The Life of Creepy by Billie
Have you ever wondered what happens in the dark? At night when your parents say go to sleep? Well I know. I think that my adopted family and even my new friends are holding a secret about this town, one that they are desperately trying to hide from me. Whoa okay um, I think I’m going too fast so lets start at the beginning. My name is Creepella, no last name (Sorry about that but even I don’t know why. Also you say my name like this Creep then ella), and I’m 5 years old. But, please just call me Creepy. I never had one “you know what” because you see, I’m an orphan. The orphanage I come from was named Saint Catherine's Happy Orphanage somewhere in New York (the state not the city) but I never cared to learn the city's name. I was always the oddball because of my hair and eye color, and also because I love Gothic things.
The father of the orphanage would say that I’m like this because my parents left me in a abandon graveyard with just a blanket and a choker when I was just two years old along with a tag that had my name, Creepella on it. He would always say “It was good that Maxwell found you Creepy.” Maxwell is a black Labrador that likes to dig up things in graveyards, also Father gave that name to him because Maxwell means great spring (Must be because he found Max near a spring.) The father hated that I would call him Mike(that's his name) instead of Father Mike. But who cares about that. Mike oh, I mean Father Mike is a pretty big dude; he is one-third German, one-third Russian, and one-third whatever.
I bet you are wondering what I meant when I said I’m the oddball because of my hair and eye color. Well you see my eyes and hair change with my emotions. I'll just give the basic color meaning for now the rest you will see as my story goes on. So, red is anger, yellow is happiness, green is jealousy, blue is confidence, purple is love, orange is fear, white and black are the part of my head that are connected to the scalp of my head. One half of my head is black the other white. Black meant sadness and white meant hope. Then the rest of my hair would be the color of whatever emotion I would have.
I never could make friends. I was called many things like the queen of evil, the devils daughter, even a witch. They would take my things and throw it out of the window and have it fall in the pond we had right beside the orphanage. My favorite was when they would throw raw eggs and garbage at me and would miss and hit Father Mike instead. As the years went the worse the bullying got. It reached the point that Father Mike said they may just kill me. He said he was going to send me to another orphanage but a week before that it finally happen someone wanted to adopt me.
It was a good thing too the other kids started to beat me with socks filled with a hundred pennies. Also I had just finished packing all my stuff which wasn't that much. So, when one of the nuns that worked in the orphanage came to take me to my new family. She left me in front of the door that had the words Father Mike and his title but who cares about that stuff anyway, I knocked on the door and waited for Father Mike to finally say come in.
Nervously going in I was surprise to see two tall good looking people staring at me. The man was like a prince of darkness, and very handsome. He had caramel colored skin with the smell of vanilla and strawberry blossoms. Also his hair was black as the inside of a cave with clear blue eyes that looked like it could take your soul from your body. He was wearing a black and purple suit with a tie that had little devils on it that made me smile he looked to be about 6ft'9. The women next to him was just as beautiful as the man was handsome. She had a dress on that had the same color as the man's suit even the make-up was the same color. She was tall as the man so about 6ft'5. She was pale but not a sickly kind of pale. Her lips were a dark rosy color. Also she smelled of chocolate and fresh cream.
“Creepella say hello to the Van Hellsing family they will be your new family.” Father Mike said with his famous businessman smile. I looked at the Van Hellsings and said “Hi, so you're going to be my new family? I hope you know what you're doing.” Father Mike looked at me in disapproval but I didn't care. The woman smiled and she said to me in a calm voice “ Yes, I think we do, and we have four boys at home. We always wanted a girl. So, we should introduce ourselves. My name is Kat with a K. My name means pure. Your turn.” she said to her husband. “My name is Luca. It means light. ” His voice was a bass tone that made you want to never make him mad.
I looked at them and said my name “My name is Creepella but just call me Creepy. Also I like that your names together mean pure light” “OK, Creepy from now on you shall be know as Creepy Van Hellsing.” she said this in a happy tone. It was hard to read the two people who would soon be my mom and dad, after they did all that paperwork. The one thing that amazed me was that the picked me out of all the normal, cute, and sweet girls that had normal hair and eyes. Also many people want babies not 5 year olds.
After the paperwork was done Father Mike and Maxwell were the only ones to wave me goodbye. The car was a black with purple streaks Benz. My new father was the one driving. My mother looked at me with a smile and said “Now Creepy we live in New Bern, NC. The Hellsing family for years have been guardians of a cemetery named Cedar Grove Cemetery, which did you know is on the National Register of Historic Places, established in the eighteenth century by Christ Episcopal Church.
It’s the oldest cemetery and still serves as an active cemetery, providing the final resting place for some prominent figures in New Bern and our nations history. New Bern, our state’s second oldest town, is officially 300 years old! Cedar Grove Cemetery weeping arch, which has guarded the entrance to one of New Bern’s historic graveyards for 158 years.” “Kat, she doesn't need a history lesson.”
“Oh, be quiet! I’m getting to the good part.”She said to my father with a glare. “ Anyway the weeping arch has a amazing spooky legend! So,What makes it creepy is that it weeps on people.” “Or bleeds on them depending on who you talk to.” “ Yes, thank you Luca.” “ Any way the liquid seen ranges from a clear water tinted with a rust color to a deep red sticky substance again. The legend goes that during a funeral procession into the cemetery, if one of the pallbearers is hit with a drop of liquid from the arch, they will be the next of the group to die and be carried in. Adding to the creep-factor is the old timers who can give examples of this occurring including names and dates.
The arch doesn't just weep on people during funerals either. Almost anytime, whether it has rained recently or not, the drips can be seen hitting the ground, or felt when the hit the body. Whatever the color, it it said that the liquid never stains clothes and washes right out.” “ Also there is more to that. But I don't remember that part do you Luca?” “Yes, you see one of the origins of the weeping comes from the history of New Bern, where a governor named Spaight was killed in a duel with a man named Stanly. While killed according to the rules of the duel, it is said that the arch drips to the rhythm of "Avenge Spaight's blood" dripping three drops and then a pause before dripping three more drops.” She started to smile and showed her teeth when she saw that the legend she was talking about piqued my interest. That is when I notice that her canine teeth were very pointy.
“ So, are you telling me that we will be living in a cemetery.” The two adults smiled and said yes in unison. Something was weird about these two but I didn't care I was going to have a family and four new brothers. “Oh, before I forget Creepy I should tell you this know never go out at night to the cemetery. The night is where the monsters roam. When the humans finally go home. The humans sleep and monsters play till the sun comes up and the day begins again .” she sang that part and that was when I knew something was wrong. But as she was humming the song, I started to fall asleep. I tried to stay up but then my new father started to hum with and before I went into complete darkness, I could have sworn that he had black wings on his back, horns on his head, and his eyes went to a darker blue. That was when I knew that my hair and eyes went orange.
Wake up Creepy. Who's there? Were here. You must remember! What do you mean? What must I remember? Who and what you are? Come back, come back! You must find out the secrets of this place. I don't understand!! “ Creepy! Creepy, everything will be okay but you needed to wake up!” it was my foster mother's voice. I opened my eyes to see 6 people staring down at me looking worried. I looked down and saw that my long hair was orange-red meaning that I was scared and angry at the same time. I saw that my foster father was holding me in his arms.
“You, okay now?” There was a lot of concern in his voice. “I-I'm OK. How long was I asleep?” “ For a week. Can you stand?” I couldn't believe I was asleep for a whole week. I tried to but I couldn't. So all I could do was shake my head no. “What time is it?” “It's dinner time.” “Boys, I need you to take her to the kitchen and see to it that she gets something in her stomach.” my new brothers helped me walk to the kitchen. When I sat down on the table my father told me my brothers name.
“ These are your older brothers Creepy. The one with long yellow-red hair and golden eyes is Ren and is 16, making him the oldest. His name means lotus. The one with the hair that is white and icy blue eyes is Michael and he is 14, making him the second oldest. His names means who is God. The one with gray and brown hair and red eyes is Mike and he is 12, making him the third oldest. His name means the same as Michael’s. And then the one with the purple hair and pink eyes is Kai, and he is only a month older than you. His name means the earth” All my brothers waved or bow their heads when their name was called. “ As you can tell from their names they were either born here or in Japan.”
“Why is that?” I had to ask because I was a very nosy person. “ I’m from Japan and Kat's from here.” “ Oh, I get it so then why are you in North Carolina of all places especially this small town?” he laughed at what I said then said, “I was born in Tokyo. It’s very noise there and this is a city not a town. Plus there are good people and environment also the city has good culture here.” What does that mean?” “It means that it’s a good way to raise kids.” I was surprise to see my foster mother suddenly speak with fish and some weird looking fried bread in her hand, as well as with mash potato and greens. “This is trout freshly caught this morning and hush puppies.” As every sat down I looked at them.
