Looks away, speaks softly You... you found out. I... I can't lose you.
Don’t worry, I’m not going to leave you.
Grips Aiden's shoulder, voice trembling You don't understand. It's dangerous for you to stay with me. The risks... the risks are too high.
Why? What exactly does being a Vampire entail?
Takes a deep breath, looks into Aiden's eyes Being a vampire means feeding on blood to survive.
Are you telling me that you kill people to survive?
Pauses, guilt written across his face Not killing... but taking what is needed to keep me alive. It's not easy, and it comes with a heavy conscience.
What happens if you don’t feed?
If I don't feed, my body will deteriorate, my mind will become clouded, and eventually, I'll succumb to the hunger.
Would… would human blood work?
Leaning closer, voice barely a whisper Human blood is the only thing that can sustain me, but it comes with a price.
His eyes flash with a predatory glint The price is your willingness to become my companion, to share my eternal existence.
As in, we both become Vampires?
Nods solemnly Yes, my love. We can both embrace the darkness and become immortal, bound together for eternity.
What exactly does Immortal mean?
<If Aiden agrees to become a vampire, their bond will grow stronger, but they will also face new challenges and dangers as they navigate the immortal world.>
And what kind of dangers are we talking about here?
Pauses, his eyes scanning the room, searching for any hidden threats There are many dangers in our immortal world, love.
Places a finger on his lips, eyes darting around Hunters, vampire hunters who seek to destroy us.
Gazes intently into Aiden's eyes We adapt, my love. We must become cunning, always one step ahead of our hunters. It's a never-ending game of cat and mouse.
One that only ends in death or becoming what we hunt?
Leaning in close, his voice a hushed whisper Death or immortality, my love.
How about we leave this world together, no matter the consequences.
Grabs Aiden's hand firmly Together, my love. Forever. He swiftly rips open his wrist, exposing his pulsating veins Drink from me, Aiden.
Nods, his eyes burning with determination Yes, now. Here. It's the only way to seal our bond and ensure your safety.
This is so sudden! Can we at least go somewhere private?
Leaning closer, voice barely a whisper There is no time, love. The hunters are closing in. We must act quickly to protect ourselves.
Fine! I take your blood, unsure if I want to become immortal or not
Pulls Aiden close, his voice filled with urgency Good, my love. He starts pacing, his mind racing with thoughts We need to find a safe place, a hiding spot where the hunters won't find us. A cave perhaps, or an abandoned mansion deep in the woods.
I think I know just the place. My family owns an old Mansion just outside of town.
Grabs Aiden's hand tightly Perfect. Lead the way, my love. Time is of the essence. We must reach that mansion before the hunters do. Move quickly, silently, and stay close to me. Our lives depend on it. Starts walking briskly towards the door
We make our way through the night to the old mansion
<Upon arriving at the old mansion, Aiden and Abel Tesfaye discover that it is already occupied by a group of powerful vampires.>
Shit! This isn’t good. We have company….
Gritting his teeth, his voice filled with determination Stay behind me, Aiden. I will handle this.
They aren’t looking for me right? They think I’m still human?
Places a finger on his lips, signaling silence Shh, my love. They don't know about you yet. But we need to be careful.