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Chapter 3

Dracula's POV

The farmer named Benjamin told his wife that he was heading in town. Then we were off. Ben was kind enough to lend me a horse for the trip instead of doubling up. He leant me a sturdy male that looked fit enough to be a race horse. His name was Storm. Once I saddled him, I hauled myself up just as Ben was passing me, fully saddled and ready for the trip.

"Ya right to go?" he asked. I nodded.

Then we galloped out of the farm and made way for the town. All the while he asked me questions. Sometimes he would babble on about something unimportant. He talked about the farm, saying he owned ten acres. He grew all sorts of fruits and vegetables. He provided both fruits and vegetables to anyone who required it. He said that he had a few customers willing enough to make the trip out to his farm and buy the food. Otherwise, Annette, his wife, would sell the food at the markets.

Ben also asked me how I fell out of the sky. The really reason how. I quickly came up with a reasonable story. I said that I was travelling with my father in our bush plane and we were testing out our Para shoots. I jumped out of the plane and tugged the rope to release the shoot but it wouldn't budge. Luckily I was above the cart of hay or else I would've hurt myself pretty badly. And the cart provided a safe landing.

And what blew me away was that Ben believed me. Thankfully.

"At least ya are alright now. When we get into town, I'll get one of my friends to take you in until your father gets back," he said.

"That might be awhile though," I went along with it.

Ben nodded. "That may be, but don't worry. If my friend can't take you in then you'll have to live with me at the farm," he smiled.

Actually smiled at me. Like a father smiles to his son when they've done something right. My father never has done that for I have never completed a task he gave me. Even though I tried my hardest. Last time I admit, I got side tracked because of my wives. This time it's either one wife or no wives, as my mother put it.

Abruptly, Ben stopped his horse. I followed his lead and looked at him questionably. He grinned and pointed in front of us.

"Welcome to Byamee," he laughed.

I gaped.

Never had I seen a town so beautiful. The houses were lined up in perfect rows further away. The shops and houses all had the same roof coloured tiles. The tiles were midnight blue while the bricks were white. The shops had their own unique signs to indicate what the shop supplied. Children ran around playing tag while their parents were shopping. As usual, the women went shopping for the food and were seeking out gorgeous looking jewelry and the men were seeking out equipment for fishing and all sorts of stuff.

I looked in amazement as I saw a spiral necklace hanging by a string in a jewelry shop on the left of me. The woman who sat behind the table of even my jewelry saw me looking. She beckoned me over.

Ben saw me looking at her and laughed.

"Good morning, Janna," Ben said to the women who looked middle aged. Her long blonde curls framing her face then made their way down her back.

"Benjamin? Is that you? What are you doing here?" she asked, standing up.

He nodded to me then looked back at her.

"This young man dropped into my farm," he chuckled, "I'm looking for someone to take care of him for a bit."

"Ooh, I'm sorry young man, but my house is full. I'd take you in if I could but I don't have any room," she said to me.

"No need to worry, Ma'am. I appreciate your thoughtfulness though," I smiled at her. She smiled back.

"So, you are new to Byamee?" she asked me.

I nodded. "I've been here less than a day."

The ride took about an hour to get from Ben's farm to here.

"Wow. Welcome, uh….what's your name?" she asked.

"Oh heavens! I don't know either. It didn't even cross my mind until now," Ben said.

My name? My name might scare them. I mean, it's not every day that you call your son by the most evil Vampire of all time.

No, I'd have to think of another name.

Something casual but unique.

The first name that came to my head was Shane. I don't know why.

"Shane," I said.

"What a lovely name," Janna grinned. Then she looked at the spiral necklace I was eyeing before, and took it down and handed it over to me.

"It's a welcoming gift," she said before I go protest.

"But ma'am-"

"I won't accept it back, Shane. Please accept it," she said.

I sighed. "Thank you, Janna," I grinned thankfully down at her.

She patted my arm and her eyebrows lifted. "Will you be staying in Byamee for a while?"

