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A Night to Remember for the Vampire

Chapter 4: The Necklace

As Albel woke up, he found a note on the table. He unfolds it and reads

Nox,

I went into town for some more supplies and asking more information. I also need to go the station if they have any more news. You can do what ever you like, just don't do any of the following: Threatening, killing, stealing, oh, and don't give any signs that you want to kill someone...

Nel

All he did was laugh. He knew that the last part that she was irritated about it. He did what she let him, do what ever he wants, but all he did was going into the workshop. Everyone froze from what they were doing. So does the alchemist. They were doing some kind of chemical and since they didn't put the right chemical in time, it explodes.

He was about to give them the death glare, but he remembered what Nel told him, so all he did was saying, "Just get back to work. I'm just making something here..." They all did what he told them to do. Albel went to the counter, and the reason why he was there in the first place was that he as so bored.

He got a few threads and some cloth and made something. A lot of people were amazed of what Albel did. He was also surprised of what he was doing. After he was finished, he made two cute stuff animals! So many inventors were surprised that he made them, especially because they were use to his name "Albel the Wicked".

There was a cute little brown bear with a red tie. And Albel made a cute little blue jean shorts for it too! The second was a kitty with a red bow on its head. The eyes are beady to make it look cute. And on the tail was a bow tie on it! He never thought of making something so cute before, but he remembered the gift he gave to Nel many years ago that he made...

Flashback Albel: 10 years old, Nel: 9 years old

It has been 4 years since he known Nel, and they have been quite good friends. When Nel's birthday was arriving, he has no idea what to give her. The last time when it was her birthday, all he gave her was a kiss, and he thought that it was lame, but Nel was happy about it because she thinks that it was a special gift.

Now, she wants to make something for her that will make her happy. He went to ask his parents about what do for her birthday. He found his father in the library reading. Albel poked his fathers shoulder and asked, "Dad? Nel's birthday is coming up. What did you give mother for her birthday?"

His father chuckled, "Well," he stared before he lifts Albel onto his lap, "I gave your mother a very good necklace that I made. But she then told me that it wasn't the necklace that she loved me for, it was me that she loved and--" But before he could finished his story, Albel was already out of the room.

Albel went strait to work. But...in half an hour, something happened. Nel came to Albel's home and saw his mother, "Good afternoon, Mrs. Nox. Is Albel home?"

"Yes, and please call me Karen. It's so tiresome of hearing 'Mrs. Nox'. Albel's is in his room." Albel's mother was really beautiful. Her hair was light brown waist length, and her skin was light, not too pale, but just enough.

"Thank you." She walked across the hall way and heard a loud crash in one of the rooms. She rushed to see what has happened, and to find that the noise came from Albel's room. She opened to door to find Albel sitting at his desk, with blood dripping to the floor. "Albel! What happened!"

There was no answer. His hands were in his hair with frustration. When he felt Nel's hand on his shoulder, he flinched, "What are you doing here?" He asked in a gentle voice.

His face was filled with tears, and his hands are badly cut from making something. "I came to see you, Albel." She said. She held his hand and a soft green light slowly illuminates to heal the wound. When she was done, she asked, "What happened? It's like someone just invade your room."

Still, there was no answer. Albel just stared at the bloody floor. He finally spoke to her, "I couldn't make it. I couldn't make something for you..."

Tears began to fill his eyes, dripping one by one. Nel lightly put her hands on his shoulder to soothe him down, but he began to shiver. He was crying so badly as if he lost something dearly to him. Nel kissed him lightly on his check and spoke, "Please, just stay calm. First, what in the name of Apris has become this place?"

Albel was still shivering, "I-I want to make it. But it ends up like a piece of junk! Nothing like a piece of junk that was meant to throw away! I really want to make it, but I can't..." Nel could feel his tears dripping on her dress, so she holds him in her arms.

"This ok. Don't try to kill yourself just because you want to make it so badly. It's not the end of the world yet, so you still have time. Just keep on trying, and if you need help, I'm always here for you." Albel looked up to her and smiled.

"Thanks." Was all he said.

