A Modern Myth II

[--Kyle--]

--Xian's POV--

I sat there in the living room of Valkyrie's house with Ethan, Rivers, and Trudie. Why was Wheel of Fortune on the T.V. 24/7?

I kept thinking about what had happened. Oni's soul leaving him was terrifying, the demons, and all the -- I had to stop myself. It was too hard to think about it.

I walked into the kitchen and grabbed a bowl of cereal, still trying to think of something else. Atleast it was all over. Huh. It just hit me then. It was all over.

I sighed in relief. Dr. D was gone, Oni was gone. Nothing bad could happen again. Well, I better not speak to soon about that, but for now it was all over.

"Soo," I hear Ethan behind me. "What now?"

I turned to see him leaning against the doorjam. "I don't know. I can't seem to remember what our life was before all this happened. Now that we don't have a problem with the vampires anymore, and now that the school is closed, and now that Aurora is..." I still missed her. It was hard to say her name. "What do we do?"

"Well...live a normal life? Can we do that?" Ethan suggested.

"I think we could. But I want to get away from here. This town has to many bad memories." I said, thinking again of everything that had happened.

"What about Seattle? Go to Addy and Luana?" Ethan suggested again, I could tell that he really wanted to go, he did like Luana very much. Very, very much.

"Alright," I said, Ethan smiled.

We back to the living room. All was fine. Finally all was fine.

[Shinju]

Finally, It was all over. A couple years had passed. I had been experiencing a deep yearning to go elsewhere, I loved my friends but I needed something different now. Everyone was ending the process of moving on with their lives and I pushed myself to do this also. I almost could not bear to forget what my father had done. As a means of peace between him and I he promised never to come near me again. But I told him that even though he did an unspeakable thing, that I needed him. There was still so much about the world that I knew nothing about. I was going to move out of Valkyrie's house, maybe go live in the city where I could get lost in the blur of people. A single person, another face in the crowd that no one cared about. That's what I wanted, to not be noticed or picked out, but most of all I wanted to give my fellow friends peace in the fact that they would not have to look at the descendent of a soul destroyer. Of course Val was upset, but she told me she didn't want me to leave. It was strange to see her so vulnerable, so...human. She had refused to drive ever since we got back, almost two years now. I didn't blame her.
My bags sat on the floor, it was time to go. I said my final goodbyes to my friends promising to visit. I couldn't completely let them go. Gentle hugs came from the girls and awkward embraces from the guys.
The cab came to a stop infront of the manor. Finally the time had come to thrust myself into the unknowns of the world.

[Kàylà]

~A Couple Years Later~

~Valkyrie's POV~

Its been a couple years now since I was turned human, Oni's soul ripped to shreds and put into me to save my life, no not save my life, bring me back to life. My parents excepted the change in me, they didn't care that I had turned human, I was still welcome in their home. For after all we all started out human. The Vampire Council was a different story though. They thought I should be executed for I was no longer one of them. They believed that I was a threat to the clan, that I might actually betray them, that I would reveal secrets to other humans. Suspicious bastards.

At first they were confused as what to do with me, never before had this happened in the history of our people. Well I guess they were no longer my people. My parents kept me well hidden though. Council meetings were no longer held at the house for none of my family were in power now. The Vampire Council was in charge still for they had not found the right ruler to take over for me yet. Many also did not want the burden. They figured the clan cursed with all that has happened to it in the past.

Nathan was still with me. He didn't care that I was human, he told me that he loved me no matter what happened. He had worries though that I might have a change of heart and want to be with someone of my own species, wanting someone mortal that would die when I died. Whenever he started I silence him with a kiss reminding him that I was not always human, and that he was mine until the day I died. He no longer questioned my love for him. We hid ourselves from the council well for it was still forbidden for a vampire and a human to be together.

While we were welcome at my home I knew that soon Nathan and I would have to move onto somewhere else, to make sure that the Vampire Council was still unaware of us. There was many times they tried to get Nathan to take over the throne but each time he refused them saying it wasn't right and that the power should stay within my family.

I wasn't the only one that was leaving the area. Ember had left though I didn't want her to. I was still slightly upset when I heard about what happened at the ritual but it wasn't her that I blamed. It was her father. Of course had Evander not done what he did, I would not be sitting here staring out my window watching the rain fall down like it did that fatal night. That didn't mean I wanted her to leave though. I understood why she did though, I understood completely.

