P.S I Bite: The Vampire Social Club

A Spike Ellis Novel

© LadyWinchester

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Oracles are called the chosen people with the Sight or the Sighted Ones. They can see through time but more often, the future. They belong to a secret society called, The Court governed by the High Oracle.

Oracle’s Court- the association of the Sighted Ones.

Seers are lower ranked Oracles in training.

Oracles/Seers are neither Fang nor Grim, they are both Celestial and Mortal. They are the keepers of balance and balance itself.

Celestialsare supernatural entities that control the balance and aspect of living of both the Celestial and Mortal world, they are heavenly beings superior to mortals. .

There are two known tribes, the Fangs (vampires and werewolves – and yes they’ve settled their differences…some anyway) and the Grims And rumor has it that there’s another form of Celestials that are said to hold great power than the two tribes combined. Legend has it that there are two who have been born to be called the Higher Celestials. The two opposing powers since time immemorial – Light and Dark.

Grims- beautiful winged beings often mistaken as Angels. They are actually the Reapers who border between Light and Dark. They are also known as the elementals.

Vampire Social Club- The over-all Coven of Fangs who mingle with the mortals. They are composed of a variety of Vampires who have distinct thirsts and only a few of the traditional Vampires-the bloodsuckers, are prevalent. Guided and guarded by the Oracles, they are allowed to co-exist with the human race as long as each Vampire abides by two major rules; Never drink from the innocent and Never reveal your identity. Breaking the rules equals banishment. Fangs associated with the Social Club are required to aid and protect the members of the Pandora.

Pandora- a group of Fangs pretending to be humans pretending to be rockstar Vampires. They are considered an elite group due to their legendary Makers. They are headed by the traditional vampire, Spike Ellis (human. Peter Rainharte) the Fang appointed to deliver dirges for the soul count balance.

A dirge is a somber song expressing mourning or grief, such as would be appropriate for performance at a funeral. The English word "dirge" is derived from the Latin Dirige, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam ("Direct my way in your sight, O Lord my God"), the first words of the first antiphon in the Matins of the Office for the Dead. The original meaning of "dirge" in English referred to this office- Wikipedia

A dirge is a song that symbolizes the approaching death of a person. It can cause the death or give a warning. A person with that ability has what we call, death’s voice. -Mikhael Vergil X, Court Regent file for dirges.

4 Mystics- the 4 elected Central Court Leaders. Basically the party of the Regent.

Soul Count- the balance of Life and Death. The core to the peace between the mortal and celestial world.

Track 11: Sing for Absolution

At Gloria’s Loft

Manhattan, NY

A week before Times Square gig

“And that’s about it…” Vergil concluded.

And with those 4 words, Vergil had just finished my eulogy…

“A failed dirge huh?” Gloria frowned then turned to me.

I sighed, “Hey, don’t look at me like that. I’ll deal with it.”

Twilight shook his head then took a seat beside me, “Hm… and the Regent’s order?”

Vergil shrugged, “He’s leaving everything to us. Whatever we decide to do, it has to resolve the failed dirge.”

“That’s easier said than done though… Finding the soul that owns that dirge is no piece of cake even with our abilities.”

Vergil frowned at Pax’s statement. But, Pax was right; finding the match to my dirge requires tremendous effort and time… The possibility of me encountering that person again is very bleak.

And to think that singing a dirge is hard enough…

“We’ll just have to do what we can and for now concentrate on collecting as much souls as we can.” Vergil stood and motioned for us to gather closer.

We watched him pace back and forth in the Black Christmas themed interiors of Gloria’s living room. For a moment, he peered outside the snow covered lawn and contemplated. It was evident that he was assessing the past events and finding loopholes or clues that could help us achieve our motive.

As a coven paying respect to our guardian, we did no such thing that could disturb Vergil’s thinking. We didn’t even sigh nor move, we just watched and waited, thinking on our own…hoping that there was some way that could make this easier for us to find the owner of the dirge.

