A Vampire's Day Out

I woke up early the next morning and stumbled into the bathroom for a shower. I got in and turned on the hot water. The warm water felt good on my still sleeping muscles. I scrubbed my tangled hair, massaging in my Lilac scented shampoo. I rinsed my hair clean and scrubbed the rest of my body, before stepping out. I dried off with a towel then threw it into the hamper. I stood before my vanity, whipping the mirror clean of steam, and gazed at my own reflection. My wet hair fell in tangled curls down my back and around my face. My cream colored skin was flushed from the heat, and my eyes were seemingly brighter in the fluorescent lighting. I reached down onto the vanity and picked up my necklace, stringing it over my head and letting it fall. I stepped out of the bathroom, as I dried my hair with a fresh towel.

As I passed through the door, I heard a deep chuckle. My eyes darted to the voices' origin. Davion was leaning up against the wall in front of me!

I shrieked, and quickly grabbed my blanket off of my bed to cover myself. My cheeks felt like they were on fire! This made the second time he'd seen me naked in a week!

"Damn it Davion!" I yelled. He laughed his melodic laugh again, that made a pleasant warmth wrap around my heart. "Why so modest? You have nothing to hide." I could feel his gaze on me. "Uh hello! I have my pride you know!"

He leaned off of the wall and walked fluently towards me. "You shouldn't be so embarrassed. I've seen you naked before, remember?" he flashed me a white fanged smile. I wanted to crawl under a rock and die! "Oh I hoped you hadn't noticed." I groaned, pulling the blanket tighter around me. He lifted my chin towards his face with his fingers, his eyes were shining like moonbeams, "I may be a vampire, but I am still a man, nether-the-less. Of course I noticed." I watched as his green eyes left mine and flittered over my body.

"Pervert!" I shouted, slapping him hard across the face. A searing pain shot through my body when my hand connected with his jaw. It felt like I'd hit a metal pole! I yelped out if pain, tears rushing into my eyes.

After the pain subsided I glared up at him. I hadn't even left a mark. His face wore an amused expression, though his eyes looked darker to me. He gently took my hand in his and lifted it towards his lips. He kissed my hand and the pain strangely vanished. I stared in speechless awe, as his lips lingered on my skin. When he finally straightened again, our eyes locked, "Better?" he asked. "Y-yes." I stammered, there was no way in hell I could be mad at him after that!

Davion smiled brightly, then dropped my hand as he went to the window. "It doesn't look like I'll even need my hood today." His eyes, gazing at the dark, brooding storm clouds. It was so dark out today, it looked like twilight.

"So what?" I stated smugly, rolling my shoulders. He turned towards me and his eyes flashed with the sudden change in light, "So, I've come to escort you to the school." His voice drenched in vampire charm. I shook my wet head at him, "That's really not necessary Davion" He raised his hand, "No, I insist." His eyes turned dark and fiercer than before. They reminded me of the way they had looked at the nightclub a few nights ago. "I have a bad feeling about today. And I would rather not leave you unprotected." His voice was dark, indicating his feeling of dread. "Please" he muttered, in warm tone.

He drifted within inches of me, and his face leaned in towards me. I froze. I heard him take in a long whiff of the air around me. His eyes widened in delight, "You smell good." He stated aloud. That was unexpected. I blinked up at him, "Uh… thanks. I…guess."

Without warning, he took me up in his arms and buried his face in my hair. I let out a small cry at the sudden embrace. I could hear him taking in breath and letting out a strange moaning sound. This made me nervous. Though strangely, I was more worried about the possibility of being raped than being bitten.

After a long while, he loosened his grip on me and sat my feet back on the floor. He pulled out of our weird embrace and stared at me. I saw that his eyes were once again crimson. He blinked several times, and they changed to green again. Feeling my stare, he tore his eyes away to gaze at the floor. "Forgive me. It's your scent. It's…intoxicating." He said in a seductive whisper, as he took another deep breath.

