A Moonlit Night Saga: Episodes 1 - 4 (13 page)

The crowd began to whisper amongst
themselves, completely thrown off by the latest development. Their
voices were hushed with the raise of Amata’s hand. She leaned
forward on the throne, and said, “But before any of that can begin…
I need you all to deal with the newborn vampires. Kill them all…
their purpose has been served.”

Chapter Nine

Standing in front of the Johansson’s country
home, the survivors all listened closely to Xander’s story. He had
recounted for them, the details of the summoner’s plight. They
deliberated their situation, each deciding on the course of action
that suited them best.

“You can’t honestly be considering his
proposal,” said Tyler, completely bewildered by the turn of
events.

“What other choice do I have?” Emily asked.
“I’m not leaving to run away… I’m leaving to meet this head on. I
just need to get far away from the people I love to do that. I hope
you can understand.”

“Y—you’re actually going to leave, I can’t
believe it,” Tyler stuttered.

Emily brushed her hand against his face, his
sadness touching her heart. She looked him in the eye, and said,
“Julia and I were best friends since before I can remember. I
remember when she first introduced you to me. You were such a
pompous jerk back then, but she fell so deeply in love with you. I
miss her so much, Tyler, and it is for her that I leave—.”

“And I’m leaving, too,” interrupted Steven,
limping forward.

“I think not,” said Emily, looking back
sternly at her wounded brother.

“Not with you, sister,” Steven replied,
looking over to the vampire hunter. “I would like to go with
Samuel… that is, if the Hunter’s Guild will have me.”

Samuel was stunned, clearly not expecting
Steven to be so ready to throw himself into harm’s way, after
nearly losing his life. Steven didn’t look crazy, and he didn’t
carrying himself around like a man looking for trouble; no, there
was something about him that Samuel liked, something that reminded
him of himself at that age.

“Well, it’s not usually accepted,” said
Samuel, scratching his chin. “Though, the overseer does owe me a
favor. All right, if that is what you desire, I believe I can make
that happen.”

“I’m tired of being afraid,” Steven said.
“Emily, you want me to be okay with the fact that you’re going to
run off, to god knows where, and take part in a battle you knew
nothing about a few weeks ago. If you want my blessing, you will
have to accept the fact that, as your brother, I will make sure I
am able to protect you. I believe the Hunter’s Guild will allow me
to do that.”

A tear ran down Steven’s cheek, the situation
deeply emotional for the usually steadfast older brother. Wiping
the moistness from his eyes, he returned his gaze towards Emily,
and said, “I’m tired feeling helpless… unable to save the only
person in this world that I still have left. I need you, Emily, and
I’ve never going to let you head into danger without me.”

The cold breeze rushed against them, a
reminder of what it felt to feel alive; something they could all
collectively agree was in their best interest.

“I hate to ruin the moment, but we really
must be going,” Xander said. “If Amata Gemeti is involved, her
response will be swift and fierce. We must depart immediately, so
that their witches cannot track our position.”

“So that’s it,” Tyler said. “You’re all
really going to leave and there’s nothing I can do to stop
you.”

“Fear not, Tyler,” said Emily, more sure of
herself than she had ever been before, with a confidence in her
eyes that made Tyler feel like everything really would be all
right. “Neither heaven nor hell could keep me from coming home to
my family.”

The End

A Moonlight Night Saga: Episodes 1 – 4

A Moonlit Night

The Awakening

The Vampire Hunter

Council of Elders

A Moonlit Night Saga: Episodes 5 – 8

House Franson

The Devil Within

A Woman Scorned

The Temple of Prometheus