The group met up at the church about an hour later, some more ready for action than others.
"We're doing this crap again? I thought we got over this!" Horus grumbled as everyone sat down, and I had half a mind to hit him.
"We're never over trying to help others with this problem," Father Ramon said, sitting at the head, "Now, Raquel, will you read the letter you received?" And I did, along with passing around the map that was given to me.
"These people are sick," was the first thing said, by Sanford, "This must be some kind of cult."
"I agree," Father Ramon confirmed with a nod, "These people clearly think they're doing the world a justice by passing around the infection."
"That's what I said," I stated with a nod, "And I have an idea."
"Let me guess," Horus stated before I could even finish my breath, "You and one or two of us are going to go there, try and talk to them and convince them of the error of their ways?"
I crossed my legs and looked at him, "Do you have any better ideas?" I asked, not denying that what he said was pretty close to the truth.
"Yeah, we do nothing. These people aren't going to look at it the same way we are. They think what they're doing is a blessing onto humanity, letting them escape the fears of death. How do you expect to explain to them that what they're doing is wrong?" I sunk a bit in my seat as the caped vampire spoke.
"Well," Dave spoke up, "We can't just sit here and let them go around biting people, can we? We've got to do something. And sitting here doing nothing isn't an option."
"Are you volunteering to go?" Horus asked almost daringly, "After all, you do enjoy going on adventures like this, don't you?" Dave smirked, flashing his white teeth and fangs as he did.
"Damn straight I am. Raquel is my friend, I have to help her out," he said, looking like something out of a Manga. I still wish I had a camera at the time.
"Well, anyone else?" Father Ramon asked, looking around at the group.
"Are you going, Father?" Gladys inquired, wrapping her shawl around her.
"Some how I don't think they'd listen to a priest," Nina stated, "Remember last time we thought that would work?" The priest in question rubbed the bridge of his nose as he remembered.
"So should it just be Dave and Raquel? What if something happens to them?" the smallest vampire asked, braiding her hair over her shoulder and tapping her foot nervously, as if he idea of the two of us alone was a bad idea. Then it hit me.
"Are Nina and Dave dating?" I asked, looking between them. Everyone seemed a bit startled by the sudden change in topic.
"Um… yeah. We've been dating for two years now," Nina stated, finishing off her braid. To say I was a bit crestfallen would be an understatement.
"So it may not be a good idea for it just to be me and Dave then," I said, trying to hide my disappointment.
"No, I think if they bring George, it would be a good idea," Father Ramon stated, causing George to look up with a startled and slightly dumb founded expression.
"Wut?"
"Yeah! You should go with them. You all look around the same age and with two strong men, you could perhaps intimidate them into listening to you," Horus said with a smirk, as if he was just saying something to be an ass, which he probably was.
"Not to intimidate, to protect," Father Ramon said, "Raquel will be in a situation where she will be presented with human blood, and she needs people there to support her."
"And you're sending George? He didn't exactly resist temptation the first time, did he?" Horus scoffed.
"Hey, dumb ass in the cape, how about instead of shooting down ideas you start being proactive and helping us make a plan," I growled.
"Bite me, Raquel. You know what I think of all this," Horus growled back.
"Is that an invitation? 'Cause I can and will kick your scrawny vampire ass half way across Sydney you little fucker." Dave had to hold me back when I got back so I didn't just do exactly like I promised
"That's enough, both of you!" Father Ramon barked, causing me to sit back down after Dave let me go, "There is no violence in this group, and we will not provoke each other to fighting!"
Horus and I sat moodily, avoiding each others gaze as the priest looked between us. "Now," Father started, "Unless Nina can look old enough to be in a place like this, our only choices are to let George go or to let Dave and Raquel go together."
"I can make Nina look my age. Just give me money for make up and clothes and it's as good as done," I said, with a shrug.
"When should we make the trip?" Dave asked, leaning forward so his elbows rested on his knees.
"As soon as possible. When do you think you can get the supplies to make Nina over, Raquel?" Father Ramon asked.
"I can get them in about a week if I order it online," I said, crossing my legs.
"So we have a week to prepare. Raquel, along with getting the clothes, I want you to make duplicates of the map so we know where to find you if something happens," the Priest instructed, "Nina, I want you to cooperate with Raquel as much as possible with this make over, it is vital to our task. And Dave, when we next meet, I want you to have found as much as you can about these 'Night Walkers', find out what they're all about." And with that, a plan was set into motion.
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Authors Note: So, I haven't touched this in a while, and with good reason. With college and what not, I've been kind of busy. Plus the accursed Writers Block hit me pretty hard with this story, but I managed to get something written thanks to my ADD meds. :3 I hope you all enjoy this chapter.