Authors Notes-Well, with the success of Seductions of the Dark, Lady D and I decided to write an alternate version. It starts off in the past, when Vlad and Rainia first met in the past. It actually has a plot to it and you find out a lot more about Vlad and Rainia. Read and Review and tell us what you think!

-Vlad's Dark Queen and Lady D

Chapter One

Transylvania, 1400's

Prince Vlad Dracula glared at the Lord that was before him, going on about something or another. The Dark Prince was barely paying attention and in truth was bored out of his mind. "Milord?"

Giving a mental sigh, the prince raised a questioning eyebrow. "What now?"

"Do you think it wise to rule with out an heir to take your place?"

Vlad growled, rising to his feet, green eyes narrowed threateningly. "And just what is that supposed to mean?"

The Lord cowered under his gaze and quickly tried to make an excuse to avoid being executed. "The people would be, well, happier knowing you were married, sire."

Raising an eyebrow, Vlad sat back down and motioned for him to continue with a wave of his hand.

"Well sire, they'd feel better knowing that you had someone to take your place if something happened to you," The Lord quickly went on, "that was of your blood and lineage."

A few months later, Vlad was found to be at the dining room table, rubbing his temples. The latest so-called 'woman' had done nothing but giggle since she had gotten there, which had been well over an hour ago. Good lord, if someone doesn't get her out of my sight soon I just might be forced to kill her myself! He thought angrily, not noticing that his loyal advisor had approached him.

"Sire?"

Well, what do you know? God does exist. Vlad said to himself before looking at his advisor. "Please tell me this will be over soon?"

"You don't like her?"

"What's there to like? For the love of God man, she's done nothing but giggle since she got here. If you don't remove her from my sight immediately..."He left the threat hanging in the air.

Thirty minutes later, a very relieved Vlad threw himself onto his bed and slung an arm over his eyes. God, if he ever had to put up with someone that annoying again, he would personally kill them and whoever convinced him to have dinner with the girl.

"Your highness?" A rather nervous looking noble poked his head in the room.

"Yes?" Vlad said wearily, not up to talking but knowing that they would talk even if he didn't.

"Might I make a suggestion?"

"What this time?"

"Well, you see Sire, I myself have a daughter-"

"If she's as annoying as the other seven were, forget it." Vlad growled, removing his arm from his eyes and raising his head to look at the man.

"No, no, sire, quite the opposite, I assure you. Rather on the quiet side if you ask me and she tends to be blunt and to the point at times."

"Go on." Vlad said slowly, watching him.

"Shall I bring her over one day, m'lord, so that you might meet her?"

The prince exhaled, looking thoughtful before nodding his consent. "Fine, bring her over."

The man beamed and bowed low. "Of course, milord I shall send for her in the morning." He said before turning to leave.

"Wait."

"Sire?"

"What's her name?" Vlad asked.

"Rainia, your highness."

Vlad nodded slowly, waving his hand to dismiss him. When the other man left, he resumed his earlier position, wondering why in gods name he had agreed to this.

"I only wished you had an escort." Marie fretted as the carriage pulled up to the door.

"Mother, I'll be fine. Now stop worrying so much." Rainia said, trying to keep her calm so as to not yell at her mother.

The elder woman smiled and hugged her daughter tightly. "Of course you will, sweetie. Now do try to make a good impression."

"Yes, mother." Rainia replied, rolling her eyes as she hugged her mother back before exiting to board the carriage.

A servant offered her his hand, and she took it, getting into the carriage with practiced ease and waved to her mother.

"Tell your father to keep an eye on you!" Marie yelled as the carriage departed.

"Good lord, she acts like I'm going to marry him." Rainia mused with a laugh.

"You look wonderful, darling. Simply stunning." Stephan commented, helping his daughter to step out of the carriage.

Rainia smiled slightly before chuckling. "Mother said to give you a message."

"Oh? And what might that be?"

"That you are to keep an eye on me."

The man laughed and shook his head. "That's your mother for you. Come now, I want you to meet the Prince."

Rainia nodded slightly, taking her fathers arm as he led her to where Vlad was waiting. The self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness was staring out a window, watching the servants run around the courtyard.

"Sire?" Stephan questioned, causing the Prince to turn and look at the pair.

Vlad's emerald eyes widened and he blinked. The girl at Stephan's side was there was no other word for it, breathtaking. Dark black hair hung loosely down her back, curling slightly at the ends. Her skin was just the slightest bit tan, more on the pale side. Grey eyes flecked with blue looked back at him curiously, wondering what exactly he was staring at.

"This is my daughter, Rainia, milord."

"Pleasure." Rainia said politely, curtsying before her father could mention something to her about it.

