Frank, Dennis, and I continued to walk to find the others. I managed to keep a conversation going somehow. Not sure how I did it, but I did.
"Do you really think that Frank?" I asked him. The large blue monster nodded.
"Yup. You just can't trust those kinds of people. Not one bit." He said, firm in his belief. I shrugged.
"Okay, I kind of disagree, but I respect your opinion." I said, putting my hands in my pockets.
I looked around, and I saw Mavis and Johnny!
"Mavis! Johnny! Hiiii!" I called out to them. They turned to face me, and their expressions became thrilled.
"Y/N! You're back!" Johnny said as he ran towards me. I opened my arms the same time Johnny did and we hugged as soon as we were within reach of each other. We parted, but I held Johnny at arm's length. "How have you been Johnny?" I asked, studying him. I was taking a clear picture of what he looked like in my mind.
"Oh, I've been great actually. Yeah, Dennis kept watching some of your videos after you left. He really likes some of your songs too. But it's been great to be back at the hotel. We planned 2 more weddings. But luckily Tinkles wasn't let out again like the last wedding."
Johnny answered, rambling a bit.
"Oh, I'm glad you've been great. And I'm glad that Dennis likes my videos. After I got in the hotel he immediately hugged my leg. Did he really miss me that much?" I asked, concerned for the little boy who was not with us at the moment.
Johnny nodded. "Yeah, he really missed you. So did Drac." He chuckles. "You should have seen how nervous he was when you first called." I smiled.
"I bet that was fun to watch." I said in response. Johnny smiled and nodded.
"Yeah, but they were able to manage with all of us helping them."
I smiled again. "I'm glad. You know Johnny..." I leaned in closer to him to whisper in his ear. "I really missed you all too."
I backed away from him. "It was kind of hard being back home, but I was able to feel better with the help of my family and friends."
"Well, that's good to hear. Oh, here comes Mavis!" Johnny said, looking at his wife. Mavis, who was walking towards us, has finally with us.
"Hi Mavis! How have you been?" I asked her. She smiled.
"Y/N! I have been great, thanks for asking. How about you?"
"I've been great as well. It's so good to see all of you again!"
"It's good to see you too, Y/N."
"Hey, where are the others, anyways?"
Mavis smiled. "Or do you just want to know where my dad is?" She said teasingly. I blushed.
"No! I just want to know where everyone is." I said defensively. Mavis laughed. "I'm just messing with you. But Murray and Wayne are outside at the tennis court, Crystal and Griffin are by the pool, and Eunice and Wanda are getting spa treatments." The young vampire said.
"And what about your dad?" I asked, crossing my arms.
Mavis smirked. "He's somewhere."
"Specifically where is he?"
"Somewhere in the hotel."
"In the hotel where?"
"In a room in the hotel."
"Which room is he in that's in the hotel?"
"The room that he's in."
"Which is what room?"
"A room in the hotel."
"Which room in the hotel is your father in?"
"The one that he's in!"
"UGH!" I threw my hands up in frustration. I huffed before glaring at Mavis. She was smiling, she was messing with me. Well, it's obvious that she was messing with me from how she kept answering my questions with an annoying answer.
"Do you even know which room he's in?"
She nodded.
"Yes, I do actually." I brightened at her words.
"Really? Where?" I asked her hopefully.
"He's in here!" She said happily. She was smiling, and, following her gaze, I saw that there was indeed the Count. He was talking to a monster and a human. "I wonder what they're talking about" I said internally. I smiled as I stared at the count. He's wonderful, caring, smart, responsible, and fun! I love him, and he loves me. I continued to stare at Drac until a hand was in front of my face.
"Hellooooooo? Anyone home?" Johnny's voice said. I shook my head to snap out of my thoughts.
"Uh, yeah. I think so? Maybe."
Johnny laughed. "Were you staring at Papa Drac?" Dennis, who was with us again, asked.
I instantly shook my head. "No, I was observing."
"Why were you observing Papa Drac?"
"No, I observing the room. And Drac just so happened to be in the area that I was observing."
I heard a chuckle. "Alright, whatever you say, Y/N." Johnny said. "Yep, that sounds good. " I responded.
