*Herraldo gives John a hug and heads out the door. He
heads to Arrmaduke's place and knocks on the door.*
Chektore- yea? *looks up at Herraldo and eyes him indignantly* What do YOU want?
Herraldo- Dear nephew, I wish to speak to your father,
is he home? I haven't seen him in a long time and him
and I need to talk. And just leave him and yourself
with this thought while you think about how I was...if
I didn't care, why would I be here?
Chektore-...don't call me that ever again. *slams the door on Herraldo*
Herraldo- Well I figured this would happen, he's even
got his own son against me. Hmmm...*thinks about it,
then proceeds to contact Arrmaduke by telepathy, and
he is actually successful...at least he got the "phone
to ring."
Arrmaduke- ~who's there?~
Herraldo- ~It is I, Herraldo. I am outside your front
door, which was slammed into my face. I know you have
no respect for me and hate me, but I am on a little
quest. My father, John DuKane, told me that it will
be awhile before he fully trusts me, so I must go out
and make things right to gain his full trust. And to
do that, I must have the forgiveness from all of those
who I have hurt. Erg...I haven't done this much...I'm
starting to get a headache.~
Arrmaduke- ~I'll come out there~
*a few second later Arrmaduke exits his home to see Herraldo*
Herraldo- Thank you. I thought about maybe begging,
but that's just adding salt to the wound. I said and
did many bad things which I'm sure are as clear to you
as the daylight you hide from everyday. I can't
afford the luxury of being a jerk and all that crap.
Family's all the sudden become a big issue with me.
Right now it's only me, my father, and his new mate
Angela. It made me think. The one I hurt worse than
you was my mate and the children. After all this time
my father finally got through to me and it sunk in.
For what it's worth, you are my brother Arrmaduke, and
that will always be true, much like I will always be
my father's son.
Arrmaduke- *cocks an eyebrow* Have you been drinking before you got here? I'm your Childer, Herraldo.....NOT your brother.
Herraldo- Forgive me Arrmaduke, it's been much too
long...son. I guess I feel young but old at the same
time. I was a bad father then, you didn't deserve
that. I had no right to do what I did. Maybe it's
because you've grown up so much, so to speak. You're
out here with a family and a good person, while my
butt would be in jail in the same place. You've
always had what I didn't. You're better than me, I
have no problem with admitting that.
Arrmaduke- *raises and eyebrow* you are a sad, sad man, Herraldo....I've always known you were off your rocker. but to say that I am better......that's just sinking yourself into a depression. I suggest counsoling..... *Turns around and enters his home and shuts the door*
Herraldo- CAN'T A FATHER BE PROUD OF HIS SON???!!!
*Herraldo turns his back to the closed door and his
eyes zone out, only thinking about one possible truth,
maybe it's too late for him...*
*only the crickets and streetlamps sound in the still night air....Herraldo is so alone right now*
*Herraldo heads back down to John's apartment, opens
the door, goes in, and sits in a chair with his head
down. John comes in and notices his depressing
posture.*
Herraldo- It's no use...maybe it's too late...then you
could never fully trust me :(
*John pulls up a chair and sits next to his son*
John- life isn't going to be easy for you right now, son...just as I have to, they have to get used to trusting you as well..... it all takes time. as vampires, we have all the time in the world. for this quest of yours you have figuratively set down upon, Herraldo....it takes persistance and courage. if you don't give up then one day they will eventually open up to you.*pats his shoulder.* I'm going to take a shower now.......
Herraldo- Well have fun...I think I'll go back out
while it's still dark and walk around for awhile.
Maybe I'll bump into someone who actually does want to
talk to me.
John- alright! be careful....
*Meanwhile back at Castle Dracula Camilla is sitting alone, rather depressed*
*LaUra was roaming about the castle when she happened
upon Camilla and her depressed mood.*
LaUra- Camilla, what ever is the matter?
Camilla- I'll never get married cause everyone sees me as just a kid...... I haven't even heard from the CMV (Chilren Made Vampire) Association in a long time.... :'(
LaUra- I'm sorry dear :( I can't imagine how hard it
is, but nonetheless, you need someone. Your mind is
that of an adult and everyone should treat you as such
and not look at you as a child. I wish I could help
you out. I suppose there could be some spell out
there that would enable you to look like an adult, but
I don't know who would be capable of such a
thing...*thinks about it...the only one she can come
up with...she'd have to make a sacrifice of her own
perhaps, maybe not...but that person is Lobo...*
Camilla- it's alright.....I'm rather too used to being as small as I am. it has its advantages sometimes....
LaUra- Even though it has its advantages, being a
child's height isn't when looking for love. If you
had the choice, which would you prefer more, how you
are right now, or perhaps late teens at least?
Camilla- I wish to look as a grownup. all my kind do......that's why we banned together. so we didn't feel so alone in the world, that we knew what we all felt.
LaUra- So where are the rest of your "kind"? Did they
help form that group you told me about?
Camilla- my "kind: are of all different breeds. but the only thing similar between us is our child status. some of us are thousands of years old, but we look like children. the founder of the CMV thought it was a good idea to bann together when he found out there were more like him. it's more like a support group than anything, much like the human deawfism get-togethers and a women's breast cancer walk-a-thons.. it's nice to have a plae to go to where people know how you feel. ^_^
LaUra- I guess I wouldn't know how you truly feel. I
guess I take this pinnacle of existance for granted a
little bit. But I feel that every vampire should be
at their pinnacle, the time they're best looking,
strongest, wi...well, heh, that'll come with age,
being wise that is. Did any male from teh CMV express
an interest in you at all?
Camilla- it's been a while, and it was only a preliminary meeting. I doubt that even ALL the vampires like me were there. we are few and far between, but there are more of us out thre than you realize.
LaUra- Maybe with this unity thing that Bartox was
talking about will help bring the CMV together again.
Camilla- I sure hope so.....
Dracula- I couldn't help but overhearing. if this day and age is anything similar to what I klnew of when I reigned, vampies coming forth into the public view will be highly controvercial... there will be much death in the future. I hope and pray for all our sake that we will remain numberous in the years to come.....
LaUra- This time we are going to try it more
carefully. We want to avoid death as much as possible
on both sides. Peace shouldn't have to come as a
result of war, it should come as a result of
understanding.
Dracula- HA!! the humans will never learn and they will never back down even when outnumbered and out powered. they'll blow up the planet if they have to get their way!! humans care not who they kill or how many to obtain what they want. you are fools to think otherwise. the human race should be conquered and treated as they ARE, a mere food source, nothing more. then maybe one day THEY will realize it is THEY who have the horter end of the straw!!
*turns and storms off*
*LaUra, rather upset at Dracula's comment, goes after
him and at least gets him in the path of her voice.*
LaUra- NOT all humans are bad! For example, the
mortals in this town respect us and talk to us like
everyday residents. We are all equal here. And,
there is one mortal, who above all believes in
equality between vampires and mortals. He's young
compared to a vampire, but he respects our kind and is
working hard to make unity come true. His name is
Leon Kennedy and he lives in his own created city,
Kennedy City. There vampires and mortals exist
peacefully together along with other species. It
works quite well. I don't think you should criticize
them as you do, there is hope for all of us.
*Dracula whipps around to look at her across the distance*
Dracula- then you are a fool to believe that!! As are anyone who also does!! ALL the world thinks differently and most have hatred and malice. the world of mortal kind will never accept us and we are fools for trying!!
LaUra- You are a fool for not having hope! You still
think it's the Dark Ages! Just because they tried to
kill you, you think none of them can be trusted!
*Dracula is emediately in front of her glaring into her eyes menacingly*
Dracula- that is because they cannot be trusted. I was only a fool for not killing them ALL when I had the chance....
