Chapter 25 guys and just to warn you all know... This will be a pretty sad/darkish ch. :(
Two more things: A made up song of mine is here and sung by Marco himself, and Spanish talk with translations at end of Ch. ;)
Chapter 25: Memories of The Past and a Secret
Marco glanced up at him in confusion. He never heard nor don't remember a film called "A Trip Down Memory Lane", and when he looks back at the screen as it reached to 1 and what he saw next... Made his ruby eyes widen in shock, disbelief and horror!
Marco ran up to him, snatched the book away from his grip as he holds to his chest and hung his head down low. Aquilo only looks at him blankly as Marco now asks him quietly in disbelief.
'' W-Why?... Why did he have to send you here? I-I told him that I was going to do it tonight. ''
Then Marco looks up at him with a horrified face as he loudly asks Aquilo.
'' IS IT BECAUSE HE THINKS I'M A LIAR? WHY DID HE SEND ONE OF HIS OWN GOONS TO CHECK ON ME LIKE THIS? ''
Aquilo just faintly shake his head at him, but Marco only ran around him and pushes him out of his bedroom as he now says hysterically to him.
'' Not going to say anything huh? Well tell your boss this, I'm DOING it TONIGHT and that's the FREAKIN TRUTH! ''
*Bleep! Bleep!*
'' Will. you. just... ''
Marco looks up at him angrily as he now shouts at him.
'' QUIT ALL THE GAMES ALREADY!? I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS! ''
*Bleep! Bleep!*
'' W-Why did you have to THROW away my ONLY chance to make things BETTER!? ''
Marco's eyes were wide in terror and his mouth was open and quivering slightly, as he watched what was NOT a movie... But a film of HIS. OWN. MEMORIES! Marco quickly turned his eyes to the TV-glued vampire next to him and said in a tone of disbelief and terror to him.
'' T-T-This isn't a film... These are MY MEMORIES! Why-Wha-How... Why- "
" Bor-ING! ''
Marco watches Thanatos pressing a button on the controller which made the screen go fast in reverse, until he asks him with a slight tone of worry this time.
'' W-What are you doing? ''
Thanatos glanced down at Marco then back up to the screen and said in a chilled-out tone of voice to him.
'' Rewinding. To the more better bits. ''
A sadistic smile sew itself onto Thanatos's face, while Marco looks at him with a nervous and frightened expression before looking back to the screen. Once it stopped... Marco was even MORE shocked to see that this memory was not from his move, but from his childhood!
Here lies a town, a town with not very bright illumination from the sun so it always had a sunset-ish sky in the day time while the night time is a regular night sky with only a few stars and a moon which is always crescent-shaped. This town is an ALL vampire place which has very few other creature residents, and as for the towns residents... Most of them were not... So friendly with their neighbours or newcomers, but luckily there IS decent, good-hearted creatures but only a few of them though.
For instance, in the town where a small park and playground is, is a small vampire family known as the Ramirez family. Two adult vampires were the parents as they sat on the park bench while happily watching their 3 children playing. Their eldest son of 17, who was happily pushing his adorable-bubbly little 4 year old sister on the swing while she giggled and was having the time of her life.
Then there's her 4 year old twin brother who was in the sandbox making a huge sandcastle, and once he put the little green flag on top he smiled with glee as he admired his masterpiece.
'' Yay! I did it! I can't wait to show it to them. ''
'' I wanna give you a push on the swing Dusk! ''
The young vampire child turned to see his twin sister Midnight, who had short red bangs with a black stripe in them and white short hair at the back. She wore an adorable knee length dress which was black with red frills at the ends with a red bow tied around her waist and black tights with shiny black boots with a red underside. She was eagerly offering to push their older brother on the swing now, who just gave her an unsure look.
" Me? You sure sis? ''
Their older brother, Dusk had black hair which was chopped short like moons with two small red strands on his forehead, and four other stripes towards the bottom of his hair. He wore a spiked choker and a dark blue hooded sweat shirt with a white skull on the front, black jeans that were torn at the bottom with two chains crossing each other, and grey sneakers.
'' Yes! it's your turn to have fun Dusk. Come on! Please. ''
Midnight goes over to Dusk, tugs on him by his hand while he glanced uncertainly at his parents who just smiled sweetly at him. Finally making up his mind, Dusk allowed Midnight to pull him over to the swing, sits himself down onto the seat while she goes behind him.
'' You still sure Middy? I am a little bigger than you. ''
Midnight nods her head with certainly and said sweetly to him.
'' Sure I am Dusk, I want you to have fun too. ''
That made Dusk go awe inside from the sweetness his little baby sister was being to him, she's always like that to her family. After saying that he was ready, Midnight puts her little hands out and pushes him with all her little might and manages to push Dusk a little on the swing (With a little help from him of course).
'' Hahaha! this is fun sis. ''
Midnight giggled from seeing her older brother having fun.
