Chapter 9 : Ghosts Are Dead

"But mom! Dad! It's still me! I'm still Vlad! I'm still your son!" Tears were falling down his face as he stood screaming at his parents. His mom was crying in her husbands shoulder, and he held her tightly somewhat behind her. I couldn't bring myself to look at them in the eyes, but I chanced a glance at Vlad. He didn't look at me, but I could easily see the emotions passing in his eyes. Hurt that his parents hated him, confused at why they felt that way, angry because they're his parents and should love him no matter what, desperate to make them understand, and worst of all, hopelessness. Somehow, deep down, he knew this was the thing I promised Clockwork not to change.

"You're not our son!" Yelled his dad. "You're a ghost! You're dead, and a ghost and ghosts are evil! Get out of my house, and never come back!"

This time, Vlad had no comment. He just stood there, mouth open and tears flowing. I figured now was the time to leave. I got up off the couch, and placed my hand on Vlad's shoulder. "Vlad? C'mon, let's go."

I lead him out, but chanced a glance at his parents. His dad was looking the other way, protecting his wife with his body. But she was looking this way. Our eyes met, hers were full of tears and hurt, but there was also love. Maybe it wasn't his parents that rejected him, maybe just his dad. In fact, his mother said nothing at all, just cried. Maybe she never wanted Vlad to leave...

I didn't have much time to think about it as we passed the corner and went out the front door. Vlad started sobbing and grabbed onto me. We continued to walk, and we finally got to our destination. I guided Vlad into the building, and nodded at the keeper. He nodded back, knowing something like this was going to happen since I warned him before.

We got to the room I rented earlier, and I sat Vlad down on the bed, sitting next to him. He continued crying. "Y-you... Knew..."

I nodded, then rested my head on his as he berried his head in my chest. "Yes, I did."

For what seemed like hours the only sound was Vlad's quiet sobbing. Finally he spoke, though it was barely audible. "D-Danny? Thanks for... Renting the room."

I smiled. "I'm sorry I couldn't change what happened, but at least you're not alone this time."

He snuggled closer to me, and we fell asleep that way.

Sorry for the wait! I was gonna upload yesterday, but it was too hot to even do that. But we bought like 3 fans and now it's bearable :)

hope y'all like it, please review so I know if people are still interested in this one :)