Raven's Shadow

Chapter One

The light shined bright on this winter night, snow was barely on the ground in London. The streets were filled with ice and people, everyone knew eachothers name, the clock striked 10 o'clock as she walked down the street with her long black hair swaying from side to side as she walked with black jeans, black tank top and a trench coat with leather high heel boots. Jezebel Silver born to Lord Charles Silver the eldest and most powerful vampire in the world.

Jezebel stopped walking to look at a lovely couple holding hands and kissing on a bench next to her, she sighed and shook her head at them, never again will she love like she did just 3 years before. Steven Miller told Jezebel he loved her and she felt the same as he but one day he dissapeared out of her life with another woman who she called her best friend. Jezebel's life took a twist the day she turned 18, her mind went to her memories, her mother called her downstairs to disscuss something very important with Jezebel.

When she walked down the big stone steps she saw her mother sitting in her rocker waiting for Jezebel to fully walk down the stairs, Katherine Mcleod wore a velvet nightgown with a silky see-through robe that was floor length with shoulder length blonde hair, Katherine has never rose her voice at anyone in the 18 years shes been Jezebel's mother. Jezebel finally walked to the last step then stopped when she looked at her mother sitting there "oh bloody hell Jezebel i'm not going to yell at you come sit." Katherine let out a long sigh when Jezebel sat on the couch next to her rocker.

Jezebel stared into her mother's eyes as she looked like she had something on her mind "what is it mother?" she asked Katherine as she rubbed her head "you know i'm the servent to Lord Silver right dear?" when Jezebel nodded Katherine began once more "but what you dont know is he is a vampire....the strongest one in the world kinda like Dracula." Katherine joked as Jezebel stared at her wide eyed "and your telling me this because?"

Jezebel asked as Katherine got up and walked into the kitchen and Jezebel followed her to the stone stove. "He wants to see you....hes your father." Katherine stated calmly waiting for a shout from Jezebel which never came "how...what?" Jezebel asked confused as Katherine grabbed her teacup and walked over to the old table and sat down. "Well I'll tell you a little story dear....one night 18 years ago Charles...thats his name......threw a party the biggest one anyone had ever seen, everything had to be perfect. It was a clear night very cold, I caught the eye of Lord Silver everyone warned me about him but i just couldnt resist, he was a beautiful man the love of my life.....so we agreed to meet by the stables....." Katherine trailed off looking at how confused her daughter looked then kept going. "It was my first time, so we made love, all night everyone wondered why he didnt show for the party, but who woulda guessed that I would get the greatest gift ever....a beautiful baby girl named Jezebel." Katherine smiled at Jezebel. "Anyways I told Charles about my pregancy and he encouraged me to never bring you around him....until you were 18 years old....I fled from the castle before he could change his mind and have me killed....I never saw him again untill I got that letter today."

Katherine finally stopped then turned to Jezebel who was speechless then rage filled her eyes. "When were you going to tell me I had a father?! There was so many times you coulda but you didnt why not?" Jezebel asked as she walked over to the stove and poured herself some tea. "I made a promise that I wouldnt speak to you about him, you know I dont break promises." Katherine said as she got up and walked over to Jezebel and wrapped her arms around her daughter. Jezebel groaned angrily as she broke from her mothers embrace and ran up the steps and slammed the door.

Jezebel snapped back into the real world when someone bumbed into her which made her fall to the ground. "Oh bloody hell." She said to herself when the young man kneeled down to see if she was ok. He wore light blue jeans and a white shirt with a leather jacket. His shoulder length hair covering his eyes as he spoke "I'm sorry miss I didnt see you there." He said concerned as he helped her up. Jezebel could feel how strong his hand was when he gripped her own. When the man smiled he caught her staring at him. "Its all right, I'm so clumsy." Jezebel laughed alittle bit as she turned to leave, but she slipped on the ice and fell back into the mans strong arms as he laughed at her. "I guess you really are clumsy, do you want me to walk you home?" He asked sweetly not taking his eyes off her face. "Oh no its perfectly alright sir I can make it, thank you though goodnight." She smiled at him once more then walked off and dissapeared into the darkness. Close to sunrise Jezebel returned to her father's castle. "Where were you darling?" Lord Silver asked as his daughter returned. "I took a little walk did I miss curfew or something?" she snapped as she walked past him to her chambers to retire. After she bid goodnight to her father she closed her door and peeled off her clothes one by one and thought about the young man she met that same night then drifted off to sleep.

