A/N Hey guys Creative Cutie back again to give you another chapter, this chapter is actually a three part story arc. All three chapters take place on the same night. I want to apologize for any confusion on the last chapter, on the label, the chapter is listed as chapter 3 when it's actually chapter 2. So sorry about that, I didn't notice it until today and I can't change it. I will be much careful from now on to make sure that doesn't happen again for everyone's sake. Anyway sorry for the long note I just have one more thing to say, please keep an eye out for a official fanfic reading on my You-tube channel. The reading will have my head canon voices, so please look out for that. I will keep you posted on when the first chapter comes out. Anyway I have kept you here long enough, without further ado. Please enjoy my third chapter for Dawn of the Blood Suckers.
Chapter 3: A Nightmare to Remember Chapter 3: A Nightmare to Remember
As me and my friends walked to the road that leads to Rory's house, Emily couldn't stop talking about her conspiracy theories.
"I mean seriously, Jesse looks like a living Dusk character, he also always wears black, and have you noticed that most of the drama club members wear sunglasses when it's not even that sunny out." Emily explained, "Emily, you're just being paranoid." Amy said some people can have a condition that makes their eyes more light sensitive than others. And Jesse wears black because he's Goth and he's also a vampire fan. You're overthinking things vampires don't exist. Well, not in this universe anyway." Amy said "but it would be awesome if they did though. Again, really want to date a vampire." Mabel said "hey, do you guys remember when vampires were considered monsters?" Emily asked "not these hot, sexy teenagers. They used to ugly, lived in dark, dreary castles, slept during the day in coffins, hunted at night, sunlight, holy water, and garlic being there only weakness's, and the whole "I'm gonna drink your blood. Blah blah blah." Emily said which had us burst into laughter. "So true Emily, so true." Mabel laughed "yeah, you got us there." I said laughing as we got to the sidewalk.
One way leads to Rory's house the other leads to Ethen, Benny's and our house's
"Well, looks like this is where we go our separate ways." I said when we got to the sidewalk "see you guys later." I said "yeah, see you later on tonight. Dakota and Erica." Emily said "Ethen, Benny, Rory it was a pleasure meeting all of you. See you, boys, tonight." Erica said being the first to leave "alright Rory before you go got a couple of ground rules for ya."Emily said, "first of all don't get too lovely you two, second of all make sure you have her home before the street lamps turn on." Emily said, "What does that have to do with anything?" I asked "I don't know it's just a rule our dad had when we were alive. "Now you girls get home before the street lamps turn on." She quoted "in other words just make sure she gets home before dinner." "Emily, relax I can take care of her; we're fine." Rory said, "Yeah, Emily I'll be a good girl, I promise." I reassured her "alright I trust you, just remember where hanging out with Ethen, Benny, and Erica after dinner." Emily reminded "I know, I'll remember." I said, "See you guys later." Rory said as we all went our separate ways.
As we walked to he's house Rory and I talked about our interests and hobby's, I was a little shy at first. But I quickly got over it. , We didn't have much in common, but it didn't bother me. I liked him too much, besides you know what they say. "Different strokes for different folks." When we got to Rory's house, I meet his mother, Vivian Keaner. After talking to her for a few minutes Rory and I went upstairs to his room and started playing video games together and pretty soon his room, with our laughter and we just lost track of time. I ended up staying at his house for a few hours. We just finished a game we were playing and stopped for a break to talk to each other.
