Hey guys! I decided to give you a small chapter, but I'm going to update within the next week with a larger one! I'm still sorry it took so long! But I hope you won't hate me for it, because the next chapter is going to blow your mind!

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Now on with the chapter!


Diana was back in the bathroom again. She attempted to feed on blood again, but she ended up throwing it back up. She felt terrible. She hungered for blood yet her body wouldn't tolerate it.

She brushed her teeth, again. She was getting tired of throwing up every time she drank blood. She staggered out of the bathroom and walked into the main room of the plane. She plopped down onto the sofa and turned on the TV.

Blade came out of his room and joined her on the sofa. Diana made a point to ignore him.

"You don't look so good," he said softly. She gave him a no shit look.

"I'm just tired. What do you care anyway? You made it very clear that you don't care about me," she sadly. Blade grabbed the remote and switched the TV off.

"We need to talk, Diana."

"About what?"

"What I said to you."

"You told me that we were a mistake. That pretty much explains it," she said and started walking away.

"Diana will you listen to me?" Blade pleaded. She turned around and regarded him coldly.

"No," she said and went back to her room. Blade followed her.

"Diana…" he began.

"Blade, I don't want to talk to you. You hurt me and right now I don't want to deal with you," Diana said. She sank to the bed in tears. Exhaustion suddenly came over her, and she vaguely remembered Blade taking her in his arms."

"I'm sorry, Diana. I really am," he whispered in her ear. He noticed her smile in her sleep. She unconsciously snuggled up to him and he kissed the top of her forehead.

Moments like this made him wish that there were no vampires to fight. Vampires had taken everything away from him. They took his parents, Whistler, and his life. Now his job as a hunter was separating him from Diana, who clearly had deep feelings for him. He had felt horrible for the way he treated her, but it had to be done. There was no future for them. He was a vampire hunter and couldn't afford to be tied down. She was more of a family type of person. He knew he sounded like a selfish bastard, but the lives of innocents came before love, didn't they? He used to think that, but now he wasn't so sure. After he ended things with Diana, he tried to keep Diana at arm's length. But now that she was sick, he let his concern overpower reason. Did he love her? That was certainly a question he needed to think over.


The intercom announcement jolted Diana awake.

"We will now be landing in five minutes. Please fasten your seat belts until we touch ground." Diana walked out into the living room and took a chair next to Blade. They both fastened their seat belts as the plane began its descent

"Hey," she said softly.

"How are you feeling?" he asked. She smiled weakly.

"A little better, thanks. I was thinking that maybe after we landed, we could talk like you wanted to earlier," she suggested. Blade nodded.

A few minutes later, the plane landed. Diana and Blade gathered their stuff and exited the plane. They had four bodyguards surrounding them as they walked through the airport. They were cast curious glances from people at the airport, but they just shrugged it off.

They were met outside by a black hummer limo. The driver got out and opened the passenger door. Blade stepped forward, but Diana put her hand out to stop him.

Two passengers got out of the limo. Diana recognized them instantly. They were two of the council members, Melina and Nikolus. Melina was 5'7", had long, wavy, light brown hair and brown eyes. Nikolus was 5'10" and had short brown hair, and almond colored eyes. They both had tanned brown skin, because like Diana, they also were born and raised in Egypt. They also sported athletic bodies due to the training they were required to take as members of the vampire council.

Diana rushed forward and gave Melina a hug.

"Melina, how are you? It's been so long since I've seen you!" Her and Melina separated.

"I know! We should keep see each other more often. You look great and you're glowing! Some guy must've put that smile on your face." She looked behind Diana and spotted Blade.

She rushed over to him and hugged him. He stiffened and she pulled back. She ran her fingers over his arms.

"You must be the famous Blade. I'm Melina. God, you are so sexy! I don't know how Diana managed to keep her hands off of you. Girls, just love that bad boy image," she purred. Blade looked over at Diana, whose eyes had turned electric blue. Oh shit, Blade thought.

Diana grabbed Melina's arm and violently wrenched her away. Melina's eyes widened in shock.

"Why don't we get in the car and go to the Council's Grand Hotel," Diana said in a deadly tone. Melina looked from her to Blade and raised her eyebrows, just now getting it.

"Oh, so you two…" she began before she was yanked away by Nikolus.

"Melina, sometimes you need to shut up," he deadpanned. Diana gave him a grateful look. He pulled her in for a hug.

"It's great to see you again, Dyania. We have a lot to catch up on," he said.

"Hey, I'm Nikolus. Melina and I are also council members." He shook Blade's hand. "I hope your stay in Italy is enjoyable." He took Melina by the arm and led her back into the limo.

The driver took their luggage and stored it in the back.

"I'm sorry about Melina, she's a bitch sometimes." Blade frowned at that.

"You don't like her?" he asked.

"Oh no, don't get me wrong! She's like a sister to me. She just sometimes acts like she's sixteen, and it can get annoying," she said and stepped into the car with Blade right behind her.

On the drive, Diana and Melina caught up while Blade and Nikolus discussed weapons and fighting techniques.

"Why did you call for a council meeting, Diana? The official meeting isn't for another month," Melina said.

"You'll find out at the meeting," she replied. "I have some questions that need answering that only the older council members would know. And plus, Meneus said that he had information for Blade."

"Oh, well I have some good news. Horus hasn't been spotted for three months. He might actually be gone this time. He might no longer be a threat to you," Melina said hopefully. She and Nikolus had also been slaves of Horus. That was actually how they all met.

"Yeah, hopefully. But his clan is after me."

"It might be Janus instead of Horus," Melina said and instantly regretted it when she saw the pained look on Diana's face.

"I'm sorry, honey. I didn't mean to bring him up."

"Who's Janus?" Blade spoke up. Diana looked up to see Blade and Nikolus paying attention to them. They obviously had been listening to their whole conversation.

Melina opened her mouth to reply, but Diana beat her to it.

"He's Horus's second-in-command. He's almost just as bad as Horus. He's actually less sadistic and sneakier. The bastard," she explained. "He has a personal vendetta against me for some reason."

"Why?"

"I don't know." Diana leaned back into the seat. She closed her eyes and tried to relax. A wave of nausea hit her. She was starting to get a headache. She put her hand on her head and groaned in pain.

"What's wrong?" Nikolus asked

"She's been sick the last few days," Blade said.

"But vampires don't get sick! When was the last time you fed?" Melina asked.

"A day ago, I think," she answered weakly. Her headache was getting worse and she felt like throwing up again. Melina opened up the mini-fridge and took out a packet of blood and tried to hand it to her.

Diana pushed the bag away from her. "Please, the smell of blood is not helping."

Melina and Nikolus gave each other knowing looks. Melina turned to Blade.

"How long has she been rejecting blood?" Her tone was serious.

"For two days atleast. Why? What's wrong with her?" he said very concerned.

"Oh shit! There is no way that this could happen! It's impossible!" Melina was almost freaking out now.

"I know, but there has to be some explanation. Maybe we were lied to before," Nikolus suggested. He got an ice pack and put it on Diana's forehead.

"Driver! Prendali immediatamente all'ospedale d'argento della Rosa! (Driver! Take us to the Silver Rose Hospital immediately!)" Melina shouted to the driver.

Diana could barely understand a word anybody was saying. The pounding in her head was drowning out everything else. As she felt the darkness closing in around her, she faintly heard Blade say, "It's going to be okay, Diana. We're going to take care of you."

Then she drifted off to sleep.


I promise to reveal Diana's sickness in the next chapter, and things are going to get a little more dramatic so don't be surprised. You guys can send me a private message if you have any questions!

I hoped you liked the chapter! XOXO!