The Siren

Coming back to town

Outfit up above.
I pulled into a gas station mid afternoon. I have been driving from Arizona to Santa Carla for the couple of days. I stepped out and basked in the blazing sun for a minute. I had to stop and get gas, I took off the gas cap and put the nozzle in the tank. While the gas was pumping, I pulled out a cigarette and lit it. I allowed the tobacco fill my lungs before I let out a soft breath of smoke.

              It's a nasty habit I know, but it's one of the few way for me to release stress from my body. I have been nothing but nerves since Sam called me from his grandpa's house. He sounded extremely panicked something about vampires trying to get his family and his brother Michael was turned into one.  I felt bad to not being able to get there until now.

              It's been a week since the call. I called them again a couple days ago and now he and Lucy said everything is fine and everything got worked out. I know when something is wrong and something is wrong with them.

              Once I heard a click I knew the pump was done. I put out my cigarette, and put the pump into its rightful place before I put the gas cap on and went inside to pay. While I was in there I grabbed a cup of coffee. I had been driving all damn night. I paid for everything and went back outside, I saw a couple of kids rummaging through the trash. I walked over and gave them 5 bucks. They both looked and smiled at me. They took the money and ran off. Hopefully to get something to eat.

               I quickly got back into my impala and sped off like a rocket. I kicked up a lot of debris and rocks all over the place. I just wanted to get to the Emerson place before anything else happens.

             Vampires of all of the damn creatures they had to get mixed up with vampires. I mean it's rich coming from me because I'm a siren But still!! Why couldn't have been a Nymph, or a werewolf they at least have their beast more under control than any other creature I have met. The only vampire I have met that I liked was my little Laddie. He and I still talk occasionally. I have even developed the ability to dream walk.

            So I have been visiting his dreams. Lately they have been nightmares but every time I show up I quickly change them so they aren't scary anymore. I have been taking naps in the afternoon just so I can still talk to him. He should be a older now. I know half vampires age slowly but he should be at least 15-16 but 18 in age. Well I hope he is, if not I'm going to have to kick his brothers' asses for turning a kid.

                 I drove past the boardwalk and saw rides going, vendors trying to scam people. I think the boardwalk would be fun but I gotta check on Sam, Michael and Lucy. My foot pressed down on the gas pedal and I went faster than before. Once I hit loose gravel I slowed down before coming to a stop before a log cabin house. By the time I got to the Emerson's house it was already dark. The sun was almost gone for the night. I threw my car in park and got out. I can smell metallic scents mixed with the normal Emerson scent along with Laddie's cotton candy scent and one I have never smelt before.

                 I saw slight movement go past the window. I walked right up to the door and knocked. "Hello how can I help you?" When the door opened it was a girl I didn't know. Looks about 17 maybe, with wild dark brown curly hair with doe brown eyes. God she looks like the damsel in distress type. "Yes is this the Emerson residence?" I asked coldly. I hate the damsel in distress type.

                Before I knew it, I was almost tackled to the ground by Lucy Emerson. I recognized her dirty blonde hair and brown eyes. I have known the Emerson's for a while. When I first met them, Lucy looked so much like my mom and my older sister, I thought she was them but had been reincarnated as a human.

               I first ran into them at a family trip to Florida. Sam found me laying on the shore of a more secluded part of the beach wounded. I got attacked by my own kind thanks to my brother. Sam and Michael discovered what I am rather quickly but accepted it almost instantly. Michael and I were always the closest romantic wise but Sammy and I were closest sibling wise. Eventually Michael and I dated for a few years. I thought he was my fated one, because I felt the spark but he wasn't and I eventually learned to accept that. We broke up when he found out that his mom and dad were getting a divorce and that was about a month ago. So I am still a little upset but reluctantly agreed to remain friends with him.

                "Oh my Cali what are you doing here? It's been forever since we last saw you! How are you doing? Are you hungry we were just about to eat? Have you been drinking water?" Lucy bombarded me with questions rapidly.

             "It's good to see you too Lucy. Yes I am starving, You know always love you home cooking. Yes I have been drinking water. I am here because Sam called me a week back. I came to check on you guys." I said lightly pushing her away.

           Lucy's face went a bit pale if that was possible she was already pretty pale. "Yeah we are fine. Nothing is wrong here." Lucy tried lying to me. This just confirms to me that something was wrong. And might still be.

               " How about we go inside and we can discuss that together as well as the fact you just tried to lie to me as well. Which you are still absolutely terrible at." I said a little coldly and made sure she felt the chill. With how icy my voice sounded with a little help of my power I watched as Lucy shivers. Lucy knows how I don't like to be lied too. Yet she tried to do it to my face. I hate using my powers to people I care about but I have two rules.

                 Don't lie to me and don't deceive me.