The Nightwalker: Cursed Blood

Dracula

"Welcome, all of you! My heart lifts to see your beautiful faces," The vampires around me bow and curtsy. I fumble to follow their example "Please, enjoy yourselves tonight. Unleash your inner desires and let them run rampant. After all, you are in my domain. And here, we do not shy away from desire," The vampires cheer and clap. Morbius lifts an imperial hand again, soaking in all the attention.
"He seems..." Thor scrunched his nose up "Pretentious?" Loki rolled his eyes.
"You have no idea,"
"Insufferable would be the word I use," Sif said looking at her nails.
"More like hot," I blurted out. Loki shoots me a strange look and Sif scoffs "What? He is!"
"I am totally on Emily's side on this. And not because you are my bestie. This dude is smoking," Melody's jaw dropped. The others and I watch as the music starts up again, and Morbius makes his way through the crowd. He kisses hands, cheeks and even a few mouths as he exchanges words with his guests "I'm getting the feeling he is always this hands-on?"
"Unfortunately. He once tried to kiss me, and I stomped on his foot. Broke a couple of his toes and the floor," Sif glared at Morbius.
"Nice,"
"He doesn't try to kiss me anymore. On the lips, that is," I smile as I turn and realise that Morbius has joined our group.

"Whoa," I take a step back. Thankfully Loki placed a hand on my back to keep me steady otherwise I would have fallen over. I whisper thanks and Loki winks.
"Sif, my love! It has been far too long," he lifts the back of Sif's hand to his lips. She raises an eyebrow at him.
"It certainly has. How are you, Dracula?" Sif spoke, she had this air of fake-ass bitch energy surrounding her.
"So long as I am surrounded by beautiful things, I cannot complain," I notice the way he pets Sif's hand as he speaks. She extracts it from his grasp. Morbius turns his head to the left "Ah, and Loki is here as well," Dracula swoops in to kiss Loki on both cheeks, lingering on each.
"Vlad,"
"Loki, It is a rare treat to find you back in this part of the world, old friend," Dracula traces a delicate fingertip across Loki's jaw. Loki doesn't flinch. I don't know how I feel about this guy.
"Vlad, allow us to introduce our friends. This is Melody, Thor and Emily," Vlad turns to Melody and bows, also kissing her hand. Melody returns the gesture with a large grin.
"Hi, Drac-- I mean Micheal-- uh Vlad. Nice... nice castle you got here" Melody stuttered. Vlad gives a husky laugh and pats Melody's hand fondly. He then eyes Thor with a smoulder.
"This one seems a bit stiff..." Vlad licked his lips.
"Excuse me?" Vlad takes Thor's hand and runs his fingertip over the underside of Thor's wrist, making him shudder.
"But I am sure I can fix that," Vlad smiles. Thor takes a step back and goes where Sif is. Then Vlad turns to me, wearing a large, hungry smile "My, my, my. and who do we have here," I take the initiative and hold out my hand.
"My name is Emily," Startled, Dracula takes it and brings it to his soft lips.
"Oh, I like you. A woman who knows what she wants. How refreshing," he kisses my hand again, his lips lingering. I swear I felt an electric tingle run down the length of my arm.
"Thank you," I tried to act confident when really, I was a bundle of nerves that was dying to be a puddle. He lifts my chin with his finger, gazing deeply into my eyes. Loki gripped my free hand. I knew he was suppressing a growl.
"What a vision you are. I'm surprised my guests haven't eaten you all up," Dracula leans in close and I can feel his breath by my ear "Or perhaps you are saving yourself for the right someone,"
"I... urm...." I can barely speak, let alone think clearly, with him so close to me. I glance down at The Eye of Bathory hanging from a chain around his neck.
"I see that I have overwhelmed you. Please, allow me to make it up to you," Dracula bows again, one hand on his chest, the other reaching out behind him "It would be my honour for you to join me at midnight for a private tour of the castle,"
"Private? As in just you and me?" I muttered. My hand waved between us both.
"Indeed. I can show you a taste of true vampire life," Dracula nodded once. I saw Thor walk behind Loki and place his hand on his shoulder.
"You're too kind," Sif said, almost too snappy. Her voice broke the unwanted tension between Vlad and me. Vlad smiles as he turns to her with a small smile.
