Vampire (Continued)

Rave waited by the window sipping a glass of whiskey. He was leaning up against the window frame, looking outside at the rising sun. His skin reflected the sun’s light making him glow but it also did something internally as well. Even though in some legends behind the vampire, say that vampires burst into flames or turn into dust when the rays of the sun touch their skin. That’s just a myth. Instead, the sun is reflected off their hard marble skin but it also drains their energy as well. If a vampire stays in the sun’s direct rays for a long period of time, their energy starts to decrease until either they find shade, pass out or die of exhaustion.

However the sun was doing no damage to Rave yet. Rave would have welcomed the energy drainage than go through the argument with his sister. He could understand why he reacts they way he does around her. Rave guessed that it was his protective nature. He hates seeing Arywin suffer. He also needed to understand that Arywin was old enough to take care of herself. She was strong and a smart girl who knew how to take care of herself. Rave took a deep breath as he took another sip of his whiskey. A knock at the door brought Rave’s focus back to the real world.

Sighing, Rave slowly walked over to the front door and opened it. Libby stood on the other side, looking up at him. Her eyes were filled with worry and innocence even though Rave knew that she was far from innocent. Stepping back, Rave opened the door wider to allow Libby in. Libby smiled as she stepped into the house. Silently, she removed the long, heavy coat she was wearing and hung it up in the closet. Rave had closed the door and was now leaning against it, watching Libby. She was wearing just blue jeans and a black hoodie. Rave knew that she was interested in conversation whenever she dressed like that. Libby turned and smiled at Rave.

“Where’s Arywin?” she asked looking around the entry way. Rave pushed off the door.

“I have no idea. She left this morning and has yet to return.” Said Rave as he walked past Libby. She was about to question further but Rave held up the glass in his hand. “I’m empty.”
Libby rolled her eyes as she followed him into the kitchen. She sat down at the kitchen table as Rave poured himself another glass. Libby looked out the window. Her blond hair seemed to glow in the sun. Rave starred at her before remembering to join her. Slowly he walked over to the table and sat down. Libby didn’t turn to look at him.

“Do you miss it?” she asked. “The warmth of the sun.” She now looked at Rave. Rave shrugged his shoulders and took a sip of whiskey.

“In some ways I do and other’s I don’t. I miss the warmth, yes, but I also enjoy the darkness.” Libby lowered her eyes in sadness. “But it has nothing to do with you.” Rave quickly stated. “My entire life, I’ve craved the darkness. It was something that was already inside of me. I didn’t enjoying playing outside as a kid. People could see and watch me but at night I could watch them.” Libby’s eyes widened as Rave took another sip.

“What do you mean? I know you weren’t a full vampire when I met you. Were you half?” Rave choked on his whiskey, almost spitting it back out. When he recovered, he chuckled for a moment.

“No, no. My family has never had a vampire in its lines until Arywin and myself.” Rave said while looking at the glass in his hand. Libby raised her eyebrows at the new information. She wanted Rave to continue but he didn’t. So she pushed for more information.

“What do you mean exactly?” she asked him. Rave looked up from his glass. He seemed at ease which surprised him. He was always trying to impress Libby but today he didn’t feel like it. Looking out the window, he answered her.

“Arywin and I come from an ancient family line. It dates all the way back to the Greek time period which happens to be the first dated record of our family. We know they go back even further but we don’t know how much further.” Rave said. He took another sip and then continued. “My family heritage is one of the reasons why I crave the night. You see we are different from most humans. We have powers and stuff that humans do not have.” Rave paused for a moment. “We can shape shift into animal.”

Libby sat there speechless. She didn’t know how to understand what he was saying. “What do you mean exactly?” She asked, leaning closer to Rave. Rave smiled.

“As infants, our parents take us to this special place to, what we call, bless us.” He replied. “However this isn’t a place like church where a baby is baptized, no. Instead we are judged by our Gods. They determine what kind of person we are going to be and then match us with this animal spirit that is similar to the personality that we will have when we grow up.”
“I still don’t get it”

Rave took a deep breath, trying to think of a way to explain. “Ok let’s say you have a girl and she’s going to be loyal, obedient, and trustworthy. Most likely the gods will bless her with some dog spirit.”

“What do you mean by spirit or blessing?”

“When you’re a child, you get blessed with an animal that resembles what kind of person you’re going to be when you grow up. That person is then made to turn into that animal whenever they please but only that animal. If you’re blessed by a cat, you can’t turn into a dog. Each animal is different just like each person.”

“Alright. When do you start changing?” Libby was completely interested in this. She wanted to learn as much as she could.

“Well most kids start learning to change into their animals before puberty starts. It’s harder to learn how to shape shift after you start puberty because your body’s changing and all that. The reason why it’s easier before is because you learn to grasp that feeling and are able to hold onto it when you start to grow up.” Rave explained.

“So what’s your animal then and why? And then what is Arywin?”

Rave laughed again. “Man you’re nosey.” Libby just nodded her head excitedly. He rolled his eyes and leaned forward. “Because I’m a very protective person who likes the night and is very aggressive, I have been blessed with the spirit of the wolf. As far as what Arywin is, you’ll have to ask her for yourself.” Rave leaned back in his chair and watched Libby. Libby glared at Rave for keeping the information from her. She decided to pry the information out of him.

Libby knew that Rave liked her, a lot. She could use that against him. Even though she wasn’t dressed for flirtation, Libby was sure that she could get it out of him. Rising to her feet, Libby went to stand beside Rave. She looked down at him, starring deep into his eyes. “Won’t you tell me?” She pleaded. Rave cleared his throat nervously and swallowed hard.

“I can’t.” He whispered for that was the loudest his voice would go. “It’s not my secret.” Libby blinked at him once. A smile flirted on her lips as she leaned closer to him. Rave’s breathing was hesitant, his eye wide.

“I’ll give you something if you do, Rave. You know how much I like secrets but I hate having them kept from me.” She added as she sat on his lap, straddling his legs. His want had Rave wrap his arms around her waist. Libby leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on his forward. Rave sat there, stunned. He couldn’t believe what was going on. He had always wanted Libby but never imagined it being this easy. But he couldn’t give up Arywin’s secret. It wasn’t his.
Before he could fight over the thoughts any more, Libby brought her lips to his. Her kisses were needy and desperate against his. Her hands were tangled in his hair, pulling him closer to her. She smiled when she heard him groan deep in his throat. Against his wishes, she pulled away from him and started to kiss the side of his neck. “So are you going to tell me?” She asked in between kisses.

Rave stiffened and starred straight ahead. Libby could feel him tense up. She hoped that he would tell her.

“No, he’s not going to tell you. So you can get off my brother now.” Came a voice from the doorway. Libby and Rave froze. She slowly pulled away from him to look at the doorway. Arywin was leaning up against the door frame starring at them with a raise eyebrow.