The incident
(Libby)
Hey Kai.
(Kai)
Libby.
(Gabe)
We'll talk later man.
(Kai)
Sure.
(Gabe walks away)
(Kai)
What's up?
(Libby)
We need to ask you something?
(Kai)
We?
(Kai's POV)
She's made friends, i see.
(Libby)
Took you guys long enough.
(Lexa starts laughing)
(Kai's POV)
I haven't heard her laugh before. It's..it's nice.
(Libby)
We want blood bags.
(Kai)
I thought you needed to ask me a question?
(Libby)
Kai!
(Kai)
Fine, let's go.
(Tyler and Libby walk to go get the blood bags)
(Kai)
You feeling hungry?
(Lexa)
Yeah and it's kind of annoying.
(Kai)
It usually is. Come on.
(They go meet Tyler and Libby)
(Kai)
Here, don't open them until you're in the next room.
(Tyler and Libby goes to the next room)
(Kai)
I'll show you how they work. The rules are that you're only allowed two a day. Breakfast is from 7 to 10 and dinner starts at 7. Other than that you can have two blood bags.
(Lexa)
Okay, got it.
(Lexa's POV)
What is that? It smells..oh.
(She moves closer to the smell)
(Kai)
Seems you're sences are more sensitive than i thought.
(Lexa)
What is that? It..
(Kai)
The blood. They must've open the bags and you..well you can sense it. Here, just rip of the top. Try to calm your mind before.. or not.
(Lexa drinks all of the blood bag quickly)
(Lexa)
I want another.
(Kai)
Are you sure you want your last one for the day now?
(Lexa)
Yes, give it.
(Kai)
Calm your senses, take a deep breath.
(Lexa)
No, give it to me.
(Kai)
Take a deep breath first.
(Tyler and Libby comes back into the room after they drank their blood bags)
(Libby)
How's it going?
(Kai)
Did you clean up after yourselves?
(Tyler)
Yeah.
(Kai)
Good, then leave. Tyler, Celeste wants you in the gym.
(They leave the room)
(Kai)
Take a deep breath Lexa.
(Lexa's POV)
I snapped out of it when he said my name. The way he said it, with so much authority.
(Lexa)
Oh no. I..I'm sorry.
(Kai)
It's fine. It's supposed to happen in the beginning. Don't worry.
(Lexa)
No, it was like..like i was a completely different person. I wanted more, i needed more.
(Kai)
I know and that feeling won't go away. You'll just learn to control it. You did control yourself pretty good.
(Lexa)
What? I wanted to rip your head off.
(Kai)
But you didn't and trust me, many have tried because of..well, blood.
(Lexa)
This is going to be a pain in the ass.
(Kai)
Yup. Do you still want your second bag?
(Lexa)
Do i?
(Kai)
I'd save it for later.
(Lexa)
Oh god, my head. I think i'll die from withdrawal.
(Kai laughs)
(Kai)
Let's get you out of here and away from the temptation.
(They walk to the hallway)
(Kai)
You alright?
(Lexa)
Yeah, i think so. Sorry for bothering you. I told them..
(Kai) No, hey. You're supposed to bother me. Anything you need, just find me. It was good that you came to me for blood. But you should know that if you can't find me, you can ask other superiors.
(Lexa)
Right, Libby and Tyler told me.
(Kai)
Good.
(Lexa)
Okay, i'll..um..leave you.
(Kai)
Sure, i'll see you around.
(Kai leaves)
(Lexa's POV)
Stupid stupid stupid. I get this strange feeling when i'm around him. I know i shouldn't, since he probably has a girlfriend. But i can't help myself. I thought drinking blood was going to bed disgusting. But my oh my. I've never felt that. It was like a frenzy building up inside of me. Honestly, i got scared. I lost control, something i do not like.
(She takes a deep breath and Libby comes back around)
(Libby)
Hey. How did it go?
(Lexa)
It was weird. I kind of lost it.
(Libby)
Yeah, that happens to me too. It happens to everyone but i'm starting to learn to control it. A bit.
(Lexa)
It'll take me ages.
(Libby)
From what i saw you did pretty good. You didn't attack Kai.
(Lexa)
I wanted to, i almost did.
(Libby)
Almost, yes. But you controlled yourself, that's good. I kind of attacked Celeste the first couple of times.
(Lexa)
Celeste? Why her?
(Libby)
She's my trainer. Tyler and Rob's too.
