A/N – Alright, I'm not posting this one every day. I'm not sure how often yet. I'm going to drive myself to drink writing so much at once, but here is my sexy Halloween offering. It won't be really long, hopefully you'll like it. I dabbled with the supernatural rules between several shows and movies. You'll get the details later. I'm purposely ambiguous regarding the time period.

Chapter 1 – Something Wicked

Lightening crackled and electricity ripped through the air as thunder shook the very ground where Jason stood, sending a powerful vibration down to his core. His eyes seem to darken like the menacing clouds scattered throughout the sky as he warily gazes at the horizon. He can't readily attach words to his sense of dread, but the raging storm seems as if it is seeking retribution against the evil creature caged below the castle. Ever since they had captured it, the storm had loudly and relentlessly pummeled the countryside.

While the abomination he had trapped may have been initially born of a human, his humanity no longer existed. Just thinking about its utter disregard for life made him want to set it afire. A now familiar ache begins to grind in his stomach as his body reflects how much her presence is truly missed. She was beautiful, funny, and had a lightness about her that always put him at ease. Considering how intense and reticent he could be, it amazed him how easily she could make him forget his own nature. His blood begins to boil again when he thinks about her injuries. The last thing she saw before she perished were the eyes of a vile beast that gave no care to the fact she would be mourned.

Monica stands in the doorway of Jason's large, but modest room. As queen, she understands the pressure that her son has faced. He bears the burden of protecting the family. So many lives had been taken due to power, greed, and the love of money. Unfortunately, love was not something Jason sought: he didn't take the time for it. His heart was hardened and she wondered if he'd ever settle and marry. The thought made her sad because underneath all the protective layers was a heart that was more than capable of loving deeply. He had lost his biological mother at a young age, so Monica was the only mother he had known. She loved him with all of heart. It mattered not that he was not of her flesh: such trivial things did not influence her thoughts or feelings. He is hers in all the ways that counted.

"Are you going to stand there or come forward?"

Monica slightly smiled. She had no idea how his senses seemed to be so otherworldly. His keen ears and nose had gotten him through many a battle. "What has you so perplexed?"

He turned to face her. "I have a bad feeling that taking the prisoner will not bode well for us."

Monica placed a hand on his back. "You worry too much. We had to—he killed your sister." Her face contorted as tears threatened to fall.

Jason held her tightly. "I know, but there is more of his kind out there. They will seek vengeance. I can't bear it if any of you were killed or tortured as a result." Briefly imagining what the monster in their midst would do to her almost made him shudder.

Monica pulled back and wiped her face. "Edward and your father are adamant that he be punished. If you come up against them, I don't think they'll find in your favor."

"I'm going down there."

Monica looked horrified. "Please! We don't know what will happen. They have a way of hypnotizing you and he could kill you." Several guards had already met their demise.

"You will have to trust me mother. I have no intention of dying tonight."

She knew that there was no arguing with Jason once his mind is made up. "Trust you I shall. Be careful."

He nodded and left her. If getting close to the monster is what he needs to do in order to survive, then he will—safety be damned.

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Elizabeth wiped her mouth after she finished feeding. Long ago, she had gotten over the fact that blood sustained her life. The years had been cruel to her. The centuries bled together as one long chapter of killing, survival, and pain. Once turned, she had no choice but to survive or die. Sometimes death seemed welcome, but her brother wouldn't let her go. They had each other and the rest of their clan: Francis Corelli, Lorenzo Alcazar, Cassie Layne, Evangeline Williamson, Ava Jerome, Ric Lansing, and EJ Dimera are forces to be reckoned with. They are outnumbered by their enemies, but luckily, the cunning members of her vampire clan continue to persevere. Along the way, they had lost many. While her group had mostly paired off, Elizabeth always chose to be alone. Steven, however, likes to play the field and Francis tended to be a loner.

She chuckled. Her brother was such a dichotomy. To look at him, you'd think he was even tempered, but wickedness ran through his veins and sometimes he spiraled out of control and it got the best of him. Even though she had warned him about sniffing around Emily Quartermaine—that no good could come of it, he didn't listen. Now, she could lose him forever.

