The battle continues

"Because," Neil explained, "I drank that delicious light blue beverage."

"Why did you have that drink? Why did you drink it?" I was puzzled.

"I wanted to protect myself, to keep you from worrying."

"That makes sense now. My sleeping spell didn't work at all," Lisa muttered to herself.

"Neil, why would you do something so silly? Do you realize how dangerous this is for you, as a human?" Harry frowned disapprovingly at Neil's actions.

"I don't want you guys getting hurt. I can take it, but you can't..."

"It's alright, Neil. I'll take you away now. With me, you'll be safe," Harry assured him.

"You can't take him. Put Neil down!" Afraid he would take Neil away; I immediately blocked his path.

"Neil is mine. If you know what's good for you, get lost, and maybe I'll spare you."

I stood my ground, refusing to budge. The vampires beside him took a step forward, seeming torn between handling me and merely driving me away, knowing Roy wouldn't allow them to harm me. But Harry and the others had