Chapter 1

Vlad's POV:

I can't believe Snow is able to live forever with me. I was feeling a little guilty turning her into a vampire at first but now I don't regret it. She is mine. Forever. I've been noticing her eyes flash iridescent green at random moments like my eyes flash iridescent purple. I consulted Otis about this but he seems to have no clue about it. Maybe she is extra special, being created by me, the Pravus. I haven't asked her if she knows about her eyes, and she hasn't let on anything. Oh well, at least there is no psycho who is after her blood or wants to take her place by killing her. I would hate for anything to happen to Snow, she is my love.

"Vlad? You okay?"Asked Snow.

"Yes dear, I'm okay, just thinking." I replied.

"Oh okay." She stared at me, with a concerned look in her eyes. I reached over and kissed her. I love waking up to her every morning, even though as vampires we are supposed to sleep during the day. If we want to blend in, we have to act "normal". Six years later, and she is still getting used to it.

"You hungry?" She asked me.

"Hungry? We hunted last night?"

"I know, but I'm feeling a little snacky, y'know."

I laughed and she bursted into laughter. When Snow turned into a vampire, I had Otis show her how to hunt without killing people, just like how I used to do with her. I feed from humans now also, because my hunger got unbearable. I didn't want her to be starving like I was.

"Snow, we got a couple of bags in the freezer, you want one?"

"Yes please!" she answered getting up out of bed and walking over to the bathroom.

I got up and stood by the window, soaking in the sun. It's nice to enjoy it without the worry of burning up. But not every vampire can do that, it's a Pravus thing.

I went down stairs and fetched two bags of blood for us and warmed them up in cups in the microwave. Snow made her way down the steps into the kitchen and took a seat. She sat in the same spot Nelly used to and for a moment I got a little sad. Losing two mothers is hard, especially by the same man who was my father. But now when I look back on Tomas, I don't view him as a father. He just wanted to be the Pravus and he didn't love me or my mother. Like Nelly, Snow bakes chocolate chip cookies, Nelly's recipe. There was a quick knock at the door and we both sensed Otis at the door.

"Come in." I told him telepathically.

"Cookies Snow?" He swept into the room.

"Yes Otis, here." Snow pushed the plate towards him as I got up to get him a cup of blood.

"How is school Otis?" She asked him. Otis has been the principal of Bathory High for six years now. I wish I was still in high school.

"Great, everything is going great. The kids aren't a hand full as everyone makes them out to be."

"Well, that's because they have a cool principal." I said setting the cup down.

He dipped a cookie in the warm blood and took a bite. Snow followed suit, savoring the tasted. I watched the two people I love the most in the world giggle over soggy cookies and smiled. I never had a stable family and here in front of me is my family, here to stay.

"Otis, I want to talk to you." I told him.

"Yes Vlad?"

"I want to propose to Snow. I love her Otis, and we have forever to be together, so I want to marry her."

He set his cup down and looked at me with a warm smile across his face.

"Do it Vlad, don't waste one second like I did."

We both knew what he meant by that. Nelly died before they got married.

"And you can use the ring I propose to Nelly with."

"You have it?"

"Yes, I slid it off her finger before we buried her. It's weird I know, but I had a feeling it would be put to good use."

Snow looked at us, "Stop using telepathy you two, it's impolite."

"Sorry Snow." I took her hand into mine.

"Well, I have to go and get some things done," Otis stood up, "thank you for the delicious cookies Snow dear, Nelly would've been proud."

Then he turned to me "I will get you ring tonight okay Vlad."

"Thank you so much Otis." I nodded my head and he left.

Otis' POV:

Going back to Nelly's house and tasting her cookies made me miss her more. I'm glad Vlad is marrying Snow. I want both of them to have each other forever. I really wish Nelly was here, she would've thrown them a huge wedding.

I went upstairs to my room and reached into my top drawer and took out Nelly's ring.

"Vlad, I got the ring. Meet me tonight at the school okay."

"Okay Otis, thank you again."

I wandered into the living room and just sat in silence. I looked out the windows and just imagined a young Vlad running across the lawn. I wish I had children of my own, but I could never replace Vlad, he is like a son to me. It is such a beautiful day for a Sunday and there is children playing in the streets, baking goods fill the air. I decided to go for a little walk in the neighborhood. I walked out the front door and started down the street when I felt a sudden change in the air, like another vampire was near. I looked around and continued walking. A few of the children waved to me and I waved back. Everything seems to be normal. So I continue down the street when I see a person standing behind a tree. I approached the person.

"Hello, you look lost." I said.

The person turned around and looked at me. "Otis?"

"Yes?"

The person stepped into the light a little.

"It's me, Dracus."

Dracus. I couldn't believe my eyes. Dracus is one of the council members.

"Dracus, what are you doing here?"

"I hear to tell you that Em is dead."

"Dead? How?"

"Slayer it seems. Stake to the heart."

Em is, or was, the oldest vampire alive.

"Will the Elder council hold a proper funeral for her?"

"Yes, we would like to. That's why I was sent to get you so we can plan."

Em was my grandmother, a bit cooky, but she in a way created me.

"Okay, I'll be there tomorrow Dracus. I have some family business to take of tonight and I'll join the council tomorrow."

"Understood Otis. Goodbye." And with that, Dracus turned away and left.

I walked a little more down the street then turned back and headed home. One death, an end, and one union, a beginning. I guess there has to be a balance.

Snow's POV

The best part about being a vampire is I don't have to worry about dishes and cooking. Only the occasional baking stuff, like Nelly's chocolate cookies, I have to put up with, but that's fine by me. The only thing that sucks is laundry. After twenty-four years, you would think Vlad would learn how not to get blood over your clothes. I think his shirt gets more blood than he actually does. I don't know how Nelly did it, or his mother. I wish I met his mother. I've seen pictures, Mellina was beautiful. I know Vlad misses her, I can see it in his eyes. I miss my mother too. In a sick way I'm glad she died and doesn't have to suffer with my father. I sighed and looked at the huge pile of shirts Vlad messed up with blood.

"Vlad, come here please." I called out.

"Yes Snow?"

I lifted up a shirt and showed him the huge blood spots. "You're twenty-four, not four. Can you please be a little bit careful next time?"

He chuckled and took the shirt from me. "Yes dear, I'm sorry. I'll be careful next time."

He loaded the washer up and turned it on. He kissed me gently when he passed by me. "I'm going to Henry's later. Is October coming over?"

"Yeah, she wants to tell me something, but she won't tell me what. One of her 'surprises' I guess. Knowing her, it's going to be a huge one." I hugged him. We stayed like that for a moment. The phone rang and Vlad went over to pick it up.

"Hello? Oh hey. Yes, yes she's here. Okay, I'm going out later so you will have privacy with her don't worry. Okay bye."

"October?" I asked.

"Yup. Sounds like it is important."

"I'm scared now."

He laughed and shook his head. His black hair fell in front of his eyes. I walked into the kitchen and clear the cups from Otis' visit.

"What were you and Otis talking about?" I asked.

"Oh, that. Well don't worry; it's no big deal really. Nothing to bother you with."

"No big deal huh?" I looked at him debating whether I should push the subject. "Well, as long as it won't get you in trouble whatever it is."

"Don't worry about me getting in trouble Snow, I'm a good boy." He smirked.

"Yeah sure." I smiled back.