The Big News

(Lexa)

It isn't working.

(Kai)

You have to give it time and you can't expect to actually work compulsion on me.

(Lexa)

I know that, but i can't even get it started. I'm not feeling anything.

(Kai)

Try it again.

(Lexa stares deeply into Kai's eyes and laugh)

(Lexa)

Sorry, i couldn't help it. Your face is too serious.

(Kai)

That's like the fourth time now, are you serious?

(Lexa)

Sorry, sorry. I'm good now. What should i try?

(Kai)

Something simple, like say..making me smile. It doesn't matter what you say you just have to feel the compulsion.

(Lexa)

Okay, okay.

(Libby shows up)

(Libby)

What are you guys up to?

(Kai)

She's trying compulsion.

(Libby)

Already? I haven't even gotten to that.

(Kai)

She's a fast learner.

(Lexa)

Apparently not since it's not working.

(Libby)

Do you really expect it to work on Kai?

(Kai)

She can try it on you.

(Lexa)

No, no, no. There will be no compelling me.

(Kai)

I wasn't asking, i was telling.

(Libby)

Are you really doing that?

(Kai)

Yes, i am.

(Libby)

As you wish, Your Honor.

(Lexa)

I don't have to do it if you don't want me to.

(Kai)

Yes you are. Start.

(Libby)

I thought you two were a thing now. How did you manage to make him worse?

(Kai)

Libby.

(Libby)

Sorry, Your Honor.

(Lexa)

Okay then..

(Lexa's POV)

I was trying to mimic Kai as best i could.. I've seen him do it and well..of course he does it better.

(Lexa)

You're going to smile.

(Libby)

Nope, i'm not.

(Lexa's POV)

Damn it. Okay, let's do it again and put much more authority in it.

(Lexa)

You are going to smile.

(Libby)

I don't think so.

(Lexa)

Damn it. It's not working.

(Kai)

Keep trying.

(Lexa)

You are going to smile.

(Libby forces a smile)

(Libby)

Just kidding, it didn't work.

(Lexa)

You are going to smile aren't you?

(Libby)

No. It doesn't seem like we're making progress here.

(Kai)

Take a deep breath. Relax, you're only practicing. Try it again.

(Lexa)

Smile.

(Libby)

No, Your Majesty.

(Lexa)

Smile goddamnit!

(Libby)

Try again.

(Lexa's POV)

I'm getting sick of this.

(Lexa)

Keep your comments to yourself and smile!

(Libby smiles)

(Lexa)

Is that..?

(Kai)

You did it. Didn't you feel the compulsion?

(Lexa)

Yeah i did.

(Libby)

I can't believe it! You actually did it.

(Kai)

Good job.

(Libby)

I'm leaving before you make me do other stuff.

(Libby leaves in a hurry)

(Lexa)

How do you like it now, Mr Pro?

(Kai)

I like it a lot.

(Kai crashes his lips onto hers)

(Lexa)

You know, i could get used to this reward.

(Kai)

So you don't want your other reward?

(Lexa pushes him away gently)

(Lexa)

What other reward?

(Kai)

Keep up.

(Kai runs to god knows where :P)

(Lexa)

Damn you!

(Lexa reaches the destination)

(Lexa)

You fu.. Oh my God, i'm so sorry Count, Your Grace.

(Kai laughs)

(Count)

Did it happen?

(Kai)

Yes, Count. It took some time but it happened.

(Count)

Good, then we can proceed. Sign her up for release.

(Lexa)

Wh..what?

(Count starts coughing)

(Celeste)

I got it, Count.

(Count leaves)

(Kai)

What was that?

(Celeste)

We'll talk about it later. Lexa, did you understand what the Count said?

(Lexa)

No..i..yes but no..i'm..

(Kai)

On probation. There's still a lot of things you need to improve. During this time, you will be watched and your progress will be noted. Depending on that, you might be out of here soon.

(Lexa)

I..i might..be out of here?

(Celeste)

You've been here for almost three weeks and you've gotten very far. The fastest graduate we've had was here for two weeks, so you were close.

(Kai)

Lexa?

(Lexa)

Out..of here?

(Celeste laughs)

(Celeste)

I can see that you're in shock. Do you want the details now or later?

