(September 2020 8pm, a Dark Forest in Transilvania, Romania. Ben is on his way home from the long shift at the Kindergarten as he gets a call from a Co worker.) Jaden: ,,Bro". ,,Bro. What you want ?" ,,You still walking through that Forest ?" ,,Fastest way home, why ?" ,,You didn't hear about the rumors ?" ,,What rumors ?" ,,Yknow, the Vampires being back and such". ,,1st: They don't exist. 2nd: ,,They can kiss my ass. Anyway, I'll see you in 2 Weeks". ,,Almost forgot, you have holidays now. See you then".(Ben continues his Walk through the Forest until he gets to a glade where he hears a weird noise and then a young Woman jumping in the glade, seemingly facing in his direction, yet she keeps some distance no matter if he walks up to her.) ,,Ey, what you want ?" ,,You have something I need". ,,Shut up I know. What you want ?, What now?, Confused cause someone saw through your Vampire ass game huh ?" ,,I heard you saying we don't exist". ,,Funny, because all of you suck ass. You're so easy to defeat". ,,Maybe. But all of you Humans are so weak and Fragile.." ,,Piss off with your stereotypical Vampire Trash talk. You want my or someone elses Blood and we need to find a solution for this because I know that you won't let me alone till you got what you need. My chain only prevents you from reaching me so, any Ideas ?" ,,Are you sure you're a Human and not a Daywalker ?" ,,What's a Daywalker ?" ,,The other Vampire Variation that went extinct 118 years ago when my Parents got killed". ,,First, whats with that pseudo deep Backstory and Second, that makes you a Daywalker as well moron". ,,No it doesn't. I tested it out some years after their Death. No sunlight for me". ,,Can I go home now ?" ,,If you want. But we need to stay in contact". ,,Huh ?" ,,We're not Oldschool anymore, we're used to Phones and Contacts and such". ,,Hm. Can I trust you to not immediately kill me when I don't have my Chain with me ?" ,,Not completely. I won't immediately kill you, but bring your Chain just to be sure". (She hands him a small piece of paper) ,,Hm. I can't promise to be awake when you are". ,,We'll see when the time comes. Goodnight". ,,Goodnight or Day, however it's called". (The Woman then leaves and Ben goes home where his little Sister waits.) Andrea: ,,Ben !" ,,Hey small one. How's your day been going ?" ,,Really good. My Class Test from German came back today and I got a 2+". ,,Eyy, that's really good, you've been practicing German a lot recently ?" ,,Ja. Ich hab viel geübt". ,,That's really really good. I'm really proud of you". ,,Why are you late today ?" ,,I got stopped on my way because someone needed help. Nothing Special". ,,Can we eat Dinner now ?" ,,Of course. Do you have something in mind ?" ,,No. I'm just Hungry". ,,Then Toast should be good". ,,Yess". (Meanwhile Ben makes Dinner and Andrea plays in the Living Room, Sabrina got home to her hideout and immediately went to her Room. Sometime later, her Sister Melissa knocks on the Door.) ,,Come in". ,,Hi Sabrina". (with a sigh) ,,What do you want Melissa ?" ,,How did it go ?" ,,Not very good. I only encountered one Human and that 22 Year old outplayed me on every possible Turn". ,,How ?" ,,Had a Chain and literally talked around everything that makes us what we are". ,,A Human outsmarting a Vampire, that indeed is very rare". ,,No Daywalker tho. He was just smart". ,,There's still something missing". ,,I'll meet up with him tomorrow". (Melissa laughs a bit) ,,No way, my little Sis has a Date with a Human". ,,It's not a Date, it's more like getting to know the guy and then kill him for the Blood". ,,Sounds good, but you need to tell my Parents about it". ,,Aren't they my Parents by now ?" ,,Pretty much. I think you just have to ask them". ,,But not now. They'll be mad for me seeing a Human". ,,Yea, let's go then. (They go to the Living Room where they sit and watch the news) ,,Mom, Dad ? (Both turn around) Sabrina wants to tell you something". Marisa: ,,Go ahead Darling". Sabrina: ,,I screwed up, I'm sorry". ,,How would that be the Case ?" ,,I only met one Human and he outsmarted me completely". ,,What did he do Sabrina ?" ,,He had one of these Chains and was just very good with using Words and I'll meet him tomorrow again. I'll try to get him to one of the meetings without the Chain". Kane: ,,Sabrina dear, given what we know, you won't be able to get this Boy to lay down the Chain. Not with this Attitude and I don't want you to kill him". (They all look at him) Marisa: ,,What do you mean ?" ,,Listen. We're not these Killers anymore, at least not completely and I want to do the first step of getting good with the Humans again. The Boy is smart and knows his way in life". Melissa: ,,Not to say he gives a shit about who we are". ,,Melissa watch your language even though you're right". (They sit together and think for a while until Sabrina's Phone rings) ,,Yea ?" Ben: ,,Yo". ,,Oh Hi. What do you want ?" ,,Can you talk ?" ,,Not really, my Parents are here". ,,Doesn't matter, I have an announcement to make". ,,Yea ?" ,,We'll have to postpone the Meeting for the next day". ,,Why ?" ,,I have to take care of my little Sister, she fell ill the last hour. Our Parents are Dead and I'm the only one who can take care of her". ,,Ehm, okay for sure. Take your time and hit me up whenever you're ready. Goodnight". (She Hangs up) Melissa: ,,Now you definitely can't kill him. An orphan taking care of his little Sister is, even for me as a Full blood Vampire too much". (Fullblood Vampires are Vampires who were born at exactly Midnight on a Friday the 13th) Marisa: ,,Sabrina, what are you thinking about ?" Sabrina: ,,A, little kid without a mom must be the loneliest person to live. I'm pretty sure she sees her Brother partially as a Dad, but having no Mom must be cruel". Melissa: ,,Vampires, Humans and other Animals. Having parents is really important and not having them leaves a mark you won't recover from easily". Kane: ,,The Boy is a good Person. Caring for someone who isn't his own Blood is something not everyone would do". Marisa: ,,Kane, I want to do an Experiment". ,,I think I know what's up but go ahead". ,,I want Sabrina to invite the 2 to our Place to see how they are. If it goes good, I want them to come over more to prove the other ones that not all Humans are bad". Melissa: ,,Well, let's see what they are then tomorrow or whenever they can come". Sabrina: ,,I'm not sure. He doesn't trust me and he looks like he's not going to trust anyone easily". Kane: ,,He trusts his sister, which is something you both should do Melissa and Sabrina, you always fight about most usual things". Marisa: ,,That's right, you never know when something comes up that might take you or us apart". Sabrina: ,,Why are you cherishing a Human you don't even know ?" ,,Because I know you're not lying Sabrina. I believe that this Boy or I should rather say young man would do everything he can to protect the People he loves and might it just be his Sister". ,,That may be right, but he still could plan something to destroy us". ,,Ridiculous". Melissa: ,,I'm not sure about the whole thing. Why don't we just give it a try and see what's happening ?" Marisa: ,,That's what I'm saying all the time but you wouldn't listen". Kane: ,,I say what Melissa probably thinks: We're already starting to act like Humans". (with that the Conversation is done for and everyone goes to their respective room as the new Day is almost on the corner. Ben is woken up by his Sister.) ,,Hey, wake up it's already 8am". ,,Huh, don't you have to be in School ?" ,,No, you put me on sick leave for today". ,,Ah yes I forgot about that. I'm sorry". ,,It's okay, can we have breakfast now ?" ,,Am I allowed to get up and ready properly ?" ,,For an extra Set of Pancakes". ,,Good Deal". (while he gets ready) ,,What do you think about your Meeting ?" ,,I'm not sure. This Girl seems a little bit suspicious even though she promised to take distance. I think we'll have to see".
,,I think it'll be okay. I don't believe they'll try to hurt you". ,,What makes you think that ?" ,,Because I have no one else". ,,That's a good point and she knows that. I wouldn't rest until Justice is done when someone tries to hurt you". ,,I know. I also know that you want to change your Legal Guardian Titel". ,,Hm ?" ,,Come on, I'm not dumb Ben. I hear more than you think. Sometimes when I can't sleep at night, I hear you talking in your sleep. (He looks at her) Why can't I just call you Dad ?" ,,Because I don't want to. If this would happen, I would have to live with what happened in the past everytime you call me that". (Way more silent.) ,,We all know it wasn't your fault. No one saw any intention from anyone and I may be a little bit too young now, but I understand what you feel when you think about it or what you should do with me". ,,Listen please. As long as I don't get over it, I can't let you call me anything besides Brother. My Mind couldn't take it". (More silent than before and She leans onto Ben) ,,I know, thank you Dad". (She starts crying more silent) ,,Why are you crying ?" ,,I thought you wouldn't accept me as the one I am". ,,Why wouldn't I accept you as you are ?" ,,Because I'm not your real Daughter, just your Sister". ,,You're the most important person I have and apparently the only one I have left. I don't care if you're my Sister. I mean you are, but that won't change our Relationship. I know what I said about you calling me that, but I realized that it's more important that you can live the Life you need and not the one I want for you". ,,Why do you even do all this ? You're neither my real Father or my Uncle" ,,I have no Friends, almost no Family left and in general not much Happiness". ,,You work with Children ?" ,,That's something different. They give me Happiness for the time that I'm dealing with them. You're something different. I see you every day and you actually fill me with Joy whenever you're around" . (They lean against each other and a Flashback shows what caused the Death of their Parents. 4 Years before our Story. Ben and Andrea are on a Trip with their Parents and just got home. As they're inside the House, Ben realizes that he Forgot his special Case with all their Photos and their Mother went to get it. Right as she was about the go back, a light Blue Car came from the right, hit her and then crashed into some other cars from the Side-walk. Their Father went out to see what happened and wanted to run over to their Mom to look after her and just as he reached her, another dark Green Car came from the left and hit him and also crashed into other Cars. The Ambulance and Paramedics came as fast as possible, but they had to declare both of them dead right on the Scene.) ,,I think. I think you should go to this Meeting. It'll distract you and you still could watch after me". ,,That's a good idea. I think that's possible". (They eat Breakfast and continue to spend their Day as good as possible while beginning the 2 year Process of Changing the Legal state of their Situationship. Some time later, after they ate Dinner and got the most important things together, they're on their way to the Place where Ben first met Sabrina. A longer walk later they arrive at the Place and wait.) Andrea: ,,When do you think she'll come ?" ,,I'm not sure but, (he raises his voice a bit) The Vampires here should dare try to touch you". (They hear some leaves getting mixed up and then Footsteps who get more silent. 5 Minutes later Sabrina actually gets to the Place.) ,,Welcome Mr.." ,,Ben". ,,Yes. My Name's Sabrina and I would like to lead you to my Family's Home. I sense you both have Chains". ,,I'm not stupid. Not all Humans go unprotected in a Forest like this one". ,,I see". ,,One more thing". ,,Speak up". ,,If anyone, someone from your Family or just any Random stupid ass Vampire, if anyone even TRIES to touch her, they'll wish they never did". ,,Why are you so protective ?" ,,She's the only relative I have left and the only Human in General". ,,A good Warning. I'll call my Parents real quick. (She does) Mom, Dad ?" Both: ,,Yes?, are you on the way ?" ,,Yea, I just have one more thing to say. The Human said he'll kill anyone who tries doing something to his Sister". Her Mom: ,,That's his right. We invited him and if anything happens, it's only right if he can do anything to protect her". Ben: ,,Give me the Phone. (Sabrina does) Hi Mrs Sabrina's Mother". ,,You can call me Marisa". ,,Whatever. You heard what I said ?" ,,Indeed I did. I respect Humans who know what they do". ,,Just saying, I only do this bc I have time to kill". ,,I see. What is that time if I may ask ?" ,,Vacation, Holidays. However you call it. I have 13 Days left". ,,Hm. I will let my other Daughter know to get everything ready". ,,Sounds good". (He hangs up and gives Sabrina her Phone) Sabrina: ,,That was really impressive". ,,As I said. I'm not a Fool. You also can tell your Friends to piss off before I do something they won't like". (Sabrina whispers something.) ,,All done". ,,Good". (They walk a bit before the stand in front of a small Door where Sabrina leads them inside a Cave that looks like a Flat) Andrea: ,,Is this your Home ?" Sabrina: ,,Yes. We might be a little more Old school but we're also forced to go with time. We made this one after the newest Standards". Ben: ,,Looks quite Modern". ,,Well yea. Even we're going with the time. Over there is the Living room. (They go inside where the other 3 are and Ben also takes Andrea even closer) Mom, Dad (let's out a sigh) Melissa. These are the Humans I told you about". (Melissa stretches out a Hand which Ben barely shakes) ,,Hi my Name's Melissa". ,,I know. Do you ever Plan to attack my Sister ?" ,,Ehm. No. Sabrina told me enough. Even if she didn't I wouldn't do anything". ,,Hm ?" ,,I only drink Animal Blood. As a Fullblood, I can decide which type I want to". ,,Hm. Sounds good. What about you Mr and Mrs Parent ?" Marisa: ,,We don't have any Intention to do anything because A: We know about your Situation and B: We only do it when we really need to. We're both over 300 Years old and with the time the Frequency of needing Blood gets lower. Right now we only need 2 times per Week and we always watch out that we don't kill or change them". ,,Hm. I'm not sure about all this but you seem like reasonable people. But I warn you". ,,I know. We know. You lost your Parents and having to care for a little Human at this young age surely is tough and difficult". ,,What do you want ?" ,,I don't know exactly. It was Sabrina's idea to invite you". (He turns to Sabrina) ,,What do you expect us to do here Sabrina ?" ,,I was thinking about talking and just getting to know each other". ,,To make me lay down the Chain and giving you a chance ?, stupid". ,,How could we make you trust us enough to maybe slow down a bit". ,,Try it. But the Chain will always come with us". ,,My Parents got killed by Humans". ,,Too bad for you but that ain't gonna work. Go ahead, try it now". (Silence for 5 Minutes until Sabrina smashes her Fist on the Table) ,,I have to be honest bc you'll leave anyway. In my 118 Years of life, not a single Human ever outsmarted me and I swore to myself that if that ever happens, that I'll do everything possible to completely erase it's life. I our world getting outsmarted from a Human is the definition of being retarded in your world". (Ben puts his Free hand in his right Pocket) ,,You know, if I would be you, I would feel veeery similar. (He then out of nowhere picks Sabrina by her throat and slams her on the Table which doesn't break surprisingly and holds a small cross he got from his pocket directly on her Face.) YOU THINK I'M A FOOL? I KNEW THIS FROM THE POINT WE PARTED WAYS THE LAST TIME. Getting outsmarted by something so weak and Fragile is the biggest shame any Vampire could experience. Any last words ?" Melissa: ,,Please don't". ,,What ?" ,,Whatever this is, don't do it. I can't imagine how you feel.
