The events of this story begin shortly after the end of Hotel Transylvania 2, the following Christmas to be exact.
Author's Note: This is my first attempt at a long fanfic. Any constructive criticism is appreciated. More characters will be introduced at a later time. I will attempt to specify when they are introduced if they are original to me, or someone else's. Any reference to anyone else's work that I have not asked first is purely coincidental. Please PM me, and I will be more than happy to rectify the situation either with change to the work, of crediting the originator.
Chapter 1
Johnathan's Home for the Holidays
Johnathan thought that returning to his parents with his family for Christmas make take his mind off the depression he had been feeling ever since that summer. His son, Dennis had grown his fangs, and had seen an increase in his vampire powers ever since his birthday when they sprouted while being attacked by Bela. Since then, Jonathan started to feel like he was being replaced as Dennis' father by his father-in-law, Dracula. He couldn't blame Mavis, his wife, for this since there were so many things that he was unable to teach his boy about being a vampire.
"Honey, what is wrong?" said Linda, his mother, "You look like something is bothering you. Its Christmas and that was always your favorite holiday."
"Nothing, mom" Johnathan replied.
Linda scowled at him. "Don't lie to me. I can tell quicker than your wife when you do. I have more experience than her at telling when something is wrong with you."
"I don't know," Jonathan admitted with a sigh and a frown. This was unusual for Jonathan since he rarely didnt' have a smile on his face. "Ever since Dennis' birthday and his transformation into a vampire like Mavis and Dracula, I seem to be getting pushed out of the way. Dracula seems to be able to teach him way more than I ever could."
"But, honey, you can't be replaced as his father, no matter what. After all he has your hair and fashion sense," Linda said trying to reassure her son with a chuckle. "Besides, have you brought this up to Mavis or Drac?"
"Naw, I don't want to seem whiny. I know it is for his own good, but I don't like the fact that I am getting pushed aside."
Mavis entered the room hearing the conversation, but not knowing exactly what was going on. "Hi, honey," she said as Mavis gave Jonathan a kiss on his right cheek. "How are you today, mom?" trying to include Linda in the conversation as well.
"I'm ok," said Johnny. "Just not seeing a white Christmas is bumming me out."
"Johnny, you live in coastal California," his mother stated. "Seeing a white Christmas is rare here. If you wanted snow, you should have went to Tahoe."
"I know mom." By now he was getting irritated with his mother for not letting it go. "I'm fine honey, just have a lot on my mind right now. Anyway, where is Dennis?"
"He is with your father watching something on television, I think he called it 'hokey'."
"Hockey, honey. Hockey. Dad never could get used to being in warm weather. He was from Minnesota after all."
"Where is 'Minnesota'? Is it near 'Haweewee'?"
"No honey. Hawaii is a chain of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Minnesota is in the center if the United States, on the far northern side."
"Sorry. I'm still trying to get used to being outside Transylvania." Jonathan hugged his wife tightly around her stomach. He still deeply loved her, despite what had been going on with her father in the past few months.
"No problem, honey. I'll be in in a minute; I'd like to see who is playing." Mavis left the room and went back to watching the game on TV with her father-in-law and her son. "I think I'll let it wait until after the holidays and see how I feel about it the beginning of next year, mom"
"Ok, honey. But I wouldn't let if fester too long. That's how small problems become large ones" his mother added, as she played with his disheveled red hair. This was always one of the best ways that Linda knew that she could get Jonathan to feel better, but it didn't work like it normally did. After another few minutes passed Linda asked, "What do you think of Mavis and I going out together tomorrow. I have an appointment at the nail salon, and I'm sure they can fit her in as well."
Jonathan smiled at his mother. Since the fiasco of when his family first met Mavis and found out she was a vampire, Mike and Linda had taken a liking to Mavis, although her father could still have some rough patches. "We can ask her at dinner later. That's great, since that means that I can spend time with Dennis and Dad."
Mike came into the room as Johnny was leaving. "Johnny, the 2nd period just ended. Minnesota is up 2-1 on LA. Figured I'd come in and grab a beer and talk to your mother during intermission."
"Ok dad. By the way, mom thought she'd take Mavis with her to the nail salon tomorrow with her. That would give the Loughran men a chance to hang out." Jonathan laughed at what he had said.
"Good idea, honey. I think I have just the ticket. Disney on Ice is playing at the 'Shark Tank' (SAP Center in San Jose, home to the San Jose Sharks)."
"Mike, what a wonderful idea" Linda added.
Needless to say both Dennis and Mavis were excited by the plans.
"Daddy, I want to see Mickey" Dennis said.
"And I haven't had a manicure in I don't know how long" added Mavis smiling.