LaUra- Well go right ahead Count Dracula, hide in the
shadows and continue to live up to your name...the
rest of us are moving for change...
Dracula- had this been my era of reignment..you would find yourself stuck upon a pike about now. be greatful some things change over time.... *harsh glare*
LaUra- Yeah, I guess so...and things will change over
time for the better, you will see it.
Dracula- *growls* I do not need to be lectured by a child......
LaUra- I'm not lecturing you, I'm telling you what
could happen in the future, whether you choose to
accept it or not.
Dracula- you needent tell me what might happen in the future, young lady. I know very well what could happen.
LaUra- Well, go ahead and make up your own mind about
it, I won't bother staying and argue about it.
*LaUra walks off.*
*Dracula hisses at her then turns and storms away in the opposite direction*
*LaUra goes to be with her lover Donatello and
lovingly cuddles up to him in his arms.*
Donatello- what's wrong, my love?
*Meanwhile Dracula goes out to go kill some scum of the town below*
LaUra- Dracula, he just doesn't get it, he hates
mortals and doesn't believe in our quest.
Donatello- well.....I suppose that's his problem, now isn't it?
*Dracula returns, licking his bloody lips then heads to his dungeon*
LaUra- I know I'd get glares for this one, but I think
some of the elders are too stubborn to want change,
they feel nothing has changed and that they will
always hate mortals.
Donatello- I assume you are referring to Dracula and Haroul...... that's not really "some" they are a minority to those who DO want change, my sweet.
*on the way back to his room Dracula over hears Donatello and LaUra talking and stands and listens further.*
LaUra- Yeah, forget them, let's still move forward.
We have really good support, I just hope it all works
out.
Donatello- me too.
*Dracula then quietly heads back to his room*
*Donatello and LaUra head in for the day, as well as
everyone else in the castle, to sleep the day away.*
*Draecore has a hard time falling asleep as part pf his world was just dashed to pieces, but Fauna, and Jason cuddle with him; Vincint in his cradle*
*Fauna whispers to Draecore*
Fauna- Darling, are you going to be okay? I'm sorry
love :( You will always have me at your side :)
Draecore- *turns to her and holds her close* *sniffle* thank you. *he goes to sleep easier with her in his arms*
*Meanwhile as Leon rallies his fellow Americans, he is relaxing in one of their new headquarters and on the news he hears about a brutal murder of a man and a woman only a few blocks away late last night*
*Leon speaks to one of his so called agents, just some
tough guys that support him.*
Leon- I hope the authorities are tracking down the one
responsible for those two murders. I'd do it myself,
I used to be a cop, and a federal agent.
Man- We can't have that sir, America needs you once we
eliminate the punks in the White House.
Leon- Watch your choice of words, be careful of them,
you change them, the press will twist them.
Man- Sorry sir.
Leon- I want a couple of you to check out the murder
scene without anyone else knowing, can you do that?
If you are seen the cops will tell you to go away and
that'll be the end of it. Find out where they're
taking the bodies. I'll watch the news when I can.
*Meanwhile it's a peaceful night for everyone at the
castle, except for perhaps Dracula.*
*Leon's agents find out that the bodies will be taken to the city morgue and that it appreas that it was a random murder; no valuables were stolen off the bodies and the victims weren't gang members. on their way, they hear in some distance the wailing voice of a little girl crying out for her momma and papa*
*Meanwhile, Dracula skalks around the castle like a shaddow, avoiding people as he tries to find some peace and quiet. Jaal heads back home to Kennedy City*
Agent- Let's go get the girl, I think the cops are
gone. Maybe the boss will know what to do, if not
she's gonna face years of different foster families.
Agent2- I don't know man, I think we should let the
cops take her.
Agent- I still say we should get her and take her in.
Plus, it'd be good for the campaign.
Agent2- How can you think of something like that?!
Agent- We'll let the boss decide.
*With that said, the two agents go in search of the
crying little girl. Meanwhile, when Jaal gets home,
he is greeted by Dante.*
Dante- Hi father, so how did everything go over there?
*they find the little girl who can't be more than 2 years old. she sees them and cries harder for she is cornered in a dead end alley.*
*Meanwhile*
Jaal- well, I upset Draecore and Fauna terribly...Draecore moreso. :-( but it had to be done.....
Agent- It's okay little girl, we're here to help you.
We know you're looking for you mommy and daddy. If
you come with us we'll keep you safe and get you some
food and clothes, okay?
*Meanwhile*
Dante- You're right, it had to be done even though it
hurt. I amongst anyone know how much the truth can
hurt. Speaking of...I wonder how Shashanta is
fairing...
*the little girl sniffles and whimpers*
*Meanwhile*
Jaal- maybe he'd like a visit from you, hmm? ^_^
*All of the sudden, without the agents even knowing
it, Leon appears behind them.*
Leon- She's a little young and scared to understand
you.
Agent- Boss! What are you doing here?!
Leon- Shhh. Go on, I'll meet you back at HQ.
Agent- But...
Leon- I'll be okay, don't worry, now go.
*They do so and Leon stays with the little girl. He
crouches down to her eye level.*
Leon- Hi there, my name is Leon. Here, I got some
pretty daises for you. Everything's going to be okay.
*Leon turns his hand over, opening it up, asking the
girl to grab his hand.*
*Meanwhile*
Dante- I would, except, I don't even know where
Shashanta is. If he wants to be left alone, he'll
make sure no one knows where he is. I am worried
about him, even though I know he can hold his own. He
must still be deeply hurt inside.
*the little girl cries and huddles in her corner, scared*
*Meanwhile*
Jaal- well, then maybe you could check to see if he's home. that's all you could do
Leon- I'm not going to hurt you, I only want to help.
*Leon gets to her eyelevel again and looks at her with
his innocent blue eyes.*
Leon- It's going to be okay. I know you're scared,
but you don't have to be afraid of me, I want to be
your friend.
*Meanwhile*
Dante- I suppose so, worth a shot, thanks.
*He gives his father a hug.*
Dante- I'll be back in awhile then.
*Dante ventures off to Shashanta's home to see if he's
there.*
*the little girl looks into his eyes and right then and there, Leon knew she wasn't human. her red iris's were bright as though the darkness of night never reached them.*
*meanwhile*
*there's no answer at Shashanta's but then Dante hears someone above him. he steps back to see a figure walk away from the edge of the atop the roof*
Leon- A vampiress...oh dear. You look hungry, you
need some blood.
*Leon thinks to himself, "If I find out who killed her
parents, they will pay, especially if they are
mortal...Leon then calls Daemon and Drake.*
Leon- Daemon, we have to secure this area where I'm
at!
Daemon- Why?
Leon- I'm in mortal territory, I'm with a little
vampire girl who's parents were just killed. If the
mortals find out what they are, they're going to
freak, they're not ready yet.
Daemon- I understand.
Leon- I'll do what I can here, but hurry, and bring
help!
*Leon then calls Drake, hoping he'll know what to do
with the child.*
Leon- Drake, I've got a female vampire child, she
can't be more than two or three, very young and
scared...her parents were just killed. I need you to
help me with her while I secure this location, if word
gets out of vampires before I'm ready to, this could
be bad for all of us.
Janos- *swoops down upon the scene* I'll take care of her, Leon. *Janos kneels to the little girl, smiles and offers her his hand. she almost emediately runs into his open embrace* Aww, ssshhhh, it's alright, now... Leon, I'm going to take her back to my home, if that's alright with you.
Leon- Yeah, that's fine by me, thank you. I'll
probably stop by after this scene is cleaned up. You
always seem to be in the right place at the right time
when I'm around...Anyway, Daemon and I are going to
take care of this.
*Daemon arrives minutes later and meets up with Leon.*
Daemon- Not the boss anymore huh? You still act like
the chief.
Leon- Hey now, I'm gonna be the biggest chief soon.
