A/N: Thank you LostPairings and danceofgold for reviewing. Here we go. Saw Twilight Breaking Dawn and got inspired, can you find it?
Chapter 9: Crimson Cravings and Bonds (Soma then Arikado/Alucard's POV)
I winced at the sharp pain in my stomach as the dawn approached. A sharp gasp escaped my lips and tears stung my eyes. Adrian was awake immediately and placed his hands onto my stomach.
"Angel…"
"They're hurting me." I sobbed. "Why?" My husband remained silent for a spell before looking at me and answering.
"Angel, our children….they're not human, not entirely." My eyes widened at that. I knew what that meant. They craved blood. I looked at my husband and rested my head against his shoulder. My husband kissed me on the cheek and whispered that he would return soon. I lay back down on our bed and rubbed my stomach, whispering soothingly to the children. It didn't take long for Adrian to return, but he had my father-in-law with him!
"What…how did you?" I gasped. Mathias looked at me and chuckled.
"Child you are not the only one who is able to turn into a bat at will." He said as he ruffled my hair. I settled back onto bed and allowed my father-in-law to examine me. He was silent for a moment then he looked at us.
"Well, my son's right, they are not entirely human. They're dhmphir, and they're craving blood." He pulled out a blue/purple crystal flask and handed it to me. "Drink it all." I looked into the flask and saw the blood. Oh my god did he kill someone? My heightened senses sniffed the blood and I sighed in relief. It wasn't human. It was a freshly killed animal; rabbit to be precise. I downed the flask and handed it over to my father-in-law. My husband surprised me by pulling my face to his and kissing me, gathering the remaining blood.
"Well, that was…kinky." A voice chuckled from the door. I looked and saw my father. My father-in-law looked at him with disbelief.
"That crest…I haven't seen it….since…"
"One of your devil forge-masters was my ancestor." My father said simply. Mathias actually took a seat.
"Judging from your looks, I believe it's safe to say: Hector."
"That's right."
"Hector….my most powerful devil-forge master." Mathias thought aloud. "I believed him dead."
"He remained with Isaac's sister. They had children, they grew up and the rest is history." My father said. "What's going on here?"
"My son required my presence here so, here I am." Mathias said. "But there is more to it isn't there?"
"Yes," My father said looking at my father-in-law. "I am taking my son's place in this battle and I don't give a damn what you say, or who you were." Adrian and I looked at Mathias who surprisingly, didn't look pissed. In fact, he looked at my father with admiration.
"And your assistance is welcomed." My father-in-law said with a slight bow, surprising us all. "And your wife approves of this?"
"I wouldn't be surprised if she joined in." My father said, causing me to laugh a bit. My husband looked at his father and nodded in agreement. "But that will not be the case for one of us will have to stay with Soma."
"Agreed," My father-in-law said. "Adrian, when you are needed, are you able to…"
"Yes Father," My husband said, my hand in his. "When all is safe, I will."
"Then it's settled." My father said. "Now, what was all that blood about?"
"Well, the grandchildren aren't exactly human." My father-in-law said. My father looked at him and sighed.
"I figured as much. They're just like their parents." My father-in-law looked at me and smiled. Even though he was in the back of Dracula's mind, he knew of the exchange. However, as much as he wanted to remain on the subject of the children, he knew that there were more pressing matters.
"Well, as much as I would love to remain here and plan out the nursery and all, I must return to Japan to the others. Miss Belenades and Miss Mina are keeping watch but there is no telling as to when this 'King of the Angels' would make his next move. We must be prepared." He opened my balcony doors and took his leave. My father looked to us and in his eyes, I saw a steely resolve.
"I have to agree with him." He said. "If you kids need me, I'll be in the gardens." With that, he left, leaving Adrian and I alone. I watched as my husband leaned against the doorway, deep in thought. I knew that he was battling within himself. He didn't want to leave me and the children but fighting alongside others for the greater good had always been his way. It was what he stood for. His very name screamed opposition. And no matter how selfish I wanted to be, I knew what had to be done.
"Adrian," I called out to him, his honey gold gaze meeting mine. "No matter your decision, I will stand with you and love you for all eternity." I saw the tenderness in his eyes. I saw his body language relax and I felt his love, brighter than any inferno, deeper than any sea, limitless as the skies. We were never losing him. He would fight to the end for us.
"Soma," He said as he sat down next to me and held my hands in his. "I love you and our children, very much and I don't…." I cut him off by placing a finger onto his lips, shushing him.
"I know, but you have to, or there will be no peace for us, our families, or our children." I said as I looked down to my stomach. I wanted to fight but I wasn't ready to risk all of our lives. I was roused from my dark thoughts as my husband embraced me.
"We will return, I promise you." He whispered. "Just stay safe for me." I nodded and held him. I didn't want to let him go but I know that he had to. I let him go, reluctantly, got up and went to my desk drawer, and pulled out a blue velvet box. I opened it to reveal a beautiful opal, silver, moonstone and onyx rosary with the Cruz family crest engraved into the crucifix. I kissed it and placed it into his hand. It didn't burn!
"Return with this," I said firmly, our lips almost touching. "Come back to us safe and sound."
"I promise you, my angel." My husband whispered. "I love you and the children very much. Now, let me go find your father." He kissed my hands and left. I looked to the morning sky and prayed.
Please, return home safe to us.
(Arikado/Alucard's POV)
My mind kept screaming to return to Soma and the children but I knew that the others would require my assistance. I closed my eyes, allowing my 'illusion' to vanish; my hair going from black to silvery blond and lengthening cascading down to my back, my eyes, from honey gold to moonlit silver/blue eyes and my skin going paler and I felt my fangs as I ran my tongue over them. By the time my transformation was complete, I was in the gardens, where Soma's father was waiting.
