Seiya walked down the path to the Monster Tree, where Kurumu would be waiting, all the while thinking to himself. His mind was so muddled, he could barely walk straight. There was something fishy about that Kurumu girl, and he needed to get to the bottom of it. But the problem was that he was too muddled to even think straight. His mind was feeling like fog had enveloped him. All he could seem to think about was Kurumu, almost as if it was a must to be with her. Suddenly, his necklace glowed, and lifted the fog from him. Seiya blinked.
How did that happen? thought Seiya. One minute he was completely muddled, the next minute, he was feeling like himself again! What the hell was going on? Seiya needed to find Kurumu and get an explanation behind all this. Seiya continued down the path. He was so caught up in his thoughts, he ran straight into a tree. Seiya snarled to himself as he looked up at the tree. Yes, it was the Yokai Academy's landmark tree, the Monster Tree, all right. Its features said it all. Now, he had to find that girl. Seiya set off around the tree to rendezvous with her. His search was quickly ended by a voice from the top of the tree.
"So, they say you're a direct descendant of Dracula. It's quite the gossip around here. Seiya Arkiado, right?" said an all-too familiar voice above him. Seiya looked and saw Kurumu sitting on a branch, smirking evilly down at him. With such elegance that could have made a gymnast jealous, she jumped off and landed in front of Seiya.
"You," said an astounded Seiya, "where did you come from? You're that girl I saw earlier, aren't you? Who are you, and what kind of demon are you?"
Kurumu giggled, making Seiya sweatdrop. She knew that she had found the right guy. Now all she had to do was tell him.
"When I got close to you, I smelled something pleasant, almost like a god. I knew that you would play your part really well in my grand plan," said Kurumu.
"Plan? What plan?" Seiya snapped. This wasn't good.
"Oops. I forgot to introduce myself," Kurumu remembered. She stepped closer to Seiya and said, "I am the succubus Kurumu Kurono."
"A SUCCUBUS!" shrieked Seiya as he jumped back. He quickly pulled out his sword, and prepared to attack.
"Don't worry, I won't harm you," said Kurumu, "I got close to you to find a mate of fate. And it looks like I have! It's you!" She stepped closer to Seiya, who raised his sword threateningly.
"Stay back, demon," snarled Seiya, "or this will be the last fight that you'll ever pick!"
Kurumu giggled as she took another step towards Seiya. Seiya prepared to strike.
"I'm warning you," snapped Seiya, "what is it that you want from me?"
"I thought it would be obvious," giggled Kurumu, "I want you to be my mate of fate, so you could complete my plan: Operation Draco, where I would mesmerize the grandson of Dracula by my beauty. Then once we were married, we would rule the heavens and create a powerful breed of succubi."
"You're insane!" shrieked Seiya.
"And with you on my side, nothing can stop me from ruling the darkness! Aha ha ha ha ha ha ha!" laughed Kurumu evilly.
"As my friend, Jonathan Morris, would say, 'now THAT'S a problem! Sorry, can't let you do that.'" snapped Seiya. That did it for him. Seiya swung his sword with all his might at Kurumu, who easily dodged.
"So it's a little fight you want," giggled Kurumu as she transformed, "okay then."
"Give it all you got," growled Seiya, "I'll give it right back."
Kurumu dove at Seiya with speed that would have matched that of a falcon. Kodi dove out of the way just in time & swung at Kurumu. They were so busy fighting, they didn't notice three strangers watching them from behind a nearby tree.
"I've never seen anything like this," said Soma Cruz, "A god battling a legendary monster."
"The Allure spell must have worn off," said Charlotte Aulin excitedly, "now if only Seiya doesn't lose his head, he might win."
"Should we go in and help?" asked Jonathan Morris, "to at least give him a fighting chance?"
"No. We should wait and see how far this goes," said Charlotte.
Seiya was on the verge of defeat. His arms were so tired from swinging his sword, he could barely lift them. He was weakening, and he knew it. He couldn't go on any further. Kurumu saw his despair and alighted down next to an exhausted Seiya.
"It's okay," purred Kurumu seductively as she spun Seiya around, "I know you're feeling down. Rest. Replenish your strength. Let me make you feel better."
"Uh-oh," said Charlotte.
Kurumu tilted Seiya's head up so he was staring into her eyes. Kurumu cast her Allure spell on Seiya and giggled as he wrapped his arms tightly around her.
What a grip. Smoochie time, thought Kurumu. Kurumu took Seiya's hands in hers and puckered her lips in the shape of a heart. She drew Seiya close to her…
"Oh, no!" whispered Jonathan.
Before he knew it, Kurumu was kissing Seiya. At first, tenderly. Then harder. Then she was kissing him like no girl had ever kissed him before. The kiss was so intoxicating, Seiya felt darkness clouding his mind and him being pulled into oblivion…
"So, Seiya has become the Succubus Princess' mate of fate. We have no option. We have to save him," Soma said sadly as he watched Seiya and Kurumu head toward the Academy.
"This won't sit well with Arkiado at all," said Jonathan shaking his head, "You're right, Soma. The battle has just gotten started. I had assumed that the necklace I gave him would have protected him. I guess I was mistaken."
"Oh, quit your whining, you two!" snapped Charlotte Aulin, "All I have to do is cast a purification spell on him and he'll be fine."
"Do you even know one, Charlotte?" asked Soma.
"Well, excuse me! That's rather rude of you to ask, Soma," Said an annoyed Charlotte, "I am considered an exceptional spell caster, in case you didn't know!"
"I'm just asking," said Soma, "why are you taking things so seriously?"
"Oh, forget it," grumbled Charlotte, "We need to save Seiya no matter what. Luckily this magical genius has a few tricks up her sleeve."
Jonathan shrugged, and Soma rolled his eyes in disdain.
"I have an idea," said Soma with a sly smile, "but it'll need you two to work…"
"Absolutely not!" snapped Charlotte.
"Hell to the NO!" shrieked Jonathan.
"It's the only way I can think of," said Soma. Soma's plan included Charlotte and Jonathan pretending to be students and pretend to be a couple while Soma tracked down Seiyai.
"We came here to help Seiya! Not play some stupid student love game!" Charlotte almost shrieked.
"Besides, Charlotte and I are not together! And what if they find out I'm human? They'll kill us!" snapped Jonathan.
"It's either us, or Seiya, you two," said Soma, "We need to figure out a way to beat the Succubus Princess."
"Fine," sighed Charlotte, "but if this doesn't work, we won't live to regret it."
"If we get discovered, I blame you," growled Jonathan.
Soma sighed and left to track down Seiya, while Charlotte and Jonathan headed for the Academy…
To be continued…
Will Seiya remain under Kurumu's spell forever? Will Soma, Charlotte, and Jonathan save their friend? Is Seiya doomed to be the mate of fate of the Succubus Princess? Find out on the next episode of Castlevania: Dark of the Rose.