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Going to Vampire Mountain

After debating what had happened we finally set out to Vampire Mountain to seek the approval of the Vampire Generals and Vampire Princes to make an army of humans to battle the Vampets (ordinary humans helping the Vampeze to win the War of Scars). It was a long and hard trek to Vampire Mountain. Normally vampires are not allowed to use ropes, shoes or any other luxuries to aid us on our way to the mountain but rules like these had been over looked because of the war but I stayed to the old traditions.

We covered a lot of land during the day and into the early hours of the night. We slept for only three hours so that we could cover more ground. Debbie and Alice had agreed to let me have blood as they knew if I did not I could die. Soon after we had past the half way point we found a shelter for the Vampires which were travelling to and from Vampire Mountain, we rested for a few days as Debbie and Alice had become very tired of the travelling and had to treat some cuts they had received from bushes, trees and also rocks from when they had fallen over.

We soon came into view of Vampire Mountain, our pace quickened, as we knew we were close.

"How far is it?" Debbie asked

"About twenty miles," I replied referring to the map "We should be there about dusk"

"Good," Alice said, "I am looking forward to some god cooking!"

I didn't want to say what they cooked just to make sure I don't get hurt!

We arrived just short of dusk and entered to meet the guard. The security had tightened since a group of Vampeze had entered the mountain to take over The Hall of Princes, dead ex-General Kurda led them. If his plan had worked we would not be facing the Vampeze Lord – Steve Leopard – but Kurda had been executed for treason.

"Names?" the guard asked rudely.

"Darren Shan, Debbie Hemlock and Alice Burgess" I replied

"Darren Shan you may enter but Debbie Hemlock and Alice Burgess are not," he said swiftly

"Yes they may!" I shouted "They may have a good idea for the War of Scars" I was beginning to get annoyed and pushed my way through taking Debbie and Alice with me.

"Darren! You can't do that," Debbie said amazed by my actions

"Oh yes I can, I have control over him!" I explained very quickly that I was a Prince and how I became one many years ago.

We entered the Hall of Princes, Mika Ver Leth and Vancha March glared at me as we entered

"What are they doing here!" Vancha shouted at me although I knew he was happy to see Debbie again.

"I believe they have a good idea," I said not letting him to interrupt "they have suggested we could make a army of humans, like the Vampets!"

"But we are not as shameless as those we call our cousins!" Mika said, "We do not get others to battle our wars" he said in disgust.

"Yes but they will not be fighting our war! They will be taking care of the Vampets leaving us only to take care of the Vampaneze!" I said.

"I think we should take it into consideration Mika," Vancha beginning to agree with me

"I know it is not traditional but these are no times for tradition over logic and common-sense!"

"Vancha is right and you know it!" I said reluctantly

"Fine, we shall put it to a vote," he replied slowly knowing that Debbie's and Alice's idea was a good one "but first you shall eat and rest!" he took once glance at us and left the hall. Vancha was occupied with maps and sheets of paper and seven Generals telling what has happened. There had been a truce to the war for a while because the Vampaneze Lord was resting from the battle with Mr Crepsley.

We entered the Hall of Kheldon Lurt where all the meals were served. We sat down and tucked into a big bowl of Bat Broth, Alice and Debbie didn't know so I was in stitches when I told them!

"You what!" Alice screeched "This is made of bats!" she made a swipe at the back of my head but I was to swift for her.

"You little runt!" Debbie squealed as she ran after me. It was worse when I told them what the toilet was. They had a very selective range of crude words.

"Hello?" an anonymous voice called through the door "Darren are you there?"

"Yeah, who is it?" I asked as I quickly changed. Seba Nile walked in through the door.

"It's me" he called back. He walked across and held out a hand I refused and hugged him

"It's good to see you!" I said warmly

"Same to you Master Shan" as he let go of me "I am here to escort you to the Hall of Princes but Debbie and Alice can not come"

"I thought as much" I said dully

We set off to meet the other Princes to decide the verdict...

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