I in turn took a deep breath. It was then that I noticed the smell emanating from him, "P-U! When was the last time you took a bath!" Davion bit down on his lower lip and pouted, "Huh? I smell?" he asked innocently.

I waved my hand in front of my face, "You smell like dust and old blood." I coughed mockingly. Davion glared down on me with cold eyes. I could swear I heard him growl like a pissed off cat.

This mood quickly blew over. He scratched his mane of unruly black hair, "Well it has been over 200 years since my last bath. Perhaps I should get cleaned up." I crossed my arms, "Yea maybe you should."

I took him into the bathroom and pointed towards the shower. It took a while to explain the mechanics to him, but he eventually got it. I told him I'd get him some fresh clothes from my dad's old stuff. He had a lot of clothes that he'd out grown still in storage.

I exited into my bedroom to get dressed. Stepping behind my changing screen, I put on my uniform. Once I was fully dressed I went downstairs and rummaged through William's closet for some clothes for Davion. I found a blood red button up shirt and some black dress pants that I thought would fit him, and some old boots that were still in pretty good condition. I also found a black leather coat with a hood that I knew would look way better on Davion than that ratty old green one. I was very excited about that find!

I ran up stairs with my hoard. I found Davion sitting on my bed with a towel strewn about his waist. His hair was dripping wet and hanging in his face. I could only see one bright green eye gazing up at me through the haze.

I threw the clothes at him, "There you go." He caught them in a blurry flash. Once again his vampire speed catching me off guard. He dematerialized for a few minutes then reappeared in exactly the same spot he sat in before, this time fully dressed in the clothes I had given him. He whirled around in them so I could get a good look at them. (Believe me I looked.) They looked really good on him, and fit him perfectly.

I heard the grandfather clock, from the downstairs hall, chime. "Oh no!" I said with an exasperated sigh, "I'm gonna be late!"

In one effortless motion, Davion grabbed me by the arm and swung me over his shoulders, "No you're not." He said, his voice was vibrant with excitement.

With god-like speed and grace, he leapt from the terrace and landed soundlessly on the roof of the church. Again and again he bounded from rooftop to rooftop until we finally came to my school. He landed soundlessly on one foot and sat my feet gently on the grass. We stood, gazing at one another beneath the giant oak tree. "Thank you." I told him brightly, throwing my arms around his neck. I hugged him tightly and to my delight he hugged me back. We pulled away from each other and I smiled up at him. His face was solemn, his eyes threatening to drive me mad. "Watch yourself, my dawn of the night." He whispered, in his sexiest voice before kissing me on the cheek. I was virtually paralyzed until the school bell brought me to my senses. I turned on my heels and ran to class. I didn't wave goodbye to him; I didn't want him to see my red burning cheeks.

As I entered the building , Kat approached me, grinning ear to ear. "Who was that guy you were standing with?" she asked coyly. My eyes grew three sizes in horror, "who?" I asked innocently, hoping she would give up. "That tall guy in the black coat. "I saw him kiss you on the cheek" she giggled, "Is he your boyfriend?" I stopped breathing, "No!" My voice shook with embarrassment. Lucky for me John came in and stole Kat's interest. I thankfully ran to class, before I had to explain myself. If only they knew the truth.

I sat through my classes in a haze. All of my thoughts revolved around the look on Davion's face that morning. I couldn't have cared less what a plus b equaled. Those eyes of his, how they gleamed in the dim light of this stormy day. I saw great wisdom in those eyes, great wisdom and great power. I had a bad feeling that he knew more than he was telling me.

That sly devil! I had to stifle a giggle.

When lunch came, I actually got some food. Kat, John, and I sat at our usual table near the back of the cafeteria, beside a window. We sat down and Kat once again battered me with questions about my mystery man. I sat there staring at my untouched food, without a word, not knowing what to say. What could I say? That I was running with a vampire!

"Dawn, eat. You must eat." Said an angel's voice. I watched Kat's eyes staring at someone behind me, her eyes wide and bright with amazement. I whipped my head around to see Davion sauntering, unusually slowly, towards our table. "What the hell are you doing here," I motioned with my lips. His eyes locked with mine, and I heard his voice in my mind saying, "I wanted to meet your "human" allies." His lips didn't move but I heard his voice never the less.

