A Bittersweet Memory
A Few shout-outs-
digidestened7- Thanks for the review! Maybe this chapter will let you in on a few secrets for what's in store for future chapters!
The Great Susinko- Thanks for the review! I'm glad you like the story. ITo answer your question, Ember wasn't really paying that much attention to when Vlad introduced his friends earlier to her. She had her mind on other things then. Oh, you'll see what turns Ember angry as the story progresses...smiles innocently...not trying to give away any hints, am I? Heheheh.
Alucard Hemlock- Clockwork seems a little evil to what he says, but you'll see in this chapter, he turns out to be the nice guy, just like in the movie.
Kokono- Lol, thank you, Kokono for the lovely review! I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes the idea of Ember and Vlad as couple! You're my new best friend, and no, you're not an idiot for rambling! hands ya a cookie
I feel bad now...hands everyone who reviewed so far a cookie
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And now, introducing...
Chapter 7
A frown crossed Ember's face as she felt something being shoved into her mouth. A thermometer. She suddenly felt like spitting it out.
"Ah, ah, ah," A feminine voice scolded her. "You have to let me take your temperature, Miss McLain."
Ember's eyes slowly opened, her sea-green eyes scanning the room until she saw Vlad. A smile appeared upon her face. It quickly faded when she saw him talking to Maddie. Both of them had smiles on their faces. She closed her eyes, which were suddenly brimming with tears.
She had to think positive. Maddie and Vlad were just good friends. Nothing could tear her away from Vlad. Nothing.
"There we go," the nurse announced, taking the thermometer and studying it. "Well, your temperature is normal."
"It's not that, it's my stomach," Ember spoke softly. "I've been having pains lately and I haven't been eating right."
The nurse studied her. "Hmmm..." Ember watched her dig through her desk drawers. "Here, you should probably test yourself...just to make sure."
Vlad studied the items. "A pregnancy test?" he asked in alarm.
"Yes, that's about the only explanation I can think of. Go on, Miss McLain, test yourself and I'll be back in a few minutes to check up on you," the nurse continued. Maddie decided to follow the nurse, leaving Vlad and Ember alone.
Vlad watched silently as Ember began testing. He hadn't planned on this. This can't be happening, he thought.
Ember looked up at Vlad who was staring down at her with sad blue eyes. "Vlad?" she asked.
"Yes, Embs?"
"Y-you'd still love me even if I was pregnant, wouldn't you?"
"Yes, why?"
Ember lowered her eyes to the paper. Positive. "Because I am pregnant, Vlad," she whispered in a scared voice.
"Don't worry, Embs, I'm here for you," he whispered, taking her hands in his.
"And the baby?"
"And the baby."
The nurse re-entered the room, closing the door behind her. "The test results?"
"Positive," Vlad answered, his eyes never leaving Ember's.
"Oh...you are pregnant, then. And what, you're the father?" she asked Vlad. The one responsible? She added silently.
"Yes."
"Well, let me call your parents."
Vlad turned his gaze to the nurse, his eyes widening as he saw her reach for the phone. "No, don't!"
"I have to, young man," the nurse replied sharply as she began searching for the numbers to dial.
Vlad saw this and took the opportunity to pick Ember up in his arms. He was about to walk out of the office, but a strong force was holding him back.
He closed his eyes and struggled against it.
"You can stop struggling now, Mr. Masters."
That voice. It didn't sound like the nurse at all. His eyes snapped open and rested on the old time ghost. "Who are you?" he demanded.
"The name is Clockwork, dear boy. I control time. I have the power to stop time and restart it," he replied, morphing into his teenage form.
"So what do you want with us?" Vlad demanded, still holding Ember.
"I'm here to help." He waved his hand to another portal. "This is the portal to your college years. You have two choices: stay here in the one you're in now and get your asses chewed out by your parents, or skip ahead and go straight to college. Your choice."
Vlad glanced down at Ember who nodded. Clearly she didn't want to see her mother upset. "To college it is, then," Vlad announced.
Clockwork motioned with his scepter to the portal. Before they stepped into it, he stopped them and smiled down at Ember. "I'll see you soon, young one."
Ember blinked, a bit confused. She shook it off as Vlad jumped through the portal.
Clockwork had a wide smile on his face as he watched the two look around their surroundings in awe.
"You have interfered with time, again, Clockwork!" One of the observants declared.
"Yeah! You clearly cheated again!" Another observant echoed in a chirpy voice.
"So?" Clockwork merely shrugged. "They're both happy, and what's more, we'll still get our ghosts. Everything is still going according to plan."
To be continued!
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