The Chronicles of Remember and Nienna

Chapter 2:

Long Overdue Revelations…

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-back to Dracula and Remember-

Dracula:-looks at Remember intensely and starts to step towards her until she is backed up against the wall- Do you really not know? Don't play dumb with me…I can see right through you

Remember: -is staring into his eyes…can't help it-

Dracula: I have a better idea…why don't YOU tell me?

Remember: -defiantly- I'd rather hear you say it .

Dracula: -gives what he considers a smile...although it looks like a grimace but Remember knows otherwise-I knew you would say that.

Remember: -grins-

Dracula: ...and I didn't read your mind -says this in her mind-

Remember: I find that hard to believe

Dracula: -ignores comment-

Dracula: love, Remember…love. You ask for something I cannot give you. I wish I could

Remember: -snorts- Do not, liar. -looks away trying to hide the hurt-

Dracula: -puts fingers under her chin and gently turns her head to look at him- Love is no longer within my capabilities, you know this.

Remember: I don't believe that...and neither do you. There is no way you can feel EVERYTHING else... and not love.

Dracula: ...-looks down and quietly says- I didn't expect you would.

Remember: I think you REFUSE to feel that emotion. I think you don't WANT to love... so you don't. Because you think it makes you weak…pitiful…vulnerable

-pause-

Remember: Please…correct me if I'm wrong.

Dracula: Weak? pitiful? Vulnerable?

Remember: Is that what you think love will do to you?

Dracula: -a single tear falls down his face-

Remember: Tell me Vladislaus...please. I've given you just about everything I could ever give you...and you act like its nothing...like I'm not enough. Do YOU have any idea what that feels like?

Dracula: B/C I DON'T WANT YOU TO GET HURT! -pauses- I pushed you away! I tried to...with all my might.

Remember: And that won't hurt me?

Dracula: The pain I would cause you in the end is a pain that is more bearable then the one you would endure for eternity.

Remember: pushing me away after giving me just a fraction of you hurts me more than you could ever imagine.

Dracula: -looks at Remember with pained eyes- Can you honestly tell me that it would not pain you to love someone who could never love you back for the REST of your life? I've done that…it is a pain unbearable...even to the most strongest and willful of people...like you…

Remember: Who did you love who didn't love you back?

Dracula: I would not put you through that. Ever.

Remember: who couldn't love you back?

Dracula: It is not a matter of couldn't…it was more like she was not in love with me as I was her.

Remember: Who was it? You claim I don't know you...here's your chance to change that...

Dracula: I would rather not say

Remember: -gets frustrated- Fine.

Dracula: I...the pain is still fresh. Can you not understand that?

Remember: -moves out of his hold-

Dracula: -grabs elbow- Remember, please. What do you want from me?

Remember: THE TRUTH! I WANT YOU, DAMN IT! WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO REALIZE THAT!

Dracula: -is quiet for a while, then softly says- I...I can't

Remember: It's obviously pointless...

Dracula: Don't you see? I have given you the truth, yet you reject it and toss it aside like trash!

Remember: I have not!

Dracula: YES YOU HAVE!

Remember: don't you DARE say such things. I have listened to every word you have said…I have trusted you when others would not! Can you toss all of that aside so easily?

Dracula: I opened up my heart to you...explained it to you...you rejected it!

Remember: I did not reject it!

Dracula: I'm speaking about HERE AND NOW!

Remember: You were refusing to share it!

Dracula: DAMNIT REMEMBER! I'M NOT READY!!

Remember: -steps back in fear-

Dracula: WHY CAN'T YOU UNDERSTAND THAT! WHY!?!?

-a pause-

Dracula: -weakly- ..why? -Looks at Remember brokenly, then in a whisper- Do you know what it is like to be torn between two people? -drops to his knees, unable to hold his weight any longer- Do you, Remember? Do you know the pain? The anguish? The torture that you put yourself through?

Remember: -crouches down and holds folded legs- Yes... I do. The pain…between choosing…

Dracula: Yes.

Remember: …trying to decide, but not wanting to…but knowing you'll hurt both if you don't…I know that feeling very well.

Dracula: Exactly. That is…why…-struggles- I…I cannot choose between you two…I cannot. I would sooner give up being a vampire...give up the throne to hell then do that

Remember: Have I ever asked you to? Because if I did, I didn't mean to…-looks away- I'm just selfish... that's all...

Dracula: It is hard when you pour your heart out to me…placing it in my hands so freely…

Remember: I won't do it any more if it hurts that much...-stands up-

Dracula: NO! I'm not finished -pulls her back down- You deserve nothing less then a man who can give you his whole heart...all of his attention...give you EVERYTHING and not share it with anyone. You deserve that...more then you could ever know. I want to be the one to give that to you...God, do I want to…

Remember: …but you want to give it to Justine too... I know.

