Chapter 21: The Earl

After running through the forest, away from the Infected people, Danny grabbed Jagger and Marabel and turned invisible until most of the Infected people were away. When they were gone, Danny turned visible and sighed.

"Did we loose them?"

"Yeah..."

"Sounds like you're in a bit of a pickle, Jagger-fang fang..."

"I know the one person who calls me by that name... Earl Kingdem..."

"That's Raven Kingdem to you, Jagger- fang fang!" A voice said then someone jumped out from the bushes. It was a teenage boy about Jagger's human age. He had blond hair and sea blue eyes. He wore fancy clothes that rich people would wear.

"Oh? And who is this, Fang fang?"

"This is Danny... He's helping me find my sister."

"OH? The lovely Magenta is here?" Raven asked, his eyes almost sparkling and becoming lively.

"Yes... She was captured..."

"What? I can't allow that!" Raven yelled, shaking Jagger then the vampire stomped on his foot. The earl screamed then Danny looked at the two boys then picked up Marabel.

"Wanna explain things to me, Marabel?"

"Sure thing, baby. This is Earl Raven Kingdem. This lovely handsome boy had eyes for Magenta."

When Marabel said then, Danny felt a sting of jealousy hit his chest. He looked at the Earl then at Jagger.

So... What's an Earl like him doing in Underland...?

"You're probably wondering what an Earl like him is doing in Underland right, baby?"

Danny gasped then nodded. Marabel looked at Raven then so did Danny.

"Raven is a male witch and the only male witch in Underland."

"But... Isn't witches girls...?"

"Oh hell no!" Danny heard the Earl yell then he was pushed into the tree. Raven stood in front of him then growled.

"Oh! So then you think all vampires are guys? Same with werewolves, do you think werewolves are all guys too? And what about ghosts? I suppose you don't think all ghosts are good now do you?"

"Earl Kingdem release the boy..." Jagger said then Raven growled at Danny then released him.

"Have you been hiding all this time, Earl?"

"Ah... Yes..."

"And what of the others...?" Jagger asked then Raven looked to the side.
"You will have to find out on your own..." He said then he looked at Danny.
"Take this, halfa." He said as he gave Danny a bag. Danny open it and took out a marble.

"These marbles will explode when you throw them. I bid you both farewell. Oh, fang fang. Tell your cutie sister I said hey." Raven said then he vanished.