Category: LEX

LEX
Lex – Chapter Twenty-Three

Theme: HIDDEN SECRET

©Tz_ Chilest

1984 A.D

“Austin! I have a secret to tell you”

The voice was so husky; and Austin jerked instantly at such a familiar voice. It was his best friend- he looked straight into those puzzled eyes and could see that worry was written all over it.

“What is it that you wish to share with me?”

Austin friend looked around- gazing everywhere…. He could see that the vampires there won’t mind eavesdropping… But this was a secret with great endangerment. And he wasn’t ready to take chances- cause life is at stake…. A lot of it!

So he dragged Austin to the inner court room; A room protected by magic- any discussion done in that room can’t be eavesdrop by a vampire outside the room.

Kol created that room four years after he usurp power. He used that room as a meeting place and disclose highly confidential information to some high ranked vampires.

“This place is magically protected from any from of eavesdropping” the vampire said

“What is it that you want to share with me cause your suspense is killing me” Austin couldn’t hide is bemusement at such a precautionary measure.

“-wait a minute…” Austin continued at the sight of a baby in his friend hand “isn’t that Sarah child?”

“Yea, that is Alexander”

“Oh! What a crazy love- you babysitting her child” Austin gave him a great guffaw

“Austin! please be serious….there is a lot to this child than you can imagine”

Austin laughter soon began to fade

“What do you mean by a lot? And beside, where is Sarah? I thought you have a date planned out for the two of you this evening”

“Yea! I pictured a perfect evening for the two of us- not until she said she was going to see Alex father”

“What do you mean by Alex father?”

“….the father of her child…”

Austin had become so puzzled… He just couldn’t place it- Alex father was dead right before Alex was born… So a resurface back on the land of the living was something Austin didn’t understand.

“I thought Sarah said Alex father was dead?” Austin said after a long thought

“So I thought-” Austin friend said “…. and that is where the problem lies-“

He was interrupted by a young lady who opened the door of the courtroom and majestically walk down to meet them.

“Austin! Gerard needs you in his office now” the lady said

“Oh! Father! I totally forgot… Tell him I will join him soon”

“Okay-” the lady said as she made a turn “… But wait a minute- what are you guys doing in the courtroom”

“And how is that a business of yours” Austin said, frowning.

“-tell father, I will join him soon… So get the hell out!”

The lady ran out of the court room. She was well aware of the Olsen temperament and how they react when they are angry.

“So… You were saying something about problem?” Austin said, focusing his attention on his friend.

“Austin what am about to tell you is a great secret that can lead to the death of the party involved”

“Seriously- this whole thing is scaring me already” Austin gave him a pitiful look “just spit it out”

“….Alex father is a werewolf-“

“Were-what!” Austin exclaimed “Michael do you realize what you are saying? That is a very serious statement… And can bring about death!”

“Sarah told me herself-“

“So… You mean this baby is a -“

“Yea, Alex is an hybrid!”

*******

Kol was boiling- his whole body system was in distress. He hadn’t felt like this in a very long time- voices echoing in his head, screaming and waiting to be unleashed. It was like the monster in him was afraid… But he wasn’t sure what he was afraid of- maybe Lex!

He wasn’t ready to admit the fact that Lex was growing in strength everyday- increasing in might every seconds… Even faster than a regular vampire. His abilities were equal to the Olsen… And that feared Kol.

Kol was very unrest after watching Lex wrestle with an ancient vampire… And beating his superior and norms to the prize. So he left the field signaling Austin and Michael along.

It was like the two of them already understood what was happening.. They looked at each other with fear circulating their system. The secret they had buried had decided to stay awake….

“I need Lex file right now!” Kol voice was beyond it usual self. He shouted as he settled on his chair with his eyes sparkling of anger.

Michael ran to the archive and searched for Lex file. After minutes of ransacking, he saw the old file which was already very light and prone to be destroy easily. So he dashed back into Kol office holding the old file in his hand.

Within a minute, the file was already in Kol possession. He checked everything without leaving a word behind.

“Alexander Maslow…….” Kol said, dusting through the file from the beginning to the end.

“Mother- Sarah Maslow….. Father- unknown…” Kol gave Austin a disgusting look.

“Who the hell is his father?” Kol asked, with rage.

“I don’t know, grandpa-“

“What do you mean by you don’t know….!!!”

Michael saw that this discussion was really going to dig up what he had buried. So he tries to cover up-

“Sarah ran away from the penthouse- claiming she wanted to live with the humans…… Well, she was successful with her escape- but she came back after four years…..”

Kol frowned. He thought of how a Vampire would run away from the penthouse and decided to live alone…. With the humans!

“-when she came back to the penthouse, she wasn’t alone- she brought a baby along…”

“And that baby was Lex?”

“Yes… He was just a year and few weeks old when she brought him to the penthouse”

“And nobody knows anything about his paternity?” Kol asked

“Yes- no one knows anything about his paternity…. But our best guess was that- his father might be a human” Austin who just found his voice said.

Michael and Austin gave each other a look that signifies… ‘Well done!’

“It says here that Sarah is dead- how did she die?”

“-from a werewolf bite”

Kol tries to believe what Austin and Michael were saying… But something in him chose not to believe the story. An half human half vampire won’t possess that great strength Lex possesses. Kol knew that there was more to the story than what he just heard.

“You both can leave…” Kol said after a long thought

Michael sighed. At least Lex life is secured for now… But he wasn’t sure of later- so he have to warn Lex now…

“I predicted this day many years back” Austin said dragging Michael inside the courtroom.

Michael raised a brow- he didn’t understand what Austin meant by ‘I predicted this day many years back’

“We should have killed him when he was a baby-“

“What the f*ck!” Michael screamed, cutting Austin off.
“You know that I can’t- he is Sarah son… My first-“

“-first love… Blah blah blah blah…. Am sick and tired of hearing that word- first love!” Austin shun him

“-Sarah is dead… She didn’t die yesterday- she died a long time ago…. Forget about her… Only if you wish to be piked!”

