Through Midnight Eyes {Sequel To October Surprises!}

The Paid Price

Tony grumbled, "I can't believe you forgot me." You see, my little cousin is in a very sour mood for it accidently slipped our minds to invite the most important person we have up against Victor and his goons. Blondie became very confident ever since the last adventure.

Rudolph was now clutching onto two mortals, "I'm sorry, Tony. It's just the excitement and thrill of going against Father's orders got the better of us." Gregory snorted from behind them. I know what he's thinking. 'Oh Rudolph wouldn't know what real thrill is, this is the only time we went against mighty hulk's demand.' Okay, the mighty hulk bit I just added in.

"Are we going to the cave?" Ana asked as the cold wind whipped her long hair wildly.

Gregory nodded shortly after, "Yes, we are. The chances are that after Father's brothers found them, they fled back to the underground cave."

James interrupted the 'oh so' great plan, "Wait a second, do we even know where the cave is? As you said, it is underground. That would take ages to find!"

"The cave has to be somewhere under the huge cliff, just like Rookery said." I reasoned.

He huffs stubbornly, "Oh yeah, do you really think Rookery was telling the truth? There may be a cave, just not where we think it is. Maybe him coming over was all a set up, to destroy us and the rest of the family." I'm starting to think we should have thought things more logically.

I nervously glanced at Gregory, "What if James's right? What if Victor planned all this out, wanting to kill Frederick and everyone else?"

"If it's a set up, then so be it. I'm not giving up till we get the real stone back."

Couldn't have said it better myself. That's what I like about Gregory. Even though people see him as a rebellious teenager, he is actually a pure hearted and determined man in a boy's body. The stone is the key to bring back all the humanity into his life, a symbol of freedom. And who would want a boyfriend who never ages? I would be eighty seven in no time, yet he'd still have the appearance of a fifteen year old!

The rest of the journey to the cliff was silent. Everyone was gathering their thoughts and prayers, what fate had in store of us was unknown.

Rudolph gestured his head below, "We're here!" Gregory looked over at his younger brother with acknowledgment and before I knew it, we were diving head first onto the grassy ground. My worries of the future disappeared momentarily. Don't puke like James would!

Greg chuckled at my shocked expression, "You can open you're eyes now, the ground is your limit." I thought the sky was the limit?

My eyes slowly cracked open, "Well, you try getting used to flying without being in an airplane or roller coaster."

"I have no idea what those things are, but I am used to flying." Of course he is! He's a vampire! My comeback probably wasn't the best one to use in a situation like this.

Tony whined, "Come on! The cave is right under our noses!"

As quick as a snake sliding across the desert floor, my dreadful scares came right back to me. Dammit. Why couldn't the dork keep his mouth shut for one minute so I could calm myself? That's just too much to ask I guess.

Ana gripped my sweaty palm, "It'll be alright!" She pulled me away from Gregory and towards the tip of the cliff, "The stone has to be there. It's most definitely right next to that awful man's throne right at this minute! Let's hold our heads up high and go for it!"

Rudolph's voice was dipped in determination, "Yes, as you mortals say, we got this." My best friend stared at the little vampire in surprise before his lips formed a proud grin.