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"Yes." His voice was grave, as he spoke over the line. The woman nodded solemnly, gulping back a lump in her throat. She understood the situation, but she really didn't want to deal with it as of now. She had to work extra hours to pay off the funeral and keep up with bills, far too exhausted for any more stressed. But she was weak, now she didn't have the energy to say no. Although she argued that 'him' being here would worsen the situation not aid it. She had her heart too weak and battered; if she couldn't take care of herself then how could she take care of another. Maybe they could comfort one another…that what she thought when the service ended. That she and Otis would comfort one another with their enemy gone they could live in peace.

She was wrong; Otis could not bear living with a human not now. Her house smelled like the boy. He feared that he couldn't compose himself every time he entered that place and he would break down and cry. And so he left, far away from the human hoping to rid of his human moments with her and move on. However, according to Vikas he wasn't doing any better farther away from them.

Making a friendly call didn't help the woman either, a sob escaped her lips the moment she heard his voice. But after some whispering words of comfort he told her of the predicament, almost begging for her to consider comforting Otis, just for a short time. To catch up and maybe remember happier days rather than the sad ones, Nelly nodded, "okay," she sniffed.

"But I don't see any reason why we should see each other, it won't do any good." There was a pause on other end, and she wasn't sure if he hung up already. She opened her mouth to speak, as if he was there when he interrupted.

"I think it's what you both need." And he hung up.

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He was practically shoving him outside. "C'mon Otis think of it as an adventure." Vikas pushed the scrawny vamp outside, into the cold.

"I think I had enough adventures," Otis was sleeping peacefully, three am when Vikas tore the covers of the man's body. After a few moans and groans, Vikas suggested that Otis needed something, a closure.

But Otis had was stubborn, like Thomas, would not do anything against his own wishes. Bags were under his eyes, hair in disarray and uncombed as if he lost interest in his own appearance. He also hasn't eaten well either. A once a week feeding sometimes not even that.

"Whatever, it is Vikas it can wait." The ancient vampire scoffed, but Vikas held him fast. His nails digging into the soft flesh of his upper arm, Vikas eyes locked with the other.

"This is not debatable, Otis."

Otis merely raised an eyebrow, after a tense second he shrugged his arm out of Vikas grip. His eyes shifted to the right than up, finally finding a suitable place to rest his eyes towards the ground. He sighed, "Vikas….let me…rest".

His eyes lifted from the ground, "let me…be." His lips were a fine line, as if speaking wore him out. He walked past the ancient one, back inside his room into the depths of his mourning.

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The blonds' long shaggy hair flopped over his forehead to his eyes. He shook his head but uselessly the bangs fell back over his face. Frantically he searched for the darken hair boy that was so intriguing. But what about the kid made him so intriguing? Henry pondered for a moment before a hand dropped on his shoulder. He jumped slightly, filling with excitement in hopes that it might be the new kid. When he turned all his joy was swept away.

"Joss."

"Hey, when school is over. You usually can go straight home."

Henry shook his head, turning around he searched once more the boy, "I'm waiting for someone."

While his cousin watched Henry shift side to side, as if some type of energy has been given to the boy. His eyes narrowed, it's not like he didn't like seeing his cousin so happy. It's just…so sudden. Ever since the beginning of class too. Ever since…him.

Henry left Joss, floating towards the new kid. "Hey," Henry's face beaming, "what took you so long?"

The new kid shrugged, "got held up." He slung his backup over his shoulder as the two walked out of the school's entrance. Joss was trailing slowly from behind regarding the scene before him analyzing the new kid for any sudden movements or tricks he might pull.

Twice the new kid looked over his shoulder at Joss but resumed speaking to the blonde.

"So hey, I was thinking you could hang at my house for a little awhile do homework," Henry chuckled, "…than play some good old fashion video game-"

"Can't"

The two came to a halt, well Henry did and with that so did new boy. "What? Why not!"

Long, silky black locks fell over the boy's face almost in shame. "Something came up." His eyes flickered to a black Ferria that was parked in front of the school. They way it purred as if it was a predator of machines all on its own.

Henry didn't seem to notice the vehicle, but Joss did. He just narrowed his eyes at the thing.

"Like what?" Henry was outraged, and at the same time hurt. His face was turning red, but he couldn't find a reason why to be made at the boy besides being dumped. As soon as his angered entered his system, if just as easily washed away. Again, he felt empty and hollow. "Ok," he said almost silently, "maybe, maybe some other time."

Before the kid could even utter a word, Henry was already walking towards his car.

"Yeah some other time", the kid whispered before running towards the Ferria. A dark figure stepped, with a dark trench coat and ray-bans covering his eyes. Although Henry was walking away with his head down, Joss was watching the whole scene before him coolly as the kid sprinted towards the dark machine.

The kid stopped breathlessly, "sorry…"

"Get in the car" the voice was just like ice, cold, prickling, and downright chilling. The kid only nodded, however the man grabbed the kid's wrist. "Do not repeat the same mistake". He squeezed tightly enough to allow a small whimper from the boy.

