"A Night out with a Vampire"

September 18, 2014…10:55pm

Sonic and I were just outside the building, we snuck off around the building so nobody would see us. Since no one was around, we decided to take our masks off.

"Whew! Finally I can take this thing off" He said, rubbing his irritated eyes. "Your telling me" I said, taking mines off as well, luckily I wasn't wearing any eye make up.

He then asked where he wanted to talk, I told him somewhere quiet, where there was really nobody around, just for his sake so no one can notice him.

"Mhm, I know of a place we could go"

Startling me, he scooped me into his arms. "You better hold on tight for this" He then started running in the other direction.

Sonic came to sudden stop and gently put me down, which I then felt everything around me spinning. He helped me steady my balance before the dizziness went away.

"You weren't kidding when you said hold on tight" I said. He was running so fast that everything I saw around me was a blur. Well, again, that's one of the many strengths vampires have, super speed. They run so fast, you don't see them coming sometimes.

"Well I warned you didn't I?" He said. I looked at where we were. It was a little park with small but pretty lake that was glistening under the moon's light, followed the eerie, haunting beautiful calls of a loon in the distance, making the area awfully quiet.

"Where are we exactly?" I looked around for a hint, then my eyes caught a sign.

"Luminous Lake" The name sounded familiar…

I remember now, back at the castle, Bianca mentioned something about a lake, it was this one, the one where Sonic was at, the night where just moments before he became…

It looks so much more different, well if its been around for many years, then it has changed over time.

"This, is where you came, the night you were suppose to confess your feelings to her…" I didn't want to say her name out loud to offend Sonic, but he knew who I was talking about.

"It was suppose to be a good night for me…" He crossed his arms and started walking towards the boardwalk. "But, what could've been the best night of my life, turned into one of the worst…"

"Losing someone your cared and admired for so much, I know how that feels. I've lost someone a couple years back, and well to be honest…" I crossed my arms and looked down with hate in my eyes. "…I hated him…"

Sonic then remembered back the castle when she was there in the throne room, that she went through some type of grief, it was obviously someone close to her…

"Who was it?"

"My grandfather"

He was shocked to hear that she hated her own grandfather, but why though?

"Buy why'd you…" He started but I interrupted him.

"Hate him so much? It's a long and complicated story but I will say this, he was a smoker, and heavy drinker, and just some days he wasn't himself…"

Sonic read her mind as to what she meant by that…

He was seeing thoughts of her grandfather, yelling to himself for no reason, banging, even being like that during the night, she was crying and couldn't sleep. He saw her being driven by an adult cat woman, who was most likely her Mother to some house in a sketchy but quiet and surreal neighbourhood, he didn't know what that place was, but in any case, wherever it was, it was somewhere where she could feel more safe and at peace, from him..

"I'm sorry that you went through that, and I know that you hated him, but he was your grandfather, at least give him some credit for loving and caring about you."

"I did, but despite him being like that, you're right, most days he did love me, in his own way at least. But most days he was good, if he wasn't, then I wouldn't be living at home right now, I'd be with my Dad instead."

Sonic then thought of the house he saw in her head, could that be her Father's place? Most likely yes, where else was she gonna go? "Well, at least you've got another place to go to when things get out of hand" He said.

"Thanks, my Dad's place is another home I can go to whenever things get hectic. I like to call it my 'other home' or 'sanctuary'. I haven't gone there in a little while though, I'm planning to go back soon"

Sonic didn't have anything to say, not yet anyway, he let her continue.

"But to tell you the truth, things have quieted down since my grandfather passed on, so I'd things have been better for us since…"

"I'm glad to hear that"

"Thanks, but I'd say your situation was worse than mines to be honest…"

'It still is'

"Losing my grandfather was the worst thing to happen in my life, and I was hoping things would've gotten better after that, that I continue his legacy, but after what almost happened with Amy, things haven't been the same for me ever since…they only got worse after that"

I looked at the poor thing, his ears drooped and looked down at the water in such grief, where his reflection wasn't even seen. I felt even more sorry for the poor guy as he couldn't even see his own reflection. But to me, he wasn't a monster, but a sweet and gentle soul who wanted nothing more in the world but to be happy.

