Through my eyes.

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Preface: Itchy2

Absorbed in my own mind, that’s what my family always said.3

I sighed and ignored Rican and Ella’s petty squabble. I have four siblings and we are unique in a few ways. Firstly we were all borne on the same day. Confused? Well then I’ll explain we are quintuplets. Ricans the oldest, then Ella, my self, Raina and Cory. Our mother must have been a little doped up on the pain medication when she named us. 4

Secondly, we have never been to a real, normal high school in our lives, there is a good reason for that, which I’ll explain later. And yet we continue with the weirdness.5

“Ahryah! Stop writing in that stupid diary like a sissy little girl and listen to me. I need to know if you really want to go to the “High school thing.” Said my father6

I rolled my eyes shuddering at my name. Dad had always assured me that it was a boy’s name, but I never believed him.7

“Yes, now leave me alone.” I snapped annoyed. We had that conversation to many times to count since our journey started four days ago. 8

Rican snickered.9

“Are you PMSing already Ryah?” he asked He was being an ass, and I was not in the mood for it.10

“Blow it out your ass Rican, last time I checked I could throw you down with out a scratch.” I snapped11

“I was letting up.” Mumbled Rican looking out the window once again.12

Ella and Raina rolled their eyes, but Ella smiled at me. 13

“Give him a break, he’s only a little bitchy, the full moons in seven days so he’s bound to be really itchy.” She said14

Ella was funny sometimes, but that full moon comment reminded me of that irritating itch that had started a week ago, centering mostly in my legs, behind my ears and in my gums. I shifted uncomfortable now that the ever-present itch made its presence known once again. I never knew how others like me could handle it so well. 15

Cory twitched in his sleep and sagged against my shoulder. I didn’t mind though, he was the youngest out of all of us and he rarely talked to anyone besides the family. 16

The scenery had changed drastically since we had started our journey. We went from Paris, France to America. I yawned widely and watched the taillights of cars and watched as more and more trees were added to the scenery as we drove north to our new home in Maine.17

Chapter 1: F-ing perfect day.18

Beep, beep, beep, beep.19

I slammed my fist down on my alarm clock, sending the annoying beeping monster to the floor. I groggily opened my eyes contemplating the reaction of Ella when she discovers the newly bought, now freshly broken piece of blue plastic now occupying my floor. We had been living in our new home in Alna for three days now. 20

I sighed and dragged myself out of bed and ousted Cory from the top floor bathroom. I was really itchy now and showers and a good back scratch were the only things that helped. Cory was shouting at me to let him finish his shower but I was not in the mood to play Mr. Patience. 21

“Come on Ryah! Damn it at least give me my towel it’s freezing out hear!” He shouted. 22

I balled the towel up and hurled it out the door at him snarling knocking him into the opposite wall. 23

I slammed the door against the raucous laughter of Rican and Ella. 24

I sighed and turned the water all the way to hot. I jumped in under the blistering spray. I ground my teeth as the water seared my pale skin and continued with my shower. I counted my blessings that the hot water killed the itch for now at least.25

I decided to make sure everyone was getting along, so I tuned my hearing down stairs where everyone but dad was gathered for breakfast.26

“Rhyah threw you out of the bathroom again?” asked Ella27

“Yeah, jerk-off threw the towel and I hit the wall. I hate it when he gets like this Ella.” Complained Cory28

“Full moons in four days, he’ll be fine soon but maybe you should start taking your showers at night.” Advised Ella calmly29

I liked that about my sister, she was always so calm.30

“What ever.” Muttered Cory31

“How’s your back Cory? Dose it still hurt?” Asked Raina32

“Nah, its fine, your getting better and better at healing every day. Thanks.” Said Cory33

“Sweet, daddy’s little angel’s got skills!” she crowed happily34

I heard Rican snort that was my sign to get out of the shower and get dressed…. quick.35

“You’re an angel…. so why do you dress like a demon?” asked Rican36

I could practically taste the sneer in his voice. I knew this was bad because Rican just insulted Raina pretty badly. 37

You see Rican’s a vampire, and Raina's an angel, not kidding literally an angel big feathery white wing’s included. Ella’s a siren, Cory’s an immortal, like dad, moms a witch and I am a were wolf. 38

I hurried down two flights of stairs listening to the dangerous threats being exchanged. 39

“Take that back leech or I’ll send you back to hell where you came from.” Shouted Raina 40

I came into the room just in time to see her gathering a large white ball of light into her left hand.41

“Bring it on pigeon.” Growled Rican fangs bared in a ferial snarl, eyes red.42

I pushed up the sleeves of my black shirt and jumped on the table between them crouched over snarling. It was a warning, and usually it worked. But not to day, they lunged for each other.43

