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Molly ran form her mistress's room to the downstairs to the living room, there were a large group of people sitting around, larger then usual. About twenty of them had arrived with the council; Molly knew that when Queen Serenity arrived she would unleash her wrath upon them. Molly was about to turn and go back upstairs to wait for her mistress's arrival when suddenly there was a loud bang and two males were thrown through the front doors.

Serena stood on the threshold of the entrance her face full of anger, her eyes blazing blue and lengthened fangs. She scanned the room and saw the council's lackeys lounging about her house, "Why are they here?" she yelled, the power in her voice making the room shake.

Molly stepped forward; she got down on one knee and spoke to her Queen. "My Lady, it was your father, when the council arrived Matthew and Elijah would not let them pass, he became angry and killed them both." "When others tried to keep them out they were also killed until they became to afraid to try and stop him my Lady," Molly said.

Serena was silent for a few seconds, "How many did he kill?"

"Fifteen not including Matthew and Elijah," she told her mistress.

Serena felt a rage within her like none she had never felt, she wanted blood for her fallen generals and for her people, "Erik," she said.

Erik walked over to her slowly and cautiously; he like everyone in the room had never seen his Queen like this. As he neared her he felt the power from her hit him like a wave, for a second he couldn't breath it was so intense. "Yes my Queen?" he asked.

"Choose fifteen of them," she pointed to the councils followers in the living room, "and kill them, then choose two of the councils bodyguards and kill them as well."

Serena turned and then went to her room, with Molly following close behind. When they entered Molly shut and locked the door behind her, then turned to Serena to get her orders. As she looked at her in the light she looked different, there was a kind of glow around her and she looked even more beautiful then ever. Her hair seemed to shine, and her eyes were a brilliant fire blue, her skin looked like it was made of pearl, yet there was an enormous amount of power radiating from her. When she had entered the house it everything had seemed to push away from her because of it strength, it had made the hair on the back of Molly's neck stand up.

Serena looked and saw an outfit lying on her bed for her meeting with the council, they had already summoned her, but she was going to make them wait a little longer. "Prepare a bath for me Molly," Serena said. Molly went into the bathroom and Serena heard her turn the water on.

Serena went to examine the garments that Molly had laid out for her; it was a long strapless evening gown. It was a pale blue and had silver designs along with diamonds sewn into it. It was the kind of thing a Queen would wear. But for some reason she didn't feel like dressing up for the council, they had entered her house against her orders and shefelt no need to put on nice clothes for their show.

Serena went into her closet and pick out a new outfit, one she knew she would be comfortable in. It was a pair of long black pants that were slightly flared at the bottom, a long sleeved silk navy shirt with a low cut v neck, there were mirror like squares placed in random patterns all over it.

Molly came out of the bathroom and stared at her mistress. Serena noticed her presence and looked to her, "Is it ready?" she asked, her voice was no long angry but more clam.

"Yes my Lady it is," Molly said.

"Good," Serena began walking towards the bathroom when she reached the door she stopped and turned to Molly, "Molly please put that dress back in the closet."

"Is it unsatisfactory my Lady?" asked Molly in a worried voice.

"Oh no, I just have no desire to dress that fancy for the council tonight," Serena said simply.

"But my Lady, surly they will take it as insult," Molly said with fear in her voice.

"I'm sure they will, but I take it as insult when they enter my home without my consent and let my father kill my people without trying to interfere," Serena said. Then she went into the bathroom and stripped off her clothes and sank into her bath. All around her there was a strong scent of Chamomile from the liquids that Molly had poured into the bath.

Serena remained in the bath for another twenty minuets; she scrubbed her hair and body clean with a vanilla smelling concoction. Then Serena stood and wrapped a towel around her to keep her warm from the chill of her room. She entered her room and quickly got dressed. When Molly returned to do her hair she also returned with a goblet and some papers for Serena, as Molly brushed out her hair Serena looked over the papers that Molly had handed her. They were letters from her cousin in Germany, Cole, he was supposed to have been here days ago but something had detained him. He promised her that he would be there within the week now that he knew the council had come.

"How did he know the council was here?" Serena asked Molly.

"I think everyone knew that they were coming my Lady."

"Everyone except us," Serena muttered. Molly finished and stepped back so there Serena could look at her work. She had told Molly she just wanted her hair pulled back, but Molly had gone further then that. She had pulled her hair back and then styled it into a loose bun with small strings of hair hanging down. She might have looked very regal but she did have and air of power and danger around her.

Serena stood and left her room with Molly following close behind, and went down to the main entrance hallway, there about fifty vampires stood around they created a path that lead to the basement door. "Where is my father?" Serena asked Molly.

"He is already with the council" she told her.

