Today, it was the start of the making of Van Helsing. Everyone was on set in their costumes waiting for the director to start. Kate Beckinsale was in her trailer finishing up with her makeup. Richard and Hugh were all on set talking when something flew behind them and Van Helsing came running shooting the thing. "Film that!"
Everyone turned around to see the creature turn into Richard. Well, his character. "I am Count Vladislaus Draguila." Dracula bowed and introduced.
"Richard Roxburgh. I'm actually acting as you. Care to teach me some things?"
Dracula looked at his doppelganger confused. "Excuse me?"
"Come with me and I will explain, Mate." Richard said dragging him by the hand.
Van Helsing and Hugh Jackman looked at each other sizing each other up. "Who are you and why do you look like me?" Van Helsing asked warily.
"My name is Hugh Jackman. And you, My Friend are on the set of your own movie. I look like you because I play you."
"What is a movie?"
"It's kind of like a play, but better."
"What year is this?"
Hugh raised his eyebrows. "You mean you don't know what year you're in?"
Van Helsing shook his head. "No."
"This is the year 2004."
"So I'm in the future."
"'Fraid so, My Friend."
Kate walked out of her trailer and was coming towards the set when Van Helsing spotted her. "Anna."
"What?" Hugh asked confused.
"Anna."
Hugh turned around to see Kate in costume and then turned to face Van Helsing. "I'm afraid that's not who you think it is, Van Helsing."
Ignoring him, Van Helsing ran for her. "ANNA! ANNA!"
Kate hearing her character's name turned around confused. "Hugh? What is it? And why'd you call me Anna? We haven't started filming yet."
Van Helsing just stared at her shocked. "You're ok. I thought Aleera killed you."
"Who's Aleera? Hugh, stop messing around. I'm serious."
Van Helsing pulled her to him suddenly and kissed her passionately. Kate was stunned and just stood there unmoving. Hugh Jackman was watching the whole time and started cracking up laughing. Kate hearing this, pulled away from the kiss and looked over his shoulder. "Hugh?!"
"Good afternoon, Kate." He greeted after regaining his composure.
"If you're Hugh, then who just kissed me?"
Van Helsing turned to face her. "Anna, don't you remember me?"
Kate looked at him then at Hugh and back again. "My name's not Anna. My name is Kathryn Bailey Beckinsale Speedman. Although I'm known as Kate Beckinsale."
Hugh walked over to them and put his arm around her shoulders. "Kate, meet Gabriel Van Helsing."
Kate looked at him bewildered. "What?!"
"Yep! This is the real Van Helsing."
"If you aren't Anna Valerious, then you must be..."
"Anna Valerious is my character. I play her. Just as Hugh here plays you."
"VAN HELSING!?" Came a voice with a Romanian accent.
The three turned around to see the REAL Anna Valerious walking towards them looking solemn. Van Helsing ran to her. "ANNA!"
Anna turned to see him and ran to him hugging him tight. "I'm so glad to see you." She admitted hugging him tighter and holding on to him for dear life.
"I'm so glad you're ok, Anna. I was so worried Aleera might have hurt you or killed you."
Anna started crying. "When I became conscious again, I got so scared. I thought I was done for. I was in Dracula's summer palace and when I found Dracula coming to look for you, I followed him. I thought if I found you before he did, we could still save my family. Aleera started chasing me and then I ran. Somehow I ended up here and when you answered my call, I felt so relieved."
Gabriel hugged her to him and tried to sooth her worries. "Shhhhhhh. It's ok. You're safe now. I'm here. I won't let them have you again."
Anna pulled away slightly to look at him, but the tears kept rolling down her cheeks. "You really want to protect me from him don't you?"
"It is a part of my assignment. Keep Anna Valerious alive and kill Count Dracula."
Anna wiped her tears and slightly glared. "I think there's more to that than you'd care to admit, Mr. Van Helsing. I can see through your eyes. What is it you're not telling me?"
Gabriel sighed. "If I tell you, you promise not to run?"
"I promise. Now tell me." She demanded.
"I know it's only been three days, but I...I...I...I..." He couldn't finish his sentence and kissed her instead.
Anna, taken by surprise, tensed at the sudden kiss. But then melted into it and kissed him back. After ten seconds, they pulled away. Hugh and Kate who were watching the exchange, looked at one another. "That would be a good idea for the kiss scene." Hugh said.
"I agree, but I'm supposed to make the first move." She said pointedly.
"I know."
"KATE!" Someone called from behind.
She turned around to see her husband Scott Speedman and brightened up running to hug him. "Scott! What are you doing here?!"
"I finished my scenes for the day and heard you were still here, so I came to watch you at work. It'll be a bit different since it's not me you're working with though."
Kate kissed him softly. "I love you. I'm glad you're here."
"MOM..." A voice was shouting, but cut off when she saw who was with her. "DADDY!"
The couple turned to find a little four year old Lily running towards them. Scott picked her up. "Hey there, Lilykins."
"Lily, I told you to stay in the trailer." Kate chided.
"But I'm BORED. Can I please watch?"
Kate looked at Scott who then looked at Lily. "I don't know, Lily. I think you should listen to your mom."
Lily gave him the puppy dog face. "Oh, alright. You can watch." Kate finally caved. "But stay with Daddy. I don't want you getting on set and getting into trouble."
Lily smiled. "YAY! Thank you, Mommy."
Kate kissed her forehead. "Love you, Baby Girl."