Chelsea has finished going to class and she is walking home with her roommate, Heather.
Chelsea is talking with Heather, "I can't believe the nerve of Professor Chang. I work my ass off just to get that fucking thesis paper done and he suddenly just cancels the whole goddamn assignment".
"That's such a crying shame, Chelsea. Suck it up. It's just a stupid assignment", Heather says.
"That's easy for you to say, Heather. You're not working your ass off day in and day out in this school", Chelsea says.
Heather then looks at Chelsea and asks, "So, where were you, last night"?
Chelsea looks back at Heather and gives her an answer, "I was working".
Heather asks, "All through the night? The club closes at 2am. You were somewhere else after that".
Chelsea shakes her head and says, "Well, Bruce was at the club, last night".
Heather asks again, "Did he know you were working there"?
Chelsea answers, "No, like I said, I didn't tell him I was a stripper, because I thought it might be embarassing to tell".
Heather thinks about it and then says, "So, let me guess. He took you back to his place and you spent the night with him".
Chelsea blushes a bit. Heather picks up on it and says, "Oh, my God, you did. Did you fuck"?
Chelsea gets redder in the face and says, "What do you think"?
Heather smiles and says, "You did"!
Chelsea and Heather make it to their apartment, and they walk up the steps and into the building. It is already dusk. Who knows what will be happening in Gotham, tonight?
Both ladies enter their apartment and set their bags to the floor and plop their pretty little selves onto the couch. Chelsea kicks her cowboy boots off and relaxes. Heather looks at Chelsea and gives her a really big smile.
Heather says, "I cannot believe you had sex with Bruce Wayne".
Chelsea shakes her head and says, "Get over it, Heather. He's just as great a rockstar in the sack as any of the other guys I've shacked up with in the past. Well, except they didn't have as an impressive physique as Bruce Wayne. Or his stamina or his cock size".
Heather keeps on smiling and says, "Whoa, girl! Stop rubbing it in my face. It's making me want to have a slice of him now".
Chelsea just shakes her head once more and grabs a magazine from the coffee table. Heather just sits next to Chelsea and then asks, "Well, aren't you going to call Bruce again"?
Chelsea looks up from her magazine and gives Heather a look. She then says, "I know what you're trying to do, Heather and the answer is no".
Heather walks into the bathroom and says, "Oh, come on, I'm sure he'd like a threesome. What billionaire playboy wouldn't"?
Chelsea laughs and says, "Heather, there is no fucking threesome with Bruce Wayne in your future".
Heather then excuses herself from the living room and takes herself into the bathroom. Then, there is a knock at their door. Chelsea gets up from her bed and answers it. It's a young African American man, in a Gotham University football jersey. His name is Rodney Barnes.
Chelsea asks, "Rodney, what are you doing here"?
Rodney answers, "I'm taking Heather out to Sapphire, Chelsea".
"Good. Take her out of here, Rodney. She's bugging me with her need to have a threesome", Chelsea says.
Heather shouts from the bathroom, "Hey, baby, I'll be ready in a few".
Rodney smiles and says, "Okay, baby".
Rodney enters the apartment, but not before saying this to Chelsea, "Oh, Chelsea, there's some guy outside, asking for you".
Chelsea asks, "Who"? Chelsea walks out of the apartment, while Rodney walks in and holds Heather in his arms.
Outside, Chelsea comes out of the building and looks down at the bottom of the steps. She thinks it's Bruce Wayne, but its not. It's Dracula. Chelsea's a bit surprised by the unexpected arrival of Dracula or Baron Alucard as she knows him.
She says, "Oh, Baron, how did you find me"?
Dracula smiles and says, "It was just a lucky guess, Miss Morton. I simply asked a gentleman if he knew who you were and surprisingly he said yes. Please, do not think I'm stalking you or some crazy shit like that".
Chelsea still seems a bit shocked that Dracula was able to find out where she lives, but she shakes it off and asks, "So, what brings you out here"?
Dracula answers, "I just wanted to see if you were not busy tonight".
Chelsea says, "Well, I'm not sure what Bruce is doing, but I suppose I don't have any plans".
Dracula smiles and asks, "Well, would you care to join me for dinner, tonight"?