'' Hehe, knew you'd like it. ''
After a couple of minutes, Dusk gets off the swing as their parents came over to them. Their mother Dawn had long snowy white hair with two long red bangs outlining her face. She wore a sleeveless-red T-shirt and a black knee-length skirt with light black tights underneath and black high-heeled boots.
While their father Lucas had midnight black hair with red in the bangs. Two strips of bangs, each pulled behind his ears were longer and outline his face a bit, while three smaller strands cling to his forehead. He wore a black T-shirt which had torn red rims, light black jeans with dark black boots.
The two adult vampires were smiling at their two children.
'' You two sure had a lot of fun on the swing. ''
Lucas said to the two with an amazed look on his face.
'' It was nice of you to let your brother have a go Midnight. I'm impressed by your strength as well. ''
Midnight giggled sweetly as Dusk pats her on top of the head while wearing a soft smile. This heart-warming scene made the young vampire child smile widely in happiness. He loved his family with all his heart and would NEVER trade them for ANYTHING else in the world. Getting up from the sand, the child calls out to them whilst running over to them.
'' Mum! Dad! Dusk! Sis! "
The four vampires turned their heads to see a little vampire child running towards them. He wore a black cat's hat with it's tongue sticking out, a short-sleeved bright green T-shirt, blue pants and black boots. The older vampires smiled at the child as Midnight calls out excitedly to her twin brother.
'' Marco! ''
Midnight goes over to Marco, hugs him tightly, pulls back and smiles widely at him while Dusk said warmly to him.
'' Hey little bro! what cha' up to? ''
Marco looks at his family with sparkling ruby eyes as he excitedly tells them.
'' I was making a HUGE sandcastle at the sand box and I want you all to see it! ''
This got Midnight really excited now.
'' Really!? That's so cool! I wanna see it! ''
The three older vampires chuckled heartily and Dawn said with warm enthusiasm to her young son.
'' Well then, lead us to it Marco. ''
Marco obediently does just that and excitedly leads them over to the sandbox, but... When they got there. Instead of a sandcastle all there was, was a big pile of lumpy sand with a little green flag lying on top of it. Marco was devastated as he rushed over to the sandbox, gets down onto his knees in the sand and looks down at it with slight-teary eyes.
'' M-My s-sandcastle...! ''
Marco spots his little green flag, picks it up and was both shocked and said to see it had black crayon scribbled all over it. Midnight and the older vampires quickly came up to him as Midnight looks at her twin with concern and worry.
'' Marco... Your sandcastle. You ok? ''
Marco sniffles a little and rubs his eyes with his hand to prevent any tears to fall.
'' I-I was only... Sniff.. Gone for... Hic. W-Who- ''
" Oh sweetie... ''
Dawn picks Marco up, holds him in her arms and softly comforts her sad little boy.
'' There, there. It's alright... ''
Lucas gently pats Marco's head with his hat still on and gives him a reassuring smile as he said in his best to comfort him.
'' Don't cry son, these things happen. I'm sure it was a great sandcastle. ''
Marco managed to calm down a bit but still had tears pricking at the corner of his eyes. Then Midnight said to her twin heart-fully.
'' Hey Marco! How about we help you rebuild your sandcastle? ''
Marco looks down at his sister as Dusk exclaimed warmly to Midnight.
'' Great idea Middy! What you think little bro? ''
Marco looks at his smiling family and after he rubs his eyes to clear away the tears, he gives them all a bright smile and said cheerfully to them.
'' Awesome! Let's make an even BIGGGER one! ''
This got the whole family laughing heartily then they all got to work in making the biggest, GREATEST sandcastle they could make and boy did they have a fun time doing it.
(Screen fades to black)
Watching that memory made Marco feel a little happy inside. His family really did a good job in helping to rebuild that sandcastle and once it was finished, it was that big that it was about the same height as the slide. Marco was smiling fondly from that little memory, until...
'' Aw sick! ''
Marco glanced up in annoyance at Thanatos who was faking a nauseous face and said with both disgust and disappointment in his voice.
'' I was about to puke from seeing all that happiness and daises crap. Sigh... well, my little plan was stu- ''
Thanatos covers his mouth while wide-eyed in realisation while Marco looks up wide-eyed in shock to him. Thanatos said in mock guilt to himself.
'' Oh no, did I just spill out my little secret of destroying a certain vampire's sandcastle!? Oh Than! You're such a bad, bad man~ ''
Marco couldn't believe this.
'' Y-You were... The one... Who ruined my sandcastle!? ''
Thanatos blows a raspberry at him and said in a uncaring tone of voice to the chained-up vampire.
'' Don't tell me you're STILL upset over that incident from. I don't know. 14 years ago!? ''
Thanatos pressed the button on the remote control, while he orders the vampire.
