Another Life

For middleschooler2017

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You are 19, Hiccup looks like he is 19 or 20 ish

Vampire One Shot

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Bitter blood. Pretty blood. Hands covered in blood.

You looked down at your stained hands.

"Clean up this mess," you ordered your vampire servant.

"Yes, madame. Right away."

With a sigh, you used the back alleys to reach a familiar photo shop. You used your key to open the back door and strolled in.

"Madame, you're back," a little girl beamed.

"Yes," you responded, blankly. You had no idea why the vampire child adored you so, but welcomed it since she was of great help.

You walked to the bathroom and scrubbed your hands clean of any trace of blood.

"News report," you ordered the little girl, whom had followed you. She eagerly jumped onto the counter beside you, swinging her legs over the edge but not hitting the cabinets before. Everyone knew how much that annoyed you.

"Daniel Rosen will be here at eighteen of the clock (AN: aka 6pm) for a deal. Human Ronnie Jules will be here at here, too, at eighteen hundred hours, ready for Daniel Rosen. He is also expecting his part of the deal."

"Of course. Is it prepared for him?" I questioned.

"Yes, ma'am. I set up the case, myself," the girl beamed proudly, pointing in the direction of the suitcase filled with drugs.

"Good girl. Continue," you ordered, lifting her off of the counter and onto the floor. She followed you upstairs and to your office as she rambled.

"Prince Hiccup is coming to town. I heard rumors that he is searching the world for his soul mate." Vampires and werewolves, unlike humans, immediately know when they met or are near their soul mate. Werewolves shorten soul mate to just mate, but vampires don't bother with the abbreviation. Also, unlike most tales, they don't fight. Certain clans and packs may, true, but the creatures also fight among their own species, so it's nothing special.

"Very well, if he finds his way here, welcome him with the up most of respect. I don't want to make war with the lad."

The girl nodded. "Of course!"

"Continue, Abby."

"Uh, yes. Tomorrow morning at three of the clock, Hayes Williams is to be at the Claire Banks Hotel across town. Lily and Pam will bring him in for torture and questioning. He will be here, ready to be killed, by eleven of the clock tomorrow morning. At noon, you have a lunch meeting with Human Blake Banes and his vampire, Asher. Your day is up for you to decide after that. But, remember, you promised to take me to the movies!"

"Your hint has been ignored," you teased, in a serious voice.

"Come on, (N/N)! You promised!" whined Abby, who tugged unknowingly harshly on your arm.

"Calm yourself, Abby, before you tear my arm off," you warned.

She immediately pulled her arms behind her back. "Sorry. I forget you're human sometimes."

"Apologize not. It is a sign of weakness. I will have no servant of mine be weak."

"Yes, madame!" cheered Abby, delighted that you held no anger towards her.

"Run along now, Abby. I have work to do. Tell Marcus to book us tickets to your desired film. Have it set for some time between fifteen and seventeen of the clock (between 3 and 5 pm)."

"Yes, ma'am!" shouted Abby, running out of the room faster than you could see. One moment she was there, the next she was gone.

You sighed, somewhat wishing to be one of them. But you were doing fine as a human.

You worked through your pile of work for two hours before walking confidently down the stairs. You kept a straight face, not letting an ounce of weakness show.

You heard Abby suddenly scream and stomp her foot. You walked quickly into the room to find the young girl throwing a tantrum.

"Abigail Gaylord!" you scolded. "Stop your tantrum throwing this instance!" The child pouted, but turned silent. "Liam, get her a bag." The servant standing before an unfamiliar face bowed and walked away. "Hurry!" He went from human speed to vampire speed as he raced passed you.

The unfamiliar boy around body guards smirked. "You are fierce for a human."

Your eyes narrowed at him. He was scrawny but carried an aura of power and dominance. His auburn hair sat nicely on his head with not a hair out of place. His eyes switched from blood red to emerald green repeatedly. He was thirsty.

"And you are?"

A guard went to speak for him, but the boy held his hand out, signaling the guard to keep silent.

"A vampire, dear simple human. One with more power than you."

Your eyes narrowed. "I am a simple human, many vampires rule above me. But not in here. This is my land, my territory. Now, give me your name."

"I like your spirit." He snapped his fingers. "Guards, take her, but don't harm her! She is now your queen."

Your eyes widened as the meaning of his words came to you. "Prince Hiccup Haddock III."

"Yes?" he smirked, as his guards came closer.

"It was not a question. And neither am I an object for your taking."

"Oh, contraire, dear human girl, for you are. I am king, after all, and you are my soul mate."

"Liam! Marcus! Pam! Lily!" you listed, expecting them to stand in front of you.

"Do not interfere!" the boy's commanding voice overthrew your order.

You glared as they stood as statues, faces bothered with turmoil. "Pathetic vampires," you muttered, pulling out a gun that would kill them.

You aimed it at the boy, your apparent soul mate, and threatened to kill him.

"You wouldn't dare," he challenged, with a faltering smirk.

"We have not touched. Besides, humans feel less of a bond than vampires. You cannot hurt me, but I can kill you," you taunted.

His eyes narrowed. "I am invincible. You cannot kill me even if it was in your desire to. But, remember," he paused, then suddenly appeared in front of you and whispered, "I can do whatever I want to you."

In a blink of an eye, he had the gun out of your hold and you in his arms. Bridal style.

