Rudolph calmly stepped away after Tony pulled his sarcastic pun. My forehead still burns of the bitter sweet kiss that the vampire laid upon it a few seconds ago. Talk about awkward.....just watching your older sister and vampire best friend have some sort of teenage moment. Psh. Teenage. Maybe for me, however Rudolph could have just expressed his gratitude towards my not so helping hand. That's right Liz, let it go.
I tried my best to ignore the overbearing heat that exploded across my cheek bones, "Protective nothing....forget I said anything." As usual. Blonde dork did not seem convinced, seeing as he was grinning from ear to ear. If only I could stomp over there and wipe off that stupid mocking smile for good. Tony doesn't have the right to make fun of people, since he's always the main target of said laughter.
"You know, little bro, you shouldn't be giggling." Wow, I sound like Gregory!
Rudolph cast me a bewildered expression, "What do you mean?"
Tony huffed stubbornly, "She means that I get jeered at everyday of my life---well, once moving to Scotland. I don't understand it! Just because I like vampires.....those kids get all jiggy in my grill." Sigh. Allowing him watching MTV back in L.A. wasn't one of my brightest ideas.
"Who dares torment my friend!?!"
He shrugged helplessly, "Eh....the normal bunch of kids at my school....especially McAshton boys. They won't leave me alone!" Pictures of the scottish brothers beating the snot out of Tony at school that unfortunate day dashed into my mind like a olympic racer. Mom was so mad when she came to pick us up....
I decided to make the matters even worse, "They gave him a bloody nose..."
Rudolph looked beyond horrified, "That's why Tony arrived home early! Those fiends! Those immature little brats! Some mortals are.....so immoral!"
Tony rolled his eyes at me, "Way to go, Elizabeth. He might just blow up into a Count Dracula mess!" Of course, everything is my fault. He shouldn't have been so open with his obsession anywhere outside of the comforts of the castle like house, none of this chaos would have happened otherwise. Then again, I give him props, vampires were considered fantasy until we let our eyes rest on the now familiar beautiful ruby eyes.
I placed my tired hand on Tony's rather dirt filled hair, "It's the past, why dwell on it? Rudolph---could you please take us home now? Our mom and dad are probably worried sick." The little vampire still hadn't regained composure. Oh crap. Is he going to turn into a mini Frederick Sackville-Bagg? Is the theory true, 'Like father like son'?
Rudolph closed his eyes slightly, clutching onto dead tree branches above us, "I'm apologize Elizabeth, but we must take a detour before your request can be followed out. A small one....honestly.."
"Oh! Oh! Oh! Where?! The Great Wall of China?!"
No.
My head started to pound fiercely, what does the vampire mean by small detour? All I see is pure spiteful revenge leaking out of his vampiric pours. Where has the sweet and loving Rudolph gone? Looks like the terrible demons have broken free....prisoning my prince behind brick walls. Alright, that is a little dramatic, I admit, but isn't it true that most people are hiding an ugly secret behind all their cool exterior?
Rudolph shook his messy head, "No, not the Great Wall of China...whatever that is. Elizabeth, you and I are going to travel towards the McAshton palace and teach the bullies in this crisis a proper lesson." Great, we're never gonna get home, judging how this is going.
Suddenly, the hidden entrance of the crypt brought something to our alert attention. Black spikes. Do I need to say more? Gregory Sackville-Bagg, the brother of his dreamy little one, advanced forward with such annoyance. Was he listening?!
He growled at Tony directly, "Mind keeping your whiny voice down? Some people are trying to catch a few centuries." Right.....vampires and their impossible hearing. Has everyone else down below heard Rudolph's evil master mind plan? I hope so, then they could whack him out of it. Mom wouldn't be so keen to be waken up in the middle of the night, by the police no doubt, informing her that her children have committed an illegal offense.
Tony gulped fearfully, "Y-Y-Yes sir."
Rudolph balled his fists, "What do you want, Gregory?"
"Weren't you listening? SHUT UP! I'm trying to get a few hours before father has me search for the blasted stone again."
"Three centuries and you're still not used to the routine?"
Mister Forever A Grumpy Fifteen year old shot right back, "Like you would know! Since you're Father's favorite, he doesn't want you to get in such bloody battles I like do!"
I fought my way between the rival siblings, "Hey! Knock it off! We're in a cemetery! That idiotic hunter or keeper can pop at us any moment! Listen, Greg, I'm sorry we distracted you from hanging from the ceiling, but we'll be leaving now. I doubt you'll ever see us again."
Gregory death glared me, "Don't. Call. Me. Greg. You stupid mortal."
"How 'bout you don't call her that!" Tony defended. This only earned him a glare for his own. The dork whimpered silently, vowing to never cross the older vampire. I guess you're all wondering how I'm still alive, I confronted the big bad wolf!----Now that doesn't work here does it?
Rudolph sighed, resisting the urge to smack himself multiple times, "Elizabeth's right, we are leaving. Go back to bed, Gregory." Oh yah! Oh yah! I was right! Victory is mine!
