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" Come on Harry, it's not like I'm going to bite you! " Lucy was more than a little annoyed by the obvious look of horror that had passed over Harry's face when she had shown him her fangs.

Harry just shook his head, to busy thinking of everything he'd ever heard of or learned about vampires to really listen to what Lucy was saying. The thought How the hell do I wind up in these situations? kept running through his mind. Just as he decided that he was going to try and run to the door and make a ( probably unlikely ) escape attempt, Lucy put her hand on his arm.

" Harry, I want you to listen to me. I am a vampire. This is a city of vampires. Now I know you think we're all a bunch of blood sucking killers, but I want you to think about it. Why would we have taken the time to heal you from your injuries and house you for three days if we were just going to suck your blood and be done with it?" She said this all very slow, as if speaking to a young child. Harry felt his face heat up.

" Well...no. But why would you care at all? I have no idea what you want from me! If you aren't working for Voldemort, " At this Lucy got a very ugly look on her pretty face, " why would you even want me here? "

" None of the vampires here work for Voldemort. As for why your here, there are a number of reasons, some of which even I do not know--- but don't worry, everything will be explained in due time. There is someone who really needs to speak with you. He will be able to answer any questions you might have. But now is not the time. In the morning, we shall go visit him. Now, however, you need to sleep. "

Harry was about to disagree, when he let lose a large yawn. Embarrassed and still apprehensive of the position he had just found himself in, he slowly made his way to his bed. Keeping his eyes on Lucy the whole time, he sat down.

Noticing the fact that Harry was still suspicious, Lucy sighed. " I give you my word that no harm will come to you while you are under my charge, Harry. " She said it softly, pleading with him to trust her. After a moment, Harry decided he would. He didn't know why he believed her words, but there was something honest about her. Besides, what choice did he really have? He had no idea where he was, and no idea how to get home. He would have to trust her.

Removing his glasses, he set them on the bedside table. He felt rather self conscious with her standing there, but decided to ignore it. Slowly he settled in, sleep fogging his senses. Though, just as he was about to give in to slumber, he thought he could hear a voice in his ear.

" Harry Potter. I'll be watching out for you. Sleep easy. "

And he did.

Harry woke feeling more refreshed than he had in a very long time. Stretching slightly, he gazed around him. Everything looked as it did last night, but Lucy was nowhere to be seen. Rolling off the bed, he stood, still looking around. That's when he spotted the clothes that were lying on the bed beside his own. Moving toward them, Harry picked up them up, looked around, and began to change.

Five minutes later, Harry was dressed, and feeling better groomed than he had in weeks. He had on a pair of grey slacks, made of a fine soft material that looked and felt expensive. On top he had on a black button up shirt that fit him like a glove. For shoes he had on black trainers.(A/N and he was SMOKEN HOTT! lol ).

Just as he had finished tying his shoe, Lucy strode into the infirmary. Her eyes twinkled as she looked at him, and for the first time Harry noticed what she was wearing. Her shirt was black, like his, but long sleeved, though it was rather warm. She wore a longer skirt that twirled as she walked, and it was made of a smokey blue color. He realized that she had seen him looking, and blushed crimson.

She smirked a little, and said in a playful voice, " You do clean up nicely, don't you? " She laughed as he blushed an even deeper red ( if that was possible ).

She shook her head a bit and said, " We are going to be leaving soon. Now, just so you know, we are going to be passing through a lot of the city. That means there's a good chance we'll be meeting some others. I just want you to be aware that it wouldn't be good for you to... react badly, to the fact that they're vampires. Will you be alright?"

Harry nodded, to embarrassed by his behavior the day before to speak. He couldn't believe he had acted that way. Remus was a werewolf, and he wasn't bad! Why should vampires be any different? Harry decided right then and there that he wouldn't act so rash in future.

Lucy gave him a small smile, and walked over toward the great stone door. Pushing her hands against it, it swung away easily. Harry just shook his head.

