Two days quickly passed, and nothing interesting happened. Tuesday is the day after my bloodthirst, I wish for it to NEVER-- EVER happen again and I swore to not let myself succumb to the sensation of growing hungrier and hungrier for blood every second that passes. I have my own measures, eating in the morning and evenings are one. Words are nothing without actions you know, you cant trust promises and sugar-coated compliments as these are to cover one's laziness and lack of confidence or resolve to accomplish anything. Once you tell yourself that you're doing something and then proceed to cheat yourself on not doing it in the end, that's just awful.
Today's Thursday, the day where it all came crumbling down at me. Today's the day of all the misery, misfortunes, and god-awful happenings, and I didn't even know this when I woke up that morning. I had no idea that even that God-Awful family's name would ruin my entire week and possibly my whole life.
I thought It was just a normal sunny day. Nothing pops out of nowhere and makes you go berzerk or somethin'. Not one annoying person in my sight-- except for Arman who's never left my sight even once, but except that, it's really a pleasant gift for my upcoming doomsday... yay.
I got up and got ready for school. I did eat my breakfast this time so even if I did forget my dinner I won't cause any trouble at school. I normally restrain myself from eating twice a day, but trauma normally just kicks in. I already had a vague memory of me losing myself and causing a massive "tantrum for a vampire" when I'm just a 'newborn'. I just have a very blurry picture of it and nothing more, The Hargroves say that it happened, but I can't remember.
Arman, specifically, said that it was three years back, I'm just a newly turned vampire and thus, can't fully control my senses and un-humane abilities. He said that even if many strong adult vampires helped to calm me down, none of their efforts really helped and just make me go more of an angry Hulk-of-a-vampire. They say it was scary and thrilling, I'm like a killing mech they say... unstoppable and unrecognizable, They can't control, even communicate or know what's going on with that mind of mine. Well, I can't remember that, it's just a vague picture of a man in a pool of blood... that's all I can remember.
That incident forces my family, all of them, to transfer to a different town. I dunno.. they say that those townfolks knew about us and threaten to wipe us out if another incident occurs (as if they can, I mean we have fangs and they have what?.. those fingers and tiny flat teeth?). They were blaming them for a mass killing, they say it involves many girls and sadly, pregnant women. After talking with the elders, these politicians, leaders of that town, or some sort promised to shush up. They do include a condition, leaving that town for good. Not long after that said meeting, they did spread the word which is no longer surprising. Many got scared of us at that time and controversies, theories, and other stupid things were thrown unto the Hargroves. They were forced to leave that town and unfortunately they didn't leave me there. Well, I don't have a choice at that very moment, at that time I'm still sleeping.
Sleeping as in... half-dead you would say?. I mean I am already half-dead but.. that term is used when a vampire is in a deep-dead-like sleep. They were forcefully put into a coma, a terrible thing to hear but... yeah. I got into that trance and didn't remember ANYTHING. They also said that none of my cousins saw me, they hid me very well. A vampire in that state is very-- very delicate, She or he is weaker than a fetus they say, they can't be touched more on being hurt. That's why even my cousins are forbidden to see my body, but Arman did see me for some reason... of course, he did. He's the only dimwit that knew what happened back then, he and Joseph, and I guess Mateo too since they're the 'tres miserables' of the family, the three oldest boys. Those other two don't talk to me that much, which means I gotta trust Arman's fifty-fifty lying-truthful mouth.
My dad casually knocks at my door and tells me that time for school, which pops my imaginative bubble and gets me out of that past-seeking-trance. He usually drives me off in his car and then he would go to work after.
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School goes smoothly afterward, our homeroom instructor told us that next-next week would be our midterm exams. The hell week would be on, I just wish for it to pass like a gust of silent wind, unsensed even for a vampire like me.
The bell rang, signaling the 12th o clock of the day…
Noon is the lunchtime at school, I don't usually eat, and even if I did, I would hide of course. The foods here tasted gross now, It's a big loss for me since I'm a big foodie when I'm still human. These said foods tasted disgusting and smells like trash too. Junk foods including Pizza, burgers, fries, nuggets, and many, oh- many more are my favorites I remember back when I'm just a little girl. My brother and I would always go on hikes on forest trails and would rest on one specific boulder patch by the cliff at our house, We would eat all the foods he's carried all the way. I would mostly take it all but considering he's the one who carried them and bought them, I would give him some. Natural sibling fights and measures to ensure lawful shares and actions performed... fun times. I love fruits too, and veggies, but when I do eat them today? They make me want to vomit and just to say "meh-meh". Those are just for goats and cows, I hate them now! and I hate that I hate them.
"You want some?" Crystal offered me some Chips she was eating. That God-oily smell.
"No, thank you," I replied to her, not losing my attention to the book I'm reading.