He stepped up behind me and laid his hand on my shoulder. "Hello there, you must be the lovely Kat I've heard so much about." He reached out his hand and took Kat's hand in it, then gently kissing it. Kat's face went pink. He dropped it and turned towards John, shaking his hand firmly. "I am honored to finally meet you John. Dawn has told me great things of the both of you." He said, giving them one of his irresistible smiles. "And you are?" asked Kat, her face still flushed. Davion shot me an amused look, "I am Davion." He stated with a slight bow.

Kat asked him to have a seat and he promptly sat down beside me. John was glaring over the table at Davion. His face screaming suspicion. "How old are you Davion? You look a little too old to be dating a 17 year old." "We're not dating!" I barked at him. Davion chuckled, "I am 21 years old. And Dawn is right, we are only friends." John let out a relieved sigh and Kat looked somewhat disappointed.

We talked of random things for a while and I was greatly relieved when they dropped the subject of my personal life. That was until, Kat, brought it up again.

She was staring at Davion, her cheek resting against her knuckles. "Hey Dawn, you know, he looks a lot like that guy you're always sketching." She said motioning towards the vampire. I stiffened, mortified. I was expecting Davion to mock me but he didn't. My gaze drifted to him. He was staring, his eyes wide in horror, out the window. I followed his eyes to see what it was that frightened him so.

I could see the two men from the nightclub standing in the parking lot outside the school, wearing long coats with hoods, like Davion. Davion leapt to his feet, "I have to go!" he shouted, running, slowly, towards the door. I stared after him, for a brief moment of indecision, before leaping to my feet and running after him. Leaving my friends speechless and confused.

I finally caught up with Davion on the bus ramp. He was standing tall, his head held high in defiance, his eyes blazing red as he glared at the two vampires across the parking lot. "Stay here, Dawn. I'll try to lead them away from here." I nodded in concerned silence. He started to run but stopped to look back at me, "No matter what happens, no matter what you see or hear, …run." He rasped with warning, before rushing into battle.

I did as I was told and ran as fast as I could towards Helsing Manor. I could hear inhuman roaring and hissing, snarling. It was horrible, but I kept running, my eyes facing forward.

Davion's point of view:

Well if it isn't Exavier and Alexander. Here to seek revenge for their fallen comrade I see. Fools.

I knew they would show their ugly mugs today, and that they would surely go after the girl. Cowards, that's what they are.

Don't they know that by going after Dawn they are only making things worse for themselves.

I told young Dawn to run home, hoping she would obey me. She did, though she wanted desperately to stay with me. It's just too dangerous for her, not only because of those two but because of me as well. I could already feel the savage part of me taking control. It was hard enough smelling her fragrant floral scent and pulsing blood, without being completely off my rocker.

After she was safely out of the way I rushed into the parking lot to face the two evils. I stood before them eyeing them down, "Ok, which of you wants die first?" I asked fiercely. They chuckled at my fierceness, and they both stepped forward. "What is this?" I asked in mock surprise. Exavier was the first to speak, "You killed my sister, you bastard. We have a score to settle." He growled. Then the other jumped in with his German accented voice, "Aye, and you scared my face. I'd like a piece of you as well." He bared his teeth at me with a broad grimace. The side of his face was indeed burned, his skin melted onto the very bone, charred to black. He must be very young in his vampirism, if he hadn't yet healed himself, perhaps in his first year.

"Two against one. How unfair." I laughed in their faces, as my wings unfurled. Exavier too let out his giant wings and we bolted into the air, ramming at each other. Our hands locked as one tried to overpower the other.

Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Alexander, on a nearby rooftop, crouched like a tiger ready to pounce.

Exavier landed a heavy blow with his knee into my stomach, causing me to fly back, out of his grip. He flew at me, digging his claws into my shoulders. We were sent hurling down in a barrel roll.

