Book 1: Blood in the night
Chapter 2: Home, sweet home
Seraphina, the last name either strikes fear into everyone (including the Russian mob) or, people are entice by it. I know out of the whole Magi-Blood, we’re the ones that seem the darkest and secretive of them. I mean, think of us as the Tremere from Vampire the Masquerade; that clan that is very secretive and in order to know the magick, you have to be in the pyramid and be a Tremere. Well, that’s us for the most part.
“Lucy, c’mon! Dad’s here with Maxim and Claudia.” I hear my twin brother Lucien yell from downstairs.
Moscow, Russia, that wonderful and cold place that Dmitri and the Seraphinas’ call home. This time though I was at my Father’s cottage and I loved it here. So very peaceful and a good place for a book or a spell. I walked down the stairs quickly and saw Lucien standing there.
“So what’s up?” I had asked.
“Dad wants to talk to us about something.” Lucien shrugged.
“Of course he does! I mean, I doubt he asked us to come out here for no reason.” I rolled my eyes.
I could hear Lucien chuckle under his breath. I walked over to him and felt that something was wrong with him. Lucien’s eyes told me not to ask about it though. I knew better than to test my brother, seeing how he’s not only a Magi-Blood but also a demon.
“They’re in the dinning room.” Lucien told me.
I nodded and we started to walk off. It wouldn’t take us long to get to the dinning room though, we had to cut between the kitchen and family den to get there. When we opened the doors, we saw not just our Father, Anisim but our two cousins Claudia and Maxim sitting there as well.
“Claudia, Maxim? What are you two doing here?” I asked.
The two of us sat down while Claudia sat her tarot deck down and, Maxim, looked up from the book her was reading. Anisim had a smile on his face which was rare.
“I’m sorry for making this sudden but I had to call you here because I heard some news.” My Father spoke.
“What? Did the Russian mob finally admit that they’re pussies compared to us?” Lucien laughed.
My brother always hated the mob and, for sport would end up hunting them. Maxim was trying not to laugh at that and my father shook his head.
“I wish but no, it has to do with our family; so you know how we have our own cemetery nearby?” Anisim replied.
We all nodded; the cemetery is in St. Petersburg though.
“Your Step-Mother’s remains were dug up.”
The four of us looked at each other! That means Claudia’s and Maxim’s step-aunt was dug up. Oh man, this wasn’t good; I can’t believe someone dug up Annik.
“Who would do that!?” Claudia started to freak out.
“I swear, they’re dead.” Maxim said darkly.
I could see his eyes turn red in anger.
“Hey, calm down, we’ll figure it out.” I told him.
Maxim didn’t move.
“We better go then, only Gods know if they’ll be back to dig up more.” Claudia said standing up.
“Shouldn’t we plan first?” Lucien asked.
“We don’t have time for that!” Maxim snapped.
“Maxim, relax! We know how close you were to her, just relax. If you go into this without a plan and ill-headed, bad things will happen.” I sighed.
“I came up with a plan. I’m taking my car to the yard and I’m going up the main gate. Maxim, I want you and Claudia to go together and enter thru the back. Lucien take your car and park a few blocks away. Climb the trees and watch the shadows, you’re the first one to know if they’re on the outside. Lucy, take your motor cycle and park a few blocks away, get inside the yard and scope it out. Stay on the mausoleum if you need to. Look before you jump.” My Father gave out the plan.
The four of us nodded and Maxim ran out quickly.
“He’s pissed.” Lucien sighed.
“I don’t blame him. C’mon guys, we need to get going.” Claudia slowly started to exit the room.
Father went with her and I turned to Lucien.
“It has to be Alexander!” I told him.
“You think?” Lucien asked.
“It makes sense, he’s been trying to take out demi-bloods so he could turn them.” I thought out loud.
“Yeah, I can see what you mean.” Lucien replied.
The two of us heard the cars shoot down the street. Lucien exited the room, leaving me to close shop so to say.
“Dmitri and I came out on top in our last match. So once again, Song, Casey, thank you for that match. You keep us on our toes and you guys didn’t doubt us. Mad respect goes out to you both and, I hope that we get to face each other again. Now, Dmitri and I have to get ready for our match against Wyatt Peterson and Amy Marshall. Man, oh man, this is going to be extreme let me tell you.” I smiled.
I flipped off the switch in the dinning room and, made sure the door was shut behind me. I started to walk between the living room and kitchen.
“You all know me and my family. Honor is a huge thing and so is respect. I know for a fact I can say to Wyatt and Amy that I do respect them for their hard work and, accomplishments. When Climax Control comes and round two happens, we both want the win. But, Dmitri and I know that we have people depending on us. People like Casey and Song, who believe in us and are on our side. Of course though, we both know you two have people who want you both to win. It’s going to be another match of where, it’ll be close but only one team can get the job done.” I nodded.
Another light switched turned off but I kept the overhead light on the stove on; at least to let us be able to see when we get back.
“Easier said than done, I know. I believe in us though, I mean look at Dmitri, I remember when he first got to SCW, people didn’t believe in him; but I saw that spark in his eyes, the same spark that I had when I first started. Now that spark became a fire and it’s blazing never like before. Dmitri’s out for blood and that man is going to get some.” I chuckled.
I look out the window and see Lucien was already gone.
“Wyatt, oh man, that guy is impressive. He’s different and he’s got training from Tom Dudley. I know Dmitri will have to face him but I’m going to say my peace at least. Wyatt, congrats on being back in the tournament, you earned it for sure! I can’t wait to see what you can do in the ring against Dmitri though, I mean me and him, we’re not normal. Dmitri’s a vampire while I’m a Magi-Blood, to say the least, you got Team Supernatural on your hands. But, I’m seeing you’re a man who fights the good fight. So Wyatt, bring it on!” I could feel my resolve growing.
I made sure the rest of the lights were off before heading to the door. I took out my key and stepped outside.
“Amy, hey! Long time, no fight. Okay, that was cheesy of me but it’s the truth. Now, I know I got competition when you step in the ring. Look at who you are! You’re Amy Marshall, the Punk Princess and SCW Hall of Famer, it’s always an honour to step into the ring with you. Amy, don’t hold back on me please! You know I can take the pain just as much as you can. I want to step into the ring and show them why us Bombshells are the ones they need to watch out for.” I winked.
I locked the door and I started to make my way to my bike. I was hoping that we could end this sooner tonight.
“So, with that said, good luck and let us steal the show. Just remember though, the best things always happen in the dark.”
Fade to black.