“Before I fallen asleep I saw black wings on you.” Like he knew how I was talking to him he stopped eating. “Oh, really maybe it was your imagination.” “I thought so too but my IQ is over 210. I know what I saw. Also I feel this weird energy when I got to this town.” My mom stopped eating and gave me a hard stare. It felt very cold. “Creepy sweetie I needed you to eat your food we will talk more about this in a later date.” I knew if I said any more I would be in trouble. So I started eat. After dinner it was bedtime I wanted to take a shower first.
I asked Ren where it was and he said it was on the left side of where his bedroom was so he walked me there. On the way I asked where my room will be at. “It will be next to Kai’s room I’ll put the rest of your stuff in your room. Oh, and also don’t go out to the cemetery at night.” After that he left. As I went to take my shower I saw that the bathroom was big and pretty. So as I was getting myself clean I was thinking about how fun but also crappy my day was.
After that nice hot shower and putting on my pajamas with the little skulls on it. I went to the mirror and saw that my eyes and hair were the color yellow. I was surprise that not one of them talked about how strange I was but I guess they also had weird eyes and hair color. I saw my hair and eyes go to a very bright yellow I smiled and left to go to my room. As I was walking to my room I notice that they had done the living arrangements by oldest to youngest first was my foster parents’ room.
I had mom and dad written on it mom was written in red paint with a picture of a bat and dad was purple and a picture of a little devil next to his name. With Ren’s had his name written in the colored yellow with a picture of a fox with nine tails. Michael's name written just likes my foster mom’s but he had a count Dracula picture on his door.
Mike had his name written in gray with a picture of a wolf on his door. Kai’s was no different from my foster dad’s except it had a cuter looking little devil. My door was also like everyone else my name was written with different colors and it said Creepy to the picture on it was that of a little girl wearing Gothic clothes with her hair in different colors. I went to inside of the room it was big with a huge and the whole place was black and white. It was awesome also so all my stuff was in their right place the way I liked my stuff to be in order by their color. I went in to the bed wondering what tomorrow will bring.
You must remember who you are? What are you talking about I’m me aren't I. Yes but no. you must remember who you are my master’s daughter. Come back what did you mean master’s daughter come back. Come back! “Creepy you need wake up!” I opened my eyes everyone was in my room looking concerned this time it was my foster mom cradling me looking scared. Ren handed me some water and I sipped after that I slipped into the darkness.
When I wake up again I was in my foster parents room. I was in the of the bed holding their hands. They were staring at me looking me worried. My foster mom looked at me and said“ I think that it would be best if you eat something Creepy. Your brothers went school, next week after you're used to everything so will you.” “OK.” she smiled at this and left the room. “Creepy we know that you aren't used to everything yet but we would like you to think of us as your family. So, I would like you to try to get used to this city of ours. After all you are now a Van Hellsing.” He smiled as he said this. My hair turned yellow hearing this.
“OK, dad.” my face grew warm but it felt nice to say that. I never had a true home before but even I knew that in order for me to be truly happy I had to find out the secrets my new family hold and also who and what I am. “Why does a cutie like you have such a serious face huh?” Mom came back it seemed she went to the kitchen she had a pot of white stuff with a side of eggs, bacon, sausage, nacho cheese, and butter a lot of butter. “ So, Creepy I thought it was time to have you taste some of my special grits. Have you ever heard of grits?” I shook my head no thinking so that's what in the bowl. “ Well let's see if you will like it so watch carefully.”
Dad picked me up and put me on his lap and put his arms around me then mom sat on the bed to show me everything. “OK, so first you put it in the butter, then the nacho cheese, now the eggs, after eggs crumble up the bacon with your hands, and last but not least put the sausage on top.” After she did all that she mixed everything up and the got three bowls out one big, another medium, and the a small one. She put some of her special grits in each bowl and she handed me the small bowl “Here you go Goldilocks.” I smiled at that seeing she said that because of my hair color at the moment.
I picked up a spoon and scooped me up a little of the strange mixture. I put it in my mouth to my surprise it tasted good. So with my next bite I got a bigger mouth full. After I was finished dad thought that I should go see around the city but I still call it a town. Mom seemed to like the idea so she said “That's a great idea. Lets show her the waterfront, then the library.”Dad looked at mom and said “Why should we do that? And also Kat it’s called Union Point Park.” “ Well duh, Luca that way she can see the wildlife but also see the historical town know as New Bern. Also its is a waterfront either way.”
All dad could do was smile, shake his head, and do as mom said. So as I was getting ready for the trip I put on my favorite t-shirt that had monsters covering it, then my black jeans with my black and blue sneakers. As I was putting my clothes on I was thinking about how I would be able to find out about the weird energy I get from this town. Most of it is at the graveyard but mom and dad wouldn't let me go there if I asked I just know it. I need to come up with a plan. I know they said not to go into the graveyard at night but I must something is not right and I need to find out what it is.
After I was done changing I walked to the living room mom and dad were there. Mom wore a t-shirt that said I'm in love with what's-his-face. It also had a happy smiley face on it she also wore jeans and with red high heels. Dad had a plain black t-shirt and jeans with purple Nikes on. I saw that mom that mom had a big picnic basket with her. “ What's that for?” I asked and she said “It's our lunch of course.” I looked at dad and he shrugged his shoulders and picked me up and out the door we went. The energy was weirder at the graveyard this time. But dad kept walking and put me in the back of the car then buckled me up.
As we were cruising in dad's Benz or that's what mom said. I saw a lot old houses and buildings, even historical markers. When we got to the waterfront we parked near the ducks. “Wait a sec Creepy you'll be needing this.” Dad gave me a bag of bread crumbs. “ What do I do with this dad?” “You just throw it near the ducks and they will eat it.” So I did what he said and the ducks and seagulls started to eat. I did that for a whole thirty minutes it was so cool to see the birds fight over the food. As we walked around the waterfront there was a wedding going on in the gazebo.
“Oh, that is so cute. It reminds me of our wedding.” Mom said that then they started to kiss. I made gagging noises and started to think that the people getting married had a lot of ravens surrounding them. As I was doing this I notice a raven was sitting near a small tree. I walked to it and tried to catch it. “ Well look at this a little witch.” I stopped and looked at it as the raven started to talk and change to a kid the same age as me. He had black hair and green eyes also he was Asian too (I could tell by his features of his face). He was wearing a T-shirt that said I'm the Boss on it with black and blue shorts on. He had the scent of peaches and cream. he had this aura of confidence like a warrior in those samurai movies I've seen.
“ How can a raven talk then transform to a kid?” “How dare you call me a raven for your information I'm a crow. You stupid witch.” “Do not call me stupid! It's not my fault you look like a raven and also I’m a human being not a witch.” “Really the way is your hair and eye's turning red. Only a witch with great powers can do that. Your parents must be stupid to let you think that you are human.”
First of all I was made that he said I was a witch and not human. Second he called my parents stupid. And third he got cocky at me. So, my hair turned dark red and I punched him in the face. He looked shocked at first then he pulled one of my pigtail. I bit him and pushed him to the ground. We started kicking, biting, and punching each other till my dad pulled me out of the fight. I looked at the stupid boy and saw that his dad did the same thing. His dad was lean and tall looked like a model but my dad was more handsome. I looked at Dad and he looked at me “What got into you Creepy?” “ He called me a witch and then said that you and mom were stupid and he got cocky with me so I punched him in the face.”
Mom looked shocked when I gave my explanation. And Dad looked like he was trying not to laugh. Mom s started to have a very cold and dark stare on her face when she glared at Dad. Dad put me down and mom told me to apologize to the boy. “ Why should I? He asked for it.” Mom looked at my “ Even so you didn't have to start fighting over something like this.” Mom just didn't understand but I walked over to the stupid and cocky boy.
“My mom told me to apologize to you so here goes. I'm sorry that you look so sorry looking right now. That you just got beat up by a girl and that you don't have a life. So, yes I’m sorry that you are such a pitiful fool and thought you could beat me. Because you, me and the people at that gazebo saw me beating you into a pulp and me making you eat dirt.”
He looked shock when I said this and I saw my dad trying to stop himself from laughing and my mom looking at me with a stare that said you knew what I meant. The boys dad was laughing too. “By the way my names Creepy and I'm 5 years old what's yours?” “It's Raven.” “See I knew you were a raven.” I pulled him closer and looked at him “Okay, it has been decided. You are going to be my first friend.”
So, I pulled him with me to the swings and we played. “What is your full name and then tell me your age Raven.” He looked at me. “ It is Raven Shouichi Umino and I’m 5 years old. Born in Japan raised in New Bern, NC.” “So, tell me Raven are everyone in town monsters like you and me?” “No, there are some humans that married into a monster family. Or even human families that come here because it's cheaper to live here and they keep it a secret from the humans that would use us for harm. New Bern is one of the many monster towns in the world.”
It amazed me that there were other towns like New Bern that had a harmony of monster and human. I was thinking that I can ask him the big one. “Hey, tell me do you know what happens in the cedar cemetery at night?” He looked at her with shock on his face. He stopped swinging and so did I he made a gesture for me to come closer. “There is a rumor that says if you go into the cemetery where the royal family of the witches were fighting the rebel demon army. You can still hear the cry and screaming of those that were killed. Also it says if a person with even an ounce of that blood goes in to the cemetery at night the rebel demons that killed the Queen of witches will also kill that person.”
