chapter 21 : Heart Beat

Once our lips parted, I felt a strange chill go down my spine, and it wasn't Dracula's hand that's for sure. I looked into his eyes once more, they were a soft hue of blue. I smiled and kissed his cheek, as he ran his fingers into my hair and played with it. He rubbed his nose against mine, and I truely felt whole, not like I usually felt. Dark, angry...lonely. All my problems were gone, and I wanted it to stay that way forever. I gently rested my head on his chest, but I heard a strange sound. Thump. As my head layed on his chest I kept hearing that sound. It was soothing and calm to the ear. After I had thought it over...I figured it was his...

Before I could even think, Van Helsing and the two brats came through the doors again. Everyone in the room hissed wildly at them, fangs protruding from their gums. I stood in shock as their faces turned a deadly white, soon realizing that they were vampires. I sighed in relief, even if they are vampires, because I know they wouldn't hurt me, especially if I was with the Count. I looked at him, and I thought I would never see the day. His eyes were a stormy electric blue, looking sort of black in a way, and he was pissed off like hell. He looked at me, seeing the shock at his anger, and he calmed himself down, smiling at me. I sighed once more and hugged him.

I felt a shock course through my love, soon seeing a silver steak through his heart. I backed away, as Van Helsing grabbed me by the neck. My love was in pain, I could sense it within my own heart. Dracula had the steak out already, and was furious at the sight of me being dragged away by force. It nearly broke his heart. I struggled angrily, but his grip only tightened. He wasn't as angry as I was about to become. Vince was infront of us, and I hoped that he would go a little faster so that we were out of sight, and that I could attack Van Hesling. But where was Annabella? Sure enugh Vince went on ahead to get the carriage. And yet again I say...Idiot. I struggled once more against Van Helsing, his grip even worse. I was really angry now. I dug my nails into his flesh, blood oozing from the five cuts. He grunted in pain as I dug even deeper. But that didn't stop him. Somehow I kicked him where it hurt, making him crumble to the floor. In the hallway that we were in, there was a suit of armor. I grabbed the sword, and hit him in the head, forcing his head to bleed. Then I ran like hell.

As I ran, a fist punched me in the face. I looked up, dazed...it was Annabella. I grabbed her by the leg as I lay on the floor, digging my already bloody nails into her skin. She screamed and grabbed my hair. I wasn't about to let her get away with it. I yanked hair from her head, as she screamed, blood dripping from the forceful yanking. I smiled evily. I wasn't finished yet. I still had the sword, and I put it through her stomach as she layed, breathing heavily. The blood gushed through the wound, her eyes becoming shot, and blood slowly apeared on her lip. She was about to die. I stood up in victory with the little battle wounds I held, and walked away.

When I came to the room, everyone was gone. Every vampire, even Dracula. I was upset that they left, and sad at the point that he left me here. I felt a hand on my shoulder, and I spun around to see his face. I smiled with glee, and hugged him tightly. I rested my head upon his chest once again.

Dracula: "Darling, what happened? You have a few cuts."

Arielle: "Let's just say Annabella isn't a problem anymore."

Dracula: "Wait a second. You killed her!"

Arielle: "Yes, why do you ask? It's quite obvious."

Dracula: "I just can't believe you did it. I'm suprised. I'm so...happy."

I smiled greatly as I still heard the noise.

Arielle: "Dracula?"

Dracula: "Yes my love, my angel."

Arielle: "Do you have a heart beat?"

Dracula: ( a little sad) "No, I have no heart. I feel so hollow."

Arielle: "Be happy in the knowledge that you do have one."

Dracula: "That's impossible. Wait, why are you asking?"

I took Dracula's hand, and placed it on his own chest. From confusion, to total suprise, he smiled. I placed my hand over his, and I smiled back at him.

Arielle: "You're not hollow. If you were, you wouldn't love me."

Draula: "I have a heart beat! I have one! I'm not hollow, I'm not alone!"

Arielle: "No one is truely ever alone. You just have to know where to look."