Chapter Twenty Six

A/N: Neither Glee nor its characters belong to us.

"After the death of his mate from the Plague, Dracul Vlad Tepes relinquished his seat of power to his grandson, Nathaniel Tepes Anderson. It was Dracul Nathaniel who ultimately made the decision to go through with the Reveal, a bold move for the newly seated ruler and a decision whose fallout he has continued to deal with."

-An excerpt from "Out of the Shadows: The History and Politics of the Great Reveal"

By Lily Cohen-Chang Hughes

Blaine smirked as he ran his foot up Kurt's leg; grinning wider when Kurt looked up from the book he was reading for his lit class and gave him a stern glare. Things between the two boys had pretty much gone back to normal, although Blaine had continued his campaign to show Kurt how important he was to him. In the last week Kurt had received flowers, chocolates, a book he'd been wanting, and a beautiful Marc Jacobs scarf.

"Blaine… we're in the library and we're supposed to be studying," Kurt admonished although the twinkle in his eyes let Blaine know his Chosen One wasn't really upset.

"What? I was just stretching my legs," Blaine said innocently. Kurt arched an eyebrow.

"That's the fourth time you've 'stretched' in the last fifteen minutes," he pointed out.

"I have a cramp?" Blaine offered.

"Not buying it Anderson," Kurt said.

"Is it my fault that you look so good I just want to…" Blaine was interrupted by the vibrating of his cell phone which was sitting on the table between him and Kurt.

"Hello?" Blaine answered it. "Hi Dad! No… just studying… yeah with Kurt… of course I was really studying Dad. What else would I be doing? Ok… so not talking about that with you… So did you need something or did you just call to check in? Uh-huh… ok… When? Yeah… ok… Yes sir, I understand. Yes, I think it's about time too… ok… alright… I'll see you then… Bye Dad… yeah I love you too" Blaine hung up turning back to Kurt.

"That was my Dad," Blaine said.

"Really I hadn't gathered that Blaine," Kurt teased

.

"Ha ha, Kurt," Blaine responded. "Since you've decided to be a smart ass I guess I just won't tell you what he called for." Kurt rolled his eyes.

"I'm sorry my darling wonderful Prince," Kurt said sarcastically. "Now what did he want?"

"That really wasn't all that heartfelt Kurt, but I suppose it will do. My father is having a family get together on Saturday evening and we are expected to attend."

"We? As in the royal we or as in me and you we?" Kurt asked.

"You and me. Dad wants to introduce you to the family… sort of a precursor to your formal introduction to vampire society," Blaine said.

"Oh, really?" Kurt raised a haughty eyebrow at Blaine. His fiancée was undeterred.

"Come on Kurt… It will be fun. It's just my family and maybe a few of our closest friends."

"Fun?" Kurt gave Blaine 'that' look. "Don't you mean a completely nerve wracking experience because it's my fiancée's family and oh yeah… they're all vampires."

"It's not that big of a deal and I want you to meet everyone. They will be your family one day too. Please Kurt. It's important to me," Blaine explained his eyes pleading. It would be his first chance to show off his Chosen One to all of the family at the same time.

"Puppy eyes! So not fair Blaine," Kurt said, trying to hide just how touched he was that Blaine wanted him to meet his family, even while he was still a human.

"So, will you please accompany me Saturday night?" Blaine asked so formally that Kurt giggled.

"Since you asked so nice and all, I suppose I am free." Kurt giggled once again.

"Wonderful." Blaine was so pleased that Kurt had agreed. He was excited to show his Chosen One his home since he had never been there before. Blaine frowned as he saw Kurt pull out his cellphone and start busily texting. "What are you doing?"

"Blaine, Saturday is only four days away. That barely gives me enough time to plan a decent outfit and buy any extra accessories I might need. I'm calling in the reinforcements." Kurt smiled as his phone buzzed and he began to gather his things.

"Where are you going?" Blaine asked. Kurt smiled pecking him on the lips.

"Shopping with Nick and Tina. Love you," Kurt grinned as he sauntered out of the library.

"Kurt, calm down. Your heart is going a mile a minute. It's just my family," Blaine had noted Kurt's heartbeats become more and more rapid as they pulled off the road, through the gates and up the driveway.