I pondered all that he had said. “Do you know when the battle happened? Or the name of the Queen? Also what did you mean by rebel demon army?” “Slow down. God let me take a breather. You ask too many questions.” “Fine I’ll back off a little.” “OK, The Battle happen three years ago so we were two years old then. I don't know the actual date. But it's 2013 so in 2010 when it happened. The name of the queen is Alisa. I heard that she was suppose to marry the Demon King Luca.” That was what hit me. That sounded like dad's name. I should ask him about that too. If my family are also monsters.
“By the way in the history books you would find in the library. That the rebel of the demon army were formed by the King Luca's counsel and people that didn't like that Queen Alisa didn't want to marry him.” “So, are you saying that he got mad and ordered her died.” “No, Creepy he was already engage to the Vampire Queen Kathleen. He didn't want to marry her either.” Mom name is Kat but maybe it's a nickname like Creepy is for me. “OK last two questions. Are my family monsters to? And what kind are they?”
“Yes they are monsters. And sorry Creepy I can't tell you what kind they are. I would get in too much trouble.” “It's OK I have enough info. Come on let's eat together.” he nodded his head and followed me to the picnic blanket that mom was putting down near the tree that I met Raven. “Dad what do you have and can Raven eat with us? He looked and smiled then put out some grilled cheese sandwiches, apple pie, and some Pepsi.
“Yes, he can but he needs to ask his parents first.” I nodded and we both went to ask his parents. They were in the gazebo so we had to sneak and ask his dad. His dad gave a little nod and we ran off to the picnic. “Dad they said yes!” I shouted it because I was also running. “Good here you go.” he tossed the food at us and we caught it then sat down and eat. “Hey dad is mom full name Kathleen.” “Yeah, but she likes Kat better. Why you ask?” “No, reason. Where is mom?” “She's at the bathroom.” “OK.” So, I was right.
After lunch it was time to go. But before that I told Raven my plan. “Raven I'm going to the cedar cemetery tonight. The cemetery is my family's cemetery. I needed to know what the evil energy truly is.” He looked at me like I was crazy. “Are you crazy? What if the rumour is true?!” “Then we will run like the wind and pray that God will let us survive for another day.” I left Raven with him seeing me with bluish yellow hair and eyes.
On our way home mom was talking about how what I did wasn't needed and dad was saying he so proud of me. But what Raven said was still on my mind. Could it be that who and what I am is a witch. That would make so much sense. I had to ask the question it was driving me crazy. “Mom, Dad is what Raven said true that I’m a witch.” The car took a sudden stop and the two of the looked at me. “ Well sweetie what he said could have meant anything.” “But I saw him transform for crow to boy and the sun wasn't playing tricks on me.”
“ Creepy, I guess it's time you know what and who you are. But you must understand where there is cause there is always affect one can't live without the other. We will talk more at home.” I never saw my dad this serious before so as he started to drive again I wondered what the effect was going to be. Maybe my question will be answered.
When we got home dad called my brother to come to the living room. “OK, boys it's time to tell your sister the truth. So, transform.” When he said that my brother turned into monsters. I was surprise but not scared weird right but I wasn't. “what are you guys? I mean I can guess you are monsters but what kind of monsters?” Everyone looked surprise. “Aren't you scared? You should be screaming and crying a river of tears.” “Why should I Mike? You all look so cool can I ask some questions?” “O-OK.” “Great. So again what kind of race of monster are you.”
So, because it would take too long of a time to write everything here is what happen. I found out Ren is a nine-tails fox, Michael was a vampire, Mike a werewolf, and Kai was the prince of all demons. OK so back to the conversation. “So, if Kai is the prince of all demons who is the King? Or is it that everyone is adopted or something.” “ That would be me.” I looked to see dad his hair was longer and he was in all black robes on with wings as black as night. “So, you are the king of all demons. Doesn't that make you Lucifer then?” “No, he is my ancestor.” “And I'm the queen of the Vampires.”
“ That means I am a witch. I bet that's why my real parents left me I’m a freak.” I felt like I was going to die at that moment. Dad picked me up a wiped a tear away from my cheek. “ What makes you think that.” “Everyone knows that a witch is between monster and human. They aren't wanted by either group of species.” I knew my hair was turning black. “It's true that was how it was in the past but not anymore. Witches have shown their worth over the years in the monster world.
“So, if what you all told me is true. Then why can't I go to the cemetery at night?” everyone looked at me with a cold stare. Mom looked at me then smiled. “Listen Creepy the reason is because if you go in the cemetery at night. You will be in a lot of danger and I don't think that you will come back.” I think she could tell I didn't understand I was very confused. “ Creepy the blood through your veins can do wonders to those that wish to use it for evil. And it's best to kidnap someone like you at night.” I still didn't understand why but if I asked anymore she would have started to look said.
Dad had put me down on a chair and Ren sat next to me and I hugged one of his tails.“Well enough of that there is a special academy that are just for monsters. Your brothers go to it. There is a test you have to take in order to see what grade you will go to.” I was surprise that I would have to take I test just to find out what grade I will be in. “ Ren and Michael are in college already, Mike and Kai are in high school.”
I was shocked but also proud to know that my brothers were so smart considering their age. “So, you have week to prepare yourself mentally and physically.” I was trying to stay serous till my stomach started to growl. “Sorry, I didn't eat lunch.” my dad smiled “ Well it's too late for lunch but you can have dinner we been talking for some time.”
Dinner was BBQ pig with peas and mac-and-cheese. It tasted good too. After a nice shower and thinking of what I found out about myself I felt like a weight was lifted from my shoulders. Also it was time to start my mission. So with skull pajamas and my hair down, I put some black boots on. As well as my book bag what I had inside was a watch, flashlight, and some water bottles, and a couple of crackers.
Okay, I better hurry and get outside. Raven must be waiting for me. If I remember in order to get to the graveyard it need to go through the front door. But I can't so I will have to go through the window. So I went to the window to only remember that I was on the 2nd floor. Really Creepy. I mean really you forgot you were on the second floor. You take the stair everyday.
I saw a crow sitting on a cedar tree near my window it changed into Raven. “Hey.” “Hey. Can you help me get down. I don't have wings.” “Yeah. Jump and I’ll catch you promise.” I was skeptical but I had faith in him. So, I went to the back of my room for a running spot. Then I went full speed and jumped. Raven caught me. Thank the Lord. “See told you I would catch you.” “Uh, lets get down and walked toward the cemetery.” He laughed and help me once more.
We were standing on the outside of the cedar trees they looked like gave a lot of shade in the day. The flashlight was reflecting on some of the tombstones this would be the best time to be out here was what I thought. We got to where the weeping arch were at. You could see a beautiful pathway of oyster shells. We went past a poster of famous people barred here. The grave to my right has the cross then the star of David on it. I thought it looked cool.
“What are we looking for Creepy?” “Shh. We are looking for Queen Alisa's grave maybe if we go there we can find out what this dark energy is. Or if the rumour is true.” After a couple of minutes of walking we finally found the Queen of Witches' grave. I saw some engraving. “ Hey, look there is some writing on it.” Raven looked and me and said “Well hurry up and read it I’m not liking how this place looks.” I cleared my throat and read out loud. “Here lies the women of great beauty and full of life. She protected her people till the death. She was truly the ideal queen to have. Let her soul rest in peace for eternity.”
“Man, she must have truly been great if she has that on her stone.” Raven said after he looked at it again. “Yeah” Was all i could muster to say. As i was looking down there was a rose on the grave. I went and touched it and it prick my finger and blood fell on top of the grave. In only a couple of seconds the ground started to rumble.
“Creepy what's happening?” Raven looked at me as he tried to keep his balance. “I don't know. But run!” As we ran hands that looked like demons were coming out of the ground. My hair was turning orange with every step.We ran as fast as we could but the demons caught up to us quick. I mean come on we are five we have short limbs. Raven turned into a bird and tried to get away but that didn't help. “It has been long seen we had fresh meat especially a delicacy like the heir to the throne of the witches.”
“What are you talking about?” I was kicking and twisting my body. They laughed at this “Silly girl. You are the princess of the witches. The daughter of Queen Alisa.” “Hey hey let's eat the bird first. Then the witch.” “No. Don't touch him!” One demon as big as my dad open his mouth. I was screaming and yelling but nothing did any good. Then the voice in my dreams said something. Az..ath... what? Azerath. Hurry say that word.
So I sucked in a lot of air and shouted “Azerath!” A warm light came over me. I looked and saw the demons turning into nothing just disappeared. The form of my magic was a rainbow colored scaled dragon. I ran to Raven he was bleeding. “Are you OK here let me heal you.” “Sharom.” Warmth flowed from my hand to Raven's body and his body looked as good as new.
