Drinking From Fredrick

The stars always seemed brighter in November.

My eyes skimmed over the twinkling lights, and I felt an internal peace that one can only explain as absolute happiness.

The wind blew my now hair around my face and I felt a grin stretch across my lips.

A storm is coming, the rain began to pour and I watched the dessert around me finally be drenched in water.

The cacti tried their best to soak up every drop and I knew that all who inhabited this place were thanking God for quenching their thirst.

I turned around and slowly walked back to the camp.

I had been hunting for small creatures as I had not had any blood for two days now, but I would have to wait once again.

I know you must be wondering why I am drinking blood; it is all thanks to Fredrick that I have been a vampire for the last two months.

I followed a dirt path until an army tent came into view- I was still amazed at how large they were.

Twenty tents large enough for 10 people to fit inside, each one littered the horizon.

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