Maya looked at herself in the mirror. She nodded approvingly at her reflection. Killer. she thought,I will definantly knock them dead in this outfit.
She twisted her body to look for imperfections in her overall look. she was wearing a tight blue dress. The hem only ending mid calf. Her shoes were sensible, still kittenish, but sturdy. If something happened at the club tonight it wouldnt be the first time she would have to flee on foot. She's run from the cops who come to bust drugs and underage drinking, and if it wasnt cops, it was rival gang members.
A car horn blared outside, she ran to the window to see a dark car sitting on the curb in front of her house with its bass thumping. She motioned to the dark windows it would be one more minute and was acknowledged by the stereo being turned up even louder.
She ran back to the vanity to apply her makeup. Shimmer shadow to her eye lids, eyeliner, mascara. A touch of lipgloss. Roll on glitter to the corners of her eyes, her upper shoulders, and cleavage. A different color glitter on her left breast over the gang's tattoo which was in full view. She ran the brush through her long brown hair quickly. Checked her reflection one last time before grabbing her jacket and running out to the waiting car.
"Why dont you just be ready when we get here? We're always waiting for you," Nick said as she slid into the car.
"Hey man, shut up, look at her, it was worth the wait," Nitro said as he whacked the guy in the back seat. Maya smiled at Nitro as he put the car in drive and squeeled away from the sidewalk.
"You just cut that guy off," an unfamiliar voice in the seat behind Maya said.
"Who gives a shit," Nitro replied as he squeeled around a turn.
Maya looked behind her at a guy with reddish brown hair who looked somewhat pale. "New recruit?" she asked Nitro turning back to the front.
"Yeah Nick found him. Lives about a block from Treeline."
"Pretty close to the border dont you think?"
Nitro just grinned at her. She bit the side of her cheek as she turned to watch the houses speed by through the window. Nitro turned up the stereo again and turned a corner without slowing.
"I hear some Wolverynes are supposed to be at The Crawler tonight, " Nick said, "so we better watch for em."
The Crawler was the club they were going to, and Wolverynes were members of their rival gang. Most of the groups in the area named themselves after mythical beings. Most of them dark and sinister. She, herself, was a part of the Waarlock Gang. She was one of only three girls that had been allowed into the group. Nitro was the leader, and Maya had a fierce crush on him. He flirted a lot but she couldnt tell if he actually liked her back.
Nitro slammed on the brakes and parked the car outside the club. They all climbed out.
"Hey new guy! Whats your name?" Maya asked.
"Tom."
Nitro made a noise," We're gonna have to gibe you a nickname."
Maya leaned on the car in a way, she hoped, made her look sexy as the boys discussed possiblities. She watched Nitro, his perfectly shaped jawline rising and falling as he spoke. He had a single tear tattooed under his left eye. It was for his brother who had lost a battle when he was cornered by 5 Wolverynes. Thats all anyone really knew. The circumstances around the death were a mystery to all except Nitro.
"I like it," Nick said.
"What do you think of Slasher, Maya?" Nitro turned to her.
"I dont care," she said standing straight,"are we going in or what?"
Nitro turned back to the new guy," Hey Slasher, how old are you?"
"17."
"Looks like youre gonna have to work your charms Maya."
Maya sighed and started walking to the line to enter the club. The boys followed her. She cut the line and went straight up to the bouncer at the enterance.
"Not tonight Maya, you and your friends almost got me fired last week," the bouncer said as she approached.
Maya gave him a wide-eyed puppy look and pouted," Aw come on, it wasnt us. You know how things get. And that girl wasnt in the hospital that long."
"Im sorry, but I cant," the bouncer replied.
Maya walked up to him, brushing up against him," Aw come on, we arent gonna do anything wrong. I just want to dance, I got to get in tonight."
The bouncer started to look uncomfortable. Nitro smiled at Slasher who looked a little shocked.
"Please?"
"Fine," the bouncer said with a sigh. He opened the door for her.
Nitro, Nick, and Slasher walked forward. The bouncer stopped Slasher,"Hey, I havent seen you before, I need an I.D. please."
"He's with me," Maya said," He forgot his I.D. He's of age, I promise."
The bouncer looked around a second before motioning the guys to go in. Maya smiled and ran her finger lightly down the bouncers arm. He made a motion to put his arm around her but she spun around teasingly, grinned at him, and entered the club.
Nitro was waiting for her when she entered the throbbing building. He grabbed her around the waist and pulled her close to him. She smiled up at him.
"You look good tonight," he whispered in her ear, making the hairs on her back stand,"like a goddess."
Maya felt a familiar tingle in her feet start. Oh no, she thought, not now. She looked at Nitro who was smiling down at her, and the tingling started to move up her legs. She bit the side of her cheek and gazed down quickly. Her feet looked hazy. She smiled back at Nitro trying to act cool but inside she was panicing.
"Let's go sit down with everyone," he said as he started to lead her through the crowd.