It was a faint blur as I slammed into Rican; I saw Ella and Cory tackle Raina. 44

“Get the hell off me bitch boy! That bloody pigeon has crossed the line big time.” Growled Rican his eyes boring into my icy clear blue ones.45

“Nope sorry, can’t do that but if you want to fight, take me on, I need a good scratch.” I said Calmly silently thanking who ever was in charge up stairs for making me an alpha male.46

I watched his expression carefully. 47

“Fine.” He snapped suddenly “Lets go.” 48

I let him up and pointed to the door, he got up and brushed himself off and walked out shouting: “10 minutes bitch boy!”49

I rolled my eyes and turned around to see Ella, Raina and Cory. Ella was singing, and Cory was stroking Raina’s fledgling wings in an attempt to calm her down.50

Raina's eyes were wide, black hair hanging in her face, red lips moving soundlessly. Raina was pissed, I’ve only seen her like that twice and each time was because of Rican. Stupid vampire had to make my day worse.51

This was great just what I needed, a headache, I’m itchy and I have to deal with a pissed vampire and a homicidal angel. Fucking perfect.52

I threw up my hands in disgust and walked out the door to beat the living crap out of the moron responsible for ruining my day.53

Unfortunately the beating Rican received meant that once Riana liked him again her healing energy was spent all on keeping the stupid dirt bag alive. 54

Needless to say my dad was pissed when he came home and saw me sitting at the kitchen table with Cory who was wrapping my arm up in the ever-ready bandages55

“Ahryah! What happened?” he asked putting his face in his hands.56

Scratch that he’s disappointed, not pissed, though I would have preferred pissed because disappointment hurts so much more.57

I grimaced waiting for the insanely long speech that was sure to fallow the statement. It never failed, me, Ella and Cory would get these asininely long speeches on responsibility while Rican and Raina would sulk and lick their wounds while getting slapped on the wrist by mom. 58

So I waited, and waited for the long speech, but all my father did was pat my head on his way out of the room and said, “You did your best pup, you to Cory, thanks.” And then he left presumably to find Ella or Raina. 59

I honestly wish I could read minds like Ella, but all I get is a heightened sense of smell, and goofy silver hair in my human form and damn it all if I don’t get fleas at least twice a year.60

I growled deep in my chest in annoyance.61

Cory sighed and began scratching me behind the ears. My eyes drooped and I stared at him out of the corner of my eyes.62

“I hate you I breathed.’ As my body began relaxing63

I was joking of course and Cory knew this.64

Cory smiled.65

“Silly puppy, wanna play fetch?” he asked puling out a red rubber ball. He waved it teasingly in front of my face.66

Damn him, the red ball was my weakness.67

He kept waving it around in my face.68

“Just throw the damn thing!” snapped suddenly irritated69

His arm moved, and I should have been smarter, but when I reached the door I was greeted once again by the sound of his laughter. I turned to see him leaning back in his chair throwing the red ball between his hands.70

“Silly puppy, you always fall for that one, every time.” He said laughing.71

I mentally cursed my canine genes. 72

“Ass.” I muttered73

I opened the door and he whipped it past me and into the glow of the setting sun. I ran and found the ball imbedded in the trunk of an oak tree. I pulled the ball out and apologized to the tree before running to Cory who was waiting for me in our spacious back yard.74

I gave him the ball and prepared my self to spring. He threw the ball high and far every time. I pulled off a spectacular leap if I do say so my self, which I do, and true to my canine brothers, caught the spherical red mass of rubber in my mouth. I bounded over to Cory playfully refusing to give him the ball ect.. Hell I even licked him just for shits and giggles. He punched me for that little stunt but nonetheless; we went a few more rounds with the ball, goofing around some more before going inside for dinner. 75

I guess you could say I’m closest to Cory out of everyone in my delightfully dysfunctional family. It’s weird, Ella isn’t even that close to me and she saved my life a few times. But I guess Cory and I just click, like lego pieces. Two peas in a pod as my dad would say. He knows what makes me tick and can actually tell what I’m thinking. I know what you’re thinking, (Over exaggerated imitation of person speaking) 76

“But he’s immortal, the only thing he can do is not die. What do you mean?”77

All I’m saying is that he’s immortal, not retardidly physically limited like normal people. 78

He and I can talk to each other with our minds and he’s super strong, though not as strong as Rican, Ella, Raina or I, he can still kick the ass of any body builder or martial artist you pit him against. It’s actually all rather fun I must say. But School should be a real pit party once I get the hang of it…Cory will be joining me as well as the rest of my siblings. Could be dangerous, but nothing a little money and a few erased memories can’t solve. 79

I sighed and rolled over in bed scratching my arms. 80

‘Just three more day’s and the itch will stop.’ I though to my self as I drifted off to sleep 81