Only One For Me By Yosh Episode 2A Chapter by Yosh What are the outcomes of what occurred last night with Ambrož in the woods? TW: This story includes sensitive, distressing, and traumatizing themes related to violence, rough upbringings, and uncomfortable subjects. It is recommended that viewers exercise caution and refrain from proceeding if they are unable to engage with such content. Viewer discretion is advised. Only One For Me by Yosh ____________________________________________________________ Reading key: Anything to the side in bold is narration. Anything to the side with a "character's name:” are inner thoughts. Anything in bold italics and regular italics are stage directions. Lines are numbered for the reader to keep track. Anything () is extra information. ____________________________________________________________ Episode 2: The day is August 19th, 1860. It’s Sunday nighttime. Ambrož passes out from running in fright, feeling startled by the sound of mysterious shuffling in the woods he walks through to get home. A mysterious person helps Ambrož in quite a peculiar way by forcing him to drink their blood after self-inflicting pain onto themselves. The person has quite a strange appearance, too, with a pale complexion, deep crimson eyes, and purple veins that are very apparent to the eye (refer back to episode 1, details in lines 94�"102). Some time has passed ever since Ambrož passed out, with the person who helped him waiting beside him until he wakes up, holding a gas lantern. Ambrož abruptly sits up, finally being awakened after an hour of unconsciousness. The person looks at Ambrož in surprise, feeling relieved to see him awake. They speak in a friendly and childish tone. Person Line 1) I’m glad you’re finally awake! Ambrož looks at the person in fear, remembering what they had done to him (forcing him to consume their blood). Ambrož gets up in a brisk manner, running away from the person after swiftly gathering his belongings. As Ambrož tries to run away, the person quickly blocks Ambrož’s way, running faster than him in a superhuman manner, grabbing ahold of their lantern to shine light. Ambrož looks at the person in disbelief, his eyes bulging out of their sockets. Ambrož falls back in fright, feeling unnerved by this person. The person speaks in an offended manner. Person Line 2) Why did you try to run away? I waited an hour for you to wake up. Ambrož speaks in a tone of panic. Ambrož Line 3) W-What are you? The person looks Ambrož up and down, feeling irritated by his rude question. Person Line 4) I saved your life, and you repay me with your impolite manners? Ambrož looks at the person in disconcertion. Ambrož Line 5) Saved my life? You made me drink your blood! The person gets hit with a wave of realization, speaking in a friendly manner, anticipating understandment from Ambrož. Person Line 6) I understand why that may seem weird from a bird’s eye view, but if you allow me to explain everything, I’m sure things will make sense. Ambrož speaks in a manner of concern. Ambrož Line 7) You waited an hour for me to wake up? Mom and Dad are probably worried sick about me. The person speaks in a reassuring manner. Person Line 8) I’m sure they aren’t worried. They’ll just assume that you got off of work late. Ambrož looks at the person in confusion. Ambrož Line 9) Do you know me? The person speaks in a confident tone. Person Line 10) You’re a worker. Your uniform says it all. Ambrož gets hit with a wave of realization from the person’s remark. Person Line 11) The fact that you passed out says a lot too. Factory workers constantly experience work exhaustion. The person speaks in an excited manner. Person Line 12) You were at the brink of death. Good thing I stepped in to save you, right? Ambrož Line 13) By forcing me to drink your blood? The person praises Ambrož’s smarts. Person Line 14) Correct! You catch on quick! Ambrož speaks in a manner of fright. Ambrož Line 15) You’re not gonna hurt me, right? The person speaks in a sinister tone, slowly walking closer to Ambrož, shining their lantern onto him. Person Line 16) That depends. Do I have a reason to hurt you? Ambrož backs away from the person, feeling immensely scared. He frantically shakes his head no, feeling like his life is on the line. The person speaks in a light-hearted manner. Person Line 17) I was just joking. I wouldn’t hurt a fly. Ambrož nervously laughs, speaking in a curious manner. Ambrož Line 18) Who are you? Why does your blood heal? The person smiles in a mischievous manner. Person Line 19) It’s a long story. Perhaps, better suited for telling another time. Ambrož looks at the person in confusion. Ambrož Line 20) I don’t understand. I’ve never encountered anything like this before. The person speaks in a boastful manner. Person Line 21) Of course, you haven’t. I’m a rare species. Ambrož speaks in a manner of disbelief. Ambrož Line 22) Species? You’re just a kid. Are you not human? Person Line 23) Like I said. I’ll tell you another time. Get back home to your parents. It’s late. The person speaks in an assertive manner, giving Ambrož a warning. Person Line 24) Not a word about what happened tonight. Not unless you want to regret it. Ambrož swiftly agrees, feeling scared by the person’s warning. Ambrož Line 25) O-Okay. T-Thank you for helping me. The person smiles at Ambrož happily. Person Line 26) Your welcome… A wave of realization comes across the person’s mind. Person Line 27) I didn’t ask for your name. What is it? Ambrož speaks in a hesitant manner. Ambrož Line 28) It’s Ambrož. The person speaks in a delighted tone. Person Line 29) Huh~ Cool name. I’ll see you later, Ambrož. The person speaks in an alluring