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Evening After

Hold on little child, you will not be lost,

You will be found, the light does guard you,

It will come for you, so do not weep , it's arms are warm and soft,

And then I will see your face and we will be together…..

A voice sang the warm melody hauntingly soft, and comforting. Lara felt as if she was drowning in colour but somehow for some reason all the colour was black. She raised her arm and felt it come into contact with something hard. She ran her fingers over the soft wood and then behind her onto soft silky material.

She turned her head and opened her eyes. She was in a box? No not a box, a coffin. She pushed against the lid but it would not move. Her breath was becoming shallower as she realized she was trapped. Fear clouded her vision. She shut her eyes tightly and lay her head back down breathing deeply.

She opened her eyes and then had to bite her tongue to stop herself from screaming. Lying opposite her, a content smirk on his face, was Dracula! One of his cold hands was resting lightly on her naked chest and the other was holding her leg gently on top of his own.

Her heart sank as the thoughts of last night came rushing back to her. Se began to cry as her shoulders shook crying out for the pain and fear of the last night. Dracula stirred slightly muttering something under his breath. Lara froze. She did not want to wake him up. She was unable to face this vile monster anymore.

She turned her back to Dracula, sobbing into the dark red silk walls of the coffin. She did not know if it was day or night outside. She did not know how long she had been in the coffin but she guessed she had been there for a long time.

She sobbed into the side of the coffin for what seemed like hours until she felt a cold finger running along her spine. She stiffened as Dracula stroked her silky skin.

"Good evening, my princess." he whispered kissing her soft back. She shuddered at his touch. She began to cry again.

"Hush," he said pulling on her arm so she faced him. She shut her eyes not wanting to look at this vile monster.

"Look at me," he commanded. She opened her eyes shaking slightly. He looked at her frightened face and gently caressed it. "There is no reason to fear me, Lara." He leant in to kiss her but she turned her cheek towards him.

He grimaced and grabbed her hand. "Stay still," he said through gritted teeth. He kissed her for a while and then let her go. She collapsed on the coffin floor sobbing and cradling her sore wrist. Dracula made a sweeping motion with his hand and the coffin lid opened slowly letting in a little light from the candles glowing softly in the room.

Dracula rose from the coffin gracefully and then extended his hand out to Lara. She took it tearfully and let him lift her out of the coffin. He set her gently on her feet. By the foot of the coffin her dress lay abandoned ripped clean in two. She would not be able to wear it again. She nudged the pile of clothes with her foot.

Dracula slowly circled her running a finger around her tiny waist. "Oh dear , it seems you need some new clothes…" He said putting his arms around her waist, resting his chin on her bare trembling shoulder.

Lara knew that this was the only reason that he had ripped her dress in two, so he could dress her up in a whores dress, dress her up like his plaything. "Come Lara," he said taking hold of her arm. "Let me show you where I keep the spare clothes."

He began tugging on her arm but she pulled back. "Give me your coat." she said her hands on her hips. "And why should I do that Lara?" he asked. "You are in no position for bargaining. I can wait for you to come with me all night, as I have plenty to look at…. You however will soon feel the chill of the castle."

Lara sighed and then looked pleadingly at Dracula. "Please?" she pleaded. Dracula melted under her gaze and took of his coat and handed it to her. She slipped on the too big coat. It came down to the bottom of her thighs. Dracula stared at her legs glowing against the blackness of his coat. She stumbled about on her legs as she regained her balance and then moved gracefully and light upon her feet.

Dracula realised he had been daydreaming and shook his head to regain his attention. "Come then Lara," he said extending his arm to Lara. She did not take it.

"Take my arm," he instructed. Lara ignored him. He felt anger burning up inside of him. He reached out and grabbed her arm and pinned it against her back as he slammed her against the hard cold stone wall. She cried out in pain as Dracula tightened the hold on her arm with in human strength.

"You will do as I say," he said angrily, "I am the master of this castle and you will do as I command!" Lara bit her lip resisting the urge to cry out in pain again. "Or what?" she said as Dracula tightened his grip on her arm again, "You'll kill me? Well let me tell you something, I would rather die than spend one further moment with you!" she spat.

Dracula stopped trying to break her arm in shock and loosened his grip slightly. So she really would rather die then be with him. Never had he felt so.. So lost. But then he felt the anger fill him again.

"Not if I make you mine!" he hissed angrily in her ear. "If I make you mine you will crave with every part of your being to be with you! I could do it right here, right now!"

"That is not death!" spat Lara struggling against Dracula's grip. "That is merely a cowards way out!"

