Chapter 2: The evil side of the coin

Disclaimer: all the vamps are mine, the others aren't, this is just a Batty story.


The world blurred around Silvan as he traveled faster than anything in the world, his blood boiled when he thought of that piece of king suck-up trash. Violetta had made his unlife a living hell since day one. She was so moral, in vampire terms, yes she killed but she let some king of the Otherworld tell her what to do. He was glad he was Gabrielle's spawn and not Violetta's. As he sped along filled with thoughts of revenge and hate, his red eyes shone with vengeance. He sped through the age old forest to the edge of Malfoy Mansion, the abode of the dark lord. Glaring at the gothic structure, and at ever lighted window he slowed his pace to a walk which was about 60 miles/hr. He easily crossed the well kept gardens and lawns, pausing to glare at a fountain that was flowing. Of course that myth of running water stopping creatures of darkness was bullshit, but it still made him angry that the fountain was a stone sculpture of vampires writhing in agony. The only thing that could fend off a vampire was Expecto Patronum, the only thing that could kill a vampire was fire or chopping their heads off. But then again that killed just about anybody. He stopped at the door, of course he could enter this house whenever he wanted to, but certain houses had protection spells. Such as number 4 privet drive, only someone who lived there could invite you in. He enjoyed the magic vampires had it was small but practical, they had the sleeping kiss, the kiss of no pain, the kiss to make mortals forget, mind reading, and the eye's of obedience. Unfortunately if any of these was used in a bad way against the king, they wouldn't work. How was he supposed to kill Harry now that Violetta, Aubrey and Taurian were watching him. He knocked politely, and was admitted into the house. He heard a screaming start, and rolled his eyes. Draco Malfoy wasn't the nicest boy, but the whole his father beats him thing, it was old. Silvan went up to the second floor were the screams were emanating. He opened the door and saw Lucius pointing his wand at his son, and Draco rolling on the floor screaming with pain.
Lucius, I have some bad news Lucuis looked up from the torturing of his son, the pain subsided from Draco.
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Draco's vision slowly cleared as the pain subsided, he heard his father talking to the dark-haired vampire, Silvan?.
The Dark Lord, doesn't like bad news, Silvan, yes that was his name Silvan.
Well, the Otherworlder's have given Harry the crown and the sword, he is going to be correnated soon and Violetta is on his side. This sounded like a foreign language, who the hell, what did they say? Harry? What about Harry, why is everything about Harry? Everyone loves Harry, not me. I am the one that has to be tortured by my father, and I am the one who is going to eventually have to marry some girl my father deems worthy, and I live with parents who hate me. Draco's lips parted with a sneer he was so used to, his parents weren't parents supposed to love their children and help them out with kisses and hugs. Draco would rather be Harry Potter with no parents instead of him with parents. No doubt Harry would rather have parents, but parents were death, or pain, as Draco new quite well.
Well, why don't you go inform Gabrielle and I will inform The Dark Lord Silvan's upper lip curled in defiance, but as if he thought better of it turned his lip curl into a smile that practically dripped with fakeness. Draco stood shakily on his legs and bowed to his father, slowly he walked down the hall to his room.
Draco's legs could no longer hold him, he collapsed onto the bed, moaning quietly in pain. He had been receiving the Crutacius curse since he was 6 but it had been particularly painful today, Draco had been stupid to continue to defy his father. He might as well give in and become a deatheater, he sighed and put his hands over his eyes wincing slightly to the black eye his father had given him. Although luckily he only received black eyes during the summer. Finally it was his last year, maybe once, and if, he passed the N.E.W.Ts he would run away to freedom and move to somewhere. France, America, or Italy there to change his name and live in happiness. Who was he kidding, there was no happiness in the world. Just bad and worst.
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Silvan stopped at Gabrielle's door, paused and knocked softly.
Come in Silvan Gabrielle thought softly to him. Damn, she could take his breath away with three words. Silvan laughed softly to himself at his little joke, he hadn't breathed in about 200 years. He opened the door, and walked into the most morbid, lavishing room in the house. Everything was either black or red, the one color in the room emanated from her white-blond hair. She beckoned to him, he came forward. She nodded to him.
Silvan, you look famished. Care for a bite? Silvan nodded Arram, come here A young boy of about 9 came forward and bared his wrist to Silvan. Silvan took a bite on his scarred wrist, and drank. Ahhhh! That was much better, much better indeed. This boys blood was pure and innocent, innocent blood was sweet like clear spring water to a thirsty man. Just as he was settling in to take this young boys life, the boy was gone. Silvan looked up to bite whoever took his fountain of spring water, Gabrielle was looking down at him smirking.
What is the news?
