A/N: This is, plain and simple, AU. Instead of Angel turning into a vampire in Ireland in the 1700's, I wondered what it would be like if set in the modern day world. This is a story I posted in one of my Yahoo groups, and just thought you guys might like it as well.
CHAPTER 4
"Liam!" Kathy called as she entered the house. When she got no answer she called again, "Liam!" Kathy headed up the stairs, going to stand in front of her brother's bedroom door. "Liam, are you—?" Her face fell when she walked into the room to find it completely empty.
"Kathy?"
The girl jumped back to see Liam standing in the doorway. "Oh, my… Liam!" Kathy wrapped her arms around him and held her in a hug. "I missed you so much."
Liam stroked her hair gently. "I know. I've missed you, too."
Kathy pulled back and beamed at him. "Come on. Where were you? Are you OK?"
"I'm fine." Liam shook his head as if he were in awe. "Kathy, you will not believe what happened."
"Well, what?" Kathy guided them both over to the bed where they took a seat. "Tell me."
"I've been reborn. Not into this world, though. A different one. Very different."
Kathy starred at him funny. "I-I don't understand."
"Neither do I. I meant this woman and she completely changed my life. Imagine it, Kathy." Liam looked into her eyes closely. "In this world there is no more pain, no more wanting because you can have it all. Wouldn't you love to be a part of it all?"
Kathy glanced sideways into her lap. "Liam, this sounds really great, I think. I just don't understand you." "I—" She released an ear splitting scream when she saw her brother's face had gone from its usual handsome expression to a bumped up face with pointed yellow teeth. "What's happening to you?"
"Shush," he hushed her. "It only hurts for a minute and you'll never regret it."
Kathy leapt up from the bed. "Liam, what's wrong with you?"
Liam stood as well. "Katherine, it's all right. It's me." He started to approach her.
Kathy took a couple steps back. "Liam, I think you may be sick. What really happened to you out there?" Liam only came up on her more, menacingly. "Liam, what are you doing? What is wrong with you?" He leapt out towards her and Kathy sped for the door, going into the hall. "Stay away from me! Daddy, help!" She opened the door to her parents' bedroom and nearly jumped out of her skin at what she saw.
Her parents' lay on the bed, wrapped in each other's arms, snuggled closely. The thing was there eyes were wide open yet and they were frozen and stiff, not even blinking. Blood dripped from both of their necks, trickling onto the crisp, white pillowcase.
Kathy shook her head in utter disbelief. No, it wasn't possible. Her parents, her own parents, were not lying lifeless on their bed. She refused to believe it. It could not be happening.
"You know one of the rules to being a vampire, Katherine?" Kathy slowly turned around to see Liam standing outside the door. "Being invited. I came home, out mother was overflowing with joy. Foolish woman really."
Kathy shook her head again as tears slowly formed in her blue eyes and wasted no time spilling over. "No… no… you…"
"They deserved it, Kathy. Think about everything they've done. They hurt me, made me feel like I was less than a man." Liam entered the room and approached her. "We can rise up against people like them. All you have to do is hold still and allow it to happen."
More tears spilled from Kathy's eyes as she said lowly, "I'll never become what you are." She suddenly bolted for the door.
Liam smirked to himself and turned to simply walk out into the hall. "You can't run nor can you hide." He headed into the kitchen and opened the drawer of the sink. Liam took hold of something and slipped it into his pocket before leaving out to go upstairs.
He walked down the hall.
"Katherine, come on. Come out and play."
Liam stopped at the end of the hall, seeing that attic door ajar. He smirked and opened the door all the way, going up the stairs that led to the attic. He opened the second door once he was at the top and walked inside. Liam glanced around at the dark attic and immediately heard something. The teenager suddenly clicked on the light to see Kathy standing in front of one of the windows.
"Liam," she breathed, fresh tears still flowing. "Listen to me, OK?" Her brother said nothing, only stood there. "Liam, I don't understand what's happened to you. Someone did something to you. None of this is your fault. If you just calm down for a second then everything will be OK. We… we can figure it out together, all right?"
"I've already figured it out, Katherine." Liam started to walk up to her, slowly. "I no longer belong to this world. I have no place in it. Mother, Father… I have no mourning for either of them." He smiled widely. "And I love it."
Kathy panicked and glanced around for any way to escape. Not knowing what else to do she just raced for the door. Liam immediately snatched her up, holding her as she moved around frantically in his strong grip.
"Liam, no, stop, please," his sister pleaded. "Liam, please!"
"Keep screaming. You're only making it easier." Liam suddenly tossed her off towards some boxes.
"Oh, ouch," the teenaged girl moaned in pain.
Liam left out of the attic then, closing the door behind him. Kathy struggled to her feet and held her aching back with one hand. She made her way towards the door and tried to open it but something was jamming it.
"Liam," she groaned out.
On the other side Liam spoke. "You had your chance, sis. You could have been a part of this. Sadly, though, if you can't beat them…" He took something out of his pocket. "Burn them." Liam suddenly struck a match and tossed it at the door of the attic. With that he turned and walked down the stairs.
The fire from the match spread quickly, growing larger and larger.
"Liam!" Kathy called out. "What is that smell? I smell fire. Liam, open the door." She got no answer. "Liam, please." Kathy began to plead for her very life as she struggled to get the door open. "Liam, open the door! Please! Liam, pl-eee-eeease!" The girl wept openly, yet no one was around to hear her pain or stop the fire, which would soon devour her.
A/N: It's Friday and luckily I'm in the mood for some serious writing. The weekend can really bring out the best in me. Please review!