I was out shopping on my own. We were told that only a handful of people are allowed to ward around. I quickly finished shopping and got back to Ravencroft Academy. I tried to hail a cab but none would stop. Finally I had enough and jumped in front of a car. The man in the driver's seat was an elderly man in his fifties. His silver hair was prominent. His steel blue eyes were piercing. I recognized him as my mom's boss Mr Davenport. He asked me if I wish to commit suicide. I explained my predicament. He politely asked me to sit in his car. He asked me where I was supposed to go. I shrugged, "Ravencroft Academy" he let out a low whistle. He asked me how much my parents paid. I told him that my uncle J was the reason I am a student there. He didn't know who I was referring to. I smiled, "Research scientist Jonathan Petrov" The smile on his face became more pronounced. I introduced myself, "Hi! I am Alexi. My mom works with you in the police station. She is a homicide detective." He asked me what her name was. "Her name is Elizabeth Petrov but I think she goes by her maiden name Burrows." He grinned, "Your mom is one of my best detectives. So you're Alexi. Your mom told me that you were sick. I see that you're perfectly fine" I shrugged, "I was born with a rare blood disease. I used a trial drug and it slowly reversed my condition." He said, "Thank God"
The rest of the car ride was quiet. When we reached the gates he waved his badge but the guard wouldn't let him in. I hopped out of my seat and got on his lap. I called, "Fischer! Stop being a pain in the butt and open the door" he immediately pushed the button that opened the gates. I got back to my seat and Mr Davenport chuckled. I blushed red as he drove towards the main building. I thanked him and asked him to keep away from certain areas since it has been a center for major problems. He asked for specifics and I said that I had noticed a few kidnappings and a murder. A few people had an argument and one pulled a gun and shot the other one. He promised to be careful. He dropped me off the stairs and wished me a good night. I on the other hand said, "Thank you very much. I wish I was a few years older. I would love to go on a date with you." I gave him a wink and trotted upstairs. I look down to see him staring at me with amusement. I winked and he started the engine with a light chuckle.
I kept an eye out for chief Davenport and one night while I was on guard when I sensed Lucas meeting someone. I snuck out to see him. The man pulled out a gun. I pulled Lucas out of the way. The bullet didn't even graze him. He saw that I had saved his life. I used hypnosis to make the perp surrender. Lucas asked me why I didn't use hypnosis to make him do whatever I want. I said I want him to love me willingly. He asked me how I knew that he was in danger. I said my heart linked with his. It gives me a warning when he is approaching trouble. I gave into the distress call of my heart and came to his rescue. He gave it a thought as he took him away.
The next day was the dreaded hosing event. Mom and Chief Davenport were present. They seem nervous as I walked into the tent. I was given a silver necklace. I grabbed it as tight as possible before wearing it. I asked if I could purchase it after they are done. The lady chuckled, "For the last time Alex that is a loan from some rich white guy so it is not for sale." The man on the monitor said that I was hosed and was in the sun for at least half an hour so I was free to go. Mom saw that I passed the examinations. The both of them gave a sigh of relief. I gave a wink as I walked by. Mom gave me a chuckle while Lucas gave me a nod. Shaw shook his head. I slipped a note into Lucas as I walked by.
Lucas asked me to come with him. I asked him if he was arresting me. He said that he would like me to come with him so I can be registered as an unusual. I told him that if he did that then my life is over. My friends will most likely be killed. He said that he will protect me. He was driving me to the place when a military convoy showed up out of nowhere and slammed into his. The car flew off the ditch. I kicked the door off its hinges and yanked him out too. The car rolled down till it was a ball of flames. A young man in his twenties called headquarters and said that chief Davenport won't be a problem anymore. I hugged him tightly till I managed to calm myself down. Lucas was shocked, "The guy was looking right at us and he said that I am dead. Is there something wrong with his eyesight." I raised his hand in front of his face to show him that we were invisible. It took a few seconds for him to get the message.
We got out of the ditch and I asked him if he was in any sort of problem. He said that there was a program developed to gas these zombies but he suspects the military was using it to kill those that stand in their way. There was an argument and he was threatened. I asked him if he wanted to expose the bad guys. He said this isn't like the movies. I said that I can fix this but he said no. We held hands as we headed towards the notary office. There were those unusuals who had registered so they were unharmed. The military had placed a barricade to stop anyone from going towards the city center. Since we were invisible we walked past them without notice. I begged him not to list me since it would be the end of my life but he promised me that he would protect me. I said that I will register if he marries me. He asked me if I was serious. I said that from the moment he drove into my life he had been living rent free in my head. He is my every thought. He made it clear that he has been duped, used and discarded many times.