(Lexa)
Oh.
(Libby)
Yeah and i think she has that new girl too. The one who tried to escape.
(Lexa)
What do we do now? What are we supposed to do all day?
(Libby)
Well, there's lots of stuff. Tyler is practicing with Celeste now. Wanna go laugh at him? I think they moved outside.
(Lexa)
Laugh at him? Why would we laugh?
(Libby)
I don't know. It's fun, he get's annoyed.
(Lexa's POV)
I'm starting to sense a pattern here.
(Libby)
Come on. I won't vamp run on you.
(Lexa)
Fine, i want to see how you train.
(Libby)
He's actually been here for almost a year. He's a slow learner so they won't let him out just yet.
(Lexa)
A year? What if i'm stuck here even longer?
(Libby)
I doubt it. You've already shown control so..who knows, maybe you'll be out of here soon. Come on, let's go laugh at him.
(They head to the court outside)
(Lexa)
What are they doing?
(Libby)
She's explaining what he's supposed to do.
(Tyler)
They're..
(Celeste)
Just ignore them. Do what i told you instead.
(Tyler takes a deep breath and vamp runs)
(Celeste)
Do you have to annoy him Libby? You know he doesn't like people watching while he trains.
(Libby)
Of course i do, Your Grace. That's the whole point.
(Lexa's POV)
Your Grace? Is she royalty?
(Celeste)
Then maybe you could join him.
(Libby)
It's not my time to practice.
(Celeste)
I'm the one who decides that and well, would you look at that. Seems like it's time now.
(Libby roll her eyes)
(Celeste)
What did you just do?
(Libby)
Nothing. Sorry Your Grace.
(Celeste)
Twenty laps around the field.
(Libby's POV)
Damn me and my attitude. 20 laps? Shit.
(Celeste)
Get going.
(Libby starts the 20 laps)
(Lexa)
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you guys.
(Celeste)
It's fine, really. She runs around annoying everyone all the time and needed to be put in place. There is no problem watching others train. In fact i think it'll be good for you. You'll get to see how it's done. Are you holding up alright?
(Lexa)
I'm fine. Is that how you train? Running around.
(Celeste)
Not only. The speed they're going at right now is about 150 km/hour. If you're a trained vampire, you'll be able to run faster than 300 km/hour.
(Lexa)
Really?
(Celeste)
Yes.
(Lexa)
Um..why did she call you Your Grace?
(Celeste)
That's my title, just like the Count. You're supposed to use it when adressing me.
(Lexa)
Oh, sorry. Oh..um..Your Grace.
(Celeste)
You're a fast learner. Are you staying to watch?
(Lexa)
If it's okay..
(Celeste)
Of course. Tyler should be done soon, Libby however, not so soon.
(Lexa)
Okay, thanks.
(Celeste)
I hope you're okay with all of this. You were turned with force, which is the case for everyone. But this was caused by us. I hope you understand that we didn't have a choice.
(Lexa)
I just..it's kind of my fault. Kai told me to leave, but i didn't and so i saw everything and well..here i am.
(Celeste)
You should know that this isn't your fault. He should have known better than to have alcohol in his system and the way i understood it he let Max and Sami Out of his sight when he, well was with you. They aren't fully trained and Kai should have known better. Pick up the pace Tyler. You're more than welcome to stay. He only has a few more laps left.
(Lexa)
Thanks.
(A few minutes later)
(Lexa)
You're really fast you know.
(Tyler)
Thanks. She's pushing me really hard. I don't know why. You probably know how to vamp run already.
(Lexa)
No. Or well i haven't tried it up.
(Tyler)
You will, it's fun when you're not pushed by Celeste. I'll just hit the shower real quick. I bet my sweat is really getting to you.
(Lexa)
Yeah, it's really strong.
(Tyler laughs)
(Tyler)
I'll be back soon.
(Tyler leaves to shower)
(Lexa's POV)
What should i do in the meantime? I can't take this. I'll go crazy without something to do. How am i supposed to make it through this? Screw the vampire thing, i'll get bored inside these fences. And it hasn't even been one day. I could go check out my room. I didn't pay much attention earlier. I was too busy being upset. But now I've come to terms with the fact that i'm a vampire. They are just trying to help me, even though they were the ones who did this to me. Well well, I've decided not to dwell in it anymore.
(She goes to her room)
(Lexa)
Did it really look like this earlier?
(Lexa's POV)
I'll have to ask if i can decorate it. Because this..looks hideous.
