Ness was surprised by Travis's request to join them. Sure he was part vampire, but he was also a werewolf and everyone on his team hated werewolves. Plus he wasn't so sure if Travis really wanted to join their team or he was a spy the werewolves sent to spy on them. In order to make his decision he needed to know why Travis wanted to join their team.
"Look not to be mean or anything, but how can we trust you? Why do you want to join us?"
Travis sighed having expected this question. He was fully aware of the hatred between vampires and werewolves. Having a mother of a vampire and the father of a werewolf he always thought that they could live in peace together, but now he knew that not all werewolves and vampires shared this idea. "Well you see my parents were killed by werewolves even though my father was a werewolf himself. Apparently most werewolves believe that vampires and werewolves shouldn't mix together. They didn't want me on their side because I was born with the teeth of a vampire and not a werewolf. Even if I was I would never eat people."
Ness nodded his head satisfied with Travis's answer. Though he wasn't so sure if everyone else would like the idea of him joining. He wanted to know what Lucas and Claus thought of this. "Lucas, Claus, what do you guys think?"
Claus shrugged his shoulders. "Hey, if he's against the werewolves then that's fine by me."
Lucas nodded his head in agreement. "Yeah, plus it will be nice to have another friend on our side."
Ness smiled as he held his hand out as Travis reached his hand out and shook it. "Welcome to the team Travis. Alright guys let's head back."
With that said the four of them headed back to the castle. Upon arriving Ness called everyone to the Meeting Room. When they arrived Ness wasn't surprised to see their shocked looks upon seeing Travis. "Alright everyone this is Travis and he's going to be joining our team."
Poo narrowed his eyes. "Can you explain why a werewolf is joining our team?"
Ness rolled his eyes knowing that Poo was going to question his decision. "He's only part werewolf Poo."
Poo crossed his arms still not happy with this. "How do we know he won't eat us? Even if he's a hybrid he has the urges of both a vampire and a werewolf."
Travis showed his teeth and pointed at them. "I only have two fangs while the rest of them are human teeth. Do you honestly think that I can eat a person with these teeth? It's true that I have the urge to eat someone, but meat satisfies that urge. Doesn't matter what kind of meat hamburgers, hotdogs, steak, you name it."
Poo looked at everyone else and he can tell that they were on board with Travis joining them. He sighed knowing he was losing this battle. "Fine, I don't have a problem with him joining."
Ness smiled. "Good. Everyone is dismissed. You may go do what you want."
Everyone nodded their heads as they separated to go do what they wanted.
8 years later
Claus slowly opened his eyes as he stretched himself before placing his bare feet on the ground wiggling his toes. He looked over at the clock to see that it was 8:00 am. For years now he had a habit of waking up early and he didn't know why. Looking over at Lucas he could see that he was still sleeping. He wasn't the only one who woke up early. Ness did as well. Walking into the Bathroom he took a shower before deciding to meet Ness at their usual meeting spot. Arriving on top of the castle he saw Ness laying down staring up at the sky. Walking over he sat down next to him.
The two of them were silent for a while before Ness spoke up. "I can't believe it's been 8 years since we met each other. Time sure does fly doesn't it?"
Claus nodded his head in agreement.
"We've become so close to each other that we're almost like brothers."
Claus frowned as he turned his head away from Ness so he wouldn't see his expression. It was true that they were close as if they were brothers, but 3 years ago his feelings changed for Ness. He didn't want to be just Ness's brother, but something more. Every time Ness called him brother it sent a pain in his heart. He decided to ask Ninten for advice since he was knowledgeable on emotions since he was married to Ana. After explaining these emotions to Ninten he simply laughed and said that he was in love with Ness. After months of thinking on this he realized that Ninten was right. He didn't dare to tell Ness because he was sure that he didn't feel the same way about him plus Ness was way out of his league. Ness was strong, kind and smart all things which he wasn't. Although it pained him he could live like this.
Ness looked over at Claus to see that he was looking in the opposite direction and sighed. He was aware that for the past few months Claus had been more silent during their morning hangout. He didn't know what was wrong and he began to wonder if Claus was bored of him. "Claus?"
"Hmm?"
"Are you bored of me?"
Claus's eyes widened as he turned around to face Ness. "What? No, of course not! What ever gave you that idea?"
Ness sighed. "Well for one you barely even look at me let alone speak to me. You avoid my questions finding some excuse not to answer me. What am I supposed to think?"
Claus then realized that Ness had a point. He had been doing everything that Ness was saying and he could understand why Ness thought he was bored of him. "No, Ness that's not it. Look I just have mixed emotions okay? I love someone and I know that he doesn't love me in return."
Ness felt his heart sink at that. Last year he had fallen in love with Claus and to hear that he was in love with someone broke his heart, but he wouldn't show it. "You should tell him. You may get a positive answer. If your worried about him being straight then don't worry because none of the guys here are straight. Ninten, Lloyd and Teddy are Bisexual. Jeff and Fuel are gay and Duster, Poo and Travis are Pansexual. Lucas is also Bisexual, but he's currently dating Nana and I know you don't love your brother like that. Ninten is dating Ana and Poo is dating Paula. Is it one of those two?"
Claus shook his head. "No it's not them."
Ness rubbed his chin. "Travis?"
Claus clenched his fists as tears started falling from his eyes. "No you fucking moron, it's YOU!" after saying that Claus ran back inside.
Ness was shocked and happy that Claus loved him. After an entire year of believing that Claus didn't love him he now knew that he did. Sighing he went back inside to chase after Claus.