Neither do I know how much more you hate us, but please don't do anything to her. She's a stupid idiot, but still my Sister. I can't threaten you or do anything in general, but I call to your so called Humanity to just let her go". (He more or less throws Sabrina on the Ground and starts leaving with Andrea who starts yawning.) ,,Melissa, to the Door please". (She follows them outside) ,,What do you need ?" ,,For the Context, I don't hate you, I only hate Sabrina. Second, I like you a little too much and you've proven that you're actually trustworthy, for a Vampire. I would like to stay in contact with you and tell Sabrina to overthink her Life choices. If I even smell that she's planning something, she's gone". ,,I know. What do Humans say when they go home and sleep at night ?" ,,Goodnight and sleep well". ,,Hm. (she looks at the sleepy Andrea) ,,Goodnight little Human". Andrea: ,,Goodnight nice Vampire Lady". ,,Call me Melissa please". ,,Goodnight Melissa". (Then Ben and Andrea go with Ben giving Melissa a last look before turning around. Melissa goes back to the Living room where Sabrina still cries) ,,If you're Honest Sis, it's your Fault. You were told this would eventually happen". ,,Oh wow the smart sis is back at it again". ,,Would've you liked it if I let him kill you ?" ,,That was a lucky Moment". ,,No. After all that talking I knew he wasn't someone you can play around with and you also know that. Sure there's Humans that are dumb and one's which are unlucky, but that doesn't take away the Fact that I told you that Animals are better Targets". ,,Shut up". Kane: ,,Watch your Mouth Sabrina. Continue Melissa". Melissa: ,,To finish this. He wished to hold contact and called me Trustworthy". ,,That is indeed very good. Even though our Instincts call, we need to hold them back when they're here". Sabrina: ,,Why do you even care about them ?" ,,Because we're not the same 100-200 years ago. Vampires can change as much as Humans do and I have the feeling that if you continue to pursue this goal, it'll eventually lead to your Death". ,,I don't care. He humiliated me and by tomorrow, every Vampire in the Country will know about it and if Dracula finds out, I'm toast". Melissa: ,,Nah. You'll be dishonored and a shame among us, but you can redeem yourself by doing something outstanding. Idk, saving someone's life, taking down a Vampire Hunter or whatever is called good". ,,What is, good ?" ,,Let me think. Maybe not being a crying Baby every time something bad happens. You act like a Child bc of something that happened 1 time". ,,What do you know about this ?" ,,Enough to assure you that it's not the 1900's anymore., yea, he'll be mad, but he won't care at all. We all have to fight for our Reputation". ,,Hm. What can I do ?" ,,Whatever you think is suitable. Let me give you a piece of Advice". ,,Sure". ,,If something like today ever happens again, I'm not saving you. You're old enough to figure your own life out and you're mature enough to make your own Decisions". Marisa: ,,Why don't we use this ,,Internet" to find out ?" ,,What ?" ,,I heard about this. Exists for around 30 Years now. I heard we can search anything there if we want to know something". ,,How do we use this ?" ,,I don't know, but you could ask your new Human Friend". ,,He's not my Friend. We're just getting along without trying to kill each other. But I can ask him". (With that they do their own things and some time later, a new Day breaks on which Ben and Andrea decide to do nothing at all and hang out at home. They ate Breakfast and cuddled up in the Living room.) ,,Ben ?" ,,Yes what's wrong ?" ,,What was that yesterday ?" ,,The Girl wanted to drink your Blood and I taught her a lesson". ,,And the other one ?" ,,I like her. She knows what she wants and I believe she's a good person". ,,Do you like her ?" ,,Not yet. But I'm sure I will some day". ,,I don't believe you. I think you already like her". ,,I don't. She's a Vampire and even though she drinks Animal Blood, I don't trust her completely". ,,I know, but you like her". ,,I do not and this Theme is over". ,,Are you afraid of a Relationship ?" ,,Enough !". ,,Why are you like this ?" ,,I don't have time for anything. I couldn't bring up the time for a Relationship. When I'm not working, You're there. Vacation or not, my Days are always full". ,,That's it. You need someone to look after me so you can take time for yourself. (He looks at her) I'm 11. I know you pay the People to look after me". ,,Doesn't matter. No relationship for me". ,,Well. What if you want your own Children one day ?" ,,I have one". ,,Not me. Biological. I'm not in First Grade anymore, they teach us Stuff. Answer my Question please". ,,I will find a Solution if this Case ever occurs". ,,Ben ?" ,,Yea ?" ,,Why are our Parents not here anymore ?" ,,I don't know. Sometimes Fate isn't the nicest and we have to live with whatever is the result". ,,Do you think we'll ever find new Parents ?" ,,You need new ones. I'm an Adult and you already have one". ,,I know how you feel, but who'll be the other one ?" ,,I don't know. You know, not everyone lives with both Parents and yes that's tragic but that's life". ,,I wonder how these People are doing. They do what you do". ,,Huh ?" ,,You told me on the way home that this Sabrina doesn't have her real Parents and the older Vampires volunteered to raise her". ,,Yes I did". ,,Think from the Parent perspective. Would you want to raise your own Child without having both Parents ?" ,,What do you want ?" (She starts crying) ,,I want my Mommy back !". (He takes her in his Arms and she lays her Face on his Chest while he comforts her.) ,,I know. I want her back too. I promise you something. (She looks at him with teary eyes) I know it will be long and difficult, but I'll try to keep my eyes open for someone who could be your new Mom". ,,You have to swear it". ,,I swear with everything I have I promise to keep my eyes open". ,,Can we eat something ?" ,,What do you have in mind ?" ,,Something with Pasta". ,,Sounds great. What kind of ?" ,,Chinese". ,,Very well. A really good Choice. (He goes through his Laptop for a few minutes) Food is on the way". ,,Awesome. What do we do till it's here ?" ,,I don't know. Dad and Daughter things I guess". (She whispers) ,,You called me Daughter". ,,I mean, theoretically and unofficially you are. We just need the Government to acknowledge that and since we filled in the applications, we just need to wait the 2 Years". ,,You called me, Daughter. I have a Letter I wanted to show you since last year. I just wasn't brave enough. (She gets up, goes to her Room and comes back with a Piece of Paper) Here". (He reads out) ,,Hi Ben. I know I could've done this sooner and so but I was always and still am afraid of this. It's been a while since our Parents left us and I'm so glad that you take care of me, even though you don't have to. I want to say thank you for giving me the possibility of growing up like any Child should and caring for me like our Parents did. I know the last 3 Years were hard and they definitely were, but that doesn't take away the fact that you lost your Personal life because of me. I also can predict that you would say something like you didn't lost your Personal life but I know what's going on. After all, I'm already 10 years old and I get more than you think. Furthermore I want to thank you for all the Sacrifices you make for me. Thank you for being the Dad every child should have and deserves. My Question is: Will you be the Dad I need ?, Will you, Adopt me ?" (Ben folds the Paper and starts crying. Andrea carefully lays the Paper on the Couch Table and comforts Ben while he cries his eyes out. After around 15 Minutes, he starts slowing and calming down.) ,,Why do you cry ?" ,,You made me happy. This is the first time I've been happy since, (he pauses a bit) since ever. Why didn't you show me this ?" ,,As I said, I was afraid of your Reaction because at the Time I wrote the letter your Mood was at an alarmingly low and I didn't want to risk anything". ,,You were afraid?, Even though you're Biologically my Sister you always were my best friend and my little Baby Girl. When our Parents told me back then they're having another Baby, I couldn't hold my Happiness and made up a welcome Plan and..." (He pauses) ,,What's wrong ?" (Silently) ,,Today is the Day". ,,What kind of Day ?" ,,The 4th Anniversary of their Death". ,,Holy shit". ,,We shall remember the 25th of September as two Anniversaries: This one and your Adoption". ,,So it's official now ?" ,,Of course. (Some hours later) So, Dinner's done, teeth are brushed and everything else seems to be finished". ,,Do we visit Melissa now ?" ,,Sure. I mean if you want". ,,Yes please". (20 Minutes and a Call later, they're in their Living room) Marisa: ,,What is the Reason for this Visit ?" ,,Andrea wanted to see her". (He points at Melissa) Melissa: ,,Why me ?" Andrea: ,,I like you. You're nice". Ben: ,,I don't want to admit it, but she actually likes you and you've proven that you're not a Danger to her at all". Melissa: ,,I did not expect this, but I'm honored to have the trust of a Human, especially from a special one like her". ,,If we're at it, where's Sabrina ?" ,,Hiding. She's scared of you". ,,I didn't even do something to her. I just threatened her for having my little Sister as a potential Target". ,,The thing is, she can't even get out of this because she exposed herself, more or less". Kane: ,,I gotta admit that I'm impressed that you even had the Strength to do it". Ben: ,,Well, the Mix of Adrenaline and my protective instinct can do miracles". ,,Well, I have a Question then. Why didn't my protective instinct activate ?" ,,They were active. They knew that I wouldn't do anything to her and you did too". Marisa: ,,Sounds logical if you think about it and she provoked the Reaction". Melissa: ,,She still has to Apologize". Ben: ,,Sabrina come out, someone wants to see you". (Distant Voice) ,,No. You threatened me and you probably will hurt me". ,,Bitch, you're a fricking Vampire. How can you be so insecure about not being able to defend yourself and I don't even have a Reason to do anything". ,,Lies. You're a Danger to our Society". Kane: ,,SABRINA COME OUT NOW". Marisa: ,,Boy. I'm sorry but it's possible that she squealed around her Friends". Ben: ,,No worries. I'll kill everyone who even tries touching me or my Daughter". ,,Daughter ?" Melissa: ,,I think he adopted her to give her the best possibilities of growing up". Ben: ,,Correct". (Sabrina enters the Room and Andrea hides behind Ben and Melissa) Kane: ,,Sabrina, what did you do ?" Sabrina: ,,What do you mean with that he's a Danger to our Society ?" ,,That he is a Danger to our Society". Marisa: ,,What did you do ?" ,,Nothing and even if, it's none of your Business". Ben: ,,They're not asking twice. Your answer is a life altering Choice. What did you do ?" Sabrina: ,,I d-didn't do anything. (Ben gets up and Sabrina more Nervous) I swear I didn't do anything !" ,,Really?, I'm sure you can tell me what you did yesterday after we left. I should be sure you didn't tell your Friends about me. (Silence for a few minutes before Sabrina starts crying) Mr and Mrs Vampire, I need to ask 1 Question". Marisa and Kane: ,,Sure". ,,Do I have your allowance to kill her when I come across her way again ?" (They think for a few seconds and then look at each other) Marisa: ,,Even though it's hard for us to say because she already lost important Persons, we do allow it because what she did is something that can't be undone now". Kane: ,,We allow it because your and your Kids life is in direct Danger". Melissa: ,,If I may say my Part to this: Sabrina, crying won't help you or anyone else. You (she looks at Andrea who holds her Hand) screwed up, badly". Ben: ,,I will spare you, today. The Moment I see you is the Moment you die. (He takes Andrea's Hand) Melissa, if you wish to see the Kid you need to find a Safe spot for us and Parents of her, I'm not sure if we'll see each other sometime soon". (They just nod and Ben and Andrea leave) Kane: ,,Sabrina. What did you do ?" Sabrina: ,,I don't know. I really don't". Marisa: ,,What do we do now ?" Melissa: ,,Preventing her from getting out at night. There's no way around it. The Moment he sees her, it's over". Kane: ,,But we shall worry about it another time". (Next morning, right after Breakfast.) Andrea: ,,I have a Question Daddy". ,,Sure sweetie, what's going on ?" ,,Why do you want to hurt Sabrina ?" ,,She put our lives at Danger". ,,How ?" ,,She told all of her Friends what I did Yesterday and they're all Vampires. These are very Dangerous Creatures that are very powerful and can end a Life very quickly if they want and there aren't many Weaknesses". ,,Why are they hurting Humans, can't they just