(Tyler comes in)
(Tyler)
Is this your room? (He says with hideousness in his voice)
(Lexa)
Apparently.
(Tyler)
Looks..good.
(Lexa)
You don't have to sugar coat it. It's awful.
(Tyler)
Just a little bit.
(They laugh)
(Lexa)
Have you really been here for a year?
(Tyler)
Yeah. I've had relapses.
(Lexa)
What happens after our training is done? Do we just get to leave?
(Tyler)
Basically, yeah. Those who have potential to guide others are asked to stay. But not forced, it's optional. They are the superiors and guards at this place.
(Lexa)
Like Kai? He's a superior, right?
(Tyler)
Yeah, but that's a different situation.
(Lexa)
How come?
(Tyler)
First of all, his father is the Count.
(Lexa)
Right.
(Tyler)
And second of all, he didn't turn.
(Lexa)
What?
(Tyler)
Yeah, vampires are sterile to 99%
(Lexa)
What? are you serious?
(Lexa's POV)
I never thought about that!
(Lexa)
But i want a future with kids..and..and..
(Tyler)
But that 1%...
(Lexa)
Is just that. 1%? Do you know how small those chances are?
(Tyler)
It was enough to make Kai.
(Lexa)
What do you mean?
(Tyler)
Unlike the rest of us who were turned. Kai was born. That's why he's stronger and faster...well simply better than everyone at everything.
(Lexa)
Was..was he born a vampire?
(Tyler)
Yeah, it's really rare. What makes a vampire strong depends on how long they've been a vampire and how much blood they've consumed during that time. And also training, but those are the strongest factors. Imagine how strong Kai must be since he's been a vampire for over 20 years and consumed hell a lot of blood. Especially when he was a baby and blood was all he drank.
(Lexa)
Shit. Is he stronger than the Count?
(Tyler)
That is a good question. The Count has been a vampire for what, like 40 years. But the fact that Kai is a born vampire also weighs in when it comes down to it. I honestly don't know who would win in a fight.
(Lexa)
Do you think Libby is done?
(Tyler laughs)
(Tyler)
She deserved that one. She should be, if she didn't collapse on the field.
(Lexa)
Poor thing. Let's leave this depressing room. It's bad enough that i have to sleep in it.
(Tyler)
Let's go see if we can find her.
(In the meantime.)
(Libby runs in on Kai and Vanessa)
(Kai)
What the hell Libby?
(Vanessa)
Are you kidding me?
(Libby)
Kai, we need you. It's Lexa.
(Kai)
What happened? (He says calmly)
(Libby)
She...it..it's complete chaos.
(Kai)
Libby, breathe. Tell me, what happened?
(Libby)
Gabe..he brought a blood bag to the dining hall and we..
(Kai vamp runs and Libby catches up)
(Kai)
Lexa, stop.
(Lexa)
No! I can't!
(Celeste)
I heard. Compel her.
(Kai)
No, she has to learn. Lexa, you have to calm down. Take a deep breath.
(Celeste)
Kai, this isn't the time!
(Kai)
Yes it is. Lexa listen to my voice. Get it together.
(Lexa screams and vamp runs away)
(Celeste)
I've got this. Go after her.
(Kai goes after her)
(Lexa)
It's too strong.
(Kai hugs Lexa)
(Lexa)
I feel too much.
(Kai)
I know, you're overwhelmed right now.
(Tyler)
Um..Celeste told me to bring you a blood bag.
(Kai)
Yeah that's good, thanks.
(Tyler)
I'll leave you..
(Tyler leaves)
(Kai)
Here, it'll make you feel better.
(Lexa)
No.
(Kai)
You should drink this.
(Lexa)
No, i won't be able to stop.
(Kai)
That's the whole point of being here. You think your reaction is bad? You should see how others were doing it at your stage. This is only your first day, don't be so hard on yourself. Here.
(He hands her the blood bag)
(Kai)
Drink it slowly. Good, slower.
(Lexa)
Why?
(Kai)
Control. If you drink it slowly you control the pace, not your body. Better?
(Lexa)
Much, thanks.
(Kai)
Did you get a chance to eat anything in there?
(Lexa)
No, we had just walked in when he cracked the bag open. I thought we couldn't take the bags from that room.
(Kai)
You can't, and he'll get in a lot of trouble for this.
(Lexa)
Will i get in trouble? I..I almost hit him to get it.
