Vampire Diaries 8: Vampire King

Days had passed but still, I am speechless and surprised. That I was in the body of a female vampire.

However, as times goes by. I have learned the Vampire's language and actions. I disclosed that they are in the modern world which uses odd words.

And... and the horrible thing was every Vampire love to drinks blood.

From afar, the girl named Emilia was walking towards me. She's been approaching everyone after the night that was full of revelations and questions.

I was in the corner of the long and gloomy hallway. Side by side was filled with candles and spooky figurines that I've never seen in the palace.

"Thalia! I've been looking for you!"

She asked me as if we know each other very well.

To distract her, I replied. "I... I am curious about something."

"What is it?"

"Why do we need blood during a meal?" I asked her in a serious way but Emilia gave me an abrupt laugh.

She was giggling loudly that made me confused about. "Hey! Why are you laughing at me?"

She said. "Jack was right. You are acting strange lately!" Emilia seemed stooping and was about to touch my arm.

But, someone appeared in front of us from nowhere. I was gaping that the man holds Emilia's hand, away from me.

He said, "What are you doing?!"

"I was just to hold her arm! What's wrong wi–"

Emilia was taken aback upon realizing that it was her fault. She forgot that no one attempted to touch nor hold Thalia as she possesses a power. A potent power that could kill anyone. 

"I'm sorry Jack! I... I was carried away by Thalia's beauty!"

The man named Jack looked at me.

He was not even smiling which made me feel uneasy. But he seemed familiar. Like I have met him somewhere.

"Come with me, Thalia!"

I was surprised that he asked for my presence. I looked at Emilia who was still afraid, "Should I follow him?"

"You... Don't tell me you don't know him!" She said that made me ashamed.

She was right.

The truth was, I don't know his name but it feels like I've seen him somewhere.  

"May Jack spare your life, Thalia! Hurry up and follow him now!" She said.

The tone of her voice urged me to run closer to Jack. He was walking silently before me. "Thalia,"

His voice was deep and calm. He wasn't looking back at me but I felt that he was serious.

I bowed my head and said, "I... I am sorry but I don't know who you are! Not until Emilia uttered your name earlier!"

Abruptly, Jack halted from walking. It was too late to step back as I ended up on his broad back.

Surprisingly, Jack widened his eyes when he felt unchanged. He did not feel my energy on his entire system.

He said, "Take your hands off on me."

"Forgive me! I would always forget things lately, including everyone's name!" I replied.

I was embracing myself even though there's no sunlight coming through. The wall was tall, the windows are closed.

But Emilia told me that no one is allowed to go outside of the palace when the sun shines brightly. The Vampire King will punish anyone and will be burned to death.

That's why I'm following the palace's rules as I want to live more and do everything that I want to do.

Jack took a deep breath as he continued walking into somewhere.

I was wondering where we're going to go. Until he stopped in front of a tall and tough door. It was furnished with a Vampire's fang and there were droplets of blood.

"Wow! This door is doubly peculiar and amazing!" I said with amusement. I stooped to touch the door and I was stunned as it was true!

The droplets and fang seemed real.

"You looked like an intruder. Come inside, now!" Jack said while narrowing his eyes.

I could tell that he was a little bit irritated. Perhaps, he found me intimidating and crazy.

Willingly, I went inside as I looked back at the stunning door. But I was more surprised when I have seen the entire room.

"Wow! You've got a beautiful and glorious room, Jack!"

I sauntered around until I saw a Family Picture in the wall. They looked so happy and complete except for the man, standing next to Jack.

I said, "Who's that man, Jack? I think I've met him before."  

Jack replied, "You are here for a mission, Thalia! Not for something that must not be asked all over again."

I was surprised by his answer. I thought he would tell who's the man next to him, but he seemed pissed off.

"Sit here,"

Without asking him why I followed and seated on the chair in front of him.

There was a long table that separates the two of us.

"I won't tell it calmly, Thalia. I'll tell you direct to the point." He added.

But why I felt nervous and fearful? And... and my body propelling me to touch his mind.

I've controlled it by distracting myself from other things.

I said, "Tell me, then."

I wasn't looking at him as I felt uncomfortable.

Until he said, "Who are you?"

A simple yet a revealing question. I was frightened and was taken aback when Jack asked me about my real identity.

He must not disclose the truth that I am Thalia, the Phoenix Princess who died years ago.

With conviction and confidence, I replied. "Forgive me, but I am Thalia– a Female Vampire who possess the Power of Mind and Fire."

I was praying that he will fall into my alibis until he asked me another question. "If you are Thalia, why do you don't know my name? Everyone's name to be exact!"

Because of fear, I looked intently into his eyes and I read that he was angry and true to his words. He seemed real and genuine like Drake.

"Drake," I murmured.

I know that he can't hear my voice, but I was horrified when he banged the table with his closed fists.

"Answer me, Thalia! Answer me if you want to be an immortal!"

"Perhaps because of the accident that had happened a few days ago!" As a remembered his name, memories came back when he told me about the accident. That the Vampire named Thalia was in the brisk of death but was saved by a man.

"I was in the brisk of death, Jack! You must know what happened to me that night!"

"One more question and I'll stop myself from thinking that you are not Thalia." He warned me. He warned himself too as he was confused and mystified.

Jack said, "Who I am?"

With all the knowledge that I have in mind. I replied with a genuine smile plastered on my face.

"You are the Vampire King."

I was smiling still while looking at his epic expression.