Castle of evil

As she thought more about the ability that the cerberus used to separate them from this world she realized it was bound by her imagination. If she made laws for the environment she made it would respond. The cerberus only had gravity air and firmament as its laws for nature. Making it a dark stifling place. She was going to have fun with this one. The ability to create any kind of space or place at will and pull whoever she wants inside. That was the true purpose of this spell.

She heard footsteps and saw George and Samuel walking back. Samuel was nursing his arm that was heavily bandaged by samuels undershirt. She saw him in his overcoat barechested and flushed at his muscles. Composing herself she sat waiting and smiled.

"Glad you teo could catch up. Before you get close wash the stink off of you. And s-samuel if you would let me heal your arm we can take care of your stink together." She said and George did as he was told and Samuel held his arm out for her to examine.

His bone was badly splintered and his flesh was torn. There was sulfer in the wounds keeping it in pain and poisoning him. She took his arm and with a soft expression bathed it in the remaining holy water he used on her mind.

The poison vanished and she sent her energy Into a spell to rebuild the bone and flesh. His arm glowed in her hands and he growls out as the flesh and bone repaired. She was happy his wounds were not in his mind making them easy to fix and she was more than happy to return the favor.

She pointedly did not look at his muscles or his face but his growl made her neck prickly with excitement. And when he was finished he stood up. "Thanks Rachel." He said softly and went to bathe. She said nothing cleaning up and watched as he vanished to the water.

"Getting a bit lovey with him aren't you?" Geoege said startling her.

"N-no just using that oil you can't stand on him don't pry or ill use it on you" she teased and George retreated with a knowing smile on his face.

Samuel returned wearing only his loincloth with his other clothes draped over his arm. He set them aside and went to go to bed. They needed rest and as she went to sleep she wonders how strong he got...

The three still sleep in their distance places while resting up after what happened. However, that told them things should be looking up now. Not that it was bad or anything, that just leaves them really silent in their own dreams. Samuel and George rest up but Samuel was sleeping. It's the same for Rachel as she was sleeping quietly after some time.

His dreams were rough and hard. A struggle to fight himself. His wishes his desires his darkness. He woke up at dusk panting and sweating before going to relieve himself away from the camp.

Her dreams were peaceful and soft with love dovey and sweetness. She woke hearing him get up she didn't get up yet waiting to see if he came back.

He did after the stars started to come out. She was a little worried knowing his fears of losing his temper and hurting others and his anxiety about not being able to help without making things worse. And how his power hurts him because he is using it too soon.

When he returned she was sitting up and putting her bedroll away. The horses needed to rest for the night so they were stuck until morning. The place was gloomy but not as dangerous. Many of the night creatures fled from the beast and their victory over it left a mark that showed to the creatures of darkness.

No wild night creature would attack them and many had been eaten or chased away for who knows how long. In her books she knew the road itself was a trap but if they were marked as the books say then the trap won't have the same creatures around it.

Maybe they face a leader who is not wild and can will them selves to face them or else there will be nothing but a flooded road that can't be passed.


Ooc: today was my busiest I pounded nails into and cleared plants from between the boards of the deck of my home and tried to scrape some layers of a plant off the surface of my pond. I don't really have fun for long its lonesome for me. I have ppl I can talk to but not anyone that I can get anything back from. Except you and family I have no one left like that.

ooc:That's good to hear from you dear. At least your keeping yourself active as well. It's good to do that.

bic: For now, the three of them just rest and relax close by just in case. That leaves them remaining silent after a while now. However, Rachel was still readying the book while she was already studying up in the books. She was working on trying to think of new spells before feeling George sit down near her by the warm fire.

"??????"

"Are you alright, mistress? You been reading since you helped save our lives after that monster. I'm just checking on you just to be sure." he said looking at the fire that remains burning. She was relaxed after a few moments then sighs to look at him.

"I'm fine. Tried from such a strong spell though it's something I wasn't expecting though. I really need to work on remembering these spells for me so in case I have to use something else besides my fire ones." she sighed seeing Samuel resting near by in the tent but he looks at George getting closer to Rachel that he was wondering what the cheeky vampire was doing.

He saw him still holding the stick to toss into the fire as it burns to help keep them warm. "I guess what I wish to say that I'm happy that you saved me Mistress. We would have been dead if it wasn't for your magic. You really are a powerful woman. Well, a close encounter though." he laughed seeing Rachel blink looking up at him.

"Oh; thank you George. That's sweet of you to say. I just wanted to help because I didn't want to lose you two." she said seeing George look worried but looks at the fire.

"I see why Samuel means what he said. We need each other to get through the craziest events that's been happening just to help him become one with the last piece of his family history. I never expected to see this or remain asleep for the time being. Seems I was wrong. If it wasn't for your blood I would still be asleep." he said.

"Seems faith had different ideas then? I didn't know you were going to wake from my blood. I figure why though? Their is more other blood that was perfect for you but it seems like that's alright with just my blood?" she sees him laugh to Samuel seeing George hold her hand and held it. Gazing his own eyes into her own.

