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The boy rolled out of his Uncle's arm, landing perfectly in front of D'ablo, He stood in front of him, almost protectively. Vlad's eyes were glaring, with a shade of purple. His lips curled into snarl revealing saliva dripping fangs. Hissing at his family, who were staring at him in pure horror. Their eyes wide and mouths dropping.

Then, he lunged, diving for his Uncle's throat first. The humans scattered giving Vlad leeway. The guards charged forth, unsheathing fangs and ready to take down any objectives in their way. Joss withdrew his stake first, tightening his grip around the wood. A vampire went to strike, but Joss ducked delivering a fatal to the devil right into the chest. Instantly, he fell backwards and died. Quickly, Joss removed the stake from its chest and went for his next victim.

Henry gulped when he saw the vampire screaming towards him, he breathed deeply through his nose. He was terrified he never been in actual fight before, at least not up against a vampire. He's been tackled by quarter-backs in football and he's put up a couple descent fights in wrestling. But he's never been in actual fight before, no one with this caliber of strength. However, using skills he acquired from Joss he was confident enough that he could hold his own in this fight. As the vampire entered Henry's range, he balled his fist. A knife popped out from under his sleeve, he extracted the knife, curling it tightly around his fingers. With the knife in hand, Henry swiped the vampire across it chest. It hissed in pain, backing up while Henry only edged closer, when it charged once more, Henry hand shot out.

His eyes were closed when heard the squishing of flesh being penetrated. He heard a faint thud and opened his eyes. His fingers gripped the hilt, and pulled it back out.

It fell.

And Henry watched as it's knees buckled, and collapsed on the stone floor. Blood pooled and filled the cracks between the rocks. Its eyes glazed over staring up at the ceiling, the light fading from its eyes. Henry stared at the dead creature for a long moment. His eyes got wide. He just killed another creature, with his bare hands. He looked at the knife that was now dripping of blood. Horror washed over him, and the knife clattered to the floor.

Falling to his knees, tears fell down his cheeks. He never killed before. And he never meant to. He only intended to save Vlad; he knew he had to but this…

A scream startled him; he looked over his shoulder to find a vampire heading straight for him. He had no time to gather another weapon. Even if he could, Henry didn't think he could do it. Then, the vampire disappeared and in it's place Vikas. Breathing hard, gazing across the room. Henry followed his eyes and saw the vampire with its back against the wall, head sagged against its chest. Vikas strode towards the boy, squeezing his shoulder. Henry slowly gathered himself off the floor. Then, he returned his attention back to Vlad and Otis, whose was still sucking on the man's neck. Otis balled his fist, striking the boy in the temple but he didn't let go. He punched the boy in the stomach, letting out a oof, but Vlad only seemed to squeeze tightly.

Once more, Otis tried to remove the boy from his throat by gripping his shoulders but a growl came from the back of Vlad's throat, he dug his fingers into his Uncle's neck. "Vlad" Henry cried, "don't this". His only reply was the sound of gnawing and groans on his the neck. "Vlad, dear" Nelly pleads, "please your killing him". Vlad stopped in mid-suck, his eyes fluttered opened for a moment. He was completely still. Otis took the moment to shove the boy away. His body hit the pavement as he fell backwards.

Vlad slowly stood and blinked. He looked at his Uncle whose neck was dripping red from two little around holes. His gaze darted to his hands, and he gasped. Some blood was smeared on his palms; he slowly raised his head locking his eyes with man before him. The situation felt similar to Vlad, and he dreaded it.

Around the bunch, most of vampire guards were either dead or unconscious. Both due to Vikas and Joss by making quick work of them.

Joss's stake was covered in blood, breathing hard. Vikas was looking calm, staring at D'ablo with hard eyes. Nelly was somewhere in the background, staying out of harm's away. Then, Henry locked eyes with his friend, Vlad.