get along ?" ,,No. They need Blood to survive and there are very few Vampires that take Animal Blood instead of Human Blood. Our new Friend Melissa is one of the rare individuals that go for Animal Blood". ,,Is that why you like her ?" ,,That's one part for sure". ,,You like her for more than just that". ,,No I don't and you know that I won't argue about it". ,,I can just say what I know". ,,I know. That makes you different from me and everyone else". ,,Yes. But you have to admit that you like her somehow". ,,I said I don't and also that I don't want to talk about it anymore". ,,Why ?" ,,I don't like this kind of Topic". ,,Why exactly ?" ,,Let's just say I loved someone and she didn't love me back. Is that enough ?" ,,Yes". ,,Good. I want to announce that you'll go back to School next week". ,,Okay. Being here is really cool and I love to spend time with you, but I want to see my Classmates and Friends again and you'll need to come with me eventually". ,,Why ?" ,,It's that Day where the Children bring their Parents or one of them to School and present what they do for Work". ,,Sounds interesting. I'll need to inform your Teacher about the Changes anyway and it's even better in front of the Class". ,,Huh ?" ,,Don't you want to invite your Class to court the Day the Adoption is official ?" ,,Yes of course. Would be so Cool". ,,I believe that. But now we have to kill Time. What about the Park ?" ,,Sure". (So they go and while they're at the Place, Ben thinks about the negative portion of the near Future and that he might have to be a Vampire Killer sooner or later. Some hours later, they're back at Home, eating Dinner while watching a Movie as Ben gets a Call.) ,,Hello ?" Unknown Voice: ,,Good evening Mr Ben". ,,Who are you ?" ,,You may not Believe me, which I'm okay with because most Humans don't when they see or hear me". ,,Who are you and what do you want Vampire ?" ,,Good Call. I am Count Dracula, the one and only and I heard about your recent Activities in my Community and what happened with that Young one Sabrina". ,,Uh huh, go ahead". ,,I told every one in the Country, if they try to kill you or your Sister and you need to kill them for protection, then there's nothing anyone would do". ,,Hm okay. What you want ?" ,,I apologize. Since I know how you go and how you'll act when Danger's ahead, I want to submit a Job offer". ,,Which is ?" ,,See, My Daughter has her Birthday at the end of this Year and I always need someone independent to Plan and Organize the Party". ,,So you saying that the literally Leader of Vampires wants ME, a Human to throw the Birthday Party of his soon to be... ,,121" ,,121 Year old Daughter. Am I right ?" ,,Yes". ,,What's my Payment ?" ,,Do you have something in Mind ?" ,,No. That's why I'm asking". ,,We could guarantee free and safe Travel around our whole Territory. Your House will be guarded at night to prevent any kind of Incident and you as well as your Sister will get the 1 Time opportunity to meet me as well as Spending a night with my Daughter. That's what I can offer". ,,Is it Okay if we bring Cross-Chains just to make sure ?" ,,You can do that, but I'll prefer it if You for the sake of my Staff don't bring Garlic or anything else". ,,I think that's fair, but I have to inform you that the Child goes back to School next week and I only have 1 Week of Vacation left when she goes back to School". ,,I see. Here, the next passable Holidays are the Christmas ones. How early can you manage to get them ?" ,,If everything goes well, a Week before they Start". ,,That should be around the 13th of December". ,,Yea. But the Girl will always come with me and she'll be wherever I go". ,,Of course. Do we have an Agreement ?" ,,So far so good". ,,Very good. Her Birthday is on the Day you call New Years Eve". (Then he Hangs up) Andrea: ,,What was that ?" ,,I'll tell you what that was. I got a Job from Count fucking Dracula himself". ,,What do we have to do ?" ,,Planning the Birthday Party for his Daughter". ,,Oh wow. Aren't there so many Vampires that know her better than we ?" ,,Apparently there are but he wants someone independent and he actually was impressed with what I did the past days". ,,What does all that even mean now ?" ,,We screw up and I die or we can go wherever we want in the whole Vampire Territory and don't worry, they can't do anything to us because we're allowed to bring our Chains with us". ,,I believe someone will die in that Process. (He looks at her) Yes I learned some things in School". ,,You sound way more Mature now". ,,I think I should, now that I'm more or less official your Daughter and as one I adapt some of your Behaviors". ,,You surprise me every day". ,,I know. When does it start ?" ,,When I have Vacation again. Beginning of December around something like that". ,,What about me ?" ,,You go to School until your Christmas Holidays start and then I'll see what I can do and you always have to wear your Cross-chain Necklace". ,,Why exactly ?" ,,To prevent Sabrina and everyone she told and who believes her to go anywhere near you". ,,Why is she so mean to us ?" ,,She doesn't like that she's been outsmarted and pinned down by a Human and giving the Fact that this Human is me, it's obvious that she wants to hurt me bad". ,,Why can't we all be friends ?" ,,Because that's how the world works. Not everyone can be friends with everyone. But for now, we'll have to concentrate on the Work we have". (And they do. Over the course of the next 2 Months, Ben indirectly plans and makes Ideas for a Birthday Party of an unknown Vampire Girl, while also going back to Work and doing his regular things knowing that everything depends on how well he does the Job. Andrea on the other hand continues to live her life as a Child as good as she can. She goes back to School and supports Ben as much as possible whenever she has time. She also notices Ben struggling with the fact that he might really like Melissa while also trying to push it off himself. Both as well as Melissa and her parents recognized the rising Numbers of Younger Vampires around the Forest since the incident and while they try to do their things, they think of a way to Calm the Situation down as good as possible. The Story resumes on a colder Evening 3 Days before Christmas, as Ben and Andrea visit Melissa again and playing Games in the Living room.) Kane: ,,So Boy, how's that Planning going for you ?" Ben: ,,Very good. I'm almost done with it yet I have 14 folders with all the necessary details and such. There's just one thing I don't like at all". ,,Which is ?" ,,I still haven't seen the Mysterious Daughter everyone talks about". Marisa: ,,Yea, that's something we all want to know. But I'm really impressed with how much you integrated to our Culture and the General reputation you rose for the Humans". (He Smiles) ,,Well, I'm just someone who tries to does his best and after all, (He lays his Hand on Melissa's shoulder, signaling the one Thing) everyone should work on his reputation". (Then it gets very silent and everyone even Andrea looks at where his left Hand is, leaving Melissa so silent that it's possible to hear her Blood pumping.) Melissa (Silently) : ,,Did you?..." ,,Yes I did. I trust you enough to be here without anything that could be a Danger to you". (She goes over her Face and stops as she's at her Eyes.) ,,Mom, Dad, what's this Liquid on my Eyes ?" Kane: ,,These are Tears Melissa. Happy Tears which indicate that it was your genuine Wish that this Human trusts you". ,,I tried getting a Humans Trust since I was born and I wanted to be the first one ever to get the Trust of one". Ben: ,,And you did. You got the trust of one of the most distrustful Humans out there". Melissa: ,,But why ?" ,,You've proven that you're a trustful Person, despite being who you are and the reputation your People have alongside mine". (Andrea from the Background) : ,,I bet she'll be as good as a Mommy as our was". (Both Ben and Melissa look at each other in awkwardnes) Marisa: ,,Why would you say such things Human Child ?" Andrea: ,,Because I know what's going on". ,,What might that be ?" ,,They like each other more than they want to admit". (Both turn to her and say) : ,,Please shut up". ,,We all know what the truth is Daddy. You like her and you're afraid to admit it because you're both different species. (He looks at her) Come on, I may be a Child and I still don't understand many things, but I know you long and good enough Ben". (With a Stuttering Voice) ,,D-don't you dare talk like that". (He then goes to a Side room and closes the door) Melissa: ,,What was that ?" Andrea: ,,The Day our Parents died was the Day he lost his Emotions and feelings towards almost anything". ,,Almost ?" ,,Except me. I believe the only reason he didn't Kill Sabrina back then was because of me". Kane: ,,Makes sense. I felt the Boys fear of doing the wrong thing and knew he wouldn't do anything to her". Marisa: ,,I most certainly believe that the Boy fears of catching feelings for something or someone and gets disappointed like before. He's too afraid for things like this". Andrea: ,,Can we do something ?" (Melissa sighs) ,,Since it's pretty much undeniable, the only thing we or more I can do is proving him that having feelings isn't always bad and can be a good thing". Marisa: ,,What does that mean ?" ,,I'll visit the Boy from time to time and spend time with them or caring for the Child while he's away". ,,Hm, we don't mind, but what will the Boy say ?" (Ben coming through the Door) ,,I say thank you for the offer, but we're getting along just fine. Andrea, we leave". Andrea: ,,Why ?" ,,Because tomorrow is the first test for the Party and we need much rest for this". Melissa: ,,What's wrong ?" ,,The Test goes as long as the Party, around 15 Hours and we need to test if it's working out as we want". ,,Can I go with you ?" ,,No. Boss said only the Planners and important ones like Musicians". ,,What about her ?" (She points at Andrea) ,,If you want, you can watch over her". ,,You sure about it ?" ,,Yes. Remember, you're the only one I trust completely and I trust your Parents because I know about their preparation in Advance". (Melissa looks at Kane and Marisa) Kane: ,,We talked with the Boy and made a Deal with the nearest Hospital". Melissa: ,,That would be ?" Marisa: ,,In a Trade for the rest of the Blood from Dead Patients, we protect the Hospital for the night". ,,Sounds good enough. (To Ben) So you'll leave her here tomorrow. What do I do with her ?" ,,Spend time with her, get to know her and such things. You'll be with her for at least 15 Hours Melissa". ,,Hm okay". Andrea: ,,Why can't she go to the Test ?" Ben: ,,Because My Chef said that as long the Result isn't as good as we need, no one's allowed to attend one. There'll be a Second Test with some exclusive chosen People, not by me unfortunately, but the Rewards I get are good enough". Melissa: ,,I'm still not completely over the fact that you get along with our Leader". ,,I don't get fooled by Anyone, not even the Count". ,,Hm, seems fair enough, given your History". (Ben to Marisa and Kane) ,,If the Girl wants and you allow it, you could show her what you do at the Hospital". Kane: ,,I'm not sure, because it gets really dangerous for small Humans sometimes and I may don't know much about you Boy, but I know you'll hunt us for all eternity if something happens to her". ,,Good point. Melissa, are you sure you can take her for 15 hours ?" Melissa: ,,Yes. We're meeting each other for several Months now, I think I'm capable of handling this". ,,Good. (He takes the now sleepy Andrea by Hand) Good night to you all". (The three wave and then Ben carries the even more sleepy Andrea Home where he lays her immediately to Bed before finishing the last Party Protocol. On the next night, right as Sundown begins and after a long Goodbye between Ben and Andrea where Melissa once more Promises to take care of her as if she was her own, he arrives at the hidden Castle Entrance where a Magic Portal leads to said Building, where he immediately gets lead to the Room where all the Planning on paper was made and where all the People including Dracula himself wait.) Dracula: ,,Mr Ben. Its a pleasure to having you here once more and in the name of my family I want to thank you once again for doing this impossible task". Ben: ,,No need to thank me. As far as I know, I'm the first Huamn, ever to get a Job from the legendary Count himself". ,,Well Good. Would like to show us the general Procedure ?" ,,Indeed I need to. Listen up Ladies and Gentlemen because this might be a bit longer. First of all will be the welcoming committee. We need the Band to Play her favorite 3 Songs I gave all of you as some of us accompany her to the Big Table where the First stage of Eating begins. Then after this is done, Mr Dracula will hold a Speech for her and the end of this will ring in the Party Festivities. These will retain Scorpion Catch, Snake Race, the Magic Show with the Invisible Guy and Wayne, then the Puzzling Game where you have to assign the bone pieces to the respective skeleton, ah Bone Puzzle is the Name. Just to make sure, are Fireworks okay ?" Dracula: ,,Depends on how they're used, if they all go out in the Sky, then I don't mind". ,,Good. The First wave of Fireworks will be after the Games and then will be a Second wave of Eating, with a new Menue of course and then the Guests are free to do whatever they want, eating light things at the Buffet, play some of the Games or hang out a bit to calm down. After around 30 Minutes there'll be another Row of Fireworks before I will hold a Speech and to the last thing, giving out the Presents. This'll probably take the most or second most time. Any Questions ?" Dracula: ,,What about the Music over the course of the Party mr Ben ?" ,,The Musicians will play whatever your Daughter wants". ,,Good. Any other Questions ? (No one says anything) Well then, let's test that out". The leading Musician: ,,I forgot a Question". ,,Go ahead". ,,Where will you be ?" ,,Wherever I'm needed and if that's not the case, at the Party like everyone else". (And with these words Begins the longest Work Day Ben ever had and even after they finally finished it, they need to spend 2 hours spotting out and correcting the mistakes and after they're don't with this, they go for a Debrief.) Dracula: ,,Well Ladies and Gentlemen, I