18 Explanations

"Jacklyn, You okay?" Ash asked.

Ash turned on the living room light. Jacklyn got up off the couch and walked over to Scarlett and Ash. Still all fuzzy she couldn't quite make out who was standing in front of her

"Scarlett?" Jacklyn said confused

"Jacklyn." Scarlett said.

"Your home? Where have you been!?" Jacklyn question

"Taking care of unfinished business to be exact. Lets all sit down and explain. Cause you two have hell of a story you need to explain to me. Ash would you mind getting us all drinks please?" Scarlett said.

Ash smiled and nodded. Jacklyn and Scarlett went to the living room and sat on the leather sofa. Ash went into the kitchen and grabbed drinks; Glass of whiskey for Jacklyn, Bottle of Budweiser for himself and Scarlett. Ash walked back into the living room, handed Jacklyn and Scarlett their drinks and he took a seat just opposite from Scarlett.

"So, What happened between you two exactly? Ash told me some major fight went on? What happened?" Scarlett asked sipping her drink.

"Well, While you were away, myself and Ash kind of got into a fight really, Kind of huge. Ash almost beat me to a pulp but he never escaped unharmed either. I guess we both got in too far over our heads. Least none of us died. I'm sorry." Jacklyn explain.

Ash nodded.

"Yeah, Exactly what Jacklyn said. We both took quite a beating. We just got so blinded by our rage, Who thought they knew you better, Who had more dominance and who was stronger and so on. We did it out in forest cause I refused to destroy the house. So me and Jacklyn cleaned up the glass and went out to the forest. Jacklyn was not happy with the way I was letting you feed on me, But she soon realized why. So that's good I guess. So yeah that happened but least we didn't destroy the house. I knew you'd be angry if we did cause of all the time and effort you put in to decorating this place." Ash explained.

"Yeah. I guess so. So you guys were out in the forest? fighting? Alright. At least neither of you died. I would not be able to live knowing one of you two were dead. But I'm still very confused why you guys felt the need to fight over who knew me better. You both know me very well and both know me in different ways the other doesn't, That's what puzzles me." Scarlett said.

"Exactly. There was just a bunch of punching, kicking, stabbing, throwing. A lot of blood and we started attacking with claws and biting. I tried explaining to Ash that I knew you better because obviously I have known you longer. But I understand what you are saying Scarlett." Jacklyn said.

"You did not Jacklyn. I live with her so I must know her more than you." Ash argued.

"Guys, stop it, for goodness sake. You had your fight, and if you wanna fight it can go back out to the forest, not in my own house. You both know me well, you both know me in ways the other one doesn't. Jacklyn you have known me longer but Ash lives with me. Meaning you both know me in different ways, doesn't mean one of you know me better than the other. Can we just drop this who who knows me better stuff now. On a more serious note, You guys could of killed each other. Is there anything else you wanna tell me. Best had now." Scarlett demanded.

There was a silence for a while. Three people drinking, Clock ticking. Until the silence was broken.

"Suppose I should tell you more. So there was broken bones. Shattered, Fractured. We practically torn each other to pieces. We did rip piercings out. Jacklyn ripped my Industrial bar and I pulled out hers along with her nose piercing. Once we finished and Jacklyn passed out, I brought her and myself back home so we could heal up. It seems we are both nearly fully healed now. That's pretty much it. It was very dramatic, if I do say so myself. I'm glad you were not there to see it to be honest love." Ash explained.

Jacklyn showed her ripped out Industrial piercing and nose along with Ash showing his. There was swollen red holes, Torn skin, surrounded by dried up blood. Crusted. Jacklyn showed Scarlett the wound left in her arm.

"Piercings are meant for body expression, not for a target in the middle of a fight" Scarlett huffed.

"Anyway, never mind our story. Where the hell did you go?" Jacklyn snapped.

"Easy on her, Give her time Jacklyn. Scarlett. Love, What happened to you?" Ash asked softly.

Scarlett took a drink from her glass and set the glass down on the table. She sighed and walked over to the window.

"I went to the hunters mansion" Scarlett sighed.

Jacklyn instantly shot a glare at Ash.

"What! You went where!?" Jacklyn snapped.

"Yeah. I had something I needed to take care of. So I left, Without explaining, Cause I knew you guys would try follow me or try stop me. My plan all along was to get into Manson's head and kill him. Ash killed Tate for torturing me. I killed Manson for hurting Ash and using me just to get his dirty business done which was killing Ash. I couldn't let him do that so I took matters into my own hands." Scarlett explained.

"Wait. Manson wanted you to kill Ash. Why!?" Jacklyn said standing up.

Scarlett nodded and turned to face Ash and Jacklyn.

"I knew the hybrid he wanted to kill was Ash but I had to play dumb and he was fooled. Yeah I had to kill vampires, a lot actually, to prove I wanted his guidance but really all I wanted was him dead. Then that day came. The day he wanted to kill Ash but I made him promise not to, so instead he wanted me too. I couldn't do that. So I had to lie. I had to say I would but in truth, I wasn't, I was going to kill him and I did. Ash gave me the gun to deliver the final blow after using my Katana to stab him. Guess that's both hunters dead. Does that now mean I'm back to being the best hunter around now?" Scarlett explained

"Scarlett.. You killed Manson? Ash, You killed Tate? They're the hunters correct. The two men who lived at that creepy old mansion right? Blonde and brown haired?" Jacklyn questioned.

"Yes Jacklyn. We did." Ash said finishing his drink.

"I don't regret what I did. I did it for a reason, and I don't care. He made me not drink blood. I had to give him all the blood I had." Scarlett mumbled.

"WHAT! No. Even mine!!?" Ash yelled.

"No, no. I kept it, I promised you I would and I did. He took everything else and threw it away." Scarlett said turning back around staring out the window.

Ash got up and waited for Jacklyn to finish her drink and cleared the table. He disappeared for a while then came back. Ash walked up to Scarlett and opened up her hand. He placed something cold in her hand. Sharp. A blade. Scarlett's eyes wouldn't move from the object.

"Ash, I cant. I have a duty now. I have a title I need to live up to, I cant." Scarlett said.

"I know, But don't let your pride get in the way of something you want and need. Here. You need it." Ash said

"W-wh-hat-t-" Scarlett stuttered.

"You haven't had it in a while. You need it. Just take it, its okay. I don't care if people have a issue with it. Its my way of helping you. So that's what I'm going to do. I understand you have a duty, A title to uphold, but you also have a lifestyle you chose to live in." Ash smiled.

Jacklyn got up and walked over to them.

"Ash. Are you sure you wanna do this? You do know what will keep happening? What could happen?" Jacklyn asked.

He nodded.

"I understand. I'm prepared for that." Ash replied.

Scarlett gripped the blade tightly. Ash pulled up one of his sleeves and moved Scarlett's hands to his sleeve.

"I'm not going to stop you two. If you have made up your mind then I'm fine with it. Its your lifestyle so that means its your choice. I cannot stop either of you. Scarlett please just be careful. I'm going to get some sleep. Night." Jacklyn said.

Jacklyn left the room and make her way up the stairs, leaving Ash and Scarlett alone in the room.

"it's fine Jacklyn, everything will be fine. They know what they're doing. No need to panic, it'll be fine." Jacklyn mumbled to herself as she walked up the stairs.

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