I've been waiting to do these!

I hope you all enjoy my take on Kid Dracula- I mean Adrian. ^~^

There are a few time skips. ^^`

I do not own Castlevania.

Chapter 6: Pass it on

A loud wail split the air, it's source a room where the current Lord of Vampires and his lady lay sleeping...until their son broke their tranquil rest.

"Our son is awake." Matthias rumbled, eyes bleary from the sudden awakening.

"You should go comfort him..." She sleepily replied.

The two stared each other down before the vampire broke eye contact , got up and headed into the room connected to theirs.

The room had been called into existence by Matthias himself but they had to decorate. He admired the hand painted room dyed a light baby blue and the almost black carpet.

His now eight month old son was whimpering in the dark, golden eyes glowing in the gloom. He was clutching his white rabbit doll, soaked with tears, close.

Matthias' frustrated expression melted away, softening as he picked up the trembling boy who then snuggled into the crook of his neck. His father then rested I a nearby rocking chair.

"Bad dreams huh?" He mumbled, rocking him gently. "I can relate quite well you know. Having unpleasant nightmares."

The Dhampir looked up at him and asked,"W...wreally?"

Matthias blinked but then relaxed. He forgot that half bloods aged quicker than human children. While most children said their first words within six or so months Adrian had said his in four, albeit with a slight lisp. He could even walk somewhat. "Yes. Say...would you like to hear a story?"

At the promise of a potential tale his eyes brightened up. "S..Suwer." He then made himself comfortable on his father's lap,resting his head on his bunny.

"Do you know why we fear things my son?" He almost smiled at his nod that sent a decent wave of curly platinum blonde tresses flying. "It is because fear makes us stronger. Hard to believe right? But it's true. Think about it: If a horrible storm rages through an area that was guarded by weak wooden walls would not fear of another incident prompt them to fortify their walls? It motivates us to do the right thing, even if we are terrified or reluctant to do so. One day you'll understand Ad-" Soft, peaceful breathing alerted him that his son had, as expected, gone to sleep.

He chuckled but then yawned loudly, deciding to sleep in the rather cozy chair with his son in his arms.

'Be brave my son. No matter what happens, no matter what I may say or do out of anger I will still be proud of you.'

Lisa couldn't stop the giggles from spilling past her lips as she beheld the sight in front of her.

Her handsome husband had his head resting on Adrian's, the latter was cutely snoring away.

She approached the two sleeping boys and pressed her lips to their heads. "Time to wake up you two."

Matthias cracked a ruby eye open before his mouth met hers in a tender kiss. "Good morning indeed."

Adrian sleepily looked up at her before raising his arms so she could pick him up. "Mommy... I hungwy."

"Good thing the servants have already prepared breakfast for us."

A tired,"Yaaaay" was all she recieved in response, which prompted laughs from his parents.

Something was up.

That was the thought that echoed in the soon to be five year old's head.

'Where is everyone...? They can't all be busy...!' He thought with a huff, rushing off in another direction.

It was odd to the young prince. Though he walked these halls often enough it seemed like they were shifting before his eyes. Adrian felt his eyes begin to water,from both frustration and loneliness.

"Young master whatever is the matter?" Came the voice of his father's advisor.

He whimpered and looked up at the flying skeleton. "H.. Hi Death... I just... I don't know what to do..."

The reaper pointed towards a nearby wrought iron bench, one that overlooked a large wall to wall window of the gardens. The Dhampir pulled himself onto it just as the skeleton did.

"Alright Master Adrian, tell me what is on your mind. Perhaps I can give you some advice."

"Okay... So you know today's my birthday right? Well I can't find anyone! Mother and father having been acting weird too. They usually wake me up and then we have breakfast together but.. They didn't! The servants I've managed to find told me they were incredibly busy and when I told them to take me to them... they said father had ordered them not to. Do...do they hate me..? Did I do something wrong?"

Death was silent for a bit before replying. "Lord Adrian... What do you suppose a king is?"

"Um... A really powerful person?"

"True but not quite close. A king is a leader who shapes his domain and subjects based on his decisions. It is a sad, lonely position."

"Hmm...then it's a good thing he has mom."

"Yes but you know who he also has?"

The Dhampir cutely tilted his head in confusion.

"You. Young master you mean more to him then you currently believe. He does not hate you nor does your mother. I hate to say that yes there will be more moments like this but what you can count on is that they will make time for you in the end."

Adrian teared up before hugging him, much to the reaper's surprise. "Thanks Uncle Death."

Laughs were heard from the door in front of them. There stood his father and mother, both looking quite amused. "Uncle Death?" Asked an amused Matthias.

Death was thankful he wasn't in human form lest he would be blushing horrendously. It didn't help that Adrian had began giggling before said Dhampir launched himself into his parent's arms.

"It's so good to see you sweetie. We're sorry that we've been so busy."

The boy shook his head. "It's fine! Uncle Death kept me company."

"Thank you Uncle Death." Matthias said with a cheeky grin.

Lisa came to the reaper's aid. "Matthias don't we have more important things then to torture your poor advisor?"

The vampire rolled his eyes. "Right, right. Let's go."

Adrian looked up at them both with questions in his eyes but he knew he'd recieve no answer.

Matthias and Lisa both were nervous as they entered the dark room with their son-who's eyes were covered by one said vampire's hands.

"Adrian you stay here and keep your eyes closed." His mother said as his father set him down on the floor.

