Disclaimer: I do not own nor hand any involvement in the writing or making of Only Lovers Left Alive. This is a fan-fiction. I received no money in writing this story and will neither gain to receive any money or fame from the movie or this story.
This is purely a creation inspired by a great film that I enjoyed watching.
The familiar characters and names I do not own in anyway.
I do own the characters Mandy, Kevin, Anna, Palo and Kara. This plot, I created, based upon how I in my wacky mind I would have liked the film to perhaps end, so to extend it beyond. The original ending to the movie I have no complaints about nor do I wish to criticise or plaguer.
If anyone does try to sue me, I will plead Insane. And the proof will be most likely in my writing.
Thank you for taking the time to read this disclaimer, and this story.
If you have not yet seen the movie. Go and buy it. Watch it. Amazing piece of art and story telling in a dark beautiful way.
Thank you to Jim Jarmusch, the director and story play writer of Only Lovers Left Alive, Tom Hiddleston who portrays: Adam, Tilda Swinton: Eve, John Hurt: Kit (Christopher Marlowe ), Mia Wasikowska: Ava, and to all other actors, producers etc. that took part in this brilliant movie.
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Tangier
Chapter 1
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Entanglement
Mandy lifted her heavy backpack back onto the middle of her shoulders as she felt it begin to slide again more to one side. ' Really need to invest in a better backpack' she huffed as she did so.
It was her second night in Tangier and she was making her way through the seemingly never ending alleyways and small paths towards the centre of Tangier.
The Morocco adviser had said there was a hostel near here she could crash before her trip out to Rabat tomorrow. The last hostel was a dump and Mandy had felt uneasy with all the strange men hanging around outside and inside trying to sell her 'god knows what'.
The strap on her back began to slid again, seeing a rock bench up ahead Mandy headed towards that to see if she could adjust the weight in her bag and tighten her straps again.
Mandy turned and allowed her bag to drop on to the rock bench.
She sighed in relief of the weight coming off her back and stretched her muscles a bit. As she did so she noted the beautiful view. A couple, off to one side leaned against a wall. They looked drunk or stoned, Mandy wasn't sure which as she glanced at them, and them at her. Mandy smiled awkwardly before turning away and beginning the task of sorting her bag.
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Adam and Eve leaned against the wall as Adam gently strummed his new Dalbergia retusa lute guitar.
They both turned as the heard footsteps approaching and coming into their sights a young girl with a big backpack turned to face them as she dropped her heavy bag.
Adam and Eve looked on with hungry they had not felt in so many years.
The zombie had spotted them and smiled gently before turning away to dive into her bag.
''Tell me now about entanglement.'' Eve began, her eyes still on the young mortal. ''Einstein's spooky action at a distance. Is it related to quantum theory?'' She asked.
Adam's focus also stay with the girl as he replied. ''Hmm. No, I mean, it's not a theory, it's proven.''
''How does it go again?'' Eve asked, her eyes un moving.
''When you separate an entwined particle and you move both parts away from the other, even at opposite ends of the universe, if you alter or affect one, the other will be identically altered or affected.'' Adam said matter of factly. ''Spooky.'' He added gently
Eve looked to her husband briefly. ''Even at opposite ends of the universe?'' Eve's expression matching her voice in awe.
''Yeah'' Adam stated simply.
They continued to watch the girl as she began to repack her belongs into her back pack.
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Mandy had discovered her hair band in the middle of her towel and began to tie her long curly brown hair back so it wasn't in her face anymore. Even at night it was still warm, although much cooler than the day. The trip to the beach had been brilliant but the breeze of the sea air had helped with the heat of the pounding sun. it was lovely here, but clearly not used to many visitors. Or at least the locals didn't care.
Mandy was more excited now because in less than two weeks she was ganna be meeting up with here friend Kara in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote. 'Tour the Cannary islands for a bit with my BFF before heading back to the daily grind.'
'It has been awesome so far' Mandy mused in her head quietly as she hummed a song she had heard on a Ladys radio earlier that day, as she mentally recalled her tours. Paris 3 days with Kevin, Anna, and Palo, then off to Bourges for a day trip around the town and visiting the cathedral. Then to Kevin and Anna's holiday house in Lyon for three more days where Mandy got to visit Musee des Beaux-Arts museum, joined in on a bike tour around the cost and visited the zoo, and went on a tour around Planet canyon. 'so awesome'. And then onto Spain with Palo around Barcelona for four days, enjoyed the night life and got to see Barcelona FC play at home. Valencia was not so great, Palo had gotten food poison during the day and spent all night and day for two nights in bed. Mandy had gone with Palo to the Madrid, to see Palo off home before getting on a flight to Portugal.
