"So, what are you guys going to do now that the vampires are all dead?" he asked, picking up a Superman issue. Allen merely shrugged, watching a suspicious-looking surfer lingering near a rack of comics positioned near the door. Edgar Frog, Allen's older brother, walked up, eyeing the same guy.
"I don't know how, but there has been some new reports of vampire activity. We'll probably go after that, next." Edgar muttered.
All three of them looked up as a girl in her early teens walking into the store. Her hair was jet black, and she was a bit paler then normal. Noticing that they were staring at her, she froze.
"I'm sorry," she said quietly. "Did I interrupt anything?" Her voice was slightly hoarse. The trio shook their heads. Assured that she didn't disturb them, she walked behind a shelf. Edgar and Allen glanced at each other. Sam looked at the two of them.
"Is there something you're not telling me?" he asked.
"Remember the vampire attacks Edgar was talking about?" Allen asked, keeping his eyes on the girl. Sam nodded. "She fits the description of one of the vampires witnesses say they saw. 'Short black hair, hoarse voice, slightly pale skin'." Sam frowned.
"You know how many people in Santa Carla fit that discription?" He rolled his eyes. Allen scowled.
"Did you see her eyes?" Edgar asked. The two younger teens shook their heads. "Witness said they were a steel blue. I think we should keep an eye on her. I'll be right back." Edgar picked up a comic and disappeared behind a shelf. He roamed up the aisles until he found her. She was looking at Flash comics.
"You new around here?" he asked. She looked up at him and nodded. "Here." He handed her a copy of Vampires Everywhere.
"Oh, I don't have enough, money. I was just looking, and I -" Edgar interrupted her.
"Just take it. It could save your life." He handed it to her again. She looked down at it.
"Thanks. I'm Shauna, by the way. Shauna Welsey." Edgar was slightly stunned. After all, no one had acted so calmly after he or his brother implied that Santa Carla had vampires.
"Edgar Frog. My brother and I help run this place. My parents own it, though." He jerked his head over at the counter. Shauna looked over to see a stoned couple behind said counter.
"That's cool. I'd better get going. My brother and his friend'll leave without me." Giving him a small smile, she brushed a strand of hair out of her face. Edgar noticed that she had her left ear pierced. Sliding her new copy of Vampires Everywhere into a pocket on her trench coat, she walked out of the store. When she reached the door, the suspucious-looking surfer walked past her, sliding his hand into her pocket and pulling out a lighter and her comic. Allen ran out of the store.
"Hey! You! Come back here with our comics!" he yelled, running after him. The surfer bolted down the boardwalk, Allen chasing him down. Edger had joined the group, darting past people. Noticing that he had stolen her lighter and comic, Shauna ran after them. Quickly catching up to the three, she started to pass Allen, who was a bit slower then his brother. Edgar jumped over a crate and used it to push himself forward. He tackled the theif to the ground. Shauna skidded to a stop a few feet from them. Allen stopped next to them. He picked up his comics. Shauna took hers and the lighter.
"Thanks. And just so you know, you don't have to worry about me getting attacked by vampires." she said, straightening up. She suddenly acted as if she heard something. "I have to go now!" she said quickly, and darted into the crowd. Edgar looked up. Not noticing, he let the surfer go. Allen helped his brother up and together, they hurried back to the shop. Sam looked at the both of them.
"So?" he asked, anxiously.
"It's her."
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How do you guys like it? Future warning, I won't pair Shauna with anyone unless you guys want me to. Also for future, Shauna somewhat has a crush on Edgar, ok? Don't worry, there'll be no relationships unless you want them.