Gregory snorted rather disgustingly (expect he didn't spit on the ground our feet were currently standing on), "Whatever. Mother says not to be home late." He strolled down the steps, only stopping to give us another glare, "Hurry to your nice warm house, kiddies, there's a lot of monsters out there."
When he was out of sight, Tony stomped his foot with frustration. Yes, if only he kept the courage to do that in front of the shockingly scary vampire boy. Rudolph returned to his 'muahhaha I'ma gonna kill ya' mood. Wonderful. I have a feeling that he lied, about the part how he's going to nicely take us home. Rudolph! Oh Rudolph! Where have thou gone? (Romeo and Juliet, different from the usual Twilight book/movie quotes, eh?)
Tony poked Rudy's wooly shoulder, "You can take us home now...I guess."
Rudolph smiled cheekily at him, "Have you forgotten the small detour we must make? We better rush....the sun will rise soon."
"Wait just a minute! We seriously aren't going to skip off to McAshton's house and terrorize his children? What if we get caught?! Rudolph, you're supposed to be the amazingly wise one!" Wow, this is the actual first time I ever raised my voice at the heart throb.
The vampire didn't seem at all surprised with my reaction, "I am still wise...it's just I do not like it when my dear friends are being bullied. Have those mortals bothered you too, Elizabeth?" If I say yes, I'm afraid Tony will be right, he'll go all Gary Oldman on their buttocks. (Dude who played Count Dracula in a movie, in case you weren't aware.)
Tony answered this one for me, "No.....but I don't even think Elizabreath has friends in the first place! She complains daily about her 'lame scottish middle school.'" Thanks for that.
"That's where you are wrong, Tony. I am her friend as much as you are." Don't faint from excitement. It's not necessary!
"Yeah, yeah. I'm more on the brother status, whose forced to spend time with her." Rudolph chuckled lightly at his joke before turning towards me, "I cannot let both your pain pass my fingers. Please, please let me help you."
I let a long silence slowly tick by, my intentions to have my little brother practically peeing his pants from suspense. Rudolph's eyes bored into my soul, patiently waiting for my final decision. Wait for it....hold it.....makes me wish we were in a Soap Opera, overly dramatic music would be blasting out of the small television sets by now.
"Alright, fine.---."
Tony almost did a complete 'Freddy Flinstone', "Suuhhhhhhhhhhhhweeett---!"
"---But on one condition---"
"Aw.....ruin the fun why don't you."
Rudolph let an adorable giggle out of his blue lips, "And what condition is that?"
I walked over, placing my warm grip in his chilly one, "You let me in the plan too. Just because I'm a girl doesn't mean I'm afraid to prank like an immature little backwards hat boy." Gesturing my free hand at the nearby Tony, I continued on with my epic speech, "Besides, when he messes up, I gotta be there to pick up the pieces."
"You got yourself a deal, Miss Thompson." A streak of mischief, amusement and maturity glistened dangerously in both immortal eyes.
The cemetery was suddenly miles behind us in ten seconds flat, the little vampire did not waste any time for more chit chat. Tony yelped with utter fright, soon switching to thrill. I, on the other hand, kept my eyes sealed shut. Yes, I know what you're thinking. Elizabeth, shouldn't you be used to the flying by now? Sorry to disappoint, but I'm not.
Rudolph mumbled against my left ear, "We're almost there."
Tony gave us a sideways glance, "Ew, why are you so close to my sister? Don't tell me you're going to get all quiet again and ramble on about a 'protective butterfly'?" It's very smart that Rudolph decided to station himself in the middle of us two, for I would have strangled him to death.
"Look! There's the palace!" My future husband changed the subject rather quickly, stammering on his smooth voice. Is that a flushed face I spy? Do vampires have control of their body functions? Uh---never mind, don't answer that. Bad mental image I probably virtually sent you all, hm?
My little brother wrinkled his nose, "Whatever, dude. I saw you copin' a feel." Oh my god. No more MTV. Ever! Rudolph shrugged off his remark, obviously not knowing what it actually meant. Remind me to lock the dork in his room tonight. We swiftly dived down, nearing the McAshton's roof. The bubble of anxiety and excitement successfully blew up, my heart beating at a rapid pace.
Once our feet touched the ragged texture, Rudolph advised, "Their bedroom is right under us. Please be very silent as we near the window."
Tony ignored this warning, "How do you know they're not in the next room?"
"...Because I can hear their snoring."
A huff, "Why must have you an answer for everything?" The boy rolled his eyes at his human best friend, approaching the ledge carefully. Not long after that, Tony followed. I didn't move. Can you say cold feet much? If this was a wedding, then it wouldn't be as pathetic.
Blonde Harry Potter looked over his shoulder, feet dangling off the high building, "Coming or what?" I nodded and joined him observing how Rudolph quietly unlocked the boy's bedroom window. Just as doing so, a single rain droplet slid across my unexpecting cheek. Oh no! Something always manages to 'rain' on our parade. Haha....get it? Rain? Since it's raining now?
