‘My Two First Loves would be a lot less hated by the fandom if Noah and Mason had been gender of choice. It could have been done - just make their sport basketball instead of football. You wouldn’t even have needed the awkwardly shoehorned-in Ava then.’
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Five years have passed since Noah became a Vampire, and in that time, he and Gabriela have married and had a daughter, Sky. But Sky's birth presents a new threat to the couple.
Written in the present tense
Warnings: Threat against an infant
Word Count: 2462
Notes: I don’t own these characters, they are the property of Pixelberry Studios.
Harris part of title made on photoshop
In this, Immortal Desires MC (Charlie) is with Cassius Harlow while My Two First Loves MC (Emma) is with Mason and Ava is with an original character called Sarah.
Hazel is now aware that Noah is a Vampire.
Setting Sky down in her cot, Gabriela gives her a smile.
Gabriela - I love you.
Noah joins her, holding his daughter's hand for a bit.
Noah - Love you, Sky.
They leave their daughter to sleep and head out to the lounge, where Nicole gives them both a somber look as they grab their jackets.
Nicole - Good luck.
Noah - Thanks for watching her.
Nicole - Of course.
They leave and head to the car.
At the Nexus, Noah and Gabriela stand before Lewyn, Astoria, and the Elders of Crimson Beech while Cas leans against the wall at the edge of the seats.
Astoria - What were you two thinking? There hasn't been a natural born Vampire since the time of the Creators.
Lewyn - She presents a threat to all Vampires.
Noah - She's just a baby!
Astoria - She's a threat!
Gabriela - Not if she's raised right!
Lewyn - We will do what we must. And if you stand in our way...
Noah takes a step forward, closing his hands into fists. Gabriela places a hand on his arm, stopping him from doing anything that could put them more at risk.
Gabriela - We'll do what we have to to keep her safe.
Astoria - You don't want us as enemies.
Cas - And you don't want her as an enemy.
Cas steps out from where he was, joining them.
Cas - Sure, the kid could be a threat. But given who her parents are, I highly doubt that. Besides, what are you actually planning to do with her?
The room goes silent as Astoria glares at Cas.
Cas - That's what I thought. Then if you're done being paranoid, I think we may as well call it a night.
Later, Noah lies in bed wide awake, as does Gabriela, both staring up at the ceiling as they think about what happened at the Nexus.
Gabriela - We have to accept that Crimson Beech isn't safe anymore. We can't have a normal family life here.
Noah - I know. But there's something that does worry me about moving our lives elsewhere.
She looks over at him as he turns to lie on his side.
Noah - Sky. She's a natural born Vampire inside Leylines. What could happen to her outside of them?
There is only silence as they both know that they have no idea what the answer to that is.
Gabriela - We need a map to see where we could move that is within Leylines. At least then there's a chance we can keep her safe.
Noah - Which we won't get from the Nexus.
Gabriela - My ancestors may have picked up something.
With the beginning of a plan forming, they both know they won't sleep and so get out of bed and head up into the loft, digging through some of the items that the Adalhard's had gathered over the years. Noah looks at the chest he's searching in surprise.
Noah - There is... a lot of silver in this chest.
Gabriela - Probably why we've never gone through them.
Noah - Yeah. What do you want to do with it all? When we go.
Gabriela - I'll leave it with Cas and Charlie. They're the only ones I trust with this. Plus we don't know how things could play out with Lewyn and Astoria, so...
Noah - Yeah.
Gabriela - Here we go. A Leyline map.
Noah goes to join her, and they look over the map. Noah points to a familiar area enclosed by the lines.
Noah - We got Hunt's Peak as an option.
Gabriela - It does look to be the closest, but how likely is the Pack there to let a family of Vampires live in their territory. It was one thing you going there as a human for help, but what we need...
Noah - I guess we only have one way to find out.
Gabriela - In the morning, though.
Noah - In the morning.
The following morning, Noah sits at his laptop, searching social media for any of the Pack members whose names he can remember. Thankfully, one stuck with him and he soon finds a Selene Russet, and her profile picture matches who he remembers.
Noah - I found one of them!
He opens up the messenger and begins typing.
Noah (DM) - Hi there. We met a few years ago, I came from Crimson Beech and your Pack told me about the Exile. Hope you are doing well.
