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A/N: Alright here is chapter 2. This re-make of Meeting the Original Duzell is only going to stay in Vampire King Duzell's POV. It won't switch to Ishtar, or anyone else. VAMPIRELG I am sorry to tell you this but (sighs) Darres is going to show up again. Since he was in the first and second. But look on the bright side, you already know what is going to happen, right? Alright on with chapter 2!

Chapter 2: Confusion

Duzell sighed inwardly as more vampires and humans, or known to him as his puppets, walked up to him suggesting ideas for his surprise attack on Pheliosta. He had a lot of visitors, but there was only one new one that he felt like he could trust. That would have to be Princess Ishtar. For some reason something inside of him stirred just by only thinking about her. But looking at her was a different story. He felt completely different while looking at her. 'I don't think she's a mystery I'll be able to solve right away.' Duzell slowly stood, silencing the voices around him.

"I do not want anymore visitors for the rest of the day and night. Now leave!" He said in his usual cold tone he spoke in. Everyone quickly shuffled out of the room, but someone didn't. It was Princess Ishtar. "That includes you Princess." He growled in a low voice, but stopped when he saw the hurt expression on her face. 'Did I do or say something that offends her?'

"King Duzell I only wanted to speak with you, but I'll go if that is what you want." Before she turned, Duzell caught the sight of tears going down her face. Then she turned and walked out of the chamber. Duzell was once again alone in his own silence.

~Nighttime~

Duzell walked along the halls, searching for a room suitable for Princess Ishtar, whom was trailing right behind him. Some of his puppets had obviously came up with this "wonderful idea" to have him search for a room for her.

"You know you can open up more." Ishtar's voice startled him a bit, but he composed himself quickly.

"There is no point to open up, especially for a Vampire." Duzell said pointly.

"Well I'm a vampire and I open up to people."

"Then you are a fool Princess Ishtar. We Vampires are secretive and non-socialable. Its part of our rules." Duzell didn't even glance at her. He now knew which room he would place her in.

"I am not a fool Duzie!!" He turned just in time to see her slap her hands over her mouth.

"Free will to speak is not a crime, but I will only say this once and only once! My name is Duzell not Duzie! And to you it is King Duzell." She nodded her head quickly, most likely because of the tone of his voice. "Good. Your quarters are right here." He indicated towards the door.

"Thank you King Duzell." She bowed and he walked off. 'Great! Now I feel terrible for snapping at her. But Duzie? I kinda have to admit that is a cute nickname.....Wait! What am I saying!? Duzie is not "Cute"! It is horrible and disgusting!' What Duzell couldn't see at the moment was that something wonderful was looking him in the face, yet he couldn't grasp it..........yet.

~The next day~

Duzell hated mornings. They always meant another horrible, yet boring day. Ishtar would most likely not be attending any of the meetings. But he could always make her suffer and have her go in his place as long as she recorded what happened. 'Yeah thats what I'll do! I think I'll put on my cloak and go for a walk in the town for awhile. I need some fresh air.' Duzell called one of his servants, which he couldn't remember the name of him.

"Can you please tell Princess Ishtar that she will be attending my meeting today in the Chamber?" The servant nodded and quickly walked off towards Ishtar's room. Duzell sighed in relief that he could finally just take a stroll in the town with his cloak on. That was until Ishtar came running in.

"You've got to be kidding me! I am not going to sit back and listen to people's problems while you relax!" She yelled at him. Duzell raised his eyebrows at her.

"I am not kidding you. Unless you know of someone else who can take my place and I can still go for my little stroll." Duzell informed her. Ishtar's eyes widened slightly at this suggestion made by Duzell.

"Why don't you just call off the meeting? You are the king anyways right?" Duzell cocked his head and Ishtar realized that he hadn't thought about that.

"True. I am the king, but.......That's it! I"m calling off the meeting." Duzell then stalked out of the room, leaving Ishtar behind. 'I wonder if she wants to come with me? Wouldn't hurt to ask I guess.' That's when Ishtar came running up beside him.

"So King Duzell may I come with you?" She grinned at him.

"I guess." He was so unsure, even though he was about to ask her to come with him. No, not ask................command her to come with him.

~In the town~

Duzell watched as Ishtar stared in awe at the buildings and as she marveled at different stuff. 'You would think a vampire of her status would know what this town looks like? Oh well. She must have a horrible memory.'

"Princess Ishtar haven't you been here before?" He asked as she marveled and awed at the same building.

"Yeah a long time ago, when I was very young." Her face went downcast and almost broke into tears.

"Did something horrible happen in your past?" He looked down at her head.

"Yes. My mother and father died back then." Duzell slowly closed his eyes. 'So she can remember her parents. I hope she doesn't remember how they died......like I do. Its because of their death that I don't trust anyone AND that I don't open up. Or however as she put it.'

"How did they die?" He asked in a silent but deadly voice.

"I don't remember. I was very young when it happened." Ishtar's voice kinda cracked. When she looked up she was surprised to see Duzell staring down back at her.

"Don't try to remember. It'll only cause you pain, trust me." Duzell saw Ishtar's eyes slightly widen, as if something dawned on her.

"Kind Duzell do you remember your parents? And how they died?" Duzell stiffened.

"Princess Ishtar I refuse to talk of such things." He then stalked away burying himself in memories.

~Flashback~

"Mother! Father! No!" A young Duzell came running out of the castle doors, but stopped when he saw his parents surrounded by humans with stakes. The humans hadn't noticed him yet.

"So there! Finally the end of the King and Queen of the Vampires!" One of them yelled in triumph.

"Hey are you sure they didn't have an heir to the Vampire throne?" Another asked.

"Yeah. Vampires are the undead, so therefore they can't produce a full-blooded vampire." Duzell ran inside before they noticed him. Humans had killed his parents that night. Some of the vampires had helped, he could tell now. How else would those humans had known when the King and Queen of the Vampires would be returning to their castle at a certain time? Duzell ran to his room and cried on his pillow. He vowed that night before falling asleep, that he would never open up to people. He also when he got older, ascended to the throne and then had to those humans beheaded or hung.

~End Flashback~

Duzell stopped and watched as Ishtar slowly turned and walked back to the castle. 'What am I going to do now? If people find out that there is a vampire princess that could be a possible next queen, they might even kill Ishtar. I can't let that happen! It feels as though my life is about to change though. Plus for some reason, Ishtar to me feels very important. Almost as if, she must not die. That her role in life has not been forfilled. I must attempt to solve her mystery.' Duzell chuckled to himself. 'My this is going to be one hard puzzle and mystery to solve!' He followed Ishtar back to the castle.

I know its the same as in the Meeting the original Duzell part 1, but its in his point of view. Which is what this story is mainly right now. The chapters that weren't in his POV, will be changed. Like in I believe chapter 3 when Ishtar escapes and goes back to the future, it'll be in Duzell's POV not Ishtar's. Remember guys, when the reincarnated Duzell shows up, he will once again be called Duzie so there is no confusion. Alright review!