Let's at least get the bodies out of here.
Daemon- Sure, no problem *as Daemon bears his fangs.*
Leon- Not those ones! I'm talking about the vampire
bodies! We'll need to take them back to KC to
determine what, and possibly who, killed them. I
mean...you'll take them back.
Daemon- Right.
Leon- Hang on a sec...
*To Daemon's amazement, Leon goes underground to where
the bodies are. He grows some trees around the bodies
which startles everyone there, even the police. He
moves the earth to retrieve the vampires and in place
of the hole he places one final big tree. He returns
to Daemon's position and comes out with one in each
hand.*
Leon- Help me put them in the ambulance.
Daemon-...sure...plant boy...
Leon- Don't you start, I'll birch slap you!
Daemon- Ha, ha, ha! Okay, okay.
*Daemon and Leon load up the bodies and Daemon drives
off back to KC where doctors are ready to do their
work. Leon returns to his HQ, his agents ask him
about the girl, and replied that everything went fine
and left it at that.*
*it is determined that only the father is a vampire...the mother, as Flint can prove from his keen sense of smell, is actually a werewolf. Meanwhile Janos introduces the little girl to a very pregnany Kiki*
Flint- Fellas...
Daemon- What?
Berkawtiz- What's a matter Flint?
Flint- This child that Leon rescued, is the daughter
and result of a vampire and werewolf mating.
Daemon- So?
Flint- That's just it, not the so part, thing is, we
will be watching power in the making. Legend has it
that the little girl, once fully aged, will be more
powerful than both species...
Daemon- Where'd you get that crock a shit, from a
cracker jack box?
*Flint grabs Daemon up from the floor up to his face
and growls.*
Flint- I am serious, you're lucky I don't eat you...
*Drops him*
Flint- My mother told me about vampires and
werewolves, that we're not supposed to get along. For
something like 1200 years, the two species have been
immortal enemies, because, espeically back then, pure
breds of both kinds were the only two who could "deal"
with each other. In other words it would take a
werewolf to kill a vampire and vice versa. But I'm
not like that because I have more tame blood in part
due to my mother.
Daemon- Still, I don't think this thing could happen.
Sounds like some freaky bedtime story.
Flint- One more crack out of you young Hudigan and I
will leave you roadkill in front of your father's
doorstep! Now go!
Daemon- F*** you. *Daemon leaves the hospital.*
Berkawitz- Mr. White, we don't have any proof to
support or deny your claim, just words that have been
passed down.
Flint- I know...but what if it could happen, again?
Berkawitz- When was the last time this happened?
Flint- About one hundred years ago. Not much is known
about that one, after killing off both enemy vampires
and werewolves, the werevampire and his female vampire
lover were hidden in mystery forever. I shall go
though and see this child for myself.
*Meanwhile Kiki sees the little girl who Janos brought
home.*
Kiki- Who is this little girl? This isn't one of your
children is it?
Janos- goodness no. ^_^ but the poor dear is an orphan and I decided to take her in under my wing,as you call it. she was scared and trusted no one but me. but do not be fooled, my darling. she is a vampire.
KiKi- Poor girl, do you know what happened to her
parents? Did they just leave her on a doorstep or
something? We should get her some nourishment, she
must be starving.
*Meanwhile, Bannermann arrives at the hospital.*
Flint- Hi doctor, Leon told me you'd be coming. Even
from 1000 miles away he still calls the
shots...Anyway, there's only one vampire, not two like
he thought, I told him so. The mother is a werewolf.
Their offspring has me a little concerned though. Did
anyone ever tell you or did you exprience what would
happen if a vampire and a werewolf mated? Legend has
it that the offspring would have the best and most
powerful traits of both species, therefore making it
more powerful than both. Luckily she is young and
doesn't well enough know friend from foe. Leon wanted
to know if there'd be any clues to who murdered them.
The "detective" was here, but he only detected that I
was mad at him, so made him leave.
*The other doctors, not necessarily Jeff, think Flint
may be delusional or at least definitely mistaken
about the little girl.*
Janos- agreed.^_^ Come on, we'll get you something warm to drink ^_^ *Janos caringly leads the little girl into the kitchen and sits her down in his unborn child's highchair then he goes to fetch a bag of blood from the frige and goes to pour it into a small pot and warm it up for her, then pours in into a bowl , fetches a small spoon and goes to sit next to the little girl and feed her. at first he think she's going to be a good little girl, but ten she breaks down into tears and screams for her momma and pappa. Janos feels pretty awful and knows that she cant feed while carrying on so. He picks her up regardless of her kicking and screaming and holds her comfortingly and coos his comfort to her as he walks over to the rocking chair and sits, hoping to sooth out her fears. it takes a long time but she finally calms down. Janos then uses his powers to bring her now cold meal to them. he looks dissapprovingly at it and warms it with his mind and then tries to feed her with more success*
*Meanwhile*
Bannerman- an abomination......any vampire whom is old enough knows of them.... *goes to take a look at the two dead bodies* they were professionally killed by someone who knew what they were upagainst. look here, he had a wooden stake...and she...a silver one. the killers were prepared to battle these two. they probably know that they were together.....
KiKi- I can tell she hasn't settled down yet :( This
may take awhile, but we still have to gain her trust,
because right now, we're all she has...
*Meanwhile*
Flint- Hmmm, a professional indeed. He, or she, knew
these to as you say, I wonder if it was because of the
child, or that this person has a great hatred toward
vampires and werewolves. I'll call Leon and tell him
there's a killer in Washington.
*Flint does so and of course it concerns Leon. That
night, while everyone's asleep, Leon sneaks out of his
HQ and does the one thing he's been doing for decades
now, find the criminal and ensure that justice has
been served once again. He starts back at the scene
of the crime, looking for any clues. Of course, when
he gets there, there are lots of cops at the scene,
wondering where the bodies went, and why those big
trees are there.*
Leon- Damn cops...
*With his powers Leon creates more plants from the
ground, bringing forth one big pricker bush that
envelops the whole crime scene, right in front of the
cops who step back.*
Leon- Let's see just how much I can scare you hardcore
doughnut eating cops.
*This time lightning strikes near the site multiple
times, barely missing many of them, knocking others
out of the way. The freak storm begins and only seems
to get worse. The cops scurry for cover and head back
to their HQs and hope that this storm will die off.
With them all gone Leon goes back in, only seeing the
dried blood stains of both victims.*
Leon- Maybe this phenomenon will attract this killer,
if not, "I" go hunting.
Janos- mm.... we will make sure she will be alright. then she will see that she has nothing to fear.
*Meanwhile*
*the storm attracts no one. it looks like Leon will have to go hunting*
KiKi- You think she'll be okay, without her parents
and everything? I know it'll take awhile, but I hope
she'll slowly begin to trust us over time.
*Meanwhile*
Leon- Now, if I were a vampire assassin, where would I
be? Looking for more to kill...but I don't know where
there would be any around here. And if they're smart,
they don't want me to know, but I want to help them.
I don't possess the mind to communicate with them, so
I'll have to look really hard. But it is nightime,
maybe they're out feeding. Maybe he's out too...
*Leon leaves the scene and starts to search the five
block radius from the crime.*
Janos- well, all we can do is give her love and kindness and support to help her get through this. I tell you, if we are going to raise her, I want her to know what happened with her family. she deserves to know.
*Meanwhile*
*little does Leon know the mystery assassins are watching him, and making sure Leon never finds them.*
KiKi- I'll help her too, since you took her in. And
yes, I agree she deserves to know the truth when the
time is right.
*Meanwhile*
*Leon finds no one suspicious around the five block
radius.*
Leon- If I can't come to you, you will come to me, go
ahead and give me your best...you wanna see a vampire
or werewolf, you're gonna see worse...
