5/16/03
*Outside Kennedy City, a colorful sports car, a Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II (R34) is seen, speeding along the highway. Without knowing, the driver slams into, and through the city shield, the shield not being able to withstand the impact. The car crumples from the crash. With what adrenaline he has left, the driver gets out of the wrecked car and clumsily walks away. Not a moment later the car explodes into a colorful fireball due to ignition of the nitrous in the car. The young blond hair, blue eyed man collapses on the street. It is unknown if he has injuries, except for some exterior cuts.*
*Arrmaduke trots over, having seen the whole ordeal while he was getting groceries. The vampire duck bends down and touches the handsome individual and finds a pulse.*
Arrmaduke- Sir, are you alright? Can you speak? What happened?
*Arrmaduke asks questions that are clouded by the man's ordeal. The man looks at Arrmaduke briefly, with blurred vision and falls back unconscious. Arrmaduke calls for an ambulance.*
*Daemon arrives at the scene with the ambulance.*
Daemon-C'mon Arrmaduke, help me get him in.
*Arrme helps Daemon get the young man, who's in his 20s, into the ambulance. They rush to the hospital where Berkawitz is standing by. Berkawitz spends an hour taking care of the man, cleaning up exterior wounds, giving him a transfusion, and killing the pain of bruised ribs and other bones. Berkawitz gets the man in stable condition. A little while later, the man comes around, and wakes up, and first sees Berkawitz.*
Man-Where am I? How did I get here? *With a confused look on his face.*
Berkawitz-You are in a hospital, and are in stable condition. From the sounds of things you had a nasty car accident.
Man-Accident? I don't remember having an accident! The last thing I remember I was speeding along on a highway in my car, and then all the sudden I'm here!
Berkawitz-You're experiencing temporary memory loss as a result of the accident. You probably received a mild concussion, in addition to bruised ribs, and some serious cuts. But you're fine now.
Man-Thanks.
*Berkawitz lets Arrmaduke ask questions next.*
*Arrmaduke walks in* Arrmaduke- Hi, My name is Arrmaduke. How are you feeling? What's you name? Do you have family we can contact?
Man-What the?! What the hell are you?!
*The young man gets startled out of his mind, crawling a little bit away from Arrme on the bed. He reaches for his gun, but notices it's not there.*
Man-My gun! What'd you do with my gun?! What is this?!
Berkawitz-Sir, please, calm down, he won't harm you, and neither will he. *pointing to Daemon, although even at 4'5", Daemon can still be intimidating with his outfit and big ass sword.*
Berkawitz-There is something you must realize, you must open your mind to new horizons, in this case, the fact that there are other dimensions than our own. I'm sure you must've have watched movies where THAT is the case.
Man-Well, yeah, but still, this is crazy!
Berkawitz-No, it is not crazy, this is all very real. You haven't slipped into the Twilight Zone or anything, I can assure you that. Everyone here is friendly, no matter what they look like to you. Again, you must open your mind to new experiences, which is what you will need when you are here.
Man-Okay...To answer your questions, Arrmaduke, I'm feeling okay, despite being scared out of my pants, no offense and I apologize, my name is Brian O'Connor, and I don't have any family. My parents got killed when I was younger...my parents were both truck drivers believe it or not. They worked for the same company and went on the road together making deliveries all the time. However, one clear warm night, they weren't able to make a delivery....punks in these cars and cycles had guns....they didn't even care to spare their lives, shot 'em on sight...they waited until the 18-wheeler drove itself off the road and turned upside down. They used a fire extinguisher to prevent the engine from catching on fire, or the fuel tank, stole all the goods from the trailer, and left as quick as they came. One of the jerks shot at the tank and the truck caught on fire and blew up. I was at home at the time, and saw it on the news...I cried for so long that night, I felt like I had lost everything...The next day my Aunt and a police officer come over, the cop saying that my Aunt had custody of me now. I moved to my Aunt's house, and finished high school in the city that she lived in. I also went to a community college where I studied law. After I graduated from there, I enrolled in the city's police academy, seeing if I could do anything that had to do with the law. They said that I didn't have enough years under my belt to become a lawyer or the like, so they just threw me in as a regular cop in training. I passed everything with flying colors, was in the top 10 of my class. Ever since that time I worked through the system, and right now I'm a detective with the Miami Police Department. I went to New York City to look for a criminal that fled here after causing trouble in Florida. You two wear the badge *looking at Arrme and Daemon*, you two ever heard of Tommy Vercetti? A little while back Mr. Vercetti and his lawyer of all things, Mr. Rosenberg, single handedly took over a place called Vice City in Florida. The heat was getting closer to Miami, is if it weren't hot enough there already. By the time they dispatched me to the case, the two escaped. That's what I'm doing up here. I still don't remember the crash though. How come no one's ever heard of duck people before, I sure haven't, that and other dimensions???