We arrived at the court house and his oldest friend Carlyle managed to assist us. We got married in a few minutes and I took his hands and walked towards the notary office. He kissed my forehead as he encouraged me for making the right choice. We were close when an older man in military garb said to raid the places where the registered unusuals were residing and take them all for experimentation. The man next to him said that the law protects them from any bodily harm. The general said that he isn't interested in the law. This war and he is the law. Another man said that the president made this law so he could lose his uniform and be court martialed. He said that these people are monitored. So if anything happens the military will be deemed the culprit. The old man pulled out his gun and shot him in the head. Lucas hugged me tightly and decided to take me back to school.
One of the vampires decided to do something so I looked away as he approached an eighteen wheeler. I asked Lucas to get me a bottle of water since I was feeling thirsty. He stepped aside and the vampire asked the driver to run the military vehicle over and forget that we had this conversation. He got in his vehicle and drove off. I was speechless that someone would be willing to kill. I was motionless standing where Lucas had left me and moments later we heard a loud crash. Lucas went running and saw that the old man was crushed under the weight of the truck. One problem solved. I asked my husband to take me back to school. He did so without hesitation. He said we will have the time of our lives when the holidays come. After he dropped me back at school I decided to track him from a distance. He went to the police station and everyone cheered delightfully. My husband was their hero. A young woman was looking dejected. My guess is that she had a hand in the accident. A man in military garb walked out interrogation and the two exchanged words.
Lucas went back to his normal routine and I did the same. A woman went missing and mom was assigned to the case. I was studying when the news announced that the unusuals and the government have signed a treaty that stops the vaccine all together. The military had to return the ones they have in their labs. Lucas came to have me registered as an unusual. I went with him. The clerk took my fingerprint and my photograph. He took copies of my medical and other legal documents. Afterwards he gave me a new ID card. It was in black paper with words written in white. I was labelled a nocturnal.
One of the vampires gave me a piece of paper inviting me to a ball. I promised to attend. Lucas said that he is too busy to come. He gave me a kiss as he drove me back to Ravencroft Academy. That night a limousine arrived to take me to the party. I was introduced as Sasha Petrova. One of the council members demanded a DNA test and I was declared their crown princess and next in line to rule. They didn't give a damn that I was half breed. I was a vampire before I became this thing so in their mind I am still a vampire. The legal documents took some time and then we partied. Before I was escorted back to school. A few curious classmates inquiried but I kept my mouth shut. I sat down in my bed when mom called and asked me if I had really become one of them. I said I did it unknowingly. She wanted details and I told her as much as I was comfortable. She asked me if there were any more surprises and I said that I got married to her boss. She didn't say anything for a few minutes and asked me to be extra careful. I told her that I will be as careful as necessary.
A few nights later Annie found a pamphlet for a secret underground club and we all went to have a blast. I was there unwillingly since I was sure this whole thing is some sort of trap. I was still uneased that my mom was no longer seeing me as her baby girl but as an alien. I pushed it aside as we walked through the rusty corridor. The music blasted at full volume and my echolocation went into overdrive. I saw the raven haired man and the tall bald African American talking to the nurse. He was trying to explain how the box had vanished. But so far he has come up empty. I happily waved at the raven haired man and he gave me a polite smile. I waited for a moment and waved him to come over. He walked over with a smile on his face. He said, "I am sorry but I am spoken for" I gave him a confused look before I blurted out, "I am the one who took the box from the nurse and used it. You said it was a universal cure. I am healed. Thanks a lot." He waited for a few seconds and I dragged him away from the crowd to give him a demonstration. I changed into the beast and back. I gave him a hug for saving me from the prison that was my body. I promised to be extra careful as I walked back to my friends. We danced till I had a bad feeling. As we walked out the raven haired man wished me good luck. I gave him a wink as we walked towards the streets. Annie was whining that we can stay as long as we like. I told her that I have a bad feeling. When we got back the girls went to sleep. I stood guard as I heard a conversation my half brother had with a strange man. He said that he raided an illegal club but found no Nocturnal. The man told him to keep pushing. This peace is fragile. He needs to be ready for war.