2 days later: Nel's Birthday

Everyone came to the house of the Zelpher's residence. It looks so lively and fun with activities, food, and decorations. Little Albel went to May to ask where Nel was. May smiled kindly down at Albel, "She's over by the maze garden. Nel would be so happy to know that her very good friend is here for her special day."

Albel blushed a bit, but he hid it with his bangs, "Well, thank you. I'm off to see Nel then." And so he did. The maze was quite long, but he been here many times with Nel when they met, so he was familiar with the surroundings.

When he was in the center of the maze, he saw Nel sitting on a chair with her back facing him. He quietly sneaks up behind Nel and surprised her by saying, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEL!"

This startled her badly so she whirled around and jerked Albel's right arm to his back and landed on his back so that he won't move at all. When she realized who she just tackled, she immediately got off before she blushed. She helped him up with such embarrassment, "Are you ok? I'm very sorry, is your arm ok too?"

Albel moved his shoulder around a bit to loosen his strain, and quickly turned to Nel, "I'm ok, but I got something for you!" He led Nel back to her seat with her back in front of him, "Sit down. And close you eyes."

Nel did what he told her to do, and after about 10 seconds, she opened her eyes to see a beautiful necklace around her neck. It has a shape of a diamond, in the center was a large ruby color and around that gem was sparkling emeralds to show it off. The lace has a very wonderful gold trim with zigzag lines of silver trims. Nel carefully touched the art as if it was fragile.

Nel was so surprised at this, "Wow...! It's so...i don't even know what the right word to describe this! Was this the one that you tried to make, Albel?" He blushed deeply and scratched behind his head and nodded. In a split second, Nel was on top of Albel, hugging him around the waist (Since he's tall, even at this age).

"C-Couldn't...b-breathe...!" Albel managed to choke out.

Nel let him go from the death hug and kissed Albel (This time, on the lips) for the wonderful gift. When Nel was about to let go, Albel pulled her back in for another kiss. She was surprised from his move, but decided to kiss him back. Everything around them, it seems like it was spinning in circles. After a while, they both sat together on the bench, watching the sunset together.

End of Flashback

After his memories were done seeing through, he felt a tug from his braids. He looked to only see a little boy staring up at him. "Umm...that's a cute teddy bear you made. Can you show me how to make it?"

To people, they think that he'll just hit the boy, or just walk away without a word. But they were ALL wrong! Albel patted the little boys head and said, "Sure. But take this bear. I won't need it anytime soon."

He gently handed him the bear with his claw. It didn't bother the little boy at all when he took the bear from his hand, but it sure did made a shocking event for 'Albel the Wicked' to be so generous. The little boy looked at the kitty doll, "Can you also show me how to make that cat? I want to make one for my little baby sister. Her birthday is coming in a week."

Albel chuckled. That little runt, he reminds him so much of himself when he was little. "Well, to save you some time, take the kitty and the bear. I'm leaving soon, so I don't think I'll be showing it to you anytime soon. But please tell your sister that I said happy birthday."

"She doesn't know how to speak." He said suddenly. They both laugh at it. It wasn't an evil maniacal laugh that Albel would do when he level up, a laugh that makes you see that he's having fun. Not just in battle, but in a joke. When Albel has to leave, the little boy pulled his braids once more, "I just want to know your name."

"Albel Nox. And don't you forget it." He said gently at the boy. He was so much like Albel when he was little. He was small, innocent, and brave (because the little boy talks to Albel.).

He was shocked to see Nel, leaning against the wall of the workshop. "Never knew you have a kind spot." Albel gave the traditional, "Bah!", and walked off. It really meant a lot to Albel when she said that he has a kind spot. Though he still wonders, will they ever be able to talk to each other like old friends again?

Back at the inn, Nel pulled the drawer in her room and took something out. It was a beautiful necklace, the one the Albel gave to her for her 10th birthday. Nel smiled and sigh at the memories it brings back to her mind. But...tears began to slowly shower down her face. "Is there...any way that we will be able to be together again...?"


How do you like it! Nel likes Albel, Nel Likes Albel! (Dances and singing it over and over again) umm...sorry. But please review this! It's longer than the others, huh? Well, I'm off to play Maple Story again! Please, if this story sucks, or it ahs some problems, tell me and i'll try to re-write it. BYE!