Chapter 7: The Truth came out

Next few days were crazy with all the work I had to catch up on and Peter was working me like a dog. Peter was like a drill sergeant. Jump over this, punch that, kick this. At least my body was getting tight and Peter was teaching me stuff that he learned his classes. One afternoon, Peter and I were racing through the campus. Peter was a little faster than me, but I was keeping up. We stopped at a bench where a bunch of girls were talking in a group.

            Peter said “What was it like fighting with Victor?” I was a little surprised for the past few days Peter had not mention anything about my little fight. Unlike everyone else in school who just couldn’t stop talking about it especially Amy’s sisters. I really got tired of talking about it and hearing everyone’s comments.

            I said “I wasn’t paying much attention to him, but he was unstoppable. Nothing could touch him.”

            Peter said “I expect nothing less for Victor Samson. He’s great warrior fought in many battles.”

            I said “And yet you want to rip his head.”

            “He would have kicked my a*s.”

            I agreed “Oh yeah. Have you ever heard of a woman named Patricia?” Peter become silent for while.

            “I know a lot of people named Patricia.”

            “Does any of them having any connection with Mrs. Peterson?”

            “Not that I could think of. Why are you asking me?” Peter asked

            “I don’t know you two seem pretty close. I mean she always call you to do something for her.” I said.

            “Can you keep a secret?” he asked with a smile.

            “Look, dude if you two are doing something illegal I don’t want know.

            Peter laughed “No. No, Mrs. Peterson is my mom,” I was shock, “I don’t want anyone else to know because they would give me a hard time. Some people would use me to get to her.”

            “Understandable.” I replied

            “Now that’s done with we still have another five miles to run.”

            After two hours training with Peter all I really want was a nap, but I still had things to do like go to Amy’s study group. Amy though it would be a good idea to have a study group with Matt and Alexis. I ran back to my dorm room to take a quick shower and change into some new clothes. I grabbed my books and was on my way out when I see who else but Adam waiting for me. I tried to walk past him, but he cut right in front of me.

            “What do you want now, Adam?” I asked

            Adam looked in straight in the face as if I should be afraid of him and said “I want you to leave my girl alone.”

            I asked “Who?”

            “Amy! I know the game you’re playing. Trying to get close to Amy,” He started poking me on my chest. “Trying to steal the crown, but the day I let a half blood.” I didn’t let him finish what he was going to say I pinned him to a tree and was about to punch him. “Go ahead hit you want to. It doesn’t matter any way I give her something you cannot. I can give her a family. You can’t you don’t have the tools require.” I really want to punch as he smiled at me.

            “Is there a problem here?” we turned to see one of our upperclassmen staring at us. I drop him and walked away with saying a word. The walk to library was nice and quiet as it gave me time to think about what Adam said. He was correct there was no future for me and Amy even though I wouldn’t mind spending my life with Amy. The way the world was turning spending the few weeks. I thinking too far ahead kids my age weren’t thinking about marriage. Kids my age were half vampire and didn’t start a war so I’m definitely not normal. When I reached the library, Amy, Matt, and Alexis was already sitting on the stairs waiting for me. They seem like they have gotten close over a few months, which is a good thing right? I mean it’s a great when your old friends met your new friends. I looked at Alexis, I still have told her about Sam and the others. I couldn’t time was always wrong. Then again what is the right time for new like that? Something felt wrong I just could put my finger on it. Then I looked at Amy. She was wearing a little black skirt and some make-up. Something I never seen before her wear before. Amy was the first to notice me and waved.

            “Hey guys, sorry I’m a little late. Peter had me doing crazy things.” I said lying through my teeth.

            Alexis said “Matt, I left this book in Mr. William’s classroom. Can you come with me to go get?”

            Matt said “Fine. We’ll be

            I said “Really?” I wasn’t buying it. Something was going on and I beginning to think I was the one wasn’t in on it.  They walked away leaving me and Amy alone by ourselves.

            “Come on, we should get start on this assignment.” Amy led me through the library entrance and the place was barely empty. It was huge like one of them old European churches. It had stained glass windows that let in minimal light, and had columns that held up the roof. Then they were shelves upon shelves of books from anywhere and everywhere. There were lights on top of each table. We took our seat next to one of the windows and took our book out of our bags. I opened my book and turned the pages. I noticed on one of those pages had a picture of demonic creatures with fangs, bat wings, and carrying weapons.

             Amy noticed “That’s Cain, the first vampire ever created. Cain was cursed by god for killing his brother Abel.” I heard this story countless times from Father Matthews. He told us that to teach us about jealous and how we must learn to control it. Although he left out the whole vampire part for, but telling a group of kids that god made a bloodthirsty vampire might not be the greatest idea. I continued looking at the pictures as the pages go down the vampires looked more human. They were all beautiful with pale skin, and light blue eyes or black. All had fangs though.