Walking through the doors, Harry took in his surroundings. The hallway they were in was long, with huge columns of marble holding up the ceiling. It glittered and glistened, a work of art that rivaled only Hogwarts in it's beauty. On each side of the hall were doors, all aligned symmetrically. Harry briefly wondered what was behind so many of them.

Finally, after what seemed like 10 minutes, they reached what seemed to be the end of the long corridor. Lucy reached out and grabbed the silver knob that attached to the dark wood, turning it quickly. Before Harry knew it, he was out in the sunshine, and on a very busy street. This way and that way, men, women, and children bustled about, completing their daily chores. Lucy steered him through the crowd with an ease that spoke of her being used to all the hustle and bustle.

Harry couldn't help but notice how many guards that were everywhere. In the street, talking to others, standing next to the doors that led into humongous buildings. They looked like many of the men and women in the crowds, but the uniform they all wore made them stand apart. Black on black, black shirts, pants, shoes... the whole shebang. As a matter of fact, the only none black item on there ensemble was the blood red V that was slashed across their left breast.

Lucy led them up the steps of possibly the largest building Harry had come to see so far. High white marble pillars stood at the entrance, and surrounding a beautiful fountain that portrayed two vampires, one a tall male with a long sword, and the other a gorgeous female with two short blades. Though they dressed like they were at war, they stood next to each other in a way that only great friends could. Harry, who had never much been into art, could even appreciate the time and expertise that was put into sculpting the fountain. He also thought that this sculptor had the one at the Ministry of Magic beat.

Lucy smiled when she noticed what had caught his attention. " Those were our cities greatest protectors... I'll tell you all about them when we're done in there. But you must hurry, or we are going to be late!"

The doors they next came upon were flanked with about six guards on either side. Harry found himself rather intimidated by the unnaturally tall vampires, and it didn't escape his notice that each held some deadly looking weapons on their person. He worried in vain, however, because when they passed, the only thing the guards did was bow in respect and mutter a polite, " Hello Lady Viscus. "

In fact, one of the tallest and most dangerous of the lot gave a toothy grin and a huge wave, bowing ridiculously low and raising his eyes to meet Lucy's'. Lucy just looked at him, gave him a half amused, half exasperated smile. To that he simply raised an elegant eyebrow. Lucy gave a small tilt to her head, and the guard switched his gaze to Harry. Harry was more than a little nervous, but he met the vampires eyes head on, and refused to look away. The vamps deep brown eyes widened slightly, and something like the beginning of respect started shinning through. Tearing his gaze away from Harry ( finally ), he gave Lucy a half nod.

Lucy gave him a little grin, and said, " I really do have to go Acerbus, I'll talk to you later?"

" You can count on that, little sister. " Acerbus said, and gave one last calculating glance Harry's way before he melted away into the group of guards.

" Come on Harry, we really cant waste anymore time! " Lucy pulled on Harry's' wrist and they took off at a brisk walk. Well, Lucy set off at a brisk walk, Harry was nearly running in an effort to stay in step with her.

" Who was that vampire? " Asked Harry in between deep breaths.

" My eldest brother, Acerbus. " Came Lucy's reply.

" You have more? "

" Yes, two others. Im sure you'll be meeting them some time or another. Ah, here we are, right on time too. " Lucy pulled on a doors handle, and glided into the room, Harry followed behind her.

The room was open, windows made up pretty much all the walls. Light streamed through the stained glass and cast elaborate patterns all over the floor. Harry's shoes sunk into the thick rugs that met Harry's feet as he stepped into the room. Book shelves packed with texts lined the walls next to the door. In the middle of all of this was a large wooden desk that sat facing the door. But, without a doubt, it was the man who sat behind the desk that was the most interesting thing in the room.

He couldn't have looked older than twenty five, but there was just something so ancient about him... he had to have been older than even Dumbledor.