"Alas, So I am. One of my few faults, I'm afraid," 
"Mmmhmm," Sif hummed. Melody patted her arm. 
"All of you, please enjoy yourselves and I will see you at midnight, dear Emily," He places another tender kiss on the back of my hand. As he turns to the next group of guests, I shake my head in wonder.

"Hey, fun fact, you just got hit on by Dracula," Melody squeaked once she knew Dracula was far enough away from us. Loki let out a loud growl "And my uncle did not describe him very well. I was expecting more of a dead dude," 
"That was... weird. Maybe a little bit cool but definitely weird," I refused to look at Loki. Even I knew he was angry. Not at me, at Dracula for hitting on me.
"At least we can run with this whole 'tour' thing. It could make for a good opportunity for distraction" Sif led us all to a table near the window. 
"As much as I hate the idea of the dickhead going near you, Sif is right. It's going to be much harder to get the Eye of Bathory if he is wearing it," Loki spoke, his voice low and rough.
"What if... What if I get him to take it off?" I raised my hand slightly. The others stare at me and Melody snorts with laughter. 
"Back the fuck up. If I know you, which I do. Your plan... is to seduce... Dracula? Is that what you are trying to say right now?" Melody held her sides as she continued to laugh. I dead-face her.
"I could totally pull it off," I frowned. Who am I kidding? I can't flirt? I either freeze like a deer in headlights or ask them if they like bread. 
"You would attempt to seduce Vlad?" Loki raised an eyebrow at me. He didn't seem angry. His face was full of confusion as well as curiosity. 
"I mean maybe... Not like all the way. Not unless... you know... I want to..." I tucked my hair behind my ear. 
"You might just be the boldest human that I have ever met," Sif's jaw dropped. Thor agreed.
"The point is, I could string him along. Long enough to get close to the Eye,"
"I don't know about this. I don't hide the fact that I do not trust Vlad and I don't like to think of any possibility where you could get hurt," Loki's eyes darkened. and not in a hot way. I placed a hand on his knee and squeezed.
"I will be fine,"
"You know... I have something that could help you," Sif roots through the pockets of her dress.
"Why do you get to have pockets?" Melody complained.
"Because I didn't pick the first dress I saw," Eventually drawing out a sprig of an unfamiliar plant "Take this. Make sure it's on your person when you are with Vlad,"
"Why and what the hell is it?" I pinched the plant carefully.
"Hemloc,k" Sif leaned back in her chair. I nearly drop the plant, holding it as far away from me as possible.
"What? Like... As in the poison?" Yelena and Barton both taught me about poison.
"This could be the best way to get the Eye from Vlad," Sif shrugged. Thor and Loki narrowed their eyes at Sif.
"Why do you have that?" Loki asked as he handed me a napkin from the table. I carefully wrapped it up.
"Back-up plans," Sif sighed.
"You want me to kill Dracula?" I stared at the plant.
"Damn, that's the most metal thing I have ever heard," Melody clapped her hands.
"Hemlock doesn't kill vampires. But it should knock him out for a while if he ingests it," Sif stared at her nails, obviously impressed with herself "Long enough to steal the eye,"
"Hopefully," Loki cleared his throat.
"Well... if it is the best way to get it," I tuck the hemlock in my small pocket. (Melody complained that I had pockets) I was highly conscious of the poisonous substance so close to me "Do you always carry a hemlock plant in your dress,"
"I like to be prepared," Sif smiled.
"I wonder what else you have in there," I smiled.
"Maybe one day you will find out," Sif spoke. She sounded as if she was flirting with me. I swear to god, I am so clueless about this flirting. How the fuck am I supposed to seduce Dracula? I glance at Loki and his eyes are dark red. I placed a hand on his knee but that didn't distract him. Thor cleared his throat.
"Before Loki bursts a blood vessel and goes nutty... We need a backup plan in case the seducing plan and the roofie plan goes south," Thor spoke. He looks at Loki and nods. Loki relaxes a little.
"Okay. What idea do you have?"
