P R E S E N T  D A Y.

When Dad died three weeks ago, my mom was shattered and the circumstances behind his death didn't make any sense at least to me. When they found Dad three weeks ago they said that he was killed by some kind of animal. My question is why would an animal do that? Kill my Dad as gruesome as it did. The autopsy report said that both Dad's throat and heart were ripped out. And by an animal? To it looked like an animal but I also knew somehow that it wasn't just an animal It just doesn't add up. Animals don't usually do that kind of thing if whatever it was that killed my father was even an animal then I have to find out. Mom is sleeping but I couldn't sleep. I decided to go to my Dad's study. He had books on anything you can think of when it came to the supernatural. Books on Werewolves, Vampires, Lycans and Witches and lots more. Mom and Dad never told me why they were so into all this stuff. Or what any of it had to do with me but somehow I think it did, all of it. I was looking through the things on his desk. It is still the same just as he left it.

As I look some more on my father's desk I find a card that reads " Nocturne " I flip it over and I find a name and number attached to the back of it.

Vladimir.

I read the name and somehow I got chills. With my unwanted reaction to the name.

I decided to call the number in hopes that I might get a lead. I dialled the number and I waited. After three rings a heavily accented voice is heard on the other end. By the sound of the voice, I can tell that it's a male even though the name on the card already said so.

" Daniel "

The voice said. Quickly clearing my mind I reply.

" No It's not Daniel, it's his daughter. "

I say into the phone.

A husky laugh is heard before, he says

" Ah-young Elena? "

My jaw drops in surprise how does he know my name?

" How do you know my name? "

I asked unable to hide my surprise,

" It's not a very important question young one, what do I owe the honour of this sudden call from you humm? "

He says.

" Well I don't know if you know but my father was killed three weeks ago. "

I explained.

" Oh my, and you must want to know the truth, correct? "

He asked.

" Yes. " I answered.

There was a long silence before he speaks again.

" If you want to find me and get answers then follow the card. It will lead you straight to me. "

He says before the line goes dead and the dial tone is heard. 

" Follow the card? "I repeated. " What did he mean? "

" Vladimir"

I say and I say his name on the back of the card turns blue and a diagram of a map is shown. The was a blue and purple the dot the blue is me and the purple is Vladimir. Not sure of how the card I am holding turned into a map, I quickly went upstairs to check on Mom before getting into Dad's car and driving off into the night. If I didn't see mom use magic this would all seem strange but it's no secret now.

••••

After two hours of driving the card turns red and I found myself parked in front of the nightclub Nocturne. I take one more look at the building before I got out of Dad's car. Out front was a bouncer that is way too big and muscular to be human. He nods at me slightly and then moves aside so I can go inside. I returned the nod and I go in. Inside there a blue dim lights and silhouettes of people dancing and having a good time, but I wasn't here for any of that I'm here to see Vladimir. I saw a waitress and stopped her. When I did she said,

" Blessed be. "

I smiled and said the same thing.

" Blessed be, I'm looking for Vladimir. "

I wasn't sure what blessed be meant but I'm sure it was meant as a greeting.

She gives a slight bow and says,

" Follow me. "

I do as I am told and I follow after her. She leads me down a hall before we came to stand in front of two big antique doors.

" Come in. "

Said a voice.

The voice sounded familiar. It's Vladimir. I go in immediately when recognition dawned on me.

" Vladimir. "

I say as I enter.

" Blessed be Child. "

Vladimir says with a crooked smile.

" My father. "

I say not caring exchange pleasantries.

" Ah yes, your father. "

He says.

" Tell me, what you know. "

I demand.

Vladimir looks at me and sighs before he says,

" I'll tell you, but it would be better to undo the spell I cast on you. So you'll remember what your father didn't want you to remember. "

" Spell? What do you mean by a spell? As in magic? "

I asked.

Vladimir nods.

" Okay, whatever you did I want it undone. "

I say not sure what would happen.

" The process is painful. "

Vladimir explains.

" I don't care, I want you to do it. Now! "

I yelled.

Vladimir nods before he says,

" I'll have to take you to the room of echoes where a dagger would be held over your head. "

I nod. Whatever it is my Dad wanted me to forget I have to remember. 

" I'm ready. "

I say determined to remember everything. A change is coming it's like I felt it. I'm not sure if I am ready but learning the truth is important.

"This way child. "

Vladimir says as he parts some blood-red curtains.

As I go in I hear whispers, the room has six statues that are so old it's a miracle that they are all in one piece.

" Go stand in the middle. "

Vladimir says.

I do as I am told. I wanted this so here goes nothing. I brace myself for what is about to happen next. As I stood there, there was a strange light coming from the ceiling. And then a dagger appears above my head. When it does Vladimir says,

" Lookup. "

Vladimir says.

I take a deep breath and then look upwards. The tip of the dagger touches my forehead and then images start flooding my mind. It was like watching a movie but in fast forward. By the time it was over I was on my knees. Stumbling to my feet I look at Vladimir.

" I'm a werewolf? "

I ask and he nods.

" And Michael is a Lycan, and he's my mate?"

I asked trying to make sense of what I saw. Vladimir nods.

" My parents took me away from the person I love?"

Vladimir nods again before he spoke.

" They did that to protect you. "

Vladimir says his face held a sadness.

" Protect me!? Protect me from what?"

I scuffed.

" Yes to protect you."

Vladimir answers. He then turns his back to me and says,

" There is still a lot more for you to learn young one. You only know some of the truth."

I nod. My head hurts but I can't stop now. Sucking up my pain I look to Vladimir.

" Show me. Show me now I can't wait. I need to know everything. "

I say through my teeth.

" This could kill you.  "

He warns.

" I don't care. Just do it! "

I yelled.