Chelsea is surprised by Dracula's offer. She is tempted to decline the offer, but she looks deep into Dracula's eyes and she is taken under his seductive spell.
"Give me a few minutes, Baron", she says.
Dracula gives Chelsea a smile. Chelsea walks up the stairs and back inside the building. Just before going through the door, she is met by Heather and Rodney.
Heather asks, "Well, well, Miss Morton, who's the new man"?
Chelsea looks at Heather and says, "He's a friend, Heather. I'm having dinner with him, tonight".
Heather asks, "But what about Bruce"?
"Relax. Nothing's going to happen with him", Chelsea assures. Chelsea walks into the building.
Of course, while Dracula is hard at work seducing Chelsea, Bruce is still sitting by himself in the Batcave, reading through some of the journals that he recovered from Prof. Harker's hotel suite; the night the professor was murdered. He is reading Mina Murray's diary.
Mina Harker's Diary
6th November 1893
"I saw the prince lying within the box upon the earth, some of which the rude falling from the cart had scattered over him. He was deathly pale, just like a waxen image, and the red eyes glared with the horrible vindictive look which I knew too well. As I looked, the eyes saw the sinking sun and the look of hate in them turned to triumph. But, on the instant, came the sweep and flash of Jonathan's great knife. I shrieked as I saw it tear through the throat; whilst at the same moment Mr. Morris' bowie knife plunged into the heart. It was like a miracle; but before our eyes and almost in the drawing of a breath, the whole body crumbled into dust and passed from our sight. I shall be glad as long as I live that even in that moment of final dissolution, there was in the face a look of peace, such as I never could have imagined might have rested there".
Bruce finishes reading through the passage in Mina Harker's diary and sets the book on the desk, right with the other journals.
Bruce says, "What's the point of reading these journals"?!
Bruce then rises up from his chair and leaves the Batcave.
VROOM! VROOM! Bruce's Corvette is seen riding away from Wayne Manor. The house itself looks to be haunted, now that night has fallen upon the countryside. Bruce is in the driver's seat, driving the fast-moving vehicle straight into Gotham.
Then, the voice of Oracle is heard over Bruce's stereo, and she says, "What's going on, Bruce? Aren't you going out on patrol"?
"There's no point, Oracle. Dracula's attack at Arkham has gotten the criminals of this city scared beyond shitless, so its safe to say that Batman is not needed, tonight", Bruce replies.
Oracle asks, "So, where are you heading to at this time of night, if you're not going on patrol"?
Bruce doesn't answer. Then, Oracle says, "Don't tell me you're going to see that Chelsea girl, Bruce".
Bruce says, "That's exactly where I'm going, Barbara".
"Bruce, be cautious with that girl. From what I've read on her, she's nothing like the usual ladies you've been accustomed to dating", Oracle says.
"So what?! She's a down-to-earth woman who's as tough as any man around her. What's the problem with that?! Perhaps it's time I stop pursuing women of high society and start desiring for a woman like Chelsea", Bruce replies.
At the penthouse of the late mob boss Reinhardt, Chelsea and Dracula are seen having dinner, together in the dining room. They appear to have finished their food and are just sitting together. A man comes into the room and picks up their plates. He is Dracula's hired help, for the evening.
The man asks, "Would you care for more to drink, sir"?
Dracula says, "Yes, please, Charles".
Charles, the server turns to Chelsea and asks, "Would you care for more wine, Miss Morton"?
Chelsea says yes and Charles leaves the room.
Chelsea then looks at Dracula and says, "I didn't think you'd be moving in this quick, Baron".
Dracula smiles and says, "I didn't think I would, either. The transaction between me and the bank got finished so quickly. Therefore, I was able to move in and bring in all my family's priceless artifacts. I paid almost a fortune to get all of these things shipped from my country".
Chelsea admires the place and says, "It's a very nice place, Baron".
Dracula thanks her, just as Charles comes in with their refills of drinks.
"Thank you, Charles. I don't think we'll be needing anything else, tonight. You can call it a night", Dracula says.
"Very well, sir. Good night", Charles replies. Charles then leaves the penthouse for the night.
Dracula looks at Chelsea and asks, "So, tell me, Miss Morton. How did you come to be with Bruce Wayne"?
