Disclaimer: None of the Van Helsing Characters are mine.

AN: I'm sorry it has taken so long for me to update anything. I haven't had any time since school has started and a few things have come up as well. Hopefully I'll be able to update more soon. Hope you like it.

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I Will Protect You

Morgan wound her way through the thick Transylvanian forest. The moon was hidden by the dense clouds above, making it almost impossible to see. Morgan knew that the sun would soon rise; until then she would have to stumble through the dark. She kept on running hoping to get as far away from Castle Dracula as she could.

Don't freak out he said. How did he think I would react, she thought as she ran further into the woods. Morgan, we suck people's blood. Oh don't worry that's ok, suck all the blood you want. Yeah right! I've gotta get out of here. There's no way I'm going back to that castle.

Aleera flew high above the forest looking for Morgan. Where could she be? I can't believe he told her. We'd agreed not to tell. It was pretty funny that she didn't know what a vampire was though. She decided to fly lower to get a better look.

Morgan started to wear down. She was still weakened by the attack from before. She slowed to a walk, hoping she was far enough from the castle. She noticed that it began to snow. Oh great, that's just what I need. She pulled the cloak tighter around herself to warm up. She looked around hoping to find a place to hide. She looked to the right and saw a small opening in some rock. She walked over to it and found it was a cave. Well this will have to do. They'll never find me here.

She walked inside the cave and looked around. She couldn't see much just darkness. She felt her way along the walls deeper into the cave. She kept going hoping to find a good spot to rest when her foot slipped off the edge of what seemed to be a pit. She slipped off and held on to the ledge for dear life. She looked around trying to find a way up, but found nothing. Her grip got weaker and weaker, until she could hold on no more. Her hands gave way and she fell into the pit below.

Back at Castle Dracula Verona stood wondering why Aleera had such a change of heart. Something is up. Aleera would never let go of a grudge so quickly. In fact, she's never let go of a grudge.

Verona walked down the cold halls of the castle and made her way to Aleera's room. She slowly walked in making sure she wasn't seen by Dracula or Marishka. She walked up to Aleera's chair and began looking for the book that Aleera had earlier. Something wasn't right about the book, especially since
Aleera was reading it. She looked and looked but could not find it. Where could she have put it? Why would she be hiding it?

Meanwhile Aleera was still searching for Morgan in the forest. Suddenly she smelled something…it was blood. She flew down and landed. The scent was stronger. She turned and walked closer to the source. She kept walking until she reached a cave. The scent was even stronger there. She cautiously walked inside. This is probably a werewolf den. I'll have to be quiet. She kept walking until she reached what looked to be a pit. The smell of blood is strongest here. She peered over the edge into the pit. She could see something in the bottom, but wasn't sure what it was. She transformed and glided down to the bottom of the pit. Once she reached the bottom she it was clear that the figure was Morgan.

She transformed back into her human form, knelt down beside the girl, and said, "Morgan, are you okay?" She touched the girl's face, which was cold and thought oh no, she cannot be dead. Just then, Morgan's eyes shot open. "Get back you demon!" she shouted. Aleera jumped at the sound. "Shh, not so loud. You don't want them to know we're here." Morgan tried to move but to no avail. Aleera looked at the girl and noticed a spike protruding through her leg. "Listen kid, I'm not here to hurt you." "Right how am I supposed to believe that? You suck people's blood everyday. You are nothing but demons."

Aleera rolled her eyes, "And what of the people in the laboratory? Are they demons, or merely evil men." Morgan's was shocked, "What? How do you know about the lab?" Aleera didn't mean to let that slip. There was no use in lying about it now. "Well, I found this book with your clothing and I've been reading it." There was a brief silence and then Morgan spoke, "My journal, I thought I'd lost it the day I escaped." "My point is, how could we be any worse than them? We're not out to hurt you." Morgan thought for a moment and then said, "What about that man, Vlad?" "Morgan, come with me and I promise I will protect you." Morgan nodded and Aleera said, "Come on, we must get back."

Aleera looked at the spike through the girl's leg and noticed that the blood had frozen the spike to her leg. Aleera looked at the girl and said, "I'm sorry," then quickly pulled the girl's leg from the spike. The girl grimaced in pain as Aleera said, "It's okay, you're free now. I'm going to transform now; do not fear me." Aleera transformed and fear grew in Morgan's eyes. "It's alright, it's still me." Morgan slowly held out her hand to the creature. Aleera grabbed her hand and picked up Morgan. "Hang on tight," said Aleera as she flew out of the pit and through the cave.

When they flew out of the cave, they were hit by an icy blast of air. The blizzard had grown to the point where Aleera could hardly see. Aleera felt the girl shiver in her demonic arms. She sped up trying to get the girl to heat faster. Within a few minutes, Aleera landed on the balcony of her room. She put the girl in the chair by the fire and then called for Verona and Marishka.

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