Blood [On Hold]

Are You Joking?

Confusion once again filled my mind. It was obvious now; she was not human. And the way she began looking at me with her shining eyes and gleaming smile made me come to the realization, I was also potentially on someone's menu.  "One question... What the hell are you?" A sense of bravery set in slowly. All the fear was rushing and changing itself and confidence took over. "I'm deciding you're a vampire but I've never read about a vamp being able to... do things ... with their mind or whatever. At least not what you did earlier." I blushed.

Her smile faltered. "I am not a Vampire." She said the word with so much protection I thought she was going to eat me right on the spot but, she continued. " I, my dear am the creature of all you mortals ever so pleasurable fantasies." She said happily gazing into the sky with her cup rose up high as if cheering to God himself.

I rolled my eyes, the burning sensation from blushing, quickly vanishing. "So you're a damn Succubus." I was quite tired of all the games. I just wanted direct answers.

I guess I burst her bubble or daydream whatever because she looked back at me with so much disgust, I almost wanted to walk myself to the nearest garbage can and hide in it. "I am The Succubus not a Damn Succubus." She said angrily practically preparing herself to prance on me. James grabbed at her arm before she could move even an inch closer to me. A pout appeared on her mouth. It was dainty and adorable but also sexy and annoying. All the anger drained from her face, and she smiled up at him while he blushed. That got me onto my next question. "So what is James then?" I asked crossing my arms.

James looked at me with a smile on his perfect face and released Mikas arm. "I am a Vampire, Airyliss." he said kindly. Something in his voice made my heart jump and I couldn't help but smile at him. There was something seriously wrong with me.

"Please. Call me Airy or Air. Any of those two are fine with me." I told him with a smile and fluttery eyes.  He nodded once and kept his eyes on me.

"Air." He whispered. I could feel my name echo all throughout me and I loved it. Maybe a little too much.

"Ahem." Mika coughed, breaking the feeling.

"Oh sorry." I said quickly pulling myself out of the lust bubble I was in.

She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. And then my brain got to working. They had to be related some-how. He had her features, and she had his. But that couldn't be right. They seemed like lovers, way more than friends or what a brother and sister should be, and they weren't the same 'creature'. I wanted to ask so badly but, I didn't feel like becoming anyone's meal tonight. "Why am I here? I obviously am not as lovely as you two." I said sarcastically. "So, what am... I like, your dinner tonight? If so may I get a head starts run? Im a little tired so I cant really run that fast ya know?" I asked with a yawn. Why did I have to be such a snob? And at a vital moment. James laughed and my heart lit up. He was breath takingly gorgeous. He laughed so hard I saw his fangs. They were lovely and white but not the slightest bit scary. Mika elbowed him hard in the gut and he tried his best to suppress his laughter.

"No." She sighed clearly annoyed. "You haven't even let me get there yet, you keep opening your damn mouth."

My eyes narrowed. "Fine, carry on your Royal assness." I said crossing my arms. I wasn't sure where the cockiness came from, but making her upset was oddly satisfying and although i had the deep sense i'd regret it eventually, I didnt regret it now.

She rolled her eyes and sighed. "Thank you." The words rolled off her tongue bitterly.  I could see her annoyance as she hesitated before speaking again. "Now, you were brought to me because you are the chosen one." She pauses and laughs while eyeing me up and down. "By that I mean a group of powerful Vampires and Succubus have been watching you for quite some time now and have decided to give you the opportunity to become something more than the little frail thing you are now. I dont quite understand why they would pick a girl who doesnt know how to keep her mouth shut and has such horrible fashion taste, but sadly they have." She spoke. 

My mouth dropped open, too in shock to even process her insults. "Chosen One? You mean I'll be a vampire or something?"

Her arms folded against her chest, "Yes, or a succubus. Tonight is the night we put a curse on you. This curse will h-"

instantly waving my hands in the air at the information to come next, "Wait. Wait. Wait. A curse? Oh hell no. I'm out." I interrupted quickly, already preparing to turn around and walk away.

James grabbed at my waist and brought me back to where I was originally standing so swiftly I didn't even have a chance. Fuck this.

Continuing onto what she was saying, "This curse will help you decide what you want to become. Every night for the next month, you will change what you are. Tonight will be the first night. You will become a Vampire and tomorrow night you'll be a Succubus. This routine will continue until you have decided. There is no going back to being a mortal after this curse is on you, only in the day but, even that will not be normal. You have no chance of anything being the same after you leave this meeting and once you finally choose what you desire, humanity in yourself will be no longer." She said.

I let her words sink into me and I froze. I had no chance of going back to me? What about my mother? Would she be okay? Would she cry every night knowing she lost the only thing she had in this world? "I dont know if I can choose a new life over the one I already have." I exclaimed. I focused on the crimson leaves beneath me. "My mother needs me."

Mika laughed. "Please. You arent ever around your mother anyways. She's basically been on her own for quite some time now. And like I said. You have no choice in the matter."

Her words stung. Mainly because it was all true. What kind of daughter was I? "So, I'll never get to see her again?" I asked trying to hold back the tears that threatened to come out.

"Well, while you are under this curse you will be able to stay with your mother but, I warn you not to be attached because there will be moments you will need to control your hunger and if you lash out on her, things will be way worse for us all."

I looked at her with tears already pouring down my cheeks. "How will I control myself?" I asked mortified.

She looked at James and sighed. "You are lucky. James here will be your mentor."

One question struck me the most though. So much so it began to weigh on my shoulders. "What will happen if i dont choose?" I asked somberly.

Mikas intense smile was back on her face. "You will die."

I looked at them both. "You are fucking joking." But their facial expressions didnt shift or even waver for that matter." Are you joking?" I asked hysterically. "Why would THAT be the only option?! I didn't as for this!" 

James placed his hand on my shoulder firmly forcing me to meet his eyes. "Because you know what we are now, and we cant risk it."

I am doomed.