Eli’s thoughts
godlessvampire’s version.
Taxi ride
How long will we be there? I’m getting a little bored.
Hmmhmmmhmm
What are you smiling at Hakan? I’m not thinking of you if that’s what you’re thinking. Keep in mind that you still have to get me blood.
I hate this.
Hmmhmmhmmhmm
Oh, we’re here already? Ok, let’s get going. Is someone there? A boy, by the window. Was he not wearing anything up there? Why was he saying ‘squeal?’
First meeting with Oskar
“What are you staring at? Well?”
Hmm? Is someone there? There is a boy outside. Was he the same boy earlier? Was that boy talking to someone? Oh, he’s talking to a tree. Weird, I don’t understand. Maybe I should get a closer look.
“Are you staring at me? Well fuck off. What’s your problem? Are you scared? So scream! Squeal!”
That boy is… he seems to be living a violent fantasy of his. Did something happen to him?
“What are you doing?”
“Nothing. What are you doing?”
I was watching you.
“Nothing.”
“Do you live here?”
“Yes. I live right here, in the jungle gym.”
“Seriously, where do you live?”
“Next door to you.”
“How do you know where I live?”
Hungry. I’m so hungry.
“Just so you know, I can’t be your friend.”
“What do you mean?”
You’re tasty, but I can’t kill you so close to home. Hakan better not forget.
“Does there have to be a reason? It’s just the way it is.”
I must head back inside. His blood is just too tempting. Hakan better not forget.
“Are you so sure that I want to be your friend?”
Maybe you don’t, no one wants to be my friend. No one could ever be friends with someone like me.
Hakan’s screw up.
Hakan’s home. Finally, where’s the blood? I smell blood! What? What is this Hakan? Where’s the jug? Where’s the jug? Damnit! You screwed up again?
“You’re supposed to help me!”
Hungry. I’m so damn hungry. You idiot! How many blunders must you make? You do realize this means I would have to hunt, but I’m still too weak.
“Do I really have to take care of this myself?”
Do you realize how bad this is? You think I like it Hakan? Well I don’t! But what choice do I have now huh? Hungry! Need to feed! I should kill you. No, wait, I still need you Hakan. Hakan? Quit giving me that frightened look on your face and answer me!
“Say something!”
“Forgive me.”
Forgive you? Forgive you? You’ve made a couple of blunders, causing us to move out and all you can say is ‘forgive me?’ That does it, I’m going to get blood myself. You stay here and jerk off you sicko.
Second meeting with Oskar
Hungry, so hungry. Oh dinner. No, it’s close to home. Oh it’s you again. Don’t look here. Stay right there playing. Maybe I can find a way to eat you without risking everything.
“So you’re back.”
You’re still sitting there, hunching over.
“So you’re back.”
“I want to be left alone.”
“So do I.”
“Go home then.”
Yes, go home boy, it’s not safe. Maybe I shouldn’t eat you here. Hungry! Damnit, I can’t risk it, but I just can’t resist his blood.
“You go home, I’ve lived here way longer than you.”
Was that supposed to be funny? What’s that you’re playing with?
“What’s that?”
“This? It’s a Rubik’s cube.”
Rubik’s cube? Never heard of it. Forget the cube, the blood!
“Is it some kind of puzzle?”
I like puzzles. No, I love puzzles. Does he like puzzles too?
“Yeah … Want to try?”
What? You’re handing that to me? You might as well put your hand in the lion’s cage. The cube. Blood. Bite his hand! No, I can’t.
“You can give it back tomorrow.”
“I might not be here tomorrow.”
It’s just too risky. But I need blood.
“The day after, then. But that’s it.”
Hmm. The cube is in different colors. How does he play this? It is strange and complicating.
“How do you do it?”
“You want each side to a solid color. Like this…”
Oh, so you can twist it. Interesting. Oh, this should be here. Oh this blue should be there… Blood. Shut up.
“You smell funny.”
I smell funny? How amusing. You smell delicious. Blood. Oh, shouldn’t have went there.
“Aren’t you cold?”
Cold? I don’t remember cold.
“No.”
“Why not?”
“I guess I’ve forgotten how.”
How long was it? 200 years ago was it? But it’s been so long that I could remember it.
