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The Key

Annalisa always considered herself an intelligent well rounded person. Well, as must as she could be being raised by her aunt and Uncle Claude and Claudine. They were fairies, twins actually beautiful in almost every way. Claude, her uncle was sort of a selfish ass when he wanted to be, but he had a soft spot for his niece. He would always tell magical stories of his homeland that included of all sorts of creatures you would only hear about in fairytales, his stories rarely had a happy ending and usually ended in the death of the main character. But, Annalisa loved them anyway and asked for a story each night eager to learn of her family's heritage. She never really met her real parents they were murdered when she was a baby by a vampire. Claudine only spoke to Ann once about her parents she can still remember every word.

It was twilight and Claude along with some other creatures was cleaning up after her 8th birthday party. Claudine pulled Ann on her lap and gave her a small wooden box jewelry box with a pink bow on top.

"Sweetheart, this was your mothers and I want you to wear it always" Claudine whispered into her ear the breath on her neck made Anna giggle.

Anna looked up to Claudine who gave her a comforting smile. "Go ahead and open it, Annalisa" Claudine reassured her. She held the tiny box in her little hands and could feel warmth surrounding it. Anna gently opened the box and what she saw made her think of a story her uncle Claude use to tell her about a king giving his cherished daughter a piece of his heart to keep her safe from the beasts, the king surrounded it with glass and gold so the princess can wear it around her neck closest to her heart.

Anna brushed her finger tips over the ruby stone in the shape of a pebble. Her finger tips tingled for a few seconds after she took them away. The necklace was so beautiful, the stone was the size of three quarters put together and it was connected to a long coarse gold chain. It looked like it came right out of the medieval era, as soon as Anna laid eyes on it she loved it, not only was it her mother's but she felt pulled to it almost like a magnet to metal.

Anna seemed to be in a daze staring at the sacred object that she jumped a little when Claudine reached around her to take the necklace out of the box. "It's okay Anna I understand sweetheart it is truly beautiful, here let me put it on you." Anna lifted up her long dark curly hair so her aunt could put the necklace on. When the cool metal touched her neck she instantly warmed inside. The necklace felt like it belonged on her neck and hers alone. Anna felt an intense feeling of assurance and security pulse threw her veins. For once in her life she felt like her mother was there with her and she wasn't alone anymore. Anna looked at her dear aunt with tears in her blue eyes.

"Claudine thank you for this precious gift, will you tell me about my mother?" Claudine didn't say anything she just stood up with little Annalisa still in her arms and walked to her bedroom. She laid Annalisa on her sage green bedspread she remembered spending hours trying to pick out. While she went to grab Annalisa's night gown she had a flashback of the night when the little girl was first given to them. She was in her home on earth with Claude talking about the finances at the club when their grandfather Niall popped in with a bundle of blankets in his arms. He explained that Claudette was murdered by vampire and Annalisa was orphaned. He explained that little Anna was special and would later do great things. Claudine never had to worry about anyone but herself for hundreds of years, but when she was first given Anna and looked into her giant aqua eyes that all changed.

Claudine was pulled back to reality by a small child speaking. "Aunt Claudine I'm ready for bed now, could you tell me a story?" Anna spoke softly almost not wanting to disturb Claudine and her thoughts. Claudine just moved over to the bed and tucked her under the blankets and sat beside her on the bed. Looking at Annalisa, a warm motherly smile appeared.

"My dear Annalisa Rose you look just like your mother. We grew up together you know? She was my twin sister also; Claude, Claudette and I were triplets actually. It seems like we were always fighting over something, this was until she moved out and eloped with your father Fredrick." Sorrow could be heard from her voice when she said the lasts part of the sentence.

Claudine reached over to brush a curl out of Annalisa's face. "He was a human not a fairy like Claude and I, so the relationship was frowned upon and your mother was banished by our father." Anna gasped as she heard this news about her mother, tears forming in the little girl's eyes.

"How could grandpa do something like that" Anna sobbed. Claudine looked the little girl she has raised in the eyes speaking in firm but soothing tones, "It was how it was then. Our blood was not supposed to be diluted with human blood. It wasn't so much grandfather Niall, but great uncle Breandan. He wanted to execute your mother; Niall saved her life by banishing her. " Claudine stopped speaking for a second to wipe a tear off Annalisa's cheek.

"Dearest one you see why I have not spoken to you about this. I do not wish to upset you, for I hold you in my heart dearly. But, you are old enough to understand and much has to be said." Anna wiped her eyes and stared and her Aunt, who of which she admired and looked up to. Anna simply nodded for her to continue, and Claudine did.

"Two short years have passed before any word of your mother was mentioned. She had run off to earth and tried to live a normal human life with her beloved. A year later you were born and it was said that prophecy has begun. For you were the key to the greatest treasure." Anna opened her mouth to speak, but Claudine simply squeezed her hand and said to let her continue.

"Grandfather Niall went down to earth in search of you and your mother to protect you, but he was late your father and your mother where already dead. But, you were nowhere to be found. After damasking the magical barriers he found you nestled in a cubby where your mother placed you before she was killed. Niall placed a spell on you to mask your scent from others, but the spell ends tonight when you are eight. This necklace will do the same thing if you wear in all the time. You must never take it off you understand?" Claudine touched the necklace that sat low on Anna's chest. She stared Anna straight in the eye to make sure she understood.