Joss's eyes widen slightly, his steps slowing. "Henry, loo-"

"Oh yeah I forgot". Henry's head swiveled around, "Hey," he yelled, "what your-"

Already the Ferria was skidding down the road, with the tires spinning and screeching into the distance.

"-name." Henry finished. His eyes lowered to the ground. He stood like that for a moment before turning around.

However, Joss was still staring at the direction the car was going. "You coming Joss," Henry never looked back but kept walking.

With a turn of his heel he jogged up his cousin. He opened his mouth to say something reassuring but he looked into his eyes. Henry pupils were widening, getting dark. He was going deep inside himself where nothing could touch him and nothing gets through to him.

He closed his mouth knowing anything he said wouldn't reach him.

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He was afraid. And he usually wasn't afraid of anything. That's already been stripped from him.

Fear.

All other fears cannot override what he endured early summer. But this could possibly top this one. He coughed into his fist. Little bits of mist emitting from his lips.

His fists raised it hovered slightly over the wood. It didn't take long for him to get to his destination. Or Vikas suggested destination. With a little nudge of his mind, Vikas had him out the door. And back in Bathory in no time.

He'd give anything not to be here. But maybe Vikas had a plan to bringing him here. He only knew this would shutter his already deaden heart once he saw her face. He couldn't endure that look on her face of abandonment, sorrow, and loneliness. She must feel just as broken as he, a broken man unaware of the world going by him.

He sighed, raising his fist.

He knocked twice.

No answer.

One light came from the living room. That shone through this dark, cloudy night. He tried honing on his senses detecting for any signs of her presence.

None.

He only heard the wind ruffling the leaves in the tree.

He frowned. It's not like her to be out at this hour. He didn't believe she would resort to such extremes when dealing with these circumstances.

Several human activities ran through his mind in an instant.

Drinking.

Smoking.

Clubbing.

Drugs.

Cutting…

He shuttered at the thought, and his gums got strangely sore.

He sighed; he didn't believe she was like that. Although he never witnessed her in such a states. His eyebrows narrowed, no he didn't believe that.

Again, he raised he fist knocking harder this time.

Again, no answer.

A bitter smile creep over his features. How fortunate that she wasn't here. Making it slightly easier for him. He sighed, picking up his bag and descending down the steps. He walked down the street where they intersected. Car whizzed by him, unnoticing to the man in the shadows. He sighed; a tightening feeling was building in his chest.

Looking both ways before crossing the street, he paced towards his car.

However, deep inside a sadden thread tighten around his heart, that he wouldn't get to that beautiful face…at least not for awhile.

With his keys out he unlocked his car.

It was only lasted five seconds…

That's when he heard the screeching of tires; saw the two beams of lights, and the clanging of metal colliding together.

First, he smelled the blood before he saw it. Then, he turned and saw it. Spilling thickly into a puddle that was ever expanding. Once he realized whose blood it really was, his gums were suddenly hurting worse than before.

And his eyes gleamed with hunger.

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The boy watched the accident happen in a blur. But he had to see this person who's been haunting his dreams ever since. The woman that was smiling held her arms open like the mother he never had. Not like the mother that was always clawing at his arms.

Mia.

He shivered at the name.

He got out of the house before his father could order him to anything else. He liked strolling the nightly streets. But a person was towards him with his head hung low. Quickly the boy hid in the bushes, watching as the man removed his keys from his pockets. The man didn't even seem to notice the insignificant kid.

A loud humming noise was coming closer to the man. Like a growling wolf, its two eyes of yellow beams were edging closer to the man. And when he turned, the boy recognized him. Again, another imaged flashed in his mind.

A stern face with harden eyes. Another flash of a gentle smile with a twinkle in his eyes, would rock him to asleep then he would kiss the boy on the forehead.

Flash

This man.

He's so familiar.

The boy wondered why he was suddenly getting such a happy feeling. A feeling he never once experienced. He wanted to reach out and touch the man. Understand what gave him this feeling…that was indescribable.

Without even noticing, he stepped out of the bushes. With a shaking hand reaching out to the pale face dark haired man.

But that growling wolf coming closer to the man, ready to sink his fangs deep into his flesh and tear him apart. But he wasn't going to let that happen.

He didn't run, he sprinted, with all his strength. The wolf was gaining on him, its blinding light making everything sightless.

Something like the sound of tearing metal could be distinguished within the light.

But the smell was stronger. Thicker, deeper and oh so good. It made his stomach rumble. But the wolf already has is fangs sunk inside him. On top of him, ruining any chance he had to get a closer to this man. The man that was in his dreams tormenting him. That has haunted him ever since he's been 'awaken'.

However, at least the man was safe.

Well, the boy thought so.

And as he was swallowed up by light, he felt the glowing feeling once more whether from the light or the man.

He did not know.

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Okay long long long time no see, but Ive missed this story and really want to right again.

Reviews are lovely and so are flames…probably deserve them.

Anywho Vladdie? His nowhere to found…oh there he is

Vlad: Im not here

ME: anyway just reviews!!!! Are sooo nice

Thanks to all who are still amazingly loyal, wouldn't be writing if it weren't for you guys!!!!