AN: Hello :D Here's another chapter to my lovely readers! Hope you guys enjoy. :)
Disclaimer: I don't own anything. Just the plot.

Blinding light woke Anna Valerious, the safe but ever so irritating rays of sunlight erupting into her once pleasantly dark room. Anna rolled over angrily, blocking out the sun and curling deeper into the cushioned sofa. Anna's dark curls feathered over the edge of the sofa like a chestnut waterfall, the sunlight making the ringlets glimmer gently.

Just as Anna was about to go back to sleep, her clock chimed 8 slow, and equally loud rings. 8:00 already? No. That couldn't be. For the sun to be out, the time had to be around...argh. Yes, it is indeed 8:00 A.M.

Anna made a noise that was somewhere between an annoyed groan and a growl, tossing her blanket off of her and pulling herself into a sitting position. Her curls sprang up after her movement, bouncing gently before they settled. Strands of hair stuck out in various places, making it seem like she was sleeping on a mattress of electricity. She was aggravated, her eyebrows furrowed deeply and her eyes narrow.

She had nothing planned today, because there was nothing to do. Or at least, that she wanted to do. There was Dracula, the main problem of the entire town. But with his attitude change, Anna was second guessing herself to trusting the Count and seriously taking his gentleness.

Dracula was always a charming individual, especially with women. And why was he so persistent towards Anna? Saying that he wanted her. Dracula had a beautiful (yet oh so nasty and vicious) wife that he has for all eternity, so why didn't he make love to her instead? She would be sure to make his needs lasting and worthy. And because there was only her left, there would be endless hours of it. But Anna guessed that it was just in his lust filled nature.

Anna sighed deeply, rubbing both of her hands over her tired face. She groaned again, but in a quick moment she stood and made her way down the hall to where the bathroom was. It was time for a bath. At long last too. Anna forgot to shower the night before, and she felt quite grossed out that she had forgotten.

Anna ordered her servant to prepare a bath for her, and in the mean time stripped herself of yesterday's clothing. It was like removing a piece of the past, the memories that she had from the day before. Slowly, Anna thought about it for a moment, but let it pass.

After a couple of long minutes, her bath awaited her. Anna thanked the servant politely, and was left to herself with a hot tub of water. She cautiously stepped into bath, careful to not burn herself. As soon as her body submerged itself in the hot water, a pure moan of relief escaped her as Anna relaxed.

Her curls flowed around her, gently swaying over her breasts. Her hair had gotten that much longer since the last time she had checked. Anna opened her closed eyes, glancing around the honey soaked room. The castle had been placed justly in front of where the sun rose in the East, a full bloom of light setting in on the Valerious castle. A tall window stood right next to Anna's right, the sunlight pouring light into the room.

Anna stared out into the sun rise, the ball of blazing fire rising slowly off the horizon. Anna looked away after her eyes began to sting, focusing on washing herself. Anna glided her hands over her body, noting the places that have really felt sore. There was a small bruise on her left bicep, a larger bruise with a tiny cut on her right thigh and numerous cuts on her calves.

What in God's name happened to her? She must have gotten into one hell of a fight to do this much damage. Anna examined herself, her thin eyebrows knitting together once more in shock and disgust as she continued to find cuts as more bruises. But she expected none of the less from Aleera. That woman had it out for her.

After Anna finished her bath, she quickly dried herself. Anna walked down the hall to her room to grab some clothes, passing Velkan's as she did so. Anna stopped, examining the well-known door for the years that she's lived at this castle. Anna looked at the door, grasping the handle unconsciously. She turned it, pushing gently as the oiled hinges swung open.

Anna stepped inside, her breath held as the countless memories flooded and played in episodes one after the next before her very eyes. Anna bit her lip as she crossed the room slowly, her heart breaking as it pounded in her bare chest. At this point she couldn't care if she was freezing to death outside. Velkan's death numbed her senses harshly and rather painfully since then.

Her cinnamon eyes spotted a piece of cotton on the lone chair that faced West of the house, bearing the best views for sunsets. She remembered standing in Velkan's room when she was younger, staying up past her hours to watch the sun completely set below the horizon with her older brother. This room held so many memories.

Anna gingerly picked up the piece of cotton, the texture reminding her so much of the hard body that once possessed it. Anna inhaled deeply, Velkan's scent still lingering faintly in the woven fabric. The shirt smelt familiar, the scent of forest and the masculine musk Velkan had remaining on the shirt as if he'd worn it moments ago.

Anna put on his shirt, his scent masking her own. Anna cherished his scent, for she knew that soon all traces of her brother would soon disappear. Anna slowly walked back to her room, putting on a fresh pair of pants and a new corset, her boots soon following. She tousled her hair as she walked downstairs, her boots clicking against the wooden stair case.

As Anna made her way downstairs, she heard faint chatter from around the door frame. Anna cautiously rounded the corner, the two voices (that she noticed) were very familiar...

Anna entered the room, the two bodies that occupied to room standing politely as Anna did so. In a moment, Anna gasped in surprise. Soon a smile crossed her features, as she ran into one of the occupants' embrace. To her own surprise, this occupant was the one and only Van Helsing.

I know that my chapter's are getting shorter, and I apologize! My river of imaginative writing needs replenishment badly Q-Q Ah well, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, and tune in next time to chapter 4! :D :D

Dracula: Your taking forever with making Anna mine. And with Van Helsing involved, it's going to be much harder isn't it? *pouts and frowns*
Teoxaris: You, my friend, are impatient. Good things to those who wait. Give it time. She'll come around. *smiles* Well, props to out leading lady, and I'll see you lovely folks very,very soon. Goodnight guys, I'm going to bed. :D