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Vampire Jokes and Riddles
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DARK SHADOWSDS Story 1DS Story 2DS Story 3FOREVER KNIGHTAbout Last Knight|
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| An original Dark Shadows inspired story |
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| "Willie!" Barnabas called loudly as he entered the Old House. Willie Loomis ran into the drawing room. His face expressed concern as he responded, "You back already? What's wrong?" He was then surprised to see that Barnabas was smiling. "It's beautiful! Why didn't you tell me?" "Tell you what?" "About the lights, Willie. Collinsport is glorious! What is usually dark and depressing is now so bright and joyous." Willie shrugged, "I didn't think about tellin' ya, Barnabas. I figured you knew it was nearly Christmas." "The Christmas candles never were so brilliant. I have not seen light so lovely since I lost the privilege of seeing the sun," Barnabas said in delight mixed with sadness. Willie wasn't used to seeing Barnabas Collins so happy. He hated to bring him down, however, he felt compelled to ask, "Don't all that light make it harder for you to.....uh...you know?" The smile left Barnabas as he said, "Go ahead Willie, say it." Willie shook his head. "You know I can't!" Barnabas turned away. "It is true," the vampire said. "I was unable to feed because everything was lit up so well. Perhaps later tonight." There was a knock at the door and Willie started for the door, but Barnabas was closer and indicated that he would answer. He removed his caped coat and set aside hi cane before placing his hand on the knob. Joy again returned to his face, though this time it was most visible in his eyes as he looked upon the face of Victoria Winters. "Miss Winters! Please come in," he insisted graciously. "I'm so glad that you're here, Barnabas!" Victoria said exuberantly. "As am I," Barnabas smiled roguishly, "I should not have liked to miss one of your visits. Shall I take your coat?" "No, thank you. Actually, I was hoping to stay in only a moment." She grinned and cocked her head as Barnabas looked perplexed. "Would you consider going Christmas shopping with me this evening?" Quite charmingly he replied, "I'd be delighted." As Barnabas and Vicky left, enchanted with each other's company, Willie couldn't help but worry about what this night would bring. They walked the sidewalks of Collinsport and shopped in the small shops. Barnabas still marveled at the colours and lights, all the while, finding most of his pleasure in being with Victoria. She left him briefly to go to the restroom in one of the stores. Barnabas quickly purchased a small porcelain doll which reminded him of her. There wasn't time for gift wrapping, but the sales clerk cushioned the gift with white tissue and placed it into a decorative bag. Victoria returned just as Barnabas hid the package in his coat. The shops began to close so they decided to go to The Blue Whale for a drink. As Barnabas and Victoria made their way to the car, he finally asked the question that had been on his mind all evening. "Victoria, why did you invite me to come with you tonight?" She looked surprised and stopped walking beside him. Stepping in front of Barnabas and gazing sweetly at his face she replied, " I thought you knew by now, how much I enjoy your company." "Surely Carolyn would have been a better companion," he responded questioningly. "Don't you even think for one minute that you were a last resort, Barnabas Collins!" Victoria scolded with a smile. He was surprised that she had read him so well. Did she also know how deep his feelings were for her? "Victoria, I know that I should wait until next week for this, but I'm afraid that patience is not one of my virtues." Barnabas pulled out the package and gave it to the lovely brunette. Upon seeing the doll, she bounced with delight. "It looks like me! Oh Barnabas, I love it--but you didn't need to buy me a gift." Victoria wrapped her arms around Barnabas. Almost instantly, she worried that the normally reserved man might find such an impulsive show of affection, inappropriate behaviour for a lady. However, before she could pull away, Barnabas had encircled her with his own arms. Her warmth seemed to reach into the deepest part of him and her hair was silky and fragrant against his face. Barnabas could feel and hear Victoria's heart beating against him and his body began to respond to the rhythm. Just before the point of no return, Barnabas happened to glance up. Across the street was a large well lit Nativity Scene. Jerking away from Victoria, almost violently, he said, "It is getting quite late. Perhaps we should return to Collinwood." Stunned and confused by Barnabas' behaviour, she nodded and got into the driver's seat of the car. They barely spoke on the way home and Barnabas was polite, yet hasty in saying goodnight. Before going to sleep, Vicky set her little doll on the night table. She gazed at it as she pondered what had transpired. Obviously, she'd been too forward with Barnabas this evening and had offended him. Vicky berated herself for being so impulsive. Willie woke up near 1:30 am, but thought he was still dreaming because he was sure that he heard crying. He got up, put on his robe and walked to the drawing room. Barnabas sat on the edge of his favorite chair with his face in his hands. The only light in the room was coming from the fireplace. Slowly, Willies's master lifted his head. "What is it, Willie?" "I...I thought I heard cryin'." Barnabas sighed. Standing up, he whispered, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" "What was that, Barnabas?" Asked the bewildered young man. "That," Barnabas stressed the word, "is from Psalm 22 and is what Jesus said at his crucifixion. It means 'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?' I've lost it all, Willie; my family, daylight, love and my God, " he said mournfully. Willie just stood silent for a few moments. He'd never seen a spiritual side to Barnabas and he knew something was disturbing him deeply. "Barnabas," Willie finally said nervously, "you didn't do nothin' to Miss Winter, did ya?" Somberly, the vampire answered, "no Willie......but I might have if not for a sight that is tormenting my soul." "So you gonna forget about Vicky now?" Willie asked hopefully. Barnabas smiled, but it wasn't a pleasant smile...it was the kind that made Willie feel like his stomach was full of rocks and his veins full of ice water. "I will never give up on Victoria. When the time is right, she will be mine.........forever. Slightly over a week later, Vicky attended Midnight Mass with the Collins family. She prayed for all those she loved and lit a candle--for Barnabas Collins. MORE DS FICTION DS Story 1 DS Story 3 MARIA'S FAN FICTION LIST everafter2 FANTASY HOMEPAGE everafter FANGS DON'T MAKE HIM ALL BAD http://angelfire.com/va/KnightLadyCollins/index.html ************************************* ***** ©1996 Maria Maupin. No part of this work may be reproduced without the author's consent.
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