way. Person Line 30) Come back to this very spot at night if you’re interested in knowing more about me. The person approaches Ambrož, handing him his lantern Person Line 31) Take my lantern. You need light to get back home in the dark night since your rushlight went out. Ambrož speaks in a tone of shock. Ambrož Line 32) I can’t take your lantern. This must’ve cost a fortune. Person Line 33) I’m just letting you borrow it. Bring it back tomorrow. The person swiftly runs away in a superhuman manner, looking as if they teleported to the naked eye. Line 34) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I didn’t catch their name. Line 35) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: How are they able to run away like that? Line 36) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Just what could they be? Line 37) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Crimson eyes, purple veins, pale skin, blood that heals… A chill runs down Ambrož’s spine once he lands on a conclusion. Line 38) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: … They couldn’t possibly be a vampire, right…? Line 39) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Those are just tales we were told as kids to scare us. Line 40) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: They couldn’t possibly be true, right…? Line 41) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: But what else would explain what just happened? Ambrož rubs his head in distress. Line 42) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I just need to go to sleep. I’m sure I’ll forget about all this by tomorrow. Ambrož makes his way home, feeling confused, trying to process what happened to him. Ambrož knocks on his family’s home door. His mother swiftly opens the door, looking at Ambrož in concern. She speaks in a tone of worry. Ambrož’s mother Line 43) I’m so relieved that you’re back. Ambrož’s mother leans in to give Ambrož a hug. Ambrož’s father approaches the both of them, looking at Ambrož in relief. Ambrož’s father Line 44) Is everything alright, Amby? Why did you come home so late? Ambrož speaks in an uncertain manner. Ambrož Line 45) I-It was quite the late shift. I’m sorry to have worried you guys. Ambrož’s mother speaks in a manner of frustration. Ambrož’s mother Line 46) Stand your ground if they ask you to continue working when it’s already so late. Ambrož’s father speaks in a suggestive tone. Ambrož’s father Line 47) Why don’t you take the day off tomorrow? You looked exhausted. Ambrož speaks in a reassuring manner, smiling at his dad. Ambrož Line 48) I’ll be okay, Dad. Don’t worry about me. Ambrož’s father speaks in a curious tone. Ambrož’s father Line 49) Now, let’s address the elephant in the room. Where did you get that lantern from? Ambrož speaks in a flustered tone, remembering that he’s carrying an expensive lantern. He tries his best to come up with an excuse. Ambrož Line 50) M-My rushlight went out. Luckily, I ran into someone on my way home who offered to lend me their lantern. Ambrož Line 51) I was hesitant about accepting their kind gesture, but they insisted I take it. Ambrož Line 52) I promised to return it the next day. Ambrož’s father speaks in a tone of delight. Ambrož’s father Line 53) What a kind gesture! I'm glad you promised to give it back to them. Ambrož’s mother speaks in a caring tone. Ambrož’s mother Line 54) Wash up and eat something before you head to bed. Ambrož speaks in an appreciative manner, feeling his mother’s thoughtfulness. Ambrož Line 55) I will. Thank you. Ambrož’s mother Line 56) We’ll be heading to bed. Goodnight, Amby. Ambrož’s father Line 57) Goodnight, Amby. Let me know if you change your mind about going to work tomorrow. Ambrož glances at his parents sentimentally, feeling touched by their consideration. Ambrož Line 58) Thank you, guys. Get some rest. Goodnight. Ambrož’s parents head to bed, leaving him on his own for the night. A somber expression comes along his face. Line 59) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: It doesn’t feel good to lie to them. Line 60) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: If I told them what I witnessed and how I almost died, they’d think that I officially lost my mind. Line 61) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: This is between me and that kid. Ambrož washes up and eats a bit of food before heading to bed. As he lies in bed beside his parents (they share a bed), he stares at the ceiling, feeling restless from what happened to him. Line 62) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I can’t sleep. I don’t feel right. Line 63) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Ever since I woke up after being in excruciating pain* on my way home, I haven’t felt like myself. *Ambrož started feeling the repercussions of working himself out when he ran too hard, feeling startled from slight shuffling in the woods (refer back to episode 1, details in lines 98�"101). Line 64) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Maybe this is just a side-effect from consuming that kid’s blood. Ambrož reminisces at the taste of the person’s blood, starting to feel nauseous. Ambrož rubs his temples in horror. Line 65) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: What a nightmare! I can’t believe I consumed their blood! Line 66) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I feel like a cannibal. How can I be with myself knowing that I have consumed blood? Line 67) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I had no choice, though. I felt like I couldn’t move when I fell. Line 68) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: To think that