*With that said, Leon turns into his lion form, but
remains at the same height.*
Leon- YOU WANT A CHALLENGE, HERE I AM! YOU ARE A
COWARD FOR KILLING THEM WHILE THEY WERE BLIND TO THEIR
FATE! I WILL FIND YOU AND KILL YOU! COME FORTH
COWARD!
Janos- thank you, dearest.
*Meanwhile as Leon shouts the assassins do nothing be pretend they aren't there hearing leon's bellows*
KiKi- I hope she'll sleep well today, she must be
after all that she went through.
*Meanwhile*
*Leon reverts back to his human form.*
Leon- Smart, very smart, simple too. We'll just see
who hunts who...
*With that Leon takes off and goes back to his HQ to
get a few hours of sleep.*
Janos- I hope so as well....
*the little girl falls asleep in Janos's arms*
*Meanwhile*
*the assassins head to the basement of the building to use the underground sewers to head to the next city*
*It's the next day*
Agent- Good morning, sir. This cleansing of the White
House may take a little longer than we anticipated.
Leon- What are you talking about?
Agent- They say it may take another week. You know
how things are. There are several politicans that
have commited wrong doings, and they can't really
prosecute them all at once. Be sure though that the
Supreme Court is having a field day.
Leon- Great...well, at least trials are quicker than
bills. It's hard to get the money you want, but easy
to accuse someone. I'm sick of all the delays we have
in Washington. Things, if they get passed at all,
don't usually start until the next term, if one is so
lucky.
*Meanwhile, Janos, KiKi, and the little girl sleep out
the day. However, there still remains a restless soul
to the east across the ocean, he senses something that
makes his anger explode like a volcano...a new
being...it must be destroyed, for he wishes to become
the greatest vampire of this age, and he will kill
anyone to become just that, even his own kind...*
*Meanwhile Bartox goes home to Pandora*
Pandora- Hi Bartox, what's up? Not much is going on
here of course, just doing motherly stuff, y'know :)
*Meanwhile night reaches Draecore's castle and Dracula
springs to life.*
Draecore- Where are you going in such a hurry?
Dracula- I must...take care of something...I shant be
back for a few days. I have some "business" to take
care of in the west.
Bartox- I made my decision. I'm not going to leave you. I've been a nomad for far too long.
*meanwhile*
Draecore- what kind of buisness??
Pandora- Do you really mean it Bartox? :') I never
thought...*pauses*...I guess it just really surprises
me. Even though you're here now, if someone needed
your help, I'd let you go. Y'know, I see people when
they're in good spirits and in your company. They
look up to you, secretly praise you, and all love you.
You have a strong essence that makes people peaceful
inside, and sometimes, yes, we have to use our fists.
Er, nevermind what I said, I'm just happy you're home
:)
*Meanwhile*
Dracula- Look, father, out over in the west there is a
presence that stands to be very deadly to our species,
and if I don't kill it now, we will all be doomed.
Bartox- no, I understand what you're saying. *hugs*
*Meanwhile*
Draecore- tell me what it is.
Pandora- I love you Bartox :) And this little guy
does too, he's just too young to say it :)
*Meanwhile*
Dracula- I'm not positive what it is, but I can feel
it's presence, I'm surprised you can't. It's
something I never felt before, however...it does
remind me of werewolves...they're probably there too,
bastards. I see, they've got some secret weapon to
finally get back at us vampires for all the misery we
caused them...can't they just die?! Although *smirks*
they couldn't kill me either ;) Now it's my turn,
steal their little prize while they're not looking,
maybe hold it for ransom or something...those dogs
have hearts, they'll do whatever I say to get it back.
Vampires have always been the dominant species, for
we don't feel pain.
(Yeah, might as well send me the family tree, sorry.
It's cool that you got p/t at Kohl's, hope it goes
okay for you.)
Bartox- I just want to know what we're going to name him.
*meanwhile*
Draecore- I always believed in live and let live. you're lucky I've stood by that philosophy or you might not be here today. why don't you just leave the warewolves alone. the battle has been over for quite a few years.
Pandora- That's a good question. However, I think
it'd be good for him to have a name that represents
power and respect, like you and the ancient gods.
Demitrius? I don't know, just the first one that came
to mind.
*Meanwhile*
Dracula- What are you talking about if it weren't for
philosophy I wouldn't be here?! And the only reason
the battle wasn't still going on is because I was near
death thanks to those mortals, like the ones you
shelter down there! You can't stop me, and once I do
it, you will appreciate what I've done for vampire
kind!
Bartox- er. ^^; well, I was thinking of a name never before invented, as my other sons are.
*meanwhile*
Draecore- no, Vlad, don't you start the war again because you have a wicked gut feeling.
Pandora- Oh, I see, well, why should we break with
tradition, right? Guess I'm not good with those
names, us mortals just pick a name out of a book after
the child is born. Either that or the child,
especially the baby boys, are sometimes given their
father's name, like all the great kings in history.
Heh, Bartox Junior. Only kidding deary, unless you
like that one.
*Meanwhile*
Dracula- If I don't start the war, someone else will,
probably the werewolves and their little secret. We
will face war again, no matter what good things are
being done to bring peace, it's going to happen...
Bartox- *chuckles* I had a thought. what about Gargon?
*meanwhile*
Draecore- if the war is eminent as you think it is, then let THEM start it. I will have no part in helping start the blood shed over again. and I WILL lock YOU away if I so have to to keep the peace.
Pandora- Gargon...hmmm *thinks* okay. Gargon it is.
You never cease to surprise and amaze me, and I don't
think that's going to ever change. You're unique and
so very wonderful :)
*Meanwhile*
Dracula- Even if I don't start it or have any part in
it, you're going to lock me away? What if you get
caught in it anyway and I would be your only savior?
Besides, why must you make my decisions for me? You
know of my past and what I did, I became great and put
vampires on the map and made mortals fear us like they
should. I could resist starting anything, however, if
some mortals or werewolves come to our front door
ready to put stakes through our hearts, I will kill
them all.
Bartox- ^_^ thank you, sweetie.
*Meanwhile*
Draecore- your problem is is that you are concerned for no one but yourself
Pandora- You're quite welcome, and...I'm glad you're
here :')
*Meanwhile*
Dracula- You really think I'm THAT self centered?! I
want vampire kind to exist just as much as the next
one! I want us to thrive, be numerous, show those
weaklings that we won't be defeated! If you want to
have no involvement whatsoever in this revolution,
then stay here and stay out of my way! I will not
have you interfere with my work! Once more, you will
come to appreciate what I'll be doing for all vampire
kind!
Bartox- I'm glad to be here. ^_^
*meanwhile*
Draecore- yes I DO think you are that self centered! If you start this war they'll come after you again and try and kill you as they have before!! do you have a death wish???
Pandora- Say Bartox, you wanna go out and eat
somewhere, a nice restaurant? We'll get a high chair
for Gargon :)
*Meanwhile*
Dracula- I don't have a death wish, I only wish death
on others...you seem to think that I AM going to start
something. Just because I said that war is
inevitable, doesn't mean I'm going to be the one to
start it.
Bartox- alright. that sounds good ^_^
*Meanwhile*
Draecore- I highly doubt that, knowing who you are....
*Pandora, Bartox, and their son Gargon go out to eat
that night.*
*Meanwhile*
Dracula- The Hell with you! Your opinion of me won't
change because you believe I won't change. Go ahead
then, if you really think I'm going to start the next
big war then go ahead and lock me up...hmmm, and as I
recall, that's what your son? did to his children...
Draecore- what are you talking about!? You're the one who nailed me in a wooden box and walled me up for for a hundred years!!
though you are my husband, er, I mean mate, you are
Bartox, and the world needs you too. I mean, you've
gotta to do what you feel is right. Just, if you are
summoned to another crisis outside the city, let me
know if you can, okay?
