The air vibrated with the sounds of insects. You could hear the scampering of newly awakening mammals running around as the creatures of the night go into slumber. The forest was soon disturbed when a young male runs through, creating havoc for the small animals.

"What are you doing here?" Oramis asked with venom laced in his voice. A chuckle resonated in the stranger's throat.

"I heard she was here."

"Well, she left. It would be wise to stay away from her." Oramis glared at the stranger.

"We both know that won't happen." He sighed. "I guess I just have to find her myself then..."

With that, Alexis was about to meet a new person. The stranger walked away, leaving an infuriated Oramis.

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"Shut up you dumb woman!!" Alexis ran and hid behind Connor.

(5 minutes earlier)

"What are you doing Daku?" Alexis asked as she looked over his shoulder.

"Just polishing my teacup collection...."

"Cool! let me see one!"

Before Daku could say anything, Alexis had grabbed a light blue teacup with black polka-dots on it.

"It's so pretty Daku."

"Don't touch it! You're going to break it!" He yelled, reaching for the delicate glass. Alexis moved back but clumsily dropped the cup.

"...."

"...."

"My cup..." Both stared at the shattered pieces.

"I-I didn't mean t-to...sorry Daku..." He glared daggers at her. She took this as a threat and quickly bolted out the door.

"CONNOR, HELP MEEE! DAKU IS TRYING TO KILL MEE!!!!"

(present time)

"What's going on?" Connor asked, a little wary of whether or not to help Alexis.

"She broke one of my teacups!!!!"

"I said I was sorry!" She apologized.

"Sorry doesn't fix it!!"

"Enough, you're scaring the poor girl Daku." Connor said calmly.

"She deserves punishment!" Hearing that statement, Alexis sent him the meanest glare.

"How about I just leave!?" Both males flinched but Connor spoke up.

"You can't leave just yet. It would be rude to send you away so early."

"But Daku wanted me to leave the first day I met him so why are you guys so set on having me stay now!?!?" She asked in an annoyed tone. The two thought for a moment, trying to look for some excuse. "Because...." Daku began. "it would be dangerous to send you out alone right now. What if another vampire attacked you? and we cant help you just yet because.....because we are too busy."

"Busy doing what?"

"That is none of your business you nosy little girl." He replied almost instantly after. Alexis didn't buy it but she decided to push no further for fear of punishment.

"Why don't we go out into town? I am sure it'll keep you occupied." Connor suggested. She smiled and jumped up and down in excitement.

"Oh! yes yes yes!! I would love too!" Connor glanced at Daku before exiting out of the house with Alexis close behind.

The smell of sugar cookies filled the air as the two walked down the street, watching as rays of sunlight peeked through the cotton, looking clouds. It was a little chilly but comfortable. It was quiet but also a comfortable silence between the two. Just enjoying each other's company.

"Is there a reason why Daku hates me?" Alexis asked, feeling a little uneasy about the topic.

"It's not that he hates you..." Connor glanced at her, thinking of the right words to say. " More like...he is protective and stubborn."

"Protective? Why is he being protective of me?" She furrowed her eyebrows in confusion.

"For a couple reasons but the only reason you need to know if it's because of Oramis. If anything bad happened to you, Oramis would have his head."

Both laughed thinking about it but once Alexis calmed down, she decided to ask another question. "What were my parents like?"

Connor stopped and looked at her seriously before replying. "They were very stupid but very in love with each other." He started walking again before continuing. "Your mother was smart but she could be impulsive. You look a lot like her. Your father was brave and reckless."

"Where are they?"

"Dead" he replied immediately.

"Why are they dead?"

Connor gave her a look that made her stop asking questions. After a few minutes of silence, Connor stopped in front of a herb shop.

"Wait out here. It will only take me a few minutes."

Alexis nodded in reply. "Can I look around a little bit?"

"Just stay by the shop. Don't go too far." He said, walking in.

Alexis hummed in response and walked around the front of the herb shop until she noticed a lovely display of flowers in the front of a light blue and white cottage with red tulips painted around the white door frame. She walked towards them and noticed it was a flower store. She bent down so the hanging open sign doesn't hit in the head. Once she was in, the smell of roses engulfed her. The inside had a comfortable feel to it. It was brightly lit and the differing colors of flowers made it seem brighter and more cheerful.

"I don't think I have seen you around here before. It's nice seeing young faces around."

Alexis turned around to come face to face with an old man. She looked into his greenish gray eyes and smiled kindly.

"You have pretty flowers, sir."

A low chuckle resonated from the man's throat. "Why thank you."

"Where do you find all of these flowers?" She asked, averting her gaze back to the beautiful display.

"There is a forest around back where I grow most of them." he sighed, which caused her to look in his direction. "I just can't see to go and take care of them. My back has been giving me troubles and my age is really starting to take a toll on me."

"If you want I can go check on them real quick for you." Alexis offered, feeling sympathetic for the old man.

"That would be very sweet of you."

"Will you just watch for a man wearing a long black coat to come out of the herb shop? It would help if you told him where I was."

"Sure. And what is your name?"

"Jo-...My name is... Alexis." She said with a faint smile before leaving the store.

It didn't take long for her to find the man's flower garden. She marveled at their beauty. He had the whole gamut of flowers growing. She couldn't help but just stand and stare.

"Why you are just a beautiful as the flowers, Alexis." she turned around to see the speaker. Her happy expression changed into one of anger and confusion. "It's nice to see you again." He continued, advancing towards her as she backed away, contemplating on whether or not to run or get revenge.

"Stay away you murderer!!" She yelled, hoping for Connor to hear.

He glared at her. "I saved you..."

"You killed my parents!!!" She screamed out, trying to fight back tears from the memory.

"They are not your parents and I saved you from them." He tried to explain.

"Why would I need to be saved from them?" She asked while also feeling stupid for calling them her parents once again.

"I am not here to answer questions. I want you to hand over the power of Carol."

"I don't know what you mean. What is caro-"

"Don't play dumb!!" He seethed, getting annoyed by her ignorance. She flinched at his rising voice.

"I assure you I have no idea what you're talking about." He grabbed her arm tightly before she could run which caused her to hiss out in pain. Luckily Connor pulled her away and into his chest.

"What are you doing Triston?" he asked angrily whilst holding Alexis protectively close.

"I am pretty sure you know why. All she has to do is hand it over."

"She will do no such thing! Especially because of your intentions!!"

This caused Triston to become even more annoyed but he was also amused by the amount of protection Alexis had. It does make things harder for him but not impossible.

"First Oramis and now you Connor. I am quite surprised of this. To bad though, your efforts are in vain." The next words and events will never be forgotten by Alexis.

"Until we meet again, lost angel. I can't wait to see your white innocent wings be tainted by the darkness that has yet to come." Triston winked as two large black wings sprouted out of his back. As he flew away, a couple of black feathers were left behind to be a reminder of his presence.