Re-do of Chapter 1, the original was sucky….and was done when I started writing stories….so I'm re-doing it. Hope this version is more to you guys liking.

-Prologue: Darren-

When I first saw him, I was mostly amazed at the spider and her amazing tricks. It was mostly due to him that she can do those things. Stealing her wasn't the brightest idea I had, but I did it on a whim. It felt like it was something I had to do.

Being turned into a vampire wasn't my life plan either, but to save my friend Steve, I had to do it. I hated Mr. Crepsley at first, telling him when I get the chance, I would be the one to kill him. It never happened, and I grew to like him, even more then I thought.

It wasn't some fleeting feeling I had with Debbie, she was the first girl I liked and I thought it was special. Though I soon knew it wasn't romantic feelings I had, when I wanted to trade her for Evra. She wouldn't get hurt; I just wanted Him to be safe. That's when I truly realized my feelings for him.

That's when I told him.

Evra was sleeping soundly in the other room, while I and Mr. Crepsley stared at the falling snow. It was Christmas, and the tall tree in the park was glowing brightly. I felt butterflies in my stomach, I was getting nervous. He noticed my hesitation and asked me what was wrong, I replied with a nothing. Then he grabbed my shoulders, and pulled me into a hug.

"Damn it, Darren! What am I going to do with you?"

"Wh-what?"

"I know I wasn't thinking straight before, but I was worried because this was my home town, and…I also thought you might be in danger," he pulled away from me and sighed, "Since meeting you, my life have changed,"

He stared at me for a couple of seconds, then got up and left, leaving a never mind with me. Acting without thinking, I got up and grabbed his sleeve. I blurted out, "I love you," and my hand went immediately to my mouth.

He stopped in his tracks and turned to look at me. I felt my face flame up in embrassement and being nervous of his reaction. A slight smile played on his lips, and he placed a small kiss on my forehead, "Thank you," was all he said.

I still never knew what he meant by that thank you, but we had started a relationship together.

Years went by slowly, and our relationship grew into something more. Believe or not, but I was the one who started the initiative. Basically, I sat in his lap and told him I had enough with waiting, and wanted him to take me. Which, after some thinking, he agreed, he was tired of waiting too.

You can say it was one of my best nights ever, since becoming a vampire.

We both had our moments together.

When entering Vampire Mountain, I…became jealous of the relationship Larten had once with Arra, but I got over. He still loved her, but I was the one in his life now. I stood by his side, and he stood by mine, especially with everything that had happened at Vampire Mountain.

But, there was that one moment, seeing him fall into the fiery pit below, my mind creating a scenario where he was saved. It didn't happen. To see the one you love die, is something truly terrible, it feels like something was piercing though me.

I was a wreck after that. Nothing got through to me; I even made Harket mad at me. The only one who got through my wall of sadness was Truska, who had mended Larten's favorite jacket and given it to me. I could still feel his warmth, as if he was still with me.

I wish I still had the time to tell him about the two futures of the Shadow Lord.

Then came the final battle, between Steve and I. Mr. Tiny stood in glee as he watched us, waiting to see which Future will come to, but I would change that. Killing Steve, and taunting him to kill me, destroyed both futures he had planned.

I remember the cold darkness of death welcoming me, and my last words were, 'Sorry Larten, I couldn't meet you in paradise'.

Many years later, all I think is of me just flowing though the water of the lake of souls before a net brought me back to life and the world of dragons. The first I saw was Evanna, and she told me the reason of bringing me back. Meeting Mr. Tiny once again, I became a little person. Giving me my journals from when I was a young vampire, I was sent back in time to hopefully change the past.

Seeing my young self and Steve as human again, brought back memories. It was worse seeing Larten again, I wanted to run to him, be in his arms again. Sadly, I couldn't. He knew me as some passing human, enjoying a freak show.

I gave my journals to Mr. Tall, who promised to give them to my now human self in the future.

I changed the past, but it was something I hoped for. I may never feel the embrace of my friends in the past life, but my new life will still be good. As I stood on top of the old church, I felt my body unwind. My life as a little person was ending.

I felt a warm light around me, and laughter sounded in my ear. Familiar arms appeared around me, and I was welcomed into paradise.

-End Prologue-