Vampires, werewolves, witches and warlocks. You wouldn't normally believe in those kind of things, but in my world, they exist.

My name is Destiny, I live in a small village called Latona, outside of the Latona palace which has been occupied by Vampires for many years. My father is the blacksmith. He works hard everyday making armor and weapons for the guards of our town, since the only protection we have are the woods. My mother died when i was really young. She was an alchemist, and went out to gather herbs and other plants, and was attacked by a pack of rogue werewolves.

I was too young to understand, but as I grew older I began to understand our surroundings a little more, and knew there were more then just humans in the world. And as i grew i developed these powers, which i thought was a curse. I could read people's minds, when I got upset the elements went out of balance, I had constant headaches. I thought there was something wrong with me, but it turned out there wasn't anything wrong with me. I was a witch. I didn't know how to control my powers, and I was afraid what I would do or what would happen if I had lost control, so I ran away to avoid hurting anyone, especially those i cared about.

Three days had passed, I was hungry, dirty and tired, and worst of all, I was lost. I had no idea where I was or where I was close to. I had been sleeping under trees and in caves. Eating vegetation around me to survive. I sat down to rest next to a tree, when a young man found me. He said he knew what I was going through and offered to help me. He took my hand and led me to a large mansion that was hidden far deep in the woods. I was surprised I never found it myself!

It was frighteningly beautiful, and the young man led me inside through large stone doors. It was a home for rhose who didnt know what to do with their powers. Vampires mostly resided in the mansion, but there were witches, werewolves, necromancers, warlocks, all those, even your common shape-shifter.

With the light i was able to get a better look at the man who had found me, and was struck by what I had seen standing before me. He has long black hair, crystal midnight blue eyes, masculine features that made him look like a God compared to me or any other man i have seen. His complexion was very pale compared to mine, and he was cold to the touch. He was a vampire. I couldn't help but stare.

I have pale skin, green eyes and dark red hair. I'm of average height. Basically I looked like your average human girl.

"Welcome to your new home." said the man with a soft voice. "Now let's get you a new set of clothes and get you washed up and settled in."

He handed me off to a couple of female vampires and told them to bring me back to him when I was cleaned up and settled in with a room and everything.

They dressed me in a silk dress that was dark red, and it complimented my pale complexion. I didn't quite understand why I was being so pampered all of a sudden but I was sure it was their way of showing hospitality.

"So, young witch, what might your name be?" asked one of the female vampires.

I gulped, I was nervous. I could feel the sweat run down the back of my neck as they watched me waiting for an answer.

"My name is Destiny." I managed to say in a shaky voice.

The female vampires smiled at me, "We are not going to hurt you. You are safe here."

That kind of made me feel better. I decided to let them do something with my messy hair.

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They took me to the balcony where the young man was. He greeted me by taking my hand.

"I'm very sorry for not introducing myself. My name is Talvar Kenrick, and I am sure you know by now, I am a vampire." he said, his eyes glistening in the moonlight.

"What is this place?" I asked.

He took my hand.

"This place was built by my father. And my master bought me back here and made it a place for gifted children and people. We have trainers here that help those who discovered their powers and dont know how to control them." he said.

"Even vampires?" I asked, curiously.

Talvar nodded.

"Vampires were once human too, but they were either bitten by rogue vampires or chosen by vampire masters. They dont know how to control their bloodthirst at first, so they go rampant and we bring them here. Its the same for the werewolves."

I understood a little bit.

"So you know what I am and want to help me?" I asked.

Talvar rested his hand on my shoulder.

"I want you to learn how to control your powers and our teacher Lucina can help you."

Talvar removed his hand from my shoulder and looked at the horizon. There was a shimmer of sunlight.

"You have to go dont you?" I asked, kinda disappointed. I wanted to talk more.

"Yes but you will see me again at nightfall."

And with that, he was gone.

Chapter 1: The first day

I had a lot to adjust to. I just couldn't sleep for the life of me, even though I was dead beat tired! It felt nice to sleep in a bed for the first time in a few days. I wondered how my father was and how bad i felt for just leaving. I couldn't just lay there in bed and let my mind wander around, so i decided to explore the mansion a little more.

I slipped into a more comfortable attire, since the dress was too stuff to be roaming around in. I settled for a nightshirt and some cloth pants. The mansion was made of almost entirely of stone. The ceiling was high, and it was so quiet, even though i only had on some slippers i found beside my bed, i could hear my own footsteps echo through the halls.

All of the shape-shifters and witches lived on the upper floors. The vampires, werewolves and necromancers lived underground, to keep out of the sunlight. The mansion looked like something you would read about in a book. I roamed around, exploring the mansion and getting an eye view of things. A few of the witches were still awake or just now awaking for the day, i wasn't too sure how everyone's sleep schedule was.

