Shadow High

Chapter 7

                                                                Queen Kira Vanderstine

          “Milady” I was pulled out of my deep thinking by one of my favorite servants Jake. “What is it?” I asked

“High Alpha Val Makian is on line one he says he must speak to you and that it is urgent.”

“Bring me a phone”

          After a phone was handed to me I picked it up and pressed on the button clearly labeled line one. “What is it that you need to speak to me about?” I asked in my most regal voice. “It turns out that my son’s mate is your cousin Seraphina Vasiliev.” He said in a matter of fact tone. I practically rejoiced and jumped up, but I didn’t do either knowing that he would be able to hear it. “I see” I said perfectly calm, “I suppose this will mean that we would have more then just a treaty between us.”

“Yes it does”

“That is amazing news. Does she know?”

“Not yet, we already have plans on how to inform her without scaring her”

“Good. Is there anything else you need to talk about?”

“No. That is all”

          We both exchanged pleasant goodbyes then hung up. “Jake” I called, “Yes your highness” “Send for Seraphina” “As you command” Jake replied.

                                                                        Seraphina

          I didn’t know what to think when I was called by Jake to visit my cousin. We haven’t spoken since the death of my parents and that was a long long time ago. I exited my black and red Lamborghini at Kira’s Castle and handed the keys to the valet after making sure that he knew the punishment for going on a joyride or scratching my baby would result in me tearing his head off. As I walked up the stone stairs two twin butlers opened the double front doors to let me inside. My heels clacked against the stone floor till it stepped on the lavish red rug that ran down every hallway. I headed for the blue conference room as I was told by Jake to meet my cousin in. Entering I saw that I would have to wait for my cousin, so I plopped down on the walnut chairs with blue decorative padding and pulled out my phone to play games while I waited.

          After about 30 minutes playing a hidden object game my cousin finally graced me with her prestigious presence. Did you hear the sarcasm in my voice? You see me and my cousin haven’t gotten along in centuries. It’s a really complicated and personal issue. Perhaps I will tell you later on. “Wait wait wait. Stop right there, centuries? What do you mean centuries?” Zuko you are interrupting my story again. “Ya but I need an explanation here. Just how old are you?” 16 (Zuko is pouting right now just so you know) “And how long have you been 16” Ok technically I stopped aging at 19 but I look 16 and how long… well… about 5,043 I think. “5,043!” (Zuko then proceeds to exit our room wearing a shocked expression and stumbling every so often.) ‘Don’t fall down the stairs’ I say with humor in my voice and trying not to burst out laughing.

          Now that a certain distraction’s gone I shall continue. Where was I…

          “It has been a long time hasn’t it Seraphina? 1,000 years give or take.” Kira announced. “Ya… can we get this over with? I have other things I rather be doing. Like ringing your pretty little … Calm down Sia breath breath you can do this. Who said that? I am your conscious I look around the writing table I currently sat at. Ezio get the hell out of here before I … (He bolted out the door before I could finish) How many interruptions am I gonna get?

          “Can’t a family member call you in just to chat?” Kira asked, “They can but that is not why you called me in is it?” She sighed “no it is not. It has come to my attention that there are fights at school.” I recalled the fight I witnessed between James and some werewolf kid Zio… no… Ezio ya that’s it. “Ya” I replied inspecting my fingernails pondering how sharp they were and pondering if I would get away with clawing at her pretty annoying face. “I would appreciate it if you could prevent or stop things like that from getting out of hand. I also recalled that Delta and Vlad (the teacher for Vampire 101) had to stop it. I sighed “I’ll try but teenagers will be teenagers” Being 5,043 I enjoy studying but one thing that I was never able to study was werewolves, which is why I am excited to go to school. I’d rather not have to deal with childish squabbles, I am just saying what ever it takes to get me out of this room. Oh she’s still talking. “Just make sure your boyfriend James-“ “HE IS NOT MY BOYFRIEND!!! HE JUST SPREADS ANNOYING RUMORS!!! I WILL NEVER BE WITH A CHILDISH BULLY LIKE HIM!!!” I yelled. Deciding this was enough ‘family time’ I left the room in a rage smashing the door into oblivion. I went to the valet got my car and angrily drove home.

          In retrospect not, a great idea I could have gotten in a car accident and worse accidently kill someone. Now if you could excuse me I have to check on a certain bewildered mate. I can’t believe he didn’t know I was that old and besides his dad is older than that so its not even that bad. Right?