My name is Catherine Maria Grande-Dracula but everyone just calls me Sunshine or Kittycat. I don't care which. I live with my Dad, Count Dracula, my older half-sister, Sibella and my older half-brother, Vladimir. As for where my Mom is, I couldn't tell you but she's not here for good reason.
I go to school like a normal kid but I don't take your average everyday classes. I train to be the next Queen of the Dracula Clan by perfecting my powers. I have twelve Personal Teachers. Xiao Claudia, my first period teacher, teaches me the vampire law.
Bertha Vasilisa, my second period teacher, teaches me how to use my super strength. Danielle Kiara, my third period teacher, teaches me how to use my fangs. Victoria Lynede, my fourth period teacher, teaches me how to use my super speed.
Lacy Ellanore, my fifth period teacher, teaches me telepathy. Zaria Thora, my sixth period teacher, teaches me stealth and camouflage. Sasha Deyja, my seventh period teacher, teaches me super agility. Hana Kasane, my eighth period and favorite teacher, teaches me how to use my super senses.
Dynasty Adriana, my ninth period teacher, teaches me invulnerability to certain things. Lindsay Musette, my tenth period teacher, teaches me regeneration. Marissa Thessalia, my eleventh period teacher, teaches me flying.
And Lance Valerian, my twelfth period and least favorite teacher, teaches me how to use my super stamina. I don't know how some of these would help me become Queen of the Dracula Clan. I just go along with it without much thought.
I don't want to be queen though. I shouldn't even be queen. Vladimir is the oldest so the throne should go to him. In all honesty, I haven't seen Vladimir in a long time but this isn't about him so whatever. I'm sure he'll be back from whatever journey he went on.
My older half-sister, Sibella and I were arriving at Uncle Ivan's house. I was excited because he said he had a surprise for me. Ivan instantly let us in.
"Girls," he smiled. "This is Harvey and Petunia Archer. They're my childhood friends. Sunshine, I've got something upstairs in your room."
I jumped up and down happily before I ran upstairs. I opened my door and saw a boy sitting on my coffin. He appeared to be an 18-year-old teenager with striking blue eyes and short, spiky dirty-blonde hair. He was thin and somewhat short.
He wore a black zipped-up hooded coat that reached his ankles and simple black shoes. His sleeves fit him somewhat loosely. I could sense he was an incubus. I walked over to the coffin the boy was currently sitting on.
"Hello, Catherine," he said solemnly, without looking up. "I'm Roxas Archer."
He was playing with his fingers.
"Hey…" I said, sitting down next to Roxas.
How was I supposed to talk to some kid I knew nothing about? I didn't know WHY Roxas was here. A few minutes of silence passed. A moment later, Roxas looked up at me and stared until I began to feel insecure. Roxas just kept staring.
"Why are you staring at me?" I asked, blushing.
"Because," he answered, beaming.
"Because why?" I asked. "Is there something on my face?"
I took out my handkerchief from my pocket and began wiping my face. Roxas reached into his bag and pulled out a bag of lollies and smiled at me.
"Before my parents brought me here," he said. "We bought a whole bag of Bloodberry and Raspberry Ice Lollies."
"I love Bloodberries!" I smiled, taking one out of the bag.
"I love them, too," Roxas said, licking a Raspberry Ice Lolly.
I began coughing and Roxas looked at me worriedly. Sibella busted in and saw me coughing but she wasn't paying attention to me. She was giving Roxas the love stare. I could tell that he was more interested in me though.
"What's wrong, Kittycat?" he asked. "Are you okay?"
"These are a little dry…" I said, coughing.
"Have a sip of my…" he asked, offering me the can. "Bloodberry Walk?"
I took it and began drinking out of the straw. Roxas put another straw in the Bloodberry Walk and began to drink it as well. When Roxas and I shared the drink, Sibella squeezed between us. Roxas glared at her and Sibella took the drink from me.
"I'm Sibella," she smiled. "Catherine's older half-sister. Fantastic to meet you."
Roxas got up and stormed out of the room. I didn't understand why he got so mad. Sibella glared at me and followed him. I didn't like being alone so I went after them.
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(Ivan's Living Room)
Roxas was sitting next to Petunia and there was an open seat right next to him. I wanted to be his friend so I sat down next to him. Sibella glared at me but I didn't understand why.
"I see you've met Roxas," Ivan smiled. "How do you like him?"
"He's awesome," I smiled. "Even though we haven't talked much, I can tell we're gonna get really close."
Roxas smiled and hugged me from the side. I shoved him off and hugged him properly. I felt him shiver, probably because I'm colder than ice… Or so I've been told. I don't know if that's true. I feel like a normal body temperature to me.
Roxas was the first to pull away and he handed me his Bloodberry Walk again. I drank it and he drank from the other straw. I sensed joy from Petunia for some reason.
"This is totally gonna work," Petunia muttered.
I wondered what she was talking about but I dismissed it. Roxas stopped drinking from the can for some reason. I looked and saw a third straw in the can. I looked up and saw Sibella trying to share a drink with us.
Roxas took his straw and ran upstairs and I decided to follow him. He went into my room and shut the door. I was about to open it when I heard a click. I knocked on the door and Roxas groaned in annoyance.
"Dammit!" he said. "Go away!"
"It's me," I said shyly.
Roxas opened the door and practically pulled me in. He locked the door and sat down on the closed coffin. I was curious on why he hated Sibella so much. He hasn't said one word to her so I don't know why he's trying to avoid her so much.
I also don't know why he's trying to get so close to me. Maybe I should ask him about it.
"Why?" I asked.
He looked at me confused.
"Why do you prefer me to Sibella?" I clarified. "Back in Transylvania, it's the other way around."
Roxas took my hands in his and stared at me curiously. He was looking in my eyes for doubt.
"Why do Smashtopicans like her over you?" he asked.
"Everyone thinks I'm dangerously stupid," I said, saddened. "I don't try to be. Even though I've been alive for centuries, Zielia, Goddess of Time knows how many, I'm only physically 17."
I covered my mouth because I wasn't supposed to tell ANYONE that I'm a Day walker Vampire. It's in the Vampire Rules. We're not supposed to tell them we're Vampires until AFTER we bite them. When I ultimately sat back on my heels, I found that Roxas hadn't budged an inch.
Anxiously forcing my eyes to look up at his face, I found an expression I couldn't identify. Roxas's eyes looked vacant, his mouth hung slightly agape. Flushing scarlet, the gravity of what I had done gradually began to sink into my mind.
Roxas eyes gradually came to look at my face as I bit my lower lip. Squaring his jaw, Roxas regarded me silently for a few moments before resting his hands on his knees. That was when I became afraid and wanted to get out of there.
I wanted to get out of there so Roxas wouldn't be looking at me like that any longer. I opened my mouth to speak but I had no idea what I could say at this point. I wanted to cry tears for my own stupidity. I looked away from Roxas and began to unsteadily move towards the door like one being condemned.
As I was about to pass by where Roxas still sat on the closed coffin, my progress was stopped by his hand catching my wrist. I looked down at Roxas in alarm. The incubus was looking up at me with an unreadable expression.
A penetrating gaze that I found I couldn't look away from, Roxas stared me down for what felt like an eternity. Finally, the incubus let out a soft sigh. He pulled me on top of him and I blushed. He smiled at me.
"I honestly don't believe in stupid Smashtopicans," he smiled. "When Smashtopicans see "stupid", I see "overly kind" and "trusting" and "funny"."
He kissed me on the cheek. I blushed and rolled off him. We laid together in bed staring up at the celling.
"Why are you here anyway?" I asked.
"I'm not allowed to tell you," he replied.
"Oh…" I said. "Do you live around here?"
"Yeah," he nodded. "Right next door."
It was silent for a moment until there was a knock on the door.
"Sunshine, it's me," she said on the other side of the door. "Sibella."
Roxas groaned in annoyance. I still don't understand why he hates her so much. He's never said a word to Sibella. I was about to open the door but Roxas stopped me.
"Roxy," I asked. "Why do you–"
Roxas cut me off in a very unexpected way. I felt his hands on my cheeks and he pulled my face down. I looked at him with wide and watery eyes so scared to hear what he was going to say but that's just it. He didn't say anything. Instead, he smiled at me and leaned up.
Icohr, God of Torture. I thought. I'm gonna turn to dust.
I felt his lips against mine and I gasped, my undead heart starting for a moment. He had his eyes closed but mine were wide opened. He stayed like that a moment then pulled back and looked down at me.
"You ask the same question a lot," he said. "You know that?"
I would have apologized but I was too busy gapping like an idiot to do much of anything else. He put a hand on my cheek.
"Look," he said. "I WOULD tell you why I don't like your half-sister but it's just not something I'm comfortable talking about."
"W-wait," I said, looking down at him. "What?"
Roxas let out a chuckle and I felt his hand on the back of my head. I blushed darkly at how cute and adorable he thought I was and how he much he wanted to kiss me right now. Slowly, I pulled away, guilty that I read his mind. I stared up at him with wide eyes but I couldn't help but give a giddy smile.
"Y-you think I'm cute…" I said sounding stupid.
"How'd you know that?" he asked, blushing.
"I can read your mind," I replied.
I smiled and wrapped my arms around his waist. He looked down, almost shyly but then looked back at my eyes. He didn't say anymore but instead, he leaned back up and pressed his lips against my own. I closed my eyes, feeling like I was going to melt.
I'm sure I did when he moved his lips against mine in a way I couldn't believe. He wrapped his arms tighter around my neck, holding me to his chest as we kissed. I wrapped my arms more around his waist, bring him closer to me.
If my heart could pump blood, it would be beating fast. He gasped in the middle of our kiss but I just kissed him with an open mouth. He groaned, flushing dark at the fact that I did but I only smiled on his lips.
I'm not sure how long we stood there, just like that, just kissing each other but Roxas was the first to pull back. He gasped for air when he did. I now realized how badly incubi needed it. I wasn't panting at all so I felt a little bad.
Our faces stayed close together and he gazed up at me with the most loving gaze I've ever seen. It made me blush.
"Do it," I said softly.
He blinked in confusion.
"Go ahead," I smiled. "Touch my hair. I know how much you wanna."
He blushed darkly at this, knowing I could read all his thoughts and secrets. He smiled some though and reached up, running his fingers through my long blonde hair slowly.
"Soft as you thought it was?" I asked.
"Yes…" he said softly.
I leaned down to kiss him again. He let out a chuckle through his nose but kissed me back. We continued like this until that annoying voice spoke up.
"Roxas?" she called.
Roxas made a little annoyed sound deep in his throat but pulled away from me. I opened the door and he pulled me right back in. He turned and looked to see Sibella standing there. Roxas kept his arms around me as he gave her a dark look.
"What?" he asked.
I kept my arms around his waist and watched her. Her eyes widened when she saw it was me he was holding and she didn't know what to say for a long moment.
"If you've got something to say, say it," Roxas said, bluntly. "I'm kinda busy here."
Sibella looked up at him again but then gave him that fake sweet smile that made me want to gag.
"I wanted to apologize for what I did," she said. "I dunno what came over me. It was wrong of me and I should never have let a wonderful guy like you walk away from me."
She put a hand on his arm and I made a very unhappy sound, which made Roxas smile. I felt him pull me closer, if he could and I smiled, resting my head on his.
"Sorry, Sibella," Roxas said. "But I don't date cheaters."
Mine and Sibella's eyes widened at that. I smiled more, now knowing why Roxas hated her. Daddy always said she was a slut. To hear it from another made it real for me!
"But I–" she said.
"Go away!" Roxas snapped, waving a hand at her. "I'm busy! Go ask some other guy to fuck you."
I couldn't help but laugh as I buried my face into his hair so it wouldn't be so noticeable. Roxas noticed though. I'm sure of it. I didn't know what the word "fuck" meant though but it sounded interesting. Sibella's mouth dropped open but she crossed her arms.
"Well," she said. "What about all those other times we had sex?"
I knew she was lying to try and get me to run away crying. It would help a lot more if I knew what "sex" even was. I lifted my head and looked at her.
"What's sex, Sibella?" I asked, innocently.
She looked at me.
"How don't you know?" she snorted. "I knew what sex was at your age."
"I'm only nine years old mentally," I shrugged. "And I've been sheltered until this summer."
Sibella glared at me.
"Fine!" she snapped. "I don't care!"
"Good," Roxas said.
He turned his head to look at her, making me put my arm back around his waist.
"Then go away," he smirked.
"Sibella!" Ivan said. "Stop bothering your little half-sister."
Roxas and I pulled away before Ivan caught us. Sibella whined in annoyance.
"She's the one making out with my ex-boyfriend!" Sibella argued.
Roxas covered my ears as Sibella continued to talk. I didn't understand why he had to cover my ears but I let him. When Sibella stormed off, Roxas took his hands off my ears. Ivan smiled at him and walked away. What was that all about?
I walked downstairs and Roxas shut the door and locked it. I heard my name be brought up and hid on the staircase. I wanted to hear the adults' conversation. Harvey and Petunia were sipping Coriander Coffee while Ivan was drinking Lemony Blood.
"Are you guys sure this is gonna work?" Harvey asked, adjusting his hair.
I didn't know incubus hair was movable. I wonder if Roxas's hair is movable too.
"They already seem to have crushes on each other," Ivan said.
"But what if she kills him?" Petunia asked.
"She won't," Ivan said. "She's still learning how to hunt. She's not very good at it yet though."