“We can’t let Lex secret be known to the world- he will die!”

“But what can we do? Nothing!” Austin said “his powers kept growing everyday- how is that our fault? We tried our best, Michael- what else could we do? Protecting him like an infant for years….. I think it’s time he learns how to protect himself”

Michael agreed with Austin… It’s time for Lex to learn how to protect himself. Michael went to see Lex in the dormitory- he was already done with the pant of human blood. He could feel a strong gush of energy run through his veins. His strength had become triple- his vision doubled- his olfactory was sharper than any creature. He was now at his full strength…. At his peak!

“Lex!” Michael called amidst vamps who were surrounding Lex.

Lex turned with joy in his eyes. He had thought Michael was here to celebrate with him… But the look on Michael says otherwise.

“What is wrong?” Lex said as he approached Michael “-you should be happy for me…. All your training didn’t go in vain”

Michael gave him a disgusting smile… True! All his training hadn’t go in vain; but there is danger lurking in the shadows. Lex must be very careful because Kol will keep him under surveillance.

“Am happy for you, lex…. But there is a problem”

Lex ear lit instantly; he was ready to know what the problem was.

“What is the problem, Michael?”

Michael sighed and said “You!”

Lex was very puzzled, and didn’t understand how he was the problem

“You are the problem Alexander…..”

“-but how?”

“Your abilities- I want you to stop showing them in front of everyone… Expect me”

Lex didn’t understand what was going on.. Why won’t he show his Powers? His strength?…. His Abilities!

“Why?” That was the only word Lex could come up with.

“- don’t you know? Your abilities are raising a lot of suspicion….. And that is very dangerous!”

“I seriously don’t follow-“

“Lex! Just stop showing your abilities in front of everyone….” Michael shouted, and Lex realize this is more serious than he had expected.

“Will you do that for me?” Michael added

Lex nod his head in agreement.
What else could he say? Michael  was the one that raised him after the death of his mother. Michael was all he could call a parent- so seeing Michael this serious means there is a cannon on its way…. And that means trouble!

Lex knew they were hiding something from him- but what it was is the question he kept asking himself.

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LEX
Lex – Chapter Twenty

Theme: FRIEND OR FOE

©Tz_ Chilest

It’s been weeks since the whole Alpha scenario, Jackson as lose his right to virtually everything. He is now a laughing stock- the lowest beta wolf in the hierarchy of the Feral Form; he had fallen down the pecking order.

Jackson had thought of leaving the pack, but he wondered if he could survive alone. He wasn’t sure if he was ready to face the battle of the predators himself….. So immediately he dropped the idea.

“Get your ass over here!” Lupin screamed

Jackson was so ashamed- its been only a week now and he had become an errand boy: someone the wolves toss around.

“I was once your alpha- so you should get your priorities straight” Jackson said growling

“Did you just growl at me?” Lupin said, frowning

Liam jumped in their middle. He knew lupin was kinda aggressive and won’t mind creating a scene- so to prevent such he acted like an alpha.

“Stop that boys!” His voice were so husky “- if you have any issues; why don’t you wait till we get home”

Jackson cut it off. He just couldn’t believe the whole stuff was happening so fast: losing his friend- his authority- his pack- Everything!

“Jack….” Liam said, signaling him to a corner of the class.

“You know we can still be friends-” liam continued but there was no response from Jackson.

Friends!!! Friends weren’t suppose to betray one another, friends are meant to watch each other backs not stab them….. Could they be friends again? Jackson wasn’t sure if their friendship could continue…. Liam had humiliated him-

“Am still here for you Jack- forget what happened, such is bound to happen…… You mean a lot to me- You are family!”

Family??? Not even friends anymore- he was now family.  Jackson wasn’t sure if any was bound to happen between the two of them…. They ain’t Friend, neither are they Family or even Foe. Jackson just want to be himself…. and rediscover himself.

“Am not angry anymore- it just that I was so disappointed you could turn your back against me and stab me in the back”

“It ain’t my fault, you were weak- I even tried correcting you but you won’t listen….. Guess it was time for a change” Liam said

Jackson was really speechless- it was time for a change indeed.

“Since the incident happened, you haven’t even been in school…. You don’t even attend the pack meeting.” Liam continued

“I wasn’t wanted anymore-“

“What makes you think you weren’t wanted? Is it because of lupin? Please just forget about him…. You know how this things works”

During Jackson era, Lupin was an unwanted wolf. Jackson had recruited him and had accepted him into his pack. He was the lowest in rank of the Feral Form but his strength made him Worthy. He became the third in command and had instigated the challenge on Jackson. He was such a wily wolf with so much trick and that was why he was kicked out of his previous pack.

“I brought him into the pack- and he betrayed me” Jackson said softly

“You just have to forego…. And start-” Liam was cut off before he could finish his sentence

“Start afresh you mean to say? You gat to be kidding me-” Jackson said, fuming. “…. Don’t think I can continue- gonna let you know what my decision is”

Liam gave him a deep look; he knew the repercussions of staying without a pack. So he was ready to warn Jackson against any rash decision.

“Don’t make any stupid decision” Liam said, but it was as if Jackson already had his mind made up.
****
Thought love was a fantasy of an imaginative writer; thought it was the fantasy he cooked up just to bury his lonely heart; thought love was just an illusion; thought the whole feelings was just because the writer needed someone to talk to.

Lex was in love- his whole thought had been Heather; his whole desire had been filled with her presence: he just couldn’t stop thinking about her.

Even back at the penthouse, Lex recent behavior had brought about a lot of gossips. He was very cautious, he tries to avoid trouble when necessary.

Lex had a plan- a plan he wasn’t ready to ruin anytime soon. All this was because of Heather, lex knew a lot of vampires are in contention of seeing the outside world, they really want to know what it was all about. So a little flop from any vampire would result to their replacement.

Lex had always go to the field virtually everyday just because he wanted to see Heather. He knew the soccer team as a competition coming up soon- and Heather boyfriend was going to be training with the rest of the team, so Heather was definitely going to be watching her boyfriend train.

