The Prince and his Frog

Chapter Seven

It was a stand-off. The king stood proud, the vampire opposite standing there too. The only thing lighting the room being the shining candles.

I look around for an exit, suddenly seeing more figures slowly surrounding us. My eyes narrowed as I jumped up, someone was behind the king, their mouth centimetres away from his neck.

I shoved the king to the side, crashing into the wall with him "For fuck sake!!" Caine yelled "GET HIM YOU IDIOTS!"

I gasped as they launched at us, stumbling up off the floor I grab a sword from the suite statue beside us.

I slice the closest curtain, sun beaming in causing the nearest beasts to hiss and fall back. "GET BACK!!" I screamed, tears forming at my eyes. Maybe I wasn't cut out for this knighting stuff.

At this point at least 25 monsters stood in the ballroom with us, all the guests yelling and shuddering under the tables. I looked around searching for Alex, his eyes met mine with terror as he sprinted towards me, a small pocket knife held firmly in his hand.

"Well well, little Reeds all grown up." The familiar grey skin came into view, I aimed my weapon towards him.

"Who are you?!" I demanded, my voice shaking slightly. He just grinned.

"Oh so you really don't remember?" he stepped into the light, I gasp "I'm a royal. Sunlight doesn't effect me."

Alex steps infront of me, one hand holding my arm as the other threatens Caine. "This you're new little boyfriend Reed?" He studied his attire "ohhh. Royal boyfriend I see."

"He asked you a question." Alex growled, checking back on me one more time.

"Fine fine. I suppose we could have our little reunion now." He smirked walking closer "Meet you're Godfather."

I gasp stepping infront of Alex, in that second Caine grabbed me. Making my weapon fall to the floor. He held me up to him, his fangs seconds away from my shoulder.

"LET HIM GO!" Alex screamed picking up the sword and swiping it at him.

"Ah ah ah, I wouldn't." I felt teeth now resting on my skin, I whimpered looking at Alex. "Fall back." Caine ordered.

He began to step back, dragging me with him. Alex ran forwards, another vampire smashing him to the floor. "ALEX!!" I cried struggling in Caines grip.

The king shouted orders towards the fleet of gaurds now sprinting in, but by then it was too late and all went black.

My eyes opened, the smell instantly hitting. God, its like a sewer. My eyes darted around.

The only light seeping into the room was from the corridor, water dropped down the concrete walls and bars were blocking off any exits. Am I in the dungeon??

"HELP! IS ANYONE HERE??" I panicked jumping up. I can't die I here it's so boring!! I screamed as something grabbed my shoulder.

A grunt came from the person "Calm down it's just me."

"Alex?" I questioned feeling around for him, my hand coming in contact with his face.

He laughed as he guided my hand to his own, "I'm not sure where we are, the horrid thing knocked me out when we were getting dragged."

"Same." I answer following him to the bars, hands still connected.

"Ah I see you're awake." A deep voice came from the steps, "you're father should give me the crown any moment now. I've told him the ransom." Caine looked at me with a sinister grin "And you Reedy, will stay with me forever."