I smiled, ruffled Dennis' hair, and turned to look at Drac again. But when I did, he finished the conversation with the monster and human. He turned and faced us. His face brightened when he saw me. I smiled at him, my heart beating faster. I began to walk towards him, and he did the same. When we met I immediately hugged him. From how he reacted at first it seemed like he was surprised, but he returned the hug.
We broke apart, and I said "I missed you." I brushed some hair out of my face. His smiled widened a little. "I missed you too." I smiled again.
(Timeskip brought to you by fluff! I'm trying to write fluff, but I also want to get to the party! So, here's a timeskip instead. _' More fluff later!)
I was so happy to be here! I loved seeing the hotel and all the different monsters here! So glad I got to stay here for two weeks as a vacation, a plannedvacation, if I might add. I shook my head as if to shake away negative thoughts of my family and friends. I should be happy anyways! I was in the ballroom where Dennis' birthday party was. I will admit that I didn't expect this many people to be here, half of the people or monsters here were definitely not related to Dennis!
The room was pretty dark, but awesome music was playing. I kind of got seperated from Drac, I realized. I wasn't paying too close attention to my surroundings when I was dancing. I just made sure to not hit anyone.
But now I was surrounded by conplete strangers! I felt incredibly anxious with no one I knew around. I tried looking around for someone, anyone I knew. But I saw no one! I was panicking a little, and I was starting to hyperventilate. There was too many people here! Too many monsters!
I needed to be alone! I couldn't be in here with strangers! By now I was completely hyperventilating.
"How can nobody notice me panicking?"
I thought as I frantically looked around for a familiar face. When I was unsuccessful, I hugged myself. I was freaking out in a place I did not know. Tears filled my eyes when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I blinked back my tears and turned around. Relief flooded through me when I saw Drac!
I hugged him. He was shocked just like last time, except this time he did not hug me back as quickly. Still hugging him, I started to ramble.
"IwassoscaredwithoutyouoranybodyelseIknewherewithmeandIknowit'smyfaultthatIended upalonebutthatdoesn'tmeanIcouldn'tstillgetscaredand...and...annd-"
I was cut off my Drac. He pulled me away and looked at me from arm's length away.
"Woah, woah, Y/N! Slow down. I could barely understand you. Actually, just breath. In, and out. In, and out." Drac demonstrated calm, deep breathing and I copied him. After I calmed down, I smiled at him.
"Thank you." I said, hands on my hips.
"It was no problem at all, really. I don't want you to be in any pain."
"That...that means a lot to me, Drac. Again, thank you for finding me."
"I love helping you. And I wanted to find you to let you know that it's time for presents."
"Oh, okay, let's go then!"
Giddy, I grabbed his hand and walked off in one direction. I stopped due to Drac pulling my hand. I looked at him quizzically. "The gifts are over there." he said, nodding to where Dennis and the others were.
"Oh. Right! Sorry. Lead the way!" I said, smiling. I was happy again. We arrived where the others were.
"There you two-lovebats are! C'mon, time for Dennis to open his presents!" Mavis said, gesturing to the small, red-head boy. I looked at Dennis, and he looked at me. I gave him the thumbs up. He smiled. He was given quite a few gifts to open at that moment, but he took one from the pile and carefully opened it, doing his best not to rip the paper.
I was going to happily watch him, but I remembered that I needed to give Dennis my gift too! I had to find my stuff too! Dang it, why didn't I get a room? I was pretty annoyed at myself for my stupidity.
I turned and quickly left the room. I ran to the lobby. At the front desk I asked a hairy monster if I could find my luggage. Unfortunately, it wasn't that easy to ask him, and there was an argument, but in the end I was able to get my things back.
Relief flooded through me when I got back the familiar suitcases. I got a room after that, I wasn't going to let my things go until I had my own room to put them in! I was such an idiot to just leave them with a zombie!
"Thanks."
I said as I left the desk. I went into the elevator to get to my room, which was room 312. I got to my room, unlocked the door, dropped off the suitcase with my things inside, and took the suitcase with Dennis' gift.
After I joined the others Murray asked where I was. "Oh, I had to get my gift." I answered, holding up the suitcase. He eyed it before smiling.
"Oooh! What's inside?" He asked, rubbing his hands together. His vibrant green eyes, that always glowed, were glowing with excitement. I smirked. "Can't say, you have to wait until Dennis gets my gift." Murray's face fell.