I ripped at Exavier's arm with my teeth. He howled in pain and released me. Flapping my wings towards the ground, I shot up into the hair. I flew high up in the clouds. Rain poured and lightning flashed all around me. My eyes scanned for any sign of Exavier. He was never one to give up easily. The younger, Alexander, would be no threat to me up here. Being so new, he still wasn't used to flying as I was.

To my left I heard a high pitched shriek, I turned just in time to catch Exavier as he leaped at me. Once again we rolled in midair as he tried for my throat. I was able to get a hold on his leg when he tried to kick me. I swung him around several times then released him, sending him flying into another dark storm cloud.

There were too many places for him to hide up here, I needed to get back to the ground. I flew down closer to the earth and began to fly just above the alleyways of London.

Something wasn't right. I could feel Alexander near. He felt very different from the others, like pure malice. I heard his clumsy leaping above me. I flipped upside down, seeing him pouncing at me his claws out stretched, ready to tear at my flesh.

Then out of nowhere a stake flew from behind me and stabbed him in the shoulder. He let out a terrible hiss and scurried back onto the ledge he had jumped off of.

I turned my head towards the stake's origin. William van Helsing was standing at the end of the alley, his stake crossbow pointed straight at my rib cage.

His eyes were blazing with sheer hatred, "Back to hell with you, demon!" he shouted, letting another stake fly.

To my surprise he missed and the stake flew pass me, and clipped Exavier's right wing. He let out a painful scream and turned to fly away. He swooped over Alexander and picked him up with his claws. As they flew away, a rapid burst of gun shots echoed through the air, Maria dressed in a body suit of tight black leather was shooting at the vampires as they retreated through the sky. "Damn." I heard Maria swear under her breath. She leaned her heavy assault riffle against her shoulder.

I was there hovering in the air, staring at them. Maria turned towards me, and for the first time I caught sight of her eyes, they were gold and frigid. I caught her scent as well, it was then that I realized that she wasn't human… not human at all.

"What about this one?" she asked her husband, pointing her gun at me. He locked his crossbow on its holster at his hip, "Leave him be, Maria. He was giving those two one hell of a fight. I'll over look him for now." She glared at him then glared up at me, making a growling noise in her throat.

I flapped my wings and landed gently on the pavement, letting my wings retract into my back. I blinked and my eyes returned to their normal state, my humanity taking back its hold over my mind.

I turned to face Helsing, "Thank you" I muttered, despite my pride. His one good eye narrowed, "Don't think me, yet, vampire. If I ever see you again, I'll kill you. That's a promise." He said, turning his back on me and walking away. His wife followed swiftly in toe.

Dawn's point of view:

I waited in Davion's crypt for him. My heart was beating out my chest. I longed to see him to hear his beautiful voice, just to know he was all right. Things hadn't sounded good, when I'd left.

I was startled out of my sad thoughts by the sound of the heavy door being opened. I raced to the stairs, to see Davion, dripping in blood, hobbling down the twisting stairs. I helped him over to the leather chair. "Oh my god. What did they do to you!" I cried. My heart was aching. I hated seeing him hurt so badly, all for my sake. "Hold on I'll go get some bandages. He laid a bloody hand on my shoulder, "There's no need for that, Dawn. I'm fine." "No you're not, Davion. You're hurt." I told him. He stared into my face, and right before my eyes, his wounds healed themselves. "See" he whispered.

I let out a heavy sigh and went to sit on the sofa. He looked over at me, "Have you ever noticed anything strange about your stepmother?" he asked, swallowing heavily, with exhaustion. "Just that she's a bitch. Why?" I stated. He laughed hoarsely, "No, she's far worse…She's a wolf bitch." He continued to laugh, at my bewildered look. "What?" I asked in confusion.

"She's a werewolf." I took in this knowledge, and suddenly everything started to make since. I had noticed that she would flare her nostrils whenever she entered my room. She could probably smell Davion all over the place. "Well that explains a lot." I added. I heard him chuckle again.

"My life's never going to be normal again, is it?" I asked.

"Nope, probably not." Whispered Davion in reply.