Chapter 4: Vanilla

Justin's POV:

I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock on my phone. I jolted upright, causing myself to become dizzy. I held my head until I was better. I looked at my phone to turn the alarm off. I seen I had text messages from Abby and the gang. They were all worried about me because Abby called me and I didn't pick up. I rolled my eyes. This girl. Do what Mike said and dump her. I'm not doing that. I can handle her. It's just something I need to do soon so she'll get off my case. "Justin!!!" My mom called. "I'm up!!! I just need to get ready!!" I called back. I got up and walked to my bathroom.

I took my shower, got dressed, brushed my teeth and hair, gathered up all my books for school and headed downstairs. I saw Otis pouting in his chair, while Alison played with her dolls. "Otis don't tell me your still mad about yesterday?" I asked. He glared at me. "He'll get over it." Dad said. I looked at him. He was looking at his phone. "Honey, at least think about it." Mom suddenly said. "Alicia don't start with this again." Dad said. "Start with what?" I asked. "Otis, Alison, go wait in Justin's car." Mom said. They got up and left without a word. "Okay I was thinking maybe you could take Otis out with you one day on your night run, so he'll see why he needs to wait. It at least know what he's getting himself into." Mom said.

"Are you serious?" I asked. She nodded. "No Alicia. We're not doing it so forget it. I want Otis safe and sound in our home." Dad said, drinking his coffee. "Well Dad, as much as I want Otis to be safe, Mom has a point. If Otis sees what I do during the night, maybe he'll back off and give it time to think." I said. He slammed his fist down. "He is NOT going out there until he's ready. Now I don't want to hear another word on this." He yelled, as he got up to leave. I looked at Mom. She looked pissed. "Justin, maybe tonight, take him out there with you. I know will learn so much from you." She said. "I can try. I will have to see if I can sneak Otis out." I said. She smiled and kissed my head.

I walked out to my car to find Otis and Alison fighting over a muffin. I got in the car and snatched it from them. "Hey." They both said. "Well I'm the oldest so I get to eat it." I said. Just then, I felt something thrown at me. I looked at the two of them. They both pointed at each other. I growled at them and pulled off. I dropped them off at school and drove to mine. The day went by slowly. Abby kept being the spoiled brat she is, while Mike was stressing over Kacey. I really wanna help him but Abby might think I'm out for Kacey. I don't need that kind of noise right now. During lunch, Kacey came by and Mike became a nervous wreck. Kacey does have her off days on the school committee.

She's thinking about calling it quits because she has too much on her plate and she doesn't want to stress herself out. Especially when finals roll around. School committees take a week off to focus on their work so they get a lucky pass. But Kacey doesn't wanna risk it. I tried to talk to her but Abby rolled around and thought I was flirting with her. Mike was right about her being controlling. I had to figure out a way to deal with her. After I did all my after school clubs and work, I went home. Abby wanted to come with me but I said no. I drove home and changed I to my night clothes. I thought about what my Mom said about bringing Otis with me.

I was going to do it but my Dad must've overheard our plan because he made sure Otis stayed home and that I left before he did. He said he wanted to do rounds with me, as father and son. I went ahead and did my rounds. I caught and killed three men and two women. The AA must've had numerous targets tonight because almost everyone came outa Nd helped tonight. My Dad made his way over to me as I was leaving. He said he wanted to help me out. I didn't care. As I was making my way to another target, I heard a girl scream. I transformed and flew to her screams. Then the smell of vanilla hit me hard. That smell is back. What is that? I can't get enough of it.

I flew towards the smell. "Justin!!' Where you going?!!" Some assassins called. My Dad looked at me but the smell of vanilla was strong. I flew around til I saw where the source of the screams were coming from. That's when I saw him. Gray hoodie. Grey. He was on top of the poor girl, tearing at her clothes, trying to rape her. He had his hand down her shorts. The girl tried to fight back but Grey had a hold on her. I quickly flew down towards him and knocked him off of her. The girl was terrified but my eyes were on Grey. I heard some assassins approaching us and that must've scared him away. He took off down the street, out of sight. I was told to leave him to everyone else while I finished my targets.

I wanted to be the one who takes down Grey, the most ruthless, dangerous, most elusive criminal in the history of criminals. As I watched as the other assassins raced after Grey, I heard sniffling. I turned to the girl who was sobbing on the ground. Now that I could see her in the light, I was lost in her eyes. They were so beautiful. I felt a ring around my eyes. Mate. Mate. I looked down at her body. Grey really did a number on her clothes. Her half naked body excited me. I bit my lip. Fuck she so sexy. The girl began crying even more. I felt bad for her. I transformed back into a dragon. I got closer to her but she moved away from me. Seeing her move from me, hurt my feelings. I kept walking til I was directly in front of her.

