A/N: Thanks danceofgold for sticking with this! By the way: Twist number 2 so heads up!

Chapter 8: Another Secret Unraveled (Soma's then Arikado/Alucard's POV)

I looked around the house I grew up in and I swear if I closed my eyes, I could've imagined so many Christmases, birthdays and happy times. My parents never changed the house and for that I was glad. So much has changed in a span of a few years….I thought.

"Soma," My father said, rousing me from my thoughts. "Are you going to introduce us?"

"What?" I asked, completely dazed. My husband looked at me and chuckled before extending a hand out to my father.

"Adrian Cronqvist." He said. "It's a pleasure to meet you Professor Cruz."

"Please, call me Matthew or Dad." My father said as they shook hands. "Cronqvist….I've heard of that family…..known for alchemy….Cronqvist the Wise…." My husband looked at me then back at my father.

"Yes, that's my father's title." He said. My father looked at him and it wasn't 'you've lost your mind'

"So, your father, he's the Mathias Cronqvist." He said softly. "History placed him as an alchemic genius. I didn't think he'd still….wait, he became a vampire no?"

"Yes he did." My husband said. "I don't think I have to say which."

"No you don't." My father said. "As a historian I've kept track and I've had theories." I looked at my father in question.

"I've kept so much from you Soma." My father said ruefully. "All I wanted was to protect you."

"I know Dad." I said as I rubbed my stomach. "Where's Mom?"

"She went into to town to shop. She should be back shortly." My father said, blinking as he watched me rub my stomach. "Ah, Soma, what's wrong with your stomach? Cramps again?"

"Ah no," I said with a slight blush. "I'm pregnant." My father's eyebrow rose up into his hair and was quiet for a moment before bursting into a smile.

"My boy's grown up, married and expecting…." My father said with a sob. "Your mother's going to fuss over you….Adrian; I'd brace myself if I were you." I looked at my husband and laughed a bit. My father smiled and turned to my husband.

"So, let's get down to brass tax." He said, face going serious. "I love that my son is here, and is happily married. But what's going on?"

"There are ancient forces on the rise." My husband said, "And it is agreed that it is not safe for Soma to be in Japan right now."

"So, it's begun again." My father said. "And the mastermind behind it?"

"Satan." My husband said. Again my father's eyebrow rose.

"And what of the last Belmont…"

"Julius is no more." My husband said sadly. "He chose Soma as his successor."

"Despite what he is…" My father began, clearly shocked at that bit of information. "Incredible. So, that explains why Soma needs to be kept safe."

"Dad I can…" I began but was stopped cold by the glares I received from both my father and my husband.

"Not in your life." My father said. "Adrian's right, there is no way; you're going against the forces of darkness this time."

"Then who, aside from Adrian and the others…?" My father looked at me.

"When the time's right, you'll know." He said sternly. "And let's leave it at that." When we heard a car pull up my father's face broke into a smirk. "Counting down: 5…..4…..3….2…..1…"

"SOMA!" I heard my mother shouted as soon as she saw me. "MY BABY!" I winced while my husband smirked. My mother shoved the bags of groceries she held at my father and scooped me into a hug. "I MISSED YOU SOO MUCH!"

"Missed…you…too...Mom…" I gasped. She looked at me and smiled.

"So, what's new?"

"Well…"

"'Noa, this is Adrian. Our little Soma's married." My mother's eyes widened.

"Married?" She asked. "You're only what, 20?"

"Mom…."

"Just teasing," She said as she looked over my husband. "Oh, my son's snatched up a cutie!" My husband looked at me and I had to laugh. He looked lost.

"Mom, you're embarrassing him."

"He should be flattered." My mother said. "Powerful, handsome, and buns of steel…." She pinched him, causing him to yelp, which made me lose it.

"Mom, stop!"

"'Noa…" My father warned. My mother looked at us and sighed.

"Fine, sorry about that, it's not every day our little Soma brings a handsome man home."

"'Noa, Soma's here for protection."

"Soma's an able bodied boy, why would he need protecting?"

"He's expecting." My father said.

My mother squealed with delight. "I'm going to be a grandma!"

"Mom, I hate to be a part pooper but, I'm hungry and tired." I said as I rubbed my stomach. "And these children are not giving me any peace."

"Of course," She said as she escorted me to a seat. "Matthew, let's cook them dinner."

My father nodded and followed my mother into the kitchen. He could fill her in on the situation. I sighed in bliss as I sat back in the armchair by the fireplace. My husband took the opposite armchair and looked at me.

"Soma, you know that your mother will not be happy with you fighting."

"You are so right on that." My mother said as she stepped out of the kitchen giving me a stern look. "Your father can handle it!"

"'Noa…." My father warned, shutting my mother up.

"What's Dad going to do, throw a book at them?" I asked with a snicker. Adrian looked down to hide a small smile. My father gave me the 'I'm not too old to kick your ass' look. Nothing more was mentioned on the subject, at least for now.

