Something Like Vampire Diaries

Over the years the town has stayed where it has only to be rebuilt over and over again, as everything has settled the ghosts and the tales will always be provoked and always be traveled into so many different theories. The town of Bringston was first found in 1806 but no one knew what went through or what even settled there, there were rumors of creatures of the unknown that had made it their home but even back then, things had to change to make their appearances scarce as they could be so they too could survive a world that they weren’t meant to be in.

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“Let’s go Sage!” Starlett yelled up the stairs to her year younger sister trying to pull her black Timberlands on as she grabbed her black leather jacket to cover the top of her black lace dress with a v open on the back of it, “Shut up, I’m coming!” “Breakfast girls?” A voice from the kitchen came, “No thanks Dad! Sage has already made us late!” Starlett pulled her lavender hair out of her jacket, “Not my fault you like to take an hour shower in the morning.” Sage piped up behind her with a black tank top, green skinny jeans, and a pair of converse, “Didn’t I say showers in the morning was not a good idea?” Sage looked up seeing their father at the bottom of the stairs as Starlett moved to the door to grab her black and white striped cloth messenger bag, “Don’t tell me that.” Sage followed her sister, grabbing her black and grey striped sweatshirt, “I forgot how much of a delight you two were in the morning.” Sage looked to Starlett and kissed his cheek, “Thanks for breakfast, I’ll have it for my snack later.” He chuckled, “Have a good day at school don’t get in trouble.” His eyes stayed on Sage when he talked, making Sage roll her bright green eyes, “Come on we literally have twenty minutes before class starts.” Starlett hugged their father once more to say goodbye then ran out the door with Sage following her, “Love you!”

Sage ran her hand through her dark purple hair as she sat in the back row of her chemistry class staring out the window as it started to sprinkle rain, “You feeling ok?” She looked to her phone and read the message that was sent by Star, “Think it's this weather.” She looked up from her phone to watch Mr. Jennings write upon the board just memorizing the notes quietly as she began to zone out, “A couple more hours and we can leave.” She sighed lightly looking at the phone in her lap before replying with, “Have A’s in math and english... Let's leave during lunch.” After that was sent she had already known the answer so she ignored the rest of the vibrations. Starlett looked at her phone seeing the text of her sister showing her knowledge of her classes... She wasn’t too worried about Sage’s grades since she promised her mother she would make sure Sage would make it through school with A’s and B’s. The thought of her mother hit her a bit hard, she sat back and let every sound fade from around her... Her mother was sweet and outgoing and even until this day their father still says their mother is still alive in Starlett, which she believed because Sage did look a lot more like Dad than she did. Starlett did her best when her mother had died a few months ago to try and step up to fill the void while Dad had been working so much but now he finally got it set up so he could be there when they left for school. Starlett looked at her open book that just sat there, she was supposed to be answering the forty questions of algebra but just stared at the pages until she got bored... More Homework... Was all she could think about it as.

Starlett Connor’s Point Of View

I’m not sure how she did it, she seemed always depressed and down but when it comes to dad she forces it out even though I know the truth about her. Sage was a smart girl but dealing with emotions wasn’t something she did. I sighed leaning back... I knew she resented me a little bit I mean, I looked a lot like mom and she on the other hand looked like dad but had mom’s hair but even then I know she wished she was as close to her as I was. I played with the bottom of my lavender hair debating on where to take Sage for the afternoon. She was one of the top students in her classes but always played it like she wasn’t... Some things were just hard to get to with her. I jumped out of my trance as the bell rang and gathered my stuff. I had to meet Sage out in front of the school right away because Sage antsy isn’t great, she’ll get bored and wonder off... I get it might seem like I’m trying to control everything she does but I just want her safe from when mom passed away till now, she wasn’t in the best of shape.

I made my way down the crowded hallway to go out the main doors acting like I was a student on the early lunch wave, “Pizza or Chinese?” I looked up to see Sage sitting on the grey metal railing, “I’m feeling Chinese.” She smiled looking at me, “Let’s go slowpoke.” I said as I passed her heading to the parking lot.

Sage Connor’s Point Of View

After lunch with Star we headed home knowing Dad wasn’t there, it seemed to be mean but if he knew we were out of school after our second period we’d be grounded and that wasn’t going to be done. I went to my room as Star decided to go shopping for the house, she worked at a cafe mainly hosting and making the drinks but she was really good at it, I heard they gave her three raises in her first two months because she was just so great with people. I looked in the mirror and just stared at myself... I didn’t brush my hair so it was messy but it still looked good, I had pulled my bangs to the right to clip them back but a strand had gotten loose and I didn’t feel like fixing it. I unclipped it and let the wavy mess fall into place right over my right light green eye... The funny part about me and Star was we didn’t have the same color eyes or even the same skin... I was fair but slightly tanned and Star was pale and always has been. My parents always said it was because of an effect during birth but for some reason a part of me didn’t believe it. Her eyes were crystal bright but the clearest of blues... I sighed looking to a picture I had on my desk that sat right in front of the mirror, it was Star, Mom, and I and we were at the park having a picnic, I remember throwing a fit because Dad wouldn’t let me close the river that was nearby but Mom got me to stop when she mentioned cake, Star and Dad were looking at random wildflowers that were planted by a small patio with a bench on it. I shook my head pulling off my converse and let myself fall back onto my bed... I was home alone and the feeling of feeling empty with anger or the feeling of someone watching me never went away... Maybe the last one was new but I wasn’t having it. I turned and flipped my fan on and closed my eyes just letting myself fall asleep. Truth was... I was angry and I didn’t know how to change that but tomorrow was Saturday and work day.

Work Days

Sage was woken up by Starlett at about eight thirty in the morning, “I’m up.” Sage grumbled lightly as she got up to change out of her yesterday clothes. Sage yawned as she pulled her dark purple hair into a ponytail and clipping her bangs back, she looked into the mirror to see herself looking good even in her work clothes, faded blue jeans, a white t shirt that hung slightly loose on her frame with a royal blue tank top underneath, she tilted her head and gave a small smile seeing the black eyeliner she had on the day before still making her eyes pop. Sage turned and dug out a pair of beat up black and blue DCs before making her way down the stairs to the smell of french toast where Starlett was. Starlett also had her hair up in a ponytail but all of her lavender hair was back unlike her sister’s. Starlett put a plate in front of Sage as she sat on the wooden stool at the kitchen island; Starlett was in her diner uniform, a red and black plaid dress with the skirt flared out due to the white material being built under it along with black tights and her red flats, “I still can’t believe they changed the uniforms.” Sage chuckled as she ate her breakfast, “I think it’s cute.” Starlett replied as she finished cleaning up and leaned up against the counter with a coffee mug in her hand, “Wasn’t saying it wasn’t, just saying that this is the third time they’ve changed it.” Starlett chuckled, “Finish up, I’m gonna go start the car.” Starlett finished her coffee and set it into the sink and walked out to the driveway.

Emmett Frost’s Point Of View

I showed up unannounced but then again when have I ever actually cared about showing up at the family home unannounced? Of course, Scott wasn’t too happy about it but I could see why I mean I kinda dragged my snack along with me. Anyways... I saw her last week yet I knew it wasn’t her. This century had hair dye, louder music, more animal lovers than couples, and even more people alone which for me was great. She got dropped off at the animal shelter just down a dirt road from town but for this first time in days I saw her genuine smile as she tended to the dogs before she had to go back into the shelter to help along with the felines... That's why this place had lots of strays and wandering creatures coming from other towns and cities to settle. I sighed leaning against the tree up on the hill behind the shelter, “What are you doing?”

Sage’s Point Of View

Star dropped me off at work and it was one of the places that I loved to be, the animal shelter was built pretty decently, dogs would be in the front of the shelter and the cats were in the back with special rooms for different uses. When the weather was really nice we put the dogs out in the large metal fence cages so they could enjoy the sun and fresh air but we had a wooden roof above it so they didn’t over heat, they all had water and there was a fence in the area where they could run about. I smiled as I started to clean one of the cages out with the medium sized buff looking blue nosed pitbull jumped up on me wanting attention, “Relax Buster.” I laughed as he got a hold of my shirt in his mouth and pulled me down to play with him. Best part was I wouldn’t get in trouble for playing with them as long as I got all 24 cages cleaned and all 20 dogs fed and it didn't take up ALL of my time. I was good. I played with Buster for about ten minutes before going to tend to the rest of the babies and cages. It took me about two hours to finish but when I did it was time to go check on the cats and make sure the special needs animals were ok.

Scott Frost’s Point Of View

“What are you doing here?” I looked to Emmett as he stood there looking focused, “Why hello to you too.” I ran my hand through my dark brown hair, “Emmett.” I said sternly, making him exhale and turn to look at me, “I’m looking for a new snack.” His temper seemed to be always up so pushing away people was a thing he did but he was playing a dangerous game, “What you’re doing is dangerous.” Emmett gave me a look, “ Nothing is dangerous unless her fate falls in place with Winter’s.” I sighed and I knew it was true no one or nothing can sense that they’re descendants of the Sterling family unless IT happens, “It doesn’t matter Emmett, you had something that turned into an obsession with Winter this; this girl isn’t going to be anything like her.” Emmett tilted his head making me know that I hit a nerve, “It wasn’t an obsession Scott.” He gave me the look of anger but it faded into a smirk, “We’ll see if my ‘obsession’ grows.” His grey eyes widened for a moment before he began to walk away into the woods...

Starlett’s Point Of View

It wasn’t too busy for the day but the feeling of someone watching me crept over me. I heard the bell ring as someone walked into the diner, I pulled my small notebook from black apron along with a pen walking to a table with only one person, “Hi I’m Starlett and I’ll be your waitress.” He looked at me with his hood up over his dark brown hair, his eyes were hazel grey, “Uhh yeah sorry, I would like,” He kept looking at me making me shift from my left foot to my right, “Pancakes and bacon with a black coffee.” I wrote down what he had asked for, “It should be done in about fifteen.” I felt like I’ve seen him before just the vibe from him was familiar, “ Thanks.” He gave a small smile before nodding and looking back to his phone. I made my way to the back to put his order in.

The feeling never went away when I left work to go get Sage. When I grabbed her she was happy and talking about the animals and the workers. The shelter had become her second home and gave her something to do, thankfully her schedule was really flexible because when she didn’t want to go to school she would just head to work either volunteer or they would pay her for the hours which was good because sometimes Dad was away and couldn’t pay the bills occasionally. I on the other hand have to work weekends and sometimes after school because I have homework and housework to stay caught up on. Sage wasn’t upset about helping around the house and trying to save as much as she could but I felt bad, she was the youngest and I had to support her while also borrowing money off her for household items.

The night was quiet after we got home, we showered, ate, and got comfortable. Hours must have gone by because when I finally decided to get to bed Dad walked through the door, and usually he wouldn’t be home until really late... Two sometimes three, it sometimes puts a toll on him but even then he doesn’t seem to care much about himself. Sage had passed out on the couch while we watched Tv.

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The next day seemed to drag on but the warmth of the sun on her face as she sat on the hill that overlooked the shelter, a pastrami sub sitting on her lap besides her a semi warm opened Sprite, she felt at peace hearing the sounds of the dogs in the distance, feeling the wind get rid of the warmth on her face, the absence of people of a twenty feet ra - “Hey.” She looked up with her mouth full to see a tall figure, she had to put her hand over her eyes to see, “You are?” Sage chewed and swallowed before taking a gulp of her soda to wash it down, “I’m Emmett, I just moved back into my old house.” He sat next to Sage, “Are you working here?” Sage didn’t take her eyes off him, secretly intrigued by him but also being cautious, “Just volunteering for the day I was told by Sandy to find the girl with the purple hair.” She nodded, “Guess Sandy gave up the training job.” Sage gave a small sigh before wrapping up the other half of her lunch and putting the cap back onto her bottle, “Since you have to shadow me, I’m Sage.” She looked at him seeing his eyes a clear grey like they were almost see through, he was wearing a plaid green and black button down that wasn’t fully buttoned to show his black shirt, dark jeans, and a pair of boots, “It’s so nice to meet you.” Sage just nodded feeling that this guy was a bit too friendly, “Uh yeah, follow me, I’ll show you around then introduce you to all the babies.”She stood grabbing her things and started to walk back down to the shelter with Emmett following her. Emmett couldn’t help but smirk to himself as he walked.

Starlett sent a text to her little sister telling her that she was out early due to it dying down around one forty five. She sighed and decided to get home changed and do some odd end shopping. Once she got home she found a note on the fridge from their Dad just telling them that he was out on a business trip for a couple weeks. Starlett just nodded and moved to her room to change into black leggings and a long t-shirt to get comfortable so she can go out without smelling like coffee or pancakes. As she left the feeling of being looked over was not forgotten but as she drove and put the radio on to distract herself she felt sort of safe for some reason not understanding she just shrugged it off thinking she was just being paranoid. The sun was still high once she arrived at the supermarket around two forty five though the temperature of air seemed to drop. As she parked her phone went off to see it was Sage, “ Yeah?” Sage sounded a bit off but didn’t sound like anything was wrong, “I’ll be out at three thirty, can you grab me then?” Starlett got out of the dark blue ford explorer and began to walk inside, “No definitely, I might be a little late because I’m at the store now but -” “No No, that's fine.” Just then Starlett bumped into someone making them drop their bag of eggs and milk going everywhere, “I have to go, I’ll see you at three thirty.” Starlett hung up, “I’m so sorry.” She looked up to see the guy from the diner from the previous day, “No it’s ok I can buy more, are you ok though?” He sounded so sincere as he talked, “Yeah, nothing got on me.” “Well, let me go tell someone there’s a mess and I’ll walk you around the store.” Starlett couldn’t help but smile, “You’re going to walk a stranger around the store?” He smiled the most perfect smile she has ever seen, his dark brown hair was messy, and he wasn’t wearing all black like before, “Only if you’ll let me.” Starlett took a minute but the smile never faded, “Sure.” He smiled and walked into the store as Starlett followed him.

Later That Night

“So he just walked around with you shopping and didn’t try anything?” Starlett nodded sitting on Sage’s bed with a bowl of popcorn in her lap, “Why is this so surprising?” Sage laughed sitting next to her running her fingers through her hair, “You look like Mom dummy, everyone loved her.” Starlett just looked at her... The way she said it sounded like she was angry, “I know but still.” Was all she could get out, “The guy you trained sounds cute.” Sage scoffed, “For a play boy maybe, the whole time he was asking about me like, is my hair natural or if I went to high school or even if I met his brother, like no bro, fluff off.” Starlett laughed, “Sounds like his brother goes to our school.” Sage shrugged as she picked the remote up and hit play to put the movie on that she had put in before sitting down, “So Dad’s gonna be away for a couple weeks.” Starlett watched her little sister, “So?” Sage didn’t look phased by what happened but even then she knew she was lying, lying about a lot.

Hours went by and it got darker inside as it did outside. The only thing that was illuminating Sage’s mint green walls was the tv that was replaying the same romantic drama over again. Sage rubbed her eye and looked to see if Starlett left to go to her room, she didn’t though she was fast asleep next to her looking comfortable. Sage pulled the black comforter from off her carefully not to pull any away from Starlett, she then made her way down the stairs as she flipped on the hallway light she walked her way to the kitchen for something to drink, but before she put her hand on the fridge’s handle she felt someone or something standing somewhere near her. She hesitated but whipped around to see if anyone was there but when she looked it only felt like it got directly behind her... There was a rush of wind making her spin around fast to see nothing, “Stop it... It was probably just that stupid movie getting to you.” She pulled the fridge open and grabbed a bottle of water and headed for the stairs but stopped to look to her left into the living room seeing the grey light curtains being blown gently by the wind... The window was open.

The Next Day

Starlett had gotten up an hour before she had to leave for school, got dressed, made breakfast, and got Sage up to go, “I made waffles.” Sage looked into the kitchen, her hair was down and she was in a simple outfit, jeans, t shirt, and of course her converse, “I’m all set.” Starlett just nodded and started to put everything away. Sage just sighed pulling on her sweatshirt, “Sandy is going to grab me at twelve and I’ll work till five and be home.” “Sandy giving you a ride home?” Sage pulled a black hair elastic around her wrist, “Yeah, I don’t trust anyone else to bring me home... If she doesn’t I’ll start walking and call you once I get half way.” Starlett grabbed her bag and her keys, “Call me before you leave just so I can get a head start.” Sage just nodded and walked out the door with her sister following her and locking the door behind them.

As Starlett was looking through her locker to find the right books someone opened the locker next to her, which was odd because the locker hadn’t been open in years, “Starlett right?” Starlett closed her locked slipping a book into her bag, “Yeah, I -” She looked up to find her eyes meeting the guy from the store, “Scott, hi.” She smiled looking at him, “First day?” Scott chuckled adjusting his bag with his right hand and on his right hand ring finger sat what looked like it was passed down, “Yeah, I’m actually headed to Science.” Starlett’s eyes lingered from the silver and orange ring to his eyes, “That’s funny I’m headed the same way.” Scott laughed feeling the slight awkwardness in the air, “Mind if I follow you?” Starlett shook her head, “Would be helpful.” She smiled before turning and starting to walk down the hallway with him behind her.

Scott sat in the row next to Starlett but a seat or two back... His hazel grey eyes didn’t seem to leave Starlett unless she turned to look back at him or he was called on but the feeling he had about her was so... Natural, different even, she of all was different from what he used to know - different from her. Scott knew it was a dangerous play as he told his brother but even then he knew if he kept it safe and didn’t have Emmett interfere it all should work out ok.

“Hey.” Sage looked up from picking up a fifty pound bag of dog food, “Emmett.” “Here let me.” Emmett took the bag from her with ease holding it with both of his arms, “I thought you were scheduled until next week?” Sage wiped her hands on her jeans before closing the fence door closet closed, “I called and Sandy said I could come in since Matt called out.” Sage gave a small groan, “ So we get to stay later than we need to finish the whole grounds.” “It could be fun.” Sage just gave him a look, “Oh come on, a day with me? What’s not fun about that?” He smirked smuggly, “Walk.” Sage pointed down the cemented floors that were still damp from being hosed down with water, “You’re not excited?” He looked at him with his dark hair looking messy, “To spend the day with a major self absorbed dick? Nah, I’m electric.” Her words slipped with sarcasm as she began to walk with him as he smiled, “I like you.” She laughed, “Why’s that?” He gently extended his fingers to stop her and make her look up to him, “You’re honest,” There was small silence as he just stared into her green eyes, “And you’re broken.” Sage’s heart skipped sinking deeper into her chest, “What?” It came out quiet, almost a whisper... Emmett... All he did was give a genuine smile and walked off. After that the day seemed to drag on with Sage swirling in her own thoughts that were only invaded by Emmett asking pointless questions and being nice to her after he broke out with the small secret he somehow figured out about her.

“Thank you for showing me around against your will.” Scott turned to Starlett as they stood at her car, “Thank you for walking me to my car.” Scott smiled, “It’s nice to see you other than the diner and the supermarket.” Starlett chuckled, “Is there any way I can make the whole accidental milk spill up to you?” Scott looked down at his shirt that had a damp circle on the middle of it, “Let me take you out.” Starlett looked at him, “What?” Scott chuckled, “Let me take you out Friday night.” Starlett bit her lip lightly, “Seven o’clock?” Scott nodded, “Send me your address and I’ll pick you up.” Starlett smiled as Scott handed her his phone to put her number into it, “See you then.” He opened the door for her and shut it once she got in and buckled.

Dinner was quiet as always, Emmett sat in the den of the old mansion on the hill that was just on the outskirts of town... As he sat in the old leather chair he swirled what was in his glass cup, the red of the liquid seemed to stain the clear crystal, “Brooding as always.” Scott walked through the curved door frame, “Scheming.” Scott sat in an identical chair besides Emmett but was separated by a small wooden table that held alcohol inside the crystal containers, “Why are you here?” Emmett sipped his drink casually as he sat up in his chair, his arms hanging on the armrests, “I missed home and I missed you, Scotty.” Scott scoffed, “I want the true answer.”

“Fine, I’m here to rip this old forsaken town apart from the inside and I’m excited to see who I can get to help.” Scott squinted lightly trying to figure him out... Some things that come out of his mouth was always lies upon lies but then somewhere under those mounds of lies there was always one sliver of the truth, “Why don’t you drink up Scott, get some more strength in ya,” Emmett held out his cup towards his brother as Scott’s eyes stayed on him with the smallest of struggles, “That's right! You’re an animal abuser.” Emmett downed the rest of what was in the crystal before setting it down and standing, “Don’t think Star’s baby sister Sage would like that too much.” Emmett patted Scott’s shoulder, “Goodnight Brother.” With that said the silence filled and Emmett walked to his room, leaving Scott to glance at the red residue cup then back at the fireplace in front of the seating with the shelves around it covered in books.

“Did you leave a window open?” Sage asked as she pulled on her striped sweatshirt over her spaghetti strapped green tank top, “No, maybe Dad did?” Starlett looked back at her as she pulled Sage’s blanket down from the top of the bed to the middle of it. The girls would have movie night every couple of nights of the week in Sage’s room because she had the better quality tv, “Maybe, I closed it when I got home though.” Sage plopped onto her bed pulling the black covers over her lap, “So we have, Monsters Inc. Or... Finding Nemo.” Starlett held up two disc cases, “Monsters Inc. What kind of question is that?” Sage smiled as Starlett laughed and put Monsters Inc. Into the DVD player.

Once again Sage woke up in the middle of the night but this time she felt cold as her throat clenched from thirst and this time... She was alone. She looked around the room before looking at the clock that read four twenty seven, thankfully because their Father was away she could skip school and stay home. Sage finally got the strength to drag herself out of bed and down the stairs just like the previous night, the air had felt eerie and the house seemed to feel more empty than it really was but before she could make it into the kitchen she stopped in the doorway just in between the hallway and the living room just looking in front of her to what looked like nothing until... What she was looking at had turned into a figure and its eyes had become red out of nowhere as it started to rush towards her before she could let out a sound everything went black.

Sage’s Point Of View

I woke up in my bed with my fan on the lowest setting as the door cracked open... I’m not really sure what really happened but the right side of my neck ached, I looked at my clock and it was already twelve thirty. I grabbed my phone to look at my messages to see if I got one from Star but the weird thing is there was a text that said I was going to stay home and she said ok and she loved me. I don’t remember ever sending maybe I was just half asleep and didn’t remember? I mean I’ve done that before. I heard a knock on the downstairs door and sighed trying to put together what happened... Maybe it was just a dream. I walked down stairs in my short shorts and my sweatshirt from last night to answer the door, “Hey, nice pjs..” I looked up from squinting from the sun, “Emmett?” He held up a thing of cupcakes with vanilla frosting, “Morning, I brought cupcakes.” I gave him a look, “Why are you here?” I just realized that he didn’t know where I lived, “And how did you - “ Emmett put his hands up, “Small town and Sandy wanted me to bring you a treat for all the shifts and non scheduled shifts you’ve taken.” I sighed, “Thanks.” I went to reach for the container but he pulled back, “You should let me in.” He just looked at me and for some reason I let him in, “I don’t want you in here, Emmett.” “I turned to look at him as he walked in and went for the kitchen, “Why not? It's very comfy looking.” I glared at him moving to get a cup of milk. If I was going to eat cupcakes I was going to do it with milk, “Is it because I called you broken?” I rolled my eyes and took the container from him to get a cupcake, “You just have those eyes Sage, the ones filled with hope and desire but knows inside you can’t deal with life because it hits you hard.” “You can leave.” I looked at him eating the frosting first, “Oh come on, Sage listen ok I get it you’re filled with anger and you need to let it out, come party with me.” I looked at him wanting to punch him, “Leave Emmett.” He put his hands up, “I’ll be back but until then,” He gave a smile, “Have a good night, Puppy Dog.” Puppy Dog are you kidding me? He walked out and I was left alone with the random thought of it being him in my dream along with the woods he rudely left. I licked the rest of the frosting off staying in the kitchen, he got under my skin and I felt it.

Scott’s Point Of View

I was out on a run in the woods behind the house, it was nice to be out in the sun so early, it was peaceful even. I stood wiping the blood from my mouth letting the deer under me run off into the trees from the clearing with its brown fur stained with red, “Still setting your food free?” I gave a small groan, “I don’t kill.” Emmett gave a chuckle as I turned to find him standing on a large rock, “I think I’m going to go visit your girlfriend’s place today.” I looked at him, “Emmett, Stay out.” I started to walk to him, “All I’m gonna do Scott, is say hi leave something sweet and come home.” What was his real plan? Trying to figure that out wasn’t easy, “You let them stay safe Emmett, If I find out - “ “I’ll put a stake through your heart, blah blah blah, chill Scotty... I’m just here for fun.” I watched him carefully as he walked off, what the hell was his end?

Whatever it was, I was gonna try and get to the bottom of it... I sighed knowing I had to get to school to keep the act up. Once I got to the high school I looked for Starlett to see if she got home ok. I know I gave her my number but she hasn’t texted and I wasn’t going to push anything, but with Emmett on the loose you can’t ever be too careful. I saw her at her locker. Her hair was up in a ponytail and her natural waves made it look perfect. She was wearing a jean skirt with black leggings, and a purple form fit t shirt. I gave a small smile and leaned up against the lockers watching her, “Hi.” She turned and smiled at me as she stuffed a book into her bag, “Hi, I just wanted to make sure you got home ok.” She nodded shutting the green door, “Yeah, kinda just freaked out.” “Why's that?” Starlett gave a small sigh, “This morning the road was blocked off because someone was attacked, then the other night Sage said the window was open and I just can’t help to think,” She paused and I shook my head, “Don’t think like that,” I gave her a reassuring smile my hand on her shoulder, “ You and Sage are going to be ok and if you doubt that, just call.” She gave a small sigh before a slight smile, “ Thanks Scott.” I nodded, “Let's get to class before Mr. Johnson blows up.” Just as I said that the first bell rang and we walked down the hallway. I myself enjoyed school. It gave me something to do and since I basically know everything due to them being repeated to me over and over again it gave me time to just sit there and relax without Emmett on my ass. To think and focus on Starlett, and how I can keep Emmett under control, and I can get to meet other people to see who I can trust in the future.

Redo

Sage hasn’t gone to school or even to work past couple of days, images flashed before her eyes when she was standing in one spot, the flash of red would appear when she would look around a corner, the feeling of insecurity and self doubt began to push its way through to her while she tried to work through the day or even try to focused... She knew he got under her skin, she knew there was this weird attraction, she knew it wasn’t good - HE wasn't good for her but, it didn’t feel like it actually mattered, he was now standing on the front porch again this week, “What you want?” He tilted his head and gave a small sadden look, “You’re still mad at me?” Sage inhaled and looked at him, “Again, What do you want?” Emmett straightened and pulled on his leather jacket that he wore over his dark blue shirt, “ I want a redo.” Sage gave him a look, “A what?” “A redo you know the thing you do over? I want to do the whole thing over again.” Sage was in her pjs leaned up against the door frame, “Why would you want that?” Emmett sighed, “Because I like talking to you and I like seeing you work with the animals, and it sucks not having you around to torment.” Sage gave a small laugh, “Fine, but you get to hear me rant on some weird shit.” Emmett gave a smile, “I’ll get the ice cream.” Sage bit the inside of her cheek before moving to let Emmett into the house, “Come in.” Emmett walked in, “Nice Pjs, and also aren’t you supposed to be at school?” He made his way into the kitchen and began to look for spoons and bowls, weirdly enough he found both very fast, “Well, I keep having these weird like image flashes, I guess I could say.” Emmett looked back at her as he got the ice cream containers out of the freezer, “Image flash?” “Only the cookie dough, the mint is for Star.” He put the container of Mint Chocolate Chip back into the freezer, “Yeah, so the other night the window was open and I looked in the living room and someone or something was standing there and all of a sudden their eyes turned red.” Emmett pulled his lips into his mouth before turning and handing her a green bowl, “That is weird.” “Yeah that’s all I remember, I woke up the next morning like nothing happened my neck hurt but that was it and now it’s flashes of red, and scenarios of me getting attacked, I just , I don’t know.” Emmett leaned against the counter beginning to eat his ice cream, “Want me to sleep over?” Sage almost choked on her ice cream as she put her hand over her mouth, “What?” “Yeah, let me stay over and if it happens again, I can protect you.” Emmett shrugged, licking his spoon, “Don’t think so but if I get nervous I could text you.” Emmett nodded, “You have my number.” Sage nodded but slowly froze not remembering that she ever asked him for it, “Uhh, yeah I do.” She gave a quick smile before continuing to eat her ice cream, “Let's watch something, you being depressed and confused is not a good mix for you.” “We have a bunch of movies in the living room if you want to pick.” Sage got up and started to walk into the living room with Emmett behind her, she pointed her spoon at the shelves filled with DVDs, “Wow, no life.” Emmett said as he walked over making Sage laugh and sit on the couch.

A couple hours went by and Emmett and Sage were laughing about a story Emmett was telling from when he was younger until the door opened, “You can come in.” They looked to the door to see Starlett and Scott walk in, “Hey Star.” “Hello Brother.” Scott stopped as he shut the door, “ Emmett, What are you doing here?” “You’re brothers?” Sage asked.

Dinner

“ Yup, Scott this is Sage, Sage my younger brother Scott Frost.” Sage looked at her sister as she did to her, “ It's nice to meet you, uhh, Star this is Emmett, the guy I was telling you about at work.” Starlett smiled politely holding back the want of teasing her sister, “I didn't know that Scott had a brother.” Emmett and Sage followed Starlett into the kitchen as Scott walked along Emmett watching him closely, “ We used to be close but we both went our separate ways a few years ago, I didn't come back until I heard from a friend that Scott was back in town.” Starlett nodded as she began to put together pasta and garlic bread for dinner, “ Well, stay for dinner it would be nice to see what other secrets Scott has.” She smiled looking to Scott as he smiled, “Emmett, may I have a word with you in the other room?” “What? Star’s about to grate cheese, who does that anymore?” Sage watched the two before they both moved into the other room, “How are you doing?” Starlett asked as she began to grate mozzarella, “ I'm ok, sleeping just hasn't been going well.” Sage took a pinch of cheese and dropped it into her mouth, “ Even if you can't sleep Sage, you still need to get changed for the day.” Starlett looked at her little sister who was wearing short pj pants and a baggy sweatshirt, “Can you at least get dressed for dinner?” Sage gave a small sigh but knew she has been putting stress on her sister and not making certain things easy, “Formal or casual?” Sage got up heading for the stairs as Starlett rolled her blue eyes.

Dinner seemed to go well but Scott was on edge about Emmett being in the same room as humans it had always made things tense but it had made Sage smile for a little bit and it was more than what Starlett wanted to make sure her sister had something in her life to make her happy not just a shelter job, “ You should have seen Scott's face.” Emmett said laughing along with the girls trying to do an expression of Scott being shocked, “ Well, it would have been funny if I didn't see you half naked in my room with your girlfriend.” Sage laughs and Starlett looked to Scott, “ Wait, he surprised you in your room while he was with his girlfriend?” Scott chuckled his eyes never leaving Emmett who was now feeling angry, “Yeah, I go to walk in to get a book and he jumps out of nowhere screaming, who wouldn't that scare?” Starlett laughed as she saw her sister eating and not picking at her food, “ But as I come down from what just happened, I see his girlfriend in my bed and him without a shirt on.” Sage started laughing, “It's a two for one!” Emmett smiled, “ Had to get revenge for you taking my spot for the ball.” Scott just chuckled swirling his coffee in his glass. Sage looked to Emmett as she felt something feel off about him, she notices that he smelt like mint with winter air mixed with cigarettes - red flashed in front of her making her jump and drop her fork into her plate, “You ok?” Starlett looked to her sister fast, “I... Need a minute.” Sage took her plate and set it onto the counter before moving to the front porch, “ Its ok.” Scott squeezed Starlett’s hand before going to talk to Sage... The moment he squeezed her hand she felt relief take over, “So how long have you known my baby brother?” Starlett looked to Emmett who she could feel that was off, “ A couple of weeks, we have a couple of classes together.” Emmett nodded, “Isn't that good for Scotty.” Starlett raised an eyebrow, “What do you mean?” “Let me guess, you guys haven't gotten to the exes talk yet.” Starlett cringed inside.

