(A/N: I don't own any Van Helsing movie characters….well, not yet any way. I'm still working on it. I know this one is short to. Sorry to disappoint you. I'll try and make the next one longer.)
Chapter six
Vana and Molly stood in awe of the beautiful church they were in. It looked as if everything was made of gold and jewels. They really didn't have much time to enjoy the church because of Michael's and Van Helsing's fast pace. The girls followed them closely. In a church this vast, it was easy to get lost. Vana held Megan close to her chest, as if someone were to try and take her. She knew no one would, but better safe than sorry.
Megan stared wide-eyed up at her older sister. She just woke up about ten minuets ago and now she was in a place she didn't know. Needless to say, the baby was a bit confused.
Vana and Molly were confused as well when they stood around a confessional. Van Helsing knocked on the door of it and the fabric rose up to reveal an elderly man in red robes. Vana assumed this was the Cardinal.
"Cardinal Jansen, I have returned with Van Helsing." Michael said meekly.
"Who are the other two?" the Cardinal asked eyeing them with a disapproved look.
"Van Helsing's daughter and her friend."
"And the baby?"
"My step-sister. The vampires seemed to be quite fond of her." Vana said flatly. Van Helsing found himself smiling at Vana's sarcasm.
"They should not have come." the cardinal started. "If the vampires found them…"
"They already have." Vana cut in.
"So did a werewolf." Molly added.
Vana held down a shiver. It rattled her more than it seemed to most people. She had a skill for hiding her true emotions. Molly however, could move from one emotion to the next and completely forget about what just happened. It was a skill Vana didn't want to acquire. She couldn't forget the past so easily.
"Van Helsing? I assume you know why you are here?" the Cardinal said.
Van Helsing nodded. "From what I saw in New York, Dracula has returned. You want me to go to Transylvania and destroy him." he said. His assignments were all very similar. Soon, it became old.
"Yes. Someone in the village resurrected him and his brides. We don't know who. Find out who did and bring him here. We will take care of him. If he refuses, you can kill him." the Cardinal said.
Van Helsing raised an eyebrow. "You are more understanding than Cardinal Jinette." he said.
"I understand times have changed. However, things are still very much the same in Transylvania. The only way to get there is by sea and horse back. You still have your things from your original mission?" he asked.
Van Helsing nodded.
"You leave in two hours." the Cardinal replied.
"What about us?" Vana asked. The Cardinal looked over to them. "We can't stay here. We can't go out there either since the vampires are after us." the youngest Van Helsing argued.
"You can always stay here." the Cardinal said.
"For how long? Heaven forbid, but there is still a possibility that Van Helsing won't succeed. What then? We can't stay here forever." Vana said.
"Your vote of confidence it overwhelming." Van Helsing said flatly.
"You have to admit, the first time you tried you didn't think you would live." his daughter argued.
"How did you know I've done this before?"
"I added two and two together. The ring, how you knew them, how they knew you, why the Order wanted you back after Dracula returned, it all made sense." Vana said explaining herself.
Van Helsing was astonished at how this fourteen-year-old-girl's mind works. She figured everything out so fast.
"Alright, you can go with Van Helsing." the Cardinal said.
Van Helsing glared at the Cardinal. "You're sending children with me?" he asked shocked.
"Teenagers." Vana mumbled.
"Yes, and Michael. You leave in two hours. Good luck Van Helsing." the Cardinal said and lowered the cloth. It was clear the conversation was over.
Van Helsing glared at his daughter.
"What? You didn't think I'd let you have all the fun." she said smiling.
A week and a half later, Vana, Michael, Molly, little Megan and Van Helsing rode into the town square. Van Helsing looked up at the Valerious Manor. He didn't want to admit it, but all the same, he still missed Anna.
Vana followed his gaze to the tall castle. "What's that?" she asked.
"It's where your mother used to live." he replied. Vana saw a small sadness enter his eyes. Her heart softened a bit. She knew what it was like to lose someone you love. She got over the fact her step-mother was dead just three days ago, but she still missed her.
"What was she like?" Vana asked. "That is, if you don't mind taking about it."
"Beautiful, strong willed, a lethal combination. She hunted vampires and werewolves and such to protect her people. It was a family tradition after all." he said with a glaze over his eyes. He was remembering the first time he met Anna in the town square. The villagers didn't like him and Carl much. His thoughts were broken by Megan suddenly bursting out in a wail.
"Michael, give her to me." Vana said leaning out from her horse as Michael handed her baby Megan. "Shhhhh, it's alright. Shhhhh." Vana said soothing her sister. She began to sing a Keith Urban song (don't own).
"I woke up early this morning around four am
With the moonlight shining bright as head lights on the interstate
Pulled the covers over my head and tried to get some sleep
But thoughts of us kept keeping me awake
Ever since you found yourself in someone else's arms
I've been tryin' my best to get along
But that's OK
There's nothing left to say, but
Take your records, take your freedom
Take your memories, I don't need 'em."
Van Helsing stopped listening at 'take your memories, I don't need 'em.' That is basically what he told Dracula more than one hundred years earlier. He offered him his memories. 'Some things are better left forgotten.' was his reply. He was to busy in his thoughts to notice that Vana had stopped singing. Megan had fallen asleep again.
"Where do you get all these songs?" he asked her.
"I listen to the radio to much." was Vana's reply.
Van Helsing could see why every time she sang, Megan would fall asleep. Her tone was round and full, but yet sweet and crisp at the same time. She must have had to much practice with singing her sister to sleep. he thought.
When they entered Valerious Manor, Michael went straight to the library and Molly and Vana to their rooms. They just happened to be next to each other. Vana laid her sleeping sister on the bed. It was then she began to inspect the old dusty room. The room was all red and gold with a balcony overlooking the village far below. On the desk opposite the bed was a leather bound book. Vana went over to it and blew the dust off. She opened it. The pages had begun to fade and turn brown. The pages were stiff after drying out for many years.
It was a photo album. There was a picture of a robust looking man labeled 'Boris Valerious.' Her curiosity grew as she turned the page. It was a picture of a young looking man. He was rather handsome. This picture was labeled 'Velkan Valerious.' She turned the page to see a beautiful woman on a horse. Her hair was dark and curly. It looked like Vana except for the eyes and hair. It was the same mouth, same nose, the same determination in her eyes. It was labeled 'Anna Valerious.'
"Mom?" she asked herself as she looked at the picture. There really was no question. The woman Vana was looking at was her mother. She looked into her mother's eyes. She saw a person who knew her life would be short. She looked even deeper and saw a woman who only wanted someone to love and lover her back. Vana heard a knock and jumped.
She closed the book as Molly peeked in. "We have vampires in the village." Molly said.
"This will be fun." Vana said smiling with a dangerous spark in her eyes. Molly only saw that spark when they were in fencing class, or when she was playing soccer. It was Vana's competitive side coming through.
Vana ran past her friend into the hallway.
"Are you kidding? We could be killed!" Molly said worried for her friend's sanity.
"I know, that's the fun part." Vana shouted over her shoulder as she ran to the front door.
"VANA!!" Molly shouted running after her.
(A/N: This one is better, but I'm still not happy with it. It moves to fast. Oh well, plz R&R, NO FLAMES!! Thanks.)
