Dracula awoke that night with a jolt. She was here. Here within 20 miles. He couldn't help but burst with happiness. His brides were still fast asleep in their coffins, so he could sneak out without putting her in danger. He had found out about her over a year ago. She was perfect. He had become tired of deceivious brides who only cared about themselves, so he used his power to find the one girl/woman who was pure of heart. And he had found her. Alison de Gentille. He could watch her with his mind's eye, and he did. She was beautiful. Unusually beautiful. She was just perfect. He had gone through the year with her. Through her ups and downs, and he had dreamed about her every night. He thought that he'd have to go find her, but she had come to him. This was truly fate! He could already smell her. A mix of lilacs and vanilla. He could already feel her skin. Pale, smooth, supple and young. He could already taste her blood. Sweet, but not sickening. The perfect consistancy. All he had to do was find out where she was and go get her. They would be married and she would produce vampire/mortal babies. Not the dead ones that his other brides bore. He could have children, a real wife, a real family, and a true love. He already truly loved her. More than anything in the world. He was also able to read her thoughts, and he could tell that she was very intelligent. Equal, if not more so with him, and he was over 400 years older than her! She was sweet, funny, kind, and a virgin. She wasn't contaminated. She was his soul mate. He couldn't stop smiling. This was the first time he'd been truly happy in his 450 years on this earth. He closed his eyes and followed her scent to where she was. She was at an Inn in the village. She was sleeping. Sleeping beauty. But wait, she wasn't alone! Who was in there with her? Wait... he knew that essence. Van Helsing. He cursed inder his breath. He wasn't going to steal her away from him. Not this time. He would have her and that was that...

He flew swiftly to the village and settled on her balcony. She was still sleeping, and so was her protector. She was on the bed, him on the floor. Dracula was now in his human form and creeped slowly and quietly into her room. He knelt down beside her and watched her sleep for awhile. She was breathing softly, and he could feel it's gentle pressure on his face. He was in heaven. He had dreamt of this moment forever. But right now, he had to get her and get out before Van Helsing awoke. He quickly slipped his arms around her and picked her up. He flew her off to his castle and still she slept. He laughed. She was so innocent, so naive. When he reached his castle, he laid her down on a low bed made on the floor. It was made of lace and silk. All white. She looked beautiful in her lavender satin nightgown against the white frillery. He could take her right here and now, sexually and vampiric. It took all his self-control not to this very moment. He watched her like that for a long time and all of the sudden Marishka and Aleera came through the door and became furious.

"Who is she? A replacement already? Do we mean that little to you?" they cried.

"No.... she's not a replacement. She's taking over. Once she and I are married, I will have no use for you two." he said with an evil smirk.

They became outraged! Their mouths opened, showing theirs fangs, and they rushed towards her out of jealousy and were ready to pounce when Dracula beat them and swooped her up in his arms. This time, she awoke and was scared speechless. She was still holding onto his neck because of the dangerous creatures ready to attack any minute now. She looked into his eyes with tears beginning to form. Unable to speak, she watched as he scared his brides back into their chambers. He then set her down. She used this as an oppurtunity and tried to run. He ran after her and seemed to appear in front of her like magic. He was much stronger than she and put his arms around her. Keeping her from going anywhere.

"Now... is this my thanks?" he said laughing.

"Who are you? What do you want?" she said panicked.

"All that will be explained in die time, now, go back to sleep. It's almost daylight, and I want you to be up tomorrow night.

He had this strange calming effect, almost hypnotizing, and it caused her to fall asleep quickly and deeply. Dracula retired to his coffin directly next to her and he also slept. Waiting for Van Helsing to make haste and come to the fair lady's aid. This would be fun...