Chapter 10
"Well maybe I'll tell you, if you can defeat me!" he laughed mockingly, as if I was a piece of trash. I knew that this was a hopeless fight, but I'd rather die again and with dignity, than die afraid.
He was still laughing at me, while I was summoning all my power. My rage increased that power, and I was glowing with a golden light. (Imagine a super saiyan transformation, What! I told you I like too much Anime) My power was flickering all around me, making this mysterious chamber shake. Dager stopped laughing, when he finally sensed my power level. He was momentarily stunned, as if he was amazed at the energy I was emitting. I took this moment of his vulnerability, to attack.
With all of my anger, hatred, sorrow, and love, I punched him in the face, and he went soaring across the chamber. I didn't waste anytime before attacking again. This time, however, I punched him in the gut. This time I broke a bone, I know this because I heard the cracking echoing in my mind.
He fell to the floor, but this time he didn't pause. No, now he was mad, his own power flickering around him, cracking the floor like a whip, which mine was doing as well. "Well now, you have improved since we last fought, but I'm afraid it won't do any good" he laughed. "That's what you think," I said. His amusement drained from his face when I said that. "Oh and what do you mean by that?" he questioned losing his patience. "I mean I felt your power level, and it's no where near mine. I mean I haven't even shown you my true power yet" I smirked. Of course that was a bluff, but he didn't need to know that.
Instead of talking more, he attacked, and this time I didn't dodge it. I broke my backbone, but it healed instantly. I got up from the ground and pulled a silver blade out of thin air. It had a handle that was pure gold and a white and black feather on the sides. In the center of the handle, and in between the feathers there was a silver crescent moon. On the blade there was a gold sun at the top.
Dager's eyes widened at the sight of the sword. "Where did you get that?" he asked. Then I realized something I didn't now ether, it was like something took control of my body, and I somehow pulled out the sword. That's when I really did take a good look at it, it was very well made, probably forged by magic.
I felt the sword come alive, as if it had a pulse. There was also a tingling sensation in her hand. But the thing that amazed her most was that she couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity, like she had seen and held the sword before, a very long time ago.
"Well, how did you get that?" Dager asked, jealousy evident in his smooth voice. "I don't know, but you seem to recognize it. So what's the deal with this sword?" I asked. "Fine, and I might as well tell you why I picked a fight with you" he said. "But till I'm finished neither of us will attack each other. Deal?" "Deal!" I eyed him, making sure I saw no lie in them. I now very well that a vampires word is as easily broken as glass. Only a few vampires keep their word. I only keep promises because I have secrets of my own that I wouldn't want anyone to know about. So why should I break promises when they can easily tell others my secrets? It's dangerous for someone to know about your past in my world.
"Alright then. Long ago there was a time when the universe was completely at peace. Everyone got along, except for a few minor grudges, but nothing serious. Disgusting isn't it?" he said. "Get on with the story!" I barked. "Anyway a huge burst of evil energy came out from the darkest parts of the universe. Because of the peaceful times there was not many weapons. So most kingdoms feel to the evil lord, in charge of the darkness. His name was Draka, the father of darkness, and Dracula the creator of our kind." He paused before continuing, "Anyway Draka soon became the ruler of the universe. For nearly 300 years, he ruled over the universe. By then only one challenger had come up against him. He injured his son fatally, and in his sorrow he used his power to save the boy, by turning him into a new creature. He soon realized his son's curse, when he nearly went insane when he saw a drop of blood. He actually didn't mind, his son had a huge power, that even rivaled his own."
"Many years after this, a new challenger came to the evil palace. She was dressed in a warrior outfit, which hadn't been seen since the last master knight died." (Picture Tenchi in his super form, only in blue and slightly different, I can't describe it sorry) "What is a master knight?" I asked. "A master Knight is a protector of the king who ruled over the universe. As long as the king was the blood descendant of the first king, Masaki. But when Draka came, they were killed in a fierce battle" he said.
"Now then on with the story. This girl had only one distinguishing feature, a golden crescent moon on her forehead. Also she had one skinny silver diamond, right in the center of the crescent moon. She had a sword with her, in fact it looks the same as the one your holding" he said pointing at the sword. "She had amazing powers, that were only seen in the direct royal family of the universe. Using this power she managed to defeat the evil king. But his son survived, and fell in love with her beauty, and grace."
