CastleVania: A Family's Curse

15 Years Later... A new Vampire Hunter Is Born

15 years later... May 18th 1606. The town or Warakiya is in an uproar. For today marks the 17th birthday of

Soleiyu Jericho Belmont. But tody is also a holy day, for Soleiyu will take on the mantle of Vamopire Hunter, and head of

the House of Belmont. After defeating Dracula, Christopher went back to raise his son. He also became a reveared preist in the church. Soleiyu has not seen his father all day, for he has been preparing for an entire townwide party. The villagers of

Warakiyta hope now that the father-son team will protect the town. Taking a look out the window, he decides to look

around the town. He knew he did not have to be at the church untill 7:00 pm. The town would start gathering an hour

before, and a party will be held afterwards. Tonight, he would inherit the legendary Vampire Killer, a whip that

has defeated many an unholy beast. It has been passed down through the Belmont house for hundreads of years.

He has trained ever since he was 9 with his father. Thinking back to the old days he can still remember the

hard days of training he had to endure...

" Soleiyu... you are a Belmont. We have been ordained by Jesus to protect the world from the unholy beasts

that arise. I myself have defeated Dracula, and hopefully he will not return. But we all must train, incase his evil

may come back. You have a gift Soleiyu. You have an untapped power given to you by god to protect the world.

You must learn to tap into this power, but do not abuse it, or it may turn on you." It was then that i was shown one of the

Vampire Killer's true powers. Before my very eyes, my father cracked the whip, and as it hitone of the targets, it lit up

with a holy fire, totally destroting it. " You see, every Belmont has a power deep within him. For me, I can

call upon the power of Heaven to light the whip with a hily flame. Untill you find your power, the

Vampire Killer will stay in it's dormant state."

He decided to see if his father was at the curch. Walking in he could feel god's power and light cover him.

"Hey! Father Morris is my father around?" Turning around, an older reverend replies.

" Ah Soleiyu my boy. Good to see you. Father Christopher is in the back attending to some important buisness.

He has told me to advise you to go back home. He will be there in an hour."

"Thank you Father Morris." He turns around and starts to head out the door." Oh and Happy Birthday son!"

"Thank you."

Within the dark ruins of Castlevania, a weak figure can be seen among the debris. This dark hooded figure

walks into a small cave. As he walks through, small caqndels light up as he makes his way to his destination...

a dark room with a glowing pentagram on the floor.And in the middle ofthe pentagram are remains of Dracula. Opening a bag,

the hooded figure sprinkles blood over the remains.

"Master. Tonight is the night. HE becomes a hunter tonight. I have brought you the un-purified blood of the goat. This should give you enough power to sneak among them and take the boy's power for your own."

A dark glow washes over the remains, and disappears.

" You have donewell, my loyal follower. When my true power returns, i will grant you the power of darkness you so covet.

untill then, gaurd my castle and remains. Let none pass into these dark halls."

It was an hour later that an older, wiser and battle hardened Christopher Belmont returned to his home.

"Soleiyu? Im home!" Soleiyu comes out of the kitchen, into the living room. "Dad! It's about time you got home."

"Yes, all the preperations are complete. Tonight my son, you will become the protector of all of Romania!"

Nightfall was something to behold in this small town tonight. Many candels and light were used for the large party

that is being held after the crowning of a new Vampire Hunter. A large feast was prepared with many different foods.

In the Church, all the residents whatched the procedings with awe.Soleiyu kneels down before his father. Christopher himself presided over the ceremony.

" Soleiyu Belmont. Do you Soleiyu Belmont, before God, swear to uphold the peace...to protect all of God's creatures

against the forces of the unholy...to refuse passage of Lucifer's minions into your heart, and to Strike dow Dracula, whenever

he may arise.""Yes, with all my heart and soul. I have been ordained by god to be a part of the House of Belmont, and i swear

to defeat all evil that I can, untill i die."" Arise, and take hold of your familiar birthright, the Vampire Killer."

Soleiyu stands up, and takes the Vampire Killer in hand. With this, a new hero is born. Many in the church cheer for their new

hero.

The church lets out and the party begins with dancing, singing and laughter. At the head of the table, is The Father-Son

team. "Son, I want you to have this." Christopher calls for one of the preists from the church. He brings a mannequin wearing a

shiny, new set of armor. "My god father, that's a nice set of armor." He walks over to it, looking at its bright red chestplate.

" I figured since you are old enough now, you will need a good set of armor to protect you from harm." Its beutiful father. Thank you." "Your training is complete now. I cannot teach you any more. All you need now is to find the hidden power inside you."

After the party, a very tired Soleiyu Belmont went to sleep not knowing the darkness that was about to befall him.

By: William Morrison