He looked shocked and looked around and pulled me and made me run. We didn't talk all we did was run. After we passed the weeping arch we finally stopped. “Y-you're not a normal witch but the princess of the witches. Creepy we almost got eaten by demons, you even did magic. When in the world did you learn that ancient language of the witches?”
“I.. I have no idea. A voice came out of my head and then words I never heard or seen before came into my head. All I do know is the two of us will be in big trouble if we are found at here in two o'clock in the morning.” “Yes, you are in big trouble you two.” I saw mine and Raven's parents looking at us angry. I looked at Raven and said “I didn't see this coming.”
“Ow!” “Ouch!” “OK! I understand next time I will not think you said that Creepy go out to the cemetery at night. It's very beautiful.” Dad gave me a stern look and hit me with the belt one more time. I laughed “It's not my fault we had a miss interpreted communication.” He swung one more time. OK I dissevered that. “Creepy stop you're not helping.” After a few more licks Raven had me tell them what and why we did what we did and the effect of our cause as my parents like to call it.
After about thirty minutes of telling them what happened. They were shocked of the two discovery we made with me being the princess of the witches and me doing magic. Dad looked like he was pondering something as mom picked me up and started to carry me to the house. I told Raven Good night and I would see him tomorrow maybe. He laugh and waved goodbye.
As I went to sleep in was three in the morning because I had to take a bath, change and comb my hair over again. So, with my punk kid t-shirt and black pajama pants. I crawled into my bed and thought of why dad was in hard thought and why he didn't talk on the way to the house. I heard my parents sing that same song again but with more lyrics.
The night is where the monsters roam. When the humans finally go home. The humans sleep and monsters play till the sun comes up and the day begins again. The demons do tricks and the vampires feed. As the nine-tailed foxes protects the needy. The crows dance in the skies. And the werewolves howls to the full moon, as the witches do their little spells. Welcome, welcome to the town were you hear the songs of the monsters. Hearing the music made me relax so much I was knocked out.
It's time to remember who you are. You are Creepella Nightingale. You are the Princess of all Witches and my master’s daughter. What and who are you? My name is Shi-Lang Richardson, I am your diciest mother's partner, my monster species is the Chinese Baku, you Americans call me a dream eater. I am here to tell you what happen the night where most of the royal family was killed.
You were born on August 13 in New Bern, NC , your mother Queen Alisa was a very powerful witch, she had a lot of enemies that wanted her and the royal family died. On night when you were almost two years old the enemies of your mother attacked. Your mother made me take you and run. There is something you must know the ones that attacked the royal family was the demon army. So, I ran from the state to New York I put you into a cemetery in a town named Utica. I was waiting for someone to take you. So, I put a seal in you to seal your powers. I was glad to see that a Priest found you and took you. But, Before did I put down all the information that you would needed then went back to the Queen.
So, what you just said is that my foster dad killed my real family. That I was born in New Bern then to Utica back to New Bern. “Yes and it wasn't your foster father but his counsel. They wanted him to marry your mother not the Vampire Queen. He didn't know till it was almost over. The Queen and him were good friends. Her dying wish was for him to find you and have you happy. He also killed his counsel and went with his new wife as they looked for you everywhere.”
“How do you know that?” “I can see through his memories in his dreams to see what happened over the last three years.” “What about my real father?” “The king was a human that had an unusual amount of magical power that was hidden inside him. That was what support him as a heart for he had a weak heart. The Queen knew that if they were going to have a child it would go to you. She didn't want him to die but she knew that he wanted a family so when he did die she wouldn't be alone. As you should know humans have short lives. But, don't worry you are ninety-eight percent monster.”
“When she gave birth to you she gave you to your father. He was the one that gave you that choker and gave you a name. He died with you in his arms smiling with tears on his face.” “You said that two percent is human what is that two percent?” “That would be your personality. Your mother was never rude when she was apologizing and also she didn't have so much attitude in her voice.” “What can I say it's that two percent human side of me.” “Yes it is. I must go now you know everything that you needed to know.” “Wait before you leave what was my father's name?! It was Leonardo! Thank you. I hope my partners great just like you!” then the mysterious person vanished from my sight.
After that talk with Gilbert Richardson I got up and got ready it was Saturday it would seem I was a sleep for sometime. I put on a T-shirt that said don't mess with the creepy chick and a pear of black and purple stockings then put on my black tutu on. I went out my room and screamed “GOOOOD Morning Everyone!!” I walked down the hall and saw that my brothers looking shock to see me. I wave to them and kept walking. When I got to the kitchen mom and dad suddenly hugged me.
Mom put a lot of food on my plate. Five big pancakes, six slices of bacon and a lot of eggs. “You been asleep for three days what happen?” Kai didn't talk that much but it was nice to know he cared. “I know everything. I know that I’m the princess of all Witches. That I was born here in New Bern. That Dad's counsel killed my mother because the two of them already had someone they like.” Dad look shock and guilty at what I said. “Don't be sad. I know who and what I am know. Also after breakfast can I see my mother's grave.” “How did you know it was here?”
“You do know that this is a small town. Oops sorry city and I heard the rumors..”
So, after we finished breakfast we went to the graveyard. We were standing on the outside of the cedar trees they give a lot of shade. The sun was reflecting on some of the tombstones this would be the best time to be out here was what I thought. We got to where the weeping arch were at. You could see a beautiful pathway of oyster shells. We went past a poster of famous people barred here. The grave to my right has the cross then the star of David on it. I thought it looked cool. After a couple of minutes of walking we finally stopped at my mothers grave.
“Hi, mom it's me Creepella. I'm fine here so rest in peace OK. Also thank you for letting me be born. I hope you and dad got to see each other again. Also I'm going to be a great Queen over the next couple of years and I’ll have a great partner to. I already have a person in mind his name is Raven he is my best friend . I promise you this I'll be the most powerful witch in history.”
After that I put down the white roses on her grave and walked back to the house. As I was doing that I was stopped by a raven. “Well if it isn't a Raven.” “I’m a crow. Get your fact straight.” “Stupid, you are Raven right.” His face got red when he understood what I had just done. “So, you want me to be your partner. Why should I?” I looked straight at his eyes and said “I need you power. I want us to be the strongest team as I show everyone that Creepella Nightingale Van Hellsing becomes the Queen of all the Witches.” Raven smiled at this and kneeled in front of me. “Your wish is my command princess Creepy.”
Before I knew it a blue light surrounded us and I had an earring that was the same as Raven's it was dark purple. His was on the right mine on the left. “With this contract I Raven Shouichi Umino will do whatever my master wishes.” After that he kiss my cheek and the light disappeared. “ The first thing that I need to do is get to a high school grade in the Academy. What grade are you in.” I asked Raven. “I’m in ninth grade.”
“OK, then I will start there as well. Let's go.” “Where?” I looked at him and took his hand “Duh, I'm hungry let's go to my house for lunch. Don't worry I’ll let you eat the crumbs.” “I may be a crow demon doesn't mean I eat like one!” I laugh and then new for once I knew that my hair and eye's turned blue and a little bit of purple with it for someone outside of my family.And that is the end of my story so far. Pretty cool huh. I can’t wait to tell you some more about my Creepy Life to you. See you soon.
The End For Now
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The Life of Creepy Authors Notes
When I started first writing this story I was into this series called Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber. I really like the idea about a Gothic loving girl that also loved cemeteries. I kind of wanted to have that in my story. Also because I love supernatural genre books. It has witches, warlocks, and demons. Even the little twist with religion with all the angels, Heaven, and Hell. So, in this story I just knew the main character had to be a girl. I was conflicted on how I would show her in the story. I wanted her to have some attitude but not too much. Also I wanted her to be able to except those for how they are because she is so used to being a misfit.
The age and named for Creepy was hard for me to do. I wanted her to be young but also act older than her age. So, I had a hard time trying to find a good age for her. I was trying to choose 5 or 8. So when I first started writing the story she was 8 years old but as I got my flow I figured 5 was better. Now her name was hard because I wanted her name to be Gothic but not to Gothic. Yes, you would think that Creepy was her real named but I wanted Creepy to be her nickname.
You know how Cinderella was with her evil step-Family. I was think that it was the same with Creepy so at first I made her full name Creeperla. It was fine for a couple of weeks but as time went it didn't feel right for this character so I changed it to Creepella. It just had the right feel to me with how her situation is for her. Now in the story I wanted to leave it hanging so people would want to know more about what happens in Creepy’s life. I remember reading books that did that and would make me to read more so I would by it.
Also just so you guys know in the end of the story about the part when Creepy says “ I laugh and then new for once I knew that my hair and eye's turned blue and a little bit of purple with it for someone outside of my family.” what that shows is the growing love she has for Raven in the story. The thing about Creepy’s hair changing colors cause of her mood came from me looking at my mood ring and putting it on different people to see what kind of mood they were in from their color.
Now the thing was that it had to show how great a Craven county is so what would be better for a book with monsters than history about men dueling and being killed as well as spooky legends. I also wanted to talk about the beauty of the Cedar Grove Cemetery here in North Carolina. Also the Union Point park scene told you only a little bit of the things there.