There was really no problem with compensating with twice as much souls that is needed for the soul count. I mean, we were reapers on our own accord and as reapers; it should be no problem to collect an appointed amount for the balance of the soul count.

Wow, did I just make us sound like The Grims?

As I continued to banter within my thoughts, everyone lay expectant of what our Seer would instruct.

And whatever that was, I just hope that he’d tell us soon.

“We’ll,” Vergil started.

Finally.

He turned to face us but took no step closer, “We’ll push through with the events but I have specific instructions for each of you. And I must ask you all to please abide by instructions. It is extremely vital that you do so…”

We all nodded then waited for him to continue.

Vergil took a deep breath then examined us all one by one, “But first, Twilight?”

Twilight grinned, “Yes boss?”

“Contact the Social Club and tell them to come to Times Square. We’re gonna need all the help that we can get.” He quipped.

“As you wish,” Twilight replied as he made a slight laughter.

Trance weaved his brows then jumped out of his seat to flex his arms, “The Social Club?”

“Why do we need their help?” Gloria asked.

“Yes, do tell why we need a bunch of Vampire groupies feasting on humans during our performance,” I added.

Vergil smirked now, “Because dear coven, we’re going on tour.”

Dec. 20

Still at Gloria’s

The thing about involving the Social Club during Christmas Eve is mainly to investigate the owner of the voice that keeps on bugging me. Of course, Vergil and I can’t tell the others yet. He’s afraid that we’re dealing with something greater than a Grim.

I have to admit, when it comes investigating these types of things, it would be easier if we asked help from the Court, but we couldn’t possibly do that now can we?

Right now, we can just rely on our own abilities and our connections with the Social Club.

That’s right. Our abilities.

I have to admit that having the 4 as my Covenmates, sure comes in handy. But in the end, it will come down to how we plan the scenario. Sure enough, whoever or whatever may be watching us won’t let us get what we want easily.

“So let me get this straight, I have to change after concert?” Trance asked as he nibbled on popcorn.

Vergil nodded, “Yes. Werewolves are extra sensitive to escaped souls during winter. You can easily spot a person with a dying aura am I correct?”

“Yeah, they become noperabbos, so?”

“People with no faces indicate that they are nearing their end but, to a werewolf, it’s possible that they can also spot delayed death if they see that the noperabbos have no shadow,”

“Prolonged death is not unusual but, if the death is to be caused by a dirge, then, there should be ultimately no fail.” He added.

Vergil explained further on our plans.

He each gave us specific instructions to follow during the performance. Pax was to investigate the most unsettled and imbalanced of all emotions. Vergil told him that the soul of the person whose dirge has failed has the most negative aura.

Gloria was to do the same. She was to mimic Pax’s ability. How she was to do that? I’m not that certain; she keeps to her own methods after all.

Our dear Professor Serlay would linger around the suspects’ sleep. Twilight said that he knows how to decipher the sleep patterns of a dying individual and since Twilight takes up much sense of Freud’s theories, he believes that a person with much hidden longing can reveal something very beneficial to us.

And as for me? My job is to deliver as much dirges as I can and in the process…keep satiated.

Heh, and you thought rock stars have their own dilemmas. Try being a Vampire at the same time.

“Alrighty then, if there are no more additions, I’m off to meet with the Social Club heads.”

Twilight gave us a salute then left.

Vergil followed suit, “I’m leaving too. I’ll make the arrangements for the tour announcement on the 24th. You guys just concentrate on rehearsing. The two day bash is extremely important. And you,” He glared at me then, “No drinking.”

I ruffled my hair, “Yeah yeah.”

He banged the door slightly and let in the winter breeze.

The frost came sweeping through the window that some remnants of snow landed our doorstep.

It was a pleasant thing to see but still, no matter how beautiful that snow is, it is cold…nonetheless.

Curious thing…snow is.

I laughed now with my unretracted fangs making the other 3 etch confused looks.

“Something the matter?” Pax started.

I grinned, “Nope.”

“Huh.”

“Okaaay weirdo. Retract your fangs would ya? It’s giving me the creeps.”

