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They got back just in time, before the sun's rays hit the castle's walls. Verona retreated to her room, waiting till she was in the safety of her own room to release the tears that had built up. Vlad went into his room. As he was falling asleep, he started to sense Marishka, like he did with Verona. He was hoping that she would be less head strong as her.
When Marishka woke up later that night, she thought that what had happened the night before was all just a dream. She first touched her neck on one side, but there was nothing there. She then touched the other side and felt two holes on the side of her neck. She ran to the mirror that was across the room, but when she got there she could not see herself. She screamed, realizing that everything was all too real.
Dracula heard her scream, and came to her room. He opened the door to see her crying on the bed. He went next to her and started caressing her hair. She looked up at him and then placed her head on his chest and continued to cry.
"What's happening to me?" she asked through her tears.
Vlad was unhappy that his new bride was in so much pain. He knew that he would have to have her meet Verona tonight, so the two would be able to get along on the long road trip back to Transylvania.
"My dear, there is someone I want you to meet, but first you must dry your tears." She stopped crying and sat up.
"Come with me, and I will show you your new sister and my other bride."
"You were already married?" Marishka then pushed herself away from him, a look of disgust on her face. "Why didn't you tell me? That is something I would have liked to known. I wouldn't have kissed you in the first place."
"But that is why I didn't tell you. I knew that you would not want to be with me if I had told you. Come, she is very anxious to meet you."
Marishka obeyed and followed him. She clutched on to his arm, for fear of not knowing what to expect from her new "sister". When they reached Verona's room, Vlad turned to Marishka.
"Don't be frightened, no harm will come towards you while I am here." They then entered the room; Verona was standing on the balcony that was attached to her room. She turned towards them with sadness on her face, but when she looked at Marishka her expression became cold like ice.
"My dear this is Marishka, your new sister and my new bride. Marishka this is Verona, my first bride." Marishka looked at Verona and noticed that she indeed was very beautiful. The room was silent for a while. Marishka was the first to speak.
"It is a pleasure to meet you... sister." It felt odd for her to say that. She had never had a sister before. She was an only child when she was alive. Verona stayed silent. Vlad looked at the two and decided that he needed to let them bond.
"I will leave you to talk. If you need me I will be in my study." With that he kissed Verona on the check and then turned and did the same to Marishka. Once Vlad left the room, the two women stared at each other.
"I am sorry if I have caused any pain to you. I did not know of your existence until a few minutes ago," Marishka said quietly while looking at the floor. She couldn't help but be terrified of Verona.
"I learned of your existence last night, after you agreed to become my master's bride." Verona was very calm with her voice. She knew this girl was not to blame completely for her problems.
"Well Marishka, we will be together for a while, so why don't we get to know each other?" Verona went and sat on the bench near the window. Marishka sat next to her. Verona started off with where she came from and how she met Dracula and about their children. When Verona started talking about children, Marishka started to get embarrassed, but when she heard of how they could not live, she could not help but feel sympathetic towards her. After Verona finished talking about herself, Marishka started her story. The two started to grow a bond that would not be able to be broken. They talked till the dawn. Verona looked out and saw that the sun would rise soon.
"You should get some sleep, your body is still adjusting to the new habits you will have. Will you be able to find your way back to your room?"
"I don't really know my way around yet and I would prefer some company; you wouldn't mind walking with me, would you?" Verona smiled at her. The two walked side by side until they reached Marishka's room. When the door was opened, Marishka saw that there was a coffin sitting in the middle of the floor.
"What is that for?"
"That is where you will sleep, when you are not with the master."
"It looks rather uncomfortable."
"It isn't so bad. Now hurry along, the sun is about to rise." Marishka turned and hugged Verona, who was surprised at the gesture.
"I can't wait to talk to you some more tonight sister." With that, Marishka went into her coffin and Verona left to her room. Once Verona had fallen asleep, Vlad went to each of their rooms, staying out of the reaches of the sun. He looked to see that both were asleep. As he was walking back to his coffin, he was glad that the two of them had started to get along. He stepped into his coffin and waited for the ice to form over him. He then fell asleep with a smile on his face, something that hadn't happened in a long time.
The next night, before Marishka woke up, Verona went and saw Vlad in his study. When she entered, he looked up from his work and then went back to it.
"I just would like to thank you."
"What for?" Vlad was curious for he didn't expect to hear that from her.
"For making Marishka part of our family."
"Since the two of you have bonded so well, why don't you be her teacher? I think you are capable to take that task on." Verona was happy that she would be able to teach her new sister how they lived. It would be like teaching a child how to walk, which is she saw it in her eyes. She ran over to his side, hugged him and then kissed him on the check. She ran out of the room and headed towards Marishka's room. When she got there, Marishka was still asleep. Verona then opened the coffin lid. She then tapped Marishka on the shoulder.
"What?" she said in a sleepy voice.
"Tonight you have some learning to do."
"Can't I at least sleep a few more minutes?"
