We were walking the warm city streets, breathing in the sweet decay of night, completely ignoring the world around us. Theo and Raina walked ahead of me, conversing to each other quickly, the sharp click of her heels echoing in the city. I was more than annoyed at my first realization that Raina would be accompanying us to the activity and even more so when she said we were going to her "birthplace." She didn't elaborate on where exactly where we were going but we had been walking for at least fifteen minutes. We could have at least caught a cab or something, but no, walking seemed to be the only mode of transportation for these two. It occurred to me that I could probably slip away unnoticed by the vampires; then again if they were really vampires, shouldn't they at least be able to sense me? Before I could think further on my escape, they immediately stopped and turned into an alley Theo pulled back from Raina and came to my side as I looked into the empty alley.

"Come along, I promise you're safe," he assured me silently. I doubted his words but I stared back into his black eyes. They held a small promise but also there was a coolness in them…I couldn't quite figure what it was.

"Whatever," I muttered, "Just hurry up. I don't have all night."

Theo stayed by my side as Raina walked ahead, giving me a deadly glare before continuing forward. She stopped at the end of the alley, which lay a grey stone wall. I was about to ask what the hell was going on when Raina outstretched her hand into the wall. Her pale, white hand actually fell into the stone and she stepped the rest of the way in. I blinked as Theo pushed me forward closer to the wall. He turned.

"Clear your head. Whatever you think is not possible, is now possible. Go ahead."

I wanted to argue that I was not walking into a wall but decided against it, my curiosity getting the best of me. I nodded and warily imitated Raina's actions; I concentrated for a moment, closing my eyes, before allowing my hand to push forward into the wall. I expected to feel the cool stone but instead, I felt nothing. I opened my eyes and looked to Theo for instruction. He simply nodded before I let my body fall forward. I cannot quite explain what happened next but it was the most peculiar sensation I had ever felt. The warm, summer night disappeared behind me and I felt a gentle coolness all over my body. My eyes focused on nothing by a rainbow of swirls all around me for a brief moment, like what I had experienced in my dream of Theo. The sensation only lasted what could have been a second. The next second I was in a small room, also of stone with Raina standing in front of me and another person in front of her that I couldn't see well. Another second passed and Theo was behind me. He walked forward, his arms slightly touching mine. I stared straight ahead.

"Theo, such a pleasure to have you with us again." The voice that spoke sounded like a young child but it was filled with warmth. I moved for a closer look. The girl couldn't have been older than ten. She had dark, auburn hair that fell to her shoulders, perfectly straight, with a small white flower on top of her head. Her eyes were a warm brown and her face was completely pale with soft pink lips. She wore a white, lace dress that matched the flower on her head, looking like an angel.

"Hello Laurelle," Theo answered politely. I stared at Laurelle in a silent horror. I didn't know much about vampires, next to nothing, but I had absolutely no idea that they could be made as children. It seemed like a forbidden law but then again, what did I know? I tried to keep my calm as Raina started to talk.

"Laurelle, we would like entrance into Serendipity." She sounded unusually nice, which made me let out a low chuckle. Raina stiffened but said nothing. Laurelle addressed me suddenly, as if just now realizing my presence.

"Human…a pet or servant?" She asked curiously, her eyes to Theo. Theo shook his head.

"Just a friend."

Laurelle ignored Theo's answer and turned back to Raina.

"Your wrist, Raina."

Raina extended her wrist in a flash and Laurelle's lips were at her wrist in one swift gesture. I watched in fascination as Laurelle took Raina into herself. It was so smooth and delicate; Raina didn't even look like she was in pain. Laurelle was quick, taking only a few sips before releasing Raina. The red substance, blood, was smeared around Laurelle's lips and I gulped uneasily. Theo turned back to me as if giving me a silent apology. I pretended like I didn't care about the blood exchange and looked away abruptly. However, it was rather interesting, I thought to myself, never witnessing such a thing before. What am I saying? That should be disgusting and unsettling! I tried my brain to think of anything else but blood or vampires. Laurelle turned her back and let Raina forward into what I thought was just another brick wall but was probably another portal of some sort. She stepped through like before and Theo went after her. I followed in suite, accidently meeting eyes Laurelle. They were a dark, coal, black now and she smiled sweetly at me. I tried to return the thought but failed and managed a smirk. I went through the portal quickly. As soon as I felt the ground and coolness leave my body, my ears and eyes went for an acid trip. Music, loud and booming with bass filled my ears. Lights, of all colors flashed in the dark of a sea of dancers. It was a club. A nightclub. I felt an arm around my waist and immediately shrugged away. It was Theo.

"Sorry, just trying to lead you in the crowd." He yelled into my ear. I nodded and accepted his apology. So a nightclub? Strange, I didn't think Theo the type to want to dance. In fact, it was downright humorous trying to think of Theo dancing. I searched for Raina but she was gone and it was just me and Theo. I turned to him but he spoke to me first.

"I'm also sorry about the bloodletting. It's the only way into Serendipity."

My brain processed what he said slowly as it tried to work around the loud chaos of music and lights. I nodded again and he smiled at me, a spark alive in his black eyes. It was odd but I liked it. He leaned forward into my ear and said two words, "Let's dance." I'm not much a dancer; wait, up until this year I wasn't. This year I had gone to nearly every party I could find and when alcohol became involved I usually danced on top of tables. It was an embarrassing fact but maybe that would translate into dancing now. Except now I was sober. Damn. I pushed way my fear and took Theo's cool hand and walked into the crowd. The music was pretty upbeat, the crowd around us swayed in rhythm. I could only see parts of the crowd when the sea of lights flickered to them but what I saw were beautiful people. They were all pale, wearing black, and simply gorgeous. I imagined they must be vampires as well. So a vampire nightclub? I can dig it. I let go of Theo's hand and started to sway with the crowd and he did the same. We stayed like that for what seemed like hours. I was sweating and moving up and down, smiling at Theo and this ridiculous change of events. I would every now and then bump into other dancers but it was okay. They ignored me and I ignored them. I felt happy. I felt good. Theo was enjoying himself by the looks of it too. I wanted to dance all night. There was a pause for a moment and another song started with the falling of confetti from the sky. The dancers shouted in excitement as they realized what was falling. I laughed, trying to catch the confetti and I could see Theo laughing at me. It was such a strange feeling. Being free like this, not having a care in the world. Nothing mattered right now but this. Dancing and having a good time. It almost felt like my last year of high school again. It was a joyous feeling. I finally felt at peace. In a second of courage, I grew closer to Theo as I danced. He didn't seem to mind as his hands went across my hips. We swayed our hips together and my breath was soon at his neck. It was all happening too fast but I loved it.