Chapter Three: First Night
When I had awoken, I looked around the room. There was nothing but total darkness, yet I could see everything as if it were daytime. I noticed that Ristat was already awake. He turned to look at me.
"This is your first night out since you have been a vampire. We slept all day. You're probably hungry then. You should eat." He said.
I had noticed his clothes were different then before. Instead of the clothes he wore to take me to dinner, he was wearing jeans and a rugged tee shirt.
"Where did you get the clothes from?" I asked.
"I went out before you woke up. I have already fed. These clothes I took from my victim." He exclaimed. He said that with such pride, as if it didn't bother him that he had just killed someone.
I wondered how long he had been a vampire for. He must have been listening to my thoughts then, because he answered me.
"I've been a vampire for three years. I've learned what I needed to know. I don't remember much of my maker, except that he was as normal a vampire as mortal." Ristat sighed as he said this.
I went over to my dresser and threw on some jeans and a tee shirt, just like him. I didn't know why I seemed to be in a hurry to get out of this room, but I was. Ristat came over and took my hand in his.
"We go now." He said.
I followed him out the door and down stairs, never letting go of his hand. Once outside, the moonlight blinded me. At first I couldn't see a thing, but then it faded as if the moon were never there.
"You get used to that after awhile." He whispered.
We walked down my block and towards a secluded park near my house.
"Who in their right mind would be at the park at this house? Anyone who is out at this time of night is usually at one of the clubs." I thought.
When we got to the park, Ristat lead me over to the benches.
"I'm going to be hiding, but watching you. I want you to do this all on your own. Understand?" He asked me.
I didn't know how to respond to that. I was about to ask when he suddenly turned into a Raven and flew off to a nearby tree to watch me. I sat there in the moonlight, alone on the bench. A few moments later a man came by. He noticed I was alone and sat next to me.
"Why are you alone, sitting in the park at this late hour?" He asked me.
I looked at him and pretended to cry. My eyes were even watering. He got closer to me to comfort me. That's when I knew it was time. I parted my lips and drove my fangs into his neck. The ecstasy of it must have overdosed him, because he didn't make even the slightest of sounds. When I had my fill, I dropped him and left him on the bench.
I looked at the tree Ristat had been perched in, only to see that he wasn't there. I sighed. He probably left me, thinking I was going to give up or something. I looked at the corpse once again, then turned to go back home. Ristat was standing right in front of me.
"AHH!" I screamed and jumped back, startled.
He laughed and held out his hand. I took it, and together we walked out of the park.
"How did you do that?" I questioned him with my mind.
"Easy. You think you're a raven, and you're a raven. Simple as that." He said to me aloud. Instead of going back home, we went down the block some more towards the club. I was scared of going inside. I knew Rae would be there. How was I suppose to explain this to her?
"Are we going to the club?" I asked Ristat.
He nodded and looked at me. I could see it in his eyes that he knew I was right...that I needed to tell Rae before something happened. When we got to the club, we both showed the bouncer our I.D. cards. He nodded and we entered. I proceeded to search for Rae, despite the bright lights and sounds. Within minutes, I found her. I went over to her and sat down.
"Eve! Where have you been? I've been trying to call you all day and your phone wouldn't ring. I went to your house but the door was locked so I figured you weren't home." She said excitedly.
"Yea...about that...um, listen. We need to talk. Can we go somewhere more...quiet? This is sort of important." I told her.
We both got up and went to the bathrooms. Ristat waited at the bar where we left him.
"Hey, Eve. Was that the 'mystery man'?" Rae asked me.
"Yea. That's him. His name is Ristat." I told her.
"Nice catch. I found someone I might like too." She said.
I nodded. I was happy for her, but I really needed to cut to the chase and tell her what was going on.
"Yeah? I'm happy for you, Rae...but listen; I need to tell you something. This Ristat guy, he's a vampire. Last night we were going to go to dinner but he turned me into a vampire too! I know you probably think this is stupid and that I am crazy and need to go see someone right? But you have to believe me!" I shouted out.
She looked right at me. I could see she wanted to laugh, but my serious look told her otherwise. I smiled to show her my canine teeth. She gasped and backed up a little.
"Wow Eve. You really are a vampire, huh? I mean it would make sense why you never answered your phone and such." She said.
