Bottom of the River

Gone Girl

Violet was being transported in her most favorite place, the bayou. She would have rather been in a fancy car driven by the Strix or even a train but on foot through the mud was the way to go. The person with her had to keep an eye on her even though she didn't see the point. She kept looking over at the red haired girl who was accompanying her. Wishing she could get out of her sights, she couldn't even if she tried. Tristan made sure that she would be unescapable with the vervain chains on her ankles and wrists. Violet didn't really want to start conversation with her but the silence was beginning to get to her.

"So...Are you another member of this dreadful Strix group?"

The girl had just gave her the side eye and didn't say anything. She looked as thrilled as she was but she could have been a bit nicer. A couple more minutes of no noise but the swamp, she spoke up again.

"Tristan's a pretty cool guy huh? I mean, he parades around with a suit and thinks he's Brad Pitt with his confidence pouring out of him. Ever date him?"

The vampire turned to look at her with an eyebrow raised. "I'd watch your tongue speaking about a vampire who is much older than you. And no, dating my brother would be against the rules, wouldn't it?"

Violet had stopped realizing that she was the sister he had spoken of before. "So you're the psychotic sister that I had to hear about for a day and a half...You two really don't look alike, you should be lucky"

It was now her turn to stop and look behind her shoulder. She slammed the younger vampire against an aging tree. Violet had gritted her teeth as the bark dug into her back on top of the burning of the chains. "I for one am not psychotic, maybe a little but my dear brother tends to exaggerate things. I'd prefer you call me Aurora and if you decide to insult any of us again, I don't think you'll make it out of her alive. Do I make myself clear?"

Violet stared into her eyes in surprise and nodded slowly. Aurora had let go of her and Violet tried to fix herself in her dress. That was one thing she wished Tristan would have did, gave her clothes to change into. She was constantly trying to tuck the dress in the chains so she wouldn't ruin in. She politely smiled at the elder who glanced down towards her feet. "Oh, it looks like I maybe have gotten a little mud on the side..." She bent down to help fix the dress to Violet's confusion.

Watching her movements, she was cautious not understand what this girl was up to. Offering a bright smile, Aurora had linked arms with her and began to drug her through the swamp.

"So uh...Where am I going anyway?" She thought it would be safe to play nice for the mean time.

"It's a surprise, do you like surprises Violet? I mean, I know the things my brother had surprised you with. And your boyfriend too, he did play a part in this as much as everyone else"

Violet had turned to look at her and Aurora's smile had slowly faded. "Oh, you didn't know? Hate to break the news to you but he was worried about you after everything that's been going on so Tristan thought it would be nice to talk with you. Long story short, Marcel said he'd handle it but never did so he took it upon himself to take you in. My brother can be insensitive sometimes; did he treat you okay at least?"

"Wait a minute, what does this have to do with Marcel?

"I told you, you were supposed to be handled but he failed to do so. See, the Strix are a bunch of annoying vampires who never invited me in just like you. They make their own rules with members and all that stuff. But my brother can be so overprotective on things...I'm sure you've heard stories of what I went through. After all, taking you in had a goal to it"

Narrowing her eyes, she glanced around the scenery and then to the ground. She didn't even know Aurora or who she basically was. Could she be telling the truth or just trying to stir the pot? Aurora was even looking around but not in the same direction. Violet had no idea what was even going on.