Man in Black

Chapter five

Chapter V

When she finished all her chores, Rosalee went to the Countess.

"Ma'am, I've finished all my chores," Rosalee said in a soft voice.

"Now I've told you before, there is no need to call me ma'am, dearest Rosalee. Please call me Nadine," Nadine said in a soothing voice. One nobody but Rosalee ever heard.

Many years ago, Salem had attacked the family of a hunter known as Black. Although Salem tried to turn Rosalee, her spirit was too pure. Instead of killing Rosalee, like she normally would do in such a situation, Nadine took a liking to the girl and decided to raise her as her own. Lucifer never understood what Nadine saw in Rosalee, or the potential she had.

Nadine was the most powerful vampire the world had ever seen, with many abilities that no others had. She wanted to share these powers with Rosalee. Nadine hoped that one day Rosalee would be powerful enough to take Lucifer out so the two of them could rule side by side.

"Come dear Rosalee, I wish to show you something." Nadine beckoned Rosalee to follow her.

The two walked to a chamber in the mansion Rosalee had never seen. There was what looked to be a small fountain in the center of the otherwise empty chamber.

"What is this place, Lady Nadine?" Rosalee innocently asked.

"This is a place of great power... in the right hands that is," Nadine said.

"What do you mean?"

"This fountain is the most well-hidden secret in the world, it has immeasurable power... It is the fountain of youth. I know how to use it to an even bigger capacity. I can resurrect the dead," Nadine claimed.

"That is absolutely incredible! How is it possible?" Rosalee was astonished by such a claim.

"Allow me to show you, dear Rosalee." Nadine left the chamber for a moment and returned with an urn.

Nadine opened the urn and poured the ashes into the fountain. She whispered some sort of spell on the fountain, and from the water rose a man. Nadine had brought an old friend back from the dead.

"We have much to talk about, Salem, but for now head to your quarters. I made sure to keep them in good shape during your absence," Nadine ordered. Salem bowed and left the chamber.

Back in Nadine's throne room, Rosalee was amazed at what she had just witnessed.

"That was absolutely amazing, Lady Nadine! How did you learn such an ability?" Rosalee was almost jumping with excitement.

"I will teach you one day, Rosalee" Nadine said affectionately, she felt someone coming, "but for now I think it is time you go to your room and get some rest, it's been a long day for you."

Rosalee bowed and smiled at Nadine and left the throne room. Lucifer busted into the throne room, holding his bleeding cheek with his hand.

"Countess," he said, almost out of breath. "The hunters are here."