Mandy stayed for five days, three in Lisbon and two in Faro before heading back to Spain, Gibraltar to get a boat ride over to Morocco, Tangier.
The sights were amazing. Mandy felt lonely without her friends but was still determined to have as much fun as possible in the next 6 weeks. the views, and places to visit and the little cafes are awesome in Tangier. It clearly was not a tourist site but they did have some very lovely attractions. The sunset on top of the hostel she stayed last night was amazing. So many colours. It was beautiful. Mandy had fun riding a camel ' God they smell' and visited the cave of Hercules and then relaxed on Ba Kacem Beach beach with a cold, what Mandy assumed was a beer. Brilliant day. And the little stalls sold some interesting trinkets which Mandy brought a few from for her friend, Kara and herself.
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Adam and Eve continued to stare at the young girl before them, hunger clouding over there eyes.
''Are we really thinking about doing this?'' Eve questioned in disbelief. ''It's so fucking 15th century.'' Eve lightly shock her head.
''We're just ganna turn her, right?'' Adam replied, his own question obvious to him.
''How romantic.'' Eve smirked knowingly at her husband. Eve then returned her gaze to the person of interest. ''It would only bring another mouth that needed feeding.'' Eve said regrettably.
The couple paused in thought about what to do, there pray still mucking about with her overstuffed backpack. Adam could hear quite humming come from her throat. 'Such a beautiful sound she makes for my own ears' Adam titled his head at the little zombie.
''We could keep her.'' Adam ventured as the idea passed through his brain like lightening. Adam turned to glance at his beloved. ''Take what we need each time.''
Eve regarded Adam with a raised eyebrow. ''Easier said than done my darling.'' Eve looked to the women again. ''More so if it is forced upon them.'' Eve finished regrettably.
''What other choice do we have.'' Adam commented, his frown deep, his posture visibly exhausted with possible ideas and his body in need of nourishment desperately.
Eve could not argue, there options were bleak as it was.
No more words were needed as Eve and Adam looked to each other, the decision made.
Eve held up her hand, to her darling lord. And placed his flat hand against hers.
''Shall we, my lady.'' Adam spoke into Eve's mind.
Eve's reply came as she bared her cannons to Adam. He repeated the gesture.
They both stood with new found energy and began to walk out from the shadows. Their hunting instincts automatically kicking in and they stalked towards their pray.
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Mandy moved her bag to sit in between her legs as she pulled on the strings to close it shut from her seated place now on the rock bench. 'Hopefully that will do it.' Mandy thought to herself as she tied the strings together.
''Eafu?'' A female voice spoke from above Mandy, the voice gentle and smooth.
Mandy looked to see the couple that she had saw before, both now standing a foot in front of her now. Mandy didn't even hear them approach. Mandy looked up at the strangers, her eyes falling over the long slender women with her messy thick blonde hair, pale skin and stony looking eyes. The man to her side, had a similar look about him, but with black hair, slightly taller than the women. 'His hot'' Mandy thought, even as the man seemed to be very serious about something.
''Sorry, uhm...'' Mandy racked her brain for some of the little self language lessons she had done on the boat to Morocco. 'Uhh, ana la afham?'' Mandy stumbled over her poor Arabic language skills. ''English speaking.'' She pointed to herself as she smiled apologetically. 'Great.' Mandy chastised herself.
''That's quite alright.'' The lady said calmly in perfect English.
Mandy suddenly found herself in shock as quicker than she could react, both the man and women bared long sharp teeth at her as they grabbed for her.
Mandy went to scream but was cut short as the man took hold of her head, clamping a hand over her mouth to silence her as he titled her head sideways. Strong hands held her in place around her waist and shoulders as both the man and women's grip became strong, immoveable.
'Oh God, oh God. Oh No. Someone help. I'm ganna die!' Mandy's mind raced with upcoming doom as she tried to fight against her attackers in what appeared in vain.
Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her neck, as the man bit down on the exposed area. Mandy screamed with all her might, but no sound really could be heard, as the hold on her tightened more. Almost at the same time, Mandy felt a sharp pain in her wrist. She tried to look and saw the top of the blonde women's white hair as she bite her also, into her wrist.