“Hey.” Scott closed the door behind him as he walked to sit next to Sage on the bench, “Did Star send you out here?” Scott shook his head, “Unlike most people, I'm a people person and I care for everyone.” “You're a rare one.” Sage said looking out to the dark street, “ You're ok though?” Sage shrugged, “If not being able to go to work because i keep dropping things and not being able to focus is ok then yeah.” Scott looked at her, she didn't look as innocent as Starlett did if anything she looked how Winter did when she was in that gang years ago, “Is there something going on that you can't focus?” Sage sighed, “Don't tell Star ok?”

After dinner Scott helped Starlett clean up the table as Sage ate another piece of birthday cake,” So, it's not anyone's birthday?” Emmett looked to the vanilla cake, “Nope.” Sage shook her head as she licked the frosting off her fork, “ It's our Mom's birthday.” Starlett whispered to Scott looking at him with a small hint of sadness washing over her, “Why is she hiding it?” Just then there was a frantic knock on the door, “I got it.” Sage walked to get the door, “She wasn't that close to her but -” “Oh my god! Star!” Sage yelled. Everyone rushed to through the living room to the door finding Sage’s boss Sandy in her arms covered in blood, “Call 911.” Scott gently nudged Starlett, “You're going to be ok.” Sage stared at the blood, her heart in overdrive, her chest felt tight and it began to feel like she needed to cry. Sandy’s brown eyes looked up to her green ones as she held onto Sage’s wrist but it soon became loose, “No, no.” The sounds of the police and ambulance filled the air, Sandy was now limp in Sage’s lap, “Sage?” Starlett said knowing she needed her sister to move as the paramedics came in. One of them looked to Sage then everyone else before saying one word... Sage didn't move from that spot even after they left with the lifeless body, “Hey.” Starlett crouched down with her hand on her shoulder, “Don't. '' Sage said while her anger rose. She got up and headed up the stairs as Starlett looked to Scott.

Emmett was sent home by Scott and Scott helped Starlett for hours trying to get the blood out of the carpet. Sage wasn't seen or heard of for the rest of the night.

Emmett’s Point Of View

I took a sip of whatever I had poured without paying attention and stared into the fireplace. I finally have her on the side I want, she may be a little destructive at the moment but it seemed to be coming along well, “So was getting into her head part of your plan?” I smirked hearing Scott walk into the room sounding a bit angry, “Flashes of red, someone after her?” I turned to look at him , not honestly caring, “I'm just having some fun and now that they know we're brothers we all can hang out.” Scott gave me a look, “And her boss? That was you too?” I scoffed, “Me? No. Why would I have the motivation to kill the boss?” He crossed his arms, “ So you're telling me you had nothing to do with her showing up with gashes on her neck?” “Ok, fine just a little bit, but I wasn't the one who told her to die.” I finished the blood mixed vodka in my glass and set it down on the table, “I'm home brother, let me work my way around. “ I said as I patted his shoulder and walked away. I sent a little miss grapey text and ignored my phone just as I know she would.

The Day Without Sage

Starlett made her way to work after the attempt on getting Sage to come out of her room... Sage just turned the music up to wash out any noise. The diner where Starlett worked at was small but casual, a nice place to hide out from the rain or meet a few friends. Starlett had a couple of friends but they ended up moving to another town not long after their mom died. It was different for Sage though, the only friend she had died in a car accident when they were 15. Starlett sighed and began to wipe down the table and counter tops, the day was slow and the sky looked like it was going to storm. All Starlett could do was worry about her sister and try to make sure everything was going to be ok, “ Excuse me but I've been waiting for my pancakes for ten minutes.” Starlett got taken out of her day dream world just to be sucked back in to see Scott, “ That's funny because no one has been here since twelve.” He gave a laugh, “You guys have been dead for two hours?” Starlett nodded, “Yup, and it hasn't been entertaining.” Scott smiled, “I'll wait with you.” “You want to wait two more hours until I leave?” Scott nodded as he leaned up on the counter, “Why not? I got nothing to do and you clearly have nothing to do.” Starlett laughed and nodded, “Pancakes it is.” She went into the back to put his order in as he sat at the counter smiling to himself.

Scott and Starlett talked throughout the rest of her shift and what seemed like ten or fifteen minutes ended up as two hours, “Is there anyway I could convince you to let me cook for you tonight?” Starlett smiled as she grabbed her things from under the counter, “ I would say yes but...” “You don't want to leave your sister.” Starlett nodded beginning to feel bad, “Why don't you come over we can have a movie night instead.” Starlett said as she walked around the counter to walk out the door, “You sure? I don't want to invade.” Starlett shook her head, “When Sage is sad or upset there won't even be a conversation, I'm sure come over at seven.” Scott nodded, “Sounds great.” He smiled and opened the door to her car.

Seven came around and Scott arrived at the Connors’ house, “It’s open!” Starlett yelled as she put a bowl of popcorn onto the coffee table. When Scott walked in he saw on the couch were blankets and a couple of pillows, on the wooden coffee table were water, sodas, and a couple other snacks alongside the popcorn bowl, “You went all out.” Scott smiled, “For movie night? Hell yes.” Scott laughed then looked at her, “How are you?” Starlett shrugged, “I’m good.” Scott sat on the couch as he took her hand, “How are you?” He repeated, Starlett sighed sitting down with him, “I’m... Ok, I mean I’m worried about Sage and since we literally had someone come to the house and die, I don’t, I don’t feel safe here anymore Scott.” Scott ran his thumb over the top of her hand, “Why don’t I go talk to Sage and try to get her to talk and I’ll see if she’ll agree with you two coming to stay with us.” Starlett looked at him, “No offense or anything but your brother seems a bit off...” Scott gave a small chuckle, “I’ll take care of Emmett, we have extra rooms so you don’t have to be around him.” She nodded slightly, “Ok, but not tonight,I want to give her time and... I just wanna watch movies and be here with you.” Scott smiled, “Of course.” Starlett gave a small sigh and pressed play on the remote and laid back, the feeling of safety was only with Scott Frost, the boy that she had met a few weeks ago but she didn’t care what was logical at this moment, she was just happy that she felt safe with someone while the world was going crazy.

Emmett stared at his phone... Was he falling in his own plan or was he falling into her? He groaned and tossed his phone onto his bed as he stood up to go take a shower but even then the events of last night, the way she was there and then cut everyone out in a split second intrigued him but made him feel something else and he couldn't put his finger on it. He sighed and started the hot water before he stripped... Something told him that something bad was going to happen but he figured it was going to be something he was going to do or something that he did.

Nightmares And Comfort?

She ran through the house from a figure with red eyes, she slid across the hardwood floor in her blue fluffy socks, she went to run around the corner to the kitchen, she went to look back her purple hair flying but as she pulled herself around the corner back into the living room he stood there and smiled big slowly leaning and towering over her, she went to back up but she hit a wall, he rushed to her and she screamed, “Sage, Sage it’s ok.” Sage sat up fast in her bed to come face to face with Emmett in her dark room, her window was open with the music off, “Emmett... What are you?” “You ok?” He sat a hand on her neck and let his thumb glide over her cheek, she swallowed looking at him, “What are you doing here?” “ I came to check on you, after yesterday I figured you'd need someone.” She lightly fell into his hand still half asleep, “Everyone dies, Em, everyone around me.” Emmett adjusted himself next to her to hold her, “It’s ok Sage.” Sage shook her head leaning back to meet his shoulder with her head, she inhaled closing her eyes holding back tears, “I won’t let anything happen to you or your sister.” Emmett looked down to find Sage sleeping on him, Emmett pushed her hair out of her face and sat there for a few hours just watching her sleep.

Emmett watched her as she laid there silently asleep but tonight was different... She wasn't tossing and turning from getting too hot or too cold, or even because she got uncomfortable, all she did was sleep. Emmett had watched her sleep for a few days, she looked peaceful and not wanting to tear at herself... She resembled her greatly but the personality difference was on a level of greatness and he didn't understand what he felt even though he only knew a few things about her. Emmett stayed for hours until he felt it was right to leave, out the window and to his big house alone, as his brother was asleep on the downstairs couch with Starlett fast asleep.

Loneliness

She woke up curled up to right in front of her fan that was on high, the music from last night was off meaning her sister must have checked in on her. It was another day, but today she felt empty and depressed and realized the only other person that really cared about her was gone. Sage got up forcing herself to shower but that just made her think of everything, even those who had died... The water began to steam as she sat her knees to her chest, tears running down her face. Today was the day she was going to stay in bed, after doing that for a few days maybe get a different job, maybe figure out a way to move into an apartment to be by herself like she felt.

There was a knock on the door, “Sage you ok?” Scott's voice hit her a bit hard.. Starlett had her Dad, she had Scott, and Sage described her as a pathetic little sister, “Yeah, I'm ok.” Sage forced out trying to make sure her emotions weren't noticeable, “Star is making breakfast.” “I'm not hungry.” Scott gave a small sigh before walking away; she could hear a small whisper from beyond the door. She shook it off and got out putting on fresh pjs and heading back to the comfort of her bed... She laid there remembering what seemed like a dream, Emmett holding her, his scent was light but it was there. Sage looked to her phone to see if he had messaged, he did but when she tried to reply, tears threatened once again but even in the blurry version she managed to ask if he was there last night.

“I'm sorry she wouldn't come down.” Scott sipped his coffee from the navy blue mug, “Don't be, you tried, I just thought if it wasn't me she would... At least she didn't ignore you.” Starlett wiped down the counter before sitting at the table across from Scott with her own coffee as the smell of bacon floated through the air, “Does your Dad know about any of this?” Starlett shook her head looking at her black mug, “No, not yet.” She inhaled before breathing out slowly. She was stressed and worried about her sister, “I'm not sure on what to do Scott, the only friend she had up until now was me, and Emmett seems to have won her over but I don't know, there's something about him.” Scott nodded, “No, I get it, your little sister meeting a random guy who is very... Full of himself isn't very settling,” He looked to Starlett as she glanced back to the black liquid in her cup, “Emmett seems like he's being nice, but he's also a fan of getting what he wants... Sage is smart Star, she'll figure it out with the help of you and me if needed.” “I don't feel like I can get her to go to way that she needs to go.” Starlett looked at him, she was never able to just talk to someone like this since her mom, “It takes patience, something I know you have limited somewhere.” Starlett gave a small smile as did Scott, “Maybe you're right, maybe I just need to wait and find an opening.” Scott nodded, “Even if I'm not right, she'll always pick you.” Starlett nodded before sipping her coffee.

The day had dragged on and the laughter of Scott and Starlett broke through the sleeping consciousness of Sage... He didn't text back... Starlett didn't come up with movies and snacks like she would if she knew something was wrong... Scott stayed for Starlett. The person besides her sister that she went to was gone... Sage found herself sending an I'm Sorry text to Sandy’s phone in hope of getting a message back. As night began to fall all over again Sage got up and pulled her black and grey sweatshirt on along with sweat pants and decided to go for a walk, she made It down the stairs without being noticed until she tried to open the front door, “Hey.” Starlett jogged up behind her, “Don't let me stop the fun.” Sage turned looking at her then to Scott, “Hey no, that's not important.” Sage shrugged, “What is then?” Sage’s voice had a hint of anger in it, “That you're ok, that's what's important.” “Yeah because having the only other person that I actually looked up to die in my arms is ok.” “We're worried about you and we're sorry that it happened like that, but not talking about it could -” Scott was interrupted by a very angry and emotional Sage, “She died in my arms with a chunk of throat ripped out and a stab wound, I have no one that I want to talk to.” “You have me and dad Sage.” “No, you have dad, you have Scott and you have anyone who wants to listen. I'm not like you, I'm not happy, go lucky, and convince people anything and everything will be ok because some things are possible.” Sage opened the door, “So don't wait up.” Starlett was lost with words as Scott sighed putting a hand on her arm gently rubbing it.

A Day Alone Interrupted

The Day was like the previous ones for Sage and she was sticking to it, today she would stay in solitude and try to relax rather than resenting life. She didn't get up, she looked to her phone to see texts and calls from her sister but ignored them then along with Emmett’s. Sage sat up leaning up against her pillows and reached over to the table next to her bed for the black remote to turn the tv on. Hours went by as Sage stared at the tv watching anything but even then she felt like she was looking right through it... It had come to be three thirty, she decided it might be helpful she went for a walk to the store or even down the street. She forced herself to get up and even forgot to dress in normal everyday clothes, before grabbing her wallet and sliding it into her back left pocket, Sage pulled her sweater on and headed down the street after locking the door... She didn't have a key but she knew how to get in without one.

She walked with headphones in and her hand glued to her phone that sat in her sweater pocket that covered a black tank top, the air was cool but even in this town everything would come to an end when summer came but summer was always stuck on 80 degrees and when the rain hits humidity spikes but that was all for the residents of Bringston.

Sage made her way to a small gas station not removing the headphones, she walked around lost in her thoughts just before she bumped into someone making one of her ear plugs fall out, “I'm sorry.” She looked up to see someone with red blonde hair and blue eyes, “No it's my fault, I couldn't help myself and read to see which one was better.” Sage looked at his hands seeing he was holding two bags of the same kind of onion chips, “The one in your left hand is a lot better.” Sage walked past him heading to the soda coolers, “I'm Gavin.” He followed her as she grabbed a Sprite from the second row, she sighed, turning to look at him, “Whatever this is Gavin, I'm not in the mood.” Gavin’s eyes looked her up and down before stepping aside, “At least give me your number,” Sage gave him a look, “I won't text or call until you call or text first, I just can't let someone as beautiful as you slip away.” There was something about Gavin Sage couldn't put her finger on but she moved without hesitating to give this stranger her number and without explanation she gave a smile and walked off to buy her soda, “I'm sorry for your loss,” Sage handed the cashier a ten, “You look like you've been crying for days.” Sage turned to him and nodded, “You know what Gavin.” He watched her as she sipped her drink before smiling up at him, “I'm sick of you talking.” Sage brought her fist up and punched him in the face leaving him with a bloodied lip, “Your change?” The man behind the counter hesitated, “Keep the change I owe you one.” She gave a smile to him before leaving as Gavin just watched her with a smile, “Are you ok man?” Gavin chuckled, wiping the blood off onto his hand, “Perfect, I'm taking these.” He held up both bags of chips and walked out.

A Guy Named Gavin Axel

Emmett had staked out the girls’ house to see what was going on, as usual nothing came from Sage and Starlett left for school... Something told him Sage wasn’t going to go back to school. As time went by Emmett saw no movement meaning Sage had fallen asleep from crying once again. There was something inside her that wouldn’t let her be happy and he knew there was guilt, anger, and sadness built from years ago, he finally decided it was time to change his directions and see if he can wiggle his way into the lives of the most common people in Bringston, starting with the mayor.

Emmett gently knocked on the wooden door frame of her office, “You must be Mr. Frost. “ She stood smiling a friendly smile, “Please, come in.” Emmett walked into the office giving a smile, “You can call me Emmett.” She held her hand out to the chair in front of her desk as she sat down on her own, “What can I do for you?” Emmett smiled, “I just wanted to introduce myself, my brother and I are back in town in our old home, and I thought it was fit to see if there was anything I could do to help you.” He looked down at her name tag seeing it was Stefanie Clain, “If I may, who is your brother?” And just like that the pieces came together as Emmett slowly earned her trust by one conversation. Emmett worked his charms and his very fake caring personality and was out of the mayor's building after two hours of talking about the history of the town and the upcoming events and tonight was the Founder's Ball, that... He couldn't pass up.

The Founder's Ball was like a block party but it was also embarked with history stories and old original documents in one room. Something told him that Starlett was a sucker for a tradition meaning, she would drag her little sister along with her. Meaning.... Turning Sage was a step closer.

Once Emmett got home he found his front door open and Scott nowhere to be found, “We all know I love surprises, but can we cut this short?” Emmett walked around the house leaving the lights off with the sun peaking through the windows, Emmett came to the den and looked around, his hand falling over the pokers for the fireplace... There was a whoosh of wind and Emmett grabbed the iron poker and swung making a body go flying into the wall, “Reflexes are still doing well I see.” Emmett tilted his head as the figure stood, “Speechless, even after all this time? I thought over the years you would learn a few, hundred words.” Emmett gave a small smile, “Gavin Axel, what do I owe the pleasure?” Gavin smirked, “I ran into a little thing just this morning, she had quite a punch.” Emmett heard Gavin’s London accent slip as he talked, over the years Gavin had lost it but never fully adapted to wherever he ended up, “I bet it that was great, want a drink?” Gavin sat in one of the leather chairs in front of the fireplace as Emmett made his way to the back table to pour a cup of scotch, “It was really remarkable to see how much they actually look alike, I didn't think you were the one for romance.” Emmett chuckled before throwing back his drink and walking back to hand Gavin a glass cup, which he accepted, “Oh I'm not, I just followed my brother into town wanted to... Reunite our family.” The poker was swung over Emmett’s shoulder as he held it, “Well, I guess if you have no interest than family,” Gavin stood taking a sip of his drink, “I can have her once and for all.” Emmett gave a smile, “Now why would you want something like that? You know Winter was never good enough for you anyways.” Something in Gavin’s eyes switched over, “We both know Winter was plenty, and now maybe with this one,” Gavin finished his drink and smashed the glass cup over Emmett’s head and took the poker as he fell to the floor and stabbed him through the shoulder, “I can get my revenge and kill you, Maybe turn her.” Emmett groaned sitting up and pulling the poker out of his shoulder as Gavin tossed a black and green old ring up in the air and caught it, “Don't be stupid you know that will just cause more problems.” Emmett reached for his ring but Gavin pulled back. Emmett’s vision was a bit blurry and the sound of ringing echoed in his head, “Maybe that's what I want, maybe I want to bring her back.” Emmett’s eyes widened as he watched Gavin walk towards the large window with long navy blue curtains and place his ring on the mantel besides the window, “Gavin.” “See you around, Frost.” With that Gavin yanked the curtains open and ran out leaving Emmett screaming in pain.

The Founder's Ball

Starlett looked at herself in the mirror, a white summer dress that fell just right over her knees, a small like crown with the fake diamonds shaped as leafs, she felt like it would do considering it was familiar to her mother's last Founder’s Day outfit. Starlett pulled her hair back into a small messy bun before going to her sister's room, “Sage, you know what day it is, let's go.” There was silence on the other side of the closed door, “Sage.” Still nothing, “You promised mom.” There was a loud groan, “Fine, give me fifteen.” With that Starlett made her way downstairs to find her black flats, and get the girls waters. Sage sighed lightly, it took special occasions to make her dress up and she knew this was one of them and she knew there was no way out. She looked through her closet finding three dresses, a short strapless dress that was purple, a emerald green dress that was long and went over her feet with stones outlining the sweetheart design, then her mom's favorite, a baby blue mini with the neckline to connect with one strap that clicked together. Sage rolled her eyes before grabbing the green one, she pulled her hair to the left side before putting eyeliner on to cover up the puffiness of her eyes.

Starlett sat at the island sipping from the plastic water bottle as she read a message she had gotten from an old family friend, she gave a light smile as she heard a sigh and the sound of converse hitting the hardwood floor, “ How long do we have to stay?” Starlett shrugged, “Until it's good to leave.” Which meant the whole thing. Starlett smiled looking at her little sister as she walked to her, “You look very pretty.” Starlett took her hand and played with Sage’s hair, Sage gave a small smile, “ You look like mom...” Starlett let go of Sage waiting for a witty rude comment, “You look beautiful.” Sage looked at her big sister and kept a small smile, “After tonight I promise you an ice cream sleepover.” Sage smiled a bit bigger, “Like Oreo and Peanut Butter?” “Yes, like Oreo and Peanut butter.” She laughed, “Come on we'll be late.” “Did you grab my necklace that mom said they could borrow for Founder's Week?” Sage walked to the door, “No, I'm just gonna say that it's packed away with her things in the attic, I think you should be able to keep something that hasn't been on display. “ The necklace was made by one of their great grandmother's and was told it was very special and someday could save their lives, because of how hard headed Sage was their mother gave it to her hoping it would bring her protection knowing she was a hand full child.

Sage stayed quiet walking to the car with her sister, “Dad should be home tomorrow night, he said he has a month off.” Sage gave her a side look as they got in, “A month? I mean, I know we all save up but isn't that a bit extreme?” Starlett began to pull out of the driveway, “I guess he has enough saved to take it.” She nodded but deep down she knew something was very wrong, “I'm surprised that Scott didn't pick you up.” Starlett shrugged, “I knew you wouldn't come if I didn't remind you.” Sage gave a small scoff, “ Better have free drinks.” Starlett laughed, “Yeah because you drinking is a wonderful idea.” Sage ignored the comment, she was going to do whatever she wanted to make herself feel better. Star had people, Sage had herself. Sage’s phone vibrated in her hand, Starlett was next to her so it couldn't have been her, “Are you going to the ball? ;) '' Emmett messaged her. She gave a faint smile and replied with, “In your dreams.” gathering in this building, “The town was found by four families, the Sterlings, Clains, Axels, and the Frosts. We are here today because our families built this town to be in harmony and peace with all its residents and visitors,” Sage and Starlett stood behind the crowd as Mayor Clain talked with such passion in her voice, “ We are here today to thank our families for signing documents and being involved with our town, now, have fun and take in the success.” Everyone clapped before walking off with their friends or families as they talked, “You two look absolutely stunning.” The sisters turn to see Scott Frost in a suit, “You clean up nice.” Sage said as she looked around trying to find the furthest place to drink, “Thank you, you look very handsome.” Starlett smiled as Scott stayed the couple feet away, “This must be my cue.” Sage walked off into the crowd of people, “She came out?” Scott asked, walking closer, his hands still in his dress pants pockets, “Not Willingly. “ He gave a faint smile setting his hands on her arms, “It's ok, she'll be ok and come around soon.” Starlett relaxed into his touch, for some reason it was the safest and most relaxed place she could imagine to be. The two began to walk around, talking about their families.... They came upon Sage at the signed legister with someone else by her side, “It's totally weird though right?” The girl with black hair asked as Sage nodded, “Kamryn?” The girl turned to see Starlett, she smiled big, “The purple twins, beautiful as ever.” She giggled as Starlett and her hugged, “It's so good to see you!” Kamryn smiled, “It's been awhile, who's this?” Her dark green eyes went to Scott, “That's Starlett’s boyfriend Scott Frost.” Sage said taking a sip of something brown from a glass cup, “ It's nice to meet you.” “Kamryn, how long do we have to stay in this awful place?” A familiar voice broke the small chatter of the group, Kamryn looked behind her and wrapped her arm around the redhead's, “Gavin met the sisters I have been telling about, and Scott Frost. '' Sage rolled her eyes, “I believe I met one if them,” His eyes never left Sage, “I'm Starlett, I'm sorry but how do you know Sage?” Scott placed his arm around Starlett’s waist to keep her close as he counted the area between him and Sage, “We ran into each other at the gas station the other day, she helped me figure out what chips to get.” Sage gave a scoff and started go walk off, “I'll let you mingle, I'm going to make up for lost time.” Gavin gave a smile before following Sage to the back porch, “Is he your boyfriend?” Scott asked as he studied Kamryn, “No, he's my older brother, I was in a bad place and he and his family adopted me after I had left town.”

Starlett nodded, “It's nice to see you happy again.” Starlett watched her. Last time Starlett knew, Kamryn was an only child and had left because of the mysterious deaths of her parents, she was supposed to go and stay with her aunt, “Thanks.”

“Listen, you're the one who punched me in the face for trying to make sure you were ok.” Gavin exclaimed as he stood next to Sage, “I didn't ask you to check on me and I don't honestly care if you're her brother, you're just a stalker.” Gavin scoffed, “ I came here because my sister wanted to see her friend again. ``''There's obviously something else.” Gavin sighed, “Ok... Let's not talk about this, why don't we just sit and talk like normal people.” Sage gave him a look, “There's hundreds of people here, what am I going to do? Plus, with a punch like yours you really think I'm going to try to underestimate you?” The accent slipped out and Sage sighed, “I don't want to be here.” She sat on then wooden bench just in front of the door, “I believe we're on the same boat then dear.” She looked at him, his blue orbs watching her, “Where are you from? Like really from?” He gave a small smile, “Why do you ask?” “I can tell you have an accent, and I know no one here has one like yours.” His smile grew and they began to talk like normal people, about anything of emotions, and it felt good to not have to bring up the darkness of their lives.

“I must be dreaming.” Sage knew who it was, the voice was somehow soothing to her, it relaxes her even though it could be mean and hurtful, “Emmett, nice to see you're ok.” Sage looked to Gavin with a questionable look, “Why wouldn't he be?” Gavin gave a smirk the twinkle in his eye grew and became what was thought of a playful look, “He was being tortured until his brother came home to save him.” Sage looked to Emmett, there was one thing that Sage hated and it was her friends and family being hurt, Emmett saw the look in her eyes the anger, confusion, the sadness is what really got to him, “He's kidding, but while I was getting my tan on Gavin did come to my house to talk.” Gavin chuckled standing up, “This is childish and not fun, if you want to save the beauty queen come get her.” Sage’s head flung back around to Emmett, “What?” “Gavin, leave the girl out of this.” Gavin chuckled and shook his head, “I can't get her back if she's still human.” The word human floated around Sage’s mind. Gavin grabbed her arm and yanked her up, his eyes went red as the color around his eyes went blue from his veins, “No don't...” Gavin smirked tilting his head and staring into her eyes, “You're not going to scream or say a peep.” Emmett tried to come up with something to get him to leave her alone, “I know where Winter is.” Gavin looked back at studying him as he moved Sage in front of him and held her to him, “I doubt that, you've always been a very bad liar.” Emmett moved as fast as he could but Gavin bit down onto her neck and all Sage could do was stare into space, tears rising, “No!” Emmett shouted, “Let's play a game called, find her before she dies.” Sage felt pain wash over her, her head dropped as everything went black. As of that Gavin disappeared with the girl.

“So, you and Emmett got named after you're great great great grandfather?” Starlett looked at Scott as she sipped her water, “They were great soldiers during the war, Emmett was the fighter and Scott was the medic, my family were big on history.” Starlett nodded, “It's great to see how your family seemed so close.” Scott looked at her, her pale skin was flawless and as always she seemed so perfect, “Would you like to dance with me?” Starlett looked around trying to see if there was any dancing going on and there was, in the back of the building where it lead to the porch couples were slow dancing to classical music, “I'm guessing that's a no?” “Yes, I mean no, I mean,” She smiled looking at him, “I would love to dance with you.” Scott smiled and held his hand out so she could accept it, she did. As they danced they talked about their past experiences of the Founder's Ball, how Starlett’s mother would always make sure she got to dance with both of the girls when they were younger, about Scott’s ring that he wore on his right hand, and how for a brief moment he couldn't “Hello brother, we need to chat.” Emmett had strolled up out of nowhere, “What now Emmett.” They both turned to look at him, “We have a situation.” Scott looked at him before letting go of Starlet, “I'll be right back.” Starlett nodded just before he kissed her head and followed his brother outside, “What's wrong?” “Gavin is what's wrong,” Scott looked at him, “Wait that's Gavin Axel?” “How could you not remember, anyways, he took Sage somewhere and he bit her. “ Scott's face turned to a expression of worried and concern, “Where are they now?” Emmett inhaled his eyes wondering, “I don't know, he said it's a game of find her before she dies, I don't think he's going to kill her though.” Emmett gave him a look, “Look through the woods, I'm going to get Starlett home and look through town.”

Starlett’s P.O.V

I waited for Scott to come back as he talked to his brother... I felt uneasy and started to look for Sage but the weird thing was, I couldn't find her. I tried the bathroom, the car, and called her, and I got nothing... I ... I couldn't lose my sister - she's my best friend! I ran back to find Scott. My heart was beating really fast, I knew she would send me a text if she was going home and she didn't, “Scott.” I raised my voice lightly to get heard over the music... But when I saw the guys talking, Emmett fully disappeared and Scott walked in, “Scott, she's gone! She's not answering her phone!” Scott grabbed my hand and began pulling me out the front entree way, “Come on, we'll find her.” He sounded like he already knew, his voice sounded a bit concerned but there was something in it that didn't seem right, “Where are we going?” Scott pulled my keys from his pocket and opened the passenger side door for me. Which wasn't weird because I had asked him to hold them since I didn't have pockets, “Get in, I'm taking you home.” “I'm not going home!” Scott inhaled and looked at me before gently grabbing my face with his hands, “She might go back to the house we need you to stay there to stay safe and watch for her.” I nodded lightly, he had a point, it was all I could do right now, “Emmett and I will search for her, it's already getting dark and we don't need you running around in a dress.” I got into the car and shut the door as he hurried to get in. Once I got dropped off all I could feel was... Suffocation and weight on my chest... I can't lose my baby sister.

Gavin Axel’s P.O.V

She kept hitting me and trying to get away. I got her to calm down, after I tied her up and knocked her out again. I very much enjoyed the silence as I drove the car. I was going to make Emmett suffer like he made me. I pulled up to Frosts’ home and got out of the car, no one would suspect that I’d come back here. I smirked to myself as I rounded the car to go open the passenger car door, I slipped my arms around her to throw a miss lookalike over my shoulder, then started into the woods behind the large house.

Emmett’s P.O.V

I got off the phone with Scott and he was looking in town and at the school. I searched the Animal Shelter and she still didn't come up, only another place to look for her is in the woods... And there's a lot of them... I don't usually feel anything but when I do it comes twenty times worse because of holding it all back.

I knew the woods like the back of my hand but trying to find someone it's.... Difficult, when there's two people. I let out a small groan as I followed a trail up from the mayor's house that led just behind mine. I didn't think I would find anything at the mansion but I saw the idiot’s car in my driveway... I ran through the house to find something of her, nothing came along until I looked around the door to find her on the table in the hallway, her phone... I called the last number that was in her phone and saved it under “Guy Who I Punched In The Face” “It's nice to see that you finally found where I parked.” “You're not saved into her phone, sorry it took me a minute.” I paced around talking getting irritated, “What? She has to, I gave her my number a week ago.” I looked at the phone, she gave this ass her number? “You're saved as the douchebag I punched.” I gave a smirk as he sighed, “I thought she would have saved me as well as me.” I rolled my eyes, “Where is she?” I wasn't going to play along anymore, he was going to tell me and he was going to tell me now. I started to head into the woods from the front door looking for a light of a phone or him talking, “If we aren't in the house, where would we be, hmm.” “How's about this, give me the girl and I won't kill you. “ Gavin chuckled, “You mean the one who is bleeding out and dozing off into unconsciousness? I'm not the one who is killing her mate,” I finally got into the heart of the woods and saw in the clearing stood Gavin and Sage was tied to a tree with her head down. I hung up and moved quickly and sent Gavin flying into a tree, I then turned to untie Sage but was grabbed so she fell to the ground, “Let's put some fun into this.” He went for her neck again and I wasn't having it, I grabbed him by his shirt and flung him, he landed in a pile of logs and was now bleeding from his head, he laughed lowly before saying “She's about to die, you win but barely.” With that he fled and I ran back to Sage and pulled her to me with her head in my lap, “Emmy?” Her eyes fluttered open but closed right away, “It's ok, I got you.” I felt her relax, “No no, look at me beautiful.” She tried but I couldn't see those green orbs... Scott was going to kill me... I bit just below my thumb on my inner hand and held it to her pale lips, “Drink it Sage, we both know you don't want to die yet.” She drank it but was still... She was lifeless... Scott was going to snap my neck. I picked her up and began to head home, I was going to take care of her, no matter what.

