A/N-Okay, see ch. 1 for disclaimer. I feel like nothing much is going to happen in this chapter. Thanks for the reviews and keep them coming!
Chapter 4
Alucard led Sage through so many parts of the castle that the young woman lost count. He pointed out the stained glass in the chapel. He showed her some results of the research done in the alchemy laboratory. He also showed her the look-out point. When Sage had looked through the telescope in that room, she caught sight of a strange old man, rowing a boat in the castle's moat.
"Who was that?" she asked as Alucard opened the doors to what appeared to be a large library.
"I only know him as the Ferryman. He's been here as long as the Master Librarian," Alucard replied.
"Who's the Master Librarian?"
"You're about to meet him."
The Dhampire led Sage through five different sections of the library until they finally arrived at a small room. In this room were walls of books, a latter used to reach those books, and a desk and seat. In the seat was an old man who stood when Alucard approached.
"It is so good to see you, young master," the old man croaked.
"Yes, it's been a long time," Alucard replied.
"Oh! And who is this lovely lady that the young master Alucard brings to meet the poor, old Librarian?"
"This," Alucard said, turning to Sage, "is Sage. She, like me, is a prisoner of Dracula."
"You brought your imprisonment upon yourself, young master. You didn't have to--"
"Enough, Old One," Alucard said quickly, almost angrily. Sage stared at him for a moment. He turned to her and shook his head, a way of silently apologizing for his outburst.
Suddenly, a clock from somewhere far away chimed the hour of seven.
"Night has fallen fully now," the Master Librarian said. "The Master rises."
Sage turned to Alucard.
"Where does your father sleep?" she asked.
"I…don't know. He has never told nor shown me."
Apparently, the Prince of Darkness slept somewhere very close to the library because no sooner did this sentence leave Alucard's mouth, Dracula was standing in the doorway.
"Ah," the dark one began, "very advantageous for you to meet me here. Sage, dear, if you'll follow me, we'll get started on your duties."
Alucard stepped forward before Sage. "Father, she has not eaten yet. Perhaps she could before you send her into some form of slavery," he said savagely.
Dracula glared at him for a moment, then said, "She may eat after I show her what she is to do. In fact, I will have her meal brought to her here. You, however, my son, must get to work yourself."
"Yes, Father."
Alucard turned to Sage. "May I see you tomorrow?"
Sage nodded. Alucard gave her a slight bow then left. Dracula chuckled.
"Follow me, my dear," he said.
Sage followed him back through two sections of the library. He then led her up a staircase Alucard did not show her, and motioned for her to sit at a table that was in front of several of large bookshelves.
"You said that you were good at magic," Dracula said, and Sage nodded. "Then I want you to prove it to me. You will take these books, study the magic within them, and then, when I think you've had enough time, you will perform some of the spells for me."
"Why do you want me so good at magic?" Sage asked.
"My reasons are my own, dear lady. Now, get to work. I will have some of my servants bring some food to you."
With a more pronounced bow than Alucard's, Dracula left. Sage shook her head and began to work.
End Notes: I was right. Nothing happened in this chapter. Not to worry, although it may not seem like it, I do have a plot for this story. It just is…taking its time in developing. Okay, maybe next chapter I'll have some more excitement. And for those of you wondering…you will find out why Alucard is here.