And We All Fall Down

Chapter 2

"So are you sure you told the driver St Ikes? Not many people know where it is Ava. Are you sure you're okay?" Hunter asked me frantically over the phone.

I nodded even though he couldn't see me.

"Yes, Hunter. I'm okay and we are on our way right now-"He instantly interrupted.
"We? We who?! You're with somebody?"

I could resist but laugh. Hunter had been my boyfriend for almost a year now. We met during an environmental cleanup near at the beach near my high school, when I was doing extra credit to get a scholarship since it was my senior year. We were a part of the same volunteer team and after hearing my goal, Hunter was one the one to ensure that our team was as productive as possible, earning me a scholarship at any community college of my choice. He was being his usual over protective characteristic.

"The taxi driver and I. WE are on our way. Stop worrying honey. I'm gonna get there soon,"
He grunted softly in response. "Fine. Tell that man to hurry it up though and to drive fast. But not too fast. You need to reach in once piece. I swear if you die I'm going to hunt him down" I laughed in response, even though I knew he was serious.

He sighed heavily "I can't wait to see you again love. I missed you so much," I felt my cheeks grow hot and I was about to reply when I heard someone talking to him on the other side. I only manage to catch "...Hunter, Sir, you are need immediately in the upper tower...." Hunter's soothing voice replied to the unseen speaker
"I coming. One moment" the voice continued, "We haven't that long Sir. The council..." Everything after that was muffed, so I could not hear anything.

I sighed and waited until he returned. He came back with an urgent grunt, "I'll see you very soon flower, love you"
I smiled softly and replied "Love you too. Bye" and hung up.

Hunter was always busy, especially in the middle if the night. I always wondered what kind of job would need him then, it didn't see like the job of a book shop owner to me. When he had to go, I just let him; I could never keep him away from doing his job, whatever it was.

Oh well, I thought, shaking off the idea. It was quite a surprise to learn that Hunter and my aunt actually lived in the same town. Well, at last my move won't be completely scary, with Hunter would be there.
I wiped my face. The sun was hot through the taxi window and I had to shuffle myself to the other side, completely thankful I was the only one in the car. The driver's eyes popped for a moment as I jumped across the seat. I smiled nervously in response and continued to stare outside, even though I wasn't seeing much and was completely lost in thought.

I couldn't get rid of the smile on my face. My mother's sister called agency, saying that she wanted to know where I was and if I could finally live with her. I actually started using my strength to prevent myself from bouncing in the taxi, unable to contain my joy, like the 'mature' 19 year old I was. We had driven through the town of St Ikes and now was approaching my destination. The town had been breathtaking with incredible infrastructure that seemed to show a modern version of the Elizabethan style. It was much larger than how Mama had described it and I couldn't help but smiled at how she described it two days ago, saying "St Ikes is a tiny queer town with queer people who have a low sense of technological advancement and like dusty old buildings".

I liked it. It seemed like that out of fairytales I had read over and over to kids in the orphanage before bed.

"And here we are," the driver said, interrupting my thoughts as he parked outside a white and dark green house. The lawn had dark green grass to match the roof with a small apple tree and a tiny water fountain beneath, were I could see a few birds talking a bath in the clear water. I'm here. I stepped out of the car, slightly tripping on the side walk due to my numbed legs. I tried to hide my temporary handicap as I observed my potential new home.

The house looked so dark and ancient, due to the Elizabethan model of the house, but it was obvious that work had been done on it recently, as parts of the two story house seemed more modern and up to date.
"You sure you are ok Senorita?" the driver said, distracting me from my thoughts yet again as he dropped my luggage at my feet. He looked at me with wide, worried eyes. Only then I noticed that while I was gawking at the house, I had been clenching my teeth and grabbing on to the hem of my blouse, as if for life itself.

"Y-y-yes," I managed to cough out as I fell out of daze. Quickly I handed him some money, clumsy dropping a few coins on the sidewalk. Damn, I am so useless, I cursed myself as the driver gave me another queer look, pick up the coins and got into the car. I could have sworn he said, "Pirado," whatever that meant, as he passed me and drove away.

Well forget him, who needed him anyway. I rolled my eyes and turned to the house talking a deep breath in. I was finally going to have a home again. I began the long walk between the gate and the door, ever step feeling like my legs were made of lead. I passed the big apple tree and headed near to the fountain. My heart was beating so fast I felt it was going to burst with nervousness at any minute. I glimpsed my brown eyes and a curly messy nest I called hair, in the water as I walked past the fountain and went up to the door.
Unconsciously, my mind began to rehearse as I approached the door, "Hi, My name is Avalon Grace and ... " completely blank I paused... ".. Am a cocaine addict?" I couldn't help but smile at my nonsense. My smile instantly vanished as I began to walk again.

I took a deep breath.

Was this the right thing? Was this even the right place? What if this was the wrong place, won't I look weird acting as if I am supposed to be here? My hand shook as I rose to to fix my hair. If this is the right place, what if she doesn't really need me or what me here? What if I am not worthy of a new family and I hurt them, or worse, cause them to die... like my last family? Maybe this was a mistake. I am old enough to get a job somewhere, get apartment and then save up to go to Vegas. Yes. I can be a show girl and get costumes with fea—"

A sound came from the door. I froze. My heart seemed to stop beating. The lock clicked. i wanted to run, but I couldn't move. The door began to open. It was too late.
"What do you want lady?" I looked down to see a young girl about five years old staring at me with big brown eyes and cute pig tails. "Uhh.. um..." I stuttered and struggled for words to come out of my mouth, "Avalon". She gave me a puzzled face.

"No. My name is Sarah. Who are you?" I smiled a bit, suddenly finding my words.
"It is nice to meet you Sarah. I'm Avalon. Hey, could you go call your mummy??".

"I don't have a mummy." She looked down to her purple shoes then back up to my face. It felt as if an ice spike flew through my heart. "uhhhhh.... "

Before she could say anything else, the door was opened wider, and a tall dark figure appeared behind Sarah. A deep growl coming from the shadows sent shivers down my spine as my eyes connected with a dark, tall figure at least six feet tall stood behind Keema in the door way. Another growl from him reminded me about my childhood days at the zoo and my insane fear of the tigers and lions frightened me more and more as the seconds ticked by. My world froze as our eyes connected. His eyes pierced throw my body like knives forcing me to taste my breakfast again. Eyes filled with hate, acting as if the craved the taste of blood. My blood. That's when I could finally admit it to myself this was the beginning of the end.

A/N
Thank you everyone who read, voted and commented on my story. :) You have no idea what it means. This chapter is Dedicated to Eragonwolflover :) The first person to comment on this storyand my new Wattpad friend. :) Thank you so much Eragonwolflover!

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