Dracula: -is silent for a moment- Exactly...but...you know what? I believe history will repeat itself…at least in my case.

Remember: -sighs- Elaborate please.

Dracula: I told you that long ago, when I was a man...there was a woman whom I loved more then God himself...yet she did not return my love...I fear that Justine will be that woman once more...I do not think she will return that love...the pain I felt all those years ago shall return full force. I do not think I could handle it again. It would kill me.

Remember: Let me tell you something about Justine...

Dracula: -looks up at Remember-

Remember: She is... -I can't believe I'm saying this-... she is as in love with you as I am... maybe even more! But she keeps it quiet…she's... I don't know...afraid? She doesn't…

Dracula: -is NOT convinced, says warningly- That's not funny Remember…

Remember: Oh god, you're not even going to believe me...-stands up again-

Dracula: Do not play games with my heart…it may not beat but it is still very much alive and just as fragile as yours.

Remember: Fine... I won't. But let me inform you, I wasn't playing games...you don't believe me...but know that she won't tell you herself.

Dracula: Remember...-is struggling to find the words- You...you are serious? You do not jest with me?

Remember: -sends him a ridiculous glare- Have I EVER lied to you?

Dracula: -grumbles- No.

Remember: -palm to face-

Dracula: Very well then, I believe you

Remember: THANK GOD!

Dracula: but the question remains...how do I rectify the problem of getting her to admit it? I've tried everything and that god-forsaken woman just won't budge! She's making me work...damn it.

Remember: -is pacing- You are so lazy.

Dracula: -glares at Remember- Watch it…

Remember: Watch what?

Dracula: -shakes head- Nevermind.

Remember: -frustrated sigh- God, you are acting so out of character I can't stand this any more!! -grabs his face and kisses him long and hard then quickly releases- God, I've been wanting to do that all day.

Dracula: -is speechless-

Remember: -regains composure- Alright...um…just… go get Justine now...she's with Gabriel. Don't say anything about what I told you! Please! I've had enough of this... rubbing in my face crap today.

Dracula: Very well, but...before I go I need to ask you something.

Remember: -sits back down at the computer and sighs-

Dracula: -walks over to Remember- Well...two somethings actually.

Remember: -rubs temples- What?

Dracula: -grabs Remember by the shoulders, hauls her up and crushes her body to his...looks into her eyes giving her a smoldering look that CLEARLY says 'i love you' then kisses her hard then pulls away after a moment-

Remember:-has sudden inspiration to write a love scene-

Dracula: God, I've been wanting to do that all night. -looks at Remember again- wait…

Remember: What? -is still recovering from the fucking amazing kiss-

Dracula: Let me try something...-gazes longingly into Remember's eyes and with the utmost gentleness, cups her face in his hands and pulls her into a delicate gentle kiss-

Remember:-is floored-

Dracula: -pulls away after a moment...knows Remember needs air-

Dracula: Hmm...I think I rather liked that actually.

Remember: -is melting-

Dracula: Adds a bit of variety

Remember: You should do that more often.

Dracula: You know, this out of character thing...its not too bad.

Remember: -dreamy look-

Dracula: -is beaming-

Remember: It get's kind of annoying when you do it too much, but it can be refreshing.

Dracula: -arches eyebrow-

Remember: -is still catching breath…and heartbeat-

Dracula: One more thing to ask...about Justine. You know her better then I do. So…I'm...-strains to say this-

Remember: -still has hot, steamy, bleeding romance love-scenes swimming through her head but quickly shakes it off- What?

Dracula: -mutters obscenities under breath- I'm...er...I'm at a loss.

Remember: I beg your pardon?

Dracula: I don't know...what to do...-curses in 10 different languages as he clenches fists and the vein in his forehead begins to pop out, then- If you EVER say anything about this to ANYONE...

Remember: What? You getting totally and completely out of character? Not a word...-crosses heart-

Dracula: -calms down then mutters- Thank you. So…What do you suggest, hm? She's going to be difficult no matter what, isn't she?

Remember: Do what you did with me. She'll thank you afterward. And she'll hold it against you too... but either way, what have you got to lose?

Dracula: -chuckles- Remember...no offense but...Justine is a tad bit more...shall we say...stubborn/resistant/bitchier then you…and that last part is saying something -is teasing-

Remember: That's true...

Dracula: She's like a mule...won't budge. –thinks for a moment- Do you think that will work?

Remember: Count-- -pats shoulder- -- I used to be a lot like her... remember? If that doesn't work...nothing will.

Dracula: -arches eyebrow- Love, I'm afraid you were hopeless right from the start

Remember: -sends him a look-

Dracula: What? Its true!

Remember: It's not MY fault my first impression of you was you... without... yeah…I'm not finishing that sentence.

