Final chapter! Also, I had little ideas for the reward. Hopefully this turns out ok. Enjoy! :)

Also, minor reminder for you all. Just in case you don't want to go all the way back to chapter 2 to see it. ;)

Team one: Casper, Mantha, Ra, Thatch, Wolfie, Zeke, Richard and Fatch.

Team two: DummyGirl, Slither, Mosshead, Loreli, Amber, Lexi, Jimmy and Jake.

" Team one won this test with a score of 7-6! "

Vivianna praised, the entire team now cheering happily. The second team looked a bit down, but clapped for the other team neither less.

Casper and Thatch each placed a hand on Fatch's shoulder, smiling brightly as the older one blushed and look down.

" So what do the winners get Vivianna? "

Ra found himself asking, crossing his arms. The demon smiled warmly, brushing her hair out of her face.

" Let's go back to scare school and you'll see. Oh, and Richard? Jimmy? Don't worry. I had the staff and gargoyles go to the caverns, so there's no fear of being stoned. "

None of the students could believe their eyes. There in front of them, in the cafeteria, was a party set up. Streamers, balloons, confetti, a dj turn table, and tables that were covered in food. Creature desserts and delicacies. There was even a table specially layered in human food for Richard.

Vivianna smiled widely, gesturing towards the party.

" The winners get to enjoy THIS! "

Team one cheered, soon separating and enjoying different things. The demon now turned to the remaining members of team two, placing her hands on her hips.

" And I'm sorry to say, but you all will have to wait on the winners. And tomorrow, you will have to cook the meals for the day as well. "

The creatures (and human) groaned, slowly departing to whatever job they had been assigned.

Sigh... another page break... X/

Thatch smiled as he stabbed a spoon into the swampcicle sundae, truly looking forward to it. It had been a while since he'd had one, and they were some of his favorites.

Movement could be heard from a short distance away, causing the vampire to look up. Zeke, Richard and Mantha had sat in front of him, each with different meals. Zeke had what seemed like octopus tentacles and rich human chocolate cake, Richard had a cheese burger, vanilla pudding and root beer, while Mantha also had a swampcicle sundae. Thatch shifted a bit in his seat, smiling warmly.

" What's up guys? "

" Well, for one, we wanted to say thanks for helping us face our fears. "

Mantha said softly, not even noticing the confused expression on the his face.

" And secondly, we wanted you to answer something for us. "

Richard began, getting a questioning look out of the vampire.

" ... Wh-sure buddy. What's up? "

" We were wondering why your eyes turned gold while fighting in that dimension. "

Thatch's face suddenly became absolutely perplexed, as if he couldn't even grasp the question.

" ... Uhhh, come again? "

" Why did your eyes turn gold? "

Zeke repeated, starting to observe his actions more clearly. The creatures purple irises looked up in thought, his hands clasped together in what appeared to be nervousness from being put on the spot, and his face grew a bit paler in obvious confusion. ' So he either didn't know it happened, ' Zeke mentally confirmed to himself. ' Or he doesn't even know it CAN happen... '

" ... I... I'm sorry... "

Thatch muttered, sighing in defeat.

" I don't know... Heck, I didnt even KNOW they turned gold... Didn't even know they COULD turn gold- I... "

He started trailing off, and the others immediately knew something was very wrong. It was almost as if he couldn't bring himself to say it.

" I don't... even remember supposedly saving you guys... "

Immediately the other children's mouths fell, unable to believe what they'd just heard. How could he NOT remember that?! After all he did, he shouldn't just FORGET!

" How can you not remember?! "

Mantha yelped, slamming her hands down on the table and standing up. Thatch squeaked and sank into his seat.

" I-I just don't! "

He hurried.

" All I remember was being surrounded by Frost, Charlene and my parents, and then poof! I'm standing right in front of Vivianna! "

Zeke could feel his glassy irises slowly disappearing into a haze, (as his species was well known for doing in times of extreme emotions) trying to connect the dots. Thatch was in the middle of his own fear when he suddenly got brave... and after this wave of courage or whatever washed over him, he blanked out everything he did... how was this happening? Did it have anything to do with his golden eyes? And why did it happened? Judging from the fact Richard had asked about them, he clearly didn't know either... none of this was making any sense!

Just then, Thatch groaned, wrapping his arms around his waist line, snapping Zeke from his thoughts. Mantha and Richard were soon by his side, hands hovering over him to make sure he wouldn't faint right there.

" Thatch, are you ok?! "

Richard asked, clearly concerned. The vampire merely responded with a moan, pushing himself to his feet with one hand on the table for support. Mantha and Richard backed up a bit to give him some room.

" I... don't feel well... "

He mumbled, turning from the group.

" I think I need to lie down for a bit... "

" Can you make it to your dorm ok Thatch? "

" I'll manage... thank you... "

As the vampire staggered out of the cafeteria, the others couldn't help but worry about him.

" ... That's so strange... "

Mantha mumbled, resting her hand against her face.

" He was fine just a second ago... and then we brought up his eyes... "

" ... I hope this isn't a serious thing... "

Richard said sadly, getting a comforting hand from Mantha and Zeke.

Out in the hallway, Thatch looked back to make sure no one was behind him. Once sure it was safe, he sighed, his eyes blinking from purple to gold in no time flat, the pain slowly ebbing away.

" Yeesh that was close. "

He muttered, his voice actually sounding a bit... different. Maybe a bit more pleasing to the ear...?

" I gotta be more careful... don't want to give this away quite yet... "

Blinking his eyes back to normal, the vampire began moving for the dorm again, the pain he felt earlier slowly returning to him.

I encourage people to guess as to what's wrong with Thatch. Expect the unexpected! Bonsoir everyone! :D