I hope you are all still reading and enjoying!
I meant to post this at like 4am yesterday morning before I went to bed
but stupid technical glitches prevented it! :(
but it's up now.

ok,
so I'm going to assume that if you're reading this then you are a Lost Boys fan. ;)
So you'll appreciate this.

I GET TO PARTY WITH THE LOST BOYS. =DD

true story!
Not until October.. but still. I am entirely too excited.
And they may be over 20 years older now, but I'm sure they are still fun, haha.

Eerie Horror Fest (myspaceSLASHeeriehorrorfest) is having a Lost Boys reunion, as they call it.
Corey Haim (Sam), Brooke McCarter (Paul), Billy Wirth (Dwayne),
Chance Michael Corbitt (Laddie) and Jamison Newlander (Alan Frog) are confirmed.
And G Tom Mac will be there to perform 'Cry Little Sister.'
They are apparently still talking to other Lost Boys too!
I'm crossing my fingers and wishing on shooting stars that they can get Alex Winter (Marko)!

But my friend and I already got our Ultimate Fan Passes! haha. go to the myspace
and click on the button to buy them and you can see all the schweeet shit I get. =]

I hope I don't die from excitement before then, haha.

But anyways....
Hope you like his chapter. =)

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NEVER GROW OLD. NEVER DIE.

It was mid-morning by the time Michael returned home. Despite having slept half the night with Star, he was quite tired and consequently grumpy. His new sleeping patterns were odd to him. He didn't understand the sudden change, the sudden urge to sleep all day and party all night. Not that he minded, but it did earn him a ton of grief from Lucy, Sam and Kaiya- his mother was the worst. Matter of fact, she caught him coming home this morning and confronted him.
He flopped down on his bed, even more bothered after the encounter with his mother. Were they still friends... what kind of question was that? Didn't she see that there were bigger, more stressful things on his mind that the relationship with his mother? But he was worried about Kaiya. Lucy said she never came home last night. Michael had to cover for her because he didn't want Lucy to worry any more than she already was. He could take care if this whole situation. He had to. It was all his fault after all. If he hadn't been so persistent in chasing Star he never would have met the boys. He would have been hanging out with Sam and Kaiya so she never would have been alone and she never would have met Marko.
He needed a plan, but now was not the time to think. His eyes were too heavy and the need to sleep was getting too strong to fight off. Before Michael could even begin to fathom how he was going to save Star, Kaiya and himself, he fell into a deep slumber.

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"Sam!" Lucy didn't bother walking up the steps because the house was quiet enough. She knew that her voice would have no trouble traveling from the bottom of the staircase all the way up to Sam's room and into his ears.
"Yeah?"
"I've baked some cookies and I want to take a few to Max. Do you want to ride over with me?"
"Sure, Mom. I'll be down in a few." Sam put down the magazine he was glancing through and jumped off of his bed. During breakfast he had spilled some juice on his shirt and hadn't changed it yet. But since he was going to possibly meet a man who appeared to be his mom's new boyfriend, he grabbed a clean shirt. He quickly changed and ran down the stairs. "I'll be outside, Mom!" He ran out the door after hooking Nanook on his leash. He tossed a nearby tennis ball before letting go of the leash and letting the dog chase it. He trusted Nanook not to go running off anywhere. He was a good dog. Sam just grabbed the leash so he could hook him up outside while they were gone.
It was only a few minutes before Lucy came out carrying a small tin of cookies. "Ready, Sam?"
"Yeah," he walked over to his mom and reached out for the tin. "Let me get that."
"Oh don't worry about that. Just hook Nanook."

It was only about a ten minute drive until they got to Max's house. Lucy put the car in park and turned to her son in the passenger seat. He was wearing his sunglasses and reading an old comic that he had found he had left in the car at some point or another. "Max isn't home so I'm just going to run up and leave them on the porch."
"Ok." He had only looked up at Lucy for a brief second before returning to his comic. He must have read it a thousand times already but there was nothing else to read or do while he waited. At least Max wasn't home, though, and they'd only be there a few minutes. Sam had only gotten through a page and a half when he heard his mother yelling for him.