Dracula: -smirks, then seductively- Oh, please do.

Remember: You had an unfair advantage!

Dracula: -arches eyebrow- Did I now?

Remember: (-Remember just had ACTUAL shivers run down her spine-)

Dracula: -crosses arms over chest- And what was that?

Remember: I... I'm not saying. -decides to be stubborn. Folds arms under chest-

Dracula: Very well…

Remember: -turns away-

Dracula: I'll give you a smoldering kiss if you do...-comes up behind Remember and wraps arms around her waist and pulls her against his still naked chest-

Remember: -thinks- But dear god, that was the hottest thing I've ever seen

Dracula: -runs hot, open-mouthed kisses along the hollow of her neck-

Remember: This is so unfair

Dracula: -against her neck, whispers- please?

Remember: -melts-

Dracula: -runs hands up her sides, gently cups her breasts- I'll make it...worth your while

Remember: Oh god, I know you will...

Dracula: -abruptly pulls away and pretends he's unaffected- Very well, I will not force it out of you.

Remember: -snaps out of it- Wait...what am I supposed to tell you? -is having withdraws and needs a cold shower-

Dracula: -chuckles- Look…the point is, Justine isn't going to...give in very easily...lets face it...she IS a hell of a lot more stubborn and unwilling then you, I'm sorry, love, but it is true.

Remember: -damn it, he's right…but that's because she doesn't know... she hasn't felt it…if she did... –

Dracula: -mumbles to himself- Yeah, and it means a LOT more hard work for me -thinks to himself- Yes...but she is worth it...just like Remember was… and is…-looks up at Remember- Hmm, well, I believe I need to rescue a certain golden haired beauty from -spits out the name- Van Helsing –no response from Remember-…Remember?

Remember: -back is still to him and sighs- Yeah?

Dracula: -concerned- What is wrong, my dear?

Remember: -exhales- …nothing.

Dracula: -sighs- Do not lie to me… not after all that we just went through.

Remember: It's stupid...

Dracula: Why don't you let me be the judge of that.

Remember: Just…don't worry about it...

Dracula: Remember, what would Justine say?

Remember: she'd force it out of me...-sheepish grin-

Dracula: Exactly.

Remember: Seems I can't say no to anybody, can I?

Dracula: Not when it concerns your well being, no.

Remember: True, but my sanity is a different story.

Dracula: -crosses arms over chest and arches eyebrow- Remember? You're avoiding the subject.

Remember: Sorry. -sighs- I can feel the withdraws coming and you haven't even left the room yet. How sad is that? -chuckles- God I'm so pathetic

Dracula: -sighs heavily- This is what I was afraid of…

Remember: What?

Dracula: The result of two women….sharing...both wanting more attention...wanting ALL of it...I will not put either of you through that. I told you this before. If you want this to work...if you want me...she comes along...I...I cannot help it, my dear.

Remember: I know... and...and I'm willing to work with you...

Dracula: Remember, this is tearing me apart! Do you understand?!

Remember: Yes! I understand!

Dracula: This is between the women I love...both of them...- mouth snaps shut and eyes widen as he takes a small step back in shock, he can't believe he just said that-

Remember: Count?

Dracula: -whispers to himself -I...love?

Remember: Helloo???

Dracula: ...love

Remember: Earth to Dracula?

Dracula: -continues to whisper to himself- Do I…love them?

Remember: -Oh God-

Dracula: Both of them? -eyes widen in realization and looks at Remember- Remember...that's it. I've done it...I..I have it. Well...I think I do anyway.

Remember: -has nothing to say-

Dracula: I. Love. You.

Remember: ...

Dracula: -is in shock that he just said that...didn't think he was capable of love-

Remember: -weakly-What? But you said...Dracula... this isn't funny...

Dracula: Do you think that the truth is not what I speak? Do you think I am lying?

Remember: No... I just...-is speechless-

Dracula: Would those words come out of my mouth? My mouth??

Remember: No... they wouldn't... not before now, anyway…

Dracula: What is that supposed to mean?

Remember: You... you said you were incapable of love... and here you just... -is is shock-

Remember: I need some air...-gets up to leave- Nope...a cold shower would be better, excuse me...-goes to leave the room-

Dracula: -now it's his turn to be in shock- Wait...

Remember: What?

Dracula: So...so I just pour out my heart to you and you...leave? I place it in your hands this time and you just leave...

Remember: No...I just...need a minute for it to sink in...give me a minute or two count.

Dracula: -coldly- Very well…let it sink in…

Remember: Oh God... you're blowing this way out of proportion...please don't do that...-moves towards him- I just... -sighs- I never really thought you...

Dracula: -arches eyebrow- What? Never thought me what? –waits for an answer, then- Capable?

Remember: Do you really... do you really feel that way? Honestly? You're not toying with me like last time?