"If he tries anything and you can't poison him. Just shout for us. I'll break the bastard's neck before he knows what hit him,"
"So, the three plans are seduced, roofie and murder?" I listed. The vampires nodded "Great,"
"We just want the boldest human safe," Thor grinned. Loki and Sif agreed. Loki looked over his shoulder and rolled his eyes.
"Thor is right. The most important thing is for you to stay safe," Melody spoke "We will be nearby in case anything happens,"
"Thanks, guys" I smiled.
"There's still a little until midnight and Vlad seems... occupied," Loki finally spoke. Nodding to the left with his chin. I glance at Vlad, who's currently got a catering girl under one arm and a gorgeous vampire under the other "If I remember correctly, there's a beautiful vampire cathedral on the castle grounds,"
"A vampire cathedral?"
"It is really quite the sight. A truly special place," Loki leaned in closer, his hand running down my arm "One I would like to share with you and it should be empty if you'd like to enjoy a moment alone,"
"I see," I bit my bottom lip.
"What do you say, Emily? Want me to show you around?" Loki liked his lips.
"It would be nice to have time to relax before things really get going," I pretended that I wasn't sure. Loki pouted so I cupped his chin "Loki, I would love to,"
"Perfect. Shall we?" Loki stood up quickly and held his hand out.

Loki leads us out of the castle and into a nearby building. This inside is lit only by moonlight and low-burning candles, which bathe the beautiful scene in soft light.
"Wow," I find myself surrounded by stained glass windows, statues of white marble and elegant columns supporting a vaulted ceiling "This is incredible,"
"It is, isn't it? I had forgotten how beautiful it really was," Loki ran his hand over a wooden bench "It's... been a while since I have been to a cathedral like this. Or any church at all, for that matter,"
"The one in Paris doesn't count?" I smiled at Loki. Then shivering as I remembered the catacombs.
"We didn't have the time to properly take a look," Loki held a hand out to me. I took it and he pulled me closer "But now we do," I took Loki's hand with a smile and he led me towards the nave. Hanging there is an intricate stained-looking window of a woman staring out at the cathedral.
"Who is she?" I pointed to the window. There's something oddly familiar about her. Like... like I have seen her before... but I can't bloody think of where.
"I believe that is the first vampire. Or, the best depiction of her that Vlad could commission," I take a closer look at the glasswork, noting the trickle of blood at the corner of her first's mouth, the crimson red that surrounds her.
"She was lovely," I pulled a funny face. I swear I have seen her before. It's gonna annoy me till I find out.
"Yes... and dangerous. and power-hungry,"
"Just like someone else we both know," I gulped. She was just like Odin. Loki sighs wearily.
"Vlad and his father were close disciples of Odin. Practically one of his firsts. Most of what Vlad knows, he learned from Odin. It is through that bond that Vlad becomes obsessed with the first," Loki gestures to the window before me "Odin worshipped the first and so did Vlad. In the 1500s, Vlad even managed to create something of a strange faith around her,"
"Seriously? Like, a vampire cult?"
"More or less. Vlad, like Odin, considers her a goddess, one who brought the gift of eternal life to the deserving. In fact, she is still idolized to this day by many vampires. Vlad's probably to thank for that,"
"Seems like a way to manipulate vampires," I sat down on a bench, my hand still in his.
"That's all you think this faith is? A tool for control?" Loki sat next to me. Loki ran a thumb over my knuckle.
"I mean... yeah?" I sighed, looking up at the window.
"Interesting. You don't see the value of believing in something?"
"Believing in it? Sure. After everything I have seen this year, of course, I believe there are things out there I can't even fathom but once you start organizing it... bringing in structure and authority and leaders... It all just ends up being about power and control,"
"For someone so young... You're very cynical," Loki leaned his head back.
"Maybe I am an old soul," I sighed. Loki stares up at the stained glass for a moment, his brow furrowed in thought. I notice how the moonlight highlights his face, revealing the sadness there "You said it has been a while since you have been in a place like this?" Loki sighs and nods, Letting go of my hand.
"It seems so alien to me now, this idea of faith. How Morbius and Odin could have so much conviction in it," Loki rubbed his left hand, his thumb pressed where he would have worn a wedding ring. He stands up and I do so too.
"And you? What about your faith?"
"I lost it. A long time ago," he turns from the window, walking slowly among the statues. I walk beside him.