think we're done with this at last". Ben: ,,I might add that I probably will sleep half the time till the real Party occurs". ,,I forgot how exhausting it is for Humans and if the little one won't be able to do it anymore, you're allowed to leave whenever you need". (Ben bows) ,,Thank you Sir and thank you all for this Performance". (With that he leaves the Castle the way he came and finally arrives at Melissas Place where Kane silently opens the Door) (Whispering) Kane: ,,How did it went ?" ,,Good. Very good. We're done with everything and all we need is a quick briefing the day the Party is going on. What about the Girl ?" ,,See for yourself". (They silently go in the Living room where Ben is presented with a sight he would not have expected: Melissa half sits, half lays on the Couch sleeping with Andrea rolled up like a ball sleeping on her Chest. Ben silently falls on his knees and a few tears roll down his Face.) (Also Whispering) Marisa: ,,You should've seen what they did when they got back from their Day. Playing like they know each other their whole life. But the best part happened as Kane and I made Dinner for her. We were in the Kitchen where we overheard them talking and one thing made us listen up". Ben: ,,Which is ?" ,,The Girl asked why Melissa can't be her new Mother and Melissa said that it's not possible because her new Daddy doesn't seem all too comfortable with having an emotional Bond to anyone but her". ,,What have I done ?" ,,What do you mean exactly ?" ,,If I ever get back to normal life, she won't accept it if we won't visit her. That's why we need to leave now until the Party, if Andrea catches feelings this fast, then it'll be over with my Relationship to her". ,,Why ?" ,,Because I don't want to ever catch feelings for anything again, she's the only exception and nothing in this world will make me change my mind. (He carefully picks up Andrea) I see you then. Say hello to Melissa from me". Kane: ,,Humans can be broken souls too huh ?" ,,Yes they can be. Goodnight/Day". ,,Until the Party". (After they left) Marisa: ,,I wonder what life did to this Boy to make him this Cold and incapability to accept Feelings". ,,No, one will know as long as he won't tell anyone. But I indeed want to know why he accepted Fatherhood for his Sister, but not the possibility of giving the Child a Motherfigure". ,,We all have things we want to know and if he finds out who Melissa really is, he won't ever trust anyone or anything again, never". ,,I know, I know. But he will find out anyway, no matter how hard we try to hide it". ,,Huh ?" ,,At the Party. The Moment she comes out with her Dress for that Day". ,,I forgot about that. What should we do?, we can't just let this Friendship go over to Dust". ,,There's nothing we can do. All the events after the Party depend on how he'll react". ,,Let's just hope he'll take it lightly, I really like him ". ,,Me too. I'm sure everything will be fine". (With that, the Night fades away in silence to the next morning, Christmas morning to be exact, where Andrea wakes Ben way too early where she then rushes to the Living room to see what kinds of Christmas presents are under the Tree and discovers that nothing's under it.) ,,PAPA, come down please !" (Ben slowly walks down the small Staircase, yawning all along the way) ,,What's wrong ?" ,,Santa forgot us..." ,,That is my fault". ,,Huh ?" ,,I forgot to talk to him about the Presents because I was so busy with the Party. I'm sure he'll come back later. Maybe after your Midday Nap". ,,Can you ask him to please come now ?" ,,I can try it. But I'm not sure if he gets on the Phone, he's very busy with all of his other stuff he has to do". (She leans onto him.) ,,Why don't we have presents? (her voice gets a teary tone) weren't we really nice this year ?" ,,You were, but I wasn't". ,,Why and what did you do ?" ,,I took a Job from Dracula and I think Santa didn't like it". (Her voice gets more teary) ,,That's nonsense and Santa only punishes the bad Children". ,,You're right, we'll get you some Christmas presents later". ,,You promise ?" ,,I promise. Is there something you might want ?" ,,Can Melissa visit ?" ,,No, Vampires hate Christmas and every other of these Days too". ,,But I want her to visit. You know we can't do that, not today. She can visit tomorrow, but not Today. Today is Family day". ,,Isn't she part of our Family ?" ,,No she isn't. She's neither your Mom, Godmother or neither she's my Girlfriend, so no". (with an offended Voice) ,,Why are you the way you are ?" ,,Because life made me like it". ,,But why ?" ,,No one knows. Only the Universe knows why things happen and we'll never get an answer from it because it'll never give us one. We'll have to find out ourselves".
(She looks at him) What ?" ,,Can you at least try to be Friends with her ?" ,,Sure, but I'm not getting into a new Relationship. Not after last time". (In a Short Flashback is shown how his former Girlfriend found out about their Situation and her Reaction being that she doesn't want to care for 2 Orphans and went the other direction right away, never to be seen again.) ,,What you want to do now ?" ,,We're going". ,,Where ?" ,,Getting the Presents". (So they do and several hours later that include getting back home, packing them and waiting for the right time to open them, they sit in the Living room, watch a Christmas Movie and play games until the Doorbell rings.) Andrea: ,,Did you expect someone ?" ,,No you ?" (She laughs a bit) ,,Not that I know". (With the Colt loaded with Silverbullets and hidden right behind his back, Ben opens the Door to for his Surprise Melissa with her Parents and actually Sabrina behind their Back on whom he immediately points the Colt.) (with anger) ,,What's she doing here ?" Marisa: ,,Even though she did horrible things that never can't be reversed, we're the only ones she has". Kane: ,,I might add that she apologized to us and is willing to take 2 of the worst things known for us". Melissa: ,,She'll celebrate this weird day with us and the only Blood she gets to drink for a Year now is the oldest and most stale possible". Ben: ,,I don't care, she put my and Andreas life in Danger. Until she doesn't apologize to me, she ain't safe anywhere and I don't care if anyone is her Family or not, I will give her what she gave me. Maybe she got your Punishment, but she didn't got mine and she won't survive mine". ,,That's too far. Couldn't you just take the Apologize ?" ,,No. I lost too much already and as we're at this topic, the Moment the Party is over, I'll go". ,,What do you mean ?" ,,We'll Move. Apparently it's too Dangerous here and I can't watch her all the time. Sooner or later something will happen and I can't do anything besides blaming myself". Sabrina: ,,Gosh dangit. Do you even know how it feels when you want to take Revenge on someone or something and you can't do anything because the other one is way better in anything than you ?" ,,That's what we call Depression Sabrina. In the name and Spirit of this Day and the truth that Andrea likes you for some reason which I don't understand, I will let you go, but I don't want to see you at my House ever again". ,,Why are you doing this ?" ,,I've been depressed since I was 18. I know how it feels to be left alone without any possibilities to do anything. Despite you not being smart enough to process it, I'll explain it to you: I am not a Monster that wants to kill for literally any Reason and if you didn't noticed, I never hurt any of your Friends ever". Melissa: ,,I might add that he'd rather runs away with Andrea than fighting some Vampires". Sabrina: ,,What do you mean ?" Ben: ,,In your absence since our last Meeting, I've been doing research and other things as well as learning from Melissa how to survive Encounters with Vampires and the possibility of not killing them". ,,You learned fighting Vampires as a Human ?" ,,Basically". ,,Can I make a Call real Quick ?" ,,Sure. Tell them to stop trying". (She goes away a bit and 5 Minutes later she comes back) ,,I did everything I can, if still something happens, it's not my fault and I know you'll blame me for it". ,,Smart. I'll know if it was out of Motivation from your original Order. Come on in it's getting Cold". (After they all got together in the Living room) Sabrina: ,,Why do you do this ?" Ben: ,,I can't kill you even though I want and If I would, I would loose the trust of your Family". Andrea: ,,Especially Melissa". Melissa: ,,We talked about this Kid. We do not speak about this Topic in front of anyone". ,,But.." ,,No Andrea". Sabrina: ,,What's going on ?" Andrea: ,,They both like each other and don't want to admit it to me or your Parents". Ben: ,,Andrea, that's enough, you need to change the Topic now". ,,But I don't want to. I want to talk about it now !" ,,Easy with the Tone young Lady, we have Guests". (With these words, the rest of the Evening goes in miraculous Harmony and Ben and Sabrina decided to take their differences aside for the sake of the Happiness of their respective Families. After they made Goodbyes to everyone, Ben and Andrea are alone again and start cleaning up) Andrea: ,,Why don't you want to talk about Melissa ?" ,,Because I don't want to". ,,I want a Reason". ,,But you won't get one". ,,Why ?" ,,I told you, I will never talk about it again and you also won't". ,,But.." ,,NO". ,,Why are you screaming at me ?" ,,I don't and I want you to shut it now". ,,Why are you yelling at me ?" ,,I'm not yelling at you, I want you to be silent about me getting into Relationships". ,,No, I don't want to be. I want to know why ?" ,,I SAID NO ! (With that, she runs away in her Room crying, rumbling a bit in her Room, then crying some more and after some time when it got silent, she goes out of her Room and in the Kitchen.) You finished ?" ,,No". (She continues to do some things in her Room while Ben is distracted working in the Kitchen. As he continues to work there, Andrea sneaks around him and manages to go to the Entrance door where she finally gets noticed) ,,Andrea, what's going on ?" ,,Since you're not willing to anything, heck let it be stupid Questions, I don't have a reason to (he starts going in her Direction) be here anymore and..." ,,And what ?" ,,You're not my real Father, so it matters even less. (These Words freeze Ben where he is.) (With tears in her eyes) Why can't you just be my Dad ?" ( She storms out of the house with these words leaving Ben unable to do something) ,,Andrea no, you don't have your... (With that, she slams the Door shut) Fuck. What have I done ?" (He hears some Screams outside, runs to the door and sees 4 of Sabrina's former Friends holding her before dissappearing into the Forest. Ben immediately grabs his Phone) ,,Melissa ?" ,,Yea ?" ,,Where's Sabrina ?" ,,With us, why?, You sound worried". ,,Good, they got her". ,,Oh no". Sabrina in the Background: ,,Give us a Maximum of 5 Minutes". (Not even 2 Minutes later) Marisa: ,,I cannot even describe what you feel". Ben silently: ,,We argued before she left. She constantly wanted to know why I don't want to talk about Relationships and why I don't want to talk about you Melissa". Melissa: ,,Why don't you want to talk about these things ?" (Bigger pause) ,,Because I lied". ,,Huh ?" ,,Remember what I told you about how my last Relationship ended ?" ,,Yea. What's up with that ?" ,,It was correct besides the Part who overreacted. I did these things. I left because I wasn't able to care for 2 People, not Mentally. I told her to leave because I wasn't able to do it anymore". ,,Wait a second, does that mean you pushing it all away from you because you're afraid that you'll do the same to me ?" (even more silently) ,,Yea. I never thought that I would be able to feel something again". Sabrina: ,,Can we talk about this later?, I know where they are. (They take him to a more hidden Wooden House deep in the Woods.) There are several traps designed to detect Vampires. You'll need to go alone". ,,I can't". ,,You need to, or you'll have to disable the Alarm System, Yes we got Modern now, which won't be easy because only Vampires know how to disable it without Problems". ,,I'm good". (With these Words, he sneaks in the House, always on high alert and sooner spots them in the seemingly Living room where they still torturing her.) ,,Leave me alone, I don't know where he is". (Hidden in his Spot, Ben thinks about what to do and then decides to throw his last Necklace to her, in the Hope it'll land somewhere by her and it narrowly lands on her Lap. Andrea uses the confusion to slip under the poor tied together knots and holding off the Vampires to get out of the House where she runs into Melissa.) ,,Where is he ?" ,,Preventing them from leaving the House". (While they talk and wait in Anxiety, Ben uses everything he learned from Melissa to do said thing to the completely surprised young Bloodsuckers, who do not stand a Chance against the Rage that's waving inside him and later Andrea slides the Necklace under the Door which gives Ben the opportunity to trap the knocked out Vampires in the Basement with hanging the Necklace on the Door leading to it. The first thing that happens as he steps out to the Door is Andrea running like Crazy into his Arms and crying.) ,,I thought you'll never come back and I'll never be with you again". ,,I promise you that I will never leave you, but what is that on your left side ?" (They all look at it which shows an open Spot some Centimeters above her Leg and right after this, Melissa grabs her as well as Bens Hand and flies them to the Hospital while the others go back Home. Melissa meanwhile stops around 10 Meters away from the Hospital.) ,,You know, I can't get any further. Tell them to look for an Abscess and an infection, I'll meet you later". (With these words she dissappears to the Forest again and Ben makes his Way to the Entrance.) Nurse: ,,You, what happened ?" ,,Open wound on the left side, possible for an abscess and Infection". ,,Let me see, (pause for a few seconds) looks bad. (She carefully takes and carries her inside.) Attention, I need a free surgery Room, 11 Year old with highly infectious open Wound, possibility of Blood poisoning". (After some Minutes, the same Nurse comes out of the Operation Room) ,,Ben Lancester ?" ,,Yea ?" ,,She's out of Danger, but we need to keep her a few days to be sure". ,,Of course. When are the