(Kai)
No, this wasn't your fault. But it's good that you know violence isn't acceptable here. You okay enough to go inside?
(Lexa)
Yeah, i'll just go to my room.
(Kai)
You don't have to stay in your room. We'll prevent something like this from happening again.
(Lexa)
No, it's not that. I just want to rest.
(Kai)
Sure. I'll come by with another bag later tonight.
(Lexa)
Another?
(Kai)
Yeah, it's fine. This was an exception. You didn't even notice, but when you ran here, you vamp ran.
(Lexa)
Shit! I did. I don't even know how.
(Kai)
Strong emotions can set things off.
(Lexa)
Wow.
(Kai)
I'll walk you inside.
(They walk back inside)
(Kai)
You okay from here?
(Lexa)
Yeah, thanks Kai.
(Kai)
I'll go find Celeste and see what happened. I'll come by your room in a few hours.
(Lexa)
Okay.
(Lexa walks back to her room)
(Kai's POV)
That scared the shit out of me. If she would have gotten hurt..
(Libby comes in the room)
(Libby)
Is she alright?
(Kai)
Yeah, she went to rest. You did a good thing getting me.
(Libby)
Yeah, i went for you and Holland went for Celeste. What were you and Vanessa doing anyways? You were feeding off each other while-
(Kai)
Not your place. Drop it.
(Libby)
But what about Lexa?
(Kai)
What about her?
(Libby)
It doesn't take a genius to see that you're into her. You're doing this with Vanessa so you'll get over Lexa, right?
(Kai)
Libby, mind your own business.
(Libby)
The only person you're fooling is yourself.
(She vamp runs out and Kai goes to see The Count and Celeste talking to Gabe)
(Count)
What were you thinking? You know the rules! The rules are simple! This sets you back big time. Me having to be dragged out of a meeting with Count Livre because someone is incapable of following rules makes me very angry. Where is his trainer?
(Celeste)
Bane was out when it happened, but I've let him know and he's on his way back.
(Count)
You're gonna wait here until he comes and punishes you! Kai, outside.
(The Count walks outside waiting for Kai)
(Celeste)
Listen to him Kai.
(Kai goes to see his father)
(Count)
I know we disagree on some things, but that was necessary.
(Kai)
Yeah we disagree. Why did you go so easy on him?
(Count)
Easy?
(Kai)
Someone could have gotten hurt.
(Count)
Yes and i will make sure he is punished properly. How is Lexa doing?
(Kai)
She's fine. She went to rest.
(Count)
Good. Keep an eye on her. It's only her first day and being exposed like that.. Had she had blood before this incident?
(Kai)
One bag.
(Count)
Keep an eye on her. I have to get back.
(Kai)
Make sure he pays.
(Count)
Don't i always?
(The Count leaves as Celeste walks in)
(Celeste)
What's wrong?
(Kai)
Have they decided what to do with him?
(Celeste)
He'll probably get some kind of community service.
(Kai)
That's it?
(Celeste)
What, do you expect him to be thrown out?
(Kai)
No, but at least something more than that.
(Celeste)
What's gotten into you?
(Kai)
You should have seen her.
(Celeste)
I'm assuming that we're talking about Lexa now. Is she alright now?
(Kai)
Yeah. There's something i need to talk to you and dad about.
(Celeste)
What?
(Kai)
College. For Lexa i mean.
(Celeste)
Are you suggesting we should let her go? After what happened just now?
(Kai)
No, not let her go but make some arrangements. She was studying before we turned her. Before i turned her. I kind of ruined her life.
(Celeste)
Kai, you know we can't let her leave just yet.
(Kai)
I know that, but can't we talk to the school and see if she can continue on distance until..until she's ready to be around humans.
(Celeste)
Is this a guilt thing? Do you feel like you owe her?
(Kai)
I do owe her! I owe her a life!
(Celeste)
Kai, what happened is done. You can't keep thinking back like that.
(Kai)
I never should have approached her. I never should have had alcohol in my system. I did it to piss him off.
(Celeste)
So this is what it is.
(Kai)
I just didn't know he would make me turn her or kill her.
(Celeste)
Do you even know why he is so strict when it comes to you? Why he wanted you to be the one who turned her?
(Kai)
He wanted to punish me and he did a good job.
(Celeste)
No, he did it because he wanted to prepare you. Kai, he's planning on making you the next Count.
(Kai is surprised)
End of chapter.