(Lexa)

I..

(Kai)

I think later would be better.

(Lexa)

Wait, what? Out of here? What's the catch?

(Celeste)

No catch. You've developed great. The things that take months for people to handle, you've done in weeks. Kai, sigh her in and tell her what's expected..when she's capable of processing the information.

(Kai)

Yes, Your Grace.

(Celeste leaves to go see the Count)

(Kai)

You okay?

(Lexa)

Is this for real?

(Kai)

Yup. You seriously are a fast learner. Don't expect this to take a day or two. It can be dragged out for a few weeks depending on how you prove yourself.

(Lexa)

Who is going to watch?

(Kai)

We have some recruiters who notes your progress. But the final decision lays with the Count.

(Lexa)

Oh God.

(Kai)

Come on.

(Lexa)

Where are we going?

(Kai)

Practicing some more compulsion.

(Later)

(Kai)

From now on we're going hard core.

(Lexa)

But why is all of this happening so soon?

(Kai)

Where you have learned everything there is to learn, you get signed up. You don't have to master everything, you just have to have learned it. And that's what you did. When you succeeded with the compulsion, you took the last step.

(Lexa)

So, seriously, i get to see Nic soon?

(Kai)

Yes.

(Lexa's POV)

Oh God! I can't believe this! I have to work hard, really hard. I want out of here as soon as possible. But..where does that leave us? I don't know how things are going to go out there but it's not like i can expect him to come with me. This is his home, this is where he lives. Suddenly, it wasn't all that good news.

(Kai)

Let's find a poor sucker for you to compel.

(Lexa)

Okay.

(Lexa's POV)

Honestly, that's a problem for later. First, i need to get out of here. Then i can worry about our relationship.

(Later)

(Lexa's POV)

We spent the entire day with compelling people. It took time before i succeeded the first couple of times. But then it kind of went on smoothly. Kai forced them to let me do it, using his position as Heir. It was kind of mean, but also fun. You can basically make people do whatever you want with compulsion. I compelled people to smile, be quiet, tell me their names and the most awesome of all i got them to answer a question truthfully. I changed the question with every person and when i got to Rico, i asked him who he was with. I know, i know, invasion of privacy. But it was really fun and he answered that he was with them both. So technically i already kind of knew that. Time went on so fast and before i knew it, hours had passed. Kai and i decided to go get some blood bags before heading to his bed. Yup, you heard right. he said he wanted to sleep in his room, and who am i to refuse the Heir?

(While getting blood bags)

(Kai)

You got it?

(Lexa)

Yes, i can do this.

(Kai)

As you wish.

(Lexa's POV)

I can still feel the urge to rush it and finish the bag, but i'm trying to drink it slowly. I don't really think that urge will go away completely, but i do think it will diminish. So i opened the bag and kind of just looked at it. I took in the scent and i calmed my mind before drinking it. I'm taking this seriously now. I want to get out and this takes me one step closer. So..calm..

(Kai's POV)

Nice.

(Kai)

Wow, you're calmer than i am.

(He crushes his lips against hers again)

(Lexa's POV)

Sweet, i can taste the blood from his mouth. All of this still feels like a dream. How did i get so lucky? Okay, i know that sounded weird. No, me being turned into a vampire isn't exactly what i wanted in life. But with Kai helping me, i'm actually okay. Bad things got me here but it's the way i react to it that matters. And this result, is awesome.

(Vanessa walks in, their lips separates from each other)

(Lexa's POV)

Shit. This has to stop happening.

(Vanessa)

Sorry, i didn't mean to walk in on you..two.

(Kai)

It's fine Vanessa. You here to feed i presume?

(Vanessa)

Only if you're offering.

(Lexa's POV)

What? What does that mean?

(Kai)

Ladies first.

(Vanessa)

You know i always deliver. Really, i was here for Lexa.

(Lexa)

Me?

(Vanessa)

Yes, Her Majesty wants to speak to you.

(Kai)

She doesn't have a title, Vanessa.

(Vanessa)

I was told to use it.

(Kai)

By who?

(Vanessa)

Celeste.

(Lexa)

Who is that?

(Vanessa)

Kai's mother.

(Kai)

No, my mother is dead and you're not going to see her.