Scott’s P.O.V

I had to talk to Star and I needed to come clean now. I ran from the school to Star’s place right after I got off the phone with Emmett, I inhaled as I came to her porch and I slowly made it to her door and knocked. I could hear her run from the other side of the house to the door, “Is she?” “She's fine, Emmett found her, she's at the house resting.” She threw her arms around me and hugged me tight... I couldn't tell her about this... I know what was going to happen but.. I couldn't bring myself to do it... just not tonight, “I think leaving her at the house for a couple days may help her with whatever happened tonight.” She nodded, “She's fine though? She's not hurt?” “She hit her head but she's fine, you just need to trust me right now, ok?” She looked at me, “If something happened to my sister I want to know.” I sighed, “Like I said, she's fine she just needs to rest.” Star just nodded, “Thank you. ''Do you want me to stay tonight?” I wasn't pushing anything but if Gavin kidnapped Sage then we have to be working together to make sure the girls are ok, “Emmett is with her?” “Yeah but, he's really good at hurting people.” “I trust you so, as long as he's not going to try anything. “ I shook my head, “I promise.” She moved to the side, “Come in.” I chuckled and walked in.

The night had gotten a bit heated and I had to pull myself away, “Scott your face.” I turned my head further away not realizing that I was in front of her mirror, “Are you ok?” “I'm fine, I think we should make dinner.” She nodded, pulling her sweatshirt back on, “Yeah... Ok.” My face didn't go back to normal until she walked down the stairs... I don't understand why it's so different with her.

A Day With A Frost

Sage had woken up somewhere she didn't know, but the scent of winter air engulfed her, she squinted from the sun but slowly sat up. The room was neat and themed black and white, she saw there was a bathroom off to the right and it had a huge shower, the curtains were shut just beside the bed. She rubbed her eyes and pulled herself out of the comfortable bed to see she was in sweatpants and an oversize t-shirt. As her curiosity took over she explored the room finding old books around the room, and a wooden chest at the end of the bed, she tried to pry it open but she couldn't she studied the old oak box and saw the graving of a bold cursive F on it, she ran her hand over it and to her surprise it was metal forged into the wood, there were also two locks on both sides of the box making it impossible for her to open.

The feeling of being hungry washed over her, “Star?” She got up and began to walk into the hallway, “ Emmett?” She rounded a corner coming to a flight of stairs, “In the kitchen!” She heard faint music playing as she tried to find the kitchen in the maze of the house. Once she found it she found Emmett with a cigarette in his mouth as he danced lightly to the music, food was on the stove, “I hope you didn't get any ash in that.” Emmett took the cigarette from his mouth and put it out before washing his hands, “No ma'am, clean as ever.” Sage just sat down at the table and watched Emmett as he walked over and placed pancakes and bacon in front of her along with a cup of off colored chocolate milk, “Eat up, you had a pretty rough night.” She looked to him before slowly taking a bite of her food, “Make sure you drink your milk, make it just for you.” He gave a smirk before winking. Sage stayed quiet but continued with her food before even thinking about drinking the milk but her throat had gotten dry and quenched for something to fix it. There was a scent that caught her attention making her eyes shift to the drink, “Smells good huh?” Emmett sat across from her, the whole house was dark besides the light bulbs, “What are you? Stop.” Sage looked at him, “Just drink it Sage and all of it will go away. “ Sage felt tears rising, she hid her face in her hand. Emmett sighed and put a stretchy straw into her cup, “Just drink it and you can go back up to the room.” Sage just looked up at him blankly before hesitating to drink.

“You can't stay in there forever, Puppy Dog.” Emmett said through the door of the bathroom off of his bedroom, “Are my clothes clean?” “You mean the dress that looks amazing on you? I wouldn't mind watching you get into it.” There was a fake gag coming from the other side of the door, “I don't like talking like this.” Emmett opened the door to find Sage just sitting on the bathroom counter wrapped in a towel, her eyes red and her expression saddened, “Sage.” She just looked at him, “We need to talk so we can push past this.” Sage got up and walked into the bedroom, “Leave me alone Emmett.” He watched her reach to pull the curtains open, “I wouldn't do that,” Once she gripped the fabric a slight panic ran through his veins, “Sage don't!” She yanked the curtains open, the beams of the sun lit the room and danced upon Sage’s skin, but it burned her like a match making her scream. Emmett rushed to shut the curtains and managed to catch her before she collapsed to the floor as tears ran down her face, she tried to hide it in his shirt, “What's happening to me?” She gripped onto him confused and depressed wanting nothing more but to hide, “It's ok, Puppy Dog.” He stood and laid her in the bed covering her up, “Sleep, we'll talk later.” She curled into the blankets and his sheets to let his scent calm her as she felt his fingers run through her hair.

She awakened again but this time she wasn't alone, Emmett laid next to her reading with his arm around her tightly, just enough for her to move. She looked up, finding herself on his upper body, “Good afternoon sleepyhead.” Sage squinted lightly, “You dressed me?” She looked down seeing she was again in the clothes she was given once more, “After I stared at you.” Sage pushed him but it didn't do any good but brought a smile on his face, “Are you going to tell me?” Emmett sat the Farm Animals down on the table beside the bed, “About what?” Sage sat up letting his arm fall behind her as she looked at her arms seeing no burn marks whatsoever, “Why I burned when the sun hit me.” Emmett looked to her as he got up, “Let me get you some more chocolate milk and I'll tell you.” She knew if she wanted something with him she had to give him what he wanted to get what she wanted, “Two glasses.” He gave a faint smile walking out. She just watched him as he walked away as he ran his hand through his own hair, she had gotten up looking out the window; she knew it was painful but she needed to confirm it herself. She made her way across the hardwood floor barefoot, she never really noticed that the curtains were black silk, she grabbed the soft material with her right hand before raising her left hand where the curtains met. She gently opened the curtain to let a small amount of sunlight in to touch her hand, she watched as her hand burned and started to blister; just then she was grabbed and thrown back onto the bed, “What are you doing?” Emmett sounded angry but concerned, Sage pulled the blanket over her watching her hand heal, “It's gone.” She reached for one of the cups on the table and drank half of it, “Of course it healed, you're a vampire.”

Sage’s P.O.V

I stared at the chocolate milk as he explained everything, I... Didn't know what to feel but I knew I couldn't say anything to Star, which meant... I was going to be glued to Emmett no matter how much I didn't like the idea. I... All I felt was sad and depressed, “I'm taking a nap.” I laid down as he looked at me, “Scott's on his way to get you a daylight necklace. “ Daylight necklace, something that will make sure I can walk in the sun, I just slouched further into the blankets, “Do you have a fan? It's too hot in here.” He just gave me a look, “I'll text Scott.” He got up and walked out but this time he shut the door.

The Necklaces

Scott sighed as he told Starlett Emmett wanted him to watch Sage so he could go out, “Why don't you just bring her here.” Scott shook his head, “Not yet, Emmett has been a bit attached to her lately so letting her come home may do more damage than done.” Starlett rolled her eyes, “For her or for him?” Scott rubbed the back of his neck, “I just want to see her and if she's doing well then, I bring her here.” Starlett gave a small glare but it softened, “I want to know by seven Scott, if she's not here by the time our father is home we're going to have major problems.” He nodded before walking out the door. He sighed, becoming anxious, it wasn't Emmett’s fault but there was still a huge issue with having the Axel siblings in town, that included Kamryn.

Emmett appeared in front of Scott down the sidewalk his hands in his leather jacket, “Did you get it?” Emmett pulled out a jewelry box from his pocket, “You really think she'll still be around after all these years?” Scott took the velvet box and gave Emmett a small glance, “I'm hoping for it.” Emmett nodded, “What's going on with Star light?” Scott pushed the box into his jean pocket, “Starlett... She wants her home tonight, told her I'd let her know by seven if Sage wants to go home.” Emmett’s eyes wandered around their surroundings, “She's not going to go brother, so make up an excuse now.” Emmett patted his shoulder and walked passed him. Scott looked down, “Buy a fan!” Emmett shouted making Scott give a small groan.

He knocked on a door to a soft colored blue house, the porch was neat and had a bench swing, “Yes?” A woman with brown hair opened the door, “I'm not sure if you remember me but I'm,” Her grey eyes looked to him, “I know who you are Scott Frost, I didn't help take care of you or anything.” He gave a smile, “It's nice to see you again Linda.” She nodded to him, “Over the years, I have grown the size of my family so you would understand why I can't have you come in.” Scott nodded understanding, “Of course, I was just wondering if you could do me a favor?” Linda looked at him curiously, “It's for an innocent.” He pulled the box out of his pocket and held it out, “ You're brother up to no good as.usual.” Scott wet his lips with his tongue, “We had an unfriendly guest follow him home.” She nodded, “ The poor girl.” She took the box to look at the necklace. It was a crescent moon with a small pale green heart dangling from the top of the moon, she slowly ran her finger over the necklace and stopped, “Linda.” She looked to him, “She's going to be found.” Scott brought his lips in before leaning in lightly, “Please just, can you please do the spell?” Linda nodded slightly, her hair falling, “Come back in an hour.” Scott gave a small sigh of relief before walking off her porch. With that Scott went back to the jewelry store to see what information he could get on Emmett.

“Are you up?” Sage sighed hearing her sister on the other end of the phone, “Listen ok, I'm fine, Scott is supposed to be getting a necklace for -” Sage stumbled, she couldn't tell her it's for her to walk in the sun, “Us, I asked him to get us something that can keep us together,” “Aww Sage, you know we have those best friend halfs right?” Sage gave a laugh, “Those are from like fifth grade, plus, these ones say that we're sisters and I would like to show you how much I love you by doing something I haven't done.” Starlett smiled before exhaling, “So what do I tell dad? You're off with some boy?” “Just tell him that I've been hanging out with Emmett because he's having anger issues and I'm helping him.” “You really think that will work?” Sage leaned against the back of the headboard, “Mom would help random people so, I guess, and if he asks who Emmett is just tell him I saved his cousin’s dog who got run over.” Starlett gave another sigh not knowing what to do, “Ok, hopefully it'll work.” “Uhh, listen I'm going to shower before the guys come home, I'll text you after.” “Sage?” Sage ran her hand through her hair, “Yeah?” “Are you ok? I know it's been tough lately and I just wanna make sure.” “As ok then I'll ever be I mean, someone died in my arms two weeks ago Star, I'm not going to be ok for a little while.” There was a silence, “I love you to go shower before the pervert comes back.” Sage chuckled, “ Bye.” She hung up and went into the bathroom to shower as she texted Emmett to text Scott.

Emmett was now at the town bar just looking to talk with anyone to have on his side as of right now he was talking to the sheriff, “So you're saying these attacks are random but it's by something that's not an animal?” The sheriff nodded looking at Emmett, “The mayor filled you in?” Emmett nodded, “Yes, I've told her that I have lived when the massacre had happened a few years ago, one of my family members had been in that mess.” The Sheriff nodded, “Very well, it's nice to see a founder of the families come from the fourth to get involved.” Emmett nodded as he looked at her, “It's been nice to get involved with something like this that could potentially lay my family to rest.”

A few hours later Scott and Emmett had arrived home and Sage was going through the books in the den, “Looking through people's stuff isn't very polite.” She turned to see Emmett followed by Scott, “Leaving me here with nothing to do isn't very fun either.” “Ahh, the Titanic’s Origin, I believe the creation of it was put together well but to put the engine room in right before making the walls of the ship first wasn't the greatest.” Scott walked over as he held a box to her, “This is yours.” She set the book down carefully before taking the box, “It's pretty.” Sage stared down at the crescent moon with the faint green heart, “Did you get one for Star?” Scott smiled and handed another box, “I did, tell me what you think.” Sage handed Emmett her box so she could open Starlett’s without dropping anything, “I love how it's different, the colors for the galaxy is amazing.” She stared at the crescent moon that had a circle that was filled with an aqua green, blue, and pink mixed to look like the galaxy and small sparkles to make it look like there were stars, “She gonna love it.” She smiled and handed it back to him, “Thank you for getting them.” “I would love to take all the credit, but Emmett had gotten yours.” Scott smiled before walking out. Sage looked to Emmett who was already taking it out of the box, “Didn't think you would have good taste.” “You've seen my bathroom, I obviously have good taste.” He walked behind her and moved her hair gently, and as he did so his fingers brushed against her neck sending electricity through her body, everything felt like it was vibrating to keep the touch, “It also has a surprise,” He said as he did the latch and she turned to look at him, “The heart, it glows in the dark so if you get lost or get kidnapped again, I can find you in the darkest of places.” He just looked at her. The feeling of wanting her was great but he knew for her... it wasn't right, “Wanna test it out?” Sage looked at him then stepped away, “I don't...” Emmett walked to the window as Sage starred it down as she braced herself. Emmett slowly opened the curtain and the sun shone through it danced on her skin and this time it was warm and inviting, Sage just looked at the window, “Want to go outside? I'll show you some other perks.” She hesitated, “You won't let me hurt anyone?” Emmett shook his head, “I'm not going to control you.” Emmett began to walk to the front door, “Either come with me or stay here bored and lonely.” Sage didn't want to be by herself, “Can we have chocolate milk when we get back?” Sage followed him into the front yard barefoot, “We can't go far, Scott would kill me.” She gave a small smile as she looked to the sky. Emmett’s eyes never left her, she looked free and peaceful, “Soon we’ll go to the shelter. ''I don't want to go back to work.” Emmett rolled his eyes, “I never said to work.” Sage gave a smile, “I want to see Buster!” Emmett used his whole speed to move behind her quickly, her hair was blown behind her shoulders. She looked around to see where he was and finally turned around but wished she hadn't, her nose was almost touching his, “With every ounce of your will, move.” Sage looked into his eyes, his eyes looked so clear like they’ve never seen anything bad, it gave her something she didn’t know she could feel, she just looked at him feeling lost in him until she felt everything in her move at the speed of light, she found herself somehow on the roof. Emmett swung his head around trying to find her.

Confusion and Forgiveness

“E-Emmett?!” He heard a yell from above, “How did you get up there?” Sage shook her head backing up from the edge, “You’re scared of heights?” He appeared next to her, “Get me down.” She demanded. He smirked walking up to her, “One condition.” Sage glared at him, “No Emmett, get me down. “It's actually super easy and you can do it from here.” Emmett took a step in causing her foot to go just beside the edge, “Wh-what.” He grabbed her arms and pushed her gently back but pulled her back to him, “Say it.” She gave him a look, “Say what?” He looked into her eyes and tilted his head, “Call me what you did on the night I came to see you.” Sage bit her cheek, he remembered that she had called him Emmy, but she wasn't going to say it... it was a sign of weakness on her and she knew it, “No.” He gave her a look, “Ok.” He grabbed her but only he appeared on the ground.

“Can you please explain why I found Sage in a tree crying?” Scott walked in looking angry, Emmett sat in his signature chair sipping from his glass, “We were having fun and she disappeared, figured she went home.” Scott stood in front of him, “That's funny because I heard you got mad at her for somehow getting on the roof so you stuck her in a tree knowing she was terrified of heights.” Emmett sighed sitting back placing his glass on the table, “You know what, I did put her there and it was great to see her fascinated with nature.” He gave a small smirk but faded quickly, “What vampire is afraid of heights, that isn't logical.” Scott grabbed Emmett and pinned him up against the wall face first, “Do anything to harm her or put her life on the line like that again and I will drive a stake through your heart.” Scott pushed on Emmett’s wrist, breaking it, making Emmett cringe in pain before letting out a small chuckle, “ That's right little brother, get it out.” Emmett sat up against the wall watching his angry little brother walk out.

Sage wiped her face to get rid of the tears before trying to contain her shaking, she laid back on the bed staying still but feeling her body vibrate, “You sure you want to stay here?” Scott asked his right hand in his jean pocket, “I have to.” Was all she said leaving the room filled with silence, “Why don't I have Star come over she's excited about the necklace.” Sage gave a faint smile and shrugged, “Isn't dad supposed to be home?” Scott went quiet for a moment, “Starlett just needs you.” Sage nodded, “Go get her.”

Once Starlett came to the mansion the girls talked about what happened over the couple days but Sage never let anything slip about the feud between Gavin and Emmett or that they were all vampires, “We need to talk about something. “ Starlett looked at her her hand placed on her knee, she could tell the signs .. Someone is gone ... AGAIN, “What?” Sage’s eyes went to her sister's necklace as she questioned the reason why Emmett got her’s, “Dad... Dad Isn't coming home, and he was in an accident and I was told he's not going to make it.” Sage inhaled and nodded, “Ok.” Starlett gave her a look, “Ok?” Sage nodded again, “Ok.” Starlett nodded, “Umm, Scott said that if we wanted to go out, the three of us, we could.” Sage nodded, sitting up, she was lost with the worst pretending everything was ok when the feeling of a deep depression washed over her once more, “ Where? I could go to see a movie, in an actual movie theatre. '' Starlett gave a light smile, “Get dressed and meet us downstairs.” She watched her sister move to the door and disappear.

As night fell the three had made their way to the movies to see Witches Descend, which was about a coven of witches trying to save their magic from Satan himself but for Sage it was a fight of not wanting to tear someone's throat out, all she could focus on was the guy’s pulse in front of her, she lost herself and began to lean forward in her seat until Scott grabbed the back of her sweatshirt to hold her in place. Sage looked to him as he mouthed, “Deep breaths, focus on something else.” On the other side of her sister, she gripped the seat armrests lightly as she tried to figure out something to pull herself back... The thought of the accident when she was younger came from nowhere but it stuck, they ended up flipping the car because something ran into the road and Max didn't see it until it was too late... He swerved, hit the guard rail and tumbled down the hill... Somehow Sage got out while Max, Lynn, and Cyrus died... It was said that the right side of the car had more damage than the left.

Sage inhaled feeling her wet face, when did she start crying? She leaned over to Starlett and told her she felt sick so she was going back to the house. Before she could reach the doors someone grabbed her shoulder causing her to spin around and grab their arm, “Just me Puppy Dog.” Sage groaned, “Leave me alone.” She let go of him, “But I wanted to see how the half double date was going.” Emmett whined as he rubbed his wrist, “I'm going home alone, you leave them alone Emmett, your sibling may tolerate you but mine doesn't like you.” Emmett chuckled, “So what?” She gave him a hard look, “I find you annoying and selfish, so like I said leave us alone.” “You're staying in my room.” Emmett shouted as she walked away, “Right now, it's mine.”

A couple hours later Emmett had found himself surrounded by a circle of dead stoners, he smiled feeling a buzz once he finally drained the last male teenager, the smell of pot clouded his smell of everything but the scent of blood. He felt everyone's pockets to find something useful to him, he then walked around the small campsite in the woods and lit the perimeter on fire soon, it would hide all of his evidence.

“Scott you can't keep hiding from me every time it happens, talk to me.” Starlett’s shirt was thrown over the desk in Scott's room, Scott's shirt was laying on the floor next to her sweater... She was wrapped up in his blanket, the faint smell of old spice kept her relaxed, “I'm fine.” “You're obviously not if every time this happens you peel yourself away from me and can't even look at me, do you know how it makes me feel?” Scott breathed, “I can't tell you, you can't get involved.” Starlett pulled his navy blue plain t on and moved to the end of the bed to slip her arms around his waist, “Involve with what?” Scott closed his eyes, “I'm...” Emmett shouted from down the stairs, “We got visitors!” Then there was a huge bang.

Starlett and Scott met Sage and Emmett in the den which had been turn upside down, the one thing that got to Starlett was that Kamryn was on the other side of the room with a baseball bat and Gavin was leaned up against the wall looking smug, “What's going on?” She asked as Scott pushed her behind him, “Just here for the memories.” Kamryn smirked looking at Emmett, “It's nice to see you again, hot stuff.” Sage looked at him, “Seriously?” Sage knew she didn't have control over Emmett’s need to control everything but to sleep with an old family friend... That was something, “What?” Emmett looked at her, “Do they know?” Gavin asked pushing himself to his sister, “I mean she knows, she would have died if she didn't.” He pointed to Sage as he talked but Sage just fixed her posture and stood tall, “You've done enough damage you can leave now.” Scott said sternly as she looked to the door that has been kicked off its hinges, “Do they know about the lookalikes? The ones that you've been with before?” Gavin wasn't hiding his accent it slipped through every word, Starlett looked to Sage as she did to her, “What do you mean lookalikes?” Sage looked at him, “You the doppelgangers! The people who look exactly like you, the destiny they force on your life!” His voice rose as he talked but not from anger, but from excitement, Gavin quickly moved and shoved Emmett sending him flying back into the wall, Scott made his move to Kamryn and held the bat to her throat, Sage made it to Starlett, “How did you guys move so fast?” Starlett asked her younger sister who stood in front of her, “Grab my hand and don't let go.” As all Sage said, Starlett had trusted two people in that room so she did what she was told and grabbed onto her sister, “ Come on Emmett! Tell Sage what you're looking for in a woman! Or ... I can show her.” Gavin slid a picture from his pocket and held it up to Emmett, “Gavin don't.” He kicked a piece of wood off the ground and put it through Emmett’s chest making him gasp and sit on the floor, “Em!” Sage yelled to him. Gavin smirked and turned the photograph to the girls who were in the doorway of the den and front hallway, “Does this look like anyone?” “Oh my god...” Starlett whispered. On the black and white photograph was what looked like Sage, “That's not...” Gavin got closer, making Scott break Kamryn’s neck, making Gavin stop where he is, “Scott!” “I'll take her and go.” Gavin said calmly as he tossed the photograph to Sage’s feet, it landed on the only step in front of her

Emmett gave a groan as he pulled out the wooden piece as Starlett watched in horror, “I'm gonna kill you.” He stumbled up, with barely any breath, “No can do Emmett, my business is finished here.” With that he blurred to Starlett and he and Kamryn vanished. Emmett looked to Scott who looked to the girls, “You ok?” Scott’s eyes went to Starlett who watched her sister pick up a photo of herself from 1809, “I wanna go home.” Sage looked to Starlett tears rising, “I wanna go home with you.” Starlett looked to the mess on the floor then to Emmett who had blood all over him then to... Then to Scott who had just snapped someone's neck, “Let's go, we can get your things tomorrow.” Sage never let go of her big sister's hand as they left, she stared at the old photograph not understanding.

Emmett looked to Scott, “We're in big trouble.” Scott sighed, “Where one comes the other follows.” Emmett said. Scott knew that in a few weeks everything was going to change and get worse than just the Axels.

Sage felt completely betrayed, she had no one until Emmett came along so she had something to go on with him even if it was playful and mean, but for some reason seeing the photograph broke her, “Star?” Sage looked at her as they walked into the house, “Yeah?” Sage let a tear slide down her face, “I'm broken.” Starlett wrapped her arms around her tight and guided her to her room . Sage broke down and told Starlett everything, why she was angry, why she was so sad, what happened that night, and what happened with Emmett. Sage had no control over what was going on, she didn't get why she was so hung over him but all she knew was it hurt and she wanted it to all go away. Starlett was stunned by everything she said but she wasn't going to let her now forever baby sister be alone, she was going to take care of her and keep her close... Hours had gone by and Sage started to tell her what happened when she had turned, “Everything hurt, my gums, my eyes, I could hear a lot more... Emmett made it seem so easy, he made chocolate milk and had swirled blood in it so I didn't know what was going on... He was going to try to keep it from me but when I wanted to feel the sun, it burned me instead.” “It burned you? Just by opening the curtain?” Sage nodded as Starlett continued to play with her hair, “Like boiling water all at once, once I healed he told me what happened to me, Scott’s one too but... He's one of the good ones, so even if he did date someone like you,” She looked down at the picture in her lap, “He's not with you because of the past, he's with you because he loves you.” Sage just kept looking.down, “He's really easy to talk to, he's smart, he knows how to make you smile, don't let that go.” Sage laid down under the blankets still in her clothes, “Do you want me to go stay?” Sage nodded slightly, “Just until I fall asleep...” Starlett laid down with her as she turned the tv on, Scott's texts were being ignored.

Emmett sat on the roof of the Connors’ house listening, “Don't let that go.” It hit him hard. Whatever this was, whatever was between him and Sage he had to fix it somehow. He was filled with dread and regret so he went to do whatever anyone wanted to feel the vampire would do, kill.

He had scotch in his cup with no ice, his hazel eyes never leaving his phone... The den was picked up and put back together again and he managed to put the door back where it was needed without breaking it even more, “Why are you looking so glum on the best weekend of your life?” Scott turned to see a girl with blonde hair and dark eyes, “Amber.” She smirked and tossed him into the next chair taking his, “The one and only.” He smiled, “It's so good to see you.” She laughed, “I missed you too.” Scott relaxed lightly but knew everything was about to change.

Emmett sat and watched Sage sleep trying to figure out a way to explain to her that he wasn't interested in her because of Winter... He saw the way she acted, she was bubbly when she was happy, the look of helping others and being around animals made him happy because she was happy, the only thing left to do was do something no one would thing he would ever do for her, he sighed silently watching her toss herself around on her bed. He had a couple hours to make things right but this seemed to destroy her, he heard the way she broke down, he heard the way she talked; gravel in her voice and the distant numbness... He was so wrapped around her he couldn't understand it. He left quietly through the window where he came from and headed home to try and figure out what the next step was.

The morning was quiet, Starlett was still processing what had happened, the want to know more grew on her but the want to stay out of it collided along with that, but now she was involved she couldn't let her sister go through it alone. Sage was in grief mode once again, she didn't understand what to do all she knew was she couldn't keep feeling bad for herself anymore, she couldn't let herself get in the way of making something out of the forever life she now has. There was a knock on the door and Starlett moved from the couch to open it, “Hi.” She took a second, “Hi.” Scott gave a faint smile, “I just wanted to check on you guys.” Starlett nodded but stayed quiet, “If there's anything I could do to make this easier.” “You were going to tell me last night weren't you?” Scott brought his lips in before nodding, “Yeah, I was going to spill about my brother, me, and Sage. I guess the timing was just all wrong.” Starlett’s eyes went to the ground, “Gavin said you and Emmett...” She trailed off looking to him hoping he's understand, “We did know and date girls who were your doppelgangers, but When I came to town to check on the house and friend I saw you and I wanted to make sure it wasn't her, Charlotte, I stayed around and watched you and I felt like I had to meet you, you're beautiful, kind, caring, nothing like her, I wanted to surround myself of you.” Starlett looked at him, “We'll talk... But I want Emmett to stay away from Sage, he's being attacked by psycho vampires and we don't need her getting hurt.” He nodded, “I'll swing by with her things.” Starlett nodded, “Thank you. “ “Do you need anything else while I'm going out?” Starlett thought for a second and smiled, “Yeah, someone ate all my ice cream pick me up some?” Scott chuckled, he loved the way her eyes twinkled in the light when she could get something she wanted, “ Of course.” Starlett smiled once more and with that Scott had left, “Star!” Sage yelled as she ran down the stairs, “What's wrong?” She looked to her as she shut the door, “Last night it wasn't just Gavin.” Starlett thought for a moment, “Kamryn.” Sage nodded slowly, “She has a better chance to get to us than the guys.” “Let's figure something out.” They ended up going back to Sage’s room that once was their room.

Winter Sterling’s Point Of View

I’ve heard some things and I knew exactly what I needed... I wasn’t allowed to turn back unless she had turned and now that she has the witchy magic is gone and I can return home, the breeze felt amazing on my skin as Charlotte walked up next to me as she got done pulling on her shirt, “Ready to go?” She gave a small chuckle, “It was a good night, what shame to leave it all.” I gave a smirk, “Not much to leave behind anyways Charlie Love.” She reached down and pulled the laces on her boots to tighten, “Let’s go Win, I hear one of your boys are looking for you.” I smiled, “Most likely the one who is gone mad.” I pushed my white wavy hair out of my face as we began to walk.

How’s About Forgiveness?

Starlett sighed leaning back in the swivel chair in Sage’s room waiting for her to come back from her shower, “Can you call Scott for chocolate milk?” Starlett looked at her, “We have some downstairs.” Sage shook her head, “No Star, just call.” Then it hit her, “Right, sorry...” She sent a text to Scott before looking at her, “Do you think you’ll ever forgive Emmett?” Sage sat down looking to her, “I thought you wanted me to stay away from him?” Starlett sighed turning towards the bed, “I do, but I need to know where you stand with him because I can’t tell you what to do, you’re turning 18 soon.” Sage looked down, “Don’t remind me ok? I have plenty of birthdays to live it up.” Starlett gave her a look, “Don't get me started please, I would like to make this one as great as possible.” Sage shook her head, “I don’t want a birthday.” She walked over to her dresser to brush her hair, “But I thought we were going to get tattoos and have a party.” Sage turned her feet staying in fuzziness of the grey carpet, “With who? Mom and Dad are dead, the rest of the family hates us besides weird Uncle Ford, Kamryn our so called friend just tried to kill Scott and Emmett by hurting us and could come back, “ Sage sat back down onto the bed, “I don’t have friends for obvious reasons, you don’t have anyone because they all got out of this forsaken town, there isn’t going to be a party, so if you will and please get out that would be great.” Starlett looked at her, “I’m not trying to make you feel bad Sage, I’m trying to figure out how to cope with this!” Sage stood up getting angry, “Cope with what?! You have nothing to cope for! Yes dad died you have one thing to cope for, me? My best friend died at the age of 15, Mom died, Sandy died in my arms, Everyone dies around me Starlett; and I’m sorry we are not this thing called close but if we were you’d understand why I’m angry at the world, and why I hate you and Dad so much,” Starlett stood up to walk out shutting the door. Sage didn’t care at this point she wanted out, she wanted to start throwing things and tearing them apart. Sage turned to the mirror to see her face change just from anger, she turned away trying to make it go back to normal, “You’re kinda hot when you’re angry.” She turned to see Emmett sitting in her window, “Get out.” “Come on Sage let me explain.” Emmett slid from the window pane into the room, “Explain what? That you’re a bipolar asshole who throws a fit when he doesn’t get what he wants? Or that you basically led me on just because I looked like your famous ex that you shared with Gavin?” Emmett groaned rolling his eyes, “You know what yes, I am bipolar thank you for finally noticing, second off what you mean led you on? I’ve never given you a reason to have your question that I’m leading you on.” She gave him a look, “Really because Kamryn basically spilled your little fling last night, and if I remembered you’re the one who kept crawling into bed with me.” Emmett scoffed, “We aren’t even together so why are you doing this?” Sage pushed him to the window, “Get out, don’t call me, don’t text and don’t ever come back, because I certainly don’t want to help you repeat history.” Emmett looked at her, he could feel the madness vibrating off of her, “Sage, just let me talk.” Sage pushed him hard making him go flying through the window, it shattered completely and Emmett was sent across the street hitting the pavement hard. Starlett rushed into the room to make sure she was ok, no matter how hurt she was she was going to watch out for her sister, “I'm fine, just threw

Emmett out.” Starlett not wanting to push just nodded and exited.

Emmett sighed, pushing himself off the ground as the scrape on his back began to heal, he tugged on his shirt feeling it ripped, “Fine.... Plan b...” He growled lightly feeling his back being exposed and not being able to cover it with his leather jacket. Emmett began to walk down the sidewalk to create his successful plan.

