A Vampire's Tale

Ok, I hope this chapter is a little better. But I don't really know the quality of my own work, so decide for your self. ^_^ And I do not own Final Fantasy.

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Chapter 11

I woke up in a dark room. The room seemed to be built with stones and bricks. The windows near the ceiling were covered in boards so most of the moonlight couldn't get through. It was then I realized I was in the castle dungeon. The thought of Cloud came back to my mind. I quickly sat up and I heard a voice.

"You're finally awake".

I turned around and I was surprised to find Cloud sitting near me. He was leaning against the wall and a tiny ray of moonlight hit his face, making him seem like a ghost. But I knew he was real. He just couldn't die that easily. I leaned over and gave him a hug.

"I'm so sorry", I whispered. I just couldn't believe I let myself do that to him.

"It's okay. It wasn't your fault".

"But I could've killed you", I said to him.

"Aeris. I said it wasn't your fault". I sighed.

"Okay". I leaned against the wall beside him. "But how did you get out of the fire?"

"I think Sephiroth helped me out". I was confused.

"Why would he?" I asked.

"I don't know", he said looking down. We sat in silence for a few minutes. The whole time I was thinking about how this all started.

"I shouldn't have let myself do it to you", he said quietly. I sighed again. I got up and looked around the room. "What are you doing?" he asked.

"Trying to find a way out", I said.

"I tried earlier. We can't get out. The door is too strong".

"Oh", I said. Just then I noticed that my pendant was missing. In my mind I started to panic, but I calmed myself down. I told myself that I would be able to find it when I get out. Then I felt a sudden warmth come over me.

"The sun is coming up soon", I said. Cloud looked up.

"Yeah, I know", he said.

"Are we going to be safe in here during the day?" I asked.

"I think so", he replied. I sat down and leaned against him. He put his arm around me. "We'll be okay", he whispered. "I promise".

I smiled and a tear ran down my face. I quickly fell unconscious as the sun rose overhead".

"Wow", Darius said. Aeris smiled. "After this, I won't need to read my book again".

"How come?" Aeris asked.

"My book is so boring compared to this. I mean, the main vampire character seems so fake now". Aeris laughed.

"Is that a good thing or a bad thing?" she asked.

"I don't know", he said laughing. Aeris looked at him.

"You're getting tired, aren't you?" she asked. He looked down.

"Yes. A little", he replied.

"Maybe I should stop", she said leaning back in her chair.

"No! Please don't. This is the most interesting story I've ever heard", he said, putting his hand on hers. She looked down.

"Well, okay", she said.

"But I'm curious about a few things. How did Cloud survive the fire?" he asked.

"He was burned, but not badly. He wasn't in the fire for very long. He didn't look burned but his skin was less pale".

"Oh okay. Did you ever find your pendant?" Aeris looked down and shook her head.

"No, I never did. I never knew what happened to it". Darius stayed silent for a moment.

"Well, what happened when you woke up?" Aeris took a breath.

"It was the next night. I had slept through the day. I opened my eyes and Cloud wasn't there. I didn't want to move because I was too scared. Finally I heard the door open. Sephiroth walked in.

"Well, you're awake", he said smiling. I looked up at him.

"Where's Cloud?" I asked.

"You should be thanking me for saving him for you when I could've left him there to burn", he replied with a voice that echoed through the room.

"Where is he?" I asked again.

"Come with me", he said with his hand reaching for mine. He helped me up and we left the room. We walked up the endless flights of stairs until we were at the top floor of the castle. He took me to the main balcony. I looked out over the land. I was surprised about how far I could see and I gasped. The stars made the water seem like sparkling diamonds and the moonlight made the leaves on the trees look silver. It was beautiful. But then his voice brought me back to my harsh reality.

"You gave it all up, just for him?" he asked.

I didn't move or make a sound.

"You gave up the world of light just to be with him?" he asked again.

I still wouldn't answer. I just stayed looking out over the land.

"Answer me!" he yelled.

"Yes", I said weakly. Sephiroth walked over to me. I turned to face him. "Why am I so important to you all of a sudden?" I asked.

"Because you're different", he replied. "I've never known a woman to give her life to the man she loves". I looked into his eyes. It was like seeing the very source of evil and madness. I asked my question again.

"Where is he?"

"You are also a lot more courageous than I though".

"So what?" I asked. He smiled. I asked myself what kind of plan was he thinking of now. But something was going to happen. I just knew it. But whatever it was, it wasn't going to be good. I backed up to the balcony ledge. Sephiroth reached his hand out to me.

"Join me", he said, the madness was shining in his eyes.

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So how was that chapter? Ugh, now I think it's getting a little predictable again. Oh well. There are some mysteries in this chapter though. I'm still trying to decide about one of them. I'll try to get the next chapter up quickly. At least before I go back to school. ~_~ See ya!

Yunalesca Strife ^_^