"Look, I know losing your grandfather was tough for you, not to mention what almost happened with Amy that night…I know you despise being this way, but think about it, if it wasn't for you who jumped in front that vampire, then Amy would've died, practically right in front of you."

Sonic shuddered at the thought of it, seeing her drained and dead, right in front of him like that, he couldn't have imagined it. But she was right.

He scratched his head. "I, guess you have a point."

"But I'm kinda glad you didn't."

A look of confusion came to him.

"Why's that?"

"W-well, cause you wouldn't be here standing next to me on this beautiful, quiet night, instead you'd already be dead, and all bones. Also, I...uh…" This was really awkward for me, I was playing with my index fingers "…kinda have a thing for vampires."

Sonic was slightly surprised but it didn't last as he intriguingly raised an eyebrow at what she just said.

"Ehehe, really now? In that case, I'm kinda glad to be here too, cause if I wasn't, then I wouldn't have met you tonight."

I turned away, shyly blushing to my self. I couldn't hide it that well, I know he could easily see me.

"Hehe, your actually pretty cute when your like that."

That made me blush even harder.

"Ok, seriously, stop. I mean it."

"Oh, c'mon on! It's fun! And I can tell that your enjoying this way more than I am"

S***! Ok! Now my cheeks were madly blushing red. I sighed heavily, giving up.

I looked back at him, he was now giving me flirty look with an eyebrow raise.

I put my hands up in defeat. "Alright, alright I get it already! Geez!"

"So, in other words, you have crush on me?"

"What?! Pfft! No I don't!.."

He raised an eyebrow.

"Ok, maybe a little one."

"I knew it"

'Guilty as charge' I rubbed my eyes as they were starting to feel a little heavy. Sonic can tell she was probably getting tired .

"Do you want me to bring you back?" He asked.

"If you don't mind, I really wanna get out of this dress"

'Aww, but it looks so pretty on you. But I know there's no way she can sleep like that, so yeah'

He walked over and picked me up once more. "Brace your self, again" I nodded and quickly made out way back to the hotel.

11:15pm

We made it back in about 5 minutes thanks to Sonic's super speed. "Do you mind waiting for a little bit?" I asked. He nodded, and put me down. "Try to stay hidden until I say so, I'll be out on my balcony when I'm finished" I made my way inside. The reception/check in area was quiet, only one person was there, Diana, the girl we met last week when we first arrived. She came around the corner and saw me, she waved. "Hey stranger, long time no see!" She said. I waved back. "Hey! Diana right? Haven't seen you in a little while, oh right, you work later don't you?"

"My shift is normally 3-11, but I'm thinking of getting that changed though. But yeah, I'm just heading home"

"Oh well, I won't keep you then" I walked past her to the elevators.

"Oh that's right, don't wanna keep your little 'boyfriend' waiting now do you?"

!

I stopped in my tracks, I wasn't even gonna ask how she knew, and who told her. "Did my friends tell you?"

"I chatted with your friend Vanessa before, she mentioned that it was your birthday today, happy birthday by the way"

"Thanks"

"And yeah she did mention about this party you guys were at tonight, and something about you and this hedgehog, hanging out the entire time…"

"Yeah, that explains why I'm back so late" I was slightly embarrassed.

"Look, I don't mean to tease you but girls do that all that time when guys are around them, especially if they like them back"

"Yeah I know"

"Anyways, we were also chatting about doing a little hangout, you guys seem really cool, and would like to do something before you leave next week"

"Oh yeah, definitely, that'd be a lot of fun. Well, I gotta go, I'll see you around" I said, waving back and now rushing to the elevators.

I pressed the button and the doors slid open, I went inside and pushed the button for the 5th floor. 'Thank god that's over'

'About time' I heard Sonic's voice come into my head, getting a little impatient and wondering why I was taking so long to come up.

'Hey, she started it!'

'Hmph, your actually kinda cute when you get upset like that' He teased me.