"The pleasure is all mine." Vlad replied, still staring at her.

Stephan coughed slightly and bid a hasty retreat, leaving the two alone.

"Good job of keeping an eye on me, dad." Rainia mumbled under her breath, looking away from Vlad in the direction her father had went. Oh was he going to get it. Realizing Vlad had said something to her she blushed slightly, feeling like an idiot for not paying more attention.

"You look as though you'd rather be anywhere but here at the moment." The prince looked amused.

"To be honest...I sort of do wish I wasn't here. No offense meant to you, milord." Rainia said, averting her gaze once more. Good lord, he's handsome-WAIT! Where the hell did that come from? I DO NOT have a crush on the Prince of Darkness!

Vlad snorted, his face blank. "None taken." He said dismissively. "I can't believe that this is the most intelligent conversation I've had in months."

The early morning sun swam brightly from the fiery glob in the sky to dance around the earth and warm the ground from the night's late frost. Water dripped carelessly from the leaves of plants and dotted the petals of flowers like crystal. Birds sang sweetly in the distance and rabbits romped playfully in the woods surrounding the garden.

With her arm looped with Vlad's, Rainia turned her head to study his profile. The sun glinted off his silky hair giving his raven black a glossy sheen. A strong, straight nose, high cheekbones and a soft mouth that could transform into a cruel sneer complimented his handsome face greatly. At the moment he had a thoughtful look upon his face and she wondered what he was thinking about.

Tripping on the hem of her dress, Rainia was brought back to reality as she yelped and nearly fell. Nearly. Vlad's toned arm kept her upright and from falling. Glancing up to once again look at Vlad's face, her face flushed with embarrassment. His face now held amusement and apparently she was caught, literally.

"Are you alright, my lady?" His voice was laced with silent laughter, which only caused Rainia to turn a brighter shade of red.

Rainia closed her eyes and willed her blush away, of course it didn't work, her cheeks were still flushed red and her ears were warm and tingling. Stupid will power. "I'm fine, I… I just tripped." As an after thought she added, "Thank you."

He smiled gently, mirth dancing in his emerald green eyes. He opened his mouth to comment when a hurried voice broke the silence with a yell.

"My lord!"

Vlad's eyes flashed and he clenched his jaw tightly in annoyance. "What is it?" He hissed at the servant panting from exertion.

Rainia winced at his tone and mentally noted not to get on his bad side.

The servant gulped and bowed nervously, "Foreign men have arrived and demanded your presence, milord. The say it's of great importance."

Vlad's face was impassive and the servant spoke and he quickly dismissed him. The servant left quickly with a squeak. Turing back towards Rainia, his face softened and he bowed his head in apology.

"I do apologize that our meeting was cut short, my lady. I would care to meet you again when matters weren't so pressing." He took her hand and gently kissed her palm causing Rainia's cheeks to redden once more. Vlad smiled at her reaction, obviously pleased.

Calling a servant over, he told the lady to take Rainia to the carriage that would take her home. And with a spin on his heel and a flap of his jacket he swiftly walked towards the castle his boots clicking on the stone pathway.

Rainia stared out the carriage window, sighing softly. Vlad wasn't the monster everyone had always made him out to be. At least, he wasn't to her anyway. She did like him, though more as a friend at the moment then anything else. Good lord, if her mother found out she had a crush on the prince; Marie would never let her live it down. Groaning silently to herself, she leaned back against her seat and took a deep breath.

Ok, Rain…looks like we have a dilemma on our hands, don't we? She mused to herself, glancing out the window in the direction of the castle. Thinking to herself, she nodded, finally deciding on what to do. "Driver?"

"Yes milady?"

"Tell my father when you see him tonight that I wish to meet with the prince again."

The driver blinked, somewhat shocked, but nodded. "Of course, milady."

"So, Rainia, did you have fun?" Marie asked, as she helped her daughter remove the dress she was currently wearing.

"I want to go back tomorrow, if I may." Rainia replied, exhaling in relief as the last strings of her corset were loosened. "Thanks mum."

Marie smiled, removing the corset from her body and tossing it to the servant standing nearby. "You like him, do you?"

"He's…nice, surprisingly." She said, slipping into her nightdress as the servant departed to wash her clothes.

Marie pulled back the covers and Rainia obligingly slid into bed with a relaxed sigh. "Get some rest, love. I'll talk with your father about you going to visit."

Rainia smiled and snuggled under the blankets, turning on her side and falling into an exhausted slumber.

Authors Notes 2- Sorry about how long this took to get up. Not sure when the second chapter will be up. Probably around Christmas, who knows… Anyway, R&R