chapter 14: Just some feelings...and an empty dance floor
I was shocked at the way these two strange beings made themselves known to me. What happened went by so fast, and something inside me felt a pain, a pain maybe connected to Dracula. The woman approached me, studying me. "What do want? Don't you know it's rude to stare?" She smirked and I was pissed off. Frustrated, I pushed my way through the woman and man, but they wouldn't let me, not even Vernan. "What's going on?" "Arielle, meet Vince and his sister Annabella." "Nice to meet you, now get out of my way." A feeling of strange anger came over me. I was angry, but not like this. I...wanted them dead...even if I didn't know them. I knew that Dracula was furious, though, and I was also. I wanted answers. If he knew that I was there, well I told him, he might know my mother's killer, well my family's.
"We have questions for you," Vince said gently grabbing my arm. I sat on the couch, arms folded, and I refused to answer any questions. I could tell they were getting annoyed at my stubborness, everyone does, I frankly don't care. "Don't you care for anyone's saftey? Answer us please." "Frankly Annabella, I don't give a damn." Her face turned a bright red. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get some sleep." I went to my room, thinking maybe I was a bit too harsh, and I should apologize. What the fuck am I thinking? My room was dark, a black abyss. I felt relieved that I was far away, away from the harmful world. I left the lights off, and I was in my pj's already. I feel asleep into my dream, and I hoped that nothing bad would happen.
Dracula's POV
I was absolutley furious! My back was still in pain from the silver steak, even if it had no harm. My brides were all over me, but I shooed them away. I was too angry to have them around me, and too disappointed. I wanted Arielle in my arms, but it wasn't meant to be. What the hell am I talking about? I'm not going to let those brats destroy my plans or my love. Love...that word made me shudder, yet I really felt it for her. Aleera, once again, came to me. "What now?" "Master are you alright?" "No Aleera. Don't you ever listen?" She bowed her head in sorrow, but I felt regret. "I still have admiration for you master. Please do not be upset." "Aleera please leave me be." "What, is there something the matter with me, us? Are we not good enough for you? Why do you feel love and passion for her!" I fiercly turned my head, glarring angrily, and maybe even a hint of death. "Sorry..." "Just get out!" I strode over to my coffin, maybe I could find a peace in my dream, hopefully.
(Both, Arielle and Dracula, are narrating at the same time)
It was cold, silent. No one was there. I felt alone, but there was a strange presence. I saw something, someone. I followed, but they were always ahead. I wanted to see if it was beloved, that I had hurt. The footsteps echoed louder, seeming endless. I wanted to say that I was sorry, sorry for what I had done, I wanted to run to their arms. I wanted to say I love you with all my heart and soul, no matter how heartless I am or was. But there was no one, nothing. Just an empty dance floor...