He left the class at every break and race his way down to the  field but this time he was stopped by Cole.

“Where the hell do you rush to at every little interval?” Cole asked, looking stern.

Since Lex had save them for the pit of death, Cole had been so loyal to him once more. He had apologized for the way he had reacted after they were resurrected- Cole admitted he missed Lex and his awkward jokes…. But that wasn’t what Lex needed; he need Adam who was apparently being a strong head and wasn’t ready to apologise.

“I gat a rose to catch at the field” Lex said, darting away.

Lex got to the field as usual but this time he was somehow early; the gridiron team hasn’t left their locker room. So as he was about to settle on a bench in the second roll of the stadium; he immediately sighted Heather.

She was sitting alone with her arms crossed and probably waiting for her boyfriend. Instantly, Lex found a perfect opportunity to engage her in a conversation; so he approached her.

“Hello”  He said with the best voice he could come up with.

“Hi” she replied briskly; beaming him a wonderful smile

“Can I sit?”

“Sure”

And immediately Lex sank on the chair beside her. Her lovely scent circulated his whole soul; he just couldn’t stop embracing her for what she stood for. She was Charming- Lovely- Awesome- and seriously, she swept him off his feet.

“You waiting for someone?”  Lex asked, jokingly

He was trying everything possible to make the conversation a lovely one. He doesn’t want her getting bored; he tries to wake his hidden self- the one that consist of feelings which he actually doubted if he has one.

“Yes- am waiting for Rory” she said

“Rory? Who is Rory?”

Lex knew Rory was her boyfriend but he was  determined to pretend to the core. He wanted to hear it from her mouth.

“….my boyfriend…” She said the word; the exact word lex wanted to hear… But he was so determine never to stop trying.
 “He and the team are kinda having a meeting with the coach- but they will be out soon” she added

“Ooh”  that was the only word lex could think of at the moment.

“Have been seeing you in the field for some days now…… You play gridiron?” She asked

“Wooooo! Me? Gri….gridiron? Sure….. Yes I play it- in fact that is my favourite sport”

“Really? Why don’t you talk to the coach then? You never can tell- you might break into the first line”

Lex wasn’t expecting further debates on the sport he had no idea of how they play it. He doesn’t even know how many players are involve in the game nor the rules… But he was willing to learn it just because he wants to see her face virtually everyday.

“I want to take things slow- I and my cousin just got transferred here; so engaging in any activities now will be too soon” Lex said after a deep thought.

“Okay…. But speaking of transfers and you guys been new here- are you guys British, Scottish, Welsh …..”

“Pardon….”

“You know- you and your cousins look so White or should I say pale-“

Instantly Lex understood what she meant. They were vampires and the look on their face- the pale look, the cold body, that is what being a vampire is like.

“No! We are not from the UK…..” Lex began, with the smile on his face disappearing gradually. He was ready to be serious and willing to tell her the truth.

 “…we are vampirish” he added with a deep and husky voice.

There was silence for some minutes, it was as if Heather was trying to register the whole thing into her head. She finally break the silence with a guffaw… A very loud one!

“You kidding right? Seriously, I love your sense of humor” she said, laughing.

Lex suddenly wished he was kidding; he had told her his secret- the only secret he had to keep away from humans… But she had taken it as a joke.

“Seriously- I like you” she said amidst laughter “what is your name?”

“Am Alexander-” lex said “….and you are Heather”

Within a blink, her laughter had began to disappear. She was so surprise he knew her name.

“How did you know my name?” She asked, looking so stern.

Lex knew he had to choose his next words carefully. He could see that she was beginning to freak out- her heart had began to race; he could see fear written all over her. So if he wished to continue having a conversation with her, he must calm her nervous mind.

“Your boyfriend is kinda famous; and that makes you the Queen bee of the school” Lex said after a long thought

“Rory is the skipper of the school soccer team-  guess that is his influence”

The two of them conversed very well, Lex get to know more about her. Heather was this shy girl that love a silent life but things changed; her life changed when she met Rory. He had made her life an elaborate one- she had detested it at first but she had to adjust after months of dating him,  and had to adapt to a total different lifestyle.

“I also love my privacy- that is why I choose to come to the field everyday to relax my mind” Lex lied

He could see that she was so impressed at his lifestyle. Lex knew that he was a complete different man from what she was picturing: he was lousy- quick to temper- aggressive- but he was ready to change all that because of her.

“Heather!” A voice called

It was Rory! Her boyfriend! Lex was so angry he came at the wrong time- he had interrupted a conversation which was flowing in the right direction. The conversation was going as Lex had wanted it to go…. But now! Rory had spoilt it all.

“Hope you don’t  miss me too much” He said and gave her a light kiss.

“Sure I do… I miss you always” Heather said smiling

Lex sat like a fool watching the two couple display their love. He doesn’t know why… But he was just angry; a whirling force had began to erupt in him and it was as if he would explode soon.

“Rory” Heather said, after awhile “this is Alexander; he is new in the school”

Rory made an awkward gesture

“Have heard a little about the Pale family” Rory said, laughing

“Rory! Your manners!” Heather screamed

“Sorry baby-” Rory pleaded; and gave Lex a disgusting smile.

Lex wondered what people might have been saying about them. It was so obvious their pale looks had brought about a lot of speculations and gossips.

“Alexander; this is Rory- my boyfriend”

Instantly Rory gave her a deep kiss. Lex knew Rory was trying to send him a message with that kiss- ‘she is my girl… And she is a No go area’

Lex just smiled it off; he wouldn’t be discouraged and nothing can stop him from getting Heather.

“Alright bro” Lex said, after awhile “am kinda late for class”

“Will you come to the field tomorrow?” Heather asked

“Yes, I will”

“Alright we will see tomorrow then- I seriously enjoyed your company”

That her last sentence scattered Lex mind. So she really enjoyed his company? Lex couldn’t believe it- it been long since he felt this happy before. He seriously couldn’t explain how he was feeling at the moment but he knew his heart was over the moon.