Were they talking about me? I wonder what they were talking about. Oh, well. I went back upstairs to go talk to Roxas. I was shoved into the wall by my older half-sister, Sibella.
"Roxas was mine first!" she said. "And I'm taking him back!"
I gave her a confused look. I didn't know what she was talking about so I simply shrugged. She glared at me.
"What are you talking about?" I asked.
"I see the way he looks at you," she said. "And that should be ME he looks at like that!"
I didn't understand and lightly shoved her and walked to my room. Roxas was holding his phone. It made clicking noises as he tapped it with his thumbs. I wondered who he was texting. I didn't ask because I would feel nosy if I did.
Roxas looked up and put the phone in his back pocket. He stood up and looked at me.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
I didn't even notice that I was tearing up until that moment. I said nothing and ran to him and wrapped my arm around him as I cried silently. I could sense that Roxas was feeling awkward. He still wrapped his arms around me, returning the hug. He stroked my hair as I cried.
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(Thousands of Tears Later)
"Have you calmed down?" Roxas asked softly.
"Yes," I sniffled.
"What happened between you and Sibella?" he asked.
I started crying again and Roxas gave me a hug from the side. I could sense that he felt guilty. He gave me a kiss on my forehead. Roxas brought his hands up and stroked the sides of my face. I smiled up at him and he smiled back.
"Even when you're crying," he whispered. "You're so beautiful."
I placed a soft kiss to his lips. Roxas ran a hand through my hair and his hands moved to my neck and he gently touched the fang marks on my neck. I latched my hands around his wrists and he looked back up at me.
"I'm not gonna let anyone hurt you in any way," he said.
I nodded and Roxas crashed his lips against mine. I could hear fireworks igniting in my head. I opened my mouth and let Roxas's tongue roam around inside. I brought my hands up to his hair and buried my fingertips into his blond spikes and urged him.
I shifted myself and moved to straddle his lap. Roxas groaned against my lips. I smirked, pulling away and gazed into his eyes and he stared back. Both of our lips were red raw. He reached up and stroked my bottom lip with his thumb. I rested my hands on his rising chest and nuzzled myself closer to him.
"Roxas!" Petunia called. "Time to go home!"
Roxas and I jumped apart. He got up off the closed coffin and walked over to the door. He looked back at me for a split second before walking out the door. I opened the coffin and lid down laid down, trying to understand what's been going on.
I'm only nine in Vampire Years who will remain physically 17 forever. I can't even feel true emotions. I don't know why I'm leading Roxas on like this. I'll just hunt on it. I've gotta practice anyways.
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(The Evord Woods)
I was searching for something my size. If I went after something bigger, I could get hurt. I saw a Citron-Furred Deer running around and decided to solo attack it. I would have to be quick and quiet because, if I startle it, I could lose it.
My teachers may be teaching me fighting styles but they all agreed that I needed to teach myself endurance and patience. I crept slowly towards my potential meal. What I normally do is drink the blood and leave the remains for a carnivore of some kind.
The Citron-Furred Deer looked in my direction so I stopped creeping and acted like I wasn't planning on killing it. It fell for it and went back to eating the grass. I continued creeping until I was close enough to charge.
I ran at it and jumped on its back. I bit its leg so it wouldn't be able to run as fast. The Citron-Furred Deer started kicking and squirming, trying to get me off its leg. I had bitten down hard enough until I heard a snap.
I had broken it but that didn't stop the Citron-Furred Deer from trying. I jumped on the Citron-Furred Deer's back and sank my baby fangs into its neck. It squealed as I fed on its life-force. Eventually, I drank it to the point to where it was too weak to move.
I continued to drink even AFTER the Citron-Furred Deer stopped squealing and moving. I only stopped when I sensed something in the bushes. I looked up to where that being should be hiding and hissed. I hissed to alert them that I knew they were there rather than to intimidate.
Then a Hylian-Werepire came out of the bushes. He had dirty blonde hair, blue eyes and a rather well built physique. It was unlikely that his age exceeded nineteen human years. He was the bearer of the Triforce of Courage on his left hand.
At the very least, he was of shorter height than most Hylian-Werepires near his age. I recognized him right away.
"Lincoln Avalon?" I said, happily. "Is that you?"
"I go by Link now," he chuckled. "But yeah, it's me."
He looked down at the dead Citron-Furred Deer and chuckled again.
"Who helped you?" he asked.
"No one this time," I said, proudly. "I caught this one myself."
Link sniffed the air for any scent that wasn't mine and found none. He smiled and high-fived me.
"You're getting better," he praised.
"I'm almost done, Werepire," I said. "You can have the meat when I finish drinking."
Link smiled and nodded as I went back to drinking the Citron-Furred Deer's blood.
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(Five Minutes Later)
"Alright," I said. "I'm done. You can take the rest of it."
Link nodded and dragged it off. He looked back at me and chuckled.
"What's this guy's name?" he asked.
I looked at him, confused. He rolled his eyes and smirked.
"You have the incubus scent all over you," he said. "What's his name?"
I blushed lightly and smiled.
"Roxas Archer," I said.
"Good luck with him," Link said, dragging the Citron-Furred Deer Corpse away.
I didn't know what he meant by that. I sensed another being in the location and started hissing again. When no one appeared, I shrugged it off and went back to Ivan's house. I needed to get cleaned up so I washed my face before I went to bed.
It was never sunny here in Swanford so I could go outside whenever I wanted. Right now, I wanted to go to bed. I curled up into the coffin and went to sleep.
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(The Next Morning)
I woke up to Sibella shaking me. I waved a hand at her before turning away from her. I wanted to go back to sleep.
"Catherine Maria Grande-Dracula!" she demanded. "Wake up!"
I groaned and opened my eyes to look at the clock. It was only 7:30 in the morning and I'm NOT an early riser. I looked over at Sibella. She was standing there holding two passes to Disney Town. I wondered what they were for.
"Uncle Ivan bought you two Lifetime Passes to Disney Town," she said. "Who's better to take than your older half-sister?"
I took both passes and stared at them. I glanced from the second pass to Sibella and back to the second pass. I sighed and got out of the coffin. I got dressed and walked downstairs. Ivan was doing the dishes.
"Why didn't you give me three passes to Disney Town?" I asked.
He turned around to look at me and smiled. He put a hand on my shoulder.
"I wanted you and Roxas to go hang out alone tonight," he said. "Maybe get to know each other a bit better."
"What about Sibella…?" I questioned, unsurely.
"I'll get her a Lifetime Pass later," he replied.
"Which house does Roxas live in?" I asked.
He pointed right and I nodded. I grabbed my umbrella just in case Swanford was having one of its rare sunny days. When I walked outside, I saw the umbrella was useless as it was dark and cloudy. I went to Roxas's house and knocked on the door. Petunia answered it. She smiled at me sweetly.
"Couldn't stay away from Roxas, huh?" she joked.
"I actually need to talk to him about something," I said.
Petunia nodded and let me inside.
"Roxas should be upstairs in his room," Petunia said. "I dunno if he's awake though."
"Which room is his?" I asked.
"Upstairs," Petunia answered. "Third door on the left."
I nodded and went upstairs. I knocked on the door and Roxas opened the door instantly. He smiled unsurely when he saw me standing there. He invited me in and I sat down on his bed. He sat down next to me and scratched the back of his neck.
"Um…" he said, shyly. "Sorry about the mess. If I knew you were coming over, I would've cleaned up a bit."
I giggled and handed him the Disney Town Pass. He took in unsurely and stared at it.
"What's this?" he asked.
"A Lifetime Pass to Disney Town," I smiled. "Uncle Ivan told me to give it to you."
"Are you asking me out?" Roxas asked.
"Huh?" I asked, confused. "No, this isn't my house so I can't ask you out."
Roxas face palmed and sighed. I guess I was supposed to take that a different way.
"I keep forgetting how young you actually are," Roxas muttered.
"Huh?" I asked, confused.
"Kittycat," he asked. "Are you asking me to go to Disney Town with you?"
"Oh…" I said, understanding. "Yes, I am. Would you go with me?"
He nodded.
"I love Disney Town," he said. "I'll meet you there at 8:00."
I squealed and hugged him tightly. I made sure it wasn't tight enough to snap him in half. He hugged me back and smiled. I sensed him blushing but I didn't say anything. He and I locked eyes for a split second. We leaned in and kissed.
I don't know why I can't stop kissing him. I could sense that that feeling was mutual as this kiss was uncertain. We still both tried to make the kiss enjoyable but we were trying a little too hard. It was sloppy and unenjoyable so I pulled away. I could sense that Roxas didn't mind all too much.
"Why?" he asked.
I blinked in confusion.
"Why do we always kiss?" he asked.
"I'm not sure I know the answer to that myself, Roxy," I said. "I mean we just met yesterday and we've kissed 6 times."
"Yeah," Roxas nodded. "I don't even know if I like you like that."
"That feeling's 100% mutual," I said. "How would we know what we wanna be?"
Roxas and I thought about it before I got an idea.
"How 'bout we go on this "date" to Disney Town and get to know each other a bit better," I suggested.
"I like it!" Roxas beamed.
"We'll meet there at 8:00," I said.
Roxas nodded as we stood up from the bed with smiles on our faces. Roxas opened his arms for a hug and I stuck out my hand for a handshake. We both blushed and simultaneously switched to what the other wanted.
I didn't feel like dragging this on forever so I just pulled Roxas in for a hug. I could sense uncertainty from Roxas but I ignored it. I honestly felt uncertain myself.
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(Fifteen Minutes Later)
I decided to leave and go back to Ivan's. Roxas and I felt too awkward to speak to each other and I just gave up. I walked home and ran upstairs. I just sat in my coffin and sighed. I'm so confused. I'm a Day walker Vampire so why do these emotions feel so real?
I don't understand how I feel about him. When Roxas and I are together, I feel like throwing up but when we're apart, I feel three times as sick. I feel, dare I say, incomplete without him. I feel like I'm only half of who I should be without him.
I don't think I can like Roxas that way since I've only known him for a day. There's no way it's truly a crush. I don't believe in love at first sight. I can't be in love with him! The only interest I can have in him is a physical attraction.
There's no emotional connection since we've barely talked about ourselves to each other. Maybe going to Disney Town tonight could help me sort out my mind.
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(Disney Town Main Plaza)
Roxas was standing at the gate waiting for me. I dramatically wiped nonexistent sweat off my forehead.
"You're one minute late," he joked. "What took you so long?"
"I had to do the dishes," I said. "And Sibella had a hangover."
He chuckled and took my hand. He dragged me inside Disney Town to enjoy ourselves. I looked around and saw the Slingshot.
"Can we go on that first?" I asked, giving him the cutest face I could.
"I was honestly gonna do it regardless of if you wanted to go on," he replied.
We got in line and waited for our turn. While we were waiting for our turn, Roxas was telling me all about the Slingshot. Apparently, Slingshot will stretch you like a rubber band, catapult you to extreme heights and hurl you through the air at intense speeds.
When the cord is released, you'll launch high into the sky for a twisting and bouncing adventure. Clearly, neither of us were safety-nuts. I could feel the adrenaline running through me veins and I loved it. I was always an adrenaline junky.
"I've got so much adrenaline rushing through me!" Roxas said, excited.
"I'm glad I'm not alone on that feeling," I smiled.
We were both unable to hold still. We bounced and paced and did everything we could but the adrenaline was just too much. Finally, it was our turn and we ran onto the ride. As the Catapult cranked, I could feel my adrenaline continue to multiply.
"We're gonna Catapult into a high-flying adventure!" Roxas said.
I was bouncing in my seat, rubbing my hands together. I just couldn't sit still. And that's when Slingshot launched us 44 feet in the air. All I've got to say was it was awesome!
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(One Hour Later)
After a lot of more rides, Roxas offered to buy lunch. I told him to not get anything with garlic. He nodded as I sat at the table and waited for him. It wasn't long after he left when a girl approached me. I could sense that she was going to be ANYTHING but nice to me.
"What are you doing here, airhead?" she asked.
"My head's not full of air!" I said. "I'm not a balloon!"
"Fucking bimbo," she said.
"Look," I said. "I dunno you so why are you insulting me for no reason?"
Roxas came back and looked at the girl shocked.
"Paige Logan?" he said, shocked.
The girl, now known as Paige, turned to look at Roxas with glee. She fluffed her hair and giggled at him.
"Hi, Roxy," she smiled.
Roxas groaned and looked away. I guess he didn't like Paige either. Paige got mad that Roxas was ignoring her.
"Stop ignoring me, Roxy!" Paige begged.
Roxas just set the food down and sat next to me. He began to eat and I drank the Pink-Striped Horse Blood, both of us ignoring Paige. Paige eventually got frustrated and stormed off.
"Who was that and how did she know you?" I asked.
"My ex-girlfriend, Paige Logan," he sighed. "The only reason I even went out with her was because her dad paid me."
"I'm assuming it wasn't worth the money?" I guessed.
Roxas shook his head and sighed.
"She got me addicted to drugs when we were together," Roxas said. "I was able to fight against the addiction and broke it off."
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(Five Minutes Later)
When Roxas and I finished with lunch, we decided to see how many rides we could go on until we threw up. The loser first had to pay for dinner. We decided to go on a lot of stomach-shaking rides. The first we went on was the American Eagle.
"What's an American Eagle, Roxas?" I asked.
"Maybe it's a made-up Planet?" Roxas shrugged.
