The clearing is a stunning sight to see with soft healthy grass covering it, colorful flowers that graced the landscape, and clean relaxed river. The river is what she came for the most though.

"I can't believe i'm finally here. It's time for this vampire princess to become a gorgeous mermaid."

With one big leap Sonja splashed into the refreshing water, feeling the the relaxing motion of the of the water's slight push and pull. She Inhaled the sweet pine of the air and listened the musical sound of nature while looking up to the bright light of the moon.


Back at the Castle

"Milord, have you seen Lady Sonja? She is late for her lessons."

"No, the last I saw her she was in bed. Check with her maid Luka she usually helps her get dressed."

"I will thank you milord."

Now I have to go find the maid of that spoiled princess! Her maid better be easy to find because if not I will go about my business since everyone else seems to have time.

Tannis found Luka in Sonja's room cleaning up. She stopped when she heard the door open and bowed her head.

"May I help you milord."

"Have seen Lady Sonja."

"No, she was gone before I even got here. I thought she was with you."

"She never showed up. Do you know where she could be?"

"Did you try the library? She loves to read."

"I will look thank you."

Damn that little girl to hell! I will check the library, then that's it. I will not be made a fool of by playing hide n seek with a child!


"Come on Sonja, where are you?" Lucian anxiously waited.

"Sonja was late and surprisingly no one knew she was gone. Viktor can't be that preoccupied that he doesn't realize his small daughter has gone missing. Maybe the council meeting didn't start yet or maybe he got caught up with something else. Whatever the reason I hope he realizes soon, since i'm sworn into secrecy."

"Get back to work dog!" Kosta shouted.

"I hadn't noticed I stopped working, but instantly began to avoid the sting of the whip. Please come back Sonja."

Just then Tannis strolled out, his eyes searching for something. He stopped speaking with soldiers and snarling at slaves. His face turned from slightly irritated to completely vexed.

"Blacksmith!"

"Yes milord."

"Have you seen Lady Sonja?"

"No milord, not at all."

He eyed me suspiciously. Did he suspect something?

"Well if you do you are to inform one of the guards."

"Yes milord."

Tannis walked off not spearing one ounce of energy to look back at Lucian.


"Well I guess it's time to head back,unfortunately."

A loud howl emanated from the woods, followed by growls. Sonja's eyes got wide with fear and quickly gathered her things. Not even bothering to change, she leaped on her horse soaking wet. She immediately was off on to the road that will lead her to where her home was until she heard large fast thumps behind her. Sonja's horse startled by the new arrivals takes the young vampire off course, practically falling down hill. She was no longer under control of the horse, and had no idea how to get it under control.

"Help me! Somebody help me please!" Sonja screamed out of fear.

By some miracle the large thumps stopped, and so did her horse after realizing it wasn't being followed.

"Thank the goodness!" Her relief was short lived when she became aware that she had no idea where she was.

"For the love of..." She heard the loud howl once more and decided not to wait until the growls emanated in order to find shelter. She noticed that there was a small torn down village close by, about one hundred feet away, and decided to seek refuge there. Once she reached she hid in a barely standing stable, so her horse was hidden too. Sonja listened closely to hear if she heard any sounds. After several moments there was still nothing to be heard, and her horse was silent ,always a good sign, and almost tired looking. She figured it was because of the strenuous chase, but then it her that horses were on the same schedules the vampires were one. The sun was beginning to rise.

"No...I couldn't have stayed out that long. It had only been two hours."

The sun started to peek through the holes of cracked stable. Sonja pushed herself safely away from them hiding in a dark corner. Sonja was too tired to think after her dilemma was over. She was just as exhausted as her horse, and her eyes began to droop.

"Now what am I going to do?" She dozed off.


"Where is Sonja!" Viktor bellowed angrily at Tannis.

"I don't know Milord, I have been searching for her all day."

Viktor pushed pass Tannis and stalked towards his general.

"Gather some of the soldiers, and search for my daughter."

"But, sire it is sunrise we will burn."

"Fool do you not think I know that! In the castle, search in the castle!"

Soldiers quickly dispersed to all ends of the castle to find the missing princess. Viktor paced back and forth in the Great Hall, contemplating where his young daughter could be. He thought to himself:

Surely this couldn't be some sort of joke, Sonja would never do that...would she? Perhaps she went somewhere private in the castle, and got lost in a book, she loves to read. She is probably fast asleep with her head face down in that book right now. But what if she wasn't? Did something happen to her? Is she hurt or worst...dead? No I would not put such thoughts in my head! I can't bare to lose her mother and her in the same century. She is asleep with her book, I just have to find where she went.

Viktor went off in different direction to do some searching for himself. He yanked open the decorative doubles, and they slammed shut behind him.

"I will find you Sonja." Viktor vowed.


Okay so I guess this is a short chapter. Please read on whoever is reading this. I don't know how many people are into Sonja, Viktor,and Lucian anymore, but I am. I will finish this story even if people don't review or like it. Personally sometimes I could love a story and forget to review and mark it as my favorite, so I don't take that stuff to heart. :)