I do not own the Darren Shan Saga and am not making any money off this. This story doesn't follow the plot line, so please no comments about that.

SPOILER ALERT BELOW.

Because this story doesn't follow the plot line - Arra Sails, Gavner Purl and Mr. Crepsley are alive. The War of the Scars never happened and Kurda didn't betray the Clan.

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For those who read the story before it was edited, please refer to the Notice chapter. For new comers, read this chapter and skip the notice Enjoy.

Raena stared up at the mountain that loomed before her. A long climb was ahead of her but with her vampire blood, she should make it to the top. Bracing herself, she gripped the rock and began to haul herself up.

Prince Darren Shan shuffled around in his throne, only half listening to the reports from a group of Generals. The past week of duties had been extremely tedious and he was itching for something, anything, to happen.

As if the Vampire Gods heard his silent prayer, two guards entered the hall, pushing someone in front of them. A girl, about 18, glared at the guards through bright green eyes, almost as big as Darren's friend, the Little Person – Harkat Mulds.

Her long black hair was messy and her skin was caked in dirt and mud. She wore ripped jeans (Though they were ripped from the journey or were bought like that, Darren couldn't tell.), a silver and black t-shirt and a black zip-up hoodie. She held a small backpack in her little hands and though she looked about as fierce as a kitten, something in her eyes told the young Prince she wasn't to be toyed with.

After all, she had made the journey to Vampire Mountain alone.

One of the guards spoke, after bowing to the Princes.

'Sires. We found this girl trying to slip through our entrances. She claims she has important business here and was sent by someone called Evanna.'

Darren's eyes widened. He'd met the witch - Lady Evanna before and wondered what a young girl could have to do with the old hag.

Paris Skyle dismissed the Generals and guards out of the room, focusing on the new-comer.

She watched the guards and Generals leave the room, before turning to speak.

"My name is Raena Corps. I was sent here by Lady Evanna. She told me I was able to bear the child of a vampire and the child I must have will be essential in the future of us and our 'cousins', the Vampeneze."

Mika must have picked up on the same word Darren had, and questioned Raena before Darren could.

"Us?"

"Yes. I am also a vampire, that's how I finally managed to reach here."

"I see. Do you know who's child you must bear, Raena?"

"I do, but now is not the time to tell, I'm sorry about that."

Paris smiled at her, "Nothing to be sorry about. Now, Darren here can show you too a room and give you a quick tour. We will have a word to our clan. Darren?"

Getting out of his throne, Darren walked over to Raena.

"Shall we?"

"Here's the hall of Kheldon Lurt, where we eat. Ever had bat's broth?"

Darren grinned as Raena pulled a face.

"Really Raena, I thought you were made of tougher stuff!" Darren teased. Being his age and very open, Darren had already formed a friendship with the new vampiress, taking a liking to her sarcastic and truthful, yet funny personality.

"Please, can you not call me Raena? I hate it. Rae is far better." She said, looking at the half-vampire hopefully.

"No problem. I guess we better head back to the other Princes. They'll be lost without me." Darren joked, pleased when Rae cracked a smile.

That's it for today Tell me what you think about the new idea.

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