GUYS!
Please forgive me! I know I haven't updated this in like, God knows how long I've actually updated this. T_T
It's just been crazy, y'know? I got school to attend to when I made this, then after that graduation came, then a lot of parties and last-minute plans came up, family get-togethers, hanging with friends, and the like. So basically, I've been deprived of my time here at FF so here. The 4th chapter, and I can't promise, but I will do my very best at posting the 5th chapter by this week or next week.
Since it's holy week, I pretty much can't escape the house.
For the meantime, enjoy!
CHAPTER 4
"Preparations"
As Vlad runned towards home, he was thinking of what Otis would want to discuss with him. He wasn't exactly sure of what, but as far as he knows, he isn't in trouble. Normally, Otis wouldn't call Vlad to talk about something that could be talked about sooner. Maybe Otis found something in Vlad's room. Maybe he needed advice. Not that Vlad could give good advice. It wasn't for long until he set foot on the front porch of his house. He took a deep breath, washed all the thoughts out of his mind, closed his hand on the doorknob of his home, opened the door and walked in.
Vlad looked around the living room. Otis wasn't there. He searched the kitchen, and he wasn't there either. He started heading to - what was - Nelly's room. He couldn't help but think that Otis could be there. After all, Otis loves her, and probably still doesn't accept the fact that Nelly is dead. Vlad couldn't get used to it too, as he was still adjusting to some things that he needs to get used to. He wouldn't be able to hear Nelly scolding him anymore. No more expecting of late night shifts. He won't get the same tasty cinnamon rolls with a hot mug of B positive. It was hard, but as far as he knows, time heals all wounds.
He started going to Nelly's door. He heard a slight creak on the wooden floor as he took a step just in the front of the door. Suddenly, he felt light scratches by the edge of his pants. It was Amenti, Nelly's cat. Vlad smirked at her, bending down to pet her head. Amenti gave a soft purr in return and started circling around Vlad's foot. Vlad's small smirk widened to a flashing smile, and bent down again to pet her once more. After that, he said, "I'm looking for Otis, do you know where he is?".
As if on cue, Amenti meowed, looking up at the ceiling. As Vlad looked up, he could sense Otis, somewhere above his house. He looked back at the feline and nodded his thanks. Amenti merely purred and scratched her ear. Vlad raced outside the house, and as soon as he was on the front porch, he closed his eyes, and concentrated. Soon, his feet were off the ground and he was floating. He hovered onto the roof, and landed safely. He walked a few steps forward, and there he saw Otis, lying down on the roof, stargazing.
Otis turned his head sideways and saw Vlad. "Ah, Vladimir. Come,", he said, as he patted the empty space beside him. Vlad nodded and sat there, beside Otis. Vlad looked up, examining the myriad of stars clouding the sky. Then he looked at his uncle with a questioning look.
"You called?", Vlad asked, though the answer was very obvious.
"Yes. I was just wondering...", Otis said as he sat up and looked at his nephew. "Where would you like to go for a vacation?"
Vlad blinked a couple of times at what just registered in his mind. He knew very well Otis wasn't the type of person; or vampire for that matter; to talk about vacations or outdoor activities. "What?"
"Where would you like to go for a vacation?", Otis repeated.
"Why would you want to go for a vacation?", Vlad asked as if he wasn't himself anymore, a teenager questioning a grown man's plan for vacation.
Otis sighed, and looked at the stars. "I need a break from all that's happened ever since."
Vlad nodded, and understood part of what Otis meant. "But why talk about it now? We could talk about it sooner."
"The earlier the plan, the better.", Otis said, determined.
Now the only problem about this was...
"Where are we going?", Vlad asked, his mind empty of any ideas for a dream vacation spot at all.
"I don't know. That is why I am asking you, Vlad. Besides, the youth of today, like you, pick the most 'far out' places to 'hang out'.", Otis emphasized. Clearly, he wasn't really fitting into the hip young spirit. Though he looked young.
Vlad looked up at the stars and started thinking. Then he remembered what he and Henry talked about a couple of days ago.
"Hey, Henry.", Vlad said, looking at Henry.
"Yeah?"
"Got any plans for this summer?"
Henry placed his hand by his chin and thought. He then snapped his fingers and looked at Vlad with a cheeky grin.
"Uhh.. dude.. what's with-", Vlad was interrupted when Henry suddenly held Vlad by the shoulders.
"Dude! The totally awesome, rad, cool, hip, far out... awesome summer beach party at Bathory Beach! It's coming up soon!", Henry said with full excitement.
"Really? There's a summer beach party?", Vlad furrowed his brow as he asked that.
"Dude, you don't live under a rock. You haven't heard? That's impossible. How could you not know?", Henry started shaking Vlad as if he's forgotten something that's dear to his life.
"Maybe it's because you only told me now?"
"What am I, Bathory's own TweetDeck? I can't update ya all the time, y'know? Besides, you know I got family and October goin' on. On the other hand, you do kinda have a point."
Vlad chuckled at Henry's remark. "So, what's goin' to happen there?"
"DUDE! We're talking summer here! You'd see babes tanning, babes splashing in the water, babes playing beach volleyball..."
"Is there anything else you'd like to add that doesn't involve women for a change?", Vlad said, a tinsy-bit annoyed with Henry.
Henry raised his brow at Vlad and suddenly whispered in his ear. Vlad's face turned red in an instant and looked at Henry with widened eyes. "Dude, seriously?"
Henry was still grinning and merely nodded.
Vlad suddenly looked at his uncle with widened eyes. "There's a summer beach party at Bathory Beach. We gotta go there."
Otis smiled at Vlad's suggestion. "Ah, the beach. It's been 347 years I haven't laid my feet on sand. It's a great idea, Vladimir. We'll go to the summer beach party."
"Alright! This'll be a great way to start the summer!", Vlad said as he returned his glance on the starry sky.
Otis smiled at Vlad, and returned his glance at the starry sky as well. It had been somewhat a productive night, and now, both vampires share the same thought.
Tomorrow is preparation day. Summer, here we come!
