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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:50 pm
by Jezebel Jinx
Ok, well I was going to post it tomorrow but something unexpected came up so this chapter is being posted now. I'm sure many of you won't mind. :D Onto story stuff, Chapter 6 was my attempt at doing a sort of ‘the villagers get their torches’ scene that you see in all those old horror movies. Don’t know how well I did that but it was fun to write. Now (FINALLY) onto the beginning Drac/Liz date. I say the beginning because it seems Drac and Liz have a lot to say to each other and I want to give you all a little something.

Chapter 7

While Maria was busy with the Pod Squad, the limo, which had been decked out with all the amenities from food to entertainment, pulled up to the large castle that hadn’t been there a week ago on the outskirts of town. Liz was in awe of the massive structure, the only time she’d seen a place this big was in magazines or on the Travel Channel.

“This way Princess.” Harold, one of the bodyguards that rode with her, held out his arm for her. Being completely at ease with the older gentleman she looped her hand through his muscular arm.

In the hour she had with him in the limo Liz got information on Dracula that she wouldn’t have been able to get otherwise. Apparently Harold was a close confidant of Dracula’s and had been his close personal friend for over three hundred years. Harold wasn’t a vampire but he was almost an immortal, with the help of Dracula’s blood he was able to age far slower than a human. For him one hundred human years was one for him.

Harold was tall, over 6’5, with dark hair, only a few flecks of gray peppered the dark locks and light eyes made an odd combination. Her new friend was heavily muscled made to kick peoples asses; a mean expression was worn on his face when out in public but once in the privacy a limo or home his face transformed to one of sweetness and caring. When Liz questioned him on his age he affectionately said that he was almost as old as Dracula but just as vigorous.

As Harold led her up the stone steps Liz inquired about something she’d been wondering all day. “Harold, why do you and everyone else call me Princess?” It’s not that she didn’t enjoy that in fact far from it but it rose questions in her mind.

“For all intensive purposes you are royalty, you’re the Prince’s mate and it would be a slight if anyone ignored that. It would be instant death to those in the Vampire Clan’s.” He thoughtfully explained, he could only imagine what she’s going through at a time like this.

Finding out you’re a vampire’s mate, and not just any vampire but the Vampire’s mate. Not only that but now she’s royalty and with a simple look could bring vampires and mortals alike to their deaths. Liz wouldn’t do the killing of course that would be for him (Harold) or another lackey to take care of.

Before the two fast friends make it to the front door a butler opened the double doors simultaneously, he greeted the Princess saying his name was Patrick Skinner and he’s at her service. Once she and Harold enter the castle Patrick shut the door. “Evening your Highness, may I take your coat?”

“Please.” She turned and he slowly took it off fully revealing her dress. Both of the men swallow hard, Elizabeth was dressed in a tight, blood red, come and drink me now dress that had Harold and Patrick clenching their fists to keep from grabbing her. If seeing her in that dress was too much trouble for them to keep from jumping her it would be even more of a challenge for their Master. With her neck bare and exposed doubly with the hairstyle and dress no vampire would want to resist her.

Coughing uncomfortably Harold held out his arm again, waiting for Liz to loop her arm through his. “Right this way Princess.” While Harold led her down the hall to where the Master was eagerly anticipating her arrival Liz took in the extravagant artwork and sculptures.

There were many pictures with naked men and women but they were done in such a way there she didn’t feel awkward while admiring them. The paintings were sensual but not sexual and that made all the difference to her.

Liz breathed in deeply, cleavage rising with each nervous breath. She’s unsure how Dracula…wow, she still couldn’t get over that Dracula wanted her, would react to the dress. Would he hate it, would he love it? Mentally she shook her head; of course he’d love it, he better love it.

The hallway was very dark, there were lights on the walls with 1920’s type fixtures but they were dimmed to give the hall a shadowy feel, anything could be lurking in those patches of darkness. The walls were dark red with black trimming, she smirked, vampires really got into the whole red and black theme.

“Dracula has very specific tastes, especially about his home. He has one room with different colors besides red and black.” Harold explained as if he could hear her thoughts, tapping his hand against hers. “There is one room that the Master loves to sit in because it’s a sky blue with clouds and he can imagine how it is out in the daylight. Has special lighting and everything.”

Harold couldn’t help but admire Elizabeth, she must have heard the many stories about Dracula and the many women that have come in and out of his bed over the centuries, but not once in the hour he had known her had she questioned him on it. As someone who has seen the Master with a variety of women he’d have the inside scoop but she didn’t seem to care at all. The Princess seemed to be the most qualified to be the Master’s Mate.