Dracula released his grip by stepping back and Lara collapsed to the floor. Dracula then released how much pain he had probably caused her. He bent down next to her but she crawled away from him.

"Lara," he said warningly. "I have so far only controlled your mind once. I will do it all the time if you choose not to behave. Or you can go back in the dungeon, naked and with no food or water…"

Lara pulled a face of disgust and then let him come close to her. He took her hand and gently kissed it. Lara felt warmth flood her hand. She pulled it back sharply and then let Dracula pull her to her feet. Once again he extended his arm and she grudgingly took it.

"Before they walked out the door Lara had an idea. "I want to wash first." she told him stubbornly. "Very well," he said. We will both have a bath in the bathroom." Lara shook her head.

"I meant I will have a bath. You will wait outside." she said crossing her arms. "Do not tell me what to do Lara!" said Dracula warningly. "But I will let you have a bath. Follow me."

He chuckled to himself and began to lead Lara down the maze like length of corridors. She walked along shivering slightly in the cold. Soon they came to a small room and Dracula led Lara inside. It had a large sunken stone bath in the centre made out of smooth stone.

With a flick of Dracula's head the bath began to fill with warm clean water. When it was full to the top, Lara turned to look at Dracula. "Shouldn't you be going?" she asked him. Dracula gave a short bow and walked outside. Lara slammed the door in his face.

"Doors will not stop me Lara!" he called through the door. Lara ignored him and began to undo Dracula's coat. As she took it off she felt a lump in the inside pocket of the coat. Reaching inside she found a small silver dagger gleaming in the candlelight. She quickly glanced around the room and then replaced the dagger in the pocket. That could come in handy later if she got into any sticky situations.

She dropped the coat to the floor and then stepped down slowly into the bath. It was pure bliss. The stone was smooth underneath her and the water was gorgeously warm compared to the draughty castle. She relaxed slightly sinking further into the water. It would be so good to wash away all the dirt and filth from being in Dracula's castle. She closed her eyes shutting out her surroundings.

Suddenly her eyes flew open as there was a small noise behind her. But there was nothing there. "Go away Dracula!" she called out nervously. There was another noise in front of her. She whipped her head around but there was still nothing there. Nervously she climbed out of the bath and brought her fists up high to protect herself. There were more noises around the room but from what she could see there was nobody there.

Then she was being picked up and thrown into the water. She came up spluttering, water in her eyes. Dracula was standing in front of her laughing hysterically. "Sorry, I couldn't resist it Lara!" he chortled. Lara swung her arm at his legs but he jumped out of the way.

"I'm going to let you wash now! Dracula informed her. He turned and strode out of the room. When Lara was absolutely sure that the door was closed she reached for the soap and began to wash herself. 10 minutes later she climbed out of the bath and dried herself with a large white towel.

When she was dry she put Dracula's coat back on checking to see if the dagger was still safely in place. As soon as she had checked Dracula strode in, his face softening, seeing how her wet hair curled around her clean face. He offered his arm and Lara took it. He led her out into the corridor.

Suddenly there was a large gust of wind suddenly down the corridor and all the torches blew out. Lara screamed in spite of herself not sure what was going to happen as she was plunged into pitch black darkness.

"Relax my dear," said Dracula comforting her. "It is just Matana playing a game. Do not worry I can see perfectly well in the dark." He laughed at her discomfort.

That is no comfort to me," she muttered under her breath. Dracula laughed. "Such humour," he said. I have not laughed this much since I was alive."

Lara ignored him. Soon they reached a small door which Dracula kicked open. He led Lara in but it was still dark.

"Can we not have lights?" she asked Dracula as he suddenly let go of her arm. There was no reply, no footfall to give away his position. Lara stared around blankly in the darkness, not seeing anything. She nervously took a few steps forward.

"Dracula?" she called out shakily. Suddenly the lights were lit and Dracula was standing in front of her. She screamed in shock and lunged out with her fist but he ducked it easily. He leaned in to kiss her. When he pulled back, he stroked Lara's hair.

"Actually I prefer Count Dracula, or Master, not just Dracula. However you may call me Vladislaus." he told her grinning cheekily.

She took a step towards him and leant close. "No." she whispered a grin on her own face. The grin disappeared of his face momentarily.

"Oh yes, I heard you calling out for me a few seconds before." he said cheekily. Suddenly he was behind her kissing the back of her neck. Lara gasped in shock. When he had begun kissing the back of her neck he had still been standing in front of her! He suddenly stopped kissing her neck.

"You obviously love me." he said a smirk on his face as he appeared back in front of her.

