We went down in this elevator inside the tree which was so cool. I want to know just how my father knew about this and why he didn't contact me for so long. Was he ashamed of me? Did he and my mother not want me as their son anymore? I wanted to ask him but I was too afraid to start a conversation. He seemed determined to show me something. When the doors to the elevator opened it was disappointing. It was just a long corridor followed by a bunch more that we went down. It was like a whole maze rather than a secret base. We finally reached some doors Before he opened them he said. "This might seem a little out there son but if something were to happen to me I need you to take over my research." He pushed in a code and the doors opened. I was shocked at the amount of giant tubes that held so many different people. Not even people, creatures. I was amazed and terrified at the same time. I didn't know what to say. when we got to the end of them. My dad just let me take it all in on my own. I saw Lucas's sister, the girl that liked me but I didn't like her back. I never imagined something like this would happen. I didn't wish harm upon her. I was unsure if I should tell my dad to release her or let him know I knew her. If he hadn't already picked up on it with the shock that was on my face. Perhaps he thought it was because of everything. I need to know just what the hell is going on here.
"Dad, what is this place?" I said in an alarmed tone. "Calm down, son. I know what I'm doing. All these creatures are part of a bigger picture. Your mother and I knew what we were getting into. We didn't want you to have any part in it. At least not until you were old enough. That's why we asked your uncle to keep an eye on you while we were away. Unfortunately, my brother didn't follow through on our terms. He went and let those damn vampires get ahold of you." He shook his head looking angry. It was a bit off-putting. "So you planned on faking your own death and letting me mourn the parents I thought I'd never see again!" I was just as infuriated. How could they do that to me? "Nonsense. It was not planned. We were supposed to be taking a trip down here but we had a bit of plane trouble. We did not expect everyone to believe we had died. It was unfortunate but it also gave us the opportunity to continue our research here without any intrusion. Your mother wanted to tell you that we were okay. I told her not to. It was safer that way. The less you knew the better. We did it to protect you, Lupus." I couldn't believe the man that stood before me. "Just what the hell. So your precious research comes before your own son! Do you have any idea what I went through? Thinking that I would grow up an orphan." I wanted to hit something. He nodded. "I know you're angry and you have every right to be. It was unfair of us to leave you in the dark but we did what we thought was best for you. You can not fault us for trying to be good parents." He motioned towards a door that said restricted in red lettering. "Now if you don't mind we have much work to do. You can yell at me all you want later. For now, do your old man a favor and come learn about the thing you think isn't as important as having your parents around all the time."
I spent the day just learning everything I could from my father. What I could understand at least. He did his best to break everything down for me so that I could understand. Granted I never finished school or got an actual education. I tried my best though. It wasn't easy being a vampire and going to school. Being surrounded by dozens of people all the time. I couldn't stay for too long. I did the best I could to either listen in on teachings or to just do my own research when possible. I wanted to go back to having a normal life. It would have been easier but I also was too empty and numb to actually fully care about anything. It was easy not being able to feel. Feeling is too much. Like the pain that sits in my chest constantly knowing that Anatygralis will never love or choose me. She is gone forever and I let her slip right through my fingers. The ache is an ever-present reminder. "Lupus, are you paying attention?" My father glared at me. It was about the fifth time I ignored something he said just zoning out about her. I refocused. "Yes, of course. Why wouldn't I be?" He nodded not seeming convinced. "Mmmhm." He said. "Let's call it a night. We can resume tomorrow. We have a lot of ground to cover and I don't need you falling asleep in the middle of it." I rolled my eyes. "Yessir." I saluted sarcastically. "Just because you are a vampire and like so many years old doesn't mean I won't still punish you for the back talk young man." He smacked me behind the head. "Now go to bed," I grunted. "Fine!" I mumbled under my breath, "As if you get to tell me what to do anyways. You're dead and have been gone for years." I walked out the doors and into the halls stopping because I forgot how to get out of this damn maze. "Follow me." He said from behind me. Only to pass and lead the way out.