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LEX
Lex – Chapter Eighteen

Theme: BRAWL

©Tz_ Chilest

“Adam where are we going?” Cole called from behind

Adam walked so fast- he was very hungry. Since he was back from his lovely sleep. His blood thirst as increased- the blood pant ain’t satisfying him anymore. His quench for blood was beyond usual.

“To the forest to hunt for food” Adam replied him

“But we fed before coming this morning…” Cole protested

“Since we got back from the dead- I haven’t been myself…. My quench for blood as increased”

Cole drifted to his front in a seconds and then began to laugh.

“What’s so funny?” Adam asked, frowning.

“The Olsen family is packed mysteries. Kol quench for blood hasn’t gone after a month of been resurrected… Here you are also- after weeks of been resurrected you still quench massively for blood…..”

Adam fixed him a disgusting look

“When has your quench for blood reduced?” Adam asked him

“The fourth day I guess”

“Fourth? Like seriously?” Adam asked with surprise written all over his face.

“Yes” Cole added with a nod “..but since you are still hungry- let’s go for a hunt”

Adam smiled and the two boys raced their way into the forest in the school premises. Hoping to catch a game- rabbit- squirrel- anything! Anything that can sustain them till they reach home.

The two boys raced after a squirrel who already sense them to be a predator. The squirrel ran at its full speed but when Adam caught up with it, the squirrel vanquished into a hole.

“Wise rodent-” Adam said, grinning.

“Don’t worry, more food is coming” Cole said pointing at a snake which was rustling its way amidst the dried leaves on the ground.

“You seriously gat to be kidding me” Adam said frowning.

“Am not” Cole said with a smile

“Let’s go deep into the forest” Adam said.

Cole nicely obeyed and the two boys went deep into the forest. They squeeze their ways amidst trees and spiral branches but couldn’t find a single game. They suddenly heard someone screaming in pain- instantly the boys drifted towards the place and laid low in a bush.

“What did I do wrong?” The voice was so thin and feeble

He was clutched tightly against the walls, his mouth were covered in blood- his face were blistering up- his sight had become so dampened. He had been overpowered- he was beaten to stupor- and the thought of death lurking in the dark crept beneath his mind.

“Off that creepy day light ring” A voice came, very defiant.

There was silence for some minute. They knew the full repercussion of removing a vampire daylight ring…. Especially in the sun. He would burn out and his ash will fly in the sky.

“He is going to burn out” a voice protested.

“Who cares?” The voice said angrily “they killed one of us- our brother was bitten by one of them, and I was also humiliated. So killing one of them will make us even”

The wolves agreed to their alpha request- they drifted swiftly and held Derrick hand. Derrick was lured outside the classroom into the forest in the school premises. He was outnumbered and was beaten – it was a way of getting revenge on Lex and the vampires.

Derrick hands was spread wide- with his last strength he tries to struggle with them. He wasn’t just going to give up on his life just like that. He suddenly wished he could call for help….. But he just couldn’t- unlike the wolves that howls to alert the rest of the pack… He was just helpless.

When he was about to give up, Adam and Cole came out of their hidden place without even thinking of a strategy. Hope had began to build up inside Derrick- he knew death had escaped him today. Suddenly, his strength had began to buildup- he fought his way out from the wolves grip but he was caught by their alpha.

“Not so fast” Jackson said, growling

He clutched his crawls around Derrick throats. He was ready to tear it apart within a seconds. Adam watched in anger- he tries to take a step forward but he was warned against it.

“Don’t you dare” Jackson growled

Adam hesitated for awhile- a look sprung on his face. It was as if he needed Lex intervention. He knew Lex was faster, stronger and a good war strategist than him. Adam looked at Cole who was obviously helplessly too.

“What do you want?” Adam asked, angrily.

“Have you forgotten we have an unfinished business” Jackson said, fuming.

Adam looked at him in disgust. It was like he couldn’t relate what Jackson meant- An unfinished business?

“Your father destroyed my family- guess it’s time I return the favour”

Adam paused for awhile, so this ain’t about the death of his wolf. This is now personal- a family revenge, a fist of blow.

“Am so sorry about what happened in the past- but we are the future. We were chosen to unite the three fractions and not destroy them further. We were meant to make a difference and not -“

“Quit the talks and let the gods decide who lives to see another day” Jackson interrupted

“Since you asked for it…. Now you have got it” Adam said, trying to make his voice more husky.

Adam made a brawling stance- he was tried of running. Austin had cursed him for being unable to make a difference. Austin had called him a mess- a useless entity. He had been cursed for carrying the family name, Olsen….. But he was as weak as a fox.

He couldn’t defend himself- his only advantage was the name which he bears. So this time, Adam was ready to make a difference- he was ready to move the hill and sit among the mountain. He was tired of been scared-

****

Lex got to the class only to find the whole place in a mess. He couldn’t find Adam and the rest, the wolves were also out of sight. Only four of the witches had resumed on the first day, with the remaining one still having an issue to deal with.

The humans who also had this fraction thing going on among them had chosen themselves in groups. The class was divided into groups with some being the nerd- some the bullies- some the psychopath- while some the kings and Queens of the class.

Suddenly Lex spotted Ingrid who was obviously making friends. He called her and then signalled her to meet him outside. After some minutes, Ingrid joined Lex outside.

“What is it?” She asked as she approached him

“Nothing much… But do you have any idea where Adam and the rest went?” Lex asked

“They must also be having fun somewhere around the school”

“Fun?” Lex asked in disgust.

He tries to understand what Ingrid meant by fun. He couldn’t see the fun in the school. The school was jammed with rich kids who goes around constituting nuisance- some were even making making out in the lobby. What she meant by fun wasn’t really fun to Lex.

“Lex, I just had my first kiss” Ingrid said, blushing

Lex stood still for a seconds, his mouth was gape. He couldn’t believe his ears. Just few hours in the school, Ingrid had feel at home- She already had her first kiss.