The idea also came to me because I was think that everyone’s aura is a different color. Just so you know I would like everyone to know that I am making a trilogy from this story naming the series the Princess of the Witches. I hope you like the story I made I put my blood, sweat, and tears into it. I'm also glad I put in some facts about Craven County put not to much to make it boring.
The father of the orphanage would say that I’m like this because my parents left me in a abandon graveyard with just a blanket and a choker when I was just two years old along with a tag that had my name, Creepella on it. He would always say “It was good that Maxwell found you Creepy.” Maxwell is a black Labrador that likes to dig up things in graveyards, also Father gave that name to him because Maxwell means great spring (Must be because he found Max near a spring.) The father hated that I would call him Mike(that's his name) instead of Father Mike. But who cares about that. Mike oh, I mean Father Mike is a pretty big dude; he is one-third German, one-third Russian, and one-third whatever.
I bet you are wondering what I meant when I said I’m the oddball because of my hair and eye color. Well you see my eyes and hair change with my emotions. I'll just give the basic color meaning for now the rest you will see as my story goes on. So, red is anger, yellow is happiness, green is jealousy, blue is confidence, purple is love, orange is fear, white and black are the part of my head that are connected to the scalp of my head. One half of my head is black the other white. Black meant sadness and white meant hope. Then the rest of my hair would be the color of whatever emotion I would have.
I never could make friends. I was called many things like the queen of evil, the devils daughter, even a witch. They would take my things and throw it out of the window and have it fall in the pond we had right beside the orphanage. My favorite was when they would throw raw eggs and garbage at me and would miss and hit Father Mike instead. As the years went the worse the bullying got. It reached the point that Father Mike said they may just kill me. He said he was going to send me to another orphanage but a week before that it finally happen someone wanted to adopt me.
It was a good thing too the other kids started to beat me with socks filled with a hundred pennies. Also I had just finished packing all my stuff which wasn't that much. So, when one of the nuns that worked in the orphanage came to take me to my new family. She left me in front of the door that had the words Father Mike and his title but who cares about that stuff anyway, I knocked on the door and waited for Father Mike to finally say come in.
Nervously going in I was surprise to see two tall good looking people staring at me. The man was like a prince of darkness, and very handsome. He had caramel colored skin with the smell of vanilla and strawberry blossoms. Also his hair was black as the inside of a cave with clear blue eyes that looked like it could take your soul from your body. He was wearing a black and purple suit with a tie that had little devils on it that made me smile he looked to be about 6ft'9. The women next to him was just as beautiful as the man was handsome. She had a dress on that had the same color as the man's suit even the make-up was the same color. She was tall as the man so about 6ft'5. She was pale but not a sickly kind of pale. Her lips were a dark rosy color. Also she smelled of chocolate and fresh cream.
“Creepella say hello to the Van Hellsing family they will be your new family.” Father Mike said with his famous businessman smile. I looked at the Van Hellsings and said “Hi, so you're going to be my new family? I hope you know what you're doing.” Father Mike looked at me in disapproval but I didn't care. The woman smiled and she said to me in a calm voice “ Yes, I think we do, and we have four boys at home. We always wanted a girl. So, we should introduce ourselves. My name is Kat with a K. My name means pure. Your turn.” she said to her husband. “My name is Luca. It means light. ” His voice was a bass tone that made you want to never make him mad.
I looked at them and said my name “My name is Creepella but just call me Creepy. Also I like that your names together mean pure light” “OK, Creepy from now on you shall be know as Creepy Van Hellsing.” she said this in a happy tone. It was hard to read the two people who would soon be my mom and dad, after they did all that paperwork. The one thing that amazed me was that the picked me out of all the normal, cute, and sweet girls that had normal hair and eyes. Also many people want babies not 5 year olds.
After the paperwork was done Father Mike and Maxwell were the only ones to wave me goodbye. The car was a black with purple streaks Benz. My new father was the one driving. My mother looked at me with a smile and said “Now Creepy we live in New Bern, NC. The Hellsing family for years have been guardians of a cemetery named Cedar Grove Cemetery, which did you know is on the National Register of Historic Places, established in the eighteenth century by Christ Episcopal Church.
It’s the oldest cemetery and still serves as an active cemetery, providing the final resting place for some prominent figures in New Bern and our nations history. New Bern, our state’s second oldest town, is officially 300 years old! Cedar Grove Cemetery weeping arch, which has guarded the entrance to one of New Bern’s historic graveyards for 158 years.” “Kat, she doesn't need a history lesson.”
“Oh, be quiet! I’m getting to the good part.”She said to my father with a glare. “ Anyway the weeping arch has a amazing spooky legend! So,What makes it creepy is that it weeps on people.” “Or bleeds on them depending on who you talk to.” “ Yes, thank you Luca.” “ Any way the liquid seen ranges from a clear water tinted with a rust color to a deep red sticky substance again. The legend goes that during a funeral procession into the cemetery, if one of the pallbearers is hit with a drop of liquid from the arch, they will be the next of the group to die and be carried in. Adding to the creep-factor is the old timers who can give examples of this occurring including names and dates.
The arch doesn't just weep on people during funerals either. Almost anytime, whether it has rained recently or not, the drips can be seen hitting the ground, or felt when the hit the body. Whatever the color, it it said that the liquid never stains clothes and washes right out.” “ Also there is more to that. But I don't remember that part do you Luca?” “Yes, you see one of the origins of the weeping comes from the history of New Bern, where a governor named Spaight was killed in a duel with a man named Stanly. While killed according to the rules of the duel, it is said that the arch drips to the rhythm of "Avenge Spaight's blood" dripping three drops and then a pause before dripping three more drops.” She started to smile and showed her teeth when she saw that the legend she was talking about piqued my interest. That is when I notice that her canine teeth were very pointy.
“ So, are you telling me that we will be living in a cemetery.” The two adults smiled and said yes in unison. Something was weird about these two but I didn't care I was going to have a family and four new brothers. “Oh, before I forget Creepy I should tell you this know never go out at night to the cemetery. The night is where the monsters roam. When the humans finally go home. The humans sleep and monsters play till the sun comes up and the day begins again .” she sang that part and that was when I knew something was wrong. But as she was humming the song, I started to fall asleep. I tried to stay up but then my new father started to hum with and before I went into complete darkness, I could have sworn that he had black wings on his back, horns on his head, and his eyes went to a darker blue. That was when I knew that my hair and eyes went orange.
Wake up Creepy. Who's there? Were here. You must remember! What do you mean? What must I remember? Who and what you are? Come back, come back! You must find out the secrets of this place. I don't understand!! “ Creepy! Creepy, everything will be okay but you needed to wake up!” it was my foster mother's voice. I opened my eyes to see 6 people staring down at me looking worried. I looked down and saw that my long hair was orange-red meaning that I was scared and angry at the same time. I saw that my foster father was holding me in his arms.
“You, okay now?” There was a lot of concern in his voice. “I-I'm OK. How long was I asleep?” “ For a week. Can you stand?” I couldn't believe I was asleep for a whole week. I tried to but I couldn't. So all I could do was shake my head no. “What time is it?” “It's dinner time.” “Boys, I need you to take her to the kitchen and see to it that she gets something in her stomach.” my new brothers helped me walk to the kitchen. When I sat down on the table my father told me my brothers name.
“ These are your older brothers Creepy. The one with long yellow-red hair and golden eyes is Ren and is 16, making him the oldest. His name means lotus. The one with the hair that is white and icy blue eyes is Michael and he is 14, making him the second oldest. His names means who is God. The one with gray and brown hair and red eyes is Mike and he is 12, making him the third oldest. His name means the same as Michael’s. And then the one with the purple hair and pink eyes is Kai, and he is only a month older than you. His name means the earth” All my brothers waved or bow their heads when their name was called. “ As you can tell from their names they were either born here or in Japan.”
“Why is that?” I had to ask because I was a very nosy person. “ I’m from Japan and Kat's from here.” “ Oh, I get it so then why are you in North Carolina of all places especially this small town?” he laughed at what I said then said, “I was born in Tokyo. It’s very noise there and this is a city not a town. Plus there are good people and environment also the city has good culture here.” What does that mean?” “It means that it’s a good way to raise kids.” I was surprise to see my foster mother suddenly speak with fish and some weird looking fried bread in her hand, as well as with mash potato and greens. “This is trout freshly caught this morning and hush puppies.” As every sat down I looked at them.
“Before I fallen asleep I saw black wings on you.” Like he knew how I was talking to him he stopped eating. “Oh, really maybe it was your imagination.” “I thought so too but my IQ is over 210. I know what I saw. Also I feel this weird energy when I got to this town.” My mom stopped eating and gave me a hard stare. It felt very cold. “Creepy sweetie I needed you to eat your food we will talk more about this in a later date.” I knew if I said any more I would be in trouble. So I started eat. After dinner it was bedtime I wanted to take a shower first.