"Right after the battle, the girl was exhausted from the use of energy. Dracula couldn't kill her, but instead placed a curse on her future reincarnation. So that when she was reborn, she would eventually become a vampire. He then let her die, so he could one day become king of the universe, with her as his queen. He still waits for her, even though he knows she has been reborn," Dager said. "So what's he waiting for?" I asked him. I wanted to finish this. This story was getting to boring. "He want's her power, and she is slowly getting it back, but anyone who knew the story could tell she was getting her abilities back" his eyes narrowing as he said those words.
"That doesn't explain why you want to fight me though," I said. My annoyance was obvious, as my power flickered around me. "I wanted to fight you because you are that warrior," he said dryly. "You think I'm the legendary warrior? That has got to be the most pathetic thing I have ever heard" I laughed, a low, but strong laugh. "Yes I do, that's the reason you were changed. I didn't believe it at first, but after you got the ropes down it was clear. No one could have that much power in such a short time. It took me years before I got my power" he spat.
I then looked at the sword, and all of a sudden, the crescent mark started to glow, and all of a sudden a ray of light went to my forehead. And the same mark the warrior had appeared there. I was suddenly lost in a sea of memories from long ago. I remembered the battle, my death, my awful childhood, everything.
When the light faded the mark was still there the only difference was, I had two long black triangles across my cheeks. I was also wearing the outfit; I wore during the battle. It was blue, with white poufs on my shoulders, with blue sleeves, after that. There were black ribbons, flowing, from my chest to my back. I had blue pant's that were attached to my top, and around my knee, to my foot was white. My shoes that were also attached to the outfit were also white. (Ok so I suck at an odd description, give me a break please, and Dani do not criticize me)
I started out in a spring, then jumped up, and cut the sword blade right into Dagers shoulder. The blow didn't cut off his arm; there would most likely be a scar though. And even though it would heal quickly, I could tell Dager didn't appreciate the pain.
He clutched his shoulder in pain, and as a reflex. When he looked up, at me his black eyes flickered with anger and rage, like they were on fire. A few strands of his jet-black hair fell down upon his face. "You're gonna pay for that one Serenity!" he yelled, lunging at me. With my new powers, I easily dodged the attack, but at a price. While I was dodging the attack, he managed to turn around, and with the use of his power, scratched me right down my back. The scratch was rather deep, and I felt the blood from the wound, run down my back and onto the floor. "This better not leave a scar Dager," I said, lunging at him.
Even though I missed, I managed to kick him in the shin. He fell to the ground in pain. And before it healed, I grabbed his shirt, and flung him across the room. He hit a wall, and apparently broke a bone in the process; the snapping sound proved that.
"Give up, you can't win" I said. He disappeared, and I looked around for him, but a voice in my head said, `Don't search with your eyes`. That voice caught me off guard, and Dager, grabbed me from behind. "Ever hear of fighting fair?" I asked. "Yes, but then again life's not fair," he said, kneeing me in the back of my knee. Once again the sound of a bone breaking filled my ears, but this time it was mine bone breaking. I yelped in pain, but he did not release me. Instead his grip on my arms became tighter, almost unbearable. Only my high tolerance for pain kept me from screaming.
I stayed like this for what seemed like hours, before he let go of me. But he didn't let me go on purpose; instead he was knocked off, by an unlikely source. Darien had knocked him off of me, by hitting him hard enough that he'd be out for about minute.
"What are you doing here?" I asked, as I looked behind him and saw the rest of the girls, and Flinch. "Is that what we get for coming to your rescue!" yelled Raye. "I didn't need rescuing" I argued. "Not from where I was standing. And where did you get that outfit Serenity?" Darien asked. "It's a long story," I said, having no desire to tell the whole thing now. "You know Sere you're stronger than he is," said Flinch, for once being serious. "What?" I asked. "Sere I'm the blood brother of Slyger. Don't think I don't know these things".
As I took in what he was saying, I heard a laugh, a laugh that I was getting very annoyed of. "So you woke up" I said, "That must be embarrassing, losing to a new vampire I mean". I watched rage wash over his face; the comment had placed a dent in his pride. Not to mention the fact that other vampires were watching.
"I'm going to pull out your heart with my bare hands, and then give it to Dracula" he said in rage. "Sorry I lost one of those a long time ago," I said mockingly.
Once again, an unfamiliar force took control of my body, as I went into a fighting stance. I raised the sword to my face, so that it looked like my face was cut in half. Then I closed my eyes, and started chanting in an unknown language.