"Yes, Aunt Claudine I understand," Anna said strongly understanding completely. She was use to Claude telling her sad and scary stories, but they were never about her and this story really scared her, but she wasn't about to show Claudine that so she looked up at her aunt and gave her a smile and a hug. "Thank you for telling me that Claudine, I love you." When Claudine looked into Annalisa's eyes she saw the fear, but she also saw the ambition and strength her little niece had. Maybe she is the key she thought to herself. "I love you to sweetheart" After kissing her forehead she retucked Anna under the blanket and wished her pleasant dreams.

I will never forget that night Annalisa repeated to herself, seven years ago to this day she changed. Started developing powers she only read about in books. She can now move objects with her mind and read human minds. Claude has been training her on how to use them along with some martial arts training. She can only seem to control one small object at a time and it becomes tiring after a while. As for reading mind, well she has got that down. Anna can now transmitt thoughts to others, and she can also shut it off so voices arn't driving her insane as she walks through the grocery store. Claude is teaching her to feel the energy and learn to control it so it doesn't consume her. One time during thier training session Annalisa passed out she didn't wake up for three days.

Claudine left about two years ago on a quest to protect another relative named Sookie I guess she is a telepath also, but only one forth fairy. It kinda hurt to know she could just leave me after fifteen years. But, I understand she had to, its days like these that I wish she was here. Every birthday she would bake me a cake, tell me how much I am looking like my mother and give me a kiss. Claude just smilies tosses my hair around and tells me I am getting wrinkles not to worry so much.

I have never really had a normal birthday. For the past five years we have had a little party at Claudes club. He would inviite some of my relatives and other people I didn't know. The only real present I recieved was the necklace from Claudine, but I am not complaining. I loved the get togethers it alowed me to find out more about my kind. In met my grandfather Naill last year he popped by for a few seconds to wish me a happy birthday, gave me an envelope and popped out. He was a lot different than I thought stong features, long graying hair, and glowing green eyes. Inside the envelope was a creditcard and a with a piece of thick paper. On the paper words in elegant script flowed across the paper. My Dear Annalisa Rose, Your parents set up a trust fund for you. This plastic card will give you money for expenses. Sign with a swooping N. I wonder who is going to show up this year?

Claude let me go to a real school this year after I begged him and kind of pulled an 'I need human interaction or I am going to go insane speech again'. He has heard this speech many times before but never gave in, always saying there is nothing I can learn there that he can't teach me. I guess he got tired of hearing it and gave me a little rope, but not enough to hang myself.

Today was my birthday, and also first day of high school. I quess I am a little nervous, but also excited. I have been sheltered my whole upbringing and eager to interact with teenagers my own age hopefully make some friends. Its five o'clock in the morning and I am standing in front of my closet completely clueless as to what I should wear. Claude took me shopping about a week ago so I had plenty of new clothes. But this is my first impression and I want to make it good. I finally decided on a pair of faded ripped jeans, a dark blue off the shoulder shirt with a pretty punk design on the front with a pair of black ankle boots. I left my hair down and it fell to the top of my waist. I didn't put any make up on, I think it is pointless really just a mask for insecurity. As I turned around in the mirror I took a good look at myself. I was a mere 5ft tall thin but not skinny I had muscle tone from working out with Claude and a tan from lying out in the sun reading. My bright blue eyes were brought out by my dark brown hair. I had a sculpted jaw line like Claude and Claudine. I guess you could say I looked like their daughter, funny because I was there triplet's daughter. I looked at myself one more time and touched my necklace I have been wearing since I was eight, even now I could feel warmth from it surrounding me giving me confidence.

I heard the shower come on and i knew Claude was up, I turned around puffed out a breath and didn't know I was holding and went down stairs to wait for Claude in the kitchen. I really didn't want Claude to take me to school, but it was part of the deal. He was to take me to school and pick me up every day. Just thinking about it makes me cringe. Don't get me wrong I love my Uncle, but people seem to fawn over him and seeing me pull up on a Honda CBR 600rr crotch rocket is only going to drawl more unwanted attention. While mauling over my thoughts I started looking through the cabinets for food. Hmm cinnamon pop tarts sound good. "That stuff is filled with trans-fat and unwanted calories" I jumped went Claude's voice came from right behind me. "Jeez you're going to give me a heart attack and I am only fifteen. You bought them for me so why are you complaining?" I turned around to smile at my favorite uncle only to find him smiling also. His hair was still damp and he was dressed in jeans and a long sleeve button up black shirt. The man was absolutely stunning in anything he wears. Claude stepped to tower over me tousled my hair and told me to eat my pop tarts. I just grinned and slowly ate in front of him just for fun while he drank is coffee occasionally glancing at me with an annoyed look on his face. He can't help but love the pain in the ass I am. I always seem to persuade him to get what I want; I do believe it's a gift.

Uncle Claude owns a club downtown in Dallas Texas not far from where we live. He occasionally dances at his club, but usually just handles the business side of things. He is also completely gay and completely a fairy. I was lost and thought, which is something I often do. When Claude threw his newspaper at my head. "You need to text Claudine and tell her you're ok. She called me yesterday wondering why you are ignoring her". Raising and eyebrow I replied bitterly, "She is the one who left me." Before Claude could reply with a comment I had the phone up to my ear. "Hey Claudine sorry I got your voice mail just wanted to say I love you are off to my first day of high school. Bye." Claude was already rinsing off the breakfast dishes when I hung up. "She said she will be at the party this afternoon, and bringing a close friend of the family Mr. Cataliades"

" Cool who is he Claude" I looked suspiciously and him. He just looked down at me and said, "Get your helmet on Annie we are going to be late." Somehow with Claude's driving I highly doubted that. At least it's the beginning of the semester and I won't seem that to out of place.

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