Lorenzo walked up to her. "Elizabeth, did you feed?"

"Yes. I was just freshening up."

"Good. We leave soon."

She took one last look in the mirror. Her body is so alive after she squelched her hunger, that her skin doesn't seem quite as pale as before. "Just remember to let me handle this. You can be there, but he cannot be harmed. We need him as leverage."

"I know."

Lorenzo watches her disappear into her changing area. She is beautiful, but tortured after losing most of the people she loved. He wishes that she would allow herself to find a companion, but to her love equaled pain.

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Jason walked down the hallway to go to the cell Steven occupied. When he finally navigated the maze, he looked upon the creature with no fear. All he feels is hate and disgust. "You must be hungry."

Steven studied him for a moment. The familiar look in the Prince's eyes were expected, but nonetheless annoyed him. "I fed earlier. The guard was rather tasty."

Jason's expression didn't change. "You do understand why you are here?"

"I didn't mean to kill her, but I couldn't control it." Emily was delicious in so many ways. Unfortunately, he was overcome before he could turn her. She would have made a nice partner. "If your men wouldn't have attacked me, I could have saved her."

Now Steven could fully see the rage that simmers deep within his opponent as Jason's fists clench and his breath quickens. "And turn her into a monster like you?"

"We are not monsters. We're just immortal."

Jason gripped the metal poles of the cell. "You kill and drink blood from your victims. You hunt them like prey before taking their lives; yet you cannot see how the word monster is more than fitting?"

Steven closed his eyes. Jason had no idea that he could rip the chains out of the wall. If he could bend the bars of the cell, he would have already escaped. The only reason he remains in his current position, is to trick the next person who dared to come inside, however he is tempted to lunge forward and indulge in some more royal blood. "They will come for me and when they do, it will be a blood bath. Are you prepared to accept that?"

"I am not prepared to die, but I'm more than capable of defending my stead."

"Don't say I didn't warn you."

"You will be burned at daylight. Enjoy your last few hours." Jason walked away. Earlier, he had dispatched most of his family away to their other homestead where they will safely reside until he can avenge his sister's death. The queen was especially displeased with the decision and it had taken quite a while to win her over, but he refused to let another family member fall victim to their foe.

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Johnny, a guard, watched Jason enter the tavern. "Prince Jason. Come join us."

Jason looked upon his friends. They had battled together and made sure that no ill will befell each other. Their bond was unbreakable. "I need a drink."

"Is the vampire still alive?" Julian asked.

Jason nodded. "He dies at daylight."

"They will want revenge," Sonny said.

"I'm not afraid of them."

Bobbie put a large mug of beer down on the table. "Maybe you should be. We got word that an entire village was attacked south of here—almost wiped them out. Bodies littered the street and the stench could be smelled a town over."

"Do you know what clan?" Sonny asked.

"There are rumors it was Stavros."

Johnny sneered. He hated the Cassadines. When Stavros had disappeared several years before, they thought of it as a good sign only to find out later that Sam McCall had turned him.

"So it wasn't Steven's clan then," Jason said quietly. The lack of contact with Steven's clan made him uneasy. They were too quiet.

The large, ornate oak doors opened and Elizabeth walked inside. Jason was mesmerized. She was one of the most beautiful women he had ever seen. Her skin was pale, making her azure eyes stand out even more.

"I must have her." He didn't realize he had said it aloud.

Johnny grinned. Jason usually didn't say such things in the company of others. If he sought company from a woman, it was done discretely.

"I've never looked upon her before," Julian said warily.

Elizabeth slowly walked to a table and sat down, completely aware that she is being watched. Every move she made was deliberate. Thank God she had eaten prior. The pulse of their veins pumping was almost making her dizzy.

Bobbie walked up to her. "How can I help you?"

"I'll have an ale please."

Bobbie nodded and went to retrieve it.

Liz turned her head and met Jason's gaze. He is delectable. His light brown hair is a little long and the blue color of his eyes is simply beautiful and a rarity as well. The strong angle of his jaw and aristocratic features were very striking. Desire flashes in her eyes before she looks away, knowing it will drive him crazy. It always does. Seduction is something she had mastered. It usually led to her quenching her thirst. This time however, there would be no such indulgence.