Looking at him, Harry could instantly tell he was powerful. Tall, lean, and white as light, the mans bright blue eyes regarded Harry with unveiled interest. Pushing some of his long dark brown hair out of his pale face, he moved out behind the desk and approached them. He wore a seemingly more advanced version of the guards uniform. All black, with the V slashed in red at the front... but also with a tight black jacket and a small circle necklace that was red with swirling bits of black in it. It might have been a trick of the light, but Harry could have sworn the black parts were moving.

" Welcome, Harry Potter, we've been waiting along time for you. " The vampire was watching him with interest, and their was a small smile on his face when Harry met his eyes. " A very long time. " He whispered, gently.

Harry was didn't understand, and he knew confusion shined out from behind his eyes. " Im sorry sir, but who are you? " He asked in his politest tone.

" Oh, how rude of me. The name is Validus. Validus Viscus. I am the King of this city. "

Harry didn't exactly know how to take this. King? He was talking to the KING of the vampires?

" Oh. " Was all he was really able to say.

Validus smiled to himself. The boy didn't look like much now, to skinny, to hurt. It was obvious he had been through a lot. But there was character behind those green eyes, and he had no doubt at all that this boy would do great things. He just needed to get the frightened kid to trust him first.

" How about we take a seat? " King Validus moved to sit back down behind his desk, and a few seconds later Harry sat as well.

Validus steepled his fingers, and leaned forward slightly, staring into Harry's eyes. " Now, tell me what you want to know. " He commanded.

Harry leaned backwards a little bit, but didn't look away.

" Everything." He said, softly.

Validus was only able to contain his smile. So straight forward... just like Miles. Shaking his head, he decided he would hold nothing back from this young human. He would tell him everything.

" Sit down Harry, this is going to take some explaining. " Getting into a more comfortable position, Validus began one of the oldest and most famous tales of Verbero.

"The tragedy had occurred when I had just begun my life as a vampire. I had been young, wondering the mountains next to my villi age by myself, when I fell prey to a loathsome vampire rouge. I had been bitten, drained, and nearly left for dead. Thankfully, another vampire who had been hunting the rouge had come around just in time to change the me before I died. And so I became Validus the Vampire.

" You must understand that, in those days, vampires were even more hated then now. When I found that I had been Turned... it was terrible. I lost everything, and I wanted nothing more than to die. "

" How long ago was this? " Asked Harry, who was becoming more an more interested as the story went on.

" Oh... about a thousand or so years ago... maybe more. It's hard to keep count, you know. "

Harry pulled his jaw up from the ground as he stared at the really really really old vampire.

Validus just grinned a little bit. " I know. "

Harry tried not to let it show how intimidated he was by such a toothy grin.

"The vampire who had changed me was named Miles, and he took me with him on his travels, taught me how to survive. He told how much blood needed, and showed me how to acquire it ( Harry gulped a little ).

After a while, and I had finally excepted, and started to enjoy, being a vampire, he brought me to this city. The Verbero has always been beautiful, and I was instantly in love. I got a job, much thanks to Miles, as a guard. I learned how to fight in ways I could only have imagined before. Knives, swords, bows... anything you could think of, I got good at. I became a fierce fighter, and quickly rose to the higher ranks. Miles though, Miles was the master. I think it was only after a particular battle that I learned how powerful he really was.

It was one of the worst times in history Harry. The humans, magical and non magical alike were trying to kill us off. But it wasn't just mortals... oh no. There were vampires, vampires of the foulest sort. They are worse than animals, worse than the most evil of beasts. They bite, they kill, they have no order. Banded together by the need for bloodshed, they began calling themselves The Rouges. The only thing that drives them in the urge to destroy humans, and all that stand in their way."

When he said this, Validus looked Harry hard in the eye. " I know you believe all vampires want to kill and drink the blood of humans. That we are all evil, and filled with hatred for the living. It isn't true Harry. " There was a sad note to his voice now, and Harry, for some reason or another, felt ashamed.

