Neither Tanz der Vampire or Elisabeth belong to me.

Author's note: I shouldn't be uploading a new story since I still didn't finish Feeling Lucky (that will still be my priority), but I had the idea, and I just couldn't let it locked in my head. Hope you enjoy.

P.S: In my head, I imagine Der Tod as the androgynous Uwe in the Original Vienna version.

Prolog

She didn't know why she accepted the invitation. He was fearful and quite charming at the same time. They've met at one of those crowded ballrooms that she hated. She liked the dancing, but did not enjoy to be watched by strangers that thought they knew everything about her. When in fact no one understood her, no one but…

Somehow, in that particular night, Count Von Krolock managed to share a dance and some sarcastic comments with her. People didn't usually amuse her, and yet, it didn't took much for her to realize that he wasn't human.

Then, after a week, she received one letter of his inviting her to his castle. And here she is, feeling curiosity for the first time in so many years.

-Your visit, has been a great delight so far, your Majesty.

-A friend of mine should call me by my name, Elisabeth. Can I take your friendship as certain, Your Excellency?

-Nothing would please me more at this very moment.

-But I do demand to be aware of your intentions, as a friend.

-I have an offer for you. You are a clever woman, Elisabeth, probably noticed my nature.

-Yes, but I'm not sure about what are you.

-I'm a vampire.

-Like from "A Tale by Lord Byron"?

-Actually it was written by John William Polidori. But yes, it's almost the same thing.

-And what can you offer to the Empress of Austria?

-Her freedom.

The intensity of these words hit her.

-You would be free from duties and ancient lies. No more rules, no aging issues, you would be this pretty forever. And you would never have to worry about death.

Not worry about death? If only the Count knew.

-No more death?

-Not for you. Freedom is a gift, but it comes with a price,

-And what it would take?

-Your blood. And you will have to sacrifice the sunny days and other things.

-I don't know how to respond.

-You don't have to. Not now. Come back in a month. Stay in my castle during some days and then give me your answer.

-Even if it is a no?

-Either way you have to come back, so I can show you my particular collection of Heinrich Heine, it would be a pity if such a faithful admirer of his didn't get to read it.

-You collect Heinrich Heine?

-Of course, we used to be friends.

-Can't you show me some of his poems now?

-I have to find them first, it's a huge library.

Someone in the shadows wasn't enjoying this meeting. Count Von Krolock had represented defiance to his job for a long time now. Everyone has to die. Specially her! Tod would never allow someone to take his Elisabeth. Tod would always fight for the one that belonged to him.

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