“Just get away from the city. Get away from the city and the nut jobs. Everything will be fine. Fine, fine, fine.”
Alana gripped the steering wheel as she pressed the gas pedal down to the floorboard. Looking into the rearview mirror she bared her teeth in a sickly grin as she left the city limits. She had no idea where she was going. All she knew was that she had enough money in her suitcase for at least three months and if she ran out of money she could sell those medical journals that had somehow ended up underneath of her clothes.
Her vision blurred for a moment and she let out a small shriek as the wheels of the car bumped against the curb.
“Get it together,” s
he snapped to herself as she straightened the wheel. Reaching up she pushed up her glasses. They immediately slid back down because of the sweat.
“I’m just nervous is all. I mean, who wouldn’t be nervous after seeing what I saw? It’s not possible. That’s something that only happens in movies.”
But just to be on the save side she was getting the heck out. Black people and blondes were always the first to die and there was still so much that she wanted to do.
She let out a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding as the city faded from view and the road stretch before and behind her. She snapped on the radio, apparently Duncaine was good with cars because before her radio had been busted, and hummed along with the music for awhile. She didn’t realize she had dozed until the tires hit the curb again. Why was she so tired, she wondered as she rolled down the window. She had slept for twenty-four hours straight and she was still tired?
“…you’re not full human are you?”
She stiffened as Duncaine’s voice floated into her head. Her eyes narrowed. “I don’t know what he’s talking about,” she growled.“I’m as human as the next person.”
Before she knew it her eyes had grown heavy again. She reached up to slap at her face but let out a shout when an animal crossed her path. She tried to swerve around it but over corrected instead. She closed her eyes when her car flew over the curve and she saw the trees rushing toward her face.
Her body flew forward and her head smacked against the steering wheel. Her mouth instantly filled with blood. Just as suddenly as her body had shot forward it was yanked back . Her airbag deploying snapped her glasses in half and she threw up her arms as she heard glass break. Shards bit into her arms as she felt the car hit a tree. She heard a loud crunch and then a loud screech as metal rubbed against concrete.
She didn’t know how far the car slid but she was conscious for every moment of it. Finally there was silence. She let out a groan then stiffened when she scented gas and suddenly heard a roar as flames ignited.
“Oh God, oh God, OH GOD!” she chanted as she tried to scramble out of the car. She had to get out.
As she pushed and pulled her body, trying to squeeze out from the accordion that used to be her car, she could feel the flames. She could feel them. Tears started to leak out of her eyes. She was going to die and she hadn’t even lived yet. At that thought she suddenly received an inhuman burst of strength. Shoving herself out of the driver’s seat she squeezed through the broken windshield, ignoring the shards of glass that pierced her skin. Letting out a sob of relief she stumbled several feet away from the car before she tripped and fell. She lost consciousness before she even hit the ground.
Greg pushed through the woods. He had been following her scent all day and had just reached the house when he saw her fly out. He had debated for a moment whether or not to go into the house but then remembered Ethan’s orders. Find the girl. So, he had followed her and had worriedly watched her swerve on the road until something had startled her so badly to make her have this accident. He kneeled down beside her.
“Like fucking manna from Heaven,” he said as he pressed a finger to her pulse. It was strong.
Shifting, he grunted as he lifted her up into his arms. He turned to take her to his car but stiffened when a scent wafted up to him. Bending down he inhaled deeply then shook his head.
He stood with her in his arms for a moment. It couldn’t be. He hadn’t been seen in ten years then all the sudden Greg couldn’t turn a corner without hearing something about him. Without seeing his face on a fucking milk carton. And now this woman had his scent all over her. Impossible. He couldn’t have…he wouldn’t have…would he?
He stood there undecided before shrugging and headed deeper into the woods. He had camps everywhere. It was easier to camp out than to stop and find a hotel every night.
With more gentleness than he realized he was capable of Greg dropped her down into his make shift lean-to and the adjusted the roofing so the tattered hole wasn’t right over her head. It wasn’t a lot but it was enough to keep the rain from getting on her. He bent down again and inspected her wounds. Those were going to hurt like a bitch when she woke up, he thought before straightening.
Walking over to the empty barrel he tossed in some dried leaves and lit the fire. He poked at it for a moment, bringing it up higher, until he could feel the warmth. Hopefully she could too. It wouldn’t do for her to catch something and die. Not that many of their kind died from a common cold but since half breeds were still rare he couldn’t be sure.
Heaving a sigh he perched his ass on the rocks next to the lean-to. Crossing his legs he briefly tapped his fingers on his thigh as he settled himself.
Now, all he had t
o do was wait. It wouldn’t be long now. Not long at all.
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Aw dude, that awesome!
Greg is in for a treat when she wakes up. Alana’s a pretty formidable broad. She’ll probably uproot a tree and bludgeon him with it.
Great update, Phoenix! Can’t. Wait. To See. Caine. Kick Ass.
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LOL Pen!! That last sentence cracked me up!!
I had this prompt all planned out and then my computer started to act all weird on me!
Uproot and tree and bludgeon him with him!!! Hahahaha!!! Too much! I missed these guys! I already have the next prompt pictured up. It’s going to be a long one.
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I missed them too, Phoenix. It’s great seeing them again
Oh yeah, Alana’s going to go crazy on his ass. Hopefully Caine shows up soon…
Oooooh, next one’s going to be a long one! I’m stoked already!