Once they arrived back home, Sam immediately ran upstairs to the phone in his room. He explained to the Frog brothers on the other end that he may have found out the identity of the head vampire. He felt pure joy at the thought of being able to save his brother yet. As he talked to Edgar and Alan, he pulled out the vampire comic and flipped to the pages about the Hounds of Hell. Sam was convinced that Max's dog Thorn was one of them. Ergo, Max must be the head. But they needed to know for sure. They bounced around a few ideas, trying to decide the best way to find out. Nothing really seemed plausible until Sam decided that he would convince his mother to invite Max over for dinner. He quickly hung up the phone and began searching the house for Lucy.

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When Kaiya awoke, it was already a good hour past dusk. Last night- or rather, this morning- David made the executive decision to move Laddie over to Star's oversized bed. He figured that they could share since it wasn't already uncommon. But this way, Kaiya didn't have to sleep on the rough cave floor. The looks David and Star aimed at each other when he voiced his decision led Kaiya to believe that they were not as close as she once thought.

Kaiya sat up and pushed the small blanket off her body. After just a few glances around the cave, she was under the impression that she was alone. For a moment she felt a bit lonely and wondered where Marko and the others had gone, but then she saw the bags beside the bed. She smiled and pulled them over and looked inside. She laughed when she saw that it was the new clothes she just bought. She could only guess that Marko had gone back and gotten them for her. After they left the beach last night, they had spent some time wandering. David had originally suggested that, considering all that happened, Marko and Kaiya forego the excitement of the boardwalk and go back to the cave. He assumed Kaiya would need time to adjust and accept her decision. But she pleasantly surprised them all again by acting no differently than usual. It was as if nothing in her had changed. If anything, she was more anxious to get out there and enjoy the nightlife. When they walked by one of the closed stores, she mentioned to Marko that she had bought a bunch of new clothes earlier and wished she had gotten the chance to change into one of her new outfits before leaving. So sometime between the time he and Kaiya woke up, he must have gone to her house and gotten them. She smiled and pinched her finger so she'd remember to thank him. She stood up and pulled out her new short, loose fitting short black skirt and her sandals. She was definitely wearing those. But she just had to decide which shirt to change in to. She just grabbed a light blue halter and threw it over her head. As she was tying the strings behind her neck, she thought she heard something. She grabbed her tight black jacket and threw it over her shoulders as she walked towards the long dry fountain in the middle of the cave. She didn't see anything so she just stood unmoving for a few seconds. She strained her ears and stopped breathing, hoping to hear some sort of hint to identify the source of the sound. But after enough time had passed that she needed to breathe again or subsequently pass out, she relaxed. She fluffed her hair out from under the collar of her jacket and turned towards the half of a formerly full length mirror over beside her new bed. She sighed heavily. Having only a faint reflection was going to take some getting used to.
"How do you feel?"
Kaiya jumped at the sudden voice behind her. She turned around to see David walking over from the fountain. "Shit, do you have to be so sneaky?"
He chuckled at her. "I do. You're easy to sneak up on. But soon that will change."
Kaiya smiled a small smile and nodded her head.
"So how are you doing, all things considered?"
"I've never been better. I feel so much more alive and I have all this energy. I can't wait to get out to the boardwalk. Is that where you guys were?"
"Marko will be back shortly. Dwayne and Paul took Laddie and Star out to get some food because they are going to stay in tonight. If you're up to it, we'd like to show you our boardwalk. It's much more exciting."
They looked at each other and grinned widely. But suddenly, Kaiya's expression morphed into worry.
"Kaiya?"
"David, can you tell me- what's going to happen? Is this why Marko and I felt so strongly for each other instantly?"
"Are you regretting your decision?" David took a step closer to her. He didn't think she was unhappy, just a bit scared. He was glad. Nobody should accept this violent change so easily. Not one of the boys, not even David himself, had taken it so lightly. It was to the point that she almost scared him how calm she was. So now, when he witnessed her fear beginning to surface, it was a relief.
"No. I just, I want to understand what's going on. I want to know that what Marko and I have is real and it's not going to vanish when I change. Is it?" She wasn't really sure where the sudden rush of emotion came from, but she was suddenly terrified that she would be hurt in the end. At the thought of losing Marko, her eyes began to water. She glanced up at the cave ceiling for a moment so her tears would not fall before looking down at the floor.
"Marko loves you. That will never change. You are Fated. Or more commonly called in human lore, soul mates. Every vampire has another person they are meant to be with for the rest of their immortal lives. Most never find theirs. Those that do may find that their fated is another vampire, some find it in humans. Marko found it in you. He will never leave you. A vampire's love for their fated is stronger than their will to live. I have heard stories of those who lost their loves and starved themselves. They get so weak that they don't escape the sun in time or they get caught. Some don't even wait that long. Some won't hide from the dawn the very next morning."