"Phew, that was a good game; you almost won that last match." I said "yeah, you're pretty good at this. We've been hanging out for a while now have we?" Rory said "yeah, we have. Thanks for letting me come over, I have wanted to get to know you better for a while now. I mean I like Ethen and Benny, but I really like you to." I said, "Aww, I like you to." He said, "Your friends are really nice to how long have you known them for?" "I've known them since I was five. We've been through a lot together if I told you. You probably wouldn't believe me." I said, "but either way, I like it here Ethen said it can get boring here after a while but I think after everything we've been through this is just what we need." I said
"Yeah, you're pretty good friends with Sarah and Erica, but what do you think of Jesse?" Rory asked "I don't know. Sarah introduced me to him, but we don't interact often. I agree with Emily though there is something off about him like he has some kind of dark secret. But I do kind of like him. You know as a friend." I said, "Your friends are a real good judge of character." Rory said, "yeah, there special that way." I replied looking up at the clock that was hanging on Rory's wall "oh my goodness! Is that the time?" I asked urgently "yeah its 5'oclock you really have been here for a while." He said "oh, it's going to be dark soon. I'm sorry Rory I have to go. Emily will kill me if I'm home too late." I said as I grabbed my backpack and went downstairs "hold on, let me take you back to Ethen's house." Rory said following me downstairs "really?" I asked, "Yeah, I mean it will probably be better if I go with you, so no one sees a ten-year-old girl walking all alone." He said "well, it would be a good excuse for us to hang out some more. And I doubt I would be able to find my way back anyway. Sure you can walk me back. Thanks, Rory I appreciate it." I said, "No problem, here let me help you get your jacket on." Rory said
We both got our jackets on and headed out the door as we walked backed to my neighborhood. I told Rory everything I could about my adventures with Emily and the others. It took us an hour to get back, and it was already dark outside. I know for sure that Emily would kill me, but maybe she would understand knowing that I had too much fun with Rory. To be honest, I had a lot of fun telling him all about the crazy adventures that I had with Emily and the others, and he believed me too. Though he seemed to be the type of boy that would believe just about anything.
"Man, it sure got dark fast huh." I said "yeah, it sure did. What time did Erica say she was coming again?" Rory asked "actually; I forgot to ask her what time she was coming over. Oh, well, I better call Emily and tell her why I'm getting home so late." I said pulling my cell phone from my pocket.
"Hello." Emily said picking up "Hey Emily; it's me." I said "oh, hey girl I hope you're home its dark out, and the streetlights are on. What are you up to?" Emily asked, "Well, about that uh haha I'm actually walking home right now I'm almost there, but don't worry Rory's here with me." I said "WHAT!" Emily exclaimed so loud that even Rory flinched "ugh, Emily you know I was hanging out with Rory. Sorry, I just lost track of time. At least Rory was kind enough to walk me back." I said, "no, you're right; it's probably better that people don't see a flying ten-year-old girl." Emily said over the phone.
"Anyway speaking of people running late, apparently Erica is a no show." Emily said "what? What happened did she cancel at the last minute?" I asked "no, no, no, she's just late. Mrs. Morgen called us fifteen minutes ago asking if Erica was with us when ten minutes passed and still no sign of her I figured she must still be at the school. So I thought I would pick her up and give her a ride to Ethen's house. She's been asking for a ride on the warp star for days now so I thought I'd give her a special treat." Emily explained "anyway, Ethen's folks are ok with us hanging out at their house for a little while, and they do mean a little while.'" She said "All right, its 6'oclook and dinner should be ready. I'll see you with Erica in about ten to fifteen minutes as soon as I find a road that doesn't have too many onlookers. See you soon girlfriend." Emily said hanging up.
"So? What did she say?" Rory asked "Erica's running a little late. So, Emily's gone to the school to pick her up. She'll be back in about ten to fifteen minutes." I said, "Well, we're almost there." Rory said it's been great hanging out with you Dakota." "Thanks, I had a lot of fun with you too. I'm surprised people don't like you more; you are really cute." I said "wait? You think I'm cute?" he asked "yeah, I do. You are a total sweetheart and I think you're really adorable. I really like you, Rory." I said blushing a little but I couldn't tell if he noticed or not. "That has got to be the sweetest thing a girl has ever said to me," Rory said pulling me close to him and I snuggled into him it felt nice.
