As soon as AJ and Rae left the store, they took off running back to their hotel, making sure this time to grab some of their weapons.

"Did you really have to do that? Save me?" AJ brought up as she handed Amelia her gun, which she took with a nod.

"You're telling me you had rather fallen right into the enemies' trap? He's probably been sent to capture us, bring us to the rest of them."

"But he was hot." AJ added, and Amelia had to admit, she was right.

Did that mean she'd willingly give the mission up and walk right into his waiting arms?

No matter how much her heart wanted to say yes, her head, and the demon, said no.

"So how are we going to get around, now that we know he's probably going to be after us?"

"The same thing we do every time we have a mission, AJ.."

"Try to take over the world?" AJ tried hopefully, causing Amelia to smile at the old 90's cartoon reference.

"No...we try and play it safe, keeping an attentive lookout. And whatever happens, we get back here before nightfall."

"What happens at nightfall?" AJ asked, although she already knew the answer.

"The rest of the Dandies come out to play."

AJ shivered. If they were really as powerful as Patrick had said, they were in for one hell of a fight.

Before they decided to go back out, Amelia tried to call Patrick. Unfortunately, she couldn't get through to him, so she left him a message asking him to call her back. When she looked at the clock, it was almost noon. They still had a long time to go before the sun set.

"Do you really think that it's safe for us to go out?" AJ asked and Amelia shook her head.

"Actually, I think that we should probably stay here, but that's just me," she replied.

"Yeah, you're right," AJ agreed.

"We don't have to stay here the whole time, just long enough to think of a better plan. Now, I think it'd be a good time to get that ice you were talking about last night," Amelia said as she went and got the ice bucket. AJ followed behind her. Just in case, she grabbed her gun and put in the waistband of her ninja outfit.

When she opened the door, they were both met with a surprise. Leaning in the door frame was the Australian vampire from before! How had he managed to escape their preternatural senses, Amelia wasn't sure.

"Be careful with this one, child. He is incredibly strong. He was able to mask his own scent and it escaped even myself. Proceed with caution," came the voice in her head.

Amelia and AJ both did a double take. They looked from one another, to Michael, and back to each other.

"G'day," Michael said, slow and drawn out.

"W-w-what the hell are you doing here? How did you find us?" Amelia sputtered, her voice raising in pitch with every word.

"Well, it wasn't difficult to do. I know the scents of all the people in this town. You two just happen to stick out like a bunch of sore thumbs. It's not every day we get a Lycan in town. You though, are a mystery to me. I can't quite figure you out, but I'd sure love a taste," he said as he licked his lips.

Amelia gulped. This was so not what she had on her list of things to do today!

She suddenly remembered the gun at her hip. She quickly pulled it out and cocked it, aiming right at the vampire's chest. AJ grabbed her special pocket knife and held it in front of her.

"Now, now, what's that all about? All I want to do is talk," Michael said as he held his hands in a friendly gesture.

"We know about your kind. You guys don't like to talk. All you care about is blood," AJ said.

"No, you shelias have it all wrong. I really do just want to talk to you," he said as he tried to enter the room.

Amelia fired a warning shot at his feet and he stepped back.

"Not a step further, or I'll kill you. Besides, you can't enter the room unless we invite you, and you aren't welcome here," Amelia declared.

He laughed.
"You'd think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't matter, mate. I'm patient. I'll wait, and when night falls, I'll bring my friends with me," he said mysteriously as he flitted away.

Once they were sure that he was really gone, Amelia closed the door and sat down on the bed.

For a while, neither of them spoke. Then, all AJ could say was, "Wow."

Amelia nodded. "Wow is right. That's the second time that we could have died. We have to be more careful," she said and AJ agreed. The two stayed in contemplative silence for a long time.

Finally, they decided that it was safe again for them to venture out. This time, though, the girls made sure they had all of their weapons, stakes and bullets of every kind. They walked out of the hotel and decided they would actually look for the Dandies. Patrick had described their place of residence as a large mansion on a hill, impossible to miss.

AJ's senses were on overdrive, keeping a nose out for any sign of the Australian vampire.

They walked down the street, careful to look down every alley and every side street, just in case they came across their Australian friend. They walked for about 10 minutes before Amelia noticed something strange.

"Hey, AJ. Notice anything strange?"

"No, not really. Why?"

"Have you noticed that there are no people? I mean, we've been walking for about 10 minutes and I haven't seen anyone besides us. Now yesterday, there were tons of people around. It's only 12:45. There should be more people out," Amelia said as she stopped and looked around.

"Yeah, you're right. I wonder where they all went?"

"I don't know. Let's keep moving. I don't like this," Amelia declared and AJ nodded.

They walked for another five minutes, when suddenly, Amelia saw it. Looming ahead in the distance was a mansion, a giant remnant of the city in its Victorian era. The girls walked excitedly towards it, but they were careful to keep their distance. It was still relatively quiet and it unnerved them both.

Suddenly, they heard a whoosh and a ring of fire appeared around them, trapping them. A shadow stepped out from their right, and the girls immediately drew their weapons. Once again, it was the Australian vampire.

"Now I've got you shelias right where I want you," he said as he stepped closer.

AJ looked at Amelia.

The only look that passed between the pair was one of complete agreement; there was no getting out of this one.