Grayson Schwartz

Grayson Schwartz is a major character from the Secrets Lie Within series, he is a major protagonist, and powerful witch. Originally born a siphon, he siphoned Andrew Blake's zombie bite away, in exchange for his blood. Grayson drank the blood, and suffocated himself magically. This caused him to become a hybrid.

He is a member of Brandon's vampiric bloodline, due to the fact that Andrew was originally part of Brandon's bloodline. Grayson is also the biological son of Brandon Smith.

Grayson's body was possessed by Christopher who combined the blood of Brandon, a manticore and finally the blood of a Leviathan. Together with the addition of black magic, Christopher created the worlds first Quadbrid.

## Throughout the series

Grayson was first introduced as a minor character, but soon became a major character, helping Rebekah and her team fight off Astrid and Aurerlia. He was proven to be able to fight off Aurelia in a magical duel. Making him a powerful witch. But, he only won due to the fact that he siphoned her to the point she almost passed out.

When Brandon's name was mentioned Grayson trembled, meaning that Brandon and him had a past. He most likely has met Brandon sometime making them well-known.

### 2037

This year was a hard year for Grayson, in March of 2036, there were bodies found at the school, they all had something in common, they were drained of blood. Their bodies were thrown around the campus and many of his friends began to suspect Grayson. Grayson tried to defend himself, however because Grayson had only been a vampire for less than a year, he was considered to be dangerous. This was mainly due to Grayson being a hybrid, his heightened senses were only amplified when he turned, and his unstable mental health was also enhanced. However, Graysons boyfriend, Andrew Blake supported Grayson all the way, and stood by his side. After months of Grayson being accused of the murders, the truth finally came to light, Graysons distant Ancestor, Edward Herron was working with a ghost named Christopher, and together they had been killing humans, and planing evidence pointing towards Grayson.

Once Grayson found this out, he snuck out and headed toward Edwards mansion, when he arrived, Grayson was met with ghosts that had inhabited bodies of vampires. They told him that Edward was upstairs in the library, they said that Edward was the only person who understood what Grayson was going through, and that he could help Grayson with his mental issues. As he made his way to the library, he finally met Edward. Grayson immediately knew that he was a Doppelgänger of his father Brandon Smith. As they began conversation, Grayson asked who he was, and how he knew him. Edward responded by saying I'm a witch just like you, a Siphon. Grayson said that his father told him about a ancestor who was a siphon, and was killed by Katherine. Edward told him that he was resurrected by a Witch named Christopher, who had the powers to make anything come true. Grayson didn't believe him, and told him that he didn't trust Edward or Christopher. However he would be willing to see what powers Christopher actually had, and what he could do. Christopher materializes himself and shows his real face to Grayson, who is unamused. Christopher then threatens Grayson, saying that he could kill him with the snap of his fingers, Grayson quips that the power of his father flows through his veins, and that he is a powerful hybrid. Christopher tells him that power is only power if you know how to use it. Edward sits back and watches, unbeknownst to Grayson, Edward was setting up a spell, a dangerous one. Grayson laughs at Christopher, he notes that he is immortal and will be hard to kill, and that no one has the power to kill someone with a snap. Christopher smiles back at him, saying that nothing is impossible.

As Edwards spell is complete, he returns to Christopher and Grayson, saying that he should trust Christopher and that he returned him back to his most powerful form. Grayson chuckles, saying that he wouldn't be able to trust either of them, because he knew that Edward was only a siphon, he wasn't a hybrid anymore, and that he knew about the spell he was planning. Edward takes a step back surprised, he tells Grayson that he is much smarter than he looks. As Edward becomes more and more scared, Grayson can sense that. He gives Edward a head start to start running. Grayson counts to five, as Christopher repents saying that he is making a mistake, and that he will regret for not joining them. Grayson fed up with the nonsense, he speeds to Edward and snaps his neck, now that one problem was taken care of all Grayson had to do next was siphon Christophers ghost, and end him, however when he returned, Christopher was gone. As Grayson looks around he finds the spell that Edward was working on, Grayson describes it as a large circle of salt, with Ancient norse runes written in white chalk. there are four red candles and one white one. As Grayson looks around, he finds his fathers spell book, as he reads the spell, he finds out that Christopher was planning a possession spell. It could have been meant for Edward, but why would Christopher want a siphons body? it's not like they have any real magic of their own. Grayson hears foots steps, almost instantaneously Andrew speeds in.