Mistaken

“So this girl knows about Charlotte and she's completely fine with it?” Scott nodded laying back on his bed as Amber sat at the end of it, “Yeah.” Amber gave him a look, “Hold up... What exactly did you say to her that made her not want to drive something through your heart?” Scott chuckled as she laid next to him keeping space between them, “I told her that she was different and she was something good that I wanted in my life, and that Charlotte wasn't something that I was proud of.” Amber nodded her bottom lip being pushed out, “You always knew the right things to say.” Scott felt comfortable and relaxed around Amber and it felt nice to have something familiar back in his life besides his brother, “What are you doing here?” Amber gave him a serious look, “Really? It's your birthday weekend, obviously I'd come find you.” Scott gave a small smile, he didn't tell Starlett about his birthday just because he didn't feel like it was important to him, he was going to try and keep it hidden but now that Amber was here that was going to be a bust, “I thought you were in Hawaii.” She nodded pushing her hair back, “I was and it started to suck after I did just about everything in the first week.” Scott laughed, “Everything in a week?” Amber chuckled, “Yeah, there's only so much to do, drink on the beach, sex on the beach, go skinny dipping, hookup with a random stranger in the elevator, do it in the hallways, get totally smashed, that's about it.” Scott smiled, shaking his head, “You're definitely something.” Scott laughed, “I'm going to the bathroom.” “I need to know why?” Scott gave her a look, “You would just ask where I went when I came back.” Amber shrugged knowing it was true as she got up and headed downstairs to the kitchen for something to eat. She tore open the bag of blood that said A negative on it and poured it into a glass cup as there was a knock on the front door, Amber sighed looking at her cup, “I'll be back.” She jogged lightly to the front door and opened it... What Amber saw had left her speechless, “Is... Is Scott home?”

Starlett’s P.O.V

She just stared at me... She was beautiful though, “Uhh, you really look like her.” I just looked at her, “Sorry, you're Starlett right?” She pushed her blonde hair out of her face, “Yeah, who are you?” “ I'm Amber, a really good friend of Scott's.” I just nodded. She was so nice and pretty.... My mind started racing, “Just tell Scott to call me.” She just looked at me still kinda shocked, “Yeah, definitely.” I nodded and walked back to my car... My heart was racing and I felt like I couldn't breathe. All I knew was I needed to get home.

Amber Casco’s Point Of View

I understood when Scott said she was the doppelganger but... I didn't expect her to come around so soon. I was speechless once I saw her and I guess I wasn't mentally prepared to actually see her, “You ok?” Scott said from behind me, I turned and looked at him, “I just met Starlett,” He gave me a look, “And I didn't think anyone could look exactly the same but twins...” He gave a small chuckle, “Scott has anything happened between you two?” Scott nodded, “Yeah I mean, we've kissed.” I held up my hand, “Not what I meant.”

Scott's P.O.V

Amber held her fingers up to make pretend fangs, “Oh god no, I didn't bite her and she didn't kill anyone.” Amber relaxed lightly, “I think you need to go talk to her.” I gave her a look, if we needed to talk Starlett would say something to me right? “Why?” She gave me her signature oops look, “Well,” “What did you do?” I asked, “I didn't do anything but I don't think she was too thrilled to see another girl in her boyfriend’s house, while he was in the bathroom.” I sighed, “ You stay here, I'll be back.” I grabbed my sweatshirt and slid my shoes on and headed over to see Star.

I knocked on the door, “Hello?” She opened the door, her eyes looking like she was crying, “Star.” She froze and looked at me, “Let me explain.” I prayed so hard to have her to let me in, “Explain what?” I bit the inside of my cheek, “Let me explain why Amber is staying at the mansion.” I could feel the tenseness in the air, “She’s literally not anything to be worried about, please let me in?” She slowly nodded before moving to the side, I relaxed as I looked to my left before walking in, “So who's Amber?” Star asked. She sounded slightly insecure but I got where she was coming from, “She's my best friend, she's someone who got me through some dark times when I first turned.” She just gave me a look, “Like Vampire get throughs or like girlfriend vampire get throughs?” I gave a small smirk, “Listen Starlett, nothing has ever happened between Amber and I, we're just really great friends and I would never lie to you.” She let out a small sigh of relief, “Why did you think something was going on between us?” She looked at me then down, “She's perfect, she's beautiful, and she even seems like she's a better person.” I shook my head, “Star, you're amazing, your heart is so big, and I've never met anyone like you before. You're special to me and no one can take that away.” She gave a faint smile. I leaned down and kissed her pale pink lips and let the moment swallow me. I pulled away feeling my face start to act up, I looked down trying to relax, “Hey.” She lifted my head to look at her, “I'm not scared of you Scott.” I grabbed her by the waist and pulled her to me, “Tell me when to stop.” She smirked, “Maybe.” The heat of the moment caught us quick, I couldn't get my face to get back to normal until we were more into it, but even then she managed to make everything feel normal... in a real sense of nothing vampire she had saved me from myself and I will never be able to let myself drive her away.

Surprisingly A Special surprise

Sage was on the stairs waiting for Starlett to come down, “You sure you're ready?” Sage stood wearing faded blue jeans, her beaten up dcs, and a long black tank top, her hair was back in a ponytail, “I'm depressed and I think my relievers are four legged and not Emmett.” Starlett pulled her jean half jacket on over her black tank top, “You call me at any time you want to be picked up ok?” Sage looked down, “So the funeral for Dad is tomorrow?” Starlett opened the door, “Yeah... But we'll get through it ok? The Sheriff even said she would make sure we wouldn't lose the house we just have to make small payments every week.” Sage nodded inhaling, “Ok.” Sage walked out to the car as Starlett locked the door behind them and made it to the car. The car ride was quiet and Starlett could tell her sister was on edge as they got closer to the shelter, “Ok.” Sage said as they came to a stop, “You got this.” Starlett grabbed Sage’s hand and squeezed gently, “And if you really want, I can come and help or get Scott to stop by.” Sage looked at her, “I love you both, I do but no.” Starlett laughed, “Star... What I said before.” Starlett shook her head, “You're dealing with your own things Sage, and I'm sorry I didn't see before, but you need to start trying to open up so I can help.” Sage just nodded, “I gotta go Linda said she has something important to tell me.” “Linda? But I thought she was station a couple towns over?” Starlett met Linda once she was an older woman and really down to earth, “She retired a year or two ago but volunteered to take over because of what happened.” Sage unbuckled and pushed opened the door, “Call me if you need anything.” Sage nodded and headed into the shelter and to the main office, “Yes I understand, we'll figure something out... Alright thank you.” Sage knocked on the door, “Sage, it's very nice to see you.” Sage gave a small smile, “Is everything ok?” Linda looked tired as she set the phone back in place, “We need to somehow come up with five thousand dollars by next week or else we're going to lose the shelter.” Sage looked at her quickly, “What?” Linda sat down as Sage did the same on the opposite side of the desk, “I'm sorry to say but if we don't well have to move all the animals to neighboring shelters and some of the siblings may be split up.” Sage processed this quickly, “Don't you have a daughter?” “Yes but I don't understand what this is about.” Sage stood up, “I'm going to make a couple calls and figure something out, why don't you call your daughter and tell her to meet you here and we can plan something.” Linda smiled, “I've always liked your quick thinking Sage.” Sage gave a smile and walked out of the office. Linda watched the girl with the necklace walk out, she knew Sage for a long time and knew she was going to be ok around her daughter but this was something she had to tell her daughter even if it meant telling her everything.

“Star, I need you and Scott to come down here right now.” Sage walked to Buster’s kennel, “Everything is not ok, we need five thousand dollars by next week or else they're shutting the shelter down.” Sage took her hair down as she sat on the concrete up against Buster’s door as he sniffed her back, “We need to figure something out, bring notebooks, markers, pens, anything colorful if you can..... Ok see you soon.” Sage turned and smiled slightly looking to Buster as she put her fingers through the fencing, “Don't worry baby boy, I'm not letting them take you anywhere.” Buster barked and let out a small growl looking past Sage, Sage turned to see Emmett, “What are you doing here?” Emmett shrugged, “Heard you needed help, I'm here to help.” Sage glared at him, “Start on the cats while we're waiting for our siblings to show up, screw that up after doing it hundreds of times and I'll cut your fingers off.” Emmett’s eyes widen, “Geez, I'm good with cats, it's those things that I'm not a fan of.” Buster gave another growl as Emmett walked off. Sage looked at the small dog, “How's about I let you out and you be my helper.” Buster sat down and barked hearing the word out. Sage giggled and got up to get a leash for him.

Emmett walked into the shelter looking at the pictures on the walls as he slowly made his way to the cat rooms in the back, “Emmett Frost.” He turned to see Linda, “You look very.... You.” He gave a smirk, “I see your name is on the roster.” Emmett gave a small shake of the head, “I'm an animal guy, someone has to help the unfortunate ones.” Linda stepped into the lobby from the office, “If you do anything that isn't good for anyone? I'll make sure you live in pain for eternity.” “I'm just taking care of cats, then I can leave and do something that i’d never do, I'm not sure why I'm telling you this.” Linda looked at him hard, “You've changed haven't you? Someone is making you want to be different.” Emmett blinked and looked at her, “Keep the witch stuff up and I'll tear you apart and feed you as puppy chow.” Emmett began down the hall and entered a room, “Why hello fuzz ball.”

Linda Chase's Point Of View

I saw the Frost boys once again. It's been about a hundred years since I've seen them and something seems different with the both of them. Scott always was the sweet one, Emmett on the other hand was wild and unpredictable, but as I looked at him and he walked away even the words he had spoken before felt lighter along with his personality. For some reason I felt I had a great deal on meeting them once again... Even if it meant having the savages come again.

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Starlett and Scott showed up to the shelter with the supplies Sage asked for, “Where do you think she is?” Scott asked as he looked around the outside building, “She's probably with the dogs, follow me.” Starlett grabbed Scott's hand and began to walk to the side of the building to the kennels, “Sage.” Starlett shouted as they walked down on the isles, “One sec!” Sage shouted and closed a kennel door before making her way to them with Buster next to her, “Aww, who's this?” Starlett smiled getting on the ground to pet him, “This is Buster, Buster meet Starlett and Scott.” Buster licked Starlett’s hand before sniffing Scott and walking back to Sage, “He doesn't like Emmett so don't take it personally.” Scott chuckled, “It's ok.” Sage stood up, “Ok buddy time to go back. You guys can bring everything inside, Linda and her daughter Maisy can help you where to put things.” “Ok.” Scott gave a smile before walking away with Starlett as Sage brought back Buster, “I wish I could take you home with me.” She sighed unleashing Buster, “I can't afford you right now.” She patted his head as he sat down in front of the door and she kissed his head and left to go inside, “We could a fundraiser.” “What about food?” Sage walked in seeing Starlett writing things down in a notebook, “We should definitely do something with food.” Maisy said, “I want to do something where the animals are involved.” Sage said standing in the doorway, “She's right, if the shelter losing money then we do need to get the animals somehow involved.” Scott said, “We'll do a cookout with movie night.” Someone said behind Sage making her jump, “That's an actual good idea Emmett.” Starlett said looking to him, “What about the animals?” Maisy asked, “We'll have a pet movie night, we can fend off an area and set the movie screen up in the area.” Sage turned and looked at Emmet, “What about that dogs and cats that can't be around other animals?” Emmett looked to Scott for help forgetting that they do have a few animals that need special attention, “We can host games and entertainment here.” Scott said, “Mom and I can print off some flyers and send out emails.” Maisy pulled on her blonde hair looking at Linda, “I can make some calls to the other shelters.” “Sage and I can bake and go shopping for the cookout.” Starlett said, “And Emmet and I can get things set up here.” Linda nodded, “Sounds good, let's get going.” Sage said. Starlett gave Emmett a look as she walked past him as Sage followed her. Emmett followed Sage into the hallway and grabbed her arm, “What Emmett?” Emmett looked at her not knowing what to say but he handed her his wallet, “What are you doing?” “We have an account that goes on for years, you and your sister are just starting, so you don't have to worry about anything.” Sage went to protest but he pushed his leather wallet into her hand and walked off, “Sage you coming? We should probably get the shopping done before tomorrow so we can come back and help with the posters tomorrow.” Sage looked at the wallet, “Uhh, yeah coming.” She slid his wallet into her back pocket and ran after her sister.

“You ok?” Scott asked as he walked up behind Emmett, “Why wouldn't I be?” Scott looked at him and patted his shoulder, “She'll come around soon enough, you just need to do what's right so we can keep her safe.” Emmett looked at him, not angry, no sad, but he looked slightly disappointed, “I'm trying but this whole good thing isn't my style, I'm trying to make her safe Scott, it's not like I'm trying to push her into harm's way.” Scott could feel the emotions rolling into him from his brother, “Ok, let's go set up so we can look around for Gavin and Kamryn.” Emmett just nodded and followed Scott outside, “ You think they know?” Kamryn asked leaning up around the corner watching the Frost brothers walk outside, “I think they're too stupid to know.... Go keep an eye on the girls, I got the mess here.” Kamryn smirked, “My Pleasure.” With that she ran out in a blur going through the back doors.

“What you think? Peanut butter or chocolate?” Starlett held up two boxes of cake mix as her sister had her hand in her back pocket over Emmett’s wallet, “Sage.” Sage came out of her trance, “Yeah?” Her green eyes went to her sister, “ You ok?” Sage nodded pulling her hand out and setting it on the rod of the carriage, “Just something Emmett said.” “I thought I told you to stay away from him?” Starlett let her arms drop, “It's kinda hard when you're dating his brother and crazy shit is going on so he has to be around so I don't eat you.” Sage gave her a look, “You're right, I'm sorry, I should have seen the other side of you and Emmet and not just one side.” Sage gave a small smile, “Chocolate, let's keep it simple we don't know if anyone is allergic to anything, and I bet if we look around some more we can make some dog treats too.” Starlett smiled, “You're so smart.” Sage laughed as the box of chocolate cake mix was dropped into the carriage.... Something felt off and Sage felt it, she glanced back seeing nothing behind them. As they rounded to the diary isle Sage looked in the mirror that was in a corner above, and what she saw was something she needed to be careful of, Kamryn. Sage sighed watching Starlett as she texted Emmett, “I know the red cap is great for baking but what would be better to wash it down with?” Starlett asked, “Uh, why don't you get the green and we can pick up juices and sodas in the next isle.” Starlett had no clue they were being watched and continued to shop while Sage watched her until her phone started ringing, “Hello?” Emmett spoke on the other side of the phone, “Where are you?” Sage gave a fake smile, “ Hey babe, I'm at Stop N Shop.” “She's close by, great, be there in five.” Starlett looked at her sister, “Course send me a picture, ok see you tonight.” Sage hung up and pretended she was looking at a picture and texted her sister before putting her phone away, “Nate said he'd meet us tonight around seven.” Sage looked at Starlett as she put the green capped jug in the carriage, “Sounds like a good time, he can help with the bakesale.” Starlett had to remain calm and get herself to relax, if she didn't she could blow the cover on knowing Kamryn was just a couple isles over, “Did we get frosting?” Sage looked into the cart, “No we didn't.” Starlett looked to where the front door was, “We should do colors, a big event like this we need to be showing we care.” Sage nodded, “I'm glad I'm not the only one who cares about this.” Starlett and Sage started back to the first isle... As they walked they saw Emmett and Scott walk in, “You ok?” Scott asked as they jogged up and put his hands on Starlett’s arms, “Yeah, we're fine.” Sage looked to Emmett who walked up to her then to the mirror a few feet away, Emmett nodded and took off, “Let's pay for what you two have and go somewhere else.” Scott said as he grabbed the end of the cart, Sage pushed as Starlett walked beside the two, “She's definitely gone, all I saw was two bottles of grape soda on the floor.” Starlett gave a look, “Classy.” “Since she's gone and you guys are here we can finish.” Sage said pulling on her ponytail. Emmett watched her, “Do you think that's safe?” Starlett asked looking to Scott, “Why doesn't Scott stay and Emmett and I can go back to the shelter and finish setting up the outside.” Starlett gave her a look, “No why don't -” Emmett cut Starlett off, “She's bored Starlett, you'll be safe and she'll be safe and somewhere she knows best.” Starlett looked to Sage, “He's right, I'm bored.” “I thought you liked shopping.” Sage shrugged, “Yeah when mom was alive, I tried to avoid it since you always go anyways.” Starlett looked to Scott, “Ok just be careful.” Starlett eyed Emmett, “Promise.” Sage turned and started for the door as Emmett nodded to Scott and followed her out. Once they got away from the store Sage stopped and looked to Emmett, “Who's Gavin?” Emmett stopped a few feet away from her, “We really have to do this now? Let's go.” Sage crossed her arms then smirked, “Fine, if I beat you at something will you tell me?” Emmett rolled his eyes, “Sure whatever, let's go.” Sage smiled and started walking, passing him, “I'll beat you back.” Emmett looked at her, “What?” Just like that Sage used her speed and took off making sure she stayed out of public eye, “Hey!” Emmett went after her.

“So if we saw Kamryn that means Gavin is around somewhere too.” Starlett said as she put a few more things into the almost full cart, “Yup, and we can't expect them to not show up tonight or tomorrow.” Starlett gave a sigh, “The event is tomorrow.” Scott kissed her temple, “We'll all be on guard tomorrow, even Linda and Maisy.” “What do you mean?” She looked at him not understanding why Linda and Maisy would be involved, “What you mean, Scott?” Scott looked around, “They're witches, so they can be helpful, you just can't say anything about it because Linda would refuse to help if she knew I told someone her secret.” Starlett nodded looking down, “So there's vampires and witches, what else is there?” Scott looked down at her, “There's been a legend on werewolves but we've never seen any.” She just nodded, “Let's just get this over with so we can get back to the house.” Starlett said not really wanting to know more.

Emmett met Sage on the lawn of the shelter, his eyes went to the doors where Linda stood, she shook her head, “You win!” He shouted breathing heavily along with Sage, “So tell me who he is, and why he wants your head on a stick.” Emmett sat down where he was in the sun pulling his leather jacket off him lazily, “Sit.” He put his arm out in front of him which she gladly took the place, he watched her for moment taking her in, her hair was now a bit messy from soaring through the wind but it was still strapped back, her green eyes looking to him he felt as he could stare at them all day, her beauty was overwhelming for him, he knew he had seen her face before but this version of her was so much greater, had a much bigger hold on him, he knew what it was he felt but he wouldn't dare to admit it to himself, “You know how Scott's 19 and I'm 20?” Sage nodded, “We've been like this since 1864.” “So that means you guys are like one seventy -” Emmett cut her off, “Yeah it makes me feel old, anyways, when I met Winter she was passing through town with her sister Charlotte, Charlotte acted like she wasn't in love with Scott but you could tell by the look in her eyes that she was. Winter played me and Gavin against each other and said whoever was the one who would survive the transformation would take her to the ball.” “What do you mean she played you against each other?” Sage watched him his eyes and could see the hurt surfacing, “Believe it or not but Gavin used to be my best friend, Winter knew how to manipulate us and using what she knew, she broke us apart, she had promised him she would take him away with her when she left town, that he would be powerful and everything would get better for him.” “Better how?” Sage stayed in the sun relaxed as she watched Emmett leaned back on his hands, “He was an orphan, growing up wasn't great for him, and this was about the time he was working at a factory and it was putting a toll on his health, anyways, he was staying with us because it got to the point his lungs weren't doing well and my father hated that a smart kid like him could die, Winter and Charlotte Sterling ended up staying with us too in the mansion, they used impulse to manipulate our father to let them stay.” Emmet sighed leaning back slightly looking to the sky, “You don't have to tell me if you don't want to.” Sage said feeling like she was pushing him, “It's ok, you deserve to know.” He pushed himself up crossing his legs, “I know I'm going to regret asking but, what were they like?” Emmett chuckled, “Let me finish the other half first... Gavin and I were best friends, Winter had promise things that she wasn't going to keep, she told me that she wanted me and wanted to stay with me forever asked if I would do anything for her, I was human, dumb, naive... I said yes. She was the first one who made me feel like I had her like no one else did - like I felt loved for the first time.” Emmett shook his head, “It wasn't love, I was obsessed with her for a long time that I didn't notice what she was doing to me and Gavin, months went by and I finally saw what I was missing, Gavin had turned weeks before I did, I found him in the pantry with the maid on the floor, there was blood everywhere.” Sage scooted a bit closer hoping he wouldn't notice, “He started to panic, said it was the only that would make Winter want to stay with him, I tried to calm him down but nothing came to it, he became angry and pushed me, I hit the wall pretty hard, when I came to I was in Winter's room with Gavin talking, he was saying something about why she didn't let me die. I couldn’t move, everything hurt, when I tried to open my eyes everything seemed to be spinning. I guess she wanted me because she had plans for me, wanted to grow with me and said she loved me and Gavin was just for entertainment but even then he just stood by her.... Until the night of the ball.” “I thought Gavin was going to take her?” Emmett shook his head, “We both arrived at her door, along with Scott.” Her eyes widen, “I asked what he was doing and he said that he was asked to take Winter to the ball, Gavin had gotten violent to the point where he tried to kill Scott but Winter came out and said that Scott was worthy of taking her to the ball because we had known too much, Scott questioned it but all that was said was a woman of mystery never spills her secrets, it didn't make sense but I watched them at the ball while Gavin disappeared, Winter was talking to him for a good time until Charlotte came in and took Scott to dance, I followed Winter outside to find a group of people yelling, I guess there was a movement going on who already knew vampires where lurking around, she was caught by surprise but she ran. I went to go find Scott and saw that him and Charlotte were gone, I ran back to the house to find Scott drowning in his own blood, I did what I was told what happened to me, I covered the tracks where Winter was around and what had happened to Scott, I'm still not sure what happened... Scott has more to tell but, I only turned to Scott because I knew if our father found out which he did a week later, I’d lose him and I already had lost my best friend and someone I thought I wanted for the longest time. I was afraid if Scott died, I would be alone for good.” He looked at Sage, “In all reality I left to go find Winter at one point and when I didn't find her I didn't come home for a few years, I left Scott but I didn't know he had Amber to help him when he hit rock bottom.” Sage watched him and put her hand on his knee, “You're not alone anymore, so if Scott ever needs to leave, I'm here.” Emmett looked at her the feeling of sadness washed over him, “Winter had white hair and bright green eyes, She looked exactly like you but her hair had a lot more curls to it.” Emmett took a strand of her hair, “She was manipulative and greedy and took what she wanted...Charlotte was charming and quiet and followed her sister but equality between them was true, if one sister got something the other got something even worse than what the other had, I thought she was human or at least vampire but the way Winter acted and the way she did was different not person different or personality different but they were different, if you got her mad she got violent and half of the time would throw things and leave holes in walls, sometimes Winter would take her outside to talk just to calm her down.” Sage nodded, “But why are you hanging out with us then?” Emmett gave her look, “You’re nothing like them, and believe it or not, Scott was watching you guys to make sure you two weren’t them, and now that I see you two,” He looked at Sage as she looked at him, “I like you two, don’t tell anyone but you guys are the most loving and caring people I know.” Sage glanced down, “Emmett.” Maisy yelled from the porch making them both look over, “My mom wants to talk to you.” Emmett stood up grabbing his jacket, “And now to return to me.” Emmett looked to Sage, “Get up,” He put his hand out to her which she took, “Talk to Maisy, I think you’d like her.” Sage gave a small smile, “Thanks, Em.” Emmett gave a smirk and walked away and into the shelter as Sage stopped on the porch, “So, what ideas do you have for the posters?” Maisy smiled, “I’ll show you.” With that Maisy took Sage inside to show what they have for posters and flyers so far.

“I need to talk to you about something.” Scott looked to Starlett as they put things away in the cabinets. “Whats up?” Starlett looked to him before grabbing the things that needed to be in the freezer, “Sage has been acting... A bit off since she has, you know.” Scott stopped and watched her, “It’s normal I mean, when you first turn everything is heightened, emotions, desires, your senses are more sensitive.” Starlett sighed, “I know that but she’s been trying to stay away from me as much as she can, I don’t think it’s healthy for her.” Starlett looked at him, Scott sighed, “It’s hard for her right now, sometimes she stares at random people and all she can think about it ripping their throats out, the event tomorrow is really important to her but it’s also important for us to keep an eye on her because she hasn’t been around a lot of people since the time we went to the movies. If I wasn’t there to make sure she wasn’t going to hurt you, I wouldn’t have been able to stop her from trying to make the guy in front of us her dinner.” Starlett sighed and looked down, “Would it be better if she stayed with you guys? Just until you think she’s ok?” Scott grabbed her hands gently and pulled her to him, “She’s taking it very well, better than anyone I know, she’s strong and will get through it, you just need to watch her and support her.” Starlett hugged him, “I really hope so, I’m just scared I’m going to lose her to something.” Scott wrapped his arms around her tight, “I know baby girl, but I promise nothing will happen to her.” Scott kissed her head, “You start baking and I’ll start cooking.” Starlett looked at him a bit surprised, “You know how to cook?” Scott smirked, “My big brother taught me, don’t tell anyone.” Starlett smiled, “Your brother taught you?” Scott chuckled, “Let's get to it.” Starlett smiled and walked into the living room to turn the radio on.

The evening had dragged into night, Scott stayed the night with Starlett as Emmett picked up a sleeping girl who had fallen asleep at the front desk of the shelter. He couldn’t help but smile to himself, he had watched her grow fond of Maisy and he got help from Linda to set up something for Sage, “You be good to her.” Linda spoke as she opened the front door, “I wouldn’t have talked to you if I was planning on hurting her, witch.” Linda chuckled, “You’re so tough Emmett.” He just glared at her, “Your daughter is about to fall asleep with a marker on her face.” Linda held the door open for him as he carried Sage back to the girls’ house.

Once he got there he jiggled the door knob and felt it was already unlocked, he shook his head and made his way into the house bringing Sage to her room and going back down to lock the door, “Emmett.” He turned with his eyes widened but saw Starlett, “Shouldn’t you be sleeping?” He asked, kicking his boots off, “I just wanted to thank you.” Emmett gave her a small smile, “Whatever it is for, you’re welcome, now go fill your cup and get to bed missy, we have a long day.” Starlett gave a smile before moving into the kitchen as Emmett made his way back to Sage’s bedroom. He quietly moved to the bed where he laid Sage down, he took off her shoes and pulled the blankets up before he turned the fan on, she shifted to face the fan. Emmett gave a small smile as he took his jacket off and laid next to her gently pulling the hair thing out of her hair and letting it sit around his wrist before he got comfortable and wrapped his arms around Sage to fall asleep.

In the morning Emmett was up tying black and red balloons to the bed frame, “Puppy Dog.” Emmett said out loud, Sage inhaled, “Puppy wake up.” Sage heard a bark, “What's going on?” She sat up and saw Emmett holding a teddy bear in front of him, the balloons, and his other hand behind his back, “Emmett?” She rubbed her eyes pulling the blanket up, “I wanted you to get something before the big event today.” Sage smiled as Emmett walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, “His name is Cinny for Cinnamon, he used to be mine when I was younger.” Sage smiled as she took the small brown bear, “He’s cute.” Emmett smirked, “You know what's cuter?” Sage scoffed, “I’m not saying you.” He shook his head and brought his other hand out that had nothing in it but something moved out from behind him, “Oh my god.” Sage covered her mouth as Buster barked, “How did you?” Buster ran into Sage once he saw her and attacked her with kisses, “He’s yours, not bringing him back to the kennel. He stays with you.” Sage picked him up and kissed his nose before hugging Emmett, “Thank you so much Emmy.” Emmett smiled and hugged back, “Your sister said you need to get up so we can get going for tonight.” “You’ll be there tonight right?” Emmett nodded as Sage sat close to him, “Yeah, Gavin might still be around.” Sage just nodded and looked to Buster smiling, “Guess whose face is gonna be running the show?” He barked, jumping up, “Weird dog.” Emmett stood up leaving the bear on the bed, “Fifteen minutes.”

The Event

The day was beautiful and perfect for an event like this. They used the fenced off area for dogs and cats that got along and used the inside for the cats that needed special help or didn't like dogs, for the dogs they would use the dogs’ backyard to use for the dogs that didn't get along with other dogs or cats, “It looks so good.” Maisy squealed to Sage as she smiled, “I know, did you finish helping with the games inside?” Maisy nodded, “Yeah, Emmett actually finished most of it.” Sage nodded, “Now all we need is the food.” “Let me help with the tables.” “Sure.” Sage gave a smile from excitement but she also felt like between the couple days she's known Maisy they've grown to be friends, “What color tablecloth?” Maisy looked at her, “We have purple, blue, yellow, and pink.... So as long as it's not the same color next to each other whatever you want.” Maisy smiled, “Sweet.” Sage watched her pull a yellow tablecloth, “I knew it.” She chuckled as Maisy looked to her, “What?” “You're super down to earth so I knew you'd pick the yellow one.” Maisy laughed, “It's a pretty color.” Sage laughed as Emmett walked out with Buster on a leash, “He was biting my pants.” Sage looked at his jeans and saw nothing ripped, “He probably wants to play,” She took the leash from him, “I'm going to let him play with Oscar in the back.” Sage took Buster to the kennels, “It's a really nice thing you did for her, she loves him. My mom said that she's been wanting him for years, the only reason why she never let anyone adopt him was because of Sage.” Emmett nodded, “Welp, now no one has to worry.” Maisy looked at him carefully, “Stop it.” He pointed at her, “I know what you're trying to do and you're going to stop or I'll make you.” Maisy rolled her eyes and went inside as Scarlett and Scott pulled up with the food. Emmett clapped his hands, “Now the party has started.” He walked to the car and helped pull everything out and sat them on the tables.

Maisy Chase’s Point Of View

My mom sat in her office answering emails and phone calls about the event, “Any news?” I asked, “What on tonight?” I nodded, “Yeah, you've been sitting in here away from everyone to make sure you could get other shelters to come right?” My mom nodded looking at me, “Of course sweetie, we need to talk.” I looked at her, “Close the door.” I stepped in and closed the door, “What's going on?” She gave a small sigh, “I want you to make sure you're on your toes tonight, there's something in the air and it isn't good.” I nodded, “Course.” She gave me a look, “I want you to feel for what you have so you can be safe.” I nodded again, “I understand mom, protection spell, got it.” “GOOD,” she leaned back in her chair, “The tickets are at the front of the entrance?” She was worried, someone must have talked to her about something if she said she's feeling something and I need to.put a protection spell on myself, “Yes, I figured Sage and I could hand each car to them.” Mom shook her head, “She needs to be back here, in danger or not she still needs to be working... Being close to me may be the safest idea.” She was right, Sage needed to be close to her... Emmett would follow like a puppy but if the Axels did show up, they wouldn't be around for long if one of them is around her, “I understand.” She smiled, “Go steal a couple of the blue frosted cupcakes, I hear Starlett is an amazing baker.” I laughed, “They even got milk.” The smile on her face never left, “Quick before anyone notices.” I smiled and skipped out. I loved my mommy.

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“All set up and we still have,” Starlett looked to her phone, “Twenty minutes left.” The sun was still high and it was about three o'clock, “Do you think it's a good idea for us to have animals with us? I mean Sage has Buster, maybe if we got a cat or dog it'll draw more people in.” Starlett smiled, “That's a great idea, let me run it by Linda and tell you, but since I'm going to be out front I'll have a dog so, you're a cat lady today.” Scott laughed, “I love animals, it's ok.” Starlett jogged to find Linda who was with Sage in the Kennels. Emmett approached Scott from behind, “You need to see something.” Scott looked at him giving a look of concern until Emmett looked straight at him, “It's in the middle of town.” Scott nodded sent a text to Starlett and went to the middle of town with his older brother.

Once they arrived in the town's square they rounded the back of the clock tower where they found it, the smell of iron ran down the brick building, the lush red dripped from the highest window, “I think we have a couple choices.” Emmett said as he stayed looking. “ The only choice we have at this moment is Gavin, and that's the one we will be seeing tonight.” “Did you tell the witch?” Scott nodded, “She's prepared, she says she's going to keep Sage near her.” Emmett took a step back as something came falling out of the window, “Isn't this nice.” Emmett picked up the head of a male by the hair, “That's the algebra teacher.” Scott looked back up, “We have to clean up.” Emmett gave a groan, “I call the body, the real mess sucks.” Scott rolled his eyes as they made their way up, “Well well, I guess you two have found my feeding den.” Gavin said as the Frost brothers looked around to see not just Gavin feeding on people of the town but newbie vampires, “What do you want Gavin.” Scott said Beginning to feel angry, “What I told Emmett before, revenge.” Emmett glared before he sped to kill the one vampire in the corner by ripping her heart out then spun around to the other side to rip the others head off, Scott gave an acceptable look to his brother before his eyes stayed on Gavin, “Where's the girl?” Emmett looked around pulling a corpse up by the shirt just to wipe the blood off his hand, “Why would I know that?” Gavin smirked giving them both a look, “I hope the event tonight goes very well for the two sisters.” Gavin disappeared, “What you -” Emmett looked to Scott as he did to Emmett, “The girls.”

