Blood Reign

Chapter Seven

The funerals were arranged and set for the next day for Dravens grandfather and Maria. Draven hasn't spoken since the deaths and I wasn't sure how to approach him. He was a mysterious man since the day I met him, and I wasn't strong enough to make him talk.

After a few days of silence Draven came to me and held me close. His soft skin made my dead heart feel much better.
'Shelley, there will be a war. Marlot is the man behind all this and he will not give up till he wins, and I won't let him win. The fairie scout were able to locate his troops and we are getting an army together to fight and defeat them.' he told me.
'Then I want to go with you and fight too.' I told him in a plead.
'I can't let you risk your new life. You must stay behind and take care of our people. Other covens will be here as well for extra protection. He told me.

I knew there was no fighting it, I knew he didn't want me in danger, but I wanted to help. If I must stay I'm going to learn how to fight while he's away so that I can become skilled enough to truly defend myself. I guess it was silly of me wanting to go and fight when I didn't have any skills at all.

The next night the other covens' vampire and creatures alike assembled in the courtyard and waited Dravens command on when they would be headed out. I watched on as they spoke with one another. I wasn't watching where it was going when I ran into a fairie who was short but appeared more human than actual fairie and had fiery red hair that was in a pixie cut.

'You must be Queen Shelley. Nice to finally you meet you ma'am.' she told me happily.
'I am, and who are you?' I asked with a smile on my face. It felt nice to meet someone this cheery.
'I'm Fira, I'm the daughter of the fairie king but I'm only half fairie, I'm also half human because my late mother was a mortal.' she told me.
'Daughter of a fairie king, what brings you in a dangerous place like this?' I asked.
'Well I am a skilled protector since birth and my older brothers as well as my father have taught me great fighting skills that would help me protect those in danger and he suggested that I come here with the others and lend a hand.' she told me.
This girl was the answers I was seeking. She could help me fight while Draven was away. I wondered if she would help me learn how to fight.

'Fira?' I asked
'Yes?' she replied.
'Could you teach me how to fight so that maybe I can defend myself when and if the time came?
'I would love to help with that!' she told me with excitement.

Okay so it was settled I had a teacher now I just must keep it a secret from Draven that I wouldn't be doing anything except help out here.

'Thank you Fira, but please don't let my husband or the others know of our plan. I want to learn when they leave.' I told her.
'No problem.' she replied with a smile.

The night had come and all the warriors as well as Draven were packing up to make their trip into the unknown to battle a monster that we hope could be defeated. I was worried for Draven and the others. Who would live and who would die for the sake of this castle. I wondered what would happen if I had never come here in the first place. Was this the danger that Charlotte had warned me about? I needed answers and I planned on searching top to bottom of Dravens office tonight when he and the others have left.

'Shelley my love. It is time for the others and I to head out. I wanted to tell you that I love you and if anything happens to me or the rest of us just please take care of this castle and fight for it til you can't fight anymore.' he begged of me. I could sense worry in his eyes, but he wouldn't let me in past that.
'I will keep this castle safe for you.' I told me.

We embraced for one final time and shared a passionate kiss. We knew we didn't have time to make love because they were all heading out. I wished him the best and I watched from our balcony as they all left. They feared the unknown and what could happen, but they kept themselves dedicated to each other and all of us here at the castle.

I was worried for everyone and myself. I didn't know the outcome of our future here at this castle. I hoped for the best just like everyone else. I decided I would put off anything training related for the next night as I realized I needed to feed as it had been a while since then.
I made my way to the grave area of Charlotte after my feeding in hopes that maybe she would come out and talk to me again. I made my way into her tomb and it was silent like it should be. Maybe the first warning she gave me was the only one I was going to get and once I changed over to being an undead myself she knew that nothing else could be done.

I decided I would make my way back to our room as I could tell the sun would soon be rising. I almost forgot what it felt like to have the sun beat down on my shoulders and the warmth it provided. I wonder if this was the feeling all vampires felt. That longing to be touched by the sun one last time until they were forever in the chains of darkness. I knew that when I made my vows that there was no backing out.

What would Draven do if I decided to flee from all this? Would others come after me in revenge for abandoning this castle and my rights as their queen? I knew that was a silly thought, but one couldn't help but wonder. What would any other queen do in my situation? They were probably stronger and wouldn't run like I felt like doing. I decided I wouldn't run and that's why I was going to learn how to fight with Fira. I hope I can be as good as everyone and hopefully be able to defend myself. I closed my curtains and decided I would call it a night so to speak.

My dreams were altered since I changed. Instead of normal mortal dreams, it felt almost like being in a black hole just drifting through space but with one awful twist. There were always things attacking me, making me wake with a sweat. I couldn't ever be at peace with my sleep or my dreams. Tonight, however was different as I slept alone, I felt much less in a black hole drifting through space but more like I was lying in a bed of flowers at peace. I wondered why this was and why I had never dreamt of this with Draven sleeping next to me. I wondered if that was a sign that there was something bad about him. My heart couldn't decide what was going on and I knew I had moved on too fast with him and this life but maybe while he is away I should reevaluate my feelings for being here. Did I have a choice if I wanted to leave or was this my life for the rest of immortality.