Visiting Times ?" ,,Afternoon from 2pm on". ,,Thank you, take good care of her". (He then leaves the Hospital and goes back to Melissa's Place.) Ben: ,,Where is she ?" Sabrina: ,,Dunno, doing something Melissa'ish". ,,I need to talk to her". ,,Why ?" ,,She better explain why she flew us instantly to the Hospital". ,,I might know what's going on, you think it's not about you ?" ,,Nope. I'm pretty sure it was because of Andrea and not even her Injuries". Kane: ,,If I might say something. (They look at him) Did you ever noticed that she called you Ben Human and not a Human ?" Marisa: ,,I'm sorry we never told you of this, but Melissa thinks that no Human would be ever sane enough to interact with a Vampire or any Monster. She thinks that you're some sort of Shapeshifter. (Silence for a few Seconds) She doesn't know that you're a Human". ,,Shouldn't she smell that ?" Sabrina: ,,Normally yes and she seems to do it with Andrea, but something blocks her from smelling it by you". Marisa: ,,Could she be blinded by her Feelings ?" ,,I'm not sure. It's possible, but they can't be that strong and you got to acknowledge something". Ben: ,,What?" ,,She didn't smell it since we all met the first time. Otherwise she would've send you Home right away". (Marisa, Sabrina and Kane look at each other) Marisa: ,,You might want to come with me in another Room, I got to explain something". (They go to the Kitchen and close the door) ,,What now ?" ,,I want to tell you about something in our Culture. Something that's so rare it's almost a Wonder it happens. (He just looks at her) since we exist for several thousand years now, on the 20th Year in every Century and only in a small time frame, there's a rare Occursion in which one of us, it could be anyone, encounters someone which smell they're blind for and only look at the Personality this being has". ,,Sounds like a lot of Bullshit". ,,Most of the time. Until now, every Relationship that happened because of this Thing broke sooner or later". ,,So you say, Fate just chose someone who swore to never get into one again ?" ,,There has to be a Reason. You're the first known Human that's involved in this Occursion". ,,What do you mean ?" ,,There's no Record of a Human being part of this". ,,Hold up. Does that mean I can't get out of this ?" ,,It's almost impossible. You can tell the Girl that you don't want something from her, but no one knows the Consequences". ,,I'll go after the Party". ,,If you wish to do so". (With that, they end their Talk and Ben goes Home straight away. He thinks about how to resolve the Situation and is about to Call Melissa as his Phone rings.) ,,Hello ?" ,,Ben Lancester ?" ,,Yea, what you want ?" ,,We have the Results from your Daughter". ,,Go ahead please". ,,She had a Septicemia but it went better after some Minutes. The Longtime Consequences shouldn't be all too bad, but giving the Risk of an Relapse, we need her to come back for a Check up once every Month". ,,Of course. When can I Pick her up ?" ,,Tomorrow. We'll keep her to be sure nothing happens". ,,Thank you. Have a good day". (After this he Calls Melissa) ,,Melissa ?" ,,Yea ?" ,,Where were you Today ?" ,,Doing things that do not Matter to anyone. Anything new from the Kid ?" ,,I can pick her up tomorrow. You care to Join me ?" ,,Why should I ?" ,,She likes you and I'm pretty sure she would want you to be there". ,,Hm. Can it be more in the Evening?, I won't turn to Dust, but I don't like the Sun all too much". ,,Sure. They didn't say a specific Time". ,,Till tomorrow then". (The next Day. Ben waits on a Bench for a while now and is about to go in as he notices something at the entrance of the nearby Forest, goes to check it out and sees Melissa hiding behind a Tree.) ,,Hey, what you doing there ?" ,,Forgot my Coat". ,,You stupid?, it's already Sundown for like 20 Minutes". ,,Oops. (They start walking) I've been dozing off a bit. She ready for Pickup ?" ,,Yea. They called in today again and they said that it's not as worse as they thought. Just the Monthly visit and that's all". ,,Hm. I first wondered how Blood poisoning is possible until I remembered who did it". ,,I wonder if they starved to Death by now". ,,We'll never know". (They go in the Waiting Room until a Nurse with Andrea on the Hand comes in.) Ben: ,,I know you. You were there yesterday". ,,Indeed. We usually stick with the same Patients until they get released". ,,I need Details". ,,Of course. Most of the Symptoms are gone or very weak and as we talked, she needs to be here once a Month. The Next Appointment will be January 15th 2021". ,,Thank you very much. Merry Christmas". (They first go back to Melissas Place to say Goodbye to her Family before going Home themselves and preparing for Dinner) Andrea: ,,Daddy, why were these Vampires so mean to me ?" ,,I think mostly because I did the Job of keeping them away with the Chains a little too good and a little bc of the Struggle I had with Sabrina back then". ,,The Doctor also said that I have to come back every Month for Checking". (with a negative Sigh) ,,I heard that Sentence a little too much, but yes they'll have to make sure you don't have anything bad left". ,,Can you tell me about the Party please ?" ,,Unfortunately not. I'm not allowed to talk with anyone about it. I respect my Boss's Orders, but I'm allowed to tell you how long it is and what will happen and then you can decide if you want to stay with Daddy or with Sabrina". ,,Why Sabrina ?" ,,Melissa doesn't like Parties and wants to stay away from them and before you say something, I can't let you be with her for that Time because you would have to hang your Chain on the Door and making it Impossible for Melissa to stay Calm". ,,But..." ,,I know you really want to stay with her, but that won't be possible for that Day". ,,Can she visit us before Party is ?" ,,I'm sure she can. You wanna Call her while I finish Dinner ?" ,,Please". (Ben gives Andrea his Phone and she goes to the Living Room where she calls Melissa) ,,Hello, what you want ?" ,,Hi Melissa !" ,,Oh hey Kid. What's wrong ?" ,,Daddy's making Dinner and I wanted to ask if you could Visit us before the Party is". ,,Yea sure. When ?" ,,Whenever you want". ,,Does tomorrow sound good ?" ,,Yes. But I got a Question". ,,Go ahead". ,,Why don't you like Parties ?" ,,Too loud and exhausting and in most cases too many People". ,,Hm. Would you come to my Birthday party ?" ,,Of course. But I want you to talk with your Daddy about it". ,,Okay". ,,Anything else you want to talk about ?" ,,Don't talk about Relationships with him, he gets very mad if you do". (Melissa laughs a bit) ,,I will try to remember it. Have a good evening and a good night". ,,Thank you. Goodnight or Morning to you too". (She hangs up and goes back to the Kitchen where Ben already finished making Dinner) ,,Daddy ?" ,,Yes sweetie ?" ,,Melissa will visit us tomorrow and she'll promised to come to my Birthday Party". ,,Sounds really good. You gotta finish Dinner fast. You'll need to get to Bed earlier". ,,Why ?" ,,You'll stay up late very long on New Years Eve and I want you a little prepared for it". ,,Oh yea, you forgot to tell me how long this is". (He explains her the Plan)... and the Whole thing will take around 15 Hours". ,,Why 15 Hours ?" ,,It's Dracula's Daughter, her Birthday and the most Special one for Vampires except every 100th one. Turning 121 is for them like turning 18 is for us". ,,They're becoming Adults at 121?, must be really boring to wait that long". ,,Time goes a little different for them. 121 Years is nothing to them bc unless their Lives end on the Hand of someone else, they live for all Eternity". ,,So unfair". ,,You might think that sometimes and yes it's partially true. But would you want to watch all your Friends and Family go while you stay the Same ?" ,,N-no". (a little loud to himself) ,,I shouldnt've said that, I shouldn't have said that, I SHOULD NOT HAVE SAID THAT". ,,What's wrong Daddy ?" ,,I'm sorry for saying this to you, you should sleep and not thinking about stuff at night". ,,It's alright. You're here to protect me". (He smiles) ,,Of course I am. (some minutes later) You finished ?" ,,Yes". ,,You know your Bedtime Routine ?" ,,Of course". ,,Good. I can do the Dishes while you get ready". (Some more Minutes later) ,,Daddy I'm finished". ,,You good ?" ,,Yes". ,,Do you want a Goodnight Story ?" ,,No. I'm old enough to sleep without one". ,,Okay, Goodnight Honey". (he gives her a little Kiss on the Forehead) ,,Goodnight Daddy". (He turns off the light, closes the Door and goes downstairs before letting out a big sigh.) ,,I wonder what War crimes I committed in my last life to have this one. I have the feeling that the next big Event kills me". (With this, he lays down on the Couch, thinking about the Future once again before finally falling asleep.) (Silvester, Early morning. Melissa and Sabrina came for a Surprise Visit and Ben talks to Sabrina about the Party while Melissa spends time with Andrea) Sabrina: ,,So, you still didn't got to know this mysterious Girl ?" ,,Nah, Dracula hides her more well than Boys hiding their Search History". ,,I gotta say, it's pretty impressive even amongst my People". ,,Is there a Reason why he hides her ?" ,,As far as I know, or what I remember it's because he intentionally wanted to hide her until her 121th Birthday when she's old enough to make her own Decisions". ,,Sounds stupid, but I get it from his point as a Father. I wouldn't want the whole Society to know her Identity until she's old enough to decide for herself". ,,Good point. I'll never have to worry about that". ,,You don't want any Kids ?" ,,No. I couldn't bring up the Patience needed for this. I simply wouldn't be able to do what either he or you do. But enough of this, you have any Details for me ?" ,,Nope. I'm not telling anyone anything. I told Andrea how long it is and how it's going in general, but that's it and only because the Boss allowed me to". ,,Hm, good choice of Words Boy. I'll see you at the Party". (She then leaves with Melissa to get some sleep while Ben and Andrea both get their best Suit/Dress, get through a long Routine of preparing for the Party, carefully hiding their Chains and in the End going through a Cleaning Routine to be sure everythings right. Right as Sundown begins, they Meet up with Sabrina and her Parents in the middle of the Forest and they all get lead to the Portal leading to the Castle of Dracula and they all go right through where they arrive in front of the Castle Gates where many other Vampires wait.) Sabrina: ,,Why are you in Disguise ?" Ben: ,,Because I do not want to be identified as a you know who right away, especially not Andrea". Marisa: ,,Doesn't Dracula know ?" ,,He does, but not all the others". Kane: ,,Pretty sad in my Opinion. I get why both Groups didn't get along with each other in the past, but can't they just be one society in which they get along ?" Marisa: ,,As it looks like, not at all. So many Humans are selfish, harmful to others, without respect to any other living being". Sabrina: ,,Not to mention the fact that a Human started all that by intentionally killing one". Andrea: ,,What did he do ?" ,,That person wasn't very nice to a Vampire and did bad things. This started the around 2000 Year war between Humans and Vampires". Ben: ,,We can't get along with anyone, because it's not in the Human Nature to share something, not nowadays". Kane: ,,Unfortunately yes. But you're a good example of how to do it right and it always has to start with one thing". Sabrina: ,,What's that ?" ,,If you don't let yourself get fooled by any of us, you're on the right way of becoming Friends with us and if you manage to stay cool and chilled while talking and Working with our Leader, you're basically one of us because not many from our People managed to do what you achieved". Marisa: ,,Talking with our Leader like he's a you know who like yourself is the Bravest thing any Human achieved so far. Besides, Van Helsing of course". Ben: ,,That guy and his Family got Balls to do what they Did. I heard the last living one of his Family died last year. Did they talk before ?" ,,Actually they did. Since Dracula didn't know if Van Helsing had other Relatives somewhere, both of them made a Truce of their Families never fighting again. He may have been the last one of his direct Bloodline, but as far as I know the Distant ones live in the Place called America to avoid any Conflict". Sabrina: ,,Good enough for me, I don't need another Family ending Conflict". (With a side look to Ben who just nods) (After some more Waiting, the Gates finally open, Ben takes Andreas Hand a little bit tighter before a Flying Minion Reads out the Announcement) ,,Eh-hem. I welcome every Vampire, Werewolve, Gremlins and everyone else to this Special occasion. We all are here to Celebrate the Day of the Counts Daughter going into Adulthood. We thank you for your Gifts and Wishes and would now like to show you around the Castle for looking at the Preparations that were done for this and talk a little bit about the Mysterious Being that Planned the Party. Because as I heard rumors about it, it was an Outsider that has nothing to do with the Dracula Family. But for now, come inside". (Getting sweatier, Ben looks at Sabrina who uses Telepathy to talk to him) ,,Use your thoughts to talk to me. Everything will be fine and don't Panic. If you even show a little bit of Panic anywhere, it's over for you unless the Count says that no one gets Killed while the Party lasts". ,,I need you to use Magic to sew his Mouth shut if he gets too far". ,,If it's needed I will think of something to help you. But you need to keep it cool, at least for your Daughter goddammit. I'm not good with Kids or Humans but that's exactly what I want you to do: Keep it absolutely cool and play along as long as you can stay undercover". ,,What about Andrea ?" ,,She'll be fine. She's very smart and I think she got enough Energy to be awake a little longer on the last day of the Year". ,,Will you watch out for her while I'm around there ?" ,,I will not leave her Side until you're both back Home, I promise with all my Blood as a Vampire". ,,Thank you very much, at least she'll be safe". ,,Everything will be fine. I know that, so don't stress out, Relax and enjoy your own Party". (With that she ends the Telepatic Conversation as the whole Group