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Crepsley's Point of View (POV)

I tossed and turned all night….day actually. I was dreaming.

Dreaming of her. Cynthia. That beautiful brunette, dark, chocolate brown eyes. She was calling my name. We were in a forest. Just us.

I came to her. She looked worried. I stared at her with confusion, for some reason not afraid to keep an emotionless face.

All of a sudden, her face turned purple, and she attacked me. I couldn't hurt her. I loved her. I knew I only knew her for a short time, but it felt like a lifetime. And I know what a lifetime feels like.

She was going to kill me, but when I looked into those beautiful eyes, she looked scared and confused. Almost as if she wasn't controlling her actions. I pinned her to a tree, so her body could not move, thought I think she liked it. I leaned in. Both of us leaned in and –

BANG!

I woke with as start, and banged my head on the top of my coffin. I murmured a few curses and rubbed the crown of my head as I opened the lid to get out and stretched.

What a dream! I thought to myself. Was I really falling in love with a girl I met no more than a few hours ago? I honestly did not know, and for some reason I did not hate myself for liking her. I think she likes me.

But what could she see in a 200 year old vampire, who looks 30? I shook the thought out of my head and stopped feeling my own self-pity.

I looked around. No one was there. No one was on the couch or chair.

Then I saw a piece of paper that I did not notice before. It read,

Crapsey,

We will be off to look for the Cirque, to look for Mr. Tall. We will be back around 12. If you awake before then, know that we will be back for training. Have a nice sleep!

Arynmiss White and Cynthia Stone

PS: Saying Crapsey was Cynthia's idea

I could not help but chuckle at the nickname. Nickname. Just the thought that Cynthia had a nickname for me made me smile proudly. Good thing now one was here. I do not like it when people see me so emotional. Was it bad? I am not sure.

I looked at it again. It said they would be back at midnight. I checked the time. 1:52. Great.

I looked around. Yep, no one was here. I immediately started to panic, but decided that that would be no help.

I left my temporary room and ran on to the stage. I looked around the room. Not a soul. Including me, theoretically of course.

I went out the back door, hoping they would find the Cirque this way.

Opening the door, I stepped into the alleyway and walked toward the faint light at the end. My worries were building, so I ended up flitting to the Cirque.

As soon as I arrived, I immediately went to Mr. Tall's tent. I knocked, and a deep, "Enter," was said.

I walked in, bowed in respect, and then asked, "Have you seen Aryn and Cynthia? They wrote me a note saying they would be back at midnight, and they are two hours late."

Mr. Tall just smiled and said, "I know where they are Larten, but do not punish them, they were simply having fun and lost track of time. They are over by Darren's and Evra's tent."

"Thank you sir," Larten bowed slightly and quickly left the tent.

As he made his way over to Darren's tent, there was a feeling deep in his chest that he never noticed before. Well not in a long time at least. Jealousy. Was I really jealous of my assistant? No. Hell no. He is merely about 24, but looks like he is 18. She is…19.I think. I was not even looking at myself, but I felt my face drop as soon as I realized. She would prefer Darren over me. What could I possibly give her that Darren cannot?

I refused to answer that question.

As soon as Darren and Evra's tent was in sight, I flitted over to the door. I was about to knock when Cynthia's voice said, "Darren are you now going to tell me what kind of freak you are?"

I know it is bad to eavesdrop, but I could feel this was going somewhere. Call it a vampire's intuition.

"Fine. Since you ask," I could not see the boy, but knowing him he was probably rolling his eyes, "I am Mr. Crepsley's assistant. Have been for nearly 8 years. I am a half vampire."

There was a pause before Aryn's voice came out and said, "NO SHIT WE'RE VAMPS, TOO!"

"What do you mean?" Evra's voice said

"Look our fingers," Cynthia said. Then I got a metal picture of Darren and Cynthia holding hands, leaning in then and then…I immediately dismissed that thought.

"Woa. I didn't know Crepsley wanted more vampire assistants. He can hardly stand me!" I chuckled lightly, so no one could here.

