Ramona woke up the next day and checked the clock, Edgar would be showing up in about three hours. She looked around. Her bed was up, she had a dresser, a nightstand by her bed, and she now had her full length mirror on the closet door. The pictures she and Edgar had taken was taped to the mirror and she smiled when she saw them. Ramona had a feeling today was going to be amazing. After showering and brushing her teeth, she slipped on a dark orange three quarter sleeved sweetheart top, dark denim jeans, and a long, braided leather belt. She teased her hair, slicked on shiny pink lip gloss, neon green eye shadow, and walked downstairs.

Edgar knocked on the door, and Ramona opened. He had on camouflage cargo pants, an army green tee shirt, and his red bandana around his head. He held up an orange rose, "Hey Ramona."

"Hi Edgar." She took the rose from him, "Thank you."

"You're welcome... How's everything?"

"Great." She said, and thought, even better with you here, "Chris said you can start unpacking stuff in the kitchen with her if you wanted."

Ramona led him out to the kitchen and grabbed a glass for the rose. She took it upstairs and set it on her nightstand. Then she went downstairs and went to start the living room boxes.

After a few minutes of working, Edgar walked out to the living room and tapped Ramona on her shoulder, "Hey."

She turned, "Christ Edgar, you scared me." Ramona put her hand over her heart.

"Heh... Sorry." He smiled, "I wanted to ask you something."

"Yeah?"

"Do you..." He stopped, "Do you want to come to my house tomorrow and train with me and Alan?"

"Oh... Oh, sure Edgar." She smiled, "I'd love to."

"Cool..." He paused, "Cool."

"When do we strike Master?" Diego asked, "I can't wait to rip into the girl."

"We strike soon Diego," Mathias said, adjusting his seat in the tree, "But you cannot eat the girl. I want her to be Nikolai's first kill... There's no way Christine will fully dedicate herself to me if she's still around." He ruffled Nikoli's hair, "How does that sound?"

Eli laughed, howling like a madman, "Ooooooooh! Ole Nikoli ain't killed nobody yet! Hahahaha! Ole Nikoli's a little baby! He ain't drank no blood yet!"

Nikoli screamed and flew at Eli. He tackled him to the ground and shoved his face to the dirt, "Shut up Eli! I swear to god I'll, I- I'll..." He screamed again and wrapped his hands around Eli's throat.

Mathias ripped Nikoli off of Eli and smacked them both, "Shut up you stupid worms!" He growled a little, "Do you want them to hear us?" He flew into the air, Eli and Nikoli still in his hands. Raphael and Diego flew off after them.

Christine looked around her and Ramona's new house, "Well, I'd say this place is looking more and more like home every day." She turned and smiled, "Thank you Edgar, I can't imagine how long this would have taken without your help." They weren't exactly finished, but there was a good bit done. The kitchen was completely finished. The couch, TV, and coffee table were set up in the living room, and Chris and Ramona's rooms were both finished. Aside from a few loose ends, they were done.

"You're welcome Ms. Banks."

"Please, call me Christine, or Chris."

"All right Chris."

"Now, why don't we sit down, relax, and I'll go make us something to eat?" Christine asked, looking at the two teenagers.

"Sounds like a plan Sis." Ramona said, and went to sit down on the couch. After a few seconds, she motioned towards Edgar, "You're allowed to sit down if you want."

Edgar took a seat next to Ramona and looked at her, "You're really beautiful."

She blushed, "Th- Thank you Edgar."

"Just being honest."

Ramona leaned in and kissed him lightly. He stroked her hair and smiled. Ramona pulled back and smiled at him. Edgar wrapped his arms around her middle and looked into her eyes, "Have you seen Mathias yet?"

She shook her head, "No... We know he's here, and he knows we're after him." Ramona sighed, "It's only a matter of time."

"Well like I said, call me if you need any help. With anything. Even if all you need me to do is come down with a clean stake and a bottle of Holy water." Edgar looked at her seriously, "I would. I'd do anything for you."

Ramona smiled, "Thank you Edgar."

"What are you guys talking about?" Christine asked when she came back into the room.

"Vampires." Edgar said seriously.

"Of course." Christine paused, "So I think you know why we're here then, don't you?"

"Yes miss." He looked at Ramona, "I was actually just saying that I'd be willing to help in any way I can."

"I'm sure you would." She nodded, "Well, there's a pizza in the oven. Anyway Edgar, this is a very important... mission, if you would, for the both of us."

"I understand." Edgar said.

"I believe it." Christine adjusted his headband, "You seem to be a very smart boy Edgar." Her eyes flickered to Ramona, "Please don't prove me wrong."

He nodded, "You don't have to worry about that ma'am... Er, Chris."

She nodded, "Good, I believe that as well."

"Uh, Chris," Ramona interrupted, "Would it be Ok if I went to Edgar's tomorrow? He wants me to practice my vampire hunting skills with him and his brother."

"Yeah, I think I can manage the rest of the house without you." She said, "But I don't want you walking along the boardwalk by yourself."

"I can come pick her up." Edgar said, "If you want me to."

"Yeah, that sounds good." Chris added, "Usually I'd walk her down myself but, we're so close to being done I'd rather just finish it all up."

"Ok." He looked at Ramona, "I'll be here around eight. We usually start around nine."

"In the morning?"

"Yeah."

"All right." Ramona smiled, "I can't wait."

"Well, I'm gonna go check on the pizza." Christine said, as way of excusing herself.

The two kids were silent for a minute before Edgar put his arm around Ramona and smiled, "I've been having a lot of fun."

"Helping us move?"

"Being with you." He answered.

She smiled, "I've been having fun too."

"Pizza's done!" Christine yelled from the kitchen.

Edgar stood up, took Ramona by the hand, and walked out with her to the kitchen. After they ate, Edgar looked at the clock, "I should probably go... My brother's not to happy I changed our training time."

"Bye Edgar." Chris waved.

"Bye Chris."

Ramona walked to the door with Edgar, "I'll see you tomorrow."

He nodded, "Yeah."

"Bye Edgar."

He leaned in and kissed her, "Goodbye Ramona."

Edgar closed the door behind him and started down the road. He grinned to himself. He passed some stores on the boardwalk when something caught his eye. He saw a black onyx stone beaded necklace with a flat, dark purple stone hanging from it. Edgar grabbed it and took it over to the counter.

"Is that everything?" The lady behind the counter asked.

"Yeah, it is."

"Girlfriend or mother?"

"Uh... She's not my girlfriend, but-"

"She's going to love it." She said, handing him the bag/

"Thank you." Edgar took it and continued on his way to his house.

Ramona walked out to the kitchen after Edgar left. She looked at Chris, "What day is it?"

"Its Thursday kiddo, why?"

"I want it to be Saturday already."

"Awe, that's your date with Edgar, isn't it?" Chris asked.

"Yeah." She said dreamily.

"Cute." Chris laughed, "Go take a shower."