I looked at her. Her eyes were beautiful. Her beautiful, creamy skin looked delicious. Her half naked body distracted me. I looked at her body. It was so nice. All natural. I was so focused on He body that I didn't realize she stuck her hand out and placed it on my head. It scared me so I jumped back a bit. She went back to crying after that. A part of me wanted to help her but another part of me wanted to leave. I decided to leave, as someone would be looking for her. I tried to follow everyone else as they chased Grey but it was no use. His vampire speed made him impossible. Even my Dad has trouble keeping his speed. I decided to just go back to my targets and to leave Grey to the big dogs.

I don't get it. My Dad is a big dog yet he can't catch Grey. My Mom was faster than my Dad so she was one of the big dogs to also go after Grey. As I looked for my next target, that girl flooded my head again. Fuck that girl was hot. She wasn't hot, she was sexy. Who was that? I don't know but find out. She's out mate. It could've have been a mistake. Mistake? Oh no sir. I make no mistake. I know what I want and who I want. And I want her. Besides, the Goddess chose her as our mate. Okay okay. But I don't know what to do. I don't even know her name. Go back and find her. If doubt she'll leave on account of Grey almost raping her. I quickly turned around and flew back to the scene where I saw the girl.

I landed and looked around for her. She's gone. No way she would all by herself, especially at night. She's gone but her scent is all over this area. I looked on the ground. Shreds of her clothing were still on the ground. I picked them up and sniffed them. Oh my God this smell is so fucking enticing. Overwhelming. Where could she have gone? I felt someone looking at me. I turned around to see an elderly couple staring at me. "Sorry, just tryna....get high." I lied, sheepishly. They still stared at me. I ran down the block and behind a restaurant. I sniffed the clothing one last time before I stuffed them in my pocket. I walked to the front of the restaurant to see I was in front of McDonald's. The vanilla scent was here but faint.

She must've came here before Grey attacked her. I went inside the place and walked up to the register. "Hey man. What would you have?" The cashier asked. "Oh I'm not here to order. I was wondering if you seen a girl come in here." I said. He stared at me. "Uh yeah. We get hundreds of girls come in here everyday." He said. "Oh sorry. I meant a certain girl. She's had the smell of vanilla." I said. "Dude I don't know what your talking about. Either order something or get out." He said. It took everything in me not to snap his neck. I shook my head and walked out. That could've gone better. Yeah if you were more descriptive about her. I'm trying to remember what she looked like. She had brown eyes and a sexy body.

Think of more things than that. I can't right now. I ran behind the building and transformed. I flew to the building of my next target and waited for him to come out of a restaurant. I waited a good ten minutes before I got agitated and transformed back into human form. I walked inside the restaurant and searched the place for him. I spotted him drinking with some other people. What are you waiting for? Take him out. He's surrounded by people. I need to get him alone. "May I help you sir?" Asked a voice. I turned to see a blond girl in uniform staring at me with a smile. "Um, yeah. I would like a table." I said. She motioned for me to follow her. She started to sit me down at a window but I asked to be moved the table close to my target.

She obliged. "Now before I take your order, I ask that you please remove your face mask sir." She said. Aw man. I remove this mask, my life is over. "Uh I will. I just have a bit of a cold. I don't want to get anyone sick. May I have some of your chicken noodle soup please?" I asked. "Certainly sir." She said, as she walked off. I looked at my target. He was laughing and drinking with his buddies. I need him to move. I decided to take things a different route. I used my telekinesis to spill his drink of him. He immediately jumped up  and headed to the bathroom. I quickly followed him and waited to ambush him. I checked under the stalls to make sure nobody was here. I looked at the man and throw a small knife at him.

"Agh. What the hell?" He said, as he turned around. "King." He whispered. I smiled and lunged for him. He dodged me and kicked me in my side. We wrestled a bit before I twisted his leg and snapped his neck. I heard voices approaching the bathroom so I quickly dragged the dude's dog into a bathroom stall. "Dude I'm telling you. I will fuck the dogshit out of Angel." Said dude one. "Nigga whatever. You seem how Trey tossed Rick's ass. He'll toss you too." Said dude two. "Man give me four minutes with her and she'll be wanting to marry a nigga." Dude one said. "Man please. Angel wants a big dick, not a Vienna." Dude three said. "What, y'all think y'all can fuck her before me?" Dude one asked. "Hell yeah." Dude two said. "Okay, how bout this: whoever fucks Angel first has the biggest dick." Dude one said.