A smile crept out onto his lips, it’s like Liz was applying for a job. ‘Be the Master’s Mate, the pay is great, fantastic benefits, and the perks are out of this world. Call 555-1111 to set up your appointment.’ Harold peeked over at Liz, she’s breathing deeply and swallowing hard, her hands a little sweaty on his arm.

“Just breathe child. You have already proven yourself to him. Already he has chosen you, even before he knew of your existence.” He tried to reassure her.

“What if I don’t meet up to his expectations? How can he know that I am perfect for him, that I'm his equal?” She questioned as they enter the dining room.

Dracula stood from his chair; “I will answer all your questions my love. Thank you Harold, you may go now.” Drac refused to take his eyes off of Liz, he couldn’t take his eyes off her. “You look wonderful, good enough to eat.” Practically licking his lips as his gaze strayed down the goddess in front of him.

Liz blushed, “I bet you say that to all the girls.” She teased enjoying his seductive gaze traveling up and down her body. He moved slowly and sensually, his whole body flowed easily towards her till he’s standing directly in front of her staring down at her with those emerald green pools that she could get lost in.

Dracula leaned down and licked the fleshy skin of her ear, “No my darling, just you. Only you.” Smooth as silk he whispered to her, he knew exactly how to use his body and his voice to get exactly what he wanted, and he wanted her. His left-hand snaked around her slim waist and gently caressed the thin dress that fit her every curve and slope.

Slowly he released Liz’s body from his own and breathed in deeply, although he didn’t need to breathe it was a human reflex that at times gave him comfort. “You must have questions, please let us sit and I will answer all of them.” Even though he’s only just met her he knew her quest for knowledge and this experience would be no different. In fact he’d be worried if she didn’t have questions for him.

Shyly grinning she allowed him to lead her to a couch that was tucked away in the corner near the roaring fire. He stretched himself out sensually on the sofa; gently he grasped her warm hand and guided her to sit between his outstretched legs.

Nervously Liz licked her lips, she wasn’t sure she could ask questions while she’s pressed so close to him with his fervent bulge between them. Even now her breath was escaping in short shallow spurts, her heart bet a mile a minute, and with him being a vampire she’s one hundred percent positive he could hear every thump in her chest.

With that in the forefront of her mind she decided to ask a question relating to that thought. “H-How well developed are your senses?” His cool hand trailed up and down her bare arm sending a shiver coursing up her spine.

“Very well developed.” Again he nibbled on her ear enjoying the catch of her breath. “For instance, I can hear your heart racing, pounding under your breasts.” His deep and seductive voice teamed with his wondering hand elicited many pleasurable sounds from her mouth. “The scent of your arousal floods my nose like a sweet drug.”

Dracula’s hand roved dangerously close to the area that so wanted his attention again, she only got a taste of his touch last night but it was enough to make her crave it. His wavy hair brushed against her bare neck as he pressed a soft intimate kiss on the smooth column.

“I can practically taste the blood flowing from your veins. That elixir is ambrosia,” tasting it only once was like arriving in Heaven for a brief second only to be ripped out. “It calls to me, every part of your being calls out to me.”

As if fighting his urges to claim her he tightened his hand around her dress, all the while his other hand is lacing together their right hands and bring them around her waist. Breathing had become a difficult task, if he answered all questions like this she wasn’t sure if she’d make it too very many before attacking him and demand he deliver on all the promises his hands and voice made.

Softly he persuaded Liz to continue her questions. “Umm, how old are you? I know you’re not exactly twenty nine,” she teased lightly.

“No, not twenty nine my darling, more like 687 years old.” Dracula chuckled gently Bram Stoker didn’t get it right, the author tended to take liberties where he wanted too. In fact practically the entire book was a fabrication. All he got right was the name and his first love, Mina, but he told the writer he could do whatever pleased, he never would have thought the book would become so popular, let alone have several movies named after him.

“What about stakes and holy water and crosses?” Suddenly her tone changed to one of seriousness and less pleasure. Was she frightened that he would be taken away from her, every part of him demanded he put her fears to rest and let her know he would never leave her?

“My sweet Elizabeth,” He sniffed at her hair enjoying the sweet smell of her shampoo, the silky locks gave off the aroma of a cucumber. “Never will you have to worry of me leaving you, stakes are useless, yes they hurt but put me in the ground with my special dirt and I’ll be good as new. Holy water is far more useless than stakes; it stings but nothing more. And crosses, I’d have to believe in what the cross symbolizes for it to effect me. Do not worry nothing can keep us apart.”

