Ancient Secrets

Chapter 8

"Acaria, I told you I want to hurt you like you did me; you should probably watch your back more often." Alfred comments as he looks down upon me, as if I was someone lower than him. Does Alfred really look down upon me? Then I should probably show him that I am hi queen as well as the vampires that serve under him. I could knock all these men without assistance, but I don't want Aiden to see me for what I am.

"Grab the boys, leave her to me." Alfred orders his men; his men have us surrounded by all sides. Before I can act his men have already grabbed Luke and Aiden. 

"My dear Acaria, you shattered my large loving heart into pieces so I'm going to shatter the last thing that seems to keep you standing."

"I mean, just add them to the list of people who died because you were to weak."

I freeze the fear of losing Luke and Aiden now stronger than ever. Luke is weak, he hasn't fed on the blood of a human then Aiden you will shatter by just a bite. I make my choice though; Alfred is my opponent, but the lives of Aiden and Luke are far more important. Using my speed I break the necks of the four men you were holding down Luke and Aiden. The question of what Alfred said is clear on their features. 

"What was he-"

"Doesn't matter just focus on staying alive." I cut off Aiden's question. I pull out a black dagger with bandage wrapping around it's hilt. "Luke use this, it will kill a vampire by the mere touch; just make sure you don't touch it." I hand him the dagger. It's very dangerous to hand him the dagger, because if his hand accidentally touches the blade or the bandage comes off he's as good as dead. "Be careful," is all I say before leaving their side. I try to hit Alfred but his men jump on top of me, causing me to land on the ground front first. "We cannot let you lay a hand on his Lordship." One of the vampires on top of me states firmly. Sired vampires are the worst! They never listen unless you're the one their sired to. Using my strength I kick some of them off making it easier for me to escape.

This time Alfred comes to me, tackling me to the ground. He has me pinned, but my attention is one Aiden. Alfred roughly grabs my chin making me face him. "You seriously care about that boy even though you're opponent has you pinned?" Alfred comments in pure anger. "His life is more valuable than my own." I state , holding his cold blue eyes with my own golden ones. "You're eyes still burn like they did long ago, too bad I plan on putting that flame out once and for all!"  Alfred shouts as his hands grip my neck; he lifts my head off and on the ground roughly, giving me a possible concussion. 

"Go ahead, you'd be doing me a favor." I tell him sourly, I've always wanted to feel the pain of death it's the only way for me to finally be at peace with myself. Alfred lets go of my throat, then punches the side of my face.

"Luke! Help me! Please!"

Aiden cries out; Alfred lowers his face down to my ear I feel him smirk against my skin. "That doesn't stop me from hurting the ones you care about." I tense up only feeding Alfred's cold expression. I kick him in the stomach causing him to fall off me. I take this chance to find Aiden.

Once I find him I freeze and fear of losing him starts to consume me. ten vampires have him on the ground, one is trying to bite him but he's using the little strength he has to fight him back. With a quick movement I puncture their hearts with my hand. Then I grab the one trying to eat Aiden, I bite into his neck powerfully draining the blood right out of him. Once I let him go he falls to the ground, lifeless. I then go to aid Aiden.

"Are you alright?" I ask in worry but he just watches the blood drip off from my face. "I-I'm fine." Aiden assures me, bringing a smile to my face. "Good-"

I'm interrupted by Alfred, who grabs the back of my shirt then throws me into a tree so hard that the tree falls and leaving me with a possible broken back. My vision is blurred but I'm still able to see Aiden. Alfred grabs him by the arm, then wraps his arm around Aiden's neck. "Oh Acaria I wonder what you're facial expression would look like if I snapped his neck?"

I try to get up but my spine is broken leaving me unable to move. "How about we see."

No...no...no...no...I won't let you! I move so my spine pops back in place. "AHH!!!" I scream from the intensity of the pain, but I fight it for Aiden's sake. "Well lookie there, she's trying to save you." Tears begin to leave Aiden's eyes as he sees my current state. I'm arms and knees on the ground, my nails dig into the dirt as I move my body to help fix my broken spine. "Aiden, don't look..." I request of him, not wanting him to see the events that are about to occur. Once Aiden closes his eyes I get up then force Alfred off Aiden faster than he could break his neck. Alfred's head lands harshly on a rock causing him to start losing blood. I'm faster, stronger and better than any other vampire, and that's a pure fact.

My spine has finally healed and I'm ready to destroy Alfred. I stalk towards him, but Aiden stops me. "Leave him! Luke needs us!" Aiden shouts catching my attention. 

"Well now I know you're weakness." Alfred says as blood drips down from his face.

I ignore his comment and Go after Luke with Aiden tailing behind. With quick movements I'm able to kill all the vampires surrounding Luke. 

"Retreat!" Alfred orders, all the vampires disappear leaving the three of us. Luke hands me my dagger, with a grateful on his features. "That little toy of yours made my life a little easier." Luke praises as he brushes the dirt off his clothes. Aiden hugs his brother, happy he isn't hurt. "How about we head back home?" Luke suggests, Aiden nods his head with glee. I watch as the two walk ahead of me. I notice a large gash on his back. Luke pretended to be fine even though he lost a large amount of blood. He must of done it to not worry Aiden.

I decide to follow behind quietly as the two brothers joke and laugh happily, forgetting the events that just occurred.