Focus on the cube, forget the boy. No, eat the boy then take the cube!
“see you tomorrow.”
“Ok.”
Blood! It’s getting away! No, I can’t. Oh I better get blood elsewhere. Ooh, it hurts.
Jocke
Someone’s coming. Better hide under the bridge. Let’s wait. I better act as a hurt little girl again. It always works like a charm. Hungry! Oh shut up already.
“Thanks for yet another evening steeped in friendship and merriment.”
Hungry! Wait until one of them is alone.
“Good night, old buddy.”
“See you tomorrow.”
“You’re the best, Jocke!”
It is such a shameful way to do this, but what choice do I have? Someone’s coming. He’s alone finally. Call out to him. Play the part.
“Help.”
Blood. I can smell it!
“Hello?”
Come closer. Closer. Get ready…
“Please help me.”
Don’t go away. Come here. I need to feed. Blood!
“Is something wrong?”
Oh yes, there’s something wrong. Blood. Get closer. Don’t let him get away.
“Are you all right?”
Do I look all right? Get over here. I’m starving!
“Can you get up?”
“No.”
That’s it. Pick me up. It’ll be easier for me. The blood is now closer.
“Oh … I’ll carry you, and take you to a phone.”
That’s right, pick me up. Pretend it hurts.
“Careful.”
“You don’t weigh a thing.”
Now! Ah yes, tear into his neck! The sweetness! Ooh. It’s so good! Oh yes!
“Oh bloody hell!”
You can’t get rid of me! Mmm!
Oh, oh that’s right. I killed him.. Anyone watching? No. Quick, before he gets infected
(Breaks neck)
(Sobbing)
This just isn’t fair! Why did this have to happen? I hate this. Why can’t I be allowed to live?
Third meeting with Oskar
I hope the boy is glad to see that I solved his puzzle. It wasn’t that hard once you figure it out. Hmm, I hope he comes out tonight. Oh, here he comes.
“How did you do it?”
Let’s go down next to him. Yeah, let’s sit closer next to him.
“I just twisted it. Do I smell better now?”
Well? Why are you looking away? Do I still smell funny? I just showered.
“Um, what’s your name?”
My name? Well, It’s Eli. That’s what they call me anyway.
“Eli. What’s yours?”
“Eli?”
“Huh?”
Was there something wrong? I cannot say that my name is Elias.
“I’m Oskar.
Oskar. Oskar. Hmm, well, you’re interesting.
“How old are you?”
How old am I? Well, I’m 220 years old. No, that’s not right, I’m 12. I’ve been twelve for so long. Like a painting that never changes through the ages.
“12… more or less. How about you?”
“12 years, 8 months, and nine days. What do you mean more or less?”
You even count months and days?
“When’s your birthday?”
My birthday? When was the last time I had a birthday?
“I don’t know.”
“Don’t you celebrate your birthday? Your parents… they’ve got to know”
My parents are dead. I’ve been alone for so long, getting people to help me get blood, but they… No, don’t even think about them. I don’t even want to think about them. My parents… mama… papa…
“Then you don’t get any birthday presents, do you?”
“No.”
I don’t get anything. My life has been torn away when that old lord… Don’t think about him!
“You can have this, if you want.”
You’re giving me your cube? But… it belongs to you.
“It’s yours.”
“I don’t know how you did this…”
It’s not hard.
“Want me to show you?”
“Here. Go ahead.”
“Start with the corners. Then this part. And you put… like this…then this…”
The Morse Code
What’s this? Morse Code he says? How does that work?
“Short, long, long, short, long.”
“Short, long, long, short, long.”
“Exactly. Here…”
I’m getting the hang of this. It seems amusing. Hmm… what happened to your cheek?
“What happened to you? There.”
“Some classmates.”
Classmates did that to you? Oh so that’s why you’ve been taking it out on that tree.
“Where do you go to school?”
“Oskar. Listen.”
Why do you let them do that? If you don’t stand up for yourself, they’re going to run you into the ground like dirt. They shouldn’t do this to you.
“Hit back. You’ve never hit back… have you? So do it. Hit back. Hard.”
“There are three of them.”
It doesn’t matter. Stand up for yourself.
“Hit back even harder. Hit harder than you dare, then they’ll stop.”
“What if…?”
