Jasper looked around taking in his surroundings. He was mesmerized by the vast forest around him. There were so many creatures he had never seen before frolicking here and there. He knew one thing for sure this was not going to be some mere human mortal. Jasper was starting to get second thoughts about visiting some strange woman in a forest that was unnatural. But he swallowed his fear knowing this was the only way to unlock the knowledge of the runestones. With a deep breath he stepped forward towards the huts front door and knocked with three quick raps. A moment later he heard a small shrill voice from inside the hut say, “Come on in Jasper Monroe! I have been waiting for you for way to long now.” Jasper hesitantly opened the door not sure if he liked that whomever he was about to meet knew him by name. he knew there was no possible way Ezmerelda came here to warn of his arrival. “Do not be weary my child. I know all and I see all. I am the oracle of this forest.” Jasper looked ar

Jasper was suddenly mystified as to how this small vampire child knew of his deception. It made no logical sense that she not only knew of his lie but of what his actual plan was. He has seen and heard in stories, movies, and television shows that vampire have unique gifts. He knew however that every vampire he has met that he could recall held no such gift. So why was this vampire child different from all the rest. “Why would you accuse me of lying young child? What good would come of it?” Jasper asked curiously. He hoped that he sounded sincere, and she would second guess her accusation.Ezmerelda growled before saying, “You are a fool, Jasper Monroe! I am not one to take lightly to being lied to. This child is special in more ways than one. I am not sure how much you know about your heritage, from what I have seen it cannot be to much. Vampire children rarely live until adulthood. Something always happens and they wind up dying. This child however was blessed by the very oracle you

Jasper was amazed. Of all the things he expected to go through when entering this cave, he never imagined the beast he was going to encounter would be able to speak let alone ask him his intentions. Jasper hesitated before replying, “I am not sure how to answer that. I will explain to you why I am here and then I will let you determine what I am, sound good?” The creature nodded his big head in agreement. Jasper explained that he came for the artifact and why he needed. The creature gave him a pondering look full of understanding.“Vampire, I do not see you as a friend nor do I see you as a foe. For the time being I will simply see you as an acquaintance nothing more. If you happen to be able to take the artifact from the rock, I am slithered around than I shall call you friend. You see there is no need to fight me for it would do you no good win or lose. I may me the guardian of the artifact, but I cannot give it, nor can I prevent anyone from taking it. I know it all seems confusing

Ezmerelda, startled, turned around slowly and cautious to find out what made the horrendous noise. As she laid er eyes on the humongous drake every inch of her body was paralyzed with pure terror. It took her a minute before she forced out, “By the Gods! What type of demon is this?” She was terrified and she had no idea what would cause this monster to have a such a problem with her.“Quite your tongue you foul dead creature. Jasper Monroe is now and will always be under my protection. What tries to harm him is just as if they mean harm to me. You have broken a sacred law and messed with the will of a precious soul. For that your punishment is death!” Not giving Ezmerelda a second to respond the drake rose into the air and blew out a waterfall of flames from his mouth onto her incinerating her instantly wiping her existence from this world.Jasper stared in wonder. “I see you were not kidding when you said you would know when trouble found me. I am deeply thankful for your rescue. I a

Jasper’s smile spread with every new memory that flooded back in. He was pleased to find that most of these memories were of his father and Sylvia. He also found that Alec had not lied to him he was indeed a very close friend. He was getting flashes of caves and members of the order of the supernatural, but he couldn’t hold on to them. They were just quick flashes after memories of Alec ran their course.He was surprised by how many memories there were of Alec. He guessed that they had know each other for a very long time. he began to wonder what exactly Alec was because no normal human could live as long as him and from his memories, he knew him back when he was still with his pack. Jasper was ecstatic by having some of who he was back but there was not enough to give him a full story. He found himself more frustrated than satisfied.Jasper opened his eyes once he was sure that he was not going to get anymore memories. The Oracle smiled at him and said, “Well child how do you feel?”