Dark Aura (under editing)

Part 1 The village: Mortal

"Ethan!" Jasper pats his back. Kyra tries to get him to talk to her, but he's unable to do so. Finally, I unblock his artery. He gasps as oxygen is inhaled in his lungs once again. There's no doubt in my mind that he knows it's me. I had my suspicions, but I didn't think it was possible. It's rare for supernatural's to show up in our village because of all the discoveries. Even if there were, they wouldn't stick around long. What is he then? Vampire? No, even though they both have glowing eyes his were amber not red. Nonetheless it will teach him for... I don't even know what for? It was all instinct. Why did his eyes change when he attempted to kiss me? My instincts completely took over, maybe I acted a bit rash? Or did he attempt something more?

"It's getting late, I need to head home soon." I announce. They look towards me and give a nod.

"It'd be dangerous if we hung out here longer than we need to." Jasper adds. Ethan is silent, staring at the ground. Probably debating on coming clean to me or not. He gets up slowly pulling the cloak over his head. Kyra does the same and we begin making our way back. Once we finally make it over the wall, my thoughts take over. Hmm...He's charming, mysterious and manipulative. There's no doubt in my mind he played me from the start. Since the beginning he was able to outsmart my every move. Sigh, I can't remember the last time I've been out smarted by someone. I kept on deceiving myself, thinking he's a human...I was entirely mistaken. Mother never told me about another species. He has the same strength as me and he's untraceable, odd... you don't have to be human to be sensed. Mages can sense vampires, other mages and werewolves. So why couldn't I sense him? Now that I think about it it. I realize every species has their own prey. Humans are prey to vampires, animals are prey to wolves, and Mages? Mother never mentioned a species that can be our predator. How interesting...so it seems I was being targeted all along, this whole time it's just been a little game. I wonder how long the game will last till one of us ends up dead? Gasp, if he's hunting me what about Kyra and Jasper? She was always walking in the back. She had her eye on me the whole time! And if not her then Jasper! Now it's my turn to play coy. If they suspect I know, it might not end well for me. Every path we take feels monotonous as if they're leading me to a trap. What if they don't lead me home? Home? I never thought I called that wretched house that. I'm still safe there for now until father... We stopped at the entrance of the courtyard. Phew, I thought I was going to have to cast some spells! I turn swiftly and say goodnight to them, as soon as I 'm far enough I run as fast as my legs can carry me. Knowing Ethan's agenda, he'll definitely follow me to make himself seem innocent. I stop at my house. I then realize the stupid decision I made how foolish of me! Dad's on a rampage, if he busted out his room... Wait, that doesn't sound too bad at all. He'll be completely mad, if I play my cards right, I can have him eliminated! Even better, if I kill him while Mother is watching she may spare my life! She'll see I can be useful and protect me! Ethan creeps out of the casted shadow and walks toward me.

"I didn't mean to scare you Natalie." He spoke softly in a comforting voice. Don't even bother!

"If you knew what I was then why did you make me find out on my own that you're not human either?" He sighs.

"I was afraid, you see, my kind aren't as welcomed, especially from mages. I didn't want you to get the wrong idea of the past mistakes my kind had." He breathed.

"Like?" I step forward to him but make sure to distance myself. He gulps.

"Just know we don't have the best history with mages." He gives me an uneasy look as if he's unaware of telling me the truth. My gut is telling me he's lying that it's all an act.

"You didn't want me to find out, so that means...you lost control." The color drains off his face. Now what do you have to say?

"I... guess so, I didn't mean for you to see the indecent side of me, I guess I was just in the moment." He's lying. My instincts wouldn't have acted so rashly if that was the case, my defense instincts don't act up unless I'm threatened.

"What does it mean when your eyes change?" I ask by making myself come off as curious. His posture stiffens.

"Well, it's just in the moment..." Lies, why can't he tell me! What did you attempt Ethan?

"They remind me of a vampire's their red too, it only happens if they're about to hunt or have thoughts of doing so." I bluntly state then meet his gaze again to see what he attempts for his excuse.

"Hunting? What would I hunt?" He shrugs, I stare directly at him.

"You tell me." I cross my hands over my torso.

"You're over compensating don't you think?" He states irritated. I can tell he's gritting between his teeth.

"Maybe, so give me a reason not to." I demand once more.

"I don't understand why! All I know is that it happens when I'm not in control of my power."

"What would cause you to be out of control then?" I raise my voice. His true colors are beginning to show.

"I said I don't know!" He yells defensively while spitting his words.

"Tsk, how can you be aware of losing control without having an idea?"

"It's common for my age." He shrugs off.

"Because of inexperience? I ask suspiciously

"Perhaps?" I focus on him to sense any heart beats movements his heart has suddenly started pumping faster.

"Fine, at least tell me why you hunt mages?"

"I never said I hunt your kind!" He yells defensively.

"You never argued that you don't hunt, and you also said that our kinds have a bad history I can only assume because where your prey? Isn't that it?"

"No." He denies again.

"You waited for me to completely lose my guard then your eyes begin to glow as if a predator has finally gotten close enough to their prey!" I asserted while making direct eye contact with him.

"That's not why they-"

"So, you do know then? Why then?" I demand, he's irritated? I must be getting close.

"Isn't it obvious? I'm attracted to you." Yes, it's obvious!

"Of course, you are, but you still seek for something else more than affection from me?"

"All I want is your affection." He grits.

"I'm not stupid Ethan, that's nothing but a bonus to you isn't it?" He shakes his head then breathes out frustratedly walking close to me.

"I did everything to get close to you because I wanted to win your affection Natalie. You don't give the other boys the time of day so I made sure it wouldn't be the same with me." I watch him carefully my, he's really putting on quite a show. I watch him silently, "Because I... adore you Natalia."