(Note: These characters are not mine. Any characters based on real people are used in this fic only for entertainment purposes. No harm or copyright infringement intended.)
James held Mandy's hand as they stood in Penny Pack Park, admiring the stars.
"Are you sure you're qualified to do this?"
"Look, if Sonny and Cher can get married by themselves so can we."
"Alright, you start."
"Okay. I, James Robert Calloway, take you, Amanda Ta…"
"Just forget the last name."
"Alright. Take you to be my lawfully wedded wife to have and to hold for as long as we both shall live."
"My turn. I, Amanda, take you, James Robert Calloway, to be my lawfully wedded husband to have and to hold for as long as we both shall live."
"Now, I pronounce us vampire and wife. May I kiss you?"
"You most certainly can."
The two embraced as the sky grew even darker.
"Now our wedding night?" Mandy asked trying to remain calm.
"Not yet. I want turn you into a vamp first. You know, so we can get it out of the way."
"Of course. Makes sense."
"Um, could you jump around a little? I'm a tracker so I'm used to stalking my prey."
"I'll try."
Mandy began doing leaps around the park.
"I said jump, not dance."
"I'm trying."
"Oh, screw it."
At that moment, James sunk his sharp, venom-coated teeth into her soft, supple neck.
"Ow!" Mandy's cries filled the night as James dragged her body toward a safer location.
Three days later Mandy woke up in a dark cave. Even though it was pitch black inside the stone cavern Mandy's eyes could see every detail. As she took in the smooth, concrete walls of the cave a desperate thought came to her mind.
"Blood."
Mandy was thirsty. She needed blood more than anything else. James looked over from where he sat at the cave's entrance. He saw Mandy thrusting herself against the floor, trying to control her desire.
"It's nice to see you awake my love. Ready to feed?"
"Blood."
"I'll take that as a 'yes'. C'mon follow me. You woke up just in time. The streets are filled with unsuspecting victims."
As she stood up Mandy tuned her ears in to the sounds of the streets. She could hear the cars running across the asphalt, radios blaring music, and most importantly human hearts. The steady, rhythmic beats made Mandy want to drool.
"Let's do this."
"As you wish my dear." James responded as the newlyweds headed out into the night.
"Did you like your meal?"
"Yes, very much."
"Want some more, my love?"
"What do you think?"
"Let's roll."
" You're such a dork."
" You're the one who married me."
"I know."
James and Mandy continued on their murderous romp for a week. The experiences made both vampires feel more than alive. Mandy was living a dream. From what she could remember of her human life she had always wanted to be a vampire. It was sheer bliss. James couldn't get enough of how well Mandy was responding to her new life. He had seen many newborns during his life but Mandy was heads above the rest. She didn't just kill sporadically. She carefully stalked her prey and hunted premium specimens; skills that only mature vampires possessed. As the week came to a close James decided that Mandy was ready.
" Are you full yet?"
"Yeah. Think I'm ready for a little break."
"Good."
"Wait, why are you holding me?"
"Stop squirming. You want to have sex with me, don't you?"
"Right. With all the carnage it kind of slipped my mind."
"That's perfectly understandable. When you're a newborn vampire it's like you have ADD combined with an addiction to speed. You'll get better."
"I hope so. So, where are we doing it?"
"Oh."
" Right here. Just wanted to pick you up for effect."
"Wow."
"I'm guessing you liked it."
" Definitely. Not sure if it's because I'm a vampire or that you're really good. You know what I don't care about the reason. That rocked!"
"I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. We have a few more hours before the sun comes up. Wanna go again?"
"Touch me creature of the night!"
"I love you."
Eventually, the lovebirds outgrew Philly. They set out in search of a new place to live. During their road trip the couple shared murders and mayhem, among other things.
" Why can't we go in the sun again?"
"Because we'll sparkle."
"Excuse me? What happened to bursting into flames?"
"Sadly, that's just lore. Real vampires sparkle like diamonds when the sun hits us. Some use this as a tool to lure humans."
" What kind of messed up crap is that? We're vampires not weirdoes wearing body glitter!"
"I know how you feel. If it were up to me all vampires would look like those guys from The Lost Boys."
"Lost Boys?"
"Yeah, I love that movie. Now those guys were real vampires. Vamping out with those huge fangs, flying, and actually adhering to lore. Man, I could watch that thing on a continuous loop and never get bored."
"Me, too. From what I can remember I used to be obsessed with that movie."
"I knew I married you for a reason."
"I thought you chose me as your mate because you thought I was hot."
"Yeah well, there's that too."
As the vampire couple was making there way across the continental U.S. another vampire was hitting the road. Victoria had been mourning the death of her beloved James for months. Now, she had decided it was time to track down Edward Cullen and his beloved Bella Swan in order to wreak her revenge. As she moved towards the Olympic Peninsula a familiar scent brushed across her nostrils.
"James?" she whispered to herself, "There's no way he's still alive."
Bewildered beyond belief, Victoria decided to follow the scent unsure of where it would lead.