The Vampire Assassin

Chapter 13

        I woke up feeling miserable and broken. My heart ached for my family, my lover. If I could cry I would. There was no where to escape. My window was barred shut. Clearly they were expecting to entrap me. I'm sure the door was locked to. There was nothing I could do.

        This was all my fault. I grew close to Giovanni and Alex. I fell in love with a human. What was I even thinking? A vampire and a human? It would never work. I've already put him in danger, and we just started this relationship!

        Now stuck in my room, what seems more like a prison, I began to sob. There was nothing I could do. I can't save them or even at the very least warn them.

        A half hour later, more like an eternity, there was someone at my door. It sounded like someone was unlocking it. I wiped my eyes, even though no tears were shed, and hid in the corner of my room. If  there were any possible way for me to get out and saved those I loved then I would be ready to attack whoever it was and make my escape.

        Finally someone creaked open the door and my feet pushed me forward to pounce, teeth bared. I wasn't going down without a fight. However when I managed to look at my attacker who I landed on suprised me "Brett!" I had landed on one of my former apprentices. He was supposed to be stationed somewhere up in Germany, taking care of business Nicarus had needed.

        I lifted myself off of him and helped him up in return. He had changed a lot since I last saw him. In human years he was older than me by about two years. In vampire years I was older but he still acted younger than you would imagine. Brett had curly brown hair, somewhat like a childs, he was lean but you could definitley tell there was strength behind his build. His eyes were a calming, molten lava red. He was in good shape.

        "Rosa! Oh thank God!" He hugged me. Brett even had a slight German accent he must have picked up while working up there. When we broke apart I bombarded him with questions.

        "What are you doing here? Are you with them?" I stepped back. This could easily not be a happy reunion.

        "Easy, easy mentor. I was on my way over here back to the brotherhood. My work was over. I got word that something had happened at the burea so I came in quietly. I heard Zane and his goons about how they locked you up and were excited to get things going. I trust you more than anything master so I came to bust you out." He smiled and I instantly relaxed.

        "Oh wspaniale! I trained you well." I winked at him and he smiled in return. "Always Mentor." He saluted me. "But please, just enlighten me in what the hell is going on? Why has everyone turned against you? This can't be under Nicarus' wishes." 

        "Don't worry I will tell you everything on the way. Now come, follow me we need to go."

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        We managed to escape the brotherhood unnoticed. It seems as if everyone was participating in this assassination, even Nicarus. I told Brett all that had happened in the last couple of months. He didn't even flinch when I told him of my relatioship with Niccolo. He respects me and my judgement which is exactly what I need from him.

        "So what's the plan?" Brett asked after I caught him up. Shit I didn't have a plan!

        "Umm... well so far we just get to them all before Nicarus does. Warn them so that they can prepare to attack and defend themselves."

        Brett clearly did not like this plan as he sighed in annoyance. "Mentor what if they have already made it to them? What if the battle has already begun? We could easily join in but then what about your human? I'm sorry to say this Rosa but he is the easy target."

        I tore my gaze away from him. What am I do to? I'm not thinking clearly. Niccolo should be my number one priority but I don't want to scare him. He means to much.

        Finally I knew what had to be done. "Brett, I need you to go to Giovanni and the others. Find them. Either join the battle or warn them no matter what has happened there. I will go find Niccolo and get him to safety."

        "But mentor, is it not unwise to split apart? What if you get attacked along the way?"

        "Nevermind that," I replied. "I can take care of myself."

        "As you wish."

        The rest of the way we ran in silence. It was easier to run than to ride a horse, we were much faster. Of course its not a very safe way to travel but we were in a hurry. I told Brett earlier to be prepared for anything. If Nicarus had joined the fight then things could go down very quickly.

        Each step I took I could only think of Niccolo. It is my fault that he is in danger. My fault that I could not stay away from him to keep him safe. I became to close and let my heart decide what was best for me rather than listen to my brain on what was best for him.

        I don't know what will happen to our relationship after I save him. I stilll don't even know if I will save him. Damnit Rosa don't think like that! He will be fine. You will be fine. Everyone will be fine. Of course is what I keep saying to myself but in reality everything may not be the same.

        Finally we crossed the sign that said we were in the town limits.

        "This is it." I tell Brett. "Are you ready for this?"

        He looks at me with a sad but determined look in his eye. Why does he seem as if we have already lost the fight? "Of course Rosa. I am with you till the end.

        I smile at him, giving him a hopeful look as we turn our separate ways. Him toward my friend and I toward the one person who made me feel normal.