For most people, Halloween conjures up images of jack-o-lanterns, costumed children going,
"Trick or treat!"
Not Shirra. Every year, on the 31st of October, without fail, she and her Lord would leave for the All Hallows Eve Ball, where they would dance the night away. It was done almost ritualistically and religiously. Both looked forward to it. He would surprise her-and she would be dazzled, like a child.But tonight, ONLY tonight, would things be very different...
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Dracula tapped his Hessian boots on the marble floor somewhat impatiently. What was keeping his fledgling? Normally, she would simply slap a sprinkling of make-up on herself, put on a choker and earrings-and she'd be done in just under 15 minutes.
I'll be damned if she is 'fashionably late'-wait, she doesn't even know its existence!
"Sorry, I'm late-
"About time-
All the other guests stopped whatever they were doing and turned to see their Master's consort.
She was wearing the same dress she wore several years' back- half black and white-, with a more...interesting update.
It was a strapless number, leaving her shoulders bare. The dress itself was less voluminous, beautifully tailored to hug Shirra's form. Around her lily white neck, a new choker that resembled a spider, lined with tear-shaped crystals. And to complete it, a bracelet in the form of a dragon was wrapped around her left arm. She looked...exquiste.
(A/N: I have TONS of drawings for this but due to the fact I have NOT a scanner, I cannot post it-Oh, the unfairness of it all! –Anyway, could any of you PLEASE draw this-or any scene from my fic and send it to me PLEASE?? I'll be in your debt forever...Back to the story, sorry...)
Vladislaus could not tear his eyes off her-and he realised he wasn't alone in this.
"Women's perogative, milady,"
He said, his tone now silk and satin melded together, as he took her hand and kissed it.
She smiled.
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"Did I surprise you?"
"With what?"
Asked Dracula as they did a waltz.
"My tardiness-and my dress."
"The former, expected. The latter, a definite yes."
"Do you like it?"
"I love it,"
He replied, dipping her.
"But surely that wouldn't take an hour and a half-
With that, she pulled out of his arms as he brought her back up and snapped her fingers. Pixel appeared out of nowhere .A Spanish guitar in his hands.
"Now,"
She yelled. A tune from Carmen began to play. With the grace of a flamenco dancer-which Shirra certainly didn't have before-, she began to twirl and dance. She took a rose from a table and placed it in between her teeth. She was...different. Much bolder, much more daring-and ever so sexy. She gave Vladislaus a come-hither wink-one he accepted too-gladly- before twirling once more-in his arms.
Pixel then changed the tune to a Fandango. Fast, furious and very sensual, the vampiric guests applauded as Shirra and Dracula pressed themselves each other. All they needed was to be alone...
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"I had to feed off a flamenco dancer-and learn some basic skills,"
Explained Shirra later, sipping a glass of blood.
"In only 90 minutes?"
She rolled her eyes. Men contradicted themselves, living or dead.
"Bet you were surprised my Lord."
"To tell you the truth, I WAS. But-
He pulled her into a long dark, sensual kiss, leaving her breathless( The irony...). He grinned.
Shirra stared up at him. THAT was unexpected.
"Vladisalus-
"Happy Halloween, my love."
And the lights went out.
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