Woohoo! I loved writing the ending!
Be on the lookout for my next story. It'll be a Kingdom story this time around.


Our train arrived at Crystal Springs a little behind schedule. The conductor of the train told us we had to stop because one of the compartments was close to coming unattached. Rob, Violet, and I got off the train and onto the platform. Many other people started boarding. I overheard some of them mention Oasis Valley.

"Looks like Amanda will be busy for a while." I chuckled. It was Rob's turn to be leader. Besides, it was his parent's house.

We walked about 4 blocks and we were there. It was a very old Tudor house covered in moss. Rob and Ray's parents were at work, and Ray never left the house. Violet knocked. No answer.

"I've got the key. I knew he wouldn't answer." Rob said, cutting through us with the key. He opened the door and we went in. Rob turned on some of the lights while Violet and I went upstairs.

"His room is down the hall, to the left!" We heard Rob yell from downstairs.

His door was marked easily enough: "Ray's Room. Stay out or face the consequences! :-(". The door was slightly open already. Violet wanted to go in first. Who was I to stop her?

"Ray? Are you in here?" she whispered.

"Go away." came a muffled voice.

"I think he's under the covers." I pointed out, showing Violet a lump in the bedding.

"Goth Boy? Is it really you?" Came his muffled voice again, except more excited.

"Yes, it's me. Your brother Rob explained everything to me and I to Violet. We know what you are and we're not afraid. We just came to talk." Slowly, he came out from under the covers. Rob was right. His skin was as pale as mine was, his brown hair fell over his face, and his eyes were no longer amber...they were now blood red.

"Its good to see you guys. You're the first to stay after I've shown myself." He smiled, partially showing his new fangs.

"Ray, why won't you come back to Oasis Valley." Violet dared to ask.

"I knew that's why you guys were here. Rob probably set you up to this!" he yelled defensively.

"Yes and No. He did ask us to come and convince you to come back, but personally…I wanted to come. I've missed you a lot. I still have your eyeliner in stock." I half-joked.

"We have missed you Ray. Yuki won't shut up about seeing you again. She's a vampire too, ya know?" Violet informed him.

"How'd that happen?" Ray asked, curiosity in his eyes.

"Some rogue vampire named Zoe has been going around biting people for no good reason. Maybe that's who bit you. She usually targets spookies." Violet explained.

"Wow, Yuki…a vampire like me. I'll have to think about it a little more."

"Violet, let me say a few words to Ray…alone." I solemnly said. She got up off his bed with a confused look on her face.

I scooted a little closer to him, but he pushed himself away. He truly was scared of anyone getting close to him. It's sad really. We used to be close, but this new life has changed his entire personality.

"Ray, you've just gotta come back with us. Oasis Valley wouldn't be the same without you."

"Says who?" he grumbled.

"Says me…" I grumbled back and pulled him into a passionate kiss. That kissed released all the tension we've had. Maybe he didn't feel this way about me, but that didn't stop me from letting go.

He pulled back to take a few, short breaths. Then, his red eyes looked up at me…begging for more.

"What's going on in there?" we heard Violet yell from outside. We let go, and Ray said, "Let me just pack my things. I'm coming home."

~…Normal POV…~

Ray did move back to Oasis Valley. Goth Boy asked Amanda if she could build a small addition to the haunted house to accommodate Ray. She agreed quickly and had the addition done in a day. He also noticed all the new things she built for him. Ray and Rob helped him move them around, and the place looked fantastic afterwards.

Although she didn't want to, Violet got a part-time job at Poppy's flower shop after all the cute people moved in. Rob got hired at Vic Vector's Arcade as a token guy. He couldn't be happier.

And Amanda…*huh*…Amanda's as busy as ever. :D


Thanks to Zero912 for the request! :)