All of a sudden a black sword, similar to my own appeared before him. The sword had a black blade, and two black feathers, instead of one white, and one black. "What are you doing?" he asked grabbing the sword. I reopened my eyes and said, "Let's finish this here and now. Last one standing wins" I said.
We both got into a fighting stance, and then charged at one another. Our blades clashing with one and other. This intense battle raged on for hours. Until finally, we charged at each other one last time, both of us using our last remaining strength in the attack.
We landed on the side; we had both started to attack with. I turned around preparing to fend off more attacks. But instead he collapsed on the floor.
I walked over to him, and took a good look at him, he was no longer drop- dead gorgeous, instead he was all sweaty. "You won," he said. I stood there for a minute longer. "Well kill me!" he said. "I leaned down, took me sword, and started cutting a black rose into his arm, with a crescent moon around it. "I'd rather you be humiliated, than see you dead" I said. I watched him disappear, and then I watched the scar he once gave me disappear. I smiled with satisfaction from the win. Then I fainted into blissfulness.
When I awoke, I found myself back to normal, and incredibly sore. I got out of my bed, and then all the event's that happened came sinking in. I walked down stairs, finding everyone sitting in the living room.
"Well look who's up" Flinch laughed sarcastically. "How long have I been out?" I asked, ignoring his comment. "3 days, you'd better go feed," Raye said. Without another word, I left.
When I came back, only Darien was there. "Where'd everyone else go?" I asked. "Well Flinch said he'd go hook them up, with some really cute guys, about an hour ago," he said. "In other words the cute guy was himself," I said. "Precisely" he said. "Serenity, can I please go do something that I've been wanting to do for the longest time?" he asked, getting up from the chair, he'd been siting in. "Sure" I said.
He walked over to me, and put his hands on my shoulders, than he leaned down, and placed his lips on mine. All of a sudden, there was an indescribable feeling, running threw her. When the kiss ended, I stared into his eyes. "What was that for?" I asked. "For letting me fall in love with you. I love you Serenity and Serena, I don't care about your past, present, or future" he said, love flickering in his eyes. "I love you to" I said, before we kissed again.
FINALLY FINISHED. Actually there's an epilogue that will come soon, so keep reading please. I hope you liked this chapter. Please review. Once again I would like to thank all of my reviewers, and my friends. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, a Happy Hanukkah, and all the other holidays. And sorry for any misspelled words.
"Well maybe I'll tell you, if you can defeat me!" he laughed mockingly, as if I was a piece of trash. I knew that this was a hopeless fight, but I'd rather die again and with dignity, than die afraid.
He was still laughing at me, while I was summoning all my power. My rage increased that power, and I was glowing with a golden light. (Imagine a super saiyan transformation, What! I told you I like too much Anime) My power was flickering all around me, making this mysterious chamber shake. Dager stopped laughing, when he finally sensed my power level. He was momentarily stunned, as if he was amazed at the energy I was emitting. I took this moment of his vulnerability, to attack.
With all of my anger, hatred, sorrow, and love, I punched him in the face, and he went soaring across the chamber. I didn't waste anytime before attacking again. This time, however, I punched him in the gut. This time I broke a bone, I know this because I heard the cracking echoing in my mind.
He fell to the floor, but this time he didn't pause. No, now he was mad, his own power flickering around him, cracking the floor like a whip, which mine was doing as well. "Well now, you have improved since we last fought, but I'm afraid it won't do any good" he laughed. "That's what you think," I said. His amusement drained from his face when I said that. "Oh and what do you mean by that?" he questioned losing his patience. "I mean I felt your power level, and it's no where near mine. I mean I haven't even shown you my true power yet" I smirked. Of course that was a bluff, but he didn't need to know that.
Instead of talking more, he attacked, and this time I didn't dodge it. I broke my backbone, but it healed instantly. I got up from the ground and pulled a silver blade out of thin air. It had a handle that was pure gold and a white and black feather on the sides. In the center of the handle, and in between the feathers there was a silver crescent moon. On the blade there was a gold sun at the top.
Dager's eyes widened at the sight of the sword. "Where did you get that?" he asked. Then I realized something I didn't now ether, it was like something took control of my body, and I somehow pulled out the sword. That's when I really did take a good look at it, it was very well made, probably forged by magic.
I felt the sword come alive, as if it had a pulse. There was also a tingling sensation in her hand. But the thing that amazed her most was that she couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity, like she had seen and held the sword before, a very long time ago.