“Seriously Ingrid- you gat to be kidding me. Few hours in school you already had your first kiss” Lex said in disbelief

“Not just my first kiss- I already have a boy friend”

“What?” Lex screamed

“So lex, quit asking around for Adam and the rest. You never can tell, they might be having fun somewhere” she said

A guy came out of the class- he was looking so lanky with his face so sulky. He wrapped his arms round Ingrid shoulders and gave Lex a wink.

“Lex” Ingrid said giggling “this is Thomas, my boyfriend”

That word ‘Boyfriend’ swept Lex off his feet. He was finding it so difficult to believe the whole thing. The whole stuff was moving so fast- Ingrid already had a boyfriend within few hours…. That he found very difficult to believe.

Ingrid did the whole introduction. Thomas stretch forth his arm in a friendly gesture. He beamed a smile that Lex couldn’t interpret- he was already getting lost in his thoughts.

“Lex! We are going to be on our way now” Ingrid said as she clinched unto Thomas who was apparently taller than her.

“Have fun Lex” she added as they walk through the hallway.

Lex watched them- he was so surprise things had happened so fast. Ingrid had made herself so comfortable but here he was! Still thinking his friends were in trouble.

Lex walk down the hall way, he followed the path that led to the forest. So on getting there he paused for awhile- he strained his ear so as to filter some unnecessary noise. He focused on hearing either Adam voice or Cole’s.

To his surprise, he heard Jackson howling in triumphant. Lex suddenly realize something must have gone wrong. He drifted into the forest in a seconds- his glittering eye roam the whole place.

After few minutes of searching, he finally saw glimpse of them. Lex hid behind a tree and thought of a way to rescue Adam who was apparently not having any strength left in him. Cole and Derrick was tied to a tree while the wolves punch them.

This was like a mission impossible for Lex- he was outnumbered, so the only way he can win this battle is to give them a surprise attack. As he was about to charge forward, an idea then prompt into his mind.

The wolves are stronger in pack and each pack as an alpha who leads them. Jackson is the alpha of this particular pack- so attacking him would make the rest of the pack surrender.

Lex then watched Jackson closely, he waited for Jackson to be lost in his speech before he would attack.

“…. Never knew an Olsen is this useless-” Jackson said tossing Adam over. “This is our time- the lycans would take over the city with time -…….. We would ascend power and be unstoppable-“

Jackson paused awhile and howled in accomplishment- he was so happy to have make three vampires suffer.

“…take the ring off them” he added looking angry

Yes! He had made them suffer but this time he wants to watch them burn- burn into ash- burn till their flames fill the sky-

The wolves held the boys who were apparently trying to fight for their life but they were just too weak. Cole began to cry- he suddenly missed Lex for the first time since their departure. He suddenly wished Lex was there to save him….

“Leeeeeeex!!!” Cole screamed in pain

Lex became so surprise- so Cole could remember him at the point of death. So instantly Lex went according to plan. He drifted forward like a ghost being unnoticed and grabbed Jackson in the neck…. His nicely fitted claws penetrated his skin and Jackson groan in pain.

“Tell your boys to release them or else I will rip off your throat” Lex said growling, his fangs were showing and  bloodlust had filled his eyes.

Cole screamed in happiness- he knew death had jumped him over today.

“Thanks for coming” he said

Lex smiled and gave him a wink

“You are welcome”

Jackson signalled to his wolves and they released Adam and the rest.

Adam looked at Lex, he was so grateful he had come to his rescue but his ego just wouldn’t let him say the word.

“Let this be the last time you will attack any member of my family- I won’t show mercy next time” Lex said, releasing his grip.

Jackson neck was full of blood- he was so angry at himself. He had failed again, it was only a matter of time before a member of his pack decided to test his superiority and challenge him for a duel. They already thought he was weak to rule the pack- but Jackson is fully ready for the worst…. He was ready for them all.

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LEX
Lex – Chapter Thirteen

Theme: THE LAST RITE

©Tz_ Chilest

The mood was a sad one- the witches were mourning. Its been a week since the death of Lisa and the witches that died with her. Lisa was the seventeenth leader of the coven that had died trying to fight the vampires and reclaiming the city back.

It was the fifth day of her burial rites. The witches had incinerate her body and had use half of her ash for a concocted spell.

Austin had brought her body and the rest of the witches to the sacred ground. He knew it would be easier for her to be found that way.

He stood metre away from the scared ground and watched the witches cried- He saw her daughter, Freya, crying and screaming. Austin felt pity for her- she was the only lady he had loved so dearly. She was different: the way she smiles was great, the freckle at the right side of her cheek makes him giggle. He had fallen in love with her….. But now that she is gone- its all in the past.

The remaining ask of Lisa was kept in a jar and placed in a tomb at the cemetery. Austin was there although the five days of the burial rite. He had watched from afar- he was emotionally down.

Amy was Lisa second in command. She stepped up to perform the burial rite. Witches form all cardinals of the world were also present. The witches are morning not just the passing of a coven leader but also- a northern witch.

The northern witch are the strongest of all cardinal witches and their ability to resist compelling was a great ability they only possess among the witches.

So on the fifth day, unification spell was casted. A spell for unifying her soul with the ancestor. Her soul was accepted and her spirit flew in the sky.

“The burial rite is over. A great sister had unite with the ancestor. Her soul is now resting with the ancestor” Amy said

“I would like to avenge my mother death- to destroy the vampires and reclaim what was rightfully ours” Freya said in anger

“We all understand your pain and anguish- the vampires ain’t an easy opponent to defeat. They are stronger everyday” Mistress of the south said

Leah held Freya hand. She gave her a consolation look- she wasn’t the only one that had lost someone, she had lost a sister- her companion- her guidance in time of trouble.

“I support Freya. The witches have to step up- we shouldn’t be scared of the vampires. They were ones beneath us- and we can make them beneath us again” Leah said

Amy gave Leah a disgusting look. Leah should have known better- the vampires ain’t an easy opponent. Since they had usurp the city, they have been so unstoppable. They had been so difficult to control- their branches had spread everywhere and their root has gone beyond the city alone.