Even though it has been a couple years I was still getting used to being a human again. It was odd not having my mind filled with others thoughts. I could no longer communicate with my beloved through our minds. He could still here my thoughts now that I was human but I could no longer hear his. I was surprised at how much this bothered me. It had become a part of me, something that I had used to my advantage to get the information that I needed, when I needed. Now it was like I was deaf. I didn't trust myself driving anymore. Whenever I needed to go somewhere I had Nathan drive me, for fear if I drove myself I would end up in an accident and die again. I was using this life to my full purpose not taking advantage of anything for it was not often that someone was granted a second chance at life.

I was still getting used to human food as well. I had to learn how to use simple objects that in my past life had no meaning to me. They were useless in my mind but now I needed them to survive. It was funny the first time Nathan and I attempted to use the microwave. It hadn't ended well. Who knew that you couldn't put metal into the microwave?

I was grateful that it was all over but I was sad that my friends were leaving me. There were promises of visits, and keeping in touch. But would we really be able to? I hoped we did for they were friends that I had come to love and trust. Which was not easy in this world of mythical creatures was not easy to come across.

"Valkyrie it's time to go." Nathan told me standing in the doorway of my room. How long had he been standing there, watching me think? I was easy to startle now that I couldn't hear something coming from a mile away. Both in my mind and from the advanced hearing I used to have. I walked down the stairs with him and was greeted by small tears in Kynaree's eyes. I would probably miss her the most with her crazy Faerie ways. She had become my best friend out of all of this. We all said our goodbyes and I was surprised when I felt tears welling up in my eyes.

Nathan and I didn't bother with suitcases. Wherever we went we knew would would have plenty of money to support us for the rest of our lives, both his and mine. I got into the passenger seat of the car and waved one more time to my friends.

It was the end of one chapter in my life and the beginning of another one as we pulled out of the driveway and onto the highway as we headed to wherever the road would take us.

[--Kyle--]

A Couple Years Later

--Xian’s POV--

It had been two years since everything had happened. Ethan and I had moved to Seattle, WA, to be with Addy and Luana. Ever since we had moved Ethan and Luana have been spending a lot of time together, and in the spring they plan on being married.

Addy was very excited for Ethan to be her new brother-in-law, but the entire thing made me think more and more of Aurora. I would officially be the only one that was not really related to the others. But Addy and Luana were very happy and Ethan was too, so I could deal with that. I was still technically Addy’s legal guardian, but soon Luana and Ethan will be moving somewhere, or kicking Addy and I out. Or just me.

Luana had gotten an apartment downtown, and Addy had gotten back to school. Ethan and I had moved a few days after Valkyrie had been turned back to a human during the ritual, which had brought her back to life.

Luana had kept in touch with the other Dartan’s that had been with Dr. Dartan, and had escaped with her. They had been living in Canada and said they would soon visit, but they said they couldn’t stay long because they had been living a well life there.

“Xian, are you okay?” Luana asked me from the doorway, interrupting my thoughts.

“Yeah, I’m fine,” I stood up from my bed and walked over to her. “Are you ready?”

We met Addy and Ethan in the living room and walked out of the apartment and down to the Starbucks across the street. It was weird to finally have a normal life. Before Dr. Dartan, Aurora and I had been just living a life of killing vampires and going to high school. Now that we were done with school, and there was a sorta trucs thing with the vampires and the Dartans, my life had gone pretty much nowhere.

But atleast it was all over.

I sipped on my cappuccino and thought of all of our friends that we had left. I would miss them.

[<^>Krustine<^>]

````Two Years Later````

~River's POV~

I looked at the web page sitting in front of me, it read:

Adult Registration

Due to the large number of applicants, we will not be able to audition everyone who fills out the application form.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
All expenses incurred while interviewing and (if selected as a contestant) appearing on the show, including airfare, hotel, etc., are the responsibility of the applicant
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A contestant audition does not guarantee a spot on the show. The applicant understands that Wheel of Fortune is under no obligation to use him/her as a contestant. It is entirely at the producer's discretion.

First Name: Trudie
Last Name: Beryl
Gender: Female
Are you a teacher? No
Do you have a pet? Yes
What kind of pet do you have (Dog, Cat, Other)? Other
Are you in the Armed Forces? No

I read: By clicking "Submit" I understand and agree to the SPE Privacy Policy, California Privacy Rights, and Terms of Service.

Submit

No turning back now. Trudie's birthday was coming up in July and I was hoping we could get on the show around her birthday. That would be the best present to her. Even in France she has been watching the American version of Wheel of Fortune. Someday's she even watches the French version, when she misses the American one, but it doesn't matter to her, she can understand it. After two years I have been starting to catch on to a few words but I'm with her all the time so why would I need to learn French, when I have my own personal translator?