I asked Ren where it was and he said it was on the left side of where his bedroom was so he walked me there. On the way I asked where my room will be at. “It will be next to Kai’s room I’ll put the rest of your stuff in your room. Oh, and also don’t go out to the cemetery at night.” After that he left. As I went to take my shower I saw that the bathroom was big and pretty. So as I was getting myself clean I was thinking about how fun but also crappy my day was.
After that nice hot shower and putting on my pajamas with the little skulls on it. I went to the mirror and saw that my eyes and hair were the color yellow. I was surprise that not one of them talked about how strange I was but I guess they also had weird eyes and hair color. I saw my hair and eyes go to a very bright yellow I smiled and left to go to my room. As I was walking to my room I notice that they had done the living arrangements by oldest to youngest first was my foster parents’ room.
I had mom and dad written on it mom was written in red paint with a picture of a bat and dad was purple and a picture of a little devil next to his name. With Ren’s had his name written in the colored yellow with a picture of a fox with nine tails. Michael's name written just likes my foster mom’s but he had a count Dracula picture on his door.
Mike had his name written in gray with a picture of a wolf on his door. Kai’s was no different from my foster dad’s except it had a cuter looking little devil. My door was also like everyone else my name was written with different colors and it said Creepy to the picture on it was that of a little girl wearing Gothic clothes with her hair in different colors. I went to inside of the room it was big with a huge and the whole place was black and white. It was awesome also so all my stuff was in their right place the way I liked my stuff to be in order by their color. I went in to the bed wondering what tomorrow will bring.
You must remember who you are? What are you talking about I’m me aren't I. Yes but no. you must remember who you are my master’s daughter. Come back what did you mean master’s daughter come back. Come back! “Creepy you need wake up!” I opened my eyes everyone was in my room looking concerned this time it was my foster mom cradling me looking scared. Ren handed me some water and I sipped after that I slipped into the darkness.
When I wake up again I was in my foster parents room. I was in the of the bed holding their hands. They were staring at me looking me worried. My foster mom looked at me and said“ I think that it would be best if you eat something Creepy. Your brothers went school, next week after you're used to everything so will you.” “OK.” she smiled at this and left the room. “Creepy we know that you aren't used to everything yet but we would like you to think of us as your family. So, I would like you to try to get used to this city of ours. After all you are now a Van Hellsing.” He smiled as he said this. My hair turned yellow hearing this.
“OK, dad.” my face grew warm but it felt nice to say that. I never had a true home before but even I knew that in order for me to be truly happy I had to find out the secrets my new family hold and also who and what I am. “Why does a cutie like you have such a serious face huh?” Mom came back it seemed she went to the kitchen she had a pot of white stuff with a side of eggs, bacon, sausage, nacho cheese, and butter a lot of butter. “ So, Creepy I thought it was time to have you taste some of my special grits. Have you ever heard of grits?” I shook my head no thinking so that's what in the bowl. “ Well let's see if you will like it so watch carefully.”
Dad picked me up and put me on his lap and put his arms around me then mom sat on the bed to show me everything. “OK, so first you put it in the butter, then the nacho cheese, now the eggs, after eggs crumble up the bacon with your hands, and last but not least put the sausage on top.” After she did all that she mixed everything up and the got three bowls out one big, another medium, and the a small one. She put some of her special grits in each bowl and she handed me the small bowl “Here you go Goldilocks.” I smiled at that seeing she said that because of my hair color at the moment.
I picked up a spoon and scooped me up a little of the strange mixture. I put it in my mouth to my surprise it tasted good. So with my next bite I got a bigger mouth full. After I was finished dad thought that I should go see around the city but I still call it a town. Mom seemed to like the idea so she said “That's a great idea. Lets show her the waterfront, then the library.”Dad looked at mom and said “Why should we do that? And also Kat it’s called Union Point Park.” “ Well duh, Luca that way she can see the wildlife but also see the historical town know as New Bern. Also its is a waterfront either way.”
All dad could do was smile, shake his head, and do as mom said. So as I was getting ready for the trip I put on my favorite t-shirt that had monsters covering it, then my black jeans with my black and blue sneakers. As I was putting my clothes on I was thinking about how I would be able to find out about the weird energy I get from this town. Most of it is at the graveyard but mom and dad wouldn't let me go there if I asked I just know it. I need to come up with a plan. I know they said not to go into the graveyard at night but I must something is not right and I need to find out what it is.
After I was done changing I walked to the living room mom and dad were there. Mom wore a t-shirt that said I'm in love with what's-his-face. It also had a happy smiley face on it she also wore jeans and with red high heels. Dad had a plain black t-shirt and jeans with purple Nikes on. I saw that mom that mom had a big picnic basket with her. “ What's that for?” I asked and she said “It's our lunch of course.” I looked at dad and he shrugged his shoulders and picked me up and out the door we went. The energy was weirder at the graveyard this time. But dad kept walking and put me in the back of the car then buckled me up.
As we were cruising in dad's Benz or that's what mom said. I saw a lot old houses and buildings, even historical markers. When we got to the waterfront we parked near the ducks. “Wait a sec Creepy you'll be needing this.” Dad gave me a bag of bread crumbs. “ What do I do with this dad?” “You just throw it near the ducks and they will eat it.” So I did what he said and the ducks and seagulls started to eat. I did that for a whole thirty minutes it was so cool to see the birds fight over the food. As we walked around the waterfront there was a wedding going on in the gazebo.
“Oh, that is so cute. It reminds me of our wedding.” Mom said that then they started to kiss. I made gagging noises and started to think that the people getting married had a lot of ravens surrounding them. As I was doing this I notice a raven was sitting near a small tree. I walked to it and tried to catch it. “ Well look at this a little witch.” I stopped and looked at it as the raven started to talk and change to a kid the same age as me. He had black hair and green eyes also he was Asian too (I could tell by his features of his face). He was wearing a T-shirt that said I'm the Boss on it with black and blue shorts on. He had the scent of peaches and cream. he had this aura of confidence like a warrior in those samurai movies I've seen.
“ How can a raven talk then transform to a kid?” “How dare you call me a raven for your information I'm a crow. You stupid witch.” “Do not call me stupid! It's not my fault you look like a raven and also I’m a human being not a witch.” “Really the way is your hair and eye's turning red. Only a witch with great powers can do that. Your parents must be stupid to let you think that you are human.”
First of all I was made that he said I was a witch and not human. Second he called my parents stupid. And third he got cocky at me. So, my hair turned dark red and I punched him in the face. He looked shocked at first then he pulled one of my pigtail. I bit him and pushed him to the ground. We started kicking, biting, and punching each other till my dad pulled me out of the fight. I looked at the stupid boy and saw that his dad did the same thing. His dad was lean and tall looked like a model but my dad was more handsome. I looked at Dad and he looked at me “What got into you Creepy?” “ He called me a witch and then said that you and mom were stupid and he got cocky with me so I punched him in the face.”
Mom looked shocked when I gave my explanation. And Dad looked like he was trying not to laugh. Mom s started to have a very cold and dark stare on her face when she glared at Dad. Dad put me down and mom told me to apologize to the boy. “ Why should I? He asked for it.” Mom looked at my “ Even so you didn't have to start fighting over something like this.” Mom just didn't understand but I walked over to the stupid and cocky boy.
“My mom told me to apologize to you so here goes. I'm sorry that you look so sorry looking right now. That you just got beat up by a girl and that you don't have a life. So, yes I’m sorry that you are such a pitiful fool and thought you could beat me. Because you, me and the people at that gazebo saw me beating you into a pulp and me making you eat dirt.”
He looked shock when I said this and I saw my dad trying to stop himself from laughing and my mom looking at me with a stare that said you knew what I meant. The boys dad was laughing too. “By the way my names Creepy and I'm 5 years old what's yours?” “It's Raven.” “See I knew you were a raven.” I pulled him closer and looked at him “Okay, it has been decided. You are going to be my first friend.”
So, I pulled him with me to the swings and we played. “What is your full name and then tell me your age Raven.” He looked at me. “ It is Raven Shouichi Umino and I’m 5 years old. Born in Japan raised in New Bern, NC.” “So, tell me Raven are everyone in town monsters like you and me?” “No, there are some humans that married into a monster family. Or even human families that come here because it's cheaper to live here and they keep it a secret from the humans that would use us for harm. New Bern is one of the many monster towns in the world.”
It amazed me that there were other towns like New Bern that had a harmony of monster and human. I was thinking that I can ask him the big one. “Hey, tell me do you know what happens in the cedar cemetery at night?” He looked at her with shock on his face. He stopped swinging and so did I he made a gesture for me to come closer. “There is a rumor that says if you go into the cemetery where the royal family of the witches were fighting the rebel demon army. You can still hear the cry and screaming of those that were killed. Also it says if a person with even an ounce of that blood goes in to the cemetery at night the rebel demons that killed the Queen of witches will also kill that person.”
