*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 14
3 Months Later
David glanced around the cave. His maker was pleased with the turn of events and his clan was happy.
Dwayne and Laddie were sitting on the couch reading some children's book about some boy named Peter who never grew up, his flying pixie and his followers Peter called the lost boys.
Paul was leaning back in the chair with a bud roll between his lips. If David listened closely he could swear that Paul was apparently having a conversation with lead vocalist Axl Rose from Guns N' Roses about which one of them could get the most women.
Marko was sitting with his sketch pad across his lap. He was so completely focused on his drawing that he didn't realize that birds had landed on his shoulders and head.
David turned to look at Markos's models. His greatest creation but also his greatest challenge. Sam and Maya, the teen vampires.
Teen vampires who were deeply in love with one another.
David could still remember the night that Sam saved Maya from dying when the humans attacked her.
FLASHBACK
David frowned at the human on the ground. What a baby.
Dwayne nudged David who looked at him in confusion, but Dwayne wasn't staring at David.
David turned and stared at Sam and Maya. They were covered in blood but were wrapped in each other's arms. They were oblivious of the other boys now that the danger passed.
"I thought I was about to lose you" Sam whispered.
A tear ran down Maya's face. "You almost did."
Sam kissed Maya's lips before pulling back. He didn't know why but something said to bite Maya on the side of her neck where her neck and shoulder met. He turned Maya's face and bit down hard.
Maya whimpered for a second before sighing with relieve. The pain disappeared and now it was a pleasant feeling.
Sam pulled back as Maya's face changed. He offered his neck to her and winced as she bit down. Like Maya, the plain only lasted for a second before it disappeared and changed to a pleasant feeling.
The lost boys shared in shock.
'Did they just do what I think they did' Marko asked.
David ran his hand through his hair. 'Yeah, they did. They just claimed each other as mates.'
'I was going to take him out to show him the ropes about hooking up with women' Paul whined.
Dwayne smacked Paul in the back of the head. 'Are all you think about is smoking pot and women?'
Paul laughed. 'I think about rock music and eating ice cream too.'
The others shook their head. It was going to be a long night for them, and David had the unfortunate responsibility to explain what vampire mating was. He also had to set up rules to ensure the two love birds didn't do something stupid. David hated rules.
Maybe death would have been a lot simpler when Max gave him the option to die than explaining the vampire birds and bees to two emotionally charged vampire teens.
END FLASHBACK
David watched as Maya snuggled closer to Sam while reading her Wonder Woman comic book. Sam tightened his arm around her shoulder while reading his comic about Superman. They were perfect for each other even when they argued about super hero skills and who was the greatest. Dealing with teen tantrums and vampire insecurities were a given while the two teens adjusted to this new part of their lives but it's nothing David or Dwayne had any trouble with.
David cleared his throat gaining the attention off all the vampires and one-half vampire.
"Talked to Max today. He said that we will be able to go to the house so Sam could see Lucy" David said.
Sam sat up quickly "She finally fed?"
David nodded. "Yes. She gave in."
Marko sat forward "what about Michael and Star? How are they doing?"
David sighed. "Star finally caved and fed last night but Max decided it would be better for her to stay with him for now. As for Michael…He is still resisting."
David ran his hand over his face "He tried to kill himself last night so Max placed him in room 10."
Paul hissed "That poor sucker."
Paul shook his head and pulled a cigarette to light.
If anyone knew what went on in Room 10 it would be Paul.
Sam frowned "what will happen to Michael?"
Dwayne smiled. "Don't worry. Your brother will be fine. Max will just put more pressure on him to feed. He will most likely use Star to help persuade Michael. Max is smart. He will use the bond that the two had to force his hand."
Sam nodded and leaned back on the couch pulling Maya closer to him.
Maya reached up and turned Sam's face toward hers. Once she had his attention she kissed him on the lips. Sam smiled and kissed her again. She had become his life line. She helped him get through this life.
David and Dwayne couldn't help but smile. Life had gotten better.
Max had his family he always wanted.
David had his family he always wanted.
Nothing could stop them from living this life that they loved.
Sleep all day.
Party all night.
They never grow old and they will never die.
They are vampires.
They are…
The Lost Boys.