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(Many Hours Later)
After countless rides of neither of us throwing up, we decided to split the bill for dinner. We walked over to The Warm After Dark Restaurant and continued to talk. It was awkward at first but we felt comfortable in the other's company after a while.
"What's the craziest thing you've ever done?" Roxas asked.
I gave it some thought since there were a lot of crazy adventures that happen in the Dracula Clan. I couldn't limit myself to just one. I started telling him about the first one that popped into my head.
"I beat one of my dad's preselected fiancés for me to death when I caught him in bed with Sibella," I said, nonchalantly.
Roxas chuckled nervously, nibbling on a French fry.
"How about you?" I asked. "What's the craziest thing you've done?"
"One time," he said. "The cops came into my house and found a bunch of Vampire Dust Cocaine. Then I made my black friend take the blame for me."
"No," I said, not believing him.
"I'm serious," he said.
"You still smoke?" I said, shocked.
"I'm clean now," he said. "I went to rehab and stopped hanging around The Faceless Ones."
"You mean that gang from Spoilford?" I questioned.
Roxas nodded.
"You were a member?" I asked.
"Unofficially," Roxas answered. "I never counted myself as an official Faceless One. I just hung out with them as a friend."
I nodded in understanding. Why would someone like Roxas hang around those guys? I'll ask him later I guess. After we split the bill, we left. Roxas and I talked about even more crazy stories that went on in our lives. Roxas even walked me to the front door.
"Well…" I said.
The unsaid question hung in the air. Roxas and I both knew what it was. He gave it some thought before smiling at me. He pulled me in for a kiss and I gladly accepted it. After he pulled away, he gave me a hug. I returned it and opened the door.
"Goodnight," I said softly. "Roxas."
I turned back and handed him my number before going inside.
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(Catherine's Room)
I got dressed in my pajamas and crawled into my coffin and closed it above me. I had a boyfriend that I picked out. I know some stuff about him. I can't wait to learn more about him in the future.
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(The Next Day)
~Roxas's Point of View~
I was just let into Ivan's house and heard music playing upstairs. I followed it and saw Catherine playing a song.
Keep your tongue in my mouth and I'll be alright
Keep your hands off yourself and on me
I know you'll make me go when you're done tonight
Like, "It was fun but I'm tired - you should leave"
I've done the walk of shame out to the car
You didn't walk me to the front door
I've fallen asleep with a pillow in my arms
That I tried to shape into your form
I wanna be the girl who gets breakfast in bed
And the girl you just can't get out of your head
I wanna be the good thing, the one good thing
That's ever come out of this
Don't wanna leave before the sun comes up
Can't you hold me like I'm good enough
When is it my turn to be the coveted
I think I deserve breakfast in bed
Light a candle or run a hot bath
Would it kill you to fake some romance?
I know they'd say, they'd say it's all my fault
For letting you into my jeans before you let me into your heart
And I tried to be laid back
Thinking you might like me like that
And I settled on having you halfway
Instead of not at all
I wanna be the girl who gets breakfast in bed
And the girl you just can't get out of your head
I wanna be the good thing, the one good thing
That's ever come out of this
Don't wanna leave before the sun comes up
Can't you hold me like I'm good enough
When is it my turn to be the coveted
I think I deserve breakfast in bed
A kiss, a coffee, your hand on my back
I just keep hoping I'll wake up like that
I wanna be the girl who gets breakfast in bed
And the girl you just can't get out of your head
I wanna be the good thing, the one good thing
That's ever come out of this
Don't wanna leave before the sun comes up
Can't you hold me like I'm good enough
When is it my turn to be the coveted
I think I deserve breakfast in bed
~Catherine's Point of View~
I heard someone clapping and turned around quickly. I saw Roxas smiling and applauding. I blushed in embarrassment. He wasn't supposed to hear that song yet. I was supposed to sing it from outside his window.
"You have a really pretty voice," he complimented.
"T-Thanks," I replied, blushing.
Roxas sat down next to me and smiled. He began playing a song I didn't recognize. I listened to the song to figure out what it was. Seeing how this was my first year out of the castle, I didn't know a lot of songs. Roxas stopped playing and stood up and I followed in suit.
"What do you wanna do today?" I asked.
"I dunno," Roxas shrugged. "I'm game for anything."
I gave it some thought and smiled.
"We could go to your house," I offered.
"There's nothing to do at my house except play Midnight Betrayal," Roxas said.
"What's that?" I asked.
Roxas gave me a shocked look but then quickly recovered. I guess he remembered I was sheltered most of my life. He took my hand and walked to his house. When we got there, we went straight to his room. Roxas pulled out a shiny flat doughnut and put it into a box that ate it.
"This is called an Zcrate and the thing that went inside it is called a video game disk," Roxas explained.
I nodded trying to remember the names. Zcrate and video game disk. Roxas handed me a button machine and picked one up of his own.
"These are controllers," he said. "You use them to control your character."
Roxas then explained to me how to play Midnight Betrayal. After an hour, Roxas said I was way better than him at the game. Despite that, I'm sure I died more than him.
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(Later That Day)
We were at the final level of Midnight Betrayal when the doorbell rang. Roxas and I ignored it and continued to play the game. Whoever was at the door kept ringing it.
"Roxas," Harvey called. "Some girl is here to see you!"
Roxas groaned in annoyance and paused the game. He took my hand and brought me with him. I don't know why but he did. Roxas and I were at the door to see Sibella standing there. She was smiling at Roxas.
"I just came to get Sunshine," she said. "Uncle Ivan wants her to hunt for lunch."
"Why me?" I asked. "I'm still a novice."
"I asked him the same question," Sibella shrugged. "But he said you need to learn."
I sighed and hugged Roxas before going to The Evord Woods to get myself some blood.
~Roxas's Point of View~
I was about to shut the door but Sibella's foot stopped it. I groaned and opened it again. I glared at her.
"What could you possibly want that is SO important?" I snapped.
"Your blood," she hissed.
I just walked upstairs since I never invited Sibella in the house. I walked to my room and began to read "Recruits from The Portal" by Shawn Alexander. Sibella was pounding on my window so I put on my earbuds to ignore her. She continued to try to get into the house.
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(The Evord Woods)
~Catherine's Point of View~
I was stalking a huge Raspberry-Bellied Gorilla. If I was going to get lunch for everyone, I'd need a big meal. I was going to have to wrestle it to the ground. In no way, could I handle a Raspberry-Bellied Gorilla by myself but if I didn't try, I'd never know.
If I do, try there's a possibility I'd get hurt. On the bright side, I won't die so I guess I can try. I snuck up behind the Raspberry-Bellied Gorilla and did the same thing I did to the last meal I caught. I sucked its life-force.
When I was done, I left its corpse for some carnivore to eat. Now that that's over, I guess I'll just go back to Roxas's and play Midnight Betrayal some more.
-POINTLESS SCENE TRANSITION-
(Roxas's House)
I saw Sibella leaving, unsatisfied and I called for Roxas. He practically pulled me in and slammed the door. He hugged me and buried his head in my shoulder. I held him and softly stroked his hair to comfort him. I didn't understand what happened but Sibella must've done something.
I brought Roxas upstairs to his room and sat next to him on the bed. I held him softly and kissed him on the cheek. He grabbed my face and kissed my lips roughly. He seemed like he was trying to prove something to himself so I let him.
He licked my lips with his tongue so I opened my mouth and let him French Kiss me. He then pushed me onto the bed and started to kiss my neck. I panicked and pushed him off. He looked at me shocked and sighed.
"Sorry, Kitty," he said, ashamed. "Sibella said some things to me and I needed to convince myself they weren't true."
"What did she say?" I asked, curious.
"Stuff…" Roxas replied.
It was clear he didn't want to talk about it so I dropped the conversation. I picked up the controller again and offered him his. He smiled at me and we continued the game.
-POINTLESS SCENE TRANSITION-
(Later That Same Evening)
I decided to go back to Ivan's. Roxas and I shared a kiss before I walked back to Ivan's house. When I walked into the door something went over my face and everything went black.
-POINTLESS SCENE TRANSITION-
(The Next Morning)
~Roxas's Point of View~
I woke up, got dressed, brushed my teeth and went to Ivan's house. I knocked on the door and saw a crying Ivan. I've never seen Ivan cry before so I was shocked. He practically pulled me in and sobbed.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"Catherine," he sobbed. "She's gone!"
I was instantly worried. Catherine was in trouble. I decided to look in her room for any clues. I found a note from her kidnapper.
To whoever it may concern,
If you are reading this note, then you realized that Catherine M. Grande-Dracula has been kidnapped. You'll never find her. She's mine! Mine! Forever! You'll never get her back! She's the most beautiful girl I've ever laid my eyes on. I'll never give her back! I'll take on anyone who tries to stop me! We're gonna be getting married whether she likes it or not! She's meant to be with me! I am meant to be her King! I don't wanna marry her for the throne. That's a cliché as old as FUCK! We're not doing that shit! I wanna marry her because I love her. We're meant to be. She just wants to deny it! I'll convince her one way or another! I love her! I refuse to be alone. Without her, my life is incomplete. I need her more than anyone! She's mine and always will be!
~Gavin Meritt
I knew who Gavin Meritt was! He was one of those stereotypical pretty boys who thinks every girl needs to love him. We use to be friends but his self-serving attitude is what broke us up. I haven't talked to him in years but something tells me that it's time for a reunion.
I just didn't know Catherine knew him. I think she would've mentioned someone so obsessive. I have no idea but I do know I must save her. I also know that Gavin is dumb enough to use his house as a hideout. I know exactly where he lives, too.
He's Aqua Dawson's half-brother. He lives with her from time to time. Aqua's a very nice lady and she'll know what to do. I put the letter in my pocket and go to Aqua's house.
~Catherine's Point of View~
I opened my eyes and saw some guy staring at me. I tried to speak and realized I was gagged. I was also tied up to an uncomfortable chair. If I was going to get kidnapped, the least they could've done was given me a more comfortable chair. I bit through the gag enough to speak.
"Who are you?" I asked, muffled.
"Well," he said. "I've been trying to keep you forever and you've been avoiding that."
I didn't even know who this guy was. I've never seen him before in my life. I gave him a confused glare. I had no idea what was going on and I didn't know where I was. Without Roxas, I felt so alone. I didn't know what to do but struggle to get free.
He turned away and walked upstairs. I realized that it was just tape so I easily broke my hands free. I removed the gag and untied my feet. I proceeded to run away from him and his group and they began to track me.
I managed to sneak through them all and finally find the exit. I mentally screamed with joy and opened the door. My kidnapper grabbed me from behind and everything went black.
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(Some Time Later)
When I regained consciousness, I was in a holding cell. I witnessed a man chopping up a corpse on a bench. I discovered that this was a group of cannibals. That's disgusting! He glared at me and left the room. My kidnapper came into the room soon after.
"Ah," he smiled, handing me a plate of meat. "You're awake."
"What is it?" I asked, rubbing my nose and wringing my hands together.
"Gray-Furred Deer meat," he answered.
"With some Breather helping on the side?" I deadpanned.
"No, sweetie," he said. "It's just Gray-Furred Deer."
"You vulture," I snapped, shoving it away.
"You know what I can give you?" he asked. "I can give you anything you want."
He affectionately touched my hand. Now realizing his intentions, I tried to take advantage of them and played along. I placed my other hand on his. I suddenly broke his finger and attempted to grab his keys but my kidnapper slammed my face against the cell bars.
"You fucking bitch!" he said in pain. "You are making it very difficult to keep you alive."
With that he stormed off. I'm a vampire so I'm technically already dead anyways. That wasn't a threat that scared me. I guess I'm going to be here a while so I might as well get some sleep. I curled up into a ball and cried myself to sleep.
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(The Evord Woods)
~Roxas's Point of View~
Upon entering The Evord Woods, I encountered a group of hostile psychos who seemed to know Catherine's whereabouts. I decided to bring out my Keyblade and violently murder all but two. I'll need them for later.
I felt so mentally unstable without Catherine by my side. I felt like I could destroy Maotune without her. I'll have to worry about that later. Right now, I must find Catherine. I'll kill everyone in a battle of epic proportion.
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(Two Hours Later)
I dragged two injured guys to an abandoned clubhouse. I began beating one after I tied the other up.
"Where is my girl?" I demanded.
"I ain't telling you shit!" he snapped.
I pulled out an Oathkeeper's Shiv and stabbed him in the leg. When he still didn't give me an answer, I began to twist the Oathkeeper's Shiv. He began to scream in agony. It was surprisingly enjoyable but that might be because I wasn't all there now.
"Okay, okay," he said in pain. "I'll mark it."
I removed the Oathkeeper's Shiv and put it in his mouth.
"Mark it in your own blood," I spat.
He did as he was told and his buddy verified that that was the place. Upon learning where Catherine was located, I decided to kill the two in cold blood. With Cussington marked on the map and no guilt in my heart I went there. I couldn't let them come after her again.
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(Cussington)
~Catherine's Point of View~
My kidnappers arrived and pinned me down onto the table attempting to slaughter me for food. I bit the leader on the hand, sinking my baby fangs into the flesh. He successfully broke free and got me onto the table.
"I'm a Vampire!" I exclaimed. "I'm a Vampire! And you're gonna become one, too."
They were at first skeptical.
"Try to find a pulse if you're so sure!" I said.
They felt my wrist for a pulse and found none. They touched my chest to try and find a heartbeat and found nothing. Upon finding out that I wasn't lying, the right-hand man became frightened and disgusted.
"What the hell is that?" he asked.
