Jampiric [Cookie Run]

Chapter 1- "The Night Before"

It was the dead of night in the Cookie Kingdom, the hoot of chestnut owls and the chirping orchestra of cinnamon crickets could be heard from the town's bushes and leafless trees.

A shadow still covered the corner of  the moons surface, but the dim lighting was the only thing guiding Strawberry Cookies path.

She walked past the sleeping establishments while the streets remained empty like a ghost town. It was unusual for this cookie to be out so late, she had no reason to be away from home, but something came over her to step out of the safety of her room.

The wind blew heavy and cold, she crossed her arms for extra warmth for her hoodie served as her only shield from the weather. Her mind was full of her usual anxieties thanks to the atmosphere, perhaps she should return home, or continue to aimlessly walk the small town. After all, there is no danger in the Cookie Kingdom.

A rustle in the night startled her. She looked behind her, but couldn't see anything from the darkness. Perhaps it was a foam cat, or a cake hound. But she shook it off and continued her stroll.

But down in the center of the square, she saw a dark silhouette standing behind the only functional street light. she almost didn't see them.

She stopped in her tracks and took a step back, Hiding behind the barrel inn wall. She couldn't recognize whoever it was. But after a moment, they limped forward, and under the light they revealed themself, it was just Vampire Cookie.

The tension of her body eased, and she sighed in relief at the familiar face, but she still approached the cookie with caution. Vampire Cookie is notorious for walking drunk, but it still seems odd for him to be out so late.

(visual by me . twt: @ Zcakezzz)

"Vampire Cookie?" She called out "what are you doing here?"

Vampire Cookies head slowly turned to her as she stepped forward, and faintly laughed "I'd ask the same to you..." his hair draped over his eye, but she could see that he looked sick, and more exhausted than usual.

"Are you ok...?" She shrugged.

"Yeah... just... hungry, heh" his voice was hoarse.

"Is that why you're out here?"

"Yeah, I just... ran out of grape juice... hey— you're not... planning on doing anything tomorrow, righ?" He anxiously scratched the fabric of his sleeve.

"Why... do you ask...?" She began feeling uncomfortable at the conversation, taking a step away from Vampire Cookie.

Vampire Cookie scoffed under his breath "who am I kidding... no one's gonna miss you" Those words escaped the man's mouth with a venom.

Strawberry Cookies heart dropped. What does he mean by that? Why was he approaching her? And why wasn't she able to move? Was it fear? Couldn't she run away? Fight back?