I looked at her; shocked to hear that she believed me just like that. This was too easy. She believed me just like that...no arguments, no telling me I needed to go see someone.
"So...you do believe me then?" I asked.
She nodded and smiled.
"Yes. Why wouldn't I? You are my best friend after all and I do like that sort of stuff. I think you're kind of lucky to have a guy who is a vampire, and then have him like...turn you into one. That is so awesome! Wow, I wish I could find a guy like that."
This was all happening so fast; I didn't know what to think of it. I suddenly got a great idea.
"Hey! Rae? Bring your guy friend and yourself to my house around 11 tonight okay?" I told her.
She looked at me with a questioning look but just smiled.
"Okay." She said.
I turned to go and get Ristat. We needed to talk, right now!
When I got back to the bar, I grabbed his hands and began to walk out the door. He followed me, but with a strange, questioning look on his face.
"Eve...where are we going? What happened? Hey are you alright?" He asked me over and over.
I told him what had happened and where we were going all in my mind. He nodded, but was still confused. When we reached my house, he stopped me before I could enter inside.
"Are you going to explain everything to me? I know you are hiding something Eve and I want you to tell me right now!" He demanded.
I pushed him out of the way gently and went inside. He followed me reluctantly. I sat down on the couch, him right behind.
"Is there any way we can turn Rae and her guy friend into a vampire?" I asked him.
"Wh...what? You want to do what?!" He shouted at me.
"I want to turn Rae and her guy friend into a vampire too. She likes the idea! Please, can we? Is there anyway to do this?" I jumped.
He shook his head.
"No, no and no again! We are not going to turn anyone we please into a vampire! Are you crazy?!" He screamed at me; it hurt my ears.
"Why not! You turned me into one without my consent, how come I can't do it?" I shouted back at him; but immediately felt bad.
I began to cry. I couldn't believe that he would do that to me, and not let me be able to do it to only two people. Did he not understand that this was my best friend? My sister practically?
"Aww...Eve...don't cry. I'm sorry, it just can't be done. It isn't right...I..." He broke off and I felt his arms wrap around me.
"I love you, and you know I would do anything for you...so...Eve...we can do this if you really want to." He said sweetly.
My tears dried and I looked at him. I hugged him and kissed him.
"Oh thank you, thank you! You don't know what this means to me! I love you." I said excitedly.
He nodded and smiled.
"When are they supposed to be over here?" He asked me.
"11 tonight." I said.
He nodded again. I looked at the clock. It was 10:00 now. We had an hour to go.
"What are we going to do for an hour?" I asked him.
I could see he was thinking about this one. I didn't know what we would do for an hour, and obviously neither did he. He laughed and just sat there, staring into my eyes and smiling.
"Well?" I asked.
He pulled me to him and hugged me tightly.
"I think we can just sit here for an hour...don't cha think so? I mean it's only an hour and its...well...we have to plan this out too you know." He said.
I nodded in agreement. We worked on a game plan for the hour at hand.
"You know...maybe this is a bad idea. I really don't want to take life away from them only to make them loath me or something...when she gets here I will tell her it was all a mistake." I said solemnly.
"Eve...are...you sure?"
"Yeah. It's the best way, Ristat. I can't see them trapped like me."
"Trapped...like you? Is that how it is now? I see...I'm sorry I trapped you, Eve." He said as he got up.
"No, it's not like that Ristat. I didn't mean it like that. You don't understand. I love you. It's just that, I can't see them not living life to its fullest...but with you, I'm happy. I'm glad you did this to me. It's just...this is new to me, that's all...I'm sorry if I hurt you." I said as I got up and put my arms around him.
He placed his hands on my sides and hugged me.
"I love you too Eve...and I'm sorry too...it's just that...I never asked for this to happen to me...and I never really wanted to do this to you either, but I loved you and I couldn't bear to see you leave before me. I guess...it was for my own selfish reasons. If you could find it in your heart to forgive me..."
"Ristat...I don't forgive you...because you did nothing to me. It wasn't selfish that you did that to me...you just didn't want to be alone...I understand how you feel. I love you, and I'm glad I can spend all eternity with you by my side." I said as I smiled and looked straight into his eyes.
Just then the doorbell rang. I couldn't believe an hour had passed all ready. I went to answer the door. Low and behold, it was Rae and her guy friend.
"Hey, Eve." Rae said.
