Lightbringer | Kai Parker Fanfic

Four

"What do you think you're doing?"

All heads snap towards me and I can see Liv cock her head slightly, ardently wishing I had said nothing. Sorry, little witch, but while there's a whole group of people here who are obviously compelled not to intervene, I am not. Meaning I have to react one way or another. Now, I barely had a couple seconds to decide, but since I am not personally under attack, and no human is actually in danger of dying – yet –, I might as well react like a normal, powerless girl before I blow my cover.

The vampire cocks his head and steps toward me, and I can see Liv clench her fists and purse her lips. She knows that if she says something in order to protect me, her defenseless human friend, then I'll become one more leverage Enzo can use against her. He pauses right in front of me and I look up at him, unflinching. Go ahead, buddy; all I need from you is a touch.

One. Attempt. At. Killing. Me. And you're off the map. "I'm calling the police; you should leave."

"Hm," he smirks, "standing up to the bad guy; you definitely are a brave girl. I guess that's what saves you today."

He then locks his gaze on mine and I can see his pupil dilate as a shimmer of magic Light crosses his brown eyes. He is compelling me; or trying to. I try not to move as I go along with that scenario; at least it'll give me time to think about what to do next. "What's your name, love?"

"Andy," I answer blankly.

"Andy, darling, I want you to obey my every command today and not question me once, okay?"

I nod and he gives me a smile, "Good girl. Now how about you go get me a drink? I feel like this day is going to be long."

I remain expressionless as I go and perform my duty, all the while assessing the situation. At least now, he won't bother about me and if things go to hell, he won't see me coming. I must be very cautious about how I act today; it's not like I can simply call for help: the rest of the clan is at a day's drive from here and I don't really expect baby-vampire-hunter-Gilbert to enter the bar and do his damn job. I'm on my own.

From where I stand across the bar, I can hear Lucas' plea to his sister as she hands him a glass of water, "Tell him to use me instead."

"I don't really think he's up for taking orders. Besides, I'm older than you."

"By five minutes–"

"Get him out of here. Now," Enzo's voice resonates in the rather silent hall.

"Wait– what are you doing?" Liv asks with panic as the two football players grab her brother.

"Get. Him. Out. Too many witches under one roof really makes me nervous."

The vampire is losing patience and, when he sees me glance at Lucas, who's disappearing behind that door, he clenches his jaw. "You, fake-blondie–"

"Andy," I blankly correct.

"Whatever; go with Luke and make sure he stays put. I'll let you know if he needs to die."

I share a glance with Liv before taking in the scene I am leaving behind: dozens of students still compelled not to pay attention, as well as a powerless witch and two vampires. I don't know how this is going to play out but these two seem to be our best shot. Well, my best shot, really. I would hate to blow my cover because of some vampire going rogue. It's not my damn business after all.

When I enter Dominic's office, I don't close the door behind me. The football guys are already leaving Lucas tied up to a chair. Half of them is going to guard the door while the other half is being summoned back to the bar to tie Stefan and Elena with vervained ropes. Sweet, here goes my best shot.