"Well, how did you get that?" Dager asked, jealousy evident in his smooth voice. "I don't know, but you seem to recognize it. So what's the deal with this sword?" I asked. "Fine, and I might as well tell you why I picked a fight with you" he said. "But till I'm finished neither of us will attack each other. Deal?" "Deal!" I eyed him, making sure I saw no lie in them. I now very well that a vampires word is as easily broken as glass. Only a few vampires keep their word. I only keep promises because I have secrets of my own that I wouldn't want anyone to know about. So why should I break promises when they can easily tell others my secrets? It's dangerous for someone to know about your past in my world.
"Alright then. Long ago there was a time when the universe was completely at peace. Everyone got along, except for a few minor grudges, but nothing serious. Disgusting isn't it?" he said. "Get on with the story!" I barked. "Anyway a huge burst of evil energy came out from the darkest parts of the universe. Because of the peaceful times there was not many weapons. So most kingdoms feel to the evil lord, in charge of the darkness. His name was Draka, the father of darkness, and Dracula the creator of our kind." He paused before continuing, "Anyway Draka soon became the ruler of the universe. For nearly 300 years, he ruled over the universe. By then only one challenger had come up against him. He injured his son fatally, and in his sorrow he used his power to save the boy, by turning him into a new creature. He soon realized his son's curse, when he nearly went insane when he saw a drop of blood. He actually didn't mind, his son had a huge power, that even rivaled his own."
"Many years after this, a new challenger came to the evil palace. She was dressed in a warrior outfit, which hadn't been seen since the last master knight died." (Picture Tenchi in his super form, only in blue and slightly different, I can't describe it sorry) "What is a master knight?" I asked. "A master Knight is a protector of the king who ruled over the universe. As long as the king was the blood descendant of the first king, Masaki. But when Draka came, they were killed in a fierce battle" he said.
"Now then on with the story. This girl had only one distinguishing feature, a golden crescent moon on her forehead. Also she had one skinny silver diamond, right in the center of the crescent moon. She had a sword with her, in fact it looks the same as the one your holding" he said pointing at the sword. "She had amazing powers, that were only seen in the direct royal family of the universe. Using this power she managed to defeat the evil king. But his son survived, and fell in love with her beauty, and grace."
"Right after the battle, the girl was exhausted from the use of energy. Dracula couldn't kill her, but instead placed a curse on her future reincarnation. So that when she was reborn, she would eventually become a vampire. He then let her die, so he could one day become king of the universe, with her as his queen. He still waits for her, even though he knows she has been reborn," Dager said. "So what's he waiting for?" I asked him. I wanted to finish this. This story was getting to boring. "He want's her power, and she is slowly getting it back, but anyone who knew the story could tell she was getting her abilities back" his eyes narrowing as he said those words.
"That doesn't explain why you want to fight me though," I said. My annoyance was obvious, as my power flickered around me. "I wanted to fight you because you are that warrior," he said dryly. "You think I'm the legendary warrior? That has got to be the most pathetic thing I have ever heard" I laughed, a low, but strong laugh. "Yes I do, that's the reason you were changed. I didn't believe it at first, but after you got the ropes down it was clear. No one could have that much power in such a short time. It took me years before I got my power" he spat.
I then looked at the sword, and all of a sudden, the crescent mark started to glow, and all of a sudden a ray of light went to my forehead. And the same mark the warrior had appeared there. I was suddenly lost in a sea of memories from long ago. I remembered the battle, my death, my awful childhood, everything.
When the light faded the mark was still there the only difference was, I had two long black triangles across my cheeks. I was also wearing the outfit; I wore during the battle. It was blue, with white poufs on my shoulders, with blue sleeves, after that. There were black ribbons, flowing, from my chest to my back. I had blue pant's that were attached to my top, and around my knee, to my foot was white. My shoes that were also attached to the outfit were also white. (Ok so I suck at an odd description, give me a break please, and Dani do not criticize me)
I started out in a spring, then jumped up, and cut the sword blade right into Dagers shoulder. The blow didn't cut off his arm; there would most likely be a scar though. And even though it would heal quickly, I could tell Dager didn't appreciate the pain.
He clutched his shoulder in pain, and as a reflex. When he looked up, at me his black eyes flickered with anger and rage, like they were on fire. A few strands of his jet-black hair fell down upon his face. "You're gonna pay for that one Serenity!" he yelled, lunging at me. With my new powers, I easily dodged the attack, but at a price. While I was dodging the attack, he managed to turn around, and with the use of his power, scratched me right down my back. The scratch was rather deep, and I felt the blood from the wound, run down my back and onto the floor. "This better not leave a scar Dager," I said, lunging at him.