'' Now shut up and watch the screen! There's still more fun to be had... ''
Marco scowls up at the smirking vampire, before reluctantly turning his eyes back to the screen, as another memory came on now.
" Oh little kitten, running through the rain, looking
for shelter from the pouring-grey sky... "
A 5 year old Marco was sitting underneath an old oak tree, which had bright-crimson leafs, while writing with red crayon on a cardboard and softly singing a little tune to himself.
" Oh little kitten, please don't cry 'cause even in a
world so grey and cold. There is shelter and... Hm ''
Marco lowers his eyes as he couldn't think of what else to sing to finish his little song.
'' I don't know what else to sing. I gotta think or the poor kitten will be all wet, cold and sad... ''
Marco sighed softly to himself and decides to think about it later. A smile spread itself onto his face as he admires his writing on the box.
" My Cool Collection-Marco R "
That's what it said on the box. Marco let out a giddy giggle before looking over to a small pile of cute animal hats, and said happily to himself.
'' I can't believe how many hats I've collected so far! I wonder... How many I'll have when I'm a grown up? Hehe. ''
"... Hey kid? ''
Marco heard that voice and looks up to see another vampire kid. The boy appeared to be around his age and had very messy light grey hair and skin as white as a ghosts. His clothing made up of a long-sleeved black T-shirt, dark grey pants and black and white sneakers. Seeing the boys dark-silverfish eyes looking down at him made Marco feel a little shy, and oddly intimidated by it.
Marco softly and shyly asks the kid standing above him.
'' Um, hi... C-Could I help you? ''
The vampire kid looks down at Marco for a second, then goes down to his knees and takes a look of the writing on the cardboard box.
'' My Cool Collection-Marco R... This yours? ''
With a small blush, Marco shyly nods his head in response to him. The kid wore a surprised face then soon turned into a one of curiosity, as he asked Marco.
'' What are you collecting? ''
Marco shyly points over to his small pile of animal hats, while answering him softly.
'' A-Animal hats... ''
The kid was surprised to see the pile of hats, he went over to them, picked up a fox hat and examined it. Marco watched him examining the hat until the kid began to say to him.
'' So.. Kid. ''
The kid turns to glance at Marco and said.
'' Your name's Marco, right? ''
Marco blinked at him before he softly replies to him.
'' Y-Yeah it is. What's your...? ''
The vampire kid looks back down at the hat in his hands and after a minute of silence, he said softly to Marco.
'' Tell me, Marco. Do you like hats? ''
That question kinda took Marco by surprise, but he answers him anyway.
'' I do, I like them alot... But, why- ''
The kid cuts him off.
" Really! Well...''
Marco had to strain his hearing a little cause the kids voice started to go quiet now, and when the kid spoke again.
'' I DON'T! ''
Marco was shocked AND frightened to see the kid suddenly snap like that. Marco was mortified now as he watches him smack his fox hat onto the ground and begins stamping on it with his foot.
'' No! Please stop it! ''
Marco ran over and tried to stop him, but the kid was a little bit stronger than him.
'' Get off me! ''
The kid roughly shoves Marco away with his hand, which made Marco fall onto the ground. The kid finally stops stamping on the fox hat then spits on it and said with a hint of darkness in his voice.
'' Stupid' money-making...! ''
the child swiftly glances over to the frozen vampire on the ground, roughly grabs him by the shirt and hoists him up right to his face. The kid glared menacingly at the poor terrified child.
'' You're a weirdo. You say you like hats but they're CUTE hats!?... ''
A dark smirk spreads itself onto his face as he said lowly to Marco.
'' You act NOTHING like a creature! ''
" W-W-Wha...? ''
" You heard me, wimp! ''
The bully harshly drops Marco back onto the ground and begins to kick him in the back, while saying with each. hard. kick.
'' You. *Kick* Act. *Kick* Like. *Kick* A... GIRL! *Hard Kick* ''
Marco's backside was STINGING with PAIN right now, he just couldn't take any more blows from this bully.
'' OW! P-Please sto-OUCH! I-I don't want any mo-OW! ''
Finally, the kid stops kicking him and just looks down at Marco with a frown while he gasps badly for breath and unable to move about.
'' You're such a loser... You're not a even a creature, you're a wimpy GIRL! ''
Despite being in bad shape, Marco slowly lifts his head up to face the bully, and tries to stand up for himself.
'' I-I'm not a girl... And I'm not a wimp either. ''
Marco's reward was only a kick in his stomach. Marco groaned slightly with tears pricking at his tightly-shut eyes, while the bully just made a "Tch" sound and said with a hint of boredom now.
'' This is starting to get a little boring now. I'm going home. ''
The bully was about to turn to leave but paused and said.
'' Oh, one thing I want to make clear with you... ''
He harshly grabs Marco's ear, hoists him up and speaks loudly to him.
