The Monster That Is Me

Eliza’s POV


“Mom…...Abby…..Drew.” I whimpered. I was full fledge crying now and my tears were falling down my face at an alarming rate. “Is it really you?” I touched them. Filling them up to make sure they were really here and not a figure of my imagination. “I…..when….how?”

“Yes, it is us Austin. Eliza is how my dear.” My mother spoke. Her voice still as kind as always. “With the help of her siblings of course…..she brought us back here so that you could finally forgive yourself.”

Abby tugged my arm forcing me to look at her.“Austin why did you talk to her like that. I did not teach you to talk to people that way. She was only trying to help you Austin.”

I felt my heart crush. She had did all this for me. And what did I do to repay her for all her love and sacrifice. I yell at her and tell her I wish I never imprinted on her. I am such a horrible human being.

My eyes started to water again “I….I know that now. I….I didn’t mean to be so angry at her. I was more angry at myself and I just released it at her and I…...I’m a monster.” My back hit the wall and I slid down it. “I always have been“Mom…...Drew….Abby.” I whimpered. The tears were free falling by now. I released them, touching their…...I always will be.”

My sister’s stern gaze fell sympathetic. “Austin you’re not a monster. You are a legend Austin. You are a part of a prophecy…...you and Eliza.” Her hands ran through my hair softly, lovingly, I missed my sister so much. “You are the world’s savior.”

“What? How?” I looked between the three of them. “I killed all of you.”

My sister and brother looked at mother as if asking her if it was okay to tell. My mother just closed her eyes and looked up towards the sky. Seconds later she looked back at me.

“You did not kill them Austin. Their deaths were predetermined…...just as your life is predetermined. They or you had no way of stopping the prophecy.”

I shook my head. I did not like this. “What’s the point of this damn prophecy? Why is it here? Why did it have to cause a trainwreck of my life? Why not someone elses.”

“Because….” My sister started but my mother put her hand up stopping her

She smiled sympathetically “We are not allowed to tell you that son. Just know that you are important…..to both worlds. And you have to get Eliza back…...both of you are going to create something important in this world together.” I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion but let her continue uninterrupted “And although Eliza is strong…...she is not strong enough yet. She won’t be strong enough until she has the…” My mom stopped and looked up at the sky almost as if she was listening to someone talking from above. “Until a certain thing happens. Until then she’s vulnerable to people who want to stop the prophecies from coming true.” She stepped forward placing a hand on my shoulder “It’s up to you to protect her…...all of you.” Her gaze fell on Phil, Tino, Alan, and Aaron. All of which looked just as confused as I am. “I know you are confused now…...but just take my advice. Go out and find Eliza now. I feel the danger in the air…..I know you feel it too Austin.”

I shivered because she was right. I did sense it in the air.

“Do….do you think it’s Eliza?”

She gave me a look that I couldn’t quite read. I could not tell if this was a good thing or a bad one.

“It’s not now. But if you don’t find her soon it will be.”


I could feel my heart quicken, the thought of Eliza being in danger had me on full alert. I could feel my muscles bulge, my fangs enlarge. My inner beast was begging to get out and find my love.

“How…..how do I find her? I don’t know where she is.” I was worried. What if I can’t find out where she is. “I don’t know where she is.”

She grabbed my trembling hands “Follow your heart Austin.”

“Follow my heart?”

“Yes, follow your heart.” She smiled. Pushing me, beckoning me away. “She’s your imprintee, she’s always in your heart. Your heart already knows where she is. It’ll lead you…..follow it.”

I really had know idea how this worked. I closed my eyes and relaxed.

‘Where are you Eliza? I want you back by my side. I need you back by my side. I need to see your smile. I need to hear your laugh. I need to feel your warm embrace. I need you because I want you back. I love you with all my heart. Forever and Always.’

And then I saw her. She was sitting by the shore of a beach. The early morning sunrise hitting her skin in the perfect way that made her caramel skin look more flawless than what it already was. Her hair, back in her silky ringlets, floated down her back and into the wind. She looked beautiful.

I felt a bolt of electricity surge through my body and my surroundings changed. I know longer heard the sound of Alan’s chipper voice. Instead, everything was replaced with the sounds of seagulls crackling above me, the waves lapping up against the shore line and the smell of salt water hitting my nostrils. I was at the beach and Eliza was steps in front of me.

How I did this I do not know?

Regardless of how I got here I was here, and that’s all that mattered. I took a couple steps forward until I was directly behind her.

“Eliza.”

She jumped in shock “Austin?” Her body turned to look at me. Looking deep into my eyes. “H-how did you get here?”

“I followed my heart.” I whispered.

I caressed her cheek and she unwillingly leaned into my palm.

She shook her head. Curls bouncing around furiously. “But….you said you regretted imprinting on me.”

“I regret the danger that it brings to you. I regret that I took you away from your family and friends.” I sighed looking away from her. “ I regret all the pain that I know we are going to have to endure just to be together and…..fuck just to survive.” I returned my gaze to her. She was perfect to me in every way. I pushed her hair out her face. Lifting up her chin to look into my eyes. “But I never, ever regret you. I love you so much.”


She smiled. “I love you too Aussy.”

The tears that once pricked her eyes came tumbling down. I thumbed them away.

“Don’t cry! Don’t cry!”

She laughed, a deep genuine laugh “Happy tears Austin…..happy tears!”

I grinned. Leaning down a capturing her lips with mine. I was a lot more careful this time. I definitely did not want a repeat of what happened last time. I deepened the kiss, steading her back with my hand. I pulled away and watched as a blush appeared on her face.

“That’s cute.” I chuckled causing her to smile even wider and attempt to hide her face in my shirt. I glanced around me. “Eliza where are we.”

“My Safe Place….” she whispered.

I cocked an eyebrow. Safe Place? “When did this happen?”

“When I disappeared. When I orbed out I just thought to myself ‘Take me to my safe place.’.....well I ended up in the middle of the ocean. I kind of build the beauty from scratch I guess.”

I looked at her in awe “You built the whole fucking island…….even the fucking beach house!”

“Magic Austin!” She giggled.

I pecked her lips “You’re amazing!”

That made her face light up. I think that’s my favorite thing in the whole wide world right now. Her gorgeous smile.

“Let’s go inside and explore.” I offered as I practically dragged her into the house

“The bedroom?”

I paused causing her to collide into my back. Did she just say what I think she just said. Or maybe I’m just hearing things. I have recently starting seriously thinking about taking this step with her and maybe my mind is just playing sick tricks on me. All I could think about was Phil’s words, and him telling me that sooner or later this day would come.

I turned to look at her “It depends…….are you ready for that?”

“Of course I am Austin. I’ve been ready.”

My body was already starting to heat up just at the thought of doing naughty things with Eliza. I saw a smirk appear on her face, she knew exactly what she was doing to me. I was not going to complain though, seeing the glint in her eyes showed that I was having the same effect one her.

“Then let’s get going princess…...a journey of a lifetime awaits us.”

Notes

I know I've been gone for forever but I'm back. I've finally figured out exactly how this story is going to go. This is a sucky chapter I know, but I hope you manage to get some kind of enjoyment out of it.

I love you all! Thanks for sticking with me for so long! =) <3