order in the remoteness that surrounded us as witnessed by
the heavy machinery we have subsequently passed.
My hunger would make it impossible to function or least it
felt like it should, but I fought through it and we kept moving until Veronica
and our guest stopped.
I had been so preoccupied with scanning the sides of the
road and dealing with thoughts of my situation that I bumped into them both.
The blow sent me tumbling onto the pavement causing me to scrap open my hand,
the flesh peeled back in strips in four or five places. Dark red colored blood
flowed quickly, dripping onto the hard surface. It stung for seconds then
dissipated as the skin started to heal. The blood clotted and scabbed giving
way instantly to new flesh, regenerating before I had time to complain.
Looking up, I noticed my companions were standing in place,
staring ahead into the quasi darkness. My positioning gave me little
perspective. Taking the initiative, I peeked between their legs toward our destination
which was shrouded in darkness. It was a fresh darkness. My eyes could still
see the glow of the lights that had been on previously. The halo of almost
invisible light soon fizzled into ether. Through the blackness, the Town could
still be seen in the distance, but in between was methodically going black.
I knew the girls could see as well or better than I in the
dark, but something was making sure to take the advantage and test our
abilities. The orange glow of the still lit torches created a hellish motif
which within figures could barely be seen moving in our direction. Soon the
shadowy figures would be near enough to be displayed in the light if the light
didn't disappear.
The group of whatever it was moved closer in a measured,
cautious clip. The metal torches clanked as they were roughly smashed into the
ground. The force that was approaching dispatched the torches faster than I
could determine how they were capable of doing it without being noticed.
The girls did not speak. Our lurker nervously looked over
her shoulder at me then at Veronica, who had not moved. Her eyes franticly
searched for a way out. Veronica on the other hand kept her eyes straight
ahead, watching. The pair let go of one another's hand as both balled their
fists in anticipation of a fight.
Grunts, unintelligible chatter and heavy breathing filled
the air.
There was no need for silence; the things were closing
ground and would be on top of us in a couple minutes. Whispering into
Veronica's ear, "What the hell are those things, and why are we waiting to
be killed?"
She did not answer.
It was difficult, but I forced myself between the two
vampires. I looked down at our guest. "Will you please tell me what is
going on? By the way I would introduce myself, but I am having a little trouble
remembering my name."
"I am Darby." She smiled a small smile that
disappeared before I realized what had happened, her hand shaking left hand
clutching at a thin silver chain upon which hung a small matching crucifix. She
noticed my focused attention and quit fidgeting, striking a pose similar to
Veronica.
"Darby, it was nice to meet you."
Veronica huffed. "That is enough with the sarcasm and
being afraid. I will take care of this. You two just be patient."
The sounds emanating from the blacked roadway had ceased.
The forms were standing inside the darkness thirty yards away studying us as
much as we were studying them.
A medium statured solitary form of pinkish skin stumbled and
fell into the light screeching and bellowing as its skin sizzled from exposure.
One of the creature's long pointy ears dangled and flopped as it moved. The
grotesque beast was hunched with dull red eyes and a few human like teeth
except for a lone long fang that hung over the upper lip. Torn rotting flesh
hung loosely from all parts that were free of the tattered rags that were much
too big for the malnourished frame the remnants covered. As it rolled and
scrambled to fleet away back into the
the heavy machinery we have subsequently passed.
My hunger would make it impossible to function or least it
felt like it should, but I fought through it and we kept moving until Veronica
and our guest stopped.
I had been so preoccupied with scanning the sides of the
road and dealing with thoughts of my situation that I bumped into them both.
The blow sent me tumbling onto the pavement causing me to scrap open my hand,
the flesh peeled back in strips in four or five places. Dark red colored blood
flowed quickly, dripping onto the hard surface. It stung for seconds then
dissipated as the skin started to heal. The blood clotted and scabbed giving
way instantly to new flesh, regenerating before I had time to complain.
Looking up, I noticed my companions were standing in place,
staring ahead into the quasi darkness. My positioning gave me little
perspective. Taking the initiative, I peeked between their legs toward our destination
which was shrouded in darkness. It was a fresh darkness. My eyes could still
see the glow of the lights that had been on previously. The halo of almost
invisible light soon fizzled into ether. Through the blackness, the Town could
still be seen in the distance, but in between was methodically going black.
I knew the girls could see as well or better than I in the
dark, but something was making sure to take the advantage and test our
abilities. The orange glow of the still lit torches created a hellish motif
which within figures could barely be seen moving in our direction. Soon the
shadowy figures would be near enough to be displayed in the light if the light
didn't disappear.
The group of whatever it was moved closer in a measured,
cautious clip. The metal torches clanked as they were roughly smashed into the
ground. The force that was approaching dispatched the torches faster than I
could determine how they were capable of doing it without being noticed.
The girls did not speak. Our lurker nervously looked over
her shoulder at me then at Veronica, who had not moved. Her eyes franticly
searched for a way out. Veronica on the other hand kept her eyes straight
ahead, watching. The pair let go of one another's hand as both balled their
fists in anticipation of a fight.
Grunts, unintelligible chatter and heavy breathing filled
the air.
There was no need for silence; the things were closing
ground and would be on top of us in a couple minutes. Whispering into
Veronica's ear, "What the hell are those things, and why are we waiting to
be killed?"
She did not answer.
It was difficult, but I forced myself between the two
vampires. I looked down at our guest. "Will you please tell me what is
going on? By the way I would introduce myself, but I am having a little trouble
remembering my name."
"I am Darby." She smiled a small smile that
disappeared before I realized what had happened, her hand shaking left hand
clutching at a thin silver chain upon which hung a small matching crucifix. She
noticed my focused attention and quit fidgeting, striking a pose similar to
Veronica.
"Darby, it was nice to meet you."
Veronica huffed. "That is enough with the sarcasm and
being afraid. I will take care of this. You two just be patient."
The sounds emanating from the blacked roadway had ceased.
The forms were standing inside the darkness thirty yards away studying us as
much as we were studying them.
A medium statured solitary form of pinkish skin stumbled and
fell into the light screeching and bellowing as its skin sizzled from exposure.
One of the creature's long pointy ears dangled and flopped as it moved. The
grotesque beast was hunched with dull red eyes and a few human like teeth
except for a lone long fang that hung over the upper lip. Torn rotting flesh
hung loosely from all parts that were free of the tattered rags that were much
too big for the malnourished frame the remnants covered. As it rolled and
scrambled to fleet away back into the
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