Son of the Monster - Chapter 3

'I want to know who's responsible.' Oswald's voice is somber and quiet as we stand next to the unconscious Ethan's bed. It appears that  Ethan has been badly beaten and now Oswald is seemingly shaken by the young man's condition.

'Yes, Oswald, we are going to do everything we can to find who did this.' I reassure him.

'Everything is the minimum. They have hurt something that's mine, now they have to pay for it.'

'Of course, Oswald.'

'Could you leave now? I want to be alone with him for a moment.' this gives me a pause. He's not planning something sinister against Ethan, right? I hesitate.

'Uhm… Oswald, are you sure everything's going to be fine?'

'Of course it will be, my dear. And the sooner we find the culprit the better. So please, go now.'

'Uhm… Alright, Oswald, you're right, I'm going to go and arrange a manhunt.' and albeit reluctantly, I leave. I just hope he's not going to do something he would regret.

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Oswald's POV

Finally, Sam left. I needed him out of here, I am not sure if he would understand what I am about to do now. I look at Ethan. Someone put him into a coma, and I am pretty sure the reason was to get a rise out of me. He is so vulnerable in this state. And after all he was right, I wasn't the best father, and I barely cared for him. But I have decided to rectify this, to do something for him. So I lean forward and bite into his neck. When his heart monitor starts flatlining I quickly bite into my own arm to draw blood so I can feed it to Ethan before the nurse arrives. And sure the amount of blood he could drink is just enough when the nurse rushes into the room.

'Sir, we need to start the resusciation, please step away.' she tells me but I stay where I stand.

'I am sure there is no need for this. See, he is fine.' and at that exact moment Ethan's eyes open which shocks the nurse.

'Oh, god!' she yells out.

'Don't worry, I am pretty sure the heart monitor has been broken. Now we have to leave.'

'Bu-but he just woke up from a coma.'

'Oh, he will be fine I am his father after all.'

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'Dad, what the hell happened?' Ethan asks as we exit the hospital. He is probably confused.

'Son, you are a vampire now.'

'What? Are you kidding me? You must be kidding! This has to be a joke!'

'No, it's not. Do you feel nausea and thirst for blood?'

He pauses for a moment. 'Oh, how the fuck did that happen?'

'I did that. You see I am a vampire as well.'

'Are you a vampire? How? Why didn't you tell me before?'

'Would you believe me?'

'Uh, no. But why did you turn me into a vampire?'

'You see, I had to acknowledge the fact that I haven't been the best dad. I wanted to rectify it.'

'By turning me into a vampire?'

'I wasn't there to teach you how to shave your face, but I can be here to teach you how to drink blood. Also you were in coma. Who knows how long it would have taken to you to recover if I wouldn't intervene?'

'Hmf… Okay, fine, thank you then.' he says petulantly. 'And tell me, does Sam know it?'

'Yes, he knows it and enjoys it.' I say which makes him roll his eyes.

'Ugh… whatever. Don't tell me, that he is also a vampire.'

'No, he is not a vampire. He is a werewolf.'

'Oh, come on!'

Soon he starts shaking and heaving and probably feels very weak. I know what it feels like.

'Come, Son, we get you something to eat. We need to go home, before the sun rises.'

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Sam's POV

I am busy arranging a searching squad for the person who beat up Ethan, when Oswald alongside with his son unexpectedly shows up.

'Oswald? What is Ethan doing here?' then it takes me a second to realize what happened. 'Oswald, what did you do?!'

'I was thinking that I needed to bond with my son more, and what is better for that than turn him into a bloodsucking monster?' he then grins.

'You can't be serious.' I bury my face into my palm. 'Did you at least tell him about the rules of vampirehood?'

'Of course, I did.'

'Are you sure, you told everything? I can bring in the book to refresh your memory, if you want to.'

'Thank you, my dear, but there is no need for that.'

'Okay, I guess this is my life now.' Ethan notes exasperatedly.

'Tell me, Sam, how is the manhunt going?' Oswald asks.

'I made some phonecalls. I didn't find anyone yet who saw something but that will change soon I'm sure. We will find the culprit.'

'Now there is no need for that anymore, since Ethan can tell us now who beat him up.'

'Oswald, you are right! You solved our problem, that's brilliant!'

'You think so?' he says with a proud smirk on his face.

'Of course. You are so clever, noone is smarter than you.' I compliment him as I wrap my arms around his shoulders. I know how proud he is of his own intelligence.

'Okay, could you two stop? It's embarrassing to watch.' Ethan says with annoyance.

'Alright, could you tell us who attacked you?'

'It was some large, hulking guy. He was very strong. And he had this weird, dark blue, bark-like skin.'

Oswald clenches his teeth. 'Ogilvy.' he mutters.

'Who is that?' I ask. I've never heard that name before.

'Ignatius Ogilvy. He used to be one of my lieutenants. On of my most trusted men. Then he tried to overthrow me. Of course it didn't work out for him and he ended up in prison. I have never got a note that he has been released or broken out.'

'I guess all three of us would be strong enough to take him out, right?' says Ethan.

'Hm... yes, maybe.' Oswald contemplates. 'But it isn't the strength that concerns me. You have seen his unusual skin, it is very tough, like bark.'

'What the hell is this guy?' I ask. I have never heard of a creature like this before.

'He used to be an average human, but with a crazy concoction he turned himself into a freak of nature.'

'Okay, but then how should we defeat him?'

'I have an idea.' says Ethan with a grin on his face.

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