Forever- Part 23- Michael
Author: Sparkling-Diva
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance/Drama/Minor humor
Pairing: Gabriel and Anna
Feedback: Please! Thanks!
Summary: What if Anna hadn't really died? Would the family live on for generations and generations more to come?
Warning: Major Spoilers! So beware…
Disclaimers: All characters and stuff belong to Stephen Sommers, Bram Stoker, Universal, and a bunch of other people that aren't me. Bah humbug!
Author's Note: Hope you all had a Merry Christmas! I did! Go Playstation 2! Wohoo! Anyhoo, I'm also glad to hear that you all don't mind the new characters. Well, enough of that. To the story!
"I hope we are not intruding, " a grotesque looking man said.
'Frankie!" Carl exclaimed, "Thank God you arrived!"
"Hello. The Vatican sent me here."
"The Vatican?" Gabriel asked surprised.
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Many fellow villagers have noticed strange things occurring at the castle of Dracula's. Lights and strange sounds, mind you."
"Oh god…"Anna mumbled, She then realized that she hadn't gotten the chance to welcome her friend yet. "I'm so sorry but things have been hectic around here. Please come in."
"I hope you don't mind but accompanying me is my new close friend, Michael," Frank said going through the doorway.
From behind him, a boy appeared having a similar clothing style with Gabriel. He had a brim hat, a trenchcoat, and somewhat long, but blonde hair.
Everyone was in shock especially Gabriel.
"Hello," Michael said.
No. It can't be. He looks like me… somewhat. Wait…did Frank say his name was Michael? He couldn't have meant…no….it can't be. But then again I am the left hand of God. Wait so he…I must find out.
"Where did you come from?"
"The Vatican. I am aware of the family's situations as well as yours."
Anna stared surprised at the young boy's smartness. Michael then pulled out a chain with the symbol of a dragon on it.
"I too," he began, "Am a member of the Knights of the Holy Order."
"Good God," Carl stammered.
It must be true, Gabriel thought to himself as he exchanged looks with Anna. She knew want he was thinking.
"Come in."
They all made their way to the living room. There, they sat down, all except for Anna who walked around the room pacing worryingly over what was going on.
"There's a major situation," Gabriel stated, "but first I want to know a little more about you Michael."
"What is there to know? I could be anywhere from 10 to 12 years old. I have no memory of my life before I found Frank. I was found in an alley near the Vatican. All I had was this pendant with the Latin writings on the back saying the name Michael."
After exchanging another look with Anna, he said, "Good enough. Although I do not know you well, I trust you. I can sense evil and this is something that you aren't." He then noticed him holding onto a bright silver and gold sword. "Where did you get that?"
"The Vatican's leader, Cardinal Jinette, gave it to me. He was saying how it was meant to be saved for me. I'm not quite sure what he meant."
Sighing, Gabriel said, "Frank, Michael, we need help. You are aware of the Valerious curse aren't you Michael?"
"Yes."
"Good. It seems that it has come back again to haunt us. Abraham, our son, and our daughter, Emma," he said handing Michael and Frank a frame with their pictures, "have gone missing. We found the portal that lead's to Castle Dracula in our library opened. Also everything needed to get through to it is gone."
"Do they also know about the curse?" Frank asked as Michael continued to stare at the picture of Emma.
"Yes," Anna said with a tint of pain and regret in her voice as she stared at the floor.
"There was also an attack this morning with two of Dracula's brides, Verona and Aleera. I got Verona but Aleera fled. Also, the other one of the three, Marishka, wasn't there."
"Hmmm…" Michael said handing Gabriel back at the picture. "May we see the portal?"
"Yes. This way," Gabriel said leading them to it. They went past the door and he said, "It's right through this huge mirror glass wall."
Michael studied it and said, "Alright, everyone get what we need to defeat these vampires. We are going in."