"Exactly, Blaine. It's your family. Is there a reason that I shouldn't be nervous?" Kurt asked as Blaine pulled the car to a stop in front of a very large house.

"They are going to love you because I love you." Blaine said, pulling Kurt in for a very thorough kiss, pleased to note that the human's heart sped up for an entirely different reason now. "It will be fine. You look beyond amazing. Now are you ready?"

"Would you be mad if I said no?" Kurt nervously asked.

"Of course not. I want you to be comfortable with those that will be your family one day, Kurt. If you're not ready to do this, we don't have to do it, but you'll have to face them sooner or later." Blaine didn't want to put any pressure on his boyfriend.

"We're already here, Blaine, and it would be rude to not go inside," Kurt steeled himself as he let Blaine guide him into the house. His eyes widened as he took in the large number of vampires milling around, all of them suddenly concentrating on him. He fought the urge to hide behind Blaine, who, hearing his heart begin to race put a loving and supportive arm around him.

"Breathe love," he murmured.

"Blaine, I thought it was just a family get together." Kurt hissed. Blaine looked awkward for a moment.

"I have a really large family. This actually isn't everyone. The only ones here from Mom's side tonight are Uncle Duncan, Aunt Lily, and Wes. We don't really die often so… we tend to have several generations around at one time. I might have forgotten to mention that a bunch of my cousins would be here too," Blaine shrugged guiltily.

"Yes, you did. This would have been nice information to have Blaine" Kurt growled quietly. He was not impressed with Blaine's omission and a little angry with his fiancé at the moment, but he didn't have time to dwell on that because Blaine's father and his Uncle Duncan were approaching.

"It will be fine, Kurt. Quit worrying. Everyone is going to love you like I love you." Blaine held onto his fiancée's hand as they moved from the front foyer and into the living room where Nathaniel pulled his son in for a hug.

Nathaniel released Blaine before giving Kurt a hug as well, pleased to see that his son's Chosen One was wearing both the ring and the bracelet Vlad had given Blaine. "Hello boys."

"Hello sir." Kurt respectfully said. "It's good to see you again."

"You also, Kurt. I'm glad that you and Blaine were available tonight. Everyone is looking forward to meeting you."

"Uncle Duncan." Blaine acknowledged his uncle. "Where's Wes?"

"Wesley had to go pick up Cordelia. They will be along later, unless they get 'distracted' again." Duncan gave a wry smile.

"So we'll see them in about two hours," Blaine snorted.

"If not later," Duncan agreed with a chuckle.

"Before we go in and start meeting people, I'd like to show Kurt the rest of the house, if you don't need me for anything, Dad."

"I think that is a fine idea, son. I'm sure Kurt would love to see one of the places where you grew up." Nathaniel nodded and Blaine grabbed Kurt's hand, leading him out of the room.

"They seem happy together." Duncan smiled.

"I think Blaine picked a fine mate. He's happier than I've ever seen him. He tends to be too serious. Kurt brings out his lighter side, although when I called to tell him about this party, he was studying."

"I'm sure he was studying." Duncan grinned. "Studying Kurt or maybe they were studying anatomy. Does Dalton offer that class?"

Nathaniel gave Duncan a friendly shove. "Hey, that's my baby you're talking about."

"Yeah, because you didn't give me a hard time when Wes and Cordelia got together. I'm the one who has to be worrying about teenage pregnancies. All you have to worry about is them getting caught doing things in places they shouldn't."

"Change of subject, please?" Nathaniel shook his head as they walked off to find Andrew.

Blaine kept a tight grip on Kurt as they made their way through the room, stopping so that Blaine could introduce Kurt to some of the family he was closest with like his cousins Jaime, Lauren, and Meredith. As they passed through one of the rooms where a large group of his family was gathered, Kurt felt Blaine tense up as some of his more distant relatives took too many longing looks at his Chosen One. A few were even bold enough to lick their fangs.

"I feel like I'm on the menu tonight." Kurt quipped, feeling Blaine's hand tighten on his waist once again.

"Well you're not and they should learn some manners." Blaine hissed, sending his offending cousins an icy glare, knowing full well that they would take it as a warning and back off, at least if they valued their lives.