I was getting annoyed now. 'I'm coming, I'm coming! Just let me get out of this dress first'

'I don't have all night you know'

'Yeah, I know you don't'

I reached the fifth floor and already saw Vanessa standing outside her door with her pjs on.

"Well well, I can see your little 'date' went well" She said.

"Not now!" I walked over and whispered loudly. "Look, we'll talk about this later, this dress is really pushing in my stomach"

"Alright alright" She put her hands in defeat. I made my way past her and got out my key card from my purse. I slid it in the slot and made my way in.

I threw my purse and goodie bag onto the bed, along with the red velvet box containing the lavender rose, which I put down gently as to not damage it, and quickly got out my other set of pjs, a racerback Cami PJ set, and another one of my cardigans, just in case if it gets chilly in here later.

I quickly got out of the dress, put it to the side and slipped on the pjs and cardigan. "Ah, that's better" I said relieved. I didn't bother doing my hair, I'll worry about it later, Sonic was already waiting long enough, I better go see where he is.

I went out onto the balcony, I looked around for him but couldn't find him anywhere.

'I heard him not that long ago…'

"Psst"

!

I turned around and looked up towards the roof, Sonic was sitting there casually cross legged, giving me a little wave, I waved back. He looked around to make sure no was around. "Do you mind standing back a little bit?" I nodded and went back inside as this balcony was actually kinda small. I heard a little thud from outside, Sonic then came in immediately.

"Whew, much better, it was getting stuffy out there"

"Sorry if I held you up" I said.

"It's fine, don't worry, I can tell you were getting annoyed yourself with that girl you're talking too"

"Yeah, well, we just met her last week when we got here, and Vanessa already got into conversation with her, and also already planned a get together before we go"

I sweat dropped.

"You should go rest a little before it gets too late, even for me…" Sonic said.

"Well, my bed time's not usually till midnight, so I can stay up a little bit to talk, let me just freshen up quickly"

"Don't be long"

I went to the bathroom and did what I had to do.

I was out of the bathroom within 5 minutes, face washed, teeth brushed, though my hair took a little bit as I was getting out all the pins that were holding my hair up, which were pinching my brain, making some parts of my head hurt, but felt better when all of them were out. I brushed it best as I could, but didn't guarantee that I'd get all the knots out with all that hairspray that I still have, which I can still smell. I was gonna put it in my usual bun, but with all those pins crushing my head, I'll leave it down and let it breathe for a little while, and also someone wanted me to keep it down when I got in there.

Sonic was standing in the middle of the room, holding and sniffing my present in his hand, he then caught me in the corner of his eye. I crossed my arms and raised an eyebrow.

"What? I can't smell the present I made you? Don't judge me"

I smirked. "What?"

"That flower, where'd you even get it?"

"I wouldn't say where but how"

"You know that blue glowing rose I have? The one which you tried to take a whiff at it?"

"Yeah, I remember, and sorry about the glass"

"Accidents happen, I know you didn't mean too and was just curious. Anyways, I made it similar to that one, except I had a little help"

"From who?"

"Let's just say they know a thing or two about spells and magic, I'll introduce you to them before you go"

"Uh, sure"

"Anyways, I made it specifically for you, cause I remember you telling me that you liked lavender and its scent, and that your last name is Rose, and that you like roses too, so why not give you something that you can cherish forever like mines"

He put back the flower and handed it back to me. "A rose for my Rose" I was speechless, he made it an everlasting flower like his, so we can somehow stay connected no matter where we are.

"I, don't know what to say" I looked towards the bed, and started to yawn I really wanna lie down. "Do you mind if…"

"Did you want me to sit with you?"

"Yeah, I'd like that"

We've been talking for a good while, we've gotten to know a little bit more about each other, like the fact that Sonic's an only child like I am, and personality wise, he's someone who's free spirited, adventurous, very compassionate, kind-hearted, generous, having a strong sense of justice and having a love for nature, freedom and adventure. He's someone who'd be willing to do anything to go out of his way to protect the people he loves.