"No, now come on, get up. We have got work to do." Verona then opened the door to the terrace that lead from Marishka's room. She then looked to see how far up they were. They were higher than when she first learned how to fly. She then turned and pulled Marishka towards the door. She sleepily followed, taking very slow steps. When she got outside, she yawned and then turned towards Verona.
"What is so important that I can not sleep a few extra minutes?"
"Tonight you have to learn one of the most useful abilities we have, flying. Now it took me a few times to get it, so don't worry, it will take some time." With that she motioned for Marishka to get up on the ledge. Once she was up there, she got up herself.
"Now watch me." She jumped off the ledge and turned into her demon form. She then turned to Marishka.
"Now you try." Marishka looked down at the ground and then back up at Verona. "Don't worry, I'll catch you if I need to."
Marishka took a deep breath. She closed her eyes and leaned forward. Next thing she knew she felt air rushing against her face. She opened her eyes and saw the ground coming closer and closer towards her. She started to scream in terror and closed her eyes. Right before she thought she would hit the ground, she felt something grab a hold of her wrist. She then looked up and saw Verona.
"I told you I would catch you. I didn't expect it your first time. Let's try it again." They tried another three times. Right before they were about to start the fourth time, Marishka started to look disappointed.
"I don't think I can do it." She then sat on the railing. Verona sat next to her and changed back into her human form.
"You just need to concentrate a little more. After you get the hang of it, it becomes second nature." Marishka then closed her eyes as tight as she could, and concentrated as much as she could towards being able to fly. When she opened her eyes again, she was still sitting on the railing. She then looked at Verona.
"I can't do it."
"Think again." Verona then pulled something leathery towards Marishka.
"What is that?"
"Look behind you." Marishka turned to see what Verona was talking about. She saw how her body was the same as how Verona's was a minute ago. Her skin had changed to grey, and her clothes had fused into her skin. She then hugged her sister and Verona smiled inwardly at Marishka's progress so far.
"Now, onto the next part of the lesson, being able to fly." Verona then jumped off of the ledge and motioned for Marishka to join her. Almost instantly, she started to hear a loud swooping noise. She looked behind her to see that she was flying. She then started to follow Verona through the forest, dodging trees, diving down to the ground and then coming back up at the last second. Verona then turned to Marishka.
"Now we fed." Verona then headed off towards the village, closely followed by Marishka.
Once they got to the village, Verona and Marishka landed on the top of a building and looked around the streets. Marishka then spotted someone and jumped off the roof. She then swooped at the villager, who was a girl of no more than 13, and let out a loud shriek. She then landed in front of her and changed back into her human form. The girl, horror struck, tried to run in the other direction. Marishka then ran up next to her and flung her across the street into a wall. The girl got up as quickly as she could and almost reached the door of a building, but Marishka grabbed her from behind and threw her into the street. The sound of bones breaking could be heard. The girl got up slowly, and right as she got on her hands and knees, she was lifted up by the neck.
"This was fun, hopefully we can do it again," and with that Marishka extended her jaw and let her fangs grow out and sunk them into the girls neck. She drank quickly, not letting a single drop escape her. Once the girl was completely drained, she dropped her on the ground.
"Then again," she said, "there won't be a next time for you." Marishka then laughed at the motionless corpse.
Verona then landed next to her, blood dripping from the corner of her mouth. With her finger, Verona quickly wiped it off and lick what little bit was left up. She smiled, and then Marishka returned the gesture and the two then headed off back to the castle.
Once they got back to the castle, the two hurried to see Dracula before the sun rose. They found him in his room pacing the ceiling. Marishka flew up to him. Verona gracefully walked up the wall until she was with the two of them.
"Did everything go according to plan?" he asked them. He already knew the answer because he could feel the bond starting to form between the two of them. Marishka simply smiled at Verona and then embraced Vlad.
"I don't want anything to happen to our family." Dracula looked down at her when she said family. He liked the sound of that. He then looked at Verona, whom he could tell wanted to be in Marishka's place. He then motioned for her to come to him. She quickly came up next to him. Vlad moved Marishka to the other side of him so that he would be able to kiss both of his brides. The two of them started to kiss his face and waited for him to return the same affection back. Verona then noticed once that Vlad returned her kisses, that he did so with as much passion as he had done when they first met. She then looked up at him and saw him kissing Marishka just as he had done to her a second ago. Vlad then grabbed the two of them by the waist and jumped to the floor. They then slowly moved towards Vlad's coffin. Vlad then focused all his attention on Verona for a few seconds. He pulled her close to him and he then kissed her and she returned the kiss. She knew that he was saying good night to her. As she pulled away from him, she held onto his hand. As she started to turn to go to her room, Vlad pulled her back and then kissed her on the forehead.
"Good night my dear. Sleep well," he said to her she then smiled at him and left the room. He then turned back at Marishka who was staring at the floor.
"What is wrong my bride?"
"It still is strange, having to share you, but I will learn." With that final comment, she launched herself at him and latched her arms around his neck. Vlad then lowered the two of them onto his bed. By the time the sun had come up, they were both asleep. Marishka curled up under Dracula's arms, one hand on his chest, the other above her once beating heart. She had a smile on her face, as she let her mind start to wander; all she could think about was her master.
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