Forbidden Fangwoods

Chapter 12 - Change

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I was woken up by sharp pain as Saber jumped off Demetria's bed, I looked over to see he had jumped up on his hind legs, an rested them on Demetria's stomach to greet her. She ignored him and walked by. Saber dropped onto all fours, he followed her as she walked over to the side of the bed. "How are you feeling?" She questioned as she sat down on the bedside. I stayed quiet as I noticed that the wounds she had received from the 'Blood Duel' only yesterday were already virtually healed. I weakly said "Suffering the same agony as I have been." The words had shot from my mouth unwillingly. What's wrong with me? Why did I say that? I didn't mean to, I hope that I didn't upset her I really don't want to find out what happens when she gets 'raged' as they call it, at me. After what happened with Moore I'm afraid of angering anyone. Demetria's voice broke my thoughts, she said "I apologize for forcing the truth from you, but you didn't reply and I needed a answer." I remembered her mentioning that she can make you tell her the truth as one of her 'unique qualities or gifts.' I said "Okay," I had accepted that I would probably always have minimal or no control over what was happening. Demetria pulled me to sit up causing gasp, close my eyes and grit my teeth tormenting pain spread over my backside. She said "Today I am taking you and your dog on a walk through my group's territory, it will not be long, and if you are too weak I will bring you back to my den. I did figure, however that it could help you recover faster, provide that, you and your dog could use the air along with the chance to stretch your legs." I sighed taking in a deep breath before I said "I still feel weak." There was an undertone of a growl as she said "You can lean on me as needed, I am not bringing anyone else." I thought confused. She always has numerous vampires with her to protect me when we are outside the den. Why now is she choosing to travel with Saber and I alone? What changed? Saber hopped onto the bed and laid across my legs. I winced but didn't feel like I had enough energy to make him move. Demetria had pulled a handmade necklace, with a stone dangling from the center, from a pocket of her leather jacket. She had held it out stating "This is a moonstone necklace, and if I remember correctly, for you humans it is believed that it enhances sensitivity, intuition, psychic abilities, brings protection, calm and relief." 

She paused to place the necklace around my neck before she stated "For vampires the moonstone is... as worded simply as possible... sacred. It is commonly worn and used by newborn vampires to help them learn how to control their rage and unique gifts. Although you are not a newborn vampire the stone will help you to keep calm, control your rage, and in future your powerful unique gifts. If for some reason you take off the necklace there would be no consequences. I would however appreciate your leaving it on.I am not going to go into the full detail of our uses and views on the moonstone. I gave you the necklace for a reason, and it's not something I or other vampires will see and take lightly. This stone. This necklace is very important. Do. Not. Lose It." I looked down at the seemingly glowing bluish, white, and black specked stone mesmerized. Demetria tilted my head up by placing a finger under my chin, she said "I will get you something to eat and drink, I have already done such for your dog so there is no need to split your sustenance with it. I will take you on the walk with you dog when you finish eating." Demetria got up and left the room, returning a few minutes later with a plate with some sort of food on it. She extended it to me, then rethought the decision and placed the plate on my lap. She then sat down on the bedside. She watched me slowly eat, my lack of energy making it difficult to continue bringing the to my mouth. Demetria begun to emit a very low snarl, that caused a shiver to run down my spine and my hair to stand on end. She spat "You are too weak for my liking, but that doesn't change that I am taking you and your dog out on a walk."  I finished eating as quickly as I could, unnerved by the increasingly eerie growl and terrifying glare. As soon as I had finished eating Demetria stood up. The flames of the raging fire of agonizing pain roared up when she pulled me into a sitting position. She then turned me so my legs were dangling off the side of the bed, causing the flames my pain to roar up even higher. I gasped in excruciating pain as she pulled me to my feet. She then disappeared and reappeared in a blur. She helped me to put on a leather jacket, I'm assuming it's one of hers. Saber was sat by the door ears back whining at me as I gritted my teeth in the constant flow of never ebbing torment, that was my pain. Demetria had looped her arm underneath mine and she was gripping my side other lightly to support me. I leaned on her heavily resting my arm over her shoulders. She wasn't bothered by the mount of my weight I had leaned on her as we started to walk to the door. Saber had trailed behind us until we walked out the front door of the den, when he walked at my side. His ears were pointed and he seemed on edge, but happy to get the fresh air. 

Demetria said "Saber." and he jumped into her free arm, laying his paws and head on her shoulder. I was shocked, but soon realized that she hadn't wanted to leave him behind as she was moving in a blur." She stopped and dropped my dog, who began to run around carefree. She said "This is what we call, Rapture Meadow. It is the only part of Fangwoods thats is what you humans call as... beautiful, not shrouded in fog, gloom, history or the air of death. I figured it would be a suitable place to take a walk." The meadow was absolutely breathtaking, filled with flowers, trees, and shrubbery I had never seen before. I allowed my jaw to drop as I took in the wondrous sight. I said "T-thank yo-you, f-for bringing m-me here." I had struggled to get out the words. Demetria stated "There is no need to thank me." Demetria  and I began to walk, as Saber ran around excited and happy. I continued to lean more and more of my weight against her until she helped me to sit down. The pain I felt was so intense. Demetria was looking at me concerned.  She said "I wish that there was something that could be done to help you heal faster, and sadly there is not." I had nodded silently agreeing with her as I had sat watching Saber run around the meadow with his mouth open and tongue hanging out. I chuckled weakly as he jumped over branches and small sticks, completely and utterly overjoyed. Demetria stated "Your dog is strange." I replied "Why are you being so nice to me?" Demetria looked at me questioning "You really haven't figured it out yet?" I had grown confused as I said "Figured what out?" She snarled "You and I share the original bond." My jaw dropped and on some inner level I understood, but I had absolutely no idea what that meant besides that I was connected to her in some way. What could that mean?