Blood Contract

[Dracula POV]

As I am walking through the streets of Transylvania with Esmeralda and Hendriksen. Talking about how we will approach with the attack on the federation, as well as the request of the meeting of Ithigia's King.

We here a commotion happening behind us and we stop, turning around.

I see guards being flung left and right as I sense someone powerful rushing my way.

Just as I am about to go towards the commotion, I sense a great danger, although one without an intent to kill.

Raising my right palm quickly, I block a punch that pushes me back a meter or so. From my palm, a small smoke like vapor comes out, indicating the strength of the punch.

Standing straight, and brushing my hands against each other, I look forward, dismissing Hendriksen and Esmeralda from attacking with a hand gesture. Looking at the assailant, I smile and say "Now that wasn't nice... Lucian."

Looking at me, Lucian grins and says "Oh... so it was nice of you to just up and disappear for a hundred years!?"

"Come now Lucian. We finally see each other after so long. How about we go at it as friends and gentlemen? No need for such trivial fights now." I say walking towards him.

He looks at me, as if he is about to shred me to pieces. He clams downs, comes forward and we grab each others right elbows and pat each other on the back.

"You know... I thought you were dead. But, I was mistaken once more... a man such as you, never dies." he says, chuckling at the last part.

I smile and say "I was injured... I had to be sure I can survive. The only way, was for me to pretend that I am dead."

"Well, you have done a fine job doing that..." Lucian says, laughingly at the last part.

He looks behind me and says "It has been a long time you old geezer and ha-" he pauses, gulps and says quickly" I mean lady.", the bastard almost called her a hag.

"It has been, Lord Lucian. Truly good to see you once more amongst us." says Hendriksen, while Esmeralda stayed dangerously quite, at the almost failed remark that Lucian was about to do.

Breaking this awkward atmosphere, I say "Come, let us go to castle. We have much to discuss about. Soon we will have a lot of fun my friend."

{Lucian}

We are currently sitting in the dinning hall of the castle, we are all enjoying the feast prepared for us. I am sitting in the middle, while Lucian, Brendan, Helena, and Zelgrath are on my right. Remus, Meredith, Esmeralda, and Hendriksen are on my left. As for Jason and Maya, each one of them is on a different mission. Maya's went to find vampires around Zarza, while Jason went north to make sure there are no funny moves from the Northern Kingdoms of Zarza, and Dragan is training the 8,000 teens within the portal, 'Thank you All-Father' I think to myself.

As we have finished our meals, prepared by the finest chefs within the castle. I put on a serious look and say "Today, I will be going to a meeting. It will be in the ruined fort in our north eastern border. There I will see what the King seeks."

I turn to Lucian and say "Tell me friend, what happened to the clans? The werewolves that have come to Transylvania are all lone wolves, without a clan or a pack."

He looks at me and says "When you disappeared, the clans were afraid, they didn't know what to do. We tried to hold them off, but they kept coming, the federation never stopped. Then... I left. I was tired, there was no point, I tried my best... I really did. The last I heard of them, is that three clans are still in Zarza, the rest just up and left the continent, either going back to the old world or exploring the new world."

I say "I know you tried your best. But, you were their leader. I know what I say is hypocritical of me, but my situation was different... anyways, the past is the past. Now! We look to the future." everyone either grins or smiles and I continue "So tell me, where are the three clans?"

"They are in the dead forest, east of here. The one on the borders of the Enefaeris Kingdom." says Lucian.

I nod and say "Lucian, you and Brendan, Helena, and Zelgarth are going to go there, and tell them to come back. Not ask... tell them. It is an order..." I pause as my eyes shine a dangerous glint of crimson and I continue "For, I am their lord... King of the Wogen." the four of them nod.

{A/N: Wogen, is a term, or word that I just came up with randomly. You say it with a "V", instead of a W, but you write it with a "W". The definition of the word is mythical/supernatural creatures, such as vampires, werewolves, and etc. I will add more creatures in a separate auxiliary chapter. If you have any creatures you want to classify as a Wogen, go to the auxiliary chapter labeled as "Wogen".}

Turning to my left as the four on my right stand up and leave the dinning hall. I say "Now, we shall go and see what King Reymond wants."