(Kai storms out of the room)

(Lexa)

What? Should i go see her or not? Isn't that disobeying an order?

(Vanessa)

That's a tricky one because both of them are superiors.

(Lexa's POV)

I don't know, i think Kai is above her so doesn't that mean that i have to listen to him? He might be acting on emotions but an order is an order.

(Back to Kai)

(Kai)

Why the hell would you give her a title?

(Celeste)

Kai.

(Kai)

How could you be so stupid to give her power like that?

(Celeste)

That's enough! Be quiet!

(Kai)

But you can't give her a title! Do you know..

(Celeste)

Excuse us.

(Celeste takes Kai's arm and brings him outside, away from everyone)

(Celeste)

What has gotten into you?

(Kai)

Why would you give her a title? She doesn't deserve one!

(Celeste)

And you think you do with this behavior?

(Kai)

Celeste, she can't have that kind of power here.

(Celeste)

It's out of my hands. The Count decided this on his own.

(Kai)

What's going on with him? Why is he letting her talk him into things?

(Celeste)

He's always had a weak spot for her.

(Kai)

So he's letting her cloud his judgement?

(Celeste)

You're the one to talk? She has the same effect on him like Lexa does on you.

(Kai)

That's not true.

(Celeste)

Isn't it? I don't see you punishing her.

(Kai)

It's not necessary. She's doing fine.

(Celeste)

Yes now, after her punishment.

(Kai)

She asked for a meeting with Lexa.

(Celeste)

Who? Jolene?

(Kai)

Yes, but i told her not to go.

(Celeste)

You told her to disobey a direct order?

(Kai)

No, i told her to obey a new order.

(Celeste)

This is going to get ugly. Go wait for me in room 3.

(Kai's POV)

Crap, i have to start controlling my temper.

(Kai)

Yeah, i'm sorry about earlier when i called you..stupid.

(Celeste)

No you know what, come with me.

(In Kai's room)

(Lexa's POV)

Where did he go?

(Lexa)

Your Majesty?

(Jolene)

Figured you wouldn't show up.

(Lexa)

I was told not to.

(Jolene)

So you are the girl who has my son wrapped around her finger?

(Lexa)

Wh..what?

(Lexa's POV)

Okay, this is getting weird. Did she come here just to criticize me?

(Jolene)

I don't get what's so special about you, i really don't.

(Lexa)

I could say the same for you but i already know there isn't anything special about you. That's probably why he doesn't give a shit about you.

(Lexa's POV)

Don't think you can come here and throw shit at me without getting some back. I don't care who she is, i'm not a push-over.

(Jolene)

Excuse me? Do you know who you're talking to.

(Lexa)

I know exactly who you are, no one important.

(Suddenly Celeste and Kai walks in)

(Celeste)

Lexa!

(Lexa's POV)

Oh shit.

(Celeste)

Outside now.

(Lexa goes outside the room with Celeste)

(Kai's POV)

Great, leave me alone with her.

(To Celeste and Lexa)

(Celeste)

What do you think you're doing?

(Lexa)

She..it wasn't.. I'm not the one who started it.

(Celeste)

It doesn't matter. You don't talk to superiors like that.

(Lexa)

But it wasn't even my fault. She wanted to talk to me but i didn't go because Kai told me not to. And then she came here and started to say shi..stuff like that.

(Celeste)

It doesn't matter. You are supposed to stand there and take it all. When it's over you go talk to the Count or me and we'll look into it.

(Lexa)

But..i..

(Celeste)

No buts!

(Kai walks towards them)

(Kai)

Celeste..

(Celeste)

Quiet Kai! You've already screwed up tonight, don't make it worse for yourself. Both of you will be punished by me.

(Lexa)

What?

(Kai)

No! I'll take hers.

(Celeste)

That rule doesn't comply here, she will take hers and you will takes yours. Don't worry, you'll get plenty enough anyways.

(Kai)

I said no. You won't touch her.

(Celeste)

If the next thing coming out of your mouth isn't silence, i will make you regret it. Don't try me tonight Kai, i'm already pissed.

(Kai)

She is not getting punished!

(Guards comes in)

(Celeste)

Take him to room 3.

(Lexa's POV)

Oh no. What is happening? No, no, no.

(Kai)

Get off of me.