'Oh God, no! Holy shit their eating me. No, this isn't real. It can't be.' But the pain Mandy felt was very real. As was her sudden light headedness as she began to see her vision go tunnely and darkness seeping in, drowning her senses.
The only thing Mandy knew now was, 'This is the end. I'm ganna die.' Her strength gone as her body went limp in her attackers arms.
Her eyes fluttered closed despite her attempts at staying awake. The last thing Mandy heard before she lost conciousness sounded like the women's heavy voice.
''Adam. That's enough.''
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Adam pulled back with a gasp, his body and mind feeling energized as he could feel the zombie girls blood flowing through him, spreading warmth as it went. Electrifying his senses amazingly as her blood filled him.
The girl, now limp in his arms. Adam turned to Eve. Blood still on her lips, he could see she to was much better now.
''No more, or she will die.'' Eve stated as she stood tall and looked to the girl in his arms. Eve looked away and observed their surroundings. ''We have to move. We can't stay here.''
Adam nodded. ''Your home isn't far.''
''No.'' Eve agreed.
Adam lifted the zombie into his arms with ease, holding her close to his chest. He could feel how weak she now was. Her heart beating much slower than before.
Eve bent to retrieve the backpack the girl had as Adam began to move.
''Don't forget your present.'' Eve said as she retrieved his guitar also from where they had been sitting.
Adam nodded as he too became conscience of their surroundings. It was late but there could still be more fucking zombies around.
Adam cuddled the limp body in his arms closure to himself still, protective already of what was his and Eve's.
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The walk back felt longer than it was, as Adam and Eve hurried through the walkways into the maze of Tangier towards home.
A few zombies passed them but gave them no mind. Adam and Eve watched them closely till they were gone, making sure no one was watching them carry their new 'feeder' home.
The girls blood was exquisite. 'Delicious' Adam purred mentally. A rare one also. 'How lucky we are.' Adam had to admit. 'AB-. The most rare and beautiful blood you could wish to taste.'
Eve also showed more dominance for their new feeder as Adam did. Realising how fortunate and wonderful this find was. There was no regrets now, nor worries. They both would do what was needed to keep this precious zombie of there's safe and with them. Regardless of the girls feelings. Adam knew what he wanted, as did Eve.
'I'm keeping her. She is mine' Adam held her closer still, ensuring not to hurt her as she stirred slightly in his arms.
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Weightlessness is Mandy's first sensation. Then heaviness and the feeling of moving, but without her body's limps moving. Her next sensation is of feeling so very tired, dizzy and disorientated. She felt herself pressed up against something hard.
Her eyes fluttered open into slits, with great effort. Mandy could see the clear dark black sky filled with stars in between the rooftops of the buildings she was passing in between. Moving her held lazily, she saw a man's t-shirt covered chest, looking up with her eyes she saw his pale white chin and dark black hair moving around his porcelain handsome face.
'What's happening?' Mandy wanted to ask, but her mouth only moved enough to allow a small moan to escape her lips.
Instantly, blue eyes looked down at her. His face was hard, emotionless.
''Sshh, sshh.'' He softly breathed down at her.
Mandy realized she was being carried by this stranger. ''Wa...'' 'Where are you taking me?'' Could not be formed as Mandy desperately tried to speak. ''Wah...Wh...''
''Hush,'' He said softly. ''Just relax.'' His voice was a whisper to Mandy's ears.
Mandy then began to recall, fuzzily and hazy how she became to be in this man's arms. 'He.. His the one that attacked me. And that women. Oh my God. Where are they taking me.'
Mandy began to cry softly, tears sliding down from her eyes over her checks, as she tried to make her body obey her again. To fight them. ''Ah..Aahh.'' Mandy tried to call for help. ''Ple...Plea...ss.. No.'' Mandy whispered in vain as the man shushed her again, his tone remaining gentle but his hold increased now, becoming painful.
''Eve.'' He looked ahead of him and then appeared the women with white hair from before in Mandy's line of sight.
''It's alright.'' She smiled down at Mandy. ''Your safe, sshh.'' As the women spoke she placed a cold hand to Mandy's forehead. Mandy could barely turn her head away before she felt over come with exhaustion and her eyes fell shut once more into a dreamless abyss.
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Adam and Eve made it back home moments later.
