Escaping From Reality

chapter 19

"Who are you?!" I asked, paralyzed.

"Anastasia.. Call me Ana " she said.

"W-what do you want from me?" I cried, trembling as I took a step back.

"Not much ..just your hair!" She said, staring at my hair as it turns grey.

"NEVER ! stay away from me ..I'll hurt you" I threatened, getting my hands out.

"You can't harm me " she said, moving closer to me."I can bite you and then cut your hair..I'm a vampire " she said, smiling with evilness as her fangs appeared to be bloodied.

"Hurricane!" I whispered to myself and the wind came blowing by, swirling around her ,covering her from head to foot as it vanished and she vanished with it.

"PHILLIP" I cried as I saw him run towards me.

"Are you okay?" He said.

"A vampire attacked " I said.

"How? No one can enter this room?" He asked, seeming shocked.

"I don't know...I thought it was you because she said 'Phillip' and then the room vanished" I said in fear.

"Did she say her name?"

"Anastasia " I said.

"We need to get out of here...NOW" he said as he pulled me and walked along.

"What is it? Do you know her? " I asked.

"Yes... She's the most dangerous vampire of this century. The most evil, filthy one. The most selfish , the most thirsty" he explained "look. I'll take you to stay in my old house. I don't trust that room anymore and no one would think that you're there, besides vampires can't get in a house without an invitation so you are basically safe. "He continued.

"How far?" I asked.

"About 6 miles away" he said.

"What ! We're going to walk?" I complained.

"Well... I have another idea. Jump on my back" he said. I jumped on his back and clung to his arms." Ready? Hold your breath" I held my breath. Actually I didn't know what had happened but a few seconds later we were in the house.

"Wow .. This is weird" I said.

"I'm cursed ,remember ?" He answered.

"Just stay safe in here. Don't go out and I'll be back tomorrow night, okay? I'll go to your castle, try to sneak in and see what's going on" he said.

"Okay.. Thank you Phillip " I said. He turned to leave but I clung to his arm so tight not wanting him to leave. An innocent smile was drawn on his face , giving me the strength to stay alone in this dim , dark old house. I let go of his arm and he left. Not a second and I was out of the house, running after him but stopped when I saw him disappear in the fog. I return back to the house and shut the door behind me. The sound of the door closing echoed in the room,the empty, dusty room. The sound of my footprints were cracking on the wooden floor. My heavy breathing was so loud echoing in the room, making me feel that someone was in the room. And I heard knocking on the door. My heart sank in fear, wanting myself to disappear in the thin air. I didn't answer but that person kept on knocking.
No! I didn't lock the door! The door opened and I quickly hid in the shadow. The person moved in, walking slowly , scanning the room. I sighed with relief when he didn't notice that I was there.

"Christiana ? Chrisy are you in here?" He whispered. I wondered who might be looking for my sister. I peered , trying to see his face. His hair seemed dark. He turned and I was facing his back. He had dark cherry hair. Stephan? Might it be you?

"Chrisy? He repeated. "Wait! Cornelia ? Are you in here?"
I was shocked. How did he know? I didn't answer. I thought it might be a prank by a demon or something. He stood in the light. Now I could see his face clearly ...STEPHAN !!!!

"STEPHAN!! " I cried, running towards him and hugged him. He clasped his arms around me. I kept hugging him, not wanting to let go. "I missed you" I said, gently as I closed my eyes just leaving myself to his care without any fear. I finally let go of him. I was ecstatic. My brother was back!

"How did you know I was here?" I asked.

"I saw footprints. I thought they were Chrisy's . we're still looking for her. She's still missing."

"Yea I know but she may be-" he stopped me.

"No! She's alive"

"How did you know? Why are you so sure?" I asked.

"Look over there" he pulled me towards the door , where I was made to stand in the moonlight coming in through the door. He pointed to an area outside. A bit far but I could see it. "You'll find some flowers. These are magical flowers. I planted them. Each flower represents a member of our family. When this person dies , the flower dies. And Chrisy's one is still alive." He explained.

"Really! Then come on why are we still here , let's go look for her" I said, ecstatic , moving out of the house when he stopped me.

"I'll go look for her. You're staying here" he said, pushing me gently in the house.

"Okay..but you'll come back, right?" I said.

"Of course..just take care of yourself" he said gently and kissed my forehead and was about to leave.

"Wait? How did you- I mean I saw you dead.. What happened?" I asked, baffled.

"Long story , I'll tell you when I'm back." He said, and left. I closed the door behind him and locked it. I looked for a chair but there weren't any. "Never mind. I'll sit on the floor" I thought. I blew off the dust and sat down , legs crossed. I wanted to practice controlling and concealing my powers but another better thought faded it away. Where was he? Phillip? I was too worried about him. I couldn't bare the thought of losing someone else I love. I had a strange feeling towards him as if my heart wanted to break my chest and run after him. That feeling that he would always be there. Making me feel that he was the kindest person ever, the sweetest one ever. That feeling that makes me feel that I want to cling to his arms, always making me feel safe. That feeling that makes me feel that I want to clasp my arms around him and hug him forever. Oh how kind he is! How sweet! How handsome! Can't he just stay and not leave everyday like he always does? I didn't know what that feeling was, I was still young but all I knew that it was the nicest feeling ever.