I don't like to be alone when I eat or read at lunchtime, especially if I'll be here at the cafeteria. I would greatly be harassed by my great enemies, my dear-- oh dear cousins. They never leave me alone, I think it's because of our grandmother. She loves to make me suffer and to see me frown, That's why I hate her, period.
"Aww, look at them yannie! Miss popular Marie is together with the School committee member, he's also Mr. Popular, Seb. His full name is sooooo sexy too! Sebasthian Aeron Henley. I just wish I could be her princess and he's my prince. I hope I would meet my prince charming too, and fast!" she muttered then giggled a little, stuffing her mouth with much more food not minding even if she can't breathe with all of that.
I just hate being here, All the smells of different things, these people's loud gossip, the bright lights that dangle from the ceiling, They just all oppose my abilities. I just read to pass by time, since I can't do much anyway, this confined space with humans is a terrible place, am telling you.
"yannie, I just heard that your cousin, Arman is dating another chick. She's a different one from before, I heard that he dumped his last girlfriend because, according to him, she tasted stale and is getting fat now, a romantic-sexy thing to say, think so? also it's pretty harsh do you think? A man calling you fat... pft." She mentioned to me, giggling at herself while she stares at the other packet of her chips.
"Great," I answered her raising one brow to seem like I'm 'excited' to hear the news.
I don't really care about their lives, call me one rude girl, but I'm just telling the truth. They can all live their lives to the fullest, through their curved or straight paths, and I won't even meddle with them. Since that I became an official Hargrove teen, I changed drastically. I'm not a soft, sweet, family-oriented person anymore, since there's not a family to care for is there?. This is not a family, this is just a functioning mechanism, having many parts functioning because they're all working with the help of other parts, gaining benefits from being part of this "family".
"Why don't you recommend me to your cousins? I mean I'm your friend after all. I do need a love life and friends must help each other." She muttered to me, emphasizing the word 'friends'.
I looked at her with a bit puzzled and confused look, then I simply looked back at my book and just smirked at my mind. She's really benefiting from me, having to request fame, money, and even connections, and have me fulfill it.
"I'm not close to most of them..." I told her and finger-combed my hair into my left shoulder.
Moments afterward and a hand taps my shoulder and caught my attention. I looked up again at this 'Humungous' person and can't help but to roll my eyes at him. I didn't pay him attention though, even if he speaks... He's just one wind, passing by me...
"She's lying, we're all close, we all stick to one another like freaking glue! Right Illiannah?" His awful-lying self told me and Crystal. I just scoffed at his choice of words, 'all close, stick like glue?'. huh.
Meet my third-oldest cousin, the second-oldest male teen, Arman Geal Hargrove. A 'charming' guy (according to him, Godbless my tongue). He's the common playboy of the neighborhood. He can't live with one girl for a week, he always changes them just like used diapers. He often gets into fights but in terms of academics, you will think that he's probably trash but, he's doing fine at school, better than me in fact. He's one arrogant guy, he has the physical appearance to brag to others but that head of him is just inflating every time he's praised. Arman loves to tease the girls in our family, especially me, the youngest. I don't usually associate with him in any way but, like what is happening here, he loves to stick with me every time he has the chance. Even with every little thing I do, he would be there like a literal lunatic.
I just rolled my eyes at him for the second time and didn't even bother to look at him, but instead, I kept reading my book. I had my daily dose of Arman, I've had enough of his stupid face.
"Hey, Illiannah. We'll need a minute of your reading time, the others want to talk about something important and urgent, and yes, for some reason, you are getting involved." He said in a bit serious tone, completely removing the grin he's been showing the whole time. This is his opposite side, he's like this during contests and fights but I don't see anything involving those two situations so this might actually be a serious problem.
And for some reason, I feel like he's flirting with crystal. Smiling, winking, and pouting at each other like they were some kind of couple or some sort. I just heard that she has a new girlfriend and their relationship is just new and... you know what, don't mind that. It's Arman we are talking about so what's new with that?.
"'We'll need a minute of your time?' who else would be there?" I asked him, finally closing my book and looking at him, who is incredibly tall. I gave him my attention while staying alert at the same time, you never know.
"Just stand up," He said to me and fetched my bag who is hung by the side of my seat.
"We'll leave for a moment Crystal, I'll borrow Illiannah from you," he told crystal who's now deeply falling in love with him, looking at his long legs and the things in between. oh god.
He stood up and waits for me to stand up too, not accepting if I ever want to be left alone like I always do. However, all eyes in the cafeteria are now looking at Arman, who has a girlfriend but is now getting a girl's bag and waiting for her.
"This news can wait, Arman. Just wait till we got home," I told him and tries to get my bag, but is unfortunately embarrassed as his awful long legs are too tall for me to reach.