Bartox- if I can what? *his smile fades* listen...this is the first time I have truthfull mated with a human, Pandora.... Males in the animal world really don't have a say in raising children. Basically...I have never raised my children. and I'm sorry to say...I never will. our son, there, is a second generation vampire. that's a big responsibility on HIS shoulders, let alone yours. You have helped make a new clan founder. one day soon....I can't come back. this is the way it has been done for millions of years, and I'm sorry I cannot break tradition. leaving all my previous mates was hard, but this will be the hardest for me. because this is the first time I have ever seen one of my children....... You have to understand the way I was raised. though I have overcome the primal instincts be become "civilized" the world out there calls. I'm a nomad, Pandora. maybe one day I'll come back.....but until he grows up and moves out into the world...I must stay away and give him the vampiric instinct to search perpetually for me. because that is how the antedeluvians gain their power..... I'm sorry...... *kiss*
Pandora- No... :'( ...it won't be hard, it's been
going on longer than my race has been around...what is
one human compared to that? I had Hoped for too
much...all I can do now is Hope that I do the right
thing and this child will gain his instincts and live
the way he was born to live. Don't worry about me
Bartox, I will manage somehow. I learned alot from
you, and I didn't get that close to you to learn more,
it's because I truly loved you. However, it might as
well be gone right now, I know it's over, and you have
to go on with your nomadic life. Go on...leave me...
*Bartox knows what he has to do....but he can't bear to tear himself away leaving her like this. instead of leaving, he goes to hold her close to comfort her.*
Pandora- Bartox...no matter what you do, I will always
love you, even if it's not the way I want to, it's the
feeling that counts. So many look up to you. We all
must do what we feel is right and do what our
destinies call for. I'm not a fortune teller, just a
hopeful observer.
Bartox- I know....*hug* Maybe...I'll stay a little longer.....*cuddle*
Pandora- Thank you Bartox :') I don't mean
necessarily about the stay, just the love :) I'm fine
with who you are and what you are. I love you just
the way you are :)
Bartox- it is love that ties me to this world still..
Pandora- Bartox? What is it that you love about this
world that you cherish, besides me of course?
Bartox- everything....maybe not what people DO, but rather the good that they create and nature.
Pandora- Nature's always a beautiful thing. Human
nature is much different. It's ugly when they fight,
but nice when things work out. I guess when I think
of creation, I think of the buildings and all that,
like any mortal from a city.
Batox- mm... *goes into a quiet moment*
Pandora- So, can I ask you what the crisis was, the
one you went to take care of?
Bartox- the clans were at each other's throats. I met three of my sons while I was out there! strapping handsome, they are :-D
Pandora- I see, so did everything turn out okay? How
is Draecore and his family, we haven't seen them in
awhile.
Bartox- they're doing well..... well enough as they can. John and LaUra broke up for good, LaUra is soon to wed another and Draecore recently sired another son. as well as Draecore's grandson going to live with them.
Pandora- Sounds like Draecore's family is doing quite
well then, and getting better by the ages. Being what
I am and the culture that goes along with that, I
could never imagine being in a family that big.
Bartox- are you kidding me? of course your family is as large. in some way...every person on this planet is related to one another. that's a mighty big family, if youask me.. :-)
Pandora- Us humans may have a long history and a long
line of decendants, but bit by bit it gets lost.
After all, we only live around 100 years at best.
Bartox- true ^_^ well, I should go tell Leon that I've returned....
Pandora- News on the street, actually in the paper, is
that Leon's out of sight, probably at home, after
breaking himself out of the White House from
confinement. I guess Dixie tried to ask him what his
plans were but he replied, "no comment."
Bartox-...oh noo.....I take it..then.....that....our plans won't necissarily go as planned... *he gets rather bummed.* I will most defnately need to talk to Leon then. I'll be at Leon's place, Pandora, Dear. I'll see you later, alright? *Bartox heads to Leon's to ring the bell*
*Leon puts down one of his kids and opens the door.*
Leon- Bartox, what a surprise, please do come in. So,
what brings you to Kennedy Manor?
Bartox- tell me what happened with your attempt in the American offie. I need to know if this will affect our cause for a vampiric nation. and I know how hard headed the american government can be....
Leon- American office hasn't changed since I was born.
I was elected by the people, but not them, not the
government. I was only in office a few days when they
decided to lock me up in some secret bunker. They
only take in who they see fit, their pawn and ace in
the hole. Me, they thought I was too mysterious since
they didn't see any records of me after the late 90s
when I went to Raccoon City as an RPD officer. This
isn't the end though, sometimes you can have much more
power on the outside than the inside. Granted I won't
be able to speak at the UN. However, we'll make 'em
speak about us, about vampire kind.
Bartox- -_- it would have gone much smoother if we had someone in world power that could have confided in.....so what now? who's the Vice President? I assume he'd be taking power about now, being you are nowhere to be found. am I right? *sigh* maybe I can go to the Russian government and work my way there.....
Leon- The VP? Probably another set in pawn. They've
got 'em all over the place down there, with just a few
calling the shots. Unless, I get my people back. As
a result there will no doubt be a revolution. It's
happened before and if I take charge, it will happen
again. And when it does happen, it will set the stage
to let the world know about vampires. First they will
see the revolution going on in a country that they
thought was stable for over 300 years. Now all of the
sudden the people are fighting back, everyone will
want to ask why. Then I will be happy to tell them.
I won't be alone, investigators within and outside of
the US will do their job and I would have the support
of many foreign powers. Mark my words Bartox, this
isn't the end, it is just the beginning...
Bartox- I was hoping that this would go smoother..... *sigh* well, at least Kennedy City is relatively safe. I'm just oncerned for all my children out there..... how will they take this sudden change?? *worried*
Leon- Yeah, I wish things would go smoother too.
Maybe there won't need to be a revolution, I'll just
go live and give it to 'em. In fact, I can transmit
from here and they won't be able to track it if I do
it quick enough. Your children will be fine and I
will see to that once the right man steps into office
once again.
Bartox- hmm......a native born amrican? I think I may have a few sons that were born here in america... Leon" wha tpossibility do you think thre might be that one of them might be able to get into office and control it?
Leon- Um...no offense Bartox, and I'm sure they'd make
fine leaders, but I meant that I'm going back in
there, this time with millions of people on my side.
You know that I don't give up that easily, the only
reason I was here was because I was down in the dumps
after being captured. But I realize I cannot waste
any more time, I, we, must act now.
Bartox- right. when do you plan on returning?
Leon- Well right now I'm going to start a peaceful
uprise against the government. After the people speak
their minds, investigators are sure to swarm the White
House and take the bad ones out of office. It is
still the country of the people, and they have a right
to take out or put in who they want.
Bartox- -_- I sure hope your plan works, Leon.....
Leon- I don't have a choice in whether my plan will be
a success or failure, failure is not an option...not
for me, not for vampire kind.
Bartox- thank you.
Leon- Lara, come here.
*she does so*
Leon- Lara, I'm going to try this presidential thing
again. It's gonna be harder, however, the people will
be on my side and flush out all of the scum in
Washington.
Lara-...I understand. Well, good luck honey, we'll be
rooting for you.
*kisses and hugs exchanged; Leon says goodbye to his
children, walks out with Bartox and goes to the KCPD
to make an announcement to the world. He does so and
soon, people talk, starting to point their fingers at
their new "enemies" and asking for change.*
Bartox- I hope this goes well.
Leon- Me too, me too.