"Man! That's not cool! Whatever man." He said, crossing his arms and turning towards where Dennis, Mavis, and Johnny were. Dennis had opened three gifts by now,and the wrapping paper appeared to be in mint condition. I smiled at how careful Dennis was opening his fourth present now.
"Come on, Dennis, just rip it open. That's the fun of opening presents! Ripping off the paper and quickly finding out what you got!" Johnny told his son. Dennis stopped, looked at his gift, shrugged, and then ripped the paper off, smiling.
"A batman figurine! Awesome! Thank you so much, grandpa Mike!" He said, hugging the box.
"You're welcome, Dennis." Mike said while smiling at his grandson.
I was happily watching Dennis open his gifts when, once again, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned and saw Drac again.
"Yeah?" I asked.
"Aren't you going to put your gift with the rest of the presents?"
"Uh, actually, I was wondering if would be alright if my gift went last? I wanted to put it together in front of Dennis to show him what it's supposed to do."
Drac nodded in understanding. "Of course, I can't wait to see what you got Denisovich!" He said, smiling brightly. "I can't wait to give it to him! I hope he'll love it."
"I'm sure he will." And with that, we turned to face the birthday boy.
Eventually, Dennis opened all but two of his gifts. He grabbed the last box, and carefully ripped off the paper. It was a batman costume! Dennis gasped.
"A BRAND-NEW BATMAN COSTUME! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!" Dennis shouted with glee, hugging the packaging tightly.
"I'm so glad you love it Dennis, but there's one more gift for you to open, honey." Mavis said, pointing at me. Dennis smiled at me.
"Oh right! Mama Y/N's gift!" I felt many things when Dennis called me "mama" again. I felt joy, I felt anxious, embarrassment, and I also felt my heart melting. But, I hid the mixture of emotions I was feeling behind a happy face. I raised the suitcase.
"Yep! Can somebody turn the lights off please?" I asked. There was a murmur of confusion and curiosity. I grabbed a chair before somebody turned off all the lights. I quickly sat down in front of Dennis. I was a few feet away, so there was enough space to avoid it being awkward.
Moonlight flooded into the room through the massive windows. I was facing towards the stage, so the right side of my face was illuminated by the natural light. Dennis' left side of his face was lit by the moonlight. I mentally prepared myself quickly before speaking.
"Okay, you have a present. Not just any present, oh no. The most amazing birthday present ever!"
I snapped open the suitcase. I looked inside briefly to make sure everything I needed was there. I looked at Dennis before continuing.
"This extraordinary machine was originally created by Leonardo Devinci 400 years ago." I started to put together the machine. "But the blueprints had been lost for centuries, until just last week on a stormy night when a sunken pirate ship had washed up. They found skeletons, treasure, and the blueprints were recovered by none other than Mark Laslo L/N." I lit a match as I said my cousin's name. I lit the candle before continuing.
"The blueprints crossed my eyes very briefly but I was able to commit it to memory. And, if I have remembered correctly..." I picked up the gift, moving it to the front of the case's lid, shut the lid, and demonstrated what the gift was supposed to do.
I spun the intricately designed cover, making the lights flickering on the wall from the candle move. They spun around and around, and many monsters were amazed. Dennis sat up in wonder, cautiously taking a step forward.
"Happy birthday, Dennis." I said warmly. Dennis took another step forward.
"Now, this is a wishing machine." I informed Dennis. "You tell it your wishes, and it will keep them safe until they come true. Even if you forget them, they're always there. It'll make sure your greatest wishes are safe, and will protect them from any harm."
Dennis smiled before stepping closer. "Can I make a wish?"
"Of course, step right up, it is your gift after all." Dennis was now right in front of me. He thought for a moment before closing his eyes and leaning closer to the wish machine. He whispered his wish so softly that I could barely make out what he said.
I might have heard the words "Papa Drac", "Marry", "Happily", and "Forever". I didn't think much about it.
Suddenly there was a line of children behind Dennis. The boy turned around, shocked at all the monsters and human kids behind him. They all wanted to make a wish.
"Oh boy, this is gonna take a while."
(Hope you enjoyed this chapter!)