Chapter 3- Awkwardness
Richter was shocked at the man's remark. The younger man's hands began to shake in his nervousness. He didn't know what to say, the Belmont was completely caught off guard. His throat became dry and painful as he tried to whatever saliva was left in his mouth.
"I-I don't know what to say Mr. Renard."
"Please call me Edward, possible future son in-law."
Richter froze and was stuck on what to say. Simon's spirit flew by the young Belmont. Thinking that he was some kind of bug, Edward quickly grabbed an empty bottle and trapped the ghost inside.
"Edward let him go."
The older man smiled as he pulled the cork out of the glass object. The spirit flew out and landed in Richter's palm.
"Are you ok Simon?"
'Dandy.'
"You really care for your ancestors, don't you? Even after their in the afterlife." Edward said.
"You don't happen to have a Ghost Charm on like mother does."
Edward nodded, "How else would Juste and I had planned this marriage with you and my daughter."
'Juste did something behind my back! He's going down.'
"Calm it Simon." Edward said.
'But this is Richter's future we're talking about here. Women are very sneaky complex things.'
"Really. Linda wasn't that complex for you. In fact, you described her in your journal as 'a sweet, kind, beautiful woman.'"
'What? I just realised how much of a stuck up ass I sound now.'
"Yeah, aren't you gay?" Richter said.
'Bisexual actually. How else would YOU be here.'
"Boys calm it. This is Richter's choice. If he doesn't want to date my daughter then he doesn't have to."
Richter thought for a moment. Thinking about if he would want to possibly spend the rest of his life with Annette. The answer was obvious, but he didn't want to get on the bad side of his ancestors, mainly Simon's. The little spirit can be very scary with such an intimidating voice that even made Count Dracula tremble. The young Belmont had always wondered why the Count was so afraid of Simon. A massive Vampire like him being afraid of a mere human. Well, he was tainted by Vampirism. Simon's eyes is what scared most people away from him, including the Belmonts only main ally, the Morris clan feared the ginger Belmont at times.
"Alright then." Richter finally decided.
"Excellent. Annette! Get in here darling."
The beautiful girl gracefully entered the room, "Yes father?"
"Richter is going to your new boyfriend." he said beaming.
"Not again father." she said.
Suddenly a young nine year old jumped onto the sofa. She looked at Richter with the most adorable look in her eyes. Her blonde hair and little pink dress added to her cuteness.
"Who are you?" and she had the cutest voice ever.
"Richter Belmont. I'm Annette's new boyfriend."
"Aww, that's really cute. I'm Maria and I'm the best Vampire hunter EVER."
'Hi Maria.'
"How do you-?"
'It's complicated.'
"How are you going to be the Vampire hunter. You're nine." Annette said
"So! Your point. Trevor was training with his mother at eight."
'How do you know about Trevor's life?'
"We have his journal here. Well, a copy of it. We have one and the Belmonts have the other."
'Nice one Trev.'
"He would kill you if he was here." Richter said.
'Other way round actually.'
Maria began to laugh at the little augment that was going on between the two Belmonts.
"Can you two stop it?" Edward said.
'Fine Edward.'
"Good. I hope that Annette with be happy with you."
'We should get going, your mother might be getting worried Richter.'
"Yes Grandfather."
xxxxxxxxxxxxx-(Near the Belmont residence)
Simon's spirit rested on his descendant's shoulder. Richter smiled as his great Grandfather began to rest upon him, but he continued to stroll back towards his house. Until, the young Belmont began to sense something. Quickly, the Belmont took a battle stance as the monster jumped into the air. It misted in mid-air and Richter's eyes darted around looking for the beast. The Vampire reappeared as it jumped, front flipped and grabbed the spirit. On an instinct, the Belmont pulled out the Vampire Killer from his belt as the Vampire turned around, cradling the Ghost in its hands.
"Who are you? And let my Grandfather go."
"He isn't struggling." the Vampire replied.
Simon began to wake up and his glow became brighter, 'Adrian?'
"Hey Sweetpea. It's been a while."
Richter looked at the Vampire with a confused look on his face, "Who are you?"
"Sorry, Simon can be pretty distracting. I'm Alucard, a friend of your family."
"Neither father or any of the other Ghosts said anything."
"Simon." Alucard said stroking the spirit.
'That tickles.'
"Sorry, but it's been so long and you left leaving me so broken."
'I'm sorry Adrian. I wasn't planning on dying.'
"It's ok Sweetpea, but I believe we're confusing your Grandson."
'Oh, sorry Richter. I got side tracked. This is my …'
"It's all right Simon, I understand who he is to you." Richter put Vampire Killer back on his belt, "You love him."
Simon flew up into the air, 'That's Richter.'
"Richter you might want to see this one." Alucard said.
The Dhampir gently grabbed the spirit and Richter came closer to the couple. Alucard slowly stroked him. The Ghost's colour changed from a very light blue to a baby pink.
"The hell?" Richter said.
"The colour of the glow depends on the spirit's mood. I noticed that with Trevor's Ghost."
"Oh." Richter said, "Can I take him now?"
"Sure, his colouring will return to normal soon."
Alucard put his mate into Richter's hands and he misted away from the two Belmonts. The moment when the Dhampir vanished, Simon's colour returned to normal and he flew into the air, finally coming to rest on Richter's shoulder once more.
