An Awkward Aftermath

"999," Diana counted in a quiet, unsure tone "1000-"

"You have one too." Diana looked up at You with uncharacteristically Innocent eyes, "What?"

"A Beast, You have One, I felt it..." You were not quite ready to talk about that incident, it was too fresh a wound, Diana sighed, failing to make eye contact with You "I... wouldn't call it a Beast, it's more, a natural instinct, whenever I have an episode, that's the voice that controls me." You nodded, but continued to frown, she noticed your dissatisfaction at the answer "Chip-"

"Don't call me that, just don't please." She smiled weakly "Charlie... do You remember dad's studies, his collaborations with the Drs and scientists?" You vaguely remember Your father bringing in a few men, He used to have a hobby in research in Biology, alongside all of the old ruins in the Woods that He planned on excavating "Yeah, I think I remember, I was just a kid then."

"Dad did everything to make sure that my condition wouldn't hinder me in life when I told him about the Voice in my head He never doubted me, never stopped trying to fix it, He even did tests on You to see if You might have the same problem but He found nothing." Strange... You don't recall any of these things as well as You would have thought, "What's Your point, Diana?" She pressed her lips together, eyes welling again "My point is that when You told me that You had the same problem that I do, I was scared, Big bad Diana was afraid okay?" She touched Your face "I'm not dad Charlie, I can't help You, I'm not strong enough or smart enough for any of this..." It was ironic really, that at this moment of confusion, anger, and even a little disgust... Your sister was opening up to You, for the first time in a long time, Before You were a Vampire, You could never have even dreamed of seeing Diana ****. And so despite what had just happened, You smiled holding Diana's hand as it touched Your face "You are My Sister, You are Strong, and You are Strong because You are my Sister. Don't You ever doubt Yourself Diana, not while I can still stand, I need You more than ever, promise me that You will do everything in Your power to fight so that Dad can at least rest in peace." Diana hugged You tightly, "I... I promise"

"Good." You said gently standing in Your wet clothes, Diana looked up at You, a little starstruck by how Stoic You had become "I'll have Boris bring You some clothes after that get some rest, If You're going to help us take down Valerica then I need You to have a clear head." She nodded, smiling weakly as she stood on still wobbly legs and turning the shower to hot.

After about an Hour, Boris and Belle returned, the Woman in considerably higher spirits "Your Papa should have taught You more Russian!" She chuckled "The Less time I spent with the man the better, trust me!" Belle blushed as She saw You, laying into the Gym's punching bag, trying Your hardest not to left hook it off of its chains "Charlie, are You okay?" Belle asked as You jumped into a twisting kick, the chain that the bag hung from snapping as You leg bashed against it, "Ah fuck..." You grumbled, turning to Belle with a smile, "Yeah I'm fine, You look better!" She crossed her arms "I look great, not better." You chuckled "Woah, Attitude!" Boris scratched his head "Ms. Harlow has... expensive taste." He said, grieving the cash that once filled his wallet, "What? I was raised on a lavish palate!" Grinning apologetically at Brois You tapped him on the shoulder "I'll reimburse You, my friend, in fact, how about We double You pay?" Boris raised an eyebrow "The risks of being my Bodyguard are significantly more dangerous after all." Boris smiled "You still wish to have me as Family Bodyguard, even though You know what I am?" You nodded, slapping his very hard bicep "It would be pretty hypocritical of me to judge You considering my current circumstances, plus It'll be useful to have that Nose on payroll" Boris seemed very grateful, "Thank You Myska. I also have the clothes from Diana's apartment." You took the small suitcase that he carried with him and walked over to the closed up shower area, Diana had been in there for a little while. quietly sitting with the hot water on, "Diana." You said as You let Yourself in, She was still nude, Her pale breasts shiny from the water, her shapely thighs slightly bruised from the earlier incident.

She looked at You with her cold eyes, a little bit of warmth leaking out from her poker face, "I have Your clothes here." She smiled weakly, nodding as You slipped away from the pure awkwardness of that entire thing...

While hashing out and drawing up Your contract with Boris, it had occurred to You that You had made no preparations for Your date with Rose, despite it being in four or five hours "Oh no..." You said rubbing Your eyes with frustration, "Are You okay?" Belle inquired with a genuine concern "I have a Date with Rose, and I have literally nothing to prepare with and I can't even go out until sundown, God I'm an idiot." as You let Your head fall in a cartoonish sorrow, Belle stood to attention "Where are You taking the Creepy Vampire Lady!?" Raising an eyebrow and looking at her, You shrugged "Just the fair in town, why?"

Belle's eyes burned with conviction "Foolish Master, I am Isabelle Harlow, the Queen of Dating. With my incredible taste and an amazing eye for detail, I shall run into the Highstreet and compile a wardrobe perfect for a Casual Vampire Date!" You and Boris looked at each other, confident that this bitch was insane, "Umm, okay, so You want to go and get the things I need from town for me?" Belle nodded confidently "Exactly, though when I said it, it was a lot more Fabulous!" Oh wow, maybe You should have just drained her dry, "Alright, I guess, I'll write You a list of th-"

"No need, I will be back in two hours with a bundle of options nothing less than Outstanding, I will not fail You, Master!" and she was gone, like the fucking wind "She's..."

"Animated?" You said, a little confused, Boris agreed, the two of You continuing Your quite talk over his contract of employment.

(Author's note: Hi guys, today's chapter will be a little shorter today, I'm not feeling all too great so I will be taking a short break, but expect me back tomorrow with a full chapter.
Your Friend, Ducky)