[Dracula POV, Abandoned Fort at the Easter Borders]

I am now sitting at the courtyard, located at the center of the fort. With me are Esmeralda, Meredith, Hendriksen, and Remus. As well as five hundred knights surrounding this fort, ready to cut down any nuisance.

Soon, I can hear galloping of horses, about thirty of them. Shortly the galloping stops and eight people come through the open gates of the fort. King Reymond, a man and a woman, who I believe are his advisors, and four of his personal knights, as well as a commander.

Remus gesture to the empty seats and the King and his advisors sit down as the knights stand behind him, their backs turned, and the commander is standing exactly behind the king, facing us.

Two vampires maids walk towards us, serving us tea and snacks. "Hungry?" I ask, kind of mockingly.

They look nervous. Understandable. Majority of their knights are out, and even if they were all here, they will be no help against my knights, even against five of them.

The male advisor goes to whisper to the king and I say "Really.... you are joking?", they pause and look at me confused, as the knights hold their swords tighter.

"You want to whisper in front of a bunch of vampires? And not just that... but me? In front of me?" I say half mockingly and pissed.

The advisor looks ashamed, lowering his head. And the King looks at me embarrassed at what just occurred.

"I apologize for my advisor's behavior, Dracu-" before the king can continue, he is cut of by Meredith, who says "Emperor," she pauses, looking sternly at him and continues "you will address the Emperor accordingly."

They grind their teeth and the King says "I apologize Emperor..."

I nod and say smiling, mockingly "You know, I was surprised when they came to me and said "King Reymond wants to meet you", truly surprising."

I lean forward and say "Tell me King Reymond. What is it that you want? Why a meeting with me? Your enemy, the one who destroyed you and will annihilate you soon."

He looks conflicted and says "My people have suffered enough... my family... I... I want revenge for what the Holy Church and King Edward did... He, he killed my eldest son and youngest daughter, and has my eldest daughter held as a hostage... They forced us into this... the damned Holy Church and King Edward. Ithigia was enormous and beautiful, it's borders stretching far. Look at what has become of us now..."

I look at him deeply and say "Why should I trust a human? After what the Traj Royal Family did.... killing all those innocents and backstabbing us. After I have seen what the humans do, lie, deceive, betray... why should I trust you? What makes you any different?"

He looks at me and says "I have lost so much, and yet have more to lose... I just want what's best for my people and my children..." I cut him of and shout "Don't lie! Tell me what you really want!"

He is shocked by my shout, he looks at me, stands up groggily, holding the arm rests and shouts with anger and fury "I want revenge! Revenge for what they have done to my son, my daughter, and my wife! I want them dead and I will do anything to ensure it! Even if I have to make a deal with the devil himself!" he finishes and plops down on the chair, surprised at himself for what he has said.

Looking at him, I say "See, that was not so hard. But, I still don't trust you.", he looks at me defeated.

"But... if we do a blood contract. I will help, and we will both benefit from it. You will get what you want, and I will get what I want." I say, grinning.

He looks surprised and says "I though that is a myth...", I grin and say "Nothing is a myth with me. It will ensure that you won't back stab me, if you do... you and who ever is tied to your blood is going to die."

He looks hesitant at the thought of his children dying. He stands up and says "I will do it... if you truly will help me."

"My king! You can't!" both of the advisors stand to protest against him. "SIT DOWN BOTH OF YOU!" King Reymond shouts at them angirly, then continues by saying to them "What do you know of my pain? I have to do this."

We walk to an empty area within the courtyard. Facing each other, I say "You know. Maybe you won't need the blood contract one day, maybe we will become good allies, even friends, who knows. I don't know for sure. Who can say what the future holds?"

He smiles and says "I hope it comes to that. Even though all fear you for the so called "monster" that the people portray you as. I know that you tried to only make a better place for your people and those shunned by the rest."

I nod and start the process of the blood contract ritual. Stretching my arms forward, my hands open, blood tendrils shoot out of them and wrap around the King, entering his blood and binding his organs.

This is of magical nature, so at the same time, the same thing is happening to his children, where ever they are.

{King Reymond}