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A/N: Sorry it has taken me so long to update, but I have been rather busy lately. Sorry to keep everyone in suspense.

Escape

Back at Valerious Manor, Michael had just finished explaining to Gabriel, Anna, and Carl who Vincent was and what had taken place since he had arrived.

"I hope Vincent liked hell because that's exactly where he's going when I get a hold of him." Gabriel said. Michael turned away from the group, staring out of the window. How could he have let this happen to Abby? Some protector I turned out to be Michael thought.

"Gabriel, we have to save her." Anna stated drying her tears. Gabriel nodded his approval and turned to Carl.

"Carl, we're going to need you too." Gabriel said.

"Thank you Van Helsing, but I think after the last time, I'm going to sit this one out. There was nothing on my things to do list that said "Carl battles vampires." Carl replied. Gabriel cast him one of those looks.

"Ok, ok, I'll help." Carl stated.

"Good it's settled then, we'll...." Gabriel began.

"None of you will be doing anything. I will go and save Abby myself." Michel replied.

"And who died and left you boss!" Gabriel roared.

"I fear if Vincent even sees you or Anna, he might hurt Abby even more. It's quite obvious that Vincent carries a heavy grudge against the both of you and he will not rest until his revenge is complete. And believe me if he's as evil as his father was, Abby would be in greater danger. Besides he thinks you and Anna are still in Rome. If you let me go in there and save her, you and Anna have less of a risk of being exposed. When the time is right, you can have your way with Vincent. But until that time comes, let me do what God sent me here to do." Michael said. Gabriel looked at Michael and finally swallowed his pride.

"Just bring her home safely." Gabriel ordered.

"You have my word Gabriel. No harm will come to her, I swear to it." Michael stated as he turned to leave.

"Wait a minute; you haven't the slightest idea as to where Vincent has taken Abby." Anna called after him.

"The only thing I have to follow is my heart. It will guide me to her." Michael replied as he walked out of the library. Gabriel and Carl stared at the empty doorway, confused by Michael's reply, but Anna understood exactly what Michael said. She put her hand on Gabriel's shoulder.

"I believe our baby is growing up." Anna stated with a smile.

Back at Castle Dracula, Vincent was standing over Abby as she continued to weep. She still could not believe what Vincent had told her about her parents.

"It must be so hard for you to finally understand the truth about your parents." Vincent sneered.

"Why couldn't they have just told me instead of hiding the truth all of these years?" Abby questioned.

"Hmmmm... don't know why our elders do what they do angel. However, you will never have to worry about growing older my dear because your life will end here tonight." Vincent said. He reached inside his suit pocket and pulled out a small key.

"Turn around, unless you want to stay in those chains all day." Vincent commanded. Confused, Abby turned around so her back was towards Vincent. What did that vampire have up his sleeve now? Stooping down beside her, Vincent took the chains that bound Abby's hands and threw them on the floor. With her hands free, Abby tried to push Vincent off balance so she could escape him. However, he knew what she was thinking and grabbed both of her hands, pinning them at her side. He then crawled on the broken couch trapping Abby's body against his own. She tried desperately to push Vincent off of her, but he was much too strong.

"It's time to die angel and how appropriate to be on the same couch as your mother was when death first greeted her." Vincent smirked as his fangs grew once again. Abby tried one last time to use her body to push Vincent off of her, but now he was even stronger than before.

"That's it! I want to watch you struggle as I make you a part of me. One brief moment of pain and we will be together forever." Vincent said lowering his head to Abby's neck. She could feel his stale breath stinging her nostrils. This was it Abby thought. Closing her eyes, she waited for death to come.

"You're mine." Vincent whispered at the base of her neck as he prepared to bury his fangs in her flesh and taste the sweet blood that coursed through her veins. Suddenly Vincent screamed in pain. Opening her eyes, she saw the end of a stake protruding through his shoulder.

"Abby get away from him!" A familiar voice yelled. She pushed Vincent off the rest of the way and to her heart's delight, she saw Michael in the doorway. With renewed strength she leapt off the couch and ran to his arms.

"I thought Vincent had killed you." Abby said holding Michael as tight as she could.

"You cannot get rid of me that easy." Michael replied.

"How touching." Vincent stated as he stood pulling the stake from his shoulder. Not a hole or a trace of blood was left in its place. Michael swung Abby around behind him.

"Get out of here!" I'll keep him distracted while you make your escape." Michael commanded.

"No, I'm not going to leave, not without you." Abby replied.

"That's an order! Do not disobey me!" Michael yelled.

"No one is going anywhere." Vincent said.

"We'll just see about that." Michael stated.

"Oh yes we will." Vincent sneered as his body began to twist and bend. Abby watched in horror as the young vampire began to transform into some kind of twisted monster. Michael knew very well he could not fight Vincent in his new form, not without help from Gabriel. Michael roughly grabbed Abby's hand and together they ran through the doorway and into the corridor. Behind them, they could hear the shrieks coming from Vincent in his newly transformed state.

"Keep running and don't look back!" Michael yelled as he heard Vincent gaining on them. Finally they reached the outside of the castle.

"Now what?" Abby questioned.

"At the edge of the cliff there is a portal. It leads straight back to the manor." Michael replied. As they began heading for the portal, Vincent flew out of the castle and headed straight for them. Michael turned around in time to see Vincent coming their way. Oh God please let me be able to get her through this Michael prayed. Reaching the end of the cliff, Abby was only a breath away from safety. Vincent was gaining on them fast.

"You must go now!" Michael exclaimed as he grabbed her and pushed her through the portal.

"MICHAEL!" Abby screamed as she disappeared into safety. He turned to face the newly transformed Vincent.

"Now try and get her you monster." Michael said as Vincent attacked him.