"Shit I'm game." Dude three said. "Okay it's a bet." Dude two said. They're voices got quieter as they left. Whoever Angel is, I hope she has sense not to fuck those assholes. Yeah. It's a shame that all dudes wants now. I quickly dragged the dude's body out of the stall and out a window. I transformed and carried it back to AA. Afterwards, I had killed two more targets then I went home. I flew home, took a shower, and climbed in bed. Then the smell of vanilla hit me again. I sat up and went over to my pants. I pulled out the clothing and put it under my pillow. Whoever you are, I'm gonna find you. Just then, my phone ringed. I looked at the caller ID. Abby. Please don't be no bullshit.

I answered it. "Hello?" I asked. "Hello!!! You didn't talk to me today." She said. I sighed. "I did. You just didn't listen." I said. "Justin we're growing apart and I don't like it." She said. I do. Shut it. "Abby, I have a lot going on right now. I have assassin shit to take care of, I have after school clubs. I'm just busy." I said. There was a moment of silence before she spoke. "Okay. I'm gonna do what Mike and Colin are doing. And that's applying for the AA. Goodnight." She said. Then she hung up. I sat up and stared at my phone. If she works at AA, I'll never be rid of her. She'll annoy me because I'm working with girls. Do what Mike said. Dump her ass. Guess I have no choice. I turned around and buried my face in my pillow.

Vanilla hit me again. I pulled out the clothing and sniffed it some more. I thought of something. The more I sniff, the more visuals of that girl come to mind. I sniffed and sniffed til finally I got the girl in my head. She had brown eyes, a sexy body, and purple, curly hair. There we go. Now all we gotta do is find her. But she's long gone. Her scent is gone. Try to follow it. I sat up and put on some pants and sneakers. I ran downstairs to see my Mom and Dad looking pissed off. "Mom, Dad, what's wrong?" I asked. "Grey got away, again." Dad said. "What? How? There were at least six of you. How'd he get away?" I asked. "He had a getaway car with him. He got in and the car cloaked itself." He said. He then threw a glass cup against the wall. "Patrick!!! Need I remind you that Otis and Alison are sleeping." Mom hissed.

"Sorry." He said. "This is crazy." I said. "Yeah it is. Out of all the criminals the AA has ever faced, Grey is the hardest to catch." Mom said. "And what's worse is the leader of AA said we're getting new recruits. We don't have time to babysitting a couple of newbies while Grey is out there." Dad said. "New recruits? Who are they?" I asked. "One of them is your best friend, Mike. The others are two new girls that suddenly came through. One of the other big dogs came home from a mission a few days ago and he wants his daughters to be trained." He said. "Oh boy. I just got off the phone with Abby. She says she wants to apply for AA. I don't want her to." I said. "Man we don't need any recruits right now." Dad said.

"I told Rachel we should wait til we have Grey captured to have some new recruits. She's says we need all the help we can get." Mom said. "And how exactly are we gonna catch Grey while training new recruits?" I asked. "We'll deal with it. Until we catch Grey, you'll be part of helping them train the new recruits." Dad said. I was shocked. "Are you serious? Dad no. I wanna help catch Grey." I said. "Justin, we've been over this. Your not helping. Leave this to the big dogs." He said. "When am gonna be a big dog. I'm tired of chasing the simple targets. I want new ones. Ones that are like Grey." I said. "Justin this is not up for debate. Your training the new recruits and that's it!!!" He yelled. "Boys." Mom said.

She looked at the stairwell. We saw Otis and Alison standing, staring at us. Mom walked over to them. "Hey. What are y'all doing up?" She asked. "We were sleep til we heard yelling." Otis said. "Mommy, is everything all right?" Alison asked. "Yes honey everything is fine. We're just having a grownup discussion." She said. "It's a pretty loud discussion." Otis said, walking over to the fridge. "Midnight snack awaits." He said. "Here you go Alison. Your midnight snack." Dad said. He gave her a Rice Krispy treat. "Well back to bed both of you." He said, as he picked them up. He carried both of them upstairs to their rooms. "Mom I know I can do this. I can take on Grey." I said.

"Justin I'm sorry but your father's right. We want you safe and sound, away from people like Grey." She said. "But I caught him before he almost raped that girl. I can catch him again." I said. "Justin please. Just leave him to us. Now come one back to bed." She said, as she motioned for me to go upstairs. I did. I walked up the stairs and climbed in bed. I pulled the clothing form my pocket and put underneath my pillow. I laid there until the drowsiness kicked in. As I dosed off, I dreamt of the girl.