'' You tell your family or ANYONE about me, you're dead. UNDERSTAND?! ''
Marco lets out a pained scream as the bully tightens his hold on his ear.
'' Yes! YES! I PROMISE NOT TO TELL! ''
With that Marco was dropped back to the ground, while the bully wore a satisfied look and said with a dust-off of his hands.
'' Well nice meeting ya, see you around. WIMP! ''
The bully transforms into a dark-green bat and flew away while laughing loudly. Poor Marco was left lying on the ground in such a state, left feeling scared, hurt, tormented and... Terrible. A tear slid out from his right eye as he terribly prayed that this, was the last that he'll EVER see that bully.
(Screen fades to black)
" HAHAHAHA! Man that was hilarious! ''
Thanatos had his head back and was laughing his head off, while Marco had his head low and eyed the floor sadly. Thanatos started to calm a bit as he flicked away a tear and snickered.
'' Ah yeah, that was a precious memory eh Marcy? ''
Thanatos heard no reply from Marco and looks down to see him with his head hung low, which made the vampire a LITTLE ticked off. Thanatos roughly grabbed Marco's hair and pulled on it to force him to look up at the screen, while Thanatos shouts at him.
'' Oi! Don't fall asleep on me **g! This part coming up here is the BEST one of all! ''
Marco hissed softly from both the pain he was in and at the vampire, but said nothing and reluctantly watches the screen while... Can't help but feel... A very, VERY bad will now appear.
" Repeat after me. Hola. ''
" Hola. ''
" Adios. ''
" Adios. ''
'' Muchas gracias. ''
'' Muchas gracias. ''
" Habla professional. ''
'' Habla professional. ''
Marco was 14 years in this memory. He looked pretty different now 'cause his right bang had curled upwards slightly, and he wore a white long-sleeved T-shirt and grey jeans with a black belt, two chains crossing each other and black boots.
Marco was in Darkness Town's high school known as Dark-Hill High and was currently in his Spanish class, repeating Spanish from his Spanish teacher Mr. Mario, who was a middle-aged male ghost with shiny brown eyes. He had a sombrero on his head and wore a red and green serape.
The ghost man was getting very pleased with Marco and began to praise him heartily.
'' Well done Marco! You're doing a great job so far. ''
That only made Marco glance down in both embarrassment and modesty, while a small blush appears on his cheeks. His Spanish teacher was pretty nice ghost, he didn't know MANY other ghosts who were as NICE as his teacher.
'' T-Thank you, sir... ''
Mr. Mario smiled warmly at him and said.
'' How's about a few more go's? Right, here we go: Buenas noches. ''
" Buenas noches. ''
'' Que está hacienda. ''
'' Que está hacienda. ''
" Quiero hacer el amor con usted! ''
'' Quiero hacer el amo-Huh!? ''
The whole class suddenly went roaring with laughter while poor Marco was blushing with humiliation for saying such a... Intimate sentence, and angry for he know who said that sentence as he was glancing over at the front-row on the left side corner, was a high school bully known as Sean Slather the fire/shadow demon. He had dark red flaming hair (Literally flaming), black ash skin and grey sclera eyes with crimson pupils. He wore a short-sleeved red T-shirt with yellow stripes at the ends, yellow jeans with a red belt and crimson boots with a yellow devil tail on each said.
Sean was snickering to himself for what he did and gave a high-five to each of his two buds, who were ALSO bullies! One was a scorpion humanoid known as Lance Stinger, he had short silver hair with a dark purple bang at the middle of his forehead, white skin and grey eyes. He wore a dark purple shirt with black stripes at the end, silver jeans with a black belt and purple boots with a silver L on each side, and since he was part scorpion... He had a dark purple scorpion tail that can REALLY sting!
Lastly, there was Nathan Hollow, the fallen angel. He had messy neck-length white hair, pale skin and a teal sclera right eye with a foggy pupil and a bad-looking scar over his closed left eye. He wore a slightly-baggy grey T-shirt with a teal lighting on the front, pale blue jeans with a white belt and silver boots with teal bolts on each side. On the back of his hands were black tear-shaped gems which glow a sickly crimson whenever he casts his magic.
Mr. Mario wasn't the LEAST impressed with the trio and begins to speak in a firm voice to them.
'' Mr. Slather! You are quite old enough to know that wasn't the most respectable thing to do! And that goes for you two as well. ''
The three boys didn't look too bothered by their annoyed teacher as Sean leans back on his chair, puts both of his feet on the desk and said in a chilled-out voice to him.
'' Yeesh, was only trying to help. ''
" Yeah chill out. ''
Mr. Mario turned his sight to Lance as he said with a faint smirk on his face.
'' Don't get your flashy scarf in a twist. Old man. ''
That made Nathan giggle softly to himself while Sean smiled smugly, but for Mr. Mario... His face was as red as a BEETROOT from his fury of the three boys.