Arrmaduke- I'm sorry we scared you...we have that affect on people... and I'm...sorry that happened to you. Well, Brian O'Connor yes we know Mr. Vercetti...however, I must notify the President of both your arrival and your business here. Excuse me a moment.
*Arrmaduke calls up Leon and tells him the situation. Brian O'Connor is perplexed as to WHY Arrmaduke isn't in typical police fashion with his long hair...as well as Daemon's choice of arms�the sword.*
Leon-Listen to me carefully Arrme, I want you to lie to him for me, tell him that even though you know about Mr. Vercetti, you do NOT know where he is, do NOT even say "Well he isn't here." That Mr. O' Connor has been trained to make conversation seem suspicious, being that he is a detective. You got it? You MUST make sure at all costs that O'Connor and Vercetti do NOT see each other, if they do, I have a feeling Tommy will NOT hesitate to kill him.
*Unknown to everyone, outside, where the accident took place, a couple of girls in their late teens, Jennifer Parker and Cassandra Gibson, mortal humans, are at the scene doing a report on the accident and see the hole in the shield. Their curiosity quickly overwhelms their desire to do a report, hoping that this new clue will lead them to an even better story. In addition, word got to Dixie within the city of Brian O' Connor's arrival. She begins to write up the newspaper for tomorrow, putting the new story on the front page....*
Brian-Whoa whoa, you're calling the President of MY presence?! What about you guys?! If you tell him, the consequences could be devastating!
Berkawitz-It's okay, the President is the one of the city you are in, NOT the one of the US :)
Brian-What, what else aren't you telling me?!
Daemon-Nice goin' Berkawitz...
*Brian stands up.*
Brian-Alright, I want some answers now, things still aren't making sense!!!
Arrme- Sit down!
*He shoves Brian into his bed*
Arrme- I still have more calls to make and I don�t ant any interruptions!
*Arrme then calls up Mr. Vercetti*
Arrme- hey, how are you? Listen, I want you to do me a big favor and stay at home, ok? I heard you were sick and I just want you to recuperate, ok? Stay where you are. If you need anything, ask me to do it. And I think your wife should also stay in, ok? this is imperative.
*Arrme then calls Dixie*
Arrme- Dix? Y' know that little accident? cut it out. things are volatile. if you mix the ingredients they'll explode.
*Arrme left hints with Dixie and Mr. V so they just get the idea to do as they're told. Arrme now calls Todd*
Arrme- I want you to secure the crash site. If anyone spies the hole, detain them and take them to the hospital so they can forget the ordeal.
*Todd does what he was ordered to do by Arrmaduke and goes to the hole in the shield to keep out any outsiders. He does in fact get there right before Elmo and Otacon do. Todd immediately sees the two girls, Jennifer and Cassandra, and goes to the outside of the shield before they have a chance to enter themselves.*
Jennifer-Oh wow, look at that hot guy!
*She giggles and has that dreamy look in her eyes, looking at Todd.*
Cassandra-Whatever! I'm surprised you don't write stories ABOUT guys!
*Cassandra has a dark personality which keeps her from expressing emotion, which is apparent in what she wears, all black, including dark shades which hide some gothic makeup around her eyes.*
Jennifer-Hey handsome! What's your name? ;) *Basically flirting with Todd...*
Todd-this area is secured. You two are going to be detained. Come with me and offer no resistance. *Cassie sees the gun and knows he means business.*
Cassandra- I don't like this...Let's get out of here Jenn...
*Todd snatches up Cassandra as she tries to bolt.*
Cassandra- Jenn! Run!!
*Jennifer tries to run. Todd handcuffs Cassie to a pole and quickly catches Jennifer, handcuffs her and drags her and her friend to the hospital for memory removal of the hole and of KC.*
*Todd arrives with Jennifer and Cassandra who are in handcuffs, at the hospital.*
Daemon-Well, well, well, welcome contestants two and three, damn nosey humans...
*Jennifer takes one look at Daemon and faints. Cassandra remains there, motionless.*
Daemon-Well, might as well call up Stone, have him come over and "clean them up."
