[Inspired by the movie, Dracula Untold]

(Romania may appear a bit OOC in this... I think)

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You looked around the damp, dark cave you resided in. For the past hundreds of years, you waited, for someone bold and brave enough to face you.

Your (H/C) hair flew as you fell back down to the cave floor. Your black cloak shielding you from the incoming light from the outside.

Your eyes glowed a crimson red as you noticed the presence of 3 men coming near your cave. Their heat signatures coming closer as you raised your head high. 'Two soldiers and one prince.'

You disappeared into the shadows as the 3 heat signatures awaited right outside your cave. You eyed each form, all three of them wielding swords. You frowned as they finally entered the cave.

One of them had chestnut brown hair and a well-groomed beard. The other had dark brown hair and a stubble. Both men wore soldier armour and looked like the prince's personal guards.

The last one had light brown, chin-length hair. He had crimson red eyes and his mouth was in a straight line, but his eyes held a mischievous look to them. Judging by his clothes, he was apart of royalty, unlike the other two.

All three men walked aound cautiously, talking amongst each other quietly. The man at the end grabbed a torch and lit it. The warm flames illuminating a small part of the cave. You quietly stalked behind them as you eyed each of them carefully.

You could see them eyeing the skulls that littered the bottom of the floor, the bones crunching underneath their footsteps. Hey, it wasn't your fault they all were too weak.

You frowned as you shook your head. 'Too weak', you thought as you made your move.

Instantly, you attacked the soldier in the front. You grabbed him by his neck and sucked his blood. Your eyes glowed a bright red as you licked your lips clean.

You threw the dead corpse somewhere, creating a loud crunch sound. The two men looked disturbed as they prepared their weapons.

'What fools...' You blew out their torch as you could see them physically tense. You smirked as you grabbed the other soldier. He screamed in fear and pain as you instantly killed him, sucking his blood in the process. You wiped your mouth clean with your sleeve as the prince positioned his sword, prepared to fight.

You flew back down towards the floor, making a crunching sound as you landed on a pile of bones.

The prince moved to the direction the sound was made, more alert as he held his sword high up. His sword faced you as you sent a small group of bats his way. The prince was surprised at first but immediately began to hack and slash at the bats attacking him.

After a few minutes, he killed all the bats. He panted slightly as he prepared himself for another surprise attack. You smiled slightly as you finally made your presence known.

"You're quite strong." The prince immediately frowned as you walked closer to him. "Who are you?" He asked as he still kept hs guard up.

Using your speed, you were instantaneously up in his face, smirking as his red eyes widened in surprise. "Your worst nightmare." You began to laugh as the prince froze in fear for a second, before pushing you away.

You pouted as you crossed your arms. "That is no way to treat a lady!" You huffed out as the prince had a baffled look on his face.

"I said, who are you?!" The young prince asked again, irritation evident in his voice.

You sighed as you leaned against the cave wall. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you." You crossed your arms as a crestfallen look befell your face. "Hmph. How can you be so sure?" He asked as he slightly lowered his sword.

You laughed dryly as your (E/C) eyes looked down at the bone-littered cave floor. "Trust me, you wouldn't believe me at all."

"Try me." He sassed as he put his sword back in it's sheath. You smiled as you gave in. "Dracula. My name's Dracula."

The prince had a surprised look on his face as he took a step towards you. "Wait... Dracula!? As in, the Dracula?! The one from the myth?!" He asked in surprise.

I nodded my head in response, grimacing slightly. "You know, I kinda expected Dracula to be a guy and not some strange woman." He bluntly stated as he showed a blank expression. I huffed out angrily. "Well Dracula can be a woman, too! Now deal with it!" I crossed my arms angrily and frowned.

"Well, if you are the vampire from the myth, then prove it." The prince challenged as he smirked. I sighed and rolled my eyes. "If you say so." I said as I cracked my knuckles and stretched.

He looked at me expectantly, studying my every move, even if it was in the dark. And for some strange reason, caused my cheeks to warm up. I frowned and narrowed my eyes as I cleared my throat. Then, in a few seconds, my body disintegrated into a great big colony of bats.