Upon receiving a confirmation she quickly rushed over to the corner of the room and turned on the electric lights.

Adrian opened his eyes just as everyone screamed,"Happy birthday!"

The child's eyes were wide from his surprise and quickly filled with happy tears.

His parents rushed over and embraced him, his mom uttering soothing words that helped him calm down.

"Oh my dear boy... You must've thought we didn't care about your birthday but we did. We and the others wanted to surprise you... We must've gone a little overboard with our preparations."

That would be an accurate assumption, considering that the entire dining hall was covered with banners and other wall decorations for the event.

A huge six tier cake took up an entire table but whata pastry it was! Each layer was a different color: From bottom to top it was White, black, blue, green, red, and silver.

"Wow... Did Mrs. Erica make this?" He asked. Erica was a Naga Baker and absolutely adored Adrian.

"That she did." Matthias replied.

"You can have some...after you eat dinner!"

Adrian's pout caused both of them to laugh.

The two parents smiled at each other as they saw their son sleeping with his newly patched up bunny doll.

They remembered his reaction to it and all his other gifts: A set of books from the Librarian had been met with a tempered excitement. Death's gift of exotic flower seeds had both amazed and confused the boy but he still gave the spectre a hug. Erica had bought him a diary and filled a few pages with her recipes for some of his favorite foods. The one that really made him scream in delight was the return of his bunny friend, whom he had given up for lost.

"I'd say mission success." Matthias said with a fanged grin.

Lisa merely kissed him, snuggling closer to him.

"Yes. Today was a perfect day."

How could it go so wrong?

It had been a simple enough trip: Go fetch a few things from her old house, go visit Annie and her baby, head home...But it seemed like two drunks were determined to changed that.

"Good sirs please.. I'm married and have no interest in such..vulgar things. Now leave me and my son alone."

She could feel Adrian, whom she had moved behind her, shake. 'No doubt he's calling his father...good. He'll get us out this mess but for now.. I have to protect my baby.'

"Marriage? Haha! That never stopped anyone before!" Slurred one of the men before suddenly pinning her to a nearby wall, causing a gasp of pain to escape from Lisa.

Before either of them could do anything three things happened: Adrian, who was angry at the one currently on her, bit his leg with enough force to break it. Secondly, his back up suddenly found himself burnt to a crisp. Thirdly, the one Adrian had bit onto was decapitated by Death.

Lisa, who had watched the whole thing, gathered Adrian into her arms...only to have him hiss at her. His eyes were blood red and slitted like a cat's, his fangs fully extended and covered in blood.

He would've terrified a normal person...But Lisa wouldn't take no fluff from anyone so she simply pulled his ears.

Instantly he went back to normal, howling in pain. "W..what was that for?!"

Matthias, who had taken care of the bodies, walked over looking amused. "You should know better than to bare your fangs at her little one."

Adrian blinked...then it all came back and tears gathered at the corners of his eyes. "M...mommy...am I...a monster...? I..i wanted to save you from that bad man so I bit him..but instead of trying to help I...i couldn't stop..."

Lisa tried him to pick him up off the ground but he wiggled his way out her arms, hugging himself as he cried softly. He couldn't escape Matthias though, who accomplished what she had not.

"My Lisa let me handle him. You've done your part dearest so please rest." Upon seeing her consent, he teleported them all to the castle.

Lisa, looking very torned, kissed Adrian on the cheek before leaving the two alone.

"Walk with me my son." His father said and he did so because there was no saying no to his father.

They made their way to the gardens, heading towards the patch of roses he and his mother adored. A polished iron bench was nearby, hidden by Orchid trees.

Matthias took a seat and Adrian followed, keeping his eyes fixed upon the ground.

"My son why do you feel shame?" He asked, observing that his tiny frame was beginning to shake with emotions.

"B..because I wanted to bite mom!" He finally wailed, tears spilling from his eyes.

Matthias hugged him close, letting him cry before he continued. "Adrian you are no monster. What you are is a special and rare being. Have I never told you what you are?"

The vampire lord was extremely surprised at himself when the boy shook his head but then again they had been giving their son glasses of blood secretly through out his five years of life, so it wasn't entirely farfetched.

"Son you are a precious being. To us you are our baby boy whom we love no matter what but to the world... You are a Dhampir. The son of a vampire and his wife. I'm not going to lie to you Adrian... Dhampirs my require less blood but they need it all the same. You will face hardships... and prejudice beyond reason.. But you must press on no matter what, for a Dhampir is a Guardian."

"A... Guardian?" He sniffled, rubbing his eyes.

"That's right. A guardian protects those against the powerful and many of your kind become wonderful hunters... I suppose if and when your body comes of age we could start your training."

The halfblood perked up before falling back into sadness. Sensing his plight, Matthias picked him up, sat him in his lap and looked him in the eyes. "Adrian Fahrenheit Tepes, you are no monster. Do you think monsters would feel sad for injuring a human? No! I tell you with great certainty that you are no more a monster than I a saint!"

The vampire did a mental victory cry when his son finally perked up and asked, "So..you'll train me to fight..?"

"Yes. When you're ten."

The two went inside and enjoyed a dinner with the woman they loved most, the mood considerably lighter.

'I promise...I'll protect them all father.'

Phew! This was one of those chapters that just kept going and going and going for me.

I thank you all for your support. :3