"Until my father gets back," I lied.

"Wonderful! I look forward to see you again. I have to get back to my shop. Ta-ta for now. Bye Ben," she grinned at the farmer. He grinned back.

"I'll be seeing you again next Sunday. Annette will be here with the food so I have to help her."

"Can't wait to see my good friend Annette again. You take care," she said then left.

"Okay, this way," Ben led me deeper into the town. The deeper we went in the more the people. I tucked the necklace into my black robe safety away from any thieves.

"That was nice of her," Ben said, I guessed he was talking about the necklace.

"I didn't expect it," I added, sheepishly.

"Janna is a kind woman. Unlike some women around here," he frowned.

"Hmmm," that I could think of saying.

We passed a juggler and a singer, entertaining the little children. All the children were laughing and dancing. It was a pleasant site. A girl about nine accidently ran into my horse. She apologized so fast that if I didn't have super hearing, I wouldn't be able to make out what she was saying. I smiled at her then led my horse on.

"We're here," Ben said.

I looked in front of me. There was a house.

"This is one of my friends. Maria. She's a widow and lost her husband three weeks ago from the war," Ben got off his horse and went to knock on the door.

"War?"

I never recalled a war happening. Or maybe it was between humans and Vampires. That is a possibility. The humans back at where I lived with my brides absolutely hated us.

I got off a second after Ben did and walked up next to him.

An old woman answered the door.

"Ben?" she exclaimed. Her white hair was tucked back and she had a apron on.

"Hello Maria. This is Shane," Ben pushed me forward gently.

I held out my hand and she shook it.

"Hello ma'am," I said, letting my arm fall to my side again.

"Ah, a new comer. Pleased to meet you," she grinned.

"Maria, I need you to do a favor for me," Ben said.

"Anything," her eyes sparkled.

"Can you take in Shane for a while? We don't know when-"

She held her hand up.

"Say no more. Ofcourse he can stay. Stay as long as you want," she laughed.

"Thank you so much, Maria," Ben sighed.

"No problem. I'll let you two say your goodbyes. Once you're done, Shane just walk into my house. The kitchen is on the left. That's where I'll be. Then I'll show you your room," she looked at Ben. "Thanks for this. I haven't had anyone live with me in a long time."

"I didn't know who else would take him in. But I'm glad you are," he smiled at her.

"Anyway, cooking's burning and I better get back to it. It's good to see you Ben."

"Good to see you too, Maria. Bye."

"Bye," then she went in her house.

Ben turned towards me.

"You take care, okay. I'll lend you my horse until your father comes back so give Storm daily rides. I'll put him in the back yard. Be safe, Shane," he gave my shoulder a shake.

"I'll visit you sometimes too," I smiled.

"If you know where you're going that it is," he laughed.

"I'll ask for directions," we both laughed at that.

"Take care," he said, before leading both his horse and Storm to the back.

"You too," then I went inside.

I looked around in awe. The couches all had matching colours. The walls were painted a light cream colour and a fire was going in the fire place. It was a very cozy home.

Maria walked into the room and smiled when she saw me.

"Like it?"

"Yes, very much ma'am," I walked around a bit.

"Well I'll let you get some rest while I make dinner. This way,' she started down a hallway.

She opened the first door on the right. Then held her hand out into the room.

"Your room."

I ducked into the medium sized room. It wasn't big, yet not tiny either. It was just right.

I looked back at her.

"Thank you."

"Your welcome. I'll let you know when dinner is ready," then she closed the door.

I layed down on my new bed and sighed. I'll rest tonight. Tomorrow. Tomorrow I'll find the Raydana's tomorrow, which was my last thought before drifting asleep.

A/N: VERY IMPORTANT!

Okay, just wanted everyone to know that I forgot to mention something in the second chapter. So basically, Dracula can't burn because he can only be killed by a werewolf which is why he's going to kill the last two werewolves in the world. So he can go into direct sun light without burning. Just wanted everyone to know that.

I'm really sorry I forgot to mention it.

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