"Hey..." I said as I let them in.
They went to the couch and sat next to Ristat. I followed.
"So...Eve, Ristat...this is my guy friend Nasha."
I looked at Nasha; carefully inspecting him. I noticed that Ristat wasn't in the mood to break the silence about out decision first.
"Hey, Rae...we...can't do this. Ristat and I were talking, and we can't take your lives away. You have too much to live for. I'll still be able to see you guys at the clubs at night and stuff...if anyone tries to buy this house, tell them it's a vacation house and the owners are on vacation." I explained to them both.
Rae and Nasha just looked at each other and shook their heads. I don't think they understood what I was trying to tell them. If they did, they didn't want to. I sighed and looked at Ristat for any sign of possible help or advice he might have to offer. There was none.
"Listen you two...at first we thought that this would be a great idea because then we would all be friends and stuff...but the truth is, it's a horrible idea. Ristat never asked to be a vampire and neither did I. We didn't want to take your lives from you before your time is supposed to come. It would be more out of selfishness rather then out of fun, friendship, or anything else. Do you know what I am trying to tell you?" I looked at Rae for some sign of understanding...I had got what I had hoped for.
"Yeah, we understand. It makes perfect sense and all. So...I will tell anyone who tries to buy this house that you are on vacation. I guess I will see you at the clubs then on some nights?" Rae proposed.
I nodded my head. Of course she understood; she was my best friend. I didn't know about Nasha though...he was very quiet. I think he didn't even know what was really going on. He seemed lost and out of place here, like so many other things. He was staring off into the distance.
"Oh yeah, he's gone." I thought to myself as I silently chuckled.
Rae got up to let herself out the door. Nasha followed like a little lost puppy. Ristat and I watched them both go. After awhile, Ristat and I both left the house for something to do for the rest of the night.
The last time I checked my watch, it was 4:17 a.m. There was only 30 minutes until dawn. I was hungry and needed to feed yet again. Ristat wasn't hungry though. Twice in the same night, and you would not need a meal for awhile. We took the back streets behind the club. I spotted my potential victim. He was sitting on the steps to the back entrance of the club. Ristat stayed hidden in the shadows as I approached the man.
When I had awoken, I looked around the room. There was nothing but total darkness, yet I could see everything as if it were daytime. I noticed that Ristat was already awake. He turned to look at me.
"This is your first night out since you have been a vampire. We slept all day. You're probably hungry then. You should eat." He said.
I had noticed his clothes were different then before. Instead of the clothes he wore to take me to dinner, he was wearing jeans and a rugged tee shirt.
"Where did you get the clothes from?" I asked.
"I went out before you woke up. I have already fed. These clothes I took from my victim." He exclaimed. He said that with such pride, as if it didn't bother him that he had just killed someone.
I wondered how long he had been a vampire for. He must have been listening to my thoughts then, because he answered me.
"I've been a vampire for three years. I've learned what I needed to know. I don't remember much of my maker, except that he was as normal a vampire as mortal." Ristat sighed as he said this.
I went over to my dresser and threw on some jeans and a tee shirt, just like him. I didn't know why I seemed to be in a hurry to get out of this room, but I was. Ristat came over and took my hand in his.
"We go now." He said.
I followed him out the door and down stairs, never letting go of his hand. Once outside, the moonlight blinded me. At first I couldn't see a thing, but then it faded as if the moon were never there.
"You get used to that after awhile." He whispered.
We walked down my block and towards a secluded park near my house.
"Who in their right mind would be at the park at this house? Anyone who is out at this time of night is usually at one of the clubs." I thought.
When we got to the park, Ristat lead me over to the benches.
"I'm going to be hiding, but watching you. I want you to do this all on your own. Understand?" He asked me.
I didn't know how to respond to that. I was about to ask when he suddenly turned into a Raven and flew off to a nearby tree to watch me. I sat there in the moonlight, alone on the bench. A few moments later a man came by. He noticed I was alone and sat next to me.
"Why are you alone, sitting in the park at this late hour?" He asked me.
I looked at him and pretended to cry. My eyes were even watering. He got closer to me to comfort me. That's when I knew it was time. I parted my lips and drove my fangs into his neck. The ecstasy of it must have overdosed him, because he didn't make even the slightest of sounds. When I had my fill, I dropped him and left him on the bench.