“Why do you care so much?” Sage looked to Maisy and Starlett, “It's an event for your work Sage, you want to look nice.” Sage gave them a look, “I'm wearing this tonight with Buster in my lap, I'm set. I'm already in my work clothes.” Maisy tilted her head, “I guess she has a point, Star.” Starlett gave the blonde a look, “See.” Sage said, “You know what's fine, don't complain to me when you get a cold.” Sage stuck her tongue out as she got tackled back and thrown a few feet away, the girl with black hair stood up tossing her head back making her hair fall perfectly, “Oh how I missed you two.” Kamryn smiled as she chewed gum and Sage got up, “I don't think so.” Sage ran and managed to kick Kamryn’s legs from underneath her as Kamryn grabbed her other leg making Sage fall onto the concrete, “You should train more you're a bit weak.” Maisy tried to use her magic but for some odd reason it wasn't working, “And you should remember your enchantments.” Kamryn held up her necklace that had another Jewell tied to it, Sage grabbed it pulling her close and head but her making her stumble back. Starlett pushed her away before grabbing a broom, “We were friends!” She looked to Sage who had a busted lip from biting it as she fell, “Yeah when I was human and boring, you weren't actually my friend Starlett, you were just there when I got bored or wanted something,” Kamryn laughed, “Like everyone in this town.” Sage watched Maisy and nodded, Maisy put her hand out and sent a piercing noise through Kamryn’s head causing her to put her hands on her head as she started to crouch because of the pain, “Leave us alone.” Starlett swung the broom and caught Kamryn with it but Maisy was caught off guard when she heard Scott yell making the noise stop and Kamryn tackle Starlett, “All I wanted to do was get her to flip but you're just being annoying.” She punched Starlett that would leave a bruise but Starlett kicked her in the stomach making her fall back into a table just out front of the Kennels, Starlett then moved to her so she couldn't get up, “Something you should know is, you don't mess with family.” Starlett reached for whatever she could around the drink table, the broken piece of the broom handle, “No hard feelings right?” Starlett jammed the Stick into Kamryn’s chest. Sage and Maisy both ran to her as Kamryn’s body began to shrivel up, “Are you ok?” Sage looked to her sister. Starlett felt off, she had felt something click inside her that made her anger she had been compressing for years flood her body, she looked to Sage, “I don't know.” Sage’s eyes widened as she saw her sister's bright blue eyes turn the brightest orange she had ever seen, “I'll take her inside and call Scott, Maisy fix the table.” Maisy nodded, “Of course.” Maisy knelt down beginning to pick up the mess of the attack as Sage took Starlett’s hand bringing her inside, “I don't feel right.” Starlett said sounding a bit scared, “I know Star.” They made it to the back room that they used for supplies, it was bigger than a closet. Sage brought her phone to her ear, “You need to get here fast, Kamryn showed up, Starlett killed her, her eyes went pure orange.” Scott on the other side of the phone was concerned but was already at the entrance, she hung up, “Hey.” Starlett began to pass around needing to fidget, “We got this ok? Scott and Emmett are one second away.” Starlett looked at her, “I want to do something bad, I don't even care what it is, I want to tear into things and watch whatever is inside of it fly.” Sage hesitated but grabbed her sister's shoulders, “Starlett look into my eyes.” For some reason this worked for them, it was a safe place for both of them, “Listen ok? Things are happening and we're going to stay like that forever, we are in this together.” Starlett relaxed and her breathing went back to normal as she nodded, “Ok.” Sage nodded as the door opened and the boys entered, “What's going on?” Sage was never afraid of Starlett but would this be the start of it? She knew when they were little Starlett would get violent when she was angry but that hasn't turned into that in so long. Sage watched Starlett and Scott talk the sound drowning out, “Sage.” She felt scared and worried that this could turn into something horrible, something that would turn them against each other, “Puppy Dog.” Emmett whispered into her ear from behind her making Sage come out of the small trance, “Huh?” Scott turned looking at them, “Tell me what happened.” Sage nodded, “Kamryn came after us, she went for me, then turned her attention to Maisy, I got it back, then Starlett grabbed her to get her away from me... After she killed her she looked at me saying she didn't know if she was ok and he eyes went to orange.” Scott nodded, “We need to talk to Linda.” Scott wrapped his arm around Starlett and walked out of the room. Emmett was still behind Sage, “Look at me.” Sage slowly turned to him still feeling hesitant, he was so close, his nose almost touched hers... It was like he was trying to trick her or even tease her, “No matter what, everything is going to be ok.” Emmett put his fingers under her chin and tilted her head up to fully look at him, “I promise you, I won't let anything happen to you. I can tell that you're scared of something but I'll take care of you in the long run.” Sage’s heart skipped as she tried to swallow without it being noticed, Emmett kissed her forehead before walking out to catch up with the others.

Sage soon walked out and went to the lobby to find Starlett and Scott, “You're saying your eyes turned orange and all you feel is rage?” Starlett nodded slightly, “That's what Sage said.” Starlett shifted her weight to her right foot, “Oh no...” Scott looked at Linda, “What? She's not in danger is she?” Linda shook her head, “No but if she bites one of you, you are.” Scott gave her a look, “She’s a werewolf,” Sage’s eyes grew, “and if she bites you when she's turned you will die, a werewolf bite is deadly to a vampire.” “Is there a way we could fix it? If it did happen?” Scott asked, Linda shook her head, “She has to transform fully on the next full moon before we can try any magic on her.” “There's a full moon tomorrow.” Sage said walking up to them, “We have people showing up.” Maisy said through the open door with a black lab on the end of the purple leash, “Starlett after tomorrow come back to me but right now, you and Maisy need to get the ticket sheets.” Starlett nodded knowing she needed to continue with the formalities of life, “Ok.” Scott walked out with Starlett to where Maisy was waiting for her, “We're going to get through this ok?” Starlett inhaled, “I'm a freak.” Scott shook his head, “No your not, you're normal in our world.” She gave him a look, “If I was normal in your world Scott, I would be a vampire like my sister!” Scott grabbed her face gently and pulled her close to him, “If you weren't normal on my world I wouldn't love you as much as I do now.” Starlett looked up at him feeling a blush rise over her cheeks, “Thats, the first time.” Scott smiled, “I know.” Starlett leaned forward and kissed him, Scott deepened the kiss making her heart skip. Maisy cleared her throat as she handed another ticket out, “Sorry to interrupt but your boyfriend needs to get back to the bake sales.” Scott smiled pulling away, “Have fun and stay calm.” Starlett smiled biting the inside of her cheek, “Bye.” Maisy giggled, “You two are so cute.” Starlett blushed, “Thanks.”

The fundraiser went well, with Scott in bake sales, Emmett helping with cats, Linda taking admissions for the movie and games, Starlett and Maisy at the front door, and Sage helping everywhere and anywhere she could from dogs to admissions everyone seemed satisfied. As time went on dread filled the air among the siblings and family members that had been working the event. When people stopped coming Starlett and Maisy stayed close to their family, Emmett and Scott continued what they were doing due to having the feeling over them once more.... but this time, it wouldn't be Gavin Axel.

Make It Clear

It was a waiting game now and Scott had invited the girls over for lunch but for some reason Sage just wanted to sit in her room and do nothing, “What's up Princess? How's little man?” Sage read a message from Emmett and gave a small smile as she texted back, “Hey I told Scott we'd be over in a half hour are you ok with that?” Sage nodded, “As long as they're ok with having a baby too.” Starlett chuckled, “Scott loves him and wants to see more of him.” Sage stood up, “If he tries to take my dog, I'll kill him.” Starlett shook her head with a smile, “He won't.” Sage walked to her dresser, “I'll be ready in a few.” Buster barked and ran passed Starlett and down the stairs, “I wonder who that could be.” Starlett sighed and walked downstairs to the barking dog. Sage turned to back to her dresser and opened the top drawer but when she opened she found a piece of paper with a stuffed purple bunny, she slowly reached for the paper, “Your love for animals are pure and I've never seen much love before, Sincerely Gavin Axel.” Sage dropped the note and looked around her room wondering if something was missing, “Sage, come down here.” Sage was on autopilot and ran down the stairs, “Is everything ok?” She then looked at the door to see the Sheriff, “What's going on?” Starlett looked to her a bit worried, “The Sheriff says you went out last night to rob a gas station.” “What gas station?” Sage looked to her, “Mr. Watson on 79.” The Sheriff answer as Sage approached them, “I didn't, I was here all night.” Starlett nodded, “That's what I told Ms. Kingston, but she said Tessa saw you knock out the cashier and got whatever is you wanted.” Sage shook her head, “You can talk to Linda Chase at the animal shelter, we were at the fundraiser until ten and came back here, we have two other witnesses if necessary.” Ms. Kingston nodded, “You've always been a good kid so I believe you, can I get the names of who you were with?” Sage’s eyes went to Starlett, “Emmett and Scott Frost.” Starlett said, “Thank you, I'm sorry I had to come here.” Starlett shook her head, “You're just doing your job, have a nice day.” Ms. Kingston gave a small smile before walking back to her car in the driveway, “That was weird.” Sage said, “Let's just get to the guys’ house.” “I'm staying in my pjs.” Sage said as she pointed down to her black fuzzy pants and long sleeve shirt, “Get a sweatshirt at least.” Sage nodded and moved back up the stairs as her sister got Buster ready to leave.

Once they got to the mansion Sage went straight up to Emmett’s room to hide away as Starlett met the boys in the den with Buster running around the house, “Hi.” Scott smiled, “Hi.” Emmett looked at them then to the small dog running in the hallway, “Where's Sage?” Starlett gave a small sigh, “Upstairs, not sure doing what.” Buster barked, loving the space of the house. Scott kissed Starlett’s head, “Come see what we whipped up for you guys.” Starlett smiled and followed Scott into the kitchen as Emmett walked into the hallway and looked to the wooden stairs. Sage sighed as she looked through Emmett’s CD collection that had sat on one of his shelves, “Taste in music isn't what I thought.” She said quietly on what she thought was an empty room, she gave a small smile, “We Are The In Crowd, really Emmy.” Emmett smiled as he watched her move along the hardwood floor to get to the CD player, Sage smiled finding a song she hadn't heard in years, “No way.” She put the disc in and skipped through the first five songs to get to the one she wanted, “Gotta say something I've been thinking about.

I can't wait to lay around with you. And tell you all the secrets I've been keeping to myself.” Sage sang along enjoying the small time she had to be hidden away, “Kiss me again, underneath the moonlight.” The words came out as if she listened to it just yesterday but she knew it was from the years of playing it over and over again, she turned to look out the window, her left hand pushing the curtains back as she quietly sang, “You're more than a friend, oh. I knew it from the first sight, yeah. Hold me, feel my heartbeat. Put your arms around me..” Emmett spun her around making her smile as she faced him, they sang together through the song and no matter how hard Sage tried to get away from him she always ended up in his arms, hands on his chest, “Let me do it again.” He said looking at her, Sage inhaled trying to get her breathing under control, “What sings with me?” He just looked at her, “This.” Emmett slid his hand onto the side of her neck sending the feeling of electricity through her body, his thumb on her cheek as he gently ran it over her skin before he moved slowly to kiss her. Surprisingly, Sage let him and returned the kiss staying close to him, “Guys lunch is ready!” Scott yelled up the stairs, “Coming, brother!” Emmett shouted back sounding annoyed, Sage took a step back letting her blush fade, “We should get going.” Sage looked to him before folding her arms and walking to the kitchen, leaving a happy Emmett to follow her, “Something smells amazing.” Sage said as she got swallowed by the scent of steak, fries, and gravy, “You did this?” Sage asked as she sat across from Scott, “With the help of Emmett.” Sage scoffed, “I thought the only thing he could actually make was pancakes.” Emmett laughed, “Which you ate.” Sage rolled her eyes as he sat next to his brother, Sage looked at the cup that was already placed by her plate and saw it was chocolate milk, “So,” Sage took a bite and looked at Starlett giving a look of satisfaction, “Did you tell him what happened?” Starlett shook her head, “I didn't think we would just yet, until we were sure.” Sage ate quietly, “What happened?” Scott asked as he a fry, “The Sheriff came by today.” “Judy Kingston.” Emmett said, “Yeah how do you know her?” Sage looked to him but he paused and shook his head eating away at his steak, “Anyways, she said that her daughter Tessa had seen Sage rob some gas station and knock the cashier out.” “That doesn't sound like Sage.” Scott looked her as he sat up in his chair, his eyes going to Emmett, “It would be something I'd like to do but it's too much work.” Sage shrugged as Starlett hit her shoulder, “She is a lazy accomplice.” Emmett said, “Yeah but she said it happened last night, where she was with us all night.” Emmett’s eyes went to Sage then to the table, “You guys should stay here.” Scott nodded, “That's actually a good idea, if they're back in town we can keep you guys close.” “Who?” Starlett asked as Sage didn't feel the need to eat while she slowly sipped the chocolate milk, “Winter and Charlotte.” Sage looked to Starlett who looked to her, “Do you think that's safe? Tonight is a full moon.” Emmett looked to her, “And the only people who can exactly help you is us.” Starlett looked to Sage who was praying for the answer to be a no, “If you guys say so.” She said as she picked at her food, “I'm staying home, thanks though.” Sage gave a small attempt to smile, “They've been alive for hundreds of years, you can't just think you're safe so quickly.” Starlett said, “And if we show them we're scared of them and need help from their past whatevers, that's going to go over well.” Emmett looked to Sage, “You’re sister is going to be locked up in the basement tonight and all you want to do is go home? That sounds fair.” Sage glared at him his tone slipped with meanness, “We’ll stay tonight then see what happens.” Starlett said looking to Sage, “We can make the best of a crazy sleepover.” “That’s in a basement.” Sage added as Starlett smiled nodded, “Yeah.” Sage laughed as the guys looked at each other, “Scott can go get your things while you two stay with me.” Emmett spoke as he continued to eat, “That sounds good because I don’t want someone like you to be going through my things.” Sage fired back as Emmett gave a small smirk.

Sage gave him a look, “Why don't I show you the basement.” Scott looked to Starlett, “Yeah.” She got up and followed Scott through a door and down a flight of stairs. Sage looked to Emmett before getting up and heading back to the bedroom, Emmett let her go and for some reason deep down she knew he would. She laid on HIS bed and just stared at the ceiling... She was left confused and emotional. He was hot headed, bipolar, sweet, conflicting, she threw a pillow down to her feet and sighed, maybe this was a test... Or maybe he was playing with her, or maybe he loved her and didn't know how to tell her. She could still feel his lips on hers, it was like his scent and him in general engulfed her and she loved it, everything about him felt warm, real even. The thought to her was odd but once he showed up she felt lighter, “Hey I'm going to the house, need anything?” She looked to see Scott, the small sliver of hope of seeing him in the doorway had now disappeared, “I still have stuff here.” Scott nodded, “Text me if you need me.” Sage gave a faint smile, “Will do.” Sage looked at the ceiling trying to figure out her emotions which caused her to slowly fall asleep, she dreamt she was on a hill overlooking a mansion that had a huge fence behind it with dogs inside the perimeter but in other sections were fenced off for different animals, not only dogs but, pigs, sheep, larger cats like lions, and tigers. When she looked down she saw she was wearing a purple short dress and when she turned she saw Scott Frost and her sister getting married, the feeling of relief and love came to her, the relief of her sister happy and being taken care of made her happy the love was from the feeling she had from the event, “Im sorry he never showed up.” Scarlett said as she looked up to her husband who took her hand and placed it on his chest, “You're my home, and that will never be damaged by anything, not even Emmett.” Sage looked down, “You think I would really bail on my brother?” Sage looked over to see Emmett standing there in the clothes he wore to dinner, “And why do you look so sad?” Sage watched him, “It's just a dream I can make him go away.” Sage closed her eyes trying to make what she thought was an illusion of Emmett disappear, “Puppy dog open up.” She looked at him, “Why aren't you gone?” Emmett smirked, “I'm in your head.” Sage stared at him, “No that's...” “Impossible?” He shook his head taking a step forward which caused her to step back, he gave a small frown, “In this dream... What happens?” He asks but his voice didn't sound rough or angry even though Sage liked his voice it caught her attention, “They get married... They leave, you never show up and I live up there.” Sage pointed to a castle upon a hill, “ Ok Rapunzel... But you really think I'd miss my brother's wedding?” Sage gave a shrug, “I don't know... Would you?” Emmett scoffed looking around the summer day grass, “It's nice here, show me inside.” He looked at her once more, “Inside what?” Emmett pointed to the castle, “I don't want to.” Sage spoke fast and slightly in fear, “Why not?” His eyes daggered into her, “What's in there.” Sage took a small step back before he realized it wasn't what it was, it was a who, “Sage, who's in there.”

Sage forced herself awake breathing heavy as she jumped to see Emmett sitting next to her, “Puppy Dog.” Sage bit her lip hard, “You need to tell me.”Sage shook her head sitting up, “I don't because it isn't real.” Emmett gave a low growl standing up, “It doesn't matter if its real or not.” “Why?” Sage watched him start to grow angry but she knew she had to push to get what she wanted, “I don't need a reason, you're under my protection so you're going to tell me.” “I'm gotta go walk Buster.” Sage got up and surprisingly Emmett let her go easily, but as she walked she could heard a crash of something glass breaking, “Buster!” Sage shouted as she walked down the stairs to see the door to the basement open. She let out a small sigh and continued down to the bottom of the house, “I love you.” Sage stopped at the corner of the stairs and peeked around seeing a small hallway where her sister and Scott stood in front of another open door, “I know its too early to be saying it but, something breaks everytime you walk away.” Sage looked to her sister who smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck, “You said it before but I never answered, I love you too.” Sage looked down to see nothing but dirt until her blue friend trotted down a couple steps. Sage pushed away gently and as quietly as she could to pick him up and up the stairs, before Emmett could make it around the bandaster to stop her he saw the door close.

Scott's P.O.V

I watched her talk after she looked a little worried, that was my favorite part about her, she could ramble on and on to try to stop worrying sounds a bit cruel but I love her voice and when she talks it always calmed me down. She helped me a lot, she wasn't like any other girl I've been with before Starlett Connors was sweet, beautiful, kind, up for anything, and the most caring person I have ever known, “I love you.” I let slip out from thinking out loud, she stopped talking and turned to me with a surprised look on her face, “I know it's too early to be saying it, but something breaks everytime you walk away. I know I said it at the fundraiser but... I mean it.” My breath got caught in my chest and for a minute I didn't think I could breathe. She wrapped her arms around me as she said, “I love you too.” I smiled watching her smile, I pulled her closer to me by her waist, “I'm not letting you go.” I got goosebumps as she spoke, “How did I get so lucky.” She gave a smirk that you could tell she was related to Sage, “Because I'm me.”

She tilted her head just looking at me, “What?” She looked to the entrance before shaking her head, “Just thinking about how easy it is to be your girlfriend.” Was I doing something wrong? Did I skip something?, “Not like being a girlfriend is hard but I'm saying like talking to you and how close we are, it feels nice... Different.” I chuckled, “Well a vampire dating a werewolf is kinda different.” She laughed, “Ok... Help me get this ready.” She stepped away from me to walk up the stairs... She was strong, brave even but .. I was scared she wasn't going to be able to handle this... I believe in Starlett hundred percent, I was scared for her, “Narrating in your head brother?” I stopped in the middle of the stairs to see Emmett standing in the doorway with a bottle of booze in his right hand, “Are you drunk?” Emmett gave a psh noise, “Sit down.” Emmett shrugged as he chugged from the bottle sitting, I made my way quickly to make sure he didn't fall down the steps even though I should have, “What's going on?” Emmett looked at him, “I'm gonna go do something crazy.” I looked at him, “What do you mean?” He laughed, “I already did it.” “What did you do, Emmett!”

Starlett's P.O.V

As I walked up I saw the leash for Buster was gone meaning Sage took him out on a walk, “You look nice.” I turned around to see Emmett throwing back a bottle of something, I couldn't see what it was since the label was scratched, “Are you ok?” Emmett gave a sigh before leaning on the counter, “You are so good... I see why Scotty likes you.” He gave me what I thought was a disgusted look before turning to the doorway to talk to Scott... The scent in the house was tainted... Like... Something had burned.

Emmett’s P.O.V

I rambled, I don’t know why exactly it bothered me or made me angry so much that she didn’t tell me but all I knew was... I needed to destroy something and with the speed I had it was happening really fast... The animals were taken the day before to go to the state to help more of them to get adopted. But now what layed in front of me was rubble, fencing, the walls and ceiling of the shelter... I gave all the special needs animals away with notes of what was wrong with them before completely losing it. I sat there feeling better as I tossed a piece of sheet rock into the pile of nothing. I stepped a bit too far and now I need to get out of these clothes and get home before anyone finds me here... I looked around and lit a match before flying home to change, for a minute I couldn't take my eyes off of the place we had kissed before... I shook my head, finding a good bottle of vodka and making my way downstairs... I watched Starlight as she grabbed a cup, she was wearing jeans and a flowy top which was cute on her, “You look nice.” I regretted what I said just because it was her sister which didn't feel right, “Are you ok?” I downed some of the bottle, “You are so good... I see why Scotty likes you.” It was true they were perfect, they didn't fight, they didn't get angry at each other, they didn't even look at their siblings wrong, Just the thought of how great they were was disgusting. I turned to the doorway to see Scott coming up the stairs from the basement. I got bored so I ended up seeing what floated and laughed because not shockingly it was Starlight... After we sat down I confessed to Scott and he took pity on me, “I don't understand what is wrong with you.” I gave him a look and poured the rest of the bottle over his head and stumbled back to my room as I pushed things over.

When I walked in I found Amber laying in my bed, “Out.” I watched her look at me, “I thought you always liked laying with me.” I gave her a look, “That was a long time ago, get up, get out.” “You're drunk.” She stood up as I fell onto my bed, “You two are really strung over the twins huh.” I gave her a look, “You're getting on my nerves.” “Let me meet her.” Hell no, I'm not letting her near Sage, “Sure Amber, I'll let the spring fling meet the love of my life.” There was silence, “Wow Emmett, didn't think anyone could break you.” She sat on the bed and put her hand on my cheek, “What else can I find out.” I grabbed her hand and snapped it like a twig, “Nothing as fast as your hand snapped.” Amber let out a yelp of pain, “Get out before I make you.” Amber gripped her hand to her and fled back to wherever she was before.

Sage's P.O.V

I sighed as I sat on a bench with Buster just watching the cars pass by. We weren't close to the road but we sat in the park relaxing, “It's nice to see you.” I looked over to see who it was, “Now don't get frightened.” I stood up, “Buster.” I said sternly, making him cower behind me. Gavin stood there in a grey t-shirt and blue jeans, “What do you want?” Gavin gave a sigh, “I just wanted to see if you had gotten my gift.” I shifted my weight from one leg to another, “Yes I got your purple Lion stalker gift.” He gave a smirk, “I love that temper of yours.” I enjoyed his accent but knew I wasn't supposed to let it get to me, “My second question is why was this on your bed and not my lion?” Gavin pulled out a small brown bear, “Why were you in my room?” Gavin gave a chuckle, “You amuse me greatly, I want to see more of you.” “Give me Cinnamon.” Gavin laughed, “What? Really, that's his name?” Sage felt something flip inside her, she dropped the leash for a moment and used every ounce of her being to knock Gavin down, grab the bear and stood over him with her foot to his throat, “Ill kill you if you come around my house again,” She added more pressure making him shift, “Stay down.” She pulled away and picked up Buster before speeding off back to the mansion, “There you are.” Emmett said as I made my way into the house unclipping the leash from Buster's collar, “Why is everyone annoying today...” I looked at him, “I need to tell you something.” Just then my phone went off, “One second.” Emmett groaned as I answered, “I thought I told you to leave me alone.” There was a chuckle from the other end, Emmett focused his hearing onto the phone call as she walked into the den, “I just thought I'd tell you who Emmett really is.” I gave a small groan, “What are you talkin bout?” “Check your phone.” I hesitated but pulled my phone in front of me to see the only other place in the world I would rather be... I hung up the phone and marched out to Emmett, “What is this?!” I yelled pushing my phone to him, “What the fuck did you do?!” Emmett took the phone and sat it down and tried to grab my arms, I pulled away from him, “That's what I'm trying to tell you I did something bad and I didn't mean to.” I felt tears rise, “Why? Because I didn't tell you what was in my dream?” Emmett went quiet, “You wanna know so bad Frost?!” His eyes shot up at me fast, “You were going crazy around the halls of the castle you were a monster and I had to be your slave to make sure you didn't kill yourself!” Emmett sped up to grab me by pinning me up to the wall, “Sage please, I wouldn't have done it if you didn't make me angry.” I gave him a look before pushing him. Hard, “Making you angry? You're so selfish.” A blonde came out of nowhere, “Everything ok?” She sounded generally concerned, “Are you kidding me?!” Emmett looked at me,”No she's nothing Sage please listen!” I brought my knee up making him inhale sharply, “Screw you Frost, go have fun.” I pushed him out of my way and headed up to the bedroom slamming the door and locking myself in.

Amber Casco's P.O.V

“You!” Emmett turned to me and grabbed my shoulders pushing me to the wall hard, I let out a small noise, “You ruined everything.” I kicked him back to the opposite wall and grabbed his arm and held it behind him, “Don't ever, try that again.” He glared but his smirk grew, “Don't worry Amber I'll get what I want.” As if on cue Scott walked in the front door, “What's going on?” I pushed off him, “Nothing Scott, right Emmett?” Emmett turned rolling his shoulders before grabbing the back of my head and slamming it against the wall... Everything went black.

When I came to Starlett was dabbing my head with a damp towel, “You're awake.” I inhaled lightly before sitting up, “Scott said Emmett did this to you.” I nodded, “He got into a fight with Sage I heard yelling so I came out to ask for everything ok, I guess I made it worse...” She handed me a glass with red liquid in it which I took happily and sipped it, “He said I ruined everything and attacked me.” She shook her head, “I never know whether to let him be near her or if he's just bad for her.” I watched her. She had emotions and it was definitely an improvement, “Thank you.” She just nodded, “Any time, no one deserves to be stuck alone after being attacked.” I gave a small smile.

The Wait Continues

Sage stared at the bear she had rescued for what seemed like no reason, she let it go and turned away to find Buster laying in a ball next to her just watching, “I love you...” She pet his head as she sighed. Her phone vibrated as Gavin texted random but general questions... Are you ok?... Do you need someone?... Can I kill him? Sage sent a question mark back but left it at that. She didn't need to be texting someone who tried to kill Emmett or whose sister tried to kill her sister... Did she? Curiosity flooded her body, it was like something wanted her to talk to him.

She sat up and turned the fan on that Scott had bought for her, “Sage.” She looked over to see Amber and Starlett, “What?” She laid back down and stared at Buster as he slept, “Can we talk to you?” Sage groaned, “What Star?” “I see her anger can match up to Emmett's.” Sage sat up as Starlett sighed, “Amber wants to talk to you, truthfully.” Sage gave a small growl her rage growing, “I'm only here for Scott's birthday this weekend, Emmett and I did have a thing a long long time ago, but that all over now. Honestly, I've never seen Emmett more passionate about anyone before.” Sage just looked at her, “Cool so you'll be leaving soon.” Starlett looked to her, “What is your issue Sage. She's trying to help and you're being mean.” Starlett raised her voice not noticing it, “Because I can be! Everyone can do whatever they want but when it's me, oh no, I have to be sweet and quiet and let the world pass me because life is great for you!” Starlett stepped in as her eyes flickered orange, Sage stood to meet her, “What are you going to do Star? You gonna pretend that I don't exist when times get tough? Are you going to run off to Scott and cry to him how i'm a horrible sister?” Starlett growled a wolf like growl, “What I'm gonna do Sage is lock you in a room because you obviously can't get out of a depression that you thought yourself into.” Sage pushed her full force sending her sister across the room, “My depression is because of our family! Because I had someone I cared about die in my arms! Because Emmett is confusing as shit!”

Amber ran down the stairs to find Emmett and Scott in the den, “You guys need to get up here.” She ran back up to see Starlett try to grab Sage. Amber grabbed Starlett's arm and pushed her away before grabbing Sage by her sweatshirt and kicking her back to Emmett's bed, “Hey!” Emmett caught Sage as she tried to jump back up, Scott was in front of Starlett who was leaned against the wall, “What is going on?” Amber looked to the boys next to her, “I think they are tired of being around each other.” Sage pushed up against Emmett a bit hard trying to get passed him as Buster barked, “Puppy Dog.” He said sternly looking at her, she glared up at him as Scott and Amber guided an angry Starlett down to the basement as they shut the door, “Don't call me that.” Sage glared as she sat down, “What is going on with you.” Sage gave him a look, “I suggest you step away.” Emmett looked down at her before setting a hand on the side of her neck causing her to flinch lightly but relax into his hand, “What are you going to do Sage?” Sage just watched him as he slowly moved closer, her heart quickened making her pull away, “I’m leaving.” She pulled her shoes back on, “You can watch Buster, I’ll be back whenever.” “Where are you going?” Emmett turned the feeling of rejection flooded his body, “Doesn’t matter.” Sage pulled on her leather jacket that Scott had picked up from the house, “If you want to find me,” She gave him a small smirk, “Let it go.” With the sound of a whoosh she was gone.

Sage felt the inside pockets of her leather jacket with the hope of her fake ID being in at least one of them and as if hope was giving her a reward she found the plastic card in her left pocket. She walked through the door to the town’s only bar and handed the card to the bartender, “Vodka shots, lots of them.” She sat down as she pulled her jacket off as she left the card on the bar counter as the male bartender put down shot glasses filled to the rim of vodka, “What’s a girl like you drinking her emotions?” She couldn’t ever shake the accent that he had, “Unless you’re going to be buying my drinks, leave me alone.” She downed two of the four shots in front of her. Gavin looked at her, “We don’t buy drinks sweetheart.” She looked at the red head watching him fix his eyes onto the bartender’s, “Anything that comes to us is free.” He smiled, “Of course sir.” Sage nodded looking at him, “Didn’t think someone like you would even tell the business what you’re doing.” She downed the last two not letting the taste phase her, “Why’re you here?” Gavin watched her intrigued by the new acts he was seeing of Sage, “Why do you want to know.” She looked at him. He saw it in her dull eyes... She was lost, conflicted, and wanted to fade away, “Because even though I am who I am, it seems like you need someone.” Sage just watched him, his eyes were a pretty golden brown but to her they still couldn’t meet up to Emmett’s, “Well for one, I’m a vampire and apparently I have to drink chocolate milk for the rest of my life, two,” She looked at the bartender holding up her shot glass to indicate that she wanted refills, “Emmett is annoying as hell even though there are mixed feelings there, three, Stars acting like a bitch for the second time in her damn life and is Scott oriented.” Gavin leaned forward as he watched her push her hair out of her face, “And?” Sage sighed looking at him, “I don’t know Gavin, I feel like i'm suffocating here.” Gavin sipped his beer before leaning closer to her, “Let me take you out.” Sage gave him a look, “Why so you can kill me?” He chuckled, “I’m over the whole Emmett thing honestly, I’m bored and you’re here and I think I know where we can have some fun.” Sage tilted her head watching him, “Where?” He smirked, making Sage smile, “What?” He asked, “Nothing.” Sage looked away with a small blush, “Follow me Runaway, let’s make it eventful.” He got up and headed for the entrance. Sage was on the train to have fun with Gavin. Her emotions were all over the place and she was going to do anything to get them so be buried once more.

