You Better Pray

"You ask so many questions, Isabelle. Why would you want to control me? Wouldn't you much rather lose control?" Alucard had led me out onto the dance floor. I could feel his cold body press against mine and I shivered.
"I'd rather not have to explain a mess of bodies to mother, Alucard," I said, "But, if that's how you wanna play tonight..."
I spun out of his arms and grinned at him, vanishing into the mess of bodies.
I easy spun through the crowd, not letting anyone touch or jostle me. I did, however, let Alucard get close enough to grab me, and then darted away again, teasing him.

I squeaked, jumping back and nearly knocking someone down when Alucard appeared in front of me, pulling me close to him again.

"You are a hard catch, young lady," He breathed.

"Alucard! You can't do that here. You have to act like a human, as impossible as that is for you."

"So you wish for me to act like a human? Then perhaps you should dance with me, Isabelle." Alucard always wanted his way. I sighed.

"And? Do you know how to dance? Or would you rather I lead?" I asked, rocking away from him a bit.

"Perhaps in this environment I'll be forced to let you lead." Alucard took my hand, not allowing me to escape this time.
I grinned at him, "Mother will kill you for this, you know."

"And how is she going to find out?" He grinned in return, pressing his cold body back against mine again.
"Hmmm... Unless you tell her, I'm not sure. She has her ways, you know," I said, rocking slowly to the beat at first. I grabbed his hands, resting them on my hips, "And don't shred my clothes. Keep your claws to yourself, all right?"

"I also have my ways, Isabelle. Don't underestimate me." He smirked. "I will keep my claws to myself… for now. But perhaps I'll shred your clothes later tonight." I could feel the slight pressure of hid hands on my hips.

"Don't bet on it," I grinned up at him, "Just be glad I'm letting you touch me now. Besides, I don't need a monster in my bed. I'm fine with you sleeping about... five stories underneath it."
I started moving faster, letting my movements blend in with the pounding bass. I was ecstatic. I tilted my head back, and closing my eyes, I laughed.

"You're such a tease, Isabelle. When did you become such a naughty girl?" He asked, his body starting to move with mine, matching my rhythm easily.

"Ten years can change a person, Alucard. A human."

"Yes, that is very true. I think I'm liking your change naughty Isabelle." I felt Alucard move behind me, keeping his hands on my waist as we danced.

"Don't get too used to it. Once we get home, it's gone. Got it, Alucard?" I said, pressing back against him, keeping my rhythm.

"Why are you so cruel to me, Isabelle?" Alucard said in what sounded like an almost sad tone. I could feel him press harder against my back.

"Because its fun," I grinned at him, "You know its fun to be cruel."
I didn't really notice, but the crowd around them started slowing, watching us dance.

"Perhaps fun for vampires but cute girls, such as yourself, should refrain from being so cruel. Especially to handsome vampires who may have a slight interest in them." He paid no attention to the crowd that had begun forming around then, which was a relief. Instead the No-Life King pressed his cheek to mine, our bodies so close. Too close.

"Handsome? I hardly hear you use that to describe yourself. Usually its monster or king," I murmured, reaching up and wrapping my arms behind his neck. I pulled his head closer to my shoulder, but I pushed out of his arms suddenly, realizing that I was tempting fate a little too much, and danced along the edges of the crowd, the men cheering and reaching out
"Monster and King are indeed words that suit me." Alucard was beyond used to having his way; I was going to teach him he could have everything. I saw him walk to me and attempt to grab my hand and bring me back to him.

I sidestepped him again, never loosing her rhythm, "Well then, King Alucard, catch me. It should be easy enough for you, shouldn't it? No tricks that you'd use. Just grab me."

"If you insist." Even without using any inhuman movements Alucard was incredibly fast. He had lost his rhythm, this time he tried to grasp me in a hug.

I gave a small squeak and ducked away from him, "Getting closer."
I gave a small twirl, moving to the beat once more.
I saw Alucard go after me again when suddenly another man began to dance with me from behind, moving his body against mine. I stopped retreating from Alucard to dance with the newcomer, moving against his body in time with the music.

I heard Alucard growl at the man who danced with me. I watched him walked forward and with a well placed punch, smashed the mane in the face, breaking his nose and knocking him down. The crowd who surrounded them dispersed as the man fell to the ground with a thud. The vampire king walked past me and picked the downed man up by the collar, seemingly ready to finish him off as if he were little more than an insect.

I blinked, staring until everything clicked.
"Alucard! Stop!" I flung myself on his arm, trying to get him to drop the man.
"Stop it! I command you. Do you not serve me as much you do mother?" I hissed in such a low tone that only the vampire could hear.

The one punch Alucard had hit the man with had broken his nose in such a way that it had literally smashed it inward. Finally, after a few very long seconds Alucard dropped his helpless human victim and turned, beginning to walk out of the club. There was a hush silence despite the blaring music.

I hesitated for a moment, then spotted the twins, who were watching Alucard, dumbstruck. I met eyes with the bartender and he glared, causing me to hurry after Alucard.
"What the Hell were you doing?" I growled when they were outside, "You nearly killed him! He didn't do a damn thing, Alucard! Are you out of your fucking mind?! We were dancing, for God sakes!"

Alucard turned to me once we were outside of the club. His glasses fell to his nose, and he gave me his ruby-eyed glare, "Dancing? Is that what you call it? What that human was attempting to do to you was not dancing, Isabelle. What would your mother say if she saw?" There wasn't a hint of regret in his voice.

I sighed in frustration, covering my eyes with one hand, the other on my hip, "That's how the dance in clubs. I thought you knew that, O Wise King."
I put both hands on my hips, glaring up at him, "And what do you call what we were doing? What would mother say then? Besides, d'you think I'd let him touch me more than you have? Alucard, you're just so... ARRGH!" I growled and walked passed him, crossing my arms over the front of my shredded shirt. It was too cold to be dressed like this.

There went my fun for the night.

Stupid Alucard. Stupid No-Life King. Stupid vampire.