"She would've broken the bars to escape," the kidnapper said. "Vampires can't be real."
"The lack of heartbeat felt pretty fucking real to me!" his friend said.
The man weakened his grip on my right hand and my kidnapper began to observe his bite. I saw this as an opportunity and took this chance to grab a Fierce Steel Knife with my right hand. I struck it towards the man's throat, killing him, which amazed me because I'm left-handed.
The man's death infuriated my kidnapper to where he retaliated by firing at me with his Omega Fusion Revolver, missing every shot. I escaped from the room and found a Ghost-Forged Switchblade. I picked it up, ready to get out of here.
"Okay…" I breathed, jumping out a nearby window. "Shoot."
I was scared and alone. If I wanted to see Roxas again, I would have to save myself. I ran through the snow, which was weird since it was summer break. I guess we were up in the mountains somewhere.
"Oh man," I said, running. "What the heck is wrong with these Breathers?"
I ran into the first unlocked door I saw.
"I need a gun," I whispered.
I ran and crawled through tight spaces, hoping that would slow them down in their efforts to find me and looked for a gun.
"Okay," I said. "I can do this."
"Where you going, Vampire?" called my kidnapper. "This is my town!"
I found my way out and took the chance and continued to search for a gun.
"We heard gunshots!" said a voice.
"Vampire…" said my kidnapper.
"What?" asked the guy.
"My love," he said. "She's a Vampire and she's running around Cussington."
"This is bad, Gavin," said the guy.
At least I knew his name now.
"Alright," Gavin sighed. "Get everyone who isn't armed out of here. We're gonna find that vampire and kill it."
They were going to try to murder me. They were either going to stab me with a wooden stake, pour Holy Water on me or use something silver.
"Oh my god," said the guy. "I'll take the kids to the shelter."
"Oh, crud," I whispered, still trying to find a way around them.
I jumped out the window and was back in the snow of Cussington. Even though it was a blizzard I kind of knew where I was going. Anywhere was better than being with Gavin.
"Tired of this shit," said a voice. "He's crossed the line this time."
"I've been saying that for months," said another guy.
"We've indulged him enough," said the first. "Vampire kill us and infect others with their curse."
"Let's clean this mess up…" said the other guy. "Then we can have a town meeting. Put his leadership to a vote."
As they were talking I smelled the scent of a Breather entering the building. I kept my grip on my Ghost-Forged Switchblade and climbed out the bathroom window. I was back in the snow and kept going in the only direction I didn't sense anyone being in.
Someone saw me but I got him first with the Ghost-Forged Switchblade and took his Infused Proton Revolver. Now that I had a gun, it would be easier to defend myself from a distance. I needed to reload the gun though so I killed a guy and took his ammo.
I continued walking, trying to sense Roxas's location. I found his scent. It was very faint and far away but I could smell his Creed Pure White Cologne. I decided to follow it and try to get to him. I knew he was coming after me but I'm making a promise to meet him half way.
"Okay…" I said. "I'm coming, Roxas."
I knew I was in trouble because I was surrounded by guys who wanted to murder me. I tried to ignore that fact and remain positive and kept following Roxas's scent. This place was a maze but I was following Roxas's scent and he was going through it too.
"What if she bites someone?" said a voice.
"Relax," said another. "She's not biting anybody."
"I'm just saying," said the first. "We could have a real situation here."
"We already have a situation and we're gonna take care of it," said the other. "Now stay focused. Let's find her."
I continued my journey and kept getting rid of those in my way. Where do I go? I don't know but I just followed Roxas's scent until I got to an abandoned restaurant. It was too quiet in there but I knew better. I kept going quickly and quietly until I smelled Roxas's Creed Pure White Cologne very strongly.
I headed in the direction of it, hoping to be united with my boyfriend. I opened the door to find Gavin on the other side. We were instantly wrestling for the Infused Proton Revolver.
"You're easy to track," Gavin remarked, getting the gun from me and knocking me to the floor. "How are Vampires still roaming Maotune? Where is your Clan? So, you can never hurt us again."
I refused to answer and ducked for cover.
"That's alright," Gavin said. "There's nowhere to go! You want out? Gonna have to come get these keys."
I tried to find my way around to him but stepped on glass, alerting him of my location.
"I know you're not a Vampire," he said. "No Vampire fights this hard to stay alive."
"I have to get those keys," I whispered.
I kept creeping around, hoping that I was trained enough for this and saw that Gavin lit the place on fire.
"So, what is it, Catherine?" he asked. "I gotta admit. You had me back there. For a second, you really shook my faith."
I didn't want to reply and I kept trying to think of an ambush while keeping out of his sight.
"Oh, hey, Catherine," he called. "I'm sorry about your boyfriend. I truly am. I hope you can take comfort in knowing we won't kill him… right away."
"Ah," I whispered. "You freak."
I finally found the perfect place for an ambush and did just that. I jumped on him and stuck my fangs into his neck. The blood was laced with insanity but I tried to feed on as much as I could. He threw me off and shot solid silver at me.
I ducked for cover to avoid it. On the bright side, my fangs were strong enough to pierce through.
"That was good, kid," Gavin said, taking out a Thunder-Forged Silver Machete. "It's gonna be alright…"
I got out of that spot the minute I sensed him walking towards me. I ran for another secure place.
"Y'know," Gavin said. "You keep surprising me."
I could find a secure spot and tried to think of another ambush plan. This was good training for me anyways. If I wasn't so scared, I would be okay with it.
"It's a shame you wouldn't come around," he said. "We could've been so happy together."
I moved once I sensed he was near and tried to get behind him for an ambush.
"You give up now and I promise to be quick," he said. "Promise."
"Yeah," I whispered. "Go fuck yourself."
Normally, I wouldn't ever have such a vocabulary but I was stressed, scared and angry! I deserve a few vulgarities.
"Okay then," Gavin said. "Don't say I didn't give you a chance."
I kept trying to find the perfect position for an ambush.
"You know," Gavin said. "I love how you think you're better than this. Better than US. But you're not."
"Ah," I whispered. "You're crazy, man."
I kept creeping around for an ambush position. I found one and stabbed him in the back. He brandished his Thunder-Forged Silver Machete and swung it at me. I got out of the way and ran off to duck for cover.
"Run little rabbit," Gavin muttered. "Run."
I kept my distance but I wasn't going to run anymore.
"Y'know, I…" Gavin said. "I really wish you hadn't killed Dex. He was a good kid just doing his job. In fact, all those Smashtopicans you killed. It's just gonna make Cussington stronger. Fewer mouths to feed. Stronger survivors."
I kept evading him to where I was literally out of his sights but my super-hearing could hear what he was saying.
"Catherine!" he called. "Catherine, c'mon. I know you're dying to say something to me."
"Creepy piece of garbage," I muttered, shuttering.
I most certainly did NOT want to say ANYTHING to him. I kept my mouth shut and kept my head low.
"No?" Gavin called. "Nothing? Sure, about that? Alright then."
I could get behind him and I stabbed him and tried to twist the Ghost-Forged Switchblade to rip out his throat but this one was more difficult. He panicked and bashed me into a table behind him before grabbing my hair and throwing me to the floor. We then black out beside each other.
~Roxas's Point of View~
I made it to Cussington and began running through the snowy mountain town in search of my sweet Vampire. I had taken everything from those two assholes I killed and I had a lot to fight back with. I eventually saw two guys and quietly pulled out my Fiery Redwood Bow and got it ready.
"This is pointless," said a voice. "I can't see a thing."
"Just keep searching," replied another. "If she comes through here, we've gotta catch her."
"We should be guarding the shelter," said the first. "We've got a young Vampire running around and we're guarding the fucking exit."
"Look," said the second. "They're all deadly and we don't know if more are gonna turn up looking for her. Just keep your eyes and ears opened."
After that sentence, I fired the arrow at one of the guards, killing him. It caused the other to scramble and try to find me. He shared the same fate as his friend. As did anyone else who got in my way. I would kill without remorse but it felt so good that I didn't care.
I kept travelling through the Blizzard of Cussington and killing anyone who got in my way. I finally made it to an unlocked and opened door and ran inside, closing it behind me to prevent tracking. It was dark so I turned on the flashlight I stole to see.
I saw Catherine's Keyblade, her 1001 Nights Diamond Purse and her Stefano Canturi Dolls in her Hermes Birkin bag.
"What is this?" I whispered. "Why is Sunshine's stuff here?"
I walked into the next room and saw a bunch of Mortal Corpses hanging in their meat locker.
"Oh, Christ," I gasped. "I gotta find her. I gotta find her."
I got to the building that Catherine was but saw that it was on fire.
"Holy shit," I gasped. "Catherine…"
~Catherine's Point of View~
I woke up with Gavin standing over me. I was too weak to get up myself so I looked around for a weapon. I saw his Thunder-Forged Silver Machete laying underneath the cabinet. I began to crawl towards my only hope to get out of here. Gavin ran over and kicked me in the ribcage, knocking me to the ground.
"I knew you had heart," Gavin said. "Y'know, it's okay to give up. Ain't no shame in it."
I couldn't move as well but I could move enough to get to his Thunder-Forged Silver Machete. Gavin chuckled at the display.
"I guess not," he said. "Just not your style, is it?"
He kicked me to the ground again but this time, he got on top of me. I knew where this was going. I didn't like it at all nor did I want it to happen. He grabbed a clump of my hair and slammed my head down to the ground before pulling it up to look at him.
"You can try begging," he growled.
"…Fuck you…" I said, panting weakly.
Gavin rolled me over and I already felt his private part attempting to poke into me.
"You think you know me?" he asked, insane. "Huh? Well, lemme tell you something. You have no idea what I'm capable of."
As he attempted to harm me, I reached for his Thunder-Forged Silver Machete and secretly got it. I swung at Gavin, causing him to recoil off me in pain. I decided to show him that we would NEVER be together. I began hacking at his skull with his Thunder-Forged Silver Machete repeatedly.
I heard my name be called and felt someone grab me off him.
"No!" I yelled. "Don't fucking touch me!"
"Shh," a familiar voice coaxed. "Shh, shh."
"No–" I screamed.
"It's me," said the familiar voice. "It's me."
I continued to squirm out of shear fear and panic anyway.
"Look, look," Roxas said, grabbing my face to look at him. "It's me."
I calmed down at the face I wanted to see in my sight and began sniffling.
"He tried to…" I sobbed.
Roxas pulled me in for a hug as I cried.
"Oh, Kittycat…" he coaxed. "It's okay. It's okay."
"Roxy…" I cried, tears running down my face.
"It's okay now," Roxas whispered. "We're together again."
We both promised to never be separated by anyone again like this before making our way back to Swanford.
-POINTLESS SCENE TRANSITION-
(Sun Route)
Gavin's actions will affect me long after his death. It's all I could think about. I didn't understand why he tried to do that. Roxas seemed to notice as I was keeping my distance from him. I could tell he was concerned but he understood why I wouldn't go anywhere near him.
Will I ever be able to trust again? What will happen to me and Roxas? Will there even BE an us after this? I didn't know but I was more than willing to find out. I ran over to Roxas and gave him a tight hug. He was surprised at first but returned it.
I realized that Roxas would never do anything to harm me. I didn't even know why I was worried. Roxas and I will always be close, even if we were to break up. I know we'd remain close friends. There's just no separating us, unless you want to end up like my kidnapper and his goons.
In that case, go ahead and try. Roxas took my face in his hands and smiled at me and I smiled back. We share a kiss, giving the other all the reassurance we both desperately needed. We didn't want to pull away so I jumped into Roxas's arms and licked his neck.
I didn't know what it meant but I saw it in movies Sibella would watch. Roxas guided my face back to his. His tongue licked my lips and I let him in. He ran his tongue over my fangs multiple times before pulling away.
He put me down and looked ashamed. I wondered what was wrong and saw Ivan standing there tapping his foot. I looked at Roxas and saw he was scratching his cheek with his finger. I began rubbing my nose and wringing my hands together.
"Why are you corrupting the innocence of my niece?" he asked.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Dracula," Roxas said, avoiding eye contact.
"It's okay…" he smiled. "You deserve the reward for saving my niece."
Ivan went back inside. I hugged Roxas and he chuckled. I kissed him and he instantly returned it. We gave each other all the attention we desperately needed. He pulled away for air and went right back in. I didn't need air as I was already undead.
Whenever he'd pull away, I'd start kissing his neck. I've always wondered what incubus blood tasted like. I pulled away and gave him a look.
"What's wrong, Sunshine?" he asked.
"I've never had incubus blood before," I sighed.
Roxas didn't say anything for a long moment. Eventually, he exposed his neck to me and sighed.
"Try some," he said.
"Really?" I asked, concerned. "Are you sure?"
"I will grant your wishes," he said. "So that you may shine, my sun."
"Alright…" I said, smiling shyly.
I leaned in and bit his neck and he started moaning. I didn't know if that was a good thing or a bad thing. I kept drinking the blood and Roxas kept moaning. I had enough blood after a while and I pulled away. Roxas whimpered from the lost contact.
"Yeah," I said. "I'm told that hurts."
"It didn't hurt me," Roxas replied. "It felt good."
I shrugged and lapped up the dripping blood.
"I'm gonna go say hi to Sibella," I said. "I highly doubt you'll wanna see her."
"Wherever you go, I'll follow," Roxas said. "Even if it means seeing someone I don't like very much."
I nodded and we walked inside to find my older half-sister. We walked upstairs to her room. She was sitting on her bed combing her super long hair. She looked up and saw me and smiled brightly. She ran over to me and hugged me.