Longest description of a personality ever, but besides that, I like everything about it, including him. And the fact that he's kind hearted like I am, and willing to go out of peoples' way just to help them out, it's unbelievable. I've never met someone like him.

There's something else that I wanna know though, but I'll ask later. I wanted to tell him a little bit about myself, my life and family. My personality wasn't as outmatched as his, but mines was pretty straight forward, very shy, quiet, sensitive and outgoing. And also very independent, hardworking, and a perfectionist as well.

"Your one special girl indeed, I'm surprised you don't have a lover yet" He said.

"I was focused more on my self back then, and still am now, I'm still young so I'm not in any rush, I have plenty of time to look for someone."

"Mhm"

"Speaking of lovers, let me ask you something…"

He already knew what I was gonna ask, but didn't say anything.

"If you wanted to be with Amy, then why didn't you just…"

"Turn her? Cause I didn't want to put her through the same thing that 'bloodsucker' was putting her through. I convinced her, but she said no, and that she was scared…"

"Scared of what?"

"Me…because of what I've become, she was scared that I was gonna do the exact same thing, so that's why I left, to prevent another attack, possibly a blood frenzy too"

"Look, I know you've been by yourself since that night, but I wouldn't say you're completely alone"

"Why do you mean?"

"You have Midnight, who is so adorable by the way, and you have these so called helpers of yours"

"I know but, Midnight's an actual cat, and these two people I know, well it's complicated, I'll just say this, their older and sort of my guardians, they watch over me."

"Oh, I see"

"I want someone to talk too every night, wake up next to them, love them…to spend the rest of my life with…for a long time…forever…"

I was somewhat compassionate yet sad at the same time.

"You see…I'm trapped, Kris. I've trapped and isolated for so long. The truth is, ever since I've become like this, not only have I been depressed, but scared, really scared. Scared of falling in love again with the right person. Because of what I am. I try hide as much as I can without having to fully reveal myself to someone because I will scare them off or try to attack them. But you, your real, actually real. And your so wonderful. Your all I need. Thats why I need you to be here with me forever. I'm sorry if it's hard to understand."

"I couldn't understand either. Why the world around me started to become more dull and grey, more and more gloomy. It wasn't until you arrived that I truly understood.

I don't think I could've continued to live in this world if I hadn't met you"

I was flattered but yet sad and confused. 'What did he mean by that last sentence? Did, he try to kill himself?'

"I..I have confession to make…"

"What is it?" I most likely already knew what he was going to stay.

"I'm in love with you…"

!

"What?!"

"When there's nothing else in this world for me, your here to make me smile. Will you make me smile like this every day from now on?"

"I…"

"Please…" He grabbed my hand "Your all I have left…"

What was I suppose to say to him? As much as I liked him too, and want to stay with him, I already told him that I can't…but…

I brought out the test tube Vanessa gave me earlier, I squeezed it.

"Look you can think about it, even if you say no, then its fine, I'm not forcing you to do this. If you do say no, then I would like to at least see you before you leave."

I looked back at the small tube then at him. "Yeah, I'd like that. Just give me until Wednesday, that should give me plenty of time to think about it"

"Alright, you need to rest anyway, it's been a long day for you" He leaned over and kissed me goodnight on the cheek before getting off the bed and heading for the balcony.

Something didn't feel right…I quickly got off the bed and headed for the balcony.

"Sonic wait!"

He stopped before even opening the door, he turned to see me behind him.

"What is it?" I went to go hug him which took him by surprise. "Thank you, for tonight" He softly smiled then returned the hug back. "Anything for you"

He felt cold but I didn't want to let go, this might be the last time I ever hug him, and even see him. But I was tired and wanted to go to sleep soon, so I pulled back, then gave him a little goodnight peck on the cheek myself.

"Night Sonic, I'll see you soon" He smiled. "You too, get some sleep" He let go of me and left for the night. I went to go lock the balcony door, I sighed.

'This choice is gonna be a tough one to make. But it doesn't matter what I do, even Sonic doesn't care what I do, I'll do whatever it takes to make him and I equally happy'

With that said, I went to go tie my hair into my usual bun, then off to sleep for the night.