            “Those ancient vampires like Victor. They are faster, stronger, and able to perform things we can only imagine like mind control.” Amy said

            “So that the reason Victor fought so well, and I managed to get stabbed in the chest by Sam.” I said

            “Sam?” I turned around to see Matt and Alexis looking at me. Damn it, that might not best way to tell her this. Alexis was shocked while Max was just standing there with brown box. “Sam stabbed you no, not Sammy.”

            Matt said “Whose Sam?”

            “Sam is our little brother well not actually, but we lived in the same orphanage for few. He would stab you.”

            “He did. He’s not the Sam we used to know. He has changed he’s a Scourge,” I said as Alexis shook his head, “He stabbed in the chest and laugh. Also I think he has something to do with Jordan and Betty’s death.”

            Alexis said “So what are we going to do about it because I’m going to sitting here and do nothing while our brother out there killing people.”

            “No, that’s exactly what you’re going to do. I think Jordan and Betty’s death were not accident and neither is Sam’s transformation. Someone is targeting our family we need to be smart and I need to find the rest of our family.” I said

            Amy added “Maybe that why Mrs. Peterson won’t let you leave she protecting you, but why?”

            I said “Something to do with my birth mother.”

            “Nick, I’m not a child. I’m going to handle this since you can’t. Once the Nick I know is back then you can follow me.” Alexis said and the she got up. In a second I leaped out of my seat and pushed Alexis back down.

            Amy added “You can’t go alone and Nick can’t leave every guard on the ground will be after him. I have idea let me talk to my aunt Nebula, she’ll help. She practically helps anyone and since it has something to do with the Scourge she’s sure to help you.”

            Peter said “I don’t know Amy most royal would rather pretend the Scourge doesn’t exist. How could the queen help?”

            Amy said “She’s the queen and we have army. Wouldn’t you guys like some back up,” She looked at me and then Alexis, “I’ll talk to her when she comes to my birthday party. Now is anyone going to ask what Matt has in the box?”

            Matt said “Oh yeah actually it’s your box, Nick. Mail man gave it to me. It has your address and everything.” I placed the box beside I really didn’t want to be bother with it right now. The rest of the night was kind of quiet between me and Alexis. I knew that Amy’s plan only delayed Alexis leaving. I knew at as soon as Alexis get the chance she will bolt and tried to find Sam. Alexis was the only having doubts about the queen’s involvement. I too had my doubts if Mr. Smith’s class though me anything about vampire society is that the royal had all the power. They will not acknowledge a creature more powerful than them. Its reason the royals hated the Scourge and the ancient vampire alike.

            After a couple of hours of awkwardness I thought I was at least about to function in class again so we though. Matt decided to walk Alexis back to her room, but it quickly to him following Alexis home. I got the pleasure of walking Amy to her dorm room with my box and our books. After a few minutes of us walking through the campus Amy turned to me and said “You don’t have to carry my books you know. I can carry my own.” She tries to take it but I pulled the books away.

            I said “Are you sure? Back in the library it looked you were having a hard time.” I smiled at her and she rolled her eyes. Then she looked down at my box.

            “Nick, your box is leaking blood,” She took a sniff, “Its human blood” she said.

            I gave her the books and opened the box to find my silver dagger covered in blood. There was also a slip of paper wrapped in plastic. I wrapped the plastic and read the paper.

It read:

Alexis Gold

Nicholas Welter

Alexander Summer

Sam Fallows

Betty Williams

Jordan Scott

There was more name on the list, but our names were on the top. Sam, Betty, and Jordan were scratch off with blood and there was more a lot more. Someone was making an army alright an army made from my family. Amy looked over my shoulder. She didn’t reaction like I thought she might. She didn’t scream or ran away she looked madder than I was.

            “Now I definitely into find my brother” I said putting the list in my jacket pocket.

            Amy’s reaction changed I guess she would have expect me to back off or become scared, but no it just gave me more confidence. I was going to find Sam and kill him. Before he was going to give me the name of the son of b***h who turned him into monster and made kill people. Then I going to find him and kill. No one was going to stop me not Alexis, not Peterson, not Peter, not even Amy.

Reviews

[Mary Evans]

First off in the begining you repeat the name "Peter" too often, use he instead. Again the chapter is in need of revision. Apart from that the plot line is good. The pacing is a bit too fast though the chapter seems rushed. its still fine but if you wish to make more of it you can go in more details and slow down. You do need a bit more descriptions though.