I pinch the bridge of my nose and sigh. My mother overreacts so much.

"Crystal I'm telling you, there are horrible things out there in the dark!"

"Mother you know me. I can handle myself."

It was almost midnight, I took time off work to come and visit my mother. It seems she has seen something on the news about recent attacks that looked liked they had been caused by a wild animal. It's already taken me half an hour to try and calm her down.

"Please Crystal, stay tonight and go home tomorrow."

I sighed, as much as I want to, I can't. I have an important meeting tomorrow which I would be late for if I stayed here.

"Mother I can't..."

I see the worry in her face, it claws at my heart.

'Maybe I could say another night?'

I ask myself. A thought creeps into my mind.

"Mother are you afraid this will happen to you?"

She looked at me gravely then sighed.

"Yes and No, I'm worried about you going home alone."

I almost feel like crying, I get up and hug her. The thought of someone harming her...I hug her tightly.

"Mother I'll be fine, and you've got Rex here, he'll keep you safe."

As I mentioned his name, my mothers black great dane walks in wagging his tail, I pet him.

"You'll keep mummy safe won't you boy?"

He barks happily.

"See?"

My mother still wasn't convinced, she sighs in defeat.

"Alright, but call me as soon as you get home alright darling?"

I nod, "Yes Mother."

I hug her again and kiss her goodnight. As I leave I see the grave worry in her face still. Rex follows me to the door, I kneel down to him as he sits.

"Keep her safe boy."

I kiss his head then rise opening the door. He looks at me reassuringly, I smile and leave. The bitter cold bites at my skin as soon as I step outside. I start walking home, I love how Rex can tell me everything even though he can't speak. My thoughts were then turned to what my mother said. These 'animal attacks' victims bodies drained of blood. I wrap my coat tighter around me as I feel a chill down my spine. The only creature I know of to do such a thing is a. . .

I stop in my tracks. I look around, it was way too quiet. Even the wind had hushed its cold tune. The crickets song muted. This was too quiet for my liking. I march on, my footsteps ringing in my ears from the deafening silence. As I walk I soon heard a pair of footsteps mirroring mine. I stop and they stop. I wait, this follower knew I knew of its presence. A tall dark figure appears, red eyes glow from its head. I stand my ground, the figure steps into the moonlight.

"Is there something you find admiring to follow me this night. . . demon."

His lips curl as he approaches me, teeth gleaming in the light. Such a devilish smile. I knew exactly what stood before me.

"Young lady, I admire. . . hmm"

He smells the air, clearly smelling my scent. He approaches me til he was right in front of me. I smell the foul blood of him. Before I could react, he has me pinned. My hands behind my back. His other hand holding my chin, I feel his breath on my neck. I grit my teeth. He was inhaling my scent. I try getting away from him, but his grip was like an iron clamp.

"I'm going to enjoy this."

I feel his wet tongue glide over my flesh. I growl, he chuckles.

"Tell me, my dear. Are you a virgin?"

Ah, the big question.

"No."

"Your lying. I expect truth and loyalty from my servants."

I see him raise his head as he opens his mouth. Two gleaming white fangs dive for my neck.

*BANG*

I widen my eyes as blood gushes out in front of me. Blood fills my mouth, I cough as it leaks down my chin. The mans grip loosens off me, I fall forward landing on my front. Blood pools around me, My blood. I feel an excruciating pain flow from my chest to the rest of my body, I struggle to breathe. Behind me I hear the mans cries. Then I hear this impaling sound, as the mans cries die into the silence. All I hear is my choked breaths, then hear footsteps behind me. They walk into my view, it hurts too much to lift my head up and see who it is.

"Forgive me. . Human. I had to shoot him in the heart but sadly you were in the way."

I shudder slightly as the deepness of his voice. I clench my fists, the pain causes me to cry. My tears flow mixing with the blood on my face. The figure kneels down, a red trench coat pools around him. A white gloved hand comes into view, taking my chin and lifting my head up. I grit my teeth together as it does. My vision becomes blurry, I make out the figure wearing. . . red sunglasses? I'm now gasping for air. The blood filling my lungs.

"Who?..."

"Sssh. . . don't speak."

Blood pours from my mouth. I start choking on it. He leans down towards me, my vision fades to black. The last thing I see is a smile with two fangs, making the smile all so devilish.