"Sunshine!" she said, happily. "You're okay!"
I hugged her back and she kissed my forehead and I instantly wiped it off. She giggled and hugged Roxas. He groaned in annoyance but he hugged back. Sibella's day was made when he did that. I don't understand why though.
Roxas tried to pull away but Sibella wouldn't let go. Roxas kept squirming anyways.
"Sibella," he said. "You can let go now."
She still wouldn't so I stepped in.
"Sibella," I said. "You're killing Roxas."
Roxas was turning blue from lack of oxygen. Sibella let go instantly and Roxas panted, trying to get in as much air as he could. Sibella scratched her head nervously and went back to her hair. Roxas decided to take me to his favorite hangout.
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(Twilight Town Clock Tower)
He handed me a blood-red rectangle on a stick. He took a bite of a sea-blue bar and smiled at me.
"Yours is called Bloodberry Ice cream," he explained.
I took a bite and it was a combination of a surprisingly delicious flavor.
"It's bloody…" I said, amazed. "But sweet."
"It's good, right?" Roxas smiled.
I nodded and took another bite. Roxas and I ate ice cream and laughed about the stupidest things. I loved spending time with him and it was clear that the feeling was mutual. Roxas had told me about his best friend, Axel. I wondered why he never introduced me to him.
"Why haven't you introduced me to him?" I asked.
"Because the writer isn't sure if she wants to include him in the series," Roxas said.
I was wondering when we were going to break the fourth wall. I reached over and held Roxas's hand. He looked down. I smiled slightly and he smiled back.
"Will ZelinkSupporter include him?" I asked.
"She doesn't know yet," Roxas said.
I nodded and went back to eating my ice-cream.
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(Some Time Later)
Roxas and I decided to head back to our houses. We continued to tell stupid stories that have happened in our lives. I didn't have nearly as much because I've been sheltered for most of my life. I didn't know if that was a good thing or not.
When we got to Roxas's house he smiled at me before going inside. With that, I walked inside my own house and went upstairs to my room and I went to bed.
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(The Next Day)
I woke up to Sibella shaking me. I sat up instantly and glared at her.
"What do you want?" I asked.
"You need to look out your window," Sibella said.
"Why?" I asked.
"Uncle Ivan wants you to see something," she said.
I nodded and looked out the window. I saw fireworks and looked up at the sky. I watched all the colors and explosives take off into the sky and form shapes and sizes. I've never seen fireworks in real-life before. I saw that the grand finale was coming and it was the coolest thing I've ever witnessed.
I didn't understand why they were even going off but it was awesome. I hope we don't get a noise complaint from the neighbors.
"What did you think of your first Celebration of Independence Fireworks?" Sibella asked.
"Celebration of Independence?" I questioned.
"Yeah," she smiled. "In Smashville, there's gonna be a huge fair and you'll LOVE it."
"I dunno…" I shrugged. "I don't really wanna go…"
"Someone messaged me that someone else heard that Roxas will be there," Sibella said.
"Okay," I said, happily. "I'll go."
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(Smashville)
Sibella told me all about fairs the whole way there. I was excited just thinking about it. I couldn't wait to ride some rides, eat some food and see Roxas. I didn't understand some of the food names that Sibella listed though.
Why would they call something a hot dog? Or why would they make cotton into candy? Maybe they taste good. I guess I'll find out after we get our wristbands. There was a lot of arguing over where someone was standing in the line and it frightened me slightly.
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(One Long Angry Line Later)
Sibella and I got our wristbands and split up. She said that Roxas wanted to play Hide and Shriek and wanted me to find him. She gave me $200.00 for games and I went to find him. I hoped I found him.
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(Thirty Minutes Later)
After not finding Roxas, I decided to at least go on rides. I decided to go on the Fireball. As I was waiting in line someone covered my eyes. It was a scent I didn't recognize so I panicked and threw his hands off.
"What the heck are you doing?" I snapped.
He looked at me and blushed in embarrassment.
"I'm sorry," he said. "I thought you were someone else."
"Who are you?" I asked.
"I'm Ventus," he said. "But everyone calls me Ven."
"I'm Catherine," I smiled. "Everyone calls me Sunshine or Kittycat."
Ventus smiled and I forgave him.
"Who did you think I was, Ven?" I asked.
"I thought you were my girlfriend, Valarie," he said, scratching his cheek. "You look just like her from the front and the back."
"Well," I said. "Surely there are SOME differences between me and your girlfriend."
"Three physical differences," Ventus nodded. "Dumpling never wears her hair down. She usually wears jeans and she's a ghost."
"And how did you confuse me for a ghost?" I asked.
"I'm the only Smashtopican who can touch her," Ventus said. "I thought she was trying out a new look."
I nodded and looked Ventus up and down. I realized how similar he looked to Roxas with a few physical differences. Ventus was slightly taller than me, meaning he was taller than Roxas. His face was also slightly thinner than Roxas's.
His clothes were completely different from Roxas's black coat. That's the main reason I knew he wasn't Roxas when I turned around. That and they smell different. Ventus and I sat together on the Fireball and got off together. We decided it was nice to have someone to talk to so we stuck together.
"Dumpling must be playing Hide and Shriek," Ventus said. "I can't find her anywhere."
"I'm having the same problem with Roxas," I said. "Maybe we can look for them together."
"Umm… okay," Ventus agreed. "What does Roxas look like?"
"A slightly shorter version of you in all black leather," I answered.
Ventus nodded and we looked for them together. We also went on rides every once and a while.
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(Eventually)
Ventus and I got hungry so we went to get him some food and me some blood. Ventus and I split the pay so it didn't look like we were on a date. I never understood why a guy and a girl couldn't hang out and just be friends in the public eye.
After we ate, we decided to see who could go on the most rides without throwing up. We swapped numbers and went our separate ways. We agreed that the loser must buy dinner for everyone. When I was waiting in line for The Juggler, I saw a girl who looked just like me.
"Excuse me?" I asked. "But are you Valarie?"
She turned around and we both gasped. It was like I was looking at myself… I think. I've never seen myself in a mirror so I'll just assume that she's got my face. She was shocked and rubbed her eyes. She looked back at me and we both screamed.
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(Ten Seconds Later)
When we stopped screaming, we got on the ride and sat together.
"Are you Valarie?" I asked again.
"That depends," she replied. "Are like you Catherine?"
I nodded and asked if she was Valarie the third time. She nodded and the ride started. We started screaming and I'll bet you anything that it wasn't from the ride. After we got off the ride we decided to hang out.
"How did you know who I was?" I asked.
"A cute boy named Roxas was like totally looking for you," she said. "He said to like, call if I came up with anything. How do YOU know who I am?"
"Your boyfriend thought I was you," I answered. "We looked for you for a while but then we split up. We're having a contest. Whoever throws up first has to buy dinner for both groups."
"Cool," Valarie said. "I'll call Roxas to like, tell him I found you."
I did the same for Ventus. We told them where we were and Ventus said he'd be right there.
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(Five Minutes Later)
Ventus and Roxas got here around the same time. They looked at each other and had no reaction. They just simply shook hands and acted like it was normal.
"I found you, Roxas!" I said, happily. "I win Hide and Shriek."
Roxas chuckled and Ventus and I told him about our bet. Roxas and Valarie said they wanted to join in. We agreed to meet at the front entrance. If someone vomited, they would have to take a picture of it and send it with and "I lost" caption.
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(Many Hours Later)
It was almost time to go home and I never got a text from any of them. Then my phone went off. I instantly looked at the text and saw it was just Sibella asking where I was. I chose to ignore it and waited for the text I was waiting for.
I then got a group text message from Ventus saying that he threw up and he'd buy dinner. I ran back to the front entrance and got there first. I waited for everyone else and Valarie came out of the ground. She laughed at my scared reaction.
Roxas and Ventus got there at the same time. Ventus was wiping his face with a napkin and Roxas was laughing at him. That's just how boys are. They tease and taunt each other to show their friendship. Trust me, I know from the boys Vladimir brings home.
We decided to go to The Warm After Dark since it was the only thing opened now within walking distance.
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(The Warm After Dark)
We sat down at our table and looked at our menus. We asked Ventus how much money he had on him so he didn't overpay.
"About $900.68," Ventus shrugged.
"Y'know," she said. "I've always wondered why you carry sooo much money around everywhere you go, Ven."
"Because I have a job that involves being your bodyguard," he said.
"Just because Daddy makes you go with me whenever I go out," she snapped. "That doesn't mean you're my bodyguard."
Ventus rolled his eyes and Roxas and I laughed at the scene. They clearly were forced to hang out but I don't think they minded all too much. They clearly argue because they care, not because they want to control the other.
"Welcome to The Warm After Dark," said a pretty lady. "I'll be your waitress. I'm Pam Frost. May I take your order?"
"Yes you may," Ventus said politely. "I'll have the Pressure-Fried Lime & Ginger Winter Greens."
"Okay," she said, writing it down. "What about you ma'am?"
"I'll have the Fire-Grilled Ostrich," Valarie smiled.
She wrote it down and turned to Roxas.
"I'll have the Steamed Fennel & Orange Scallops," he smiled. "And the lady will have the Stir-Fried Blood & Pine Guts."
I nodded, confirming that was what I wanted. She wrote it down and went to place the orders in. We all just started talking about random things until Valarie brought up an interesting topic.
"What's the most embarrassing thing that's happened to like, you?" she asked.
"I think we should go around the table and answer that question in a game format," Roxas suggested.
"What's the game, Rox?" Ventus asked.
"We tell the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to us," he said. "Whoever has the most embarrassing story gets something from the other three of their choice."
We all agreed to it and Valarie decided to start.
"I was like totally walking home from school when my ex-crush yelled my name," she said. "He caught up with me and before I knew it, we were like walking home together. I was like totally on cloud nine. Oh, my God! But then he started giving me these awkward looks every few seconds. After about five minutes of the uncomfortable glances, he quickly gave an excuse and ran home. I sprinted to like, my home, looked at my reflection in the mirror and to like, my utter disbelief, there was like totally a HUGE amount of ectoplasm sticking out of my nose. Note to like, self: Always check the mirror before you go school. Oh, my God!"
Ventus decided to go next.
"I was developing some photos in Foreign Art Class," he sighed. "I accidentally spilled the container of liquid they use in the dark room all over myself! It smelled so bad and I had to run to my next class to take a test! The cute girl in front of me had to move because it was such a strong smell. And I was so embarrassed!"
Roxas went next. He took a deep breath and sighed.
"I was sitting at my house texting my crush," he said, turning red. "Who was at work a block away from my house. I asked her to stop by because no one was home and she did! But she only sat down for a minute and left in a hurry. I didn't know why and then after she left I realized I had her name written on my arm the whole time! I must have looked like a stalker!"
I guess it was my turn. Everyone was looking at me expectantly.
"I don't normally get out much," I said honestly.
"Sunshine," Ventus said. "You've had to have SOME embarrassing story even though you were in your house."
I gave it some thought and remembered what I've been trying to forget.
"My half-brother's buddies usually come over for dinner after their workouts," I said. "One time, I was singing into my hairbrush and dancing like a fool. My half-brother and his totally hot friends burst into my room, mid jam sesh and since then, I haven't lived it down!"
Everyone laughed at my humiliation. Therefore, I want to forget this. I know I won't live it down any time soon. Eventually, our food was given to us and we ate. Everyone would stop to make fun of the each other's embarrassing story.
I was glad that I wasn't the only one getting teased but I guess that means nobody won…
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(Thirty Minutes Later)
Ventus paid for our meals and we went to our homes. We all gave each other our addresses and went to our homes. I opened the door to see Ivan and Sibella standing there, tapping their foot. I knew what that meant. I'm in trouble now.
"Where were you, young lady?" Ivan asked. "It's 3:00 in the morning!"
I tried to look like I was going to cry. That ALWAYS got me out of trouble at home so maybe it'll work here.
"I'm sorry, Uncle Ivan," I said, saddened.
"Catherine Maria Grande-Dracula," Sibella snapped. "Do you have any idea how much trouble you're in!? Tell her Uncle Ivan!"
Ivan was giving me that look that said I was forgiven and Sibella didn't approve.
"It's okay, baby," Ivan said, picking me up. "I'll never yell at you again, princess."
I continued to act cute and innocent which angered Sibella.
"Uncle Ivan!" Sibella said. "You're supposed to punish her."
"Have a heart, Sibella," he said. "She didn't mean to stay out too late. She's just a baby."
"She's 17 years old and she should be treated as such," Sibella said.
"Don't let it happen again, okay Cutie?" Ivan said, putting me down.
"Okay, Uncle Ivan," I said sweetly. "I'm gonna go to bed now."
"Alright baby," he said. "Goodnight."
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(Catherine's Room)
I put on my pajamas and crawled into my coffin. I looked next door into Roxas's window and saw him pulling out his phone. A few moments after he did that, my phone went off. I looked at it and saw Roxas sent a group text message.
Roxas: I got in2 so much trouble. DX
Ventus: lolz me 2. I'm lucky Val's dad didn't fire me.
Valarie: I got grounded 4 a week. Hbu guys?
Roxas: same here. I'm not allowed 2 leave my house 4 a week.
Ventus: same. Hbu Sunshine?
Catherine: I didn't get in2 any trouble.
Roxas: OoO how did u not get in trouble?
Valarie: Yeah! Tell us ur secret!
Catherine: just act a cute as u possibly can and u can get away with anything. Lol XD
Valarie: Done.
