A/N: Thanks to danceofgold for sticking with me! Hope you like this

Chapter 7: Reunions (Arikado's/Alucard's then Soma's POV)

(Arikado's/Alucard POV)

I was almost able to smell the nervousness and fear that emanated from my beloved Soma. I knew that he was also afraid to see his family; what he didn't know, was of the journal I almost forgot about. I stumbled onto it while packing my belongings. I smiled a bit in pride as I discovered that the spell had not faded and had in fact, updated to the current day. I knew that I would have a lot to explain to Soma and I feared that, although we exchanged vows to love and honor each other for as long as we both lived, that my marriage would either be severely damaged or dissolved. I loved Soma with all my being and I didn't want to lose him or our children.

"Adrian, what's wrong?" I heard my beloved ask me. I looked at him and sighed. The love and devotion in his eyes, I treasured beyond anything in this world or the next. I didn't want to lose that. But, he had to know.

"Soma, sit down, there's something I have to confess." Soma looked at me and even though he was confused, he sat down. I took a breath and a seat next to him.

"Soma, I love you, and I pray with all of my heart that your heart will not change toward me."

"I love you too Adrian." Soma said as he took my hand in his. "We're joined in matrimony. I will NEVER leave you, might kill you but I'll never leave."

"Soma….I've first seen you when you were a newborn. I know of your family, where you lived, and of your growth of power. I held you in my arms and I held myself back from killing you. I feared that Dracula would rise through you, so I was your constant vigil. Your father was a witness of the battle of 1999 and along with Nostradamus' prophecy, he sheltered you. He theorized that through your great great great grandmother Shanoa, who was a member of the Order of Ecclesia and her possession of all three Dominus glyphs, that you inherited the Power of Dominance."

"Your father didn't want you to go to Japan, because he knew of what would happen." I said as I stood up and went to the window, looking out to the garden view. "I followed you everywhere, watched over you. When you collided into me that day, you stole my heart. Of course, I had to put up a front and for a spell, I believed it. You must think me a sick pervert and I beg you to forgive me." I stood in silence, holding back the tears that threatened to fall. I felt naked and vulnerable. Now, it was up to my beloved. The reaction I got, both shocked me and made my heart soar. Soma rose and wrapped his arms around me from behind, encouraging me to turn and face him. Reluctantly, I obeyed, bracing myself to behold the hatred and disgust. I found none!

"I thought I dreamt it….Or thought it was a part of your allure…." Soma said softly. "I loved you, for what seemed to be like forever. Sometimes, when I was alone in my family's backyard I would look to the trees. I wouldn't feel afraid. I felt safe and I felt someone was watching, even though I couldn't see who it was. I told my Mom of it but she didn't think much of it. My Dad on the other hand, just smiled and said I had an angel watching over me. Looks like he was right….It also explains why I've never felt anything beyond brotherly love for Mina…why I never desired anyone else….My heart was yours…Always has been and always will be."

"Did you always know you could bear children?"

"That was a pleasant surprise." Soma admitted. "It could have been a perk from the exchange,"

"That's possible, only if it was dormant to begin with." I said. Soma thought about that and accepted the explanation. I felt my beloved resting against my chest, listening to my eternal heartbeat and I smiled. I was worried for nothing. Soma was NOT leaving. We would live together, raise our children and be a real family…

"I'm not going anywhere mi amour." Soma whispered. I hugged and kissed him. "I'm ready to face my family now."

"And we will face them together." I said as held both of his hands in my own. "We have to get going now my angel."

"Ok," Soma said as he turned to take up his bags. I placed a hand onto my beloved's shoulder.

"You can go downstairs, say goodbye and wait in the car. I'll get these." Soma nodded and did as he was told. Thanks to my heightened senses, I heard my father talking.

"You packed light." He joked. I heard my beloved's laugh and his answer.

"Adrian insisted I don't lift anything."

"Can we switch?" I heard Joachim tease, causing my father's breathing to hitch. "You can take the bookworm and I'll keep the gentleman." Soma laughed and shook his head.

"I'll need him, sorry Joachim."

"Oh well, can't blame a man for trying." Joachim said dramatically. "Guess I'm stuck with you." My father didn't retort to Joachim. Instead he looked to my beloved.

"Do not hesitate to call for me." He said. "It's enchanted with alchemy." The elder vampire said. "All you have to do is write to me and I will come."