"Hey, look there's Amy and the others." I said pointing to the girls coming into view
"sorry Mable, but romantic moments like that just don't happen like in the movies." Amy said, "Mock all you want girl, but I have a feeling that the boy of my dreams is going to walk right up to me right about now." Mabel said, "Hey guys, how's it going." I said "wow I was right! The boy of my dreams really did show up." Mabel said wide-eyed "come on Mabel it's just Rory." Mimi teased "I'll take what I can get." Mabel replied "Dakota great to see you got back safely. Thanks for bringing her back Rory. Did you two have fun?" Amy said yeah, lots of fun Dakota is a really good friend." Rory said, "Yeah, she's a good girl." Cindy said, "Still no sign of Emily and Erica?" "No, but I'm sure she'll be back soon." I said "yeah, I don't blame her if she gets back late. It's really hard to fly the warp star around here with all the cars and people walking around." Amy said "oh, Dakota. I brought you some dinner. I figured you didn't eat at Rory's house, so I brought you some. I'm sure Ethen's mom won't mind if you ate here." She said, "Thanks Amy, I am really hungry." I said, "well come on guys; we better get inside and wait for Emily and Erica to show up." Cindy said heading for the front door with the others "yeah, I'll be there in a second. So what are you going to do now go home? I asked "Nah, the night's still young. I thank I'll hang out at the video game store for a while and maybe get a game to enjoy for the weekend. But I'll say hi to Ethen and his parents just so they know I got you here safely." Rory said
Well, that sounds like fun. Maybe over the weekend, I could hang out with you again and Benny and Ethen." I said "yeah, I'm they would love that. I normally hang out with them over the weekend anyway. But it would be nice for us to get to know you and your friends a bit better. Come on looks like your friends are waiting for you." Rory said Rory and I went up to the front door and he rang the doorbell Mrs. Morgan was the one who opened the door for us. "Oh hi girls, hi Rory. Ethen Rory and the girls are here." Mrs. Morgan said calling out to Ethen "actually, I'm not saying I'm just here to drop off Dakota. She was hanging out at my house, and it was getting late, so I decided to walk her home." Rory said "oh, well that was nice. Ethen told me you two were spending time together. I hope you two had fun. And where's Emily and Erica? I thought she would be here by now." Mrs. Morgan said "oh yeah, Emily is getting Erica. They should be here soon." Amy explained, "Hey, I brought some dinner for Dakota is it ok if she eats it here?" Amy asked "sure, Ethen and Jane are having dinner now, and for dessert, we're having chocolate ice cream. Would you like some honey?" Mrs. Morgan asked me "mmm, that sound delicious. I would love some. Chocolate ice cream is my favorite." I said
Great, anyway I should probably heat this up for you Amy can I have her- thank you. This will be done in a minute." Mrs. Morgan said walking off to heat my dinner up "well; I should be going now. Dakota thank you for a wonderful evening." Rory said "thanks Rory; I had a lot of fun too. I can't wait to hang out with you over the weekend and get to know you better. So see you tomorrow?" I said, "Yeah, I'll see you guys tomorrow." Rory said, "hey Rory?" I asked "yeah" he replied, "Can I have a quick hug before you go?" "Sure, bring it in," he said as I ran to him to get my goodbye hug. I hugged him tightly, and I even rubbed my cheek up against his a little I was just so happy I felt like I could have stayed in that moment forever. But eventually, I had to let him go. "Wow, you got a tight grip. I should go now. See you tomorrow." Rory said, "Bye Rory, I love you." I said blowing him a kiss "I love you too." He replied, and I went inside Ethen's house to join my friends.
I ate dinner with Ethen and Jane and afterword's we had dessert. After we were done eating, I told everyone about my time spent with Rory. As I told them they all just smiled, they were happy that Rory and I got along so well. Even Ethen was happy that his good friend made a new friend. After I was finished telling my story, our attention shifted to where Emily and Erica might be and what was taking them. "It must be pretty embarrassing needing a babysitter in high school." Jane said, "What makes you say that?" Cindy asked, "Well, he's fourteen, and he couldn't even take care of me last week." Jane said "well, we did get a little over excited last week. Sorry, Jane." I apologized "apology accepted. But you're not the ones who should be apologizing." She said "howdy parners."
