0202: The Vampire’s Daughter

"Tobias' struggles with the bloodlust didn't begin suddenly," Mary said
to Elizabeth, as they sat holding each other. "His struggle grew over
time.

"At first he was the only one who could tell, but after awhile, those
that knew him well saw the changes taking place. He asked me to
contact an old friend for him, an ancient known as Ogg.

"Tobias told me not to let anyone else know what I was doing. So I
left for the Old World and came back with Ogg. The trip took a couple
of months, one out and one back.

"Ogg and I got to know each other quiet well. He told me that we had
to quarantine Tobias and simply pray for the best. When we got back,
the whole clan knew there was a problem. Ogg instantly took charge,
putting Tobias and himself into quarantine. Ogg said that he would
protect Tobias as best he could.

"They remained in the basement of the Port Chester estate for over a
year. I don't really know what happened, but when they emerged Ogg had
to carry a barely conscious Tobias out."

"My God!" Elizabeth exclaimed.

"It was a shock to us all. Tobias was old when he was sired, but he
was strong and lively. He used his looks as a tool to seem fragile,
but this time he was truly old and worn.

"We hunted for him, bringing him victims for months before he could
hunt on his own. This was the time when he found my replacement.

"But, eventually, he recovered fully. I don't know what happened in
the cellar, but whatever it was saved him."

"It's too bad this Ogg isn't here today," Elizabeth said, after a few
moments of silence.

"Ogg is not the type of vampire with which Sabastian would associate.
I only did so because of my love for Tobias. I mean, and I can't
explain it fully, that Ogg was evil. Truly evil."

"More so than Tobias?"

"Tobias was a mean prick, Ogg was evil. And he never did or said
anything to me to make me say that. It's just the feeling I got from
him.

"Although I find Sabastian boring and, at times, annoying, he gives off
a feeling of goodness. It's like he's a father figure.

"Ogg was more like a devil. Or, at least, what I think a devil would
be like."

"Where is this Ogg now? In case I wanted to ask his help," Elizabeth
asked.

"He's went back to the Old World. Last I heard from Tobias, Ogg was in
what's now called the Middle East. But I wouldn't know how to contact
him. And I don't think he would help if I asked."

"I understand, it's just that I hate to lock Sabastian up without
anyone there for him," Elizabeth responded.

"Maybe that won't be necessary," Mary said. "We've given him plenty of
time. Maybe he's gotten control of his demons."

The two women walked downstairs to the living room. The door to the
cellar was still open, so they walked down.

The lights were out, but the light from the top of the stairs gave them
enough of a view to see that Sabastian had cleaned the basement.

"Sabastian," Elizabeth said, "are you O.K.?"

[The Vampire’s Daughter: An ongoing vampire story. Copyright Reuben
Gregg Brewer, 2005, 2006. All rights reserved.]