````A few months later````

~Trudie's POV~

"Commandes up! Tableau 22!" I said to the waiter, my best freind Ray,who had just walked through the doors to the kitchen that I knew was going to ask me for it.

Ray laughed and grabbed the plate, and walked back out into the large space where there were at least 30 more tables filled and me the only one to cook for them, giving that our other chef scheduled called out sick, and we can't find anyone else to come in and help.

I named my restaurant Per Sempre, it's Italian for Forever. I named it Forever because I knew the relationships between my friends and I would last Forever. The love between Rivers and I, Forever.

When I closed Per Sempre that night I couldn't help thinking what I would do without it now. I missed my friends now that we were living in France. I don't even know where everyone else is now. We left as soon as we could and everyone else was still there unsure about what they were going to do next. I said I would keep in touch through e-mails and phone calls but I never have.

Then, maybe just to interrupt my thoughts Ray comes up behind me and says "Nous avons battu notre record aujourd'hui, de 40 personnes!" I was shocked, 40 people and it wasn't even a Saturday.



I pulled into our driveway to our fancy French house. I walked up the sidewalk and through the antique door, to see Rivers laying of the couch watching Wheel of Fortune. "Hey" He said walking over to were I stood.

"Hey" I said embracing him.

"I was thinking we could go out tonight. Maybe to dinner?"

"What do you have in mind?"

"I was thinking Aimer."

"Sounds good to me. What time do you think, I'll call and make a reservation."

"We already have a reservation for 7. Is that okay?" He asked me I couldn't believe he really had thought about it. Aimer was a really fancy restaurant, not that I was objecting, but i was curious as to what the occasion was.

"That's perfect. I'm gonna go upstairs and take a shower, before we leave."

"Okay. I'll be here." He said sitting back on the couch.

I went upstairs and looked through my closet for Aimer wear. It was a fancy restaurant I couldn't go in jeans. I found a beautiful purple/black dress and headed into the bathroom to take a shower.

When I was ready, it was about 6:30. I walked down the stairs and saw that indeed Rivers was still sitting there, only now he was in a tux. Before, it was weird seeing him in a tux, now it was perfectly normal, his everyday wear, when hes not sitting around the house.

I surprised when I sat down next to him, but then i realized he was on the phone. "Yes, she is right here." He said handing me the phone.

"Who is it? I whispered to Rivers.

He only had enough time to shrug when the voice came on "Congratulations, You have been selected to be on Wheel Of Fortune!"

I was speechless, I didn't sign up for this. "I di-- I didn't-- I di-"

Rivers took the phone and said what I really wanted to say. "She'd be delighted. She is so happy she is speechless."

"Okay, June 12th is the day you should be here. I will e-mail you all the information and will be talking to you again soon." The voice was gone, and Rivers turned to me.

"Wheel Of Fortune? Who would have guessed?" He said.

"Oh shut up, we both know you signed me up." I said, not mad, just irritated he did this without telling me.

"Well, aren't you happy?" I didn't answer just gave him a huge hug. "I'll take that as a yes, so ready to go?"

"Yeah," I said standing up. "Lets go."



The Waitress had just left with our order when Rivers said "Trudie," he paused, then continued. "I am happy the way things are. Right now, but it just doesn't seem complete. Not yet anyways." What was he trying to say. Complete? That could mean so many things.

"What do you mean?"

"Trudie," He continued. "Will you marry me?" He reached into the pocket of his jacket and pulled out a diamond ring.

How many times can you be speechless in one day? I wish there was a limit of one, but nope, once again I was speechless. So this was the occasion. "Yes." He slid the ring on my left ring finger, and kissed me.


I woke up the next morning, wondering it it was all a dream. First, being called to be on Wheel Of Fortune a month before my birthday, so that it will probably air around my birthday, and second, I looked at my finger, nope it wasn't a dream.

I went to my closet grabbed my clothes for work and went to the bathroom. I changed and looked into the mirror, at my long flowing red hair. I tried to picture myself, in a white dress, walking down the aisle to my Groom waiting for me, waiting for us to start the rest of our lives together.

I went to work with that on my mind. This surprisingly up'd my work progress. My orders looked perfect and I was on top of my ball.

June 12th came fast and before I knew it we were on our way back to the states, to be on a special countries version of Wheel Of Fortune, I couldn't believe we were selected to be on it.