enters the Giant Room with a Table so Big it could fit at least 10 high Children count Families there without any Problems. With his Nervousness fortunately not rising visibly, he unintentionally grabs Sabrina's Hand who on the other Hand tries to send a Calming Feeling through the Connection which actually works a bit and gets Ben to hear the Rest of the Intro Speech as they all get sit at a Place without anything getting worse. They get their Plates, Forks and Knives to then Start the first round of the Meal. While they eat and Talk to each other, Ben notices Something that wasn't in the Program.) (whispering) ,,Where is she ?, she was supposed to be here by now". Sabrina: ,,No clue, maybe she's too Nervous or needs to get something Done. Girls stuff". ,,Huh ?" ,,We're not excluded from this Period, we just don't feel the Pain after some time". ,,For your Eternal life, fair enough I guess". (Some time later as the course is finished, the Same Minion comes into the Room) ,,Ladies and Gentlemen, I highly hope you enjoyed this Meal and I would like to have your Attention on the Balcony on the right side of this Table". (With this, he retreats outside the Room and while everyone stares at the Balcony, some King-like Music is Played before Dracula steps out with a smaller Person in a Beautiful Blue Dress and the Face completely covered, making it unable for anyone to see something.) Dracula: ,,My Dear Guests. Vampires, Gremlins, Zombies, Werewolves and especially my good Friends Frank, Murray, Wayne and the Mummy. (Said Persons stand up from another separate Table with Murray holding up his Glasses) Furthermore I want to thank the Organizer of this whole Festivity. (Ben gets super Nervous, but barely manages to stay cool) Mr Ben Please stand up. (He does) You may not believe it, but he is responsible for all the things you see here, all the Food, all the Games you play later and so much more". (He then gets an astounding Applause and after it Ends a Vampire from the Background Places raises his Hand) ,,A Question for the Guy please. (Ben and Dracula nod) I heard a Human was involved in this, do you know something about this ?" (Ben taking Andrea's Hand even tighter than before) ,,Indeed I do. You may kill me for this, which I would understand, but I am this Human". ,,I don't believe that, no Human would be insane enough to go here in Disguise". (He laughs a bit) Dracula: ,,This Human is. (Silence over the whole Place) Since it's not just any Birthday from my precious Daughter, I wanted an Outsider who's not Involved with me or my Family and heard about this one because of an Incident in September this Year. This got my Attention because it involved an unnamed Vampire and I talked to him about it. So now I will fulfill my Part of the Contract Mr Ben: From now on, I want 2 Vampires or Werewolves to Guard their House at night to ensure they have Protection all around". Frank: ,,They ?" ,,Yes, he and his Daughter. That's another Thing I want to Mention: Anyone who tries to or Kills the Child, gets Punished on the hardest Level our Culture has to Offer. (Silence for a few Minutes) Nonetheless, that is it with the Formal Part. I will now present you all what you came for today". (He carefully Pulls his Daughter forwards a little bit for everyone to get a good Look before slowly taking off the Cover, revealing something Ben never expected. He stands and stares right in the Eyes of Melissa. The whole Crowd stops their Applause as they notice that and it gets very silent. It gets so silent that you can hear them breathing and this goes on for 2 Minutes) Ben: ,,You. (Melissa stares at the Ground) You!. (She still does) YOU. (He points at her) You lied to me all the time about yourself. (Sabrina to herself: Oh shit) You lied about who you are and you didn't even bother to think about telling me ? (In the Direction of Dracula) I always wondered who this Mysterious Daughter of yours is and why no one knows how she looks. I get the whole hiding thing as a Father. Hiding my Precious Family from the evil and Dangerous Outside, I get that. What I DON'T GET is that YOU Melissa did not think about the fact that I Planned your Goddamn Party. If you would've told me from the Beginning, I wouldn't have given a Shit about it. Nothing. But instead you wanted to Play Hide and Seek about your Identity. I do not get why most of you are so Polite and Nice when there's the one who should be the FUCKING ROLE MODEL FOR IT. With all due Respect Count, I respect your Decision hiding her this way, but I do not get what turned her to a Bitch-ass Liar. If she would've instantly told me, nothing of the Bad stuff would've happened and my Daughter's Health wouldn't be endangered". Dracula: ,,I do get what you mean Mr and if you like, you can leave". (Ben grabs Andreas Hand, gets the Way shown out of the Castle and before the first Door closes, he gives Melissa a last Look) ,,Never talk to me, never visit me and I don't want to ever see you again". (With that, the Door Closes, leaving everyone else behind.) Dracula: ,,Melissa ?" ,,Yes ?" ,,What made you thinking lying to this Boy ?" ,,I was afraid he wouldn't want to see me anymore if he knew who I am". Sabrina: ,,Bitch please. You wanted him to like you without him knowing who you really are. What did you thought would happen when he found out ?, I did Bad things and got my Consequences for it, but what you did can't be repaired or redeemed". Melissa: ,,What do you want to say to me ?" ,,I can tell you that and I apologize to your Father for this. You fucked up". Dracula: ,,Furthermore, you dishonored our Family Name by breaking the most important Codex: Being the most honest Creatures on Earth. You lied to the Boy for over 3 Months without ever telling him. I am highly disappointed and I will Ground you for the next 50 Years to make sure you learn your Lesson. Now go". (Melissa dissappears somewhere as the Meal continues and Sabrina shortly after leaving the Castle as well. She barely manages to get to Ben before he enters the House.) ,,What do you want ?" ,,Preventing you from doing something stupid". ,,My life is already Stupid enough. My Parents Dead, my Sister/Daughter on the edge of Puberty, broken and messed up Relationships wherever I go. (He holds the sleeping Andrea) I almost lost her. I can't risk that again Sabrina". ,,I know and you have all the rights to do so, just don't mess up and kill anyone, neither accidentally or intentionally". ,,Why do you care Sabrina ?" ,,Because of the Kid. I know how it is to grow up with People that aren't my real Parents or just one Parent. The Point is, do not do anything that could separate you again, because if you do, you loose her completely, no matter what happens". ,,What do you want from me ?" ,,When you cross Ways with her, just don't do anything, walk past her and let it be". ,,If you insist". ,,I don't insist, that's my Wish to you". ,,I'll see what I can do. Good morning". ,,Goodnight". (With this, Sabrina dissappears into the Night, leaving a Note on his Doorstep.) ,,I know you belong together, occursion or not". (After he put Andrea to Bed and got himself ready, someone knocks on the Door.) ,,Yes ?" ,,Hi. We're here for Duty. The Boss said where to Find you". ,,Thank you very much, you have the allowance to position yourself anywhere around the House". (He closes the Door and goes back to Bed to hopefully forget what happened the entire day and partially night.) (Meanwhile at Sabrina's Place) ,,Mom, do you think he'll end her ?" Marisa: ,,No, he liked her too much for this and I don't believe in General that he would". ,,What makes you think that ?" Kane: ,,Did you noticed Melissa's weird behavior the last Month ?" ,,Yea, not all due to my general Absence, but something. Why ?" ,,She indeed wanted to hide something and not just her real identity". ,,Get to the Point dammit. (They look at her) I'm sorry, day been stressful". Marisa: ,,We understand, what we're wanting to say is that something might've happened that one Time they went here to stay overnight". (Silence for a few minutes.) ,,No". ,,Yes". ,,NO". ,,Unfortunately it is. The whole week after that, she's been throwing up every day which made her unable to go for her monthly Blood Ratio". ,,How did you found out ?" ,,We went to Doctor Salamenca to look out for anything, but the only thing he was able to find is that something is inside her". Kane: ,,So we did an Individual Scan and found out". Sabrina: ,,Does he know ?" ,,Of course not, I can't picture the consequences of this". Marisa: ,,She has to tell him herself. It's her thing how she deals with the Situation". Sabrina: ,,Gotta say, I'm more interested in what her Daddy says than Bens Reaction". ,,I'm sure the Count knows. But the Interest is nonetheless high". (1 Week later in which nothing special happens other than Ben and Andrea going back to Work and School respectively. The Story resumes on a Friday Evening on which Ben and Andrea spend a Family Evening with a lot different Games and other Stuff until the Doorbell rings.) ,,Andrea Darling, would you go take a look ?" (She goes to open the Door to Melissa) ,,Daddy?, Melissa is here". (He rushes to the Door with the Chain in Hand.) ,,What do you want here ?" ,,Apologizing and telling you something. (He stares at her while Andrea starts filling in the Dishwasher) I discovered something you won't like, but I know that you have to know about it. (She handles him an Envelope with a Letter in it) Read please". (Andrea comes from the Kitchen to listen) ,,Dear Ben. I highly apologize for being the way I was and the Person I was. I apologize for lying to you about my true Identity, but besides my ,,Family" I did everything possible to prevent the leak of my true Legacy. No one was allowed to know because of the Strict Rule from my Father. I know I should've told you to prevent the Stress between us and to make the Planning as smooth and easy as possible. Once again I'm sorry for not telling you and I would like you to take a look at the Picture within the Envelope". (He takes the Picture and discovers that it's a Ultra Sound Picture with a small insertion of a positive pregnancy test. He lets everything drop in shock and backs up.) Andrea: ,,What's in there ?" (He handles her the Picture) (After she stepped in and closed the Door) Melissa: ,,Andrea, do you remember that one time you both did a Sleepover at our Place ?" ,,Yea why ?" ,,Do you understand what's on the Picture ?" ,,A little. (she whispers) Are you pregnant ?" (Also whispers) ,,Yes and that's what I wanted to tell him before we quit contact". ,,Why do you think Daddy would quit Contact with you ?" ,,Because he hates me and he has a good reason to do so. I lied to him about who I really am and if I would've told him earlier, we wouldn't be in this particular situation". ,,Does that mean I'll never see you again ?" ,,Depends on what your Father says". Ben: ,,Give me a few minutes". (He dissappears into the near Bathroom.) Andrea: ,,Daddy told me to wear the Chain to make sure nothing happens". ,,I get that. I would do the same if I were in his Situation". ,,Can you 2 get along please?, I don't want to loose my 2nd Parents. I already lost my first". ,,I'm not sure Darling". (Ben comes out of the Bathroom) ,,I have come to a Conclusion". ,,Enlighten us please". ,,We can try to Figure this Out, but we need Rules that are important to be followed: No Night Activities unless we all decide to do something. No one does something without asking one of the other two. Next Rule is more for you Melissa, no more lying. Last thing for now: If you want to visit the others, tell me like a Day ahead for me to prepare". Melissa: ,,The fact that you even considered other options than just sending me away or killing me make these Rules by far not as harsh as they sound. I would like to talk with my Dad about this". ,,Up to you. I'm not deciding these things". ,,Would you mind coming with me ?" ,,Andrea ?" Andrea: ,,Can I sleep in tomorrow ?" ,,Sure". ,,Okay". (Later in the evening they all meet up with Dracula outside the Gate with the Portal) ,,So, why did you call me to this early hour ?" Ben: ,,I or rather we came to an Agreement and a Conclusion. But I think Melissa should speak". Melissa: ,,Listen Dad. I just wanted to tell you the following because of who you are. I want to move in with them and I want to tell you something else". Dracula: ,,You're old enough to decide what you want to do with your Life. I won't be holding you back if you want to spend your Life with these good People. What is the other thing ?" ,,Before I tell you, you need to promise me that you won't do anything to anyone". ,,I promise with my Word as a Dracula". (Silence for a few Seconds) ,,You're going to be a Grandpa in around 8 Months". (Silence for a few more Seconds.) ,,Well then. (He looks at Ben) Take care of them and make sure to always look after them. It may not look like it, but they'll your Protection and Authority more than you know". Ben: ,,I know. I promise you with my Word as a Morgan that I will do everything in my might to secure their Well-being". (To Melissa) ,,My dear and precious Daughter. I want you to know that even we won't see each other that much, know that your Father will always be in your heart". ,,Goodbye Daddy". (They look at and Hug each other before he steps into the Portal) Andrea: ,,What do we do now ?" Melissa: ,,Whatever the Future holds for us". ,,What does that exactly mean ?",,Basically it means that we should be excited for what's about to happen in the near and far Future and that we should enjoy Things as they are". (And that's how the next few months went for them. They tried their best to keep it down under to prevent Melissa's Existence as a Vampire to be leaked. In general their lives Changed a lot within the 7 Months. Ben managed to use his full Potential and rose up to the Leader of the Kindergarten and did the least changes to prevent anything unusual to happen. Andrea on the other Hand hadn't changed much other than getting through another School Year and starting the Search for the Continuing School. Then there's Melissa who's life did a 180 Degree Turnaround due to all the new Experiences she got by living like a Human. Her most interesting Experience as she noticed later was that Humans sometimes argue without any Reason or Sense. On the other side the most Surprising was that they sometimes randomly help others without wanting a Reward. 