"Ah, a newcomer." said one of the female witches to me. She had long raven black hair and golden eyes. "Welcome to the manor, my name is Faith."

"I'm Destiny, nice to meet you." i said with a tired smile. I held my hand out to greet her.

She looked at my hand and then took it, like she didnt know what a handshake was.

"What brings you here?" Faith asked curiously.

"I... don't know. I'm not a vampire, or a werewolf though. I was found in the woods by Talvar, he brought me here." I said hanging my head.

Faith placed her hand on my shoulder.

"Well if you were any normal human, Talvar would have had you for a snack by now." she smirked.

"That's not funny!" I sneered.

"Sorry." Faith sighed rubbing the back of her neck."so you have been brought here for some reason right?"

I couldn't answer. I was scared and freaked out about where i ended up and stuff. And i was afraid of my newfound abilities.

"I was told someone here could help me so I suppose I'll find out soon enough." I said sheepishly. I felt so dumb.

"Don't worry I'm sure you will find your way." Faith said in a considerate voice.

I was curious so I had to ask her.

"What are YOU, exactly?" I asked, feeling kind of stupid.

Faith just smiled.

"I'm a shape-shifter, and also a witch. I'm what they call, a hybrid." she said.

"How does that happen?" I asked, sounding so clueless.

"It can happen two different ways, by mating or by natural selection. In my case, it was natural selection." Faith smiled.

"It sounds so rare though." I said "Like it doesn't happen too often."

Faith shook her head. "It doesn't"

Faith beckoned me to walk with her, like she needed to be someplace.

"I'm going to introduce you to the head witch here, she might be able to tell you what you are."

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Faith led me to a long hallway of rooms, and then she led me into one of the rooms. It was a large stone room, of course. It was decorated with colorful silk curtains and cloth, golden cups and other dishware, a large crystal ball sat on a desk near a large stained glass window. There was a woman standing by the window. She had long blond hair and she was slim built with bright blue eyes.

"That's Lucina Mastic, the trainer of the witches here." said Faith "Lucina this is Destiny, she is new here."

I smiled and held out my hand. She walked toward me and took my hand and welcomed me with a warm smile.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, what brings you here to the manor?" Lucina asked.

I gulped.

"I'm here for a reason, I don't know precisely why though." I began. "Talvar brought me here."

"What did Talvar tell you when he found you?" Lucina asked.

I thought about the different abilities i had come into, and remembered what I have been called already.

"He said I was a witch, and I had potential. But I want to know for sure." I said in a quiet voice, it was close to a whisper.

Lucina put her hands to my temples and closed her eyes. She stood there, silent for a few moments, her hands remaining on my temples.

"Talvar was right, you are a witch." she said finally.

My head felt a little funny but i shook it off.

"Where did Talvar find you?" she asked.

"I'm guessing near the East road leading to the city of Elm coming from Latona Village, where i am from." I said.

"Ah, alright. Faith you must take her back to her room, she looks exhausted." said Lucina directing us out of the room and down the hallway leading back to where my room was.

"Be silent don't wake the vampires and werewolves they're terribly cranky when they awaken before nightfall."

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So I was finally able to go to sleep. When i awoke, it was late evening and coming upon nightfall. There were clothes sitting on the foot of my bed. It was a black silk dress and on the nightstand next to my bed was a note.

Destiny,

I hope you slept well, I had this dress special made for you.

Put this on and meet me on the balcony at nightfall.

--Talvar

I picked up the black silk dress. It was beautiful! I put it on. It was a strapless dress that had a corset that formed my body.

I threw my hair up into a loose ponytail. I didn't know how it looked since there were no mirrors in my bedroom. I ran downstairs and to the ballroom and found my way to the balcony. Talvar wasn't there yet but it was still a little early, So i just watched the sunset while i waited for him.

Chapter 2: Unexpected

Talvar finally showed, with his raven hair flowing loosely along his back, shining in the moonlight. I never had realized how long it was, which was to the small of his back. He was wearing a white silken shirt underneath a black leather vest. I would have expected embroidery in the vest, but it was plain black leather that caught the moonlight as well, making his midnight blue eyes stand out more then ever.

He smiled and took my hand and kissed it softly.

"You look beautiful tonight Destiny, the dress looks splendid on you." he smiled "I had it special made for you. I do hope you like it."

I looked down at my dress, and shrugged.

"It's beautiful, it fits me perfectly. I never would have imagined ever owning a dress like this. My father was a blacksmith and I had always worn cloth clothing." I said.

Talvar walked over closer to me, and placed his hand gently on my cheek.

"Well, the dress fits you. It brings out your pale complexion. And a witch as beautiful as you, could be the most powerful witch of all... If..." Talar paused

I gulped, I didn't really like the sound of that.