I looked at the tree Ristat had been perched in, only to see that he wasn't there. I sighed. He probably left me, thinking I was going to give up or something. I looked at the corpse once again, then turned to go back home. Ristat was standing right in front of me.
"AHH!" I screamed and jumped back, startled.
He laughed and held out his hand. I took it, and together we walked out of the park.
"How did you do that?" I questioned him with my mind.
"Easy. You think you're a raven, and you're a raven. Simple as that." He said to me aloud. Instead of going back home, we went down the block some more towards the club. I was scared of going inside. I knew Rae would be there. How was I suppose to explain this to her?
"Are we going to the club?" I asked Ristat.
He nodded and looked at me. I could see it in his eyes that he knew I was right...that I needed to tell Rae before something happened. When we got to the club, we both showed the bouncer our I.D. cards. He nodded and we entered. I proceeded to search for Rae, despite the bright lights and sounds. Within minutes, I found her. I went over to her and sat down.
"Eve! Where have you been? I've been trying to call you all day and your phone wouldn't ring. I went to your house but the door was locked so I figured you weren't home." She said excitedly.
"Yea...about that...um, listen. We need to talk. Can we go somewhere more...quiet? This is sort of important." I told her.
We both got up and went to the bathrooms. Ristat waited at the bar where we left him.
"Hey, Eve. Was that the 'mystery man'?" Rae asked me.
"Yea. That's him. His name is Ristat." I told her.
"Nice catch. I found someone I might like too." She said.
I nodded. I was happy for her, but I really needed to cut to the chase and tell her what was going on.
"Yeah? I'm happy for you, Rae...but listen; I need to tell you something. This Ristat guy, he's a vampire. Last night we were going to go to dinner but he turned me into a vampire too! I know you probably think this is stupid and that I am crazy and need to go see someone right? But you have to believe me!" I shouted out.
She looked right at me. I could see she wanted to laugh, but my serious look told her otherwise. I smiled to show her my canine teeth. She gasped and backed up a little.
"Wow Eve. You really are a vampire, huh? I mean it would make sense why you never answered your phone and such." She said.
I looked at her; shocked to hear that she believed me just like that. This was too easy. She believed me just like that...no arguments, no telling me I needed to go see someone.
"So...you do believe me then?" I asked.
She nodded and smiled.
"Yes. Why wouldn't I? You are my best friend after all and I do like that sort of stuff. I think you're kind of lucky to have a guy who is a vampire, and then have him like...turn you into one. That is so awesome! Wow, I wish I could find a guy like that."
This was all happening so fast; I didn't know what to think of it. I suddenly got a great idea.
"Hey! Rae? Bring your guy friend and yourself to my house around 11 tonight okay?" I told her.
She looked at me with a questioning look but just smiled.
"Okay." She said.
I turned to go and get Ristat. We needed to talk, right now!
When I got back to the bar, I grabbed his hands and began to walk out the door. He followed me, but with a strange, questioning look on his face.
"Eve...where are we going? What happened? Hey are you alright?" He asked me over and over.
I told him what had happened and where we were going all in my mind. He nodded, but was still confused. When we reached my house, he stopped me before I could enter inside.
"Are you going to explain everything to me? I know you are hiding something Eve and I want you to tell me right now!" He demanded.
I pushed him out of the way gently and went inside. He followed me reluctantly. I sat down on the couch, him right behind.
"Is there any way we can turn Rae and her guy friend into a vampire?" I asked him.
"Wh...what? You want to do what?!" He shouted at me.
"I want to turn Rae and her guy friend into a vampire too. She likes the idea! Please, can we? Is there anyway to do this?" I jumped.
He shook his head.
"No, no and no again! We are not going to turn anyone we please into a vampire! Are you crazy?!" He screamed at me; it hurt my ears.
"Why not! You turned me into one without my consent, how come I can't do it?" I shouted back at him; but immediately felt bad.
I began to cry. I couldn't believe that he would do that to me, and not let me be able to do it to only two people. Did he not understand that this was my best friend? My sister practically?
"Aww...Eve...don't cry. I'm sorry, it just can't be done. It isn't right...I..." He broke off and I felt his arms wrap around me.
"I love you, and you know I would do anything for you...so...Eve...we can do this if you really want to." He said sweetly.
