Short chapter but I bet you guys appreciate the update. I'm going to try to get the next chapter out this weekend. You have my new friend to thank for the updates. Shes been coercing me to write.

Erza Scarlett was a woman who was not to be trifled with. Even more so with current events. The high council was dead and everybody was fighting for power. They had almost won if it were not for the wild card her husband had played. Now something that she had fought hard for was out of reach.

She glanced over to her partner, Jellal Fernandez, who had his back facing her. His blue hair was messy. The four poster bed was huge and she had to scoot closer in order to try to untangle it. Her fingers snagged at some knots. When it was to her satisfaction she started to run her hand across his back.

Jellal had been her betrothed since she was born. Both were elite vampires that had joined their families into one. Many, many years later they dethroned their parents and ruled over the people. Jellal had always been ruthless towards his enemies, taking what he wanted, discarding what he didn't. Erza had the same personality. The only exception was each other, they gave each other a hundred percent.

It was for the same reason that Erza had followed blindly after Jellal when he began dealing with an unknown entity. This had happened about 400 years ago and she thought nothing of it at that time. But recently he had began to demand soldiers and product from them. Without telling Erza anything, Jellal provided everything that this person demanded. It wasn't until half of their troops had gone missing that Erza stepped in.

Months Prior

"Where are my soldiers" Erza demanded as she stared at her wicked lover. Jellal was calmly standing, sorting through paperwork. Some went in the trash while others on his desk. His demeanor was calm and one would think that he had not heard the question. Erza, though, knew her husband. He might be acting indifferent but in reality, he was calculating an answer that would not raise suspicion.

This morning she was informed that one of her squads had gone on a mission. Only two people were allowed to dispatch those troops. And those two people were in this room.

"They're out" Jellal replied without looking up. His blue hair was falling into his eyes and he shook it away. Only for it fall back into the same place.

"I can see that. Where did you send them." Erza was getting irritated. She was used to having answers.

"Our sponsor needed them, so I sent them to him."

"Here we go again. This time I want answers. Who is our sponsor. Why are you willing to give him everything." Erza crossed her arms and leaned against the wall. She narrowed her eyes and glared at Jellal.

"Honey, why are you questioning me now? I told you hundreds of years ago that this day would come. I do not need to be explaining myself to you."

Erza gritted her teeth and marched over to Jellal. She grabbed his arm and whirled him around. She grabbed his jaw with her hand and angled it away from her face. His neck was exposed and she could see his jugular vein. How many times had she fed on it? It enticed her, invited her. Her mouth watered at the thought. She could feel Jellal smirking under her grasp. She yanked his face to her eye level and glared into his eyes.

She was met with mirth dancing in them. This was a joke for him. A game.

"You answer to me." Erza whispered. His smirk grew. Her grip tightened yet he didn't fight her. She let go and shook her hand out. But before she could walk away Jellal grabbed her and pinned her against the desk. Immediately he began kissing her neck. His hand snaked its way behind her and worked its way to the base of her scalp where he entangled his fingers in her hair. Erza grabbed onto the desk behind her to balance herself. His other hand covered her hand and Erza arched her back. She felt teeth against her skin and it lit her on fire. Yet she didn't give in. This was a game to him. It was his way to avoid the subject on hand.

"Jellal"

Her voice was raspy.

Strained.

Her self-control was wavering.

"There is nothing I wouldn't do for you" Jellal replied, his voice low.

The tone made Erza lose all reason. Nothing mattered at the moment. Not the troops. Not his games. Just Jellal. She grabbed his face and crashed their lips together. Both fighting for dominance, neither willing to back off.

He broke away first. She went to bring him back to her but he stopped her. He rested his forehead against hers and looked into her eyes,

"There's nothing that I wouldn't do for you" he hesitated, "Even if its betraying you to keep you safe."

With that he let her go and began working with his documents again. Erza chided herself. She fell for his games again. Without a word she walked out of the room.

Once she left, Jellal leaned against his desk and sighed. His gaze went to the side in thought.

Present

It wasn't until recently that Erza was able to get the real truth out of Jellal. To say she was shocked was an understatement. This would be a new chapter for their clan. If everything worked according to plan, they would be among the most coveted lords in the world.

Erza sat up and looked to her vanity table. Lying there was the dagger. Its worn leather handle beckoned to be held. The blade looked dull but just touching it would draw blood. It was enchanted yet Erza was strong enough to resist its pull. It was one of the perks of being a pure-blooded vampire. That didn't mean she want to hold it.

Getting out of bed, the woman ambled over and picked it up. It felt as if it was molded to her hand. The leather was soft and supple. She brought it up above her head and studied it. The light gleamed off it and she smiled. Her hand lowered and she walked over to the window. It was new day and there was so much to do.

Her guardian had informed her that the Strauss Demons had begun there move. They somehow had recruited Lucy Heartfilia. They were planning something. Nobody risked the wrath of the Salamander for petty ambitions. Lucky for Erza they had sent Lucy over. Now all she had to do was convert the young woman to their side.

If they did, the realm of possibilities would be wide open.

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