“Leah- you of all people should know this. The vampires ain’t an opponent you can fight without a strategy” Amy protested

“But we can’t just sit and watch them treat us like a slaves- we can’t keep hiding in fear- am tired of all this” Leah screamed “-same mistake Lisa made that brought her downfall”

The word had gone out before Leah could control himself. She shouldn’t have said such- At least not at her sister burial rite but her anger was her weakness. She had let it out before she could think otherwise.

Everyone gave her a disgusting look,  Freya let loose her grip. Leah was given a scornful look. It was like she is the weed among them- the unwanted one. The only one against the ancestor legacy….. The spy!

“We should let every issue slide and elect a new leader” mistress of the east said

“Yes, it is time for a new coven leader…. Without a leader, a coven can’t progress” a witch said

“I will recommend Amy- she already know the in and out of things”  another witch echoed

“I support that too-“

It was like the witches had come to a conclusion. They are all in support of Amy taking over. Leah stood among the numerous being the only odd one. She also had her plans-  a plan to make the witches firm. She was sick and tired of the legacy the witches follows. The legacy that hasn’t been of favour to the witches- the legacy that had made them so powerless.

“I thought the ancestor choose whosoever the next leader will be?” Leah protested

“Since majority wants Amy – then our voices are the ancestor voice” a witch said

“Our voice??? Am sorry! Who is our?” Leah asked in discontent

“We- the coven witches”

Leah forced a disgusting smile… She just couldn’t help it. No wonder the witches hasn’t progressed, No wonder the witches are still second to the vampires. The witches are bunch of different people with different mind set. Their thoughts- view- plans- are all different. There ain’t love among them- the witches are just set of selfish and self-centered people who claims all they do are for the betterment of the coven.

“Am interested in being a coven leader” Leah finally spit out

“You? Leah- the evil witch” the mistress of the south protested

“Evil witch!” Leah guffawed “let the ancestor decide our fate”

“Since Amy already as an opponent, we leave it to the hands of the ancestors” a witch said

“Then let the preparation begin” Amy said

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LEX
Lex – Chapter Twelve

Theme: NIGHTMARE

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He was running down the forest like a mad dog who as missed his way home. He ran like he was in a marathon- fear had gripped his eye and he knew death was knocking its way in.

Lex was been tormented by the werewolf he killed. His eye were glittering like diamond- his neck was still bleeding from the bite of Lex.

The werewolf pursued him till his breathe became weak. Lex hid himself among the trees. He suddenly heard Adam voice somewhere among the trees. He immediately ran there-

As Lex saw Adam, sign of relieve appeared on his face. He then approach Adam- who was breaking him.

“Adam” he called as he approached “that stupid werewolf I bit is still alive” lex continued but there was no response.

“Adam!!!” He called repeatedly but the creature backing him was still silent.

Fear sudden began to erupt in Lex again. He summon up courage and turn the creature towards him.

Yes! He was right; it was Adam- but not the usual Adam, a recantation of Adam with dagger plunged deep down into his chest and blood flowing down his mouth.

“You did this to me” Adam screamed and he held Lex collar “you bastard- you shouldn’t have killed him”

Lex was dumb for a second as he watched Adam roughed and shook him mercilessly.

“Did what? Kill who? Adam I don’t understand” lex said like a dummy

“The wolf- you shouldn’t have bit him- you shouldn’t have killed him-“

Lex was now getting the meaning of what was going on. He immediately cut himself loose when Adam voice was becoming thunderous.

“I was trying to save you” he retorted

“I don’t need your protection” Adam yelled with his fangs appearing so visible

Adam tried to bite lex who apparently now seem so powerless. Lex immediately took to his heels. He didn’t understand what was happening. The whole thing look so real- it wasn’t an illusion.

Lex ran out of the forest and the wolf appeared again- running so fast to catch him. Suddenly a group of humans were down the street celebrating the bishop funeral. Lex immediately ran to their midst and mingle with them. The wolf stood meters away from him, and lex danced with the people to a bar.

When he reached the front of the bar, he entered. He saw a lot of people in the bar. Some were playing pool- some were dancing- some were making out- while some were drinking themselves to stupor.

Suddenly, he sighted Cole drinking on the bar. He immediately went to side.

“Cole” he called

“Lex! What are you doing here?” Cole asked

“Thank God you are normal- everyone as been acting weird lately” including Adam.

“You met Adam? Have been looking for him”

“Adam ain’t normal- he tried killing me”

“Killing you? Why will he do such?”

“Blaming me for the death of that werewolf- whereas I tried to save his ass”

Suddenly Cole eye began to glow. Lex jerked away immediately, he was very scared of what was happening.

“You shouldn’t have killed him” Cole voice was hoarse and husky

“Not again!!” lex said with frustration in his eye. He was tried of been pursued, he was tired of been everyone prey.

“Cole- are you okay?”  He added, taking a step back.

Cole suddenly transformed into the werewolf- the same werewolf that as been pursuing Lex. Lex watched the transformation and was amused.

“What the fuck!” He exclaimed as he tries to run out of the bar.

A woman suddenly gripped his hand and helped him escape the wolf. He followed the woman like a fool to an isolated building. He was after was leaving all this behind him- the werewolf, his recanted friends….. Everything!

“Thank you ma” he said as he clutch on his knees and began to pant.

“Alexander!” The woman called

Lex lifted his head to see the strange woman- who he recognized instantly from a picture that shared the only memory of her.

“Mom” he said softly “is that really you? Or some kind of trick- illusion”

“It is me, my son” Sarah said

“But you are dead- you died a long time ago”

Sarah nodded. Yes! She was dead- killed by someone so dear to her. Someone she loved, someone she trusted so well. Sarah just couldn’t hold the tears which as build up in her eyes.

