Fast forward
We were traveling for 5 months already when we finally arrived at the bottom of Vampire Mountain. Vanch and I had become closer.I learned new things every day about the world, its history and vampires. I had found out that vampires could become 500 years, maybe even older and Vancha was 190 years. He told about him being a vampire general, his duties, things about his past and present and much more. Today we finally came upon the Vampire Mountain.
"We have to climb all the way up there!" I spoke as I looked at him like he was crazy.
"Ah come on. Don't tell me you're going to chicken out now?" he spoke.
"Well eh.. I guess I can't" I replied.
"How long will this take us?" I asked.
"A few weeks maybe more, depends on long you last" he replied smirking.
"How long I last!" I snapped.
"Fine let's just get going ok!" I spoke but suddenly found myself unable to move.
"Wait for me" Vancha spoke and took of his shoes.
I was looking at him and asked myself why is he doing that Vancha caught you staring.
"Our kinda can't wear shoes when he/she is going to the Vampire Mountain. It a test that separate the weaker from the strong, same goes for jackets and ropes." He spoke.
I thought about it for a few seconds. I had to admit I kinda showed respect. Vancha saw you starting to take your shoe off.
"Don't worry you don't have too." He spoke.
I smiled bend down and took of my shoes and socks. Something told me that I am crazy but somehow I wanted to try it. Vancha stood
"I said you don't have too." He replied.
"Don't think I can make it ey." I spoke.
"Well maybe but it just seems crazy to me" he spoke.
"Couldn't I at least try? I mean I want to pay my respects to your kind." I spoke.
"Well don't say I didn't warn you." he spoke and waited for me to put everything in my backpack along with his stuff.
He then took the bag from me and motioned for me to follow him.
