Authors Notes: It appears that after my completion of Heart of Darkness, I have had scores of readers ask me to do my own version of a vampire Bloom story. So here it is. Now before I get started, I am going to lay out a few things that you can expect from this particular story.
My vampires don't sparkle. While I have nothing against Twilight, I am more of a traditional vampire person. I love Bram Stokers "Dracula" as well as animes like Hellsing and Rosario Vampire.
That being said, I am going to be crossing many different version of vampire strengths and weakness. Removing many of the weaknesses like silver, garlic, water, and even sunlight to a degree. To exaggerate, while sunlight will not kill a vampire; it will sap their strength.
As for strengths and powers. This is where I will be really mixing it up. I am incorporating a "Rogue" effect when the vampire feeds. Like Rogue from the X-men, when a vampire feeds, if they do not kill their prey they can absorb their knowledge, memories, and powers for a limited time. Killing them, they keep their knowledge and powers permanently.
Now, as a final note. Later on in the story I will be introducing a unique creation and origin of the vampire race, which I believe will fit in very well with established Winx Club lore.
Also, this story will be completely Alternate Universe. While it will make references to what happens in the actual series, it will for the most part ignore the official story line of the series.
Well, that was long winded. Now that that is finished, on with the first chapter. Enjoy!
Note: Re-uploaded after some grammar and spelling errors were brought to my attention. Thank you NadeshikoLove1224 for pointing it out to me.
Crimson Flame
Chapter 1
A single candle light flickered in the night breeze. Just barely illuminating the small room it was working to light up. A slender figure sat at the small desk that held the candle. Using the dim light to look over a bunch of photos of various students that attended Alfea that cluttered the desk.
Their eyes scanning over each one, making small mental notes of what they knew of the individual in the photo before them before tossing it aside. Deeming it unworthy of their gift. As the individual continued, they came upon a bunch of photos taken of the notorious Winx Club girls. A small smile graced the persons lips, exposing elongated canines. Their eyes zeroed in on the girl in the front of the picture. Fiery red hair and a temper to match when angered.
"Yes, she will do nicely." they stated with a dark chuckle. This girl would be perfect to receive the gifts they had in mind. Bloom had the intelligence to wield the gifts that would be given to her. The determination to follow the course that would be laid out before her.
"Tonight, I shall perfect you."
In the blink of an eye, the candle light was snuffed out and the room empty. The only evidence that someone was once in the room was the clutter of pictures that littered the desk. On the top of the pile was a single picture of Bloom.
Bloom, Gardenia
"I'll be back in a few hours mom!" Bloom called out from the front door of her adopted parents house.
"Where are you going?" Vanessa asked.
"Just out for a walk."
"Ok, but be safe dear."
"Mother," Bloom smiled. "I have fought against witches and dark wizards. I am sure I can take care of myself in my home town."
"I know, but I still worry." Her mother smiled. Vanessa gave Bloom a small hug before letting her run out the door.
Bloom didn't know exactly where she was going, but she was going stir crazy sitting inside her room. Looking up she watched the clouds pass over, exposing the luminous light of the full moon.
She didn't know why, but she preferred the night time. Especially when there was a full moon. It made things look so much more beautiful then it was in the daylight. The way the shadows would dance around in the night breeze.
Another reason she had wanted to escape for a walk alone was because she was feeling anxious. In two days she would be heading back to Alfea, and rejoining her friends and her boyfriend Sky. Wondering what adventures this coming school year had in store for them this year.
As much as she would love to have a normal school year just once, she knew it would be boring otherwise. Nothing like worrying about passing a test and stopping a major dark force from taking over the magical realms at the same time.
Sadly, the only one who was able to visit her over the summer break was her room mate Flora. Sky was busy with something his parents had arranged, which did not sit too well with her, but she knew better to argue. Stella on the other hand, ended up being grounded for one of her experiments with a new color gone wrong.
Bloom couldn't help but smile at the thought of the princess of Solaria grounded to her room. She imagined that the sun fairy threw a fit over it. Musa and Tecna on the other hands were sort of reclusive during their breaks from school. Focusing on personal projects over the summer and sharing their accomplishments with everyone at school.
The only one that was a mystery on what she did during her breaks was Layla. She never really talked about what she did over the summer or any of their other breaks. This made Bloom be concerned if things were ok for her friend.
As she continued to walk, she made a turn into a large park. By now it was completely empty. She smiled as fond memories of her childhood visited her of her playing in this park as a young girl.
Through out the entire time, she was completely oblivious of someone watching her from afar. Too lost in her own thoughts to notice the eerie silence that surrounded her. Ahead of her, a few of the lamps began to flicker before going out.
"Just great." Bloom commented, as she stumbled along the newly darkened pathway. Trying to make her way to the nearest lit lamp just down the path. As she walked, she heard a sudden brush of wind blow past her. Except there was no breeze.
At this Bloom froze in her tracks. A freezing feeling entering her blood, freezing her in place in fear. She began to realize how silent it was. Again their was another whoosh to her side. The fire fairy desperately tried to see what was causing it. But what ever it was, it was moving far to fast for her to see. Bloom finally got her legs to move as she made a sprint towards the light.
She didn't make it far as she felt a pair of slender but strong arms grab hold of her from behind. She opened her mouth to scream, but her attacker anticipated this and covered her mouth. Muffling any sound that would come out. Using the same hand that held her mouth shut, Blooms attacker wrenched her head to the side, exposing her neck.
Blooms eyes widened in fear as she felt a sharp pain in her neck where she was being bitten. The next feeling confused her though. After the initial pain, pleasure quickly followed on its heels, causing Bloom to unwillingly moan. As her attack continued to feed, Bloom began to feel light headed.
She knows she needs to fight back, but it felt so good. Diminishing her will to retaliate against her attacker. No longer able to keep herself up, she begins to slump into her attacker. Just before darkness claims her, the vampire stops. Carrying Bloom over to a tree and setting her down in a sitting position.
Barely coherent, Bloom tries to look at the face of her attacker, but the lack of light makes it impossible. She knows that she is about to die. However, as if reading her mind the vampire just laughs softly.
"You will not die here my precious Bloom."
If Bloom was in any state to make any coherent thought, she would have been surprised that they knew her name. However, Blooms head only slumped over. Her body too weakened from the severe blood loss.
"You are lucky my dear, for tonight I bestow upon you a very precious gift." the vampire explains as they cut open their own wrist. Letting their blood flow out before placing it over Blooms mouth. Forcing the fire fairy to open her mouth and take in the crimson liquid.
Bloom weakly tries to reject it but fails horribly as the thick fluid begins to slide down her throat. After the first few swallows, Bloom begins to eagerly take it in. The vampire laughs as the young fairy begins to willingly take in their blood. As they pull their wrist away, letting it heal.
"By the morning light, you will be perfected my dear." The vampire spoke softly as they tucked something heavy into Blooms hands before disappearing into the night.
As darkness finally begins to claim Bloom. She has the strangest feeling that she has heard that voice before. Though now she is much too tired to focus on anything but sleep.
Additional Authors Notes: Well, there is the first chapter. Short I know, but I wanted to get the ball rolling on this. As with Heart of Darkness I have my chapters planned out so updates should be regular.
I do hope everyone will enjoy this and what I have in store for the future of this story. As always, please leave your thoughts, ideas, and critiques in the review.