*Cassandra does not like the sound of that, she starts to shake, fearing for her life, not knowing what they are going to do to her, that and seeing duck people with humans of her species. Stone comes over right away.*
Stone-Well Arrme, what would you like me to do?
Arrme- they need memories erased. have them only remember up to not being able to find the crash site...
Stone-Understood.
*Stone goes over to Jennifer first, who is still "out". He begins erasing memories that she had of the accident scene and soon enough all those memories are deleted.*
Stone- Okay, she is done, now for the other.
Cassandra-WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO TO ME, WHAT DID YOU DO TO HER?!
*Tears start rolling down her face, but she doesn't cry, so to speak.*
Stone-It is very simple miss, you two pose a security risk to us, so in order to take care of that risk, I must do something to counteract it. I assure you I did not harm your friend and I will not harm you. Do not be afraid, our intent is not to harm, just to protect us. You will forget about us and even the accident scene. Now please, calm down, you have nothing to fear. This is best for you, for you to try to understand what goes on here would be too much for you, let alone the rest of the world. It is better that way, better for all of us.
*Stone gets closer to her.*
Cassandra-You BETTER be telling the truth, you hurt me and I swear my parents will take you down!
Stone-Now now, no need for threats, just.... Relax...
*Stone coaxes her mind into a relaxed state, much like a vampire can, and erases the memories in her mind as well.*
Stone-With your permission Arrmaduke, I will release these two back to the outside.
Arrme- permission granted. Todd, find a nice spot where they might be napping outside the city...
Todd- understood, Sir.
*He takes the girls outside the city and finds a nice pasture and lays them under a tree and heads back to the city*
*Now Arrme speaks to Brain* Arrme- Mr. O'Connor, we don�t know where this Vercetti guy is. But I can assure you we'll be on the look out. *true enough....*
*Tommy, not even having time to talk back to Arrme about what he said, is rather confused. Tommy speaks to Mercedes:*
Tommy-I don't get it, okay, he wants me to stay home, I guess I can deal with that, but I'm sick?! I KNOW I'm not sick! And you're not my wife, at least not yet anyway!
Mercedes-I'm sorry darling, but you ARE sick....
*without another word she takes a bat and knocks him over the head, and Tommy falls unconscious to the bed. Mercedes overheard what Arrme said on the phone, she had just finished a conversation on the phone before he called, the phone rang, and both she and Mercedes picked up the phone at the same time.*
Mercedes-It's for your own good
*Meanwhile Dixie stops the press so to speak, so that the front page story about Brian O'Connor doesn't make it to the racks. She isn't to happy about revising her newspaper, but she has to for security reasons, that and it would be suspicious if she DIDN'T have a newspaper out that day.*
Brian-Sorry for disturbing your calls!
*Saying that to Arrme, kind of annoyed with him for just shoving him like that.*
Brian-Okay, so Mr. Vercetti isn't here, but I know there are more things to this place than you're willing to tell me!
*Daemon comes over and hits Brian upside with the blunt side of his sword, and Brian falls back to the bed.*
Daemon-Berkawitz, give him some of that sleeping stuff.
Berkawitz-Who am I to argue?
*Not wanting to have to deal with the two cops if he DOESN'T do what they say.*
Daemon-I had to do that Arrme, he's asking too much. What do you wanna do with him?
Arrme- Call Leon. He makes all executive decisions. we're just his grunts... I'm going to the Vercetti place to make sure they got the message...
*Arrme goes and catches Mercedes before she leaves.*
Arrme- where do you think you�re going? I told Tommy to tell you to stay here. There's trouble and it's come looking for you two. I don�t want another conflict with this city is still hot with hate of John... You and Tommy have to stay here, understand?!
*Daemon is rather miffed at what Arrme said, "...we're just his grunts..." referring to Leon's position as President. He ponders whether it's just because Leon is President or the fact that Leon is helping John. In any case Daemon calls up Leon.*
Leon- Hello?
Daemon-Hey, it's me.
Leon-What is it?
*Talking into his cell phone while looking at the puppy staring back at him.*
Daemon-What do you want done with Brian O' Connor?
Leon-Tell Stone to get over there to the hospital and erase all memories of the incidents incurred, even the accident, it never happened. Place him outside the city when he recovers, closer to NYC, where he wants to go. Also have Stone put the memory in him that his car was stolen and he was knocked out, he will find himself arise on a bench near a bus stop. You got all that?
Daemon-Yeah, Stone is here actually, I'll tell him, hold on a sec.
*Daemon tells Stone what Leon stated, and Stone starts work on Brian's mind, so to speak.*
Daemon- Okay, just one more thing....
