"Ahh, Mary to the rescue. I feel a spell of déjà vu. You truly are the spawn of Abraham Van Helsing, " said Dracula, eyes flaring red, a sly smile upon his face. He looked back at Lauren, "Or should I say Matthew Van Helsing?"
Lauren, perplexed, stuttered, "But...my father--".
"My God, then that means we're...", Mary gasped.
"Sisters.", purred Dracula, amused.
Mary, pointing the sword towards Dracula, ordered, "Lauren, get away from him. Come with me."
"Don't listen to her. She's jealous of you. She doesn't know what she is talking about." , Dracula interjected. Half of her mind was telling her to stay, but Lauren went with the remaining part that said 'run now'. She took off running through the pitch- black forest.
"How dare you! You think you can just take her soul that easy without me fighting you?" , yelled Mary, eyes flashing angrily.
Dracula advanced slowly until he was right in front of Mary, and said, "Not just her soul, Mary. I don't want only her soul. I want her love as well. Just as she wants mine in return."
Out of breath, Lauren fumbled around in her purse for her key to the dorm. She felt the jagged edge of the key, took it out, and shoved it in the lock. She opened the door to find Shelby Mannington standing in the middle of her living room. Shelby had apparently changed clothes from wearing jeans and a sweater, to a black, cleavage revealing dress. Lauren, asked, both surprised and frantic, "Shelby, what are you doing here?"
Shelby smiled seductively, and replied, "I had...the most wonderful time this evening while you were in class."
"What are you talking about? Listen, we have to get out of here." Lauren said, motioning towards the door.
Shelby, ignoring Lauren's plea to leave, ran her fingers down her hair, trailing them all the way down to her bosom and responded, "I had the pleasure of seeing your boyfriend, and, well, we did something a bit naughty." Shelby laughed, her voice deep and breathy. Lauren, scared, saw the puncture wound on Shelby's neck.
"What did you do?", asked Lauren, cautiously.
"I don't know what he sees in you, really. The way he looked into my eyes, his lips on my skin, his hands on every part of my body. His touch was so...inhuman. I feel so hungry now." responded Shelby, revealing her fangs.
Lauren backed into the corner of the room, Shelby following her. Lauren had no idea what to do. She was paralyzed with fear. Suddenly, the door flew open, Simon Shepard stood there, machete in hand. "Eat this, bitch!" Simon screamed, throwing the sharp knife.
It zipped through the air twirling, neatly slicing through Shelby's neck. Shelby's head landed at Lauren's feet, it's face twisted in an array of horror. Simon ran over to Lauren, "Are you ok?"
Lauren grabbing hold of the couch to maintain her balance, answered, "Yeah, I'm fine. Wait, who are you?"
"My name is Simon Shepard. I'm with Mary. She's still with Dracula, I saw her, but I knew you were unarmed, so I followed you in case you needed help. But Mary can only handle him for so long, so I'm going to go help her. You stay here.", responded Simon. Lauren nodded, tears falling down her face. As soon as Simon left, she sat down on the couch and began to sob.
Dracula's eyes narrowed as he said, "You underestimated me yet again, Mary. Even though you tried to conquer me, my soul was kept alive in the ashes. At the time I didn't know why I still lingered on, but then I saw her. Her beautiful face. She and I were so much more alike than you and I ever were. I couldn't figure out why I never noticed her before. I was blinded by my determination for you. I knew I had to have her. How did I escape, you wonder. Perhaps you shouldn't trust your custodial staff so easily. I appeared to the worthless slug in his mind, and offered him anything he wanted in exchange for setting me free. He, being the fool he was, believed me and I was released. Now, I didn't want to scare poor Lauren, or alert you that I had returned. I already loved her. I just had to make her fall in love with me. And she has. It was so simple. I just had to pose as a mortal, taking the name Drake Canter from one of my victims. Sounds so much like my own name. I talked to her friends, found out everything I could about her," Dracula paused, then continued, very seriously, "We shall be together and no one will stop us. Not even the great Mary Van Helsing. I will have my vengeance on you, just as I did with your father."
Mary spat, "You don't know what love is. You and your lust make me sick!"
Dracula, caressing Mary's jaw, gently replied, "Come now, you really don't believe that do you? I predict if not for the likes of one, Simon Shepard, we would be together right now. It's not too late for us, Mary. I am willing to forgive you. You, I, and Lauren could all be happy together. All you have to do is put down the sword."
"Mary! He's trying to get to you again! Don't give in!", yelled Simon, fleeting to Mary's side.
Mary turned, and stared at Simon, then scolded, voice full of agitation and anger, "What are you doing here? I didn't tell you I was coming here for a reason! I can handle it without you!"
Simon put his hand on Mary's shoulder, and calmly said, "I'm here to help you. Dracula is very powerful, as you already know. Lauren's all right, I watched the whole scene, then followed her back. I came straight here as soon as I knew she was ok."
After her body being all tensed up, Mary relaxed, and sighed a breath of relief, "Well, I guess it's not so bad you came," Mary's eyes suddenly became wide as she said, frenzied, "Dracula's gone!" Simon started looking around in the trees, and in the lake. No sign of him. God help Lauren, thought Mary.