TBC

Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:14 am
by Jezebel Jinx
A.N. Ok this is the second to last chapter. After this there will be an Epilogue and then it’s done. Hope you enjoy this next chapter.

Previously on Midnight Rendezvous

“My sweet Elizabeth,” He sniffs at her hair enjoying the sweet smell of her shampoo, the silky locks give off the aroma of a cucumber. “Never will you have to worry of me leaving you, stakes are useless, yes they hurt but put me in the ground with my special dirt and I’ll be good as new. Holy water is far more useless than stakes; it stings but nothing more. And crosses, I’d have to believe in what the cross symbolizes for it to effect me. Do not worry nothing can keep us apart.”


Chapter 8

Liz’s heart soared at his admission, logically she didn’t want to be attached to another man, she had enough of that with Max but she melted when Dracula told her he would never leave her. Against her back she could feel his muscles flex like a panther getting ready to pounce on its prey.

“Another question darling.” Prompting her to continue, although with her heart rate accelerating causing all that delicious blood to flow powerfully through the very veins he spoke of he wasn’t sure how long he could keep from claiming her as his. She already bared his mark but he had yet to turn her and that would make her truly his.

Swallowing with difficulty she nodded and asked another question. “If I decided to become a vampire, could—“ Liz didn’t want Dracula to think she’s using him and this question could be taken that way. “Could you…if a friend of mine wanted too, turn them into a vampire too?” It’s a question that had been bugging her since Maria revealed her secret to her.

“It would depend on the friend my love. As long as it’s not those annoying non-humans you congregate with that shouldn’t be a problem.” Last thing he wanted was that Max Evans to be around for eternity.

“No, I don’t want them to be changed. Although it’s completely up to my friend whether he wants to be one but he’s been my friend for over a decade and I can’t imagine my life without him.” She admitted, “His name’s Alex.” Liz told Drac.

Dracula contemplated the request before finally nodding his head yes. “If he wants I will change him as well.” He could understand her desire to want her friend with her. Harold had become a close friend of his and if he weren’t already an almost immortal he would have made Harold into a vampire like himself.

Liz showed her enthusiasm by turning and giving Dracula a long sensual kiss. Under her eager kiss he opened his mouth welcoming her tongue and greeting it with his own. A tiny moan escaped from Liz’s throat, gently he set Liz back against the couch, with a grace normal men didn’t possess he stood from the couch, he bent down and lifted Liz into his arms.

Carrying her like precious cargo he took her to his lavish bedroom, the walls were of course black with red trim, and near the window was a large king size bed. The sheets match the shade of the wall with red accents everywhere. With care he set her down softly on the plush bed, he kneeled down in front of her resting his hands on her hips.

“Do you wish to become one of the undead? Do you wish to be with me for all eternity?” Dracula questioned his beloved. If she decided not too he’d stay with her till the day she died then he would die as well, but he hoped with all his dead heart that she wanted to join him in the darkness for all time. They would have lifetimes to explore and discover; he wanted those lifetimes with her.

If she said yes then she’d outlive her family, her friends…except Maria and Alex if he wanted to become a vampire. “Will we be able to have children?” Being a mother was something she very much wanted if she couldn’t have children then she didn’t know if she wanted to be a vampire.

“Unfortunately my darling that myth is true. Vampires cannot produce children, never in all the years of vampires has a child been born to discredit that.” Dracula stroked a hand down her silky smooth hair, he saw tears well up in her eyes, he wished that his news hadn’t put those tears in her eyes but he couldn’t lie to her.

Liz was saddened by that information but she wouldn’t have been able to have children anyway if she stayed human and started to build a life with Dracula. Maybe someday they could adopt; she’d be all right with that, she’s sure he would be too. “If we can’t have children, I can live with that. I just don’t think I could live without you.” She admitted.

“Would you like to be changed into a vampire now my love?” Dracula purred out staring up into her mahogany eyes. He fought the urge to use compulsion on her, if he used his gifts to sway her decision he could lose her forever and he would never risk that.

She breathed in and out slowly, even though they’ve only known each other face-to-face for twenty-four hours she’s known of him for years, and she couldn’t imagine her life without him. “Yes. I want to become a vampire and be with you for all eternity.”

Dracula grinned widely, he lifted Liz up again twirling her around in a circle. “We’re going to be eternally happy beautiful. I’ll make sure of it.” He promised her; again he put her down on the bed, this time laying her against the mound of pillows.

