The Gwy, YD Series: Alternate Realities
Chapter 2
Vlad looked around the castle in this new world. It looked the same. He decided to explore it, maybe see if he could find anybody. He ran into the throne room and found his dad and Erin. He could smell that Erin was human. A huge smiled spread across his face, he couldn't help it. Erin was human. He had fixed one of his mistakes.
Vlad: Dad! Erin! I'm so glad I found you guys.
Erin: Where else would we be?
Vlad: It doesn't matter. How are you, Erin?
Erin: Are you ok, Vlad? You look like you've seen a ghost or something.
Vlad: I'm fine. Just, er… had a long day, I guess.
Vlad made his excuses. He walked forward and gave Erin a hug.
Vlad: I just missed you.
Erin: Missed me? You've only been gone an hour.
Vlad: Like I said. Long day.
More like year, Vlad thought. In truth, Vlad had not seen her in what seemed like forever. She just didn't know that. He looked between Erin and his dad.
Vlad: Has either of you seen Bertrand?
Count: Who?
Vlad: Bertrand, my tutor?
Count: Never heard of him.
Erin: Vlad, you don't have a tutor. Are you sure you're ok?
Vlad: Fine just a bad dream. (mutters under his breath) That I hope is finally over.
Erin: huh?
Vlad: Nothing.
That's strange. Bertrand isn't my tutor. I wonder where he is and what he's doing in this reality. Oh well. I'm sure I'll figure it out.
The Count went out hunting and Vlad and Erin got to talking. They talked and talked all night long. Vlad learned that in this reality he and Erin were dating. This made him wonder where Gwynn was in this reality.
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THE NEXT MORNING
Vlad and Erin were sitting at the table. Erin was eating a bowl of cheerio's.
Erin: Hey. You know you asked about that Bertrand guy yesterday?
Vlad: Yeah?
Erin: Well, the name seemed familiar. And now, I know why. There's a Bertrand De Fortunessa who works at the school. Is that who you're looking for?
Vlad: Yes. Yes!
He kissed Erin on the head in excitement.
Vlad: I have to go.
Vlad ran out the door using vampire speed to see if he could find Bertrand.
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AT THE SCHOOL
Vlad searched every classroom until he found Bertrand, setting up for class in the myth and culture 101 classroom.
Vlad: Bertrand!
Bertrand turned around. There was no recognition in his eyes.
Bertrand: Yes, can I help you?
He doesn't remember me…. At least he's alive. I fixed both of my mistakes. He's alive!
Vlad smiled.
Vlad: Nothing… Sorry to bother you.
He walked out of the classroom, grinning. He had fixed everything.
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LATER THAT NIGHT
Vlad was sitting in his own room thinking, when suddenly Gwynn appeared. Apart from being translucent, she looked just as he had when he last saw her.
Vlad: Gwynn! You're ok? … Why are you see-through?
Gwynn: I'm not sure. I think it's because I'm not part of this world. I'm part of the reality we came from. I must have come through with you when you did the ritual. Or, at least partly. Though, I feel like I'm fading.
Vlad: Well, I'm glad you're here.
Gwynn: So how's this new reality suiting you so far?
Vlad: Great! Erin's human and Bertrand's alive!
Gwynn: Really? That's amazing! And no consequences?
Vlad: No consequences.
Gwynn: Still… something about this just doesn't feel right. I can't put my finger on it.
Vlad: You're worrying over nothing Gwynn.
Gwynn: I hope you're right/
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