Claudia
"I'm deeply sorry about your cousin, but it seemed like she didn't suffer." "Let's not talk about it." I was still shocked. Nina is gone. I shook the thoughts away as we entered a store. "Pick out what you want and then we can really start the night." Louis smiled at me. I nodded and he went to the men's section. I didn't know what to think about him. I mean he just gives off this really sad aura. It seems to get sadder when he looks at me. Do I remind him of someone? He's very pale too. He saunters around like he's seen the city a thousand times over. A cold chill ran down my spine. Is it possible fiction is reality and he is the same thing that killed Nina? Did he kill Nina? No, he had just left me when she fell over. Did he watch the bastard drain her? I again shook thoughts from my head as I picked out a vintage T-shirt and jeans. Louis bought it like a gentleman. Afterwards he linked our arms like before. We walked out of there and I couldn't help but feel a little afraid. I didn't know this man. It's the middle of the night, and no one would hear my screams. "Do not fear, love. I am not here to scare you." I stopped. "Then what are your intentions?" He let out a bluff laugh. "My intentions are not cruel miss Claudia. I just want to befriend you, and that's the God's honest truth." I sighed and nodded and we kept walking. "How did you know my name? You dodged my question last time." I raised an eyebrow and looked at him. Even though he was really pale he was absolutely beautiful. "You have many questions, Claudia. Questions that I do not have the answer to." "Then answer me this, Where are we going?" He let out a real chuckle and he kissed my hand. "We are going to have fun." We kept on walking and walking. He really is going to kidnap me.
I heard laughter and saw lights up ahead. "You really aren't taking me to the carnival." I said bluntly. "I suppose I am." I smiled. I actually really liked carnivals. This one was one that was here year round, so it had some cool stuff, and my favorite the Ferris wheel. "Let's ride the Ferris wheel, I don't really anything else besides the food, and I'm not in the mood for food." He nodded, smiling. I was glad that there was no line. I hated waiting. As I looked across the gondola, thoughts from the store came back. I saw Louis' fingernails. They didn't look sharp, but something deep down inside told me otherwise. I took a deep breath, ready to confront him. "Are you a vampire?" He laughed. "I cannot hide from you Claudia, even for a night. Yes, I am a vampire, and no I will not hurt you. I was honest about my intentions." I knew he wouldn't hurt me, but it was good to hear. "Then why did you choose me to dance with?" He scooted over to my side and kissed my hand, then rubbed my forearm. "You are very dear to my heart. I lost you once, and that's not happening again. I refuse to damn your soul, but if I have to wait another century to see you again then I will." With that I was at ease, somewhat. Louis and I spent the entire night talking, and walking the streets. You'd think I would be tired, but somehow I wasn't. "I must go, the sunrise is coming. Can I see you tomorrow night?" I nodded. He was very sweet and kind. We were on my doorstep. "I'd like that a lot." He kissed my forehead like earlier and I smiled, as did he. "Goodnight my dear Claudia. I will try to patently wait until tomorrow night." He was so odd and old timey. I unlocked the door and turned the doorknob. "Goodnight, my Louis." I walked into my house and went straight to sleep.
Louis
I have found her again. I would not loose her, no matter what it took. I went back to my apartment and stared at the ceiling of my coffin. She called me hers. I smiled, but another thought troubled me. Who killed Nina? Could it be another one of my kind was here? Was Lestat back? I have not heard a word from him in decades. Maybe this was a warning to stay away from Claudia again. Well that is out of the question. This Claudia is so much more grown up yet so immature compared to the other one. Was it wrong that I was drawn to her because of the simple fact that she was some kind of clone? No. This Claudia was different and had a childhood. She had parents that loved her, and friends that were a bit more alive than me. I liked this Claudia. I love them both. Maybe this is wrong to have both of them.
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Interview with the vampire: The after story
ФанфикWhat happens after Louis tells his story?
