I'm sorry I haven't updated on this story for a while. I've been busy with life. I'm also sorry this chapter is short. I'm also thinking about starting a xiaolin showdown fic. PICS ARE ON MY PROFILE!

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Disclaimer: I only own Charisma

I opened my eyes and saw I was in my old room. Not with my adopted father but my older room. With Vlad...

I had no control over my body as I watched Vlad get dressed. The night before I had given myself to him.

"Vlad please you don't have to do this. You're better than him." I said concerned as he strapped on his sword. The day before Gabriel had challenged him to a duel.

"If I don't do this he will continue to harass you my love." he replied turning to me from the mirror. I was facing him with a sheet around my body. His face was still blurred like it was in every other dream.

"We can run away together. Please Vladislaus." I begged.

"It's not that simple." he said sitting beside me and began caressing my face. I leaned into his warm touch closing my eyes.

I heard him sigh. "I will return to you." he said softly. I opened my eyes and gazed sadly at him.

"Promise?" I whispered.

"I promise." he replied before kissing me passionately. After we broke apart he stood and headed to the door. Before he left he stopped and turned to me.

"I love you. Always." he said.

"I love you too. Always." I replied shedding a tear. Then he left. I laid back down and began to pray. Eventually I got up and dressed myself. Remaining in the room. Pacing most of the time. I tried to read but couldn't.

Then near sundown. Something felt wrong. It has been all day and Vlad still hasn't returned. I sent for a maid for news but she hasn't heard of anything. It was as if Vlad disappeared. There was no word of Gabriel either.

It was well past midnight. I lay in bed with my face on the pillow where Vlad had slept the night before. His scent still lingered. I had given up praying. Hour by hour went by. It was now and hour before sunrise. I gave up sleeping and stood up going out to the balcony to watch the sun rise.

As sunrise drew nearer I began to cry. The horrid feeling in my stomach had not gone away. Then I heard my love's voice behind me.

"Please. Do not cry my love." he said. I turned suddenly and their he stood. I ran and hugged him. He wrapped his arms around me in return. I cried into his chest. He rubbed my back softly.

"I was so worried." I whispered.

"I'm sorry." he replied. Then I notice something wrong as I calmed down. He wasn't as warm as he used to be. In fact he was almost ice cold.

"Your so cold." I said. He didn't reply. As I listened to his breathing. I notice another thing wrong. Very wrong. He had no heart beat. I gasped and pulled away.

"You have no heart beat." I said backing away my tears slipping down my cheeks. The sun was rising.

"Charisma wait. Please." he begged walking closer. I backed away only I went to far. I tumbled over the edge of the balcony. As I was falling I heard him shout my name and reach out to grab me but the sun seemed to burn his skin.

I cried as I fell seeing as he couldn't reach me and through my tears his face became clear and one sentance came into my head before all went black.

He is Dracula.

I woke up screaming out Vladislaus' name. Tears were streaming down my face as I sat up hugging myself.

Dracula appeared in an instant taking me into his arms. Rocking me softly. All I could say as he did this was 'I'm so sorry.'

"It's alright. I'm here." he cooed softly as I cried into his chest. After a long moment of crying I pulled away.

"I need to be alone." I whispered. He nodded.

"Tonight is the all hollows eve ball. I shall see you then." he said softly getting up and leaving. I sighed closing my eyes and getting under the blankets. I was pulled into my thoughts. But one though stuck out in my mind.

'What do I do now?' I asked myself

I'm sorry it's so short! But now she has her memory back. The ball scene will be in the next chapter!