After Midnight
Epilogue
The package came two weeks after the Hardys' return to Bayport. It contained an exquisite amulet and a letter.
To Frank and Joe Hardy
My fellows and I apologize for our behavior in Italy. It was uncalled for, to take our anger for your father out on you. Chelsea also begs for forgiveness, but is not very practiced at saying so. This letter, however, is just a friendly reminder that now that you, Joe, are one of us, we are watching. Waiting. Hoping. Surely you will mess up someday in the future. When you do, know that we will be there to fix the problem and burn your remains.
Best of wishes in your new life!
Aro, Marcus, and Caius
Joe laughed. "Wow, when these guys apologize, they apologize, don't they?" He studied the gold, jewel encrusted peace offering. "This isn't quite my style, though."
Frank shrugged and smiled mischievously. "Hey, you were running low on money for Christmas. You could always give it to Aunt Gertrude."
"Frank, I'm shocked!" Joe said, as he flung the package on his bed and began to wipe off the instant tan gunk he'd been using to disguise his pale body. "I had an even better idea for this lovely, clunky thing."
"And what was that?"
"Why, I can just take back that new hard drive I picked out and give you this lovely trinket. Then I can use the refund to buy Aunt Gertrude that golden spatula she's always wanted!"
THE END
Be on the lookout for the second story, Darkening Day!
~Emachinescat ^..^