lions and tigers and BATS OH MY

What is something that really terrifies me you ask? I could answer many things that make me nervous, uncomfortable or frightened but really only one thing truly terrifies me..BATS.
I have always lived in older homes, so bats have always been part of my life. Much to my dismay no matter how hard my parents try to keep them out the little vernon's always seem to find their way back in or a fresh crop blesses us with their presence in the spring. It is simply the worst thing in the world.
One particular time we had a bat in the house that we used to live in, it was summer time so we opened up all the doors and went outside to have a family bonfire. After about an hour we figured the bat would have made its way out and it would be safe for me (nobody else in my family really scared by these filthy creatures which has made me question their sanity a time or two.) So I went into the house to get some marshmallows, oddly in this home our kitchen was upstairs so I had to walk up a flight of stairs to get the marshmallows so up I went. I was walking cautiously up the stairs but not wanting to be a coward I tried to play it cool even though there was nobody there to witness it. I made it to the first landing without incident but then when I turned to begin the second part of the stairs out of no where appeared this disgusting, filthy flying cat squirrel cross breed and I tried to flatten myself against the stairs but there was no avoiding it the bat touched my head. I shrieked and began to cry and scream for my Dad. After what seemed like an eternity he came to my rescue and walked me to my room, I made him scout out the room to ensure no bats were inside I then sealed it all up and buried myself in my bed, but do you think I felt safe? No, so I got into my best protective gear and crawled back downstairs and outside. My brothers had set up there tent outside and were planning to camp out. This was very convent for me, I joined in on their camp out and slept wonderfully knowing no bats would be coming my way.
I guess in summary if you ever want to really freak me out, set loose a bat any where remotely close to me and you will have to witness me having the greatest freak out.