This was it; she’s going to become a vampire. Nerves bubble in her gut, her heart pounded flooding her veins with more of that red elixir. Dracula’s eyes cloud over with passion and need, he could smell the blood flowing through her veins. Her jugular pulsed creating a seductive dance only for him. Only he would ever place his mouth over that delicious thump.

Dracula carefully caressed Liz’s tender smooth skin with his warm hand, he recently fed, the blood was still pumping through his body making his body as hot as a living human. She shivered at his touches enjoying every brush of his fingertips.

With her hair up he didn’t have to worry about moving the gorgeous tresses to get to the ultimate prize. Slowly so as not to startle her he lowered his mouth down to her exposed neck, his fangs elongate and gently pierce her jugular.

A gasp escaped her luscious mouth, he’s about to stop but she lifted her hand and pushed his head and fangs further into her neck. She wanted him to continue, the second her blood touched his tongue he groaned in ecstasy, she tasted fabulous.

Blood poured from the two holes coating his tongue, like a fine velvet chocolate the blood slid down his throat. He lapped at the life giving fluid, in moments her heart began to slow. Only a few more sucks and it would be time to feed Liz his blood.

When he first sunk his fangs in and he heard her gasp she knew he thought she’d changed her mind. The two sharp points piercing her skin had been a surprise but she didn’t want him to stop. Dracula sucking her blood was hardly painful; it was pleasurable, she read about people getting addicted to vampire bites, if it always felt like this it’s not a shock to her that it became an addiction.

Quickly her brain started to become fuzzy, the loss of blood beginning to take its toll on her mind and body. Her arms were heavy she could hardly lift them, in fact the hand that’s attached to said arm felt like a thousand pounds as it slid from Dracula’s hair and plopped onto the bed.

“Open your mouth my love.” With a sharpened nail he sliced into his now bare chest, blood oozed out as he lifted his beloved up and pressed her parted lips to his upper chest. “Drink, Elizabeth, drink.” He prompted this time using his compulsion, she could get mad at him later, but he could tell he took a little too much blood and if he didn’t force her movements she wouldn’t drink the blood.

Liz drank and drank until he pulled her lips away from his closing wound; carefully he laid her back down flat on the bed and waited for her to change. She should be out for two hours at the most; her body needed to adjust to the new abilities she would have, needed to adjust to her new body.

Footsteps sound outside his bedroom door, from the scent and how heavy the footfalls were it’s Harold. His friend knocked on the door and waited for Dracula to bid him entrance before he opened the door. “Felt a new vampire being made, figured I come see if you needed anything.”

“No thank you Harold, I don’t need anything.” Dracula assured him.

“Are you sure. This is going to be a long two hours my friend.” He tried to convince him, if he didn’t do something during these couple hours he’d drive himself crazy with worry that he might have done something wrong. Or even if he did do everything right Liz might not make it. It’s always a rough two hours for anybody, but when a loved one was changing it’s far worse.

“Yes, I'm sure. I'm just going to watch her. But thank you.” He didn’t need to tell Harold to go he got the message loud and clear. With a nod he left the bedroom but stayed close by in case his friend needed him.

TBC

Next/Final Chapter: Does Liz wake up a new vampire or has her life truly ended forever? And one last scene with the Pod Squad.

Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:16 pm
by Jezebel Jinx
ms.ava: Thrilled you're liking it, here's the last chapter a few days earlier than I planned.

Zanssoulmate08: Thank you so much. Christine Feehan is one of my top ten fav authors. Her books are amazing. I do have some ideas for a sequel but if I do start writing one it'll be in the far future, there's more of an explaination in my AN. Thanx for the review.

pandas2001: If I ever write a sequel her not being able to have a child would be a sub-plot in it. (Not promising a sequel just saying if I do.) :lol:

bluebear01: Yep, the end already. Well there won't be any bashing in this chapter. They're only in about 25% of this epilogue.

Forensicschic: Well it's your lucky day again, here's the epi a few days earlier than I planned. Hope you like it. :D

Jennifer24: Ask and you shall recieve. A new chapter.

orphyfets: Thank you, glad you like it. Here's the last chapter.

A.N. All right this is the last chapter, I was hoping this would have been a longer story (I actually have more ideas for it) but I just can’t do it, the main reason is because this has been kicking my butt. I'm glad many people have enjoyed reading it but I haven’t enjoyed writing it too much. This has been a very difficult fic to write for some reason, not in the challenging yet rewarding way more like I don’t even want to read this anymore.