'' That's it! You three, principals office. NOW! ''
With a huff, the three boys began to reluctantly leave Mr. Mario's classroom for the principal's office. But not without Sean pausing at the door to give Mr. Mario the finger (Don't ever use it 'cause it's just plain rude), which made the ghost appealed from seeing a shocking gesture! Then hurried to catch up with the other two.
(A little later...)
*RIIIIINNNNNGGG!*
" There goes the bell. Ok class time for lunch now and remember, we're expecting a new student at our school tomorrow. ''
Mr. Mario silently watched his class leave the classroom, then called out to a certain vampire.
'' Marco? A moment of your time? ''
Marco blinked at him before he slowly walked up to him and once he did, Mr Mario gave him a soft look of concern and asked him.
'' Sorry, I just wanted to make sure if you're alright. I know how those three can be... ''
Marco shook his head, gave him a reassuring smile and said to him.
'' I'm ok Mr Mario, I'm kinda used to it. I've also been bullied when I was little... ''
That smile soon turned into a light frown as he started to become quiet. Till a hand suddenly starts to ruffle his hair playfully along with a cheerful voice.
'' Gotta get rid of that frown boy, or all your smiles will disappear. ''
A soft chuckle came out from the young teen as a small smile started to arose from his frown, making Mr Mario very pleased to see.
'' There it is! That little happy smile, be sure to NEVER lose it Marco. ''
Marco thought his teacher was such a funny guy, but a sweet and kind one none the less, he was like a grandpa to him or something and it felt quite nice too.
'' Well I best not keep ya away from ya food. Never good to have an empty stomach! ''
Marco smiled at him and said with a soft chuckle to him.
'' Hehe alright, bye Mr Mario. Thanks. ''
'' Anytime boy, anytime. ''
Marco walked out of the ghost's classroom and was now out in the hallway.
'' Marco! ''
Marco turned to the right and sees his twin coming up to him. Midnight had changed as well, her red and black bangs got longer while her white hair at the back remained short. She wore a long-sleeved red T-shirt with black stripes which was a bit torn at the ends, a black skirt with light black tights underneath and black boots. His sister did look pretty.
'' Oh hey Midnight, why aren't you at lunch with your friends? ''
Midnight smiled brightly at him and told him sweetly.
'' I wanted to join you for lunch today bro. The guys are cool with it. ''
Midnight... She was always such a good sister to him, it made him touched that she wanted to keep him company and sad 'cause he was holding her back from her lunch and time away from her friends.
With that, Marco began to walk with Midnight to the cafeteria as they chat with each other.
'' So how was Spanish class? ''
'' Oh it was fine... Except... ''
'' Sean, Lance and Nathan again? ''
Marco nod his head in response to her.
'' Seriously? Ugh why can't those three just grow up? they're such a pain. ''
'' They don't bother you nor other girls Midnight. ''
'' Yeah but that's because I one of the "pretty" girls, and besides I don't like seeing them bully other kids... And you Marco. ''
Marco knew well of his twin's concern for him so he gave her a soft smile and said.
'' Don't worry sis. I'll be ok, but thanks. ''
That made Midnight feel a little better now as a smile showed itself onto her face. The twins carried on their way to the cafeteria.
*RIIIIIINNNNNGGGG!*
It was the end of the school day. Everyone was packing up their things inside their backs and headed straight out of the classroom for freedom. While Marco was in the midst of his packing...
'' Hi Marco. ''
Marco froze from what he was doing when he heard that voice, that sweet, soft FEMALE voice. He slowly looked up to see a female werewolf known as Mimi Sinclair. Mimi was only a couple of years younger than him, but she was the most PRETTIEST girl he'd EVER seen! Creamy, soft-looking fur, yellow sclera with soft chocolate-coloured eyes, small bangs of long bright-brown hair which was shoulder-length. Her clothing consists of a white short-sleeved T-shirt with a pale pink-plated skirt and a light grey belt.
Mimi gives him a gentle look as she tells him empathetically.
'' I've heard about what happened in Spanish class. I'm sorry about that... ? ''
Mimi noticed that Marco wasn't speaking to her and was staring at her instead, with a tinge of red on his cheeks.
'' Marco? Are you ok? ''
Marco finally snapped out of his trance, blinks up at her then laughed a bit awkwardly and said to her with a small hint of nervousness.
'' O-Oh! S-Sorry Mimi! I was a little zoned out there, ha... ''
That made Mimi giggle softly before looking at him with a sweet smile and said to him with a cheery wag of her tail.
'' Well I'm glad to see you're still smiling Marco. You're one of the MOST cheeriest people I know in this school. ''
'' Me? Cheery? No I... I'm just an ordinary guy. ''
Marco always felt happy and flattered from hearing Mimi say those nice things about him. Marco always liked her sweet personality, her intelligence in math, science and ICT and her skills in Cattery class were just... Whoa!