“Then I’ll help you. I can do that.”
(Touches his hand, Oskar withdraws his hand)
Oskar? Are you upset? Where are you going? Are you mad? Did I upset you?
“Come on.”
Oh, you want me to follow you.
“Come on.”
Where are we going? Hey, wait up. What? What are you staring at Hakan? Hey Oskar, wait up.
(Eli enters the room)
“Hey… move. You’re in the way. Go on.”
Leave Hakan. Yeah, keep giving me that frightened look. Leave so I can talk with Oskar. Let’s see… Oh Hakan, you’re not going to be watching me. Go away.
“Let’s see, short, short…”
Candy Kiosk
Where are we going Oskar? Oh, this is a candy shop.
“Wait a sec…”
Oh, that cat… it can sense me. Get away from that Cat.
“Mixed candy.”
So you’re going to get candy, then what? What will we be doing tonight?
“Here.”
What? You’re offering me candy? No Oskar, I can’t eat that stuff.
“No.”
“Too bad.”
Oh don’t be sad Oskar. You wouldn’t understand. Oh, I’ll try this just once. I can’t stand seeing you sad.
“I can… try one.”
Oh boy, this is just … This chocolate taste awful. When was the last time I ever ate chocolate? Oh boy, it’s coming up. Quickly, behind the wall!
(Hurls)
Sorry Oskar.
“Sorry.”
Are you going to get mad? Are you going to call me names? Why are you approaching me? What… y-you’re hugging me? This hug… it’s comforting… not like some people who hugged me.
“Oskar? Do you like me?”
“Yeah a lot.”
Really? But it’s because I’m a girl right?
“If I wasn’t a girl… would you like me anyway?”
“I suppose so. Why do you ask?”
Oskar, I can’t tell you. I can’t just say that I’m a boy. No, I’m not a boy. I’m not even a girl. I’m… nothing.
Hakan’s second attempt
I’m going to need blood soon Hakan. Don’t fail me this time. I can’t stand the idea of killing anyone. It was bad enough I had to feed on that poor guy.
Oh, what is that Hakan? Your brains in the jar? Heh, I made a funny joke.
“There are people who know my face. Who know that I live here with you.”
Oh, wait… don’t tell me... That’s acid? You’re going to use it? You never carried it around you before. Why now?
“Maybe you shouldn’t.”
“What else am I good for?”
True, you’re completely useless. But I still need you Hakan.
“Could you do one thing for me?”
What? What are you asking? Are you… trying to ask for something to… ugh, don’t even think about it Hakan.
“Could you not see that boy tonight? Please?”
Jealousy? How pathetic. You’re an old man and Oskar... Oskar’s my friend. You’re just a blood provider for me, nothing more. You just can’t get it into your head can you? Always with the sick desire to touch me. Fine, I won’t see Oskar tonight. But I will see him later. Don’t forget my blood.
Eli’s alone
Oskar…
(Radio tells about a man being apprehended and was found with his face disfigured)
What… Hakan?
Hospital visit
Hakan, are you here? Where are you?
“Yes?”
“Excuse me, I’m looking for my papa.”
This is weird, calling Hakan my papa. It’s a little sick. I can never really call him papa, but what else can I say?
“Has he been admitted to this hospital?”
Could be, I’m not sure.
“What’s his name?”
Oh I can’t tell you that.
“He’s sick. The police brought him in. Do you know where he is?”
Is that clear enough? Or is that too vague? I can’t say anything else, it is too risky.
“He’s up on the seventh floor. Only that’s a restricted ward. I could call them…”
No!
“No. That’s all right.”
It’s too risky. I must find him without anyone knowing. Climb up the wall. Wait, wait until she returns into the hospital. There she goes. Hakan? Where are you?
There you are.
(Knocks on the window)
Get up. Wow, that acid must have worked very well. Oh my… your face…
“May I come in?”
What? You can’t speak? Oh, well open up. You know this to happen. Right, good bye Hakan.
(Bites into his neck)
The blood is so tasty!
(Hakan falls out of the window and dies)
Bye.
Oskar’s bedroom
Oskar, Oskar, are you there? I see you. I’m feeling lonely, could you invite me in?
“Oskar. May I come in? Don’t look at me. But you have to say that I can come in.”