"Blaine…" Kurt winced as Blaine's hand tightened still. "Too tight."

"I'm sorry Kurt." Blaine apologized, loosening his grip slightly, but not his protective stance. "Why don't I show you my room? We can hang out there for a while, if you'd like."

"Blaine, it would be rude to hide in your room since this is a party." Kurt reminded him. "Just stay close."

"Always love." Blaine guided Kurt into the formal living room, stopping as they nearly ran into a tall good looking vampire who had what seemed to be a permanent smirk on his face as he looked hungrily at Blaine.

"Well, well, well. Blaine Anderson, long time no see. How are the hallowed halls of Dalton treating you?" Sebastian Smythe laid on the charm as he always did when Blaine was around. There was just something about the Anderson heir that he wanted for himself. Blaine sighed, unconsciously pulling Kurt closer to him.

"Hello, Sebastian. Have you met my Chosen One, Kurt? Kurt, this is Sebastian Symthe. He's an acquaintance."

"Oh, come on, Blainers. You know I am much more than an acquaintance." Sebastian smoothly replied, giving Blaine a slow, seductive stare.

"Maybe in your own mind, Sebastian. So, still enjoying all the depravity Paris has to offer?" Blaine asked in order to be polite, even if he detested the other boy and usually made every effort to avoid him at gatherings such as this. "How did you manage an invite to a private party?"

"I am dating that pretty little thing over there for the moment and it turns out he's your cousin, hence my invite to this little get together." Sebastian laughed lightly.

"I really thought Trevor had better taste than that," Blaine muttered. "How did you meet him?"

"You know Paris in the spring can be a little boring, so I decided that I simply had to come home and low and behold he was sitting next to me on the plane. I was my usual charming self and voila I had him on his knees in the bathroom by the end of the flight. Even better, he's a twin and you know I don't really have a preference." Sebastian smirked waving at a pretty dark haired girl who was standing with the boy he'd indicated earlier.

"They're only fifteen Sebastian. I suggest you back off before I inform Uncle Douglas. He's notoriously short tempered and very protective of Trevor and Conner both. Besides, I have no doubt that you can find another continent to visit. I'm sure there are untapped veins of depravity waiting for you somewhere." Blaine responded. "Have you been to Africa yet?"

"Now Blaine no need to get jealous. I did come to see you after all. I mean once I heard that the dapper and oh, so civilized Prince Blaine went out and got a blood whore, I simply couldn't stay away," Sebastian murmured giving Kurt a contemptuous glance. "You could have done so much better. He's not even a particularly good looking human."

Blaine felt Kurt tense up next to him and opened his mouth to defend his future mate. Kurt, however, beat him to it.

"I'd rather be a blood whore than the horse that everyone in town is riding." Kurt snorted with a snicker. "Is that really polyester you're wearing? Honey, hasn't anyone ever told you that it should be saved for track suits?"

"Listen, you pixie faced little human…" Sebastian snarled; his fangs bared because he would not let Blaine's little pet talk to him like that. Before he could go any further, Jeff slipped in between the boys holding a golden chalice of some liquid that Kurt was fairly sure wasn't alcohol.

"Sebastard, I'd say I'm glad to see you, but I'm really not. You ever get over that mad case of herpes you picked up in Amsterdam? I heard a rumor little Sebastian junior was in danger of falling off. Oh leaving so soon? I was just getting started baby," Jeff smirked as Sebastian threw a nasty look at Kurt and stalked off to bother someone else, knowing from previous experience that he was no match for Lord Jeffrey Sterling.

"That was fun! I've missed that guy. He just makes it sooo easy and he rises to the bait every single time," Jeff grinned. "Nice one by the way Kurt. May I borrow that horse line?"

"Of course, Jeff." Kurt generously agreed, smiling at him.

"I am sorry about that, Kurt. I didn't know he'd be here. He's been interested for a long time. I've been disinterested for the same amount of time." Blaine offered an explanation.

"He'd better learn to keep his fangs far away from you." Kurt answered, still glaring at the boy across the room. "He smells like Aqua Velva and dresses worse than Rachel Berry. You clearly have better taste than that."

"I love you," Blaine grinned.