"No doubt arguing my appointment to the throne" Serena said as she reached the great oak door that led to the basement. It opened and Serena felt the temperature drop dramatically. In front of her were stone steps winding down into the darkness, the stone walls on either side of her had small lights hanging on them, but they were of little help. The stairs were solid stone and were wide enough for about two people to walk down side by side but Serena was going down alone.

She began to descend the stairway, when she was on about the third step the door slammed shut behind her. A cold forceful wind blew against her and then stopped. "Great" Serena said as she felt the angry emotions that wind had held.

When she reached he bottom there was a hallway, to her left was where the tombs of the elders lay and to the right were the catacombs of fallen vampires. Ahead of her was another oak door; Serena knew that behind this door was a giant room, which housed the council. She could feel their power coming from the door in waves.

She took a deep breath and walked towards it, she was bout to open in when it slammed open. Serena saw it crack upon impact with the wall behind it. Slowly Serena walked into the bright room, ahead of her stood Astrid and her father side by side.

About twenty feet ahead sat the thirteen members of the council. There were five women and eight men. There was Janelle sitting on the far right, she was a young looking woman whose looks deceived her true age. She had long blonde hair, bright green eyes, and her skin was an extremely pale color; her long green dress was flowing around her feet. Amelia sat next to Janelle; Amelia's dark skin was almost as dark as her dark brown eyes, her long hair was pulled into a half bun at the top of her head the rest of her hair was down around her shoulders. She was old very old, you could see her wisdom on her face, but she looked no more then thirty.

Alexander was on the far right; his long blonde was like rays of sunlight. His bright green eyes matched those of his lover, Janelle's; he was built like a fighter and also looked very young. His white and gold robe blended nicely with his, also pale skin and blonde hair. Next to him sat Jeremiah and Jacob. They were twins born only seconds apart; they both had matching red hair, light hazel eyes and lightly tanned skin. The only difference was that Jacob was slightly taller then the Jeremiah.

There were three new council members that Serena did not recognize, but the rest she did recognize. Gabriel sat in the middle of the council, he was the head of them, he was very old and powerful she could tell that from looking at him. His eyes were a pale gray color, his face had more wrinkles then her grandfather and his dark blonde hair was slicked back. He wore a burgundy robe over black and gold armor. He had been and elder since the time of Christ and was still fixated on the old traditions and clothes.

Jonathan sat next to him on the right. He looked like he was thirty but in realities he was over eight hundred years old. He had dark brown hair that matched his eyes; he was built like a warrior. He had on a long black coat that looked like a dress; it went down to his feet and covered his arms.

Nessarose sat on the left or Gabriel, she was not only the mother of Jonathan but also the mistress of Gabriel and sister of Astrid. She had long flowing white hair that was pulled back into a loose bun with wisps of hair framing her face. Her pale white eyes, and white skin matched her white dress, which looked like a weeding dress. There were diamonds on her fingers and a diamond necklace around her neck. She was truly a vision, and perhaps it was their mutual disgust for Jonathan, but Serena had always liked her.

Another council member that Serena was fond of was Sofie; she was Serena's age and very kind. She was also a seer liked Astrid, and had been a childhood friend of Serena's. She had short ear length brown hair, her eyes were a gray blue and her skin had a tanned color to it. She was wearing a simple knee high black dress with a coat over it.

The last member of the council was Lucius; he had been around since the times of the gladiators. He was tall, very strong, he had three scars on each of cheeks, and his black looking eyes matched his black complexion. He had been a gladiator and then his vampire wife had turned him into a vampire, when he was dying.

Serena walked towards them her head held high and her eyes staring straight ahead, she stood in between her father and Astrid, and barely acknowledge Darus' presence. Serena stood in front of the council and bowed her head slightly out of respect, but they all noticed that she did not bow as low as she was supposed to. They each bowed their heads in return to her.

"What took you so long to come to us Serenity?" asked Gabriel, his voice was deep and powerful.

"I had other matters to attend to before I could come," she said to him. Serena's anger was rising every second that she looked at them. They all notice this and all realized that she had no called him "my lord", Sofie gave a slight smile to her then again was still.

"Why did you give orders to no allow us entrance?" asked Janelle, her voice was soft and sounded as if she was far away, but it was still demanding.

"Because I believed that there were other intentions for you coming," Serenity said. Her angry eyes flicked over to Jonathan who was staring at her, she could only imagine what was going on in his mind.

"That still does not give you the right to try and deny our entry into this mansion," Amelia's said. She stared down at Serena with cold, eyes, but Serena knew all to well what played behind them. Amelia admired her strength, she had told her once before.

"This is my house," Serena said her anger building, "If I do not want someone here then they will not be welcome with open arms."

"You are angry that your generals were killed," said Jeremiah.

