Van Helsing paced back and forth outside the Cardinals office. Waiting to be called in. Waiting was not something he did well.Finally the Cardinal appeared and ushered him in. "As you know, Carl has disappeared. He was last seen in his labratory, with a letter. We need you to find him and bring him back." The cardinal leaned back in his chair. Van Helsing thought for a moment, then spoke "I know where he is." He rose and nodded a farwell to the Cardinal. Carl knew he wouldnt want to go there..It had been 3 years, but it still caused as much pain as it had then. Van Helsing was sure of it. Carl had gone to Vaseria.


Carl, his eyes still closed, prayed that Van Helsing hadn't shot her, But the more he thought about the more he didnt wish to open his eyes. She was a werewolf, and Van Helsing was sent to kill creatures like that. Jason was just a villager, and Van Helsing only killed what was evil. For the very same reason, he could not kill the Frankenstein monster, So it was highly unlikley that it was Jason. Carl ran through all the information in his head, then opened his eyes slowley.

Van helsing was breathing heavily, his gun was back in his bealt. One figure lay on the floor, the other stood cowering behind their arms. Carl breathed a sigh of relief. Jade lowered her arms and stared at the dead body. "He, He was a were..werewolf?" She stuttered, shaking. Van Helsing nodded slightly. "In Fact I believe the one that turned you." Jade looked to the floor. Van Helsing sighed "I'm not going to kill you. But Carl, You have some explaining to do." He turned to the friar. "Why" He squeeked, not really asking a question, But Van Helsing answered anyway. "The Cardinal wants you back Carl. Obviously you mean something to the order" Carl shook his head "Not until I finish What i came here to do. And How did you find me anyway?" Van Helsing was suprised at his friends courage. It was a shock enough to know that Carl had left the abbey, on his own,and travelled all the way to Romania. "Why don't we sit down" Jade added in.

The furniture in the living room was old and worn, not to mention dusty. The whole room had a musty smell to it,but no one seemed to notice it much. Jade poured some tea into two chipped and cracked cups and passed them to Carl and Van Helsing. They took them greatfully.
Jason's body had been removed from the house. Jade stood behind the lounge chair,staring out the broken window. Van Helsing waited for Carl to speak. "Alright, I will tell you why I'm here, If you'll tell me how you found me." Van Helsing sighed "Carl,You knew I wouldnt want to return here, knew the memories to painful.It's been 3 years Carl." Jade perked up at this,and watched Van Helsings face. "I know. 3 long years. It still hurts Van Helsing, If It hurts me, Then it must be worse for you. Stop acting as if everything is all right.." Van Helsing slammed his fist on the arm rest. "Carl, This isn't the issue. Why are you here?" Jade turned her attention to Carl this time. Confused and Frustrated at not knowing what was going on.

"I got a letter. From a friend." Was all Carl offered. "Yes I know, I found it in your room. Didnt offer much of an explanation though." Carl started fidgiting in his chair. "Answer me carl." "Fine. I left because I recieved a letter from a friend.." A look from Van Helsing clearly meaning 'move it along' Carl did so "Apparently there is a wolf problem around here, I've seen the cure. I thought I might be able to Re-create it and save her." Van Helsing turned to look at Jade. "Have you?" Van helsing said simply. Carl mumbled something about nearly there. Jade stepped in. "He is closer than ever." She said proudly, Carl smiled. "Right, You are familar." Van Helsing pondered.

At this Carl blushed, "She is..ah..well..." Van Helsing had a small smile on his face, "Of course, You worked as a " "Barmaid" Jade said quickly, Causing Carl to blush further. "Well, Then we deal with it. Full moon in four days. You don't have all that much time Carl." "I know, But.." Carl said in frustration, Boy did he know. "Then Maybe I could help" Van Helsing said, to the delight of Carl. "After all, I've seen the cure in action. But If the cure isnt completed by the full moon then I have no choice." Jade paled, but nodded. Carl set his lips in a thin line. "Then we better get to work."

That'sChapter 3! Thankyou for the reviews on previous chapters guys!

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