This stone was Amethyst, and was leading us to Mekiv Caverns. At the beginning of the tunnel I stopped the group.
"The gem tells me that we have quite a travel to get through. And the stone is cold meaning that the Jumi is very far away," I said.
"In that case, I suggest we camp here for the night," said Count Dovula, rubbing his hands together briskly, like how you're about to get to work on some thing.
"Alright then, we camp here," said Daena taking out the tent and blankets. If we had these then why did we stay with Dovula I thought suddenly realizing some thing. Daena's face looked grim, as if she had just realized that, too.
That night Daena and I were sitting together sadly, looking into the flames of the campfire. We understood the indignity of it all, because we guiltily knew that if we had remembered, we wouldn't have taken that opportunity. Daena said that she was going to bed early that night, and asked if I was coming. I shook my head, and she shrugged and went to bed. I walked around the entrance a bit and saw some one sitting alone in the trees out side the tunnel.
I walked towards the person, realizing that he may not want to be disturbed. I then recognized that it was Count Dovula!
"Count?" I called, worried. He didn't move. I walked up to him and touched his shoulder.
"Count?" I said quietly, concerned. He looked up and I saw a tear running down his smooth, pale face.
"Are you alright?" I asked, sitting down next to him.
"No, I'm not," he said, sounding devastated.
"What happened?" I asked, touching his shoulder again.
"I was born, that's what happened. I was born to be the Lord of seduction. I can't do anything without having girls hate me, fearing for their virginity, and men hate me saying that I kidnap women for my own sick fantasies," he said, voice breaking at the end.
"That's not true! You're a sweet guy, and you're daring, and loyal. I even owe my life to you!" I said, realizing that I was wrong about him. It wasn't that he didn't know, it was that he couldn't help it.
"You know, Succubi were originally those who gave pleasure. Until humans found out we could get any one to indulge on what we had to offer. We were used to destroy kings and to destroy soldiers in war," he said sadly. I was in shock. I had no idea about any of this.
"I want the fighting to stop. I want people to give us a chance,' he said, tears flowing again.
"I have,"
"What?" he said, surprised.
"I've given you a chance. You passed with flying colors. I," I said unable to stop myself. "I think I love you," I said.
"I love you, too. I always have, I was just afraid of you running away. That's why at the Ruins and at the Snowfields," he responded, taking me by surprise.
"Your not scared? Your not afraid of me taking advantage of you?" he asked, looking me in the eyes.
"No, I'm not. I trust you," I said. He brushed my cheek; I had started to cry myself. He took my face in his hands. I waited, but nothing came. He let go and walked away.
"Wait! What's wrong?" I asked, very worried.
"You don't really feel that," he said. "It's just me," He said, tears falling onto the soil below. I stepped in front of him and brushed his tears away. He took my hand and held it to his face.
"There's a difference between lust and love," I said. "You inspire lust, but what I feel is love," I said staring into his eyes. He looked into mine, and took my face in his hands once more. He kissed me deeply, holding me close. I kissed him back, with as much force as I could muster. When he broke he asked, "Are you sure?" I nodded and he kissed me once more.