( A/N: '= Telepathic conversation. For example. 'I want a sandwich')

Vlad growled as he stood in front of Henry. Henry moved so he was able to be seen and looked at Vlad giving him a nod to let him know he can take care of himself. Marcus laughed.

"Protecting a human, eh?" He laughed. "I wonder how Elysia feels about that."

"Elysia already knows. I haven't committed any crime worthy of Elysia to be out for my blood. Henry is my drudge." Vlad said through his teeth. Henry looked at Vlad and gave him a single nod. "Besides all that, I'm the pravus. In truth I don't have to answer to you or tell you anything."

Marcus smirked as he looked around the house and let his finger drag against an old picture frame.

"I suppose you're right. Although, just as D'ablo had tried before, The title as Pravus…" A slow evil grin crossed his lips as he showed his fangs. "Can be stripped from you."

Vlad straightened his stance. He didn't want to go into a fight yet. Not here. A sound of crunching glass was heard behind Vlad and he turned to see Snow and October run in. October stopped in her tracks as well as Snow when their eyes fell on Marcus.

"Vlad?" She asked. Her eyebrows knitted together. Vlad went to say something but was interrupted by Marcus's low chuckle.

"Ah," Marcus began. "So is this your mate?"

Vlad swallowed as he stepped protectively in front of Snow.

'Vlad.' Snow spoke telepathically. 'I can-'

'I know.' Vlad answered as he took her hand 'But I don't know what he's capable of. I don't want to risk anything happening to you.'

Snow nodded in understanding as she stayed behind Vlad holding his hand.

"I'm surprised." Marcus said. "For such a young vampire she already mastered telepathic communication." Vlad's eyes widened. How did he know they were having a telepathic conversation?

"Yeah." October said as she stepped forward past Henry. "Who knows. Maybe she'll be the one to kick your a-"

"My, my you have a dirty mouth." Marcus said. "I take it you are her human friend?"

"Wouldn't you like to know." She mumbled under her breath sarcastically. Marcus shook his head with a low chuckle. "Would you cut the crap and just tell us what you want already!" She snapped.

"Wouldn't you like to know." Marcus growled under his breath with a grin. October took a big step forward and brought her fist back and punched Marcus on the side of his jaw. His head jerked to the side from the blow and his hair hung in his eyes. A trickle of blood could be seen coming from his bottom lip as his head slowly rose. A laugh began to bubble from his throat as he looked at October flashing his fangs and his eyes turning a dull crimson. He began to growl through his grin. October stayed in her place, Her fist still by her side slightly shaking. She set her jaw. Her expression said determined, although her eyes said she was scared.

Marcus looked at her as he took his fist and wiped the blood off of his lip. "You'll have to hit me harder than that!" He yelled. With that, he lunged towards her. October froze in her place unable to move. Her thoughts raced. Why couldn't she move?

"October get back!" Henry yelled. He jumped in front of her as Marcus threw a blow meant for October into his face, throwing him back into the wall. He crumpled to the floor and moaned in pain, He looked up from his ashy blonde bangs as he coughed but slowly stood again.

"Henry!" October yelled. She went to run for him but Marcus stopped her by pulling her back by her hair and throwing her against the wall. She yelped as her back struck wood. Vlad growled as he lunged for Marcus knocking him to the ground. Marcus grabbed him by his hair and threw his head back as he yelled out in pain. Snow ran towards Marcus landing a hard kick to the side of his face knocking him to the side. Vlad ran towards Marcus and pinned him on the floor by his throat. Marcus simply laughed.

"You can kill me." He mumbled. "It still won't save you."

"Well killing you would be a start." Vlad said as he tightened his grip.

"I'm not the only one coming to kill you. There are others."

"What are you talking about?" Vlad growled.

"There is an army. More of us. To avenge our fallen brother." Marcus grinned showing his bloody teeth. "Killing me...will just be one out of the thousands."

"Thousands?" Snow breathed. Marcus looked towards her then fixed his eyes on Vlad. He grinned.

"You might want to look out for her especially. She's the newest to Vampire kind...not to mention all of us know why her eyes turn iridescent green."

"How do you know about that?" Vlad demanded. Marcus laughed.

"You mean what don't we know Vladimir." Marcus sneered. "We have been watching you longer than you think."

Vlad looked at Snow. Her eyes were wide. Her chest rising and falling with each breath she took. He looked back at Marcus.

"Why? Why do they turn green?" Vlad asked. His jaw set. Marcus only laughed. Suddenly his body began to disappear. Vlad's eyes widened as he grabbed for him, but was only grabbing air.

"Where did he go?" Snow asked.

"I don't know. Vlad said. "But we have to go find Nelly and Otis now. We have no idea what this guy is capable of."

Snow nodded as both of them went to help up Henry and October.

"What do we do?" Vlad said under his breath. He sat on the couch with Snow. Otis sat across from them with Nelly on his lap. Henry and October were in the kitchen busy raiding the pantry. Otis ran a hand through his hair as he sighed.

"I don't know Vladimir." He said. "Knowing Marcus he can think of anything under the moon to get what he wants."

"What about how he disappeared?" Snow asked. Her voice slightly hushed.

"Marcus has the ability to... Well as you saw, disappear. But that's not all. Just as we can control people by our minds, Marcus can do the same. However, he can do it for extremely long periods of time."

"So wike what happened to Octowber?" Henry asked as he entered the room. His mouth full of food. Otis nodded.

(VLAD P.O.V)

I look at Otis. He looks overly stressed. Nelly laid a hand on his shoulder in reassurance. He looked up at her and gave her a small smile.

"Otis," I began as I looked at my hands. "You and Nelly are going to stay out of this."

"What?" Otis asked as he looked towards me.

"You and Nelly are going to stay out of this. This is my fight. I don't want you guys in the middle of it this time. This is on me."

"Vladimir this is ridiculous." Nelly said. "We are family we stick-"

"I won't take the chance of losing you again Aunt Nelly." I said plainly. "Marcus is after me. Not October, not Henry and Not snow. This is my fight."

"Vlad you heard what he said." Snow said. "He said they are coming after me too. This is my fight just as much as yours. You won't keep me out of this."

"I will do what it takes to protect you." I told her. Snow stood up. Her shoulders back.

"Did I ever tell you what happened to me after you left? When you told me that you didn't want to risk hurting me? You underestimate my strength Vlad. I was going through pure hell without you! Constantly worrying if you were okay! I won't let you stand alone in this! I lost you once. I won't lose you again. Marcus said this army was in the thousands. You can't fight that many people alone. If we die, we die together." Snow looked me in the eyes. she isn't angry with me, she's frustrated. She's scared.

I look at Otis and Nelly who are now standing too. Henry and October stood side by side holding hands. Snow took my hand as her eyes met mine and her eyes flashed that beautiful green. I let a small smile cross my lips. I gave her a single nod.

This is our battle. We stand together.

A/N: Hey guys long time no see! I will be updating this more I promise. So here we are! Sorry if it's a little rushed. It will slow down from this point on though so we can build to the climax. Till next time! SEEYA!