"I'm sorry, Loki,"
"No, don't be. It was bound to happen, living the life I chose to live,"
"But that's the thing, you didn't choose it. Odin turned you and then manipulated you to be his soldier,"
"I still chose to do it. I didn't have to but even before then..." Loki pauses at a small statue of an infant. Loki's mouth tightens. It was as if was in pain "Had I survived the attack as a human... after what I lost... I couldn't go on believing that this was all part of some divine plan. Because if it was, then I got screwed over,"
"Loki..." I went to reach for him but he moved away. Staring at another statue. This one was of a woman with a child. He placed a hand on the woman's head.
"Losing my family showed me just how cruel the word truly is. How there is no fairness in living, nothing that will protect. No justice," Loki clenched his fists "If only I had learned it sooner,"
"That's not true, Loki. No matter what you believe in, I still think the world ultimately moves towards justice," I grabbed his hand and leaned my head on Loki's shoulder.
"I'd like to believe that... I really would but it is just not that simple. Especially not after everything I have seen and done," I was hardly a religious person. My grandpa was and so was my uncle. But I understood what he meant, I have questioned my existence before. Especially after joining Stark Industries and after I found out about Loki and the vampire world. but even I have some faith in something bigger than myself.
"Sometimes faith isn't simple. I think that is the point... to hang into it no matter what happens," Loki is about to respond when suddenly the doors open.

"We are not supposed to be in here!" Loki grabs my hand and we both duck through a row of pews and hide behind a column, Loki peeks around it "Looks like a couple of folks from the party wanted to pay their respects to the first"
"What should we do?" I whispered. Loki glances between the worshippers, the cathedral doors and me. A light glint in his eyes. I know that look. He's wanting to cause a little mischief.
"We could make a run for it, or we could wait here a little longer," Loki's hand comes to rest on my waist and I realize just how close we both are.
"Hmmm," I grab Loki's jacket, pulling him closer to me "I wouldn't mind staying a little longer... you know, in case they leave,"
"Sure..." Loki's hand travels up my back, making me shiver. He leans in until his breath tickles my jaw. His hand guided my hip to my leg "But however will we pass the time?"
"I can think of something" I hook my leg around Loki's hip, pulling him flush against me. I feel him stiffen against me.
"Emily..." he leaves a trail of soft kisses down my neck and I turn my head to give him better access. I gasp when his teeth graze my skin. I hear a rustling from the other side of the column and Loki presses a finger to my lips "Shhhh. We have to be quiet or we will be caught,"
"Surely this is blasphemous?" I ask, trying to breathe quietly.
"You really think that a cult of vampires has qualms with sex in their temple?" Loki runs a hand up my thigh and I tremble with anticipation as well as excitement.
"The same goes for you, you know?" I reach down to stroke him, my palm sliding up the material of his pants, making Loki gasp in my ear.
"Two can play at that game," His fingers reach their mark and I arch against the column. I simply hold onto his arms for a moment, lost in the sensation and trying to stay quiet as I hear the worshippers nearby. With a smirk, I slip my hand into his trousers, grasping him firmly. Loki groans at my touch.
"No noise, remember?" I lick my lips. Loki grins and gasps softly as I continue to touch him, his hips moving slowly in time to my movements.
"Emily..." Loki grips my shoulder tightly as his breathing becomes erratic, a guttural moan escaping his lips.
"What was that?" A worshipper asks.
"Is someone there!?" The other one shouts.
"Uh oh," The two of us stay very still, panting. We stayed still until the worshippers headed back to the doors.
"Probably just a rat of something," A voice spoke as he closed the door. Loki and I lock eyes before falling into a fit of giggles.
"Come on, we'd better get out of here before we get into any real trouble," Loki spoke as we pulled apart.

We decided to take a slow walk back. hand in hand. It gave us a chance to calm down. Loki kept his gaze on the rose bushes.
"Is there something on your mind?" I nudged him with my shoulder "And don't lie to me,"
"I am just a little off"
"About the plan?" I sighed. Loki didn't respond. I bit my bottom lip and nodded "I see..."
"I know I have no right to say what you can and can not do. We are not a thing but it doesn't mean I have to like it," We stopped walking as we reached a stone bench.
