Amongst The Dead

Chapter 3

  I swallowed the lump in my throat as I followed Emmett and Rosalie to their car. I notified Bella that I would be at their house and she nodded before shooing me off. Emmett lifted me into the back seat like a child, as I was unaware of him before, I squealed in surprise as him and Rosalie laughed at the slight pout that formed on my face. For some strange reason with all of the Cullen siblings, I feel as if I can act as a child with no problems. I have looked into reasons as to why I act like a child sometimes. Most of it due to the fact that I never had a true childhood. I grew up quickly than what was normal. The internet led into things such as CGL/ABDL. I was curious and looked into it a bit deeper, I knew it wasn't for me personally, but I did start to understand that some people that have been through trauma as a child, or had no childhood at all, will display certain childlike attributes in the form of either mental or physical awareness. Those people use it as a coping mechanism. Almost as if their brains are making up for what they were supposed to need. Either way, I am childlike in appearance, but I do not have a need to actually behave as a child. My brain works as it would for someone in their late 20's. I have always been told by some that I have an old soul. 

  Emmett finally pulled into the driveway of their house and I was kind of shocked to see the house had many windows that allowed the sun to shine through, making the house itself look open and inviting. Rosalie chuckled, "Were you expecting a dungeon and moats?"

  "No. I was just surprised by the airy feel. That's all." She and Emmett both held my hand as they led me inside. I was met with a kind looking man and woman that were bustling around in the nearby kitchen.

  "Oh, hello dear. My name is Esme and this is my husband Carlisle."

  "It is a pleasure to meet you both. I was invited by Edward in order to explain some things. I hope that is all right." They exchanged a quick glance before nodding. I followed them into the living room where Jasper, Alice, and Edward sat. Carlisle motioned his hand for me to sit in one of the chairs opposite of the couch. 

  "How would you like me to begin?" I asked still very nervous for the outcome. Before I knew it a wave of calmness flooded my system and I relaxed.

  "Just start at the beginning, sweetheart. We would also like to learn a bit more about you if you will let us." Carlisle said.

  "Well, my name is Thana Morrigan and I was born the 12th of January 1988. I was born and grew up in Akios Nikolaos, Greece. I would like to say I was raised there, but my parents did not want me after an incident when I was 6 years of age. I'm unsure of your reactions, but before I tell you, just please do not hate me." Rosalie knelt by my side and held my hand.

  "We could never hate you. I know we all just met, but let me promise you. Whatever you do or have done could not make any one of us hate you." I nodded in thanks before speaking again.

  "I can see and speak with the dead." I heard slight inhales even though they were not needed. Must have been involuntary as they must play pretend as humans. "I was born as a medium. I have always been able to see and hear the kind spirits around me. When I was 6, a demonic entity made it's presence known to me and I ran to mother in hopes she would help. She shunned me away. Her and father began to beat me and said it was for my own good. They needed to make sure I wouldn't run and tell others of what I saw. In their eyes, I was known as a child sent by the Devil himself. I have met him once before and he told me that I was special indeed, but he did not have any power in creating me. I have met a few deities, some I never thought existed, but they do. They only show themselves if I have a lesson that needs to be learned. In turn, I give them offerings as Grecians used to do as pagans before the rise of Christianity. There may be a few who still do, but I have yet to meet someone who does."

  "Do you only see humans that have died?" Emmett asked.

  "Yes, I'm afraid it does only work for humans."

  "I'm guessing one of the spirits mentioned something about vampires?" This was directed from Edward.

  "Well, no. Actually, I came to figure that out on my own. Greece surprisingly has quite a few that roam around at night. I, for some unknown reason, have a strange trust placed into your kind. I became friends with a coven who live in Thebes. They came to my little town to hunt, but they said they were physically unable to harm me." Carlisle hummed and flashed away for a second before returning with a photograph.