Grayson and Andrew talk, while Christopher resurrects Edward. Soon after Edward returns to Grayson and Andrew, As Grayson is surprised to see him, Andrew quickly attacks by kicking him back, which sends him flying into the other room. Grayson quickly tells him that Edward isn't alone, directly after, Andrew is blasted back by the ghost of Christopher, saying you can't stop our plan, and that he will return. Grayson quickly speeds to Christopher and beings to siphon him. As Grayson continues to siphon, Andrew speeds to Herron, and slaps him into a wall, Edward demands that he stop, and let them continue with the plan. Andrew continues to fight him, however, he soon realizes that Edward although he is mortal, he is strong enough to fight Andrew back,

## Powers and Abilities

Grayson had the regular powers of a siphon, however, when he drank the blood of Andrew Blake, and died, he became a hybrid. Making him a powerful adversary. Even before he became a heretic, he was a powerful witch. He was able to fight off Aurelia, a powerful 6,000+ year old witch. and win, this was mainly due to the fact that he just siphoned up her power until she passed out. However, when he became a hybrid, his powers increased, he was able to fight Andrew Blake on equal terms. Despite being 600 years younger, he was able to throw Andrew around like he was nothing. Grayson being the son of Brandon, is an extremely powerful witch; his magic became so powerful because of his fathers matrimony- Brandon's extreme magic was also given to Grayson.

Grayson has the powers of a Quadbrid: Original Lunar Vampire, Manticore, Leviathan, and Witch. Grayson is extremely powerful, his new found strengths allow him to overpower Brandon, Nick, and Katherine almost instantly; however, Katherine did cause more of a challenge. After Grayson turned his humanity off, he became much more powerful. He was physically take down Brandon, who is arguably the strongest creature in the world. Grayson's abilities are uncanny to anyone else in the series, even Christopher a old and powerful witch claims that Grayson's power is unmatched by anyone, not only his magical abilities, but with his Qaudbrid enhancements, he is singularly the most powerful creature in the world.

Notably, after Grayson became a the completed Qaudbrid, he was able to transform into a manticore. Using this, Grayson was able to fly, and breathe fire, and his scorpion tail also carried Lunar Vampire venom as well. Brandon tried to fight him off to save Chicago using a lightning spell, while channeling the Astra realm, the lightning barley harmed Grayson. Seeing as Brandon is a extremely talented and powerful witch, this is very unusual.

After turning his humanity off, Grayson was ruthless. He killed members of his school. with no remorse. He became a ripper, and killed hundreds of innocent civilians, most of whom he had just met. Not only was Grayson ruthless, but with no emotion and no remorse, he became physically more powerful, he was capable of killing anything, AND doing anything with no remorse. Katherine an Enhanced Vampire, was unable to defeat him even using all her strength. Grayson completely defeated her, ripping out her heart, and throwing her desiccated body against a wall. Even Rebekah his. adopted mother, was unable to bring any emotion to him. Being emotionless Grayson almost killed his boyfriend Andrew, before Brandon stepped in, snapping his neck and trapping him in a magic circle.

Grayson retained his magical ability to siphon even after becoming the Quadbrid.

## Weaknesses

Andrew had the same weaknesses as a siphon. However when he became a hybrid, he had the same weaknesses as a witch vampire hybrid.

When Grayson became the quadbrid, he became virtually indestructible, however most of his weaknesses are unknown.

## Relationships

### Rebekah Kennedy

" No, No, No, No, No! Grayson!"

-Rebekah to Grayson's dead body in chapter 27

Rebekah deeply cared for Grayson, and when she found his dead body, she feel into a deep depression, she even snapped her own neck.

### Brandon Smith

" Somehow, I know. You're my son,"

-Brandon to Grayson in chapter 13

Grayson is the biological son of Brandon Smith, an original lunar vampire witch hybrid. Due to the fact that Brandon is a hybrid, he has the capability to reproduce. Grayson and Brandon's relationship is rocky, after Grayson found out that he is his father, he didn't believe it, But, soon after, he accepted the fact, and they became close.

### Andras Bela

" you killed yourself! You tricked me, and I fell for it like an idiot. I can't believe you Grayson, I thought you of all people would be truthful!"

-Andras to Grayson in chapter in 28

Andras and Grayson have a long term friendship. Andras was a student at the school Grayson attended. Andras (who goes by Andrew) met Grayson towards the beginning of the book, they became close friends quickly, However, after a zombie attack, Andrew got bit, and he made a deal with Andrew. Grayson would siphon his zombie bite, in exchange for his blood. Grayson wanted to be more like his newfound father. He looked up to him, after he learned of how Brandon was treated as an ancestral spirit, and by his father. All he wants is to be more like his father. So, he took Andrew's blood, and magically suffocated him. Initiating the vampiric transition. Grayson is also related to Andrew.