Ventus: Done.
Roxas: and done.
We all texted until Ventus fell asleep.
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(The Next Day)
I woke up quite late for my standards. I had nothing to do since my boyfriend and my friends were grounded. I decided to take a walk and see what I could do. I brought my Mouawad's 1001 Nights Diamond Purse just in case I wanted to buy something.
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(Twilight Town Market Street)
I was walking through Market Street when I saw a group of three staring at me. I didn't understand why but I wasn't uncomfortable. They walked up to me and smiled at me. It wasn't a pervert-smile though. It was a friendly smile.
"Hi," said the blonde guy. "I'm Hayner Hägg. This is Pence Montgomery and Olette Buldan."
"Hi," I said, shyly. "I'm Catherine. Everyone calls me Sunshine or Kittycat."
"Aw!" Olette smiled. "Wanna hang with us? I need another girl to talk to."
I smiled slightly and nodded. Hayner, Pence and Olette brought me to their hangout. It was just the back alley but I could see why they liked it. It was spacious and homely at the same time. They handed out Sea-Salt Ice cream and I instantly thought of Roxas.
"Hey," Olette said. "What's wrong, Sunshine?"
"It's nothing you'd understand," I sighed.
"We females gotta stick together," Olette smiled.
I laughed slightly. She and the boys seemed trustworthy so I guess I could tell them.
"It's just…" I said. "Sea-Salt Ice cream is my boyfriend's favorite flavor. I guess I can't think of anyone but him when I see it."
"You have a boyfriend?" Pence asked, saddened.
"Pence!" Hayner said. "Shut up."
Hayner looked at Olette and she nodded and helped me up. I was confused but I didn't have time to react when she started pushing me out of the alleyway. When we were out of the boys' earshot, Olette was finally able to explain.
"I've always wanted to say this," she smiled. "Let's have a Girl's Day!"
I didn't understand what that meant but it sounded fun so I agreed. We put all the money we had together and walked off. Olette said we were going to do some shopping.
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(The New Bee Shopping Mall)
Olette and I went here for new clothes. I've never been shopping on my own before or at all for that matter so this'll be an amazing first experience. There was just one problem though. I'd have to spend Olette's money to buy something.
"Olette," I said shyly. "I don't feel comfortable spending your money."
"Why do you think I combined our money together?" she replied. "It's so we don't know whose is whose."
Olette was humming as she picked out clothes. I just stood there until Olette noticed. She looked curiously at me and sighed.
"Sunshine," she said. "It's okay. Just pick out anything you like. Money is no option."
I nodded and picked out everything I'd ever wear. After about an hour, Olette and I paid for the clothes and Olette took me to The Jolly Shoe.
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(The Jolly Shoe)
There were shoes EVERYWHERE. It was a girl's dream come true and a guy's worst nightmare. I wasn't into shoes that much but I decided to buy a pair for Valarie. She seemed like a shoe kind of girl. I bought a simple blue pair of heels for her to go with the dress I bought her.
Olette bought sneakers for herself of every kind. We paid for the shoes and went to The Performing Quest Book Store.
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(The Performing Quest Book Store)
I didn't read often but Ventus seemed like a bookworm type of guy. I texted him, asking him what kind of books he liked and he replied any book by Thomas Willmon. I thanked him and went to the Thomas Willmon section.
Thomas Willmon has written so many books, he has his own personal shelf. I picked out Enemy of The Lost Ones, Angel of The Frontline, Ghosts of Utopia, Freaks and Phantoms and Freaks Without Restrictions.
I would've picked out more but I ran out of room in my basket so I went to find Olette. She was looking through the romance section. She turned towards me and smiled.
"You're a Thomas Willmon fan, too?" she smiled.
I didn't feel right telling her the books weren't for me but I also didn't feel right lying to her. I decided to meet in the middle.
"I haven't read a Thomas Willmon book since I got here," I said.
It wasn't a lie but it wasn't the truth either. Olette nodded and we paid for the books. We decided to go to the candy store.
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(The Talking Spoon Candy Store)
I'll buy something for me here. I bought Bloodberry Candy for me. I bought Milk Chocolate Bonbons for Ventus. I grabbed a Dark Chocolate Roll for Valarie. I remembered Roxas saying he loved lollies so I'll buy him some.
I looked around and found Blueberry and Strawberry Ice Lollies. I picked them up and Olette and I paid for the candy before leaving.
"Where to now, Olette?" I asked.
"I dunno about you," she said. "But I Knead a Massage."
"Yeah," I nodded, awkwardly. "Let's go."
"I'm friends with the manager's son," she said. "So we'll get special treatment."
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(Knead a Massage)
We walked in and I felt like my arms were going to fall off. I hope we don't go shopping any more after this. Olette rang the bell and the lady at the front desk looked at me.
"What can I do for you ladies?" she asked.
"Every treatment," Olette said.
The lady nodded and Olette pulled out her membership card. The lady checked it to see if it was legit and gave it back with a nod. She called for two workers and they treated us like queens. It was the most relaxing experience I've ever had.
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(Three Hours Later)
Olette and I were done with our treatments and decided to go to our homes to put our stuff away. Olette and I traded numbers and addresses so we could see each other again. I had to bring the food and other stuff to my friends.
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(Roxas's House)
I knocked on the door and Petunia answered. She looked at me confused but smiled. She let me in and told me Roxas was in his room. I ran upstairs and knocked on the door. Roxas groaned in annoyance but answered it anyways.
"Hey, Sunshine," Roxas said, unsurely. "What are you doing here?"
"I brought you something special," I said, happily.
I pulled out the Blueberry and Strawberry Ice Lollies and handed them to him. He looked at them shocked.
"I can NEVER find this flavor anywhere," he said happily. "You're the best, Kittycat!"
He took one out of the bag and ate it. His eyes lit up like a Fest of Generosity Tree. He hugged me tightly and kept muttering thank you. He then pulled me in for a kiss. When I pulled away, he smiled.
"I have to go bring stuff to our new friends," I said. "It's chocolate so I have to move before it melts."
Roxas nodded and went back into his room.
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(Ventus's House)
I went to Ventus's house since he was right across the street from me. I knocked on the door and Ventus answered. He looked confused to see me and he let me into the house.
"So…" he said. "What's up?"
I pulled out the basket of books and the Milk Chocolate Bonbons and handed them to him. He beamed and opened the books. He hugged me in a friendly way. I returned it and we let go at the same time.
"I don't have any of these books yet," he beamed. "I love Milk Chocolate Bonbons!"
"I've gotta go deliver some stuff to Valarie," I said. "I'll see you when you're grounding is over."
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(The Holly Grove Cemetery)
"Val?" I called. "Valarie? Where are you?"
Valarie appeared from the ground and I screamed. She laughed at my reaction and solidified herself.
"Not that I mind," she smiled. "But what are like you doing here?"
"I brought you gifts," I said, reaching into the bags.
I gave her the dress and heels and the Dark Chocolate Roll I bought for her. She squealed with joy.
"I love them. Oh, my God!" she smiled. "I'll wear the dress and heels the second I'm ungrounded."
The second the bags were put into her hands, they became translucent. I was surprised that that happened but I went with it. I wondered how Valarie died though. I'll ask that when we're closer because that seems like a deep question. I decided to go home and unpack my stuff.
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(Catherine's Room)
I unpacked everything and by the time I was done, I was tired. I decided that I was going to wait until my friends were ungrounded before I did anything else. I wanted to introduce them to Hayner, Pence and Olette.
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(One Week Later)
Roxas was the first one over, Valarie, as usual, came out of the ground and Ventus just got here. We were just doing our own thing in comfortable silence in my room. It was nice how we were close enough to sit in silence together without it being awkward.
"Let's go to Twilight Town!" I suggested.
Everyone silently agreed and we walked to Twilight Town.
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(Twilight Town Back Alley)
I brought them to the back alley where Hayner, Pence and Olette said they'd be. They looked up and gasped but they weren't looking at me. They were looking at Roxas, who was looking at the ground, trying to avoid eye contact.
"Roxas?" Hayner said, surprised.
"H-Hey," he said, nervously. "Hayner, Pence, Olette."
I could sense the tension between Roxas and my new friends.
"Okay…" Valarie asked. "What's going on here? Why is like totally there sooo much tension between you?"
"It's been a while," Hayner said, calmly.
"Yeah," Roxas said, not looking up.
"What were your last words to us when you dropped us?" Pence asked.
"I'm pretty sure they were "I never wanna see your fucking faces again"," Roxas replied.
"Boys?" Olette asked. "Can't we just bury the hatchet and all be friends? Any friends of Sunshine's are friends of mine."
"Because you guys were just using me to get good grades," Roxas answered.
"But it's Summer Vacation," Valarie said. "Why don't you guys be summer friends?"
"That's a good idea," Olette said. "What do you boys think? We just hang out during the summer?"
"…Well I do miss hanging out with Roxas," Pence said. "Just a little though."
"That'll work…" Hayner said. "If Roxas is up for it, that is."
Roxas gave it some thought and eventually nodded.
"I've already finished my summer project anyways," Roxas shrugged.
"Great!" Olette smiled. "Now that we got that out of the way, why don't we introduce ourselves to your lookalikes?"
"I'm Valarie Anne McClain," Valarie smiled.
"I'm Ventus Dezmond Quimbly," Ventus said.
"I'm Hayner Hägg," Hayner said. "This is Pence Montgomery and Olette Buldan."
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(Twilight Town Sandlot)
The seven of us ran to the Sandlot where we saw three other kids talking. Hayner, Pence, Olette and Roxas were glaring at them. I could sense the tension between the groups. It was so tense, I felt dizzy.
"Well, well, well," said the leader. "Look who's back."
Roxas said nothing. He just glared at him. I felt like I was going to throw up from all the tension I sensed. The leader noticed me and was instantly infatuated.
"Hello beautiful," he said. "Who are you?"
I could sense Roxas was getting jealous. This only fed the fire of the tension between them. I was getting sicker by the minute.
"Why are you hanging out with these lamers when you could be hanging out with me?" Seifer Almasy smirked.
Roxas was getting even more jealous and it didn't help that I wasn't pushing him away. I felt powerless because I couldn't move or stop him. I felt like I was cheating on my boyfriend knowing he was there. In other words, I felt like a slut.
I guess Olette realized I felt sick since she started rubbing my back. My stomach caught up with the rest of me and I didn't feel sick anymore. I nodded and Olette backed away. I was about to say something to the leader when Roxas wrapped his arms around me.
"Sorry, Seifer," Roxas said, kissing my forehead. "But she's unavailable."
"That'll never stop me," Seifer replied.
"Sorry, Seifer," I said. "But I don't cheat."
Roxas held me tighter, showing Seifer that I was his girl. I didn't mind though. I honestly enjoy Roxas's attention.
"Whatever," Seifer said. "She'll be mine one day. I always get your girls in the end."
Seifer and his gang stormed off. Roxas let go of me and picked up a Struggle Bat. We all nodded and he threw it at Seifer. He hit him dead in the head and Seifer fell over. We all laughed and Seifer's friends helped him up and carried him away.
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(Later That Day)
We were all goofing around and eating Ice cream when a bell rang. Hayner, Pence and Olette said it was time to go. We all went our separate ways. Valarie and Ventus went to their homes so it was just me and Roxas.
"You have nothing to be jealous about," I said.
Roxas tried his hardest to look confused but I knew he knew what I was talking about.
"I-I-I dunno what you're talking about," he said.
"I could sense how jealous you were of Seifer from space," I smirked.
He said nothing and blushed.
"I only wanna be with you," I smiled.
I kissed him and he went into his house. He had nothing to be jealous of. Seifer is an asshole and I don't date assholes.
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(Catherine's Room)
I was watching TV when there was a knock on my door. I was confused on who it was. Sibella went out with her boyfriend of the week and Ivan was working late. It might be Roxas but he would've texted me that he was coming over.
I went over to the door and sensed a familiar aura and an unfamiliar one at the same time. I opened the door to see Link standing there with a beautiful brunette girl. I was curious on how he got into the house but then realized I forgot to lock the door. I let them into my room and sat down on the closed coffin.
"Hey Link!" I smiled, friendly hugging him. "What are you doing here?"
"I felt like exploring the human world and I saw Zelda for the first time in years," he replied.
I looked at the brunette girl and she was glaring at me. I knew she wasn't okay with me being Link's friend. I smiled at her.
"It's alright," I said. "I have a boyfriend."
She instantly smiled and hugged me. That was easier than I thought it would be. I guess we'll be on good terms though. I don't know though but we'll find out.
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(The Next Morning)
Hayner said he wanted us to have a meeting. I didn't know what it was but it must've been important, right? When I got there, I saw that everyone else was waiting for me. I sat down next to Roxas as Hayner explained what his surprise was.
"What took you so long?" Hayner asked.
"Sibella had a hangover," I answered. "So I had to wait until Uncle got home so I could leave."
"Anyways…" Olette said, stopping the subject from continuing. "Seifer's been going around telling everyone we stole Catherine from him."
I was first seen in town hanging with these guys so I don't know what that would do. Maybe it's some competition or something. We decided to confront the town about it and clear everything up. We ran to the Sandlot to see Seifer's goons talking.
They turned toward us and glared. Seifer walked into the scene and smiled at me. The sickeningly thick tension was back but I ignored it the best I could.
"I guess if Cat gave me a kiss," Seifer said. "MAYBE I'll let it slide."
"Eww!" I said, disgusted. "No!"
