Chapter 23

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Kenric was on his third cup of coffee when a knock on the door called for his attention. He rubbed his tired eyes with the palm of his hand and slowly made his way to the front of the house. Taking a quick glance down the hall to Elizabeth's room, he saw the door closed, as it should be.

The knock came again, and was louder. He groaned as he walked faster to the front door. The people knocking were persistent.

"I'm coming!"

Kenric pulled the door open, revealing two Hunters. His posture slacked and he took a sip of his coffee.

"Kenric Van Helsing?"

"Yes," he answered.

"My name is John Mathews. My partner is Garett Alford. We were wondering if you by chance have had any contact with your daughter, Elizabeth." The man with a small patch of hair on his chin.

Kenric let out a voice of confusion. "No, I haven't had contact with her since a few days ago. Is something wrong?"

Garett spoke up. "Sir, have you seen the news today?"

Kenric froze for a moment, allowed the men in his home and walked over to the television. Upon turning it on, the news showed the street the major battle happened with the headline of 'Vampires Exist!'

Kenric sank into the chair behind him as he listened to the reporter give the story.

"As you can see from the brutal, bloody, massacure, Vampires are existing and fighting against humans. Thought to be a myth, Vampires turn out to be just as real as the person next to you. This is not a joke or prank of any kind. We go to Julie at the sight with evidence of our findings."

The camera switched to a very shocked young woman holding a mic. "Thank you, Tom." She swallowed hard then continued. "Residence of the area woke to loud sounds of battle outside of their homes. Upon looking at the terrible fight outside, witnesses have testified to seeing men and women being slaughtered on both sides of the battle and some turning to dust once killed. We can only assume that these Vampires and humans were in a long lasting war against each other. I am here with Scientist…"

Kenric's attention on the program fell from there. The world knew Vampires and Hunters were real now and the war between the two would cause World War III.

"Sir," John called. "We believe that your daughter will be in great danger because of marrying Victor Dracula. We have been sent here to offer protection."

"From who?" Kenric looked up at the men and glared at them.

John cleared his throat. "From Councilman Sefits, he understands the situation and would like to make sure she is safe."

"What about Victor?"

"We can only assume that Victor was at the battle and didn't make it out alive. Several of the Hunters there came and told that they saw him there. Thought they went against orders to not provoke the Vampires, and were commanded to report to the Council about the fight." Garret continued.

Kenric noticed that these men were very calm about the situation. He looked down and leaned against his knees. He let out a harsh sigh.

"I'm sorry, I can't do anything for your search for my daughter, but I will let you know when I've been contacted by her."

John pulled out a card and gave it to him, "Thank you, Kenric. We'll be in touch."

A few hours later, night had fallen. Kenric walked over to Elizabeth's room and gently knocked on the door. Carefully opening the door, he walked over to where she slept. He placed a hand on her shoulder, causing her to jump away.

"Lizzy, sweety, it's alright." She looked up to him as he continued. "It's night, there's nothing to worry about."

She pressed her hand to her head and stood to her feet. Elizabeth's gaze turned to Victor, there was no change in his condition. She pinched her lips together and turned to her father.

"Can you watch over him? I need to go get something," her green eyes pleaded with him.

He furrowed his eyebrows. "What do you need?"

"Victor has gone without blood for quite awhile. If I get him some, it will help him heal faster."

"I can't let you go out there Lizzy. Two hunters came by looking for you. I have a meeting with Councilman Seftis and I don't know why he wants to offer you protection. I have a bad feeling about this whole situation."

"I understand that, but I have to go get Victor what he needs."

Kenric sighed, "There's no way to talk you out of it, is there?"

"Nope."

"What if I went and got it for you?"

"They wouldn't give you the blood even if you gave them Victor's name."

"And they would if it was you?"

She nodded, "Because I'm a Vampire."

She walked out the door and towards the front room. Kenric followed her and watched as she laced up her shoes and opened the front door. A hood over her head, she looked back to her father. Kenric walked over to her and gently hugged her.

"Be careful."

"I will be." She responded, "I'll get back as soon as I can."