Jackson Fire

Jackson Fire (in Russian Джексон Файр) was a major character in "*Secrets lie within*" and is a protagonist. Jackson was a major role in Rebekah's group in fighting off Brandon and his group. Jackson ultimately met his end to Brandon.

Jackson is the vampire that turned Rebekah, and killed her brother. Rebekah would never forgive him for that, but they would learn to ignore their feud and fight Brandon.

Jackson was born in Kalach Russia, he would spend most of his years in Russia and would eventually become a vampire here. Jackson wouldn't have left, but Samantha's influence over him would force him to leave. Jackson is a compassionate and independant.

Many believe that Jackson turned Zachary into a vampire and killed him, and it was all a setup by Samantha. Nickolas's influence would wear off on Samantha and Jackson after they learned of his plan to resurrect Brandon. Jackson was loyal to Samantha and Nickolas. But he soon realized the danger that they presented to him.

Jackson was known to be sweet, forgiving, and fair. He always forgave. (unlike Rebekah). Jackson was abused as a child, which caused him to reconcile with his 'demons' aka Nickolas, and Samantha. He formed a strong bond with Samantha which can be seen throughout the books. Jackson often comes to Samantha for help. This caused them to become closer and closer to each other.

Being 680 years old, this makes Jackson one of the oldest non-original vampires in the series. Although his age allows him to best younger vampires, Jackson is still highley inferior to vampires such as Nadia or Samantha.

## Early Life

Not much is known about Jackson's early life. (this includes his human days), Jackson was killed by Nickolas in 1360, five years later, he would turn Rebekah Kennedy into a Vampire. He was abused when he was a child, which caused him to burst out into rage fits. This caused him to become a ripper. He eventually got his under control in the early 18th century. This would catch the eye of Blake, who would eventually higher him to work under Nickolas Johnson and Samantha Valez. Blake would eventually abandon this idea of resurrecting their long lost brother, and Nickolas would do that by himself.

It is unknown exactly how Nickolas would kill Jackson but, we know that he did indeed kill him. Jackson's early vampire days were filled with love, murder, and death. Jackson watched as his loved ones died, while he survived. He watched his unnamed parents, brother, and sister die while he could do nothing. Jackson was barred from turning anyone into vampires (minus Rebekah). Jackson was considered to be extremely smart. Being around 600 years old. He learned how to fight, and get how to get out of one. Jackson had fought Vampires as old as Nadia, (800+) and won, because of how he learned to fight. Being trained by Nickolas, helped.

## Throughout the books

Jackson is known to be smart, compassionate, and caring. He deeply cares for Rebekah and Samantha. Rebekah doesn't care for Jackson. She still doesn't trust him. 600 years had past, and Rebekah still doesn't trust/like for Jackson. 600 years gave him extreme knowledge, Jackson was known to be the 'brains' of the group.

#### 1365:

In 1365, Jackson would hunt down Rebekah and her brother Zach. Although this is not said, Jackson most likely hunt down Rebekahs parents and killed them. Jackson would kill Rebekahs brother Zach, in front of her, then killing her. Rebekah would be risen, but she would become a vampire. Nick had setup this encounter, because he would need her to become a vampire to raise Brandon from the dead. This plan obviously failed, due to Rebekah learning of this and her and her team eventually fighting to stop his resurrection. (their attempts failed).

#### 2018:

Jackson, and Rebekahs team, would fight Nick, and the cult of Brand, (indicently named after Brandon), from resurrecting Brandon from the dead, a plan that was enacted 900 years earlier. Jackson, and his team would fail in their attempts to keep Brandon dead, and he would be risen. Jackson would eventually be killed before he could see Brandon dead. Carter would link Brandon and Jackson together, in hopes that if he killed Jackson, Brandon would die aswell. His plant was to resurrect Jackson after his ended Brandon, but his plan failed, when Brandon and the Cult of Brand, would intervene. Jackson would die at the hands of Carter. Brandon had broken the link between him and Jackson, unaware to Carter, he staked Jackson. When his plan failed, Brandon stabbed his brother in the back, literally. He would cast a desiccation spell on him. This would end Jackson's hope in being resurrected.

## Physical Appearance

Jackson was marked by his dark blonde hair and green eyes, despite being over 600 years old, Jackson is in his early 20's. Very handsome with a lean and Athletic build.

## Relationships:

### Rebekah Kennedy

" Despite everything we have been through, I still can't find it in my cold heart to forgive you."

-Rebekah to Jackson in chapter 7

Rebekah is Jackson's first vampire sire. He killed her brother in the first chapter, due to his relations with Nick, and Samantha. Jackson has tried many times to reconcile with Rebekah, but all his attempts fail. She has tried to kill him many times, but eventually at his death, Rebekah cried over him, and she wished that she had more time. She wished that she forgave him, and how much she missed him. In the end, Rebekah cared for him, but didn't show it. Jackson and Rebekah showed to be a good team when fighting. But, ultimately Rebekahs hatred for him last over 600 years.

### Nickolas Johnson

"my dear friend, it was amazing for the time we spent. Please, we will figure out a wait to bring you back. Hold tight."

-Nick to Jacksons dead body in chapter 10

Jackson and Nick are former enemies, and former friends. There's not much to say about their relationship, but we know that they fought each other, and Nick cared for Jackson, he even promised himself that he would find a way to resurrect Jackson, but ultimately, this never came true.

## Powers and Abilities

### Vampire:

Jackson possessed all powers and abilities as a regular vampire, but being over 600 years old, Jackson is one of the younger vampires we see in the series. But he is still one of the strongest. He bested Nadia at least twice, and he fought valiantly. He is highly superior to vampires like Rebekah. Despite being older than Katherine, she is still stronger. Even though she is one of the younger vampires, she is still superior to Jackson. she even won against him many times. Jackson was a powerful vampire.

## Weaknesses

Jackson had all the same powers and weaknesses as a non-original vampire.

## Trivia

* Jackson was originally meant to be Rebekahs love intrest, but the creator soon changed that
* He was supposed to kill Nick, but this was changed last minute.
* According to Nick, Jackson was known to have a good sense of humor.