Chapter 5

So the next day i went and searched for a job. There wasn't that many openings. So i decided i would try my hand at singing. Now I've never sung a note in my life. Hopefully it wouldn't be too bad.

I had good days and bad days. Sure enough someone was always with me. Im not too sure why most of the time it was Matteo. The guy was annoying, always hovering over me and got too protective when ever anyone got too close.

He accused one lady of stealing my spotlight. I guess that was cute in a way. But silly none the less. Then it dawned on me. Was i having feelings for matt? Nah that couldn't be, could it? I shrugged that away. The next couple of days flew by. I was becoming a regular at the karaoke spot. No longer was i nervous, i belted out tunes and they weren't that bad.

Then it was my turn to sing, and as i was singing, some random local got on stage with me. Thats when i knew...

that matteo would be right there.

Watching Matteo argue with this poor guy was hilarious. He was telling him to stay away from me and the guy was like dude i have to pee, i don't care about that girl i just wanted to sing. The guy ran away so fast i wasn't sure if it was from fear or he was about to pee on himself. Either way i was having a talk with matt.

I told matt he needed to chill out, he was there to protect me from danger and trouble not fun. Well apparently he did not like this.

Matt: So you were having fun? Fine then have your fun. Don't call me when your in trouble. One of the twins I'm sure can help you out for the rest of the week since your just having fun.

Me: wait matt, don't go.

But he was already gone. And a part of me was a little sad.

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Chapter 4

So hidden springs is where we went..

me: This is your house?

Matt: Yeah why, did you expect a dungeon or castle? pfft

me: i mean kind of, i thought you all lived in dark danky places.

Matt: listen princess this is not the dark ages. we are more ...civilized.

me: If you don't want to get hurt, don't call me princess again.

Matt: (whatever)

Matt: Anyways come meet the other members that live here.

me: Lead the way.

Matt: Meet Mika and Meko Crenzo. The Twins. They are the most ruthless assassins I've ever met. But don't be fooled. They can turn anything into a competition. Even women.

Me: Well don't worry about me. I don't have time for that. Too busy trying to stay alive here.

Matt: Right.

Matt: This is Crystalis Laterni. Don't bother her, and she won't bother you.

Me: Right, is this everyone?

Matt: Pretty much, we are whats left of our families. The organization wiped us out because we wanted to preserve and protect you.

Sheesh he makes it seem like i need to be in a museum.

Matt: Come on, ill show you to your room.

Matt: Its not much, but you can decorate it as you like. Money is no object.

Me: Ill say, this room needs a little touch, it looks soo..dull.

Matt: It was mine.

Me: Oh. and this money is no object nonsense no thank you, i would like to earn my keep. I can easily find a job.

Matt: Oh yeah and how are you going to stay protected if you are out in the open working hmm?

Me: Aren't you suppose to be my protectors, then protect me. Thats your job isn't it.

Matt:....fine. Find a job, one of us will be wherever you are at all times. On your days off i will train you. Cant have you being all helpless.

Me: yes master.

Matt:.......

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Chapter 3

I didn't sense that he was there to hurt me, none the less, i barged right in.

Me: Who the heck are you?

Vamp: I'm Matteo Vincenzi of the Vincenzi family. I have been sent to take you.

Me: No one is taking me anywhere you got it. Now get the hell out!

Matt: Wait, you don't understand, my family is one of the families has been tasked with protecting you. I have been searching for you for a couple of months now.

Me: Yeah so.

Matt: Others have found you and know of your existence here in bridgeport. They will not be as...pleasant...as i am. You have to come with me.

Me: And were exactly do you think we should go, I'm a sitting duck anywhere i go in Bridgeport.

Matt: We aren't staying in Bridgeport. We are going someplace else until it is safe to return.

Me: How can i ...uggh...uugh..

Matt: Crap..your changing...No time to leave..the change happens within 3 hours. Once you change we must go. Ill keep a watch out downstairs. I don't think anyone knows your exact location yet. Ill let you be, while you change.

As headed outside, i started to feel strange..and then it started to happen..

Finally after 3 long torturous hours, i was a full vampire. Since Matt told me that we were leaving, i figured i needed a new look, the vamps in bridgeport already knew what i looked like, if i can change my hair and maybe what i wore before i left, then they wouldn't be looking too closely at us when we disappear.

I headed to the bathroom and looked into the mirror. So long long beautiful, purple, gorgeous hair. I wasn't too sad. I mean our hair does grow back at a faster speed than a normal humans. Its just i got used to it being so long. I picked up the scissors, took out some hair dye and went to work.