"He did not turn us. This guy Murlouge did. We have not fed yet, so we aren't sure whether we are vampaneze or vampires." Aryn said.

There was a short pause before Cynthia said, "Well, what will Crepsley do if we turn out to be vampaneze. Honestly, the more I hear about vampaneze, the more evil they sound."

"They are evil," Darren growled, "My best friend was one. Well, he isn't my best friend anymore, not after he wanted to kill me family and friend."

"You mean your monkey, girlfriend?" Evra sneered, and I heard Darren laugh and slap Evra.

"Your girlfriend is a monkey?" Aryn asked

"Not completely, she just has a tail that's all."

"Very distracting," Evra snickered and received another slap from Darren, "Well my girlfriend is normal. She just helps around here,"

"Normal? You're saying that as if it is a good thing!" Darren said.

"It is…for example…no tail AND," he added before he could receive yet another whack from Darren, "She, nor I, vant to suck the other person's blood," He said in Dracula's accent

"True, true, but still," Darren said laughing a bit.

"Aryn did you have a boyfriend?" Cynthia said, steering the subject away from the boys.

"I did. But I ran away from him. Well, from my psycho dad, but that meant leaving him. It's ok. I caught him cheating so," She looked like she was going to cry and I heard movement. I am guessing that Cynthia went over to hug the girl.

"Shhh, it's okay. Boys are jerks," Cynthia said softly

"HEY! I'm right here!" Evra said and lighted up the room, as people started to laugh.

"What about you Cynthia, did you have a boyfriend?" Darren asked. No jealousy in his voice. Maybe he really likes this girlfriend of his.

That was when Aryn laughed hysterically and said, "Not right now, but I bet in a few days!"

"Why?" Cynthia's innocent, sweet voice asked.

Aryn laughed again as she said, "Crepsley! You like Crepsley!"

"I do not!" Cynthia said. My face fell…she did not…like me?

I was about to walk back to my coffin when Aryn said laughing, "Of course you do your whole face is crimson red from blushing! You like him!"

"Ok, maybe I like him a little"—

"A little? Seriously girl I hardly know you, but you were staring at him the whole time he was performing, until he called you up which was very…coincidental,"

"What do you mean?" Cynthia asked

"I mean that it is in the prophecy. You two are…in love… love at first sight!"

Darren and Evra burst out laughing. Darren yelled in between fists of laughter, "YOU LIKE CREEPY CREPLSEY!"

"HEY!" Cynthia yelled I heard whacking, so I am guessing that Cynthia hit them, "Yes, I like Crepsley. Is there something wrong with that?"

The room erupted in laughter and I frowned at that. Cynthia joined in then said, "Honestly, I like him. He is nice and sweet and very…formal. And he's"—

"Hot?" Evra said snickering.

There was a pause before Cynthia said, "Damn sexy!" I could not help smiling.

Aryn broke out laughing, followed by Evra and Darren.

"Stop it guys," Cynthia complained, "I really like him. I don't say anything about your girlfriend, Darren,"

"Hey man, just kidding. Do you really like him?"

"Yeah," She admitted and I imagined her adorable blush "Is it bad?"

"Nah, you can have him," Evra snickered. "I got over him a few weeks ago," They all laughed until I got the nerve to knock on the door.

"Yeah, yeah come in!" Darren said and I walked in.

"Crepsley!" Cynthia shouted and stood up, along with Aryn, "I am so sorry! I completely forgot—"

"It is fine darling we will start training tomorrow. I am going back to bed," I turned but Cynthia came and hugged me around the waist.

"I'm sorry Mr. Crepsley. I will be at your coffin at midnight tomorrow! I promise!"

I couldn't resist hugging back. I was hugging her for a good 5 seconds when Darren coughed rudely. I glared at him, and gave me a knowing look, then drew a heart in the air with his fingers. I growled but Cynthia asked,

"So Mr. Crepsley, you never told me about Darren."

My softened. She did that to me. What was happening to me?

"He stole my spider, I stole his humanity,"

"Jeez that's simply put," Darren rolled his eyes. I sneered.

"Interesting…" Cynthia said looking down.