“You can come in.”
Thank you Oskar. Hang on, I’m taking off these clothes. Don’t want to dirty your bed with snow and blood.
“Close your eyes.”
I don’t want you to see me like this, you might freak.
“How did you get in?”
“I flew.”
“Yeah, sure.”
Don’t believe me? Well, I wouldn’t expect you to.
“You’re not wearing anything. You’re as cold as ice.”
I’m sorry, I can’t do anything about that. Plus I don’t want to mess up your bed.
“Sorry… is that gross?”
“No.”
“Bulleribulleriboch, how many fingers are out?”
“Eli. Want to go steady?”
Steady? Steady? What is this? What are you talking about?
“What do you mean?”
“Well, do you want to be my girlfriend?”
Your girlfriend? Oh no, I can’t… Oskar, I’m not … must I tell him? It might freak him out, but…
“Oskar, I’m not a girl.”
Does this freak you out? I’m sorry, but I can’t explain it.
“Oh? But do you want to go steady or not?”
It doesn’t freak you out? Well that’s good, but…
“Couldn’t we just keep things the way they are?”
I wanted us to be just like this, I don’t want this to change.
“I guess.”
Are you upset? I’m sorry Oskar, but I …
“Do you do anything special when you go steady?”
“No.”
Really?
“So everything’s the same?”
“Yes.”
Well, I’m glad. I don’t want us to change anything. We can go steady then.
“Then we’ll go steady. It’ll be you and me.”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
“Good.”
So, we’ll be together… you’re not like those others who claim to like me. You’re nothing like them. You’re… special. Oskar, I really like you. I want to hold your hand. Mmm.
Basement scene
It looks like fun, but I just can’t join them. When was the last time I ever went swimming? Heh, Oskar looks silly, but I’m glad he’s having fun there. I wish I can join you Oskar.
“Hello, Oskar.”
What does that boy want? You don’t seem happy to see him Oskar. Was he the one who hurt you?
“So you did go swimming after all?”
What was that supposed to mean? Are you being mean to Oskar? You wouldn’t like it when I am through with you if you ever hurt him.
“I’m only kidding.”
You better be. I will hurt you bad.
(They come to the basement)
“We’re not really allowed to be in here.”
Really? Then why are we doing this?
“But some of the bigger kids hang out here anyway.”
It’s really dark in here. Turn on the lights Oskar.
“And you know what? Today… they tried to push me into a hole in the ice.”
No, you? Oh Oskar, was that why the boy said that to you back there?
“But i…”
“Oskar.”
Turn on the lights Oskar, it’s really dark in here.
“I had this stick, and I hit Conny so hard that he had to go to the ER.”
“Oskar.”
The lights Oskar, we can’t do anything in pitch black. Ooh, that’s better. Now you won’t freak out about my eyes. But to what you’ve been saying, I’m glad you stood up for yourself. That was wonderful.
“Yeah?”
“Yippee.”
Hmm, this music is nice. Loud, but nice. Oh, this place is rather grimy, but not too bad. So what are we going to do? Shall we play a game?
“What did you want us to do?”
Well Oskar? You brought me here, let’s do something fun. Oskar, what are you doing? Is that Blood? Did you just cut yourself? No, Oskar, what are you doing? Blood! Smell it. Oh no… no, no, no, no…
“We’re going to mix…”
Mix? Mix? Oskar, this is crazy. We’re not going to … Oskar you’re going to be infected.
“It doesn’t hurt.”
Blood. Taste the blood. Smell it. Hungry now. No… No Oskar…
“All you have to do is poke your finger.”
Must drink his blood. Drink it. Blood. So hungry now. No, no, no, no… Oskar no…
Yes lick it up! Lick up the blood. Sooo good. Where’s the rest of it? His hand! Blood from his hand… No, get away Oskar!
“Eli?”
“Go!”
I can’t control myself… You must get away… I will hurt you and I don’t want to…
BLOOD!!
“Go away!”
Must run… Run now… I’m outside now. Where can I get blood? So hungry… Where can I get my meal now? Oh Oskar, why did you do that?
“Could we at least talk about it?”
Some one’s there. I can hear a woman crying. Some man was trying to talk to her. HUNGRY! Wait until she comes in view. There she is! Bite the neck!
