Alas, I do not own the Lost Boys. The characters portrayed, however, are my own and the basis around the developing suspense is also my own. Think of this as a bit of fanfiction from my own novel. Thank you for reviewing and enjoy!!!!

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After Star was taken, the girl known as Jade gave David a swift scolding glare before turning around to step through the opposing crowd. Her expression shone clear that she was not at all in utter delight to have done what she did; it became duty, and awkwardly prideful.

Jade wouldn't allow anymore disturbance thereafter. Avoiding sleep came with a deafening price: she was growing weak. For the past month, she carried on with studying the Vampires of Santa Carla – a direct order from her father. He informed, prior her leaving, that they were to be brought one by one into the Shadow. . .starting with the Vampires of heart. Jade saw things clear once arriving that though the Vampires thrived plentifully in Santa Carla, as it did everywhere, it would be easy to find those with heart.

"Where are they taking her?"

David's voice inevitably came close. She had not stopped to give way that he surprised her.

A solid grin formed. "Are you that worried about her?" Hunter green eyes caught the low light. "Don't worry, you can sleep in your bed comfortably tonight knowing that she lives."

"I've--"

"Always known that she was alive?" Jade finished for him. "Yes, I've come to the conclusion that once a Vampire bites their victim that they become bonded with them until their death; frankly, that method should sound easy but its no bit of cake and ice cream."

David contemplated whether or not to follow Star, to find where they were taking her or to keep socializing with Jade. The swirls of darkening blue eased. He couldn't allow himself to feel overwhelmingly excited about seeing Star, not after the last fight with Michael at which nearly cost him his life. David gestured to the side, directing Jade's attention to the steps which lead to the beach.

"I would like to avoid the use of the beach."

If Jade wasn't weak, she'd accept the offer. He must've seen that when her eyes closed tiredly, forcing her to focus back on him for a time. He was handsome, she'll admit; even with his approaching entourage he seemed evenly matched with them. Immortality brought the promise of beauty, but also the sour ferocity that gleamed in their eyes.

Jade straightened her shoulders, they just fed. Her eyes traveled elsewhere to a much smaller group of teenagers. She watched as they walked with an ennoble form: raised chins, fluidly confident strides and arched brows that gave more emphasize to the snicker. How unlikely that the teenagers from the other day appeared less than confident to show their faces, and now fumed with confidence. She drew the conclusion clear; the teenagers gave up their adolescence for Immortality.

Nothing appeared uncommon in her eyes, Jade endured rigorous study periods while growing up to spot the most obvious of behavior; now, spotting newborns came as second nature. . . more of an oddity talent.

"Well, who is this?" Paul spoke first, wildly and excited. His blonde hair, for once, tied back. Dwayne came second to approach, his dark eyes and stern glare fevered gesturing that he behaved more as the silent type when in a neutral state. Marco, with his smile usually present, came third to study the prey that David kept in conversation. They were thrilled that David found someone interesting in Santa Carla again, much as when he discovered Star walking alone and free along the beach. He simply had to have her.

"Her name is Jade." David informed his brothers. His tone changed completely; the sensual purr returned to his voice again. "She doesn't seem to be a native of Santa Carla and I was willing to take her around the beach before you three showed up."

"Which I politely declined." Jade was following what he was doing; he tried to convince his brothers to leave. Ah, clever. David doesn't like being without his brothers yet feels intimidated to share when they come around. Jade could hardly stomach the idea of having several feed off her flesh; in fact, she casually inched away.

Thankfully there were women and men very willing to offer themselves to the Vampire; Jade spared her own offering in avid revolt. . only in dire need shall a Vampire share her blood. Jade needed to leave to avoid the circumstances of becoming a blood bank. Once they knew of the promising blood they have yet to realize, they'd be more than happy to avoid feasting from her or anyone.

"Shall we show you around the boardwalk?" Paul offered his arm. David glanced at his brother's intention and stepped closely, dangerously to send the message that she was not to be touched. There were things about Jade that still needed to be known and without the privacy, David knew that he wouldn't be able to learn anything more.

"No, thank you." Again, Jade politely declined the offer for reasonable circumstances. "I must take my leave for the night in spite of it being a fresh evening." Without another word, Jade blended inside the crowd and was no longer spotted the next second.

David withheld a growl or two mostly from how his brother's strategically arrived to intervene in their conversation. There were reasons why David wanted to pursue Jade: one, she lured him without knowing, two, the girl carried a ferocity to match his own and three, she seemed to have been well informed of what he was.

"Boys, it appears that we have a worthy replacement." David looked back at them. "And, this time, avoid being careless. Until I find out more with what's going on, then I'll reunite us with our original pack. . minus Michael. "

His brothers chose to say nothing and instead glanced at one another in utter confusion about David's words. He found a replacement, but his focus remained on reuniting with Star and Laddie. Max was right about one thing: Star was a mistake and she'd lure him to a second death, possibly third death. If only David realized it.