The sun had set once more and everyone inside the castle was waking up ready for a new night. After having breakfast the students, mortals and professors were right at the edge of the dome waiting for Randy to start the hunt.
"Why can't we go in to help them?" asked Gothetta
"I agree, we can't just sit here with the van waiting for Randy to go in like nothing is happening." said Oskar
"A large hunting group may be more effective but we will stand out more. Two people going in and then getting out will not stand out as much." explained Ox Blood
"Also none of us know how to use the equipment." said Sunshine
"I don't know why you guys are moaning about this. If it were up to me I'd be sending anyone but me." said Howard putting on the brown coat and readying the crossbow.
As the conversation continued on, Randy was coating some of his weapons with the garlic that they have brought from Sunshine's house. He spread the garlic scent and juice on his sword, sais, the throwing knives, and the kusarigamas. Afterwards he put them away within his endless pockets.
Randy then picked up the black coat and put it on. He tied the utility belt around his waist and walked towards the group. His red scarf stood out and flowed out down his back.
The students turned around to see Randy all geared up to enter the dome and capture one of the turned vampires. However, in the light of the night they almost didn't recognized him and thought that he was another vampire hunter. They all yelped a little.
"I'm ready. Sorry if this is in poor taste." said Randy
"Don't be Cunningham, that was freaking hilarious." said Howard only to be slapped by Sunshine over the head
"You technically will be hunting vampires, so there is no other way of putting it." said Ashely
"There is still something missing." said Ox Blood
"Got you covered Oxy." said Howard
Randy and Howard grabbed the hat and put them on. Howard snatched the black hat and Randy was wearing the brown bowler hat.
"Now we're ready." said Howard
Gothetta walked up to them and switched up their hats.
"Now, you two are ready." said Gothetta
The two freshmen walked then towards the dome and turned back one more time.
"Remember, we grab one of those things and you keep the trunk of the van open. After that a quick get away back to the castle." explained Randy
"Right." responded everyone.
"And in case we die, I blame you guys." added Howard
Randy merely rolled his eyes at the claim made by Howard and then proceeded to drag him into the dome by the collar of the coat.
The two Norresville natives walked through town and looking at the night life of this out of time town. The high society men and women were walking through the lovely night. The cops patrolled looking around for anything that might look suspicious, which was mainly Randy and slightly Howard. The young men were drinking their worries away with the older members of the community. And finally what caught Howard's eye the most were the women of the night standing at the corners near the dark places. They even recognized a few of the people that were around down the street. Bash, and his goons were drinking at the pub laughing and punching people. Bucky and the other musical students were playing their instruments for the entertainment of others. And finally Morgan was amongst the women of the night smoking a pipe, shooting smoke circles at those that came near her.
Howard had to be pulled by Randy not to fall to temptation.
"Why is this so bad again?" asked Howard
"Do I really need to explain it to you Howard. Besides, you have no money to pay for anything." said Randy
The two freshmen continued on their way going to the darkest areas of the town hoping to find some of the beastly vampires.
It had already been an hour and nothing not even a shadow had moved out of place.
"This isn't getting us anywhere." said Howard
"I agree. I thought that if we went to the most isolated parts of the city we'd have a better chance of getting them into the open. As much as this sounds like a bad idea, we need to split up. I'll take the rooftops, and you look at the shadowy areas." said Randy
"Got it. I'll check the shadows near the corners and you look from the rooftops." said Howard zipping back to the city
"That guy really needs to get a girlfriend." said Randy to himself climbing up to the rooftop.
Randy reached the top and looked at all the smoke stacks coming out from the rooftops. He then began to run from roof to roof hoping to find something that resembled one of those creeps. Randy spotted a small group of them just ahead of him and began his pursuit to capture the little monsters.
Randy managed to get on the trail of them. He kept his distance and then saw that amongst them was Stoker.
Randy kept hot on their trail and as soon as he was within reach he took out one of the throwing knives ready to throw it at one of the creatures. Suddenly the sky cleared out and the light of the moon casted down the shadows of everything behind the creatures alerting them to Randy's presence.
The creatures turned and hissed at Randy.
"The scarfed one. Attack minions of Dracula!" called out Stoker
"Oh Shoob!" said Randy pulling back as the vampires jumped at him.
The creatures surrounded Randy but he then took out his two sais and narrowed his eyes against the creatures. The monsters jumped at Randy only for him to dodge and slash at the creature's arm causing a small burn due to the garlic. The creature snarled at Randy and he snarled right back. The other creatures jumped against Randy but he avoided and ducked the attacks.
Randy landed a couple of punches to the creatures' faces forcing them to pull back. One of the creatures jumped from the back only to receive a flying spinning kick from Randy sending it away. Randy pulled out one of the experimental smoke bombs from his utility belt and threw it at the creatures. It exploded and unleashed a strong garlic scented smoke driving them away. Randy then charged at Stoker, who turned into a bat and tried to get away. Sadly Randy threw his scarf and caught the little vampire. Randy then smacked him down to the ground knocking him out cold.
Randy walked up to the little vampire and picked him up.
"Ok little freak tell me what Dracula is planning right now!" said Randy shaking Stoker "I am not going to ask again."
Randy continued to shook the little monster of the night but to no avail. Stoker was completely and utterly knocked out cold.
"Great. Jerk." said Randy before putting him in a little bird cage that was near by.
However, before Randy could leave to get Howard a large shadow was casted right next to him. Randy turned and saw Dracula now looking more like a human than the decrepit monster that he had seen a week ago.