"I wish it can just wait for later Illiannah, but this is too urgent for the matter to just slide for later discussions." He said and walked out with my bag, not even looking back at me. I just disagree with him, but he didn't even think twice to force me to follow him.
I had no choice but to tail that broad figure of him.
Both of us walked through several corridors, turned into empty hallways, and endlessly walked until we reached a room. It seemed empty at first until the door opened slowly and it revealed the faces of four people dressed in my school's uniform. They were all arguing and stuff, not even noticing that we are already there.
"What's happening?" I asked them. My word seems nothing to all of them, like one invisible nobody that talked her thoughts, as they just continue arguing not pending their attention.
Let me introduce all of these people standing before me...
Mateo Copper Kill Hargrove, The oldest of all of us. He's the smarty of the group and the supposed father, he's the strategist and the thinker for us, interpreting all the messages of different bodies; messages, orders, and meetings. Mateo is not that active when it comes to the family business as he is mostly focused on his own projects. He's known by many partners though, as he is mostly the one who manages other assets back then. He's turning 23 at human times, and a bit around 90 years of those of a vampire. He's a direct bloodline, meaning he's a bloodborne, a Vampire since birth. He has a slim physique and neat and slick black hair which is 'always' combed. He has these Light brown eyes, with a color more like his name, copper. He's more on the formal aesthetics, having a polo, or a suit as his basic attire.
Arman Geal Hargrove, the second oldest. One arrogant, selfish, playboy bastard who doesn't know what respect is. Nothing good is with this demon, just a walking misfortune, I mean he's not even breathing, much more thinking. This bastard is already 21 for humans and is 85 as a vampire. He is a broad man, having a muscular physique. He's always at the gym and thus he has built up his body into this thick blob of walking muscles. He got these azure eyes shining bright as his hair is in chestnut hue, he's not fond of combing nor styling so his hair is always a mess. He mostly wears casual clothing, a collared shirt, or polo as his favorite.
Alexandra Vanessa Hargrove is the fourth of the family. She's a bitch and a softee in a nutshell, a literal dragon when she's mad but one cutie in front of her weakness, Ice cream. She's a great companion though, the badass girl with a hidden soft side. She's at her 20 human years but is 83 vampire years. She has a sexy body, one perfect for modeling and acting but she's into cycling and traveling. She's a bit tanned highlighting her amethyst eyes, her hair is shoulder length and is black. Leather jackets and shiny danglings in her bodies were her usual styles, piercings hurt her as she's sensitive 'some' silver (especially pure ones), so even if she wanted to, she can't get piercings.
Chelsea Jean Hargrove, The fashionista and the second short-tempered lady in here, and the fifth at age. She's a model, actress, and world-class designer that is known all over the globe for her looks and talent. She's always hot-headed but is a literal teddy bear with chocolates. She's brought us fame and wealth even if she's just 20, that is why she is the superstar of the family. She has long blonde hair up to her waist and these beautiful green eyes. She mostly wears short skirts and cropped-up hoodies, but I would prefer her in a dress, like she is always. Fashion is her number one concern, so even if you die right in front of her, she would still choose to look into herself and fix her outfit. So during a dilemma, don't stick with her if you want to survive, she would just use you to save herself.
Cassandra Moreia Hargrove was the youngest among them until my arrival. She's a more composed girl compared to Chelsea, Painting, and sightseeing is her hobby. Don't try to provoke her as hell awaits you if she did become angry. She is 19 years old in human years, closer to my age. She is 19 years old for 79 years, which is her age as a vampire. She has this blonde hair, shoulder-length and she has bangs. Her eyes were in the color of the ocean, deep blue, glaring out as her hair brings it out more. Cassandra mostly wears dresses and skirts, and a sun dress is her favorite.
Then there comes me, Illiannah Sophia Hargrove, the most-watched and the regulated girl, they had me follow many many rules, mainly because I'm the newest. I'm 17, turning almost 18 as a human, I've been 17 for 6 years, meaning I'm 23 years as a vampire. I had this brown wavy hair and chestnut eyes. I prefer jeans and comfy tops and would choose comfortable clothes over anything else. I love cupcakes and would choose them over anything else.
There are many differences between all of us, but we do get along... sometimes. These meetings are rare for us, we don't want to set dates for us to all meet just to simply talk. We don't really accept each other's differences so all of us don't get along well, and just mind our own freaking businesses.
"Ahe-ahe-ahem," Said Arman, cutting their talks and shifting the attention to the both of us.
"I've brought her here, that then. We're all here, and my part is done," he added.
"Oh, why so slow Arman? Did you have some fun time with the girls on the way there?" says Alexandra rolling her eyes at him and eventually pulling me inside.
Chelsea rolls her eyes at me, the usual Chelsea Jean move, but Cassandra smiles, surprisingly. I just stood thereafter, no one's talking so I started...