"I love you too darling. Now, how about you introduce me to some of the family members I haven't met yet?" Kurt suggested.

"What about family members you already know?" Blaine asked as Tina practically skipped over. She grabbed Kurt, wrapping him in a hug.

"Hello to you too, Tina." Kurt said when she unwrapped her arms from his body.

"I am just so happy to see you, Kurt. I miss you." Tina said.

"I miss you too, but I've been really busy." Kurt reminded her. "It was nice to go shopping with you and Nick the other day though."

"I thought you were going to make that sales clerk cry when she saw your platinum card." Tina giggled. "I have got to try that out in Lima some time."

"It would be a sight to behold." Kurt smiled. "Only can we do it when Quinn, Rachel, and Mercedes are around to see it?"

"I think that can be arranged." Tina smirked. "You're evil, Kurt Hummel."

"I try." Kurt chuckled. "We should get together for…um…dinner sometime?"

"Definitely." Tina said. "What about next Saturday night? We can go to Breadstix. They have a good mixed menu for us and you."

"Ohhhh….I want to go too." Jeff bounced up and down.

Kurt and Tina exchanged a look. "If you can behave yourself and Nick agrees."

"He doesn't know it yet, but he's coming. He doesn't let me go out in public alone anymore, so he has to come because I want to go." Jeff said.

"Sounds like a date."

"Oh, I know you weren't hitting on my woman, Hummel." Mike grinned as he walked over to them.

"Tina's pretty, but she's missing a few key parts Mike." Kurt said. "We are planning a double date next weekend at Breadstix."

"Sounds like a good idea. It's been too long since we've been out to dinner." Mike agreed.

The grandfather clock chimed as the butler strode into the formal living room and announced that refreshments were available in the dining room. As the room emptied quickly, Blaine pulled Kurt off to the side and up the grand staircase.

"Blaine, where are we going?"

"I thought now would be the perfect time to show you my bedroom."

"Are you trying to seduce me, Blaine Anderson?" Kurt asked looking flirtatiously at his prince.

"Is it working?"

"No." Kurt grinned.

"Damn. I'll just have to try something different then." Blaine smirked, opening his bedroom door and ushering Kurt inside. He shut the door firmly behind him and locked it to keep out unwanted surprises. He wouldn't put it past Sebastian to sneak upstairs.

Kurt glanced around the room…it was nothing like he'd expected, and yet it was very Blaine. The walls were a warm caramel color which reminded Kurt of Blaine's eyes. The room was slightly messy, especially the desk, which was strewn with sheet music and what looked like some of the formal correspondence he knew Blaine periodically had to deal with. What appeared to be a handmade patchwork quilt adorned the bed, made in various shades of browns, blue, and yellows. All in all the room felt like a haven… a sanctuary of sorts, and Kurt loved it.

"Welcome to my humble abode," Blaine joked, but Kurt could sense his underlying nervousness.

"It's amazing Blaine. I especially like that quilt," Kurt remarked, walking over and running his fingers over the soft worn flannel.

"Mama made it. Grandmere Genevieve insisted she know all the womanly arts," Blaine said.

"Womanly arts? Isn't that a little old fashioned?" Kurt asked. Blaine chuckled.

"Well, considering Grandmere was born before the Civil War, it's sort of normal. I can't wait until you meet her Kurt she's… interesting. She and Grandpa Beau have a little condo in Orlando. They spend a disturbing amount of time at Walt Disney World."

"There is nothing wrong with spending time at Disney World, Blaine. It's the happiest place on Earth." Kurt remarked with a bright smile. "We should take our children there some day."

"Do you think about having children with me?" Blaine asked.

"It shouldn't be a surprise, Blaine. We've talked about it before." Kurt said.

"I know, it just seems like such a major commitment." Blaine said.

"Honey, I've agreed to be turned and spend eternity with you. That's a pretty major commitment as well. Don't you want children?" Kurt asked frowning. He had sort of been looking forward to raising a family with Blaine and was more than a little upset that Blaine might not feel the same way.

"Of course…later…when we both finish college and are ready."

"Well, I'm not planning a nursery or anything, just thinking about some day. We haven't even found a surrogate yet and we're still in high school. I am not insane."