Emmett watched as she left not understanding before looking to Buster who gave a small whine. He walked over and sat next to him, “I know buddy... I know.” He pet Buster in silence keeping the scent of her alive before moving to destroy where it was by lighting a cigarette... The scent of lavender and a sweet smell like candy was all he thought of her. His little candy fill. He rolled back his shoulders while the cancer stick sat between his lip as he walked out of the room to find his brother, his feelings were rushing against the gates he had put up to make sure he didn’t have to feel anything but right now... He needed to learn to let something out so he could figure out how to save her.

Scott was in the basement room with Starlett as she paced around anger fueling her veins, Amber stood just outside the door to make sure nothing would happen to the sweet girl she just met and her best friend, “I want it to stop!” She yelled as she looked to Scott, “I’m sorry but it’s almost time, I know you’re going through things right now but the only thing that can help is you calming down.” “I don’t want to calm down, I want to go find my sister!” Scott looked through the small bars in the window, Amber nodded before disappearing to go help Emmett find the missing sibling, “Emmett and Amber are on it, just please Star calm down.” Starlett felt hot and antsy, “I can’t.” Scott walked over to her pulling her by the hips to his, “Then let me help.” Her heart skipped as she was gently pushed up against the cold concrete wall, “Scott.” She watched as his eyes went a dark purple, “Starlett.” He replied his hand traveling up her naked arm and to her neck sending goosebumps all over her body, “Make it stop.” He looked at her before gently putting his finger under her chin, “Are you sure?” Starlett felt the lust for Scott through her body as he moved to kiss her neck, she bit her lip letting him have access to whatever he wanted. Scott Frost was the only person she could trust, the only one she could talk to, the only one who made her feel grounded to the world.

Scott closed his eyes, feeling them twinge as he kissed Starlett’s neck tugging on her shirt gently which she gladly accepted to pull it off before pulling his long sleeve off, She pushed up against him... The touch of her made him feel alive, the way she talks, the way she moved, and the way she made him feel normal, it made him feel like he belonged, he found his place, his home, and the person he wanted to be with forever.

Gavin smiled as he danced with Sage in front of him. The music was loud, the club was packed, it was a bit dark besides the strobe lights. He popped a pink and purple pill into his mouth as he watched Sage take a bottle of something from someone near her and chugged it down, “What did you take?” She shouted over the music as she turned to him, “Nothing you need to be taking.” She smiled, “I’m hungry.” Gavin smirked, “I’ll show you.” Gavin grabbed a girl in short shorts and a crop top, she had brown hair and brown eyes, “What’s your name love?” She smiled looking up at him, “Kayla!” He looked at Sage, his smirk never leaving his face, he had finally caught on to his smirks to find out that every time he does, Sage smiles. He looked into her eyes manipulating her, “You’re going to party with us, but anything we do won’t hurt and you will let us have fun until we’re done with you.” Kayla nodded, pulling her hair to the side, “Lets party!” Sage watched as Gavin gave her a look that would drive any girl crazy. He inhaled pulling Kayla in front of him and took in her scent as he leaned into the crook of her neck and bit down, he drank the sweet tainted girl’s blood before looking up to Sage blood running down his bottom lip, he put his hand out for her. Sage hesitated but took his hand and walked in front of Kayla, “I don’t know Gavin.” He smiled lightly, “Come here.” She looked at him before he grabbed her face gently and kissed her, the blood smudged onto her causing her tongue to automatically go to the blood before looking at Gavin as her eyes went red, he smiled, “Now let's get you on a good diet, shall we?” Sage smiled showing her fangs before pushing Kayla’s hair back and bit down on the opposite side of where Gavin did. Sage pulled back as Gavin felt her limp, “I think we need more material.” Gavin pushed Kayla to the floor before looking at Sage who had blood dripping from her lips. Sage like she was high and it felt nice, “What are you looking at?” She smiled stepping over the unconscious girl’s body to get closer to him, “Are you having fun?” Sage slipped her arms around his neck, “You seem to make everything fun.” Gavin smirked, putting his hands on her hips, “Are you going to dance with me with blood all over you?” Sage smirked, “You could take some.” Gavin gave her a shocked look, “What? No one has ever met a fun Sage.” Sage gave him a look, “You have three seconds before the offer is off the table.” Gavin leaned down and kissed Sage, he pulled back to wipe the blood off her chin with his sleeve, Sage watched him carefully as he slowly stopped to look back at her. Sage pushed to her toes and kissed him.

It was days before anyone saw Sage again, “I did a perimeter check of the town and nothing, her scent isn’t even here.” Starlett tossed her sweatshirt to the leather chair as she fell into the couch, “Has Emmett found anything?” She looked to Scott as he sipped scotch from his clear cup, she reached for it and he gave it up to her, “No, he’s ... Incapable right now.” Starlett groaned, “So you mean he’s drunk again and hiding in his room.” Scott shrugged, “Yeah, I guess.” Starlett looked to Scott and sighed, “I’m sorry, I’m stressed out and I didn’t mean to snap.” Scott shook his head, “No its ok, I feel horrible because I can’t really do anything.” Starlett leaned on him as he sat next to her, “And it’s not your fault... You’re the good guy... Hey Scott.” He looked down at her as he wrapped an arm around her, “I’m sorry that Emmett...” Scott squeezed her gently, “Let’s not talk about it... I’m still not really over it yet.” Starlett nodded becoming quiet.

“So this is what you’ve been doing while I’ve been partying.” Sage chuckled watching Emmett as she sat in his window sill, “Sage?” He sat up in his bed but had to hold himself up from almost falling, “The only Sage you know.” He looked at her, “Where have you been?” Sage scoffed, “Nowhere you need to worry about.” Emmett stood up but stumbled a little, “You, you turned it off.” Sage gave him a look, “Relax Emmy, I’ve been in some pretty good care, why don’t you lay down and sleep before you hurt yourself.” Sage walked over and pushed him gently to make him sit back on the bed, “What are you doing?” Sage covered him up, “Sleep.” She said sternly before giving him a look, “I might come back, not too sure yet.” Sage shrugged, “But just remember most of this is your fault.” She gave a smirk before disappearing. Emmett woke up trying to catch his breath, “Sage?” He looked around to find a note on the pillow next to him, “I was in your head.” was all it read. Emmett got up to shower.

Six Days Before

Scott and Starlett were at the town's bar celebrating his birthday and waiting for Amber to come back with more drinks, “This is nice.” Starlett looked to Scott who finished the last of his drink from before, “Considering everything, it is.” She gave a smile seeing Scott to seem relaxed and enjoying himself, “I bet I can beat you at pool.” Scott laughed as there was yelling and gunshots from outside, “Stay here.” Scott ran with the wolf following him... What they saw had broke Scott down. Amber was shot by wooden bullets in the middle of the town, tears flooded Scott's face as he watched the sheriff walk over to his older brother to talk to him, “I'm going to kill him.” Starlett put her hand on his chest looking up at him before back at the police crowd, “I know, not here Scott, They'll get you too.” Scott put his arm around Starlett crying, she tried her best to keep him stable as she tried to get them back to the house.

Sage was once again crying in the bathroom, “Sweetheart.” Gavin pushed the door open and grabbed a clean hotel towel, “Come out.” Sage sniffled before turning the water off and stepped out to be engulfed in the towel and a warm hug from Gavin, “It's going to be ok.” She hid her face into his neck trying to calm down, he knew it was about Emmett and her sister but he also knew she needed time away, “Look at me Pop.” Her dull eyes went to him, “All you gotta do is turn it off and everything will go away.” “What?..” Gavin breathed in knowing this wasn't the right way but... To make her feel better it was, “Just close your eyes and think about it all going away, flip the switch Poppy.” Sage breathed in shakingly closing her eyes, once she opened her eyes she felt numb, nothing felt ... Bad. She pushed off him gently, “I need a drink.” She looked to him as she adjusted the towel around her, “Get dressed, well go to the bar.” Gavin walked out, shutting the door. Sage looked at herself in the mirror and tilted her head before pulling the towel off her body and drying her purple hair. She wouldn't brush her hair today, she would leave it to one side and let her curls run wild. She felt lighter and she for the first time felt good.

Present

Emmett walked down the stairs drying his hair in nothing but jeans, he then dropped the note into Starlett's lap who was sitting on couch as his brother played with her hair, “Whats this?” Emmett took his towel and wiped off his neck, “Take a guess.” Starlett sat up opening it, “How'd you get that?” Scott asked looking up at his big brother, “She was here.” Starlett's blue eyes shot up, “What do you mean she was here?” Emmett tossed the towel onto one of the chairs in front of the fireplace, “I mean she was in my room, in my head... We also have a small problem.” Scott looked to the paper before back to him, “She flipped the switch.” Starlett looked to them confused as Scott put his hands together and to his face, “What switch?” Scott sighed, “Vampires have this thing called a humanity switch, it basically blocks you from feeling any emotions.” “But everything pent up gets worse when it comes back on.” Emmett shrugged a bit, “It's a basic personality switch or the worse.” Starlett looked to Scott, “We need to find her.” Emmett yawned, “I'll head out into town.” He walked back up the stairs for a shirt and his belongings.

Gavin handed Sage a body to finish off, she drained the human being and pushed her to the floor, “This is fun.” Gavin laughed leaning against the blood splattered bar as she sat on top of it. Blood covered the floor and walls, every table had now dead bodies hunched over them. The smell... Was intoxicating, “Let's get some air.” Sage groaned, “Or you can find me something interesting to do.” “You can't hide out here forever.” Gavin gave her a look as she reached behind the bar for a bottle of something, “I can if I want to, besides why leave something that's so perfect for me, for us.” She looked at him. They had their moments, sex during highs and becoming drunk, cuddling as they slept or just to talk, partying all day, even just talking over nothing, but they both knew it would have to come to an end but Sage knew he would forever be her best friend, “Let's take a walk Poppy.” Sage growled lightly, “Fine whatever Gav.” Gavin stood in front of her talking a couple of napkins to wipe the blood off her face, she grabbed his hand and took the napkins from him doing it herself, “Go clean up.” Gavin looked back, “Why?” Sage looked around the bar and shrugged, “Everyone is quiet, this is nice.” She chuckled, sliding down, “Thanks G.” She patted his chest leaving the napkins on the bar, “How about we go to a special place I hold close to my heart.” Gavin swung his arm over her shoulders as she wrapped an arm around his waist, “And where would that be?” “The first place I ever saw you.” Sage gave him a look as they began to walk down the road where the accident happened, “So you're saying that you saved me from the accident all those years ago?” Sage said with a small attitude, “Yes Love.” Sage breathed out, “Well, that's nice, I want ice cream.” Sage skipped away to look back and see Gavin gone, she stopped in her tracks before getting hit with Emmett's scent, “I found you Puppy Dog.” Sage scoffed turning to him, “I'm not a dog you idiot.” Emmett faked a hurt look, “Ouch.” Sage eyed him, “What do you want?” Emmett had more experience with being a vampire so his speed and strength compared to Sage's was great. He moved quickly and grabbed her arms, “Sorry Princess.” He headbutted her to knock her out.

Sage's P.O.V

When I came to I found myself laying in Emmett's bed, his scent was still perfect but what ruined it was he stood at the window smoking a cigarette, “You're awake.” I squinted feeling a bit exposed, my hand traveled to my neck to find my necklace was gone, “No...” I looked around me to see if it was on the bed or table but it was nowhere to be found, “You looking for this?” He held up the necklace, the thing I needed to survive in the sun, I went to reach for it but stopped to see he had the curtain on the other side open, “You're going to tell me where you've been.” He stated, “And you're going to turn it back on.” His voice seemed to let out a small growl as he talked but my eyes stayed fixed on the necklace, it was the first thing he had ever given to me, had ever said anything to me about losing me, “Fine.” I said, “Where's Buster?” I pressed on looking at him, “I sent our little furry friend out on a walk with your sister and Scotty.” I watched as the smoke rose and swirled as it escaped him. He sat the necklace in the light on the window as he flicked the cancer stick out the window, “Now Puppy Dog, where have you been?” I bit my lip as he began to walk over, I wasn't dumb, i've seen the things Gavin could do and if he's as old as Emmett I'm in a screwy situation, “Couple towns over.” My eyes went around the room to find the brown bear sitting on top of the dresser that Emmett had filled with the mix of our things, “Doing what?” His voice was stern and serious and for the first time I thought I was scared of him, I think whatever Gavin helped me ... Emmett undid it with a squish of his hand, “I was partying, met some... Donators, drink some booze, you know, your lifestyle just out and about.” Ok maybe not... But it was a thought at least, maybe I secretly wanted him to save me. He nodded, “So that bar with DEAD people and blood everywhere didn't bother you?” I shook my head, “Not really, I mean I had great company so I was relaxed.” Emmett sat on the bed next to me, “Who were you with?” I groaned, “No one you'd like.” I snapped back at him. Emmett gave a smirk before pinning me to the bed, “You planning to leave town again?” My skin felt like it was on fire, I was drawn to him and I didn’t understand why. His grip had loosened as his eyes went purple, “Please, tell me youre not going to leave again.” I bit my lip, “I'm kinda stuck so I'm here until you let me have my necklace back.” Emmett's eyes went back to normal and his grip tightened again, “It's a good thing you'll burn if you leave huh?” I scoffed, “Cocky much?” Emmett stared hard into my eyes, “Turn it on Sage.” I shook my head, “No.” My voice had hitched and I could tell he heard it, “I get it, you're scared and confused, this isn't what you need.” I brought my leg up and kicked him off me sending him across the room, “What I need? You don't even know the first thing about me! This is your fault Emmett not mine!”

Emmett's P.O.V

“How is this my fault?!” I yelled back at her. I could hear the echoes through the house even with the closed door. I was getting somewhere, I made her angry and she's going to start spilling. I watched her sit up, she was wearing a see through black tank top with her leather jacket, her skinny jeans were ripped but were red, I had taken off her shoes when we had gotten into the house, “ Because you're an idiot! You sit there and make it seem like, like I'm worth something and turn around and do these stupid things and make me feel like nothing again!” It broke me, I knew I wasn't the best for her, not even a little bit and for that I was selfish but I needed her to get it all out. I needed to hear things I would hear from my brother, “You killed your brother’s best friend for what? To hide the fact you were fucking the town up? Because you're a ten year old and throw fits when you can't get your own way.” If I was being honest I was becoming angry, “You don't even know what I want.” I said out loud letting the anger drip from every word. She scoffed, “Ten points for Emmett for making everything about him not once but twice!” I dug my nails into my hands, “Then tell me why you're blaming me! Why did you leave?” Sage rolled those amazing dull eyes of hers, “You wanna know Emmett?” She moved to the end of the bed, “Because you wouldn't tell me what you want, because you said and did all these things but even in the long run you'll always be the player that will have no one, and once you do you'll push them away, also, my sister is perfect and doesn't need me in her life. She'll get married, move along and be happy.” “All of this, was it because you didn't want to be alone?” She didn't answer but what she did hurt me as much as it hurt her... She stuck her hand out and felt the sunlight on her hand, she watched as it burned her for a second before pulling away... She continued like this like I wasn't even in the same room. I snapped, I once again pinned her to the back wall, my hand on her neck so she couldn't move, “Admit it!” I yelled, “You're scared of this, of being alone, you're lost in this world, and you will never be anyone's favorite because your sister is a perfect being.” I felt her jaw tense as my finger was under her jaw, “Let it go Sage, the only reason why you're depressed is because you can't move on, everyone dies at some point and you need to let it go.” I could feel her throat tighten under my hand, “I get it, you need to flip it back so I can help.” My grip on her throat wasn't tight but enough for her to get a warning sign. That's one thing I knew for sure, getting physically scared of her. I watched as a tear fell from her right eye, “Make it stop.” She closed her eyes hard pulling her body up but I was in the way so she ended up wrapping herself around me, “Puppy.” I wrapped my arms around her as she cried, “Make it stop.” I winced as my eyes began to burn lightly, I ran my hand through her hair and gently pulled her head back to see her face, “Let make it clear that you're mine.” She was beautiful, “And I always get what I want.” Without any warning I pushed my lips to hers, she slowly kissed back gripping my shirt as she pulled herself up into my lap, I gripped her sides making her stay put, I bit her lip making her give a small noise. After that things got pretty intense but I wouldn't have wanted to change it.

Emmett Completely Crashes

“I need to tell you something.” Scott said as they stopped, “You ok?” Starlett asked as she stretched and bent down to empty her water bottle into a small bowl for Buster, “I can't have you get mad at me.” “Only reason I would get mad is if someone saw Sage before I did.” Scott became quiet, “ Scott.” She stood up looking at him, “Listen,” Starlett gave him a look, “Are you serious?” Scott sighed, “Emmett is at the house trying to get her to flip back.” Her anger rose, “And we're out here walking a dog?!” Scott held his breath as he talked, “You are not her trigger.” Starlett shook her head, “What you mean? My sister is at the house who I haven't seen in weeks!” Scott raised his voice ever so slightly to get Starlett to listen to him, “And as I said, you wouldn't be able to bring her back.” Starlett was a bit surprised hearing him yell, “You said it yourself, you have always tried to get to her somehow and for some reason it's been her and Emmett, they're not so different.” Starlett shook her head, “My sister is nothing like Emmett, ever compare her to him again and we'll have separation issues.” She bent down and grabbed the now empty bowl to stick into her bag and walked away from him. Starlett couldn't believe him, Emmett was a monster at some point and still has behaviour issues, she would be damned if someone was going to compare him to her, she was nothing like him. Scott followed her but kept his distance... He didn't know what to do she was so touchy lately that they couldn't talk about anything without her getting angry at him. Something in him felt doubt but he knew he had to keep fighting.

Emmett woke up to find Sage in his shirt standing in front of the window, he sat up just watching the moonlight dance off her skin, the necklace was in her left hand but dangled by the chain... The green heart was in a faint glow. He got up and walked over in his grey boxers, he wrapped his arms around her waist and hid his face away into her neck, “You should be sleeping.” She gave a small smile turning her head to face him, “I couldn't sleep.” He smiled against her skin before landing his lips into her neck, “What do you see?” Sage exhaled feeling relaxed and safe, “Just the sky and trees.” She tensed up making Emmett look up fast, “Emmy.” She said almost as a whisper... She saw herself stare back at her only with white hair but as Emmett went to look she vanished, “What is it?” Sage turned and looked at him, “I think, I think I just saw Winter.” “But that's...” He stared at the spot for a moment, “Get dressed and stay here.” He pulled on his sweatshirt and a pair of sweatpants before running down the stairs, as he looked around but only saw the front door open, he looked around the doorway before closing it then turned to find photos of Sage and Gavin on the table... His heart sunk as he looked through them, “Did you find her?” Sage asked from the top of the stairs, “No,” He pushed the photos into his pocket, “Think she just wanted to give us a good scare.” Sage nodded, “Come back up.” Emmett held back everything mean and cruel that he wanted to say but he knew it wasn't her... When you have your humanity off, you do awful things, he knew that but in the long run it hurts.

Not too long after Scott and Starlett got home, Starlett ran up the stairs forgetting to unleash Buster and pushed open the door to see Sage asleep in Emmett's lap. Starlett relaxed as she saw her baby sister was ok... Her only family member was safe. Emmett gave a wave to Starlett who only nodded and shut the door, “Hey.” Scott placed a hand on her arm, “She's ok..” Starlett said as she began to cry. Scott picked her up and brought her to his room to comfort her, “Everything is ok now.” Starlett was in Scott's lap wraps around his neck and her head on his shoulder, “ I'm sorry..” Scott rubbed her back as they sat in the middle of the bed, “Its ok beautiful.” He kissed the side of her head but froze to see what was carved into his wall next to his bathroom, “You do make a beautiful couple, even if she does have the same face as me.” He stood carrying Starlett with him, “What?” Scott made a shh sound quietly walking to Emmett's room, Starlett stared behind him feeling a presence she didn't know, Emmett opened the door as they rushed in and closed it, “We need to leave.” Emmett picked up a sleeping Sage and wrapped the blanket around her, “Where are we going?” Scott adjusted his grip his palms becoming sweaty, “Home.” Was all he said. With that the Frost brothers carried the Connors girls and their pet back to their home in a rush.

Sage woke up to see Gavin at the end of her bed. He pointed to the window, Sage nodded and untangled herself from Emmett to pull some real clothes on and followed Gavin outside onto the roof, “I'm glad to see you're better.” Sage gave him a look, “You set me up.” He nodded, running his hand through his hair, “Yes but, you're better.” She nodded, “Thank you for taking care of me, even at my worst.” Gavin smiled, “What are friends for Pop.” She smiled sitting down with Gavin to watch the sun rise, “You know we aren't going to be able to have our little dates anymore.” Sage gave a small sigh, “We're friends Gav, I know a lot of stuff happened,” “I was your first.” Gavin interrupted her, making her smile with a blush, “Shut up, anyways.. You helped me to have fun when I needed help.” Gavin put his hand on her knee, “I'm happy you finally got what you wanted.” She smiled but it faded, “I need to tell you something.” Gavin looked at her , hearing her voice change, “Winter is back, just promise me you'll be careful.” He nodded, “Yes I will.” “You're back with him?” Emmett said, finding them on top of the house, “Emmett wait.” Sage stood along with Gavin, “No! Everything I have done, everything I have said to you, he tortured me in my own house! He burned me!” Sage felt guilt rush over her, “Please Emmett, it's not what you think this is.” Emmett tossed the photos letting them scatter over the roofing, Sage picked one of them up to see it was her and Gavin having a moment in one of the hotels they stayed at, “This is -” Emmett nodded tears rising but he fought them back, “You know I almost told you that I loved you,” Sage fell quiet as Gavin looked to her, “Thank god I didn't because it would have been a lie.” Sage’s heart broke, “Wait no Emmett!” “Hold on now mate.” Gavin took a step in, “You want her like Winter? Have her, she's definitely following in her footsteps.” Sage sat back down as Emmett disappeared, “Sage.” Gavin turned to her as she shook her head hiding her face in her knees crying. Gavin growled and went to look for Emmett, Sage got up and went into the house, “Star! Scott!?” She screamed through tears not wanting to be alone, she was once again broken and this time Emmett wasn't coming back, “What is it?” Scott saw Sage about to collapse to the floor he rushed over as she cried into him with Star right behind him, they both hugged her and held her until she had no more tears to cry, “Tell us what happened.” Starlett said quietly as Sage looked to Scott, “Don't hate me.” Scott shook his head, “Never.”

Emmett was drinking away in the comfort of his own home music blasting and a cigarette between his fingers as he sat in the den watching the fireplace as the fire roared to warm the place until that is, he was interrupted by Gavin who had thrown Emmett against the wall breaking a glass table on his way before pinning him to the wall by his throat, “What do you want?” Hatred dripped from the words Emmett spoke which caused Gavin to tighten his grip, “This is your fault! You know she cried for you while she was away? Every night Emmett!” The wall behind Emmett creaked feeling the pressure, “If she wanted me so badly she could have come back.” He coughed lightly underneath his grip, “It didn't help that she thought she wasn't enough, or that she thought you didn't even want her.” Emmett's eyes went to him... He saw it. Gavin Axel was once again actually feeling, not in an angry or revengeful way but a humane and emotional way, “I told her to turn it off because she got so depressed that she wouldn't talk to me, all she did was cry until she couldn't. She knows her sister is a better person than she is and has to live up to someone who has done so much, who was always favored.” Gavin let Emmett go just so he could kick him through the wall to the kitchen, “She loved you and you're destroying her!” Emmett groaned trying to sit up, his head was now bleeding from the impact of the counter behind him, “You got what you wanted Gavin!” Gavin's anger rose, “Sage would have done anything for you, a girl like that you can't pass up on.” Emmett stood up walking back to the room where the alcohol was held, “A girl who played us against each other once again Gavin, she's no better than Winter.” Gavin twitched looking at him as he sipped from the bottle that hit the floor, moving quickly to Emmett he swung him to the floor and once again got his ring, “Try it Frost.” Gavin then went through the house opening every curtain and window to let the sun in. Leaving a tormented Emmett to attempt to survive.

Sage stayed in her sister’s embrace staring at the blank wall as words came from behind but she would not return any to anyone, “Give her some time, she’ll come back when she’s ready.” Starlett kissed Sage’s head before untangling her arms from her sister and walking to the door, “I’ve never seen her like this..” “Right now she’s in an exhausted state, her humanity was turned off and the guilt from whatever she did is overwhelming her, now that whatever she had with my brother... We just wait to see what happens next.” Starlett looked back at Sage who was curled up on her bed with a small dog curled behind her knees, Starlett shut the door walking into the hallway looking up to Scott, “What’re we waiting for?” Scott gave her a small look, “What do you mean?” Starlett looked to the floor then back to the love of her life, “Is... there a way we can turn it off for her?” Scott looked at her, “That’s not an option, Star.” Starlett wet her lips as she crossed her arms, “We can't just let her continue to be depressed, what’re we going to do?” Scott let out a heavy sigh, “Call Gavin, I’ll talk to Maisy and see if she can dig anything up to make her lighten up, if we can’t then... I’ll figure out a way to get her to flip the switch.” Starlett nodded lightly as Scott disappeared. Starlett then moved back into the her sister’s bedroom to retrieve Sage’s phone, but as she looked to the bed her little sister was not laying in the bed anymore. Letting out a sigh Starlett picked up the cell phone and dialed Gavin’s number as she sat on the bed, “Popsicle! So glad you finally decided to call back your one and only.” “Yeah, sorry to burst your bubble Axel but it’s the big sister.” Gavin’s smirk could be heard through the phone, “What do I owe to the first born?” Starlett rolled her eyes, “She’s gone and it doesn’t look good.” “And you think I can find her and help her?” Starlett sighed, laying back on the messy bed, “Scott said to call you, If I remember correctly, you’re the one who ranaway with my sister.” Gavin took a sip from his glass, “I also brought her back.” “Do it again.” “Or what Little Wolf?” Starlett gave a small growl, “Or I’ll find you and tear you apart.” “We’ll see.” Gavin hung up the phone and finished his drink, “She’ll come looking.” Sage looked at her cup as she swirled the red liquid in her cup, “I didn’t leave this time.” She downed what was in the glass, “I like this me.” “It’s not you.” Gavin looked at her. Sage looked back at him and blood splattered on the side of her face, “Good, I won’t have to feel a thing, even without turning it off.” Gavin had something string inside him but forced it down by smirking, “Lets drink.”

“It’s really sad to see you like this.” Winter kicked over a chair before sitting on the table next to the window, “Aren’t you as cheerful as always.” Emmett coughed lightly sitting in the only corner that hasn't been touched by the sun, “Don’t look too pitiful my shiny Emerald, You’re going to help me and you’re going to like it.” Emmett scoffed, “What would someone like you want?” Winter smiled pulling her hair to one side, “I want all of my friends back, Emmy, and you’re going to help me make it happen.” The way she used Sage’s nickname for him made his skin crawl, “Or what?” Winter tilted her head, her eyes looking playful, “I’m going to use her as a new play toy.” Emmett clenched his jaw, “Can’t say no anyways.” Winter clapped her hands, “Right! You dumped her,” She shrugged, “We’ll go find your ring when the sun goes down but for now,” She smiled big, “You get to be a wonderful host, Emerald.” Emmett watched her move along the den and start to close the curtains, “Now let’s get you your strength back.” She patted his shoulder as she stood in front of him, he rose and followed her to the basement.

Charlotte Sterling’s Point Of View

I watched as she skipped into the house and began to play with Emmett, I rolled my eyes from boredom and went to go find something to entertain me... The one and only handsome Scott Frost. He was sight for sore eyes and the view was amazing as I sat across the street on this cold damp bench watching him walk away from a small shop. I squinted trying to read the sign, “Pets For More.” I scoffed at what they were trying to tell people? Pets for more money? I got up and followed Scott down the street. It’s a hunting game now.

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Emmett waited for the sun to go down as Winter talked away about nothing important, “Helloooo?” Winter sat in his lap tapping his cheek. Emmett looked at her, “Yeah definitely.” Winter gave him a look, “Liar.” Emmet stood making Winter fall off his lap and onto the floor, “Where are you going?” Emmet rolled his shoulders, “To go get my ring back.” Winter stood up fixing her shirt that had twisted up, “Wait for me.” Emmett walked to the door ignoring the demanding hundreds year old but was pinned to the wall, “When I say wait, you wait.” His eyes went to hers, “I don't wait for anyone sweetheart, so move faster.” Winter gave a smile before moving and breaking one of the table legs off the hallway table and shoving it through his shoulder, “You don't tell me what to do.” With that Winter opened the door and walked out. Emmett groaned as he pulled wood from his shoulder before watching it heal and letting the blood soak into his shirt.

It wasn't long before Winter and Emmett found Gavin, the blood ran fresh and the bodies were piled around the bar, “See you're still gentle as always.” Gavin scoffed not looking behind him, “Some of it was me, not all of it.” He took his last sip from the cup as Emmett ran over and grabbed Gavin's navy blue shirt and pinned him to the top of the bar, “Where's my ring.” He stated, his anger was there and he wasn't going to care who knew it. Winter sat on a table pulling up a corpse's head to see if the blood still ran through its veins but it was too late, she let it go making it hit the table with a thud, “Wouldn't you like to know.” Emmett punched him in the face causing Gavin's lip to bust open, “Don't tempt me.” Gavin chuckled, “See you are where you started.” Emmett pulled him up and slammed him down into the bar. The wood underneath him creaked, “You're lucky this is the only bar around.” “Looking for this?” A voice came from the small hallway where the bathrooms were. Emmett turned and saw Sage playing with his ring that was on her right hand finger, “I think it suits me well don't you?” Emmett turned letting go of Gavin, “Sage give it back.” Sage took a step back, “Why? You can live at home in the dark and still have everything you need.” “Sage, you know what will happen if I don't have the ring.” Sage smiled looking at him, “You turned it off again.” Sage shook her head, “No I just know how to put up a front better than you.” “This sounds fun and all but I'm getting bored.” Winter spoke while playing with her hair, “Gavin if you will.” Gavin pushed himself off the bar, “Don't take too long.” “You know I can't stay away from you for too long.” Gavin sent Emmett a sly smirk before disappearing with Winter, “What is this?” Sage sat down on a stool close to Emmett but kept two buffer stools between them, “I've decided I want to help Gavin.” Emmett watched her carefully, “And what would that be?” Sage grabbed a bottle of whatever from behind the bar and opened it turning in her seat, “Destroy the town, recruit, you know the deal.” Emmett shook his head, “This isn't you.” Sage wiped her mouth from the gulp she took, “But I like it, and I'm having fun so, you guys can have Winter and I'll go on my road of torture with Gavin.” Emmett leaned over her, “You don't want this.” Sage stood making him back up, “I really do.” Sage kicked Emmett back and sent him flying to the front wall, “And until I quote on quote feel better, I'm gonna keep this and make sure you can't get in the way of the really fun Stuff.” Emmett lunged back to her, trapping her in a corner, “I dont think so.” Emmett grabbed her wrist enough to leave a mark, “Emmett you're hurting me.” Sage looked up at him as he continued to put pressure onto it, “Emmy.” He looked at her before she headbutted him and ran to the other side of the room, “Someone is spiraling.” She smirked, pushing her hair back, “It's hide and seek Emmett, and you'll never win.” With that Sage disappeared with Emmett trying to find her.

Emmett leaped over a river hearing Sage giggle was cute but it was driving him crazy, “Sage!” Sage appeared in front of him, “Better head home, Times up.” She smiled once more disappearing. Emmett punched a tree breaking it in half, the top fell where she was standing. He moved quickly searching the woods around him trying to make sure she wasn't hiding in plain sight and when she wasn't the anger rose even more, the sun began to peek into the sky convincing him to head back home.