“Get off her!”
OW! Ugh, what… what just happened? Oh … This is bad. Kill him! Yes, I must make sure I don’t get caught.
“Wait up… You took my lighter.”
Crap, witnesses. I got to flee. I messed it up. Curse them!
“I didn’t mean it, Ginia… I love you.”
I’m sorry… But I had no choice.
Eli’s Apartment
Now what do I do? Oskar’s not home, I hadn’t heard from him. Was he afraid of me? He must be. I shouldn’t have tried to befriend him. This sucks. It hurts so much. That woman… She’ll be infected like I am. I messed up so bad. I will have to leave. Yes, I must leave before I’m found.
There’s a knock on the door. Crap. They must have found me. No, they would have tried to break the door down. I must get out of here. Wait… Was that… Morse code?
Short,
Short, long, short, short,
Short, short.
E.L.I. Eli. Can it be?
“Oskar, is that you?”
“Yeah.”
You’re back. But why? What do you want? You must be ashamed of me for the way I acted. I couldn’t tell you Oskar. I didn’t want to freak you out. Are you mad? Do you wish to tell me to go away and never come back? I hope you wouldn’t… Oskar? No Oskar, you can’t go in there. Not until you talk to me.
“Are you a vampire?”
Oh God. I knew it. I couldn’t hide that from you. It would slip out one day.
“I live off blood. Yes.”
“Are you… Dead?”
Do I look dead? I’m still moving around, I still think and talk. I’m not dead.
“No. Can’t you tell?”
“But… Are you old?”
No, I’m young like you. But I’ve been like this for so long. It’s frustrating. I couldn’t understand it.
“I’m twelve. But I’ve been twelve for a long time.”
Well, you can come in Oskar. You did want to come in right? I hope you’re not going to freak out.
Hmm, well Hakan isn’t going to need this sweater anymore. Oh well, Oskar you wanted to see what I live with here. Not exactly what you would expect right? It’s a strange place I know.
“Are you like, poor?”
What, I don’t need much. All I need was blood and a place to stay. Of course, I want puzzles, I really don’t see what else I might need. But I have money, so no.
“See that egg over there? If you sold it, you could buy a whole nuclear power plant. For real.”
“Yeah, sure.”
You don’t believe me?
“Put your finger on it.”
It is a puzzle. Looks interesting doesn’t it?
“Where do those rings come from?”
Oh those? Well, they didn’t need it anymore.
“I’m going home.”
What, you’re leaving? Why? Did I do something wrong? Don’t leave Oskar.
“I have flyers to distribute tomorrow.”
“To make money? I can give you money.”
I have loads. Take it.
“Here. Take it if you like.”
“You stole these. From the people that you killed right?”
Oskar, it’s not like that. Besides, they gave them to me.
“It was given to me.”
“By who?”
“By different people.”
It’s really difficult to explain Oskar. You don’t know what my life was like. It is not something you would like to know.
“I want to go home now. If you let me.”
I don’t want you to go. But I can’t force you to stay.
(I decide to add in the deleted scene)
But please, don’t go Oskar!
“Please stay!”
“Let me go!”
“I’m not some freak from a circus!”
Ow! Oskar, let go of me. You wouldn’t understand! OW!
… Oskar…
“Sorry, I’m so sorry.”
“Get off. Go away.”
Just go Oskar. I can’t handle this. You just wouldn’t understand what it like is to be me. How lonely I was. How miserable I was. How bad things have been happening to me. How no one truly cares about me. I thought you would care about me…
“Hss.”
Oskar? What are you trying to do? Are you trying to play with me? Were you trying to cheer me up? You’re not mad at me anymore? You aren’t going to leave?
“Hss.”
How’s that?
“Hsss!”
Hmm, you still want to be my friend then?
“Hsss!”
Be me a little
Oskar, I want to see you tonight. Are you home?
“Hey.”
“Hi.”
Well, you’re still happy to see me then? Will you let me in? Well? You know you have to invite me in Oskar.
“You have to invite me in.”
“What happens if I don’t?”
Oskar, please. You must understand, I’m not going to hurt you, I didn’t even want to lie to you. But I was afraid that if you knew, you wouldn’t be my friend.
“What happens if you walk in anyway? Is there something in the way?”
