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"I am Vlad Dracula." Vlad started
"The one that sold his soul to the devil, and destroyed the army of Turks in 1462?" Kagome asked
She couldn't believe that the man before her was the famous fallen Romanian prince. A part of her had to stop herself from asking him for an autograph. He looked at her in surprise that she had heard of his story.
"How did you know?" He asked
"Romania was one the countries Rin and I have been to." She said 'That and his name is still known in my time.' She thought
"Tell me…what did they tell you?" He asked
He stood up and walked over to the large window to look out as it was cloudy now.
"It's hard to tell if the stories that are true or myth until I came across a gypsy woman. She told me about the creature that was cursed to live in Broke-tooth Mountain and that the prince was the only one that was able to survive from his clutches. When the Turks came the Sultan had ordered the Prince to give him 1,000 boys for his army, including his twin sons." She said "The Prince was desperate and wanted to protect his family and his people so he seek out for help. That help happened to be the creature. A bargain was made between. The creature would give the prince his powers and if he could withstand the thirst for human blood in the three days he would turn back to normal. But if he doesn't he would be curse forever and the creature would be free from his prison. On the final day the Prince's wife offered her blood so he could save their children that were taken by the Sultan. And he did; as it was her finally wish before she died. The Prince killed the Sultan and his army and was able to save at least one son while the other died by the Sultan's hands."
He saw the sorrow look in his eyes and knew that had to be the truth.
"I believe that one was the right story." She said
He nodded his head and looked at her.
"Ingera was the one that died, isn't he?" She asked
"I couldn't lose him so I turned him. My eldest son Vlad IV was the one that lived. It broke my heart to leave him behind but he was my last human bloodline I had to. It was selfish of me but I knew it was for the best." He said "For years Ingera and I have wonder throughout the world searching and hoping that we'll find them again. But as the years go by I've been having my doubts."
Kagome got up and walked over to him to place her hand on his.
"Don't worry you'll see them again someday." She said
He looked down where theirs touched and couldn't believe how warm her hand feels against his. He had missed the touch of another woman and he intertwined their hands together. Then he saw her blush a little when he did that and he couldn't stop himself from smiling.
"I believe it's your turn to tell me about you." He said
"Well, my family comes from a long line of priest and priestess and once in every generation someone in my family is blessed with holy power. That happened to be me. But I wasn't like the other priest and priestess in my homeland. I never hated the demons for I didn't really see the difference between us and them. I was taught by my father to never judge others and always look within." She said "I was an outcast in my village. Everyone always found me strange for the way I think. Then I met Inuyasha. He was a half dog demon and my first friend. And then I made other friends with demons as I was theirs. The only time that I do kill a demon is if they tried to kill me or harm anyone else."
"Your fiancé was a half demon dog?" He raised a brow
"Hey don't judge me." She glared
He couldn't help but think that anger look was cute on her.
"Mama, I'm ready to get out!" Rin called out from the master bathroom
"I hope now you know you can trust me and my daughter. I'll never bring harm to those that are my friends." Kagome said and went to help Rin
Both he and his inner demon cringed when she said the word friend. He didn't know why but he just didn't like the sound of it.
'Because she is our mate. She should be calling us mate, not friends.' His inner demon said
"Would you stop saying that?" Vlad asked in a whisper
Then a knock was heard at the door and Vlad went opened it to see Ingera.
"Are you guys done fighting?" He said
"We worked it out. I'm sorry you had to see that son." Vlad smiled
The maid showed up by the door, telling them that dinner was ready. Vlad thank her before dismissed her and told Kagome. She already got Rin ready and they headed down to the dining room. After dinner it was close to Rins' bed time and Rin wanted Kagome to read her a bedtime story tonight.
"Okay, dear, what would you like to hear tonight?" Kagome asked
Before Rin could tell her someone knocked on the door and Ingera popped his head in.
"Is it okay that I hear one too?" He asked
"Of course Ingera. Come, sit down." Kagome smiled
He smiled and climbed on the bed to sit next to Rin.
"I want to hear about "Hansel and Gretel" tonight." Rin said
"Alright let's see." Kagome smiled as she looked for the chapter
Another knock was heard and this time it was Vlad.
"I was wondering where you were Ingera." He said
"Kagome was about to tell us a story. You want to join us father?" Ingera asked
"Yes, please, Lord Vlad sir." Rin asked, using her best puppy dog face
Kagome giggled when she saw the look on Vlad, knowing well that no one could resist Rin's puppy dog pout.
"You might as well sit down. Not even my brother could resist her pout." Kagome said
Ingera scooted over so his father could sit down with them on the bed.
"Okay let's see…" Kagome started reading "Once upon a time there lived near a large wood a poor woodcutter, with his wife and two children by his former marriage, a little boy called Hansel, and a girl named Gretel. He had little enough to break or bite; and once, when there was a great famine in the land, he could not procure even his daily bread; and as he laid thinking in his bed one evening, rolling about for trouble, he sighed, and said to his wife…
"What will become of us? How can we feed our children, when we have no more than we can eat ourselves?"
"Know, then, my husband." She answered "We will lead them away, quite early in the morning, into the thickest part of the woods, and give them each little piece of bread; then we will go to our work, and leave them alone, so they will not find the way home again and we shall be freed from them."
Both Rin and Ingera gasped. Vlad smiled down at them as they were so interested in the story and then smiled at Kagome as she continued reading.
As time passed Rin was half asleep while Ingera was still awake as Kagome was close to the end.