Mrs. Morgan said in a country accent "ain't she purdy as a 20 dollar bill in a 10-gallon hat?" Mr. Morgan said in his own country accent "oh, well, thank you, kind sir." Mrs. Morgan said, "Wow, Samantha you look so pretty." I said "yeah, Ross looking good. Love the cowpoke get up." Cindy said "why to thank you little lady's. We're going country line-dancing." Mrs. Morgan said, "Yeah, I kind of noticed." Ethen said "um, Mom? Dad? I just want to say you were right. I shouldn't have left Jane untended last week. I learned my lesson. So, you can cancel the sitter and save 25 dollars." He said Ethen, I already told you, I'm not going to leave you alone with Jane until I know you can be trusted." Mrs. Morgan said walking off "sorry pal, she's the sheriff." Mr. Morgan said
But Ethen wasn't satisfied "fine! I'll be in my room. Alone." He said as he packed up his homework and went upstairs. "Teenagers, am I right?" Mimi said, "I should probably talk to him shouldn't I?" I asked "well a normal friend would. But I don't think Ethen is looking for a friend right now." Mable said, "Well I don't blame him for acting this way." Amy butted in "I mean being labeled as a geek since childhood, trying to be cool in high school but has two nice but embarrassing friends, and the tip of the iceberg. Needs a babysitter because his overprotective parents don't trust him to look after his own little sister." Amy said, "just give him some time he'll come around, I'm sure once Emily and Erica get here he'll be having fun with the rest of us." She said "I know, I just don't want him being rude to Erica when she gets here. The last thing she needs is someone giving her the cold shoulder for no good reason. But I still think I should talk to him." I said getting up from my chair and heading upstairs.
Ethen was alone in his room doing his homework and listening to some music when Benny called him on video chat. "Hey, man any sign of the babe-o-sitter yet?" Benny asked, "No, I'm staying in my room as a form of protest." Ethen said dryly "well, I'm not. First sign of Babezilla approaching, and I am there." Benny said "good luck with that." Ethen said about to end the video chat when I knocked on his door. "Who is it?" Ethen called out "Ethen; it's me can I come in?"
I asked, "sure thing, come on in Dakota." He said "thanks bud." I said coming into his bedroom and noticing Benny on Ethen's computer. "Hey Benny, I didn't know you two had video chat. Oh, Rory's on there too that's nice." I said coming closer to Ethen's computer screen "how are you doing Benny?" I asked "I'm doing fine. Hey, how did it go with Rory? Did you two have fun?" Benny asked "it went great he is just so sweet. I even got back late because we just had so much fun together. But he did walk me back here, so that was nice of him." I said, "You really aren't like any other girls are you?" Benny asked suspiciously "what's that supposed to mean? What? I can't like one of your friends." I said, "Well, the thing is no girl has ever hanged out with Rory before." Ethen said "what? Just because I think he's funny, sweet, fun to hang out with, and kind of cute does that automatically mean something." I said
But Ethen and Benny smiled at me as if they know I was hiding something from them. I hesitated at first but eventually I caved in. "alright fine, I kind of have a little crush on him." I said "wait, on Rory?" Benny asked laughing even Ethen snickered a little bit "you like Rory? Seriously?" he asked still laughing "yeah, seriously. That's it. I'm going back downstairs to see what Jane is up to." I said annoyed as I got up from the foot of Ethen's bed and went to his door. "No, no wait. Dakota, I'm sorry come back here when did this start?" Benny asked catching his breath. "Do you guys remember the chemistry class incident last Monday?" I asked as I went back to sit on Ethen's bed "yeah, I told them I didn't do it" Benny said "yeah, it started after Rory saved me. I'm sure you guys must have noticed the signs: my wings fluttering, I fainted when I was talking to him on Wednesday, didn't you guys notice me staring at you guys at lunch today?" I asked "yeah, we did. See E I told you she was checking us out." Benny said, "No, you said she was checking you out." Ethen said, "Well either way, did you tell him you have a little thing for him?" Benny asked "no, not exactly I mean I just met him a week ago and I am only ten, so I don't think I'm ready to tell him yet. But could you not tell him I like him? I really want to tell him myself" I said