Do you really want to know? You want to see what happens?
“Tsk, tsk, tsk.”
Oskar, please. Don’t do this.
“Tsk, tsk, tsk.”
Oskar, I’ll be hurt if I do this. Ok fine, I’ll show you. I’ll show you what happens to me.
Now you see Oskar? Aaah, the pain… It hurts… Now Oskar… oh the blood, it’s seeping out everywhere. My eyes… it hurts so bad… I have to get away… Oskar!
“No! You can come in!”
Oh it stopped. Oskar… Please don’t do that to me again. Now do you understand? I’m glad you care about me Oskar.
“Who are you?”
“I’m like you.”
“What do you mean?”
What do I mean?
“What are you staring at? Well? Are you looking at me? So scream. Squeal! Those are the first words I heard you say.”
You wanted to live, you were bullied. I wanted to live, I had to feed.
“I don’t kill people.”
“But you’d like to, if you could. To get revenge. Right?”
“Yes.”
“Oskar I do it because I had to. Be me, for a little while. Please Oskar. Be me for a while.”
Yes, see what has become of me. See how I was… hurt… tortured… how much pain I was in… what they did to me… that is how I came to be.
(Oskar turns on the music, Eli comes out in the towel, holding her bloody clothes)
This music, it’s nice.
“You can borrow one of my mom’s dresses.”
So you want me to be a girl to you. Ok, well I’ll be getting dressed. Hmm, did I hear something? Oh well, I’m all dressed up. Sort of. Well Oskar? Do I look nice? Hmm? Your mom’s home? What is it Oskar, you don’t want me to meet your mom? Oh, ok, I’ll be going back home then. See you later. Thanks Oskar, for still being with me.
I have to leave
Hmm, Oskar… I really am glad you stayed… Bulleribulleribock…
“I can’t see a thing.”
“NO!”
GRR!! What! Intruders! They’ve found me! Who spoke? Oskar? Who is that? He tried to kill me! Blood! Eat him! Yes, bite him. Get down now, don’t make so much noise! Down! Yes, the blood is so good.
“Let go of me!”
Never! Die! You tried to kill me, I kill you!
Oskar… You just saved me. You still stayed with me. You do truly care.
“Thank you.”
The neighbors upstairs. They’ve heard the noise. This is bad. I’m definitely had to get going. I am no longer safe here.
“Oskar… I’ve got to go away.”
I really hate to leave you here. But I can’t stay. Let me kiss you. You aren’t grossed out? Good. I really love you Oskar.
The Pool Scene
Now what can I do? Oskar… I just can’t leave you… I don’t even know where I should go. I can’t stand the idea of not being with you. Oskar? You’re there? I could smell you. You’re swimming tonight?
“Come on Oskar!”
So you’re just swimming now.
“What? Christ!”
What’s up? Oh, there’s a fire out there. This doesn’t look good.
“Beat it! clear out!”
Why was this person shouting? What is he up to?
“Do you know who I am?”
“yes.”
“Good. Then you get it. We’re going to have a little contest. You stay underwater for … three minutes, I’ll just nick you.”
Nick him?! He’s going to hurt Oskar! Leave him alone!
“If you can’t do it, I’ll poke one of your eyes out. An eye for an ear right?”
“But that’s impossible.”
He can’t stay underwater that long! You’re going to drown him! I’ll tear you apart!
“That’s your problem. Three minutes. Better take a deep breath.”
You’re hurting him!
“5…4…3…2…1.”
Let me in! Say that I can come in! SAY IT!
“Say that I can come in!”
Yes boy, you on the bleachers. Say it!
“Y-you can come in.”
(Banging)
Got your head now boy, let’s see how well you can sit there with your neck broken! And you … Conny, is it? How about a taste of my wrath? Where do you think you’re going you sniveling fool? How about a little ride? Now hold still. Let’s see how far I can throw your head now! Still clinging onto my Oskar? Mmh! Come on Oskar, I got you now.
Yes Oskar, I’m back. I’m glad to see you’re alright. I love you Oskar.
Train ride
Mmm, I’m glad you’re coming with me Oskar. Now, let’s see … K.I.S.S. Can you get that Oskar?
K.I.S.S
Mmm, see you tonight when we get there.
THE END
