Piers was in Sally and George's room helping them gather their things.

"How long will we be gone?" George asked.

"We don't know yet," Piers responded. "Hopefully not long."

"Where are we going?" George continued to ask questions.

"Not now George," Sally cut in. "You can ask more questions when we get in the car."

Piers opened the bedroom door and lead the two of them out. They got to the van and threw their things in. George got in the back and Sally sat up front with Piers. Piers started the van and drove away from the school.

He only got a couple miles away and his phone rang. He answered and Ingrid spoke.

"Ok," Piers said. "Got it. I'll see you in a few." Piers hung up the phone.

"What did she say," Sally asked.

"Ingrid said to get you to a hotel. There's one a few miles down here. After that I need to go back."

"What?!" George asked. "Vampires are coming! Isn't it dangerous?"

"I'll be fine," Piers said. "What's important is that you two get away."

Sally put her hand on Piers' shoulder, "Piers, what aren't you telling us?"

Piers sighed, "It's complicated."

Sally sat back, "Is Vlad going to be ok?"

Piers smiled, "He'll be fine."

Piers kept his eyes on the road and prayed that he was right.


Ingrid and Vlad found Draco and the Count in the basement. The Count had been showing Draco all the weapons he had collected over the years. He was holding an old ax.

Vlad tried to interrupt them, "Dad.."

He dad put his hand up, "One moment. I'm talking. Now where was I?"

Ingrid snatched the ax from him and threw it aside, "Stop with the stories! A group of vampires is coming to kill your son!"

Draco looked at Vlad, "What?"

"We will explain, but right now we need your help," Vlad said.


Everyone gathered into the living room including Renfield and Ingrid's half-fangs. It wasn't just Jessica. There were two other half-fangs that Vlad has seen around, but never bothered to ask about. All three were dressed the same. Black tank tops, blue jeans and leather jackets.

Vlad told everyone what he told Ingrid. He mentioned Talitha was the one who warned him, but asked that none of them said anything and they agreed.

"So what do you want do then?" Draco asked.

The Count stood from his throne," What we always do. Run."

Ingrid rolled her eyes, "I'm tired of running. We need to fight back and Vlad agrees with me."

Everyone looked at him surprised, "Well yeah, but we actually have a plan for that."

Vlad explained their plan using Piers to try and get the monks to fight back, "Whether they decided to fight us or leave us alone will be up to them. Either way we will come out looking like the good guys."

"You talk as if it would be easy to win against them in a fight," Draco said. "There are eight vampires here and one breather."

"Talitha mentioned that they will come with me being the chosen one in mind," Vlad said. "I think their leader, Choden, will come and four others. Most of the people that are at the temple never leave and he wouldn't want to bring any young vamps in case this were to become a fight. He'll want to avoid that though."

"So why just five of them?" Jessica asked. Draco gave her an evil look and so did Ingrid. But Vlad didn't mind that she wanted to talk. He had some sympathy for her having to be Ingrid's half-fang.

"Because Choden has four friends that he's really close to and trusts," Vlad explained. "They are also pretty strong. I've seen them use their powers. They may be a peaceful group, but they even know they should always be ready just in case."

"The more you talk about them the less I believe they're peaceful," Ingrid said.

Vlad shrugged his shoulders, "I never really trusted them. I just went along with whatever Talitha wanted."

Vlad realized that it was his fault his family in danger again. This was the opposite of what he wanted, "I'm sorry."

"There is no need to apologize," Draco said. "Things like this are bound to happen. It's the family's job to help you."

"Besides it's not like dad hasn't gotten us in trouble hundreds of times," Ingrid laughed.

The Count ignored her, "So what's our plan then."

"We do what Vlad and Ingrid suggested," Draco said. "We meet them in the courtyard and talk this out."

Renfield whimpered, "I'm not sure I like this plan."

"Then you can stand in front of me as my shield if things turn bad," the Count said.

"While we wait maybe you should tell us everything you know about their powers," Draco suggested.

Vlad nodded and told them everything he knew.


Piers helped Sally and George check into a hotel and got them settled.

"Alright," he said. "I'm going back to the school. I'll be back. Here's my number in case you all need anything."

Piers ran out the door and to his van.

Sally looked at her daughter, "I'm going with him."

"What?" George looked worried.

"I'll be fine. Just stay here and don't answer the door to anyone."

George nodded and Sally kissed her on the forehead before following Piers.

Piers backed out and put the van in drive. He moved just a couple feet forward before Sally ran out in front of him.

He slammed the break to avoid hitting her, "Dear God!"

Sally ran over to the passenger window. Piers rolled it down for her.

"I'm coming back with you," Sally said.

"Ms. Sally I don't think that's a good idea," Piers argued.

Sally opened the door and got in, "Piers, you won't tell me what's going on so I know something is seriously wrong. He's my son. I wasn't there for him growing up. Let me be there for him now."

Piers didn't know what to do, "Let me make a phone call."

Ingrid's phone rang. She answered it. "What?!" She yelled. "No she can't come here."

Vlad snatched the phone from her, "Piers what's going on."

Piers explained that Sally wanted to come back and was being very stubborn.

Vlad groaned, "Fine. Do what she asks, but take her straight into the throne room. I'll talk to her."

Vlad hung up the phone and handed it back to Ingrid, "She's coming back."

"Damn that woman," the Count said.

"What are you going to do?" Ingrid asked.

"Convince her to stay up here," Vlad said. "Hope she listens. We can't do anything else."

Suddenly Vlad froze and fell on the couch. He managed to not pass out but he felt weak.

"Vlady?" the Count looked concerned. He sat next to him and helped support him.

Vlad snapped out of it and looked at his dad, "I had a vision." He looked at everyone else, "They're almost here. Not even thirty minutes away."