Does Dracula really need to know about Chelsea's relationship with billionaire Bruce Wayne? But that doesn't stop Chelsea from answering his question, "Well, it was at a party at John Daggett's home. I was originally a date for Mr. Daggett, but he paid more attention to the other women at the party".
Dracula shakes his head and says, "Oh, yes. The man's quite a narcissist. I had the displeasure of making his acquaintance before I made yours and Mr. Wayne's at the Gotham Opera, a few nights ago. He was such a selfish bastard, if I may say so".
Of course, Chelsea insists on correcting Dracula, "Well, the better term for Daggett was asshole. That's what Bruce thought of him, too. Anyway, I met Bruce, during the party and we kind of hit it off, from there. But I never thought that Daggett was capable of partaking in criminal businesses like running an illegal whorehouse".
Dracula says, "Yes, I agree. The man runs a somewhat profitable business in the construction field and yet he has the audacity to exploit women in that manner".
Those are some awfully bold words coming from the son of a bitch that killed John Daggett in the first place.
Chelsea then asks, "So, what about you"?
Dracula asks, "What about me"?
Chelsea continues, "Do you have a special someone in your life"?
Dracula responds, with a heavy heart, "I did, once".
A look of pain befalls over Dracula's face as he tells Chelsea, "I was happily married to her, for many years, until she died of leukemia".
Chelsea feels sad for Dracula, and she says, "Oh. I'm very sorry".
Dracula says, "Thank you. But there will be a day when I finally get to see her again".
Now, it is not clear whether he's telling the truth or not. But of course, Chelsea is so suckered into Dracula's bullshit story that she doesn't even second-guess herself.
Bruce's Corvette is parked in front of Chelsea's apartment building. Bruce walks up the steps to the front door of the building. He rings the buzzer on the side of the building, next to the door. That particular buzzer is obviously to Chelsea's apartment. A few moments pass, but there is no reply. Bruce rings the buzzer once more. There is still no response. Bruce then pulls out his cell phone and dials a number.
Back at the penthouse, Chelsea and Dracula are seen walking around the penthouse, looking upon some priceless artifacts from various countries. It then leads to them standing in the middle of the living room, giving each other intimate looks. It appears that they are about to start making out, which of course, would be a big ass no-no, especially on Chelsea's part, because she's already seeing another man. Dracula's head moves closer and his lips glide gently across Chelsea's beautiful young throat. He breathes gently against the skin right above Chelsea's jugular vein. Suddenly, the suspense is shattered by the sound of a cell phone ringing. Dracula pulls away from Chelsea's neck.
Chelsea sits up and says, "Excuse me, Anthony".
Chelsea answers her cell phone, "Hello"?
On the other line, you can hear Bruce, "Chelsea, did I wake you"?
Chelsea hesitates a bit and says, "Bruce, please, this really isn't a good time to talk".
Bruce asks, "Chelsea, are you okay"?
Chelsea immediately disconnects her phone. Chelsea is absolutely freaked out by what had just transpired. Chelsea turns back to Dracula.
He asks, "Was that Bruce Wayne"?
Chelsea puts her cell phone back in her pocket and says, "Yeah that was Bruce".
"Forgive me, Chelsea. I shouldn't have tried to make a move on you", Dracula says.
She looks up at Dracula and says, "It's all right, baron, but I have to go now".
Dracula smiles and says, "I understand".
Chelsea takes one last look at Dracula and says, "Thank you for dinner, Baron. I'm really sorry to leave so soon".
She walks to the front door. Dracula simply watches as Chelsea leaves.
Outside the building, Chelsea is walking down the sidewalk, as fast as she could. She looks down the road and sees a taxi coming. Chelsea holds her hand out and hails for the taxi to stop, which it does.
She climbs into the back of the taxi and the driver asks, "Where to miss"?
Chelsea says, "Hector's Cantina; San Juarez".
The driver acknowledges Chelsea's request. En route, Chelsea pulls out her cell phone and dials a number.
On the other line, the voice of Bruce Wayne is heard saying, "Hello"?
Chelsea replies, "Bruce, I'm on my way to Hector's. Will you meet me there"?
Chelsea is seen sitting by herself at Hector's Cantina. Then, she is joined by Bruce. Bruce kisses her and she kisses him back. He takes a seat, just as the waitress comes and asks them if they will have anything to drink. Chelsea asks for a Dr. Pepper, while Bruce asks for a glass of water. The waitress takes their order and walks back to the bar.
