Part XIV

Once everyone was back at the castle they all discussed what happened and admired the new baby. Dracula said he couldn't have been happier.

"Isis," he said as he gazed at his new daughter. "A lovely name for a lovely child. It fits her perfectly!" But there was something that nagged at Kitana's mind.

"Tina?" she asked. "If you found out that I was going to have a child of my own would you get angry too?" Tina thought before answering.

"After what just happened I don't think so," she said. "Because I need to remember that I'm not the only one of Dracula's brides." Kitana sighed in relief.

Hours later Kitana walked alone through the hallways thinking about her sisters. They were so happy when they gave birth to their daughters. And what beautiful children they were! Each one looked like her mother. Kitana couldn't help the feelings of jealousy that sprung up inside her; she envied her sisters for their children.

"I want a child of my own," she whispered to herself.

"What is the matter, Kitana?" asked Dracula as he stepped from the shadows. "You seem a little sad. What troubles you?" A few tears fell from her eyes before she replied.

"I admit I'm a little jealous because my sisters are happy mothers and I still haven't had a child," she said. Dracula placed his hands on her shoulders and spun her around. Her mouth was at once captured in a powerful kiss.

"If you wish to have a child as well I can give it to you," he whispered. Kitana nodded.

"Yes," she whispered as she laid her head against his chest. "I'm ready."

Part XV

The next day Kitana jumped happily through the castle. As Tina walked past her she asked: "Is there something I should know?"

Kitana nodded. "Yes, indeed. Last night I... I mean I..."

"You were with Dracula and now you´re pregnant, right?", Tina said. Kitana looked at her friend. "How do you know that? Did he tell you?" She hadn´t a clue what was going to happen next.

"No, he didn´t. To tell the truth you were that loud that Selindra woke up. She asked me what these noises are and if you´re alright."

Kitana´s face went white. And then it turned into a tomato-like red. "Really? I didn´t notice... I mean..."

"Kitana, I was just kidding! And I´m happy that you´ll finally become a mother. Would you wish for a boy or girl?"