Darkside 28 

Avery got up from the table and walked out of the room. She held the mouse gently in her hands. Bette started after her. 

“No I’ll go.” Shane stood. 

“What did she mean she doesn’t eat people food anymore?” Tina asked. 

Avery sat down on the steps on the back porch. The mouse transformed back into a cat.

“What’s going on?” Shane sat next to her. 

“This is harder than I thought it would ever be.” Avery petted the purring cat. 

“If you just say it. It will be all over.” Shane put her hand on Avery’s shoulder. 

“I went to the Ancients. I was tested. I took the blood life of the Great Mother. The Ancients do my bidding now. I am one of them.” The entire story flowed out of her. Bette and Tina stood in the doorway listening quietly. “Mom is gonna be so pissed when she finds out, but it was the only way.” Tears rolled down Avery’s cheeks. “She hates the Ancients. Shane what if she hates me too?” 

“I could never hate you. I love you no matter what.” Bette sat next to her wrapping her arms around her daughter. Shane got up and went back inside. 

“I had to do it. It was the only way.” Avery said. 

“I believe you. What did it do to you? Show me.” Bette said. 

“What about Tina? She’ll never understand.” Avery asked. 

“I will, if you explain it to me.” Tina stepped out onto the porch.

“Avery will you show us. Please.” Bette asked. 

“You won’t be able to see the full transformation only Ancients can see it.” Avery said. 

“Tina and I are both Full Vampitches. We are the children of Ancients. You know you can make us Ancients.” Bette said.

“Yes but I’m not sure either of you are ready for that.” Avery said.