"Sure, your secrets safe with us. But I do have a question, who else knows about this little crush of yours?" Ethen asked "Sarah, Erica, the rest of my friends. Don't tell anyone but Mabel has a little thing for him too. Her brother says she's going through her boy crazy faze, but I think she really does like him." I said "well, either way, you might be a little young for him, but it seems like you two are becoming close friends and will be here to look out for you. Right Ethen?" Benny asked, "Yeah, yeah, of course, we got your back." Ethen said, "Thanks guys I appreciate the support." I said "no problem, look I need to go let me know when Erica gets here so we can talk in person. See you guys later." Benny said ending the video call "did I ever tell you that you are the sweetest boys I have ever met." I said "thanks Dakota, so you came here for a reason what did you need? Come here." Ethen said opening his arms for me to sit on his lap "I came here to check up on you and make sure you wouldn't-"be rude to Erica when she gets here." Ethen said finishing my sentence "yeah" "don't worry I'll be nice to her. I'll even come downstairs and hang out with you guys when she gets here." Ethen said "really? You'll do that?" I asked, "Yeah, I'll do it for you." Ethen said, "Besides it would be a great way for us to get to know each other better." He said, "Thanks bud, hey what time is it?" I asked, "It's 7 o'clock you've been here for an hour already." Ethen said "where is Emily? She should be here with Erica already." I said
Downstairs Amy and the others were also waiting for them to arrive "she should be here." Mrs. Morgan said looking out the door for any sign of Erica "I'm sure they're fine and will be here soon. Maybe they got caught up in something." Amy suggested.
Emily was flying on her warp star trying to get to the school to pick up Erica but ended up getting lost when she was trying to find a street that didn't have any bystanders, so no one saw a shooting star with a heartless on it. "Nice job Emily, not only did get yourself lost at that last turn but everyone is probably wondering where you are." She said to herself "I just hope I find my way there soon or else I'll be flying out here all night. Oh, there she is." She said When Erica got into Emily's view.
She jumped off the warp star and landed on a nearby tree branch she was about to fly over to her when she saw Sarah in the distance coming down the school steps to where Erica was. So, Emily decided to stay where she was and see how it would play out.
"Hey." Sarah said, "Sarah, oh, my gosh, you scared me." Erica said startled "I wanted to apologize. I haven't been the greatest friend lately." Sarah said "yeah, I miss hanging out with you. You don't even text me anymore." Erica said "things are kind of weird right now, I can't really-"no, it's ok, I get it. I'm not cool enough for you since you started dating Jesse." Erica said, "No, that's not it I swear." Sarah said "then what? We're supposed to be organizing this fan club screening together." Erica said
"I know my life is just really complicated right now." Sarah said, "this is the one we get to find out if he bites her or not." Erica said "I know, but it is just a movie" "just a movie?" Erica gasped "oh, my gosh. Who are you?! I have to go; I have a babysitting job to do. I will see you around Dusk abandoner." She said storming off "wow, Erica that's cold." Emily said quietly still watching the girls from the tree. "Erica! Okay, fine. You're right; it is because of Jesse, but it's not how you think." Sarah said just then Jesse, and his friends came floating down from the sky.
