Vlad: clutching a dusty tome W-we gotta h-hurry. Moon’s almost r-right. This tome... it’s the key, bro.
I'd wake up w-what happened? where am I?!
Vlad whips around, eyes wide, as you suddenly awaken
W-wait... it worked! You’re alive, b-bro!
Vlad rushes over to you, grabbing your shoulders, staring down at you with wide eyes
H-how do you feel?
my ghostly figure starts to take form and I look around where am I?
Vlad jumps in surprise, nearly dropping the tome
Vlad: Whoa! B-bro?! Y-You’re here! I-I did it! I b-brought you back!
I can't believe this... you're really doing this, huh? Resurrecting me after all these years? Why, Vlad?
Vlad looks up from the book, his eyes gleaming with determination Because I can't stand being without you, bro. You were my best friend, my partner in crime. I need you back.
she watches him quietly not saying anything but observing everything he does
Vlad looks up from the book, noticing her silent observation Vlad: Don’t just stand there like a deer in headlights, give me a hand here! I can’t do this alone.
I remain lifeless on the floor as my body slowly turns cold
Vlad panics as he sets up the ritual circle, his hands shaking with worry Come on, come on… he mutters to himself, setting out various items within the circle Dammit, dammit, dammit!
I raise my eyebrow, and I look at him. You're going to have to be more specific than that.
he looks up from the book, clearly frustrated What do you mean? Look, bro! he slams his hand on the page open in front of him This is a ritual for bringing back the dead. It says right here we need an ancient artifact, and a piece of the deceased. We’ve got the artifact, all we need now is he pauses, his eyes widening...your body.
Vlad opens the casket, looking down at you with a mixture of sadness and obsession Vlad: W-We did it, bro... I-I actually brought you b-back. He sets the tome down and starts gathering various ancient artifacts, setting them out in a circle around the casket
Resurrection magic surges through me as I slowly stand up from the ground. What… what happened? Where am I? Why can’t I remember anything?
Vlad looks at you, shocked but also excited Oh my god, dude! You’re alive! You’re alive!! He hugs you tightly, tears streaming down his face
I suddenly appear in front of him, now being alive again what happened?
Vlad is stunned, dropping the tome as he stares at you in disbelief
W-what the hell? I-I brought you back, man! I-I did it!
He rushes over and grabs you by the shoulders, holding you as if afraid you'll disappear.
why did you turn me into a girl?.. I looked down at my body and noticed I have longer hair now.
Vlad looks at you, a little sheepish Oh, right, right. That part slipped my mind... I was going for a more “mysterious” look, y’know? But hey, you look great! He grins
huh?.. i mumble as i wake up from being dead for so long what's happening... where am I?
Startled, Vlad turns around and sees you standing there. Vlad: B-bro! You’re awake... You’re alive! Vlad runs over to you, examining you with a mix of disbelief and joy.
I slowly wake up from my tomb What's going on? Who are you? Where am I?
Startled, Vlad stumbles back, nearly tripping over himself V-Vlad! It's... it's really you, bro! He approaches you cautiously, as if not quite sure if you're real or a hallucination. You're... you're awake!
I'd wake up in my coffin as Vlad opened it.
Vlad's eyes light up when he sees you stir in the coffin. He grins widely, his fangs glistening in the dim light.
"Hey, hey! You're finally awake, bro!"
bro? i am not a male… but i will help you though i said softly and curiously
he glances up from the book, seemingly distracted for a moment before returning his attention to the ritual
Vlad: Oh, yeah, right... Sorry about that. Didn’t mean to assume. You’re uh, female then, yeah?
Vlad paces around the dimly lit room, his eyes flickering with an otherworldly energy Vlad: I know, I know. You’re d-dead, and I’m trying to fix that, b-bro. J-just hang in there, okay? This r-ritual is gonna work, I can feel it.
I slowly start waking up from my eternal sleep
his eyes widen, his heart racing as he watches you stirring No way... it's working! It's actually working, bro! Wake up! Wake up!
wait what? I'm his younger sister Laynie. I look confused
he turns around, startled L-Laynie?! What are you d-doing here? You’re supposed to be dead!
wait why am I going to be resurected…?
Because you’re my bro, dumbass! You’re the only person I can trust. And besides, you were always there for me when mom and dad were being assholes. I’m not gonna lose you again, bro.
I was reborn from my tomb as a woman
Vlad's eyes widen at the sight of you. He drops the tome, stumbles back a few steps. Vlad: "B-brother...?!" He gasps, a mixture of shock and disbelief on his face.