“I miss you, Alex” she said as she gave him a deep hug. “You shouldn’t be here Alex. This is no place for a child”

Lex knew this is no place for someone like him- but he wasn’t sure where he was. The whole thing look so real, at first he had thought of it as an illusion…… But he just couldn’t solve it.

“Mum, I miss you too” he said after a brief thought. He embraced his mother body on himself. He hadn’t felt such before- he grew without a mother, so her touch felt so magical.

“Who is my father? And who killed you mom?” Lex asked after moment of thinking about it.

He had always wanted to know who his parent were…. Especially his father- cause a lot of kids in the penthouse had mocked him then…. Calling him different names.

Sarah paused a while, that question took her a surprise. It was like she wasn’t prepared yet; the question seems very early.

“Your father……” Sarah thought of what to say, words seems to have ran out of her mouth.

“Your father……..” She repeated again but lex gave her a suspicious look “…. He is a special man…. A great man- your father is a -“

She was interrupted by the werewolf growl. He was just steps away from them, he was growling incessantly and was huffing and puffing out cold into the air.

Sarah stepped up to him. She wrestled him and defeated him. Sarah dusted her hand in signs of ease and triumphant. She went to meet Lex who was so happy to know that his mother was a bad ass vamp.

“I never knew you are this strong” lex said and Sarah smiled

“Have been in this game for a very long time before death came” Sarah said with traces of sadness in her voice

“Speaking of death, who killed you?” Lex asked

“I seriously don’t want to think about it or how it happened. I was betrayed by someone so dear to my heart- someone I trusted the most, someone who-” Sarah paused, then she began to spit out blood.

“Mom” lex screamed, as he held his falling mother

The werewolf had clawed her from behind, so he began to howl.

“Mom- please open your eye- mom!” Lex screamed

Instantly lex stood up and fought the werewolf. It was like he had began to restore those lost powers. He flipped to the left and yanked the werewolf over

His anger had began to cloud his judgement. He wasn’t scared anymore, he wrestled the werewolf and got it injured. So when he about to make his last move, he miscalculated and then got his throat gripped in the process.

He tried to free himself but couldn’t- he was already losing it, his soul seems to be departing him. He couldn’t feel his feet again- and his body was gradually becoming numb.

The werewolf  growled and opened his mouth to show  monstrous fangs which he intended using on Lex.

Lex closed his eye immediately only to feel blood dripping on his lips. He jerked immediately and opened his eyes only to see Michael standing above him holding a dagger and a blood pant.

“Welcome back to reality, Lex” Michael said with a smile.

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LEX
Lex – Prologue

©Tz_ Chilest

At the waxing moon, during the twenty five years of the witches rule. They decide to Channel the powers of their ancestors and bind the other supernatural creatures from the citadel.

The witches had been the protector of the human race and had saved them from the hands of the lycans. The witches had placed a curse on the werewolves, preventing them from reaching their full peak except on the full moon.

The vampires had also been a problem, they go about the city at night dominating any creatures they found lagging. The mother of witches of the citadel, Elaine casted a spell in the city thus restraining the movement of the vampires.

Now it is time for the witches to celebrate twenty five years of peace among the four fractions. The witches want to strengthen their holds on the city, because they knew it is only a matter of time before the supernaturals joins forces and conquer the city. It would be disastrous for the witches. So the witches then cast a spell to unite their old and powerful witches and seek their wisdoms.
“You know it’s funny as you seek advice from the dead, especially from people who couldn’t do anything when they were alive”

The witches jerked at that familiar voice. They moved swiftly and formed a circle around Elaine. That was the voice of the only creature strong enough to bring down the witches. He hid behind a tomb, not ready to make any rash judgement. His eyes were glittering of gold, so he looked for any weakness, any soft spot to attack the witches.

He knew that place was a scared ground for the witches, their ancestral ground. He knew that place would be heavily spelled, every nook and cranky would have being bind as precautions. He was tired of being led by a woman. He knew he had to take a step, which he just did. He knew the fates of his clans and whoever he had sire would lie on his actions, so he had to go slowly.

“Don’t you have dignity, Kol” Elaine yelled “how dare you come to our ancestral ground”

The young witches around her kept murmuring some kind of spell harmoniously.

“Vazoo hsk to kiwva labasoro”

That word kept spreading in his body like wide fire. He already knew the witches to be a tough opponent, they could get to you even before you make a move. The witches had a leverage on every supernaturals, the way they chant those spells moves faster than the speed of light and that always get every supernatural on their toes.

He was already prepared for the worst, but now wasn’t the right time for bloodshed. He was here for a deal with the witches, a deal that could cost the witches their hold on the city.

That spell kept burning through him, he could feel his kidney being twined. His golden eyes had become black and that means trouble but making a rash move could be deadly, he was outnumbered and witches are at their peak at the moment. So he had to trend slowly.

“Elaine, tell your kittens to stand down” he screamed from the dark “Ain’t here for bloodshed, I come in peace”

“You? Peace? Wherever Kol Olsen goes, death follows”

“True! But not tonight. I only came for a deal”

Elaine smiled knowing fully well the only creature she had learned not to trust was the vampire. They are cunny, selfish and devilish, she had learnt to be careful when she around them.

“A deal with a vampire is impossible. In fact not just a regular vampire, the fathers of vampires, the messenger of evil, the friend of the devil”

Kol nodded in agreement, at least her facts were right this  time

“That is me. You got the sire of vamps wrapped under your fingers”

“Am sorry Kol. Have learnt to flee at your presence and that is what has been keeping the witches going, that is what still makes us the ruler of the citadel. So a deal with you is just impossible”

Impossible is not just the word Kol was ready to hear. He had planned this encounter for years and wasn’t ready to stop until the vampire rules over the citadel.

“What if I tell you we are going to leave the city for you and your little coven to keep ruling”

Elaine eyes were brightened. The witches had began to lose focus. Kol knew he had been successful in getting to them, so he moved closer to the coven. That was exactly what he needed if he wants to strike the witches, he needs to make them lose focus but the bad news was, he wasn’t going to strike the witches at least not tonight.