The warm sun was rising for Ace as he stretched and laid on his bed; He thought about that strange girl he met the night before, and wished he could see her again. Ace walked to the window and sighed as he looked out it then closed it tightly. "Jesus its cold this morning. God I really hate London." He opened his drawer and grabbed some black jeans and a black tanktop then walked out and greeted his parents who were in the kitchen. Markus Allen looked up from his newspaper and smiled at Ace as he walked past him. Ace kissed his mother on the cheek then joined his father at the wooden table. "Sleep well Ace?" Markus asked as he folded his paper and set it on the table. "I guess." He replied as he ran his fingers through his shoulder length hair. Alessa Allen served Ace some eggs and bacon for breakfast. "I do wish you would cut your hair Ace darling you look like a woman." Alessa laughed as she sat down next to her husband. "I like my hair mom and besides my girlfriend likes it also." He stated as he grabbed his fork and started poking at his egg. "I really wish you would dump that girl.....whats her name again.....oh right Chelsea Long." Alessa said as she ate her salad and stared at her son as he rolled his eyes. "Well i'm going to be late for my job see you guys!" He ran off into the cool winter morning.

The night came fast for Jezebel as she put on a silk and lace purple dress and put on some make-up then did her hair. "Wow where are you going tonight?"
Charles asked as Jezebel walked down the steps and paused on the last step to look at her father. "Do I look ok, like can I turn heads?" She asked shyly and he laughed then nodded. "You be careful drink this so you dont do anything that your human friend can see." He gave her a glass and she drank it all then walked out the door to her best friend Tina Jackson. She had known Tina for 5 years now and she hasnt suspected that she was another creature nor did she even care to think about it.

"Lets go to Vita" she said to Tina who nodded as they walked down the street together. The same night Ace's 3 friends Vince Chambers, Vanessa Sanders, and Adam White along with Ace's girlfriend Chelsea was trying to convince Ace to go to Vita. It was the hot club that Ace has yet to go to but always wanted to. When he finally said yes they all grabbed their coats and ran out the door. Jezebel walked through Vita's double doors and sat at the barstool. "Heya Kyle how are you tonight?" she smiled at the bartender who had his back turned to her when he spoke. "Same ol same ol hows the boss doing?" Jezebel laughed when he called her father the boss as she shifted in her seat. When Kyle turned around he pulled out a glass for Jezebel.

Ace walked through the doors and sighed at how dead it looked inside. When Chelsea grabbed his arm he staggered to the open barstool. Ace looked around and Jezebel caught his eye, they gazed at eachother "Is that the girl from last night?" he thought to himself as she smiled at him. Ace got up and stood next to her as she looked up at him. "Its good to see you again.....I wanted to thank you again for last night, I was so clumsy I just wasnt myself." Jezebel told Ace as she took a sip of her drink. Ace's heart was beating fast and Jezebel heard it and laughed. "Dont be so nervous....is that your girlfriend whos trying to get your attention?" she asked as Ace turned around and rolled his eyes. "I'm Ace and do you want to dance?" he said as he held out his hand to her and she took it and smiled. "Jezebel and yes I do." she got up as he led her to the dance floor. The song was slow and Ace held Jezebel close to him as she could feel his hot breath next to her neck. His head was bent down, she almost couldnt contain herself was about to bite his neck when Chelsea cutted in. "Darling we have to leave." she grabbed his arm and pulled him away.