chapter 22 : Beginning for us

Dracula's POV

I wa excited about my new found heart. It was such a delight, in a way, that I recieved my heart again. In all 500 years of my life, I had no sign of a heart beat, no hint of true feelings. My life was changed, in a good way. My brides were gone, I had a heart beat, and I had Arielle. All that stood in the way was Van Helsing. I was furious to see him alive and breathing. My darling, being dragged away, enraged me even more. They say if you hold anger inside of you and you never let it out...it could be your greatest weapon, or your greatest downfall. I held my love in my arms, rocking her gently as her head rested on my chest. I listened to her heart gently beat, knowing that I loved her with all my heart, I don't know weither to say undead or live heart. We stood in the dance hall, just the two of us. No one was there, it was just us. I do know that there is no one else. I sighed greatfully that at least one of our problems were gone.

But we were not alone for long. Two slender figures came, standing silently near the steps. I studied them, one almost reminded me of Aleera, but this woman was uglier. Her fiery red hair was gently placed on her shoulders, and her eyes were piercing. The other was a blonde, beautiful in a way, but not as stunning as my beloved. They both came down, and I sensed that something was up. Arielle let go of me, and I could sense her slight anger.

Laura: "Are we late?"

Arielle: "You just missed it."

Lyssa: "Told you it wasn't at 12:30!"

LAura: "Damn it. Hello Dracula, so nice to see you again."

I could tell that Arielle was ticked off, greatly. A red auro was sort of hanging around her, and she was ready to kill again, a much un-needed kill. I didn't dare say hello in return, I didn't want to break Arielle's heart once again. It pained me to remember her heart, her feeling of betrayal. Soon I read Laura's thoughts, and it angered me. She sided with Van Helsing, without Lyssa's knowledge, or mine. She just wanted me for herself. Another personality trait of Aleera. Recalling how much I dispised Aleera, I quickly glanced over to Arielle. Her eyes were a fiery blue, darker and more intense, not like her beautiful ocean sapphire eyes. Laura grew agitated that I was refusing to pay attention to her. I only love Arielle, and her alone will I be happy for eternity.

Lyssa: "Silent moment..."

Arielle: "Look, why are you really here?"

Laura: "That is none of your business."

Arielle: "Don't fucking lie. I know when you are."

Dracula: "Arielle, do you really want to know why?"

She galred at me. I was shocked that she did so.

Arielle: "What..is everyone against me now? I'm getting out of here."

I gently grabbed her arm, a slight pink after her struggle with Van Helsing and Annabella. She...pulled away from me. I had angered her once again. I raced to her side, but she quickened her pace.

Dracula: "Darling, calm down. If you go out there he'll take you away from me forever."

Arielle: "I don't care. I know why she's here. She took sides with Van Helsing just to get to you. I'm getting very tired and annoyed of these stupid games. Just take her and go."

Arielle left me, standing there. My heart broken in two. She loved me, she found my heart, then she broke it.

Arielle's POV

I had to get away. Dracula wouldn't understand. I had to get rid of Van Helsing once and for all. I was doing it for Dracula, even if I did break his heart. I wanted us to be happy, at peace. This was the only way I knew that my plan would work, hopefully. I walked outside, and sure enough Van Helsing grabbed me.

VH: "You think you can get away that easily?"

Arielle: "I broke up with him, happy now?"

VH: "Yes. Where's Annbella?"

Arielle: "I don't know. All I do know is that Laura is with Dracula now."

VH: "What! That little bitch lied to me."

I smiled evily. What more could I ask for. A pained Van Helsing who didn't realize that Annabella was gone and that he was betrayed by my friend who promised she would return. This pain I couldn't help but laugh at, how pathetic could this single man get?

Dracula's POV

I was angry, hurt, and loveless. Arielle had taken my true feelings from me. I hated her for it, but understood why she would be so angry. Her friend was a double crosser, and I had hurt her before. Why was our love so twisted!

Laura: "Everything's alright."

Dracula: "Damn you!"

Laura: "I wouldn't say that if I were you. I'm not the one damned for all time."

Dracula: (enraged, eyes burning red fury) " Don't ever say that to me you little whore! You are nothing but a good for nothing whore who can't get any!"

She was sobbing uncontrolably. I laughed and walked away. Lyssa followed. I didn't mind Lyssa, she was respectful and loyal to her friend. We walked outside to see Arielle being taken away from Van Helsing. I glared at him, as he drove away with Vince unaware that Annabella was dead. Then as they left, Arielle looked at me, then Lyssa...and winked. I was shocked.

Dracula: "That little vixen of mine is a genius!"

Lyssa: "I'll say. Except for the vixen part. She's doing it for you."

Dracula: "Wait a second...you knew?"

Lyssa: "Of course. She has her little signals. Can't you read minds...?"

Dracula: "Yes, but I will not invade her privacy or any of her respected friends."

Lyssa: "Now I know why she loves you so much. Com'on we have to hurry. They'll probably take her back to Valerious Manor to enter your castle...somehow."

Dracula: "They can't I ripped it in half. Why would they go to my castle?"

Lyssa: "To get Laura and Annabella back."

Dracula; "Just to let you know Annabella's dead."

Lyssa: "Lemme guess who killed her...Arielle."

With that we both, even Laura, went back to my castle to wait. Laura woud pay dearly, the same for Van Helsing also. It was the beginning of a new life for me and Arielle, and the end of Van Helsing for good.