fangs (a trans vampire story)

Chapter eight

Three nights later, Zephyr replied. They were more than happy to take him in, and would meet him at 5 am on the eighth of October, which was rapidly approaching. Jasper collected the rest of his nessacary belongings the night before, and at 2 am Nicholas arrived to escort him halfway.

Sneaking out proved to be easier than the pair expected, and the looming estate had faded from Jasper's view completely by the time the clock struck 2:30. He had rarely ventured from his home before, there was no need when you were royalty living in a mansion, so every little thing delighted him. His heart felt light for the first time in his life, and the night air touched him in ways he had never felt before. The moon guided them on their journey through the desolate town as they searched for Zephyr.

The town was silent, nearly every light post remained unlit, leaving only the occasion pub or storefront to light their way. The night was crisp, the looming cold of autumn making itself known. Nicholas remained mostly silent, his calm demeanor helping to settle his brothers unrelenting nerves. After scouring the town for any sign of the vampire, two figures emerged from a darkened alleyway.

Nicholas stopped in his tracks, putting his arm out to shield Jasper from the potential danger. "Hello?" Nicholas called out to them softly. "Are you the one who contacted me about getting your brother a job?" The taller of the two figures inquired. His brother out his arm down, relieved. "Yes, Zephyr I presume?" "Yes." The vampire responded. "We'll take him from here, he's in good care now." "Thank you, thank you very much." Nicholas told them.

He gave his brother a brief hug, neither were very fond of physical affection, before disappearing into the cover of the night.

Jasper felt an impending sense of anxiety as his brother left him. He hoped these strangers didn't have dishonest intentions. "I'm Zephyr and this is my partner." The vampire said after a moment, breaking through the dense silence. "Miles." The second figure said. "I'm genderfluid and use all pronouns and Miles uses xe/xem." Zephyr informed him. "Wonderful." He responded, and after a pause, added; "I'm Jasper, he/him."

The pair stepped into the moonlight, and he was able to make out more details about them. Zephyr had long black hair that was shaved on the sides and wore boots with black pants and a flowy white top. Miles had bright green hair that covered xyr eyes, two lip piercings, and wore a baggy striped hoodie.

Seeing them helped calm Jaspers nerves instantly, they looked very safe. Like the type of people who would respect him. "Shall we go?" Zephyr asked. Jasper nodded enthusiastically as the trio headed off into the shadows, and Jasper left his old life behind.