Leon-What's that?
Daemon-I sure hope we aren't just grunts to you.....
Leon-No, of course not, I would NEVER think of any of you like that, ever! How did you ever come up with that???
Daemon-Well, Arrme said it, not me....
Leon-�I see...I don't know....he may not like the idea that I'm helping John right now, let alone other people....no matter what I say or do, hardly anyone will believe me when I say that John is a changed man....after this is all said and done, by the people's wish, they will decide whether to have me still be in office, to remove me due to, in their minds perhaps, the degradation of the city due to me helping John, or worse yet, banish me, John, and the four or five who will become one with John's pups....but whatever they decide, I will accept, THE PEOPLE ARE THE REAL LEADERS, NOT I.
Daemon-But Leon, you're putting your job on the line!
Leon-At this point I'm not really concerned with that, I just want to help John reach his goal, and maintain the safety of this city, and if I lose out in the end, then so be it, I did what I could.
Daemon-It's not like you to talk like that!
Leon-If you were in my shoes Daemon, you would rethink your motives too, except, it's already too late for that...just go do what YOU need to and I will do what I NEED to do, THAT IS NOT AN ORDER, IT IS A SUGGESTION, IT IS YOUR DECISION TO MAKE, NOT MINE.
Daemon-Fine, but just remember this, you're the one who gave this city hope, don't lose hope in yourself...
*Daemon hangs up and makes sure everything is stable in the hospital, so to speak.*
*Stone works on Brian first, and awaits from Arrmaduke for the order to "work" on them as well.*
*Meanwhile Mercedes is of course confronted by Arrmaduke.*
Mercedes-Alright, fine, I'll stay here, but you don't have to be a jerk about it...I heard you over the phone, your chat with Tommy, frankly, you're rather rude, and a clear liar, you could've come up with something better...I know there's something you're hiding, but you're not going to tell me because it would pose a risk to security, so I'm not going to bother to ask. Fine, you win, just leave Tommy and I alone!!!
*She points to the door in an angry tone.*
Arrme-this IS for your own good... *Arrme leaves.*
*Mercedes slams the door after Arrme walks out.*
*Meanwhile back at the hospital Stone finishes his "work" on Brian as well. Arrme is seen back at the hospital a little while later.*
Daemon-Okay Arrme, we're all set to take these three to the outside, on your command. But before you do, there's something I want to know, even though it isn't really my business, but I'll ask anyway. Why do you feel negativity towards your father Leon, what is it he said and/or did that set you off? Is it because of John? I just wanna know, as a family member, what's bothering you, 'cause I care.
Arrme- Daemon, nothing is bothering me. it's...it's just that WHY do vampires need to be persecuted like in the old days?! I'd be lucky if people forget what I am. John HAS problems, everyone knows that, but it's also part of the fact that he IS a vampire! I'm sick of hearing about the persecution of my species....everyone is of their own. and yet WHY must EVERYONE CONTINUE to do the same things that have been done for millenium??!! When they KNOW it's WRONG!
Daemon-You're absolutely right Arrme, the people should stop this nonsense about persecuting vampires like they have in years past, it's stupid and unjust, it's not fair to us as vampires! We should get together with the vampire elders, ALL of the vampires in fact, EVEN John, and speak out against this hatred toward us! All we want is peace and quiet and don't wish to offend others! They stereotype us amongst other things. We should once and for all stand for the rights of vampires all around! But we should try to make it as peaceful as possible. I know that may be hard, but we should not be too harsh, or else there'll be a civil war in Kennedy City...
Arrme- No Daemon! That is what I TRIED to do in 1736! And they KILLED me for it!! It's NOT worth it! Please don�t! Don�t even TRY to talk to them by yourself! They'll kill you for sure!! Just let things be. We can cope. Vampires always HAVE and they probably always will... Just practice what Gandhi showed; a little passive resistance. ignore them, turn a cold shoulder, walk away! But PLEASE, DON�T make a fuss! there ARE more of them than us, regardless of power and strength! They HAVE the means to take us down! Please don�t Daemon?
Daemon-Alright Arrme.... :'( I know what mortals thought, I used to be one of them. But I didn't know about vampires until I came into what was then Raccoon City. I've been a vampire for quite awhile now, I can't say that I've seen what you have, but I understand...but how can I just stand by and let them persecute you? :'( What's happening to this city?....
Arrme- all we can do is stick together like family should! it's times like these where family makes the difference!