"Okay, good. I'm glad we're on the same page" Blaine replied, relieved a bit that Kurt didn't want to have a baby right away. "We should head back downstairs and mingle some more."

As the evening wore on, Kurt started to become slightly more comfortable with the members of Blaine's family. They were very accepting of him, more so than some people in his own family, he reflected wryly. He had really enjoyed meeting most of them, especially Blaine's Aunt Sorcha. She regaled Kurt for over an hour with tales of Blaine's childhood and the various ways he ran off the long stream of nannies that had been hired to take care of him. He was particularly fond of the story of Blaine running off the last nanny by having Jeff come stay with him for a month, especially when Blaine pointed out that he wasn't sure who it was harder on; him or the nanny.

By the time they were on their way back to Dalton, Kurt felt a strong bond with several of Blaine's extended family members. It was a new experience for him because it had always been him and his Dad, even after Carole and Finn came along. It made him wonder what it would be like once he was turned and became a full-fledged member of such a close knit group.

Kurt was smiling as he, Blaine, Jeff, and Nick and, of course, Puck joined Mike and Tina for their double date at Breadstix. He hadn't been to this restaurant since before Karofsky had attacked him the first time. It was nice to be able to walk into it without fear for his life. He was confident like never before with the boys and Blaine at his side.

"You know I never thought I'd say this," Kurt said, looking around the restaurant once they were seated. "But I've missed this place."

"It's really great to see you out and about. It almost feels like old times, except better," Tina smiled. "We should definitely get togeth… Dammit now it feels exactly like old times." Tina nodded towards the door which Mercedes had just entered.

"She just had to show up tonight didn't she?" Kurt asked sourly.

"We don't have to stay, love. We can go somewhere else," Blaine pointed out. Kurt shook his head.

"No, I will not let her drive me out of here. Maybe if we ignore her she'll leave us alone," Kurt said. His hopes were dashed when Mercedes spotted them and made a beeline for their table.

"Clearly they have let this establishment go downhill," Mercedes greeted. "Aren't you guys enough of a disgrace to our people and now you dare to come to our territory with him?"

"Your territory Ms. Jones?" Blaine said icily, arching an eyebrow in inquiry.

"That's what I said… your highness," she sneered in reply. Puck started forward a snarl on his face, but Blaine put a restraining hand on his chest.

"Last time I checked, it was my cousin Wesley's territory and if by some weird chance of fate, you were suddenly made the clan chief of the North American Covens, you'd still answer to me." Blaine snapped.

"I don't answer to someone who is betraying their kind." Mercedes snippily answered.

"Oh no she didn't." Jeff chimed.

"She's not very smart, is she?" Nick stage whispered and Mercedes hissed at him, causing Jeff to put a protective arm around his chosen one.

"We're just trying to have a nice dinner with our friends, and yet you made a point to come over here and bother us. Did you want something specific Mercedes, or are you just being annoying because that hideous weave is too tight again?"

"I wasn't addressing you human," Mercedes snapped before turning back to the others. "You are setting a bad example for vampires everywhere when you hang out with them. It's just disgusting what the ruling class has come to… mixing our oldest lines with that of the cattle. I thought you, at least, had better taste, Tina. You mated with a pureblood. Apparently, I was wrong. You've lost all the respect of other vampires in our community. Overthrows are pretty common in history, you know. I think perhaps you should remember that."

"Do you have a death wish Mercedes?" Kurt asked as every vampire at the table rose to their feet and Puck bared his fangs menacingly.

"Impudent wench!" Blaine hissed. Tina put a calming hand on her cousin's shoulder.

"Allow me my prince. You shouldn't sully yourself with the likes of her. She isn't worth your time, besides I've been waiting to deal with this one for years now." Tina murmured, allowing her fangs to lengthen as she stepped in front of the boys. "Listen up, Mercedes Jones, and listen good. I'm going to give you this warning one time and one time only because we used to be friends. With what you just said, I am well within my rights to have you thrown in jail, at the very least. Treason is punishable by death, and, for the record, threatening the prince doesn't go over real well with my uncle. As for insulting our Prince's Chosen One, as you've done time and time again, that can be just as unhealthy for you. Perhaps you didn't notice the bracelet Kurt's wearing. It was a gift to him from the Count and unless you really want to take him on, I suggest you trot your skanky self back to whoever's bed you just crawled out of this time, 'cause you may have the wool pulled over Sam's eyes, but you haven't everyone else."

