*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 this story and any original characters I decide to add. *

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Chapter 7

David was lounging in his chair smoking a cigarette. Dwayne was reading a story to Laddie with Paul cracking jokes about the story making Laddie laugh. Marko sat on a ledge petting one of his many birds.

All the vampires looked up when they heard the scuffle of feet coming from the tunnel.

David could not help but smirk as he saw the blush covering both teenagers' cheeks when they appeared in the opening. His plan was working perfectly.

David stood and dumped his cigarette into the fire barrel.

"Let's go Boys and Girl. Time to head to the boardwalk."

Paul and Marko whooped and hollered taking off out of the cave with Dwayne and Laddie following them.

David placed an arm around the teens' shoulders and guided them both to the entrance.

"Let's go you two. Don't want to miss out on all the fun."

It was time for step two of his master plan, getting Sam to feel like he belongs here by dressing him for the part. Maya would play a crucial part in this.

David knew two vampires who have been dying to take little Sammy for a clothing shopping spree. He and Dwayne would take care of getting Maya some clothes that would attract the boy to her.

Boardwalk

The Lost Boys pulled up to the boardwalk right in front of Max's store. Max stood at the window watching them with a frown on his face.

David smirked at Max before stepping off his bike and helping Sam off. David could feel the pleased feeling from his sire.

'Good work David. I spoke with Lucy. Good work on leaving the note about Sam and Michael staying with friends. I am going to speak with Lucy tonight about what we are."

David nodded his head. Turning Sam had saved them but now it was time to work on forging the connection the boy had with the rest of the clan.

"Sam, you are going with Marko and Paul to do a little clothe shopping. Laddie, you're going with them too."

Paul and Marko cheered while Laddie just smiled. Sam was looking at David as if he was crazy.

David turned his attention to Maya "You're coming with me and Dwayne."

Maya nodded her head. She knew better than to argue with David.

Sam however did not. He turned to David "You're kidding, right?"

"Nope. We'll meet at the cave in three hours."

David reached forward and grabbed Maya by the shoulder pushing the girl to walk ahead of him. Dwayne smiled before following them.

Sam took a step in their direction before he was grabbed by the shoulder.

"Sorry little brother. You heard the boss. You're with us tonight." Paul said.

Sam gulped at the look on Paul's face. Something told him this would be very different then shopping trips with his mom.

Head Banger Clothing Store

A heavy metal men's clothing store located on the boardwalk of Santa Carla.

Sam ran his hand through his hair. What did Sam do that was so bad that he deserved to suffer this punishment? The store sold items like Leather Jackets, Hard Rock band t-shirts, biker boots and jeans. Anything a hard rock fan would love.

Paul and Marko appeared next to him and each with their own leather jacket choice for him to try.

So far, Sam had tried on 20 pairs of jeans, about 50 different t-shirts and 6 different pairs of motorcycle boots before both vampires were satisfied with their choices for him.

Sam now owned 10 pairs of black and blue jeans, 7 Guns N Roses t-shirts, 2 Queen t-shirts, 7 Bon Jovi t-shirts, 5 Matallica t-shirts, 5 AC/DC t-shirts, and 4 Iron Maiden t-shirts.

Why he needed that many shirts were completely ridicule but both of his brothers insisted that he have them.

Sam could not help but smile as he observed the two of them argue over who was the better rock band: Bon Jovi or Guns N Roses. This resulted in him now owning 7 t-shirts of each band.

It was plain to see his two brothers were crazy.

Sam tensed 'when did I start thinking of them as my brothers?'

Paul and Marko smirked at hearing Sam's thoughts. The blood was doing what it was supposed to do. If the lost boys kept up with this, Sam should accept his place.

"Oh Sam…Which jacket do you like better? Mine?" Marko stated

He held up a plain black leather jacket with red stripes down the arms.

"or Paul's?"

Paul smirked before holding up this bright white leather jacket with swirls on the back. "Come on Sam. Mine is so much cooler."

Sam glanced between the two jackets. They had to be joking. Neither one of these were anything Sam would have worn.

Laddie glanced at both jackets before pulling on Sam's shirt. "Sam"

Sam, Marko, and Paul looked down at the little half vampire only to freeze at what he had in his hands.

All three smirked.

"Wow. Laddie. That's amazing."

Marko took it from Laddie and turned toward Sam "Put it on man"

Sam turned around and, with Marko's help, put his new jacket on.

It was perfect. It was black Leather with two large skulls on the shoulders of the sleeves. There were metal stars around the cuffs of the sleeves. Along the bottom of the jacket were two more skulls.

The best part of the jacket was the image on the back. It was a phoenix. It was stitched in bright colors with its wings spread out and flames for tails. The top of the body was red and as it went down it changed from red to orange to blue. It was beautiful

Sam observed the phoenix in aww of the design.

Marko walked toward Sam and placed his hand on Sam's shoulder.

"Sam"

Sam glanced up at Marko.

"Do you know what a phoenix means?"

Sam frowned and shook his head

Marko smiled softly.

"Legend says a phoenix lives a long life but when it is time for it to die it bursts into flames. From the ashes, it is reborn and gets to start a new life."

Sam's eyes widened. That was pretty cool.

Marko moved his hand to the back of Sam's neck. He tightened it to get the boys attention but not tight enough to hurt him.

"Sam, I know you're angry about what has happened to you. Over Michael's betrayal and David making you choose. However, I promise you that this is your chance to be reborn again. I promise if you trust us we will do what is in your best interest and will protect you to the end. Trust us."

Sam was shocked. Who would have thought this vampire would give him a talk like this? Michael had never protected him. Not from bullies at school. Not from his so-called friends' harassment. Not from their own father. Could Sam really trust them?

Sam glanced at Paul. Paul smiled at Sam before reaching down and picking up Laddie.

Laddie smiled at Sam with a small smile before laying his head on Paul's shoulder.

Sam turned his eyes toward Marko before slowly nodding his head.

Marko smiled. He pulled Sam toward him and wrapped his arms around the younger boy.

"Don't worry Sam. Always and Forever. We will never leave you or abandon you."

Sam slowly raised his arms up and wrapped them around Marko's waist.

The lines were starting to blur on whom he should fear.

Sam was starting to forget his fear of the vampires known as lost boys.

He was starting to forget about what choices were before him.

Sam was starting to forget that they were not his true family.

Sam was starting to forget everything that did not have to do with his brothers.

Sam was starting to become a member of the vampire gang known as the lost boys.