Hidden Secrets

Chapter 19

Since the arrival of the four nymphs and our new friend the cocky Demon, the house has become alive. I loved the sound of people talking and laughing while they relax in the lounge. We took a day to just chat about everything, including my training schedule that the nymphs have set up for me so. They wont be taking it easy on me, I have at least two "classes" a day to practice my elemental abilities and then late afternoon I have to practice my fighting skills with Chase and Damon. Due to Damon being a high ranking Demon, he has a few skills that I might find useful with shadows and just darkness in general.

We've established a few details about my abilities, and it seems that I have no limit to what I can do so far. I can manipulate all my abilities, no matter in what form it may be. For instance, I can change water into mist or ice, I can extract water out of any living organism, which results in it's death. The same with air though, it's a quick way to kill without much effort, all I needed was a few seconds to command it to happen. I would be able to suffocate an entire group of people in one go. But the problem is, many of the supernatural creatures we will be going up against, don't need to breath much. So I've had to train on more violent approaches that could harm an enemy or even a bigger group at once.

Our strategy is, that I will have Chase and a few fighters alongside me at all times. Seeing as I will be the main target. I will stun a group and one or two of my group will finish them off and return. This way, I wont have to waste too much time on one target and I can concentrate on the numbers instead of individuals. Damon did mention that there are quite a few higher ranking demons and other supernatural creatures who will essentially be our main target. But the sooner we can get rid of the small fries, the easier it would be to concentrate on them.

Damon took me for my shadow lessons at night time. Chase would always ensure he stays close just in case trouble arrives. I nearly gave him a heart attack last night when I came walking out of the shadows and behind me followed a black panther. I don't know why, but he seemed familiar to me. Damon had his jaw on the ground and Chase didn't now if he should come to my rescue or run. It was so funny, to see two big strong guys with supernatural strength and speed and all sort of abilities, cower away from a panther. Anyways, so while I travel from one shadow to another, I sort of leave this realm for an in between kind of place. There is nothing there, but when I emerged from the one shadow in the forest, this panther walked out of the shadows as well, and bowed down to me. Then it walked over to me and purred while rubbing it's tail all over my legs as it circled me, just like a normal cat would. So now it stays close to me at all times. I can see how intelligent it is, by just looking it in it's eyes, so I tend to talk to it to get a few things off my chest you know. Chase thinks I'm crazy and he tends to get a bit jealous when I give the big panther a bit of attention. But he understands that we have a bond of some kind. Although I'm still trying to figure out it's name.

I've been lounging in front of the fireplace with my panther after dinner when I realized I need a name for him and the only way to figure it out is to ask. So, while leaning against said panther, I turned my head and just asked. " What's your name?" It gave me a look and proceeded to stare into the flames. I just knew there was a way for us to communicate, but I need to figure this shit out. It's very frustrating. " I know there is a way for us to talk, but I'm not sure what I should be doing." He sat up and looked me straight in my eyes, then he touched my head with his huge paw and placed it down again. I turned my head sideways and thought about it for a moment before I finally clicked.
" Like this you mean?" " Can you talk to me too? There is really no use in us talking like this if you can't answer me right." He laid down again, waiting for me to relax against him. As I watched the flames and listened to the quiet conversations around the mansion, I heard him. " You are quite amazing Scarlett. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance at last. I knew you would figure it out eventually. I'm sorry I couldn't say anything, but it is important for you to make the first contact via our mind link. Now you will be able to communicate with me at any time no matter where I am."

I literally jumped up and did a happy dance, and with my luck Chase and Damon walked in right at that moment. They looked very amused as I sank down onto the floor and hid behind the panther, who's name I still don't know. " So what's your name?" " My name is Lucian, I used to be a part of your father. But many centuries ago, he set me free to pursue my own destiny, which up until a few weeks ago was quite boring and then he sent me a message to find you. So technically, in a very small way, I am your father as well, but you are never to call me father. I am way too young for that to happen." I couldn't help but laugh out loud at his mention of being young, when they are all a few centuries old already.

Chase sat down in a chair and once again looked a bit irritated that I just ignored them completely. So I gave Lucian a kiss on his head and walked over to Chase, I sat down on his lap and looked into his eyes. " Chase, I would like for you to meet Lucian, who is technically apiece of my father. Which makes him my other fatherly figure in a way." He peaked over my shoulder and growled at Lucian who just stood up and walked to us. " Your mate doesn't believe that we are technically family. Has he seen your birthmark under your foot?" I looked at Lucina like he was crazy, how would he know about that? " Yes he has seen it I think. But let me show him again."

I got up and took my shoes off and showed my foot to Chase and then Lucian turned around, lifting his one paw, to show the exact same birthmark on his paw. " So you guys are really family. This is weird. I'm sorry for how I've acted Lucian. I hope you can forgive my childish behavior, but when it comes to Scar I tend to forget I'm a 3000 year old vampire." "3000? You are 3000 years old? What?" " Well technically I'm 2910 years old. But I like to round things up to the closest hundred. So yes." He seemed to not be phased by this at all. Like this is normal. I just sat there shocked until I heard Lucian, " Little one, you have no reason to freak out, I'm even older than that. You need to remember, your father was one of the firsts. Chase has been worried about how you would react to the news, I suggest you calm the poor man before he has a panic attack." I got out of my shocked state quickly and wrapped my arms around Chase's neck and kissed him softly before looking into his eyes. "I love you no matter your age. I'm sorry that I reacted that way, it was just a bit shocking at first. But now I understand why you are so knowledgeable." Good save Scar, good save!!!

Hi Everyone. I hope you are enjoying my first story as much as I love writing it. I would appreciate any feedback regarding the story itself. I'm not sure if I'm taking too long or if it's too confusing. I'm trying to keep it flowing as much as I can into each chapter. I think it's more so I won't confuse myself. HAHA. Anyways, have fun.