My tears dried and I looked at him. I hugged him and kissed him.
"Oh thank you, thank you! You don't know what this means to me! I love you." I said excitedly.
He nodded and smiled.
"When are they supposed to be over here?" He asked me.
"11 tonight." I said.
He nodded again. I looked at the clock. It was 10:00 now. We had an hour to go.
"What are we going to do for an hour?" I asked him.
I could see he was thinking about this one. I didn't know what we would do for an hour, and obviously neither did he. He laughed and just sat there, staring into my eyes and smiling.
"Well?" I asked.
He pulled me to him and hugged me tightly.
"I think we can just sit here for an hour...don't cha think so? I mean it's only an hour and its...well...we have to plan this out too you know." He said.
I nodded in agreement. We worked on a game plan for the hour at hand.
"You know...maybe this is a bad idea. I really don't want to take life away from them only to make them loath me or something...when she gets here I will tell her it was all a mistake." I said solemnly.
"Eve...are...you sure?"
"Yeah. It's the best way, Ristat. I can't see them trapped like me."
"Trapped...like you? Is that how it is now? I see...I'm sorry I trapped you, Eve." He said as he got up.
"No, it's not like that Ristat. I didn't mean it like that. You don't understand. I love you. It's just that, I can't see them not living life to its fullest...but with you, I'm happy. I'm glad you did this to me. It's just...this is new to me, that's all...I'm sorry if I hurt you." I said as I got up and put my arms around him.
He placed his hands on my sides and hugged me.
"I love you too Eve...and I'm sorry too...it's just that...I never asked for this to happen to me...and I never really wanted to do this to you either, but I loved you and I couldn't bear to see you leave before me. I guess...it was for my own selfish reasons. If you could find it in your heart to forgive me..."
"Ristat...I don't forgive you...because you did nothing to me. It wasn't selfish that you did that to me...you just didn't want to be alone...I understand how you feel. I love you, and I'm glad I can spend all eternity with you by my side." I said as I smiled and looked straight into his eyes.
Just then the doorbell rang. I couldn't believe an hour had passed all ready. I went to answer the door. Low and behold, it was Rae and her guy friend.
"Hey, Eve." Rae said.
"Hey..." I said as I let them in.
They went to the couch and sat next to Ristat. I followed.
"So...Eve, Ristat...this is my guy friend Nasha."
I looked at Nasha; carefully inspecting him. I noticed that Ristat wasn't in the mood to break the silence about out decision first.
"Hey, Rae...we...can't do this. Ristat and I were talking, and we can't take your lives away. You have too much to live for. I'll still be able to see you guys at the clubs at night and stuff...if anyone tries to buy this house, tell them it's a vacation house and the owners are on vacation." I explained to them both.
Rae and Nasha just looked at each other and shook their heads. I don't think they understood what I was trying to tell them. If they did, they didn't want to. I sighed and looked at Ristat for any sign of possible help or advice he might have to offer. There was none.
"Listen you two...at first we thought that this would be a great idea because then we would all be friends and stuff...but the truth is, it's a horrible idea. Ristat never asked to be a vampire and neither did I. We didn't want to take your lives from you before your time is supposed to come. It would be more out of selfishness rather then out of fun, friendship, or anything else. Do you know what I am trying to tell you?" I looked at Rae for some sign of understanding...I had got what I had hoped for.
"Yeah, we understand. It makes perfect sense and all. So...I will tell anyone who tries to buy this house that you are on vacation. I guess I will see you at the clubs then on some nights?" Rae proposed.
I nodded my head. Of course she understood; she was my best friend. I didn't know about Nasha though...he was very quiet. I think he didn't even know what was really going on. He seemed lost and out of place here, like so many other things. He was staring off into the distance.
"Oh yeah, he's gone." I thought to myself as I silently chuckled.
Rae got up to let herself out the door. Nasha followed like a little lost puppy. Ristat and I watched them both go. After awhile, Ristat and I both left the house for something to do for the rest of the night.
The last time I checked my watch, it was 4:17 a.m. There was only 30 minutes until dawn. I was hungry and needed to feed yet again. Ristat wasn't hungry though. Twice in the same night, and you would not need a meal for awhile. We took the back streets behind the club. I spotted my potential victim. He was sitting on the steps to the back entrance of the club. Ristat stayed hidden in the shadows as I approached the man.