AN: It's a pretty long chapter, but I think it's ok. The italic written parts are Gabriella's thoughts. Well she's going to meet Dracula now. I hope I didn't suck at the introducing stuff. Anyway, have fun J
xoxo
S.
Chapter 2 New Home- New Faces
After a long drive to the airport and a much longer flight to the States Gabriella finally arrived to Dracula's Residence. It wasn't a dark scary castle how she expected it to be. A broad driveway decorated with gorgeous flowers which Gabriella never saw before. Behind the fascinating scenery, bright grey steps which led to a bright grey mansion where a man stood in front of the door, probably awaiting her.
Gabriella got out of the carriage and greeted him in a formal way.
Gabriella: Good morning, Sir.
Man: Good morning, Ms. Gabriella. My name is Christopher and I am the mansion's paramount butler. How are you feeling now?
Gabriella: It is a pleasure to meet you and I am feeling fine, thank you.
Christopher: Very well. The other butlers will take care of you suitcases immediately. May I guide you to Master Dracula now?
Gabriella: Yes, please.
After walking through the breathtaking hallway and endless corridors, Christopher finally lead Gabriella to a very huge wooden door and knocked three times before entering.
Christopher: Master, our guest has arrived. Ms. Gabriella.
Okay, don't panic, Gabriella. Do NOT freak out. You'll be fine. You're just going to stand in front some vampires, introduce yourself before they'll attack you! Okay, okay. FOCUS. Dad told me to trust them. Phew. Show time.
Finally she entered the room. Curtains were closed, candles were lit all along the way to the throne.
Dracula: Come, Gabriella.
Hesitantly Gabriella obliged and walked down the long carpet until she reached the stairs in front of the thrones. She didn't dare to look in their eyes and looked at the floor instead.
Dracula: Lift your head off of the floor.
Slowly she lifted her chin and looked at the sitting couple in front of her. Dracula was clad in a big black mantle. Underneath Gabriella recognized broad muscular shoulders, but what bugged her was his face. It was cold and rather stiff but if you took a closer look it didn't really seem frightening or unfriendly. Just intimidating. The woman on his right side wore a big black mantle too. She smiled at Gabriella which didn't make her look like a vampire. More like an angel.
Gabriella: Your majesty.
She said that while doing a formal curtsy.
Dracula: Ha ha ha, well that's what I call manners, Luce!
Lucille rolled her eyes at her husband but chose not to make any rude comment towards his childish behaviour…yet.
Suddenly he stood in front of Gabriella and circled around the timid girl. Then he lifted her face with a finger like her father always does and looked with his fascinating grey-blue eyes straight into her chocolate-golden ones.
Dracula: You've got your father's eyes. The same look when I beat him at horse racing. But all in all. A double of your beautiful mother.
Gabriella: Why thank you, your majesty.
Voice: You cannot leave it be, huh?
All eyes were focused on the corner from which the voice came from. Then a silhouette approached them which changed suddenly into 5 silhouettes approaching them. It was a group of youngadults. Probably a bit older than Gabriella, certainly vampires. The voice belonged to the guy who stood now in front of Gabriella. He was much taller than her and athletic built. His sandy-brown hair shimmered with the candle lights surrounding him and his eyes, the purest blue she has ever seen before stood out of his striking face. Behind him were 4 other people who looked curiously at her. A petite blonde's body hung onto the shoulder of a very tall and muscular man with a chocolate brown skin. Another man with a brown crazy afro and held the body of a perfectly curved chocolate skinned woman with stylish shortly cut hair and perfect kissable lips.
Oh no. They are horrible. I cannot seriously stay here with THEM. I'm gonna be an outsider. No one would like to hang out with ol' little me when each and every single angle of them is… perfect.
Man (Zeke): Ahem. I'm sorry. Eh… Gabriella, right?
Gabriella: Y-yes.
Man (Zeke): I do not want to…intrude you privacy our something but in case you don't know…I can hear your thoughts.
Gabriella: You…you…you can?
Man (Zeke): Yes. By the way thank you, but all of us aren't as perfect as you think.
Woman (Taylor): Zeke, stop it. I think you're embarrassing her.
Man (Zeke): That's why I told her right away!
Woman (Sharpay): You did the right thing, babe. Taylor stop it and back off.
Man (Chad): Hey don't forbid my woman's mouth! I'm the only one who's allowed to do that.
Taylor smacks Chad's head very brutally.
Man (Chad): Owww, princess! The afro!
Dracula: Stop it now, kids!
Everyone glared for the last time at each other before the returned to their previous state. Standing perfectly still.
Dracula: Anyway, Gabriella. My real name is Jack Bolton. The name of this beautiful lady here is Lucille. And now to my kids. Kids?
Man( Troy): Right, my name is Troy.
Man (Chad): Hya, Chad!
Woman ( Taylor): Ughh, grow up already. I'm Taylor, hello.
Woman (Sharpay): Sharpay, enchantée.
Man (Zeke): Zeke, don't worry I can shut it off the whole thoughts hearing thing.
Gabriella: Why thank you for your wonderful greetings and introductions. It is certainly a pleasure of mine to meet all of you.
Lucille: And it is a pleasure for us as well, but honey. We are aware about your well behaviour but you know? You mustn't show off yourself from your very best side. You belong to our family now.
Jack: I'm afraid you have to leave now 'cause we're going to meet the Spanish ambassador now. Kids, please welcome our guest in a heartedly manner and give her a tour of the mansion, will you?
Chad: Don't worry Jack. We've got it covered.
AN: I hope you're not too disappointed at the introducing point. I will try to put pictures of some outfits on my profile, but you know you can imagine yourself what they're wearing. Of course ALL of them look ALWAYS perfect. ^^ Anyway, review!
xoxo
S.