Then they began to run and bursting into the house they fell into their father's arms. He had not had one happy hour since he had left the children in the forest and his wife was dead. Gretel shook her apron and the pearls and precious stones rolled out upon the floor and Hansel threw down one handful after the other out of his pocket. Then all their sorrows were ended and they lived together in great happiness. The End." She read and close the book
"I bet the wife was the witch the whole time." Ingera said
"It hasn't been said but it does make sense since she died when the children return." Kagome said
"You would never do that if your next wife told you to do that if we're ever poor, right father?" Ingera asked Vlad
"That will never happen, my son. I would rather die than give you up." Vlad said
"You wouldn't either right, mama?" Rin yawned while rubbing her eyes
"Never. I would do everything in my power to protect you. Now get some sleep my little flower." Kagome smiled and kissed her head before tucking her into bed. "As should you young master."
"But I'm not tired. Can you read me one story?" Ingera whined
Vlad chucked and tossed him over his shoulder.
"She's right son. It's passed your bedtime." He said
"Aw, but father, ten more minutes?' Ingera asked
Vlad and Kagome looked at each other and laughed before Vlad taking him out of the room.
"Nope." Vlad said
"Five more minutes?" Ingera asked
"No, Ingera." Vlad sighed
Kagome quietly laughed as she watched the scene before she shut the door and went to wash herself. Once she was dressed in her nightgown she was about to head to bed till someone knocked on the door.
"Vlad?" She said when she saw him by the door.
"I wanted to show you to your own room." He said
"But I thought…?" She said
"If you are going to stay here for a while I thought you might like your own room." He said "You don't have to tonight but I would like to show you it to see if it's to your liking."
She nod head and he showed her to her room that was only two doors down from Rins.
"I knew you didn't want to be too far away from your daughter so thought this room would suite you best." He said
He opened the doors and inside was an elegant room with blue painted walls with gold designs all over.
"Is it…to your liking?" He asked
"It's beautiful, Vlad, thank you." She smiled
He smiled and was about to leave but an idea came into mind that he thought she would like.
"Kagome, tomorrow, if it's cloudy, I was wondering maybe we could take the children to the market? See the village?" He asked
"I think that's wonderful idea. I'm sure the children wouldn't mind." She smiled
"Mama." Rin called out from her room
"Good night, Vlad. See you tomorrow." Kagome bowed her head and gave him one last smiled before heading back Rins room.
"Good night, Kagome." He smiled
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It was cloudy the next day and just as he promised the four of them, along with two servants, had headed to the market. Kagome and Rin had been there a couple of times so they were well known. The servants had gone to gather things that they need for the kitchen. The children looked at the stands that had toys and other stuff while their parents followed behind them; making sure they stayed out of trouble. They came by a stand that had beautiful dresses that caught Kagome's eyes. There was one dress that was dark red with flower designs on it.
"It suits you." Vlad whispered
She nearly jumped as she didn't know that he was behind her.
"Thank you." She said
"Do you like it?" He asked
"Well…um…yes…but…" She said
"Madame, we will take this dress. Along with others that she likes." He said the woman that was selling the dresses and tossed a purse of gold to her as payment.
The woman nodded with a smile and went to fetch some more dresses.
"Vlad." Kagome said
"Kagome." He smirked
"You don't have to." She said
"I want to." He said "Consider this as an apology for yesterday."
"You can't buy me clothes every time we fight." She said
"I know, there is also jewelry, books, arts…weapons even if you like." He smirked
Kagome couldn't stop herself smiling and shook her head in amusement at him.
"Are you going to spoil me today?" She asked
"Maybe. On some days." He shrugged with a smirked before walking away to watch the children.
"You are so lucky, Miss, to have a husband to spoil you like that." The woman smiled
Kagome looked at her in shock when the woman thought Vlad was her husband. She tried to explain that he wasn't but the woman didn't listen as she took out more dress for her to choose. Kagome had picked out four dresses in different colors for herself and a few other dresses for Rin. They were about to find Vlad and Ingera until they heard a familiar voice that Kagome didn't want hear or see.
"Bonjour, Lady Kagome."
Kagome cringed when she heard his voice and wish Vlad was here. Rin just glared at the man as she hated him.
"Hello Louie." Kagome faked smiled
She turned around to see the captain the kings' guards from the war and now he owns this small village, Louie Bonnet. He was tall as Vlad, looked to be in his late thirties, charming looks, had long brown hair and brown eyes. Ever since she came to this town he became one of her admires and keep asking her to marry him. Yes he was charming and all but she could see right through him.
"It's been awhile since I last saw you here. Will you be staying the night? Let me take you out to Lunch or dinner." He said, trying to use his charms
"Louie, I told you many time…in the nicest way I could…that I'm not interested in you." She said
"Is this man bothering you, Kagome?" Vlad asked
Kagome and Rin almost jumped for joy when Vlad came over. Vlad looked at Louie and wanted to growl at him as he could smell the lust he had for his Kagome. His arm automatically wrapped around Kagome's waist and pulled her close to him.
'Vlad?' Kagome raised a brow at this
"Who are you?" Louie glared
He tried to stand up straight to make himself look taller but it was no use because they were both the same height.
"Vlad Tepe. Kagome's fiancé." Vlad said without thinking
"Fiancé?" Kagome and Louie said in shocked
"Vlad…what are you doing?" She whispered
"Just play along, unless you actually like this man." Vlad whispered lowly that Louie couldn't hear.
"You're engaged?" Louie gaped
"Uh…yes…yes I am." Kagome said
"Come along darling, let's get the children and go home. I think we spend enough time in the market today." Vlad said "Pleasure to meet you, sir."
He tip his hat to him and ushered Kagome and Rin away. As they walked away Vlad could still feel Louie's glare and couldn't stop himself from smirking