The Ghost Hunters and The Familiar Strangers

Reed, Phoebe, and Adam were almost close to the uncompleted building when Reed saw someone familiar. He could tell who the person is but what he couldn't tell was why the person was there.

"This is the place and I'm hundred percent sure Ashley and Laura are also in there". Phoebe said as Reed nodded.

"Adam, tell Evan we've seen them and we are waiting for them". Adam nodded as he delivered the message to Evan.

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"Adam just communicated to me, that it's time". Evan told them as they packed everything they needed. They zoomed off in a flash as they arrived where Reed and the rest were. "Where's Martina?". Phoebe asked.

"Long Story". Chloe answered signaling to her that now wasn't a good time to answer those questions.

"There are so many vampires". Bianca said.

"We noticed". Evan said as he tried to think of how he was going to attack them without having to alert the rest vampires inside. "It's not going to be that easy".

"What are we waiting for? Let's go kick some asses". Tyler said as they all launched out to attack the vampires that were standing guard.

The noise could be heard from inside the building while the rest were battling with the vampires outside, Jones, Reed, Evan, and Chloe were caught unaware and their faces were covered with a sack as the vampires tied the back of their hands and took them inside.

The moment they were brought in, Catherine commanded that the sack be removed from there and when it was removed the first person she saw was her son.

So he was right after all... but what is she doing here? Reed thought.

"Mom???". Reed asked in question as the lady turned to see her son.

"Reed... what are you doing here? You shouldn't be in here". Catherine said.

Jones was shocked. "Reed, Catherine is your mother?". He asked and the boy not knowing what was up nodded.

"Yes, she is". Reed answered.

Jones scoffed. "It's not possible... it can't be". he said.

"What's going on?". Reed asked not understanding what was going on. "Mom?". He asked his mother.

"Um... Reed, meet your father". She said pointing at Jones.

"What?". Reed asked in shock.

"But you told me my child was dead". Jones said.

"I lied.... besides, I wanted to surprise you". She moved closer to her son but Reed won't let her touch him. "Son, I can explain".

"Explain what? how you lied to me?". he asked. He turned back to look at Ashley, Emerald, and Laura only for him to see how badly his stepsisters and friend were hurt. "So all this was your idea mom?". He asked as he bit his lips trying to hide his disappointment. "what did they ever do to you?".

"They took your father away from me". She said. "I had to get them out of the way so that you and I can live happily with him".

"What about their mother? Did you.... did you kill her?". He asked. "Did you kill her!?".

Laura looked at her dad to tell if what they were saying was true. Is her mother dead?

"I had to get her out of the way son". Catherine said. "Now that she is gone, I just need to kill her daughters and we will have your father all to ourselves".

"you're a crazy mom. You should go see a psychiatrist". Silver came and punched him.

"Nothing is going to stop me...". Catherine said. "... not even you". She gestured for them to bring Ashley forward. "Sweetheart, I'm going to ask you just two questions and whatever answer you give will determine what happens to your daughters?".

"Mom". Reed called but Catherine wasn't going to stop now not when she is this close to achieving what she wants.

"Do you still love me?". She asked as she grabbed a knife From Silver, Stroking it on Ashley's neckline. "You have just ten seconds to answer". She said as she counted the seconds. "One.... two... three...".Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Jones didn't say anything because he thought she was joking not until she stabbed Ashley in the chest making her spill out blood. "Ashley!!!!". Laura screamed.

"Oh, shit! My fingers slipped". She threw Ashley to the ground as Laura crawled to meet her sister who was gasping for breath.

"Ashley". She called but the young girl was losing blood and she was breathing fast.

"I.... love... you... sis". Tears rolled down her little smooth cheeks. Like that wasn't enough, three vampires came and fed on her making Laura move back as she cried.

Catherine wasn't done yet in fact she was just starting. She went to meet Laura as she pulled her by her hair in front of her father. "If you don't want to lose her, answer my question in the next five seconds or you'll lose her". Catherine said. She took the knife and placed it on her neck, as droplets of blood came out. "Do you love me?". She asked Jones again.

"My father will never fall in love with a monster like you". Laura said gritting her teeth as her eyes turned green and her claws and fangs came out. She used her forehead to hit Catherine making her stumble and the knife slipped off her hand. Before Laura could go closer to the knife, Silver came and punch her in her stomach countless times then she started bleeding out.

Catherine was really angry. She collected the knife from Silver, as she was about to pierce Laura's chest, Reed stood up and used his shoulder to push Laura and the knife pierced his chest, he spits out blood from his mouth. Catherine realizing what she had done, pulled away as her son fell. Reed winked at Evan that now was a good time to fight. Evan understanding the look pulled the knife out of Reed's chest and used it to cut Jones' rope that was tied to his hand. Silver was about to get Evan when Jones punched him, causing him to stumble. Jones quickly untied Evan's rope as Evan helped Laura and Emerald with their ropes.

"You killed my son". Catherine was about to launch on Laura when Jones came to her rescue, punching Catherine in the face.

Silver and Evan had to battle with each other. Reed was still gasping for breath when Laura looked at him and the next thing she did was bite him.

"Laura". Emerald called because she knew what would happen now that she claimed him.

"I can't just let him die for saving me. I couldn't save my sister but at least let me save him". Laura said as she left Reed and started fighting with other Vampires. The fight wasn't an easy one because the vampires were stronger than the ones they dealt with last time. They knew not everyone would survive.

Evan had to battle ten vampires at a time. The battles outside weren't over as they came inside to join the battle. Six people in the Goodwine, Alex, Sam, Phoebe, Flora, and, Sophia were bitten by other vampires which means they would turn bad if they were to survive.

The battle didn't seem to have any winners as everyone was greatly injured. There was only one thing left to do. The necklace was the only solution but would they be fast enough to leave before they get destroyed?

Emerald took the necklace off Ashley's neck and she placed it on her neck making sure no one saw her.

"The rest of you should leave, we'll handle it". Those that were already bitten by other vampires said as the others that were still saved obeyed. Evan carried Reed and pulled Laura out. He made sure that other vampires that were saved were out. He was waiting for Jones but he and Catherine were battling.

"Don't worry about me... You all should get out!". Jones said.

"Dad!!".

"Do it!". Jones signaled as Emerald allowed the necklace to emit the light from the moon. As other vampires were trying to go out, Chloe had to risk her life by pushing them inside and fighting with them. As the light from the necklace shone, it destroyed every vampire in the building including Jones and Chloe.

After the moon had left its course, the necklace went back to normal as the survivors entered to see what was left but everything was empty only Emerald was in that building.

Laura fell to her knees as she cried. Everyone was sad because they wouldn't see their friends anymore. They were gone and gone forever.

Evan glanced to see how many they were now. They were just eight- Adam, Jim, Bianca, Jack, Emerald, Reed, Laura, and Him. He had lost Seven people - Chloe, Sophia, Tyler, Alex, Phoebe, Flora, and Sam. Including two other people-Jones and Ashley.

He moved closer to comfort Laura. "I am sorry".

Laura cried as Evan pulled her into a hug. "It's all over now". He said as everyone joined in the hug.

They have lost a part of their family but they were still glad not all were destroyed.