Lauren, still seated on the couch with her head in her hands, couldn't stop thinking about Dracula. She knew who he was. What he was. Yet, she still wanted him. Will he come back for me, thought Lauren. Lauren was also puzzled by the fact that she had a sister, something she had always longed for since she was a child. A subtle knock came at the door. "Dracula probably wouldn't knock, I bet it's Simon or Mary checking on me." , she said out loud. She slowly walked to the door, and swung it open. There was nothing there, but the somber night, and the howling wind. Lauren's fear was mounting.
"Lauren, why are you running from me?", asked a sultry voice behind her.
Lauren whirled around, the door slamming by itself. Lauren, confused, but irate, responded, "You are not who I thought you were."
"You still love me, nonetheless." Dracula replied. Lauren stood there, frozen, silent. Dracula moved like a panther, now behind Lauren. She could feel his breath.
He whispered bewitchingly in her ear, "You can't deny the incredible electricity between us." His hand stroking her hair, moving it behind her ear. Dracula moaned, as he ran his hand down her arm, "When I brush up against your skin, it makes you shiver." Lauren exhaled slowly, yearning for him.
He continued to murmur in a low whisper, "That night in the lake, I wanted you so much. To feel you from the inside. When we make love, our souls will be bound, for then, you will be reborn, and we shall spend all eternity in the arms of one another." His voice became erotic and sensual as he said, "Mmm, you are a virgin. I can show you what real ecstasy is. Do not be afraid."
Lauren, responded defiantly, "I am not afraid." It was true, Lauren no longer felt fearful of him or like she should run away.
"Lauren, say the word, and we'll be together forever. Do you love me?" , he asked.
Lauren turned around, seeing his eyes gaze into her own. This was no monster standing in front of her. It was a man who wanted love, who needed love. She had made up her mind what she wanted to do. Lauren, in a fit of passion, grabbed his face, and pressed her lips to his. She let his tongue enter her mouth, the kiss deepening. He picked her up, cradling her in his arms, his lips enveloping hers. Lauren felt a sharp breeze and suddenly they were in another room. Their lips parted as he put her down on the ground. She looked around the room.
It appeared to be a stone room of a castle. In the middle, sat a red silk canopy bed. The curtains flew in the breeze blowing from the opened windows. The only light was from the moon shining high and bright. Lauren looked down at herself, she was now wearing a black corset nightie. She noticed Dracula, shirtless, baring his perfectly sculpted muscular chest. Then, Dracula was instantly on her, his lips devouring hers. They were now on the bed, the silk sheets rubbing against their skin. Dracula's lips moved from her mouth down to her neck, while his hands caressed her thighs. He licked the skin of her neck, imagining how good she was going to taste. His mouth came to her breasts, contained in the lacy material. "No, this will not do." he said, lustfully.
He moved his hand behind her, untying the strings. Then, she was free, her body nude. Dracula tossed the nightie on the floor. He looked at her body for a moment. The epiphany of beauty. He went back to kissing her neck, his hands exploring, fondling her breasts. His tongue came, yet again to them. He looked back at her, mischievously, then began kissing and suckling her nipples. Lauren moaned, running her hands through his soft black hair. After feasting upon her breasts, his lips came to her stomach, his tongue circling around her navel.
Lauren couldn't stand it anymore, she wanted him right then. She unbuckled his belt, him helping her unleash himself. With one quick motion, his silk boxers were off. Lauren glanced down at his manliness. Perfect, just the way she knew he would be. She began to massage him, and for once, Dracula let another completely control him. As Lauren explored, he could only moan and let her have her way with him. Finally he could not take it anymore, the fire within his soul was raging-he needed her now. Dracula looked back at her, planted a soft kiss on her lips, then he entered her. Lauren cried out in pain, but it was replaced shortly with pure rapture. It felt so good to her, she didn't want it to end. He pulled out and, was inside her again. He couldn't believe that he and Lauren were actually making love! This was what he had been waiting for. He pulled himself out of her, gasped for air, then laid down on the silk pillows. Lauren still wanted more. She climbed on top of him, she began to kiss his chest, then raised up to kiss his mouth. He smiled indulgently at her, wrapping his arms around her waist, and returning her kiss.
He whispered to her, "It is time, my love." She sat up, staring at him, covering herself with the sheet. Lauren pushed her hair away from her neck, freeing it for his hungry mouth. Lauren was scared of what was going to happen afterwards, but she was more curious than afraid.
"Relax." Dracula said, baring his fangs. He grabbed hold of her arms, and sank his razor-sharp teeth into her neck. Lauren cried out in agony, but the pain soon went away as the warm feeling of intoxication consumed her. Please don't stop, Lauren thought. He released her finally, licking his lips. "Now it is your turn." he said, exposing his neck. She raised up, bringing her lips to his skin. She bit him ever so slightly, not wanting to cause him any pain. He moaned as her tongue began licking the bittersweet blood. She became excited at the stimulating taste of it, sinking her teeth deeper into his flesh. She drank for what seemed like forever, until he pulled her away. Her lips were ruby red with blood. He seized her, kissing her very passionately, savoring his own blood on her lips. Breaking the kiss, he gently laid her down upon the silken pillows.
Smiling, he said, "Just think, we can make love like this every night forever." Lauren returned the smile, whispering, "Mmm, hopefully getting better each time. I love you so much." "I love you, too." , he replied, laying down. Dracula held her as she began falling asleep. My elegant angel, he thought, drifting off into the realm of unconscious sleep.