A/N: Spoilers for 4x09, obviously.
There is a theory of multiple worlds, multiple realities. They diverge at certain points from our own world, the realities changing by the simple twist of a decision. In many of these worlds, Vladimir Dracula is the Chosen One. In many of these worlds, he slayed Bertrand du Fortunesa without a second thought. In one notable world, the stake was turned on him, ending his terrifying reign before it have the proper chance to begin. And in one world, he was stopped.
"Vlad, I've got the proof." Bertrand's smile was wide, and it threw Vlad. The stake remained held tight in his hands. Bertrand spotted it, and stopped, standing beside Erin. "Vlad..." he said.
"Vlad, no!" Erin cried, looking to grab the stake herself to stop him. Vlad threw her off, but turned the stake round, blunt edge pointing towards Bertrand.
"What do you mean proof?"
"...Of the shape shifter," Bertrand's eyes didn't move from the stake. "The air around her, it's Elizabetha, it ripples," he stepped forward, hand held out for the stake. "Let me show you."
Vlad breathed heavily, and placed the stake down in Bertrand's hand.
"This had better be worth it," he growled.