Silvan stated, Gabrielle's eyes reduced to slits. Well, Violetta, Taurian, and Aubrey... Gabrielle hissed at the mention of Aubrey's name. ...have found Harry, given him the sword and the crown. He has all of Otherworld on his side, and is being watched by at least 2 vampires every day and night. Gabrielle growled softly then smiled,
Well, we will have to change that. Silvan lifted an eyebrow, We will just be forced to use our spy to slip Harry a little love potion. After all it worked on Leo, the most powerful necromancer by far. It will destroy not only Harry, but Violetta as well! She settled back on her cushions, well pleased to herself. She looked like a cat at rest, relaxed but ready at a moments notice to claw. Silvan laughed, and went over to her kissed her hand, and took his leave to go find his lovely playmate.
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Harry slowly awoke, he was afraid to open his eyes and find, well, either the vampires, or no vampires. Either one meant a world of problems, and responsibility. He opened one eye, then shut it, opened both eyes. His room was empty. Oh dear, he was insane. This was fun! Should he use this as an excuse to avoid the inevitable walk down to breakfast, and the interrogation. Where did you go, and so on and so forth. He closed his eyes, he heard his door creak open.
I know you're awake, Harry. He opened his eyes to see Violetta standing over him. Most people don't like to have someone standing over them, but Violetta was not a bad person to have looming over you.
I thought that....
You were crazy and we didn't exist?
Yeah, how did you know? Violetta smiled,
I can read minds, you will be taught how to shield your thoughts, don't worry. Harry looked at her skeptically.
Shield my thoughts, I tried that.
No, no, you did it the hard way, the wizard way. I am going to teach you the necromancer way. Harry raised an eyebrow, and glared slightly at her. Violetta smiled lightly, got up turned around walked to a corner of the room and bent over to pick something up. Harry was embarrassed to realize he liked the view, he looked away as she stood up and walked towards him. She put a tray in front of him, on it was a plate full of eggs, bacon, toast, and cinnamon rolls. Topped off with a huge glass of orange juice.
You need to eat up, we have a long journey in front of us Harry tucked in and paid no heed to the long journey. The food was awesome, he gulped while Violetta looked away politely. As he chomped he looked over at Violetta, she seemed slightly down-cased. He studied her expression, her lips were turned down in a frown, her eyes seemed gray, like an over cast sky.
Mways mrowng? Violetta looked at him, and rolled her eyes. She smiled lightly, the smile didn't change the gray of her eyes.
Whats wrong? If it was something I did I'm sorry. Harry said after swallowing.
No it isn't you, Aubrey and I have recieved some upsetting news. We have to move you to your castle for your saftey. Harry finished eating, he went over to his closet and pulled out some clothes. Gestured to Violetta to turn around. Which she did after winking at him lustily. He pulled on his new shirt, and zipped up his pants.
I am done, you can turn around. Violetta did so, and smiled at him. The door opened again and in walked Taurian, he shook his blond hair out of his grey eyes.
Ready to leave m'lord?
Yes Taurian, I am.
I'll have Nikolai pack up your stuff, Nikolai! Pack up the kings clothes and other items.
Yes sir said a young man of about 18, he had black hair and sweet blue eyes. He began to pack up Harry's belongings, he fed Hedwig and put her in her cage. He nodded to Harry, winked, and carried Harry's suit cases out of the room. As Nikolai passsed Taurian, Taurian smacked his butt. Nikolai turned around and licked his lips, put Harry's bags down and walked over to Taurian.
I love you Taurian, you know that right? Nikolai said, hugging Taurian.
I know Niko, but we have to go. Nikolai gave Taurian one last loving glance before taking Harry's suitcases out of the room. Taurian smiled and followed him out. Harry walked out, followed by Violetta. He walked down the stairs, and saw Uncle Vernon talking to Aubrey almost shaking.
It is vitally important that we take your nephew away, I'm so sorry that you don't get to keep him Aubrey rolled the words off his tongue, glaring deeply with his hazel eyes. Smirking with his blood red lips, his alabaster skin glinting in the lights.
I..I...I u..und...derstand of course Uncle Vernon said shakily. As Aubrey grinned showing his normal teeth. He looked Uncle Vernon in the eyes, and said
You will of course hand over the key to your car, so we can get away. Vernon smiled and handed over his car keys. Harry looked confused but followed Taurian and Nikolai out, Violetta took Aubrey's arm and pulled him gently out of the room. Aubrey unlocked the car, and popped the boot. Nikolai placed Harry's trunk and broom in the boot. He then opened the passenger seat door and got in. Aubrey got in the driver's seat, while Taurian got in on the side. Violetta opened the other door and let Harry get in the middle, she then sat next to him. Taurian grinned at him.
You may want to go to sleep, it is a long journey that we have to take Harry looked at him, Taurian leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. Harry's eyes closed, and he fell asleep.