"Thank you," I heard my beloved say. "It will come in handy." I heard my father's chuckle.

"You two take care of yourselves, and each other." He said. "And don't worry; we can hold the fort here." With a final farewell being exchanged, I came down the stairs with our bags.

"You just missed him." My father said. "Adrian, I thought you should know that I crafted a pen for Soma, which can summon me at anytime if needed."

"That will be helpful." I said. "Thank you Father."

"It's the least I can do." He replied. "Now get going or you two will miss your flight." My father and I exchanged a brief embrace and I hurried to the car, where Soma was waiting patiently. I looked at him then started the car.

"My angel, you look terrified." I said as I watched him run his fingers through his hair, wring his hands and fidget in his seat.

"Adrian, it's been quite a while now since…and my father and I….what I said…."

"He loves you." I said as I took his hand in my own. "For a long time, the only things your father wanted were for you to be safe, happy and not deal with this nonsense." I saw my beloved bow his head in shame but I lifted it back up.

"I know that you didn't mean to let your anger go at him. You didn't understand what was going on. Your reactions were normal, I mean, how believable would it be to be in Dracula's castle, dealing with creatures only known in folklores, myths and horror movies if you've beheld it all with your own eyes?"

"Not very," Soma admitted. "I would have been put in a nut house."

"I believe the correct term is an asylum." I said, earning myself a playful punch in the arm. I chuckled and paid attention to the road as I drove. I didn't want my beloved to be unhappy. Since it's within my power, I decided I would make sure that Soma and the children were kept safe and healthy. I knew it was not going to be easy for either one of us but I wasn't going anywhere.

(Soma's POV)

My nerves were shot and my hormones were in overdrive. I knew what Mathias and the others said was right but I was too afraid. We made it to the airport and made it our seats. My husband was settling in but I just wanted to break loose. When the stewardess came and asked if we wanted anything, I literally broke down crying.

"I can't do this, Adrian, please, I want to go back!"

"You'll be just fine…."

"FUCK THIS! I WANT OFF THIS PLANE AND I MEAN NOW!" I cried my tears unable to stop flowing. The stewardess looked panicked but held her ground.

"Sir, you'll be fine. You're safe on this plane….."

"I WANT OFF!" I cried. I felt my husband hold me down and close to him. I struggled a bit but he did something to knock me out. I felt my body slump forward and my world go black.

When I woke up, it was sunset and I was in the Lexus. I moaned and shook my head clear.

"Where are we?" I asked. My husband turned and looked at me.

"We're in Spain."

"What the hell did you do to me?"

"I put you to sleep." He said. I wanted to strangle him.

"How could you do that to me? You could've harmed me and the children!"

"My method was less hazardous than yours my angel." My husband said. "You had a fit. Why didn't you tell me you had a fear of airplanes?"

"I didn't think it would affect me." I said. "It hasn't happened since I was a kid."

"How did you get to Japan then?"

"I was sedated." I admitted. "The flight attendant had no other choice."

"Well, now I know better." My husband said. "I wish you would've told me sooner."

"It's ok." I said as I held his hand. "You didn't know….and I didn't tell you." I looked away, watched as the mountains of Penalara grew into view. Almost home…I'm terrified….

"Soma, there is nothing to worry about." My husband said as we pulled up to the home I was born in. I took in a breath and exited the car. As we walked up, my heart pounded into my ears, my knees felt weak and my breathing hitched. Before I could put my hand up to knock, the door slowly opened a bit and a man well in his prime with my hair and eyes looked out at us.

"Oh my god…." The man said, tears threatening to fall. "Soma, is that you?"

"Yes Dad," I said with a smile. "It's me." My father swung the door wide and swept me into a bear hug. For the first time in my life, I witnessed my father crying. His crying got me started and we both started bawling. My husband just watched us with a small smile. He wouldn't interfere. My father composed himself, wiped his tears away and looked at my husband.

"Thank you, for watching over him." My father said. "I hope my son hasn't caused too much trouble."

"He was no trouble at all." My husband said. "Professor Cruz, may we come in, there is much to discuss." My father and my husband looked at each other for a moment before my father nodded and allowed us inside the house. Adrian was right; we did have much to talk about and very little time to do it in.

How will Soma's parents react to all that's happened to their son? Review to find out.