Note: Ok so, like I've said in my other fic the beginnings are usually crap. Why? Because I suck at beginnings but, what can I say, I just like to get it done and over with. That way we can just move along in the story; and yeah David was out of character in the first part. That's because well, he was still human and a teenager at that...
So "now" in the story is the time I was talking about in the prologue. It's about the time that Michael is enjoying being a vampire and him and Star are starting to fall for each other.
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Santa Carla had a sort of mystical allure to it.
Something that, even those who hated it most, couldn't resist. Maybe it was the ocean, maybe it was the people, or maybe it was the night life.
At night the city came alive with mystery, and the boardwalk lied in the center of it all.
The lights, the rides, the games...the people. All fell under control to one. The man who had used fear, power and hunger to gain his grip upon the throat of Santa Carla life.
A man with a name so dark it held it's own allure, and that right there would be the end of any devotee's life.
"David."
"Yes?" His dark eyes flashed to the questioner.
Star.
"I want to take Laddie back," clutching the young boy's hand in her own. Her eyes met with Michael's before returning to his.
David arched a pale eyebrow at her request. He was no fool, he saw the infatuation between the two but, she was his.
"No," he said softly.
The laughs of the boys broke out around them. Normally he would have gladly released her so that the boys could have a little fun. But now, now he enjoyed the look on Michael's clearly angered face.
The boy had much to learn.
Star was his pet, no one else's.
"No," he continued. "I think the boy needs a little time away from the bat cave." His words were spoken to everyone. Even the two Frog's, listening in as they glided past their pathetic excuse of a store.
The two children narrowed their eyes at the clear insult thrown at them.
"Boo!"
They jumped, Marko cackled as he hunched over the boys, mouth open, teasing.
"Ahh! Blood suckers!!!" They screamed. "It's an ambush!"
They dodged his unenthusiastic attack, running around him to retreat into the depths of their store.
Marko grinned and tossed his blond hair back behind his shoulders. If there was one thing he loved it was to torture those two, but then again, who didn't?
David snickered, smacking Marko on the back.
He had to admit the kid knew how to keep him entertained.
"Let's have some fun," a sly smile crept it's way onto his face. "Michael?"
The boys released howls into the night sky.
The corner of Michael's mouth curved up into a small smile, he loved a good challenge.
Taking a deep breath he let out a throaty howl. He choked, coughing, after receiving a slap on the back from Dwayne. Not unlike the one Marko had received from David earlier.
"Nice job man," he winked before wrapping his arm around Michael's shoulders.
"Why don't we check out some chicks?"
Michael slid out form under Dwayne's grip, "No I think I'll pass," he muttered. Eyes on Star.
Dwayne shrugged, "your loss man."
The group scattered, off entertain themselves for the night.
Laddie, practically on Dwayne's heels, being dragged along. Chicks love little siblings. In fact, lately Dwayne had been taking Laddie everywhere with him, that is, unless he already had a girl for the night.
Star disappeared into the crowd, hoping to see the night's band with Michael not far behind. Paul followed from the shadows, at the nod of David's head.
Marko stayed at David's side per his request and together the two roamed the boardwalk, causing mischief as they liked to call it. It was a time Marko enjoyed, just the two of them. Somehow David seemed like the older brother he never had. He would gladly follow him to the ends of the earth and David knew it.
Not until around 1 in the morning did they regroup. With the coaster itself, already shut down. The boardwalk had gone silent, only a few night security lights remained. Casting the dock in moving shadows. Shadows that hid many things including two brothers, armed to the T in stakes and holy water.
Paul returned to a waiting Marko at the foot of the roller coaster, Star in hand. Michael grumbled as he came in behind, obviously angry that he hadn't been able to steal Star away.
She glanced around before asking, "can we go now?"
Before Michael could protest her leaving a seductive voice spoke up.
"The party's just getting started."
Startled she looked towards the sky, searching for the source.
David leaned out, hanging onto the wooden base of the coaster. He pushed off, landing at her feet. Slowly David rose up, sliding his hands over Star's skirt to her waist.
"Please," she whispered.
David's lips found her neck, "no."
"Awww come on Davy," Paul teased.
Suddenly, he was thrown harshly and pinned to the wall.
He shook as David gripped him by the collar, lifting him off the ground.
His voice was venom when he spoke.
"Don't ever call me by that name again."
David's eyes were dark, filled with an unfathomable hate. He glared around at the boys standing around him, "that goes for all of you."
Paul felt his head, along with everyone else's, automatically nod to the demand.
"Good," his lip curled up in a devilish smile and he released Paul.
It was seldom that David demanded anything, but when he did, he was listened to. He was their maker, their leader, his word was law.
Moments later Dwayne returned with Laddie, a clear sign that he had not found a 'suitable companion' for the night. That and the distinct pout plastered on his delicate face. He had always been picky about his meals, they had to be pretty, the more exotic the better. That way he could have a little fun before dinner.
David laughed, tension of earlier broke and the others joined in.
With the night guard position still open, a large amount of night guards had gone missing causing a slight drop in night hirings. Allowed the boys with total access to the now closed boardwalk.
They made their way past the abandoned game shacks towards their bikes at the edge on the dock.
The crescent moon cast an unearthly glow on the waves of the Pacific. There were no stars insight except for that of the one David claimingly placed his arm around, she stiffened at the touch. If any had noticed they said nothing, distracted by Dwayne's lustful whistle.
"Hot damn."
Dwayne cracked his knuckles eyes on the prize.
David, whispering into Star's lucky ear, glanced over to Dwayne's meal for the night.
She stood at the edge of the dock, staring out towards the moonlit ocean. Her raven hair traveled to the small of her back, loose, hiding her face. She wore a thigh length white cotton dress with...
"Hmmmm not bad," David muttered.
Red stiletto heels.
A perfect look for a lonely girl at night, dying to be noticed.
Star looked up from under David's protective grasp, "please don't make us watch."
Dwayne had begun to make his way to the white clad beauty, licking his lips.
David glanced down at her. A third request to leave? This was unlike her.
"No," he said innocently.
"It's time for the boy see what it is we do." He flashed a fang filled grin towards Michael. Who stared narrow eyed at David's arm on Star.
Let him see the power they had over their prey, how easily they could take a life.
He needed to know the fear if he ever wished to truly become one of them.
David snickered, looking back to Dwayne, poor girl, he almost pitied her. Once Dwayne set his sights on someone, whether male or female, they had no chance. He had learned long ago how to use his vampiric attributes into his own little weapon of lust.
Dwayne stepped to the side, his hand on the small of her back.
David stiffened, instinctively tightening his grip on Star.
"David?" she questioned, startled by his sudden change in mood.
He knew that face.
"Lillian," his voice was soft, almost silent. Still, he felt himself draw in a shallow breath at the mention of the name.
His arm slowly fell from Star's shoulders.
Nothing, could have prepared them for what happened next. Not even the Frog brothers spying from the edge coaster, waiting in their makeshift vests, could keep their mouths from falling open.
David moved quickly appearing almost instantly to the girl's side. Pushing Dwayne aside, he moved in.
Those oh so familiar jade eyes met his and instantly filled with recognition.
"David."
Her voice was soft and every bit as enchanting as he remembered.
He grasped her face in his hands and hungrily brought his lips down to feast on hers.
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Well there it is...Chapter 2 or 1 however you look at it. I'm not entirely pleased with the way it came out but... I don't know. If you're wondering why I'm writing this, I came up with the idea a while ago and it's just been bugging me lately.
To any of my South Park readers...yes, I am still writing my other fic. I'm working on it while I work on this so don't worry :]
Cassandra