"If what?"

"you become my mate, of course. You will be a hybrid." said Talvar.

I pulled back from his hand.

"Your mate? You're serious? I've only known you for a couple of days now, how can you be sure you want ME as your mate?" I asked, a little confused.

"I want you to become a hybrid and my mate. There is something about you that I cannot shake, ever since I found you in the woods, I can not get you from my mind. It's almost like... you cut my heart out yourself and hold it before my very eyes. I don't feel angry, or sad anymore. I feel peace of mind. you make me... happy." Talvar said, seriousness in those midnight blue eyes.

I was surprised at this, but strangely enough, I couldn't keep my heart from pounding inside my chest. I could hear the blood flowing in my ears and felt as if my heart was in my throat.

"Oh." was the only thing I could get to come out from my mouth. I pulled a sheepish smile, because I didn't know how else to react. "I didn't know vampires could fall in love."

Talvar pulled a half smile.

"I actually never thought it would happen to me of all people! or Vampires, I really should say." he said.

I looked into his eyes.

"And why is that?" I asked.

"I was human once, my family were rich nobles in this area. There used to be a town here where this mansion lies. I was a spoiled child, always showered with gifts. I had everything any man could ever want in life, beautiful women beckening at my feet, gold, jewels, and of course a very large mansion." he waved his hand around. "but I didn't want those things. I wanted adventure, I wanted a life outside of the constant attention from my so-called friends. I wanted to find someone who loved me for who I was rather then how much wealth I had. One day I was walking through the meadow outside of town where there was a cemetery. I was going to see my grandfather to let off some steam and talk to him. I was attacked by a shadow that was quick as lightning. I obviously didn't see it coming. I felt a sharp pain in my neck, and it felt like the very essence was being removed from my body. I knew then that I was going to die. The shadow that attacked me said that if I wanted to live, I had to join him, and I would find what I was looking for if I did, if I hadn't, he would leave me there to die."

Talvar closed his eyes.

"He made me drink his blood, I took it because I didn't want to die." Talvar opened his eyes "He taught me so much. We traveled everywhere, seen many things no other man of my time would dream of seeing, it was amazing. But that was only adventure. I thought I would never find love, but my master said it would only come with time, and I had to be patient. I believed him, so I pressed on. For years we wandered, meeting new people and beings and creatures. A whole new world to me. Unfortunately we trekked on wrong lands, and he was killed by vampire hunters. But before he was killed be brought me back here to my old home. The town was gone but the mansion still stood. I founded this place for lost witches, werewolves, shapeshifters, and vampires so they have a place to call home."

I was amazed what he has gone through. I didn't think I could ever be that strong to go through all that.

Talvar came closer to me again.

"Will you be the one I'm looking for and be my love?"

I gulped again, feeling that lump in my throat again. Then I nodded.

-*-

Talvar leaned in close to me. His breath cold. And touched his lips to mine, then his lips moved down my jawline, to my neck, and kissed my neck softly, sending a shiver down my spine. He kept his face at my neck, kissing it over and over.

Then, he whispered something in my ear but I didnt hear it over the sound of my heart beating and the blood rushing through my ears.

I suddenly felt a sharp pain on my neck where Talvar had kissed it. The pain eased to warmth as I passed slowly into darkness. I heard his voice, beckoning me to drink. I felt a warm liquid touch my lips, which i knew was his blood.

It felt like a liquid form of fire, parching the dryness in my mouth.

-*-

I awoke in my bed. It was night time. Talvar was lying beside me. He was awake.

"Good evening Destiny, welcome to a new world of being a Vampire. How do you feel?" Talvar asked.

My eyes hurt. I could see everything clearer, and I could hear everything, which was giving me a headache. I squeezed my eyes shut.

"your sense are stronger, it takes some time to get used to." said Talvar kissing my forehead.

"How long does it last? This is ridiculous." I mumbled as I put my arm over my face. I almost hit Talvar in the face."Oh, I'm sorry."

Talvar just smiled.

"It's quite alright."

I then knew my life from now on was going to be crazy. And I also had alot of training ahead of me.

Chapter 3: Difference

I had to get up and move around, I was tired of laying in my bed for so long. It was dark outside so I knew it would be safe for me to get up. As I stood, I felt a sense of vertigo, like my head was spinning or a sense of headrush when you stand up too fast. It was probably from laying down so long and just hopping up.

I decided to go find and talk to Faith. I hopes she was still awake at least, because I needed to talk to her so badly. I passed alot of people in the halls and everyone just stared blankly at me like they have never seen me before, which some of them I didnt recognize anyway, so they probably didn't know who I was. But some of the people I knew just stared. I must look different or something I haven't looked in a mirror.

I found Faith in the garden, thank goodness she was still awake.

"Faith!" I shouted as I walked towards her to get her attention.

