[character history / background]: Wiki link, but seeing as there’s little there, excuse the overly long details ahead!
Little of Charley's past - when he was human - isn't known, as of yet, in canon. From what can be noted, he was orphaned at a very, very young age [ read: three to four years old ] and wandered aimlessly until happening across Johnny (AKA "Master"). During a brief time, Johnny takes care of Charley much in the fashion of owning a pet, even going so far as to give him the name 'Chris' since he lacked one of his own. But times grew cold, dark, and rather desperate, particularly for a human child under the guidance of a vampire.
Johnny, in the best interests of Charley, leaves him to the care of nuns in a convent, where it is evident he spends many years growing up.
At present, the manga focuses on the intricacies of Johnny and Charley's relationship, as well as their current lifestyle some several decades later; yes, they have been reunited, and yes, they do live together. They have places in both Sacramento, California and San Francisco, of which Charley rarely sees as he is busy doing (however dirty) work for the Vatican. As with many other aspects, Johnny and Charley's reunion still remains a canonical mystery. However, there are noticeable differences in Charley's appearance and habits that were not present as a child; parts of him are cybernetic - at least: both arms, ears, and the back of his neck at the base of the skull - and also vampiric.
In sum, Charley is a walking statement of irony. He's a cyborg [ though the details as to why or how he became like this have yet to be revealed ] with the capacity for emotion. He is a devout Catholic and (would-be) priest in the service of the Vatican to dispose of vampires, e.g. a vampire hunter in addition to being a vampire. As Charley refuses to feed on anyone but Johnny, it's inevitable that he be brought along for missions that would keep him out of the country for lengthy periods of time.
» Vassalord
China - the trip there easy, Charley learns the true reason for his assignment: not a case sanctioned by the Vatican but a nun named Sister Famille. In exchange for keeping Charley's secret (apparently, no one makes the connection he's a cyborg/vampire mix) and giving him another vampire in their custody, he's to turn over the 'confined Elagabalus' AKA Johnny Rayflo AKA Master AKA Father AKA Charley's meal ticket. Decisions are hard, yo.
Against better judgment, Charley and Johnny arrive at the designated meeting place together. Dark, damp, and full of dead people. The other vampire meant for trade, also known as Princess Marie, turns out to be the true Confined Elagabalus, and a pretty hungry one at that. Her main goal is to have Johnny ditch Charley and come back to her so they can repeat their bloody history together. Charley, however, doesn't see that as an option - blah, blah, blah, they talk, they laugh only not so much, Johnny is frozen by Princess Marie's power, and--
Commence epic battle sequence: Charley vs. Princess Marie.
It's a pretty nasty fight, not going to lie; both Charley and Marie stomp each other into the ground. Charley's determination to finish her off is only limited by the fact he needs blood, and Johnny doesn't want to see his children fighting in front of "dad" (yeah, not going to touch that one). Still, Johnny gives Cherry his blood, and they fly off into the sunrise, repeating their kill or be killed act. Princess Marie AND Johnny turn to dust, though it's revealed shortly after - as Charley meets with the Vatican - that a vampire can withstand the sun as long as they turn into a bat and return to their coffin. Lo and behold.
He also turns down the position of priesthood the Vatican offers him.
Wiki link, but seeing as there’s little there, excuse the overly long details ahead!
Little of Charley's past - when he was human - isn't known, as of yet, in canon. From what can be noted, he was orphaned at a very, very young age [ read: three to four years old ] and wandered aimlessly until happening across Johnny (AKA "Master"). During a brief time, Johnny takes care of Charley much in the fashion of owning a pet, even going so far as to give him the name 'Chris' since he lacked one of his own. But times grew cold, dark, and rather desperate, particularly for a human child under the guidance of a vampire.
Johnny, in the best interests of Charley, leaves him to the care of nuns in a convent, where it is evident he spends many years growing up.
At present, the manga focuses on the intricacies of Johnny and Charley's relationship, as well as their current lifestyle some several decades later; yes, they have been reunited, and yes, they do live together. They have places in both Sacramento, California and San Francisco, of which Charley rarely sees as he is busy doing (however dirty) work for the Vatican. As with many other aspects, Johnny and Charley's reunion still remains a canonical mystery. However, there are noticeable differences in Charley's appearance and habits that were not present as a child; parts of him are cybernetic - at least: both arms, ears, and the back of his neck at the base of the skull - and also vampiric.
In sum, Charley is a walking statement of irony. He's a cyborg [ though the details as to why or how he became like this have yet to be revealed ] with the capacity for emotion. He is a devout Catholic and (would-be) priest in the service of the Vatican to dispose of vampires, e.g. a vampire hunter in addition to being a vampire. As Charley refuses to feed on anyone but Johnny, it's inevitable that he be brought along for missions that would keep him out of the country for lengthy periods of time.
» Vassalord
China - the trip there easy, Charley learns the true reason for his assignment: not a case sanctioned by the Vatican but a nun named Sister Famille. In exchange for keeping Charley's secret (apparently, no one makes the connection he's a cyborg/vampire mix) and giving him another vampire in their custody, he's to turn over the 'confined Elagabalus' AKA Johnny Rayflo AKA Master AKA Father AKA Charley's meal ticket. Decisions are hard, yo.
Against better judgment, Charley and Johnny arrive at the designated meeting place together. Dark, damp, and full of dead people. The other vampire meant for trade, also known as Princess Marie, turns out to be the true Confined Elagabalus, and a pretty hungry one at that. Her main goal is to have Johnny ditch Charley and come back to her so they can repeat their bloody history together. Charley, however, doesn't see that as an option - blah, blah, blah, they talk, they laugh only not so much, Johnny is frozen by Princess Marie's power, and--
Commence epic battle sequence: Charley vs. Princess Marie.
It's a pretty nasty fight, not going to lie; both Charley and Marie stomp each other into the ground. Charley's determination to finish her off is only limited by the fact he needs blood, and Johnny doesn't want to see his children fighting in front of "dad" (yeah, not going to touch that one). Still, Johnny gives Cherry his blood, and they fly off into the sunrise, repeating their kill or be killed act. Princess Marie AND Johnny turn to dust, though it's revealed shortly after - as Charley meets with the Vatican - that a vampire can withstand the sun as long as they turn into a bat and return to their coffin. Lo and behold.
He also turns down the position of priesthood the Vatican offers him.
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