chapter 27 : Vampires Fight

Phil looked at a beautiful thrush on a tree��it was the only bird that didn��t run away because it couldn��t feel the danger he presented.
Chuckling, Phil jumped on the branch of the tree and grabbed the thrush. His eyes turned black as he mumbled, ��Bring Becca Hertford to this jungle, will you?��
The thrush squeaked, not wanting to obey his commands, but it had no control over itself as it started flying towards Hertford Manor. After all, Phil had one of the most dangerous special powers, which was the ability to turn animals into his willing subjects. Tasked to do his bidding at any cost.
He waited for the thrush to accomplish its task and texted his siblings, letting them know about his arrival.
Alexander and Vanessa rushed to the Bellmor jungle as soon as Phil informed them that he was in the human world.
��Phil,�� Alexander said with a glint of excitement in his voice as he pulled Phil into a hug. After their hug, the two brothers looked at Vanessa.
��What brings you here, Phil?�� Vanessa asked, not finding his arrival pleasant at all.
Phil glanced at Vanessa with his eyes, which were of two different colors��one was blue while the other was green. ��Long time no see, my dear sister,�� Phil said to her and was about to hug her, but she moved backward.
��Why are you here?�� she asked again.
��Ness, you met Phil after a century. The least you can do is be happy seeing him,�� Alexander pointed out.
Vanessa shook her head, saying, ��He didn��t contact me ever after I came here. Why did he come now? What if he is here to hurt Becca?��
��No, no, no, Ness, that��s not my intention at all,�� Phil said to her and placed a hand over her shoulder. ��I am here just to acquire what I deserve, which is the vampire potion.��
��But you assigned that task to me, Phil,�� Alexander said to his brother.
Phil smiled. ��My dear brother, I am here because Pristine told me of a way to get the vampire potion.��
��Well, you could��ve told me the way and I wou���� Alexander was interrupted by Phil.
��Only I can do it, Alex.��
Vanessa arched an eyebrow. ��What is the way to get the vampire potion which only you can do, and for that, you stepped into the human world?��
��The potion might be in Becca��s blood so I simply have to bite her and take the potion,�� Phil responded in a calm tone.
Vanessa gasped while Alexander��s eyes widened.
��Will you kill her, Phil?�� Alexander asked, his heart clenching at that thought.
��You cannot kill her for power,�� Vanessa mumbled. ��She is special and you know that. You cannot just kill her.��
Phil furrowed his eyebrows in confusion. ��When did I mention killing? I will just bite her once, take the potion and return to the vampire world as the first king. I won��t kill her.��
Alexander didn��t like the idea, but he couldn��t disagree either. If Phil gets the potion by biting her, then so be it, he thought.
��Will Becca agree to this?�� questioned Vanessa.
Alexander said, ��She agreed to help me with the potion so I think she would.��
��Just because she agreed to help doesn��t mean she would let herself get bitten by a vampire, Alex,�� she pointed out.
��Doesn��t matter,�� Phil said in between, ��I sent a thrush to get her, so she shall be here soon. Then Pristine can inject her with a slight sedative which will make her unconscious. Then I can bite her and the task will be done.��
Vanessa let out a humorless chuckle. ��A thrush? Even if you can control the bird, you cannot control Becca. She will never come following a thrush, and if you don��t believe me, ask Alex.��
When Phil looked at Alexander, he said, ��She is right. Leave it to me. I will bring Becca here.�� With that, he dashed away from the jungle and headed to Hertford Manor, leaving Vanessa alone with Phil.
��You know, Ness,�� Phil started speaking when she was quiet, ��We can start to bond again. I missed you.��
She narrowed her eyes. ��What do you want?��
��I am just telling you out of my brotherly concern,�� he said, making her chortle.
