yes, it was a beautiful performance. Said Becca. The clapping ceased.
“Thank you, but really I was just testing my flexibility. I haven’t needed to move like that for some time now”
“It was still wonderful sir” Rachel replied.
“Amelia, Please go get a hot bath going for me”
“Right away sir” She said. She bowed and quickly left.
“Rachel, go and eat, I will need a meal after my bath”
“Of course” She bowed as well and went in the other direction, towards the servants quarters.
“What can I do for you sir?” asked Becca, I had to think about that for a minute. Then something finally came to me.
“I have an important job for you Becca can that you wont ruin it?”
“Of course sir, what is it?” she asked eagerly.
“I want you to roam through my collection of cologne I have and pick the three you think is best” her eyes glowed with joy. “But…If anything else is messed with, it will be the end of your life. Do you got that?” she nodded as she slowly wandered into my room.
I went into my bathroom and Amelia stood by the tub waiting.
“Your bath is ready sir” she said as she held out my towels.
“Thank you Amelia, go into my office and get my clothes prepared”
“Right away” she left. I removed my clothes and slowly lowered myself into the water. I laid my head back and looked at my hand. Remembering the past, when I actually had a beating heart. I lowered my head under water as I lost myself in the past. It was only a few minutes until I heard a knock on the door. I rose my head out of the water.
“What is it I am busy”
“I’m sorry to disturb you sir, but lord Cain and lady Kristi are here to see you, they said it was urgent.” I sighed, if they both were here then something big must be going down at dark rose.
I got out of tub and wrapped my lower half in a towel.
“Have them wait in my office, and please inform Rachel, Becca and Ameila to return to their rooms until I call upon them.
“Right away” She said. I opened the door as she said it. Her face turned bright red and she quickly ran away. I chuckled. I forgot the affect my body has on humans. I walked into my office, I needed to be dressed before they came.
I looked at the clothes Ameila picked out, she did very good. That’s when I noticed that there was three bottles of cologne next to them, all of them from france.
By the time Cain and Kristi Showed up, I was dressed and was in the middle of brushing my hair.
“Master Laurent” They both said and bowed down. All three of us ran the city known as Dark Rose, The city of vampires. But I was the head vampire, Cain and Kristi had to obey me, no matter how much they despised me and I knew they did.
“Make it quick, I have a very important place to be in less than 45 minutes.
“Master Laurent, word has reached our ears that not only is Victoria close on our trail but there is speak of rebellion in the Dark Rose. There is even a rumor that a vampire will help that twisted hunter locate us.” Cain said.
“What shall we do sir?” Kristi asked
“First things first, What is our dear hunter up to?”
“My source says she is only a few miles away from the Dark Rose, and it seems that Victoria is training her daughter by bringing her with.”
“You mean Jenny?” I asked as I looked out the window at the setting sun.
“The very one” Kristi replied.
“Cain, tonight you will mess with her, play with her and lead her around Dark Rose until it is far behind her. But never let her get too close and do not let what she says get to you”
“But sir, why must it be me? Can we not send a lower level vampire? Someone who is not a leader?”
“I would have you do that if there was no speak of a rebellion. Do you wish for Victoria to find dark rose” There was a pause of silence “Do you want Lisa dead?” I knew I hit a sensitive spot with that but I had to wake him up to what may happen”
“No”
“Good, Then you have to do it. I know I can trust you.” He was gone right after I finished.
“Kristi, you will call a meeting, all vampires must attend you will need someone you can trust to take attendance.”
“Yes”
“At the meeting, tell everyone that there is a thought of rebellion, and watch everyone closely I know that is your specialty.” I paused. “Then you are to inform them that they must put an end to it, if they do not then I will show up there myself. And deal with them all. Give them my warning” I looked at her with eyes as red as blood.
All she could do was look at me. I looked back to the window. It took her a minute to regain her composure.
“Now begone”
“Yes sir”
“Rachel” I yelled. She came running to my door.
“Are you ready sir?”
“Yes” She came in and sat like Becca, leaning her head back. I walked over to her and ran my hand down her cheek to her neck. She flinched from my touch, don’t be afraid, just relax I whispered in her head. I slowly sunk my fangs into her throat and she let out a quiet moan. She was quiet after that as I slowly drank. It was only a few minutes before I was finished. I looked in her eyes and could tell she was tired.
“Sleep Rachel” She tried to get up but was wobbling. “You can stay in here, just don’t tell anyone.” She nodded and laid back down. She was out. I looked to the window I wasted time. I only had 20 minutes to get to the café. I headed to the front door when I heard footsteps behind me. I turned and saw Kelly.
“What is it Kelly?”
“Why do you treat them better” I knew she was referring to Amelia, Rachel and Becca.
“They have been with me longer, I know I can trust them”
“You can trust me too sir” I knew she wished to be one of my favorites. Everyone did.
“How long have you been with me Kelly?”
“A year sir, isn’t that enough?”
“How many months did it take until you stopped running away” she was silent. “Answer me”
“10 months sir” she said shamefully
“Exactly, now go back to your work, I’m going to be gone for a few hours. Make sure everyone behaves.” And with that I ran out the front door. I was at the café in less than 2 minutes. I sat on top of the building across the café. I sighed. Little Jess is still here. I would wait patiently until she left. It was then that I felt Cameron’s aura. I let mine slide so he could find me. It took him 10 seconds.
“Good evening Master Laurent.” He said bowing down
“Hello Cameron” I wouldn’t look away.
