Disclaimer: I don't own D2000, I just like to play with the characters :)
Note: Alrighty, here is chapter 4. This chapter has been my favorite to write so far. I just love portraying Dracula in a loving way!
"Come out farther with me, the water's not that deep." , Drake said, his black locks of hair dripping. Lauren grasped Drake's hand as he led her out into the emerald green lake. The sun had completely set, replaced by the bright luminescence of the moon.
"You were right. The serenity and peacefulness here is wonderful." spoke Lauren, softly. Suddenly, Lauren found herself in a romantic embrace, Drake's muscular arms wrapped around her, his hands stroking her hair. The beauty of the connection between them made Lauren want to cry. As the embrace slowly broke away, Lauren blurted out, "I know this is sudden, but I think I'm falling in love with you." After saying it, Lauren thought to herself, Why did I do that! Now he's going to run away!
But Drake didn't run away. Instead, there he stood, in the lake, his fingers reaching to caress Lauren's lips. "I feel the same way." , said Drake tenderly, before cupping Lauren's chin and bringing her towards him.
Their mouths met in a gentle kiss. Then, Drake, running his hands through her brown tresses of hair, hungrily kissed her, his tongue intertwined with hers. Drake broke the kiss, gave a devious smile, and dove underwater. Lauren stood there, ravishing the loving moment she had just shared with Drake. A pair of powerful arms enclosed Lauren from behind, startling her. Drake had apparently come up from the water very quietly. Lauren could feel his breath on her neck. Drake's soft lips started kissing the smooth skin of Lauren's neck. Drake untied the bow of her bathing suit top around her neck. Just when he started to undo the clasp of her top around the back, Lauren held her top to her chest. Half embarrassed, she said, "Drake, there's something you probably need to know. I've never done this before."
Drake stopped, perplexed. "I just never found the right person. I wanted to wait until I was truly in love. But I'm not saying I don't want to.", Lauren added quickly. Drake turned to face her, the wheels of his mind definitely churning. Behind him, the moon shone large and bright.
Drake's eyes met Lauren's as he smiled, and said, "Then now isn't the time for us, love." Lauren smiled back at him, and raised up to plant a small kiss on his lips. Drake kissed her back, then kissed her forehead. Without any warning, Drake's eyes became wide with alarm as he appeared to look off at something in the distance. "What is it, Drake?" , Lauren replied, with concern.
"Nothing, nothing. I...I must go now." murmured Drake, his eyes trailing something behind Lauren's back. Lauren spun around to see what it was, but saw nothing except the forest on shore, and the moonlit lake. Lauren turned back around to face Drake, but he was gone.
After having the dream of her father, Mary got up to get a drink of water, then decided to just go back to bed. Maybe she wouldn't have the dream twice in one night. Mary fell fast asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. She hadn't been asleep for very long when she abruptly awoke, standing in the middle of some lake. The odd thing was, she wasn't wet. I'm actually walking on water, Mary thought.
Mary was drawn to a man and woman wading in the water. They were kissing. "Dracula.", Mary silently said. Dracula's eyes became wide, pupils changing red with fury as he spotted Mary.
The woman (Lauren, Mary had guessed) said, "What is it, Drake?", her voice clearly filled with worry. Dracula's eyes followed Mary as she walked across the water. He mumbled something to the woman, then disappeared. Mary blinked and found herself laying in her bed, in exactly the same position she was in when she fell asleep.