"Seriously? The movies?"
Vlad sighed as Henry dragged him along. Henry and October had insisted that it had been so long since they had saw a movie so they thought it would be a good time to see one. Snow giggled and took Vlad's hand Vlad smiled softly as he nuzzled his head against hers as they walked.
"What movie are we seeing anyway?" Snow asked Henry. He turned back to look at her and walked backwards.
"Only the greatest movie known to mankind." He said with a smirk.
"How would you know if you haven't seen it?" Vlad asked with a raised eyebrow. Henry shrugged.
"Trailer said it was the greatest movie made this year."
Of course.
"Look just c'mon! It'll be fun!" October added.
"Guys we really should be training." Snow said. Henry stopped in his tracks. He ran a hand through his hair.
"Look. We always have a battle on our hands. Everyday." Henry said. "We deserve a little time to ourselves today before we have to go all out and start another war. I'm tired. As soon as we think everything has settled down, we are right back to where we started!"
"Henry-"
"No Vlad. I'm going to go into that theatre and watch a movie! You guys should come with me. A little normalcy before a fight...that's all I'm asking for."
Vlad looked at his friend. Henry looked beyond frustrated. Vlad looked at Snow.
'He just wants to have fun before we go and risk our lives again…" Snow told him with her thoughts. Vlad sighed and looked back at Henry. He smiled and nodded.
"Alright." He agreed. "Let's go Henry."
Henry's frown was quickly replaced by a smirk. He walked over to Vlad and gave him a high five as the friends walked to the movie theatre.
"That movie was pretty good." Snow said.
"I have to agree." Vlad said. Henry scoffed as if to say 'I told you so.'
The group started walking back to Vlad's house. Vlad couldn't help but be lost in thought. What was the group that Marcus was talking about? Who were they? Why were they coming after him again? However, the thought crossing his mind the most, was about Snow's eyes. Why did they turn green? So far, Otis didn't even have any theories as to what caused them to change this way. He also didn't have any answers to why this colt was plotting against them besides the fact they wanted revenge.
Vlad sighed. For once...For once he just wanted to be able to take a breath without having to about anything wrong or worry about his life. Vlad looked over at Snow, her hair resting on her shoulders. Now, It wasn't just his life he had to worry about now. Now, he had to worry about hers. He would protect her with his life. Even if it meant losing his own. Vlad swallowed, looking ahead.
Part of him felt as if all of this mess was his fault. That the reason they were going after his family and closest friends was because he killed Diablo. He fought.
He was the pravus.
"Your thoughts are swarming." Snow said, pulling him out of his thoughts. He gave her a look and she rose her hands up in defense. "Hey, I wasn't poking around. You just let them all out and they just...flooded me. Vlad, It's not your fault."
"Snow I-"
"We all fought against him and those that betrayed us." She interrupted. "He came after you Vlad, and Otis. Not only you. Also for Henry-"
"Because he was my dru-"
"That's beside the point, Vlad. They were after you, yes. But, that was because of Thomas. The way he made you. Everyone else? We want to fight to protect someone we love and care about. Not because we have to, because we want to." Snow said. Vlad stopped walking and looked down into her eyes. He knew she was right, but no matter how much he tried to convince himself of that, it was like he was fighting a losing battle. Something in the back of his mind just kept repeating and telling him how much it was his fault and that his entire family was in danger.
Vlad nodded, kissing the top of her head as they caught up with Henry and October.
"So," Henry began. "Are we heading back to your place or…"
"That's cool." Vlad said. "If anything, I'm sure Nelly started cooking already and is expecting you guys." He chuckled. Snow giggled softly, nudging herself under his arm as they walked. Henry walked with one arm around October's waist and a smirk on his lips.
…
"I don't have anything prepared." Nelly panicked as she checked her phone, seeing the text from Vlad. She had already responded with a 'Yes!' And a smiley face emoji.
There was no turning back now.
Otis smiled walking over to her and placing his hands on her shoulder.
"Would you like some help?" He asked. She bit her lip relaxing slightly under his hands.
"That would be nice. But, I'm just exhausted. I think it would be best if I just order something and have it delivered." she said. Otis nodded, turning her so she was looking into his eyes.
"Nelly, are you alright?" He asked softly, cupping her cheek in one hand. She leaned into it with a sigh.
"No. No I'm not. I thought all of this would finally be over...Now, it's right back to square one. I wanted Vlad to be able to settle down, finish college, and eventually start a family of his own. I didn't want him to have to be put through all of this again." She said, choking on a sob. Otis used his thumb to wipe away a tear that had fallen and he smiled softly.
"I won't let anything happen to him, Nelly. I promise." Otis spoke. Nelly nodded against his hand and leaned against his chest as he pulled her into a hug and kissed her head. Nelly sniffed and pulled away pulling out her phone as she smiled softly and dialed the number for the pizza place just down the street. Otis watched her and let his face fall as he walked up the stairs and into their bedroom. He opened the door slowly stepping inside and walking to the window. Looking out, he could see Vlad making his way to the house with Henry and the others. He let a smile cross his lips for a split second. Then, he looked to his left and walked over to his desk, pulling out an old address book. His eyes skimmed each page as he opened it and looked at all of the contacts he had written inside. The pages were turning yellow from age and their was small blotches on certain names. He sighed closing it and placing it back inside the desk . He knew what he had to do.
A/N: HEY GUYS! Long time no see! Major writers block but now I'm back! I'm trying to slow down the story a little so it can build up. SOOOO Many ideas right now So expect the next chapter soon! THANKS GUYS!
