Taken Against My Will

Chapter 3: Disorientated

Darkness was everywhere I looked, no signs of hope, of light. I ran anyway, trying to hide from the eyes I felt boring into me, but the darkness was empty. No place to run, and no place to hide. When a small star of light appeared I didn’t hesitate to run to it, as I got closer the light grew bigger and bigger until the darkness was simply a memory, now all I can see is light.
I rolled over and slowly opened my eyes. Where am I?! I have never seen this room before! Glancing down at my body I saw PJ’s that are not mine. I was disoriented and scared. But then the doors opened and in he stepped. Alex.
“Finally, you’re awake Lily!” he looked kind of amused.
“Where am I?”
“Lily, this is your new home.”
“No, no this is not. My home will never change.” I said, speaking the truth.
“Don’t be stubborn please Lily, please listen to what I tell you,” I nodded my head slowly.
“As you know I am a vampire. I have lived for 317 years. My best friend Robert and I met in Chicago over 200 years ago. This castle has been my home ever since I met him, I was alone and he helped me. His family too. Which was extremely generous of them, as they did not need to help me. You see Robert is the Prince, Lily. He is the Prince of vampires and so his parents are the king and queen. They are like parents to me also. Please do not disrespect me in front of them, I beg. I know you will be unhappy at first, but that will change, I promise. You will become happy here with me.”
“Like monkey balls I will. Look Alex, just because you claim we’re soul mates, doesn’t give you the right to take my happiness into your hand and crush it the way you did. I had a mum who loved me, a best friend and friends who loved me, I had an awesome band WITH said friends,  I was engaged and-“ I was cut off by Alex.
“It doesn’t count Lils, it wasn’t a serious engagement. I saw it all in the parking lot of that restaurant,” he rolled his eyes and I gasped.
“How dare you! She is the love of my life! How could you say that our engagement isn’t serious?! We are as serious as engagements get!” I widened my eyes in mock horror, trying to make myself show the right emotions.
“Sure, sure lils. I believe you,” he chuckled and rolled his eyes. Glaring I continued my side of the story.
“Back to the matter at hand. I had an awesome life. A best friend who loves me, friends who loved me, a family who loves me and a pet rock who is feeling neglected and alone in my bag!” I gasped and my eyes darted around the room until they found what I was looking for, my bag. I dived out of bed and ninja rolled over to it, feeling pretty awesome. I dug around for Steve until I finally found him.
“Nice ninja roll,” He stared at me amused.
“What can I say, I’m awesome.” I shrugged and put Steve on my shoulder.
“Sure, sure Lils,”
“Look, I’m still on a taco high from yesterday, and i'm confused and upset, so my mind is a little haywire right now. So just get out, now.” I said sternly, squaring my shoulders.
“Lils, just wait a sec-“
“Now Alex!” I started raising my voice; the situation I’m currently stuck in is starting to sink in.
With a sigh he got up and left.

I started crying and collapsed in a heap on the floor, crawling up in a ball. I miss my life, I thought miserably. How could he do this to me? Sure, we hardly know each other, but yesterday he told me he loves me, not that I believe him, but if he loves me why would he make me so miserable!
My guitar caught my eye and I made my way over to it.
Strumming my fingers along the strings I slowly began my song.

It's raining today
The blinds are shut, it's always the same
I tried all the games that they play
But they made me insane

Life on TV
It's random, it means nothing to me
I'm writing down what I cannot see
Wanna wake up in a dream

Whoa, whoa
They're telling me it's beautiful
I believe them but will I ever know
The world behind my wall?

Whoa, whoa
The sun will shine like never before
One day I will be ready to go
See the world behind my wall

Trains in the sky
Are traveling through fragments of time
They're taking me to parts of my mind
That no one can find

I'm ready to fall
I'm ready to crawl on my knees to know it all
I'm ready to heal, I'm ready to feel

Whoa, whoa
They're telling me it's beautiful
I believe them but will I ever know
The world behind my wall?

Whoa, whoa
The sun will shine like never before
One day I will be ready to go
See the world behind my wall

See the world behind my wall
See the world behind my wall
See the world behind my wall

I'm ready to fall
I'm ready to crawl on my knees to know it all
I'm ready to heal, I'm ready to feel

Take me there
(Whoa, whoa)
Take me there
Take me there

Whoa, whoa
They're telling me it's beautiful
I believe them but will I ever know
The world behind my wall?

Mariah and I just learned this song. We were getting ready to teach it to Jimmy and Jake. The four of us were going to be rock stars, travel the world together, and have an amazing life. Now I’m gone and they’re worried about me. I’ve caused them so much pain, Mariah especially and I hate myself for it. But there is someone else who I hate more than myself at the moment. His name is Alex.



