Markus folded his arms. "I want you to become my familiar or friend."
Neo blinked a few times. He was sure he had not heard the vampire/man correctly. Was it like Nathaniel said and this guy was either a madman or was he into cosplay? What was he supposed to answer?
"I am sorry but I do not want to play in your games," Neo said, shaking his head.
Markus hissed. This boy was being difficult and he took a step towards him. "My games you say?"
Neo gulped and took a step back. it might not have been the best of ideas to have stepped into a dark alley with a stranger. And... Neo shivered, the aura that was radiating from this man/vampire was intense.
"Yes, the games you are playing," Neo replied softly.
Markus got the impression that this boy was afraid of him. On the one hand, he should be afraid but on the other... He was usually very gentle when it came to humans except for Maria. Curse that woman's name.
"I assure you that I am not playing any kind of game. I need to see Mathias and-"
"I told you there is no Mathias. It is Nathaniel and you have a weird kind of obsession with my friend." Neo interrupted, his voice grew louder as his confidence went up.
Markus let out a soft sigh. "You are missing the point. Your 'Nathaniel' is my Mathias. My human lover died two hundred years ago and he has been reborn to this era. I have to reclaim him so that my enemies cannot harm him again."
Neo began laughing. This guy was in a world of his making. His enemies? No, better. He said that he had lived two hundred years ago and now he came back to find his lover? He suddenly wished he could meet the master planner of this bullshit story.
"I do not believe you," Neo said sternly and tried to walk past him.
Markus grabbed his wrist and swung him against the wall. Neo's head thumped hard against the wall and his eyes grew wide when his eyes came back into focus. Markus's eyes glowed a red and his lips were parted with his canines pressing on his lips.
"Then I will make you believe me." Markus hissed in a low voice.
Neo gulped, he was believing alright. Those canines were not fake and they look sharp. Was this man... No, not a man but a vampire going to bite him? Was he going to transform him into a minion for the dark side?
"Please..." Neo whimpered.
"You said you did not believe me. All I wanted was to make you a friend so that I can move around in the daylight with some information and you are the closest to my Mathias. So if you are not going to do it willingly..." Markus brought his face closer to the boy's neck. He could sense the vein and his mouth was watering.
Neo could feel his breath on his neck, it was warm and not cold as he thought it would be. He let out a small whimper but there was something else that was woken deep inside of him. It was the yearning to feel those teeth deep inside his neck... He wanted to feel it and...
Markus could not control his hunger any longer and he lowered his lips onto the boy's neck which shivered beneath his touch. That triggered the memory when he bit Mathias the first time. It had sent them both down a dark path...
Neo let out a gasp as the teeth pierced through his skin. His body went limp and he closed his eyes drinking in the sensation... He felt as if he was floating on the clouds and nothing would be able to bring him back to earth.
Markus grasped tightened around his wrist, the blood the entered his lips tasted weird. It was nothing like Mathias's blood. It was filled with adrenaline and it made the blood taste bitter but he was just so hungry that he did not stop.
He had to be careful or his new minion would turn into a vegetable. "Please do not stop..."
Neo's whimper caught him off guard and he pulled back wiping the blood with his finger from his lips. "You are a curious creature..."
Neo's eyes were glazed over and he stared at Markus. "I will do anything you want."
That was easier than he thought it would be. Usually, it takes time for a minion to snap in their role... Was there something mentally wrong with this kid? Markus let out a low but soft sigh. "Then teach me to live in this era."
"How about... Hello, my name is Neo and you are?" Neo said and lifted his right hand for a handshake.
Markus stared at his hand and then moved his attention to him. "What am I supposed to do?"
Neo blinked a few times. "Uh, shake my hand and introduce yourself."
Markus slowly reached for his hand and gripped it tightly. He had to be careful that he did not rip off his arm or break his fingers. "My name is Markus."
Neo smiled. "Now say, it is a pleasure to me you."
Irritation set over Markus's facial features. He was not used to being commanded but he would have to lay low... "It is a pleasure to meet you."
Neo smiled as he shook his hand and his eyes glanced over him quickly. "I uh... we should get you some new clothes."
He saw Markus's face contorted in confusion and he quickly added. "Master, if you want to blend into the crowd you will have to change your clothes..."
Markus bit his lip inwardly. This minion was right of course, but... "What do you suggest then?"
A smirk played over Neo's lips. "I know just the place we should go to and... You will need a haircut."
A low growl escaped Markus's parted lips. "My hair? Do you have any idea what my hair means?"
"No, one cares what it means or not! This town... They will label you and not in a good way, master. Please listen to me." Neo said pleadingly.
Markus pouted. If he wanted to get close to his Mathias he would have to trust this new minion, he pulled on Neo's hand which made him land with a small thud into his chest. He smirked and lowered his lips to where he bit Neo and licked the two puncture's he had left.