Anastasia Kichula, Period 6, 4/26/23

 Anastasia Kichula, Period 6, 04/26/2023, Modern Mythology 2023

Creativity & Fiction

Louis, the brooding vampire, had been living a solitary existence since his separation from Lestat, his maker and former companion. He had been trying to come to terms with his new life and the cruel reality of being a vampire. But after the interview with the young reporter, Louis began to yearn for his old life and his old friend.

The interview with the boy had brought back a flood of memories of his time with Lestat. Despite their tumultuous relationship, Louis couldn't help but long for his maker's company once again. And so, he set out to find Lestat.

It took some time, but eventually, Louis tracked down Lestat to a seedy nightclub in New Orleans. As soon as their eyes met, all the old feelings came rushing back. They spent the night talking, reminiscing about the past, and catching up on everything that had happened since they had last seen each other.

The following month, Louis ran into the boy who interviewed him on the street. He didn’t know what exactly to expect from their interaction, but he imagined that the boy would have been excited to see him, crying out for the chance to be finally turned into a vampire. Although, perhaps, that already happened.

As Louis talked to the boy, he couldn't help but notice the subtle changes in his demeanor. He had become more confident, more self-assured, but there was also a hardness to his eyes that hadn't been there before. Louis couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

It wasn't until later that night, when he was alone with Lestat, that he understood what had happened. "What did you do to the boy? The one that interviewed me. I know he wanted to become like us. He practically demanded it. It would only make sense if he had sought you out for the cause." Louis asked, his voice shaking with anger. "He's not the same person anymore."

Lestat shrugged, a cold smirk on his lips. "I simply gave him what he wanted," he said. "He wanted power, and I gave it to him. It's not my fault if he can't handle it."

Louis knew better than to argue with Lestat. He had seen firsthand the depths of his cruelty and his willingness to manipulate those around him for his own gain. He couldn't help but feel a sense of disgust at what he had done to the young boy. But he also couldn’t help but feel responsible for his new physical state. Therefore, he began to form a friendship with him, seeking him out for companionship.

As the days turned into weeks, Louis watched as the boy began to change. He became more callous, more ruthless, willing to do whatever it took to survive in the vampire world. Louis knew that Lestat's influence had a lot to do with it, that he had taught the boy how to be cruel and merciless, to use his powers for his own gain.

Despite his anger towards Lestat, Louis couldn't help but feel a sense of pity for the boy. He knew what it was like to be caught in Lestat's grasp, to be at the mercy of his whims and desires. He couldn't help but wonder if there was anything he could do to save the boy from the same fate. But he knew that the boy had made his choice, and he would have to live with the consequences. Louis could only hope that he would be able to survive in a world that was full of danger and cruelty, and that he would find a way to overcome Lestat's influence and forge his own path.