The prince stared in awe as I could feel my face... on multiple bats... heat up. I immediately changed back into my normal body and fixed my black cloak. "Wow." He breathlessly said as his eyes were still wide open.

My face flushed into a deeper shade of red as you avoided the prince's gaze. "A-Anyway, who are you?" You stuttered as you could feel your face grow hotter. 'What is happening to me!?'

"I am Prince Vladimir the 3rd, prince and ruler of Wallachia." Vladimir said as he bowed. "Prince Vladimir, huh... Why are you here?" I asked curiously.

"Well, I noticed a scout's helmet at the bottom of the river. I could tell that it had been washed downstream, so I had figured that it had fallen down into the river coming from here. And here is apart of my kingdom's territory." Vladimir answered as he exhaled loudly.

"Hn..." I grunted as I recalled the small group of scouts that had thought they could take on anything and wandered into your cave like it was theirs. Of course, you mercilessly slaughtered them and drank their blood.

"Well, they're not here anymore..." You said as you could still taste the scouts' blood in your mouth. "I suppose so..." Vladimir said as he nodded slightly.

Soon after, the cave was enveloped in an awkward silence as you both looked around awkwardly.

"So, well, what are you gonna do now that I, uh, killed your men..?" You mumbled out as you fidgeted around. You never were all that good at handing situations like these, since you would usually kill them right on the spot. But, strangely, you didn't feel the need to slaughter Vladimir like everyone else, which weirded you out a lot.

Vladimir sighed before awkwardly smiling. "I suppose I should leave then..."

You awkwardly smiled back, but felt a sudden pain flash through your cold heart. "I guess so..." Your awkward smile faltered as your head began to go through numerous thoughts.

'My heart! What is this sudden pain in my chest? I thought I was dead?! What is this?! Why do I feel... hurt and abandoned? What's happening?!?'

Your breathing then became disheveled but you managed to keep calm. "I hope you have a safe trip back, my young prince." You say as you bowed. Your brain was going crazy and your chest felt like it was about to explode, but you kept your cool.

Vladimir laughed as he bowed back. His laugh made your cheeks warm up as your eyes widened. "Why, thank you, my fair maiden." He said back as he smiled.

You put on a strained smile as you both walked closer to the entrance, but you kept your distance as not to burn from the sunlight.

"I guess this is good-bye, my fair maiden." Vladimir said as he turned to you with a sad smile. "I guess so, my young prince." You sadly said as a sad smile made its way on your face. You looked down at the ground as you felt that immense pain in your chest again. A solemn look plastered on your pale face.

Vladimir stared at you with observing eyes before an idea popped into his mind. "My fair maiden..." He quietly called out to you as he stepped closer to you.

You raised your head to the sound of your nickname. And to your surprise, a soft pair of lips that belonged to the young prince was planted on your own. Your eyes widened as you realized what Vladimir was doing.

Vladimir was kissing you. Kissing you!

You felt an unknown emotion awake within yourself as you felt a beat reside within your chest. Your once cold heart began to beat with life as it awoke from its once eternal slumber. Your heat beat even faster as you could feel Vladimir wrap his arms around your waist, pulling you closer.

Unconsciously, you closed your eyes and began to kiss back as you wrapped your arms around his neck, enjoying every moment of Vladimir's touch.

As things were beginning to get more heated, Vladimir ended the kiss. Both of your faces were flushed as you both breathed heavily from lack of oxygen.

Vladimir smiled before releasing you and walking backward. Your face was still red and your eyes were half-lidded, but you could still think and see Vladimir quite clearly.

"Good-bye, my fair maiden. Can't wait to see you next time." He waved good-bye as he worked his way back down the mountain.

You brought a hand to your mouth as your fingers touched your lips. The feel of his lips on your's could still be felt as you smiled widely.

You smiled even wider as you couldn't wait for your young prince to come back again.

"I can't wait for your next visit, my young prince." You said to yourself as you disappeared into the dark and looming shadows of your cave.

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Not bad for the first one-shot, hm? What do you guys think? Good, bad, great..? I honestly feel like I rushed this one, but whatevs. Comment and be sure to vote!~

Hasta la Pasta!~

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