Steve Leonard

Steve Leonard is one of the main characters of the Saga first appearing in the first book Cirque Du Freak as a child and Darrens best friend. When he buys them tickets to the Cirque du Freak the two of them go together and Steve is shocked to recognize Larten Crepsley/Vur Horsten as a vampire whom he had seen in an ancient book of vampires previously. After the show Steve leaves Darren to find Crepsley. Unbeknownst to Steve Darren follows him and listens in as he hears Steve beg Crepsley to turn him into a vampire and take him on as his assistant. Crepsley initially agrees but changes his mind when he tastes Steves blood which he accuses of being evil and refuses to take Steve as his assistant. Steve leaves swearing vengeance on the vampire. Darren is afraid of Steve and is disturbed by his desire to become a vampire but after Darren has stolen Crepsleys spider Madame Octa the two reconcile and Darren shows Steve how he controls the spider. However as the two are handling the creature an unfortunate series of events results in Steve being bitten and poisoned by her. There appears to be no cure and out of desperation Darren goes to Crepsley for help begging for a cure. Crepsley agrees but only on the condition that Darren becomes a halfvampire and Crepsleys assistant. Darren reluctantly agrees and successfully cures Steve and then attempts to abandon Larten Crepsley. However he cannot control his bloodlust and drinks from one of his friends and then almost his sister. Steve realizes the truth after witnessing Darren trying to drink blood from the friend during soccer. Darren returns to Crepsley and agrees to becomes his assistant. After Darren fakes his death to his friends and familyafter Crepsley dig him up and he takes a walk Steve attacks Darren by putting a stake against his heart and accusing Darren of instructing Madame Octa to attack him and conspiring with Crepsley against him. Steve cannot bring himself to kill Darren however but swears to become the worlds greatest vampire hunter and return and kill both Darren and Larten Crepsley in the future.