Disclaimer: i do not claim to own the idea of Vampire Baseball, i'm only using it for my story.

I apologize to anyone who truly likes this story, but i'm really sick of this story and i have other, more important (in my opinion) stories to write. So, there are only going to be fifteen chapters, which means four more. If this story seems boring now, that's probably because i got bored and only finished it out of courtesy.

We had all the gear for the game packed. We were carrying it, since we were running to wherever it was we were going to play.

Chris and Mitchie had told everyone and everyone gladly agreed. Now we just had to wait for Kevin to come home from work.

"So vampire's play baseball, huh?" I asked Ben, who was standing next to me.

He grinned, "Oh yeah, we love it. Of course, we aren't exactly the most normal vampires there are."

"Never, would have seen that one coming." I said.

"I bet you never read that in one of your vampire books." Zac said.

I laughed, "Definitely not!"

Just then, Kevin's car was heard outside and he joined us quickly.

As we were preparing to leave, I turned to Ben.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"Just a little clearing we found. It's not too far from here, and it's far away form humans, so don't worry." He assured me.

I smiled, "I wasn't, actually, but thanks."

He smiled back.

Outside, he offered me his hand. I raised my eyebrows.

"So you don't get lost" He said.

I rolled my eyes, but grinned.

"You're too kind" I said sarcastically.

He shrugged, "I try my best."

I snorted, "Yeah, okay."

I still took his outstretched hand gladly, though.

"Come on, Mr. Chilvalrous" I said, following after Remi.

Ben started to take the lead, and I let him do so without complaint.

We made it to a large clearing an about five minutes. The clearing made almost a perfect circle in the trees. I watched and Kevin, Zac, and Chris measured out and set up and professional sized baseball field.

"Have you ever played baseball before?" Julie asked me.

"I played a few time as a kid, but never on a team or anything." I said.

"I think you'll be fine, you're a fast learner." She assured me.

"Thanks" I replied.

We split into two even teams-boys against girls-and then got into position. The boys were up to bat first. Remi was pitcher, I was guarding first base, Julie was at second, and Mitchie was at third.

Zac was up to bat first.

"It's on, little sis" He told Remi.

"Right back at you, big bro" She replied.

Zac turned and looked at me, "Watch and learn Reagan, this is how the pro's do it."

Remi threw the ball at him and he hit it perfectly. The collision of the bat and ball sounded like a thunderclap.

Oh, so that's what the storms for.

I saw the ball whizzing into the forest, so I ran after it. I caught it easily and ran back to the field. Zac wasn't quite at second base yet, so I threw it as hard as I could at Julie. She caught it a split second before Zac slid into second.

"Out!" Kevin said.

Zac walked by me, grumbling.

"Hey Zac, I'm fairly certain the pro's don't get out on the first hit." I teased.

"Oh shut up!" He said grumpily.

I grinned and stuck my tongue out at him.

We played three games; we girls won 2-to-1. We would have played longer, but the storm passed.

~0~0~

I was sitting in my room, just thinking, when I had a sudden idea. I raced to find Kevin, I found him in his study.

"Kevin?" I asked.

He looked up from his papers, "Yes?"

"I had an idea, and, I was wondering if maybe I might do it?"

"Well, before I can answer, you'll have to tell me this brilliant idea of yours." He said.

"Oh, right, sorry. Well you know how I've had a hard time leaving behind my family."

"I was thinking that if maybe I might write them a letter, telling them I'm fine, it might make me feel better. I would only tell them I was fine, no details or anything. Could I do that?" I asked.

He was silent for a minute, and I was sure he was going to say no.

"Sure, I don't see why not." He said.

"Really? Oh thank you!" I said.

He smiled, "You're welcome, Reagan."

I ran back to my room, found a pen and some paper and sat down to write my letter. I all ready knew what I wanted to say, so I had no problem getting started.

Dear Mom, Dad, and Chase.

I'm writing this to let you know I'm okay. I know you won't believe me, but I am. I'm happy here, truly, I am. I'm willing you with all my might to believe me. I have found a good family who has accepted me into their hearts. The feelings are mutual. Of course they could never replace you, not in a million years. Please, I know it's hard; I worry about you too, but please try not to worry about me. I'm fine. I can't tell you where I am, or what happened to me, but I want you to know, I love you, with all my heart. I wish I could tell you more, but it's for your own good. Believe me, if I could come back to you, I would. But it's too dangerous, not only might I hurt you, but others might as well. I would never let anything happen to you. Please tell everyone, friends and family, I love them, and always will. You have to stop looking for me. It's all in vain anyway, you'll never find me, it's impossible, and I'm too well hidden. I know how hard it must be for you to except this, but I'm begging you to believe me. It's the truth. You have to understand, I love you too much to let harm come to you. I would never forgive myself if something happened to you because of me. Therefore, I must stay away from you. Just know I'm safe, happy, and loved.

Love from all my heart,

Reagan.

I folded the letter in half, and swallowed hard.

It was harder than I thought to write this. It might help them though, so I did it. I went back to Kevin's study with the folded letter in hand.

"Would you read over it to make sure I didn't let anything slip?" I asked, handing him the letter.

Kevin unfolded the letter and read it quickly. He handed it back, sadness in his eyes. He nodded his approval.

"I was wondering, could I maybe deliver it myself?" I asked.

Kevin looked at me, a pained expression on his perfect face.

"Reagan, I want to let you, I really do, but being a newborn and all…."

I nodded in understanding. I bit back my disappointment.

"I might hurt them." I said quietly.

He nodded, "I'm sorry."

I heard someone come up behind me, but didn't turn around.

"I'll go with her." Ben's voice came from behind me.

I turned around, "Really?"

He nodded.

We both looked over at Kevin.

Kevin shook his head and gave Ben a knowing look.

"Oh, all right" He said, "Go ahead."

"Yes! Thank you!" I said.

I hugged Ben; he seemed startled, but hugged me back.

"We'll leave right away!" I said happily, leaving Ben and Kevin in Kevin's study to go find Remi and Mitchie and tell them the good news.