"Sunshine would never kiss you. Oh, my God!" Valarie said.
Especially since I have a boyfriend. I'm not going to cheat on Roxas EVER! In the time that it took for things to get awkward, I had formed a plan. I walked over to Seifer and got in front of him. I looked around and saw the Struggle Bats laying on the ground.
I dashed over to pick one up. The battle I had with Seifer was easy, especially seeing that he almost always missed me. Vampires are just too fast for inexperienced Breathers. Seifer was downed and his goons stood protectively in front of him.
Pence pulled out his camera and attempted to take a picture of me. I gasped and Roxas took the camera from Pence and smashed it. Pence got upset for a split second but got over it instantly.
"Um…" Roxas lied. "Sunshine hates photos."
"So you smashed my camera?" Pence asked.
"Let's not get into another argument," Olette said.
Everyone agreed and we walked back to the Back Alley. When we got there, Hayner handed us all a Sea-Salt Ice cream and me Bloodberry Ice cream. We all ate as we laughed about the stupidest things and talked. We were enjoying ourselves so much, that we didn't notice Seifer standing there.
"I need to talk to Catherine," he said, nervously.
Roxas, Hayner, Pence and Ventus formed a human wall around me.
"Why would she wanna talk to like, you?" Valarie asked.
"Yeah," Olette said. "You're a dick."
Everyone started bickering until I decided to speak up.
"I'll talk to Seifer," I said. "But it'll have to be close enough for everyone to hear."
Seifer beamed slightly and nodded. The boys cleared out and I walked off with Seifer. I wonder what he wanted to talk about.
"Okay, Seifer," I sighed. "What's so important that you have to tell me by myself?"
"Okay, Catherine," Seifer said. "All the times I bully your friends, it's not because I'm an asshole. I wanna show you my power."
"I don't care about your ability to control everyone!" I replied.
"Well I care about YOU," he said, calmly.
I blushed and looked at him.
"What?" I asked, shocked and confused.
"Ever since you came here for the first time," he said. "You spoke out to me… to my heart. I love you. Even when, you were crying. Even when you were getting dressed and I took pictures of you and your Uncle saw me and arrested me. I wanted to destroy Hayner, Pence and Roxas so bad that you'd be so depressed, you'd wanna have snuggling time with me."
"You SICKO!" I wailed, punching him in the face.
"Kiss me," he said softly.
"NO!" I replied. "SICKO!"
Eventually, the gong went off, signaling it was curfew. I ran back to my friends and they were packing up and about to leave. Roxas was carrying my stuff so I just walked next to him. We said goodbye to everyone and went home.
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(Catherine's Room)
I was awakened by my phone letting an amber alert go off. I checked it to see what was going on. I didn't understand but I looked out my window and saw police officers at Roxas's house. I decided to see what was going on. I went to the front yard and saw Ventus standing there with a Video Camera.
"Ven?" I asked. "What're you doing?"
He smiled.
"It's always been my dream to work for Night Dragon Films," Ventus said. "There the biggest Film Studio in town. This camera can film Supernaturals of any kind. I'll be able to get you in the shot."
"Really?" I beamed. "Let's go see if we can figure out what's going on."
Ventus nodded and pointed the camera at me. We walked over to the cop and I decided to ask her some questions.
"Ms. Officer Lady?" I asked. "What's going on?"
"Roxas W. Archer isn't in his house," the officer said. "We can't get anything from his mother so there's no way to get a lead."
"Maybe Ven could film while I ask her the questions," I said. "I've seen enough crime films to know the basics."
"I feel ashamed of myself for relying on a couple of kids," she said. "But you can try."
"You wouldn't be the first," Ventus smiled.
I signaled Ventus to follow and I saw Petunia crying. I sat down next to her and Ventus stood in front of us, filming the scene.
"Hey, Petunia," I said. "I'm gonna ask you some questions about Roxas's disappearance to get a lead."
Petunia said nothing but I proceeded anyways.
"Can you tell me about anyone who left just before you discovered Roxas's absence?" I asked.
"He said he was a friend of Roxas," she said. "I didn't pay that much attention to him."
"Do you know Roxas as well as you thought?" I asked.
"Roxas started acting out at 13," she said. "He'd always hang around a gang called "The Faceless Ones" and he'd commit crimes."
"What was he like?" I asked. "Do you think you could describe the kidnapper for me?"
"I only saw him for a few seconds," she said. "I guess he was about average height, fairly young… that's all I can remember."
"What was the man doing before the kidnapping happened?" I asked.
"He was here for a while," she answered. "He was holding a book I think."
"Do you know if Roxas had any enemies?" I asked. "Anyone that might wanna kidnap him?"
"After Roxas got clean," Petunia said. "He was back to his nice sweet self. I can see his unintentional racism being the only reason someone would wanna kidnap him."
"Did you get the impression that the kidnapper was one of The Faceless Ones?" I asked.
"No," she said. "I don't think he was a part of that gang. Roxas had introduced me every member so one of them would've come over instead."
"Can you tell me what you saw?" I asked.
"Roxas had just gotten back home and went upstairs to his room," she said. "He didn't tell me that he was having someone over. I was getting ready for bed when the kidnapper walked right in. He said he was close to Roxas so I allowed it."
She sighed.
"It wasn't until Harvey went to check on Roxas that we realized…" she sobbed.
"Did you hear anything while Roxas was in his room?" I asked. "The sound of a struggle or yelling?"
"No," she answered. "I didn't notice anything."
"Did you happen to notice anything strange about Roxas tonight?" I asked. "Did he seem worried or stressed out?"
"No," she answered. "He was just like he always is."
"Do you think you would recognize the kidnapper?" I asked.
"I'll never forget that face," she said.
"Perfect," I smiled. "Do you think that you could come down to the station tomorrow and help them construct a likeness of the kidnapper?"
"Yeah," she nodded. "I do whatever you think I can to help catch him."
"Thank you very much for your help, Petunia," I said.
"I hope you find the bastard who did it," she said. "Smashtopicans like that just don't deserve to live."
"I promise you the police will do everything in their power to find him," I said. "Go to bed now and try to get some sleep."
Ventus and I walked out of the house. Ventus popped the Blu-ray out of the camera and handed it to the chief.
"The answers to all her questions are on there," he said. "We're gonna head home."
The officer nodded and Ventus and I went to our homes to go back to sleep.
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(Catherine's Room)
I couldn't stop worrying about Roxas. He could be in agony at this very moment. He could be trapped inside a dungeon of madness. It's my duty to rescue him. I should leave a note to Ivan as to where I'm going.
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(Unknown Location)
~Roxas's Point of View~
I woke up in a room I don't recognize. How did I end up here when I was sleeping in my room? I looked around thinking of what happened then remembered. I was kidnapped, by the Smashtopican who has been texting me for more than a year.
I started to hyperventilate, thinking of all the things he could do to me. I realized that I was cuffed to the bed by my hands. I started to pull on them only to have them cut into my hands.
"Hey!" I screamed. "Let me go!"
I then heard footsteps running up the stairs before the door bursts open.
"Are you okay?" my kidnapper screamed.
The kidnapper was none other than Sibella. She had done some pretty twisted things when we dated but kidnapping me to be with her takes the cake. She ran up to me and straddled me while looking at my body for any harm.
I didn't respond. I just cried for Catherine to save me. Her light green eyes looked up at me and her face immediately softened when she saw my face.
"What's wrong, Sugar?" she asked.
I just kept crying for Catherine.
"Shhhh, Sugar," she said, kissing my tears on my cheeks. "You're okay. Shhhh."
She pulled out a key from her bra and unlocked the handcuffs. After that she crawled onto my lap and whispered soothing things in my ears while rubbing circles in my back. I know this is my kidnapper but quite frankly I don't have the strength to push a vampire off me.
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(A Few Minutes Later)
I eventually pushed Sibella off me before crawling to the corner of the room.
"No," I barely croaked out. "Leave me alone."
I looked up at her to see her eyes have a hint of sadness before they turn black with anger. She marched over to me griped my hips and sat me on the tall bed. She wrapped one arm around my waist and the other gripped my chin so I didn't look away. She stood in between my legs so we were the same height.
"Listen here, Roxy," she snapped. "You're in MY domain now so you're gonna follow my rules. Do you know RUDE it was for you to reject me after comforting you? Sugar, I could trap you in a basement and wait until you starve and wither up. But I am not, am I? I'm here, giving you clothes, a warm bed and food. So, I advise you to follow my rules before I throw you down in that cold room, understand?"
I looked her in the eye and nodded, not having the strength to talk.
"Rule Number 1," she spat, anger in her eyes. "Answer me when I'm talking to you."
"Y-yes, Sibella," I stuttered. "I'm s-s-sorry."
She smiled and rubbed her thumb on my cheekbone.
Bipolar much?
"It's alright Roxy," she smiled. "Rule number 2: I expect you do whatever I ask the first time I say it, if not, you will be given a punishment. Rule number 3: You don't talk to anybody I don't give you permission to. I don't need more trouble than I already have. Rule number 4: No escaping. At all. Don't even think about it. Breaking any of these rules will result in punishment."
She looked at me, waiting for an answer.
"I understand," I replied, scared as hell.
She smiled and ran her hand down to my thighs and started to rub them. She tugged my body a little so my legs were wrapped around her waist and our noses were touching.
"You're beautiful," she smiled. "You know that?"
I instantly blushed.
"Thanks," I murmured.
Sibella got off me and left and I began to sob. I wanted to see Catherine again. How could Sibella do this to me? How could she do this to Catherine? How could she do this to my parents? How could she do this to the entire Dracula Clan?
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(Nightfall)
I was still crying for Catherine when Sibella walked in. She must've thought I was crying out of loneliness because she gave me a comforting hug and kiss.
"It's okay, Roxy," she soothed. "I'm here now. You don't have to be alone."
"I don't want you," I sobbed. "I want Catherine. How could you do this to your kingdom?"
"Fuck the Dracula Clan!" she snapped. "Fuck Everyone! Fuck it all! I don't care if you're supposed to marry Catherine! You were MINE first!"
"And that was a huge mistake!" I snapped. "You're a slut and your brother hasn't been seen since he left on his journey! That's why Count Dracula chose Catherine to rule."
"THAT FREAK WILL NEVER RULE!" Sibella yelled.
She then slapped me in the face. It wouldn't have hurt as much if she wasn't a Vampire who went full force and I was sent into the wall. Sibella spat on me and stormed out of the room. I began to cry for Catherine.
She would never abuse me! I just hope she comes to save me. I don't want to be rescued by the police or any kind of government. I want Catherine to rescue me. I need to tell her how I feel.
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(Catherine's Room)
~Catherine's Point of View~
I wrote a note to Ivan and left. I ran into Ventus, who was holding his camera.
"Ven?" I asked. "What are you doing?"
"I know you're going to find Roxas," he said. "I don't wanna miss a minute of a good adventure."
"Do you have anything SMALLER to use as a camera though?" I asked.
Ventus gave it some thought before putting on a small earpiece. I was confused on why.
"This is the same thing as the camera," he explained. "I'll be able to record and use my hands."
I nodded and we ran off. We walked for ten minutes in silence. I decided to try to start a conversation.
"Do you think we should bring Valarie?" I asked.
"I dunno," Ventus shrugged. "She'd probably wanna come so maybe…"
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(The Holly Grove Cemetery)
"Dumpling, are you there?" Ventus called. "Sunshine and I need to talk to you!"
Ventus knocked on her tombstone and Valarie yelped in pain. She came out of the ground holding her head.
"Jesus, Ven," she said, rubbing her head. "Take it easy."
Ventus nodded and giggled.
"So what did you wanna talk about?" Valarie asked.
"Ven and I are going on an adventure to save Roxas," I said. "And we were wondering if you wanted to come."
"A rescue mission?" Valarie pondered. "Sounds fun. Count me in. Oh, my God!"
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(Spoilford)
"Why are we in the middle of the ghetto?" Ventus asked.
"Roxas told me that he used to hang out with The Faceless Ones," I said. "Maybe they found him and wanted revenge."
"We can't just walk up to like, the worst gang in Smashtopica and politely ask what we wanna know. Oh, my God!" Valarie said.
"A Vampire Stare goes a long way," I smiled.
I walked into The Faceless Ones hideout and saw them just talking. They looked at me and raised their weapons. I gave them all the Vampire Stare and they were all hypnotized. They were completely under my control. I signaled the leader to come over. When he did I lowered my face to his neck.
"Do you know a Roxas Archer?" I asked, seductively.
"Yeah," said the leader. "He used to hang out with us years ago."
"Have you seen him around lately?" I asked.
The leader shook his head. These guys were useless to me so I fed on them all. Scum like them should be off the streets. I turned around and shrugged and Ventus and Valarie sighed.
"Did you guys check Roxas's room for any sort of lead?" Valarie asked.
Ventus and I face palmed. Why didn't we think of that BEFORE we left?
"Don't worry," Valarie said. "I got this."
She vanished and reappeared a few seconds later, holding a note and gave it to Ventus. I couldn't touch her so I don't think I could get the note.
To whom it may concern,
I'm in love with Roxas but he doesn't love me back. That doesn't mean that I can't force him to be mine. Catherine, if you're reading this, I know blood is thicker than water but my love for Roxas runs deeper than our half-sisterhood. I know why everyone wanted you to be with him so bad but I don't care! Roxas was mine first and he'll be mine last! I felt so guilty for cheating on him but I will do anything I can to win him back. He still holds it against me but I just wanted to see other guys and I didn't wanna hurt him but I guess I hurt him anyways. Either way, Roxas and I are meant to be.