Bruce doesn't seem thrilled and asks, "What's going on, Chelsea? I came over tonight to ask you out to dinner and you weren't there. Were you working tonight"?
Chelsea looks a bit nervous and suddenly she says, "I'm sorry, Bruce. I wasn't planning anything tonight. I came home from school with Heather and after we got home, Baron Alucard showed up".
Bruce looks at Chelsea in surprise and he asks, "And how the hell did Baron Alucard find you"?
"I'm not sure. He asked me if I would join him for dinner this evening and I did, just so I wouldn't be rude", Chelsea explains.
Bruce is at a loss for words, at this point. Then he asks, "Did anything happen"?
Chelsea looks ashamed and then says, "He took me on a tour of his apartment and then we just started looking at each other and then he tried to make a move on me".
Bruce just can't believe what he is being told. Chelsea says, "I'm sorry, Bruce. I didn't know what else to do after that. It just happened so suddenly, but I felt his breath on my neck, and it was icy cold. Then, it hit me: that was the same icy breath that I felt the other night when I was coming home from school".
Bruce nods and then says, "I see".
Chelsea asks, "Are we okay"?
Bruce answers, "You didn't know what was going to happen. You're an honest person and I like that a lot. It's just this Baron Alucard I don't trust. I mean, how did he know where to find you? That's what I want to know. Do you know where he's staying"?
Chelsea answers, "It's some penthouse on 44th Avenue. Why"?
Bruce does not answer, but Chelsea quickly picks up on what he's thinking.
"Bruce, look, I know you're pissed off about this, but seriously, there's no reason to go there and beat the hell out of him and probably end up getting arrested and him pressing charges on you", Chelsea says.
Bruce answers, "No, I don't plan on doing that. It's just that there's something strange about this guy. I don't even think that Alucard is even his real name".
Chelsea is curious and asks, "What do you mean"?
Bruce says, "I contacted an old colleague from Hungary and asked if there was a family called Alucard. He just called me today and he told me that there was no such family in Hungary by that name".
Chelsea is surprised by Bruce's testimony and asks, "So, what are you telling me? That Anthony Alucard is some con artist or some asshole that is looking at me for a booty-call"?
Bruce shakes his head and says, "I wish I knew. Look I appreciate you telling me what happened with him, but I need you to steer clear of him, for now. You don't go anywhere else with him".
Chelsea nods her head and says, "Okay, I will".
Bruce looks at Chelsea and smiles.
After filling up with the finest of Mexican cuisines, Bruce and Chelsea leave Hector's Cantina and they walk over to Bruce's Corvette, parked right at the curb. Bruce lets Chelsea into the passenger's seat and shuts the door behind her. Bruce then gets into the driver's seat, starts the vehicle up and drives away. However, both Bruce and Chelsea are oblivious to the presence of a certain somebody staring intently at them, as they leave Hector's Cantina, and that person is Dracula.
Dracula speaks softly, "You don't deserve a woman like her, Wayne".
It's passed midnight and everything appears to be so quiet at stately Wayne Manor. Off in the distance, the howling of a dog or a wolf can be heard. The mood just seems so unsettling, especially at this time of night.
In the master bedroom, Bruce and Chelsea are sound asleep in the bed, naked but covered by the comforter. Everything is quiet, until the sound of something hitting the window of the bedroom is heard. It's loud enough to wake only Bruce. Bruce slips out of bed quietly, without waking Chelsea. He puts on a pair of pajama pants and walks over to the window. Well, to be more accurate. The window is actually a glass door that leads out to a terrace. Bruce opens the glass door and walks out. There is a cool breeze in the air and Bruce feels it as he stands on the terrace.
Through someone's point of view, high in one of the trees in front of Wayne Manor, the sight of Bruce standing by himself on the terrace can be seen. There is a low growl being heard. If there was music playing, it would be a very suspenseful sound.
Bruce takes one last look outside and heads back inside. He closes the glass door behind him and returns to bed with Chelsea. Bruce climbs back onto his side of the bed and begins to sleep once more. Outside the glass door, a large black bat can be found flapping its wings in front of the glass door. It then flies away and into the countryside. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know who or what that was.