*The news of Leon's attack against the White House
spreads like wildfire, gaining support all across the
country. Of course, he already had their support, he
just didn't get it from the feds. The feds try to
justify themselves saying Leon is a mysterious heretic
that would not follow the pattern of democracy. But
people all to well knew the kind and powerful words he
spoke before election. This uprising has caused the
Supreme Court to pull a 180 and start picking at the
government. Mean while those who are good in Congress
are pushing for change as well. In the news, it is
stated for the first time ever, the Supreme Court and
Congress have joined forces to combat this issue, and
are ready to throw the book at those responsible for
injustice.*
*Meanwhile Jaal takes a short trip back to Castle Dracula to inform Draecore the horrible news....that his beloved pack of childers was killed in a supprise attack but a group of hunters. needless to say, Draecore flipped out, tried to harm Jaal, but collapsed in tears to know that his beloved friends are dead.*
*Fauna overhears Draecore's crying and comes forth.*
Fauna- Darling, what is it? Jaal, what happened?
Jaal- remember the pack of Draecore's I left with? they were all killed in the line of duty.
Fauna- Oh, how awful! Unfortunately there are still
some out there who definitely will not accept us :(
*She goes to wrap her arms around Draecore and try to
comfort him.*
*Draecore hugs his mate and cries into her shoulder. Jaal wishes that the incident were not so and he too goes to comfort his childe*
Fauna- In one way it makes me mad that we are
sacrificing our own for this peace, yet mortals don't
do that, they act like they're proudly fighting to the
death!
Jaal- sometimes....we do to, Fauna....
Fauna- I just hope we're going toward peace and not
war...
Jaal- you never know with humans.... you never know....
Fauna- They dont' know about us either, that's the
thing.
Jaal- what they do not understand they fear. and what they fear, they hate.
Fauna- Yes, too true. So, how are things going with
the quest, Jaal?
Jaal- I have left that job in the hands of Skeefler and his undergroud communication system
Fauna- Who on Earth is Skeefler?! How could you trust
someone that quickly with something as important as
this?!
*with her hands grabbing onto his shirt.*
Jaal- Skeefler is the clan founder of the Bat. he's my grandfather.
Fauna- Oh *lets go of Jaal* So you have full trust in
your grandfather that his underground communication
will work?
Jaal- I see no choice in the matter. he told me to stop that it was risky that he and his associates would work on it. by the looks of it, it seemed like Skeefler has had this network for a long time.
Fauna- Just hope he knows what he's doing. This is a
rather fragile thing we're dealing with.
Jaal- he's an elder, older than all of us......he knows what he's doing....
Fauna- Well, I guess I can't argue with that fact. Do
you know how long he'll take with this communication?
Jaal- no, I do not know.... -_-
safe place or a trap, but I call it home. It's true
on occasion we get some unwelcomed guests and things
turn sour, but we prevail, we always do. We all have
the courage of the one who's a lion at heart,
literally. Sorry to hear though that in the past your
life was filled with fear. Mine was uncertainty until
my father told me the real truth. Others can show us
blind faith and make us believe it, others hurt us,
however, there is someone out there willing to lend a
hand, show you the truth, and make you safe.
Jaal- in all truth, my son and I came out here to see if we could be of some aid.
Andarneh- to aid animals...not vampires. *he goes to sit on a stone thrown*
Jaal- I have been searching te world for any and all vampires in hopes for united peace so we may ALL stand together as one and form our own nation.
Andarneh- *takes a quick deep breath* And this is coming from a MIXED breed?
Jaal- >:( is it MY fault my parents had but ONE night of passion!?!
Andarneh- you make a point. if they are ever found, I'm sure they will be tried with treason and be put to death....
*this shocks the four younger vampires, and deeply hurts Jaal as it seems to be a personal vendetta now*
Dante- NO! I don't care who or what they were! Some
vampires are so hellbent on purity! I am a mixed
breed as well, you gonna hang me too?! We have a
right in this world amongst the pure and should not be
put to death for what we are, we cannot help it! Tell
me elder *with his eyes ablaze*, how strongly do you
feel about this matter???
*Andarneh's eyes flash white and Dante suddenly feels like he's being choked to death, even though the elder is acros the room.*
Andarne- no one EVER speakss to and ELDER like that, PUP!!
*the other three stand by, or rather kneel by, unable to help or else they may have the same fate.*
Andarneh- YOU nor your family would be able to defeat an elder even if you tried!! how "hellbent" am I?! you don't know what happpens when mixed breeds go to far! the first one is cursed with madness, the second cursed with incest, the third cursed with ALSO with incest as well as an undying urge to break out of the bonds that hold us to tradition! that is as far as any mixed breeds have gone before the pure bloods found them out and terminated them! your kind is CURSE to our ways!! *Drops Dante from his choke hold*
Dante- You seem pretty Hellbent to me...you were ready
to choke me to death. And you have proven to me that
you have a great distaste for mixed breeds. I am not
a curse, I am a cure for all. I don't see you helping
our will, but then again, why would you? Purists are
strong and don't need help, they're much too good to
be along side us and can easily handle problems with
mortals. Although Bartox is my friend and I deeply
respect him, I will not stand here fighting with you
about who's better and take the insults, all while
trying to contact Bartox, I'm sure he's fine. Don't
worry about teleporting me back, I'll find my own way
home.
*With that Dante opens his wings up and gets ready to
fly.*
*Jaal takes Dante's arm and the four of them walk out to find their way home....where ever it may be now....*
Dante- I'm not sure if it would have been better or
worse to work with him, however I must appologize. I
know I was wrong father, but I feel I was right. I do
have respect for elders, however, no one can tell me
my beliefs are wrong, it doesn't matter to me who it
is. He could have easily killed me, I know I was
outmatched, whatever little heart he does have kept me
alive.
Jaal- it isn't easy living in our family, Gogandantes... I'm glad to see that you hae much will power.
Mina- is it true what that elder said about the curses of Mixed breeds??
Jaal-....yes.....
Dante- It may be true, but I'd rather not hear about
it right now, and I don't want Mina to have hurt
feelings over it either. Let's just leave it alone,
unless you wanna know... *thinking directly to
John*....no...it's over...he's cool.
Jaal- are you alright, Gogandantes?
Dante- Yeah, I'm okay. It just irks me everything
that he said. Maybe I fit in so well in KC because
they have no regulations on breeding as it were.
There are mixed species and no one has a problem with
it. That's the way it should be.
Jaal- mm..... -_- well, I'll teleport us home...
*Jaal send them all home*
Dante- Ah, we're home. You haven't been here before,
have you Louis?
Louis- no, I have.
Dante- Oh, okay. I'm not sure what you want to do or
go, but we should take Mina to her father, if that is
what you want to do Mina.
Louis- we have come back for my son John. that is the only reason we are here.
Mina- we're pretty tired. I think it's best if we seek out my father.
Dante- Understood. Let's go to his apartment right
now.
*Dante, Jaal, Louis, and Mina head off to John's
apartment. They get there and Dante knocks on the
door.*
*Angela answers the door.*
Angela- oh.....yes? can I help you?
Louis- is John home?
Mina- PLEASE tell us my father is here still!!
Angela- O.o'' I think he's in the shower.............
Herraldo- Yeah, he's in the shower, give him a few
minutes.
*Herraldo walks out the door, not even really
concerning himself with the two standing there.*
*Angela invites Mina and Louis in to wait for John. John comes out some minutes later drying his hair. Mina, Louis and Angela look to him and Mina glomps him*
Mona- DADDY!!!
John- O_O Mina! when did yu get here?
Louis- but a few minutes ago, son. ^_^
John- Father.... ("you're here too?" sorry! n_n I couldnt help myself)
Louis- we came back because we had no place there at that castle. we belong together as a family.
Mina- grandpa's been taking real good care of me and we got to meet a clan founder! he was as white as snow!
John- oh really?? who was it?
Louis- Andarneh. leader of the white wolf clan.