Daemon-You're right, stick with family...speaking of vampires and all, I think this is a good time for Abbey to join us, she wants to become a vampire, and she asked me to help her convert, so to speak. After that, well, it's up to you elders if all of us should get together or something.
Arrme- didn't she want to merge with one of John's pups? who would she want to be her father? if she really wants this she needs to pursue this.
Daemon-I don't know if Abbey did want to merge with one of John's pups or not, to tell you the truth. In any case, she does want to become a vampire. No offense, but she does have a father, mine, and they get along great. Besides, I'm sure John's working on who should take the pups anyway. Please don't think I'm being insensitive or anything, it's just that she asked me to do it, her husband.
Arrme- very well then....(Arrme as saddened that no one ever asks HIM to turn them!) *Arrme goes home rather bummed*
*Daemon goes home and meets his wife, Abbie, and caresses her. Meanwhile, Sherry sees Arrme come in looking bummed.*
Sherry-Darling, what's wrong? How is the protest faring? You've been gone awhile...I missed you....
*Arrme sits on his bed*
Chektore-we missed you too Dad, *Chektore and Hatchatshone are at their father's side*
Arrme- oh...it's the whole vampire thing. Otherwise, everything seems to be settling down, finally...
Sherry- What vampire thing, darling? It's okay, you can tell me, I love you. I suppose it's good to hear things are lightening up, but what's happening now, what happened to John?
Arrme- John is alright as far as I know. Leon took John and some volunteers to bond with the puppies. So they are safely hidden, I'm sure. But this vampire thing is..is a matter of fact that throughout history vampires have been persecuted for being on this planet! People don�t persecute vampire bats, do they??!! Then why vampires???!!! But the thing that REALLY bugs me is that NO ONE EVER comes to ME for help! Like I haven't LIVED long enough to KNOW stuff??!! Daemon's wife wants to be a vampire, he told me. I asked who was going to do it and he said that Abbie wants Daemon to do it. THEN WHY TELL ME???!! I THOUGHT he was asking my to help them, but NOOO!! He was just giving me idle chitchat!! NO WONDER I am always SO depressed!! I'm rejected by society! By ALL society!!
Sherry-Oh darling, I had know idea, I'm so sorry! It's not fair to you, I know very well that you are very intelligent and know more than a lot of people here. You're mad because people talk about things, things you could help them with, but they don't ask, they just go about without thinking. You deserve more than people give you. It makes me feel bad for all the times I was bad to you, and I'm sorry :'( I do love you darling, very much, and I want to help you by making people see what you're capable of, they are blind right now, they should open their eyes. I'm not ashamed to say that mortals are closed minded, not open to experiences that they cannot readily comprehend. It's time to set the record straight, to stop fighting each other and understand what we're all about. And before that I need to talk to someone.
*Sherry gives Arrme a kiss.*
Arrme- Sherry, you were never bad to me. you couldn't help that one time... it was out of your hands. and as for me, I just might be going through something like a midlife crisis... whom are you going to talk to?
Sherry-For that one time in which we had our greatest disagreement, to say the least, I DO forgive you, it is vampire nature, and I must accept that, despite the fact that my morals are different from yours. Your feelings are not better or worse than mine, they are only different. And understanding makes us not different, rather the same. Hang in there honey, things are going to work out, you'll see. The person I was going to talk to was....Daemon. I don't think he fully realizes how much he hurt your feelings. I love you and I want him to know what he said wrong and apologize, I can't just let it go away because things like this that aren't treated build up inside and then one day it comes out all at once, which would be very bad.
Arrme- Sherry. You don't have to. It'll just make things complicated and worse if it's aggravated.
*he gets up to leave.*
Arrme- I'll be back later. I need to go do some things.
*Yeah right. he goes off to vent his anger in the only way he can. he travels to a far off state as mist and goes on a rampage, invisible. the town folk blame bad weather. But news still reaches Kennedy City and Arrme returns a day later, late at night*
*Sherry is there on the couch, seeing Arrme come through the door.*
Sherry-I know what you did, Arrmaduke. You told me don't bother so that things would not get complicated and aggravated, but I see you are very aggravated. It's already gotten to you, I can tell, there's no denying it. This whole thing, it's not just about you, but it's about all the vampires, isn't it? If one feels pain, all feel the pain, am I right?
