Chapter 14
"Um… Tony… do you know how we got in? Because I forgot." I said as I walked around on the grass dodging tombstones. "Um…. Me to." Tony admitted. "Um… Then how do we get in?" I asks. "Let's split up and look for it!" Tony said dashing off into the dark.
"Tony! Wait!" I yelled after him but it was too late. The nine year old was gone. I so don't want to be left alone in a graveyard! Especially at night! I look around seeing nothing but tombstones and I slowly starting walking.
It's not like a body is going to climb out of the ground and grab me… I shivered and started running. The faster I find Rudolph the better. I started to run when I trip and fell into an open catacomb.
I really need to work on this. I kept falling back till I was on a dirt floor and I rolled to a stop. "Owie…" I groaned laying on my back. At least I found it.
I slowly got up feeling bruises already form. Yeah I am going to feel that in the morning. I look up to see dusty stairs and frowned. I fell down stairs into an underground vampire catacomb. Great.
I started to walk slowly, seeing nothing that looked familiar. When I wondered around I spotted the old fountain and ran to it. At least I think I know where I am. I think. I saw some steps and wondered over.
I couldn't help but smile when I saw Rudolph hanging upside down with his arms crossed over his chest tightly. I started to climb up the steps but froze when I saw Gregory hang next to him.
He's asleep. I'm fine. I continue and walk to Rudolph's asleep body. I sort of feel like a creeper. I smiled slightly and went on my tippy toes and softly pressed my lips to his. I pulled away slowly seeing he didn't even stir.
Huh. I guess that won't wake him up.
I froze when in the corner of my eye I saw Gregory stir and his nostrils flare. I didn't even take a moment of hesitance to go running down the steps and duck into a wall. I held my breath when I saw Gregory creep pass me.
Thank goodness he didn't notice me. I peaked my head out seeing the coast as clear than ran to another hall. Suddenly I heard a man scream and took off running. Holy crap. What as that?
I thought they ate off cows. I was suddenly back by the fountain, maybe I could climb out by that hole near it. I started to run towards it when I froze.
"Let go, Gregory! Let go! It's a trap! Gregory! Let go!" Rudolph shouted. Rudolph was holding onto his brother, trying to pry him off a man who was attach to a pulley system and was being pulled up through the hole above.
My eyes went huge as I saw Gregory roar and dive his sharp teeth into the man's neck. I wince when at the sound of his dagger like teeth piercing his skin and the sound of slurping. I let out a gasp when Gregory meets my eyes for a moment.
Pure red eyes, like a monster looked into mine before he dove back in. "Lily?" Rudolph shouted when he saw me. My stomach started to twist and I felt sick. Finally Gregory drew back his deadly teeth and started to reach for me. I jump back and Rudolph shoved his arm, away angrily.
Rudolph sigh and looks away as he and his brother walks away from the hole.
"You bite him?" Fredrick shouted as I slowly crept out of the hall and into the open.
"Just a taste." Gregory said licking his lips and started walking away. Yeah and I bet you want to take just a taste out of me next.
"Was it worth betraying your family?" Fredrick scolded. Gregory came to a halt and slowly face his father. "Well you're the traitor. Forever denying the truth of us." Gregory said. "We are dark gods. You have turn us into cowards. Sulking in our holes like worms!" Gregory said pointing a finger at his father.
"What would you have us do?" Fredrick challenge. "Fight back! Make these Mortal's blood run cold!" my lower lip trembled and I put my hand on the wall for support. Gregory took a quick glance at me before turning back to his father.
"And you could do it Gregory. You're young, strong, ruthless and willing to risk a stake through the heart to prove it!" Fredrick shouted.
"Better a stake than this prison!" Gregory shouted. I started to tune out when I look up to the whole seeing something being lower into the caves. That can't be good. Suddenly the machine turn on, blasting light everywhere. The vampires started screaming and I ran to Rudolph and throw my arms around, trying to shield him with my body.
Fredrick raise his cape again, shielding his family. What should I do? I started to pull away when Rudolph's hand caught mine and Gregory's grabbed my arm. I glared over my shoulder at them.
"What do you think you are doing?" Rudolph shouted over his sister's loud screaming. I wiggle out of their grips. "Saying the day." I shouted. "Are you mad? It's too dangerous for a mortal!" Gregory shouted.
I glared at him. "it's better than sitting here and letting you making my blood run cold." I said before crawling away. I saw Tony and yelled over to him. "Tony!" gaining his attention. The light was so bright, that I, a human had to squint. "Throw rocks at it!" I yelled. Tony nodded and started to toss rocks that were laying by his feet at the light.
I look back at the family seeing that Fredrick was surrounded by smoke. I pick up a couple of rocks and started to through them but it was Tony's rock that broke the bright light.
The light faded and it was dark again. "Goal!" Tony shouted. I smile "point for team human." I said.
I ran over to Fredrick and slid his arms around my shoulders. "Lily. Thank you." Freda said as we help her husband to sit down. I smiled at her "Your welcome." I said. Tony walked over and I hugged him.
"There's our little hero." I said. Tony squirmed out of my arms and puffed out his chest. "Heroes don't hug." He said I rolled my eyes and gave him a friendly push. "only the cool ones do." I said.
"Would someone please tell me why mortals are here?"Fredrick said out of breath. "Being traumatize by your eldest son." I said under my breath then I went tense when I remember their supper hearing.
"Um… Tony has something to say!" I said quickly trying to get the attention of me.
"The crest is Lord Mcastion's. My father's boss. The missing stone most me at his house." Tony said. The family of vampires were quiet and just look at each other. Tough room.
"Did you hear me sir?" Tony asked sweetly. Sir? Nice move Tony. I am impressed.
"You barely saved my life." Fredrick said. "He's very very weak." Freda said. Tony beamed "I know just what you need." Tony said smiling. I look down at him "What's the plan?" I asked. My cousin only grinned at me.
"Cows!" Tony said happily.