Sorry it took me so long to update college and all. And by the way the bold is my very sad attempt to Romanian I know it probably sucks… I'm sorry.
Gasping and jerking awake Ari clinched her chest setting up or would have had an arm not been wrapped around her waist like a vice, the teen tried to remember where she was. Peeking up through her bangs she smiled, Alucard didn't look nearly as unreachable when his features were slack form sleep. Prying the arm from around her the girl sit up stretching. Slipping from under the covers she grabbed her bag shivering as the cold air hit her arms. Checking her phone Ari sighed, it was only ten her vampire wouldn't be up for another 6 hours. Making her way to the bathroom she flipped the light on after shutting the door. She really didn't know why she bothered, if her getting out of bed didn't wake him up surely a little light wouldn't either. Surveying the bathroom the silver eyed female nearly gaped at the sheer size. The marble tub was big enough for at least 5 of her, it made sense when she thought it Alucard was a big guy he probably needed the leg space. Shaking her head she tried to get that image out of her mind. Turning the water knobs she made sure the water was the right temperature before sitting on the side of the bath.
Her dream had ben weird to say the least. Very few of Alucard's memories had strong enough emotion for her to feel it but this one had even her heart racing. He had still been human only 35 or so but what bothered her was the feeling that consumed her as she watched the memory unfold. She had never felt his fear and panic that much before. One minute he was in his castle, the next riding through the forest searching for someone than the world tilted when the Impaling Prince happened upon a clearing littered with half a dozen bodies all still alive but bleeding. A small raven haired boy was being cradled in the arms of a tiny woman, hearing his horse whinny the girl spun towards him. The dream ended right as liquid silver clashed with dark emeralds. Turning the water off Ari sighed sliding into the steaming pool. She'd never met anyone with her eye color before maybe her ancestors were from Romania. She only wished she'd paid more attention to what the female looked like. She could think more about it later, right now was bath time.
Having had to nearly jump on top of the lifeless lump on the bed to get him to be even remotely awake the teen petted Vladimir's head before doing the same to Baskerville, Alucard really did sleep like the dead during the day. He had at least remembered to give her a key to get back into the underground castle along with his Hellhound for extra protection. Asking a passing gypsy where the exit was she marched on determined to explore the nearby town before the bloodsucker woke up. Finally finding the entrance she turned the handle stepping out into an office. Blushing when a dark haired man pushed the secret bookshelf back against the wall she mumbled an apology. She had forgotten the above ground ruins were a tourist attraction. Quickly leaving the room she started down the 1000 some odd stairs just knowing her legs were going to be on fire by the time she got back. Between the two midnight canines and the tiny serpent that kept peeking out of her jacket people stayed away from the odd girl wondering the snow covered streets. Spotting a small convenience store Ari walked inside after knocking some of the snow off her black boots. If Alucard did anything he made sure she had whatever kind of clothing would be needed. Smiling at the elderly couple behind the counter she walked over grabbing a basket. "Bună dimineaţa." Giving a kind grin in return they nodded watching as she browsed the store. Heading for the dog supplies she sighed realizing she'd have to pack the dog food bag all the way back up the steps. Deciding to finish her shopping first the girl snickered walking down the Dracula aisle grabbing a few books she continued on to the sweets tossing two bags of cookie mix in too. Dropping her basket on the counter she hurried back to the pet food choosing a 20 pound bag since they were only staying a week, besides she could always come back and get another bag. Plopping the food down with a sigh Ari patted her jeans for her wallet pulling it from her back pocket. Ringing up her items the man smiled.
"Ați gasi tot ce ai nevoie?" Blinking at the price the teen counted out the money before nodding.
"Da, Mulţumesc." Tying the bag on her belt loop she picked the dog chow up waving as she walked out the door. "Au o zi frumoasă." The 19 year old really hoped she had pronounced at least some of those words right; she'd have to ask Alucard later after she finished baking her cookies. Salim peeped having just woken up from his nap, slithering up her neck he curled around her head watching the dogs run circles around them. Not that she didn't appreciate the extra warmth but his feathers really tickled her nose.
Amelia yawned baring fangs as she waddled around Poenari castle. Inhaling deeply the brunette vampire paused feeling her canines lengthen as a delicious scent filled her nose. Turning around she slowly made her way towards the smell. Crossing into the South Wing the female nightwalker frowned hearing rock music blasting from the kitchen.
Dead I am the dog, hound of hell you cry
Devil on your back, I can never die
Dig through the ditches,
And burn through the witches
I slam in the back of my
Dragula
Pushing the door open brown eyes widened watching a teen dance around mixing cooking batter. A dog snarled drawing her gaze away from the human. Backing up as she locked eyes with a hellhound Amelia whimpered folding her arms over her stomach protectively. Looking to the mortal for help she squeaked as Baskerville stocked forward giving her a view of the other snarling canine. Jumping when her hound growled Ari dropped her mixing bowl turning the power off on the radio. Clinching the wooden spoon she was using to her chest she eased towards her dogs eyeing the brown haired vampire across from her. "Help me please I'm not going to hurt you." Really she didn't look like she could do much with her legs trembling like that. Deciding to take her word for it she ran a hand over both of her mutt's heads.
