*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. *

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Chapter 11

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

Michael didn't realize that Marko had wrapped an arm around Sam and pulled him over to their side or the fact that Sam looked relieved to see the Lost Boys.

Star's eyes widened at this turn of events. Before she could escape, Paul had thrown his arm around her in a tight side hug and pulled her away from Michael.

David slowly took a step toward Michael. "Look who's decided to come home. So, Michael what brings you back here to our hometown? 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 "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's voice to see his brother standing by the blond vampire with his arm thrown over Sam's shoulder. Maya was curled up on Sam's other side watching Michael with distaste.

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.

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

Michael tensed while the others smirked.

David turned toward Maya and Laddie. "Why don't you two go enjoy the arcade? Sam will join you in a bit and we will pick you up once we are done with these two."

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

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 said. "How did you think I felt when I learned you were a vampire? When I called Alan and Edgar to help me hunt down the head vampire? When I and the frogs had to go into a cave we knew had vampires in it? 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 is 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. 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. You're not my brother. Older Brother's protect little brothers when their being picked on. Older brothers teach younger brothers' things like poker. Older Brothers goof off with younger brothers and listen to their childish rants because it's important to them. That is stuff the Lost boys have done with me. Not you. Never you." Sam said.

A tear ran down Sam's face as he finally told Michael what he felt. Marko Squeezed Sam's shoulder in support. Sam ran a hand across his face before looking Michael in the eyes with as much hate as possible. "I will never consider you my older brother ever again. Leave me alone Michael. I made my choice and I want nothing to do with you."

Sam turned to glance at David "Can I go find Maya and Laddie?"

David smirked at Michael before looking at Sam. "Sure little brother. Go ahead."

As Sam went to walk away, David grabbed his arm and pulled him to him in a hug. 'Remember Sam. You are never abandoned or alone. You are one of us.'

Sam gave a watery smile before nodding his head. David pulled back and gave his shoulder a squeeze before letting go.

Sam disappeared in the crowd and David turned to the others nodding to Paul.

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. You both chose to come with us. You both chose to drink from the bottle. You, Michael, chose to bring three children into this rather than figuring it out yourself. I almost pity you both for what the head vampire has in store for you. Maybe he will make you into the adults you should be."

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