EPILOGUE

Mori ended up breaking the lock to get everyone out. Van Helsing instantly was at his daughter's side.

"Bethany? Beth?" he asked as he bent down to her. He was worried about her. In all his years of assignments, he had never been as scared as he had been tonight. His little girl could've died and he couldn't have done anything to protect her.

"I'll be fine dad." Beth told him.

Van Helsing brushed her hair out of her face and then hugged her tightly. The young huntress hugged him back. The man kissed hid daughter's forehead, thankful that God was kind enough to let him keep her.

"Don't ever scare me like that again." He told her.

"I don't plan on it, dad." Beth replied laughing slightly.

Van Helsing scooped the girl up in his arms and held her close to his chest as if someone was going to take her away. Beth leaned her head on his chest and closed her eyes. She was only going to rest her eyes for a moment, but she fell asleep.

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Bethany woke up in her bed at Valerious Manor. Sitting in the chair next to her was Mori. She had her cloak back on and looked like she had recovered from their last adventure. She had her legs crossed and was staring out the window. Beth pushed herself up so her back rested against the head board along with the many pillows on her bed. Mori saw her move and rested her eyes on Beth, a small smile dancing around in the frozen ice.

"Morning Sunshine."

Beth smiled at her and laughed slightly. Typical Mori.

"Morning Mori."

"You're a heavy sleeper, you know that? You've been out for about two days." Mori told her.

"I'm not really surprised." Beth replied with a nod. "I'm usually out for a while after I use my powers."

Mori nodded and then looked back out the window. The sun was just beginning to peak over the horizon, giving the sky a warm, pink glow.

"Bethany, what do I do with my life now?"

"What?" Beth asked her, a little confused by the question Mori was asking her.

"My whole life up until now has been about killing Dracula. Now that he's dead, I don't really know what to do." Mori explained and then turned back to Beth. "It's an odd feeling, actually."

"Well, you could stay at the Order." Beth suggested hopefully.

"Maybe, maybe not." Mori answered. "We'll just have to see, my dear Bethany. We'll just have to see."

Beth was able to get out of bed the next day and walk around. Van Helsing still kept a close eye on her. Jen and Anna were both excited and sad at the same time about this. They were glad that Bethany was alright, but it meant that she, Van Helsing and Carl could go back to Rome. In fact, the three of them were preparing to do just that. Jen herself was going to stay behind in Transylvania with Anna to help her control their lands. No one was really sure what Mori was going to do. Come to think of it, no one had seen Mori all day.

Beth went by her room to see if she was alright. To the girl's surprise, she found the door had been left open, but just a crack. The young huntress opened the door wider slowly before she spoke.

"Mori?"

The girl gasped when she saw that the room was empty. All of Mori's things were missing from the room. On her desk, Beth found a note. It was in Mori's handwriting. She read it and as she did so, her eyes began to water. The instant she was finished, Bethany ran from the room crying. Her feet carried her to the library. Everyone looked up when the young huntress burst into the room with tears running down her face.

"Dad!" Beth said as she ran into his arms sobbing. "Mori…she…"

Van Helsing read the note that his daughter had handed him. He then looked up at the others, his own eyes sad.

"She's gone." He finished for the sobbing girl. "Mori's left us."

Beth just nodded as she continued to cry uncontrollably. Van Helsing let the note fall to the floor, where it stayed unmoving for all to see. No one moved. They couldn't believe it, but there it was in black and white.

To my dearest companions,

If you are reading this, then it means that I am long gone. Even with my father finally dead, I still have plenty of other powerful enemies. I have brought you nothing but pain, worry and problems. Therefore, it's better for all of us if I leave you all to your lives. Also, something has been brought to my attention that I don't with to involve you in, for you have all sacrificed enough for me. I wish you all nothing but the best and please be careful. I am truly sorry that it had to end this way, but it's for the best.

Sincerely,

Mori A. Trice