Vlad couldn't deny it any longer. But, before he could even tell them, he could feel the unwanted change happening. "No..." He groaned. Plasmius was taking over and there was no telling what he would do. He collasped to the ground and convulsed. Control left him and he could hear the cackle of the demon.

I love this pairing. I don't see a lot of it, so I thought I'd contribute. Summary: Valerie is in college and is still ghost hunting. She works for Vlad as an intern. She never saw much in him until he starts to take an interest in her. After years of being a hire for ghost hunting, she starts to see that there's more to his cliche villain exterior. This is an alternate universe.

AU. Dexter decides to take Brian up on his offer and leave his old life behind. He leaves the code and all of its rules except for getting caught. He also is led down a dark path his dark passenger can't wait to follow. Can the two brothers find a light in each other before it's too late, or will they forever be lost to a life of blood and champagne.

The rain water poured over them. It was both cool and refreshing. They couldn't believe this. Any of it. Vlad finally felt free after so many years. Literally. Danny couldn't believe the look on Vlad's face. The two only knew this could only go forward. *Slash later, plot first* *Dark Dan and Plasmius earlier*