"Oh crap," Aryn said all of a sudden.

"What is it?" Cynthia asked worried.

"Cynthia think! What book did you recently read that had an almost similar problem?"

Cynthia stared at her oddly for a few moments, and then her eyes widened, "You mean the Vampire's Assistant series?"

"Exactly!" Aryn said, got up from the ground, and paced.

She looked up and asked, "Before you met us what happened. Exactly."

I paused before saying, "Darren, Evra and I went out for a few months. I tried to kill Murlouge, he got away. Darren and I were going to head over to the Mountain and"—

"SHIT!" Cynthia said, eyes watering.

"Cynthia what is wrong?" I asked, wrapping my arm around her waist and looked down at her worried.

"I…I know…when"—

"Cynthia don't!" Aryn started, "We cannot risk them knowing the future. It may turn out bad!"

"What could possibly go wrong? We can"—

"Look!" Aryn interjected. I glared at her and she sneered back. I was getting pissed at her. "You can tell him before…you know. Right before. Then I don't think there will be any harm. But when people know their future, they can do crazy abnormal things, no matter who the person. We can risk everyone else's well being."

"What about Evra's"—

"DON'T!" She said glaring at Cynthia. I growled at her. She just made a face that said "Yeah you wouldn't hurt me if you dare."

"Look, Cynthia. I know you care. I care, but we need to let this play out. We can tell them about their…upcoming events later. And who knows maybe the future will change. After all when the book was written, we weren't in it. It was just Darren, Evra Crepsley and everyone else. Not the same names you know but…still. It will be fine. I hope anyway."

Cynthia nodded, a single tear rolling down her eyes. I held her close. This time for only a few seconds.

I looked at the girls and said, "You guys may want to go get some sleep. You two and Darren will be training tomorrow."

I turned and left the tent. I can believe I lost it there. Holding Cynthia like that? What was I thinking? Honestly I don't think she likes me like I like her. And was that whole scene about? I shrugged inwardly. If it was important I would assume I would find out.

Then, I felt arms wrap around my waist. I froze, but sighed when I saw it was Cynthia.

"Yes my dear?" I asked as she walked with me.

"I think I will go to sleep now. I am tired."

I walked with her, and when we reached the alleyway that lead to the stage, she practically clung to me. I help her close, rubbing her arm. About halfway through she asked,

"Mr. Crepsley, did you hear me, Darren, Evra, and Aryn talking before you walked in?"

Before answering, I thought. Should I be honest with her? Yes, I probably should.

"I did," I admitted. She smiled small and scooted farther away from me. It felt like part of me was missing.

"I understand if you don't feel the same way," She muttered and blushed looking to the ground.

I stopped, and gaped at her. Honestly? Could she not see how much I cared and liked her? …Love her? I took her face in my fingers and looked deeply into those deep, chocolate, innocent brown eyes. I whispered in her ear,

"Of course I feel the same. It is like…love at first sight."

She giggled and put her head on my chest. Honestly, I could stay like this forever. Eventually she pulled away, and held my hand, and continued to walk down to my room…Our room maybe?

I laid her on the couch and kissed her forehead softly. She blushed a lovely crimson, which I hoped that she only did when I was mentioned. I felt so selfish, but I smiled if that really were the case.

"What's so funny?" She barely whispered, eyes closed. She looked absolutely gorgeous laying there.

"Just that you feel the same way I do. Even though I am 200 years older than you are." I mentally slapped myself across the face. WHAT WAS I THINKNING? Telling her that I am a 200 year old vampire. Not smooth Larten. Not smooth AT ALL.

She just opened her eyes a bit, leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on my cheek. I practically melted on the spot. This was such a mushy moment. And I normally wasn't a mushy person.

"I would still love you even if you were 1,000 years old and looked like a wrinkled hag. Even though I have only known you for a few hours, it feels like, you are the missing piece that was absent in my heart. I love you." With that she fell asleep, and a huge smile spread across my face.

She loved me! She loved me. I slid into my coffin, only to get out and sleep on the floor of the couch, next to my sleeping beauty. She loved me…

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