"Hey, Rudolph! Wanna hurry up? It's starting to rain pretty hard!" My brother attempted to hide himself in his miniature jacket. Nice try. A crack of lightning bolted along the starless sky, causing us both to fall off the roof.
Next to me, Tony screamed, shielding his eyes from the harsh wind we've come to struggle with. Where's Rudolph? Has he gone inside without us? Isn't he aware of the fact that someone is screaming bloody murder outside? Right on cue, I felt two arms wrap around my waist tightly. Thank God. I noticed Tony was hanging onto Rudy's foot for dear life.
"Are you okay?" He's looking at me.
"I'm fine, just had a mini heart attack, that's all." I declared.
Tony raised his terrified voice, "I'm okay too! Thanks for asking!" For once, he's the one being ignored, and I'm the one who is loving the attention the immortal boy is giving me. Maybe we should fall off roofs more often.
Rudolph placed us both on the small ledge in front of the McAshton boy's window, "Are you sure you still want to do this?" Psh! What happened to the vampire who desired for revenge? Just because a couple of mortals almost met their death, doesn't mean the plan is out of action!
"Yeah, dude! I'm not standing in the cold rain for nothing!" Was Tony's reply.
I nodded with agreement, "He's right. This is worth it.....these dorks will probably leave Tony alone after this."
"Alright. Do you remember the plan?"
Tony put two thumbs up, "Yep! I got the cereal box and blanket!"
As Rudolph shoved the torn up box over the blonde's head, I wondered why my brother would carry around such unusual items in the first place. Instead of questioning it, I pushed it aside, there's a lot more to worry about then how weird Tony is.
"You never know when you need to be a super hero!" There's my answer.
The vampire gently rested a pale index finger upon his lips, "Shh..." He pushed open the window further, sending in a gust of rain and wind. This, of course, rudely waked up one boy who was sleeping loudly in his race car bed. Ha! Tony has something in common with them!
One of the scottish dorks jumped onto the other bed, shaking his sibling aggressively, "Wake up! Wake up!" Rudolph nudged Tony and I forward, right under the boy's bed frame. Tony stumbled slightly as he balanced on Rudolph's hands. Slowly, but surely, he was lifted, in the view of the bullies. I peeked through the open cravings of the bed. They might just pull a Tony and wet their pants!
My brother spread his arms wide, his face drenched with 'no funny business', "I am....the Lord....of the UNDERWOLD!" Blankets were thrown on top of sandy colored heads. "---I am your master..." Please, is this the amazing plan?
One of the McAshton brothers squinted his eyes tightly, as if he recognized who it was scaring them out of their flannel wits, "It's Tony Thompson!"
"Get him!"
Rustles of cloth and sheets could be heard, those boys have no idea what they're in for. Just as one of them was about to grab Tony in by the neck, Rudolph gracefully pulled him back and flipped onto the bed. For some strange reason, this scene reminds me of Peter Pan....
Rudolph's face transformed into someone I never seen before. Someone who was scary, someone who could bite my face off if they had the chance. Someone....who wasn't Rudolph at all. "I don't think so..."
Screams bounced around the room, Tony's bullies jumped back in the bed as if the floor was made of lava. Rudy simply stared at them in amusement, waiting them to finish their huge spazz attack. Yet again, he placed a finger on his lips, warning the human boys that if they don't shut up in the next five seconds, the least of their worries is how the kid they've been picking on broke into their warm bedroom at night.
"...I am the fiendish friend of Tony Thompson, if you do not treat him with respect...you'll feel my wrath! If you tell anybody what you just witnessed and you'll be bat bait!" Wings sprouted out of his ears, making me stare with interest. How does he do that? Hiss. Hiss. Hiss. SCREAM. SCREAM. SCREAM. Sum it up for you alright?
Lights flooded in the room shortly after, revealing Mister McAshton in his sleeping attire, his mustache even more untamed than usual. His hand was clutching his freaking out heart, "What on Earth is going on here?!"
Rudolph quick as lightning grabbed onto both of us before we could be seen, "Time to leave." You think? The window slammed shut behind us, the rich adults inside, still unaware to any other presence expect the two boys.
Tony ripped off the cereal box, "Holy---."
I grabbed his blonde spikes, "Language!" Seriously, no more MTV. They're turning my innocent vampire lover into a potty mouth.
"I-I-I mean, that was great! Did you see the look on their faces?! Those pancakes won't bother me again! Thanks buddy!" He smacked Rudolph on the back as we soared through the sky. Thankfully, the rain died down a little.
Rudolph titled his head to the side, "So, Elizabeth, was it worth it?"
"Sure, now get us home, vampire boy. I need my beauty sleep." I'm joking. Rudolph however, smiled at that comment, fully gazing at me, "You don't need to."
"Wha????"
A/N: Happy early Valentine's Day! Here's the 11th installment of 'Vampire Kisses'! So, what do you think? Good? Bad? This chapter had more humor and slight fluff than hardcore drama and action. I hope you readers like it anyway! Since you guys can't give me candy like a normal person, my Valentine's presents are reviews! Now go, or I'll never write again. (that's a lie).