Adam mounted the stairs with his zombie girl in his arms.
''There's a room on the top floor to the right she can have.'' Eve spoke as she lead the group up the stairs and then into her room, up another set of stairs.
Adam followed, as Eve showed him the way.
They found the room, filled with many of Eve's beloved books in pills on the floor, against the walls and mounted on top of the tables either side of the double bed. Eve pulled back the pale pink and gold rimmed sheets.
''Here my love,'' Eve indicated the bed as Adam gently laid the girl down.
As Eve adjusted the pillows under the girls limp form, Adam turned to the window. It was boarded up and curtains were drawn. ''The sun will rise soon.'' Adam stated, returning his gaze to Eve and their zombie. ''What we ganna do with her?'' Adam asked.
Eve stood up, ''Not much we can do, my darling.'' Eve began. '' Let her sleep for now. She needs to rest. Hopefully she will be better tonight.'' Eve kissed Adams check as she turned and left the room, leaving him standing next to the bed, regarding the young girl who laid on it, her chest rising slowly and steadily. Her breathing pattern was a good sign.
''And if she wakes up?'' Adam spoke quietly as he regarded the small zombie.
With determination in his steps, Adam also left the small room.
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Eve returned, having gone to retrieve a glass of water and was making space for it on the table next to the bed when Adam returned with one of Eve's white scarves in his hand.
''Do you have any rope?'' He asked curiously.
''Ahh,'' Eve thought for a second and clapped her hands together. ''Yes.'' Eve said as she left to retrieve it.
Adam sat down on the bed, close to the girls head. He gently lifted her head from the pillows and began to tie the scarf around her mouth, winding it around her head twice before tying it off in a tight knot to one side. Adam tugged on it and was satisfied, before gently cradling her head between his hands and laying her back down onto the pillows.
Adam's hand stroked the girls check softly and then moved to brush her forehead with the back of his fingers.
'So soft and delicate.' Adam couldn't help musing.
Eve returned with two pieces of long rope. ''These should do the rick.'' Eve said, pleased enough with her find.
Adam examined the rope Eve gave him. ''Are you sure?'' Adam questioned uncertain. The rope looked old and warn.
''Yes it will hold.'' Eve smiled at Adam.
Adam shrugged. 'Okay'
Adam and Eve used the rope to tie the girls ankles together and then to the bed, and her hands were bound apart to each bed post above her head.
With the girls bounds secure, Eve and Adam retreated from the room, leaving a table lantern on for some light for their little feeder if she did awake before they returned at night.
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Eve and Adam retired just after the sun had come over the horizon. Having spent the last hour of night, going through their new feeders belongs, exploring all she had in her rather big backpack.
Eve had removed the girls passport.
''Mandy Louise Wright. Date of Birth, June 19th 1992. She's 20 years old. '' Eve read out 'Mandy's Passport details. As Adam found her purse, mobile phone and a small picture album showing there new feeder with a young tanned man, over looking a waterfall. Adam instantly hated the look of the young boy, holding what was his.
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Adam played his new lute guitar, contemplating his new feeder and the situation Eve and himself now found themselves in. Eve leaned against Adams side, as he played. Enjoying sweet dreamy music her husband created. Her mind also drawn to the girl in the room above them, the newest member to her family with Adam. And to her friend, her dear friend, she had lost tonight.
'Oh Kit.' Eve felt the tears fall slowly down her checks as she hugged Adam closure.
At some point Adam had placed his guitar on the floor beside him and pulled Eve into his lap. He kissed away Eve's tears lovingly and gently. Holding her close and whispering words of comfort to his distraught wife.
Adam carried Eve to their bed. Laying down with Eve pulled into his body. Eve cried herself to sleep as Adam held her close, humming and singing into her hair. Stroking her back and kissing her forehead. Wishing with all his being he could make her pain go away.
''Oh Eve.'' Adam sighed resting his head atop of hers as sleep began to pull him under as well.
It had been a long night. Tomorrow would be better. They would deal with everything when they awake. Adam nor Eve could undo all that has happened. But they could begin to make a fresh start. Together, with little Mandy to help. Adam hoped, having Mandy in there lives would give his darling wife something to focus on. Besides Adam and Eve's grief. A new chance for a better future.
Adam's eyes closed finally. The two lovers wrapped in each others embrace as the world outside began to awaken.
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To be continued...
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