How we became Cursed


Chapter 9- Van Helsing

This is a story of love and betrayal, of loyalty until death, or things that are even worse. This is the tale of a family torn apart, bringing them even closer than before. This is the tale of how I died, and lived again, and again, and again...

Hello,
I am Doctor Fredrick Van Helsing, and the following is a trail of events that came upon me and my friends, one that has changed the world forever. My full story is recorded in the book of the fates, but this is a small summary given to the monarch of London, in horrid case that such a creature may return. Read on, and learn of the tale untold.

As I visited my good friend, Arthur Holmwood, I came up to his door, and he proceeded to run out and embrace me with much joy. "Freddy!" As he called me, "I have good news for us at last." Wishing to know what intrigued him to act such merrily I asked, "what has come upon you?" He replied words that echo in my mind till this day. "Why Fred, I have met the most amazing woman. While I was off to visit mother's grave, I saw this beautiful creature crying on a bench in the cemetery. I asked what was troubling her, and she replied "I cry for my husband, who was lost before I ever new him." It seems she had lost her newlywed life mate, and is a widower. Though I know it was sudden, I said, "Why you are the most amazing mouse I have ever seen. Come home with me, and we will marry!" And by golly, she said yes!"
I glared at my good friend. "Arthur, are you sure this is wise, marrying a stranger?" He looked at me and said, "Why yes, it is sudden, but I know she is the one."

Arthur proceeded to take me into his home to meet this woman. When I saw her, fear was struck into my heart. She had long black hair, and fur as well. Her eyes were dark blue, and she wore a white dress. "Freddy," Arthur spoke, "Meet my fiancée, Lucy." She spoke first. "Hello Dr. Helsing, it is lovely to finally meet you." Were her first words spoken to me. "Yes my dear, it is quite more lovely to meet a woman as beautiful and polite as you are." I replied, trying to not look suspicious. Lucy then giggled sweetly, but maniacally at the same time. Arthur then spoke up. "Come now Fred, sit and let us all enjoy some tea."

The rest of this short plot is unimportant. Let me summarize it for you. We continued to talk until late at night. Every question I spoke to Lucy was evaded with quick words, however she was quite involved in learning about me. She asked questions such as "Where were you born?" Also, "What is your heritage?" I to evaded a response.

By morning, we had learned very little about each other. As I left, Arthur squeaked to me, "The wedding is next week, you are to be my best mouse." I was so flattered by his words that I forgot all about his deadly mate until the next night.

Tomorrow, I decided to do research on this Lucy female. I traveled all around London searching for someone whom may have known this mouse, but nothing was heard of her. I decided to wait till morning, and then follow the young female to her home. As I sat by my friends door I suddenly heard "Goodbye my love, and fair thee well!" As Miss Lucy exited Arthur's mouse hole. I then followed the mouse to her home.

We twisted down alleys and walked down many streets until we had reached the cemetery. There I saw the most horrid thing, that its picture shall still haunt me to this day. Miss Lucy turned into fog, and proceeded to enter into a mausoleum with the title "Dracula" above it.

Once again, I must skip words ahead for the length of this story. Days later, after a short break to my hospital, where I was first introduced to Rienfeild (that is another tale), I took Arthur to the tomb, where he witnessed her transformation. Unfortunately, she soon found out, and left our London to return with a kidnapped Arthur to her homeland, Transylvania. I recruited a few friends, including my associates, Quincey, and Jonathan, as well as his mate, Mina to help me destroy this monster. Eventually, we won, with the loss of our dear Quincey. I can only say that this creature CAN be destroyed, and if should she ever return, MUST be destroyed. Refer to the book for instructions on how to do so.

Authors Note: All characters in this chapter are copyright Bram Stoker. Their story is based on his, with minor changes (ex- villains, species, exc…)