A Bittersweet Memory
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AlmostInsane- Actually, there are a few fanfics out here that have song lyrics included in them, if you look close enough. Not trying to be rude or anything, I'm just pointing it out. But thank you for the review on my story.
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Just Plain Insane- Vlad has his reasons for still loving Maddie. But, at least he confessed his feelings for Ember, right?
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And now, introducing...
Chapter 6
Ember McLain sighed as she leaned against Vlad. She closed her eyes, enjoying the sweet sound of silence as they held each other. Vlad had taken her back to his house and they were now in his room. His parents had gone out for the night and they were finally alone.
"I love you, Vlad," she whispered.
"You said that three times already," he chuckled.
"Yeah, so?" she raised her head to look at him in a sarcastic way. "What's that supposed to mean?"
Vlad shook his head, letting out another chuckle. "Nothing, my queen," he replied, slyly.
Ember shook her head, letting out a giggle. "Perhaps I should be getting home."
"Or...maybe you can spend the night with me," Vlad suggested. "My parents will be out all night and won't return until morning. I can assure you we'll have the house to ourselves."
Ember couldn't help but smile more. "Thank you, Vlad. For everything," she whispered softly, walking back over towards him.
She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him. "I have a better idea, Embs..." Vlad smirked. She watched him get up and turn the light off and let out an excited giggle.
Ember squinted her eyes as the rays from the morning sun shone through the window. "Not now, go away," she mumbled, rolling over on her side.
"Hey, time to get up, Embs," Vlad whispered, gently shaking her.
Ember let out another moan and threw the covers over her head. "I don't wanna..."
Vlad rolled his eyes. "Well, you have to! My parents are going to be home any minute, and if they see you in my room, my father will have a fit!"
Ember groaned again and sat up, the covers still wrapped around her body. "Here, you'd better get dressed," Vlad continued, handing her clothes to her.
"Gee, thanks," she mumbled, groggily.
The taller boy leaned down to study her. "Do you feel okay, Ember?" he asked, gently.
"I'll be fine. I just need to go home and get some rest," she replied.
Of course you do...after what went on last night... Vlad thought, smirking as he thought back.
Ember eyed him. "What the hell are you thinking about, Vlad?" she asked, playfully.
"Oh, nothing, really. Just thinking about last night," he replied, a smug look on his face.
Ember rolled her eyes and proceeded to get dressed. "Please, don't say a word about that to either of our parents."
"Just as long as you don't."
Casper High-Cafeteria-three days later
Ember didn't look wide awake as she stared down at her chicken legs and mashed potatoes. She twirled her fork around the potatoes. "Hey, Ember," Maddie greeted as she, Jack and Nora joined her. She and Jack sat together while Nora decided to sit on the other side of Ember.
"Huh? Oh, hi," she replied, her eyes closing halfway.
"Wake up, Embs."
She jumped when a hand touched her shoulder. Her eyes went wide as Vlad sat on her other side and smirked at her. "Vlad, don't you dare scare me like that again!"
"So..." Jack started, opening a package of fudge nutters. "You two must have had fun. You left the prom early!"
"Oh, we had a blast, Jack, not that you would know, of course," Vlad teased.
Maddie looked confused at this. "Huh?"
Nora studied Ember closely. Her grey eyes widening as she started to lurch forward. "Ember! Wake up!" She declared, startling the other three.
Ember jumped up once again. "Wha-huh? What's going on?" she asked, weakly.
"You barely touched you food," Nora observed. "And you almost fell asleep!"
"I must not be that hungry."
Maddie studied her. "Are you okay, Ember? You're looking a little pale..."
"Pale? Like a ghost?" Jack asked, now interested.
"Jack!" Maddie groaned.
"You idiot," Vlad muttered. He raised his eyes as Ember stood up.
"I'm just...not that hun...gry..." she mumbled, weakly.
"Embs?" Vlad asked, standing up as well.
The young teen let out a groan as her knees began to buckle and soon gave out. Luckily, Vlad caught her in his arms before she fell and held her. "Ember?"
No response.
"Maybe she is a ghost and we just don't know it?" Jack suggested, standing up to get a better look at the girl.
"Enough, Jack!" Nora snapped, turning her gaze back to Ember.
"We have to take her to the nurses office!" Maddie declared.
She stood up and helped Vlad pick her up.
In a secluded area of the Ghost Zone stood a tall, blue ghost with a scar under his right eye. He was dressed in heavy white clothing and held a scepter in his right hand. His other hand was hidden behind his back as he watched a portal which showed Ember lying on a bed in the nurses office.
"Well, now, child. We will soon see what the loyal subject of fate awaits for you," the ghost, known as Clockwork, announced, a small smile on his face.
To be continued...
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