"Loki..."
"And I should really go a break his neck for even suggesting that he spends alone time with you. I'm sure Thor will lend me his sword," Loki spoke quickly. I sighed and covered his mouth.
"Will you shut up for a minute!" I whispered and shouted at the same time. Loki sighed as I pulled my hand away "I don't like the idea either but we need the Eye,"
"Oh, that bit I get. I just don't get why he has to have you all alone,"
"Because it's the only way I can get him to have his guard down," I took Loki's hand in mine "You know I only have eyes for you,"
"Emily..." Loki gripped my hand tightly "I know we ain't a thing but... I don't know what I am trying to say,"
"You don't know if you want me but don't want anyone else to have to me?" I crossed my arms.
"I do want you. I wouldn't have placed the lock on the Love Bridge if I felt nothing for you," Loki ran a hand over his face "It's just the timing of everything and... that quim in there,"
"Look, I don't want to seduce Dracula. He seems like a pompous prick and frankly, I can't wait to leave here. It smells funny," I scrunched my nose up. Loki chuckled.
"If you have to sleep with him to get his guard down then do so. But after tonight, we will talk properly about us. And I mean as serious talk,"
"Okay," I nodded. Loki pulled me into his arms and sat me on his lap. his head leaning on my chest. I wrapped my arms around him, hugging him tightly "Do not let jealousy darken your heart. I only have eyes for you. I just have a job to do,"
"I will try not to let it," Loki mumbled.
"And I promise to be thinking of you the whole time," I lifted Loki's head up and kissed him, deeply. Only stopping as a group of people walked passed "And once we get more than five minutes alone, we will finish what we started in the cathedral,"
"I look forward to it," Loki smiled, licking his lips.

Back in the ballroom, the clock strikes midnight. Loki huffs as he goes and stands with Sif. I nervously look around for Dracula. Melody points behind me. I turn around and find him coming towards me with a smile.
"Dear Emily, are you ready to begin the tour? It's a feast for the sense, so you should be adequately prepared,"
"Oh, yes. I am ready for... feasting," I cringe and glance at Sif. She mouths 'hemlock'. Melody gives me a thumbs up as Loki and Thor look on worriedly.
"Fabulous. Please, come with me," He turns toward the stairs and I go to follow him when I spot something in the corner of my eye.
"Oh, for fuck sake. Another crystal," I mentally grumbled. Hanging from a nearby candelabra is another crystal. I walk towards it, hand outstretched to grab it. I can sense a very old memory contained within... Of Odin and Sif and an intimate moment from their past "Maybe if I don't resist it. it won't bloody hurt," I quickly snatch up the crystal, gasping softly as the ballroom around me dissolves and the memory overcomes me.

A bedroom from a time long past, a fire roaring in the hearth and a large bed covered with a fur blanket. Under the blanket are Sif and Odin, snuggled together and looking peaceful.
"Mmm..." Sif closes her eyes as Odin runs a finger over her bare back, making soothing motions.
"How is it you seem to grow lovelier by the day?" He kisses her forehead.
"I have always been this beautiful and you know it," Sif boasted.
"It's true. From the first time I laid eyes on you, I knew you were the most beautiful woman in this realm. My Queen," His arms come around her and she gazes at him, hand caressing his cheek.
"Why do you call me that?"
"I thought it befitting. Do you not like it?"
"No, that's not it! I do like it. I was merely curious. That is all," Odin stares at love, thinking. His fingertips skim up her back, absently.
"I suppose it's a habit that I learned from Frigga. The first vampire. My... my Goddess,"
"Oh. yes, you mentioned her before. Will you tell me more about her?" Odin hesitates, looking conflicted. Sif sits up a little, putting a hand on his bare chest.
"And why do you want to know?" Odin frowned.
"I want to learn more about you. About what made you... you," Sif poked Odin on the nose. Finally, Odin takes a deep breath and nods, staring deeply into the fire.
"Frigga was... well, she truly a force of nature. Bold... courageous... intelligent... assertive. She knew exactly what she wanted and vowed to move heaven and hell to achieve it," Odin's gaze grows distant as he speaks, an adoring smile on his face "Her power was raw and infinite. and her passion could level entire kingdoms. She is... was... truly one of a kind. Peerless and uncompromising,"
"I see," Odin slowly sat up. Fur blankets fall behind him. Sif lays on her side, pulling at the fur.