He gets up, but before he can go anywhere, a reply comes in.
Selene (DM) - I remember you. Difficult to forget the guy who revealed a whole new part of the world 😛
He sits down as another message comes in.
Selene (DM) - What's up???
He explains about what has happened with the Elders and how he and Gabriela need somewhere new to call home, hoping the Pack will let them into Hunt's Peak.
Selene (DM) - I am so sorry this has happened to you.
Selene (DM) - I'll talk with the Pack immediately, leave this open.
Noah (DM) - Thank you, Selene.
Knowing it may take a bit of time, Noah heads to the kitchen, where Gabriela is talking with Cas.
Cas - ...the Elders view me and Charlie the same way they view you two.
Noah - Minus the having a baby thing.
Cas - Even so, they seem determined to keep me out of the loop.
Gabriela - I'm sorry to put you and Charlie in this position.
She looks over at Charlie, who is keeping Sky entertained.
Cas - Don't worry about it. If needs be, we can skip town.
Gabriela - How'd it go with the Pack?
Noah - Selene's gonna speak to them.
Cas - Found somewhere, then?
Noah - Hunt's Peak. In theory.
Cas - Clever. Doubt that they want to risk going against a Werewolf Pack.
Noah - It depends if they'll let us there though.
Gabriela - We should let Ava and Elijah know as well.
Noah nods in agreement. The morning passes quick as the four try to keep things as normal as possible, but they are all on edge as they wonder what Lewyn and Astoria have planned. As midday nears, the computer sounds with a message and Gabriela checks it.
Gabriela - It's Selene. She's spoken with the Pack and...
She breaths a sigh of relief.
Gabriela - She has somewhere we can stay.
Noah - Guess we should get packing then.
The computer sounds again as another message comes in.
Selene (DM) - Can you guys travel in daylight outside of the leylines? Because if not, I have a caravan I can black out the windows on and come and get you myself.
Passing Sky to Noah, Gabriela begins to type out a message.
Gabriela (DM) - Hi, Selene. This is Gabriela Harris, we can for a bit but there is the risk of sun poisoning.
Selene (DM) - I'll come and get you then. I'll need a couple of days.
Gabriela (DM) - See you then.
Selene's active symbol turns to inactive and Gabriela leans back in the chair, relieved that they have a chance at a normal life as a family.
Those two days pass quick as they have now packed all they feel they need to take with them and the morning of moving, Selene arrives with a blacked out caravan in tow while Noah, Gabriela, Cas, Charlie, along with Nicole and Seth load up a van. Stepping out, Selene heads over to Noah, and the two shake hands.
Selene - You okay?
Noah - Glad to finally be able to get out of here. There's already a van on it's way to the address you gave us, we just need to load up a few bits here and we should be good.
They both look over to see everyone else staring.
Noah - Right, introductions. Everyone, this is Selene. Selene, this is Cas, Charlie, Nicole, and Seth. And this is Gabriela.
The two women shake hands.
Gabriela - Thank you.
Cas - So you're a Werewolf.
Selene - I am. And don't worry, your friends will be safe in Hunt's Peak. I've made sure that the Pack won't try anything.
They all work to get the last van loaded as quickly as possible, and once the last box is loaded, Noah sends the van off before heading inside to grab a rucksack. He finds Gabriela with Sky in her arms, looking around the now empty lounge.
Noah - You alright?
Gabriela - I've lived here my entire life, and now...
He places a hand on the small of her back, kissing her temple.
Noah - I know.
Gabriela takes a deep breath, steeling herself as she turns to face Noah.
Gabriela - But we're doing the right thing. I don't want our daughter to spend her life looking over her shoulder.
Noah - And on that we agree. She deserves as normal a life as possible.
They share a quick kiss before turning to leave. Noah picks up another rucksack on his way out and they go over to say their goodbyes. Gabriela and Charlie wrap each other in a hug while Noah and Cas shake hands.
Noah - Good luck.
Cas - They should settle down once you're out of the area.
Charlie - We'll keep you up to date.
Gabriela - Thank you.
Nicole - Good luck with the new life.
Seth - Ditto.
