Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 15:42:52 -0400 (EDT) From: Zane Subject: Jaded-Part 15 JADED By: Zane Hunter Green Chapter Fifteen The copyright of this story belongs to the author. This is a piece of Fiction not based on any real person, or situations. This story is written for a mature audience as it has adult material. Anton had never been happier to see Michael drive up, but Michael wasn't in a hurry to depart. He knew that Anton had been some kind of legend in his time, and he hoped that meeting his friend would give him a peak into that world. Harper was ready to call it a night, but he always had a place for a new man, especially one who could admire him. The three ended up having croissants and Virgin Mary's. Harper told Michael that he always wanted to write a book about being a vampire. He promised that he had lots of juicy facts about the countless vamps in LA. He used his long lashes, and hypnotic eyes to turn Michael into an instant fan. Michael promised to help him in anyway he could with his book. He ended by exchanging e-mail addresses so he could help Harper. It was Anton who finally pulled him away anxious to get home. The LA traffic and clogged highways were giving way to the greenery of route towards Mammoth. "So what's this about vampires?" Michael asked as Anton rattled on about making changing in his life, and paying more attention to what Ty had to say. "I've been sucking Ty dry" Anton admitted. "Well I'm sure he loved every minute of it." Michael responded. "I wouldn't think so...he is almost as horny as I used to be. Poor guy, I haven't had hot sex with him in years, so I was trying to make Jaden into a replacement, pushing them together." "Damn it Anton,. Jaden?" "Well he's gay, and I rather that he love Ty than chance getting HIV from a stranger. I was younger than him when I was in the scene you know." "But that was years ago." "Back then it didn't matter how old you were, just being a so called fag was enough to get your head smashed in." "The dark ages sounds awful!" "What was so stupid about all that anti-gay stuff were the biggest bullies were as gay as their victims. They just must have been waking up from the bed the wrong side every day...with a wife in wire-rollers and face cream, and they took the shit they were feeling out on the rest of us, brothers. Well let's change the topic. Did you accomplish anything in the city?" Anton asked "Yeah, yeah, we have a new supplier for our coffee bar who agreed to give us new machines as part of the contract. I also have a few authors who will come up and do signings, but more importantly I had fun. I love going to trade shows, next year we'll have a booth." "I should plan to do that with the next boat show. Not a bad idea at all. Jesus what was that!! The car started to rumble as a roar was heard. Michael pulled off the road. It seemed as if the highway was Jell-O as it rolled for a few endless seconds. "Earthquake." Anton said "Somewhere, but not here, feels like a big one somewhere," Michel turned on the radio. The DJ was saying the same things...you don't often hear "shit" on the air. WE INTERUPT OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED BROADCAST FOR SOME BREAKING NEWS. THERE WAS A QUAKE IN NORTH EASTERN CALIFORNIA. IT SEEMS LIKE THE EPIC_CENTER WAS NEAR A SMALL TOWN IN THE LONG VALLEY AREA. IT WAS A BIG ONE...REPORTS COMING IN THAT IT WAS OVER A MAGNITUDE 8. Anton urged Michael to get back on the road, and drive. "ROADS ARE CLOSED NORTH DUE TO MASSIVE ROCK SLIDES. MORE IS COMING IN FROM AN AFFILIATE STATION NOW... "Let me use your cell phone, Anton urged as things were calm now around them and traffic started to move. Anton dialed and waited. First he got the out of range signal. Then a saccharin computerized vice said "The party you are trying to reach is not available." "Step on the pedal" Anton yelled...but Michael too was as white as a ghost. His entire world was in the zone of the blasted angry earth. The continuing reports but them both in a somber mood as they continued to drive north-east. They were still miles away when state troopers were turning cars around. Barricades were up, and no traffic except emergency vehicles was being permitted to continue on. "What the fuck do we do now?" Anton asked "Use the back roads." Michael answered. They got off the highway, only to discover all roads were closed. Anton pleaded with an officer. "Look I need to get to my house..." "Sorry Sir, the aftershocks are causing major rock slides. The road is already closed by a few, can't you feel them?" Anton thought the vibrations were his stomach flipping over and over, his only concern was to get to Ty and Jaden. He had a strong feeling that they needed him urgently.