"Good evening, Red Scarf. I see that you've been giving my children of the night some trouble." said Dracula
"Count Dracula, what an unpleasant surprise to see you here. Are you here to save your little assistant?" asked Randy keeping his fingers loose and ready to throw a knife or one of his ninja disks.
"That little pest? Please. He may agree with my terms but he is not one of mine. I rather prefer my subordinates to be feral creatures that obey only me." explained Dracula slowly walking down to meet the Ninja
"Ok, on to another point then..." said Randy putting down the caged Stoker on the ground. "So what is your plan Dracula, I highly doubt that you are trying to simply keep doing this for the rest of your days."
"You are quite perceptive Red Scarf. My plan is simple; to turn this town into a booming necropolis, forever trapped in this time period, with me as its king of the night. After all a short life that can attain immortality and spend eternity serving me is a very good use of a life." said Dracula
"Only one problem, if you turn everyone into these monsters you will soon run out of food." pointed out Randy
"That is why I'm only turning this town into my kingdom, the rest shall become our food supply. Would you not join us?" asked Dracula
"I think not." replied Randy throwing two of the throwing knives.
Dracula simply stepped to the side with a supernatural skill that not a single step was heard.
Randy then threw four of his Ninja razor discs in a wider angle. Dracula then limboed backwards ever so slightly and saw how the disks passed above him. Randy used this chance to race towards Dracula and thrust at him with his sais. Randy gripped the two weapons by the curves and continued his attack. Dracula continued to step back moving his neck left and right to avoid the blades. Randy then did a curved slice with his sai, sadly Dracula dodged the attack getting a wiff of the garlic in the weapons.
"Uff. Garlic? I should probably remain clear of those." said Dracula as he force palmed Randy back to the edge of the rooftop.
Dracula then proceeded to run to the next roof top, and Randy began his pursuit. The two legends began a chase through the roofs of the town. Dracula jumped from one roof to the next with the slightest ease. Randy meanwhile had to push himself and use all his climbing training to keep up with the ancient vampire.
As they were running they accidentally knocked some loose bricks that fell down to the dark street alleys. The one Howard in particular was in. Taking with Morgan.
"So as I was saying babe, I could rock your world and teach you the beauties of the future." said Howard
"Listen honey, you don't need to sugar coat me. Just pay me and then you can boast that you got with a lady." said Morgan blowing smoke in Howard's face
"*cough* *cough*, You've got yourself a deal." said Howard before reaching for his wallet only for the bricks to fall right next to them.
They both left the alley and saw the persecution happening right above their heads.
"Of course he'd do this now!" groaned Howard before running after them.
Randy continued his chase after Dracula hoping to catch up to him, thankfully in a turn of fortunate, or unfortunate, events Dracula was waiting for him. Randy jumped at him sword drawn coming down with a vertical slice. Dracula simply zoomed backwards. Randy jumped up to him for a horizontal slash, only for Dracula to stepped to the side dodging the attack. Dracula got behind Randy and threw him over his shoulder backwards. Randy landed bending his knees and then jumped back with a flying kick. Dracula ducked under it only for Randy to use the impulse to jump back against Dracula. Unfortunately, Dracula grabbed Randy by the face and slammed him to the ground, back first.
"You cannot hope to out fight me mortal. I have centuries of experience on my side. What do you have?" asked Dracula looking at Randy
Randy got up and threw a seemingly inoffensive punch, that Dracula was about dodged, only for the punch to increase in size as the very air around it converted into a powerful blast. The attack managed to land a hit on Dracula's right cheek. This sent him backwards. Dracula then held his face seeing that it managed to drip some blood out of his mouth.
"It seems I underestimated you, Red Scarf." said Dracula with a frown
Randy then charged once more against Dracula, only for Dracula to jump up to the sky. Randy threw his scarf wrapping it around Dracula's leg. Randy then pulled himself up with it. In response Dracula kicked Randy away making him loose his hold on him. Randy in an attempt to avoid becoming a stain in the ground threw his scarf at one of the rooftop gargoyles. As it wrapped around the gargoyle, Dracula crushed the gargoyle and proceeded to claw away at Randy sending him to the alley. Randy groaned and got up holding his side.
"Join me Red Scarf, with immortality you shall be an unstoppable warrior. Your senses will be at their peek, and you shall never be victim to the effects of age." said Dracula as he slithered down to the ground
"Sorry, not interested." said Randy
Dracula in response grabbed him by the coat and threw him to the wall opposite to them.
"Then I shall feat upon your blood, and none of your tricks will save you this time." said Dracula baring his fangs
Randy then reached into his belt hoping to find something, and found a stake and jammed it into Dracula's side. Dracula roared in pain, and loosened his grip on Randy just enough for him to throw a garlic bomb at Dracula's face, followed up by a smoke bomb to escape.
As Dracula chocked on the garlic smoke, he realized that his prey had alluded him and faded into the darkness of the shadows.
Randy reappeared in front of Howard, who had his crossbow ready for action.
"Cunningham, what the juice happened to you?" asked Howard
"A long story fit for tomorrow night. But first, we don't go home empty handed." responded Randy holding up the cage with Stoker in it.
Howard wrapped Randy over his shoulder and took him back to their friends.
Back outside the Dome the vampires were waiting patiently for any signal of their human friends. Soon enough Randy and Howard returned from the Dome and the vampires saw the poor condition Randy was in.
"Randy!" said Gothetta as she went to check his state.
Without further waste of time they retreated to the castle, to treat Randy's wounds quickly.