Kin Slayer: Demented Origins

Chapter 4: Triangle of Trust

The halls of Graham Stoker University flooded with students as soon as class ended, screams and cheers echoing over the sound of footsteps. Winter break was a mere day away and that thought reverted the college students to the mentality of mere twelve year old children. Due to his enhanced hearing, he knew the hell that awaited him and left early, waiting outside the main building. Soon, Sarah and Jason came out, arms wrapped around each other's waist, "Hey there love birds. See you didn't get separated in the typhoon!" he joked

Sarah giggled and lightly punch him in the gut. Immediately she began shaking her hand as if to shake off the pain, "Ow! What the heck are you made out of? Obsidian?"

"Probably just building up a lot of muscle from that part time job right?" Jason asked, supporting the story Chase had spread. The two were both largely in agreement to keep Sarah out of this to preserve some semblance of normalcy in both their lives. 

"Oh right, I forgot you did that without telling me" Sarah said, making no effort to hide her annoyance, "Anyway, someone's having a party off campus this weekend before everyone goes to their families for Christmas. Wanna come?"

That question seemed to have Chase hesitant. Not only did he want to continue his training, but last time he attended a party, he was turned into the blue haired creature the night he is now. As if in a nick of time, Alexis placed a hand on his shoulder, "Sorry, Chase and I have work this weekend" She answered with an unwavering poker face.

"Again? You sure it's just a part time job?" Sarah asked, raising an eyebrow as a smirk creased her lips "Or are you just making something up so you can have him all to yourself?"

"Don't be ridiculous. Why would I want to spend more time than necessary with a hothead like him?" Alexis countered, though she couldn't help but smile at the offended look across her Vampire's face

"That hothead is right here" He huffed, "She is right though. I've got work"

"Well that sucks but can't be helped. I'm gonna walk Sarah back to the dorms then meet up with you guys" Jason explained and with a nod between the three of them, he turned away to leave. In less than half an hour, Jason returned and met with them in the dorms, "I'm never gonna get used to seeing a girl just chilling in our room am I?"

"Probably not," Alexis answered before mumbling a chant, a crimson red circle surrounding all three. In a flash, they appeared in front of the mansion

"Whoa! Marie's started teaching you magic!?" Chase asked, his eyes sparkling. Frankly, he had been wanting to learn some magic of his own but Boss has been insisting on learning all his powers

"Yeah, Marie doesn't want to transport Jason around" Alexis explained which replaced Chase's awe with anger. Before he could argue though, Jason was already dragging him along. Inside the mansion, they were met with Phil stringing lights along the staircase. A massive tree was visible in the longue which Marie was decorating with help from Spot, "Wow. Never expected to see a mummy celebrating Christmas"

"Or any undead for that matter. After all, it is a Christian holiday" Jason further noted

"It hasn't been Christian for a long time" Phil said, chuckling, "Besides, I don't see why monsters cannot at least enjoy the holiday spirit"

Marie smiled as Spot rushed to them, seeming excited now that he had warmed up to those who were once strangers. His excitement changed to aggression before Marie scratched behind his ears "Easy boy. He's on our side" she said, shooting a brief glare at Jason as she calmed down the Chupacabra, "Anyway, Phil's right. We don't have to be all business all the time. So we set up decorations for every holiday except Halloween"

"Nice. Well when we're done training today, we'll help you out" Chase said, leading the group down into the cave. As always, Boss was sitting at the Computer, looking over what seemed to be newspaper clippings, "Ya know if you didn't go to our school, I'd genuinely assume that you never leave this computer"