She jumped at the sound of my voice.

"Whoa! Destiny is that you?" Faith asked with a strange tone in her voice, like she didn't know who I was.

Did i really look that different?

"I didn't recognize you." she said.

"Okay... Do I really look different or something because everyone is staring at me." I said with a huff.

Faith chuckled a little bit and grabbed my hand to lead me to the fountain.

I peered into the water and nearly jumped out of my skin from the reflection I saw. The green of my eyes was rimmed in dark violet. My pale complexion was even more pale then normal, my lips were a faded red, and my skin also seemed smoother and more defined. My hair fell in loose dark red curls around me. I took a step back.

"Wow. I really do look different." I sighed.

"Destiny what happened to you?" Faith asked.

I sighed and looked at her.

"Last night at the dinner party... Talvar turned me into this. I'm a hybrid now. I.. really don't know what made me agree to this." I said.

"I can't believe Talvar did this to you. He has never believed in turning people. He says he never wants someone else to suffer the same fate as he has becoming a vampire." said Faith with a grim look on her face. "But why you?"

I shrugged because I didn't know how to really answer that. So I came up with the best excuse I could.

"He said he loved me, and he wanted me to be his mate. ME of all people! a simple girl." I said. "And I thought knowing I was a witch was a surprise enough. I... I guess I felt sorry for him, or maybe I'm in love with him. To be honest, I don't know which one."

Faith shook her head.

"As many people as he could of had, or those who wanted him, he chose you." she said. "Wow, never actually thought I would see Talvar so taken by someone."

"I am freaked out but there is no going back on this.." I sighed.

"Are you sure you love him?" Faith asked.

"I said i don't know! I have so much going on at once. I'm not sure how to handle this!" I stomped. And as my foot hit the ground, the ground shook and rumbled.

"Looks like your powers have grown as well." said Faith.

I took a deep breath. I heard footsteps behind us. It was Talvar, and I turned around quickly.

"There you are Destiny, I went back to your room and you weren't there. I was looking everywhere for you." he said in that soft voice of his.

He held his hand out to me.

"You really should be resting." said Talvar.

I shook my head.

"I had to get up, just laying there was driving me crazy. I had to get up and move around and stretch my legs." I said.

"Well I am glad you are doing better. I actually had something to show you." said Talvar pulling me away.

I turned toward Faith.

"You go ahead I will come meet up with you later so we can talk some more." she said.

-*-

Talvar took me back to my room so I can change into something more presentable. I knew that my sleepwear wasn't exactly the thing to be roaming around the mansion in, especially in front of other vampires. They would probably get offended. I settled for a pair of leather boots, black cloth pants that hugged my body, and a semi-loose black silk shirt. I put on the boots and then realized that I haven't even stopped to wonder how the clothes had even gotten into my wardrobe.

I turned toward Talvar and gave him a funny look.

"How did I even acquire all of these clothes?" I asked.

Talvar smiled. "The other vampires had them made and picked out for you. giving you a whole new wardrobe.

I nodded my head to let him know I understood.

I finished getting ready and turned toward Talvar again.

"So what was it that you wanted to show me?" I asked.

"It is a surprise." Talvar smiled.

He led me to the lower grounds, where the vampires, werewolves and necromancers that resided in the mansion lived. It was a beautiful sight. The ceiling and walls were made purely of black marble, torch-lights were embedded in the walls, making the black have a reddish tint to them. It was much more ornate then the upper floors of the mansion. The floors were soft stones, that were also black, with red carpets that were laying down them. I noticed the ceiling was relatively high for being underground, which were supported by arched columns also made of black marble.

"It's so breathtaking down here." I gasped.

"Yes it is, It was designed for us vampires, werewolves, and necromancers."said Talvar.

"The upper floors look nothing like this." I said.

"That's because the witches and shapeshifters designed the top floors.." he said "They wanted a more of a homely nature-like setting."

I looked around at my surroundings. The torch-lights made Talvar's hair have a reddish tint to it, he was so handsome... Oh no.. I pulled my eyes away from him.

"Come, I have something else to show you."

Talvar led me to the other side of the ballroom, that was underground.

"This is where I like to go to think." Talvar opened the door.

I gasped at the sight before me.

It was an underground garden that felt magical, because flowers couldn't grow underground without any sunlight. A waterfall flowed into a hole in the ground that seemed like an abyss. There were statues of men and women scattered in rows in the large garden.

"those statues are markers for the graves of our dead.." said Talvar. "Vampires, werewolves, and necromancers. It's a good place to rest in peace. It's beautiful here, it seemed appropriate.."

I nodded and smiled.

"It is, it's beautiful."

Talvar grabbed my hand and we looked at the scenery together.

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Tag der Veröffentlichung: 07.05.2011

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