A tear slipped down Kaiya's cheek, partly because of the sorrow of the stories and partly because she could relate. Then she was hit with a sudden thought. Her eyes widened in fear. "When I become a full vampire, will I be Fated to someone else?"
"No. If anything, your bond will become stronger."
She released the breath that she was unaware that she was holding and nodded her head. David reached over and placed a hand around the back of her neck. She looked up into his eyes and half smiled. "Thanks, David. I'm more worried about losing Marko than I am about me changing." She laughed lightly and David returned her smile.
"There's nothing to worry about at all. Not about Marko and not about you."
She surprised David by quickly engulfing him in a hug. He was very seldom caught off guard, but he'll admit that she got him that time. He chuckled a bit before hugging her back.
"So are you ready to go?"
"Aren't we going to wait for the others to get back?" She pulled away from David and walked over to the mirror by the bed again.
"They are back." She glanced over her shoulder just in time to see Paul leading Laddie down the entrance slope with Dwayne and Star behind them. David walked past the first two and stopped in front of Dwayne. "Any problems?"
Dwayne just shook his head and they both looked at Star as she passed. She almost looked shocked and the two boys looked a touch annoyed. Kaiya wondered what was really going on with that girl. Star started towards the canopy bed when she suddenly stopped and turned towards Kaiya. She sprinted the short distance to her and halted so close to her that all she had to do was whisper and Kaiya could hear her clearly. "You drank it, didn't you? Oh, Kaiya I'm sorry."
"Sorry? Why are you sorry?"
"You're just like me and Laddie and Michael now, and-"
"Michael? Oh my god, that's what they gave him that first night, wasn't it? Sam was right when he said he was different."
"Yes, but if we help each other we can save ourselves. We are only half vampires until we make our first kill. Until then, it can be reversed."
"Star, just leave me alone, ok? I don't want to go back."
Star froze, wide eyed. "What do you mean?"
"I mean, I knew what I was getting into when I drank David's blood. I chose this. I chose to be with Marko. And David, Paul and Dwayne."
"How could you? You can live with killing?"
"I'll just kill people who deserve it."
"That's enough, Star. Go play with Laddie." David interrupted the girls. Kaiya looked over Star's shoulder as she turned around to look at David. He watched Star walk away without saying a word. "You'll have to excuse Star. She is unhappy with this life and assumes everyone else should be too. It's been two years since I changed her and she still refuses to drink. She refuses to let go of her humanity."
"Well, why doesn't she change back? She said there was a way."
"It's far too difficult. But don't worry about that. Go finish getting ready so we can go as soon as Marko returns. He'll be here any minute." David left her to look back at her own semi-reflection as she tried to make herself look decent. She kept running her fingers through her hair. She clipped it up, took it down then clipped it back up and took it down again. She repeated this process a few times before deciding to wear it up again. Paul wandered over in her direction and sat heavily on her bed. He watched her fiddle with her hair before rummaging through her purse. She pulled out a small bag in which she kept what little make-up she owned and opened it. She put on a small amount of black eyeliner, baby blue eye shadow and mascara. She even pulled out gentle pink lipstick to wear.
"Jesus, Kai. Why are you being so girly?" Paul finally spoke up.
"If people are going to find me alluring now, I want to feel that way too. Bite me."
Marko had come out of nowhere and swooped over behind her before she could blink, placing his teeth against her neck. His fangs were not exposed, but still the sensation of his teeth dragging across her skin sent chills down her spine. She exhaled sharply and leaned back into his body, enjoying being so close. He brought his hand up to gently caress her neck. "Don't tempt me." As he spoke, she felt his lips moving against her skin. Her nerves began to burn with excitement but before she could really enjoy the feeling, it was gone. He was suddenly standing behind the propped up piece of mirror, arms draped over the top. That signature smirk.
She just shook her head at him and laughed lightly before going back to her very small pile of clothes. She just couldn't decide. "Should I wear a different shirt?"
Marko just laughed and shook his head, almost mocking her. "Wear what you have, or I'm leaving without you."
"I'm getting more new clothes tonight."
"By yourself." It was a flat statement, not a question.
"Of course. I didn't expect boys to accompany me and Star and I don't exactly get along. But I need money."
"Steal some," Paul suggested.
"I don't have your talents. Can't I just have the cash from the people you eat tonight?"
Marko laughed at her again, hardly noticing her almost whine, concentrating on how nonchalantly she spoke of their feeding. He never dreamed of meeting a person, let alone a girl, who would be so ok with their life- before being fully transformed. They were all caught off guard. He couldn't wait to see what she was like when she was whole. She would fit right in. Christ, she might even rival David in bloodlust. And that's a feat all in its own.

