Author's Note: Hey guys. I haven't put a story for a while! Sorry! I really do love you my readers! I just haven't had time to update my other story. This is a kinda random fic. If you've read the Saga of Darren Shan/Cirque du Freak then you'll get it. This is about what would happen if Darren saw his mom again. Enjoy!
DARREN POV
I was walking through my hometown, trying not to be seen by anyone I knew. It would really suck if I was seen. I walked past my old house. Thankfully, no one was home.

I just wandered through town. I didn't need to be back at the Cirque for a while. The show didn't start till 11:00 P.M. I thought back to what Mr. Crepsley said last night when I told him what I was going to do.

"I…I'm going into town."

"Be back by 10:30. We have to get ready for the show."

"I will."

I started to walk out but Mr. Crepsley called me back.

"Hey Darren."

"Yeah?"

"Be careful." He said with a hint of concern in his voice..

I shook my head to get out of the memory. I walked to my old school and from a distant, I watched all the kids get on the bus and leave the school.

I threw the hood from my hoodie up and left my hiding spot. I started walking down the street when I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder. I turned around and saw my mom.

"Darren?" she asked with disbelief in her voice.

"Mom?" I replied.

She covered her mouth with her hand and started crying.

"Oh god mom, please don't cry." I begged.

"Where did you go? I thought you were dead" she said.

"It's complicated." I said simply.

"Come home and tell me."

"I…can't."

"Why not?"

I shook my head, "I just can't."

My mom took my hand and led me home. I don't know why I followed her. I was too caught up in the moment of seeing her again.

We got to the house and we sat on the couch.

"Explain." My mom ordered.

I took a deep breath, "Mom, I'm a half-vampire."

She started to laugh but stopped when she saw my expression.

"You're telling the truth."

"Yes."

"But-"

"Listen, mom. You remember when Steve got bit by that spider? I stole it from a vampire when Steve and I went to a freak show. I went back to the place they performed and the vampire made me a deal: become a vampire assistant to him in exchange for the antidote or let Steve die. I couldn't let Steve die. I just couldn't. We went to the hospital and gave him the antidote. The vampire, Mr. Crepsley had me fake my death."

"But you had no pulse." My mom said.

"I did but it was so low it you couldn't detect it. Mr. Crepsley dug me out of my grave and Steve showed up. He attacked us. He said it was his dream to become a vampire and that we were plotting against him. He vowed to track us down and kill us another day. We traveled with the freak show for a while then went to a mountain where all the vampires met. I had to face deadly challenges or die. I failed, and tried to escape. Two vampires came with me, Kurda and Gavner. Kurda killed Gavner in the end. I've witnessed to many die. People are after me, Mom. I can't stay."

"But-" my mom protested.

My mom's eyes widened, "You're a killer! You aren't my son!"

"Let me explain!" I said.

"No, you kill. Vampires are evil. I hate you. Get away from me and never come back. I never want to see you again. I wish you were dead."

That hit me hard. Of course, your mom saying that would. Then I ran away, going as fast as I could. I ran back to the Cirque. It was dark by then and Mr. Crepsley was up. We performed and amazed the crowed like always.

After the show, Mr. Crepsley asked me how it went. A single tear slid down my face and I walked away. Mr. Crepsley watched me go away and didn't follow.

Author's Note: I know Darren's mom was kinda hard on him. It's just how a lot of ppl react in different books. This was a oneshot inspired by my friends randomly talking at the lunch table. Hope you enjoyed it! Reviews are appreciated! Also… A doctor who crossover is in the works…