John- oh....O.o
Angela- So John, this is your father and daughter? If
they plan on staying, and I don't mind, we'll
definitely need a larger place!
John- but I don't want a larger place.....
Louis- ah, oui, Mina and I will stay nextdoor closeby.
John- can you take Herraldo in too, Father? where's Mother?
Louis- she...went on ahead.
*John gives him an odd look.*
Louis- we got separated. I was lucky enough to find Mina here...
John- oh geez...you LOST Mother?!?! I don't believe you!!
*John paces then goes down to his room to finnish getting dressed.*
John- I'll drive you where you left her. we're going to find her. Mina, stay here with Angela.
*John and Louis head to John's Jaguar and go back to the docks in search for Asakura*
Angela- Um, Mina, who exactly is your father's mother?
*meanwhile John and Louis look for Asakura at the
docks probably with not much success.*
Mina- my grandma? she's a quite, pretty, petite vampire female :-D she was raised in a male dominant setting, so...she's used to our ways, only minus the abuse. she's more traditional than anyone would are to realize! :-D *giggles*
*meanwile... one the contrary...John said to her many times that if she ever got separated from her family to stay where she was. John quickly parks and gets out to start calling for her before the rise of the sun. they hear the whine and whimpering from a dog and John tracks it down and finds a golden eyed black wolf. she looks up at John then transforms into Asakura and throws herself into John's arms*
Asakura- I was so worried.........
John- it's alright, mother.....we've come back for you......*he hugs her comfortingly then walks her back to the car where Louis waits. Asakura runs to her longtime husband and throws herself into his French embrace. they get in the car and John drives them back, but before they reach their home city, the sky in the rear view mirror shows that dawn will be sooner upon them. they stop at a motel for the day.*
Angela- Heh, your grandmother must be more dominant
than any of the males if she can still be who she
wants to be! Well, the sun's starting to come up, I
hope your family was able to find shelter. We'd
better get some rest. Since it's just the two of us,
you can have any place you want to sleep.
Mina- alright ^_^ *then she and Angela head down the hall actually to the same location. they give each other a look.*
Angela- Er...sorry...go ahead.
*Angela turns the other way to sleep elsewhere.*
Angela- Sleep well.
Mina- you too ^_^ *Mina goes and sleeps in her father's side of the king sized bed.*
*It turns into the next night and John and his parents
go to his apartment, eventually noticing the two girls
sleeping in.*
John- Angela??? Honey, what are you doing sleeping on the couch??? Where's Mina??
*meanwhile Louis and Asakura stay close and look on, concerned*
Angela- I was sleeping on the couch because Mina's
sleeping in our bed, I thought I'd let her sleep there
since she was probably tired and after all, she's your
daughter.
John- *taken back* but Angela....it's your bed. thinjk of this mor like, I'm a ..........-_- :'( A divorced man, with two children...... :'(
Louis- oh, Jon..... *come up to hug his son as he cries on his father's shoulder*
Angela- Don't cry John, I let her sleep there. I
don't care that she's not my daughter, sooner or later
I will get to know her better because she is part of
the family. I actually rather like her company, she's
really nice :)
John- *sniffle* yea?
Louis- -_- it is my fault that John is like this. I wasn't there for him, as a father.... I'm sorry, my son. -_-
John- *hugs his father* that was hundreds of years ago, father.... shit happens.
Louis- somehow I knew you and your mother would be alright. but it nearly broke my heart when my Sire said I could not go home to you ever again. I had feared that you would have been long dead, that I never would see my son grown, nor ever saw my grandchildren.... I am terribly greatful that as I thought, everything worked out
Angela- Louis, I hope I'm not asking too personal a
question here, but why did your father say that you
could no longer see John ever again?
Louis- my Sire bid me that because it is a fact that once a mortal is turned vampire, they are thusly dead to the world. even if your family lives.....you are dead to mortals. like, now...you...can never go back home to your mortal parents. you may never again see brothers, sisters, aunts nor uncles. you are dead to that world of the sun. *comfortingly holds John closer* we, the DuKane's are very lucky that we are all children of the night. very few are so fortunate.
Angela- I guess I see what you mean. It'd be hard to
go back to the way life was as a mortal unless they
understood the other side.
*then Mina wakes up and glomps her father*
Mina- DADDY!!! ^_^
John- Hello Mina :') How are you my daughter? Did
you rest well?
Mina- yep! *hugs*
John- that's good. where's Herraldo??
*The group of course realizes that Herraldo didn't
return to John's apartment and it's been two days thus
far.*
*John goes out searching for his son, calling for him, worried about him*
*John eventually finds Herraldo, and he sees some
intermediate burns about his skin.*
Herraldo- Hi...don't worry about me, it's
nothing...just a little sunburn.
John- Herraldo.... it didn't go well, did it? your meeting with Arrmaduke. *sighs and sits with his son*
Herraldo- No, it didn't...that's why I was home for a
short time and left again. If that's any indiction of
how it'll be with Bianca...
John- could be....why don't we go see Arrmaduke again? I'll be with you this time. huh? ^_^
Herraldo- Okay, but don't give your hopes up. Let's
go...
John- alright
*they head over to Arrmadukes and John rings the bell and Sherry comes to the door*
Sherry- Good evening John, what brings you here?
*Herraldo waits around the corner, waiting to hear
another door slam.*
John- I came with ...my son...*reaches around and drags Herraldo out of hiding* to talk to your husband. ^_^ may we come in, please?
Sherry- He told me about what happened a couple nights
ago, but didn't say much more than that. Arrme's not
going to be happy with me, however, do come in and
take a seat.
*After the years that have passed by, Sherry still
looks like she's in her early 20s.*
Arrmaduke- Sherry? who was that at the door? *Arrmaduke comes in and sees John and Herraldo* what in hell are THEY doing here?!?!
John- -_- *it's time to enforce him authority as the elder there. something he's never done before as he always used to be the childe that Herraldo and Armaduke are to him. but he has the experience from an elder's tone* CHILDE, you will have more respect than that for an elder.
*this takes Arrmaduke off guard and is stunned t be talked at like that. Castella and Charletona nd zChektore come to see what the outburst was about and see John guide Arrmaduke to his knees. the onlookers that just arrived realize that John is indeed and elder and too, do similarly.*
John- now. Herraldo and I came here to talk to you. he is making a change for the better and I want you to hear him out before he goes and gets all depressed. he is my son and I will make sure he is well cared for. I don't care about the quivels of the past. they are long since dead and burried. hear Herraldo out then make your choice. *John goes to sit in the livingroom, Herraldo follows then Arrmaduke gets up, half glares at Sherry then follows his Sire and sits with them*
Herraldo- Look Arrmaduke, I know we started off on the
wrong foot and for a long time we didn't get along to
say the least. That's why you're here in Kennedy City
and I went whereever. Now, I am a totally different
person and have come to realize how important family
is to me. Why would I do this if I didn't love
anyone?
*Herraldo goes over to his father and gives him a
tight hug. Arrme saw that he meant it too.*
Herraldo- I'm not asking for a hug brother, I am
asking forgiveness for the wrongs I have done. I just
want to be part of the family. I learned the hard way
that you don't know what you have until it's gone.
Like I said before, if I didn't care about anything,
about you, why would I even bother? Just, please, can
we be on even terms now?
Arrmaduke- *rests chin on knuckles* are you high or something? I'm your Childe....you childe. you made me a vampire, therefore becoming my Sire. you were never this ditsy....... I guess I can't hold a grudge against a senile Sire....
John- *said with a waring tone* Arrmaduke.....
Arrmaduke- you heard him!! how can ANYONE forget their bloodline!??! oner too many Scotches for you, Herraldo??
John- I've had enough with your belittleing my son! no wonder you two never got along!!