I played my guitar for a little while before finding my bathroom and brushing my teeth. I curled up in a ball on my bed and cried again. I imagined what my life would have been like if Alex hadn’t of found me in the woods 2 years ago. I fantasised about what my life should be like, I fantasised about Mariah and I being famous rock stars with our boys, loved all over the world. I could have done so much more, so much more! But this is where I am. Kidnapped by a vampire, who is apparently my soul mate, and living in a castle with the king, queen and prince of vampires. Oh friggin’ joy!

A knock on my door made me snap my head towards it, expecting to see Alex, but instead I saw someone else, a boy with blue eyes and honey blonde hair.

“Lily?” he asked, walking closer to me.
“Yes. Who are you?” My voice still didn’t sound right from all the crying I’ve been doing, and it sounded kind of harsh too. I wiped my face with the blanket.
“Robert,”
“Oh, so you’re the prince? Alex’s best friend?”
“Yes, and you are his soul mate.” He didn’t ask, he stated.
“So I’ve been told,” I frowned.
“Don’t give him a hard time about it, he loves you.”
“Oh please, he met me for one day 2 years ago, and since then he’s known me for what? 2 or 3 days? Then he took away all of my happiness and crushed it. I highly doubt that he loves me.”
“Oh Lily, you don’t see it because your eyes for him are clouded with hatred. I understand that, but you must look past that hate you feel towards him, and give him a chance.” He said simply. Did Alex put him up to this?
“Did Alex put you up to this?”
“No, but he is my best friend and I don’t want to see him hurt.”
“And what if I don’t want to love him? Do I not get a choice in my own life?” I demanded.
“Too bad, no you have no choice. But if you would listen to reason and gave him a chance, you’ll be thanking us for this! You 2 are perfect for each other, which are what soul mates are! You were made for each other!” He was trying to stay calm but I could tell he was hiding his anger, I think my stubbornness was starting to piss him off.
“Deal with it.” I said and marched to my closet, dug around for some jeans and then grabbed a band t-shirt I brought from home out of my bag, marching into the bathroom to shower and clear my head.




After showering, clearing my head and putting on clean recognisable clothes I realised what a douche I was to Robert, the prince. He was just looking out for his mate, I would do the same, but unfortunately for him his mate happens to be Alex, and boy oh boy am I pissed off at Alex. I have to the right to be rude to him, but not his friend, some one who I only just met and was kind enough to me, man I suck. I need to apologise to him, Robert that is, not Alex.
I put on black skinny jeans, a My Chemical Romance t-shirt, and a bright green belt. Once I brushed my hair and felt happy with myself, i walked back into my room hoping for Robert to still be there. No such luck. My room was empty, no one was waiting for me. Good. I marched over to the door to go find Robert and explore my new 'home', but the doors were locked. Confused i tried again, and again no luck. That damn bastard locked me in! I screamed once in frustration and paced back and forth next to my bed.
After a minute I sat on the edge of my bed and glared at the wall for 5 minutes traight, hardly even blinking. When I calmed down a little bit I went back to my guitar and decided to fill in time by playing some songs.



Just as I strummed the last chords I heard a knock at the door. I got up to answer it, but then remembered that it's locked.
I wasn't sure what to do, or who to expect so I had a mental blank and forgot how to talk. After a few seconds of stupidity I found my voice and answered.
"Er, yeah? Come in?" 2 seconds later the door openned and a small lady walked in with a tray of food and water.
" Master Robert and Master Alexasked me to bring this to you," she smiled and put the tray on the table.
"Oh, thank you. I'm Lily," I smiled shyly at this woman.
 She surprised me by chuckling.
"Oh I know, Master Alex has been speaking of yousince he met you 2 years ago. My name is Isabella," she smiled towards me, holding out her hand.
"Um, did he now? It's nice to meet you," I smiled again and shook her hand. She bowed and turned to leave.
"Wait! Um, Isabella?"
"Yes, Mi'lady?"
"Will you stay with me for a little while. I'm bored and lonely and just need to talk to a girl..." I trailed off, man I feel so awkward. But she smiled and nodded, coming to sit with me on the bed.




"I miss them so much, and it's only been like, what? 1 day?" I cried, Isabella was holding me and my tears were soaking into her shoulder and neck.
"I know Lily, but things will get better, you just have to have some patience," she soothed me, rubbing her hands on my back trying to comfort me. I told her to call me Lily, I didn't like mi'lady much at all.
" But I can't just forgive him for everything, he just doesn't understand what i'm going through, no one does," I continued to sob in her arms until my stomach grumbled loudly, reminding me I haven't eaten in ages.
"Eat Lily, eat then get some sleep and you can think about everything tomorrow when you aren't so tired, good night," and with that she stood up and left me to eat. I brought the tray to the bed and started absently chewing on whatever they gave me. Just chewing and swallowing, letting my mind wander back to happier days.