The Birth and The Blood

They started quiet, then slowly grew loud. The baby shrieked for its mother. Emily lay on the bed, a cold cloth over her forehead and her sister's hand in her own. A smile worked its way across her face.1

"It's a boy." Allen smiled as the doctor handed the small bundle to him.2

Emily touched the soft cloth. Allen crouched low so his wife could look at the baby. His little hair was blond and his eyes were a deep sapphire much like his mothers.3

"Albert Henry." She whispered before loosing herself to sleep.4

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Diary, 15th November6

Little Albert is getting big now. He looks just like his father. Selene tells me he is going to be a charmer like him too. That would be funny to see! Then again he is barely two years of age and already he is trying to kiss our maids! Maybe Selene is correct.7

Robert has been getting much better. After Selene changed him he had a long spell of being very ill. We were not really sure if he would make it. Selene was impossible to talk to at that point. She was sure that Robert would succumb to it because of what she had done. Thankfully, Robert recovered and everything is back to normal. 8

It really has been long since I wrote you hasn't it?9

Allen is doing well too. Albert and him are adorable together. Allen has even been talking about having another child. I would very much like that. But first we are trying to find out whether or not Albert can become one of us. We do not want to risk our baby and we still have no idea what could happen.10

Until next time,11

Emily Regina Beaux12

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The hand unlocked the door with a simple movement. The cloaked figure slipped carefully inside the mansion. Octavius pulled his hood off and looked around. It was dark and the only sound was the ebony clock in the corner, ticking away.14

"Octavius."15

He turned. There, dressed in his night robes was the former king Isaac.16

"Good evening, Uncle."17

Isaac extended his arm to the living area. "Please."18

Octavius nodded and walked to the nearest armchair. He sat down, adjusting himself. Isaac sat down next to him.19

"It is true, Uncle?"20

"Is what true my boy?"21

"Cousin Emily has had a child?"22

"Ah, very true indeed," He stroked his beard. "Little Albert is almost in his second year. He'll make a fine young lad."23

Octavius was quiet, staring. Isaac leaned forward. He pointed a finger at Octavius threateningly. 24

"Listen, Boy. I know your father's comtempt for my daughters and I but not a one of us will let you even near that child! Just because the council-"25

"To hell with the council!" Octavius snapped. "I have no intentions on laying a hand on that thing! I don't even know if he's carried on his parents' genes!"26

Isaac scoffed and rose from his chair, leaving Octavius in the room. Octavius snorted with annoyance and curled up in the chair. He rested his head and before he knew it, he was fast asleep.27

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Robert woke up to his stomach growling. Slowly, he rose from his bed, careful not to wake Selene. He descended down the steps quietly. Everything was quiet. He strolled past the library and walked towards the kitchen. Then, something caught his eye. A small purple stone with wiring around it lay on the living room floor.29

"That's strange..." He whispered as he walked towards it.30

It happened in a flash. Robert was pinned. An arm was locked around his waist and shoulders, making his arms useless. He struggled against his attacker to no avail. Octavius had him.31

Octavius's mouth descended onto Robert's neck, causing him to shiver with terror. He struggled harder as Octavius opened his mouth, revealing two razor like pieces of metal over his canines.32

"Stop! Get off of me!" Robert growled.33

Octavius opened his mouth wider and bit down. Robert yelped in pain. It stung like fire, yet it sent waves through his veins. It was almost pleasureful. 34

Robert's legs began to shake. The room was spinning all around him. A sense of euphoria came over him. He let out a small groan and let his head fall to the side, exposing his neck more. Robert's eyes closed and he leaned back into his captor, unconscious.35

Octavius held him there for a moment then lifted him up and placed him on the arm chair. He licked his lips and reached for his cloak. A small whine stopped him.36

He turned to see a small child in the doorway. He looked as though he was about to cry. The boy was Albert.37

Octavius cautiously moved towards him, pulling a tiny little solider figure from his pocket. "Here little one."38

Albert studied his face carefully and reached for the figurine. He held it tightly in his hand ad stared at Octavius with big blue eyes.39

Octavius ruffled his hair and turned to walk out.40