DISCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING OF THE LITTLE VAMPIRE.
Chapter One: Everything Starts With the First Step
"My Queen," came a deep male voice. I turned to my most faithful servant as he knelt before me. "They are coming."
Dark brown, almost black eyes narrowed. There was in tint of red in them now, a deep tint.
"We must hurry with our plans, then," I told him. My servant nodded. "I'm sure they will be here soon... very soon."
"And your orders?" he asked.
"Find her," I answered. "We wouldn't want our... guests to miss the show."
"As you wish," he answered, then slid into the shadows. I turned my eyes to the black ocean around us. My other half would appreciate the beauty of what I saw. Myself? I wanted to turn that black water red.
"Come to me, he who gives my other half strength," I said softly, my tone unpleasant. "Come... and meet your death..."
Anna laughed as she hugged Molly, swinging up into her arms. The family had just landed in America, all of them glad to finally be off that plane. Molly smiled at all of them, though her smile seemed strained.
"Where's Chrystal?" asked Rudolph. Molly gave him a somewhat sad smile.
"No one's seen her since you disappeared," she answered him cryptically.
"Is she all right?" asked Tony, jumping to conclusions. Molly gave him the same sad smile she'd given Rudolph.
"Physically," she answered.
"Regardless, she's expecting you," said another female voice. A woman of Chrystal's height walked towards us. She was very shapely, curvy. She had long, black hair that reached just below her hips. Her eyes were a deep cerulean blue. Her skin was tanned, like she prefered the outdoors. Her eyes soon went to Rudolph. She gave him a warm smile.
"I am glad you finally have come," she told him, much to everyone's (but Molly) surprise. "Perhaps this also means the end."
With that cryptic message, she turned around and grabbed a few of our bags.
"Becky, what are you doing here?" hissed Molly, trying to keep her voice down. Becky gave her a knowing look.
"Making sure you obey the law," she answered, then led us all from the airport. We all piled into the large, spacious limo that awaited us.
"Wow," Anna said suddenly. "Chrystal must sure be wealthy!"
Becky gave her a secretive smile.
"Just wait and you will learn just how wealthy she is," she answered.
"You almost sound like you revere her," grumbled Gregory, not happy about being dragged along for this. She'd chosen Rudolph, didn't she? Then why the hell was he here?
"Chrystal, yes," Becky answered. "Kage, no."
That confused everyone, everyone but Molly. Molly sighed heavily.
"I'll explain," she said, but was cut-off by Becky.
"No, you won't," she said sharply. "Those who speak of what they know, find too late that prudent silence is wise. Molly Thompson, bite your tongue!"
That made them all exchange worried looks. The land flew by them, seeming to go on forever. Then, they were put on a ferry. It took off into the ocean, going at a much faster speed than ferrys should be able to. While the family spoke amongst themselves, the two female remained vigil and silent, watching their progress. It was long past nightfall when an island finally appeared on the horizon. All eyes went to it curiously.
"Is that it?" Tony asked. "Is that her estate?"
Molly nodded tensely, watching Becky carefully, a look of dislike on her features. When we docked, the ferry turned back and left again. All eyes went to Becky and Molly.
"So... where is Chrystal?" asked Rudolph. She smiled at him.
"Spirit will know," she answered, then put her fingers to her lips and gave a sharp whistle. A shrill, loud neigh came in return, though it sounded more like a demonic scream than anything else. Through the darkness came the sound of rapidly approaching hooves. Becky waited calmly, Molly both tense and alert. Out of the foilage came a pure black stallion, slowing to a stop just in front of Becky. Following him, were nine other black horses. All of them had one strange feature in common: blood red eyes. The leader, Spirit took in shaky breaths, as if trying to sniff something out. Then, slowly, he walked to Rudolph. When he was in front of him, the great stallion knelt. Rudolph interpreted that correctly and got on. The others quickly also got on one of the available horses.
"Okay, Spirit," Becky said. "We'll follow you."
The great beast nodded and turned around. With another demonic scream, he lurched into a full-on run. The others quickly followed suite, leaving thier riders to hang on for dear life.