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Harry opened his eyes, and saw a beautiful ornate ceiling. He was in a kingsize bed, with a red canopy and covers. The sheets were silk of a deep deep black, and the room was a castle room. He got out of the bed and looked down at his pajama's which were black silk. He walked over to the window and opened it. He looked out on a night land, it was a dark stormy night, but he wasn't afraid. Instinctively he new that it was always stormy and dark here. He walked around the bed, and looked in the closet. There were fancy robes of every color, mostly dull dark colors. He grabbed a dark outfit and put it on. The pants were leather, interesting. The robe was nice black and flowing. He opened the door and swept down the hallway in search for somebody who could tell him where to go. When he heard voices, some very angry ones.
He is in serious trouble, if Voldemorte gets ahold of that amulet then Harry is very, very dead. Said Nikolai.
Yes, we know that! But we need to know where it is. Taurian shouted.
Don't you shout at me, Taurian!
Shut up Nikolai! Don't speak to me in that tone. Harry decided to break up the angry fight.
Hush Taurian and you Nikolai. Quiet growling followed Aubrey's emotioned statement. Harry burst in cloak flowing, pink spots of anger on his cheeks.
What amulet? The vampires looked at him. Harry looked around at the vampires, Aubrey was lounging on the couch with Violetta lounging against him. Their leather pants were entwined along with their legs and arms. Taurian was glaring, fangs bared at Nikolai. Nikolai was obviously the only human in this group of vampires. He was standing up, and clenching his hands. I asked you a question A vampire he didn't know looked over at him, she was tall had blond hair and grey eyes. She looked over at him appraisingly.
So you are the new king, you're a lot smaller than the last one. You look exactly like your great great great grand father, Henry.
Is that so? I need to know what amulet are we talking about. How can I get it before Voldemorte does, and who is on my side? The blond vampire looked at him.
I, Dracula's first child Emily, will fight by your side. My sire shall fight with us. Here is your list of subjects. The amulet is the amulet of Omin-Ous, it is definetly evil. With it Voldemorte can beat down our defenses that keep him out of here. There are mystical defenses around this land to keep out all wizards and humans but you. You must send some of your trusted subjects on the quest to take the amulet and destroy it.
Thank you Emily. How should I go about doing this?
You should sit back, we will go among your subjects and have them send the best of the best. Here is a list of your subjects, Nikolai can stay and help you.
I like this plan, thank you so much Emily. All of you must go and do what she says. He nodded to them all, and they all left except for Nikolai. Who picked up the list and smiled at Nick. Who are you exactly, and you and Taurian are?
I am Nikolai Romanov, I am related to Anastasia. You can call me Nick. My father is a vampire and he enables me to come here. You see the minute you let a vampire bite you, a vampire from this relm, you can come here when ever you want. I met Taurian and fell in love. Sometimes its hard to believe that he loves me back. But I can't deny my feelings. Nikolai sighed, Soon I will join your immortal ranks of vampires, untill then I am just your only witch.
You are a witch?
Yes, I am not like you in a magical sense. I don't use a wand, I use what is inside of myself and put words to it. Well, lets see what is on this here list. Nick smiled and leaned over the list. Harry noticed scars on Nick's neck, and all over his wrists. He was food for Harry's friends! This nice guy was food for his father and Taurian, possibly even Violetta. Harry grimaced, and looked over the list. It was boring and long and had such impronouceable names like Bee-Deeviileed, and Appallingdire. He looked over at Nick.
What was Leo like? Nick looked up at him and smiled then replied.
Leo? Oh he was awesome, he was sweet, funny, kind, but he had quite a temper. Kind of like you, in case your wondering. The King of Otherworld is always in the Potter family one way or another. Leo was your father's cousin, he had a different last name because his mother was your great aunt. Oh wow am I the single most boring person ever?
No, not at all! This is useful information. Nick, there is something else, um, about the scars? Nick looked up sharply at him, his eyes closed slightly. He looked like he was readying for a storm.
My scars, the ones that look like bites? Vampires feeding off of me. Let me guess, you wonder what could possibly lead me to this awful fate. Well, compared to living with my mother this is the easy life. He said as he looked away and towards the ceiling. Harry immediately felt like a complete jerk for bringing up those feelings, and memories. Nick stared off into the distance not blinking but watching. There was a knocking at the door, Harry's eyes turned towards the door, he mumbled a quick come in. Taurian opened the door,
My lord, we have the worthy ones waiting in the throne room. Shall I take you there?
Sure, just let me stop by my room and get the crown. I need to command them. Harry left sweeping his robe out behind him.
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Nick looked up at Taurian, into his deep grey eyes. Everything inside of him melted into a sticky pile of goo. He closed his eyes, and thought about sunshine, flowers, and bunnies. But nothing took his mind off Taurian, the ever lovely.
Nick, what are you thinking?
I am thinking about how you always are mean to me, why Taurian? Am I just a food source?! Taurian looked up at him, and smiled.