A/N-See chapter 1 for disclaimer. Sorry this took so long, my internet has been down, but it's back up. Thanks for all the reviews! Keep them coming!

Chapter 3

Dracula led the young girl up several flights of dilapidated, old stone steps that twisted in many different ways. They finally stopped some time after Sage had lost count of what floor they were on. He led her inside a lavishly furnished bedroom, but at the moment, Sage could've cared a less.

"This is where you will live. Don't mind the wailing you'll hear at night, nothing will harm you here. I'll make sure of that. Rest tonight. Tomorrow, we will start your duties. Good night," Dracula said, leaving the room. He closed the door behind him with a snap.

Sage took in her surrounds. The bed was huge, made up in the colors of red and gold. There was a fireplace with demonic decorations around it. The floor had animal furs for rugs, and there was a small table and two chairs in the middle of the room. On the table was a candelabra. Every fire in the room had been lit before hand, so it was very bright. The room had one small window, perched near ceiling.

Sage threw her bag into one of the chairs and sat on the bed. She stared around the room once more, then she lie down and cried herself to sleep.

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Sage was awoken by a knock at the bedroom door. She sat up and had to take a moment to remember why she was in this castle bedroom. She then glance up at the small window. A little sunlight was leaking through. There was another knock.

"Who is it?" she called.

"My name is Alucard. May I enter?" a voice replied.

"What do you want?" Sage asked, not wanting to invite any demons into her room.

"To speak with you. Do not worry. I won't harm you."

Sage stood and walked to the door. She opened it just a little. Standing on the other side was a handsome young man who looked as though he was little over twenty-five. He had long, blond hair that had just hints of a mousy brown in it. He was very pale and dressed in a nobleman's garb of black and a cloak of the same outer color, but a seemingly glowing red lining. His eyes were a gray color, and they looked very sad. Sage opened the door wider.

"Are you human?" she asked.

"No," he replied. "I'm known as a dhampire. I am the son of the Lord of this damned castle."

"Then why would I let you into this room?"

"Because I am one of the few things in this castle you can trust."

"And why is that?"

"Because I too am a prisoner of Dracula."

Sage stepped aside, and this man known as Alucard entered the room.

"I've heard of you. I've even seen a painting of you. You're known for helping the Belmont family against your father. Your Dracula's son. A union between a human and a vampire. How is it that he comes to hold you captive?"

Alucard gave her a strange half smile but would not answer.

"Your actual name is Adrian Farenheights Tepes, isn't it?" Sage pressed on.

"Don't call me that," Alucard said.

"Why not?"

"I only let people I love call me that," he replied.

"Fair enough. So, why are you here?"

Alucard took Sage's bag out of the chair and placed it on the bed. He then pulled the chair out and motioned for her to take a seat. She did so, and he pushed the chair in. He sat down in the other chair.

"I thought you, like me, could use some company. I'm the closest thing to a human that there is in this castle," Alucard said.

"Where were you last night?" Sage said.

"Father would not allow me to see you last night. How are you this morning?"

"I've lost my home and my family. I'll never get to see them again. I'll never see my sister grow into a woman and marry and raise a family. I'll never get to do those things myself. How would you feel?"

Alucard did not reply. Sage sighed. "I'm sorry," she said. "You're probably the only thing in this castle that won't try to kill me. I should be grateful for that at least."

"No. Your anger is understandable. How about I give you a tour of sorts of this castle. This place is not particularly beautiful, but it does have some sights worth seeing. After that, we'll have some breakfast. Does that sound satisfying to you?" Alucard asked, standing.

Sage stood also.

"There is food in this castle? I thought that vampires only drank blood," she asked in confusion.

Alucard laughed. "They do, but Father has this strange hobby of wanting different varieties of food kept around the castle. I think it makes him feel more human and reminds him of my mother."

Sage nodded, and the two left the room.

End Notes: I hope I kept Alucard somewhat in character. Review and let me know what you think. Overall, I like this chapter the best. I hope the others turn out like this one… !