I just couldn't get rid of the purple. I mean, i loved it. That color was me. I was happy with how it turned out. Now on to change my clothes..

Matt: Ok Lancey..looks good out there. we should be able to head out with no pr...

Me: What do you think? I figured a new look so that they wouldn't  recognize me leaving in the night.

Matt: Umm..yeah..you look fine. If you had time for that why didn't you get me?

Me: Sheesh ligthen up. Im ready ok. So where are we heading?

Matt: We are heading to my families estate....in Hidden Springs.

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Chapter 2

Yep boring, that was my life. I rather go unnoticed than be the name in everyones mouth. No one really paid attention to me except for a few people.

This guy for example, he would probably pass by like once a week. I would like to think he was a doctor by the way he was dressed. I try not to make to much eye contact because i really did not want to know him. The less people knew about me the better.

Well i pretty much made little to know money so i decided to call it quits.

I was a bit hungry, famished even so i decided i think i should go home and make something to eat. Sounded like a good plan especially since i wanted to be alone.

Another lonely night eating mac and cheese. As much as i wanted to be alone, i needed to get out. I was going to go stir crazy. Maybe i could start with baby steps. I could head to a gym, i mean if i was going to be hunted i might as well get in shape. I changed my clothes and headed on out.

Once i got there it wasn't so bad. I did get an uneasy feeling that i was being watched or stalked or something but come on, there were people everywhere and they were all here to exercise so i shrugged it off. That was a mistake. A big one.

Running right alongside me was one of them, a vampire. I didn't know what to do. I couldn't panic because then he would sense my elevated heart rate. I stayed calm. He looked over at me and smiled. I smiled back. He stopped, gave me one last look and headed off. With my enhanced senses i heard him walk towards the showers. This was my chance.

As i walked slowly to get the heck out of there, i froze. Why? You'd think i would be flying out of here. Well i read his thoughts. He couldn't wait to get back to tell them he'd found her. I got the heck out of there. I ran so fast that i was praying he didn't follow me..

As i got closer to my house i didn't sense him anymore. Thank goodness. But when i got to my floor i panicked.. I sensed another.. Not behind me...but sitting in my living room...

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Chapter 1

So here i thought i was going to be invisible, yeah that wasn't going to happen. Somehow the stupid neighborhood committee found out that i was living here and i hadn't thrown a party to "get to know people". I didn't want to get to know anyone, i just wanted to live my life..safe...and alone.

Well that didn't stop them...

Meet Diana Jones, head of the neighborhood watch. She was rambling on and on on how i should throw a party and get myself known. To tell you the through she's kind of scary with all that pep. I didn't know how to let her down gently that i didn't want any of that stuff.

Then there was Mick Situp, you know that one guy who always hits on you no matter where you are, and no matter how many times you tell him it aint going to happen...

..that was Mick.

He was also the so called security. Please i could run circles around this guy.

Sheesh, Diana was still talking, and she was getting a bit annoying. Thats its no more Miss nice guy...

I told them both to get out of here, because i was going to be late for work and i didn't want that. They both left upset. Diana said she would talk to me soon. Not if i could help it. My life was going to stay simple as long as i could have it...

Yep..safe..alone..dull..simple........

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Intro

This is what my life has become, hiding away like some criminal. Who would of thought huh. Before i get into specifics let me tell you who i am. I'm Lancey Emeralds. Im originally from here, Bridgeport.

I used to have a family. Not anymore. You see I'm an infected, a diseased, a half breed. Im part human, and the other part..well I'm suppose to be part vampire. But thats where it gets icky. I have all of there strengths and none of there weaknesses. I don't even have fangs.

When i was born, my family didn't know what to do with me. So they took me to the mystic. The one who foretold all. She said that i was a rare one indeed. That it was prophesied that on my 21st birthday i would become a full fledged vampire, that could walk in the daylight. I was the one that would lead our family out of hiding.

That didn't sit well with the council. You see they didn't want to be known, they wanted to be feared. My parents ran away with me to keep me alive. But it turned out i didn't need their help as much as they thought. By the time i was five years old i could run faster than both of them ever could, and at night i could hear and see things much clearer than they could.

On one side my parents were happy. They now could leave me days on end to fend for myself while they found new places to live. On the other, they were getting worried. The mark of the vampire was starting to show on my back. It started as a small tattoo. I didn't pay too much attention to it as they did.

Flash forward to today. I am now 20. My parents long gone. I have come back to Bridgeport to settle down. Lets face it, who would think to look for me here.

Ive got a great job. Great pay. Nice friends. Theres just one thing that can interrupt my life..the tattoos... are getting bigger and on the next winters night, i turn 21....

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