Herraldo- I guess I haven't been
myself...son...lately. It's just that, what I went
through, I forgot alot and it messed me up. And trust
me, I don't take drugs, drink, or whatever. It's been
much too long, maybe I'm going through amnesia or
something. Forget it...leave me alone...I'm not ready
I guess...sorry for the inconvienence. Don't follow
me father, let me be.
*With that Herraldo walks out the door and thinks, he
screwed up twice, amongst all the other times.*
Herraldo- I need help...
*Herraldo starts walking toward Dr. Bannermann's
place.*
*as Herraldo leaves John gets up and wants to start after Herraldo, but he knows that even children need to be adults. John now feels rather depressed. Arrmaduke walks up to John*
Arrmaduke- odd behavior, indeed....are you going to be alright, John?
John- once my son is better, everything will be better...*John sadly walks home*
*Herraldo enters Bannermann's office, just opens the
door without knocking.*
Herraldo- Doctor, I need help. And please don't say,
don't we all, that's crap. I kinda feel like I'm
losing my mind or something, I'm not focused at all
and I can't even separate my family into their correct
"positions" about my life. I don't know if I have
amnesia or what the hell it is. Part of it is
probably the fact I used to treat people so rotten and
just kinda forgot about all of them, that is until my
father, John, came and finally set me straight after
all this time. If you can't help me, I might as well
help this world by taking my life from it...
*Meanwhile John steps through the door and his family
all notice his depressed and sad face.*
Angela- John? John, where's Herraldo, what happened
to him?
Bannerman- please, won't you step into my office? we'll talk there. maybe, if you like, I can offer you a drink. *escorts Herraldo to his Psychotherapy office (as opposed to the medical office or dental)* sit in the recliner. I never liked it when a doctor but someone on one of those medical beds. that's just too...*inhales* odd... care for a drink? I have sweet, sour, normal, thick, thin, however you like it....
*Meanwhile*
John- he......he left. he didn't want me to follow. :'( I couldn't help him... :'(
Herraldo- Give me something thick that'll clear my
head. So I don't really know for sure what's going on
with me. Maybe it's just after I stopped being an
asshole that I realized what benefits come from being
nice. Now that I have, I found out how hard it is to
get back what I lost. I've never had any self esteem
to begin with in either phase. But it hurts a lot
knowing I myself may have hurt my family so much, that
they are unable to ever forgive me again.
*Meanwhile, Louis takes John in his arms and hugs
him.*
Louis- There there son. He is doing this because the
only one who can help him is himself. You probably
gave him a starting point, now he has to figure out
everything on his own. That's just how it is. When
he feels everything is worked out, he will return.
Bannerman- here you go *hands Herraldo a clas with some thick dark blood in it then goes to sit across from him* well, if you think that being nice is a good atribute to have then all you can do is just try your best. if people don't believe you and turn away from you, then that is their perogative. but time will tell whether or not they will eventually believe you and come to grips with this new reality. now, I on the other hand am obviously not a nice person. I have me reasons, as I'm sure you did. but I don't let my personal feelings get in the way of my profession. you need to find out who you really are before you go to people saying that you're different. because if you changed, then that means you really don't know who you are. has anything aspired you to change like this?
*Meanwhile*
John- the last time he left me and said not to follow....he was 14 and ran away from home for hundreds of years......:'(
Herraldo- My father influenced me to change. He never
gave up on me, even when I was a jerk to him, to say
the least. I basically used to hate everyone, or at
least it came out that way. I was also abusive to my
family. Now because of those things, it's hard for me
to get any trust back.
*Meanwhile*
Louis- Well my son, Herraldo isn't a child anymore,
even though he is still your son. I can understand
you were deeply hurt when he first said it. He's
older now and needs to learn how to take care of
himself. However, when he feels like it, he can visit
family like we're doing. If you love him so much,
then give him a reason not to leave this city.
Speaking of this city, it seems rather dark and quiet
here, peaceful yet disturbing. Cities are usually
full of lights, people, and traffic.
Bannerman- and because your father never gave up on you, isn't that something to look foreward to when going home? that he has enough love in his heart to forgive you no matter what and lovingly welcome you home? let him help you win your family back. if he is willing to help, let him help. he wants to be there for you and he wants to be your crutch to lean on when you need it the most. and when you go to your family, look them in the eye and from your heart tell them how you've changed and why and ask for their forgiveness. all you can do is let them SEE that you have changed and then give them time to adjust.
*Meanwhile*
Jaal- *returns* Leon has set out on his mission. the time draws near. soon the world will know of us.
Herraldo- You know, everything you said to me I
wouldn't expect to hear from a doctor. But that's a
good thing because it's better than that mind numbing
voice that asks me what my problem is and gives me
some damn medication that doesn't even work. To top
it off I get some outrageous bill in the mail and then
I have to visit him again next week. Anyway, thank
you, I'll go back home, try to stay focused and let my
father help me get my family back. It's good that
you're here doc.
Bannerman- well, then again, I'm not your typical doctor. I multi practice and I know the troubles you're joing through. take care and if you need to talk again I'm here. and...thank you for the compliment. when I first arrived here, I felt rather jippped because I'm not being payed, but I suppose it works out better in the end anyway. I'll see you out. *gets up to walk with Herraldo to the door*
Herraldo- You used to get paid?? I've never been paid
in my entire life! No offense, but with the lifestyle
we lead, I don't see how many of us can! You're not
the typical vampire either! But I mean that in a good
way of course, better than the norm.
Bannerman- You're right. I'm not your typical vampire. I don't even need blood to surrvive, just the passing chance to absorb some of anyone's essence. that's why being a doctor comes in handy for the way I feed. it doesn't harm the subject at all and they loose nothing from it. being that I can go about during the day, I pass off for a human rather well, even thugh I've been alive for a long long time.
Herraldo- Wow, you're a very interesting person! No
need for blood and human looking to boot! You must
come from a different clan than others. Hey, you
wanna get together sometime, go out have a drink or
something? And I don't necessarily mean blood either.
Actually, to tell you the truth, I don't feed that
often, not as much as the others, my father doesn't
even know that. I guess when I was out there on my
own my body kind of adapted to not finding good "food"
that often, so I make the blood last longer. Down
side though is that I slept alot when I wasn't awake
being a jerk.
Bannerman- a typical vampire usually feeds three times a night and on about the eqivalent of two to three and maybe four humans per meal. maybe you were so upset and sleepy because you never fed enough... mm...I haven't gone out in a long time.
Herraldo- That's why I wear thick clothing, so that no
one notices this...
*Herraldo lifts up his shirt, reavealing a rather
sickly looking, very starved midsection.*
Herraldo- I'll be okay. But anyway, yeah, we should
hang out sometime, espeically if you haven't been, get
you out of this office which I'm sure you work in
almost all day and night.
Bannerman- I want to tell you that your weight is a rather unhealthy one. you really should feed more. I take Saturday's off. so from the early morning of 12am to the late night of 12 am I'm free, unless there's an emergency
Herraldo- Great. So if I feed, then I'll meet you
Saturday night, deal?
Bannerman- alright.
*Just as Bannermann and Herraldo are ready to make
plans for a night out on Saturday, Leon calls
Bannermann from his HQ.*
Leon- Jeff, I need your help with something. As we
speak, two dead parents lie in KC Hospital, they're
vampires *Leon doesn't know that just one is a
vampire.* I want you to check them out, see if you
can shed any additional light on their deaths. I must
know, this may be a hate crime, racism toward
vampires...
Bannerman- alright. I'm on my way. *hangs up* Terribly sorry, it appears as though I am needed to double as a coriner elsewhere in KC.
Herraldo- Figures...I'll go eat, see ya later.
*Herraldo leaves and goes to the Steel Bar for some
food and Jeff obviously goes to KC hospital.*