His eyes were darting around in confusion, from Otis to D'ablo and back again. "You see, Otis" D'ablo held up the heart up, "I discovered something, upon reading Thomas's journal".

Otis watched D'ablo coolly, his hair was in disarray and sweat beaded off his forehead. His breathes were coming in quick, and looked like he was struggling to keep his eyes open. "The Pravus's powers are centered at his very core". His voice was tender, "thus the heart, and with it you can control the Pravus himself".

Otis licked his lips, "I thought you wanted his powers, D'ablo not the body". A grim smile etched on D'ablo's face. His fangs protruding out slightly, "oh but I do, Otis. But doesn't this work out nicely. I can eliminate you by your own flesh and blood. Then, when I'm through with you, he can join you. He can join all of you". He chuckled, as if hiding some dark secret, "my problems will be solved. With you and this boy dead, "he indicated to Vlad, "There will be nothing standing in my way as ruler". A playful smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "Unless, you desire to kill you nephew now. For that, I won't stand in your way".

"Not likely, D'ablo". Otis said through gritted teeth. He could never bring himself to ever harm Vlad in any way again. "Vlad" he opened his arms, pleading forgiveness. "Please" he begged".

D'ablo shook his head, "pity, this shall be amusing, then. Vlad, kill them". He stated simply, and Vlad lunged for Otis's throat once more. Otis made no effort to dodge the assault; he stared at his nephew with tender eyes. "Come back to us, Vlad". Otis's arms were open wide. "Don't do this, sweety". Nelly called from the sides, "please, Vlad forgive us". But her cries were useless, as Vlad only seemed determined to kill his loved ones.

When Henry stepped in Otis's path, his eyes matched Otis's; tender. But one thing differed; they were blood shot and tear streaked. Otis almost pushed Henry aside, for his own safety when Vlad came to a halt. He hissed through his teeth, his eyes darting from Otis to Henry. Then, he whirled and faced D'ablo giving him a questioning look. D'ablo only nodded, "kill them". He ordered once again. Vlad turned back to his friend, his eyes calculating something. "We're all sorry, Vlad". More tears spilled down his cheeks. Otis came beside Henry, "we never meant to…" his voice cracked. His eyes looking some place else,

"Do not listen to them, Vlad" D'ablo called from far away, "I've heard your screams, boy. Whether asleep or awake, you were screaming, cries of pain and solitude. They feared you, leaving them to my mercy. They abandoned you, for nothing. No, they must pay". Nelly started crying, giant tears streaking down her face. Then, she ran towards the boy she loved, wrapping her arms around him. Not caring whether she died by his hand. "Nelly"! Otis called her, but she ignored him. Vlad took a sudden step back, surprise on his face as the woman buried her face into his shorten hair. "I'm so sorry, Vlad. I love you and I'm so sorry".

Vlad looked back at D'ablo once more, raising an eyebrow. "Kill them", he repeated. Vlad looked down at the sobbing woman. He couldn't bring himself to do it. He locked gazes with D'ablo, then shook his head. "You dare disobey me"! His hand clenched around the boy's heart. Blood oozed from the heart and Vlad screamed in agony. Nelly let go of him. Vlad brought his pale hands to his chest, as a strange pain seemed to erupt from there. "Vlad"? Nelly called in confusion. His chest was heaving quickly. But the boy only continued to let out a scream of pure agony, his body was shaking almost into a spasm as he pain continued to erupt from his chest. "Vlad" Nelly called again, only to have Vlad push her away. The force sent her flying, straight into Otis's arms. She yelped in surprise. Otis carefully set her down.

Suddenly, Vlad's screams ceased his hands limping falling to his sides, he lifted his bowed head and revealed a grim smile. Some point fangs protruding from his upper lip. He was going to kill them.