��Brotherly concern?�� she asked him. ��You only love yourself, Phil. I can feel Alexander��s affection for me even if he doesn��t show it. Do you know why? It��s because he really loves his sister, but with you, I feel nothing but an empty space where emotions should be, Phil.��
Phil put his hands in the pocket of his long red coat. ��If I become the vampire king, I can transform the humans and animals into vampires with a snap of my finger. So, if you promise to keep your mouth sealed like a century ago, I will transform that boyfriend of yours into a vampire too and both of you can safely stay in the vampire world forever,�� he suggested. ��Think of it.��
Vanessa thought of the offer proposed by Phil and it wasn��t bad. Rather, it would be best for her and Sebastian if they wanted to stay together forever.
Becca stared blankly at the thrush; as if it wanted to pass a message to her.
She was standing on the balcony of her room wearing a tank top with green leggings, looking at the dark sky. Surprisingly, there weren't even any stars shining in the sky, much to her dismay.
��Wanna go to the Bellmor jungle?�� Alexander jumped on the balcony out of nowhere, making Becca shudder.
She glanced at Alexander and heaved a sigh in relief. ��You need to stop doing that.�� When the realization hit her, her eyes grew wider in terror. ��Why are you here? Dad will kill me if he sees you.��
Alexander sat on the railing on the balcony and smiled at her. ��Just wanted to see you,�� he said, his eyes meeting hers. He didn��t lie to her as he really wanted to see her.
She shook her head with a smile. ��You can travel anytime, anywhere you want?�� she asked, ��What did you say about the Bellmor jungle?��
��Oh, about that.�� He wished he didn��t have to push Becca into trouble, but he trusted Phil to keep her alive. Besides, I was supposed to do my job only, which was why I was sent to the human world, he reminded himself. ��I found a way to get the vampire potion from you and for that, I need you. So let��s head to the Bellmor jungle if you are free.��
She pursed her lips, thinking for a while. ��I can go, I am not sleepy at all and my dad is in his lab. He will never come out till morning.�� she added, ��I have never gone to the Bellmor jungle by the way. I always wanted to go but Dad never allowed me. So I can see the jungle with you and also help you with the potion.��
Alexander extended a hand for her to grab so that he could jump with her. She was about to take it until she heard her dog, Seniha barking and running to Becca.
��Is that Seniha?�� Alexander asked, looking at the Maltese dog barking.
Becca caressed Seniha��s fur. ��Yes,�� she answered. ��Seniha, I will be okay. Go inside and sleep, okay?��
She grabbed Alexander��s hand after caressing Seniha and Alexander grabbed Becca by her waist. ��Hold on tight cause after jumping, I will run straight to the Bellmor jungle,�� Alexander instructed.
Becca nodded her head and grabbed Alexander tightly as if her life depended on him.
Alexander jumped and ran towards the jungle along with Becca.
Soon, they reached the border of the jungle.
Becca and Alexander were walking hand in hand. Alexander was looking around, trying to find the others as they were not in the place he left them earlier.
All of a sudden, Becca felt a sting on her neck. Before she could turn around to see who it was, her vision got darker and she fainted in Alexander��s arms.
��Great job, Pristine,�� Phil announced, a satisfying smirk on his lips as he landed from the tree following Vanessa.
They were hiding in the trees till Becca��s arrival.
��Now, you can bite her and be the king, Phil,�� Pristine said, flipping back her caramel hair.
Understanding that everything was going according to the plan, Alexander placed Becca on the ground, unwillingly.
Phil walked to an unconscious Becca and inhaled her addictive smell.
Alexander clenched his fist, not liking the situation at all, yet he had to control himself. He wasn��t supposed to interrupt Phil from taking the potion, even if it meant Phil biting Becca.
Pristine and Vanessa stood next to each other, looking at Phil and waiting for him to bite Becca.
Phil closed his eyes and when he opened them, his eyes turned golden. His fangs descended and he looked at Becca��s pretty face for one last time before proceeding towards her neck.
As soon as Phil was about to bite her, he sensed a strong presence nearby. He stood up at that instant.
��Oh, fuck,�� Vanessa mumbled as she and Alexander looked at each other as they transformed into a vampire.
Pristine also transformed into her vampire self. ��The other vampires are here,�� she confirmed with a snarl. ��Get ready to fight.��