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~<>~ A Couple Years Later~<>~

~<>~Kynaree's POV~<>~


Profanities escaped Cecil's mouth on a regular basis whenever we drove to the airport. Going to the airport was a normal thing for us now. Rodger was traveling a lot, and whenever he came home he made Cecil go pick him up. Cecil hated it. It wasn't that he didn't like helping Rodger out. He just hated the ride there. It was four hours from Liverpool to London. Of course, there was a airport in Liverpool, but Rodger didn't like that airport. He liked London's.

I liked the ride there, even if Cecil thought the other drivers were not very nice words. “Fan-bloody-tastic...” he grumbled clutching the steering wheel fiercely.

“Whoa, there's a lot of cars here isn't there?” I noted. I pressed the button to side my window downwards and stuck my head out into the cool air. “I like that car,” I said pointing to a midnight blue car, that gleamed so brightly it almost looked like it was sparkling. “It's so shiny...”

The driver noticed my bright purple hair and a frightful look crossed their face, I waved at the man with a grin. Cecil pulled me back into the car. “Stop your harassing,” he said teasingly, but at the same time pressing the toggle so my window was rolled up.

“Why aren't the cars moving?” I whined. Secretly I was enjoying the time sitting here. I thought once we moved to England, just the two of us we'd have a lot of time together. That wasn't really how it was. Cecil still had to go to work, and now that he was employed at this Ministry of Mystical Creatures he was at the bottom of the food chain. He did a lot of desk work and overtime.

What did that leave me to do? Sit around the house all day. Sometimes I would go out shopping and eating with another girl that I pretended to be friends with. She didn't like me either. I only hung out because she could drive, and she was Cecil's friend's girlfriend. Staying at home wasn't too horrible, I'd have days were I could keep myself entertained. However, I also had days where I wrote extremely long emails to the friends that I left behind.

“Probably an accident,” Cecil answered pulling me back to reality.

“I miss everyone,” I pouted.

“What brought that up?” He knew exactly what I was talking about. I brought it up at least once a week.

“I dunno... I was just thinking about them,” I said, telling the partial truth.

The way back was much more fun with Rodger in the mix, he told us stories of Japan. Some of them were disturbing, while others were hilarious. Rodger and I had always gotten along, but ever since Cecil and I moved in together we've gotten along even better. Which sounds surprising to most, but the reason was simple, we both loved teasing Cecil.

Rodger sang 80s music up until Cecil pulled into the driveway. Rodger exited the car as Cecil sighed with relief, thanking God that the noise ended. I laughed at his expression until we got home, which was only a mile or two away. We lived away from the city and in more of a rural area. Almost like a countryside, we were on the boarder of Liverpool. The house was an old cottage style one, and reminded me of one you'd find in a fairytale. Cecil inherited it from his great uncle, who was very active in the MMC too.

In the first month of living in it, I painted all the walls while Cecil was working. So it was filled with bright happy colors. Some so bright that he made me paint it over more than once. He didn't let me choose furniture, not after seeing my choices. All I could say was it was a pretty plain house, neat, orderly, and nice smelling.

I plopped onto the couch without hesitation, he followed my lead, but laid with his head rested on my lap. The couch reclined so I could lay back too, I knew I wasn't going to fall asleep so I turned on the television. Ugh, I hate this commercial, I thought already starting to flip channels. Cecil normally hated when I changed channels every three minutes. However, his light snores were already filling the room.

Then a show came on that I recognized, Trudie's favorite! I smiled to myself as I thought of all the times we watched it together. “Wheel of Fortune!” the television screamed.

It was only a second later and I was screaming too. I pushed the recliner back in and stood up, which resulted in Cecil falling on his face. “What the hell?” he asked drowsily, referring to the screams and jumping.

“It's Trudie!” I hollered bouncing. Finally, when my nerves calmed, I watched it. I didn't know how many times “It's Trudie!” came out of my mouth after that. Cecil didn't fall back to sleep but took his place back. It seemed like the fastest show of Wheel of Fortune ever aired, but that's probably because I was freaking out most of the time. “That was so amazing...” I trailed off, not knowing what to expect next, “What do we do now?”

“Go to bed,” he suggested.

“I mean should I call her?!” I said, “I can't believe that we seen the show she was on! I mean, how often do we watch Wheel of Fortune?” he didn't answer, “Aren't you surprised at all?”

He laughed, “I stopped being surprised a long time ago.”