"Vlad"! Everyone's head whirled at Joss. His voice loud. Then, he charged forward, although not with his stake but his fist. Colliding with the boy's face, his head snapped to the right hard. Slowly, Vlad brought his face forward, he hissed but Joss took a hold of his shirt collar bringing him closer. "What is wrong with you"? Vlad was silent, "so yeah, they left you, but the fact that they're here to save you sorry ass, doesn't that mean anything to you? Doesn't that mean they love you Vlad" He said gently. Joss let go of his collar, letting Vlad fall to the floor. He took several cautious steps back, letting his words sink into the boy's head. Suddenly, Vlad gripped his head, falling to his knees. The boy didn't know what to do, it hurt. "Vlad, kill them", D'ablo repeated. But Vlad shook his head in refusal; the swirling chaos in his head was tearing him apart. "You dare disobey". He clutched the Pravus's heart tighter once more, causing a scream to erupt from the boy. His body fell sideways. "Vlad" ! Nelly cried. But Vlad was wrapping his arms around his skinny chest as he curled into a fetal position. Shriving and screaming uncontrollably.

D'ablo merely disregarded the withering boy, "I'll kill you myself, then". He released his hold on the boy's heart and soon, Vlad was still, resuming his corpse-like state. As D'ablo unsheathed his fangs, "I've already took several ounces of the boy's blood, you cannot hope to escape alive". Nelly stood strong next to Otis, who took a step forward. Joss withdrew another stake, tightening his grip while Henry locked gazes with fiend.

In one swift movement, D'ablo disappeared. He re-emerged in front of Otis, sinking his fangs into Otis's neck. Otis tried to pry him off, but this hold was strong. Just as Henry, Joss, and Nelly were about to intervene a force emerged off of D'ablo's body sending them flying. Their bodies, bounced off the walls knocking them unconscious. D'ablo pulled his fangs back, "ready to die"? He murmured into Otis's ear, gripped by the shoulders.

Otis merely smiled, "don't bet on it". From the darkness, Vikas emerged. Wrapping his strong arms around D'ablo waist, he pulled on the man while Otis delivered punch to the gut. D'ablo coughed, the heart slipping from his fingers. In a swift, movement Otis grabbed it. While Vikas dealt with the trashing D'ablo, Otis caressed the heart lovingly, he extracted a handkerchief from his pocket wrapping it snuggly.

Then, he charged. Assisting Vikas as he already sunk his fangs in the man's neck. "Enough"! D'ablo yelled, thrusting both men back. The force didn't knock them out, like it would a human. But it didn't leave a horrible bruise on their spines. Both Otis and Vikas stood their ground, calculating how to destroy this fiend.

Do you have it? Otis telepathed Vikas. In return he nodded; withdrawing tube that looked like it could be chap-stick. D'ablo stepped back, "where did you get that"? He whispered. Otis felt it the rush of power, already D'ablo was calling for reinforcements with is telepathic call.

Vikas only smiled in response, "I have pets", he murmured. D'ablo glared, "you are truly a master, mastering the animals that you animorph into". Vikas only nodded, as if it annoyed him. "Of course, while you were meddling with boy, I sent various pets in search of this". He held up of the Lucis, waving it in front of him.

"You won't make it out alive", D'ablo said darkly. "Really"? Already several vampires appeared from all sides, blocking all escape. "Yes" D'ablo replied.

"Take the boy, Otis" Otis whipped his head at Vikas, "What"? But Vikas wasn't looking at him, he was staring straight ahead. Take the boy and go.

What about you, Otis replied.

Not in this life, friend.

Otis only gulped back a lump in his throat. Vlad was on the ground not far from him, he gathered the limp boy in his arms. He looked around him, getting Henry, Joss, and Nelly out of here would be a task. But he could manage; he knew the ins and outs of this place by now. He took a step back, another inch closer to the humans.

Then, everything erupted in a bright light, he squinted till his eyes shut as Vikas used the Lucis. Go, Otis knew he had no time to waste. Without looking back, he escaped from this dreaded place with others on his back.

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