ΦHouse of Night: A new beginningΦ by XxxTwilightWolfxxX

She felt Erebus' words, heard them and repeated them as Kalona called to her. "No... Demtri asked me to. He wanted to get away from you..." She pulled out the sword, holding it as she could gaze at its extremely sharp dual-blade. She caught Zoey and Kalona's reflection in it. "Demitri died because he hated you and wanted to be dead so he didn't have to hurt you or suffer because of you. I did nothing wrong. I saved him. I helped him. I only did what he begged me to.." Right Erebus? Was what I did right? Or was it not the time? Did I cause Kalona to appear here?!

Erebus remained silent for a few minutes, but soon came back with a reply. Amber, yes, Demitri's death did bring on Kalona's arrival, but for the good reason. You gave Demitri peace, a release from this nightmare. It wasn't wrong....For now, however, child of Nyx, go on and take this terrible fallen angel from the face of this earth. You have the power, Amber. Zoey almost felt like crying, having been reminded of earlier memories, how she lost stevie ray at first, now this. Another was forced to follow the same path. Soon though, another person came to Kalona's side. It was her friend, Lydia. Her eyes were a full on red, but with a black pupil. Obviously she hadn't turned into a red vampyre, but instead...a liege to serve him.

Amber's mouth slipped open, her sword clattering to the ground. She stared, feeling her entire body change. I... I... If you wish Erebus. Please, save me though. She couldn't think, or do anything really. She stared at Kalona, feeling a heated desire for him like nothing seh'd felt before. And before she knew it, she had walked past Zoey and the others.

Erebus was unable to appear on earth for long, just as Nyx. Though he did lend her the power to concentrate enough. It was up to her whether to listen to it. Zoey however couldn't believe she was going to Kalona. "Amber, no! Come back!" she said, afraid to move from her spot and risk her fellow vampyres. This could end in massacre. Lydia however chuckled. "Ah, my dear friend...Come here, join us. It's not that bad..." she said, chuckling once more and showing her fangs. They were tinted red, with fresh blood.

Erebus, I will follow your command as best I can... But I can only hope I'm strong enough to fight off Kalona's powers... She sighed, turning back to Zoey. There was a flash of her old self, a sign to tell her to prepare for a battle and to not be fearful for her, then the now-slave reappeared, her whole demeanor changing. She looked whipped, beaten... Hopeless, and lost. "Kalona."

Kalona chuckled, seeing that Erebus or Nyx was now affecting her. They were indeed smart. He walked to Amber, close, and cupped her cheek with his hand. "My dear Amber....Do you really think you belong here? You are beyond what that priestess is. There's something within you, waiting, burning, yearning to come out. I'm willing to help you if you only give in.." he said, his voice beginning to sink in. Zoey knew not to interfere, though soon they had to fight off raven mockers, all of the vampyres did.

Amber was paralyzed, his touch and voice so smooth it was shocking. It was hard to believe the thigns she knew were true when she stared up into his eyes. She swallowed, letting her eyes fall to the ground. "I... I, well, I..." She tilted her head away from Kalona, toward the now insuing fight of mockers and her teachers. She had no choice. To save them, she had to go. "As you wish?"

Kalona chuckled, nodding. Lydia came close to the two, his wings enclosing on them both as they then disappeared. Of course, the raven mockers also disappeared, following their father. They arrived at a castle, though it almost seemed in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by forest and green. Isolated. Which was perfect for his own hideout. "Welcome to my little heaven, Amber. Hope this isn't too bad." he said, chuckling. "Now...are you willing to do as I say?"

((castle- http://www.hickerphoto.com/data/media/185/ancient-castle_11848.jpg ))

Amber bit the inside of her cheek, staring past Kalona's shoulder. She grunted in response to his question, fearing the words that would come out of her mouth. The castle was magnificent, though it had that 3rd century Celt styling, and far too out of Kalona's style. He was making sure he wasn't found. And she had to admit, he chose a good place for it.

Kalona scoffed. "You know that Zoey is just repressing your true potential. The vampyres know all about your talking with Erebus, they can sense it, my dear..." he said, looking over her and smirking. Lydia remained silent, obviously not all of her humanity was lost.

Amber rolled her eyes, leaning against one of the walls. "Please, its not like that wasn't obvious. When I started running around with a war-sword, I have to be talking to one of two people. Did you consider that?" She sighed, sliding down the wall. "So, how long am I stuck here exactly?"

"Well, how willing are you to work for me?" Kalona asked bluntly, staring at her. He obviously had more than just useful intentions of her, but he wanted to get this out of the way. Lydia sighed. "Just do it and lives would be spared, Amber.." she said, almost shaking.

Amber glanced over at the two, remaingin silent. "Innocent lives have already been lost... There is nothing to save those already lost because of you..."

Kalona forced her against the wall, his hand gripping her neck tightly. "Listen, girl, work under me or else I will massacre what's left of your damned school. Damn Nyx and her consort, Erebus. They have no power here. I do." he warned, leaving marks over her neck from gripping so tightly. Lydia felt a surge to protect Amber, but it was too weak to even faze her to move.

Amber grimaced, swallowing against his hans. She sighed when he let go, rubbing her neck. The marks he'd left disappeared almost as soon as she'd touched them. "Yeah, well... We'll see what happens here first..."

Kalona growled, going off to another room. Lydia stayed, staring at Amber. "Why are you so reluctant?" she asked in a soft voice. She approached her slowly, no expression on her face.

Amber rolld he reyes, her midn focusing on one of the rocks on teh other side of the courtyard. It lifted up in the air some, and thrusted itself against the awll. She felt that fun little tingle again, this time on her shoulders and chest. "Because... I don't want to be here... And I want Demitri back, but neither of those things will ever happen again will it?"

"You're much more powerful than the priestess herself, have you noticed?" Lydia asked as she walked beside Amber. "Wouldn't you want to dive more into what else you can do with those powers....Perhaps even bring the dead back to life?" she asked, raising a brow.

Amber grimaced, bting the inside of her cheek. "Don't you think that that's cruel though?" She closed her eyes, praying once again. If I am to do what she thinks I should, say so now...

Erebus and even Nyx remained silent. This wasn't their choice to make. This was hers, and they both believed she'd do the right thing. Lydia sighed, chuckling weakly. "I remember...how I died. It was horrific...." she mumbled, shaking her head and whimpering.

Amber heard Lydia and grimaced, her mind dropping all the things she was thinking at the moment. "Help me Lyd... Help me learn what my powers can do.."

Lydia stiffened herself. Now what? "I can't....I'm not myself anymore, you have no idea by how much I changed once I was woken up from death." she muttered, shuddering. It was horrible. She had been 'welcomed' by a mouthful of the foulest blood she ever in her life tasted.

Amber bit her lip, sighing. "Then let me help you..." She looked up at her friend, a pleading in her eyes showing she only wanted to help. "If I'm stuck here, let me help you... At least a little bit you know?"

Lydia sighed, closing her eyes. "How? If I could, I would help you. But, if I do, well, consider me gone for good.." she said, opening them again and looking at her with guilt. She wished this didn't happen. That she hadn't been killed so mercilessly. She then hugged her tightly, holding back tears. "I'm sorry..."

Amber bit her lip, holding her friend close. "I'll find a way to save you. I don't know how yet... But I will. I promise you that. I won't leave you like this... I can't. It's not fair to you..."