0289: The Vampire's Daughter, Book Three

Although something of a surprise to Sabastian, he was able to direct Vein on how to get to his home with little difficulty. Other than directions, however, he did not speak to his companion, though Vein tried many times to start a conversation. Eventually, he simply put the radio on, as he realized trying to talk to Sabastian was a pointless exercise.

As they pulled into the driveway, Sabastian's eyes went wide. "Oh my God," he said, as he opened the door and stepped out, well before Vein had even begun to stop the car. This caused Vein to slam on the brakes, but Sabastian paid no mind to the car or anything else, as he hit the ground running.

He was standing beside the charred remains of the house before Vein had even stopped the car.

Sabastian stood looking at what remained, motionless.

After realizing that Sabastian had not only jumped out of the car, but seemingly transported himself to the house, Vein drove up to what remained of the house. He got out and walked up to Sabastian. "There isn't much house left," he said seriously.

"No, there is not. I must go to see another vampire," Sabastian responded, turning and walking toward the road.

"Sabastian!" Vein yelled. "I have a car."

Sabastian turned, and said, "So you do." He walked back and got in.

"O.K., now direct me how to get there, but promise you'll let me stop the car before you decide to jump out," Vein said sarcastically.

"I will direct you," was the reply, causing Vein to shake his head.

Sabastian took them to Mina's brothel. After the car came to a stop, Sabastian said, "You may not want to come with me. There is likely to be violence."

"Elizabeth sent me to protect you, which is a joke in and of itself, so I figure I should go regardless of who or what you intend to destroy. I can only hope I'm not on the short list," Vein replied.

"Not yet," Sabastian said seriously, stepping out of the car. Vein followed.

About six feet from the door, Sabastian stopped and looked at the camera that was anchored to the wall of the brothel. He looked intently at the camera for a minute before taking a deep breath and thrusting his right hand, palm out, toward the door.

The door ripped from the wall with such force it pulled apart the frame that housed it. The doors splintered and flew back, throwing both the doors and the guards into the wall opposite the door.

Vein looked on in shock. "My God," he said, before he even realized that Sabastian had already drained the life from one of the two guards and was now turning his attention to the other.

The second guard had regained enough of his senses, to know that his life was in grave danger. He was attempting to scramble away from Sabastian, but couldn't move quickly enough. Sabastian grabbed him by the neck and lifted him high up, crushing him into the ceiling.

Bringing the guards pained body back down so that they were looking eye to eye, Sabastian said, "Where is Mina?"

"She's left," the guard coughed out.

"Where?"

"I don't know," he answered.

Vein had walked up behind and was watching Sabastian in complete awe.

"You are telling the truth," Sabastian said, before draining the guard's life.

Vein stepped back in fear. He had never seen any vampire take another, let alone do it so easily. He was afraid, wondering what would happen to him if Sabastain didn't find what he wanted.


[The Vampire's Daughter: An ongoing vampire story. Copyright Reuben Gregg Brewer, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. All rights reserved.]