Dracula: -gently brushes a stray hair behind her ear-

Remember: Please say you're not.

Dracula: -brings hands lower and cups her cheeks then brings her in for the most gentle and sincerest of kisses...pours everything he has into it...love, passion, lust, need, desire...more love...everything…after a minute or two, Dracula pulls away with a genuine smile on his face...brushes another stray hair out of her eyes with affection, then softly, huskily- Does that answer your question?

Remember: -nods breathlessly-

Dracula: -smile widens- Good. But Remember...I need to know. Can you...WILL you be willing to share?

Remember: I'm willing to try...

Dracula: ...very well, that is all I can ask for then

Remember: So what about Gabriel?

Dracula: -clenches jaw and fist- What about him?

Remember: Are you still mad... about... that thing...

Dracula: -thinks for a minute, then- No...well...not at you anyway. -jaw drops as anger flares in his now pitless black eyes. Menacingly says- He is trying to take her, isn't he?

Remember: What? Gabriel??

Dracula: -growls- He is…

Remember: You're kidding, right?

Dracula: -ignores Remember- I can sense it…

Remember: -wide-eyed- Really?

Dracula: -vein is popping out at forehead- Yes...

Remember: my back-up muse is trying to steal Justine?

Dracula: Yes...but he won't have her...not if I have anything to do with it -turns into hell-beast and takes off out window-

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A/N: All right!! The next installment!! Hope you all enjoyed it!! PLEASE give us some feedback?? Please?? ANYthing…one word…two words…or if you're feeling REALLY daring, maybe 3 or 4?? Haha…

Dracula: I don't see how that is daring…

Nienna: -rolls eyes- Wow…you can be really dense sometimes, you know that?

Remember: -chuckles- Sometimes I worry…I'm not sure if he's just being sarcastic…or if he really IS that dumb.

Van Helsing: Actually, ladies, he is the latter…I've known him since the mid 1400s so I would know.

Dracula: -is seething-

Nienna: -raises eyebrow- Why wasn't he born blonde then?

Dracula: -snaps- WHAT THE HELL! YOU'RE BLONDE!!!

Nienna: -calmly- Yes, I am…but I don't act like it, do I? Perhaps I'm the one who should have black hair…

-pauses-

Nienna: I bet that's dyed –looks at Dracula's hair-

Remember: Probably…that would explain a lot of things…you know, with the chemicals getting to his head and all…

Dracula: -mouth hanging open- Why you little-

Van Helsing: -snorts in laughter- You know, Vlad, that would explain a lot of things.

Nienna: Come here -grabs Dracula's ponytail and examines his hair-

Dracula: -growls- LEAVE THE HAIR ALONE! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW LONG IT TAKES TO MAKE IT STRAIGHT WITHOUT FLY-AWAYS! -jerks out of Nienna's hands and backs up, a menacing look in his eyes combined with slight embarrassment at what he just said-

-cricket, cricket-

Remember: Oh my god…you're gay, aren't you?

Dracula: WHAT?!? NO!!! YOU JUST COMPLETELY TWISTED MY WORDS!!!

Nienna: -smirks- So you DO dye you hair?

Van Helsing: I do believe he just said that. -mutters- he probably dyes his eyebrows too, just for kicks…

Dracula: -mouth gapes- I do NOT!! I did not say…my hair is NOT dyed! It's natural!!

Nienna: -crosses arms- Uh huh…prove it bat boy…

Dracula: -suddenly sends Nienna a wicked, evil smirk- Very well, you are coming with me, my dear…-grabs Nienna's wrist in a bone-crushing grip and drags her into a closet-

Remember and Van Helsing: -look at each other confused-

-after a moment or two, Nienna walks out eyes wide and filled with shock, embarrassment and…arousal?-

Dracula: -walks out of closet with a smug look on his face as he 'brushes off' his hands-

Remember: -looks at Nienna- What did he do?

Nienna: -growls and sneers at Dracula then looks at Remember and mutters- lets just say the carpet matches the drapes.

Van Helsing: -looks confused for a moment, then eyes widen and he bursts out laughing-

Remember: -is SO confused- Wha---? –looks at Van Helsing who is pointing to his crotch and then to his hair...Remember's eyes widen in realization as her mouth opens in shock- YOU SICK BASTARD!! THAT'S SO…SO..GAH!! –but secretly thinks it was clever and wishes it was her who…yeah…-

Dracula: -shrugs- What? She –points at Nienna who is sitting in a corner sulking and looks like she was just scarred for life- asked me to prove it…and I did!

Nienna: -mumbles something about 'you bastard' and 'damn he's big' then blushes when she realizes Dracula heard her- GAH I HATE YOU!!

Van Helsing, Dracula and Remember: -crack up hysterically-

-fin-