"In your dreams," she spat at him. He chuckled. "Well luckily I have the power to make my dreams come true…" Lara rolled her eyes and then looked around the room. It was very small and the only item of furniture in the room was a large oaken chest which Dracula know was unlocking.

He opened it and pulled out vast numbers of floaty revealing whores dresses. He lay them on the floor for Lara to look at, with the in human speed he possessed. She knew instantly that she would hate all of them. They were all floaty and very revealing. She walked up and down past them pulling a face at each one.

"Aren't you going to ask me which one I would prefer?" asked Dracula standing half way up the wall.

"Lara looked at him. "Fine, which one do you prefer Dracula?" she asked through gritted teeth. He smirked at her attempt to hide her anger.

"Well actually I would prefer it if you were naked," he said jumping off the wall flashing a grin at her. "But if you were naked you would catch a frightful chill. So.." Suddenly a plan formed in his mind. He smirked, as he walked over to one of the less revealing dresses that he actually detested, black and thick. He picked it up. "I would prefer it if you wore this one."

Then he walked to one of his favourite dresses. It was very low cut, pale blue and white, and lots of slits up the side. Around the middle were two transparent veiled diamonds with swirling patterns all over it. "However this one," he continued "I detest!" Lara stared at it thoughtfully.

She knew Dracula was toying with her. If she chose the less revealing dress she would look like she was accepting his decisions. However he could be tricking her into thinking that the very revealing one was his least favourite so she would pick it and reveal nearly all her body and look more a whore than in the other dress.

She turned to look at the other dresses but they were all gone, a padlock on the chest. She frowned.

"Choose my favourite, or the one I hate." Dracula told her. "Or go naked I don't mind."

Lara scowled in frustration. Either way whichever dress she chose she would be playing right into Dracula's hands. He dropped the heavy black dress to the floor and picked up the blue one and walked over to the candle. "In fact," he said, "I hate this one so much I'm going to burn it." He held it up to the candle.

Lara quickly thought. She would rather look like a whore than agree with Dracula. "Stop" she said, "I want to wear that one. Dracula smirked and cheered inwardly before turning to look at her a look of concern on his face.

"Well if you are sure," he said, "then by all means put it on." He threw the dress at Lara and picked up the other one and held it to the candle watching it burn. He waited until the fire had spread up his arm and then dropped what was left of the dress. He shook his arm once and extinguished the flame.

When Dracula turned back to look at Lara she was dressed in the dress looking slightly uncomfortable but extremely beautiful. The dress fitted her perfectly showing off her curves to perfection. Dracula was gob smacked. He did not think that anyone could look that beautiful.

He felt lust begin to fill him, so he walked over to Lara to kiss her. But when he got at arms length she pointed the silver dagger from his coat pocket. Dracula stopped.

"What are you going to do Lara?" he asked unconcerned. " Stab me? You can't kill me Lara, I'm already dead."

Lara gulped. "I may not be able to kill you," she said, "But I can kill myself!" she moved the knife up to her throat. Dracula gave a start. "Don't move," she commanded loathing in her eyes. "Or I will slit my own throat."

"Lara," pleaded Dracula, "Be rational!" He gulped nervously.

"I am being rational," said Lara, keeping the knife pressed tight against her throat. "Now you are gong to let me go back to my village and you are going to leave me and the rest of the village alone for the rest of our lives! Understand?"

But as she said understand, Dracula appeared behind her and wrestled the dagger out of her hand. When he managed to, she fell to the floor sobbing hysterically. "I just want to go home!" she cried.

Dracula did not comfort her. "Naughty, naughty," he tutted, safely stowing away the dagger. "You will have to be punished!". Lara stopped her crying and faced Dracula. "Do your worst!" she spat at him.

"Lara, Lara, you are so naive. There many other ways for me to punish you and draw pleasure from it myself." he grinned. "Do you here the music, Lara?" he asked suddenly. "It plays in my head constantly." He danced partner less for a few moments, lost in the music. He flung out his hand.

"Dance with me Lara," he said. Lara sat in surprise. She felt her body obey Dracula's command and she could not fight it. Together they began to dance round and round the small room whirling and twirling, Dracula dipping Lara violently and pulling her up sharply.

Slowly Lara began to catch glimpses of the music playing and tormenting Dracula's mind, a haunting violin solo, playing softly at some times painfully slow at other times loud and lively. Suddenly she realised as she listened to the music she was no longer fighting against dancing with Dracula but she was becoming extremely tired her feet aching her heart screaming for her to stop.

Slowly her eyelids fell heavy and the last thing she felt as Dracula kissing her…

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