The Vampire Chronicles

Chapter 24

It was the last day of the tour and I was still racked about losing my mother and uncle. Tomorrow was the funeral and I was very nervous about seeing my brother and father. I haven't seen either of them in about a year. I was mostly nervous about talking to my brother and explaining the situation. You see, my brother is a vampire hunter. He would never kill me unless I gave him good reason to. I wondered how he would take it when I tell him about vampire hunters murdering our mom. I chivered at the thought. My thoughts were soon interrupted when Cameron came into the room and I told me it was time for the rehearsal. I nodded and picked up my guitar and headed to the stage. "There's the woman of the hour!" Danny exclaimed. "Danny are you drunk?" I said as I sniffed the air. He looked away and smiled. I shrugged and walked over to Ben who smiled sweetly. "You're lucky I'm part of the band, I really don't feel like being here." I confessed. Everyone fell silent for a moment until I picked up my guitar and signaled I was ready to begin.

The last show was really emotional, we met so many cool fans, played amazing shows and this was the end. I guess good things can't last forever. We were back in Kentucky to pay our respects at my mother's funeral. This was it, I has to tell my brother my secret, and the truth about mom. I stood at the casket and saw mom for the last time before she was cremated. My brother walked up to me and rested a hand on my shoulder. I looked up and saw tears in his eyes. Cory never cried, to see the pain in his eyes broke my heart even more. I hugged him and whispered in his ear. We payed our respects and walked out to have privacy. I braced myself for his reaction, hopefully he'll understand.

"I want the truth." He said breaking the silence. "Straight to the point, I'm a vampire now. Ben, Cyndy, Michael, all my friends here are. I know how disappointed you are in me. Moms death is my fault. This ancient vamp hunting group killed mom and our uncle." I explained. I could see the rage I his eyes, but also I saw forgiveness. "It's not your fault. That was your decision, you didn't kill mom, they did. Who are they? I want names." He questioned. I proceeded to tell Cory the names of the hunters. He snarled and clenched his fists. "You're my sister, and I love you. I'll help you, for your safety and for moms vengeance. But I swear to you Brandy, if you ever give me a reason to kill you or your coven, I will not think twice. You hear me?" He asked sternly. I nodded and sighed of relief. "What's your plan, bro?" I asked. He smirked and lite up a cigarette as he began to explain.

"That's genius!" Cyndy exclaimed as I told the coven our plan. Everyone else looked worried. "He won't stab us in the back. I'm his little sister, he would never put me in danger. So wipe those thoughts from your head!" I retaliated. "I trust him." Michael blankly stated. I looked at him with sincere eyes. "It's a good thing your family is open minded." Amber pointed out. I nodded in agreement.

Cory's P.O.V.

I walked up to the address my sister gave me and trapped away all emotions. I entered the building and searched for the group. Someone grabbed my shoulder and spun me around. "Who are you?" They asked. "A fellow vampire hunter, brother. I'm here to tell you the plans of my sister Brandy and her coven." I answered calmly. He let go of me and took me to a large empty room. "Damien, you ought to hear this." The guy laughed. "Who are you?" The guy named Damien questioned. "Chris, I'm brandy's older brother. I have came to tell you her next move." I wisely explained. "How can we trust you?" Damien asked as he came closer to me and watched my movements. "I'm a fellow vampire hunter. My sister betrayed my family and caused our mothers death. Anyway to sabotage her, I'm all for it!" I explained with hatred in my voice. Of course, I don't feel that way about my sister. Yes, she is a vampire, but she isn't hurting anyone. And no one, I mean NO ONE hurts my little sister. "Tell me their plans!" Damien asked eagerly. I began to make up some bullshit story how they were going to trap them each in a dream, torture them, then hunt them down and change them. "That information was very valuable, Chris. I'm glad you chose our side, and see the evil your sister has become." He said demonically. Inside I was getting pissed off at this little fuckers twisted mind, but I had to stay calm. "Are you willing to join us? And help bring your sister down?" He asked curiously. "Of course, let me on on the plan. I have planned to meet with Brandy later, I can make up a plan, a fake plan. Get them prepared for something that will never happen!" I eagerly explained. Damien nodded and applauded my idea. "Perfect!" Damien rejoiced. They began telling me their plan and I listened closely.

Brandy's P.o.v.

We eagerly waited for Cory to come back and tell us good news. I heard a knock on the tour bus and ran to open it. Cory barged in and looked pissed and worried. "What happened? You look confused." Michael said observantly. "You won't believe this.." He started. Cory looked me dead in the eyes and I could see sorrow in his eyes along with anger. "Cory, what did they tell you? Did they buy it?" Cyndy asked. "Oh they bought it, I know the entire plan. For one they won't be sleeping very well, and they are racked about being tortured and changed so are looking for spells against vampires changing them. Not the point though." Cory began. I saw Michael intensely listen to my brothers words. "What are they planning to do?" Michael asked. "They.. Plan on making a fake truce with you. Lure you somewhere to make it official. Trap you with a spell and kill you all." Cory barely repeated their words. Everyone stood in shock. So much in shock we had no emotion what so ever, we couldn't even move.

After I recovered from the shock, my brother and I went outside for some privacy. I handed him a one way plane ticket. "Thank you for everything you've done for me, and for the coven. Don't you worry about you're little sister, we will be fine. I promise you. I love you, Cory. You be safe in Romania you hear me?" I told him as tears strolled down my face. "I know you will handle those assholes. You've grown up to be a strong woman. Just like mom. I know mom is proud of you, so am I. You take care of yourself and your coven. Remember to spread mom's ashes. I love you too, Brandy." Cory choked out. I nodded and let go of him and looked at him. "Make me a promise.." He started. "If you die, and there's an afterlife, and you join mom. Find a way to contact me from the other side, you give me a sign there's an afterlife." He stated. "Why?" I asked confused. "I'm going to take myself out and join you. I don't want to be on this planet all alone. Can you promise that?" He asked in a serious tone. "I'll do whatever it takes." I said as I hugged him tightly again.

After that my brother took off on the next flight to Romania. No one will ever find him because he left Damien's group with an alias, and used a different alias to leave the country. He will be safe and out of harms way now. Now that I now my family is safe, I can continue on with our real plan. No one will ever expect what our next move is going to be. Damien and his crew better watch themselves and their movements. We bringing all we got, and not holding back. If there was a such thing as an apocalypse, this was it. It's all going down and there will be no mercy from either side. I evilly laughed to myself and smirked at my thoughts. Damn I felt so evil, but strangely enough, I loved feeling powerful and deadly.