I pondered all that he had said. “Do you know when the battle happened? Or the name of the Queen? Also what did you mean by rebel demon army?” “Slow down. God let me take a breather. You ask too many questions.” “Fine I’ll back off a little.” “OK, The Battle happen three years ago so we were two years old then. I don't know the actual date. But it's 2013 so in 2010 when it happened. The name of the queen is Alisa. I heard that she was suppose to marry the Demon King Luca.” That was what hit me. That sounded like dad's name. I should ask him about that too. If my family are also monsters.
“By the way in the history books you would find in the library. That the rebel of the demon army were formed by the King Luca's counsel and people that didn't like that Queen Alisa didn't want to marry him.” “So, are you saying that he got mad and ordered her died.” “No, Creepy he was already engage to the Vampire Queen Kathleen. He didn't want to marry her either.” Mom name is Kat but maybe it's a nickname like Creepy is for me. “OK last two questions. Are my family monsters to? And what kind are they?”
“Yes they are monsters. And sorry Creepy I can't tell you what kind they are. I would get in too much trouble.” “It's OK I have enough info. Come on let's eat together.” he nodded his head and followed me to the picnic blanket that mom was putting down near the tree that I met Raven. “Dad what do you have and can Raven eat with us? He looked and smiled then put out some grilled cheese sandwiches, apple pie, and some Pepsi.
“Yes, he can but he needs to ask his parents first.” I nodded and we both went to ask his parents. They were in the gazebo so we had to sneak and ask his dad. His dad gave a little nod and we ran off to the picnic. “Dad they said yes!” I shouted it because I was also running. “Good here you go.” he tossed the food at us and we caught it then sat down and eat. “Hey dad is mom full name Kathleen.” “Yeah, but she likes Kat better. Why you ask?” “No, reason. Where is mom?” “She's at the bathroom.” “OK.” So, I was right.
After lunch it was time to go. But before that I told Raven my plan. “Raven I'm going to the cedar cemetery tonight. The cemetery is my family's cemetery. I needed to know what the evil energy truly is.” He looked at me like I was crazy. “Are you crazy? What if the rumour is true?!” “Then we will run like the wind and pray that God will let us survive for another day.” I left Raven with him seeing me with bluish yellow hair and eyes.
On our way home mom was talking about how what I did wasn't needed and dad was saying he so proud of me. But what Raven said was still on my mind. Could it be that who and what I am is a witch. That would make so much sense. I had to ask the question it was driving me crazy. “Mom, Dad is what Raven said true that I’m a witch.” The car took a sudden stop and the two of the looked at me. “ Well sweetie what he said could have meant anything.” “But I saw him transform for crow to boy and the sun wasn't playing tricks on me.”
“ Creepy, I guess it's time you know what and who you are. But you must understand where there is cause there is always affect one can't live without the other. We will talk more at home.” I never saw my dad this serious before so as he started to drive again I wondered what the effect was going to be. Maybe my question will be answered.
When we got home dad called my brother to come to the living room. “OK, boys it's time to tell your sister the truth. So, transform.” When he said that my brother turned into monsters. I was surprise but not scared weird right but I wasn't. “what are you guys? I mean I can guess you are monsters but what kind of monsters?” Everyone looked surprise. “Aren't you scared? You should be screaming and crying a river of tears.” “Why should I Mike? You all look so cool can I ask some questions?” “O-OK.” “Great. So again what kind of race of monster are you.”
So, because it would take too long of a time to write everything here is what happen. I found out Ren is a nine-tails fox, Michael was a vampire, Mike a werewolf, and Kai was the prince of all demons. OK so back to the conversation. “So, if Kai is the prince of all demons who is the King? Or is it that everyone is adopted or something.” “ That would be me.” I looked to see dad his hair was longer and he was in all black robes on with wings as black as night. “So, you are the king of all demons. Doesn't that make you Lucifer then?” “No, he is my ancestor.” “And I'm the queen of the Vampires.”
“ That means I am a witch. I bet that's why my real parents left me I’m a freak.” I felt like I was going to die at that moment. Dad picked me up a wiped a tear away from my cheek. “ What makes you think that.” “Everyone knows that a witch is between monster and human. They aren't wanted by either group of species.” I knew my hair was turning black. “It's true that was how it was in the past but not anymore. Witches have shown their worth over the years in the monster world.
“So, if what you all told me is true. Then why can't I go to the cemetery at night?” everyone looked at me with a cold stare. Mom looked at me then smiled. “Listen Creepy the reason is because if you go in the cemetery at night. You will be in a lot of danger and I don't think that you will come back.” I think she could tell I didn't understand I was very confused. “ Creepy the blood through your veins can do wonders to those that wish to use it for evil. And it's best to kidnap someone like you at night.” I still didn't understand why but if I asked anymore she would have started to look said.
Dad had put me down on a chair and Ren sat next to me and I hugged one of his tails.“Well enough of that there is a special academy that are just for monsters. Your brothers go to it. There is a test you have to take in order to see what grade you will go to.” I was surprise that I would have to take I test just to find out what grade I will be in. “ Ren and Michael are in college already, Mike and Kai are in high school.”
I was shocked but also proud to know that my brothers were so smart considering their age. “So, you have week to prepare yourself mentally and physically.” I was trying to stay serous till my stomach started to growl. “Sorry, I didn't eat lunch.” my dad smiled “ Well it's too late for lunch but you can have dinner we been talking for some time.”
Dinner was BBQ pig with peas and mac-and-cheese. It tasted good too. After a nice shower and thinking of what I found out about myself I felt like a weight was lifted from my shoulders. Also it was time to start my mission. So with skull pajamas and my hair down, I put some black boots on. As well as my book bag what I had inside was a watch, flashlight, and some water bottles, and a couple of crackers.
Okay, I better hurry and get outside. Raven must be waiting for me. If I remember in order to get to the graveyard it need to go through the front door. But I can't so I will have to go through the window. So I went to the window to only remember that I was on the 2nd floor. Really Creepy. I mean really you forgot you were on the second floor. You take the stair everyday.
I saw a crow sitting on a cedar tree near my window it changed into Raven. “Hey.” “Hey. Can you help me get down. I don't have wings.” “Yeah. Jump and I’ll catch you promise.” I was skeptical but I had faith in him. So, I went to the back of my room for a running spot. Then I went full speed and jumped. Raven caught me. Thank the Lord. “See told you I would catch you.” “Uh, lets get down and walked toward the cemetery.” He laughed and help me once more.
We were standing on the outside of the cedar trees they looked like gave a lot of shade in the day. The flashlight was reflecting on some of the tombstones this would be the best time to be out here was what I thought. We got to where the weeping arch were at. You could see a beautiful pathway of oyster shells. We went past a poster of famous people barred here. The grave to my right has the cross then the star of David on it. I thought it looked cool.
“What are we looking for Creepy?” “Shh. We are looking for Queen Alisa's grave maybe if we go there we can find out what this dark energy is. Or if the rumour is true.” After a couple of minutes of walking we finally found the Queen of Witches' grave. I saw some engraving. “ Hey, look there is some writing on it.” Raven looked and me and said “Well hurry up and read it I’m not liking how this place looks.” I cleared my throat and read out loud. “Here lies the women of great beauty and full of life. She protected her people till the death. She was truly the ideal queen to have. Let her soul rest in peace for eternity.”
“Man, she must have truly been great if she has that on her stone.” Raven said after he looked at it again. “Yeah” Was all i could muster to say. As i was looking down there was a rose on the grave. I went and touched it and it prick my finger and blood fell on top of the grave. In only a couple of seconds the ground started to rumble.
“Creepy what's happening?” Raven looked at me as he tried to keep his balance. “I don't know. But run!” As we ran hands that looked like demons were coming out of the ground. My hair was turning orange with every step.We ran as fast as we could but the demons caught up to us quick. I mean come on we are five we have short limbs. Raven turned into a bird and tried to get away but that didn't help. “It has been long seen we had fresh meat especially a delicacy like the heir to the throne of the witches.”
“What are you talking about?” I was kicking and twisting my body. They laughed at this “Silly girl. You are the princess of the witches. The daughter of Queen Alisa.” “Hey hey let's eat the bird first. Then the witch.” “No. Don't touch him!” One demon as big as my dad open his mouth. I was screaming and yelling but nothing did any good. Then the voice in my dreams said something. Az..ath... what? Azerath. Hurry say that word.
So I sucked in a lot of air and shouted “Azerath!” A warm light came over me. I looked and saw the demons turning into nothing just disappeared. The form of my magic was a rainbow colored scaled dragon. I ran to Raven he was bleeding. “Are you OK here let me heal you.” “Sharom.” Warmth flowed from my hand to Raven's body and his body looked as good as new.
He looked shocked and looked around and pulled me and made me run. We didn't talk all we did was run. After we passed the weeping arch we finally stopped. “Y-you're not a normal witch but the princess of the witches. Creepy we almost got eaten by demons, you even did magic. When in the world did you learn that ancient language of the witches?”