"All she ever wanted was a world where our kind could live free and in turn, her enemies... what they did to her... What he did to her," Darkness clouds Odin's expression and he closes his eyes for a moment "She was the greatest vampire to ever live. The greatest who will ever be," Sif listens in silence but sadness crosses her face.
"I see,"
"Are you... jealous? You who just last week seduced te Czarina?" Sif playfully pushes Odin but it's clear she is still troubled.
"It's not about the joys of the body. It sounds like... It sounds like you loved her" Odin is quiet for a moment, then nods.
"I did. I do," Odin stares into the flames "I will love her until the world crumbles around us. until I am nothing but ash. She made me who I am. What I am. without her, I would be nothing," For one moment... one shocking moment... it almost seems like Odin's eyes glisten with tears "She was my everything,"
"I see..." Sif sat up, pressing the blanket against her. Odin looks over his shoulder. He sighs as he pushes Sif back onto the bed.
"Do not jealousy darken your heart, my Queen. I can hold my love for her beside my love for you," Odin gazes down at her until a smile curves the corners of his lips "I love you, my Queen. I'll always love you," Odin leans down to kiss Sif once again. They kiss for a long moment before Odin breaks away. His eyes were red and his fangs descended "I believe it is time, my Queen?"
"Indeed, my King," Sif smiled, her eyes red and fangs descended. Odin gets out of bed and holds a hand out to her. Sif takes it, letting him draw her towards the balcony.

Together, they stand at the railing, looking out at the burning ruins of the town below. Buildings have collapsed or are still on fire. The smell of smoke is heavy in the air. Bodies of The Black Order litter the ground, the aftermath of a massacre.
"What do you see?" Odin asks as he stands behind Sif, hands in her hair. Faint voices cry out for help as the roar of flames and the moans of the dying rise into the air.
"I see... a feast,"
"Then let us partake," Grinning, and laughing, the two of them jump off the balcony, descending into the chaos below like a pair of ravenous wolves.

I come back to myself with a jolt. That wasn't like last time. It didn't hurt. Still confused me though.
"Are you coming, my dear," Dracula spoke as he placed a hand on my back.
"Yeah. Sorry, I thought I had a sneeze coming but I was mistaken," I smile as I turn to follow him up the stairs. I briefly looked over my shoulders at the others. Loki looked worried as did Melody. I put my thumbs up to reassure them I was fine. I then let out a fake sneeze "There it is,"

Dracula takes me down a few hallways, pointing to paintings and statues he has collected until we arrive at a bedroom.
"Oh..." I look around, noticing the distinctly goth aesthetic. There are stuffed ravens, skulls and more candelabras with tall red candles.
"What do you think about my accommodations?" Dracula walked into the centre of the room and held his arms out.
"It's very you. You definitely like to stick to your aesthetic," I placed my hands behind my back.
"I will take that as a compliment, so thank you," Dracula gestures for me to sit on the leather couch as he pulls out a bottle from an elaborate wine rack, as well as two glasses "You may be wondering why I cut the tour I gave you so short. To be completely honest, I merely want an excuse to be alone with you,"
"If we are being honest... I figured as much," He places a glass of red wine before me and I eye it suspiciously.
"Don't worry. It's a Sangiovese, not blood,"
"Oh... sorry. I guess because of, you know, being at a party full of vampires and all," Vlad laughs and sits next to me on a leather couch, swirling his wine in his glass.
"I completely understand. After all, you are in the presence of Dracula," Vlad boasted. This dude is making it hard to be turned on.
"Do you like to be called that? I mean you have two other names. Micheal Morbius or Vlad Tepes,"
"Micheal Morbius is a human identity. Less likely to freak the locals out," Dracula shrugged his shoulders "Was my father's idea,"
"So you really are Vlad Tepes the third,"
"Indeed but what's in a name? Vlad, Dracula or Micheal. They are me. They are names whispered far and wide," he leans towards me with a small smile, his eyes intense "You seem to be curious. Is there anything you would ask of me?"
