Secret War

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

I woke up to the scent and sound of sizzling bacon and eggs. Groggily I woke up and pulled myself out of bed. It took me a few moments to remember where I was. For a moment I thought that I was still at the Academy since I was sleeping in a bed. But then again, if I was back at the Academy I wouldn't be hearing sizzling bacon. My muscles felt relaxed which was a surprise and I didn't stink thanks to the long bath I had last night. I was still trying to get around the concept of living in a house with a Strigoi in it.

Slowly I got up and pulled my clothes on. The house was a little cold to my liking but I couldn't complain since I was still alive and had a place to crash. Hell I couldn't actually believe that I had such a nice sleep. It definitely wasn't something I expected. I didn't even have a nightmare last night which was new. I felt safe which was stupid considering how I was in a house with god knows how many Strigoi. Pulling my boots on I opened the door and walked into a Strigoi. Pulling my fist back I swung it only to have my arm caught.

"Whoa steady there petal," he laughed and stared at me with blue eyes. He had beautiful blond hair that seemed to spike in all directions. "Wow you do smell good. I take it you're Roza?" I couldn't do anything so I just nodded and stared at him. "Riya (pronounced ri-yah) did say something about taking in a Guardian. Didn't expect her to be serious though. Now are you going to be good or am I going to have to hold onto you the whole time?"

"Oi Luka leave the poor girl alone and get your ass in here!" I didn't recognise this voice but from the guy's flinch she must be strong. Or that he's had bad experiences with disobeying her. He let me go and gestured for me to follow him. I noticed that all the windows were blocked and oddly enough there was a friendly atmosphere. Although with the Strigoi in here it had my senses doing flips. Going back into the kitchen, there was another girl sitting on the counter trying to fix something on her laptop and the girl who picked me up last night was there at the stove.

"Yo Roza you like bacon and eggs right?" I nodded and sat down.

"Okay I have no idea who any of you people are." I admitted.

"Oh god yeah sorry I completely forgot." The black haired girl slapped her forehead and set the food down. "Okay, that blonde guy there is Luka."

"Yo." Luka gave a grin and a wiggle of his brows that just brought a smile to my lips. He seemed to easy going it was impossible not to smile.

"She's Zana, short for Roksana."

"Heya kiddo, welcome to loony house. Luka come help me with this already." Zana growled. She had long wavy brown curls that cascaded down her back and glasses framed her eyes. I didn't know that it was possible for Strigoi to need them. She must've seen me staring because she smiled. "Part of the style." Zana looked like she was in her mid twenties and Luka mid thirties.

"What about you?" I asked staring at the black haired girl.

"What about me?"

"What's your name?"

"Didn't I tell you yesterday?" she frowned.

"No."

"Whoops, I'm Riya."

"Are there any more of you?" I asked awkwardly.

"Yeah but they're not in the house at the moment." Luka grinned. "Don't worry we won't bite if you don't want us to."

"She's taken Luka." Zana rolled her eyes. "Didn't you listen at all last night?"

"Aww, are you jealous?" Luka teased and I realised that if she could Zana would've blushed. Instead she flipped him.