Passing glowsticks and dancers she tried to calm her nerves. She could feel her feet solidifying again. The walked toward the back where a table was bathed in black. It was the regular table, they had broken the light over it the first night, and every replacement since. It was easier to watch people when they couldnt see you staring.
By the time they reached the corner she felt normal again. How would she explain it if she disappeared while in Nitro's hold? She shook her head to clear it. The table and booth was already packed with members of her street family. The guy in the middle stood so Nitro could have somewhere to sit. He pulled Maya onto his lap.
"I saw three or four Wolverynes a couple of tables down," Nick said.
"There's more than that," Baby replied ," theyre on the hunt tonight."
Baby was one of the other girls. She got her name more for her height and cut face than her demeanor. Everyone knew she had a huge crush on Nitro, and Maya didnt care forher much. More for the fact that she was competition than anything else.
"Any idea what for?" Nitro asked.
"Blood," Baby said, shooting Maya a look.
Maya glared back at her. Nitro put his arm around Maya's waist and pulled her closer to him.
"we'll just have to keep an eye on our assets then," he said with a grin as he gave her a pinch.
Maya suddenly wished she had her knife on her. Although she felt safe when with her friends, it would have been better to have brought it.
"Let's dance," Nitro said standing, perhaps sensing her uneasiness. They quickly moved to the dancefloor and started moving to the beat. He put his arms around her as they grinded together.
"If that bitch hadnt attacked me last week there wouldnt be a problem," she said.
"Dont worry about it, you kicked her ass and thats all that matters," he replied.
Maya wasnt so sure. She closed her eyes and tried to become one with the music. Suddenly, Nitro gripped her arm, her eyes flew open. There were at least 4 Wolverynes around them, watching them. But trying to hide their interest. This wasnt good.
Things started happening quickly. There was a flash of light as aknife swept past them. Nitro tugged her away and they made for the edges of the crowd. There werent the usual mindless newbies who went after them to prove their loyalty. These were seasoned veterans of the street.
The hierarchy in the Wolverynes was defined by how many fangs they had hung from their necklace. The members crowding around them had to have three or four each.
Maya glanced back at the table, but none of their friends had noticed the trouble. Nitro pulled his knife as three came at them, their own weapons drawn. Nitro pushed her out of the way as they surrounded him. Unfortunantly, there were three more waiting behind her. The one closest to her put his arm around her shoulders. She could feel his knife at her side.
"Why are you leaving so soon?" the guy whispered in her ear," we've got a present for you, as a thankyou for what you did to our friend. Wouldnt you like it?"
"No," she grunted.
"Thats too bad, I cant exactly return it."
By this time the rest of the Waarlocks had realized what was going on and were heading through the dancers toward them. Maya elbowed the guy that held her and his hold loosened. She spun from his grasp, but his knife made a small cut in her side,. She ran for the door.
"Oh my god Nitro look at that cut! You're bleeding!" Baby cried out.
But Maya was already halfway out the door with three Wolverynes on her tail. She didnt have time to turn back now to see if he was alright.
She took off past the bouncer out front and ran toward the car. She could feel the cut in her side and held her hand to try to keep it from getting worse. She could feel blood on her hand but didnt dare to look.
"Get back here bitch!" her attackers yelled behind her.
She got to the car and pulled the handle. It was locked. She didnt have the key. She took off out into the field that surrounded the club. There was a tree that, perhaps, if she got to it in time, she could slip behind and become invisible.
She turned and headed in that direction. She was about 8ft away when she felt a sharp pain on the back of her head and everything went black.
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Maya was scared to open her eyes. Her entire body was sore. There were noises around her, birds and snakes. Maybe a small animal like a bunny or a chipmunk. She opened one eye. It was sunny out.
She sat up quickly and immediately regretted it, as her side burned in protest. How long had she been knocked out? And why would the Wolverynes pass up the chance to do some real harm?
She stood slowly and looked back at the club. The Waarlocks had to be looking for her. She staggered back when she saw a house instead of the club.
"Whats going on?" she whispered to herself as she looked for any other changes. She went to lean against the tree behind her and tried to let things sink in.
"Well, either Im dreaming or dead," she said.
She glanced toward where the town would be , but all that was there was what looked to be city ruins and smoke.
What the hell? she thought.
Her side shot more pain up to her brain.
Dreams arent supposed to hurt, she thought suddenly, and this doesnt look like hell. Can you feel pain in heaven?
A branch broke behind her and she spun around. There wasnt anything there. Suddenly she felt very vunerable and alone.
"Im an idiot for not carrying my knife last night. Cant be helped now."
Another twig broke behind her. I bett get to that house, she thought, cursing publicly announcing her lack of weapon, Wolverynes may still be hanging around. i need to find out where I am and how to get back.
She staggered slowly toward the dark house, hopin its residents were friends, not foes.
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OOC: Sorry for the delayed start. I wanted to do a back-story. And Im in a writing mood so it turned out longer than I expected. XD I will be writing another, much shorter one, for Minty next.
I will also put this in memories as any character except Nitro can be brought in as a character if someone wants them. (I dont want Nitro to show up , sorry)