I would have died if that kid hadn’t saved me*… *Refer back to line 12 of this episode. Line 69) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I hope that we can move as soon as possible*. *Refer back to episode 1, line 87, etc. Line 70) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: Working myself out like a dog is not the life I deserve. Line 71) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: It’s not the life any of us deserve. Ambrož shuts his eyes, letting his exhaustion get the best of him into succumbing into a deep slumber. In his dreams, Ambrož gets flashbacks of how he was in pain and then forced to consume the person’s blood. He wakes up in a cold sweat the next morning, feeling immensely unsettled. The day is August 20th, 1860. It’s Monday morning. His parents glances at him in concern, watching him jolt awake. Ambrož’s father Line 72) You okay, Amby? You don’t look so good. Ambrož’s mother approaches him in bed, crouching down to his level to check his temperature. Her eyebrows furrow in worry. Her face contorts into an expression of immense confusion, feeling Ambrož’s forehead. Ambrož’s mother Line 73) You’re as cold as ice! Ambrož’s father approaches him in confusion, feeling frightened by his wife’s remark. He places his hand on Ambrož’s forehead, causing it to slightly flinch from the drastic temperature of Ambrož’s body. He looks at Ambrož in disbelief. Ambrož’s father Line 74) How strange. You’re freezing! Ambrož looks at his parents in confusion. Line 75) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I guess I feel cold to them, but I don’t feel that sensation from my perspective. Ambrož’s mother Line 76) Aren’t you cold, Amby? Line 77) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I don’t exactly feel fine, but I definitely don’t feel cold. Ambrož Line 78) No. I feel neutral. Ambrož’s parent’s look at each other in deep concern. Ambrož’s father Line 79) Stay home, son. You must be sick. Ambrož’s mother Line 80) Take the day off today. You’re obviously not yourself. Ambrož speaks in a persistent tone. Ambrož Line 81) Don’t be this way, guys. I’m more than capable of going to work. Ambrož’s mother speaks in an assertive manner. Ambrož’s mother Line 82) Not today, Amby. Stay home, for Heaven’s sake Ambrož’s father Line 83) Listen to your mother. It’s hard enough to see you in this state. Ambrož’s father Line 84) Any other parent would never send their child to work in this condition, so don’t insist. Ambrož gives in to his parents’ wishes. Ambrož Line 85) Fine. I’ll stay home. But, please. Don’t worry about me. I’ll be fine. Ambrož’s father Line 86) We’ll try not to. Get some proper rest while you’re at it. Ambrož’s mother places a warm cloth on her son’s head as he lies in bed. She pets his head affectionately, feeling immensely worried. Ambrož’s mother Line 87) Get well soon. Ambrož’s parent’s head off to work, leaving him alone for the day. Ambrož lies in bed, crossing his arms in irritation. Line 88) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: How inconvenient that the only day I get a break, I’m unable to spend it with my loved ones. Line 89) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: What am I to do all day? Line 90) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I can’t meet up with that kid since they said to meet back at night*. *Refer back to line 30 of this episode. Line 91) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I guess I could do chores to kill time. Some time passes, and Ambrož cleans the entire place swiftly. He awkwardly stands around the house, not knowing what else to do. Line 92) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: What now. It’s barely night. Line 93) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: If I go to the library, will I find something that’ll answer my suspicions about that kid? Ambrož gets dressed to leave the house, making his way over to the library in the busy streets of the city. He lets out a deep sigh, reading to delve into his mission. He walks around for a bit to locate the library and enters once he finds it. He makes his way over to a librarian for help, speaking in a friendly tone. Ambrož Line 94) Excuse me. Can you help me find books on a particular topic? Librarian Line 95) Of course. How may I be of assistance? Ambrož speaks in a low and hesitant tone. Ambrož Line 96) Do you have any books about vampires? The librarian looks at Ambrož in shock, not expecting for him to ask about that. Ambrož supplies an excuse, noticing the librarian’s tense demeanor. He speaks in an innocent manner. Ambrož Line 97) It’s for a school project. Don’t be alarmed. A wave of relief washes over the librarian. Librarian Line 98) I see. Right this way then. The librarian leads the way to where books about vampirism could be. They pick out a few, handing them over to Ambrož. Ambrož seats himself in the reading area of the library, ready to delve into his books. He glances at the books with uncertainty. Line 99) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I thought I would forget about all of this the next day*. *Refer back to line 42 of this episode. Line 100) Ambrož’s inner thoughts: I hope I’ll be able to find some answers. End of episode. Copyright ©2024 under United States Copyright office, Library of Congress. All rights reserved. This literary work is protected by the U.S. copyright laws. Reproduction and distribution of the work without permission is prohibited. The offender will be traced and will face the full extent of the legal ramifications as stipulated by the law. © 2024 YoshAuthor's Note
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