Chapter 13
Courtland's POV:
I left the kitchen and went out into the backyard and all the while I had the Lord following my trail.
"Uhm...Mi'lord if you don't mind me asking...Why are you following me?" I asked.
"You're about to experience a great pain and I have come to make sure you're alright."
"Great pain?" I asked confused raising an eyebrow.
"It's apart of the process Courtland. The pain that is inflicting you will soon turn into a mad bloodlust."
"So I will be some prissy vamp?" I asked.
"No you will have the desire to tear the throat of your enemies. Not drink blood every hour."
"So I will be a cannibal instead?"
"No. A powerful werewolf...someone who can stop the vampires from raiding us...forever."
"Forever? That sounds like a lot of pre-" Something was caught in my throat and an unexplainable pressure jumped into my head. I writhed on the ground screaming. It was like I was watching myself in pain and I couldn't do anything...
Taylor's POV:
"I should go Vans...I will see you later." Charlie said promising his sister. Although they were complete different creatures you could see the love and family compassion between them. It was weird. I have never seen anything like it.
"What about mom?" She asked quietly.
"She's coming don't worry. I will see you later." He chuckled kissing her head lightly. He walked out and vanished into thin air. Vampire speed...
"Take care of that in the kitchen. Burn the bodies and dispose of any remains" I heard Ashton order to some of the guards. They nodded and began removing the bodies from the kitchen.
"Where is Courtland?" He asked. Everyone shrugged until we heard a loud scream. That ear cringing scream that made tingles go up and down your spine. I saw Nirvana stiffen.
"Leslie, take Nirvana upstairs. Now." He ordered to one of the maids.
"Yes Mi'lord." She said fast, taking Nirvana's arm and leading her carefully upstairs. Ashton then vanished and I followed behind Courtland's brothers to the backyard again.
"Don't worry Ashton it will pass. This one is a bit worse. I have no idea how long it will last." The Lord said.
"How come you don't know?"
"I have an estimate but it is not one hundred percent accurate."
"Well how long?" He asked.
"Two maybe three hours. Depending on how strong she is."
"So we just leave her out here?" Tyler asked.
"And how does a five minute spell jump to a three hour one?" Nick asked.
"She will have three more of these spells and each will get worse than the one before it. The final one will be a life and death situation."
"What do you mean life and death?" Ashton asked worriedly.
"It will test if she truly has the strength to handle this power. If she doesn't...." He said trailing off as she did another scream and her bones made a sickening crack.
"Why is she always going outside for this?" Ashton asked.
"Depends on her personality. She enjoys the outdoors so it leads her to it. Best to bring her inside though, I fear a storm is coming." The Lord said looking up at the dull grey sky. The forcast said there was going to be a snow storm...and the big huge christmas party was in a couple of hours...
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They brought Courtland inside and downstairs to the basement so that Nirvana would not hear her...although I think she did. They placed her in the specialized cell with heat and a padded floor.And the whole time I heard sickening cracks and her breathing hitch. Angelica-the doctor- kept watch on her to make sure everything was alright.
Nirvana sat at the table gripping a mug full of cammomile tea. Ashton sat beside her motionless. His face was pale and his jaw was tight and every muscle visible was strained. The boys were in the rec room just going through the motions. The whole palace was dead quiet and dark. All that erupted through it was Courtland's screams.
The Lord sat at the table with us with his hands folded.
"Is it ever going to end?" Nirvana asked after three excrutiating and painful hours. The Lord looked up and he stood up.
"It should almost be finished." He said quietly. We all walked downstairs and the screams became louder.
"Angelica." Ashton said.
"Ribs are broken, back broken...again, cheekbones are shattered, multiple leg and arm fractures...and she has had some difficulty breathing sometimes but other then that she is exhausted. Even her screams are filled with exhaustion." She explained. We opened the door and she laid on the ground on all fours. Some bones stuck out in awkward places.
As she was going through one horrible scream her breathing hitched and she stopped. Nirvana sucked in a breath as Courtland laid limpless and lifeless.
"She's alright. Give her a moment." It was dead quiet. Courtland was paler than usual and you could hear her very faint breathing and her heart beat slowly. The Lord suddenly smiled very pleased and Ashton nodded towards Angelica to check on her.
"Several fractures but...healing rapidly. I suggest keeping her here. Her back is healing slowly and any movement could disrupt it. I will monitor her here and when it's finished I will call you to come get her." Ashton nodded and guided Nirvana back upstairs as she kept looking back.