Even though I missed, I managed to kick him in the shin. He fell to the ground in pain. And before it healed, I grabbed his shirt, and flung him across the room. He hit a wall, and apparently broke a bone in the process; the snapping sound proved that.
"Give up, you can't win" I said. He disappeared, and I looked around for him, but a voice in my head said, `Don't search with your eyes`. That voice caught me off guard, and Dager, grabbed me from behind. "Ever hear of fighting fair?" I asked. "Yes, but then again life's not fair," he said, kneeing me in the back of my knee. Once again the sound of a bone breaking filled my ears, but this time it was mine bone breaking. I yelped in pain, but he did not release me. Instead his grip on my arms became tighter, almost unbearable. Only my high tolerance for pain kept me from screaming.
I stayed like this for what seemed like hours, before he let go of me. But he didn't let me go on purpose; instead he was knocked off, by an unlikely source. Darien had knocked him off of me, by hitting him hard enough that he'd be out for about minute.
"What are you doing here?" I asked, as I looked behind him and saw the rest of the girls, and Flinch. "Is that what we get for coming to your rescue!" yelled Raye. "I didn't need rescuing" I argued. "Not from where I was standing. And where did you get that outfit Serenity?" Darien asked. "It's a long story," I said, having no desire to tell the whole thing now. "You know Sere you're stronger than he is," said Flinch, for once being serious. "What?" I asked. "Sere I'm the blood brother of Slyger. Don't think I don't know these things".
As I took in what he was saying, I heard a laugh, a laugh that I was getting very annoyed of. "So you woke up" I said, "That must be embarrassing, losing to a new vampire I mean". I watched rage wash over his face; the comment had placed a dent in his pride. Not to mention the fact that other vampires were watching.
"I'm going to pull out your heart with my bare hands, and then give it to Dracula" he said in rage. "Sorry I lost one of those a long time ago," I said mockingly.
Once again, an unfamiliar force took control of my body, as I went into a fighting stance. I raised the sword to my face, so that it looked like my face was cut in half. Then I closed my eyes, and started chanting in an unknown language.
All of a sudden a black sword, similar to my own appeared before him. The sword had a black blade, and two black feathers, instead of one white, and one black. "What are you doing?" he asked grabbing the sword. I reopened my eyes and said, "Let's finish this here and now. Last one standing wins" I said.
We both got into a fighting stance, and then charged at one another. Our blades clashing with one and other. This intense battle raged on for hours. Until finally, we charged at each other one last time, both of us using our last remaining strength in the attack.
We landed on the side; we had both started to attack with. I turned around preparing to fend off more attacks. But instead he collapsed on the floor.
I walked over to him, and took a good look at him, he was no longer drop- dead gorgeous, instead he was all sweaty. "You won," he said. I stood there for a minute longer. "Well kill me!" he said. "I leaned down, took me sword, and started cutting a black rose into his arm, with a crescent moon around it. "I'd rather you be humiliated, than see you dead" I said. I watched him disappear, and then I watched the scar he once gave me disappear. I smiled with satisfaction from the win. Then I fainted into blissfulness.
When I awoke, I found myself back to normal, and incredibly sore. I got out of my bed, and then all the event's that happened came sinking in. I walked down stairs, finding everyone sitting in the living room.
"Well look who's up" Flinch laughed sarcastically. "How long have I been out?" I asked, ignoring his comment. "3 days, you'd better go feed," Raye said. Without another word, I left.
When I came back, only Darien was there. "Where'd everyone else go?" I asked. "Well Flinch said he'd go hook them up, with some really cute guys, about an hour ago," he said. "In other words the cute guy was himself," I said. "Precisely" he said. "Serenity, can I please go do something that I've been wanting to do for the longest time?" he asked, getting up from the chair, he'd been siting in. "Sure" I said.
He walked over to me, and put his hands on my shoulders, than he leaned down, and placed his lips on mine. All of a sudden, there was an indescribable feeling, running threw her. When the kiss ended, I stared into his eyes. "What was that for?" I asked. "For letting me fall in love with you. I love you Serenity and Serena, I don't care about your past, present, or future" he said, love flickering in his eyes. "I love you to" I said, before we kissed again.
FINALLY FINISHED. Actually there's an epilogue that will come soon, so keep reading please. I hope you liked this chapter. Please review. Once again I would like to thank all of my reviewers, and my friends. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, a Happy Hanukkah, and all the other holidays. And sorry for any misspelled words.