The New Borns

The Perks of Being a Pure Blood

Episode Six

The village is smoky and has a stench of goats. Small roars of conversations cover the place. A beautiful lady milks her goats near the street to sell at the agora.

“Alicianna, how are you? ” Asked another lady.

"Phoenna! I do well, and you? ” Alicianna retorted.

“I'm the same. You are planning to sell that milk at the agora I assume.”

“Indeed. Father is still gravely ill and anything that has a price must be sold.” Alicianna confirmed.

People ran out of the streets, screaming and crying for help. Alicianna stood up and saw them— the ferocious magic warriors and their fearless leader, Edith.

~The New Borns~

“So you're name was Alicianna? ” Ethan began to chuckle.

“Shut it or I'll beat the crap out of you. And yes, that was my name.” Alice answered.

“Why did you change it to Alice? ” Hazel asked.

“Because Alicianna was so old.”

“Right, and Alice is the name of every young white girl.” Ethan laughed.

“Can I get back to my story? ” Alice rolled her eyes.

“Please do.” Hazel moaned.

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The next four years were years of suffering for Alicianna's Greek village. Edith and the magic warriors were brutal to the Greeks, including Alicianna.

She took their family farm and they were forced to move to another small shack. The condition of her father grew worse as they had no way to make money. Because of that, her father died.

Her mother went to Edith's palace and complained about how the Greek people were treated. Edith burned her.

Alicianna had become an orphan. She grieved and grieved for months, but then her life changed.

A knock was at Alicianna's door one evening. At it was a man. He had hair as black as night and his eyes were filled with ease yet sternness.

“Who are you? ” She asked.

“My name is Alder, the man who will give you your redemption.” He said.

He sat down and she made him a fresh salad and wine from her father's stash. She then sat down in front of him while he ate.

“Explain how you will give me redemption, Alder.” She demanded.

“Ah yes, redemption. As you know, Edith is a witch, I am her brother.” He said.

Alicianna became frightened that they were blood. She thought he was to surely kill her, and he could tell that's what she was thinking.

“Don't fear, child. I am a spell caster, not a warlock. I won't treat you like she treats you. I am going to give you a blessing and a curse.” He warns.

“Blessing and curse? That's counterintuitive, Alder.” Alicianna stated.

“Indeed it is, but you'll understand how. Give me your hand, Alicianna.” Alder requested.

He took her arm and stroked it. He kissed her hand, then took his fork and shoved it in her hand. She screamed but immediately stopped, knowing it was best. He then took his blood and blessed it, then dripping his blood in her vein.

It seemed to make her blood sizzle and pop. It felt like she had put her hand in a bowl of boiling hot water.

“It's done.” Alder said.

“What did you do to me?!” Alicianna asked.

“I created a balance. My sister abuses her powers and I'm sure more super naturals will do the same. I gave you powers to stop them.” Alder explained.

“What's the price? What's the curse?” Alicianna was confused.

“The price— just keep the super naturals under control. The curse— your powers might change you, don't let them conquer you.” Alder warned her.

“What if you get out of balance? ” Alicianna asked.

“I assure you, I will not. I'm the wisest super natural there will ever be. Besides, your powers will not work on me or my kind.”

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“So that's how you got your powers? That's interesting. ” Ethan was intrigued.

“Yep, and now I'm a pathetic mortal. Karma is a bitch.” Alice says.

“Wait, how does any of this have to do with Taven? ” Hazel asked.

“Hush now. I have a lot more to tell if you weren't so talky.” Alice said.

Valeska and Vladimir walked through a wall. The three look at them in amazement. Ethan runs over and kisses Vladimir and Valeska on the cheek.

“Thank God you saved us! ” Ethan said.

“Some one get this kid off of us.” Valeska demanded, pulling Ethan off of Vladimir.

“Looks like story time is over.” Alice quickly gets up.

“We may be leaving, but you can talk and walk at the same time.” Hazel said.

“Fine. Where was I? Oh yeah, Taven. ”

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Over the course of three months, Alicianna learned how to use her powers. That and she fell in love.

His name was Taven and he gave her life meaning. In fact, he helped her use magic. He made her forget her objective, avenge her parents.

“Tonight I will kill your mother and father, Taven. You will want me dead, so I thought I would tell you.” Alicianna admitted.

“I couldn't agree more. The are power hungry and must be stopped, but there is a problem: my mother is visiting Rome, she will find out about my father's death and cause a catastrophe.” Taven said.

“I have to leave this place as soon as possible.” Alicianna said.

“I haveth an idea! You kill my father and I shall kill my mother. They both die tonight.” Taven stated.

So that night Alicianna went in the royal palace and caused all the warriors to have seizures and die. Then she reached Joziah's corridor.

“You do not control the Greeks.” She told him before she made him stab himself against his will.

That night Taven and Alicianna met in Russia to discuss matters at hand. He had succeeded in eliminating his mother, but her followers would try to kill him and bring her back.

They went below the grounds and placed Taven in a coffin of luxury. Alicianna would use her powers to mummify him so that he could live, but his mother would not.

“I will be the first person you see when you awake.” She promised him as tears rolled down her face.

“I hope so. Awaken me if any trouble arouses.” He instructed her.

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They had reached the cold tundra that awaited them outside. It was a good thing— fresh air.

“So now that we wasted time, it's time to go to the vampire council headquater.” Hazel suggested

“I couldn't agree more.” Valeska said.

They began to walk to a road nearby. Alice did too, but then she turned around and looked at the ground.

“Soon my love.”

~The New Borns~