"As silly as it may sound, have you seen the movies that the world has made about you?" I gulped as Dracula twirled my hair around his finger "I remember watching Nosferatus as a kid and getting scared,"
"Indeed, I have seen them all" Dracula nodded, taking a sip of wine "They completely missed the mark. I prefer movies where I am young and seductive. Where I make love like the stallion I am. Those ones are far more... honest," I notice that Vlad has gotten closer to me "Now, my beauty. It's about time I ask you a question,"
"Go ahead," I sipped my wine. Loki picks better wine but then again he knows me better.
"You and your friends. It seems peculiar that you decided to drop in so unexpectedly," He lowers his head a bit, looking up at me through his eyelashes as he smiles wickedly "Tell me, my succulent princess. Why are you really here?" My heart starts to pound as I try not to glance at the Eye around his neck. I clutch the wine glass tighter so he doesn't see my hand tremble.
"What do you mean?" I asked, trying to make my voice full of innocence.
"Don't you think it looks a tad bit suspicious, from where I am standing?" Dracula stared at me, his eyes slightly red and quite intense.
"Not at all. We wanted... that is, I wanted... to see the infamous Dracula in person,"
"Is that so?" Dracula licked his lips while staring at mine.
"As soon as I heard that you were real, I knew I just had to meet you" I sipped my wine while looking at Dracula with soft eyes. I am trying to imagine him as Loki. It was not easy. Vlad really isn't doing it for me. Vlad leans back a little, taking a sip of wine.
"And why is that?"
"Because I wanted to get close to you," I make my voice husky, through the warmth that creeps up the back of my neck is completely beyond my control "I had to see if the legend was true. That you are really as charming and handsome as they say. I just had to get close to you somehow," I lick my lips as Vlad grins as if pleased with himself.
"Oh, my flower, why didn't you simply say so from the beginning?" He leans in closer and my eyes go to the hollow of his throat, left visible from his unbuttoned shirt. My breathing stutters a bit as he traces a fingertip down my throat, following the path on my jugular vein "I would have been more than happy to oblige," Vlad reaches for my wine glass, my fingers brushing against his. He sets my glass down on the table along with his own. He takes my hand in his, his fingertips skimming the sensitive underside of my wrist. he lifts it to his lips and kisses the spot.
"Vlad..." I pant. I almost said Loki's name.
"And now that you have got me all to yourself, what exactly do you plan to do with me?"
"I... urm..." Vlad leans even closer, his eyes dropping to my mouth. This is my only chance to see what it I like to have sex with Dracula. It would help me make up my mind if I truly want to be with Loki. Saying that, after everything that happened in Paris, I ain't even sure that he wants to be with me. I looked at Vlad softly and bit my bottom lip "I want you,"
"I was hoping you were going to say that," And with that, he closes the gap, his hot mouth against mine. I gasp against him as heat spirals through me, tentatively running my fingers through his soft hair. He takes me by the hips as he kisses me deeper, exploring my mouth with slow, deliberate movements of his tongue "Ever since I saw you this evening, I knew I had to have you," He stands suddenly, lifting me effortlessly in his arms.
"Whoa!" He carries me to the bed, laying me gently on the satin sheets. Stepping back to admire me. My breathing speeds up as he begins to undress me. He kisses me as he eases my clothes off, raising goosebumps along my skin "Ahh..."
"You are truly beautiful," he touches me with reverent fingers, caressing parts of my body not often explored.
"Mnnn..." I moaned. I kept my mind on Loki and how he made me feel. Vlad touches a tender kiss on the back of my knee. And because I was thinking of Loki, my toes curled. It was so different to how Loki touched me and I hated it. I still can't help but notice the Eye hanging against his chest "Vlad... Will you let me undress you?" Vlad chuckles low in his throat and he kisses me again.
"I would enjoy that very much," I sit up and start to undress him. I unbutton his shirt the rest of the way and push it off his shoulders. As I reach for the Eye, he stills my hands and my breath catches for a moment. But then he unclasps it and places it on the bedside table. when he is fully undressed, he crawls on top of me, kissing me deeply. I gasp as our bodies press together. Vlad arches his hips into mine, making a flush spread through my entire body.
"Nhhh..."
