*Disclaimer - The characters in this story belong to Orson Scott Card who wrote the book "The Lost Boys" and Joel Schumacher who directed "The Lost Boys" Movie. I only own the storyline to The Street Rat and the original characters.*

*Thank you to Danatimmons73, LostBoyfan8797, and TheLLAmaAndI for ideas for the amazing ideas. Your comments really helped my writer's block.*

Chapter 26

David smirked at Michael as he moved in between Michael and Maya.

Michael was so focused on David he didn't even realize that Marko had grabbed Sam's arm and pulled him over to their side or the fact that Sam looked relieved to see the Lost Boys.

Star's eyes widened at the side and before she could back up Paul had thrown his arm around her in a tight side hug that she didn't dare try and pull away from.

David slowly took a step toward Michael. "Well well boys look who's decided to come home. So Michael what brings you back here to our home town? You're not here to cause trouble for your brothers are you?"

Michael snarled "You are not my brother. Sam is the only brother I claim."

David laughed "well that's funny. You only claim Sam but you left him and his two friends to face a pack of vampires by themselves. Not very brotherly Michael."

Michael gulped and took a step back "it's not like that."

David's smile slowly fell "isn't it. You and Star skipped town right before we came upstairs to get you. If that's what you do to those you claim to be your family I'd hate to see what you do to your enemy."

Michael shook his head. "I want to talk to Sam."

David's head tilted to the left "Are you sure Sam wants to talk to you?"

Michael turned his head toward where Sam had been but couldn't see him.

"Over here Mikey." Marko called

Michael jerked his head toward Marko only to see his brother standing by the younger vampire with his arm thrown over Sam's shoulders.

Michael frowned "Sam we need to talk. I know what I did was wrong but you got to believe me…I…I just panicked. Just give me a chance to explain."

Sam stared hard at his brother before nodding his head.

Michael smiled and sighed

Sam glanced at David. "The Lost Boys can stay."

Michael tensed while David and the others smirked.

David turned toward Maya and Laddie. "Why don't you two go enjoy the boardwalk? We'll call when we're done."

Maya nodded her head and pulled Laddie with her disappearing into the crowd.

David and the others watched her disappear before turning toward Michael.

Sam raised his head to look at his brother "Why Michael? Why did you leave?"

Michael took a step toward Sam "Sam I just panicked. I…"

"Panicked" Sam yelled "How did you think I felt when I learned you were a vampire? When I and the frogs had to go find the head vampire in the cave? When we prepared for sunset waiting to fight against full-fledged vampires? How did you think I felt Michael?"

"Sam I…" Michael exclaimed

Sam shook his head "I don't want to hear it Michael. YOU LEFT US. Alan and Edgar are dead Michael. I'm half now. There is no escape. There are no help for us Michael. It's over."

Michael shook his head. "No Sam. You're wrong. There is help. We can do it right this time."

Sam backed away from Michael. "No there's not. The only one you care about is her. You don't care about me or mom or grandpa just her. You abandoned us just like dad. You left us. You left me. Your brother. We were supposed to be in this together."

"Sam" Michael said.

Sam shook his head backing away from Michael. Sam's eyes flashed yellow.

Michael and Star gasped.

"I don't want to see you Michael. Just stay away from me." Sam said.

Sam turned to glance at David "I'm going to find Maya. Is that ok?"

David smirked at Michael. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a wad of cash. "Sure Sam. Here take some cash for the boardwalk games. Maybe you can win Maya a stuffed toy."

Sam grabbed the money and turned to disappear into the crowd.

David gave Paul a nod.

Paul smirked pushing Star into Michael's back. She wrapped her arms around him while glancing over her shoulder to stare at Paul.

David slowly started walking closer to Michael.

"I think it's time we had our own conversation about what you did Michael. I don't like cowards who leave children to fight their fights. I think it's time we show you how real men react to obstacles. "

The other lost boys burst out laughing as they slowly started moving closer to Michael and Star.

These two were going to learn a lesson that they would surely not forget for a long long long time.