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I loved every moment of this whole update!!! and I love the small kind references, LOL!
Now how intriguing G can pick up on Caines scent, is he really sure he wants to mess with the ‘other’
Great description of the transformation, I truly feel bad that Caine had to suffer through something so horrid and yet I am so excited that he realized she was his mate.
If she reacted so horridly to Caine I am shuddering to think of what she’ll do to Greg, LOL! ok with a few snickers too.
Great wonderful job!
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Haha! Isn’t it though Van? I know I sounded crazy when I was typing because I’d hear Caine’s voice in my head saying something. Crazy I know but so very true!
Maybe not! not if he tells her something that she wants to know! *whistles innocently*
Yep! It’s a little less than half way finished with the writing and I still have more I want to get out in this chapter!
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haha! Thanks so much Cherie! I really appreciate it. Also I really appreciate the use of Jayden! He’s awesome as Greg!
I don’t think the ‘other’ part of the Lancaster pack has really been seen. If so not for YEARS so maybe people think it’s a myth!? I don’t know myself!
All that howling that was going on needed a proper description!
Also, I had teleported Caine over and somehow the light from that and the light from the transformation mixed sooo…I HAD to use it!
Yeah, Caine’s kinda slow on the uptake!
Hahahaha!! Yeah, Alana doesn’t take much sitting down does she?
Thanks so much Cherie!
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“Black people and blondes die first in movies” Now you know that Bro’ man always bites the dust first! That was hilarious! I had my suspicions but you brought me home on that one! We have always jokingly watched to see when the movie begins just how long he’s got!
This was so worth the wait! The storm has definitely been brewing and ready to break loose now! This whole series is so exciting and suspenseful – your updates are always highlights of my days! Better that TV! I haven’t commented but I just couldn’t help myself this time around – it just keeps getting better and better! I have enjoyed this!
Keep your head up sis. Through every storm that rages on in your life – storms are always temporary – go through and come out even better than you were before! Be encouraged!
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LOL!! We do the same thing!Haha! What tipped my hand? I had to throw in the comment! I HAD to!!
Thanks so much Deep Blue Sea! I’ve had this planned for awhile…it was just going in game and actually doing it that was giving me trouble!
I’m glad that you’re enjoying this! It makes it much more fun if people are enjoying this as much as I am!
Oh wow!! Thanks so much for such a great compliment! I’m stunned!
That last comment really hit home for me! I’m going through a situation right now and it’s gotten my down(although I rarely show it). You have no idea how much that made me smile!
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*laugh* I’d feel sorry for Greg, what with having to deal with Alana, except that he deserves everything he’s about to get.
Another great chapter, although it felt a little short… but that may be because we’ve been waiting so long for this part. Please don’t think that’s whining; it’s just a statement. A good story is always worth waiting for, no matter how long the wait, and your stories are great, so they’re well worth waiting for.
Anyways, keep up the good work!
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Does Greg really think he can stand up to Caine? What is he going to do? Slap him upside the head? Actually that would be funny to see.
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Hey Followingwords! LOL!! I think the next prompt might surprise you!
I nearly ran over the 2 grand marker that prompts are suggested at. I had to find a cut off point otherwise it would have been WAY too over! the next prompt is a thousand and some words over so just imagine…haha!!
No worries! I completely understand! I’m just glad that people are still interested in it!
Thanks so much!
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LOL Nora!! I don’t know what Greg thinks he can do! Well, I do but I can’t give it away!
LOL! Yeah, in this form Caine would just think it was a gnat or something!
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So awesome Phoenix! I know how simple that car crash was but damn, it looked so good! I'm sooo taking notes from you & Sandy, I really want to do a short story that opens with a crash scene.
*Have to actually finish something first though, lol!*
Caine looked hot after he changed! Love his torso in that first shot but he is a little scarier now!
And oh, cannot wait 'til she wakes up, this should be good!
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Haha! Thanks Emily! Gotta love those trays by SL!
That and the no panic fire made it really easy! If you ever need any help with anything just ask one of us! I love putting scenes together! 
I’ve had that body shape in my game for a few months now just waiting for this! Haha!!
Oh yeah…when Alana wakes up well…you know how she is!
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Great chapter Cheryl!!!
it was funny and dramatic all together!!!
Wonderfu job!! now I’m off to read next one
YAY
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Thanks Sandy!!
I’m glad you liked this prompt! It was fun to do!
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Very well done, love all the action, the car crash was fantastic! Your pics always amaze me!
Love Caine’s reaction to being hit upside the head, love how you write his character.
Will read more soon…I have so much to catch up on…
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Thanks Karen! That crash was easy to do with the help of those trays!
Hahaha! Can you just imagine!? Thanks! He’s really different from what I normally do huh!?
No worries Karen! I ‘m glad you had fun on your trip!
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Very cool! So this is what they have that the others don’t. I am definitely curious about the how/why… and now I want to know more about half-breeds. Do they get doggy forms?
Alana! Oh man, see, that’s what happens when you run. An even crazier SOB gets you!
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PhoenixFG Reply:
January 3rd, 2010 at 1:05 AM
I’m curious about the how/why factor too Mao! I write as I go so I don’t have that planned yet! I have a vague idea but yeah…as for the half breeds its 50/50. Some do. Some don’t.
Running was worth a shot yeah? Maybe…
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