"What's happening here?" I asked them. A moment of hesitation and awkward silence got up, which makes me nervous. At this point, they should be roasting each other's opinions, so I supposed this matter is really-- really serious.
"Nana did something terrible for us Illiannah," Mateo speaks up, looking me in the eye which startled me a bit. Such a serious atmosphere, very much different from the cousins I am used to.
I just show them with a confused look, then my fear starts to rise with what Alexandra said.
" She wants us to go to a camp, a year-long camp. She didn't really tell us the details, but she said that it is for us to train." She sort of answered my unspoken questions, Chelsea then continues.
"A camp with the Nightbloods," She said with clear disgust on her face.
My eyes widened as I hear that surname.
"No…" The only word that comes up to me.
Fear, anxiety, anger, and many more mixed emotions came through me, tears piled up my eyes as it is terrible for me to even think about that freaking family. If the Hargroves are wretched monsters, they're much worse and terrifying.
"You know what? This is all brought by your stupidities, your fault! If you haven't been a b*tch and follows nana throughout your stay here in the family, No camp or anything would be here now!" Chelsea shouted at me, as usual, she blames me for everything. I was a bit furious at what she is saying, but silence is the best answer for now. I'm also one part to blame here, I think that I was the reason for all of this, I bet you all that that camp is supposed to force me into "Transpiring".
I stayed silent, infuriating her more and she just called me one big 'bitch' and then scoffed. I didn't mind that, I'm a bit preoccupied with the previous information. I can't process the fact that if Nana succeded in getting us to go to that camp, were all roasted.
"Stop this cheals, Nobody's to blame here." Mateo counters Chelsea, while I am here just looking down at all of them, examining their facial reactions. None of them were happy as expected.
" Not one to blame my a**. Look at her! She's not even answering or defending herself! She knows it is true!" She screamed at all of us, pointing directly at me. I blinked twice at the tone of her voice, she's mad-- oh I bet she is.
"It's not like I wanted this to happen, would you expect that woman to conspire by using that family?" I talked back at her, expressing my thoughts about her blaming me. I crossed my arms and observed their next moves, which are pretty predictable... They'll all fight again.
All are arguing, screams and opinions are expressed, not knowing the time we are all in here. No one knows what they need to say or know. They're just blabbing their mouths, blaming the ones they can blame, even if the context they're saying is not even connected. That continued for a good 20 minutes, I didn't close in with them as my opinion is not needed. I proceeded to leave, Until Cassandra speaks up, breaking some of our confusion, and calming Chelsea who now is fuming at all of them. If she's a cartoon character, there should be smoke coming out of her ears and nose.
"Hey, you all. I heard my mom and dad talk about something with the name of 'Fleur Brielle', something about her planning to ruin everything and targeting the heirs or something like that. That camp they said, is supposed to protect all of us. Also, Nightblood and Hargrove's aren't the only clans to be there, all of in Agrovia would be there." She said.
Silence filled the room, letting each of us process the current pieces of information. I'm surprised that Cassandra talked. I want to know more, but seeing that none of them really knows anything, there's nothing more here. I started to walk away, seeing them in my peripheral vision as I leave.
I started to walk out to the door but Alexandra stopped me on track. She grabs my shoulders with a force that I can handle but enough to stop me.
"Where do you think you're going? We're talking here, don't be so rude" she said.
I didn't say anything, I just tapped her rip which she then loosens and continued walking, and I reached the door without anyone stopping me or zooming in on my face, a typical Arman move do you say. I just heard Chelsea say to 'let her be', which I gladly took upon myself on running away.
I just breathe out, letting the built pressure inside just fade away. A few meters away from the room, I hear them fighting again inside, but I didn't look back. I continued to walk on the path where we took earlier.
Even if nana wants us to go to a camp, I won't come. It's not like I can't protect myself, transpiring is the last thing I would do, adding to the fact that my most hated family would be there.
I think they would understand me, I hate nana, but the Nightbloods? I hate them with a passion. They were the worst of all, even if they are powerful and in absolute power, I would still choose to stay with the Hargroves.
Nightblood is a family that is the mortal enemy of the Hargroves. They're Vampires too. They're up the chain, almost at the top. They had many connections and their power is very very absolute. That clan is not very big but they're one of the most respected families out there.
One of those monsters turned me, he or she bit me and then left me to die. No one knew who is it, or at least that's what they say. I'm here today because of that someone, and I swore to find whoever did this and to make it up to them, stake their hearts or something. I'm suffering today because of them, I can't remember half of my childhood, even the faces of my mother and father. I'm drinking blood for nutrients and living under the serum for sun protection. I'm walking as the monster these humans are talking about. I ought to have revenge, for my brother and myself. I will not be together with that awful clan, never in my not living life.
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