“This is getting interesting” Elaine said with disbelief

“I bet it is” Kol retorted with a scoff

“And you just expects me to believe you and your vamps will just vamoose the city just like that”

“If our demands are meant, why not?”

“Demands? And what could your deal probably be?”

One thing Kol had learned about the witches was breaking an oath on their sacred ground would result to an ancestral curse. So he had chosen his timing perfectly, he wasn’t ready to lag behind. His vampires should be moving freely in the city instead of lurking in the dark and his sons should be the prince of the city and his daughters princess of the citadel.

“Daylight ring!”

“You want us to make you daylight rings” Elaine said with disgust

“Yea, guess my demands are so simple. So make me the ring and vamps would be history in your city”

The deal was so tantalizing. Elaine could see her coven had agreed to it without second thoughts. They were all ready to kick the vampires away from the citadel but Elaine knew this isn’t the right deal. If she accept the deal and make the vampires a daylight ring, they would now move freely in the city.

“So if I create you a daylight ring, you vampires would now move freely in the sun. So weeks later, the lycans would come demanding for their powers back”

“Everyone knows the lycans are the weakest fractions. Even the humans now hunt them. So we the vampires should be your major concern because we are second to you in terms of strength”

“I think it is a fair deal” Rebecca, Elaine second in command said.

“Yea it is. I won’t be here if the deal wasn’t fair”

“The vampires are meant to lurk in the dark and the lycans are meant to be in the forest. So far, we have been able to achieve that” Elaine said

Lurk in the dark? The vampires was destined for something big. They were suppose to be leaders and not a creeper who burns out at the ray of sunlight. The lycans maybe comfortable with their predicament but the vamps are not. They were ready to fight nature and walk freely in the sun.

“Elaine, I know this is what you always wanted”

“Yes! But this deal is just too cloudy to be true”

“I knew you would be like this” Kol voice now become deeper, it was like his patience were already worn out and that could be bad for the witches. He was the first species of vampires, his blood had created alot of generations of vampires. So he was unusually fast and could attack three witches in a seconds. His quench for blood was more than usual, guess that was the price of selling his soul to the devil.

“I could just decide to join forces with my fiercest enemy, the lycans and on the full moon we could just attack you and the human creatures you admire so much. Or do you think you can stop us? It is only a matter of time before I wipe you and your kinds from the surface of the earth”

Kol wasn’t ready to joked anymore. He had tried to be as gentle as he could, he was here for a serious business and not some child’s play.

“Is that a threat?”

“It is not. That was just an advice on how to prevent such from happening” he said with a feint smile.

“Why don’t we read his mind then, we could walk through his subconscious and find out about his plans with the ring” a witch said

Kol stood still, it was exactly like he had predicted. He knew the witches would result into that so he was already fully prepared. He had been on the witches trail for years now, so he already knew what they does when the were confused. He knew the would creep their way in his head and start solving the puzzles themselves.

What he planned on doing to the witches, what kind of pains he had installed for them. He was first going to inflict an everlasting pain on them which would make them wished they had died, then they would drink his blood as water. Whosoever who failed to drink it would be tortured till they drink his blood. He would then kill them and separate their bones so that when they tries to unite with their ancestors, they would be sent away as an abomination. So their souls would fly helplessly around the city they craved so much about.

“Oh, that would be nice” Elaine brought him back from his thought “it would be an honor to walk through the subconscious of the greatest vampire of all time”

Kol smiled knowing fully well he had been a step ahead of the witches. He had already drank a magical elixir, a portion made from the mistletoe and opium. He had recruited a sorcerer for his great course. He knew the greatest principle was applicable to all living creature, the humans, witches, vamps and even the werewolves. ‘The greatest enemy of all is one’s self’ ….. So right now he had recruited a sorcerer who doesn’t believe in the way Elaine puts the coven hopes in the ancestors hand. He had believe they were better off if they do individual magic but Elaine had thought otherwise. She had believe the coven is better with a group magic, so she had channelled all of the coven powers to the ancestors making it difficult for the witches to do individual magic.

So the sorcerer had made him a portion to cloud his mind and made it difficult for the witches to access his thoughts.

“Hope you are ready for the long walk” he said with a smile

So Kol walked up to Elaine, who grabbed his head tightly with her two hands and started a momentum spell.

“Kuze albrobrom Lou ve tusca……..”

She entered his subconscious, and then began to walk down his memory lane. She was refrained from entering some of his memories. She could feel an electric shock as she tries harder. She never believe such a monster like him could have family in mind. Kol actions are always for his family and the people he sire.

Elaine was sweating profusely, it was like the whole channelling thing was getting the more of her. She could feel herself getting weak as she move through his memory. It was like she would get caught up in the mixture of his love life and wars. It was like if she kept moving through his thoughts, she would be lost forever. So she pulled back, not ready to go any further.

Kol felt a rush of energy left him as she let him go. He felt very weak, and scared. He hadn’t felt like that before, but the channelling had gotten alot from him. He knew it would take more than a dozens of human to replenish his strength.

“Hope you liked what you saw?” He said with a smile as he tries to regain his strength.

Elaine looked at him, she still couldn’t believe Kol had the purest intention and wouldn’t hurt the witches when he gets the ring. She tries to think of it all over again.

Would Kol be gone? Would his vampires leave with him? Won’t he come back in full force and mount on the witches and rule the citadel? But the more she tired, the more lost she was. She just couldn’t solve the mystery, so she was ready to give him a try and breaks whatsoever rule she had set for herself not trusting any vampire. She was about the break the rules now, so she wished it would really worth it cause a turn of event would cost her the city.

Elaine turned to her coven, her lips were so heavy as she announced it.

“I deeply regret to announce this, but his intentions are pure”

Kol heart was filled with joy, he had been so successful among the enemies territory. He knew this was only the beginning of what is to come. The vampires would rise again.

“So when should I be expecting my daylight ring” he said with a feint smile.

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