"Ha, I knew there was more to you." He said with a smirk. "Even though you don't look bad as a brunette, the look you were born with suits you more."
"I had to disguise myself."
"I know you had your reasons." My father-in-law said. Behind him I heard the flapping of wings and saw a bone golem, two dragons, one of indigo and crimson, and a giant gold devil ready to go. I looked at him with a raised eyebrow.
"Hector knew somehow that his craft would be needed again." He explained. "So, he made sure the same devils he used in battle against your father remained carefully preserved and ready to be summoned by one of his linage."
"Admirable and perceptive of him," I commended. "Are you sure you can do this, leave your job and…." Before I could continue my father-in-law held up a hand.
"Actually this falls perfect with my vacation time." He said. "And I get paid." I blinked at the man's cleverness and felt at ease. But something else came to mind.
"Um,"
"Yes Adrian, what is it?"
"Do you….ah…know how to fight?"
"Who do you think taught Soma what he knows?" He asked, leaving me completely shocked on the spot. "I can do more than just throw books and lectures around you know." I imagined the thought of the demons and monsters in the castle being stuck in class with Soma's father just lecturing them, ordering them to 'turn to page 164' and 'pencils down test is over'. I bit back a small laugh. "Furthermore," I heard him add. "'Noa can hold her own in a fight, there is no need to worry."
"Who said I was worried?" I asked, trying to hide it. My father-in-law looked at me as we continued our walk out of the gardens to the front of the house.
"Adrian," He said as we walked to the cars. "You're speaking to someone who's gone through the same things you are now. Didn't your father speak to you on these matters?"
"Not really." I admitted. I heard my father-in-law make a tsking noise and opened the door to a sleek black Hummer.
"For someone holding such a title as his, that was unwise." He said as he closed the driver's seat, waiting for me. I bit back another laugh before opening the passenger side and getting in.
"I know you possibly prefer your Lexus but this can take more damage." My father-in-law said as he turned the key, and putting the car into drive. I gulped a bit, not certain of this man's driving. I really didn't trust anyone other than myself behind the wheel. Without thinking of it, I played with the rosary my beloved gave me before I left and said a silent prayer. Please don't let me die…
"Ah, I'm surprised you have that." I heard my father-in-law say as we drove without an incident. "That rosary belonged to Soma's grandmother, and her mother before that and to her mother before that and so on." My eyes widened at that. If I remembered correctly, Soma's great great grandmother was Shanoa of Ecclesia! I was holding a very powerful and sacred artifact/heirloom. "Even though my son is what he is, he has the wills and fiery hearts of both Hector and Shanoa." I looked at him and noticed the sadness in his eyes. "I know both would have loved Soma as much as we all do."
"I know. But whatever happened to Shanoa, his great great grandmother?"
"Well, 'Noa would be a better person to ask on that." My father-in-law said. "But from what I remember, after her battle with your father, she left, being the sole member of Ecclesia, her brother Albus being dead and her Master Barlowe corrupt and dead as well, remained for a spell at Wygol Village then left."
"One of you has to be born here."
"I was." My father-in-law said. "My family branched out far and wide. Hector and Julia didn't remain in Valencia too long, for there were too many bad memories for them both. So they packed what possessions they had, my ancestor packed the devils you beheld and his wife, her books and whatever else and came to what we know as Spain. Both of them missed the mountains and settled in Penalara. In the very house you stood in."
"But that's…."
"Not impossible in the least." My father-in-law said. "Each generation took it upon themselves to ensure to preserve the house and the devils. I being the latest and when the time comes, it'll be Soma's turn." I nodded at that. The Belmont family had done the same to their ancestral home, each Belmont putting something new, fixing the old so that everything was well managed.
Throughout the drive, we learned of each other and of our families. I now saw the reason as to why my father chose my father-in-law's ancestor as his favorite devil's forge-master. He was powerful but his will was unbreakable, and his spirit was a strong one. I saw those traits in my beloved Soma. Yes my father was upset with Hector's 'treason' but he was also proud. Hell, I've defied him so many times that I have lost count. Even Leon defied him! I know that now, now that he was freed from his darker side, that my father realized and regretted his mistakes.
"So what's the deal with Satan huh?" My father-in-law asked.
"He wants world domination."
"Same old dance eh? What happened to the Belmont clan?"
"Well Julius passed on and Gabriel, my father decapitated him and released his soul. He's now at peace." I almost screamed when my father-in-law slammed the brakes, causing us to jerk forward.
"Are you shittin' me?" He asked, his maturity gone for a moment. "Your old man didn't suck up his soul?"
"No, he saw that Gabriel's suffered enough and was sympathetic. My father lost two wives, so he knew Gabriel's pain." My father-in-law blinked then shook his head.
"Well I'll be damned." He whistled as he composed himself. "Your father did a complete 360. And for the better…."
"Yes but none of us can be at peace as long as Satan roams the Earth."
"Well, don't worry; we'll put him back in his place, right under our boots." He stopped the car and took a breath. "Well, let's get going or we'll miss our flight."
"Wait, you drove all the way here just so…."
"We could fly? Yes, besides, you can't drive to Japan you know." He chuckled as he carefully removed his bags. I took mine and stepped back. My father-in-law was unpredictable! He looked at his car and snapped his fingers. In an instant, it was gone!
"Don't want to deal with any parking tickets." He said as he walked by me, smirking at the questioning look on my face. "Didn't you forget Hector's second wife was a witch?" I shook my head and sighed. I did forget. I sighed and followed him, fingering the rosary in my pocket. This was going to be one long trip!
Will Alucard survive the trip? Will Soma cope with the demands of preganacy? Review to find out.