The Ghost Hunters and The Familiar Strangers
The Nightwalkers

Somewhere along the forest, is an uncompleted building. The nightwalkers live here. Inside the building lies seven hungry Vampires ready to devour the flesh of a young girl that was tied behind a tree. One of the hungry Vampires couldn't withstand the hunger so he moved close to the girl that was blindfolded and was about to bite her when a strong voice was heard.

"Don't even think about it, Stanley". The voice said as Stanley quickly backed off.

"Nothing. I was just trying to see if she's still breathing Master Derek". He lied as the Lady beside Derek laughed.

"Well played Stanley". She said walking up to him. She grabbed him by the collar looking at him straight into his eyes but Stanley was too scared to look at her.

He quickly escaped from her grip and bowed his head to the ground. "I'm so sorry Mistress Lora and Master Derek. Please forgive me, this will never happen again". He pleaded.

Derek walked up to him." You know what happens to people that lie to me, don't you?". He asked as Stanley nodded.

"They get burnt to ashes with the silver knife". Stanley explained.

"Good". Derek said. "Silver". He called the guy who is always in charge of the knife. He was named silver because he is the only one who doesn't get affected when he touches the knife. "Yes, master Derek". Silver answered rushing to meet his master.

"kill him". Derek commanded.

"Please master Derek. Please don't kill me. I'm very sorry. I promise it won't happen aga.....". Before Stanley could finish his sentence, Silver put the knife straight into his heart making him burn as his residue disappeared. Everyone was scared because never had their master been this heartless. Although there was a rule about lies he was kind enough to give them second chances. But why is he being heartless now? They all wondered.

"Now let this serve as a warning to all of you". Derek said addressing the eleven people remaining. "Right now that we are almost on the verge of becoming sun-screened Vampires, I won't hesitate to kill anyone that defiles me". He said as the people nodded. So that's why he was being heartless all because of the possibility that we might become sun-screened Vampires soon. "Is that understood?". Derek asked.

"Yes Master Derek". They chorused.

"Let's not forget our plan". Derek told them. But a hand was raised.

"Yes Samantha".

"What about Stanley's role? Now that he is gone, who's going to take his role?". She asked.

"I'll play his role". Derek said.

"But baby, why you?". Lora asked touching his arm.

"It has to be me besides I don't think there's anyone else fit for the job now that Stanley's gone". He told Lora as she nodded. He turned to the rest. "Now get to work and remember, do not hesitate to kill anyone that crosses your path". Derek ordered as they nodded and went to their different spot.

The names of the eleven members are Charlotte, Samantha, Mark, Theodore, Damien, Austin, Angela, Miranda, James, Catherine, and Amanda.

**********

Laura was paranoid. After she got escorted by Reed home, she has been restless. Coming home to see her younger sister is truly missing, hurts her so bad. How is mom feeling right now? She thought as she touched her mom's shoulder, giving her a little support.

Then a knock was heard on the door. Jones went to open the door only for him to replace two strange faces. "And who are you?". He asked.

"My name is Emerald and this is Jack. We are the 'good wine' vampires". Emerald introduced.

"Good wine?". Jones asked.

"And we know you were once a good wine vampire". Jack said.

"Honey, who's there?". Martina asked.

"What are you guys doing here?". Jones whispered to them.

"to protect you and your family while the rest of the team looks for your daughter". Emerald explained.

"But we don't need protection". Jones told them.

"Honey, are you there?". Martina asked again.

"You don't need protecting but your wife and daughter do. Please, let us do our job". Jack said as Jones ushered them in. The moment he welcomed them in, he quickly left the house in a flash. When Jack and Emerald turned back, Jones was gone. They both looked at each other wondering what kind of explanation they would give the wife and daughter.

"I'm sure we'll come up with something". Jack assured when he saw the worried look on Emerald's face.

"Who is there? Jones?". Martina called but she was surprised to see two strange faces in front of her. "Who are you?". She asked.

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"Um, we are friends with your daughter Ashley". Emerald lied as Martina and Laura looked at each other before returning the stare at the two Strangers. "I know you might be wondering but um, we met at the flower shop. We came to order some flowers and she was nice to us. We because regular customers".

"Laura, do you know them?". Martina asked.

Laura shook her head.

"Well, not surprised there. Whenever we come around, we replace only Ashley in the shop".

"or inside". Jack said.

Martina nodded since there could be a possibility. "well, what about my husband?".

"he said he wants to go in search of his daughter". Jack said. Emerald looked at him and gave him -a-like-seriously- kind of look.

"I understand". Martina said as she gestured for them to take a seat.

Laura looked at the two guests and she could feel something about them. "Mom, I'll be in my room". She said as her mom nodded while she left.

Martina walked up to the guest as she sat facing them. "You can tell me the truth now. Why exactly are you here?". She asked as Jack and Emerald looked at each other.

"Um.. We don't understand what you mean". Jack said.

Martina stood up. "Why don't I get you both something to drink and we can continue our chat from there. What do you say?". She didn't wait to hear their reply as she went to get two glasses of fruit juice and handed each glass to them. Emerald took the glass as she sipped. She needed something cool to keep her calm.

Martina took her seat as she looked at them. "I know you both are Vampires". She said as Emerald choked causing her to cough as Jack patted her back.

"We have no idea what you're talking about besides, Vampires ain't real". Jack said trying to defend their identity.

"My husband is a vampire and I believe the only reason he allowed you in is that you are just like him but what I want to know is why are you here?". She said as Emerald dropped the glass on the table.

"Fine". she said. "We were sent by our boss to protect this family, especially your daughter Laura". She began. "We had no idea why our boss chose this family but somehow we found out your husband was once a member of our club 'the good wine'. We are not bad people like those that took your daughter. We are here to protect you".

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Martina held her hand in the air gesturing for her to stop. "What do you mean by 'like those that took your daughter'?" she asked.

This time it was Jack's turn to speak. "We believe they might have taken your daughter because they know your husband is one of the suns screened Vampires".

"by sun screened you mean he doesn't get affected by the sun, right?". She asked.

"yes". Jack answered.

Martina scoffed. "I'm sorry but let me see if I'm following up. Are you saying those Vampires kidnapped my daughter to get my husband so they can be sun screened? Is that what you're trying to say?".

"I'm afraid so". Emerald said as she watched Martina sink into the chair.

"And you're saying my husband went to look for Ashley? That's like me losing two people at the same time to the same people". Martina said as she stood up.

"Evan won't let that happen. We have this under control. All we need you to do is to stay calm, you and your daughter". Emerald said.

"talking about your daughter, we should probably check up on her". Jack said as they went to her room.

Martina knocked on her door but there was no reply. She turned the knob expecting the door to flash open but it was locked. "Please don't tell me it's not what I'm thinking". She said as she continued to turn the knob but it wouldn't budge. Jack decided to try. He turned the knob using his vampire strength and the door flashed open. They quickly rushed inside the room but she wasn't anywhere in the room.

"Laura". Martina called. "Are you in here?". She asked as she searched everywhere.

"Check this out". Jack said as Emerald and Martina moved in his direction. Right there was a rope hanging down from the window side.

Martina's legs failed her as she sank to the bed trying her best not to freak out. "We'd better inform Evan". Jack said as Emerald quickly dialed Evan's number and when he picked, it up she narrated the story to him. "what do you mean she disappeared?". Evan asked as he hang up the call.

Emerald and Jack tried their best to calm Martina as they wondered what Laura, Ashley, and their father could be going through. It feels like their plan didn't work but the question is, what would Evan do?