The Legend of the Blood Forest

Chapter 12

        She didn't sleep well that morning. Her mind spun with thoughts of Victoria. She awoke with the light of the full moon shining through their widow. Looking to the empty space beside her, she let out a sigh. Leo had gone already. Perhaps this was all part of his master plan.

"Some plan." She laughed.

Throwing the blankets off, she placed her bare feet on the grey carpet. Wearing nothing but one of Leo's dress shirts, she walked over to the window. The lights of city captivated her. A mix of yellows and oranges flickered with the passing cars. It was the first time she had seen the city so busy. Clenching her chest, she hoped he would return soon.

Moments later, Leo burst through the door with a tall blonde. Her sudden worry turned to anger. The blonde clung to Leo and laughed loudly. Placing her fingers on her temple she winced. Why were they always so loud when they were drunk? Catching the girls gaze, she watched as she looked to Leo with a grin.

"I didn't think you were the type." She slurred.

Even standing where she was, Kat could smell her. She reeked of cheap booze. Shooting a smile toward her, she walked over toward them. Leo smirked as Kat drew closer. He knew she was mad, but knowing her, she'd forget the moment Leo spoke. The girl standing next to Leo, walked passed him and toward Kat.

"Well you're certainly cute." Kat sneered.

"Wow!" The girl said, "Your eyes are so pretty...and your hair is...amazing."

"She's wasted." Kat said looking to Leo, and watched as he shrugged.

"I'm Alexis." She smiled.

"Kat."

Running her finger down Alexis' cheek, Kat began to lick her lips. She watched as the girls heart beat quickened, and the blood began to pump faster within her veins. Even though she hated intoxicated blood, she figured this was Leo's way of apologizing. Twisting the girl's hair between her fingers, Kat's gaze fixated on the girl's neck. It would be easy for her to kill her now, but with Leo's intense gaze, Kat figured he deserved a show.

Placing her thumb on her chin, Kat tilted her head. Her eyes became glossy, and her mouth began to water. Alexis' heart quickened, making it hard for Kat to focus on teasing her. Placing her lips on hers, Kat held Leo's gaze, watching as he approached them. Kat's hands slowly moved down Alexis' arms and ripping the jacket off of her. Their kiss became passionate as Kat continued to hold her there. Alexis moved her hands along Kat's shirt, and began to unbutton it.

The two pushed each other away. Alexis stood gazing at Kat's thin body. Noticing a scar on her left side, she traced her fingers along the narrow discolored skin. Grabbing her wrist, Kat flung Alexis against the wall. No one touched her like that but Leo. Looking over to Leo, she noticed his smile, and looked back over to Alexis.

She rose slowly, her heart frantically throbbed with her chest, as she looked to Kat. Watching as the room darkened and noticed Kat's eyes beginning to glow. She tried to call out to Leo, but there was no response. Backing up, she tripped over her own feet and screamed.

"Shh!" Kat said, now standing in front her, "Food shouldn't scream like that."

"F-food?" Alexis stuttered.

"Why else do you think he brought you here?" Kat laughed, "You thought. HA HA. Oh that's cute. You thought he wanted to sleep with you."

"Wh-What's going on?" She asked while cowering in a corner.

"You're are dinner." Kat said.

Grabbing the girl by the throat, she lifted her. Feeling Leo's hand on her shoulder, she smiled.

"You've scared her too much." He whispered.

He caught Alexis' gaze with his and she fell limp in Kat's hand. Walking to the right of her, he held her shoulders while Kat walked to the other side. Together the bite down on her. Draining the last ounce of blood, Kat let out a moan. It was satisfying, but she knew this meant something.

"Why did you bring her?" She asked.

"You needed food." Leo said, while dropping the body.

"You didn't just leave for that." She said sternly.

"I found her." Leo said, "She was with all of them. Including N."

"Shit." Kat said. "What the hell, N too. This is not good. Leo if she gets anywhere near you..."

Placing his finger against her lips, he stopped her. He knew what would happen, but that would never happen. Pulling her close he held her.

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Victoria paced in front of her servants. She couldn't believe she had caught a glimpse of him. The blonde that had caught her eye as well as her heart. And with the 5 of them he would be no match. She giggled. Her laugh slowly faded when her eyes fell upon N. He was proving to be a difficult one to tame. Every so often she would catch him snapping out of it. Letting out a sigh, she walked over to him.

"You!" She called, "On your feet."

N sat glaring at her.

"I said move!"

He continued to sit. Squishing her nose she turned to the table full of needles, scalpels, and other various equipment. Running her hand along the tools, she let out a small breath. Why was this one being so difficult? The others took to her easily. Perhaps he needed a little more convincing. Picking up one of the scalpels, she ran her index finger along the sharp silver blade. She smirked as she picked up the doll that sat on the chair next to the table. Stabbing it in the leg, she moaned as their cries echoed. Ripping the blade out of the leg, she cackled. Looking back to N she walked slowly toward him. Holding the doll limp in her hand, she began to sway it in front of him.

His eyes followed it, back and forth, mesmerized by it. She laughed. He was weak, just like the others. Well maybe not as weak, but enough for her to gain his attention again. There had to be something more she could do to hold his attention. She needed him in order to get the one she was really after.

"His name." She bellowed, "Give me his name."

"Who?" N asked, his eyes now drawn to her.

"The blonde one." She said while gripping the dolls leg tightly in her hand.

With her anger growing inside her, she brought the scalpel to her face. With the blade pointing down toward the doll, she thrusted it quickly into it. Loud screams circled her. She had grown impatient with him, and needed the information. She continued to repeat the question and motion until he hung his head. Her breaths became short and her hands began to tremble. Not from fear. From anger.

"HIS NAME!" She screamed, as she stabbed the silver weapon back into the doll.

When she saw no movements from him, she let out a scream in anger. Why was he refusing?

"Leo."

His voice was quiet like a mouse's squeak. Her eyes focused on him, and watched as he began to lift his head. The red outlining around his eyes made her heart race with excitement, and a black X appeared in the center of his eyes. She let out a cackle. After hours of torture, he was finally hers.

"What...did you say?" She asked through short breaths.

"Leo," N repeated.

"How strong is he?" She asked, as she dropped the doll.

"Stronger than all of us." N replied, "However he has only one weakness."

"Do tell." She laughed.

"Kat." N said.

So vampires do have a weakness. Contrary to what some books say, garlic and wooden stakes aren't the most affective things to slay vampires. Well, wooden stakes slow them down, but they don't kill them. Victoria had learned that the hard way when she was a child. However, her elders told her vampires were extinct, that it was just in her head. But she knew. She always knew they were very real. And once all of them were hers, she could control the city.

"She won't be a problem." She said.