“I.. I have no idea. A voice came out of my head and then words I never heard or seen before came into my head. All I do know is the two of us will be in big trouble if we are found at here in two o'clock in the morning.” “Yes, you are in big trouble you two.” I saw mine and Raven's parents looking at us angry. I looked at Raven and said “I didn't see this coming.”
“Ow!” “Ouch!” “OK! I understand next time I will not think you said that Creepy go out to the cemetery at night. It's very beautiful.” Dad gave me a stern look and hit me with the belt one more time. I laughed “It's not my fault we had a miss interpreted communication.” He swung one more time. OK I dissevered that. “Creepy stop you're not helping.” After a few more licks Raven had me tell them what and why we did what we did and the effect of our cause as my parents like to call it.
After about thirty minutes of telling them what happened. They were shocked of the two discovery we made with me being the princess of the witches and me doing magic. Dad looked like he was pondering something as mom picked me up and started to carry me to the house. I told Raven Good night and I would see him tomorrow maybe. He laugh and waved goodbye.
As I went to sleep in was three in the morning because I had to take a bath, change and comb my hair over again. So, with my punk kid t-shirt and black pajama pants. I crawled into my bed and thought of why dad was in hard thought and why he didn't talk on the way to the house. I heard my parents sing that same song again but with more lyrics.
The night is where the monsters roam. When the humans finally go home. The humans sleep and monsters play till the sun comes up and the day begins again. The demons do tricks and the vampires feed. As the nine-tailed foxes protects the needy. The crows dance in the skies. And the werewolves howls to the full moon, as the witches do their little spells. Welcome, welcome to the town were you hear the songs of the monsters. Hearing the music made me relax so much I was knocked out.
It's time to remember who you are. You are Creepella Nightingale. You are the Princess of all Witches and my master’s daughter. What and who are you? My name is Shi-Lang Richardson, I am your diciest mother's partner, my monster species is the Chinese Baku, you Americans call me a dream eater. I am here to tell you what happen the night where most of the royal family was killed.
You were born on August 13 in New Bern, NC , your mother Queen Alisa was a very powerful witch, she had a lot of enemies that wanted her and the royal family died. On night when you were almost two years old the enemies of your mother attacked. Your mother made me take you and run. There is something you must know the ones that attacked the royal family was the demon army. So, I ran from the state to New York I put you into a cemetery in a town named Utica. I was waiting for someone to take you. So, I put a seal in you to seal your powers. I was glad to see that a Priest found you and took you. But, Before did I put down all the information that you would needed then went back to the Queen.
So, what you just said is that my foster dad killed my real family. That I was born in New Bern then to Utica back to New Bern. “Yes and it wasn't your foster father but his counsel. They wanted him to marry your mother not the Vampire Queen. He didn't know till it was almost over. The Queen and him were good friends. Her dying wish was for him to find you and have you happy. He also killed his counsel and went with his new wife as they looked for you everywhere.”
“How do you know that?” “I can see through his memories in his dreams to see what happened over the last three years.” “What about my real father?” “The king was a human that had an unusual amount of magical power that was hidden inside him. That was what support him as a heart for he had a weak heart. The Queen knew that if they were going to have a child it would go to you. She didn't want him to die but she knew that he wanted a family so when he did die she wouldn't be alone. As you should know humans have short lives. But, don't worry you are ninety-eight percent monster.”
“When she gave birth to you she gave you to your father. He was the one that gave you that choker and gave you a name. He died with you in his arms smiling with tears on his face.” “You said that two percent is human what is that two percent?” “That would be your personality. Your mother was never rude when she was apologizing and also she didn't have so much attitude in her voice.” “What can I say it's that two percent human side of me.” “Yes it is. I must go now you know everything that you needed to know.” “Wait before you leave what was my father's name?! It was Leonardo! Thank you. I hope my partners great just like you!” then the mysterious person vanished from my sight.
After that talk with Gilbert Richardson I got up and got ready it was Saturday it would seem I was a sleep for sometime. I put on a T-shirt that said don't mess with the creepy chick and a pear of black and purple stockings then put on my black tutu on. I went out my room and screamed “GOOOOD Morning Everyone!!” I walked down the hall and saw that my brothers looking shock to see me. I wave to them and kept walking. When I got to the kitchen mom and dad suddenly hugged me.
Mom put a lot of food on my plate. Five big pancakes, six slices of bacon and a lot of eggs. “You been asleep for three days what happen?” Kai didn't talk that much but it was nice to know he cared. “I know everything. I know that I’m the princess of all Witches. That I was born here in New Bern. That Dad's counsel killed my mother because the two of them already had someone they like.” Dad look shock and guilty at what I said. “Don't be sad. I know who and what I am know. Also after breakfast can I see my mother's grave.” “How did you know it was here?”
“You do know that this is a small town. Oops sorry city and I heard the rumors..”
So, after we finished breakfast we went to the graveyard. We were standing on the outside of the cedar trees they give a lot of shade. The sun was reflecting on some of the tombstones this would be the best time to be out here was what I thought. We got to where the weeping arch were at. You could see a beautiful pathway of oyster shells. We went past a poster of famous people barred here. The grave to my right has the cross then the star of David on it. I thought it looked cool. After a couple of minutes of walking we finally stopped at my mothers grave.
“Hi, mom it's me Creepella. I'm fine here so rest in peace OK. Also thank you for letting me be born. I hope you and dad got to see each other again. Also I'm going to be a great Queen over the next couple of years and I’ll have a great partner to. I already have a person in mind his name is Raven he is my best friend . I promise you this I'll be the most powerful witch in history.”
After that I put down the white roses on her grave and walked back to the house. As I was doing that I was stopped by a raven. “Well if it isn't a Raven.” “I’m a crow. Get your fact straight.” “Stupid, you are Raven right.” His face got red when he understood what I had just done. “So, you want me to be your partner. Why should I?” I looked straight at his eyes and said “I need you power. I want us to be the strongest team as I show everyone that Creepella Nightingale Van Hellsing becomes the Queen of all the Witches.” Raven smiled at this and kneeled in front of me. “Your wish is my command princess Creepy.”
Before I knew it a blue light surrounded us and I had an earring that was the same as Raven's it was dark purple. His was on the right mine on the left. “With this contract I Raven Shouichi Umino will do whatever my master wishes.” After that he kiss my cheek and the light disappeared. “ The first thing that I need to do is get to a high school grade in the Academy. What grade are you in.” I asked Raven. “I’m in ninth grade.”
“OK, then I will start there as well. Let's go.” “Where?” I looked at him and took his hand “Duh, I'm hungry let's go to my house for lunch. Don't worry I’ll let you eat the crumbs.” “I may be a crow demon doesn't mean I eat like one!” I laugh and then new for once I knew that my hair and eye's turned blue and a little bit of purple with it for someone outside of my family.And that is the end of my story so far. Pretty cool huh. I can’t wait to tell you some more about my Creepy Life to you. See you soon.
The End For Now
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The Life of Creepy Authors Notes
When I started first writing this story I was into this series called Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber. I really like the idea about a Gothic loving girl that also loved cemeteries. I kind of wanted to have that in my story. Also because I love supernatural genre books. It has witches, warlocks, and demons. Even the little twist with religion with all the angels, Heaven, and Hell. So, in this story I just knew the main character had to be a girl. I was conflicted on how I would show her in the story. I wanted her to have some attitude but not too much. Also I wanted her to be able to except those for how they are because she is so used to being a misfit.
The age and named for Creepy was hard for me to do. I wanted her to be young but also act older than her age. So, I had a hard time trying to find a good age for her. I was trying to choose 5 or 8. So when I first started writing the story she was 8 years old but as I got my flow I figured 5 was better. Now her name was hard because I wanted her name to be Gothic but not to Gothic. Yes, you would think that Creepy was her real named but I wanted Creepy to be her nickname.
You know how Cinderella was with her evil step-Family. I was think that it was the same with Creepy so at first I made her full name Creeperla. It was fine for a couple of weeks but as time went it didn't feel right for this character so I changed it to Creepella. It just had the right feel to me with how her situation is for her. Now in the story I wanted to leave it hanging so people would want to know more about what happens in Creepy’s life. I remember reading books that did that and would make me to read more so I would by it.
Also just so you guys know in the end of the story about the part when Creepy says “ I laugh and then new for once I knew that my hair and eye's turned blue and a little bit of purple with it for someone outside of my family.” what that shows is the growing love she has for Raven in the story. The thing about Creepy’s hair changing colors cause of her mood came from me looking at my mood ring and putting it on different people to see what kind of mood they were in from their color.
Now the thing was that it had to show how great a Craven county is so what would be better for a book with monsters than history about men dueling and being killed as well as spooky legends. I also wanted to talk about the beauty of the Cedar Grove Cemetery here in North Carolina. Also the Union Point park scene told you only a little bit of the things there.
The idea also came to me because I was think that everyone’s aura is a different color. Just so you know I would like everyone to know that I am making a trilogy from this story naming the series the Princess of the Witches. I hope you like the story I made I put my blood, sweat, and tears into it. I'm also glad I put in some facts about Craven County put not to much to make it boring.