31st of July, a few days before the Date of Birth. Melissa had to spend the last days in the Hospital due to unknown Complications. To not risk getting Kicked out or banned or anything at all, none of them told the Staff who or what the Mother really is. The Story resumes on the Evening the Moment the Doctor and the Nurses left Melissa's Room, leaving them alone.) Melissa (under Groaning): ,,Finally, having so much Humans around is exhausting". Ben: ,,You gotta be kidding". ,,You know what I mean. I'm definitely not looking forward to the Main Event. How long they gonna be there ?" ,,As long as it goes". ,,How many ?" ,,As far as I know the ones who were here". ,,Could be worse, yet it's stupid. But enough about this. How does it look with the School ?" ,,We had a Talk with a Principal yesterday and it looks very good". ,,Wasn't it the one near your old working Place ?" ,,Yes". Andrea: ,,When does it come?, I'm tired of being the youngest". Melissa: ,,I don't know, you'll have to wait until it comes". ,,I got a question tho. Did you came up with a Name ?" (Silence over the Room as Ben and Melissa look at each other in Awkwardness) ,,We, we didn't". ,,You had 7 Months to think about this". ,,Do you have the slightest Idea of how exhausting this ? (Ben looks at her) I'm sorry I just can't take it anymore. We didn't think about one because we wanted to include you in the Discussion". Ben: ,,We also wanted you to bring in a few Favorites to not give you the Feeling of being left out". ,,Do you might have one ?" Andrea: ,,I thought about something like Arya". ,,I thought of something like Selena or Selene". Ben: ,,My Idea was Leana". Melissa: ,,Let us think then". (So they do and after 30 Minutes Andrea starts Yawning) Ben: ,,Time to go Home. Anyone got a Hot-Take ?" Melissa: ,,I don't want to Admit it but Arya is really good". ,,Yea, you won Andrea". Andrea: ,,Good. (yawns again.) Can we go home now ?" ,,Yes. (To Melissa) We will come back tomorrow Afternoon". Melissa: ,,No rush, this Baby doesn't seem to be in a Hurry". (After they got Home) Andrea: ,,You let me win on purpose". ,,What makes you think that ?" ,,I may be still 11, but I'm not dumb Dad. Why did you let me win ?" ,,I think you know". ,,Is it because of Mom ?" ,,Most certainly". ,,When does the Baby come ?" ,,Not tomorrow. Doctors said that the 2nd is possible, but not confirmed. But hush to Bed now, it'll be a long Day tomorrow". (2 Days later. Nothing much happened the day before than some more Tests. 2pm and the Contractions are at the highest level. On the Request of Melissa, they dimmed the lights as much as possible. While she's in there doing her Thing, Ben and Andrea wait outside in suspension.) Andrea: ,,How much pain you think she's going through ?" ,,Something I can't imagine. The Pain a Woman has to go through during Childbirth is more than a Human usually can take and I'm not sure if Melissa can takes it much better". ,,Can I say something without hurting anyone ?" ,,Sure". ,,Why am I not able to call her Mom ?" ,,Sorry to tell you, but that's something you have to answer for yourself". ,,Well, at least I got over the other thing". ,,Huh ?" ,,Can you call me Daughter ?" ,,Yes of course. Why ?" ,,I can call you Dad, or Father or whatever Words exist". ,,Good Point. You grew a lot in the last 7 Months". ,,I was raised by the best and weirdest Combo of Parents possible". ,,Well, none of us really chose". ,,Except for you when you decided to take her in". ,,You're definitely smarter than me". ,,I just can repeat it, I learned from the best. My real Parents, you and Melissa. (Silence for some Minutes) When the hell does something happen ?" ,,I don't know, I've never witnessed something like that before". ,,What about me ?" ,,I was 11 when you were born and it was in the middle of a School Day, that's all I remember". ,,Really sad. Why is our Life like it is ?" (sighs) ,,Because sometimes Fate is a stupid Idiot who likes to throw away People's Futures. Otherwise I can't say why because I honestly don't know". ,,Do you think her Dad will come here to take a look at his Grandkid ?" ,,I'm sure he'll visit us when we're back home". (Some time later, around 4pm. Both fell asleep and get Carefully waken up by a pretty exhausted Nurse) ,,Hey, you, Mr Ben". ,,Huh ?" ,,Holy shit (she does a deep breath in and out) it's finally over". ,,What's wrong ?" ,,Should've told us what she is. We (deep breath in and out) could've been prepared for it. (He looks at her) We have a whole Section here for People with specific Needs or just anyone from who we can deliver the Baby the normal Way". (Ben gets waken up in the Delivery room by People talking through each other and some screams) Andrea: ,,Come on. It's here". (They walk up to her) Ben: ,,How you feeling ?" Melissa: ,,Exhausted. I get why People have Kids and such but I'm not going through it again. These Mothers of idk 6 or so are insane. 6 Times this Pain is absolutely brutal. But at least, Arya is here and that's all that matters. Gosh this Medicine makes all this bearable". ,,You a little on them, aren't you ?" ,,Maybe". (A Doctor comes up to them) ,,Mr Ben ?" ,,Yea ?" ,,Everything went well so far, we need to keep her here for a few days to finish all the Check ups and Tests". ,,Yea sure". ,,We will let you know when you can pick them up". ,,Thank you". (He leaves) (Ben to Melissa) ,,We will come again when they say we can, watch out for Arya until then". ,,Of course, you watch out for the other one". ,,I'll do the best I can, I promise". (They smile at each other before giving a Goodbye Kiss which follows up with Ben and Andrea leaving and going home without saying much) (After they got home) Andrea: ,,You think she good ?" ,,Definitely. She has Blood of the oldest Vampire in her and she's also a Dracula". ,,I'm still not over the Fact that you managed to do all this while Entertaining someone like her all the way through. Not to forget that Stupid ass Party". ,,Don't remind me of that, still the second worst Day in my life so far". ,,I have a Question tho". ,,Go ahead". ,,I didn't quite got everything, but wasn't there something about an Occursion ?" ,,Indeed it was. They told me that it's like a once in a Lifetime thing where 2 Living beings who are meant for each other are intended to Meet under unnormal Circumstances". ,,Your Circumstances were far from Unnormal, this Word still has to be made". ,,And no one will probably ever know". ,,I have a Question which I think I already asked sometime, but I still need to know. Why did you chose to take me in instead of giving me to the Orphanage ?" ,,Because you were everything I had left at that time and I needed something or someone familiar within my Near. You were the only one". ,,Is there any possibility you could've gave me away if everything became too much for you ?" ,,No. Still to this Date, you're the most important Person I have and you got to remember that we're still Family, whether I adopted you or us being Siblings. (He looks at her) Hey, you crying ?" ,,No, just a little bit watering my eyes. Why do you say all this ?" ,,Because it's the truth. Your road was though all the way and I felt like making it a little bit easier for you so you have something you can actually do". ,,Like what ?" ,,Living the Life you deserve". ,,Sounds good. To change Topic, what do you think will happen when they find out who Mommy is ?" ,,I don't know. We should think about the probability of them just finding out which I think isn't given at all". ,,All in all pretty low I guess". ,,Let's say they do find out, which wouldn't be very good, what do you think would happen ?" ,,I'm pretty sure they will make her leave the Hospital without any further Help or anything else". ,,Trying to kill her wouldn't work all too well for them and I do not want to know what'll happen when they try to do something to Arya. In my opinion there won't be anyone left if that happens". ,,Why would they want to hurt them anyway ?" ,,Because they're not like us, not even Arya". ,,That's really sad. Why can't Vampires and Humans go along with each other ?" ,,That's a Story older than the Grandparents of our Grandparents. As far as I know and of what Melissa told me, it's mostly because wherever that was, there was an incident in a small Village where a Resident accidentally opened a Vampire Home which resulted in the whole Family's Death and later the Body of the Resident was found in the Village Centre with these Characteristic Marks. A Group of Vampires then came to clarify that if a Human ever does something like that again, terrible things will happen. Not taking them all to serious because apparently they looked weird back then, the Villagers laughed at them and send them away. Not knowing what they started, they continued their lives until one day a sudden Series of mysterious Deaths occurred from which the People first couldn't figure out until one of the Vampires didn't got away in Time. On this unknown Day, the over 200 Year long Rivalry began and turned into a War with no end in sight until Dracula stepped in one Day to try to make Peace negotiations which Resulted in them agreeing to give the Vampires the Forests and the Humans the rest to prevent any other incidents". ,,But they still take a blood from Humans ?" ,,It may sound cruel, but they mostly take Homeless People or those who no one would Miss them. Getting used to only Animals takes a long time, even for the Strongest ones". ,,Well I'm glad they get along more or less". (Some Time later around 4pm, Ben takes a Nap on the Couch in the Living room as he gets waken up by Andrea) ,,Hey get up". ,,What's wrong ?" ,,Hospital Called. We can pick them up". ,,Let's go then". (At the Hospital Entrance Hall) Doctor: ,,They're as well as they can be, but Arya needs to come for some Blood Tests until we know her Blood Group, it's harder than we thought". ,,Yea sure, anything else ?" ,,No, all other things are on good conditions". ,,Thank you then". Melissa: ,,Can we go now ?, I need to get my Ass on a real Bed again". Andrea: ,,You good ?" ,,Just exhausted and these Hospital Beds are not very comfortable". (Some Time later as they got back home and Arya was let down in Bed.) Melissa: ,,Do you know how it is to stay in a Hospital for several Days with that horrible Food and Service ?" Ben: ,,Yep, when my Parents got killed in the Car Accident". ,,I'm sorry". ,,It's okay, this was your first experience with a Human made thing". ,,Do you think they suspected something ?" ,,Nah, I'm pretty sure they think you're just weird". ,,Good for me. I don't care if they find out I'm one. I don't want them to know from who I come". ,,Same". (15 Minutes later, they all chill in the Living room as Andrea hears something shaking and spots the Glasses in the Kitchen Cupboard as they start falling down.) (With a little bit of fear in the Voice) ,,What's going on here ?" Ben: ,,Check the News". (As they turn on the Tv the News Reporter just appears) Reporter: ,,Attention all citizens, an Earthquake of currently unknown Strength has been detected and has a high Chance of hitting the Local Hospital". (Ben looks at Melissa who looks at Andrea and then back at him) Ben: ,,Get the Kids I get the Car !" (10 Minutes later, the Building already has big Cracks as it shakes. Looking at the Hospital and thinking about all the people in there and then looking at his Family, Ben makes a Decision) ,,Family ? (they look at him) I want you to know that whatever happens next, that you will always be in my Heart and Mind". Melissa: ,,Don't you dare". ,,Someone has to. I can't fly and catch the People Mid-air when they fall out the Windows or so. (He looks at Melissa) Take care of Arya and tell her who I was in case something happens and Andrea. (She also holds her look) Keep on going with your Plans. Do what you dream of and protect your Momma and Sister". (He gives her and Melissa a Forehead Kiss before running inside the Hospital) Andrea: ,,What's his Plan ?" ,,Watch over your Sister. Food is in my Bag in a Box". (She then flies without paying attention to the People watching her over to a Window Side of the Hospital while Ben sprints through the Floors, inspecting the Rooms and escorting People out in Record Time until everyone who can walk gets out. He then runs to the highest Floor and starts lifting the People outside the Windows from where Melissa catches and carefully places them on the Ground where the remaining Doctors and Nurses take care of them as good as possible. Ben on the other Hand does his best to keep up with the more and more destroyed structure and barely manages to throw out the last one he saw before rushing down to the outside. He is barely able to catch his Breath as he recognizes the Screams of a Baby in a higher Floor and rushes back to where the Screams come. He grabs the Baby and as he wants to go back the old way the Floor breaks and crashes down. Desperate for a Way out, he slowly makes his way up to the top Floor and barely manages to get to the Window where Melissa waits. He attempts to throw the Baby as he looses the stability and starts falling down. He is about to throw the Baby as the Shaking interrupts and makes him trip before they fall down and the rest of the Building collapses, leaving a giant Dust Cloud all over the Place. 1 Hour later as most of the Dust faded away and the Earthquake stopped, the People alongside with Melissa start inspecting the Scenery only to detect that everything's destroyed to the most little Pieces and after a short Investigation of the first arriving Inspectors, it is declared that nothing could've survived if they were still in the Building, which resulted in Melissa getting her biggest outbreak on Anger she ever had with the Presence of Andrea being the only thing preventing her from creating a massacre.) Andrea: ,,Mommy, it has no use, Daddy's gone". ,,It can't be. I told him that it was a stupid idea (calms down as she speaks), risking your life, saving others..." (An Officer approaches them) ,,Mam, I'd like to have a talk with you". ,,About ?" ,,What you did. The People start asking questions and want to know what's going on". ,,When the time comes. I'll help cleaning up and I want you to watch over my Kids, please". ,,Of course Mrs..." ,,Don't freak out, Dracula". ,,Interesting, the whole World discussed about the probability of the Count having Family". ,,And you need to keep that for yourself or I'll have to erase your Existence". ,,I know". (With that, Melissa goes over to the other People and starts throwing the big Bricks aside. 