Kapitel 156: 36. Crush.
I strolled into the living room and settled into my favorite cozy chair. As the old leather creaked beneath me, I patiently waited for my hive to join me before starting our conversation. I knew that it wouldn't be easy for everyone to understand or accept at first, but deep down, I believed it was for the best.
Reflecting on the past six months, I couldn't help but acknowledge the challenges I had faced, including the three-month ordeal of my poisoning. If I had been perfect, this would all be over by now, but I eventually made it through. The Salvatores were saved, and the crystal hanging around Number Four's neck had turned pitch black, soon to be imbued into a dagger, making his weapon ready for the final battle.
It was time to end this and move on. Taking in the peach-colored walls of the spacious living room adorned with artwork, I sensed my hive and felt a newfound clarity in my mind. There was a potential within me waiting to be unleashed, but I did not know whether it would be for the better or worse. I had no desire to involve myself further and become even stronger.
Leaning back in my chair, I closed my eyes and allowed my mind to merge with the hive. I could sense them all so intimately, but I made sure they didn't realize I was studying them. Much of what I did was driven by instinct, and perhaps I was lazy and selfish for not fully revealing my capabilities within the hive to Wulfe and Damon. Part of it was also because I saw myself on the verge of becoming too powerful for even them to control, but I wanted to keep some tricks up my sleeve.
Slowly, the members of my hive entered the living room. As I opened my eyes, I noticed Damon and Mariella walking side by side, with Damon giving me a disapproving glare as I relished my time in the chair. Wulfe, as usual, perched on my armrest, choosing to be close to me despite the abundance of chairs and sofas available.
Everyone's eyes were on me. I waited for them all to settle down before I began speaking. Instead of concealing my emotions, I allowed my feelings to be expressed openly. This was not the time to be the ice queen.
My voice was calm, but clear. "I am planning to dismantle Hive after we have taken care of Annaliese. It's for the best. I am strong, and when we kill Annaliese, there will be an incredible power surge that will boost everyone. However, Hive will no longer exist once we return home."
Damon retorted to me, "I am just as much a part of Hive as you are. It's not just up to you. I can prevent you from dismantling Hive."
I shook my head and replied, "No, I created Hive, so it is my responsibility to unmake it. That's just how it is. Despite reading a lot about vampires, I trust my instincts, and one fact remains: I can show you that even though you are deeply involved in the Hive and have much control over it, I am the queen, the creator, and the unmaker."
Wulfe asked, "Why? Why not let Hive be? It's wonderful and perfect. We are so close, and I feel your presence in my soul. Plus, we have been able to keep you under control." He was almost desperate, like he was losing something wonderful.
I explained, "For now, but Hive feeds my vampire side. I don't want it to become too powerful. Besides, there is no purpose for Hive once we have taken down Annaliese. It was never meant to last forever."
Damon argued, "You may be strong, but you can't order me around. I am at the core of the hive."
I nodded and replied, "Actually, I can. There are parts of Hive, or perhaps they are just parts of me, that I have unlocked, which allow me to make you into drones. I can sense it, and you know my vampire side. She still dreams of turning evil Sarks or a few of them into my drones, placing them back inside other Sarks to serve as spies and more. It's not really me, but she has a way of making it sound like a good idea."
Wulfe remained silent as I allowed those ideas to surface so he could see them and feel their allure. A headache blossomed in my mind as he and Damon pushed back against them. She could make them very alluring and detailed as well. So boys' reaction had been no surprise.
Wulfe finally spoke, "Yes, Unicorn, your vampire side is incredibly dangerous. But we've got it under control."
Exhausted, I said, "But for how long? That's why I want to unmake Hive. She is getting stronger the longer Hive exists. There's no need to amplify the monster within me any more than it already will be. Do you want to witness another demonstration? But remember, we still have one more party to attend, so please refrain from using excessive power on me, no matter how upset you may get."
Damon looked at me and challenged, "Alright, little queen, let's see if your small Hive can outmatch the Salvatore Hive. It's us against you. I'll draw from our Hive, the Salvatore Hive. Good luck."
I told Damon, "Alright, it's easy. Just stand up and walk calmly towards me. I'll use my hive power as the queen to stop you. Nothing more, nothing less. But be careful not to get mad at me. Try to control yourself."
Damon nodded and replied, "Alright, baby, show me what you've got."
He stood up, closed his eyes, and focused. He took a few steps towards me.
I whispered, "Stop, don't move," and used my hive power to halt him.
I simply willed him not to move through the hive. He stopped, furrowed his brow, and tried to resist my will. To reinforce my command, I tapped into my rage and added it to the mix.
I said, "As you can see, this isn't even difficult for me."
Wulfe stood up, walked away from me, and said, "Alright, unicorn, keep him in his place and do the same to me."
I raised an eyebrow, and Wulfe continued, "Come on, show us. I want to see just how strong our little queen is. Salvatores, you're next. Let's see if our queen can keep all of us in place."
I rolled my eyes, adjusted my position in the chair, and replied, "Fine, let's do it. Come on, you're up first."
Wulfe smiled, took a few steps, and I stopped him in his tracks. It wasn't easy, and it made me grunt, but I channeled my rage to give me an extra boost.
I told him, "Stand still and don't take another step."
He resisted, but then he said to number two, "Your turn. Let's see how many it takes for her to lose her grip on one of us."
Number two began walking towards me. I focused, using my vampire power now, and commanded, "Stop."
I got him to stop, but I could feel my grip on Wulfe starting to slip. He broke off before I got the chance to reinforce my hold on him.