Mercedes looked at the other girl. "I'm not afraid of you bitch."

Tina moved so fast that Kurt didn't know she was out of her chair until he saw Mercedes on the floor. She staggered to her feet, lunging for Tina who easily sidestepped her and backhanded her to the ground again.

"Perhaps you should have been," Tina smirked as Mercedes rose and Tina brought her foot up in a graceful arc connecting sharply with her cheek bone and sending her sprawling once more.

"And you were worried about me causing a scene." Jeff said to Nick before starting to loudly chant. "Chick fight! Chick fight! Chick fight!"

"Jeffery! Sit down!" Nick gasped. "I can't take you anywhere."

"Enough!" Blaine roared. Tina froze immediately, sketching a perfect curtsey toward Blaine. "Puck!"

Puck stepped forward, grinning. "Yes, your highness?"

"Would you have the trash taken out for us please? The smell is ruining our dinner."

"It would be my pleasure." Puck grinned as he tossed a woozy Mercedes over his shoulder and trotted out the door.

"I don't know why she insists on putting her nose in where it doesn't belong." Nick said.

"Are you okay?" Mike asked Tina.

"No! I broke a nail." Tina pouted.

"I'm sorry baby." Mike said. "I have got to say though, that was possibly the hottest thing I have ever seen." Tina grinned as Mike pulled her in for a searing kiss.

"Ok… enough trying to eat my cousin's face Mike," Blaine said.

"Of course your highness." Mike pulled away grinning unrepentantly.

"Tina, that was amazing!" Blaine said pulling her in for a hug. Tina laughed softly.

"It was sort of a personal fantasy of mine," she grinned.

The sound of a commotion outside the restaurant let everyone know that Mercedes was apparently aware of her surroundings once more and giving Puck a hard time. Kurt sighed rolling his eyes.

"Why was I ever her friend? I hate that social climbing bitch." Kurt snapped.

"I never understood why you guys put up with her. I've never liked her. What? Like I'm wrong?" Mike said looking between Kurt and Tina. "Her parents have no power in the clan and she's looking to climb up the ladder so she's got more prestige than them. On top of that, she is a self -hater. Her parents are both turned, but she refuses to date anything but a pureblood vampire. She'll barely even talk to someone who is turned. Since all the purebloods currently in power are taken, it only makes sense that she's decided to align herself with those who want the power for themselves and is warming every bed she can find in the process."

"Tina, your boyfriend is right. She's definitely a social climber," Blaine agreed.

"Come on guys, it's not exactly easy to be in her position," Nick said compassionately.

"Nick, she comes from the same sort of background as you and yet she spends half her time belittling and humiliating others whereas you spend your time trying to help people and expand their way of thinking," Kurt pointed out.

"That's why I love him. I think he's sexy." Jeff started to sing-song, snuggling up to Nick's side.

Nick rolled his eyes. "Dork!"

"But I'm your dork and you love me. You want to kiss me. You want to f…"

"Stop right now, Jeffery, if you want me to do any of those things tonight."

" My lips are sealed."

"Can we talk about something other than Mercedes or Nick and Jeff's sex life?" Kurt asked, shifting in his seat. "I am so tired of the McKinley drama. I just want to move on with my life."

"You're absolutely right Kurt. This is so not worth our time." Tina agreed. "So, what did you think of the new Vogue?"

"I can't believe what people call taste these days."

As Blaine listened to Kurt, Nick, and Tina talk fashion, he couldn't help but be so proud that Kurt was able to let the interaction with Mercedes not put a damper on their evening. He really had come a long way in such a short period of time. At the same time, he himself was unable to quite let the girl's behavior go. As the prince, he couldn't help but find both her threats and lack of respect troubling. Both his father and the Count had heard disturbing rumors of an underground movement to break their ties with the human world and it sounded like Ms. Jones was spouting some of their rhetoric. He would definitely be having a conversation with his father about tonight's events.

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