The Hybrid

Chapter 1

I was letting out ragged breaths as I ran through the thick forest. The rain was beating into my flesh running with my supernatural speed. I held one hand in front of my eyes, shielding my face from the ice-cold rain and wind. My skin was becoming numb from the frost and running for quite a while. I heard loud footsteps and their breaths as they ran after me. The forest was engulfed in darkness and an eerie atmosphere, not even the moon adorned the night sky on this dreadful night.

My heart was beating rapidly in my ribcage. I didn't dare to look behind me at the monsters who murdered my parents to check how close they were. I felt despair in the pit of my stomach, once again they found me. Once again I was on the run. Once again I needed to start my life again, all because of who I was.

Suddenly, one of my legs slid on the stone that was covered in mud and felt searing pain radiating from my ankle. I fell to the ground, cried out but quickly tried to get on my feet, but as I did I felt a gush of air and felt their presence. Four vampires surrounded me. They all hissed at me showing me their fangs. Hatred and disgust flashed in their eyes. Rage ignited in my body and I felt my nails elongating into sharp claws, my beastly fangs protracted from my jaw. I felt my bones and muscles getting thicker and stronger. I loudly growled at them, warning them to leave me be. At the sight of me, the four sets of crimson eyes widened but didn't make a move. With my ankle now perfectly healed I lunged at two of the vampires that were closest to me, my claws ripping through their flesh. I felt warm blood on my hands as it oozed from the wounds. A perfect contrast to the cold I felt from the rain and wind. Both of the vampires fell to the ground while the other two leapt at me but I dodged one of them. The other one, I managed to catch mid-air with my strong hand on his throat. My claws sank into his neck with so much strength his head and body fell to the ground separately, blood squirting all over me. The last one watched me, frozen with his eyes even wider as terror flashed in his face. I didn't wait and pounced at him, going straight for his neck. My sharp fangs pierced through his skin and ripped his flesh out.

An eerie silence engulfed me once again, only my ragged breath, the sound of my heart erratically beating inside my chest and the sound of rain on the trees and ground as the raindrops hit the surfaces could be heard. As my eyes roamed over the vampires I killed, a tear rolled down my cheek which was instantly mixed with the rain as loneliness and sadness seeped into my soul. The thought of killing more vampires made my heart sink. I hated killing, if they just let me alone no one would be dead. I quickly wiped my face, picked up my backpack and began running. I was discovered and needed to find myself a new temporary home. Covered in their blood I was glad it was raining, at least it would wash off of my body.

I never wanted to kill not even hurt anyone. All ever wanted was to be left alone to live my life as normal as possible. They always found me and I didn't understand how, being always careful. Every time they found me I couldn't help the despair growing in the pit of my stomach. It was only a reminder that I would never get to live a normal life.

I ran and slowly shifting back into my human form. My clothes were soaked to the point where I could feel the cold creeping on my bones. My teeth were clattering and I could no longer feel my fingers.

On the horizon, a light hue of light appeared in front of me in between the trees. The corner of my lips raised slightly as relief washed over me. Picking up my pace I reached the outskirts of the forest, a small town appeared in front of me, the streets lights illuminating it. I smiled at the thought of a warm shower and bed. As I got into the small town I stopped running and walked instead not wanting to get anyone's unwanted attention. As I walked through the small town my eyes were scanning my surroundings, making sure I wasn't followed by the vampires or werewolves. The town was mostly empty seeing it was late at night. Only a few humans passed me, some walked their dogs, some were jogging but all of them had this weird expression on their faces as they passed me and looked at my appearance. My brows furrowed when I noticed their expressions. What the hell is wrong with them. I thought to myself. I just shook my head and kept walking.