A/N- Thanks for the reviews everyone! I'm glad that you are enjoying this fic. I hope that the last few chapters haven't been repetitive of each other. Now, to maybe get to the point of the story.
Chapter 6
It was Iris and Terence that guided the horses during the day. After hearing that muffled argument between Adrian and Sage, they had both decided that the sooner they got to Castlevania, the better--oddly enough.
And as the fates would have it, they arrived at the looming, cursed castle just as the sun had set in the distance. Terence stopped the carriage a few feet away from where the drawbridge would land. Adrian stepped out of the carriage just as the young Belmont reached the forest floor. Both men turned around to help the ladies. Iris agreed to let Terence lift her to the ground. Sage, however, was more stubborn. She pushed away Adrian's offered hand with the back of her own and got out of the carriage.
"So, this is Castlevania," Terence said, not sure if he meant the statement or was trying to prevent an argument.
"Yes, my birthplace," Adrian sighed.
"It is too soon to be here again," Sage said, drawing her hands about her shoulders.
"Sister, I do believe any time one is here, it is too soon," Iris sympathized.
The group nodded as a whole at this statement. Finally, Terence sighed.
"Well? What are we waiting for? Let's go," he said.
"Uh, Terence?" Iris said.
The Belmont turned. "What?"
"We're waiting on the drawbridge, Terence," Adrian said. Sage couldn't help but giggle at the tinge of red that seemed to fill the young man's face.
"Will it drop on its own, or do we have to make it?" Iris asked.
"The drawbridge drops twenty minutes after sun set. So, on a guess, I'll say we at least ten minutes left to wait," the dhampire explained.
It wasn't even ten minutes. The drawbridge fell, striking the ground with a loud thrash, which caused Iris to jump.
"Well, let's go," Sage said, leading the way into the castle.
Iris, who had gotten at the end of her group--behind Terence--started to look around and above herself quickly.
"What is it?" Terence asked.
"I don't know. It just feels like we're being watched," she said as finally she crossed the threshold into Castlevania.
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The young girl did not know just how right she was. They were indeed being watched. The deathly pale, bald, purple-armored vampire known as Orlox sat on the throne that belonged to Dracula, a foggy window-like object floating before him. In the midst of this fog was a clear image of the troupe that had come to foil his plans.
"Show me Sage," Orlox ordered his foggy looking-glass.
It obeyed. It closed in on Sage just as she looked toward the ceiling of the castle. Orlox smiled. He remembered this one all too well. The trouble that she and Adrian had caused him and his Master was extraordinary. Orlox sat back in the throne and remembered fondly the smell of her blood. Oh, how sweet it had been! The vampire inhaled deeply through his nose, as if hoping that the scent was still in the air.
Of course, it was not, and Orlox sighed in disappointment. But it did not matter. The air would soon be filled with the scent of blood again. But from which? Orlox laughed aloud. Why should he pick only one? Why not all?
"Show me the entire group again," he commanded.
It obeyed. Yes, the entire group shall bleed. However, Orlox had something special planned for one of them.
"I shall see you again, Sage. Never fear," he muttered as he watched the young woman place a protective arm around the youngest of the group--her own sister. "Never fear."
End Notes: Okay, so how did you like that? I hope it was okay. Alright, I recently had some major Star Wars inspiration, so I'm going to be dividing my time between this fic and the sequel to one of my Star Wars fics. I'm also going to try and finish one of my Harry Potter fics that only lacks one or two chapters. But, I shall return to post again on this one soon. Until then, please R & R! Thanks!