Interview with a Former Guardian

(Transcription of Silver Moon Unicorn’s interview of Sam Oranglov.)

Sam Oranglov (SO): Thank you for coming, Silver Moon Unicorn.

Silver Moon Unicorn (SMU): Thank you for taking the time to talk to me. I did want to talk with Felicia as well, but she declined. I will respect that.

SO: It wasn’t anything personal. She just doesn’t feel comfortable talking about being a vampire, especially with someone she doesn’t know.

SMU: I didn’t take any offense. I just hope she’s okay. I understand the transformation can be rather traumatic.

SO: It is. I’m surprised I’ve pulled through. Claire Rose and her doctor both helped.

SMU: Yes, it does help to have support when going through such things. Could the doctor do anything other than monitor your condition?

SO: No, not much. He did monitor and got excited about what was happening to me. I never went to see him in person because I was afraid I would attack him. However, he did find out that it was possible for me to avoid killing anyone and still eat, I mean drink. I’ve taken his advice and it works. Sometimes I have to hunt down some animals, ones that are misbehaving or just have foul tempers. Sometimes I get donated blood as payment for being a Guardian.

SMU: Yes, I did hear you still act as a Guardian, even though there are some who claim you cannot be one after your transformation.

SO: I do understand that sentiment. I have fought vampires before I became one and they can be very nasty to deal with. It was reported that I died defending Lady Adele and her granddaughter, Claire Rose Lutin. I still feel as if I should have died. I still remember the ladies didn’t want to leave me, but I let them know it was too late for me.

SMU: That’s pretty hard. It’s a shame I can’t interview Lady Adele now, but I do hope I can interview Claire Rose Lutin.

SO: I bet she will talk to you. But she is busy trying to figure out what to do about her great grandfather.

SMU: That’s got to be rough on her.

SO: It is hard on her and Myadin, not that he’s had a charmed life. He’s got it pretty rough as well.

SMU: Because he’s a werewolf.

SO: Exactly. However, the Guardians are coming around and recognizing him and others like your partner who don’t cause trouble and don’t attack people.

SMU: Do you feel as if they are accepting you to still be a Guardian and a vampire?

SO: (He pauses.) I think some of them are. I do remember how hard it was at first. I couldn’t tell Felicia and she found out. She saw me. Claire was with her at the time. I just about went crazy when I saw Felicia. Then a tiger came out of nowhere and tried to attack them. I attacked the tiger and drank its blood. Then I told the two ladies that they should just leave me alone.

SMU: That must have been hard for them to watch. Did they leave as you asked them to?

SO: Yes, they did, but I could still smell both of them. When they were gone, I thought about it and began to understand why the other vampires were so interested in Claire.

SMU: Were you ever interested in Claire?

SO: No. She’s not Felicia. She is a good friend. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with her. Besides, Myadin loves her and he treats her well. I can’t complain about that.

SMU: Do you and Myadin get along? I thought werewolves and vampires were enemies.

SO: We get along. At first we wanted to fight, but it didn’t take me long to figure out how he treated Claire and how close they were. So, I cut him some slack. He did have a tendency to run around the woods I was staying in. Claire would come to warn me and asked me not to hurt him. I don’t know when he thought I was okay. I wouldn’t be surprised if Claire said something to him.

SMU: I may get to interview him someday and find out. Is Myadin considered a Guardin?

SO: Probably as much as I’m considered one. Claire has unofficial status. She grew up in a convent and didn’t get any training until she was already an adult.

SMU: How would you describe the Guardians?

SO: Traditionally, they are warriors who defend the defenseless. They were a class created by wizards and witches who secluded themselves from mainstream society. The wizards and witches were really scientists and inventors who didn’t know how to fight. They needed someone to protect them from warlords and the like while they worked on their projects. The arrangement worked out pretty well. Eventually, bards and other creative people came to live with them as well. They don’t typically fight, as you may know.

SMU: I know I don’t unless I have to. Fortunately, those times are rare.

SO: The Guardians didn’t always stay put. Some went out and traveled and blended in with the main stream society. Sometimes they would find and rescue brilliant scientists and inventors. Or they would heal the sick.

SMU: The Guardians have quite a history.

SO: Yes, that is true. We have developed quite a culture while many were living in their dark ages.

SMU: His Excellency tried to get rid of the Guardians and claim the technology.

SO: Yes, many are still upset about him. He did fail in his quest to eliminate all the Guardians. However, we can’t do anything about the technology. Many people have been exposed to it and we can’t hide it now.

SMU: I hear plenty of people who complain about the technology almost as much as they complain about His Excellency. I guess technology can be a hard thing to assimilate until you’re used to it. Even then, some things don’t work as well as older more established ways.

SO: That is true. That’s one of the reasons Guardian training has always included hand to hand combat and blade training. The other was so we could blend in with the main stream society. Otherwise, someone might get suspicious.

SMU: Are the rumors true that His Excellency is still alive and planning to retake the world again? I thought his own son killed him to save Queen Catherine, Lady Adele’s cousin.

SO: His Excellency did die when his son, Jaems Lutin killed him. Jaems Lutin did save Queen Catherine, negotiated a peace treaty with her to end the war, and married Lady Adele. What no one knew at the time, was His Excellency had been bitten by a vampire earlier the same day he was killed and then he became a vampire. He disappeared from his grave. Now, we’re all racking our brains as to how to stop him.

SMU: That just sounds very sneaky. Almost like His Excellency planned it that way.

SO: Yes, it does sound that way. I’m not so sure he did plan it that way.

SMU: Can anyone reach him?

SO: Only one person, who doesn’t work for him, can safely get past his security. Everyone else who has tried has died.

SMU: Wow. How is it that it works out that way?

SO: I’m not sure, but I think it’s because she is his true heir. His Excellency seems to have a weakness for having an heir.

SMU: Wait, wouldn’t His Excellency technically have two heirs?

SO: Yes, he does, but they don’t have the same mother and that makes all the difference in the world.

SMU: No wonder his true heir isn’t happy about being related to him.

SO: No, she isn’t and I can’t say I blame her.

SMU: Are the other rumors true, are you the reincarnated Jaedin? He was the best tracker the Guardians ever had.

SO: Oh, you heard that? Are you sure you haven’t interviewed Claire?

SMU: No, I haven’t talked to her. She did help me find my son once when he fell asleep in a dark courtyard where she and Myadin were.

SO: (laughs) I’ve heard your son tends to fall asleep in some interesting places.

SMU: (laughs) It’s true. He does. Sometimes he falls asleep while he’s dancing.

SO: To answer your question—Claire was the one who pointed out to me that I have the same eyes as Jaedin did. When I saw his picture, I could see what she meant. Then I got a shock when I found out Jaedin’s wife Renae is Felicia. Claire can explain a lot in her way.

SMU: Wow! Renae was the best pilot the Guardians had.

SO: That she was and still is.

SMU: I take it you were the one who found His Excellency.

SO: Yes, I did. I am also working with His Excellency’s true heir to stop him from taking over the world. Of course, he probably won’t stop there.

SMU: Not likely that he will. Is Felicia working on this project as well?

SO: Yes. She does help with the transportation end and moral support.

SMU: Oh, before I forget, I have to warn you that Silver Scales will be paying you two a visit. She wants to meet Felicia and see if she was her friend Renae.

SO: I’ll let Felicia know. She’ll probably be delighted to meet an old friend.

SMU: I don’t have any more questions. Thank you for letting me interview you. Please let Felicia know it’s okay that she declined.

SO: Thanks for being so kind. I will let her know.

(Transcript ends.)

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