Chapter Two – Revelations

Tai studied TK and Matt. The two brothers appeared anxious about whatever they planned on telling him. That meant it was probably either really bad or highly improbable. He settled on the latter. It was highly unlikely that innocent little TK would be mixed up in anything that bad. Matt, on the other hand was an enigma. They might have been best friends since primary school, but Matt was still a mystery. Still, Tai didn't think anything that involved TK would be too bad so he figured that they must have thought he wouldn't believe them. He was, he admitted, less likely to believe outlandish things than others. Despite that, however, it still hurt to think that his best friend didn't feel that he would believe him.

Tai looked expectantly at the two brothers in front of him. They didn't look like they were about to part with the big secret any time soon, so he decided he'd push them along.

"Well?"

Matt looked at him. TK was still fidgeting.

"Alright, Tai, prepare to burst into laughter. TK and I are vampires, and we're going to transform tonight."

". . ."

Tai stared at him for a moment before dissolving into giggles.

"Oh, come on Matt! Surely you can think of a better excuse not to go to the party than that! It's not even the full moon tonight; that was a week ago," Tai choked out before doubling over in another fit of laughter.

Matt gazed at his friend thoughtfully for a moment. Having apparently come to come sort of conclusion, he inquired, "You want proof? All you have to do is stay and watch."

"Say what!" TK had regained control of his vocals, it seemed. "He can't stay and watch! It's dangerous! And you're hungry! I'm hungry! Who knows what'll happen!"

"Don't worry, TK. It'll be fine. I'll stay under control as long as I don't smell blood, and you'll stay under control as long as you don't see blood. We just need to make sure no-one bleeding profusely!" Matt looked out the window. "It'll be a while 'til dark so you might as well make yourself comfortable, Tai."

Tai gaped at Matt, bewildered.

"But I haven't agreed to this! What if I don't want to stay? And besides, I told everyone I'd go to that party!"

"Too bad." Matt tossed Tai his cell phone. "Make some calls and you'll be all set."

Tai sputtered, "But –"

"No buts! You're going to believe me one way or another! 'Sides, you asked for it."

Tai was about to try another excuse but gave up when Matt glowered at him. There was no point. When Matt was like this, he'd get his way even if he had to decapitate people to do it; even TK wouldn't be able to sway him once his mind was made up. Tai sighed. He wasn't getting out of this one. He began dialing.