So with that being said I want to thank anyone who has ever reviewed, without those reviews this would have been a Dead & Buried fic around chapter 5. Came very close a lot of times to just scraping this and saying screw it I don’t wanna do it, but now it is done and I don’t have it hanging over my head any longer. However I do have some ideas for a sequel if I ever decide to do one. Or if someone wants to write a sequel PM me and we'll talk. Hope everyone enjoys the last chapter.

Epilogue

After an agonizing couple hours Elizabeth began to stir, in vampire movies many new vampires’ eyes shot open and they were on instant alert, not in real life. With real vampires it was like waking up from a deep sleep, slow and gradual, the new creature of the night would want to curl back under the covers and sleep for a little while longer. The reason for this was because the small amount of blood that was given to change the human was just enough to replenish the supply that had been taken.

Elizabeth purred like a kitten, stretching out her muscles gradually her lids lifted revealing her vibrant bronze eyes. When a vampire was hungry their eyes turn to a lighter shade till they’re a white and void of color. “My love, how do you feel?”

She sat up slowly and turned her neck testing her various muscles. “Mmm, hungry.” She whispered.

Without warning Harold burst into the room holding Max and Michael by the back collars of their shirts, Maria entered the bedroom a moment later grasping Isabel by the arm. Alex was the only one not being led in by someone. “Harold?” Dracula questioned his best friend, not happy that his time with his mate was interrupted.

“Caught these two trying to break in, using their alien powers. They’ve been naughty little mortals.” He growled at the two in his hands.

Dracula stared down at Liz, her facial features were scrunched up in disgust, good, his darling could clearly smell that alien blood was poisonous to their kind. “Maria weren’t you supposed to keep these three busy and away from the castle?”

“Yea, but to tell you the truth I wanted to see their reaction to the new Liz. While we were “searching” for Liz I felt her change.” Maria released Isabel and held her arms open striding toward Liz. “By the way congratulations honey. Oh chica we’ve gotta get you someone to eat.”

“The only human in here I don’t want to feed from.” Liz referring to Alex. Yes, she wanted to turn him but use him as a meal, no.

“Don’t worry about that hon, I'm sure Dracula here has some dinner on hand.” Maria assured her. Harold spoke to one of the minions standing near the door to get someone from the freezer.

“Liz, what the Hell is going on? Who is this guy? Why are you talking about eating someone?” Max managed to choke out.

“I’ll answer your questions in order. None of your business, my mate, and I'm hungry.” She tried to sound sarcastic or hell even lively but she didn’t have the strength to do much except speak and lean against Dracula.

“Do not worry little one, dinner will be here soon.” He stroked her hair, her once warm skin was now deathly cold, soon it would be hotter but for now she’s as ice cold as a corpse. His ladylove was fighting to stay awake; her strength and willpower impressed him.

Directly in front of her was a perfectly appetizing meal, although the boy was a little on the skinny side he’s acceptable and she’s not making a single move toward him. No other vampire had to wait this long for a meal, he’d feed her his blood in a second but her first drink must be human and living.

Finally after a few more minutes the minion was dragging a struggling human into the room. Good, if he’s resisting that would make the blood heat up faster and taste so much sweeter. “Harold dump them back at their homes, make sure you alter their memories. Mr. Whitman, if you’d please stay here I’d be very appreciative.”

Alex nervously glanced toward Maria who nodded to him and Liz who was staring at the man on the floor like it’s the last piece of roast beef and she hadn’t eaten in weeks. “Umm, sure.”

Maria watched as Liz violently tore into the struggling man’s neck. If she hadn’t waited so long she would have been gentler but when you’re starving all you could see was the blood lust.

After Liz drained her dinner dry she stood up licking her lips. “That was good.” She glanced around the room, “Where’d the other’s go?”

“They had to go my dear. Now do you wish to ask Alex your question?”

“Sure.” She easily agreed. Although she was going to wait till she went to school tomorrow, she instinctively knew she can go out into daylight like Maria, Liz guessed now was as good a time as any.

Liz glided up to Alex and was delighted that he didn’t back away or look at her with disgust. She asked him flat out if he wanted to join them, become a vampire like she and Maria were. He thought about it for a little while then told her he would, but not yet. At her questioning glance he explained that he wanted to wait till he got rid of some of his awkward geeky-ness.

Smiling Liz nodded and strolled back over next to Dracula and Maria. “Can he still know about us sweetie?”

“Of course, he’s going to become one of us eventually, but if he ever changes his mind I'm going to have to wipe his memory of any first hand knowledge about vampires.” Dracula told her, his answer gained him a smile. She's now his forever, just as he was hers forever. Eternity was theirs.

THE END