"Put me down!" you yelled fearfully, kicking and swinging your arms around. "Stop! Don't hit me!" you screamed like bloody murder, memories resurfacing as your mask was buried. Anxiety and panic overruled your calm demeanor, surprising even your first servant.

Your pleas were ignored as you felt a sharp pinch on your neck. You winced.

"Don't hurt me," you weakly begged, as your body went limp.

"Shh, sleep, my love. No one will harm you," you heard a sweet voice say before darkness surrounded you.

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You awoke in a soft bed with warm blankets surrounding your feet. You must have kicked them off; it was very warm in the room.

You looked around, noting the black and blood red color themes. It suited with you nicely, for you already knew vampires preferred that color theme and saw it all over your office.

"You've finally awoken, my sweet," a soft voice called softly.

You quickly faced the familiar stranger, remembering the previous day's event at the bare sight of him. You gasped and quickly memorized the room.

"Shh, relax, my love," he smiled, cupping your cheek with his hand to stop your head from racing to and fro while studying the room.

You cleared your throat, letting your mask take over. "Release me at once!"

Prince Hiccup smirked. "No can do, my love. You're all mine now. And let your mask drop, you'll not be needing it any longer."

"You think I am so gullible as to trust a stranger- a kidnapper. If you think it so, you are wrong!" you retorted.

He let out a short chuckle. "Why don't you talk like a modern child? I have heard from your servants much about you. Oh, I also have set them free."

You jerked upright. "You cannot do that! It is only I-"

"I outrank you. I can do as I please," he stated, darkly. With a voice full of such power, you could not help but cower before it.

You almost apologized. Almost.

"I now repeat: let your mask drop. I wish to see the real beauty before me."

You abruptly stood. "I am no such beauty. Listen kindly to my words, for they are as true as you: I will not remain here- wherever here may be- and I will carry on with my life as a human should-"

"You are not to be human for much longer," he retorted, smirking while staring at your neck.

"I will not become such a monster!"

"Monster? I'm a monster? From stories I've heard about you, my love, if I am a monster than so is a mouse."

"As if!"

"You have killed more people than I, the vampire king, has. And I have lived for a thousand years."

"And I only nineteen! I will not live trapped here forever!"

"You will not be trapped. By my side, yes, but not trapped. You will learn to love me soon, worry not."

You scoffed, but said nothing. You stared at the heavy looking door, wondering if you could possibly make a run for it, when Prince Hiccup was busy, of course.

"Think not about running. If you try, you will be punished. If you manage escape, I will quickly find and punish you."

You let out a sharp laugh, rolling your eyes. "Like you could hurt me!"

"I said nothing about it being me who punished you."

You narrowed your eyes at him. "Like you would let anyone harm your soul mate."

"You know nothing about me, my sweet," he stated calmly.

"How do I not anger you? I am rolling my eyes, causing suspicion, and taking nonsense! How do I not anger you?" you couldn't help but ask, curious.

He gently rose and spoke softly, "How could you ever? I know you are fearful. You deserve nothing but the best. And this is the best for you and your safety."

You couldn't help but let your emotions swing with the new mood of the conversation. You silently turned and strode gracefully but shyly to the large window.

"And what of my happiness?" you whispered.

Suddenly, he was behind you, pulling you into him by wrapping his arms around your waist. You let him be, letting his trust to allow an opening of escape.

"I will make you happy, my love. I will find a way to keep you both safe and happy."

"I doubt it so."

"How?"

"I love danger and adventure. There is no safety in either."

You broke free of his gentle hold, knowing full well he allowed it, and walked away. You walked back towards the bed, but found difficulty in climbing the tall, smooth sheets that slipped out of your grasp. After seven failed attempts, an arm around your waist lifted you onto the bed effortlessly.

Hiccup chuckled as he sat next to your pouting face. "You're adorable, my love."

"I'm really not. And I could've climbed up here myself."

He chuckled once more. "Sure, like the first seven times you tried."

"If at first you don't succeed-" you started.

"Sky diving is not for you," Prince Hiccup cut in.

You couldn't help but burst out laughing and agreed, "True. Very true, indeed."

Suddenly, a hand tucked a stray strand of hair behind your ear. You blushed as Prince Hiccup said, "You have a beautiful laugh."

Suddenly, all humor melted.

"Don't say that."

His eyes narrowed in confusion. "But it's true."

"No, it's not, so don't say such lies." He looked like he was about to say something, but you jumped up with a clap. "Alright, topic change! Let's see if the prince is ticklish!"

Before he could say anything, you tackled him to the bed, attempting to tickle his sides. Key word: attempting.

He wasn't ticklish.

But he soon learned you were.

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Life wasn't so bad.

You got almost whatever you wanted by just asking, you even got to see Abby, who was adopted by two vampire nobles who lived nearby. You got to wander the grounds (with an army of body guards and the Prince), and you didn't have to lift a finger, even for eating, since Prince Hiccup insisted on feeding you, himself. At first, you found it awkward. Over time, you still found it slightly awkward, but were also getting used to it.

Sadly, now that his trust was gained and attention not always on you, it was time to escape.

With that thought in mind, bag in hand, you snuck through the halls, out a back door, and slipped through the iron bar gates with ease.

You felt as if you left a piece of you behind, but freedom was worth it.

Or was it?

"Maybe, just maybe, love was meant for another life; another day."

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I liked that particular ending. Hehe.