I will call you Son
Chapter 9
"Are you certain you want to do this?" Lucia asked as she looked at Thesper, who was sitting on the bed. He nodded.
"Go to sleep now, both of you," he said.
Arrius mumbled and pulled the blankets over his head. Lucia smiled and also closed her eyes.
"Goodnight," she whispered.
"Goodnight," Thesper smiled.
Marcus was safe with his uncle and Thesper would protect Lucia and Arrius. Nothing could go wrong... The last customer had left a few days ago. Thesper could not help it to feel responsable. But this time, the vampire would not get away. Concentrating on both the door and the window, he waited. Several hours went by, until he noticed the familiar scent. He listened carefully, not wanting to fail. The price was too high.
Suddenly, the door broke because of a hard blow. Thesper jumped up. Lucia and Arrius were awake immediately. Before Thesper could react, a hand grabbed him by his throat and threw him against the wall. A tall shadow entered and looked at him. It took a while before Thesper recognised him. But when he did, a shiver went through his spine. He froze instantly when the vampire spoke.
"Hello, kid..."
"You..." Thesper whispered with trembling voice.
"You surprised me, son... I thought you had died because of your wounds... But then I found out you got some help."
His Father's voice grew stronger.
"Living with mortals!" he yelled. "I should have killed you a long time ago!"
Thesper stood up slowly, keeping eye contact. As long as his Father looked at him, Lucia and Arrius were safe.
"I will kill you..." Thesper hissed. His Father laughed.
"You? You're maybe capable of killing a mortal, kid... But me? Don't even try!"
Thesper jumped at him, but his attack was easily blocked. He did not even get the chance to hit him. His Father reacted immediately and grabbed him again by his throat, lifting him in the air. Thesper struggled to get free. While he was trying to breath, Arrius came out of the bed.
"Let him go!" he yelled and ran at the old vampire. In a second he was pushed away and landed against the wall. Lucia screamed and ran to him.
"Is this your new family?" the vampire laughed, still holding Thesper with one hand.
"They are even weaker than you are!"
Thesper felt light in his head and his surroundings grew darker. His Father came closer and whispered in his ear.
"You will live, son. But when you wake up, you will wish you didn't... Maybe your friend will be a better son to me..."
Thesper fought against the darkness that was surrounding him.
"I'll start with the woman," his Father continued. "And don't forget the boy..."
Thesper could hear Lucia cry, but he could no longer react. His Father released him and he blacked out.
How much time had passed, he did not know. But finally he could open his eyes again. What he saw, was worse than any nightmare he had ever had.
Lucia and Arrius were on the floor, lifeless. They were still breathing, but barely. Thesper crawled towards them.
"Lucia..." he whispered with tears in his eyes. "Arrius..."
Arrius did not respond. He was unconsious and would remain that way for three days... Lucia did, moving her hand a little. Thesper took it and looked at her when she opened her eyes.
"Marcus," she whispered, almost too soft to hear. "He is going... to Marcus..."
"Do not talk, my dear..." Thesper answered, the tears now running over his face. Lucia did not listen.
"Go... help him..."
Thesper nodded and gently pressed a kiss on her lips.
"I will..." he said and slowly stood up, letting her go. He crawled through the window, making his way down.
"Farewell..." he said as he ran, whiping the tears away.
Finally he reached the house. Breathing heavily, he climed to the roof, looking for an open window. He was not thinking clear and it was hard to focus. The pain he felt made him dizzy. Then he found what he was looking for and climed to it. But before he was there, a shadow passed him. It happened quickly and it took some time before Thesper realised it was his Father. Defeated, Thesper let go and fell down. He did not want to look inside. He was too late... His Father had left... Thesper burried his head in his hands. His family... His boy... Dead.
He lifted his head to the sky and roared.
"I will find you!" he yelled to the stars.
"And when I do, I WILL KILL YOU!"
