Only Human (27 page)

I instinctively took her in my arms and hugged her tightly. I knew then that ‘actions speak louder than
words’ and their actions spoke volumes. From that moment I realised that I was part of an even larger family. We were all so different and yet we were the same. The Watchers, Vampires, Clones, Humans and Sanguis were all connected by a belief that we could all live together in harmony. We were all prepared to compromise, and live in way that all our needs were met. Home Island is a prototype of what we hope will eventually be an entire civilization on the earth.

My
Uncle (I still can’t call him dad, it seems like a betrayal to the dad who brought me up) heads a massive research department with a huge laboratory where they also synthesise the blood for the Vampires. Kasen and Garok head up the training department, where we all learn karate, judo, jujitsu and other defence techniques we will need as we rescue more Clones.

Sebastian and Orianna are now mated and are expecting a child of their own. They speak and write in fluent English and head up the marketing department, where they produce hundreds of leaflets and informative pamphlets designed to re-educate the families of
Vampires out there. These people need to un-learn everything they have been taught to date about Humans and Clones, and discover the process that created the Watchers, Critters and Sanguis. In other words, they need to know the truth and be motivated to change.

As for me, I teach, w
ith the invaluable help of Lupe who is quite simply a genius! She far surpasses me in intelligence, and she has a way with Zak and the rest of the younger ones that no-one could replicate. She is a wonder!

Then ther
e’s Bill, head of the infirmary and one of closest friends. He and the rest of the Watchers split their time between the hospital, the continuing construction work involved in the extension of our underground home, and joining in the rescue of more Clones, which never ends for any of us.

The Sanguis, who we have now called Lillie
(formerly Eve) and Harry, live up above, but they are part of us. They help with the farm up there, and the water collection and distribution. They love the greenhouses the most, for the moistness of the atmosphere in there soothes their sensitive, dry, red skin. They are happy.

I still have many questions friend. Uncle hasn’t yet told me about my ‘real’ mother
as it seems too difficult for him to talk about her, but he will because he knows he has to. Then there is Anne! She is a question mark to all of us and we have no idea where she is or what devilish plans she may have. Our future is always a question because it is a monumental, continuous path of change, but it is as exciting as it is dangerous. And then there’s you; I don’t see you as much nowadays friend, but I know you are there. If I was in danger, or sad, or needed your courage and wisdom, you would always come. I am happier and more content than I have ever been. I have my Garok, Uncle, Kasen, Zak and oh everyone! I am not naive, there is a long way to go and it’s not going to be easy, but we have each other; with the love and the strength that gives us, we will get there, we will definitely get there.

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THE END

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