Vera is alone in her room; she caresses the clothes of her daughter. She takes in her hands the clothes that Aleera used when she was a baby. All these memories fill her with pain, and to her mind, come the lullaby, that special lullaby, with that special magic that always calmed her baby.
"Sleep now my baby, my darling, don't cry, here in my arms you have nothing to fear, I am always near. Sleep and remember my lullaby, this song comes from my heart and I sing it to you. Here in my arms you are safe and warm, I am in your dreams and you are in my heart. Sleep now my baby, my darling, don't cry, here in my arms you have nothing to fear, I am always near. Sleep and remember my lullaby, this song comes from my heart and I sing it to you".
This beautiful lullaby fills the air. It is so sweet and so strong that Aleera can listen to it. This is the first time that Aleera weeps with the heart. The pain of her mother is hers, and she must stop this sorrow for her, and for her mother. Suddenly, Aleera hear footsteps, she turn around and see Verona approaching.
-------------"The meaning of that song is so deep, that shocked me.
-------------"You heard it?
-------------"Yes. You are in serious trouble little sister.
-------------"I can handle
-------------"Are you sure?
-------------"Yes.
-------------"Well, prove it
-------------"What do you mean?
-------------"Kill her, tonight, get rid of your past.
-------------"You are my older sister Verona, and I respect you. But my parents are part of my past, and in that phase you were nothing for me, so don't come here and tell me how I should get rid of my past.
Verona is impress with her little sister attitude.
-------------"You have a fast mouth. The master hate traitors and liars, he will kill you if you dare to turn your back on him.
-------------"I will never do that.
-------------"Your mommy's lullaby touched your heart, just like when you were a baby. You are weak Aleera.
Aleera is a little confuse with her older sister's words and attitude, is seems like she want to attack her in some way.
--------------"Did I do something to offend you?
--------------"No darling, in fact I admire you. A vampire with human feelings, that's why you are more beautiful for the master.
--------------"Jealous, big sister?
--------------"Oh no my dear, I am more talented than you in many ways.
--------------"What's your problem then?
--------------"The problem is that I don't want to die, and your mommy's love for you is very dangerous for us. If you love and respect us like you said, you will get rid of your mother soon, very soon. Because if you don't do it, Marishka and I will do it for you.
--------------"This is my problem Verona, and I am going to resolve it.
Verona is testing Aleera in a very cruel way.
"Sleep now my baby, my darling, don't cry…" -----------"I will sing this lullaby to my children someday, when they finally awake and need to rest after "playing" the whole night, It's really beautiful.
Verona leave and Aleera is very angry with her.
-----------"Don't tempt your luck big sister, I am full of surprises and worst, I still have human feelings and that could be very bad for you.
In the forest, the hunters are waiting for a sign of Dracula and his brides. Joanna and Serkán are in the middle of the forest setting a trap.
-------------"Where is Uncle Stefan?
-------------"He is in the hill with Douglas and the others.
-------------"Maybe Douglas is not prepared for this; Aleera is his daughter after all.
-------------"He is a man of honor sister, he will help us.
-------------"What if Aleera use her father against us, to protect herself?
-------------"If that happens it would be very sad, because we would have to kill them.
-------------"Serkán!
-------------"Joanna, we must finish the curse of the family. I want a normal life!
-------------"But…
-------------"This is big chance Joanna, I will not losing it.
Vera is in her room, she feels a cold breeze, and she knows her daughter is in the house.
------------"I know you are here my child, show yourself.
------------"I am getting tired of this, mother.
------------"What are you talking about? Please, let me see you
------------"Vera, accept that you lost me
------------"Never
------------"Dracula and my sisters will kill you if you insist in the fantasy of recover me!
------------"I am your mother, I love you, and I will die for you if I must.
Aleera shows herself in the room, right in front of her mother.
----------------"Your love is a torment for me, I am not supposed to have feelings, you make me suffer!
----------------"Aleera…
----------------"If you really love me, stop this, please.
Aleera change in to her vampire form and fly trough the open window. Vera is alone again, with her pain and her hope. She will not give up; she will fight for her daughter until the end.
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