The three of us Vampires looked at each other put on our grim faces, then in unison we both darted Trance, fangs centerfold.

Trance shivered, “Just you wait ‘til the full moon!”

The 3 of us kept from laughing. We softened our expressions and retracted our fans now.

“So,” Gloria started, “Dirge aside and all, what do we have planned for the old man?”

Pax cocked a brow, “You mean Twilight?”

Gloria nodded.

“Oh yeah, it’s his birthday on the 23rd right? Hm… What’re we to do for my dear ancient guardian?” I said as I lifted my feet and let it rest on the table.

“How ancient is he exactly now, Spike?”

“Ancient enough.” I smirked.

The rest of us just spent the whole morning basically trying to take our minds off of operation failed dirge. While we tried to plan something for Twilight, Vergil was off doing better things

Buzz! Buzz!

Hm? Message?

Hey Pete.

R we stil on 4 23?

-Rose

Oh crap. I forgot about that.

Re: Roxsanne

Of course.

(Send?)

I heard the door open. Trance and Gloria we’re just about to leave.

“Hey Spike, we’re gonna go around the city for a bit. You comin’?”

I heard Trance speak but didn’t respond at once. Pax even tapped my shoulder to get my attention but to no avail.

I had another problem to fix. If it was true that I’ve failed a dirge, then, the disruption in the soul count could mean…

“Uncontrollable dirges…” I whispered low enough not to let Pax hear but hey, he’d figure that something was up soon enough.

“What?” his brows weaved.

“It’s nothing.” I grabbed my phone and jacket and headed for the door.

“You coming with us?” Trance asked once more.

“No, I… have other plans. Thanks anyway. See ya.”

I hastily made my way out and headed for my car. Again, I was in for another mix up.

I went inside my car then, began to drive.

Re: Roxsanne

Sorry. I can’t go.

But can I ask you and Vince a favor?

“Don’t come…”

Message sent.

Somewhere

MTV News

“Hey all you Vampire and music lovers. We’ve just got scoop that Pandora, yeah, you heard me, Pandora has just announced on their website that they are going on tour!”

“The tour entitled Sing for Absolution is set to kick off on New Year’s Eve. Fans, like me, are excited and thrilled that in such short notice, Pandora’s set and ready to go for the U.S tour. While all the hype’s about the tour, fans can still catch the band on Times Square on the 23rd and 24th for the Pre-Christmas bash hosted by none-other than the bands lead guitarist and not to mention birthday boy, Twilight.”

“There will also be performances by Fall-out-Boy, Lady Gaga, The Killers and many others.”

“Mark your calendars ladies, gents, and Social Club members; Christmas is sure to rock!”

Click!

“Looks like we’re about to crash one hell of party, right guys?” Their leader spoke.

The other 4 etched amused and enticed looks. Each of them glowed a blinding shade of gold and rust and their maelstrom like eyes glinted in the dark winter night, but still…. Only their shadows could be seen.

Their shadows which reflected who they truly are…

Neither human nor Vampire.

And more importantly, as one continues to watch over the bearer of death’s voice as he races to save two other innocent souls, the others….

…they’re coming.

There's nowhere left to hide
In no one to confide
The truth burns deep inside
And will never die

Lips are turning blue
A kiss that can't renew
I only dream of you
My beautiful

Sing for absolution
I will be singing
Falling from your grace

Sing for absolution
I will be singing
Falling from your grace

yeah

Our wrongs remain unrectified
And our souls won't be exhumed

Nopperabo came from the Japanese folklore of the no-faced women or ghosts.

And that about wraps up this chapter update. Hope you guys R and R.

I apologize if it took so long and it’s only this short but hey, the good news is, it’s easy on the eyes XD Another update will follow next week. And also, banners, images, music and character sketches are already posted and available for viewing! Just click on the Homepage button on my Profile page and check out what Spike looks like!

Thanks for reading.

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P.S It's actually Spike's birthday today :)

Take care now!

-LadyWinchester