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A stunning beauty had appeared next to the handsome man. They looked the perfect pair. She had fiery red hair the colour of maple leaves in the autumn, of passion burning bright. High cheekbones, emerald eyes, a slim face and a svelte figure that was even further brought out by the revealing, low cut pink gown she wore. Noriko was feeling very inferior and lowly in front of this two stunning people. But 'pathetic human'? Weren't they 'pathetic humans' as well? Her dark amethyst eyes seemed to shoot sparks out, daring them to insult her again.

Curses! He had forgotten that Aleera was present. He gave the fuming dryad a smile before turning to face Aleera. His hand itched to backhand her, how dare she call his dryad a 'pathetic human'? Aleera's eyes were a bright cats' green, a sure proof of her jealousy. He bared his fangs at her, fiercely, telling her that he wanted her to leave. Now.

What? Her sire was baring his fangs at her! All because of a pathetic human! She seriously contemplated shrieking and wailing into his arms or even dive at that weirdo! The latter was proving to be a very interesting thought, but she wouldn't be able to take more than a few drops of blood before Master would pull her away. Furthermore, he would punish her severely after that. There was no choice then, but to retreat. For the moment.

"I apologise for the interruption." His voice smooth and silky. "I am the… Owner of this castle. My name's Count Vladislaus Dracula." He paused. The girl seemed to expect more from him. "What? That's all? Aren't you going to laugh at me, stone me or throw me out of your castle?" She demanded.

"And why would I do that my dear?" "Don't 'my dear' me. Maybe because I'm different? Because I have silver hair, purple eyes and am 'unwanted by heaven and rejected by hell'?" What was wrong with this guy? He was the only one so far who hadn't made any negative comments, or tried to kill her. Oh boy, like it was her fault that she looked weird. Hello! She was born like this. Get it? Born like this. Not like she ordered a special delivery for silver hair and freaky eyes right? She glared at the man who called himself Dracula.

"Do you want me to?" He asked, softly, quite taken aback with that outburst. Never in his long decades of living on this earth had he ever met a human who wasn't afraid of him. He had never even thought of stoning her or laughing at her. Biting her? Well yes. But it was only for a fleeting moment.

"No." She shook her head. Of course she didn't want that to happen. "I'm sorry for intruding into your castle, Count. But I needed shelter for the night. I'll leave now, sorry." Noriko turned to leave. "Do you have anywhere else to go?" "No." A soft reply. "Then stay here. There is enough room for all of us." A command. "My name's Noriko." And she left for the entrance hall again.

He stood there for a moment, trying to clear the image of her eyes away from his mind. They seemed to possess a life and spirit of their own, allowing fleeting glimpses into the soul of this woman. He wanted to be inside them, knowing what she was thinking. She was truly intriguing. He could hear faint shrieks and wailing coming from another part of the castle, sighing, he transported himself into a room, where his bride was throwing her temper.

Ah, the shrieking had worked. It had brought her sire to her, just not in the best of moods. But that was that human's fault. How could her sire be angry with her? With beautiful, graceful Aleera? Standing next to that human, she surely rivalled her in both beauty and perfection.

"Master! Get that human away… Her very presence dirties the castle's floor… Let me feed off her…" Aleera was wailing. She and the other brides had always been attention seeking, clingy and whiny. Feed off Noriko? Feed off this mysterious dryad he had no clue about? "You are forbidden to touch a single hair of that human!" He roared angrily. If anyone were to feed off her, it would be him. Why? Because.

She seethed, angrily. She would get rid of this freak. It would be the only thing she would do! But for the moment, she grumpily nodded. "I won't." She spat out. A sudden vice-like grip was holding her chin. Emeralds met obsidian stones. "I will punish you if she goes missing." He hissed.

Noriko stepped back into the hall. Who were those two? Why was that female so jealous? Of who? Me? Yeah right. She scoffed. Like anyone would be jealous of me. She lit a fire, roasting the rabbit over it. Its skin was already clean and was hanging off a stone that jutted out from the wall. She laid open a few furs on the floor. Since she had permission to live here, might as well make use of it to the best of her ability, though she was sure it included not wandering around the castle. As she stared at the flickering flames, her thoughts reverted back to that Count Dracula. His looks fitted a description properly. A description she had heard before.

"Pale face with black stones for eyes. Raven dark hair and dressed in black." The village schoolteacher was telling the children in the schoolhouse. On the blackboard, there was a list of the 'Greatest Dangers' and as the first greatest danger, were the words Count Vladislaus Dracula "He haunts the night, a creature of the dark who sold his soul to the Devil. Be wary of him, he will rob you of your life the moment he sees you. He sucks your blood. Kids, don't ever go to the castle on Wolfbane's Hill. For that is where he resides…"

HiddenOperaAngel: haha, thanks for reviewing. erm... no, i don't watch Buffy. i'mactually not sure on how Dracula is supposed to be,so... you could tell me a little right?

Sam is on thephone: Izz? Someone threatened me. O.O you mean its normal? I'm scared. Really? Ok.

Really sorryif the story's lousy.

Yoursfaithfully,

Sam