Deep Sky

A/N: Welcome, ladies and gents, to my very first Slash fic! (: And just to give it a twist, I made it a Love Triangle where Gabriel is in the middle of the triangle, with three men trying to claim him. And you could probably already guess how it's going to be, no? If it's a yes, good for you! If it is not, well, I give you a sympathetic pat on your shoulder! Please be nice everybody, for, as I mentioned, this is my first Slash fic! (: Thanks for understanding and I hope you enjoy! (; Don't forget to review, please?

Disclaimer: I do not own anything from the marvelous movie, Van Helsing. -sighs- I can't believe you just made me SAY THAT! lol

Summary: A dark past had torn Dracula and Van Helsing apart, but not for long. He has captured the Hunter, but he did not intend for the Hunter to fall for the Prince instead. In the background, Carl is in search of Van Helsing, and has hidden his true feelings until now... SLASH

WARNING! SLASH included! If you are uncomfortable with these things, you should go elsewhere!

I'll try not to make it very graphical, but it would probably still be PG-13. If not, beware!

NO FLAMES! Or I will cut you to smithereens.

Chapter One – Should Not Have Forgotten

"Hello Gabriel."

Gabriel Van Helsing froze as he looked wide eyed at the vampire, the infamous Count Dracula, who smiled pleasantly. His eyes glowed eerily as Van Helsing stepped back instinctively. Both men stood inside Castle Frankenstein, where dirty puddles littered the floor and slimy egg shells of Dracula's children dripped disgusting substances from above, making the machines below to spit sparks of light. Slowly the night was creeping into the foyer as Van Helsing and Dracula's eyes met each other.

Dracula's smile widened, and he cocked an eyebrow at the amusing expression on his arch enemy's face. Oh how confused Gabriel looked, with those beautiful olive eyes tainted with perplexity. He took another step forward, and Van Helsing moved back again, his cloak whipping back from the movement, cautious of the Count.

"You don't remember, do you...?"

This sent a shiver running down Van Helsing's spine as he stared at Dracula, trying to hide the confusion on his face. Dracula chuckled and he walked closer towards the Hunter again. Van Helsing reacted quickly by sliding farther away from the man. But his eyes never left the Count. There was something in the gaze that pulled him closer to the vampire.

"What exactly should I be remembering?" Van Helsing spoke slowly, observing the expression on the man's face. Dracula's smile faltered just a little at this question. A lot of things, my friend... Dracula thought deep within his mind. Soon, this man in front of him will come to him willingly. He knew that Gabriel wouldn't be able to resist the lure any longer. This made Dracula's eyes gleam dangerously.

"You are the great Van Helsing, trained by Monks and Mullahs, from Tibet to Istanbul. Protected by Rome herself! But like me... hunted by all others..." This made Van Helsing frown deeply. It was astonishing how Dracula knew so much about him. And this only made it more frightening to him.

"The Knights of the Holy Order know all about you, so I guess it's no surprise you know about me."

"Oh but it's much more than that. You and I go way back, Gabriel. I know all about you that no other understands..." Dracula whispered, but it reached Van Helsing's ears just as easily. His eyes narrowed at this remark. Surely he had not seen this Count before? And yet, this made him wonder. What more did Dracula know that he didn't know himself?

"How do you know me?" Van Helsing inquired, and for the very first time, he took a step forward, his gaze never leaving Dracula as the Count continued to smile. Just when Van Helsing was about to walk further, a female scream echoed through the foyer, making Van Helsing halt in his tracks. He looked at Dracula, the curiosity alone stopping him from running, and even then, his steps were turning away from Dracula. But this time, the Count wasn't going to let him slip away.

"Why do you choose to leave me, Gabriel? Do you fear me?"

At this question, Van Helsing only pursued his lips. Duty called for him to rescue the Princess, ignore the Count and run. But no, he couldn't do as his mind told him to do. His beating heart told him to stay, and those inviting eyes gave him a shudder of something almost similar to pleasure. And yet, he knew he needed to leave. This feeling grew stronger every second her stood there gazing at the vampire.

"Come with me, Gabriel. Then I will tell you everything I know..." Dracula called, sensing something wrong. His eyes grew more alert, as he watched Van Helsing with a cold stare. A frown appeared this time on the Count's lips.

"I will not come with you, Count. I will not let myself do so."

"You already have, Gabriel," Dracula answered, a sly grin back on his face as he let his will hit Van Helsing. Immediately Van Helsing gave a sharp painful gasp that almost sounded like a groan as his eyes screwed shut in agony, both his hands clutching his head. He fell to his knees, his eyes snapping open as another jolt of pain shot through him like electricity was burning in his veins. Unable to take any more of the torture, Van Helsing's eyes rolled back and his lids closed, his body sagging as he fell into darkness...

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Dracula was quick to grab Van Helsing , as the hat fell from the Hunter's head, so quietly that the Count didn't notice. The edge of Dracula's lip twitched, a triumphant look crossed over his face as he hugged the man closer to his chest. He could smell Van Helsing's scent as his eyes glowed lustfully.

Gabriel was his now. To play and please. Nobody else was going to claim him, only Dracula alone. No one would come to steal the hunter from his clutches while he was there.

No one would dare.

A/N: Well, that's it for Chapter One! (: I hope you liked it, hehe. Somehow that was hard for me to write, since I was writing this when I had a Writer's Block. I hope it turned out alright, lol. (: Let me know by reviewing!