~Sibella
I wanted to cry that my own half-sister would kidnap my boyfriend. How could she live with herself after that? I thought we had a good relationship. Well, we should fight fire with fire. That doesn't mean I'm going to steal from her.
This sucks because I only know where one of Sibella's hideouts is but I guess that's as good of a lead as any.
"Looks like we're going to Kaimid Kingdom," I said.
"Why are we going there?" Ventus asked.
"Because that's the only hideout that Sibella has that I know about," I answered.
"You don't really think that she'd be dumb enough to like, hide out there, do you?" Valarie deadpanned.
"Not so much as dumb enough as I think lazy enough," I said. "Kaimid Kingdom isn't that far from here."
"How far is it?" Ventus asked.
"If we keep heading north," I said. "We'll get there by morning."
Ventus nodded and turned on his camera again. We continued our adventure with a destination in mind. We made sure not to walk through the middle of the Spoilford Shootout.
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(Unknown Location)
~Roxas's Point of View~
I was done crying because I had no more tears to cry. Sibella would always bring me food and beverages but this town was scarce on its supplies. I wasn't sure what Sibella was going to do but I wanted to go home.
I was lonely but I didn't want Sibella's attention. I wanted to be with Catherine. I reached into my pocket and found that Sibella didn't take my phone. I looked at it for a few seconds before deciding to call Catherine.
I needed to hear her voice again and to let her know I was alive. I knew she'd be worrying about that and come looking for me. I contacted her and she picked up on the second ring. I smiled and jumped for joy on the inside.
"Roxy?" she asked, worried. "Where are you?"
"I'm in Kaimid Kingdom," I said. "Where are you?"
"I'm on my way there with Val and Ven," she said. "And why are you talking so quietly?"
"Sibella's goons beat the shit out of me if I even think of you," I said. "I can only imagine what'll happen if I'm caught talking to you."
"Alright," Catherine said. "What part of Kaimid are you in?"
"I'm in the castle," I replied. "In the dungeon. Please save me!"
"Don't worry Roxas!" Catherine said. "I'll rescue you like you rescued me."
We both hung up and I was relieved that Catherine was going to save me. She'll come, I just know it.
~Catherine's Point of View~
I was relieved to know where to look and that he was alive. I was angry beyond belief that they would beat Roxas. How DARE they do this to him! Sibella will pay! They will all pay! I took off running and Ventus and Valarie tried to keep up.
"Sunshine, slow down. Oh, my God!" Valarie yelled.
I stopped instantly and Ventus crashed into me and Valarie went through me. She eventually came back and I sighed. I couldn't let my anger get the better of me. I was going to make sure that Roxas was safe and that Sibella wasn't going to come after him anymore.
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(Two Hours Later)
Valarie, Ventus and I started the fire and we had just finished dinner. Valarie didn't eat and I just drank the blood. Ventus had just finished eating his meal and we were all getting ready for bed. I climbed into a tree and hung upside-down from the branches while Valarie went underground.
Ventus just got into a sleeping bag and we all went to sleep.
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(Catherine's Dream)
Roxas lies in bed, trying to concentrate on sleep. He looked around his room, hoping to find one of the many cordless phones lost in his clothes piles. Voices from below rattled pictures on his wall, causing one to fall and shatter on the floor.
He snapped his eyes shut, praying the noise wouldn't be too loud. When Sibella heard any kind of noise upstairs, she thought Roxas was trying to escape. Unfortunately for Roxas, escaping was against the rules. Idly, he got up from the bed, tiptoed over to where the fallen picture lay and started to pick up the glass.
He heard a sound which made him shudder, footsteps on the stairs. Tightening his hand into a fist he felt something warm pool in the palm of his hand. The glass dropped to the floor as Sibella entered the room. Blood covered the glass and the clean clothes underneath it.
"Hurting yourself? I thought I gave you enough pain. Oh, well."
Sibella walked over to Roxas, picked him up by his hair and slammed him into the nearest wall.
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(End of Dream)
I sat up covered in sweat. I didn't know Vampires could sweat but whatever. I looked over at Ventus and Valarie to see they were still asleep so I went for a walk. I couldn't go too far because I'd lose Ventus's scent.
"Where are you… Roxas?" I whispered. "I will find you. I will always find you."
I looked up at the night sky and remembered I forgot my umbrella. I'll worry about it in the morning. Valarie shouldn't have to teleport back to my house and get it. I sighed and climbed back into the tree and hung back upside-down.
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(The Next Morning)
I woke up to see my umbrella laying right below me. I was shocked before I saw that Ventus and Valarie were both gone. I picked up my umbrella and followed Ventus's most recent scent. I found them sitting not too far from me making out.
"Are you guys all ready to go?" I asked.
They pulled apart, embarrassed, and nodded. I giggled and we continued our journey to Kaimid Kingdom. I hope Roxas is okay because I don't know what I'd do if he wasn't.
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(Kaimid Kingdom)
We finally arrived in Kaimid Kingdom and we were tired. We couldn't just stop though. This was the kidnappers' stronghold. We didn't know if they were expecting us or not so we kept our guards up. We wouldn't know who was lurking around what corner.
After a while, I decided to track Roxas's most recent scent to make life a lot easier.
"He's this way," I said, pointing towards the castle.
"How do you know?" Ventus asked.
"I know how to track," I replied. "Plus, he told me."
I began to track Roxas and we ended up at the castle doors. We didn't know how to get in without getting captured. We decided to discuss a plan that before we eventually agreed with one. And NO, we don't plan on getting captured.
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(A Few Moments Later)
"Okay?" I asked. "Everyone on board with the plan?"
Ventus and Valarie nodded. Ventus hid inside the bushes and I hid in a tree while Valarie knocked on the door. We didn't have to worry about her getting captured since Ventus was the only one who could touch her.
A man answered the door and he clearly never got any pussy. Valarie started flirting with him and he instantly let her in. Ventus and I both ran inside and split up to find Roxas. I followed his scent until I scented a breather on patrol.
I flew and clung to the ceiling. He walked passed me, not even bothering to look up. I decided to change the plan and stayed on the ceiling. I continued to follow Roxas's scent and found him in the master bedroom.
I heard him screaming in pain and a man laughing maniacally. When Roxas quieted down, the man left the room. I got down from the roof and unlocked the door with one of my claws. I walked in to Roxas cowering in the corner. He was crying and begging to be let go.
"Please… stop…" he sobbed. "No… more…"
I reached my hand out to him and he smacked it away. He squeezed deeper into the corner and cried.
"I hate you, Sibella!" he sobbed. "Stop abusing me!"
"Roxy," I said. "It's me."
I grabbed his face and forced him to look at me. When he finally did he leaned in for a kiss, giving me all the love he possibly could. I returned it with just as much passion. When we pulled away, Roxas began crying again.
"What's wrong, Roxy?" I asked, concerned.
"Two things," he sniffled. "One, I wanna go home. And two, I know that this is just a dream."
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"I've been having this dream since I got here," he sobbed. "Catherine saves me and I wake up to find I'm back in this castle."
"What do I need to do to make you believe that you're not dreaming?" I asked.
"…Tell me how you feel about me," Roxas whispered.
"…I love you, Roxas," I said, honestly.
He looked at me and smiled. He kissed me lightly and I wiped away his tears. He started laughing softly and hugged me.
"I love you, too, Kittycat," he smiled.
I undid his chains and helped him stand. When I turned around I saw Sibella standing there smirking.
"I was wondering when you'd get here, Sunshine," she giggled.
"Why have you done this?" I asked. "Why did you kidnap Roxas?"
"Because Roxas is different from all the other guys I've been with!" Sibella screamed.
"What?" Roxas asked, confused. "Me?"
"Yes!" she snapped. "Roxas! You! Dago! This world, this town, deserves to be destroyed! It rejected me! It ridiculed me! So now I'm gonna make this rotten world even more rotten. So, fuck all of you! Your eternal screams of horror will be MY pop music!"
Sibella pulled out her Extinction Obsidian Sword and I summoned my Abaddon Plasma Keyblade.
"This room is far too small to fight in," Sibella said. "Shall we find a much more opened space?"
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(Stained Glass)
Sibella and I charged at each other. We clashed weapons but I didn't understand what I did to make her hate me so much.
"W-Why are you doing this?" I asked.
"Because you're just like everyone else!" Sibella snapped. "You pretended to be different but you're not!"
"You can't be serious!" I said.
"I defeated Vladimir," she said. "I'll get rid of you, too."
"You WHAT?!" I said, shocked. "Why?"
"Tell me…" Sibella ordered. "Tell me why he picked you!"
She attacked me in a rage. At one point, Sibella floated from above me and saw the images of Roxas, Ventus, Valarie, Ivan, Vladimir and Dracula next to me. She finally understood that I have the throne because of the bond with my friends and family.
Still, Sibella continued to attack and knocked the Abaddon Plasma Keyblade out of my hands. I, however, recovered the Abaddon Plasma Keyblade and swiftly cut a surprised Sibella down. She fell to her knees, wounded and once she was down, she couldn't get back up.
"You'll make a great queen," she said, turning to dust with a satisfied look.
I returned to Roxas and he was being cured by Ventus and Valarie. They turned around and looked at me, beaming. They gave me a group hug but I couldn't help but feel horrible for killing my own half-sister. Dracula won't be proud of me.
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(Roxas's House)
We brought Roxas home and his parents were overjoyed to see him alive. They were worried to see him all bruised up but he was alive at least. They asked him a million questions a minute and he avoided answering any of them.
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(After Dinner)
Ventus and Valarie went back to their homes and I was about to leave, too, when Roxas stopped me. I wondered what he wanted.
"What's up, Rox?" I asked.
"Remember at the beginning of the series when you asked me why I was in your room?" he smiled.
"Vaguely," I answered.
"Well…" Roxas said. "Now I'm gonna answer that question with a flashback."
-POINTLESS SCENE TRANSITION-
(Flashback)
Roxas was brought to Transylvania by the guards and kneeled before the king. The guards left the room with a bow.
"Are you Roxas W. Archer?" asked Dracula.
"Yes, Count Dracula," Roxas said, still kneeling.
"Good," Dracula smirked. "You know why I brought you here?"
"Yes sir," Roxas said. "You want me to be the potential king of Transylvania by your daughter's side."
"That is correct," said Dracula. "Have you decided on who to rule with?"
"I believe that the choice should be up to you, Count," Roxas said. "Who do YOU think is more suited for the throne?"
"Well… Vladimir is absent and Sibella is a slut," he sighed. "So I only have one remaining heir. My youngest daughter."
"Yes Count," Roxas agreed.
"I want the choice to be consensual," Dracula said. "You must get her to fall in love with you, Roxas."
"I… yes, Count," Roxas nodded.
"You are dismissed, Roxas," Dracula said.
-POINTLESS SCENE TRANSITION-
(End of Flashback)
~Third Person Point of View~
"N-No…" Catherine whispered.
Catherine had tears in her eyes as she looked at the Key of Destiny. But they weren't tears of sadness. They were of anger.
"You were just gonna be my boyfriend and then do that to me?!" she screamed. "You manipulated me, you're heartless!"
Roxas's body went cold.
"You're heartless!" Catherine sobbed. "Only a shadow meant to fade!"
"Kittycat…" Roxas sniffled.
He took another step and reached his hand out towards the Vampire but Catherine smacked his hand away like it was a bug.
"Don't you touch me!" Catherine snapped. "I don't wanna see your face anymore!"
Hot tears spilled from her sapphire-blue eyes.
"I hate you!" Catherine yelled. "I–"
Roxas pulled the Vampire roughly back in to his arms. As he felt Catherine struggle against him, he wished that Sibella had killed him. The pain he felt whenever Sibella's minions beat him was nothing compared to how he felt after hurting Catherine.
"Sunshine," he whispered. "Please… Take that back. Don't say that you hate me."
He wasn't surprised when he felt tears course down his cold cheeks. Roxas rested his chin on Catherine's head and tightened his hold around the fighting Vampire.
"No!" Catherine screamed. "I hate you! I hate–"
"Stop it," Roxas said desperately.
The desperation in Roxas's voice made the vampire stop.
"But…" Catherine sobbed. "You–"
"Not anymore," Roxas said.
Roxas tried desperately to reason with the Vampire.
"I-I can't…" Roxas said. "A life without you, a world without you, Sunshine… It would be empty. There would be nothing special about it. It would be no different than the World That Never Was. The sun would be gone."
Catherine's eyes widened. Roxas tried his hardest not to let his voice crack as more tears were swallowed by Catherine's long curly blonde hair.
"If you're not happy," Roxas sobbed. "I-I could never…"
He pulled the vampire closer against him.
"Please Sunshine…" Roxas said softly. "You're my only star. D-Don't say that you hate me…"
Catherine sighed and buried her face into Roxas's chest.
"You're stupid," Catherine smiled. "You don't need to do that to me because you already have my heart."
She looked up and smiled brilliantly into Roxas's dark blue eyes.
"I love you," Catherine smiled.
"What…?" Roxas breathed.
His eyes widened. Catherine chuckled at the tear-streaked face before her and placed her lips over the Roxas's. Roxas crushed the Vampire against his chest to feel that splendid heart of his flutter, causing Catherine to gasp and Roxas to shudder.
Roxas smiled against Catherine's blushing face. This was all they wanted. All they needed.