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As she weaved through the crowd she felt a large hand grip her elbow. It whipped her around and she was greeted by a beast of a man, both in size and looks. She was able to free her arm from his grip but he still advanced on her. "Where are you going, babe?"
"Kick rocks, blar." She just scoffed at him and turned back towards her destination. She showed no fear, though she did feel a little. This man could definitely hurt her, but she knew at least one of the boys had to be near enough that nothing would happen.
Within a few minutes she was exactly where she wanted to be- on secluded little corner of the beach, away from any bonfires. She made a point to stick to the darkness because she didn't feel like being spotted. She just wanted to enjoy the sound of the waves and the sand between her toes. She just felt like taking in all the new sensations and experiencing her heightened senses. She sank to her knees and dragged her fingers through the sand. She subconsciously hummed a gentle song that she wasn't sure even existed. Her thoughts kept jumping around- the Emersons, Santa Carla, the vampires... and Marko. She still didn't really understand her strong attraction to Marko. Well, she knew now what was going on, but it didn't mean she understood it. And she felt so strongly before she even saw him. Fate is a weird concept. She was concentrating so hard now that she didn't even know what her fingers were tracing in the sand nor did she hear the quiet, but heavy footsteps approaching her. However, she did feel the hand on her shoulder. She jumped up and turned to face the mystery person. It was the large man that had stopped her on the boardwalk earlier.
"I thought I told you to leave me alone?"
"Come on, I know you didn't mean it. A hot little number like you shouldn't be all alone." He stepped closer and reached out for her again.
"Seriously. Stop." She beginning to become annoyed. The fat man seemed to ignore her commands.
"I can fuck you so good, you'll want to pay me." He placed his hand on her hip and tried to pull her closer.

She froze. Did he mean what she thought? Before she should confirm her suspicions, she sensed him close.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you." She actually chuckled when she warned him.
"And why not?" Pissed off that things weren't going his way, he growled and aggressively tightened his grip on her.
"Because I don't share." And there was Marko, soundlessly by her side.
The man just laughed loudly. "Get out of the way, little boy."
Marko just flashed that smirk of his and looked at her, unsure about killing so close to her.
"Do it."

