Wow this chapter took forever! I had major writer's block so I stared at the ceiling for a while and finally the floodgates opened. Please Enjoy! KingOAnime
Blood Relations- chapter eight- Loneliness and Regret
Mary was collecting some more food for Felix and Ron. She was tired and beginning to worry that Dracula wouldn't come out.
It has been over a week and nothing has happened; except Ron's nightmares. Horrible nightmares were he sees Kim and others he loves being destroyed.
He hardly gets any sleep and Katrina hasn't made any moves on them.
"Probably waiting for Dracula no doubt," said Mary as she continued to hike back to the base with some rabbit and quail.
Felix was monitoring the computers trying to get contact from the outside world, but only receiving silence. He sighed and leaned back into his chair praying that his wife and son were alright.
Ron was still in bed, even though it was two in the afternoon. He stared at the ceiling tears coming out of the corners of his eyes. He still had those terrible dreams and every single one was the same; Kim was dead.
He always watched her die and he had no way of stopping it. He could feel Dracula coming out, but he still remained dormant in Ron's body.
Suddenly Ron had an immense burning sensation cover his entire body. He didn't see anything on him, but that didn't stop the pain from increasing.
He screamed loudly and Mary and Felix ran into the room to see what was happening. Mary tried a healing spell, but that had no effect.
Suddenly Ron went still; his muscles relaxed and his pained expression disappeared.
"Ron?" asked Mary.
"No, but you're really close," replied Ron.
"You're…" Felix stepped back in fear and surprise.
"Yes, I am Vlad Dracul, but my friends call me Dracula."
Still in Middleton Katrina was gathering her army. Over the past week she had been sending her servants to convert anyone they came in contact with. So far she had about seventy percent of the world under her control.
She smiled at the massive crowd of people surrounding her and she raised her arm victory; already declaring herself the winner, but then she felt a surge energy course through her body.
She had felt this before many centuries ago, "Dracula…"
"What is it my lady?" asked Yori.
"Get a camera and a podium ready I have an announcement to make," as Yori left to fulfill the Empress's wishes Katrina just stared at the sky. "So Dracula, you have returned."
After the initial shock had worn off Felix and Mary sat down and talked to the new guest.
"So I guess we need to explain everything to you," said Felix.
"No I already know about Katrina and her powers."
"Oh right the memory thing," Felix felt like an idiot, but Dracula said it was alright.
"What about Kim?" asked Mary.
"I can feel Ron's concern building as well. He believes that I will kill Kim in order to destroy Katrina, but I know of a way to stop Katrina and keep Kim alive as well."
Everyone's heads perked up and their concern turned to hope; even Ron's.
"Over a thousand years ago there was a time when demons were the most feared of all creatures. Monks and priestesses had a spell that could expel demons back to hell. It was called the Exorcism Spell; and it worked, but there was a hitch. The spell couldn't work if the demon had its powers; so usually another spell would be chanted that neutralized the demon's powers; leaving it with no defense. I happen to know those spells and I can use them to expel Katrina's soul out of Kim's body and keep Kim safe."
"How is it that I do not know of these spell?" asked Mary.
"After the last demons were banished the spells were of no more use so they were mostly forgotten; except for a small handful. The one who taught me magic was one of those people; he said there would come a time when I would need it, I guess this was what he meant."
Suddenly Dracula looked blankly at the TV screen.
"Turn that on," he requested and as Mary flipped the switch the face of Katrina appeared.
She had on an elegant dress and a crown adorned with all sorts of rare gems. Dracula looked at her face intently and frowned.
"Hello my subjects this is your Empress speaking and I have an announcement to make. For all of you who have not been turned I need to inform you that I am your new leader and all of you will obey me or die. This message is for Dracula; yes I know that you have finally decided to come out. I know you want to fight now, but you're going to have to wait a little longer. Meet me at the Roman Coliseum in two hours; it'll be just like old times oh and don't forget about little Kimmie. She is still in here and I know Ron doesn't want anything to happen to her. Good Luck."
The screen went blank and Dracula's arm went tense for a few seconds, "Easy Ron don't worry I'll make sure nothing happens to Kim okay?" The arm went still and Dracula prepared for his fight with Katrina.
"What about us?" asked Felix, "What do we do?"
"I need you two to distract her while I prepare the spell; it takes a few seconds to chant and I can't chant it while she's attacking me." The two of them nodded in agreement and decided to rest before the fight.
Still in her own mind Kim sat in total darkness; alone and scared. She felt afraid and powerless, but most of all she felt lonely. She longed for Ron's warm embrace and tender kiss. She imagined his touch and his scent and her fear began to subside, but the loneliness remained.
She began to cry again which made it the thousandth time. Her tears were just as strong as the first time she cried while she was here; in this dark prison.
"Ron…" she whimpered and begged for him; all the while Katrina watched in glee. This was what she wanted now she knew how she felt when Dracula left her.
"I loved him, but he was too thick headed to see the truth and join me; instead he would rather fight for justice. Even when justice was weak and puny.
She left Kim to suffer alone while she geared up for battle.
Dracula, Felix, and Mary had arrived at the Coliseum. As they entered a huge crowd of Katrina's mind slaves were assembled to witness the brawl. They chanted Katrina's named and booed at Dracula.
On the other side was the Empress fully dressed in battle armor; looking more like a barbarian then an empress. Dracula walked up to her and began to speak.
"Hello Kat," he said smoothly.
"It's been a long time since you've called me by my nickname," she replied smirking.
"Just let Kim go; your quarrel is with me; we don't need to involve anyone else."
"Oh, but I'm afraid that I just can't do that."
"Why? Why are you doing this; where is the Katrina that I loved?"
"She died along with all her hopes for peace," Katrina's once calm and happy face began to change into frustration and anger.
"Then I'm sorry; if it helps at all I still love you, but I won't hesitate to hurt you. We've already caused enough pain and suffering with Ron and Kim. I'll regret killing you again, but if it will keep Kim and Ron together then I'll do it."
"I always wanted to be better then you, but no matter how much I trained or what cheap tricks I used you always came out on top, but today I might just be able to finally defeat and then the world will be mine for the taking." She lunged at Dracula as he blocked her sword with the Lotus Blade.
He pushed her back and tried to slash at her, but was shocked when the Lotus Blade shattered on impact with Katrina's claws.
Dracula stumbled back and held what was left of the blade in surprise.
"Now you have no weapon; you can't win Vlad just give up."
"No, I must keep fighting and save Kim. Ron's love for her is strengthening me and giving me the power of hope."
In Ron's mind Ron was aiding Dracula, unlike Katrina and Kim; he was giving his stamina, his heart, and soul to help Dracula.
Kim watched the battle and something inside her told her to help. She began to pray and tried desperately to break free of Katrina's hold. She might not succeed, but maybe it will keep Katrina busy. She then called out to Ron; her husband and one true love. She screamed his name and suddenly something happened.
Dracula and Katrina watched as the Lily Talisman flew from Dracula's neck and attached itself to the hilt of the Lotus Blade. The scattered pieces joined in and in a few seconds the Lotus Blade was back and it got a makeover.
The blade was slighter bigger and it had Japanese writing all along the blade. Part of the blade was hallowed out to make it lighter and it sure looked sturdier.
"You see Katrina! This is what happens when love gets involved!" Dracula said with newfound confidence.
Katrina growled under her breath and with a menacing look ran at Dracula. The final battle was about to start. Cont…
A little short, but the next one will feature the big battle. Will Katrina win? Will Kim survive? Will the spell work? Please stay tuned for the final chapter: The Lazarus! Please Review! KingOAnime