He walked up to me, patted my cheek, and remarked, "Not bad, but you need to get stronger if you ever hope to fully control me."
He then advised Damon, "Use your telepathy to sense the power she's using to control you, and counter it. You'll know where to strike."
I rolled my eyes and sarcastically said, "Oh, was this some lesson for you on how to control me, or was it a lesson for me I'm not as strong as I thought?"
Wulfe leaned back, resting on his arms on the back of my chair, and replied, "Maybe a little bit of both."
I still had numbers one, two, three, four, and five firmly in place while Wulfe instructed numbers six and seven to walk. Number one pushed back, causing me to hiss in pain as a headache struck me. He slipped free and approached me. Walking right up to my chair, he lifted me up again, sat down, and took me in his arms. His kiss was so intense that my focus wavered and my mind began to wander into some rather graphic ideas.
Wulfe remarked, "You're easily distracted, unicorn. Just a little porn movie in your mind and your focus is gone."
I rolled my eyes, unable to deny it.
Damon interrupted our moment, releasing me from his embrace but keeping me close. "Oh, those tricks of yours. Maybe it's best to dismantle the hive, at least for now. Who knows? It's good to have that option in the future. We never know what enemies we'll face. We can take this time to study and prepare for the next time the hive is necessary."
In my mind, I told him, "I would appreciate it if you revisited your feeding guide. Pay attention to your caffeine intake, avoid fibers, and consider the amount of fat you need. You are eating all wrong. It makes me cranky."
He burst into laughter and said aloud to Mariella, "Oh, this one is a true protector. She's nagging me about my eating habits again. Oh, baby, I promise to read and try to improve."
I replied, "Be a good boy, and I'll reward you like this."
I pressed myself against him, letting my protector power envelop him. He melted against me, not saying a word, and then I regained control of my power.
He exclaimed, "Wow, that was something else..."
I told him, "You see, I have a reward for you. Keep your protector happy."
He gazed at me and said, "Same to you, missy. If we have a holiday or something after this, rest assured that my radar won't immediately start screaming when I see you."
I smiled at him.
Alaric asked, "What about us? Do we have a part in the pack or not?"
Damon looked at him and replied, "I'm not sure yet. Let's wait until this is over and the hive is dismantled to see how we feel. It's up to you."
I reassured Alaric, saying, "I'm not abandoning you guys. I'm giving you your lives back, and we can figure things out once this is all done. You're still very important to me."
Constantine muttered, "I was just getting used to being a part of this, and now it's all going away. What a bummer, my luck."
Damon told him, "I can't promise anything right now. I don't know how I'll feel, but I might include you guys in my pack when I create one. It doesn't mean you have to live with us, but at least you'll belong somewhere. It's different from the hive, and there will be breeding seasons and such."
Damon's expression took on a beastly look as he started thinking about adding extra blood to his breeding plans.
Katherine objected, saying, "Hell no! Being in the hive is nice, and I'll be more active in fleas, but I have no desire to breed with you, you lust machine. You get females pregnant just by looking at them."
She shuddered at the thought. Elena shared a similar sentiment; they weren't enthusiastic about breeding. However, I noticed a mischievous expression on Wulfe's face, as if he was planning something or had an inkling of something.
Damon continued to hold me tightly in his arms, not wanting to let me go. It was as if he wanted to keep me in his embrace forever. I remembered how much he enjoyed cuddling with me.
He said to me, "When we have some time alone, missy, let's plan a trip to our island for a little sex vacation. You need to unwind."
I replied, "Yeah, I know. Let's see when we have the chance. But tell me, can you handle me, babyboy?"
He grunted, "I'm not your babyboy, little girl, and yes, I can handle you and then some."
Mariella rolled her eyes and said, "You two, can you please find a room or cool it? Your chemistry is off the charts, and if this continues, we won't be able to attend any parties for a while."
Damon murmured to me, "Timing is always the issue for us, you know, sex beast."
I replied, "Yes, loud and clear, you fucking machine. But mark my words, one day we'll have our moment."
Damon suggested, "One day, while you're working, I'll come to your office, bend you over your desk, fuck you to bits, and make you scream my name for everyone to hear."
He mentally shared his idea with Mariella, who burst into laughter and told Damon, "Damn, Salvatore, I want to witness that. You're one hot stuff when you take her."
Wulfe and Alaric smiled, and I noticed Wulfe had shared the idea with the rest of the group. I couldn't meet Dresden's gaze because he was looking at me with intense desire, while Constantine seemed more than ready.
Katherine chimed in, "Not a poor offer, Salvatore. I might consider it, as long as I don't end up pregnant."
Damon lazily replied, his hands wandering on my body, "I'm a virile man, and you're a fertile female. No guarantees, but let's have some fun."
Mariella cautioned, "Don't trust him. He's definitely planning to get you pregnant. Besides, his sperm can live inside a woman for 4-6 months, so pregnancy is a real possibility."
Katherine shook her head. I enjoyed being in Damon's arms, letting him arouse my body until my self-control wavered, but then Mariella reminded him it was time to eat again. Time had flown by, and we needed to eat a lot to be in top shape for the final party. At that moment, I focused on myself, not just my desires, and wasn't sure if we would get any action.
However, I had no regrets. Creating this hive had been a blast, and even though it wasn't perfect, I had achieved what I set out to do. One final push and it would be complete.
I addressed everyone, saying, "It has truly been an honor to be on this journey with all of you, to create our hive and experience each other. It has been a glorious ride, and I am incredibly proud of each and every one of you."
I let them feel all of me, including my self-doubts, my affection for them, and my power. I felt them connecting with the hive, and we became one magnificent hive.
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