"Emily..." he brushes back my hair and runs the backs of his fingers over my flushed cheeks. I find myself touching the smooth skin of his arms and chest.
"Ughhh... you feel so..." I wanted to say wrong and kick him off me. I wanted to go back to Loki but I had to get the Eye. Thankfully, I know how to fake it. When he takes my hips and guides himself to me, I throw my head back with a cry "Ahhh... yes" My thoughts are plagued with Loki. I knew at that moment that I only wanted him for however long he wanted me.
"You're wonderful, Emily... My exuberant blossom," The two of us move together and I try to keep my mission in my mind. But it was difficult. Vlad leans down, trailing a thin line down my throat with his tongue, making me shudder "If only... may I have a taste?" I shudder again as I feel the gentle scrape of his fangs against my neck, just as he thrusts against me again.
"yes..." I shiver as I feel him nuzzle my neck, his breath hot against my skin. I knew I shouldn't let him but I need that necklace. Maybe I should have just poisoned him. I cry out as his fangs puncture my neck. Vlad begins to feed on me, his mouth pulling the hot blood from my body "Ahhh"
"Mmm.." His movements below pick up pace as he feeds. My back arches as I dig my fingernails into his back. Loki was ten times better at this.
"Haa..." I should have become an actress and not an assistant. I acted as if the pain and pleasure mingled into a heady feeling. I acted as if that same feeling was robbing me of breath and bringing me even closer to the edge. I close my eyes. I feel weightless. Like the whole world has fallen away. When I open my eyes, I realize that Vlad and I are hovering in the air. I clutch tight to Vlad, pulling him closer to me in the process. That was the only bit that felt... good.
"I love seeing the look on a woman's face when I use my special skill," Vlad moves against me and I gasp, rising even higher into the air.
"How....?"
"I am Dracula, after all. I do have some tricks up my sleeve," Any buzz that I had instantly up and went. If this is how he gets anyone then he can shove it. But I have to do what I got to do. The two of us continue to rise until we reach the ceiling. Vlad holds me closer, wrapping his arms around me. I saw this exact scene in a film once. That Johnny Depp one... Dark Shadows. I always want to try sex on a ceiling. It ain't that good. I realise that if he were to let go, I would fall. I slightly enjoyed that danger. But I still prefer sex with Loki to having sex with Dracula.
"Ahhh..."
"That's it... just hold onto me," He grabs my hip and begins to move in earnest, pressing me hard against the ceiling.
"Mmmm!" Wanting this over, I channel the evil witch from Dark Shadows and I scratch at his shoulders. Pretending to let the feeling overcome me, my head hanging back in the open air "Ahh!"

After another minute, Vlad kissed my throat as the two of us floated back down to the bed. Exhausted, I lie there and catch my 'breath'. Placing my hand over my chest. Vlad pricked his fingers and healed his fang mark.
"Wow," I lied. The dude really doesn't know what he was doing. Despite what the legends say, Dracula is crap at sex. Melody will be so disappointed that her fanfictions of the man did not live up to her expectations. Loki does more to me in a kiss than Dracula did the whole time. I just want to be with Loki "You really do live up to the legends,"
"You were magnificent, Emily. Thank you," Vlad kissed me again. It took all my willpower not to gag "Do you need anything? Water? Fruit? I was gifted a lovely cheese plate recently,"
"uh... no, I'm... I'm okay," Vlad leans over to kiss me again, then rises and walks over to a nearby door. He opens it to reveal a closet.
"I should get changed. I do have a party going on downstairs after all. I'm sure the host is sorely missed,"

As he disappears into the closet, I quickly grab the Eye of Bathory off the bedside table, shove it into my bra and shimmy into my clothes.
"I gotta get out of here," Shivering and pulling a disgusted face. But as I reach for the handle to the door, I hear a faint sound coming from a nearby set of drawers "Huh?" I glance at the closet but Vlad is still changing. Opening the drawer, I find a radio device inside. A faint voice is coming from it.
"... left. Order troops... move into position. Sif and Loki are in the castle. And remember, He wants them alive and their three friends,"
"The Black Order... they are here!!! Dracula's talking to them? and they want us?" I quickly shut the drawer "Oh shit,"