Marko licked the blood from his smirking lips and tossed a wad of cash towards Kaiya.
"Thanks."
"So what's that?"
She looked to where he was pointing, in the sand at her feet. When she was absentmindedly curving her fingers through the sand she actually drew something. With her left hand she had drawn the left half of a heart and with her right, the right side. In the middle was the word 'fate.' She just stared at it before kicking it to pieces. "I don't know."
His smirk widened and he pulled her close. She looked up into his eyes and he brushed the wind blown hair from her face. "I'm going to start using you as bait."
"What do you mean?"
"If all the boys are going to chase you, I'm going to use that to my advantage."
"Do you guys only drink from males?"
"No, but their yells don't usually travel as far or worry as many. Plus they offer more of a fight and more to eat."
She thought about it for a second before she matched his smirk with one of her own. "This could be fun. But I will definitely need new clothes then."
"Why? What's wrong with the ones you just bought yesterday?" Marko was confused by her new intense interest in her appearance. He hadn't known her long, but her knew this was very unlike her. She just sighed, clearly unhappy.
"Marko. That gross man. I'm fairly certain that he thought I was a whore. And it must be these new clothes. I knew they were not for me. This skirt is too short and I shouldn't have-"
"Hey," he interrupted her as she began to ramble. "Kaiya. You don't look like a whore. He was drunk. I could taste it in his blood. I've seen him around. He's always getting into trouble with women."
"But-"
"No. Just ignore him. You look gorgeous. And you don't look any less decent than any of the other girls out there right now."
"Should I be offended? Because a lot of those girls clearly lack decency and morals," she lightened the mood and laughed.
Knowing that she really did understand his true meaning, he chose not to verbally respond. He grabbed her again and placed his lips on the side of her neck. She loved that feeling- and knowing what it did to him and how hard it was for him to resist, even still, made it that much more amazing. But it wasn't going to be long before she was just like him. A full vampire. Until she was complete, her blood will still be tempting to Marko. But his love kept her safe.
She was pleased to hear that all of the boys were happy for them. Not one of them had a problem with Kaiya. They were all like family already.
But what about her real family? Her father? And even Lucy and Michael and Sam? After she changed, would she still love them? Would she still be able to see them without trying to kill them? She must. And if the boys can be around humans at the boardwalk all of the time, then it mustn't be too hard to ignore. Even now she isn't having a problem not feeding. Sure, she was only half and she hasn't even tasted it yet- but when she is a full vampire she'll be stronger too.

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"Mike, where are you going?"
He was had his hand on the doorknob before Sam spotted him. "I'm going to find Kaiya and Star."
"But Max is coming over for dinner shortly and Mom wants you to stay." Sam didn't tell his older brother his theory about Max being the head vampire yet. He wanted to find out if he was right or not first.
"I don't care about Max right now. Making sure that they're safe is more important." Michael turned the knob in his hand and opened the door. Max was there with his hand raised as if preparing to knock. Max was very kind to Michael but the oldest son was nothing but short with him. Michael didn't really have time to deal with this guy right now so he quickly invited Max in like he asked. He just needed him out of the way and as soon as Max was in the house, Michael bolted out the door. Sam had gone back upstairs before Max had come inside. He picked up the phone and dialed the Frog brothers. There was no answer so he assumed they were on their way.

Michael searched the boardwalk and had witnessed no sign of them. He didn't even hear their motorcycles anywhere. He was about to head back to the cave when he saw the girl with the dark bushy hair. He ran up behind her and grabbed her elbow. She whipped around and looked at him, terrified. It wasn't Star. He immediately let her go and apologized before she hurried away. He swore silently to himself and wandered away down towards the beach. He was walking along the railing towards the stairs down to the sand when he spotted them.

You may think say that David is acting a bit out of character,
but I always felt like he had a sweet, caring side to him. ;)
Especially because of his tear at the end of the movie.

But anyways.
Let me know if you liked it
or hated it. =]

Oh, and hey.
I'm saving up to buy a
WHITE 2009 Dodge Challenger
So if you would like to donate to the
'Support Kristina's Dream' fund,
I'd love you forever!
hahaha, it's worth a shot. ;)

Love, peace and chicken grease.