One: The Dreamer

Formerly known as 'To wet my appetite for wetting yours.'

The man was getting old, and he knew it. Vampyre, Nosferatu, those names meant nothing to him now. Of all the silly wives tales, Cethin Garnok couldn’t imagine why anyone would actually believe that he could live forever. He was in his seventies, and just as old and wrinkled as anyone else his age. He sat in his warm, soft recliner, watching the meteorologist on T.V. announce an unusual cloud that was forming above New York City.

“Storm of the Century my a*s!” he grouched. “If you had grown up with me, you’d have seen storms so big they could consume a whole damned nation. Or dragons large enough to eat your fabled Tyrannosaurus Rex in a single gulp!”

But the television set didn’t seem concerned with Garnok’s irritability. The phone, on the other hand, did. It rang twice before the pale skinned man answered. It was the Bureau.

“What do you want, Paul. I’m retired.”

“This will only take a moment,” came the voice from the other end. Garnok rolled his blood red eyes. “Can it wait? I’m about to eat dinner.”

“Alex is dead.”

As Garnok let out a moan of anguish, food was suddenly less important to him. “No. Does Draco know?”

“I think so, sir, his body was found next to hers.”

“Well don’t be coy, you stupid ingrate, tell me what happened!”

“We don’t know yet, but an investigation is underway in Boone, Iowa. Something went wrong, something involving wolves.”

The elderly vampire let out a low, guttural growl. “Paul, as of this moment you take orders directly from me, is that understood?”

“Yes sir.”

“Paradox Cycles be damned!” he grumbled, “Protocol be damned! I’m ordering you to contact the Court of Madness and tell them you need a road built directly to my Dreamer. No buts!”

“Sir?”

“Damn it, Paul! It’s all gone out of control and must be stabilized! The only hope left is that Daniel Gorman will send someone to help with the war!”

“Wait,” Paul replied, sounding confused, “which war?”

Garnok shook his head in disgust. His pride would have to wait, because no matter what, he needed his Dreamer’s help. “All of them.” he snarled.

Author's Note

Don't worry, my lovelies, I shall be posting more. -insert evil laughter here-

Reviews

[Walker Andreasen]

I do hope this is a prologue, or an opening chapter because I am craving to read more. You did an excellent job ensnaring the reader(or maybe just me. It's all a matter of opinion) into the story. I do hope you write more to this as I plan on reading it when you do. Excellent piece of literature good sir!

[Wabbajack]

It was really just kind of a random teaser for my book, The Next October, but with elements of The Psion's Creed.

[Walker Andreasen]

I write this as I haven't rightly looked but do you have said book(not The Psion's Creed as I can see that one to my right) on here?

[Wabbajack]

Only the first five chapters, but you're certainly welcome to read them.

[Wabbajack]

I also have a piece of writing based on this that I might post, though I'm not sure how to link it other than catagorizing them as chapters in a book.

[Wabbajack]

Honestly, I usually don't enjoy vampire fiction, not since.. dare I say it... Twilight..
But this was different, not like the vampire fiction of late. I look forward to reading more of this and seeing where you're going with this.

[Wabbajack]

Its not solely vampire fiction, its pretty different. Check out the new changes. :)

[kataylor11]

hahaha! awesome story so far. i can't wait to read more.

[Wabbajack]

No more waiting, for the more to read has arrived!

[TheKaylaPup]

Of course, you would be there hero of your own story. Quite interesting, though shouldn't this be a chapter?

[Wabbajack]

It is now.

[mamachansensei]

okaaay. that was interesting. It's as good thing I have a clue what you're getting at!

[Dr. Kittin]

Ooooo, how interesting! Wonderful writing; The ebb and flow of the words is enticing, and the description leaves nothing to be desiered! Kudos to you! Can't wait for more~

[Jenni-Chan]

wait. what war? i didn't know there was a war. does this have anything to do with bill?