*Sherry stands up from the couch, and speaks to Arrme in a serious tone.*
Sherry-I am NOT going to let this go on any longer! I don't care if I AM a mortal, I'm sick of this mistreatment of the vampires! STOP HIDING! You think it's just gonna go all away if you stay in seclusion?! It will always be there! I know you vampires are strong, but you need support! NOT all of us are heartless mortals, there are those of us who DO care, I am one of them! I am going to City Hall right now and demand they make a difference around here and I won't stop until something IS done!
*Sherry puts her hand on the door, ready to leave to City Hall.*
*Arrmaduke snatches her arms and yanks her from the door.*
Arrme- Don�t you DARE!! It's SAFER this way!! I'd rather HIDE, like a COWARD, than be killed again!! And I don�t want to see YOU hurt because of me!! I've lost so many like that! I've learned from it and it is better to HIDE and keep on hiding, as long as it will help me to avoid conflict and danger!!
*He's still very pissed, but he's doing his best to keep his temper as low as he can so he won't hurt Sherry, or even scare her*
Sherry-I knew you wouldn't let me!!!! It's because I'm a woman and I'm not a warrior like my father!!! FINE, have it your way!!! Go ahead and hide, at least you can't blame me for trying!
*With that Sherry breaks free of Arrme's grip and runs to the bedroom, crying, and slams the door.*
Arrme *whispers to himself* love comes and love goes; and so shall I. *With a heavy heart Arrme goes, leaving his children home with their mother. Arrme secretly wanders aimlessly through the city to the forest, where he looks back at his short-time home, then continues his journey through the dark, unwelcoming forest*
*Sherry continues to cry, not even knowing yet of Arrme's disappearance into the forest....*
*That day, Arrmaduke sleeps miserably in an abandoned foxhole, cold and damp from the weather. he hadn't fed in a while either. meanwhile back at the Kcudagen apartment Chektore carried his sister to their mother's room and the walk in to ask*
Chektore- Mother? what's wrong? where's dad? We've lost connection with him!
*Little did anyone know, but John had brought his offspring to a deep limestone cavern for the day, many miles outside the city, in a 45 degree difference from Arrmaduke, the city the starting point. And Drac had spent the day with his son and mate, keeping a close eye on the news. as even so much as an explosion of tempers go off, they're gone.*
*Sherry stops crying, and speaks to Chektore.*
Sherry-What do you mean where's dad and that you lost connection with him?! Where did he go?! He isn�t gone, is he... :'( Your father and I had another fight, I wanted so very much to protect your father from the persecution, and I was willing to go to the top, but he wouldn't hear of it, he thinks hiding is the only way. Maybe he doesn't trust me because I'm a mortal, and the ones making all the noise probably are mortals...He's hiding, that's where he went, and if even YOU can't find him, he DOESN'T want to be found... :'(
Chektore- Mother, hasn't he ever told you of any safe haven he could go? like Drac! HE still goes back to the Carpathian Mountains in Romania when trouble seeks him! Are...are you saying Daddy...left us??!!!
*her children tear up and start crying, even mature minded Chektore. he's never been without his father....Chektore tells his mother through his red tears:*
Chektore- Go tell Grandpa! Go tell Leon!!
Sherry-Oh Chektore, I'm so sorry about this, I really am :'( I will contact Drac and my father and see what they can do, if anything...your father, he feels so rejected as if no one wants his help, that and this conspiracy against vampires...
Chektore- what about US??!! Now WE feel rejected by HIM!! :'(
Sherry-I know honey, and I hope upon hope that your father comes back to us, I was willing to give my life for his innocence if it came down to it. This goes beyond vampires, it's about family and togetherness and right now it is fading fast...I just hope my father and Drac are planning something good...
Chektore- they HAVE to be smart about this! it's Grandpa and Drac!
*Chektore is SO counting on them to right the wrong. and for the first time since Chektore's birth, Sherry sees him without courage*
Sherry-Both Drac and your Grandfather ARE smart. Leon has years of experience and determination behind him and Drac has strength and intellect unchallenged by any mortal. If this situation is truly in their hands, they will succeed, my father does not accept failure as an option and I'm sure neither does Drac. In fact, I think it was your Grandfather who saved Drac in the past from death. Chektore, the vampires that have come into our family, the Kennedys, we have accepted them into our hearts and would be nothing without them. I know that Grandpa knows that as well, that's why he won't give up.
Chektore- I know :'( I came to realize that when we all went to the Renaissance Fair and spent a few days together... I never thought THIS would happen, though:'(
Sherry-Despite that trip to the Renaissance Fair and what John did, that doesn't give the mortals any right to attack any vampire.
Chektore- I know, Mom...I AM one...:'(