Thread:Johnathon Strider/@comment-24852191-20171230093314/@comment-24852191-20180104044943


 * Meanwhile, latter that day, Elena and Charger AIT down with David and Solomon. Claud and Glenda stand behind them as well. Elena holds Charger’s hands as they look at them. Her voice is sweet and tender.

Elena: Boys, John and I have something to tell you.

David: What is it mother?

Elena: You must promise me that you will never tell anyone about the contents of this meeting.

Solomon: We promise, mother. Now, what is it?


 * She looks down slightly before looking at them.

Elena: Well, John’s name is not Johnathon Strider. His name is Charger.......Dark Charger.


 * The boys look at each other as they try not to laugh.

Elena: Boys. And there’s another thing. He is a.....well would you like to tell them?


 * Charger nods.

Charger: I am a vampire.


 * Both boys laugh.

David: Oh, please mother. This must be some sort of joke.

Solomon: Yeah. It’s not even April yet.


 * Charger scowls as his eyes flash violet and bares his fangs. Both boys stop laughing and took at him concerned. He speaks normally and politely, but with great commands.

Charger: It is not a joke. The blood of Dracula corses through my veins. I am king who has given up his throne so that I may love you.


 * His voice settles.

Charger: I love both you boys. You are fine young men and I would never let harm come to you. Both of you, along with your mother are more valuable to me than my kingdom. I only ask that you give me the satisfaction of calling you my sons.


 * David and Solomon both look at each other. David stands up as he tries to comprehend everything. However, he turns and walks into his room. Solomon looks at Charger. His gaze admits curiosity, but also confusion. He too gets up, grabs his phone off his table and walks out the front door. Charger and Elena look at each other.

Charger: That went better than I expected.

Elena: Indeed, but their going to take time to understand it.


 * Glenda speaks up.

Glenda: My lord, are you sure letting them know is wise. What if they tell our secret.


 * Elena scowls slightly at Glenda.

Elena: My sons would never do such a thing.

Charger: Besides, I want nothing between my sons, my wife, and I.


 * Glenda bows her head respectfully to the couple before returning upstairs with an angered Claud. Charger looks to Elena and holds his hand on the side of her face.

Charger: I will assist Solomon through this.

Elena: And I will help David.


 * He nods and kisses her forehead before he gets up and walks out the front door. He finds Solomon trying to start the truck, but it only sputters. Charger walks up and leans against the door with his head in the open window of the passenger side. His voice is calm and loving.

Charger: It’s frozen, son. You won’t get it started anytime soon.


 * Solomon glances at him and takes the keys out of the ignition as he sits there. His voice is calm, but with a slight tremble.

Solomon: Why are you here? And don’t lie to me.


 * Charger sighs and climbs into the cab and sits next to his son.

Charger: I was brought back to life by Claud and Romeo.


 * Solomon looks at him.

Solomon: You mean.......


 * Charger cuts him off.

Charger: Yes, they are vampires too. My loyal servants. Anyways, they revived me, at the cost of Romeo’s life.

Solomon: So, that’s what happened to him.

Charger: Yes. I intended to use this city and it’s people to build my empire, a vampiric empire. The Empire of Eternal Darkness. However, I fell in love with your mother and your family. Your mother showed me that there are better things in life than just conquest. She showed me kindness and love. Now, I devote myself to you and your family.


 * Solomon is skeptical.

Solomon: Are you going to turn us into vampires as well.


 * Charger grins.

Charger: As tempting as that would be, I’d rather love your family the way it is.


 * Solomon smiles slightly before his phone takes his attention. He frowns slightly.

Charger: What is it?

Solomon: It’s Christiana. I was supposed to meet her at Paul’s house and we were going to go to the theater to see a new picture. But, with the truck frozen over, I’ll never get there in time.


 * Charger smiles as releases a small burst of dark energy.

Charger: I think I can help with that. Start the truck.


 * Solomon raises an eyebrow as he does as he’s told and starts the truck. Solomon is astonished and Charger smiles.

Charger: Mind if I join you to the theater, I’d like to use the truck while you’re there.

Solomon: Sure.


 * They drive off and pick up Christiana and Paul. When they arrive to the theater Charger moves into the driver seat. Solomon leans into the window and hugs him as he whispers into his ear.

Solomon: Thank you, father.


 * Charger embraces his son with his arm.

Charger: You’re welcome, son.


 * They separate and Solomon, Christiana, and Paul walk inside to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi. However, Charger drives out to the cemetery and finds the grave of Elena’s late husband, Felldrick Corbeanu. He sighs.

Charger: Mr. Corbeanu. I have taken your wife as my own. She has fallen into the arms of a king of vampires. However, do not fear, for I will cherish her and your sons for the rest of their days. As long as I draw breath, no harm shall ever lie them next to you. That, Mr. Corbeanu, is my promise to you. Rest in peace.


 * With that, he bites his hands and squeezes blood out on the tombstone. The wound soon heals and he drives off. He picks up Solomon and his friends soon after.

Solomon: Father, will it be ok if Christiana and Paul sleep at our house tonight? Their parents are alright with it.

Charger: That fine with me and I’m sure it will be fine with your mother. They make it back to the house where Charger goes to his Elena’s bedroom as the other three go to Solomon’s. Once inside him and Christiana begin making out as Paul tries to find a movie they wanted to watch. Paul looks at them as Solomon runs his hands through here dark hair and down her back. She runs her hands around his face and through his golden hair.

Paul: Geese, guys, get a room. I found the movie.


 * Solomon and Christiana stop. As they are watching the movie. Solomon speaks up.

Solomon: So, can I let you guys in on a secret?

Christiana: Of course.

Paul: What?

Solomon: My father is actually a vampire.


 * They both laugh.

Christiana: Solomon, is this another one of your fantasies?

Solomon: No, it’s true.

Paul: Sure it is. And I’m the son of Frankenstein’s monster.


 * He chuckles and scowls at him. Solomon crosses his arms.

Solomon: Fine....whatever.

Christiana: Hm, fine I believe you.


 * Solomon smiles and they go back to watching their movie.