"Go talk to her," Johnny said.

Julian grinned. "Yeah, go find out her name." If Jason didn't, he might be called to do so himself. The more he looked upon her, the more enchanting she is.

Jason stood and walked across the room.

Elizabeth notices him confidently move towards her and then lays her hand on her breasts to draw his attention there.

Jason watches her lick her lips as his eyes narrow. She was sinful. "May I join you milady?"

Liz slightly smiles. "Of course, one can never turn down hospitality when traveling alone."

Moving effortlessly into the chair, he swipes his hair off his face and softens his demeanor. "Considering your beauty, it would be dangerous of you to do so. Won't your husband be worried?"

"I am not betrothed to anyone."

That is music to his ears. "I'm Jason."

"Elizabeth."

Looking into her eyes is hypnotizing him and he needs to be alone with her and taste her pouty lips. The blue of her eyes were captivating and her long brown hair was pulled back from her face, but allowed to drape lazily down her back. Lips that are plump and ruby red finished off her look—perfect for his pillaging tongue. She was absolute perfection and he had no doubt that she would please him bed.

She pretended to sip the drink as she allowed his overt appraisal. "Tell me about yourself Jason."

"I am a soldier and yourself?" His royal lineage would not come into play. He needed her to want him on his own merits.

"I'm a seamstress and I take care of my father who is ill." Last week she was an artist and the time before that, a cook.

"That is a noble profession."

"Would you like to dance?"

Jason stood up and took her hand. "Gladly." Any excuse to touch her was welcome.

They started to move as one and Jason deftly directed her around the makeshift dance floor as if they were floating.

"How long are you in town for?"

"A few days and then I must be on my way."

Jason looked a little sad and she slightly smiled.

"Are you missing me already?"

"Undoubtedly yes."

She smiled wickedly. "Perhaps I can give you something to remember me by."

He sucked in a breath, not sure if she was being forward or meant something else. He prayed it was the former.

Elizabeth laughed at his expression. At least he is entertaining her. Heavens knows that he is definitely easy on the eyes and he seems to be a decent sort.

Lorenzo watched them from the corner. He hadn't seen Liz laugh like that in a long time. Too bad the Prince might have to die. For the next hour, he watched Elizabeth work her magic. Jason's friends were almost passed out drunk and Jason was pretty inebriated himself.

Jason pulled Elizabeth onto his lap, making her yelp. "You're so damn beautiful."

She started to respond, but Jason swallowed up her words—taking her mouth roughly as he made her swoon. Dear God his mouth was heavenly and despite knowing better, she kissed him back wantonly.

Lorenzo was shocked at her ardor. It was unlike her and he wondered if maybe this was a mistake.

"I want you," Jason said huskily.

She bit her lip. He was so damned handsome and his neck—oh, his blood called to her. The thought of biting into his flesh almost made her orgasm. He took in her erotic expression as he felt himself harden.

Coming back to earth, she met his gaze. "Jason—I don't know."

Leaning forward, he whispered against her lips." I will do things to you that will make you scream."

Liz shivered. Dear God this man is swoon-worthy. He devoured her mouth again, licking and sucking at her lips before grabbing the back of her head and kissing her senseless. She wanted him with every fiber of her being, but sadly it couldn't be. Pulling back, she caught her breath and then stared into the most beautiful pair of blue eyes she had ever seen. "Let's get a room."

He grinned and stood up with her in his arms and Bobbie shook her head and met them in the middle.

"Room four is down that hallway at the end. Have fun."

Jason took the key from her and almost ran with Elizabeth tucked safely in his arms. After a minute, Lorenzo followed and then looked out of a window holding up four fingers: a signal to the rest of his clan. It was time to take the Prince.

A/N – Let me know what you think. Cassie Layne is Guilding Light (played by Laura Wright of course), Evangeline Williamson is One Life to Live, and EJ Dimera is DOOL. You don't have to know the characters to follow.