" The City... the City divided. Most were horrified at the Rouges obvious lack of respect for life, but some agreed. In the end, those few who agreed left the city to join the Rouges. Miles' best friend at the time, Caedo, was one of the first to leave. Caedo tried very hard to convince Miles to go with him, in fact. But, by then, Miles had fallen in love with the new Ruler of the City, Viscus, and he would never have deserted her. The King and Queen had both been killed a few months previously in a battle, and she was now in charge, with Miles by her side. Caedo swore that Miles would pay if he did not join the Rouges, but Miles remained firm. When Caedo and the others left, Miles made it so that none of them could enter The City ever again. Caedo spurred on by his hatred for Miles, Ruler of the Rouges, and became one of the most powerful vampires in the world. Truly, it was only Miles that could beat him.

Caedo and Miles, who had once been the very best of friends, were now enemies.

Then, the worst thing that could have possibly happened came to pass. A spy from the Rouges was able to get past the guards and into the Queens rooms. He was able to get his filthy hands on The Book-- "

" What exactly is The Book sir? " Interrupted Harry.

" The Book is... our everything. It is filled with magic that makes this city livable. This city is made up completely of magic, the wards and everything protecting our city from invasions are tied to The Book. Spells that are older than time itself are melded into the pages. The City would fall should the The Book be destroyed."

Harry was thinking about the book that had landed on his bed... there was no way...

" Anyway, The Rouges were looking for anyway at all to destroy The Verbero, as it was the last real threat to their cause. Somehow they found out about The Book, and their spy was able to get it and get away from the city without being caught. Viscus ordered all of the most powerful guards in her service to find the spy and retrieve the book. Miles, of course, was the lead choice, but Viscus, who loved Miles with her whole heart, begged and begged him not to leave.

Alas, Miles was the best soldier they had, and the time came when he had to go. He set off from the City, the place he loved so much, and set out to find the spy.

From what I have gathered, it took Miles three weeks to track down the spy. Though he was able to get back the book, he was hurt very badly. Physically and mentally, he was spent. But he had The Book, and so he began the long journey home.

Somewhere around the seventh day coming back, Miles was intercepted by a group of Rouges. Caedo was among them. In any other condition, Miles might have been able to fight his way out of the mess, but in his weakened state, their was no chance.

There was no way he was going to get away, and Miles knew it. Knowing that no one but he could really kill Caedo, sent The Book to a person that, until yesterday, we only had dreams of being real. "

Harry had a feeling in his gut was churning, it was his dream. His dream had been real. But...

" He sent it to his magical heir, the one person out there that would have his strength, power, and ability to fight. The person didn't have to even be blood related, but who's soul matched his perfectly. "

Harry's' mind was spinning at the implications. No. No. It wasn't possible. It couldn't be.

" After sending The Book away, Miles was already starting to die. Knowing the end was near, and knowing it would seriously anger Caedo, he stabbed himself so Caedo wouldn't have the honor of doing it.

All vampires heard his last words. ' I win. ' "

His death destroyed Viscus. Her heart broke, and she took her own life not a year after he had been dead. I was appointed ruler, and I have been King here ever since. "

Harry knew his hands were shaking.

" What--What does this all have to do with me, sir? " Somehow, Harry thought he might already know the answer.

Leaning forward once more, Validus stared deep into Harry's' eyes.

" You are the one the book was sent to. You are Miles' heir, Harry Potter. "

A/N

OH. MY. GOD.

LOOK HOW LONG THAT IS!!!!!!!

That took forever to write. Originally, I was going to do more, but I'm leaving for Seattle tonight, so I just dont have time. I'll write more later tho, PROMISE!!!

Thanks for all of your wonderful reviews, I know there isn't much going on yet, and I know the ending was kind of a 'duh', but Harry didn't know that he was Miles heir, so I had to get that cleared up for him.

I hope this chap wasn't to boring for yeh.

I'll update soon, send me a review?

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