Chapter 6:

A Beautiful View,

A Serious Conversation

As quickly as it started, it was over, but I had no idea where we were. We were on the edge of a cliff, looking out to a sea that glittered in the light of the full moon. There wasn't a cloud in the sky.

"Wow…," I breathed. I felt him chuckle under me.

He carefully lowered himself down, and I got off. He ran off into the woods. He reappeared a minute later, fully clothed. "You like it?" he asked. There was humor in his voice.

"Yes! Jack, it's beautiful!"

He chuckled. "I knew you'd like it."

I raised my eyebrows at him. "And you knew this because…?"

He chuckled but didn't answer. He sat down on the edge with his feet hanging over the side. "So, how are you liking our fair town?" he asked me with a grin.

"Well, it's not Manhattan, but… I guess it has its perks," I chuckled. "How many other cities have a werewolf and a vampire sitting on a cliff?"

He laughed. "Not many, I suppose." Then, he grew very serious. "Mary… there's a reason I brought you out here."

"Yes? What is it?"

"There have been problems," he began, "there have been many deaths and disappearances in the surrounding areas, especially Hartford, and we think it's vampire activity."

"What?" I asked in confusion. What is he asking me? "You don't think I would go on a killing spree would you? Jack?"

"No! No, no definitely not, but I was wondering if you could figure out why. Rumor has it that you're the best when it comes to these things. I was wondering if you could help me."

I nodded and looked back out, over the cliff. "You didn't have to bring me out here to get me in a good mood, or anything. You could have just asked," I said matter-of-factly. "I'll take the case. This'll be fun!

He was staring at me. He head was cocked to one side with a confused look on his face.

"What?" I asked him.

"You think that's why I brought you here?" he asked.

"Isn't it?"

"No…," He looked sad. I brought you here because I wanted too…"

"Oh… I'm sorry…," I hugged him, careful not to break his ribs. Werewolves were tough, but not that tough. "I didn't know…"

He wrapped his arms around me and hugged me with surprising force. "You're forgiven," he whispered in my ear.

We sat there until three o'clock in the morning discussing the case that I was to take on. He eventually went loopy from lack of sleep. I told him that he should get some rest. He dropped into unconsciousness in minutes. He fell over and ended up with his head in my lap.

He's so peaceful when he sleeps. I brushed his hair out of his face. I wonder where he lives… maybe I could carry him home…. I looked around. Where was I? I had never been here before.

I sighed. I couldn't even take him to my house, so I waited. I waited for morning.

A/N: This chapter is a little dull, but the fun stuff will play in soon. Thanks for reading! Please review!

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