One direction adopted a vampire (slow updates)

Part 23

We found a small cave as the sun was setting, the sky was a burnt orange colour and the entire area seemed to glow.
There wasn't much room in the cave; enough for the five of us to lie and store our bags with a bit left over.

"This is perfect, It will be much warmer than a larger cave." Zayn said looking around before placing his bag in a corner.

We all followed his example, tired from the walking and our bags felt so much heavier than they did that morning.

"What do we do now?" I asked, I felt the need to control something after what we had been through today but knew it wouldn't happen.

"I'm going to collect some firewood, you try and find some branches to stack against the opening." Zayn said instantly taking charge.

"Why?" Niall asked.

"Just do it. I'll explain when we have time." He growled in response before taking off back down the trail we had made on our way here.

Twenty minutes later, the sun was almost gone but we had a small fire going at the front of the cave entrance and it was blocked off by a large rock and tree fronds.

"Everyone inside, we do not have much more time." Zayn said looking nervously at the setting sun. We followed his orders although slightly reluctant as we didn't want to crowd into the small space.

"What's so bad about the sunset?" Louis asked.

"Just wait for it." Zayn said with baited breath.

The sun disappeared behind the hill and everything stopped.

No wind

No animals rustling trees

No birds song

Silence.

It was as if all noise was completely blocked out because even our breathing seemed too quiet.

Niall opened his mouth to say something but Zayn instantly shook his head.

The smell was the first thing that I noticed. It was a complete and overwhelming, the stench of death. It burned my nostrils and made my eyes water.

Zayn growled as something seemed to come too close to the opening for his liking, a deep rumbling growl that chilled me to my bones. I realised now just how dangerous my friend and band mate really is.

"Damn it," Zayn cursed. "They're out there, they are tracking us. Must have got our scent earlier."

"what does that mean?" Harry asked frightened.

"It means, things may be about to get rough. I suggest trying to sleep while you can." Zayn replied moving to sit against the wall and closing his eyes.

We all just stared at him confused.

"I'm sure we have at least an hour, so rest. You will need it." Zayn didn't even open his eyes to say so.

We tried to get comfortable but the tension was thick enough to cut. Looking at each other we sighed and tried to settle down; all of us hoping to make it through the night alive.

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Two hours. That's how long I had been pretending to sleep while listening to the creatures outside. I was glad the others were asleep, I had heard their breathing even out after the first half hour; exhaustion taking hold of them.

The creatures outside were getting closer and they were dangerous. More dangerous when the earlier ones I had fought against. I could hear them fighting against each other, claws against claws, growls and yowls. Pain filled screeches and the stench of death filled my senses. It hurt and it terrified me. Was this what awaited the people I care about? I shouldn't have brought them here and now they are trapped with me in this torturous place.

They were close now. Too close for me to ignore. My instincts took over again and I had to hope that when this was over, my friends could still look at me and see the same person I was before. If not, was this even worth it?

The creatures saw me as soon as I stepped out of the cave; wide mouths opened revealing two rows of teeth, gnashing them together like scissors slicing together, the eyes souless and black. I held my breath as they turned on me, their silver flesh glinting in the moonlight.

A/N Hi, I won't be updating for the next few days as going away for Christmas to a place with no internet. I shall try write while I am there so I can update as soon as I am back home on the 28th. Hope you all have a good Christmas, enjoy.