"Baskerville, Vladimir, down." They blinked setting back. "What are you doing here?" Smacking her forehead Ari sighed. "Wait don't answer that it's a vampire meeting of course other vampires are here." Seeing her sniff the teen smiled gesturing to the counter where her first batches of cookies were. She couldn't eat any being as they had blood in them but Alucard wouldn't mind too much if one or two of his cookies disappeared. "Won't you have a seat? I made my boyfriend some blood cookies but he's still asleep, would you like some?" Waddling to the seat the Fledgling sit down nibbling a treat with her fangs.
"These are pretty good. I'm Amelia by the way." Bending down to pick up her bowl the teen sniffed seeing some of her cookie dough had spilled on to the floor. Pushing her bowl on to the counter she snapped her fingers pointing to the mess so her wolf could see it. Stepping away so Vladimir could lick it up, she started mixing again.
"I'm Ari nice to meet you. So are you here with one of the elders or do you live in the castle?" Rubbing a hand over her bulging stomach Amelia smiled.
"I'm here with my mate, Viktor. This is my last chance to get out of the house before he puts me on house arrest. Having turned around to spoon out the dough on a pan the human missed the tender motion.
"Oh well that sucks. I try to sneak out myself every once in a while but Red has ridiculous rules. I'm not allowed to go anywhere without him or Baskerville with me." Sliding the sheet into the oven Ari jumped hissing as she burned her hand when the kitchen door slammed open. Raising her head she glared at the raven haired vampire in the door way. "Could you possibly try not scaring the shit out of me for one day please, asshole?" Blinking at the animosity in her voice he blinked.
"Um… I'm sorry?" Licking on her burn she froze, while the voice was deep it wasn't Alucard's, taking in the shoulder length curly black hair and familiar jaw structure. "I followed the smell of cookies and blood I did not mean to scare you milady." Easing her way over she stood on her tip toes to get a better look. Yep even without the light emerald orbs he looked way too much like his father to not be him.
"Mihnea?" Frowning he nodded as she bounced a little in place. "I'm so happy I could meet you." Remembering what she had said to him she blushed rubbing her foot on the stone floor. "Sorry I thought you were your dad for a second." Looking back at Amelia for help she snatched a cookie off the sheet. "Would you like to try one?" Leaning down he bit into it closing his lips over the end of her finger before pulling back. Blushing harder she felt the world heat up. Damn Dracul genes were gonna be the end of her one day. Moving back over to the counter she leaned against it trying to calm her heart. Smiling Mihnea licked his fangs.
"Good evening Lady Amelia, I trust you are faring well with the baby?" Grinning she patted her middle gently.
"Oh yes only 3 months to go Lord Mihnea." Cocking her head to the side Ari blinked.
"Wait Vampires can have offspring?" Both night creatures laughed at her expression.
"Of course we can dear. Vampires can only reproduce with their mates though. If that wasn't the case millions of half-vampires would be running around causing problems. That's one of the reasons when a destined mate drinks his or her vampire's blood for the first time they stop aging. Viktor found me in 1952 but only recently turned me." Paling Ari growled clinching her fists stepping over Baskerville and Vladimir she opened the door leading back to the master bedroom where Alucard was no doubt still curled up asleep. "Ari where are you going?" Looking over her shoulder she grinned sweetly baring her fangs.
"Oh I'm only gonna be gone a few minutes. I'm just going to stick my foot up Alucard's ass." Slamming the door behind her the teen muttered to herself as she stomped her way into the dark room. Flipping the lights on she tugged the covers down where the vampire had pulled them up over his head. Paying no mind to the rushing feet in the hall way she straddled the Nosferatu wrapping her hands around his throat as his eyes fluttered and the door swung open. Staring up at the furious female on top of him Alucard smiled glancing briefly towards his son and Amelia. Tightening her grip Ari shook her arms making his head flop. "What the fuck, Alucard? You knew I stopped aging but you didn't tell me." Catching her wrists he pulled her hands away breathing in to talk.
"You never asked what would happen if you drank my blood." Pushing her back the No-Life-King sit up. Jerking her hands away Ari stood followed closely by the elder vampire. "I did not think this would be a problem Artemis." Gapping at him she pinched the bridge of her nose.
"Alucard, Honey, I need time to absorb this. This isn't something you just spring on someone. I'm going to outlive everyone I know and love. Not only that but I can have your spawn? When were you planning on telling me that? After I was already carrying?" Turning away from him she ground her teeth forcing herself not to hit the bloodsucker. Snarling he jerked her back around.
"How do you propose you become pregnant? You will not let me do anything. I'd planned on telling you after we wed." Wincing she glared up at him, her arms were going to be black tomorrow.
"How was I supposed to know, you never tell me anything?! You keep calling me your Mate and your Queen but you leave me out of everything! In my mind the King and Queen work together but how can I support you if I'm left in the dark? You want me to think you're serious about this relationship, just how can I if you keep underestimating me?" Taking in his wide eyed stare, clearly not many people yelled at him, she smiled easing her arms out of his limp hold. "Look Vlad, I love you. Really I do. So I'm not going anywhere, but you need to start trusting me like I trust you." Squeezing his hand she sighed pushing past the two speculators. 'There can't be a relationship without trust on both sides.'
Once again sorry it took so long and also sorry the chapter kind of just ran away with itself. Thank you to all of review.
Bună dimineaţa= Good Morning
Ați gasi tot ce ai nevoie=Did you find everything you needed
Da, Mulţumesc.=Yes thank you
Au o zi frumoasă.=Have a nice day