Die With Me?

Sarah sat alone in Toby's room, her shakes slowly stopping. Her ordeal in the park had left her shocked. She began to let herself relax. In the dark she cried, clutching the comforter carefully folded on top of his bed.

Her eyes fell to her hand. Two tiny red dots gleamed up at her, blood oozing out slowly. She wondered…he had bit her…was she…? She squeezed her eyes tightly shut. She refused to believe that. That couldn't be enough to…

She rolled over and faced the window. She sat up quickly with a shout. After a second she sighed and laid back down

"I though I saw him," she whispered to the silence. This made her question if he would come return to her home. He knew where she lived. He could come back and bite me and…Sarah dug deeper into her pillow, forcing her mind quiet and trying to fall asleep.

Sarah awoke again mid afternoon. Standing on her porch, she shielded her eyes as she looked to the sun. Well, I'm not burning. I guess that little bite didn't do anything after all. She walked back inside, heading upstairs to take a shower before going to the hospital again.

Opening the door to Toby's room, she looked at her little brother sadly. He had more tubes and wires running over and into him than the day before.

She took a seat beside him, holding his hand in hers. She used her other one to smooth his soft blonde hair. She took a deep breathe, grabbing Lancelot to hold on to.

"Well Toby, I don't think I'll see much more of Michael. He wasn't a very nice man. I'm glad you didn't have to meet him." She looked around the room absently. "Have they been treating you okay?" Silence. "Yeah, I bet they have. You have the best doctors around, Toby. You're gonna be just fine."

Sarah leaned back in her chair, still keeping a firm grip on Toby's small hand, and closed her eyes. I won't stay to long, she thought. I don't want to walk through the park late at night again.

Sarah sprang awake as alarms went off. She looked horrified as doctors and nurses rushed in to huddle around her brother, shouting commands. She stood up, and as soon as she did was ushered from the room. She looked through the glass worriedly, hardly able to hear what they were saying.

She glanced away for a second, realizing she still held her bear, and was shoved aside as they came through the door, pushing Toby quickly down the hallway. Sarah made to follow but Dr Osborne stepped in front of her.

"What's going on?" asked a frantic Sarah. "Where are they taking my brother?"

"They've taken your brother to the ER, Miss Williams. His heart is failing."

"W-what?" she choked.

"I'm sorry, but it isn't likely he'll make it through the night." Sarah paled, starting toward the door they had gone through. The doctor threw his arm out, stopping her.

"Miss Williams, you're not allowed back there."

"I need to see him, he needs me!"

"You'll just be in the way," he reasoned.

"You can't keep me from him, he's dying!" she cried, eyes wild. "He doesn't have Lancelot!" She choked on a sob. "He needs him…" she whispered. The doctor steered her towards one of the chairs outside Toby's room. Sarah dropped heavily into it, holding her head in her hands as she sobbed. Dr Osborne went to put his hand on her shoulder, but she jerked away.

After only a few minutes she stood up quickly, surprising the doctor as she hurried down the hallway. She angrily pushed the button for elevator, but after only a few seconds she grew impatient and tore down the stairs. She threw open the hospitals front doors and ran as fast as she could, not caring where her feet lead her.

Sarah's sides ached as she slowed to a walk. She looked up, realizing she had ran automatically to the park. Only a block to her car and she could go home. She shuffled under the arch and into the dimly lit maze of shrubbery and cement.

"My dear Sarah, what are you doing here at this time of night?" Sarah turned around to see a smiling Michael walking up. "Out for a romantic walk? But, oh, you're all alone. Would you mind if I joined you?"

Sarah hesitated.

"Does your offer from yesterday…that is…" Sarah fumbled for words. She was out of hope, out of time, and out of options. Michaels smile grew to a smirk, stepping closer to her.

"Miss Williams…you wouldn't be agreeing, now would you?" he asked, circling her slowly.

"Would it really save him?"

"Yes."

"And…and I could stay with him?"

"Yes. But," he stopped in front of her. "I'm not sure I still feel up to it," he said simply, taking her hands in his. "Although I am flattered that you came all the way here to look for me, I must protest." He dropped her hands. "You didn't seem too keen on the idea of spending eternity with me last night, and believe me Sarah," he smirked at her, "if the idea of living forever and never aging isn't appealing to you, there are plenty of other girls who would be more than happy to accept my gift," he finished with a cool smile as he played with his fingers.

"What?" she gasped.

"You weren't very interested anyway."

"No, please. It may be the only way to help him. I couldn't live without him!"

"Yes, I understand, but I wouldn't want you two running off together in the middle of the night. If I make a vampire out of you, I expect you to stay with me."

"Of course," Sarah said, not believing what she was saying, feeling as if she were signing her death wish. Actually, she was. How had it come to this? In a desperate wave of bravery, she saw herself extend an arm, resting her hand on his shoulder."We'll be the perfect family," her forced smile looked completely sincere

She saw the excitement in Michaels eyes at her trusting gesture. He took her hand off his shoulder and turned it over, showing her soft skin. He raised it to his lips, looking at her once more as if asking permission. She watched him carefully, trying hard not to show her disgust.

"Die with me?" She gave a small nod, and he kissed her hand softly. He then lowered it, using that hand to brush her hair over her shoulder to lay on her back.

She closed her eyes, breathing shakily. She could feel his breath on her throat, and she clenched her fists. He paused a moment, then slowly bit into her.

She stuttered as her eyes rolled. The feeling was like nothing she'd ever experienced before. His hands held tight to her shoulders. She choked at the sound of him gulping her blood down, and the single moan of pleasure. She shuddered and grabbed a handful of his shirt, fighting to keep balance.

At last he removed his mouth for good. She watched repulsed as she saw the delight in his smiles. She felt dizzy, and she slowly sank to her knees. He knelt beside her, releasing her.

"Is it over?" she gasped quietly. She looked questioningly at him as one of his sharp nails slit a thin line along his wrist. He offered it to her, and she looked away, sickened at the thought.

"Sarah."

She looked back, eyes showing her detest. He used his other hand to gently guide her to the ground. He propped her head up with it, and brought his bleeding arm to her lips. She looked up at him with pleading eyes, she wasn't sure she wanted this anymore. She had never wanted it, but the thought of Toby dying was unbearable. Unacceptable.

She grabbed his arm and closed her teeth on him, blood running into her mouth. The warm liquid felt strange, with a slightly metallic taste. She closed her eyes, drinking it in. She didn't stop until she felt him tug away, and she took a deep breathe of fresh air.

He looked down, his eyes not showing amusement for the first time.

"Forever's gonna start tonight," he whispered. "How do you feel?"

Sarah felt ashamed. She had almost enjoyed it.

xixhopexyouxchokex: of course, big applauds for taylor!

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CanaceErinn: only a little different ;) well she was in shock, you know?

Lady of the Labyrinth: cuz ur talented! and um, no. not so soon

ChesneyChickie: we are planning the mime from hell story! dont worry. hope you liked this one melly. and yes, i DID indeed have a bad experience with that last Elvis impesonator. we arent doin that again... ok mehbay just once more

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