Before either of them could say anything, Midnight enters the room, spots the two and smiles brightly.
'' Hey Marco! Hey Mimi! What's up? ''
Mimi smiled warmly at Midnight as she said sweetly to her.
'' Oh hey Midnight. I was just having a nice little chat with Marco here. ''
Midnight was pleasantly surprised to that as she replies to her, whilst giving her twin a playful glance.
'' Really? That must've been nice, eh bro? ''
Marco's blush got brighter as he knew what his sister was up to so he grabbed his backpack, rose from his seat, linked arms with his sister and gives Mimi a nervous-looking grin.
'' Midnight and I gotta go now see ya Mimi. ''
With that ALL quickly said, Marco brings a startled Midnight with him as he bolted straight out of class, leaving Mimi by herself with a slightly-dazed look of what just happened.
'' Uh... Ok, see you tomorrow! I guess. ''
'' What was with get-up back there? ''
The twins were walking back to their house on the sidewalk, while Midnight was wanting to know what was up with her brother back in the classroom.
Marco sighed and gave her a guilty look.
'' I'm sorry about that Midnight. It was, just... Because... ''
Midnight blinks in wonder while saying to him.
'' Because what? Is it... I don't... Your little "thing" for Mimi? ''
Marco began to blush from his twins playfulness and said in a bit of a fluster to her.
'' I-It's only a simple crush I have for her, nothing important... ''
'' Really? A crush which you had since WAY back in elementary school, not important? 'Cause I don't really agree with that. ''
Marco let out a sigh of defeated.
'' You're right. It's just... I don't know how to tell her 'cause I'm afraid to make a fool of myself, or she mightn't feel the same way. I mean come on Mimi's like a popular celebrity in school while I... Am just a plain old vampire. ''
" ... Marco. ''
Marco felt a hand placed onto his shoulder which made turn to face his sister, looking at her soft expression as she tells him gently-yet sincerely.
'' You are ANYTHING but a plain old vampire. And Mimi doesn't even have a clue that she's popular nor does she care, all she cares about is... Being friends with people like you Marco. ''
" Sis... ''
Midnight gives him a bright smile and pat on the back while saying cheerfully to him.
'' So don't lose hope Marco, you'll never know unless you'll try, right? ''
Marco stared at her for a second till a smile slowly spreads itself onto his lips, as he said with a hint of rejoice to her.
'' Ok... I'll tell Mimi tomorrow. Thanks Midnight! ''
'' Not a prob bro. Let's walk shall we? ''
Midnight only got to a few steps when she heard a worried voice cry out.
'' Oh no! ''
Midnight turns back to find her brother digging about frantically inside his backpack.
'' What's wrong? ''
Marco stops his frantic searching and looks up at her as he tells her.
'' I forgot my IPod! I must've left it behind on my desk...! ''
Midnight watches him stand up and turn the other way while he said to her.
'' I'm gonna go back and get it. ''
'' W-What? At this hour!? The school's already closed Marco! What about the others? ''
Marco turn to look at her with a smile and said with soft reassurance.
'' Even if they're locked I can still transform into a bat and squeeze through the window crack. Don't worry sis. I promise I'll be ok and tell the others not to worry either and I'll be fast as I can, alright? ''
'' ... Alright. ''
Midnight watched him turn into a bat and flew off back to school, while wearing an expression with worry and regret mixed up together. She whispered softly.
'' Please be ok... ''
" Ah! Yes. I'm in the classroom. ''
Marco was in bat-form as he scanned around the desks until he spots his and sees his IPod sitting on top of it. He smiled a victorious smile.
'' There it is! Thank goodness it's still there. ''
Marco de-transforms, hurried over to his desk and his joy was immediately turned into curiosity as he now sees a pink envelope next to his IPod.
'' Huh? What's this? ''
After putting the IPod away into his jean pocket. Marco picks up the envelope and was shocked to see it was for him from the other side of it, so with curiosity now rising, Marco opens the envelope and takes out a letter... Only to see it was, a LOVE letter from MIMI!
'' Dear Marco,
I've been meaning to tell
you something for a long, long time
now but never had the courage to do
so. I've noticed you've left your IPod behind
so that gave me an idea to leave you a letter,
and tell you face-to-face. Please come to
the PE hall so I... We could hear
each others feelings
From Mimi. xx ''
Marco was BEYOND shocked right now. Mimi... The Mimi Sinclair has FEELINGS for him!? It... It was like a BIG dream come true for the teen vampire. H-He couldn't believe it! Was he seeing an illusion or a speck of his imagination?
Marco was mentally jumping for joy as he held the letter close to his heart while he thought to himself.
'' I can't believe it! Mimi LIKES me! She really, REALLY likes me! Oh I'm so happy right now! ''
'' It said to meet in the PE hall. Right! I'm coming Mimi! ''
Marco heads straight out through the door (But not without checking around first) and ran in the hallway to the PE hall.