"Yes, but I am also angry that you allowed my father to kill fifteen people without trying to stop him," she almost yelled as she said this.

"Why should we have?" asked Gabriel, "They knew who we were and still did not step down, they were rebels and they were dealt with."

"They were not!" she yelled her voice echoing through the stone room. "They were my people, your people, they were loyal to their Queens orders," every time she spoke the room began to shake, the council all looked at her with different eyes. None had ever seen this type of power from her, and none ever believed that she would center its force upon them.

Astrid suddenly grabbed Serena's arm as if to warn her. Serena didn't look down but got the message. She calmed herself as best she could and the room stopped its violent vibrating.

"You seem to have gained a large amount of power Serenity," said Nessarose.

"And if I have?" Serena said.

"We have never sensed anything such as this from you," said Jacob, "It does raise some questions, as to where it came from."

Serena stopped she could guess where it came from, Darien. But she knew she couldn't tell them that it had come from her enemy, so she lied as best she could. "I don't know."

"You mean to tell us it just manifested?" said Amelia.

"Yes, I don't know where it came from perhaps my father, or some other place but for a while now I have been getting stronger," Serena said.

Each member of the council looked at Sofie. Sofie remained staring at Serena, for a few seconds, "This is something that has been clouded from my vision, I cannot see where it has come from but I do believe that it has always been inside of Serenity, something has just awoken it from its slumber."

Gabriel looked at Darus; he was staring at his daughter like she was someone he didn't know. "Darus." Darus looked up at Gabriel. "What is it that you wished to speak to us about?"

Darus was silent then he spoke. "I wished you to remove Serenity from her role as Queen."

Serena's blood boiled, she knew that this had been coming but still it was making her extremely angry. Gabriel spoke again, "Why?"

"I did not believe that she was a competent ruler, she was too weak and it didn't seem as if she could hold the position," he said.

"But it seems now as if her power matches yours," said Nessarose. Darus was silent, he said nothing and stared at her. "Serenity will not be removed form her place, we have seen no evidence that suggest she is incompetent to rule."

" As that the matter has been settled we can move on to more important issues" she said looking at Serena. "We have been given word that the Valcors have a plan to destroy us all once and for all."

Serena who had been looking at the floor snapped her head up, "I was not informed about such information."

"It was given to us in confidentiality," said Amelia. "We have good reason not to doubt this."

"It seems they have a new weapon that has been designed to kill us," said Jacob, "it seems to be a virus of some sort."

"You are aware that all Romulens share a single blood line, correct," said Jonathan. Serena nodded her blood boiled she knew what he was doing he was trying to make her look uneducated.

"Yes I am aware that our bloodlines all trace back to two families," she retorted.

"They have designed a virus that attacks our biological makeup, only Romulen blood, no other vampires are affected by it" said Lucius, in a very deep and hard voice.

"We have yet to find a cure for this virus, and if this issue is not addressed then there is great risk that we may be of it spreading," said Amelia.

"You speak as if you have already done testing on the virus, like you've been aware of it for sometime now," Serena said angrily. The council was silent and no one moved; but Serena had her answer. "You knew this virus was lose among my people and you had yet to inform me of it? Do you know how many of my people could be infected with it without their knowledge!" she yelled.

"We knew nothing of this virus' makeup before a few weeks ago" said Jonathan.

"A few weeks ago!" she yelled. "Half of this house could be infected, and you what, forgot to mention it!"

"You will do well to show this council respect," shouted Gabriel.

"This is an outrage, my people could already be dying and you all failed to warn us of danger," she yelled.

"We had no information on it until a few weeks ago," said Jonathan.

"But why was I not made aware that this was happening so that I could tell them to take caution?" Serena yelled. The council was silent again; Serena could hear Astrid's breathing, she seemed to be the only one doing it. "Give the information to my cousin Aaron he will begin testing with his own materials, I now have to go and tell my people of the incompetence of their elected council," she said. Then Serena stormed out of the room and slammed the broken door behind her.

She went into her room and slammed the door, she was breathing hard and the fire in her eyes had grown. "He would have known," she said to herself, "He would have known about the virus, before."

Serena picked up a glass vase that was sitting on a table next to the door she threw it against the wall and let it shatter. She remained still for a few more seconds, watching the water slowly drip down to the floor. She opened the door and walked down the hall to her private office, she opened the door to find Molly sitting on one of the couches waiting for her.

Molly stood as Serena walked in, "Is everything all right Miss?"

"No, no its not Molly," Serena said as she fell into her chair and placed her hand above her eyes. After a few seconds Molly had gone to get her some blood because she looked more pale then usual and looked even sickly.

Serena picked up the phone and dialed a number that she had memorized. After a few rings a man picked up. "Cole, I need you here right now."

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