I'm not sure what to say. I got two reviews that felt bad for Ra though. Sorry people. ^_^'

The young vampire merely stared up at the man, who was struggling to untangle the bandages from his hair. The creature wanted to help him, but the other insisted he could do it himself.

Today was Thatch's turn to take care of Merek. And he was really keeping his eye on him. After yesterday, he really began to fear messing up and upsetting Jack. Jack was STILL giving Ra a hard time. But Thatch could kinda understand it, as Merek was now ridiculously depressing to be around.

Finally the bandages were gone, Merek now ruffling his hair back to its messy state. His dark blue ears were still very visible, and, to be honest, it felt unbearably weird looking at them. Thatch was just so used to not seeing them, that now it made Merek seem like an entirely different person.

It also made him a bit curious though. If he had ears, did he have a tail too...? He'd ask him, but if he hid his ears for so long, he probably didn't want to talk about possibly having a tail. Besides, if he saw it, he say it. But it would only be courteous not directly asking.

Now the only question was... how was he going to entertain the man? It seemed as if the others had already done all the fun things. And, again, he was afraid to do anything. He'd hate to make things any worse.

" Hey... Thatch, right? "

Thatch turned to Merek, actually surprised the man actually addressed him.

" Can we go for a walk...? This place is kinda bumming me out... "

Thatch frowned, now wanting nothing more than to here up the other. Seriously, he sounded so sad. He really wanted to help... walking up to the other, he reached up and placed a hand on his shoulder.

" Sure. Anywhere in particular you want to go? "

" Just... out... "

Thatch frowned again and grabbed the others wrist, beginning to lead him out the door.

" Ok. Follow me. "

Soon the two were in Deedstown. Merek was hiding his ears again, but this was so the humans wouldn't question them. He couldn't risk them attacking him only because of a few animal features. Thatch had his mouth clamped shut, huddled close to the fallen angel, trying to keep people from noticing him. Getting a mob of people screaming and chasing him and Merek through town was the LAST thing he wanted to happen. After all, Merek really needed some cheering up.

The fallen angel had even bought him some soda. Thatch normally didn't care much about soda, but this one, cherry cola, was really good. It was probably his new favorite.

Merek suddenly stopped walking, crossing his arms behind his back.

" Thatch, I appreciate you taking me out here, really I do. "

He said softly. Whatever he was going to say, it sounded like he was having a hard time saying it.

" But I think I'd like a little space for now. Feel free to, um, do what you'd like. "

Thatch frowned a little, realizing the other was trying to get rid of him. It stung a little, but he understood a bit, since Merek hadn't really been left alone for the last few days.

" I-I'm sorry Merek. I can't leave your side. "

" But I'm fine. I just wanted to, eh, try something. "

" And... I can't come because...? "

Merek turned away, looking very uncomfortable.

" You're, eh, not old enough. "

" Eh? "

The fallen angel laughed a bit at the creatures expression, looking down now.

" I'm sorry. I should go. "

As he turned to leave, Thatch grabbed his arm in a panic, preventing him from moving.

" I-I'm sorry! I can't let you go off by yourself! "

Merek suddenly growled and shoved the child into the nearest brick wall, pinning him by his shoulders.

Thatch whimpered, trying to squirm out of the others grasp. This only got the angel to press against him harder, his eyes set in a furious glare of fury. Thatch seriously thought things couldn't get any worse. However, they did as he felt something strike him against his head. Knocked him right out.

Merek frowned as Thatch fell to the ground.

" Sorry Thatch. "

He apologized as he turned his back on him.

" I don't want anyone to know what I'm about to try. "

Short chapter I know. But this is all that happens here. Bye for now!