Blood lust

Chapter 17

Alex's POV

I'm awoken by a knock at my door. I open it and find Eric. "It's happening" He says. I grab a shirt and we hurry to Kate's room. When we open the door I can practically see the change happening. Her body is shaking. Nothing drastic, just as if she was cold. Her aura is all around changing. She gasps and her eyes fly open, revealing a deep purple colour.

Kate's POV

I open my eyes, and I feel as though I've. been reborn. Time has no value. Night nor day, it no longer matters. It feels as if everything in the word has stopped in this second, yet it feels like hours are seconds. I look around, and take in my surroundings slowly. My eyes fall upon a tall boy, with dark brown hair, and a middle aged man. Eric, and Alex. "Hello Katelyn" my father greets me. It's almost like I can see the words come out of his mouth. "Do you wish us to call you Kate still?" he asks me. I nod slowly, and slide off my bed. I walk to my full length mirror, and look at myself. My lips are deep scarlet, the colour of someone's cheeks after coming in from the cold. My eyes have taken to a deep purple colour. My skin is white and fair, no acne or scars.

I look at my hands and see a black rose on my finger.

"Father.." he looks surprised at the word but listens. I continue my voice smooth. "What is this mark?" I ask.

"It's your affinity mark. Everyone gets one representing their strongest affinity. What is yours?" He asks me.

"A black rose" I say approaching them, holding my hand out.

"Black roses represent death" Eric says. I look down at my finger.

"What does that mean?" I ask him.

"You have a death affinity." my father says. I raise an eyebrow, and he continues. "Very rare. Only two other Vampries with your affinity. One is dead"

"Where is the other?" I ask.

"You'll see that later. For now we must go" Eric says.

"Go where?" I ask him. I'm not reluctant to the idea of leaving I just wish to know where. 

"To see the Sfat inţelept. Or wise counsel." Eric says. I nod, knowing not to question it. "Come. Greet your family before we must leave" Eric says.

"Will we come back?" I ask. Eric nods, and steps out of the way to my door. I open it, the metal cool to the touch and I find Tanya and Aron sitting by the stairs. They look up, and their eyes go wide.

"Kate" Aron says standing. "Your eyes changed" He says scanning my face.

"It's not the only thing that's changed" I laugh. Tanya stands up beside my brother.

"You scared me Kate. You've been out for almost three weeks" She says. I smile.

"I am strong." I lift my hand and show her my black rose. "I also apparently could have an affinity for death" I say. Tanya smiles.

"I always said your looks could kill" she says causing us both to laugh. My mother walks down the hall and I smile.

"Mum" I greet her, pulling her into a hug. She hugs me back, her head resting on my shoulder. When we pull back she grabs my face in her hands.

"I didn't think you were going to make it" she says.

"Neither did Tanya. Have some faith people" I laugh. They both laugh and I turn to Eric and Alex. Eric speaks.

"We must go and see the Sfat inţelept. They are the Vampire counsel and require to know of all newly changed Vampires" Eric says. "We will be back in a few weeks" he adds and my mom nods. I glance over at Alex and find him looking at me intently.

"Should I go pack?" I look at Eric. He nods and I smile, and go back into my room. I leave the door open, and everyone except my mom and Eric come in.

"What does it feel like?" Tanya asks sitting on my bed.

"What does what feel like?" I ask, going through my drawers.

"Being a Vampire"

"It's.. different." I look at Alex. "How would you explain what it feels like?" I ask him. He smiles

"It feels like time goes on forever, yet seconds are hours" he says.

"What?" Tanya says shaking her head.

"Its hard to explain Tanya. But it's amazing. I feel like... you know when you got your car? I feel like that but eternally" I say. She nods and makes an O with her mouth. "Aron can you pass me my bag under my bed?" I ask. Aron reaches under the bed and grabs a pink Nike bag. I unzip it and place some clothing into it.

"Come eat!" my mom calls from downstairs.

"I'll be down in a bit" I smile. Tanya and Aron leave, but Alex stays.

"How do you feel?" he smiles.

"Amazing" I smile. He walks up to me and grips my chin in his hand, kissing me. I drop my bag and put my arms on his shoulders. His hands wrap around my waist and I pull back.

"Get packing. We're leaving soon" he smiles leaving my room.