“I’m waiting for her: I pointed to Jessica, he turned and looked inside the café.
“Vampiric?”
“Yea I know, it’s ironic”
“She looks like a delectable meal, what’s her name?”
“It’s Jessica, but she’s not a meal, she’ll be added to my family”
“I’ve wondered about that sir, most of your servants are females, why?”
“I’m not entirely sure, it’s just something about them. But the boys are more stubborn. And will take longer to train, I don’t have the time for that.”
“So will Jess be a favorite?” Again with the favorites I thought.
“With enough time, she may very well be” Unlike other vampires, once I was able to trust that they wouldn’t run away I allow my servants to do as they wish, I would even allow them to attend school. So far, I can only trust Rachel, Becca and Amelia enough, they are my only favorites.
“Where will she stay?”
“With those who I can trust”
“Lord Cain and Lady Kristi?”
“No, for now, no one but you and my servants will know about her, I will keep her away from the Dark Rose until Victoria is dealt with”
“Our hunter is back?”
“Yes, along with her daughter”
“What will you do with her daughter?” at that point Jessica ran out the door.
“With hope, turn her into your new servant” I jumped off the roof and landed on my feet with a quiet thud. Cameron landed next to me.
“Chasing after her?”
“Of course, I need to get her before she gets home” I turned in the direction she ran.
“Just one thing before you go sir”
“What is it?”
“Would you mind if I stayed at your house tonight?”
“What is wrong with your place?”
“Since I am staying at in Dark Rose, I heard about the rebellion and I don’t want to be there when it happens.”
“Alright, when you arrive at my house, talk with Becca or Rachel, tell them I sent you and that you are to stay in my office until I come home”
“Of course” With that we both disappeared. I reappeared one block in front of Jessica. She was only two blocks from her house it was now or never. Jessica passed right in front of me I took a step forward and stepped on a cat. I was slipping, I was always aware of my surroundings I must be eager.
The cat took off and scared Jessica but she turned around again towards her house.
“Hello Jessica” I said. She whipped around as I stepped out of behind the tree, I was expecting her to scream but she didn’t.
“Who…. Who are you?”
“I am your new master”
“Your insane, what makes you think I’ll be your servant”
“I’m not giving you a choice” I glared at her with my blood shot eyes. This scared her.
“W…What are you?”
“A vampire” I lunged towards her, but she moved out of the way. Then took off screaming. She must be confused. I ran quickly and got in front of her. She wasn’t expecting it and crashed into me. I quickly took hold of her and covered her mouth but I was too late, her father and mother came running.
“Jessica!” they yelled when they saw us. I was wondering if I should kill them or just put them to sleep
“Allow me sir” said a voice. Cameron appeared behind them and put them to sleep. Jessica bit my hand and I uncovered her mouth.
“Ow”
“Mother, Father!” she yelled. I would let go of her. “You monster!” she was crying now, but she did stop screaming.
“What are you doing here Cameron?”
“I arrived at your house and I was greeted by Rachel, I gave her your message but when we arrived at your office, another servant was in there destroying things. When she saw Rachel, she attacked her” I was shocked.
“What happened with Rachel?”
“She got stabbed with a kitchen knife, I would have dealt with it myself, but it was not my place, I came to fetch you immediately”
“Thank you Cameron, let us go”
“Of course”
I grabbed hold of Jessica and took off running, Cameron right behind me. We arrived at my house in 5 minutes. I opened the door and could smell the blood. I Gave Jessica to Cameron.
“Don’t let her go and shut the door” I left before he could respond. I went straight to my office to see the damage but Becca was in there.
“Becca” she turned around.
“Oh!” she bowed down “Welcome home sir, I know I’m not supposed to be in here while you were way away, but I didn’t want you to come home to this mess.
“Becca, Where’s Rachel?”
“Amelia is tending to her, Ken and shoji are holding Kelly” I figured it was her.
“Have Ken and Shoji bring in Kelly, then go get my friend Cameron, he’s at the front door with a new servant”
“Right away” she walked out of the room. I walked to my desk and saw the damage. I look behind me and saw my bookshelves turned apart. You were always good Becca I thought.
“Sir” I turned to see my only male servants holding Kelly, she was scared.
“Let her go” they did so. She fell to the ground. I shooed them out of the room. They stood at the entrance to my office.
“Why” I growled.
“I knew you let Rachel sleep in your office, I hate how you always treat her” Then Cameron came in with the struggling Jessica. I wouldn’t look away from Kelly.
“Please Cameron, sit on the couch while I deal with this.”
“Of course.”
“What did you hope to accomplish when you stabbed her?”
“I don’t know…”
“You knew you were going to be caught, why did you still do it?”
“I’m…not sure.”
“You do realize what will happen to you if Rachel dies?”
“Yes”
“Ken”
“Yes sir.” He came around the corner and bowed down.
“I want you to carry your sister in here”
“Yes” he got up swiftly and left.
“So what do you plan on doing with Jessica?” Cameron asked. I finally looked at her.
“She will stay in my chamber for the time being”
“She is NEW and is already a favorite” Kelly blurted out. I turned my attention back to her.
“I will show you why she will being staying with me” I tossed her a knife and it landed in front of her. She looked at it then at me. “Just a precaution, Shoji!”
“Yes” he too came around and bowed down.
“Don’t let anyone out of my room”
“Yes”
“Cameron, let her go and stand on the other side of my doorway please.” He let go and appeared next to the doorway. For a minute Jessica sat there doing nothing, then she jumped up and charged at Shoji.