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Chapter 5: Enter the Fallen Angel

It's been a week since Soma's fishy attack and the silent treatments lingered like a shadow. The week was hell for Arikado. He slept alone, removed the fish, and scrubbed the smell away from everything, he even endured Soma's icy silence and mood swings. Mathias observed the two and shook his head. Their actions were not healthy for them and the children. I guess it's time for grandpa to step in. He thought as he folded the newspaper. His prime target: Soma.

He found the beautiful Spaniard in the kitchen. The young man was crying uncontrollably. Perfect! Mathias thought. He cleared his throat and watched as his son-in- law look up at him. His eyes were red, swollen and tear-stained.

"Soma, what's wrong?"

"I hate this. What have I done? I've driven him away!"

"Adrian? You think…no child, he's not going anywhere. He loves you too much."

"Mathias, I practically drowned him in sardines."

"Which was a low blow I'll admit," Mathias admitted, thinking about the smelly little fish. "But you have to remember you are not alone in this. Adrian is here for you and for the children. He wasn't so lucky."

"What do you mean?"

"Soma, did Adrian mention to you about his mother?"

"Yes he has."

"Lisa was a beautiful woman, inside and out. She loved helping people, as much as she loved me. I was more than willing to 'retire' to be with her and when we started our family."

"How did you two meet?"

"I was wounded and I was too weak to even summon up a spark of healing ability. Lisa was gathering herbs and medicine when she found me in the fields. She took me into her home, a small cozy cottage and tended to me. I believed I would never find another woman so kind and loving as my first wife Elisabetha but lo and behold, I was given a second chance. I never harmed her, in fact I protected her. I LOVED her. We got married; a simple, private wedding and afterwards, she told me she was with child.

Mind you, I didn't think the union of human and vampire could conceive. I've never seen it recorded; legends or otherwise. But the truth was there. We were happy and prepared for the child. She knew somehow that we were having a boy, so she encouraged me to read to her and the baby, to interact more with him."

"For a bond to form," Soma said. "I've read about that."

"Yes, but you see we didn't have Dr. Spock." Mathias said. "We had to do trial and error. Adrian was born on a beautiful spring day. Lisa was in the fields, gathering flowers when Adrian 'announced' his presence and wanted to see the world. When I held my son in my arms, I felt such joy, peace, and the demon was quiet. I was there for his first steps, first word, I enjoyed it all. When Lisa was accused for witchcraft, while she was tending to the sick, and burned, my world shattered. I didn't think of my son then. All I wanted; was revenge, their blood to sate my palette, their hearts crushed by my hands. I executed every one of my dark desires. I tried to hide it from my son, but I couldn't. With every year, he looked more like his mother. He inherited his mother's heart and spirit and that was something I was never changing, whether he stood against me or beside me."

"But enough about me, this is about you two." He said. "Soma, cease the silent treatment and cold exterior toward my son; he's nervous enough as it is. He's only worried for you and the children. He wants to be only the best for all of you. If I were you, I'd give him a big kiss. You're stronger together rather than divided." He hugged the younger man and smiled. "Go ahead, talk to him." Soma looked at his father in law and sighed.

"Fine, I'll go and talk to him." Soma said. The younger man went to their bedroom and knocked on the door.

"Come in," Soma heard his husband say. Soma opened the door and saw his husband lying down on their newly laundered sheets, reading a book.

"Adrian, I…" Soma bowed his head and sat down on his side on bed. "I'm so sorry. What you said hurt me."

"I'm so sorry my angel." Arikado said as he dropped his book and embraced his beloved. "I shouldn't have been so insensitive. Could you do me a favor though?"

"What's that?"

"Could you pick a less…um."

"I'll pick a more normal craving next time." Soma said with a small laugh. "The babies didn't like them either." Arikado smiled and rubbed his beloved's stomach. It was already three months since they made love that faithful night and their honeymoon cruise brought out the demon in Arikado. Damn, the older dhmphir thought with a purr. I can't believe how much I've missed out on….I want more… He growled lightly and gently nipped his beloved's neck. Soma arched his neck to give his husband better access, which the older man was grateful for. He ran his hands along his beloved's stomach, and down to the waistband of his pants. Soma's soft moan was all he needed. He undid his beloved's pants and touched between his legs.

"Ah, Adrian,"

"Sh beloved, it's all right. I will never hurt you…" Arikado whispered. "Never," With that, he kissed his beloved and felt his own erection….

"Uh, guys…." Yoko said. "We have another disaster and it's on the outskirts of town!" The couple broke away reluctantly and looked at each other.

"We will continue this later." Soma whispered as he kissed his husband. "I want it as much as you do…." Arikado's eyes darkened with lust and his body wanted to claim Soma again.

"I'll hold you to that." He whispered huskily. "As soon as this is over, you are mine."

"Always," Soma said with a smile. Arikado felt his heart lift. It was that one word uttered from the lips of his beloved that made his eternal battle with Dracula's evil worth while. Since his mother's death, Arikado stood on the opposite of his father. Now that Mathias had been freed and the entity called Dracula was destroyed for the time being, Arikado focused more on his own life with Soma. Yes, he still reported to the agency but it wasn't like before. His beloved proved time and time again, with sheer will that he was more than capable of not becoming the Dark Lord. Of course, they knew that there were others who wished for Dracula to be raised again but both Arikado and Soma saw to it that their desires were not fulfilled. Geared up, both men made their way to the scene and saw a malicious looking man and Soma didn't feel right, but instead of cowering, he stood his ground.

"You," Soma said shakily. "You're the one who's done all this."

"You are smart as well as beautiful." The man said. "A befitting spouse for the son of Dracula…"

"Hold your tongue." Arikado ordered. "What do you want here?"

"The same thing I've wanted for centuries; complete domination." The man said. "Belmont thought he could stop me and almost did but even he 'died' in vain."

"You placed the curse on him." Arikado said. The man looked at him and smirked.

"No, it was already there." He said. "I just gave the extra 'push' that was needed."

"Wait a minute; you said it was 'there' already. So, darkness consumed him….."

"Everyone has a downfall." The man said. "Even the Son…."

"Don't even think about it." Arikado said, causing his beloved to chuckle. "And the Belmont you speak of is dead."

"Really, I could have sworn he was immortal…."

"With his head cut off?" Soma asked. "That's a sucky immortality." Arikado bowed his head and tried to bite back a laugh. The man rolled his eyes.

"Like I care," He said. "I will get what I want and when I obtain absolute power, you will all bow to me." With that he disappeared, leaving monsters in his wake. The couple looked at each other and got ready for battle.

"Are you ready to dance my angel?" Arikado asked. Soma looked at his husband and with the Vampire Killer in his hand, smirked.

"You bet."

Enter big bad dude from downtown! Will he succeed in his quest or will he sent back down with his tail between his legs? And will Soma live up to Julius' expectations? And yea, from those of you who's read The Love of a King will know why Soma's got the Vampire Killer...Want to know more, review to find out!