Beautiful Ending

by ButterflyMiko

After her twin sister and voice is taken from her, Kuri discovers a vampire named Crepsley is responsible. Kuri decides to find the vampire and take back her sister, but to do this she must become a vampire. Her journey into the clan bonds her to Darren Shan, and brings her to a place of leadership she never thought possible.

23. Plea

"Larten..." Reiko sat beside his coffin as he stirred. "You must learn to confide in me."

Larten sat up and looked at her. "I assume this means you already know all about Murlough's return; and that he is hunting in my home."

"I will not have you doing this out of vengeance." Reiko said. "For me...or for Wester."

Larten was silent for a long moment.

"You forget sometimes, don't you." Reiko said. "That despite my appearance, I am older and more mature than you."

"Older yes." Larten said. "But as for maturity..."

"A mature person would have a clear head!" Reiko glared at him. "Going back now—if you do manage to kill him; you place a target on your back. What will that do to me?! And to your assistant?"

Larten heaved a long and heavy sigh. "You know that you cannot convict me; but you had to—"

"Try, yes." Reiko said. "I will erect a Barrier of Fire and protect your home. But know this; if I am to do so, I can do nothing to ensure the protection of Kuri and Darren."