2 hours later, most of the heavy stuff is taken away. Melissa decides to take a break on the Forest Entrance to not scare the People as a group of them looking like a Family approaches her.) The Dad: ,,Ehm, Excuse me Mam". ,,What do you want ?" The Mom: ,,We would like to thank you". ,,For what ?" ,,Our 2 little Boys were there for a special Operation and we were out of Town to get a few things for them. They would've been dead by now". ,,Don't thank me. Thank the one that sacrificed himself for these People". Boy 1: ,,Was that your Friend ?" (She knees down a bit) ,,The best one I ever had". Boy 2: ,,We saw you in the Hospital 2 Days ago". ,,Did you ?" ,,Yes. I saw you with that Baby". ,,That's my own Baby". ,, What's the Name and where is it?" ,,Her Name is Arya and she's with my Friends adopted Kid". Boy 1: ,,What's that ?" The Mom: ,,It's when someone takes care of and raises a Child that isn't theirs, but they raise it like it would be theirs and I think that's what the nice Lady and her Friend have been doing". Melissa: ,,Indeed we did. Through the relationship with this Kid, I learned more about what being a Human is like than I would've anywhere else". The Dad: ,,Might we ask who's Daughter you are ?" ,,Do you promise to not freak out ?" ,,We will try our best". ,,I am a direct Descendant of Dracula, particularly his Daughter". (Silence) ,,Well, we heard distant Rumors about something going on in that Family, but we did not thought of the possibility that he has a Daughter and a Grand daughter". ,,Well you see, I'm 121 Years old now. My Dad would've talked to me about it eventually". The Mom: ,,I'm sorry for annoying you, but I would like to hear the Story about how you met the Guy". ,,You don't annoy me, I need to calm down and distract myself anyway. The Story is a bit complicated so you might need to listen closely. I met him back in September last year through my ,,Sister". She isn't really my Sister, neither Biologically nor Adopted. She was raised by the People that took me in on the Order of my Dad to prevent an early leak of my Existence". ,,Huh ?" ,,My Dad wished to hide me until I'm 121. Anyway, my ,,Sister" encountered him as he was on his way home one Evening and I believe 2-3 Days later he came to visit with his little sister. I wasn't all too sure about him bc you know, Humans but he later discovered that she thought about getting his Sister for her Blood which made him really Angry and also her dissappear for unknown time. In that time I got to know him better, as well about their whole Living Situation and we eventually build up enough trust for them to stay for a Sleepover. This resulted in what I have today, partially. What I didn't knew is that my Dad made an Arrangement with him to plan my Birthday Party. My Mistake, which also almost ended our Relationship, was to not tell him who I really was because when he found out, he wanted to quit Contact. If his Sister didn't talked to him and made it possible for me to Apologize, I would've been alone and yes it also would've been my fault". ,,Did anything else happen ?" ,,At some point, some Friends from my Sister Kidnapped and wanted to get her Blood, which was the turning point for her. As far as it goes, we're all good". ,,This is, quite a Rollercoaster. But it looks like everythings fine, almost". ,,Could be worse, there's my other Family. (Marisa, Kane and Sabrina step out of the darkness of the Forest.) What you doing here ?" Sabrina: ,,We heard about the Earthquake and wanted to make sure you're Okay. Where is he ?" ,,Well, we attempted to save the People out of the Thing and he didn't managed to get out in Time. He fell down somewhere and since then there's no sign of anything". Marisa: ,,That's really unfortunate. Where's the Kid ?" ,,Idk, somewhere by the Pieces. I trust her and she's grown enough to be on her own". Kane: ,,Who are these people ?" ,,I rescued their Boys and we talked". The Mom: ,,I think it's time for us to go, Jaden and Nicolas need to go to sleep, thank you very much for everything you did". (They go away) Kane: ,,They're still a little bit scared knowing who you are Melissa". Melissa: ,,I would be too if I knew the Person I talk to is the counts frigging Kid". Marisa: ,,Looks like most people left. Which is the sign for us to go home and start the night". Sabrina: ,,What is the Kid doing anyway?, she pulling on the Stones like something is there". Kane: ,,We better go and take a look". (They go over to Andrea who still does the thing while holding her Wrapped up Sister in her Arms) Sabrina: ,,Kid, what you doing there ?" Andrea: ,,I heard something from underneath and I wanted to take a look". Melissa: ,,Darling, are you sure ?" ,,Absolutely Mommy. I know something or someone is there". ,,Okay, then give me your Sister and Sabrina, might you help her?, I got something to, do". (They both look at each other with and nod in understanding) Sabrina: ,,Yea sure. (Andrea gives Arya to Melissa while she and Sabrina take away the Stones.) Andrea, what made you think there could be someone down here ?" ,,I heard some kind of knocking, so I said that I'll see what I can do and then I didn't heard anything else". ,,You think they may have fainted ?" ,,Yes. I got a question. Why are you so weird to me ?" ,,You know, back in October and November, we weren't on good terms and I actually was afraid to get ended". ,,What do you mean ?" ,,I did some things that weren't good and your Dad threatened to end my life if he saw me again". ,,Does that mean, you're afraid of my Dad just by being here with me ?" ,,Mostly". (They keep throwing away the Stones until they hear a distant Sound of something going against a Wall. They keep on doing and while they do, a small group of people including their Family started gathering around and the crowd continues to get bigger. Sabrina just throws away another big one as they hear breathing and Andrea discovers remains of Stairs. Both go down to find out it's the Basement in addition to the whole Laundry Part. They very carefully go ahead with cracking noises in the Distance.) Sabrina: ,,You have the Flashlight ?" ,,Yea why ?" ,,I think we're getting closer to whatever there is. (They see a bigger Pile of Bedsheets and the other stuff partially laying down on something that faces to the Wall.) Hold it". (Sabrina carefully removes the Sheets while Andrea holds the Flashlight and shortly after they unveil a Person holding something. They pull it out to discover Ben holding a sleeping Baby. Without saying anything, Sabrina carries them to the Exit and right at the remains of the Stairs, Ben starts coughing heavily and Sabrina very carefully puts him on his Feet while he still holds the Child who seems healthy and good.) Ben: ,,Am I Dead ?" Sabrina: ,,No, but you almost died". ,,Ah come on. This isn't possible, no one can survive this". ,,But you did Ben and your Girlfriend is waiting with your Kid outside". ,,What do you mean and who are you ?" ,,Do you remember anything ?" ,,I remember falling down somewhere". ,,Anything else ?" ,,Not really, I remember hiding somewhere, under these sheets but that's it". Andrea: ,,Daddy, don't you remember me ?" ,,Who ?" Sabrina: ,,Don't be mad for what I'm doing next Kid". (She then slaps Ben left and right which makes him confused for some seconds before he falls on the Ground with Sabrina catching and giving the Baby to Andrea.) Ben (under moaning in great pain): ,,I, feel like 1000 Tons". ,,You fell down a pretty good amount of height and apparently you got lucky because it seems that you first landed on the big pile of Sheets and then hid under them. That's what I think". ,,Can you look how much is broken ?" (A few seconds later) ,,Well, you have everything broken except your Rips and the Area on your Back". ,,How do you know that fast ?" ,,We have a big Variety of Powers, including a Version of X-ray that works without Radiation". ,,Can we go now?, I need to rest for a long time and I need to call in at Work". (She wraps one of his Arms around her as he takes Andrea by the other Hand and they go back outside with Andrea still holding the sleeping Baby.) ,,Do you got anyone to talk to ?" ,,Not really, maybe one but the guy's having his Holidays at the moment". ,,I'm pretty sure he'll have an open Ear. (They reach the ,,Stairs") This gonna be difficult". ,,Could be worse, but you'll have to carry me, I'm not ready for Stairs yet". (She handles Andrea the Flashlight and starts carrying him while Andrea lights up the Way and tries to keep the Baby asleep. After some painful silent Minutes, they reach the outside where Sabrina carefully lays him down to sit down.) Melissa (running over to them): ,,Holy shit, he alive ?" Sabrina (almost out of Air): ,,Yea, pretty much everything broken, but alive. He better get into a Hospital that's not destroyed". Andrea: ,,He protected that Baby all on his own". Melissa: ,,I believe that, your Daddy is very brave". Sabrina: ,,Can we go now?, I need Food and I'm exhausted. (Melissa looks at her) I'm not as strong as you and my durability isn't the greatest". Melissa: ,,I'm really sorry Sis, it's just that I got my Family and the other their Baby back and I don't have to worry about anything for now". ,,We get him to the next Hospital and then I really need to go". (So they do and after they brought Ben to the next possible Hospital where he was declared one of the luckiest People alive and taken care of, the rest of the Group heads back home where Sabrina and their Parents get Melissa and her Kids back to the House and then go back to their own Place as fast as possible.) Marisa: ,,I'm honest, I really like the Boy and his Kid, but that was too much Human Contact". Sabrina: ,,Even though I feel different, I understand it. The Trick is to Blend it out and Concentrate on the one you're talking to". Kane: ,,It's not as Easy as you make it look like, Interacting with Humans we're not Familiar with isn't really easy". Marisa: ,,I know you might think that it couldn't be that hard but this is the first real Interaction with them since we're born. We're still at the beginning Phase of forming a better Relationship with them". Sabrina: ,,Well, as I said, I understand why you're saying this, I just want you to know that if you really want to make a Change, that you'll have to go more under Humans, knowing from what Ben and Andrea told me, there are Plenty of Activities with not all to much Humans, like going to a Bar". Kane: ,,I never really said that before, but she's right. We can't wait for the Humans to interact with us, especially not like Ben did". Marisa: ,,Well, if that's what we have to do, then we will". (Sunday. Things got back to Normal as good as possible, Ben managed to make Jaden the Temporary Leader of the Kindergarten, Sabrina and her Parents made Plans for the integration with the Humans and Melissa called in at Andrea's School to Announce the Absence of her Father. They all prepare for the new Challenges and Sabrina calls Melissa.) ,,What you want ?" ,,You ready for tomorrow ?" ,,Not at all. I'm not ready for their Reaction". ,,Being a Parent is tough. One more Reason why I don't want to have it". ,,Gotta say, I wouldn't be surprised if some of them run away or so". ,,You know what's definitely weird?" ,,Nah". ,,Living after the Human standards is super difficult". ,,You tell me. I felt like a Newborn the first Weeks living with them". ,,Gotta go, nights starting and I need to do some things". ,,See ya". ,,See ya". (Monday, a Parental Conference is held while the Students have their Lessons and they all gathered in the Mensa, except for Melissa. While the Parents are waiting, the appearances are finished being checked.) Announcer: ,,Last one missing is a Melissa D. Does anyone might know where she is ?" (They all shake their Heads as Melissa steps into the Mensa, leaving everyone silent and staring at her) ,,What ?". ,,We are happy to have you here and, would like to start, please". ,,Before we do, I want to know if anyone here is too afraid. (A few Hands go up) I want you to know that nothing will happen. I was educated in your Culture well enough to know my Way around and I have a little Girl myself". Announcer: ,,Good, we shall start then". (2 Hours later, Melissa is the last to talk about new things) Announcer: ,,Thank you very much Mr David, the last is Mrs Melissa and then we're done here". Melissa: ,,Thank you. As you may know my Situation is a little bit difficult because the Father of my Children is in a Hospital recovering from the incident and I have a 1 Week old to take care of, which puts me in the Position of coming to the Meet ups and other Events. Furthermore I will be participating in this Event from now on, thank you very much". (With that, the Parents all get up and leave one after another. Soon after she's on her way to the Hospital, she calls Ben.) ,,Yo what's up ?" ,,Hi. The Conference is over and I'll come to pick Arya up". ,,Anything unusual ?" ,,No. They were scared as I expected it, but besides that it was nothing. They have all the Info and that's it". ,,Did you tell them who you are ?" ,,Nope. That would've broke the Limit". ,,I wouldn't be surprised, if I got to knew it the Day we first met I would've been terrified as well. Being Draculas Daughter comes with certain Setbacks". ,,You tell me. Being basically locked up till I'm an Adult doesn't make it better. But as I look at it now, it was the right decision". ,,Nothing to say against that. I need to go, they want to do another Test". ,,Tell them please that I'm on my way". ,,Of course. Take care". ,,You too". (Sometime after, Melissa picked up Arya and the Doctor told her that Ben will be released in 2 Weeks and has to recover for at least 4 Months. As she sits down at Home with Arya, looking at her and thinking about her new perspective on Life as she gets a Text from Ben saying): ,,Went better than they thought, I can get out next Week". (She looks at Arya with a loving Embrace as she lays down next to her, slowly but steady falling asleep.)