(Arikado/Alucard's POV)

I remained quiet but what Soma's mother said put me into alert. It seemed that Professor Cruz had another secret! I was determined to find out what it was. We sat down to a delicious dinner and pleasant chat. Soma's parents loved their son and only wanted the best for him. They were concerned, as was I, that if Soma continued to fight, that not only his health, but the health of our children would be at risk. I wasn't willing to pay such a price.

After dinner and dessert, Soma and I were led by Professor Cruz to our room. I heard my beloved gasp once the door opened.

"Dad, what did you do to my room?" He asked, pleasantly surprised. I had to admire the room; with simple white birch furniture, a beautiful white ash bed and light gray carpet. The view was magnificent; of the mountains and the lake. Next to the closet, were our bags… It was improved upon. I thought.

"Well, I made some improvements." He said. "After all you are not a teenager anymore." My beloved looked at his father and smiled. He liked the change. "Why don't you two settle in and we will see you in the morning."

"Goodnight Dad." Soma said as he lay down. I looked at him and nodded.

"Goodnight….um….Padre." I said, the word seeming foreign on my tongue. Professor Cruz looked at me and smiled good-naturedly.

"Close enough." He said with a chuckle. "Goodnight." With that, he walked out of the room, closed the door and went on his way. I decided to investigate when my beloved and his mother retired.

It was around midnight when Soma and his mother finally retired for the night. I eased out of bed, taking care not to disturb my beloved. His father was an enigma and I've always been the curious one. I took on my mist form, went through the keyhole and materialized in time to see Soma's father walking out of his bedroom and made his way to the gardens. I followed him and upon entering the gardens, I was surprised.

Statues of a pixie, a crow, a golem, a demon and a pumpkin head were in a circle around what I believed to be a bird bath! I watched as Soma's father stood in front of the statues and closed his eyes, took a breath and said and did something I didn't think was possible:

"Heed my words O' great powers of darkness, release to me this tortured soul, let me infuse him with my life force and awaken him to the world of the living, immaculate being, appear before me NOW!" My eyes widened as the demons came to life!

A devils forgemaster! I thought. I thought Father only had two of them…. I snuck away before I was discovered. I returned to my bed, where I thought my beloved was still sleeping.

"Adrian, where were you?"

"How did you know I was gone?"

"The children and I felt you leave."

"Oh, Soma, I found out something…."

"What did you find out?"

"Your father….he's a devil's forge-master!"

"A WHAT," Soma said as he sat up in bed. I tried to silence and calm him but Soma wasn't having it. He got up out of bed and put a robe on. I was left blinking for a moment before following Soma. He found his father in the kitchen, making a cup of tea.

"Soma, what are you doing up this late?"

"Dad, is there something you have to tell me?"

"No, what makes you ask that?" My father-in-law asked completely unaware of the pixie that sat on his shoulder.

"Because you have a pixie on your shoulder and the only other person I know who has such a thing, is my husband." My father-in-law looked at my beloved and sighed.

"Well take a seat." My father-in-law said, pouring out three cups of tea and handing a sugar cube to the pixie. "Adrian, has your father told you of his devil forge-masters?"

"Not that I recall…."

"Well, he had two. One named Isaac and the other, Hector. They rivaled constantly, although Hector had Dracula's favor. Isaac grew jealous of Hector and wanted him out of the way. But when Dracula's bloodlust grew to massive heights and his Curse was in full sway, Hector disobeyed him and left his service. He found love in a beautiful lady, Rosaley. However, when she was burned as a witch, Hector wanted revenge. He was led to Valencia, where he met Isaac and went through the castle to regain his power and find out the truth. When all was said and done, and the Curse destroyed, Hector lived with Isaac's sister, Julia. Eventually, they wedded and the rest is history."

"So wait," Soma said. "Are you saying, I'm a descendant of a witch and a devil's forge-master?"

"That's right." My father said. "Both had a good bit of Dracula's power."

"Oh my….this is quite a tree." I said, taking a sip of my tea. Soma sat in silence. I knew he was thinking.

"I…need to lie down." Soma said. "Goodnight." With that he was gone and his father and I were the only one's who remained at the table.

"I know it's a lot for Soma to take in." My father-in-law said with a sigh. "But that's why I didn't fret when I felt you around. I know who you are, no matter how much you try to change your look. We can't hide who we truly are."

"This is true." I sighed. "But I had to, just as your ancestor had."

"That may be, but you'll need all the help you can get. I will help you. 'Noa will stay with Soma." I nodded and after thanking him for the tea, I wished him goodnight and returned to our room. Soma was fast asleep and I held him.

"I love you, no matter what." I whispered as I placed a kiss onto his cheek. "And we will get through this. I promise."

Hm, twist two done. I figured Hector could have a legacy too! Want more, you know what to do….