Marco slowly opens the doors and entered inside the dark-looking PE hall, with the only source of light coming from the moonlight through the window. Marco looks around the dark room and gently calls out to whoever was here.
'' Hello? Mimi? ''
'' ... Marco? ''
Marco softly gasped as he sees Mimi slowly coming out of the dark and was now in the moonlight. He couldn't think of any girl more lovely looking right now.
'' Marco, you're here! I'm so glad you're here... ''
'' Mimi's blushing... How more cute can she be!? ''
'' Haha. S-So am I! U-Uh... Mimi? Is it... T-True that you... Y-You. ''
Marco was terribly embarrassed and flustered for what he was about to say to her right now. But he didn't want to ruin this one shot of a possible love to happen so with all his will, he confessed to her.
'' You love me? 'Cause... Because... 'Cause I defiantly love you with all my heart Mimi! ''
Mimi's eyes went wide in shock as her blush grew brighter on her cheeks.
'' R-Really? You REALLY mean it!? ''
'' Of course I do! I loved you ever since elementary school! I think you're the most nicest and prettiest girl I've ever met! ''
Mimi quickly came over and embraced Marco tightly as she nuzzles into his chest.
'' Oh Marco. You... You've no idea how happy you've made me. I'm so happy right now! ''
Marco was feeling overjoyed too as he too embraces her as a bright blush was clearly seen on his cheeks.
'' Hey Mimi? S-Since we know our feelings for each other... Do you think we can... Can. ''
'' Of course Marco. ''
Mimi looks up at him with soft-loving eyes and whispered to him.
'' I'd be happy to kiss you. ''
And with that she closed her eyes and puckered up her lips. Marco was nervous AND excited at the same time as he took a gulp, closed his eyes shut and slowly leaned his face down to hers, till finally... An electrical-feeling was made.
" Wow... I can't believe I'm kissing Mimi. It feels so wonderful! ''
While the two made-out, Marco thought he heard a noise in the background, which almost sounded like... Someone giggling. But Marco thought he just imagined it and went back to enjoying this moment with his VERY first girlfriend.
Only then though, when Marco suddenly felt a painful sting in his back which made him stop kissing Mimi and rub his back tenderly.
'' Ouch! Oof my back... ''
'' What's wrong Marco? Did I... HURT YOU!? ''
Marco was startled by her sudden shout then was unbelievably SHOCKED when Mimi mysteriously began to morph, and what came next... Was a smug, smirking Lance Stinger!
'' L-L-L-LANCE!? W-What in the- HOW DID YOU- ''
Marco was in too much of a shock that he couldn't get his words out, which made the humanoid scorpion chuckle crudely at him.
'' Heh, cat got your tongue? ''
'' Or was it Lance's magical tongue that made it frazzled? ''
Marco was even more shocked to see Sean Slather AND Nathan Hollow come out of the shadows next and stood right by Lance. Sean high-fived Lance as he congratulate him.
'' Nice work on the moves Lance! You too Nathan! ''
'' Wha... What in the world's going on here!? ''
The trio turned to Marco then Sean began to snicker as he shook his head and said to him.
'' Heh. You don't get it do you? You see wimp. We've just "helped" you to open your eyes. ''
Marco blinks at the demon hybrid in confusion.
'' O-open... My eyes? What you mean? ''
'' Let me explain this better. ''
Nathan took the rope this time as he began to explain to the shocked vampire teen.
'' Someone told us that you Marco, are not really what you think you are. You used to play and wear animal hats when only a kid right? Like a certain... Black cat hat? ''
Marco's face of pure shock and disbelief made the other two snicker softly, while Nathan merely smirked as he continued to tell him.
'' well, he said that you TOTALLY act like a girl and have always been despite objecting you're not. So this guy... Ordered us to "help" you open your eyes and see what you really are! ''
Sean was smirking widely as he spoke this time.
'' First part of the plan: I wrote that letter and did such a great job in copying Mimi's writing style. ''
Then Nathan spoke.
'' Part two: I used my magic on Lance to make him look AND sound like Mimi Sinclair. ''
Lance next.
'' Part three: Make sappy-sweet talk and use the tongue on you. ''
'' And finally, part four... ''
Marco and the trio turned their heads to the source of that different voice and out from the shadows. Was a teen vampire who had ghostly white skin and light grey mid-length hair. He wore a black choker around his neck, a long-sleeved black T-shirt with dark green rims, and dark green jeans and black leather boots.
A sadistic smile sew itself onto the vampire's face, as he said with glee.
'' Feel victorious and savour this moment! ''
'' Yeah! ''
'' You said it. ''
'' Wicked plan Boss! ''
Sean, Lance and Nathan all gathered around him and praised him, while Marco was in a state where he couldn't handle ANYTHING at the moment and said in a quite, choked out voice.
