As You Wish, Princess

Memoriam Fecit

Sânge: 

We got to the Gala, and we all broke off into two groups. Seras sadly was busy working in undercover mission trying to collect information to see if any underground vampire covens were planning revolts of any kind. I know she would've loved coming. Puri and Alex were with me, and Alex was getting stares, given his rather abnormal complexion and gaze. I know he's self conscious about it, but I personally love it. He was a demon, yes, but it meant he was incapable of falling for lies and deception. The only thing I miss are his beautiful baby blue eyes. As we walked around, I noticed an open bar for those attending, and sneaked away to get drinks for everyone. 

" Two whiskeys and a flute of ginger ale please. My sister doesn't drink, but likes to look like she is." 

The barkeep poured the drinks, and I carefully carried them back. I gave Puri hers, and she smelled it, only taking a sip once she was sure I hadn't spiked it. 

" Thank you, love. I was actually wondering something." 

" What's that?"

" How do you feel about the idea of marriage? We never really discussed it before, and I want to know where you stand on the idea." 

" Alex, you and I are bound to each other, it doesn't matter what a silly piece of paper says, but if you want us to get married, then by all means, we can. I'll do just about anything to make you happy." 

" Alright, I was just wondering." 

He kissed my temple, and we watched everyone dance, and as the song finished, and the next started, I recognized the tune, and saw Alex get up. 

" Shall we dance, Princess?" 

" Of course, dear Knight." 

" I believe the word you are looking for is Prince, love." 

" Oh, excuse me, Prince Alex." 

He smiled, and we started to dance to the tune. To my pleasant surprise, Alex danced very well, his waltz was perfect. I felt a little silly, but I loved how we danced. 

" You look absolutely beautiful tonight, my Princess." 

" As do you, my Prince." 

As the song came to a close, I never felt more at peace than I did in this moment with Alex. He put his lips near my ear, as if to tell a secret. 

" Follow me." 

We walked off the ballroom floor, out to a balcony. The air was crisp and harsh, but it didn't bother me too much, barely a chill. I saw Alex was contemplating something, but I didn't want to pry.

Alexander: 

After a few moments to collect my thoughts, I finally spoke.

" Sânge, When we first met, you were barely able to call yourself a woman, and here you stand before me, just a few short years later, a woman worthy of her title and crown. I love you, beyond our bond, and I admire the warrior you've become, the sophisticated lady you've presented to the Round table, as well as the sinful seductress you've shown me you can be. I want us to be together until the end of eternity, and I want everyone to know it as well." 

I knelt down, her face was a furious red, and a smile was hidden behind her hands.  I open the small velvet box, and look at the ring for the first time tonight. It was perfect. A rose with thorns, the rose held a ruby. There was a second, slightly bigger one, with no rose, just a thorned stem. I put the bigger one on, and saw it fit my ring finger perfectly. Alucard did go the extra mile for this. I take out her ring, and she looked close to tears. 

"  Princess Sânge Diavol of house Dracula, will you marry me?" 

" Alex, I don't know what to say, other than yes, yes I'll marry you, you fiend."

I put the ring on her hand, and I pulled her into a kiss, spinning us around a small bit. I looked into her ruby eyes, and the way they sparkled was perfect. 

" You are simply ravishing, my bride." 

" As are you, my Mate." 

We walked back into the Gala, and we both danced, drank, and talked the night away. Puri was super happy for us, and eventually, Alucard found us and we all talked, Alucard acting surprised at the rings, and we shared a knowing glance. After a bit, Alucard pulled me to the side, and he looked at me with the same gentleness he only showed his girls. 

" You've made my daughter's night unforgettable." 

" You supplied the means. We both did this." 

" I wanted to ask you something." 

" What's that, Tata?" 

Alucard chuckled a small bit, then somberness clouded his face. 

" I have found myself in a predicament, and want to ask you if you knew if it was a good idea." 

" Like what?" 

" I have fallen in love." 

" Wait, what, with who?" 

" With a young maiden no older than Thorn and Puri." 

" What's her name?" 

" Her name is Dominique LaRoux. She is simply wonderful, and I think it would do the girls some good to have someone be a mother to them in a manner that isn't absolute horrid trash." 

" What does she look like?" 

" She has beautiful chocolate brown hair, eyes the color of a warm summer sky, and she is slightly dark in her skin. I've been seeing her for a few months now, with permission from Master, of course, and Dominique has been made very aware of who and what I am, and the fact that I have girls as old as she is. She is crown over toes beaming and wants to be with me. I have yet met a woman quite like her. I just worry how the girls will accept her, being that there is only 3 years difference between them." 

" If the girls accept her, then they do. If not, they will be silent about their choice and do so to allow you happiness. They will suffer in silence to allow you joy. I personally can't talk. There's at least 15 years between me and Thorn. If it's real love, then go for it and hope for the best, and prepare for the worst." 

" Let me go find her, and they can meet tonight." 

" I'll be with the girls." 

Alucard blended back into the crowd, and I found the girls thanks to the bond. The girls and I started chatting again, when Alucard came over with a girl who was sporting a very dark tan for winter, her hair was the color of melted milk chocolate, and eyes as blue as mine had been. I had to give Alucard credit, she was very pretty. 

" Tata, who's this?" 

" Girls, Alex, this is Lady Dominique LaRoux. Dominique, this is Sânge, Puritate, and Alexander. These are my children and future son in law. Girls, meet your stepmother and my future bride." 

Puri looked shocked, and Thorn was fuming. I could feel her anger through the bond, and with how tightly she was clenching her fist under the table, it was bad. 

" It's a pleasure to meet you three. I have heard wonderful stories about you." 

" Really, because we've heard jack shit about you. I need fucking air. Alex, let's go." 

Alucard looked hurt, and so did Lady LaRoux. Puri was silent, still in shock, and I was walking out the door with a very pissed off princess to make sure she didn't burn down the palace or kill anyone.