With the goodbyes said, Noah and Gabriela enter the blacked out caravan while Selene returns to her car. Taking a seat, Noah takes Sky from Gabriela as she rests against him. They wobble a bit as Selene gets going.
Noah - This is really happening.
Gabriela - It really is.
After a few minutes, they slow to a stop and Noah's phone rings. He presses to answer Selene's call, putting her on speaker.
Noah - What's up??
Selene - We're about to cross the lines.
Gabriela places a hand on Sky, touching her forehead to her daughters.
Noah - Let's do this.
They get moving again, and after a few minutes, Gabriela moves her head, noticing that she is still asleep. Nothing has happened, being born in the leylines has not changed her in someway. Both breathing a sigh of relief, they share a quick kiss.
Gabriela - She's okay.
They both hear Selene's relieved sigh before she speaks.
Selene - You two may as well rest up, it's going to be a long drive.
Noah - Thank you, Selene.
Selene - No worries.
Hanging up, Noah lies down and Gabriela joins him, Sky still sleeping soundly between them. Gabriela rests her hand on top of Noah's as he keeps a hand on Sky, and she can only smile at her husband.
Gabriela - I love you.
Noah - I love you too.
They soon close their eyes, deciding to get a bit of sleep as a way to pass the time.
Unsure of how long has passed, Noah and Gabriela are woken by the cries of their daughter as they both go into panic mode. But a couple of sniffs soon relax them.
Gabriela - She just needs changing.
Noah - I'll take this one. You did it last time.
Gabriela - Okay.
Taking Sky, Noah goes over to a more suitable area to change her while Gabriela closes her eyes again. The crying soon stops and Gabriela feels the dip of the bed next to her as Noah returns.
Once again, they're woken, but this time by a phone ringing. Realising it's his, Noah takes it from his pocket to find Selene ringing and he answers, putting it on speaker.
Noah - Hey, Selene.
Selene - Just wanted to let you know we're in Hunt's Peak. You're safe to let the sun in. Also the ride will get a bit bumpy in a few minutes, but it'll mean we're near the end.
Gabriela - Thanks for letting us know.
After a few minutes, the ride does indeed become quite bumpy, and while Noah and Gabriela work to keep themselves balanced, Sky laughs. The couple share a look and can't help but have a slight laugh at it.
The drive soon comes to an end and know they have the all clear once Selene steps inside.
Selene - Welcome to your new home.
They step out to the sight of a large cabin.
Gabriela - This is ours?
Selene - It belonged to my uncle, but I inherited it. Never knew what to do with it. Until now.
She holds out a set of keys to Gabriela, dropping them into the Vampire's hand.
Noah - Thank you. For everything.
ONE WEEK LATER
Now settled into their new home, Noah and Gabriela bring Ava and Hazel up to date on everything on a video call.
Ava - I'm sorry that you got forced out of Crimson Beech.
Gabriela - Lewyn and Astoria made it clear on where they stand.
Noah - Luckily the trip over wasn't as bad as we had built in our minds. Nothing happened to Sky once she crossed the leylines.
Ava - That's a relief.
Hazel - What's the new place like?
Gabriela - Big. Much bigger than we were expecting.
Ava - And the Pack is okay with family of Vampires living on their turf?
Gabriela - Selene convinced them into being okay with it. And advised us to keep our doors locked on full moons.
Ava - Well that's an interesting one. So what's next for you?
Gabriela - Theoretically, a quiet life.
Ava - We'll come visit soon. Once this one is on break from school.
She gives Hazel a playful hug.
Noah - We'll make sure things are set up for you.
Hazel - Looking forward to it!
Ava - In the meantime, you have homework to get on with. We'll let you get on with things.
Gabriela - Alright. See you, Ava. Bye, Hazel.
Noah - Have fun.
The screen changes as Ava hangs up. Gabriela gets up to grab a coffee while Noah closes the laptop.
Noah - How do you think things are going back at Crimson Beech?
Gabriela - I imagine Cas and Charlie are lying low. I'm confident we don't have to worry about Lewyn and Astoria though. But we should probably speak to the Pack, just to make sure of things.
Noah - I'm with you there.
She sits back down and kisses his cheek. Although there are some things that will need to be finalised with the Pack, Noah and Gabriela know that they have a chance at a quiet life as a family.