'' Y-You... Were the one... Who plan this? W-Who are you? ''
The vampire gives him a hurtful look and said in a fake sad voice to him.
'' Why I'm hurt... Don't you remember me, Marco? ''
Marco eye's went wider than ever as he watched the vampire walking over to him, as he said to him.
'' Don't you remember. That wonderful day... Where I first met you in the park? Seeing you make your cool collection? ''
The vampire was now right in front of him, staring down at Marco as he began to say in a soft voice to him.
'' I take that as a yes. Now here's a couple of things I want to tell ya: 1. Mimi Sinclair... Is interested in someone else and that guy confessed to her this morning, which was why she was in such a cheerful mood today. ''
Mimi was... In LOVE with SOMEBODY ELSE!? That made Marco feel heartbroken terribly, but... What came next made his blood go cold.
'' 2. About the news of a new student joining here? Well... I'M that new student! ''
Then out of nowhere, Marco bolts away from the vampire and straight for the doors to get away from them. Only to bang against it painfully and find it to be strangely locked tight.
'' Hey! C-Come on! Let me OUT! ''
But no matter how hard he pulled and banged against the doors, they wouldn't budge an inch. With aching hands and feeling overwhelmed, Marco slid to knees, hung his head and asked them in a shaky voice.
'' W-Why are... You all doing this to me? ''
'' Why, to help you of course. ''
Marco turns to them and was immediately feeling a rising fear as he watched the trio coming closer to him, as they slowly ganged up on him and had their hands raised and bared.
'' W-What are you doing? W-What are you gonna do to me!? ''
The trio had cruel looks of glee as they each said to the frightened vampire backed against the door.
'' Relax man. ''
'' We're going to give you a little "therapy"... ''
'' To cure a disgusting, un-normal freak like you. ''
Marco then hears the vampire chuckling in the background and sees him with a dark-sadistic grin.
'' From here on out Marco. Your life shall be made into a grand hell, by the one and only... Thanatos Acher! HAHAHAHA! ''
Marco was wide-eyed and paralyzed in fear as he couldn't move and instead could only watch these menacing four creatures coming closer and CLOSER to him while he could only beg inside mind!
" No.. Please, get away, I beg you get away, get away!... GET AWAY FROM ME! ''
" NOOOOO! ''
Marco's scream was SO loud that it mysteriously shattered the whole room like the breaking of glass! Now the two were in a black void-less place and as for Thanatos he wore a satisfied smile and said with fond voice.
'' Now that was ALOT of fun! I'll NEVER forget that as long as I live... Hm? ''
Thanatos sees Marco with his head hung down and no view of his face could be seen. Thanatos faked a concern-voice as he asked him.
'' What's wrong? Feeling sad? ''
No movement nor sound came from the vampire which made Thanatos mentally giggle as he said to him.
'' Well you'll soon snap straight out of it. Listen... ''
Mysteriously out of nowhere... Marco slowly raised his head up as his eyes went wide from hearing noises which he NEVER wanted to hear again! In a state Marco slowly turned to look behind him and what he saw made him feel DEVESTATINGLY-HORRIFIED!
There was the Manora family and family... Watching his very memories from the hands of Thanatos and his gang. Every sick, painful, twisted, shameful scene was being revealed to his family AND friends!
When it only seemed like forever, the screen turned black as Thanatos called out in a cheery voice to the vampires.
'' Hey everyone! We're back. ''
Everyone turned to them and the looks his friends and family had made Marco feel TERRIBLY sick and ashamed. He just wanted to crawl into a hole and die in there!
After a moment of silence, Lucas said stuttered out in shock to Marco.
'' M-Marco... This... Y-You... ? ''
'' That's right, Mr Ramirez. ''
Thanatos pats the still-shocked Marco as he said with a sadistic look to him and to everyone.
'' Marco's little secret is... He's a HOMO! HehehehHAHAHAHAHA! ''
Thanatos went into an evil-laughing rage, the vampires were shocked and speechless and as for Marco... He felt like he just died inside.
That's it for now... I want to say a great apology to you all (Especially you SilversLittleAngel) for the tormenting of OCS, the dark scenes and sadness. I too felt awful while typing this page... :'(
One IMPORTANT thing to know: The Original Marco isn't like that. I only had the idea 'cause on DA before it didn't mention anything about his crush... ^_^'
Well then, I would like to say thanks for your continued reading/reviews and as you may have seen, 5 new OCS of mine have been introduced in this chapter, and they're all minor ones I'm afraid. ^_^'
Stay tuned for next Ch. and thank you for R:R
Lastly; here are the translations for the Spanish speaking: X3
1. Hola Hello.
2. Adios Goodbye.
3. Muchas gracias Thank you very much.
4. Habla professional Speaking professional.
5. Buenas noches Good night.
6. Que esta hacienda That this finance.
7. Querio hacer el amo con usted I want to make love to you.