Winter waited for Emmett with Gavin under her foot, “It's about time.” She said as he walked through the door. The rudeness was getting under his skin, “What do we have here?” He crouched down to Gavin who had his head bleeding and hand broken, “Let me go.” “No. I have a plan for you.” Emmett smiled looking at Gavin. Winter smirked as she watched Emmett.

Winter's P.O.V

Once Gavin rudely pulled me away from the bar, we ended back at the Frost Mansion, “Miss me?” He gave me a look, “Not even a little bit.” I was slightly shocked, “If I recall you're the one who followed me around like a puppy and went crazy when I left.” Gavin put his arms out as he shrugged, “I found something better.” The er at the end of better was turned into an a, I glared, “No one is better than me.” He laughed, “Anyone is better than you, even your doppelganger has better visions of life than you.” That was it... I darted for him and he went through the hole in the wall into the kitchen breaking a couple of cabinets, “I see you're still self centered.” He stood up, his head bleeding. i'm not sure what happened, he used to be so loyal, so obedient to me... Now it's like he was a traitor, “I was really hoping to have you on my side.” Gavin slid off the messy counter, “For what? To find your friends?” I tilted my head, “I'm always a step ahead Love.”

Gavin's P.O.V

I watched as she ticked. If it wasn't all for her then it was all for nothing, she was very self conscious and it showed, “What do you mean?” I smirked. Sage was already on her way to her little witch friend to figure out where they were now, “I have people all over town, you think I wouldn't hear about it?” I kicked the bottom of the wall to make a way to walk. Blah blah blah, so by time I let myself get caught up so Sage had time to expand the plan.

Sage's P.O.V

I was slowly dying in myself, to make it clear I was an emotional mess but acting out and being with Gavin it was nice, I liked the front I was putting up, oddly enough it made me feel better. I was now on Maisy's doorstep waiting for her to answer, “Hey, I got your text everything ok?” I gave a small smile looking at her, “Can we talk inside?” She nodded looking at me, “Come in.” I walked in easily surprisingly and it wasn't a huge deal to me to have to be asked in, it was a safety measure and honestly I'm glad we had it just in case I ended going completely crazy again, “What's going on?” I looked at her sitting on the couch, “Anyway I can ask you for a favor?” She nodded sitting on the table in front of me, “We're friends right?” I nodded, “I don't trust just anyone, and I do like you.” She smiled and nodded as her natural hair looked messy, “Then yes.” I looked around her house, it was little and cute, had two bedrooms and a bathroom off the back, the kitchen was literally 5 feet away, “Do you know a spell to tell me where something is?” I looked at her, “It's called a locator spell, what're you looking for?” She moved to get a book from off a shelf, it was brown and had black markings on it, she then sat on the floor setting it onto the table, “It's a really old site, its said they trapped vampires in an empty well, I didn't know if its true or not but I have nothing to do today so thought I'd brush up on somethings.” Maisy nodded as I watched her. She was gullible but there wasn't a way in hell I was going to get her hurt, “My mom told me about it, said it's hidden where the old town hall was.” “Do we know where that is?” Maisy shrugged as she began to flip through pages, “Not that I know of, all I need is a prick of your blood and paper with what you're looking for.” The blonde moved to get paper and pencil. She handed it to me and I wrote down what we were looking for, she made a salt circle and placed a map in it before getting an old necklace with a small thin black see through crystal, “Where'd you get that?” My eyes never left the necklace, I felt drawn to it,I didn't know why, “It's been passed down , hand please.” I gave my hand to her as she cut my hand, I squeezed my hand and let my blood drip onto the paper that was set in a weird looking bowl, “That's it?” Maisy nodded, “Just wait.” I sighed sitting back wiping the remaining blood on my pants.

She chanted for a few minutes and the crystal fell to the map as the paper turned to ash, “It looks like it's... Outside of town near the incoming bridge.” I nodded, “Thanks Maisy.” I stood up, “Isn't that Emmett's ring?” I stopped and looked at her for a minute then realized she didn't know anything about what had happened between him and I, “Yeah he gave it to me.” Maisy gave me a look, “Isn't that his daylight ring?” I shrugged, “He said he wanted to get a new one.” I went to the door and opened it, “You know, if you need to talk I'm here.” I nodded, it was a bit too late for that, “Thanks.” I said and headed to the well.

Starlett's P.O.V

It was deep, “It's said that tunnels run under this well.” I looked at Scott who began talking but I watched Sage, she seemed laid back but it didn't feel right, “I vote for you to go down to make sure there aren't any surprises.” Sage spoke looking to Scott, “If it's been used the tunnel will be cut off.” Sage leaned over the side of the stone well, “Get to digging Frost, I need to get in there.” “What is in there you're so hell bent about?”I looked at her, “Believe it or not I'm trying to save the town, so I would advise you both to listen to me for once.” Scott looked at the well, “What do you know.” Scott looked to Sage who crossed her arms, “There's something at the end of the tunnel.” “What's something?” I leaned over to look down, “Ancient vampires, there were wolves but I assume they're dead.” I nodded, I get it the hunger in vampires gets great and wolves are close to humans, “So now she knows, get going.” Sage's tone was sharp and quick... It didn't make much sense to me, “It's going to be ok.” Scott kissed my forehead as he caught the rope Sage tossed to us, “Call me when you get through.” With that she ran off. Scott tied the rope around his waist, “If anything happens, drop me.” I shook my head, “ We're in it together Scott.” I grabbed a hold of the knot on his hip and tightened it more to make sure it was fully safe before looking at him, “If anything happens, I pull you up.” He nodded before looking into the dark abyss, “Let's do it.” I took a hold of the rope and helped him down into the well, He climbed over and made his way down slowly, I made sure I used just enough speed to make sure I didn't accidentally hurt him. A little time went by but it was interrupted when Scott yelled, “Pull up!” He sounded like he was in pain, to confirm it I heard him groan. I pulled him up fast and out of the well to the grass around it to find his legs blistered, “What happened?” I asked as I began to unravel him from the rope, “There's Still Seed in the water.” He was breathing heavily and trying to catch his breath, “It's an herb that can harm vampires and keep them at bay.” I looked down the well again... “I'll do it.” He shook his head, “You can't there's wolfsbane along the walls.” I groaned looking around, “We can call Maisy.” Scott nodded, “She's our best bet.”

Maisy's P.O.V

“You and your sister, did you know she asked me to find the well for her?” I asked as I got my shoes on, thankfully mom was still gone dealing with the preparations to rebuild the shelter, we still couldn't find out why it burnt down ir where all the animals went, “Did she say anything to you about why she wanted to be here?” I grabbed the extra set of keys to mom's green sedan and headed out, “Only that she wanted to see what the fuss was about, said she was history curious because of turning.” There was a sigh, “Well, she’s definitely in a mood and Scott has confirmed there’s a tomb underneath it.” I froze for a minute... If there are vampires hidden underneath the town, all hell would break loose, “What are you trying to do?” Starlett looked back at Scott, “Stop by my place for extra clothes for Scott, key is hidden under a fake rock and his clothes are in a top drawer in the bedroom to the right at the top of the stairs.” With that she hung up. I was now stuck in something that I already said yes to, no way of getting out now...

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Emmett punched Gavin who was tied to a chair and covered in blood, “Tell me where she is.” Gavin spit a wad of blood from his mouth before looking at him, his head was low but his eyes made it further enough to see his old pal, “If I'm right, she should be getting us dinner.” Emmett growled and turned, picking up a broom that sat in the corner of the kitchen and put it through his chest just missing his heart, “I'm gonna ask you one more time.” Winter rolled her eyes, “I'll go find her.” Emmett glared, “As I said twenty minutes ago.” She hit the back of his head and vanished, “Your girlfriend doesn't have much time.” Gavin looked up to him fully as he grunted, “Sorry mate, I prefer more of a special friend.” Emmett grabbed the chair arms and through him against the wall breaking him free.

Sage sighed as she walked, she could feel Winter’s presence but ignored it to a certain point. She was already heading to the Frost Manor to get Gavin back but she knew if she didn’t take her time she wouldn’t believe she had gotten where they needed to be, “ Someone looks like they had a change of heart.” Winter spoke as she appeared in front of Sage, “I thought you’d be more interesting honestly.” Sage replies, crossing her arms, “But I guess spoiled and bitchy covers you nicely.” Winter gave a glare, “What’re you and Gavin up to?” Sage smirked, “Wouldn’t you like to know.” Winter grabbed Sage and put her up against the building beside them, her hand to Sage’s neck, “What are you gonna do Winter? Kill me? That would make Emmett love you.” Winter’s grip tightened, “I don’t need approval from Emmett, I do what I want.” Sage smirked and grabbed Winter’s arm, breaking it as she threw her into the store window across the street, “You're not as tough as they made you seem.” Winter stayed where she was trying to collect herself as Sage ran to get Gavin.

Sage stopped in front of the manor smelling blood, her eyes wandered around the outside of the building before she slowly made her way around the back entrance, “Emmett?” Sage said loudly as she walked into the house, “You didn’t wait for me to have fun?” She spoke lightly mimicking Winter’s voice. Gavin gave a painful yell from the basement making Sage run through the door and down the stairs, “There you are!” Emmett shouted happily as he saw Sage in View. Gavin was chained to the ceiling by his hands, his shirt soaked in blood as it dripped to the floor the sound echoed, with the revenge of sun burns on Gavin’s face, “What are you doing?” Sage asked, trying to hide all the emotions she had, “I want to know why Winter is so bent on you two.” Her eyes flicked to Gavin, “If you tell me I’ll let your boyfriend down.” She scoffed, “He’s not my boyfriend and second of all let him down first then I’ll tell you.” Gavin gave a small cough losing consciousness from the lack of blood, “I know you Emmett, once I give you what you want, you'll bring him with you.” Emmett gave a small smirk before reaching up and pulling on the chains to release his victim, Sage ran to catch him, “Tell me.” Sage looked to the stairs to try to hear if anyone else was in the manor and that was a negative, “You're working with her.” She looked to Emmett you groaned loudly, “I’m only doing it so I can stop her from trying to open the stupid tomb!” Sage looked at him with a small sigh of relief, “How do I know you’re not lying.” Emmett sighed and crouched down, “I didn’t kill him like I wanted to, I just used him so you’d come find him.” Emmett reaches into his back pocket pulling out a blood bag that he had taken from the upstairs after Winter had run off, “Here.” He handed it to her with his eyes never leaving her’s. Sage took it and opened it laying Gavin down on the blood stained puddled floor and tore the bag open to feed him the blood, “Thank you.” She looked at him years rising, “Come on Puppy, tell me what’s going on.” Sage inhaled before telling Emmett everything, from the start.

“That’s a long way down...” Maisy said looking down to the dark eery water at the bottom of the well, “Any chance you could get down there?” Starlett asked as she helped Scott change his clothes, “I could do a spell to see if I can blow the bottom out, that way when we do go down there won’t be anything floating that could harm you.” Scott had a sigh liking the way he felt in his new set of clothes and how his wounds were mostly healed, “Even if you can’t What then?” Maisy straightened herself and turned to them, “I’ll go down and try to see if there’s a small opening or a rock that we can easily move to get in.” Starlett nodded, “Thank you for this.” Maisy shrugged, “Don’t thank me yet, we don’t know if I can do it.”

There was a massive noise coming from the way they were headed, “Star and Scott are over there.” Emmett looked to Sage before grabbing her hand and running quickly to the well, “Star?!” Street looked back along with Maisy and Scott, “Sage.” She relaxes seeing everything was ok but saw gravel on the dead grass, “What happened?” Starlett’s eyes went to their hands and studied them quietly, “Maisy made an entry way.” Scott gestures to her as he gently pulled Starlett back to him by the back of her shirt not fully trusting either of the siblings, “It took a bit out of me.” Maisy inhaled leaning against the old stone trying to catch her breath, “Are you ok?” Sage asked not caring about her persona, “I’ll be fine.” Emmett walked to the well pulling Sage along with him to look into it, “It’s a clear shot.” Sage gripped his hand lightly making Emmett look at her, “I got you.” Sage stayed quiet, “Why’re you here Emmett?” Starlett asked as Maisy helped Scott secure the rope once more, “To make sure whatever is in there doesn’t come out.” “What do you get from that? All we know you’re going to switch sides again.” Emmett turned to Starlett the tension building, “Believe it or not I know what’s in there and no one in there we want out.” “Hold on, what you mean no one Emmett.” Scott asked shooting him a look, “1884 brother, do you remember the raids?” Scott nodded, “Eight vampires and four wolves were spotted together.” Emmett nodded, “They tried to set the bar on fire,” Emmett looked to him, “They got away by a secret tunnel underneath the stairs.” “So you’re telling me, that all these years you’ve lied to keep that a secret?!” Scott’s voice rose, “I didn’t think anyone would want to find them again! A chase witch is what sealed that tomb!” Maisy froze and looked over at them, “What?” “It gets worst.” Sage said but turned as if on cue Linda came tumbling to her daughter’s feet making everyone turn to find Charlotte, Winter, and Gavin, “And it's oh so perfect that you’re here.” Charlotte said smirking as Maisy made sure her mother was ok, “Emmett, I’m so disappointed, we would have been so good together.” Emmett chuckled, “I thought you wanted all of them here Winter, if not then my plan didn’t work out too well.” He squeezed Sage’s hand before letting her go to walk to the trio, “Wait no!” Starlett grabbed Her younger sister and pulled her to her and Scott, “Didn’t think you were this low Emmett.” Scott gave a small growl, “Starlight did.” He tapped his nose with a smile and pointed to Starlett, “Gavin, what happened?” Sage looked at him , her heart slowly sinking further down into her chest, “Oh come on, we had something fun, but what’s in there I want.” Sage took a small step back as Scott walked in front of the girls, “I’m going to enjoy tearing your limbs off.” Scott went to take a step but stopped hearing Charlotte shout, “I wouldn’t do that if I was you!” They shoved a girl with red hair from behind Gavin, “We have a little gift for you guys.” Tessa Lang looked up, her face dirty and cut on her cheek, “Tessa!” Maisy shouted as Tessa’s grey eyes shot to her classmate, “Maisy.” Winter pulled her hair to make her stop talking, “Your move.” Maisy looked to her mom who nodded, “It's ok baby.” Maisy grabbed the rope and started to slide down the well with Sage going after her, “Smart girl.” Gavin spoke as everyone began down the well.

Once they reached the bottom the tunnel still ran deep under the ground, Starlett grabbed Scott’s hand from being claustrophobic, “Stay right here.” Scott looked at her then up as the other five came down, “Starlett, Charlotte, and Tessy loves will stay here.” Winter spoke, “I think we all have an idea of why.” Charlotte nodded, “Bring him to me safely.” “Always, Char.” Starlett had a glare as Winter walked up to Scott and wrapped her arm around his, “So tell me who’s better, Charlotte or the mutt?” Scott scoffed as they began to walk down the tunnel, “Anyway, we could get some light?” Gavin asked as he followed behind Maisy and Linda. Starlett watched the light fade as they walked further away.

Gavin did love having Sage along with him but the opportunities ran a lot more if he played his cards right with Winter, the power she had and control around the world could give him a free pass to destroy and build an empire of his own. He would never hurt her but as of right now the stories that had played out about this tomb is what he wanted.

“You said it got worse.” Maisy looked at Sage as they walked her grip, not leaving her mother, “So much worse.” “What do you know?” Scott had fallen back hearing them whisper, Emmett continued quietly as he forced his senses to heighten to hear the ones behind him, “There was a legend; a myth even around the time of the tomb was created.” Sage only knew what Gavin had told her, “I don’t know if you know it,” She looked to Scott who then looked to Linda, “There was this satanic group or male witches that wanted to see a vampire for themselves but the ritual they did, it went wrong.” Linda listened but didn’t confirm anything, she had heard the story but along the way it had gotten twisted up and converted into different versions, even at a time of was said to be love, “I think I remember that,” Scott glanced up to see Winter leading the way as she was focused, “Said they broke into an old abandoned church.” Sage nodded, “Yeah well, because of their beliefs they ended up summoning something greater than a vampire. Legend has it, whatever it was, or whoever it was, was a demon.” Scott nodded, slipping his hands into his pockets, the smell of damp dirt started to disappear from their surroundings, “That's why they did the raids,” They looked to Scott, “It went out and ventured to towns on a blood lusting rage. They finally had caught it when they lured one of the councilmen to the woods, someone saw and went for help.” “Was it a creature?” Maisy asked. Scott shook his head, “It was a girl.” Sage looked at him. The majority of what she experienced seemed to be because of a woman, so she needed to use that to get herself going. The air had become dry as they approached the tomb that had markings on the door, “Here we are Witch Mama!” Winter clapped her hands making everyone stop, “Open it.” Maisy shifted her weight from one leg to another, “We need time.”

Starlett kept Tessa behind her as they stood with Charlotte, “Relax, I’m not gonna eat her.” Starlett gave a glare before a fake laugh, “So funny.” Tessa stayed where she was sitting up against the wall scared to move, “So does he read to you while you sleep?” Starlett looked at her, “What’re you talking about?” Charlotte smiled looking at her, “Scott of course, who else would I be talking about.” Starlett shook her head ignoring her, “I can smell him on you, so talk or I’ll make it a fight to kill the red head.” She pointed to Tessa. She was getting bored and Starlett knew she was going to have to play along just enough to use her energy to get Tessa through the opening above them, “We do a lot before bed.” Charlotte glared as her eyes faintly turned orange, “Does he still like it when you run your fingers through his hair or run them down his bare back.” Starlett laughed looking at her, “Oh my God.” Charlotte tilted her head looking confused, “That’s it, isn’t it?” “What?” Tessa watched trying to get her strength to stand to try and avoid the confrontation, “You and your sister, the reason why you can’t let go is because you actually loved them.” Starlett ran her fingers through the bottom of her lavender wavy hair, “And now because they love us, you guys are so insecure because you’re being rejected.” Charlotte rushed her to only hit the wall, she looked behind her to see Starlett and Tessa on the other side, “Oh, did I hit a nerve, Charlie Love?” Tessa looked to Starlett trying not to give a giggle as she smirked, “You know nothing, about us!” Starlett crossed her arms seeing how defensive she was, “I know enough, I mean come on, you were born in like what? The 1800s were women NEEDED men to survive and you don’t think the only reason why you’re here is because you want to feel normal again?” Starlett laughed, “Please m'lady,” She did a small curtsey letting her anger build to get what little strength she needed for what she knew was about to happen next, “Tell me, what was your maid service like.” Tessa let out a stifled laugh covering her mouth, “We don’t need anyone to help us survive. Do you even know why we’re down here?” There it was the answer Starlett was waiting for, the one she was baiting her for.

Emmett looked to Gavin before walking over to him, “This seems a bit dull.” Gavin said as he watched the witches examine the door, “Let's make it not dull.” Emmett said as Gavin gave a small confused look. Emmet punched Gavin in the face and the two began to fight in the tunnels, “Emmett!” Scott yelled and darted but was stopped by Winter, “No, you’re not allowed to go anywhere until we’re finished.” Scott looked into the darkness before he looked to Sage who stood with Linda and Maisy who had a ball of light floating above them in what looked like smoke, “Emmett?!” Starlett shouted as she ran to the edge of the now wrestling match, “Hey Starlight.” He kicked Gavin back into the wall before turning to her and wiping the blood from his mouth, “How are you here?” “I got Tessa out - Duck!” Emmett quickly moved as Gavin fell into his swing of a small log he dug out from the wall, “Come on dude.” Emmett put his arms out before walking to Gavin who sat on the floor, “She’s really not worth it.” Gavin just looked up at him, his breathing hard. Starlett studied them for a moment before pushing Emmett out of the way and biting Gavin’s right arm as he tried to stab Emmett in the heart. Gavin screamed.

Starlett looked down as Gavin as he struggled to understand what had happened, “When did you become to control it like that?” Emmett looked to her, “While you were sulking and Scott wouldn’t let me do anything but run around the woods.” He nodded, “You saved my life.” Starlett glared at him, “I didn’t do it for you and I didn’t do it for Scott either.” Gavin pulled his sleeve up and looked at the wolf bite, “Kill me.” He quickly said, “Please, I - I’ve heard of this, I don’t want to go through that!” Starlett turned her back to him to fully look at Emmett, “I think this is your department.” With that said she jogged down the dirt hallway to find everyone, “Emmett please.” Emmett crouched down and patted his cheek, “I’m sorry it ended like this.” Gavin gave a small scoff, his heartbeat was rapid from panic, “I’m sorry I ruined the best friendship I had.” Emmett gave a small sigh before sitting next to him, “Tell me what happened, when you two were away.” Gavin looked at him as he sat to get comfortable. He saw it, for the first time Emmett was going to let him talk, let them be friends again just until the end.

“How’d you get away from Charlotte?!” Winter yelled as she found Starlett now next to Sage, “Oh you mean after I tricked her to chase me to the lake, or after I chained her to the bottom of it?” Winter went for her but Maisy put an invisible barrier between the two, “I know why we’re down here.” Starlett stated, “And there is no way, we’ll let her free.” Winter smiled and appeared behind Linda, “Let me motivate you then.” Maisy screamed as blood filled the air and her mother’s lifeless body fell into the arms of Scott, “Linda!” Sage pulled Maisy to her quickly. Starlett clenched her jaw, “Do you know how to open it?” Winter looked to Maisy with her mother’s blood dripping from her chin, “It’s ok.” Sage looked at Maisy, “Tell her and it’ll be over.” Maisy looked at Sage as tears ran down her face and the shaking had stopped from being manipulated, “You’re blood, and Sage’s can be used to open the tomb. I’d say Starlett’s and Charlotte’s but since she is no longer here... It’s you.” Starlett grabbed Sage’s arm as she went to step to Winter, “It’s ok.” Sage looked to her, “It’s my turn to make things ok.” She tapped the top of her sister’s hand and walked to her with Maisy following, “All you have to do is trace the markings while I chant.” “There’s no way you can undo a spell this old and powerful.” Winter looked at her. Maisy inhalled nodding, “I can draw energy from the oldest thing around us.” She looked to the ground, “The magic that runs through the earth is the oldest magic there is.” Winter pulled a knife from her thigh high boot and handed it to Sage, “You first.” Sage took it giving her a really? Look, “Baby.” “Because you heal so fast you’re going to have to repeat the process.” Maisy looked to Sage who just shrugged, “Easy enough.” Winter gave Sage a look as she began. The process of cutting open their hands and tracing the old markings had taken about two hours, “It looks covered.” Winter said as she inhaled, Sage took a step back as she fixed a smudge, “We’re set.” Maisy looked up from sitting with her mother against the wall, “Ok.” Maisy drew a circle in the dirt with her foot before standing in the middle of, she put her arms out with her elbows by her side and started to chant. “What I miss?” Emmett whispered to Scott, “Where have you been?” Emmett shrugged, “Taking care of business.” Scott began to fill him in as the tunnels began to shake as the stone slid slowly away from the entrance. Maisy started to feel uneasy as the spell went on she put a foot behind her to catch herself from falling, after the stone was moved she passed out on the dirt floor, “Maisy.” Sage shook her gently, “She needs some rest.” Emmett walked over and slid his arms underneath the blonde to pick her up. Sage stood up as he did, “I’ll take her to the house.” “No.” Scott spoke and looked to Starlett, “She’ll take her.” “What no, I want to be here.” Scott shook his head, “Whatever is going to be coming out of there is going to be looking for blood, HUman and non vampire.” Starlett looked at him then to Emmett, “Fine.” She walked over and took Maisy from Emmett and began to head for Connor's house.

Emmett stood in front of Sage as everyone turned their attention to the tomb, dust settled and nothing but darkness showed, “So we’re waiting on the girl?” Sage spoke as a shuffling began, “We’re waiting on the only creature in the world that’s more powerful than a vampire.” Winter stated as a black silhouette emerged, “The vampire demon, Carter Strix.” A girl in a black silk dress stood in the entrance. She didn’t look dazed or drained as a vampire would have from the lack of blood. Her hair was pure platinum blonde, her eyes clear blue, she stayed where she was staying quiet as she studied the situation, the smell of blood filled the air, “How is she still normal from all those years?” Emmett asked, his eyes not moving from her, “I’m right here pretty boy.” Her bluntness took him aback, “Winter, took you long enough.” Winter put her hand out with a smile, “I told you, I’d find a way.” Carter took her hand stepping out, “The air feels nice.” She looked around seeing the Frost brothers then Sage, “There’s two of you?” Winter scoffed, “Please, I’m the better half.” Sage stayed quiet as she grabbed the back of Emmett’s shirt, and as if on cue, Carter moved and Winter screamed and fell to the ground. Scott moved quickly pushing Emmett and Sage to the back wall to protect them. Carter inhaled as she pushed her hair back, her eyes completely black as she straightened herself and looked to the others, Winter’s blood dropped from her lips, “I’ve been waiting for that for years.” They watched her carefully, her fangs weren’t just on her canines, they were doubled, top and bottom, “That takes care of your problem I assume.” Her eyes faded back to normal, “It’s been nice and all but you guys are starting to bore me.” “What are you?” Sage spat out, not meaning to, Carter smiles and appeared in front of the purple haired girl, “I’m a Vampen.” She let her eyes go black before disappearing into thin air, “Are you ok?” Scott looked to her as Emmett turned to pull her into a strong protective hug as she just nodded, “We have a bigger problem now.” Sage pointed to Winter’s corpse, “Guys.” As they looked she wasn’t just drained of her blood to make her look grey but her skin even looked like it was tinted purple, “That's unsettling.” “We have to get back.” Sage grabbed Emmett and Scott’s hand and started back into the tunnels.

She stared over Bringston, the sun felt amazing on pale skin. She had dirt smudged on her knees and on her left cheek, she inhaled lightly taking in the humidity air, “Just in time.” She gave a smirk as she moved her bare feet over the wooded ground, next stop was to get clean and find a place to stay.

“Thanks.” Maisy took a warm cup of tea from Starlett, “I’m sorry your mom got dragged into this.” Maisy let out a shaky breath, “She didn’t even know what was going on.” Starlett let out a small sigh, “I’m sorry, no one had reached out to her since the fundraiser.” Maisy scoffed, “Doesn't matter now that Emmett burned it down.” Starlett looked to the door, “Maybe you, Sage, and I can restart it.” Maisy looked at her, “You think?” She nodded, “We can all pitch in and maybe Scott can help.” Maisy wipes a tear from her face, “Thank you.” Starlett rubbed her back as the trio ran in. Scott ran up the stairs as Emmett ran into the cellar, “What’s going on?” Starlett looked to her sister as she walked over to them on the couch, “The girl we let out, she fed on Winter.” Maisy looked at her, “A vampire fed on another vampire?” Sage shook her head, “She’s this thing called a Vampen, vampire demon. Something tells me she’s not functioned the same way, and it’s not just vampires she’ll feed on.” “Is there a way we can make sure we don't become food?” Starlett asked Sage who shook her head, “I don’t think anyone knows.” Sage got a wave of goosebumps as she spoke, something told her Carter wasn’t captured on accident.

Sage stood in the darkness of the living room as Maisy slept on the couch with Buster curled by her feet, her sister in the getaway of her boyfriend’s comfort in the shelter of her room... Emmett was in the guest room, or she thought. Something made her feel uneasy, so she looked to Maisy and fixed the light weighted blanket that she was covered with before moving along the house... This time she’d be ready and tomorrow she’d begin her training.

She heard quick movement in the kitchen but slowly made her way there, her main focus was on Maisy making it so she heard exactly where the intruder was so she could get to her before they could. She quickly moved and pinned the figure onto the center counter, their eyes flipped red but faded, “It’s me.” He tapped the top of her hand. She let go of his throat, “What’re you doing?” She stepped back from him as he sat up, “Needed a snacky snack.” She tried to hide the smile, “Really?” He let out a sigh that she’d never heard before, “It’s going to be ok.” She walked back to him putting her hands on his bare shoulders, he looked to her staying quiet, he knew she felt the sadness he had buried inside him, “It wasn’t your fault.” She ran her fingers through his hair, he let his head follow her hand back feeling safe, “Puppy Dog...” She kissed his jaw, “I know.” Emmett grabbed her hands and pulled her a bit roughly to him just to look at her, something was different, “ I know he meant a lot to you.” Sage glanced down but looked into his eyes, “Not as much as you mean to me.” “I missed you.” Sage smirked, pulling her hands away from him, “Then come get me.” He watched her walk to the stairs feeling a sense of relief and relaxation wash over him, he got up to follow her to the guest room.

Scott played with Starlett’s hair as she slept, the comfort she gave him even as she slept relaxed him. He would get caught up in her so easily but now the worry of something new and dangerous in town made him nervous. The fact he didn’t know what exactly it was, was even more terrifying. Usually he’d know, or bits and pieces... but now, the one thing that was a dark legend - a myth, something no one knew about, It felt wrong. Even with Starlett being a wolf there were more stories to go off of. She shifted in her sleep letting her hand slip under his shirt for the comfort of having a bad dream, inhaling the silent air she woke up, “Babe?” Scott put an arm under her to get her head on his shoulder, “It’s ok.” “She’s still here?” He ran his thumb across her cheek, “She’s with Emmett.” She wrapped her arm around his torso, “Maisy?” “Everyone is ok, everyone is here, Buster is with Maisy last time I checked.” She turned to look at him and kissed his chin, “How’re you feeling?” Scott shrugged exhaling, “You know stressed, confused.” Starlett sat up her head now in the crook of his neck, “Tell me.” Scott watched her as she took his hand and began to play with his fingers, “She looks young, but I guess if you were summoned or conjured you’d send the most innocent or desirable thing you’ve got.” Starlett gave a smirk, “So she’s cute.” Scott chuckled looking at her, “Her eyes weren’t like ours you know? Not even like yours, her whole eye turned black.” “In a sense a vampire is like a demon right?” Scott listened to her, “So what if she’s more demon than vampire, what if she has traits of a vampire but she resembles a demon.” Starlett moved to sit on his lap to look at him, “I mean, most creatures are demons if you think about it. Humans are normal, nothing is wrong with them. Wolves must have at one point been a main source of destruction right?” Then it hit him... Carter’s fangs were doubled on both bottom and top, “Can I ask a favor?” Starlett nodded, “Anything.” Scott sat up making Starlett move onto his waist, “Can you show me?” He tapped her jaw making her laugh, “My fangs why?” Scott smiled, “Because the Vampen’s were doubled on both sides.” She looked at him blankly, “What?” He nodded, “I just want to see the difference.” She nodded and inhaled, closing her eyes, her jaw clenched as she looked at him, her eyes going orange. Scott pushed a strand of her hair back as he leaned forward, “Scott.” He kissed her forehead, “We got this.” Starlett smiled showing she only had a set of fangs on the bottom and top, her bottom canines were thicker than the top due to her being a wolf. He kissed her to relax her as she turned back, “Odd.” “What?” Scott shook his head, “Nothing, let’s get some sleep.” She nodded and turned the tv on to try and fall back to sleep, Scott helped cover her back up. Starlett’s teeth would become thicker and her jaw would realign when she would fully transform into a wolf, but he still couldn’t figure out how Carter’s were doubled, if two wolves had reproduced it still would have the same jaw structure vampire’s couldn’t but even if you were turned they would only have one top set...Maybe it was just a hell thing.

Maisy didn't move from the couch that she was curled up on with Buster tangled underneath the blankets to stay close to her. She was grateful they were giving her space today, they were out on the hunt for the creature they had unleashed and she was in the house by herself relaxed with the sound of the tv playing in the background even then it just sounded like white noise. At one point after hours had gone by she knew she had to make sure she wasn't being selfish and walked, fed, and loved the dog, she could hear her mother's voice saying she needed to move forward. Maisy depressingly and slowly made her to the door to pull her shoes on before finding the leash to hook to Buster's harness.