"Well speak of the devil." Jesse said startling Sarah, Erica and Emily "wah, how did he do that?" Emily whispered to herself "hello again." Jesse's friend Gord said to Erica "hello again." She replied, "You're not avoiding me are you?" Jesse asked, "Oh, she's avoiding a lot of people." Erica said, "come on; what are you afraid of?" Jesse asked, "I just need some more time." Sarah said "tick tock Time's up." He said, "So, anyway, listen there's this monster party at Jesse's house later, and if Sarah is not interested, maybe you'd like to hang out with us." Gord said, "But she can't; She's babysitting." Sarah said, "No, I'm not, count me in." "Erica, no!" Sarah said "I am allowed to break the rules to. And he's really cute." Erica said excitedly "you don't understand!" "Okay, the rest of you, go on ahead. Sarah and I need to have a little talk."
Jesse said Erica waved goodbye and went off with Jesse's friends, but keep in mind that Emily was still watching them from the tree and she wasn't going anywhere.
"You said I could choose Jesse; you said it was up to me!" Sarah said, "It is, but hey some decisions need a little push." Jesse said pulling her closer to him, but she slapped him in the face to get him to back off "come on, Sarah can't you feel it? Your body knows what it wants." Jesse said, "Lucky for me, I think with my brain." Sarah said attempting to leave "You're not going anywhere." Jesse said stopping her in her tracks. But this time Sarah kicked him and two of them got into a fight. And they were heard all the way back at Ethen's house.
"What in the world, it sounds like a pack of wolfs outside!" I said as Ethen looked outside "hmm, you're right what is going on out there?" He said just then Benny came back on video chat "you guys hear that? Sounds like ultimate raccoon fighting in our back yards! Sounds huge!" Benny said holding up one of his speakers.
Now I wasn't there, so I have no idea what happened with Sarah and Jesse but according to Emily she was watching Sarah and Jesse duke it out from the safety of her tree eating popcorn. And I believe her (except for the popcorn part.)
"Why fight it, Sarah? You're the one who said you liked vampires." Jesse said, "I never said I wanted to be one!" Sarah said pushing Jesse down "you shouldn't have done that." Jesse said in a deep distorted voice and throwing Sarah up into the air like she was a ragdoll. "Sarah!" Emily exclaimed hoping onto her warp star and coming to her rescue. Emily was able to use her rainbow wand to rope Sarah's waist "it's, okay Sarah, I got you I got you!" Emily said attempting to pull her up onto the warp star "uh oh, I don't get you I don't get you. Ahhhh!" But Sarah was proven to heavier and caused Emily to fall off of her warp star, land on Ethen's roof, and tumble into the bushes causing a loud thump that startling everyone inside
"I heard a crash, is everyone alright!?" I asked concerned "yeah, sounds like part of a tree hit the house." Mr. Morgan said
Outside Emily and Sarah were recovering from there crash landing "uh, uh Sarah?! Are you alright?!" Emily asked "yeah, I'm fine thank you. You saved me in the nick of time. But what were you doing at the school?" Sarah asked "I was there to pick up Erica. But I saw everything. What was that about?! Jesse just came out of nowhere! And he throws you like a ragdoll and and all I have I to say about this is. What the heck?!" Emily exclaimed, "Trust me you don't want to know." Sarah said trying to calm her down "after everything I just saw. I think I do!" Emily said "fine; I'll tell you later I promise but is there a place where I can lie low for a while?" Sarah asked "yeah, there is. But I have a question for you have you ever babysat before?" Emily asked, "Yeah, sometimes why?" Sarah replied, "Are you especially good with ages 8 to 14?" "Emily? Where are you going with this?" Sarah asked "because this is Ethen's house and his little sister Jane needs a babysitter for the night while their parents are out for the night. And since Erica can't do it, maybe you can fill in for her?" Emily said "sure; I can do that. Anything to keep me from staying out in the open." Sarah said "great; I'll introduce you to the family. Come on, let's get out of the bushes. Oh, by the way, I saw you slap Jesse across the face, and might I just say. You go girl!" Emily said giving Sarah a fist bump.
Thank you for reading. And don't worry guys I fixed the error.
