The Book of Blood

Chapter T W E N T Y O N E:

I walk into the house to see Artemis looking at me with intense curiosity, something that only me and her would notice about our faces. It still unnerves me how much we look alike. Everyone's eyes on us and the tension in the room thickens. I walk over to Lexi, who was staring at me with intent and curiosity on her face. Crossing my arms, I say, "You have something to ask me. I can just feel it." Lexi's eyes light up and she takes a deep breathe. 
"What book was stolen from the Supernatural Corps Archive? What is the Archive for?" I raise my eyebrow and I look at Jannelle, who shakes her head in disgust. I sigh and sit down on one of the chairs. I say, "I'm sure the rest of you want to know what's going on as well. Well, all of you need to listen and listen closely. Celeste, you might know some of the story but it may have been corrupted over the years."  I stand up and I tap on Belle's shoulder. She closes her eyes and breathes in. Shadows detach from Janelle, Olivia, Belle, and my body. The shadows turn into replicas of us but with the clothes we wear when we're on missions. 

"So, let me start from the beginning. The four of us are apart of the Supernatural Corps, which is basically the government for every Supernatural being. As you already know that me and Janelle are Royal Bloods, which are above the Supernatural Corps. Belle is apart of the Celestial Coven, one of the highest sectors to be in. Olivia is the only one in the Spirit Division. We come together to be the Ichor Dynasty.  We're the strongest squad there is and we've done many missions that caused us to get stronger. " The shadows come together and reenact everything that I say. A book appears in front of them and they all cut their fingers. In turn, they slide the blood down the spine of the Book. 

I continue. "All of this is recorded in The Book of Blood. The Book of Blood is a Royal Vampire Book made by my grandmother and Janelle's grandfather, both two powerful Royal Vampires. It holds information and the future for all of us. It also holds the future for the Ichor Dynasty, due to the fact that I made everyone put blood on the spine of the Book. So, you can see why it's one of the most important Books in the Supernatural Corps Archive. The Archive was made by the Valkyries, which are basically the highest ranks of the Supernatural Corps. They also serve as the doctors for Supernatural beings. They're very powerful beings and usually don't like to resort to violence. Take Alexandria for example. She was very calm and collected and didn't want to fight." Jannelle interrupts me. 
"Of course, we want to provoke them. Valkyries can kill vampires but not Royal Vampires. Royal Vampires can cause major damage to Valkyries. The poison on my daggers hurt both Royal Vampires and Valkyries." She smiles devilishly and plays with one of the handles. I smile and say, "I honestly just like to mess with them." 
Two extra shadows appear, male and female, put their hands on the book and the book turns red. Another shadow appeared and put a lock on the book. The shadow had wings and had a blue glow to it. 
"My grandmother was close to a Top Ranked Valkyrie. She promised to protect the Book of Blood with her Life. She made all of the Valkyries under her protect it as well. It's so important that it's taught to all Valkyrie children when in training. It's known throughout all divisions in the Corps. Everyone knows that it has to be protected. As for right now, we have two versions of the Book of Blood. We have the one from this time period and we have the original one that is from our Time. From what I suspect, Ambrosina and Lilith stole the Book to change some things in the Future. They would never suspect that Ambrosina would do such a thing since she's so manipulative and whatever. We look very much alike in the face so of course they would believe that both of us would do such a thing." I stopped talking and take in their faces. 
Lexi looked overwhelmed with the info, and the rest of them looked shocked. All except Artemis who shook her head and covered her mouth. 

A light shines through the room and Micro appears with the Future Book of Blood in his hands. He flips through the book and shakes his head. His attention switches to me and his eyes show sadness. I walk to him and cross my arms. 
"Are you ok?" He doesn't respond. Amelia looks around and begins clapping.
"The tension in here is thick as fuck! I don't like it. This INFO I gathered is great. I should tell my folks about this-" Amelia's interrupted by Jannelle's dagger stopping in mid-air, blade an inch from her chest.

Jannelle's eyes glow red as she says, "You don't share any of this information to anyone. When I say anyone, I mean....anyone. Anyone finding out that Ambrosina and Lilith has the Book of Blood and she's going to use it for ill will would cause a war. Ambrosina and Lilith are strong as it is and now that they have the Book, they're the strongest they've ever been." I nod in agreement. 
"That goes for everyone in here. Do not say a word about what I've told you.....including you Celeste." Celeste puts her hands up. 

Micro says, "Yeah, well we need to find Ambrosina and Lilith again. There can't be two Books in the same Time." 

I raise my eyebrows. "Why not?" 

"One of the Books will start to disappear in pages. Seeing that the original is Here, the pages in this Book are starting to disappear."