Once Maisy got into town she realized it was a bit too quiet, there weren't many people on streets as there would be for a Friday afternoon. She stopped as she rounded the corner to the small shops and bar, picking up Buster. She saw the Sisters and the Frosts coming out from the bar but no one was on that particular street. Movement came from the building rooftop opposite of the bar causing Maisy to call Sage, "Hey Maisy." "So you guys are trying to find the girl?" Sage nodded as she put her elbow on Emmett's shoulder, "Then why is she watching you from the roof if you guys are supposed to feel her presence?" "What?" Sage looked down the sidewalk as Maisy jogged to them, "Look up." She pointed. Everyone followed the direction and saw the girl swinging her feet off the edge, "How'd we miss that?" Emmett angrily asked, "You finally found me." Carter smiled and appeared on the ground in front of Starlett, her eyes flickered black as she looked to the older sister, "You smell great." Sage pulled her sister back and stood in front of her, "Don't touch her." "What're you going to do about it? Last time I knew none of you could find me and I've been following you this whole time." Sage didn't back down, she stood her ground, "I can see it in your eyes, deep down... You want me to eat her up." Sage went to swing but she was faster; Carter grabbed Sage's arm and through her down the road, Emmett went after her to try and catch her before she hit the ground, "Can't believe you guys are the best this town has." "What do you want?" Starlett asked as she studied her, Carter's style was like Sage's but edgier, skinny jeans, boots, black leather jacket, and now pink and white hair, "I'm just here." Carter shrugged, "Why did you do that to the bar, to those people?" Maisy looked to the bar doors, "I was hungry, and the doors locked so it wasn't public." She looked back to see Sage and Emmett walking back to them, "Those were innocent people!" Starlett rose her voice as Scott walked closer, Carter glanced at him before the ground, "Not my fault." "It really wasn't, was it?" He said, making her stand straight and cross her arms, "You guys are boring me, no fight in you at all." "You want to fight us?" Scott asked, "Anything to avoid the real question." Sage said, "She can't control her thirst, why do you think she keeps hanging around? She wants help." Carter's eyes went black and she pinned Sage to a store front, "If I wanted help I wouldn't be in this crappy town." She pressed her against the glass just enough for it to crack, "I have friends, a lot more powerful than you five." Starlet pulled Carter off of Sage just to be kicked into the small cake shop, "That was my favorite store!" Sage ignored the comment and tackled Carter but when she looked down she found she was on the ground and Carter was behind the boys, "I love how you have hope but I can instantly take it away." The brothers turned quickly as Starlett stood shaking glass from her hair, "What are you?!" Emmett yelled, " Interesting." Carter smirked and disappeared into thin air, "How'd she?" Maisy asked as she held Buster protectively to her chest.

After the mess was picked up and the bar was scrubbed clean, everything went back to normal, or as normal as it could be with creatures roaming around, "I should really get home." Maisy began to fold the blanket she had used the previous night, "Maisy." She looked up to see the sisters standing together, "Yeah?" Sage looked to Starlet who nodded with a smile, "Why don't you stay here if you don't have anywhere else to go." Maisy looked at them, "Are you sure?" Starlett nodded, "You still have two more years before turning eighteen, technically, you're still a minor." Emmett walked up behind them, "Or I can persuade the town hall to let you keep your mom's house." Maisy just nodded as she gathered her things, "I'll think about it ok?" They nodded. Maisy gave one last look to Sage before walking out the door, "What did you do for your birthday?" Starlet looked at Sage who laughed, "Oh no, I'm not going there." She smirked, glancing up at Emmett who followed them back into the kitchen. Starlet sat at the table with Scott, " I mean it's over now right? So why can't you tell me?" Sage opened the fridge grabbing a can of Sprite, "Because it was pretty hardcore Star, stuff that would make you throw me out." To end the conversation she walked to her room, "She didn't do anything for her birthday." Emmett scoffed getting a bowl of mint ice cream, "How do you know?" Starlet looked to him as Scott wrapped one of his feet around her ankle, "Gavin would have said something." He shrugged and walked out, "It's hard to figure out things when you're being cute." Starlet gave Scott a look as he smiled.

Sage sat in front of her mirror letting out a small sigh as the memories rolled in, she didn't remember what day it was. She and Gavin partied everyday, fed, had fun, and even dabbled in a small murder but, she still couldn't remeber it. She looked at herself, she felt different - not hundred percent ok but she finally came to accept it, her skin was a fair color and her eyes seemed to brighten, and the purple in her hair seemed to be fading but it wasn't fading to her original black it was white, Winter hair white. Sage grabbed the strand of hair and shook her head trying to relax but what if now, she was the new Winter, "Wanna talk?" She looked up to see Emmett in the doorway.

Maisy walked over to Tessa's trying to think of what could have been said, she knocked on the door seeing no car in the driveway, "Hello?" Tessa opened the door, "Hey Tessa, we have class together." Tessa chuckled, "Yeah I know Maisy, what's going on?" Maisy gave a small smile, someone had to have gone back to convince her nothing happened, "I just wanted to make sure you got home ok." Tessa nodded, "Yeah, the underground party was not a good idea." She chuckled pulling her red hair over her shoulder, "The tunnels collapsing, I'm just lucky you and Star got me out in time." Maisy nodded shifting, she felt bad for having to lie but maybe it was for the best, "Star got away with some scratches but I'm just glad you're ok." Tessa smiled, "Thank you." Maisy nodded and walked away.

Scott pulled Starlet to him and kissed her, "I think we need to take a night off and go out." "Oh really?" Starlet smiled looking up at him, "Mhm, a nice dinner, a walk under the moon." He kissed her nose as she smiled, "Do we even have time with Carter about and Maisy being depressed?" Scott nodded, "I think we need to let Carter play out if we put ourselves on hold every time something went wrong, I don't think we'd have a relationship, Maisy needs some space." Starlett let out a small sigh, "You're not wrong." Scott smiled, "Is that a yes?" Starlett rolled her eyes, a smile playing on her lips, "Meet me in the living room in an hour." She gave him a look as he kept his smile on, "Ugh! Stop." She pushed away from him feeling happy but still felt like there was something missing, "What?" He looked at her confused, "You look happy, in general." Scott 's face fell as he looked at her, "Am I not? I just, I have you, we have our siblings and for the first time in a long time Emmett isnt going on killing sprees." Starlett couldn't bite her tongue. She was frustrated and confused, she loved Scott with all her heart but the situation just felt wrong, "Because Carter is, she's Emmett just four times worse." Scott just nodded and grabbed his sweatshirt off the back of the couch, "What're you doing?" She followed him down the hall, "Gonna go find Carter to make you happy and to see if she'd like to have at least one night of this year to unwind." "No Scott, that's not what I meant." "Really?" He turned to her pulling the door open, "Because you just told me I don't make you generally happy." She stared at him, "Sorry, I'll go fix the town problem, so you can stay here in this house and pretend to be normal without me." She went to grab his arm but he walked out the door, "Wait." The door closed and she stood there. What just happened? She stared at the door. He was the only thing that made her happy, she didn't feel so stressed out with him. "He just needs space." Emmett said from the top of the stairs making her turn to look up at him, "Really eavesdropping?" She said snappily as she walked back to the kitchen, "What? Sage fell asleep and you two were louder than the tv." He followed her down to get a couple cans of soda, " He won't stay away from you for long." "Can you PLEASE?! Just go back upstairs and do whatever you were doing?!" Emmett scoffed opening one of the cans, "Definitely have her temper," Emmett started for the stairs, "By the way, love your hair." He hummed as he walked back up the stairs with a small smirk as he heard Starlett gasp looking at the ends of her hair.

Emmett slipped back into his spot on the bed as he sat the sodas down on the nightstand, Sage twisted and turned until she felt she was in Emmett's lap again. He held her as he moved to readjust the blankets on them, he leaned back closing his eyes as he relaxed. She was having the dream again, the one he wasn't allowed in the castle but when he appeared he had appeared in a dark hallway, at the end of the hallway there was a painting of himself and Sage on the stone wall. As he tried to find his way to find Sage there wasn't any light until he had found the main room, it was cold, "I thought you said you were going to try." She said just before a crash. In terror he watched, he saw himself angry and cruel, "I did try! I let you throw parties to try and have friends, I let you leave the castle but you don't come back for hours at a time!" The version of himself yelled as he turned to her, "You said you'd be there." She looked up at him, "But instead you didn't show up and you're doing things you said you had stopped!" The evil clone of Emmett grabbed her by her throat and lifted her up, "You're so pathetic!" "NO!" Emmett yelled making them both look and E.E dropped her, "What is this?!" Emmett tried to breathe as he started to back into the hallway, "You're going to leave her one day and make her fears come true." "Shut up!" He looked to himself, it was clear he didn't have his thirst under control, it was clear it was all the bad parts of him. Emmett hit the back wall of the hallway as everything froze, Sage ran to him, "Breathe, Emmett." He looked at her shaking, "Y-you think I'd hurt you?" Sage shook her head putting her hands on his cheeks, "The dream isn't about that ok." Tears rose in his eyes, "I wouldn't, I-Im so sorry, did I ever?" He looked at her as he slid to the ground, tears falling, "Emmett, wake up." She kissed his head, "Emmy please."

Everything faded to black as Emmett opened his eyes and was in mid panic attack tears falling down his face. Sage was now moving to sit on his lap facing him, "Hey listen." Emmett tried to get up but was afraid to touch her, to move even, "I thought..." He looked at her and saw tears starting to rise in her eyes, "Please listen to me." He shook his head over and over again, "I can't breathe." He put his hands over his face before gripping his hair, "You're afraid of me." She could feel his heartbreaking, "No, I'm afraid you're going to leave me." Her voice cracked seeing him like this, "Emmy." His eyes looked to her as his head was down, "I'm scared right now." "Me too." He said in a whisper but enough for her to hear, "Come here." She wrapped her arms around him, his face found her neck but he still made it so his hands didn't touch her.

Scott walked in the building and headed straight for the bar, "Bourbon no ice." He looked at the bartender who just nodded, "Funny seeing you here." Carter said walking up behind him to take a seat to his right, "Not now." She gave him a look, "You're the nice brother so be nice." Her words were demanding but he ignored it and picked up the glass that was set in front of him and sipped it, "So what's going on with purple haired Charlie?" Scott gave a small glare, "It's Starlett." She just nodded, "I'm kinda surprised that each kth them had a doppelganger, it's really rare to even have one." The bartender sat shots of clear liquid in front of her, "Why can't I feel your presence." Scott asked lightly angrily, "If you want to know anything," She looked at him, her eyes flickering to black, "Lose the attitude." Scott sighed before throwing back the rest of his drink and tapping the glass to hear his ring clink against it, "Sorry." Carter tilted her head curiously. She really wasn't there for any particular reason but to male sure everyone knew who was actually running the show while she was around she needed to make sure she made a small statement before heading back home, "What happened?" She downed ome of the shots, "Its dumb honestly, I'm the one who made it worst." Carter shrugged, "It couldn't have been that bad that you still can't go back to her." Scott sighed knowing she was right but he didn't want to go back in the mood he was in, "Well, if she finds out in actually talking to you, think I'm a goner." She chuckled, "So you said something you didn't mean," Carter nodded as she ran her hand through her pink hair, " She's not happy right now and the way she put it was, How could I be happy with everything, with you on the loose, and Maisy losing the only person shes ever had, and the shelter being burned down." Carter gave a small smirk, "You need to talk about feelings more." Scott gave her a look, "How, I answer everything honestly, I let her rant about small things that make her angry, and whenI try to get to the bottom of things she just gets angrier." Carter looked at the bartender as he placed more drinks in front of them, "How long has it been since she wolfed out?" Scott shrugged, "Since Sage got back, so, a couple of weeks." "That right there, wolves need to let go and enjoy their time, is she doing anything to push out the anger?" Scott shook his head, "She was obsessing over Sage and now that she's back, she's obsessing over you." Carter nodded and stood up, "Lets go." "What?" "Take me to Starfire." She gave him a duh look, "It's Starlett, you'd get along with Emmett so well." She rolled her icy blue eyed, "You know stars are just chunks of gas right? Lucky I'm not calling her Gasket." She started to walk out with Scott following her out.

Scott knocked on the door as Carter leaned against the house trying not to be seen right away. Starlett opened the door, her face red from crying and wiping the tears away, "Star." She walked up the stairs leaving the door open, "You can come in freak." Starlett said as she entered her room, "Hey," He grabbed her arm pulling her to his chest, "I love you." She looked at him feeling numb... This must be the way Sage felt, "You left." "I didn't leave you, I left the house." She crossed her arms as Carter roamed the downstairs, "Whys she here then, you said -" Scott cut her off with a deep passionate kiss making Starlett melt into him, she gripped his sweatshirt sleeves as his hands found her hips, "You're mine Starlett Marie Connors." His eyes went a deep purple looking at her, "Awesome, you two made up and you found your mate." Carter bluntly said as she leaned against the doorway, "What?" They both looked at her and Carter tilted her head smirking, "No one's told you?" Scott stepped back to face her, "I've never heard that before." Carter chuckled, "It's really rare, not everyone has one." Starlett gave her a look, "You smell funny." "And you're one in a million lucky to have what you have with Scott, so suck it up, take care of yourself, and go play in the woods, little wolf." Starlett glared, "Excuse me?" Scott rubbed the back of his neck, "What she's saying is, you need to shift and get your anger out." Carter appeared in front of Starlett, "Come get me mutt." She pushed Scott, sending him to hit the back wall and fall onto the bed giving a small groan as his shoulder popped, "Don't touch him." Starlett looked at her eyes flickering orange, "Why? Because you're unsure of what you feel for him? You do know he found his mate, it's on you and your wolf to know if he's yours or not." She kicked Carter through the wall and into the hallway, "He's mine half breed." Carter smirked, licking the blood off her lip caused by her tooth going through it, "What's going on?!" Sage ran out and saw Carter, "That's it, come on doggy, come get me." She disappeared as the anger rose and flooded Starlett's system causing her to run after her.

Scott got up and walked into the hallway hearing the two were gone, "What the hell happened?!" Sage yelled looking at the giant hole in the wall, "And why was she in the house!?" Scott sighed looking to the wall, "Believe it or not but she's helping Scarlett." "You mean by breaking our house?" Sage crossed her arms with a disapproval look, it reminded him of Starlett, "That was your sister." "You fix this, I'm going to find Star." "Are you taking Emmett?" Scott asked as he studied the wall, "No... And leave him alone." With that she walked down the stairs. Scott watched her before moving to her bedroom where his brother was, "Emmett." He knocked on the door but there was no answer. He could feel Emmett on the other side, "I'm coming in." Scott pushed the grey painted door open to find his brother just sitting on the bed looking down, "What's wrong?" Emmett looked up to him, his eyes puffy and red, Scott made his way over and crouched down to see his face, "Talk to me." He hesitated but for the first time in years without anger or sarcasm he spoke to his brother.

Carter ran through the back woods as Starlett chased her, they’ve been running for some time now and Starlett began to understand what was going on. Carter would throw random sticks to keep her on her toes but even then just running felt nice, “Shift Little Wolf!” Carter disappeared but her voice still floated like it was somehow spelled to be in her head, “Let’s go, it’s the only way you’re gonna feel better.” Her voice wasn’t harsh or demanding this time Starlett heard it to be at least concerning. She stopped to gather her breath before inhaling to let herself shift, her bones snapped and because it had been awhile it hurt. Carter leaned against a tree not too far away from the shifting werewolf, “Just so you know, because my bite kills everything when I want it to, yours won’t kill me.” She looked to Starlett whose fur was the purest of white and her eyes a bright orange, “You’re really pretty.” Carter sat on the damp earth as Starlett growled lightly walking up to her, “Relax ok? I’m not here because I have something evil to do,” Starlett sat in front her, her tail curled around her, Carter put her hand in front of her snout before letting her hand gently land on her head to pet her, oddly enough Starlett let her, “I’m just here to figure out what to do next. Scott doesn’t remember but when he was at his darkest days, I found him and put some sense into him, I quickly left when that blonde showed up, Ember I think.” Starlett shook her head but tilted her head listening, “Only reason why the boys are alive honestly, I don’t want to be here.” Carter sighed looking up to the night sky, “I want to be home but, I don’t really know where that is.” Starlett nuzzled at her hand that sat on her knee, “Tell anyone and we’ll have issues.” Carter stood up giving a small stretch, “Let's play.” She roughly rubbed Starlett’s face before running.

Sage ran in panic trying to get to her sister before something bad happened, her adrenaline kicked in majorly when thinking about what happened with Emmett. She appeared in the woods to hear running, a pure white wolf ran by but stopped for a minute when it saw her, it looked back at her with its bright orange eyes and sneezed before taking off again, “Star!” She shouted before running after her. Sage jumped over a log before tripping over a root, pain shot up from her ankle indicating she had broken it, she looked up to see Carter picking Starlett up with a smile. Sage fought through the pain to rush to her sister, Sage pulled her away before punching Carter in the face and grabbed her by the shoulders not realizing who it was Carter bit Sage’s shoulder and through her away from her before going to check on the four legged animal standing up, “Sage?” Carter handed Starlett her clothes looking at her as Sage stumbled to catch herself, “Oh no...” Starlett pulled her clothes on, “What do you mean oh no?”She looked to Carter who ran her hand through her hair, “You bit me!” Starlett’s eyes widened, “You what?!” Sage slowly got the feeling of becoming high, “We need to get her back to the house now.” Sage went to take a step but fell due to having a headrush, Starlett ran to her, “No, no, no, Carter do something!” She hesitated but ran over and put her hands on both of them to make them appear on the floor of the living room, “Scott!” Starlett screamed realizing they were home.

Scott ran down the stairs plaster over his jeans, "What happened?" "Carter bit her!" Scott looked to her as Sage's breathing was relaxed as she laid there, "I didn't mean to! She came out of nowhere!" Something smelt sweet as Scott examined her, "What did you do to her?" Carter shifted her weight from one leg to another, "When I bite someone it's not like a regular vampire bite, it's more like venom." "That's why when you bit Winter she was purple." "The longer the bite the faster it gets into the system, but at least no one is draining her." "So you poisoned her?!" Emmett yelled from the doorway, "I didn't mean to!" Carter yelled, her anxiety starting to rise, "Stop it!" Starlett shouted, " How do we fix it?" Carter hesitated, "I have to go to New Orleans." Starlett nodded, "How long does she have?" "She'll be fine for a week tops but she'll be dazed, it's like a drug, it'll get you high making you hallucinate." "What's New Orleans?" Emmett walked in becoming angry, "I need hybrid blood to fuse with mine then find a witch to bind them together stably." "Hybrid blood?" The.boys looked at each other, "Who's a hybrid?" Carter sighed, " Worry about it later! Emmett goes with Carter." "I don't have -" Carter put her hand on his shoulder and they appeared in the heart of New Orleans, the street music played loud drawing crowds into the street, "Shoes..." Emmett put his hand on his chest to get his breath back.

"Come on." Carter pushed her way to the sidewalk. Emmett chased after her, his bare feet hitting the hot stone, "If we're going to be in the sun, I need shoes." Emmett stated as Carter growled lightly, "You know what, find me when you're done putting life on hold for yourself." Emmett grabbed her wrist to stop her from walking away, she grabbed his arm and kicked him into a building of a small shop, gently enough so he didn't go through it, " Get your damn shoes, and find me when your done. I'll be on Rose Ridge Avenue." Emmet scoffed, "Not like I can make you stay anyways." "You're finally getting it through your dumb skull." With that she walked away looking around cautiously. He watched her for a moment before turning to look at the shops around him.

She walked the streets trying to find a sign that sent her to where she last saw Candy Mourn. Candy Mourn was an ancient witch from almost the beginning of time. She and Candy had met during the dark times, when raides began and they both tried to stay on the down low, but because Carter was summoned or created or whatever you wanted to call it her blood lust and trying to transform people into what she was dropped bodies by the hundreds. Candy tried to help but because she was a different kind of hybrid her ambitions were too high to bring down.

Carter turned into a large cemetery where she knew witches of New Orleans would gather for prayers, rituals, and magic charging. Not too long after she had entered and walked down the Isles studying the headstones of witch ancestors, she stopped feeling she was being watched, "I don't have time for this, come out and play." She looked around as witches stepped out behind the gravestones that stood 7 feet high, "What are you?" Carter smirked letting her eyes go black her head leaning back but her eyes never leaving the older woman, "I'm looking for someone." There were gasps, people pulled the younger ones back behind them, "You didn't answer my question. The woman was definitely an elder, her grey hair was tied in a braid, she wore a blue velvet dress. Carter could tell she was standing her ground, "I'm your worst nightmare." She shook her head, "We have one of those already." Carter growled, "Where can I find Candy Mourn." She snapped, "What business do you have with her." Carter impulsively darted for her and grabbed her by her throat, "Where is she?" Her eyes stayed completely black making the witch tremble underneath her gaze, "L-last time I knew, she was by the bayou with the Luna Pack." Carter let go of her, she could feel the fear coming off of the other witches who stood by, "Don't forget about me dolls, I may be back." She smirked and walked off as she met Emmett at the end of the street, "Find it?" "Not yet, you need to listen to what I say." She looked to him, "Who I'm looking for can kill you with a snap of her fingers."

A 15 year old witch looked to the elder before approaching her slowly, "Mama Kay." She looked at her, "What is it Lara?" She was shy, brown hair, brown eyes, "I... I did a spell to try and stop her or at least slow her down, it didn't work. It should have, right? I mean here is our source." She nodded as she put a hand on the girl's head, "You're not wrong."

The air was warm as they walked through the woods. The smell of the woods and damp earth floated around them almost comforting to Carter, “How much longer until the dog pen?” Emmett asked annoyed that he was out in the middle of nowhere while his girlfriend was in a daze and slowly dying, “Can you smell them?” Carter asked snarkily, “It all smells like a wet dog, but I see nothing to show where they are.” Carter stopped making Emmett bump into her, she pushed him as an arrow through her hair and skimmed her left ear. Emmett caught himself by swinging his arm around a tree trunk, “Oh I’m gonna enjoy this.” Carter’s eyes went black as she looked at her hand and what he saw, it rattled him. Carter caught another arrow before throwing it back, Emmett followed where she threw the arrow as she teleported to meet him at a small cabin, “Who are you!?” A boy about 17 shouted with the arrow through his shoulder pinned to the side of the wooden cabin. Emmett walked up to him and nodded, “She’s got aim.” “Thanks.” Carter said from next to him. The boy looked at them as his breathing had spiked and the pain in his shoulder overwhelmed him, “Where’s Candy Mourn.” Carter stated just to get a groan from him, “Let him go.” A female’s voice came from behind them making Carter smile, Emmett poked at the arrow, “Why?” Carter gave a giggle as the female spoke again, “Because I’ll kill you with the snap of my fingers.” Carter spoke the end of the line as she looked back to Emmett, “I told you to behave.” Emmett mocked her before grabbing a hold of the arrow and watched the boy drop, “Let me help you with that.” Emmett bit his hand and shoved it to his mouth as he began to protest, “I love the new look.” Carter let out a whistle as she walked over, “Didn’t think I’d ever see you again.” Carter gave a small gasp, “You didn’t miss me?” “ I didn’t miss picking up your messes. You brought a Frost boy with you and it’s not even the nice one.” Carter pushed out her lips into a pout before looking back at Emmett, “I mean, he is trying to save his girlfriend.” “It’s been too long, before you tell me what you want, let us catch up.” Carter smirked, “Anything you want.” “Oh no!” Emmett stood up looking at the two girls, “We are here because she decided to bite my girlfriend! We are here to get the cure before she dies!” “You bit someone?” Her bright blue eyes went to Carter in fear, “Candy relax ok, this time it wasn’t even my fault! And at least I’m trying to fix it before the week is up this time.” Candy shook her head as she ran her hand through her dyed pink, blue, purple, and green hair, “Get inside before my pack gets back.” She looked to the boy who was watching his shoulder heal quickly, “No word of this, you attacked without permission, Ben.” He gave a small groan standing up, “So what’re you going to tell the others when they find out there are Vampires in the camp?” Candy Mourn sighed before straightening herself out and gave him a sharp look, “I’ll make sure no one will find out.” Ben flinched lightly at the words, it made him swallow hard and forced himself to submit, “Yes, Alpha.”

The cabin was small but just big enough to have a kitchen and living room area that had bed against the wall and a couch in the corner, the coffee table they sat at was in between the two rooms, "Since your tag a long is freaking out," Carter just smirked as Candy talked about Emmett, she loved the thought of someone bwing u easy around her, "Tell me from the beginning, getting out of the tomb to now." Carter nodded as Emmett glanced at her while she took the wet rag from her face with her blood on it. Emmett knew they both could feel how uneasy he was as they talked, he listened, stayed put, and observed them. Candy Mourn and Carter Strix both had powerful energies, Carter was hybrid - a demon hybrid, she looked petite, cute, high school girl look, but he knew better, he knew from the way she talked to Candy that she was smart, she would use certain words to not through him off so he didn't know exactly who she was. Candy was mature meaning she was older than both of them, but even then she looked like she could have been a model, her skin was slightly tanned, flawless, she was in between the height of Carter and himself, something felt innocent about her, "So now we're here, and no I haven't gone soft, I'm trying to make a mends with the group I'm stuck in trying to get out." She looked to Emmett before looking at Candy, "Yeah like you've been a trip yourself." Emmett said sarcastically, "Not here please." Carter tilted her head, "Stressed, Sugar?" Candy gave a small shrug before pulling her hair back into a colorful ponytail, "Feel like helping me out with the last of my messes?" Candy put a hand on top of Carter's, "You're never alone." Carter looked down to her lap and Emmett realized that Sage was right... All she wanted was help, people to trust that she never had before, "Lets get it over with." "What do we do?" Emmett asked before Candy shook her head looking to him, "The girls got this, go play nice with the pack." "There has to be something I can do besides play with the mutts." Carter sighed, "Are you a hybrid?" Emmett shook his head, "Are you a witch?" Emmett looked at both of them, "Neither of you are." Carter smirked as Candy did the same, "Miss Mourn here, is a Fitch. We don't need anything else." " A what?" Candy gave a small growl, "I'm a wolf witch hybrid." Emmett gave them both a look, "Definitely fill me in after you make the cure." With that said he walked out and sat on the front porch as the pack came into the camp.

Candy moved to the kitchen to get a bowl, four candles, matches, and a large knife, "Ready?" Carter nodded pulling her leather jacket off and pulling her right leg underneath her, "You're sure this is going to work?" Candy nodded placing the candles around the bowl evenly, "The wolf blood and the vampire blood is easiest to bind," Carter looked at her as she moved to sit as she pulled the wooden chair closer to the table, "What I have found with you is that if you're willing the demon blood won't resist. I believe it's a buffer to work the magic that's afflicted to you," Candy leaned her head back as she closed her eyes to bring her wolf side out, she brought herself back up her eyes a bright purple. Candy took the kitchen knife and deeply cut her hand letting her scarlett blood stream into the bowl, "It also makes your vampire half worst and there's no fixing that." Carter's eyes were fixed on the blood as Candy wrapped a rag around her hand, "You were summoned, made by magic... I'm thinking there's still more than just you being able to teleport." Carter inhaled as she put her hand out to her mentor, "I can hide my presence." Candy nodded as she dug the same knife into Carter's pale hand, "You were made for something a lot worse than just being alive." Carter didn't flinch as she felt the pain in her hand, she just watched the black liquid fall into the bowl, but because she healed quickly Candy repeated the process three more times, "At least whoever it is made a huge flaw in their plan." Candy looked to her as Carter spoke with no emotion in her voice and no smirk crept onto her face, "They won't be able to find me." Candy put the rag Carter had used earlier into her hand, "For now." Carter tightened her jaw but didn't say anything. She knew herself if someone was hooked on something just enough they'd make sure they'd get it. Candy lit the candles and put the backs of her hands on the table inviting Carter's hands into her's, the invitation was accepted and she began to chant, "Avo dune machel orience." It was repeated multiple times before the blood in the bowl finally swirled together becoming black goop. Candy lit another match and dropped it into the bowl making it spark brightly as it hit the wet tar looking combination, "Remember, when you inject it it'll make her seize and go unconscious, use it before the twenty four hours is up or it'll go back to its original state." Carter nodded as she watched Candy push her chair back and reach into a drawer pulling out a syringe to put goop in.

Carter and Candy walked out onto the porch, "Where is everyone?" Carter asked as they looked at an empty camp, and no Frost to be seen, "Training grounds." Candy grabbed Carter's arm and began to run behind the cabin and up a wooden path, there was yelling and cheering. As they approached they saw Emmett in the circle and a couple of the male pack members on the ground, "Enough!" Candy yelled as Carter appeared in front of Emmett and kicked back the wolf that had tried to punch him in the jaw, "What did I tell you?!" Carter turned her eyes going black, the wolves behind Emmett backed away quickly seeing this. Candy stood next to Carter seeing Emmett with no scratch on him, "You think I'd let just anyone into this pack!?" Candy shouted as she looked around to the Lunar Wolves pack she was leading, certainly not her choice, "Why, would you attack without permission especially when he was sitting on my porch?" Everyone went quiet, "What's wrong with you?" Carter punched Emmett's shoulder hard making him grab it as the pain surfaced, "I was grabbed! I wasn't going to not fight." Carter looked at him hard, "He's not lying, Mourn." She looked to Candy before the adults and teenagers that stood around them, "You're lucky I respect you more than your pack does." Carter grabbed Emmett's arm and disappeared. Candy growled in annoyance, "Go do chores and continue your activities." Candy knew Carter had a point but now she needed to make a point before the disobedience makes it out to the public eye.

When they reappeared Starlett was sitting on the floor with Sage on the couch with a wet rag, "You're back." "That didn't take long." Scott spoke as he brought Starlett a mug of coffee, " We were gone for four hours." Carter answered with, as she took the syringe from her jacket, "I'm gonna need you two to hold her down." Carter looked to the boys as Starlett stared at the needle, "What's that?" "The cure." She looked to Emmett after Scott, "If we don't use this now, we won't be able to use it at all." The boys hesitated but both moved to hold down each of her arms, Carter crouched down and pushed the needle into the bite wound and injected the cure into her body. She stood up and took a couple steps back as Sage started to seize... Carter watched the three panic for a few minutes until she stopped and became unconscious, "I'm sorry." Carter said looking at them, "I didn't mean to bite her, and I don't know what it means to have people close to me, so I can't say I know how you feel." Scott stood up looking at her, "Are you leaving now?" She nodded letting her pink hair fall over her shoulder, "Do you know where you're going to go?" Starlett asked but didn't move from her spot next to her sister, "I'm just going to travel, but you'll probably see me around." "What about Sage?" Emmett's eyes never left Sage, "She'll be awake in the morning." They all nodded but still kept their distance, "If you ever need to crash somewhere -" Carter shook her head just as Emmett cut Starlett ofd, "She has a pack to annoy." Carter smirked, "I do." "You never told me about the Fitch." Carter looked to Emmett who now looked relaxed, "You'll never know." With that the thin air swallowed her up.

After that afternoon Carter wasn't seen in Bringston for months but it didn't mean she never went back. She made sure she was there the next morning to see Sage wake from her mini coma, she appeared when they needed help to rebuild the animal shelter that following spring, and during that time she manipulated the right people in town to make sure Maisy got through school and keep her mother's house, even got to see Starlett Connors and Scott Frost get married; and yes Emmett showed up happy as he could be as the best man. She's been trying to get Emmett to propose to Sage who now lives with him and Buster in the mansion but they were still sorting things out, and now she watched Scott move into the normal house to be seminormal with his wife. With a small smirk she turned and headed towards the hill outside of town that brought her in.

She wasn't sure on where she was going but she knew she had a couple people she could trust, from Bringston to New Orleans, she'd make sure her reputation of being the only and best Vampen would not get destroyed for being nice one time in her life.

What she did know was she was still learning her own way of being the only one of her kind. She was Carter Strix and that was never going to be taken away from her.