Victor -Part 6-
As Edgar lays on my chest, I can't help but to admire him. Such an innocent child taken from his pack and forced into such a tragic life. The only one of his kind he ever knew, now dead just for being 'old.' What kind of tortures did they put this young pup through? I am starting to understand him more now. His distrust of vampires not from his upbringing, but from enslavment and fear. His small stature from malnourishment. I look down at him, watching him quickly fall asleep. 'I know he is hurt somewhere else. But it can wait till the morning, he needs his rest.' I stay awake the entire night, not wanting to be caught off gaurd in case we had to make a run for it. I can look over all his wounds once I get him to her house. Soon I can see the sun breaking over the trees as the rain stops, and the wind begins to die down once again. I slowly roll Edgar off of me. He curls up into a ball, a small winper leaves his mouth as I move away. I gently touch his shoulder as I lightly kiss his forehead. "Shh, my young pup. You don't need to get up just yet." I put out the smouldering ashes and pack away our things, making sure to leave nothing behind. I go over to Edgar and slowly wake him. He rubs his eyes as he yawns, his canines, as sharp as razors, seem to glint in the morning sun. "Good morning my young pup. How are you feeling?" He sits up, a small smile on his face.
"I'm alright, how are you?" He asks me, a sweet, innocent curiousity in his eyes.
"Better than ever! Now get up, we need to get going, the sooner we get there, the better." I help him up and we head out. The air still cold from the nights storm. I keep the pace slow, not wanting to aggrivate Edgars stomach wound any more than I had to. At least till I can get him on a bed and can properly examine him.
"So, are you going to tell me the name of this mysterious place your taking me to yet?"
"Soon."
"Soon? How soon?" He asks, his curiousity peaking higher.
"Soon. Don't worry, once we are there, everything will be alright."
"Well, can you at least tell me who will be there?"
"Good people. People I can trust around you."
"How do you know these 'People'?"
"It's family. I can trust them around you." I look back at him, concern on his face. "Don't worry, they won't find you here." We walk till afternoon when we finally reach our destination. We are at the outskirts of the town. Making sure to stear clear of any tents, I guide Edgar around to the other side, where a large mansion, looks down on the town. I look to Edgar to see him staring up at the building.
"Where are we?" He asks, awe in his voice.
"This, my young pup, is the mayors home."
"You're related to the mayor? Is he a vampire, too?"
I can't help but to chuckle. The thought of Sullivan being a vampire is ridiculous to me. "No, but his wife is."
"How do you know his wife?"
"She is my twin sister, Victoria. I live here with them most days, untill I can no longer handle the hustle and bustle of this town. It used to be a tiny village, just a few familes, but then more and more people came. Now my once quiet village, has become a small town. The mansion is peacful, but not as quiet as I would like. Thats when I use there 'vacation house' to escape for a while." We go up to the front door and I let myself in. I look around to make sure no one is around. I quickly and quietly bring Edgar inside, wanting to get him into my room and away from prying eyes as fast as possible. I manage to get to the top of the stairs when a familiar voice fills my ears.
"Welcome home Sir. Your home early this time. Who is your new friend?" A plump, cheary older woman is standing in front of me, blocking my path.
"Hello Martha. Yes I decided to make my trip shot this time. This is Edgar, he is going to be staying with me for a while."
"Oh dear, is he alright? He doesnt look to good." I turn to see Edgar, as pale as a ghost, blood begining to pool at his feet as he struggles to stay up. "Oh good heavens!" He begins to fall, I catch him just in time and pick him up, cradeling him in my arms.
"Get Victoria and tell her to come to my room and bring the medical kit, NOW!" I rush Edgar to my room as Martha rushes down stairs. "Hold on my young pup. She will have you patched up in no time." I lay him down on my bed and remove his coat and shirt. I look at his stomach to see all his stitches ripped open. 'How had I not noticed this before?' Within minutes I hear a cammotion outside and soon, Martha and Victoria come rushing through the door. Victoria stops as she sees the young man, bleeding on my bed.
"Oh Victor, what have you done to him?" She pushes me out of the way as she sits on the bed, Martha close to her, holding open a box of medical supplies. Victoria quickly sets to work cleaning and stitching his wounds.
"I did nothing to him, except save his life. He is being chased. I need to keep him here for a while."
"How did you save his life and why is he being hunted?"
"It's a long story, i'll explain everything to you later, please, just help him." She must have sensed my concern. She simply nods at me and quickly tends to Edgar. Soon he is patched up.
"Martha, get some new clothes for our guest. And take your time, I need to talk to my brother." Martha nods to us both and quickly leaves. Victoria puts away the last of her supplies, wiping Edgars blood from her hands. I hand her a rag to dry as she turns to me. "So what is going on? WHO is chasing him and why have you taken it upon yourself to protect a wolf? I thought you hated them?"
"I did. But not this one. This one is different."
"Different how?" I begin to explain the events of the last few nights. Victoria listens to my every word before finally turning to Edgar. A look of simpathy on her face. "The poor thing, taken away at such a young age." She turns to me and slaps me hard across the face.
"What the fuck was that for?!"
"The people who are chasing him are on the other side of town and you thought it would be a smart idea to bring him here?! That carnival is full of vampires. What if they come over here and see him?"
"But that is exactly WHY I brought him here. They think he is off running through the woods by now. Only a genius would think to stay so close to them."
"Or a complete idiot. I guess we will just have to wait and see which one it is. If they come looking, his fate is in your hands. I won't say he is here but, if they discover the truth, I wont put my family in danger for him, either." She places her hands on her belly. Her first child due in just a few months.
"I know, and I wouldn't ask you to. How are you, by the way?"
"Just fine." She smiles at me as she lightly rubs her growing belly. "Growing like a weed, this one. I can't even see my own feet anymore." She chuckles as I place my hand on her belly.
"Well you are as radiant as ever. Pregnancy suits you well." A slight flush comes to her cheeks as I embaress her. Calling her beautiful has always made her blush. I feel a slight ripple as my niece or nephew kicks agaisnt her stomach.
"Well he or she is very happy to have their uncle back, safe and sound." She kisses my cheek, then turns back to Edgar. "He needs his rest, Poor thing has been threw so much, and in such a short amount of time." Martha enters with a fresh pair of clothing for him. "Just set it on the table for now, he can change when he is fully awake."
"Yes, ma'am" She sets the clothes down and leaves the room. I look down at Edgars sleeping form. He looks so peacfull this way, not a care in the world.
"Take care of this one, Victor," She gently touches my shoulder as she starts to leave. "He is indeed different. I wouldn't let this one go if I were you. I think you need him, just as much as he needs you. She quietly exits, softly shutting the door behind her. I sit on the edge of the bed and brush the hair away from Edgars face. 'Oh, my wild young pup, what am I going to do with you?" I gently stroke his hair as I look out the window, wondering what was going to happen to him...to me...to us.