"Because your blood is unique and special. I never had such blood before and it leaves my own burning wild. I just wish to see you happy and maybe we will grow closer?" he said it so sweetly that he held her hand that Rachel blinks hiding her blush. Samuel said nothing looking at this but he wasn't sure if he was going to bite her for more blood or worse; kiss her.

"So again my mistress; thank you."

"Ummm, y-your welcome." she mutters.

George was starting to really charm Rachel and Samuel was not even aware. It was easy to hide things from him since he always seems to be in the clouds or focused on some future goal.

Maybe Rachel was going to fall for the vampire. Not the vampirehunter. Or maybe she wanted both. Hard to say since she didn't even know what she wanted. After all George was older than her and sworn to serve her. Samuel was younger and moody also he either cared too much or not at all making him very inconsistent.

She didn't say anything but she only remains silent to lower down and then look away. Of course, she was a little sad thinking Samuel was so worried he didn't know George was flirting with her that she moves her hand away from George. He wonders what was going on but she stood up to move away from him and sit near the small lake near by.

"?????" he wonders if she was alright but didn't say.

he wasn't going to act possessive even if he did know at the current moment something inside of him was changing. Her birthday passed not long ago and his was still a few seasons away. His powers were not hurting as much and seemed to be growing. Without thinking he got up and took his whips with him to the lake not knowing that Rachel was trying not to be confused about her feelings.

Sje saw him and stayed quiet. He didn't see her. He waded out into the water waist deep and began to train with the whips. She had seen him train before but nothing like this.

He was glowing. The whips were too. He was using his powers. She stood up to stop him and froze before she could speak. The whips where moving too slowly and yet the were fully extended. The physics and his fighting style were all about fast powerful full force strikes. But this...?

She watched and as shewatched she saw he was struggling. Then she saw that the glow was how he did it. He was using his power to hold the whips out so he could practice his swings without cracking the whips. That explained his silent training and how he kept it hidden from her but using his power was dangerous since he wasn't an adult yet.

George was watching too behind her seeing how fixated she was on Samuel and he smiled. Samuel was working on learning to control his power and use it with his body. Trying to acclimate his body to the power. "She won't love me till I'm her age. But ill never be her age." He said not knowing she was there "she's older calmer and peaceful sje wouldn't want a loudmouthed idiot like me who can barely read and can't even use his power without getting hurt."

She couldn't believe it. He was beating himself up inside because he loved her he keeps his movements slow and focused still trying to go over his feelings and deal with them. "I'm not gonna force her. Even if she wants someone older stronger more put together. Someone who will be there for her no matter what. She deserves to be happy and she wouldn't be happy with me. " the energy flickered about to go out and her heart ached to see him like this. He was doing too much and if he wasn't careful his body and heart would break. " she said no... she will always say we're too young or im too young but after we aren't what then? I just don't know. I want to be with her but her happiness comes first can't rush can't try can't even keep telling her my feelings." He didn't want to annoy her or chase her away and the light was growing stronger so were his powers as he practiced.

If she hadn't heard it she wouldn't believe it. He was jealous and he did notice but he didn't want to blow yp in front of her. And now his heart was overflowing and he was trying to use his training as an outlet. The whips make something like a dance. He was dancing slow methodical movements where he would guide the whips slowly and soon his energy would bleed off his body and the whips as he lost his control. Sparks and glitterdust seem to flow off creating golden streams. She could almost see the two whips working together almost like dancing partners.

"Please grow strong for her don't cry if she doesn't pick you work to honor your promise to her and be a good strong stable man that she can love." He was practically praying then panting and sweating he release the energy and the whips splash In the water.

She was able to see the pain, sweat, and tears showing on his face to clearly prove that it was true. His words just hit her deeply in the heart thinking it was because of her words to make him do this. He was already doing this just to prove a point to her. She only looks down feeling horrible now but now wishes to start over. She wishes she didn't say anything to make this situation like this.

Looking away, tears were running down her cheeks then walks off to head back to camp. She couldn't watch this any more but went back for the remaining hours. Of course George watches her leave but he remains silent. Seems she was heartbroken for what happened but it might seem wrong now if she was a bit more older but he was still behind.

Samuel was done a few hours later coming out of the water looking tired from what he went through. George was waiting for him during that time but helps him out of the water and back to camp. He didn't say anything but George just keeps going to set him down near the fire as he noticed Rachel sleeping in her own tent.

"She fell to sleep?" he asked looking at the fire that George nods.

"Yes. She was tired and just turned in. I guess mistress is really tried form before but seems you are as well. Don't you think over working yourself is needed right now? What if it's not needed with how your behaving?" he asked.

"Don't get smart, cheeky vampire. I'm doing this for a reason but at least it's for the main one. I have another reason but....that's personal." he mutters stroking the fire as it cracks from the wood that was fed into it. George only remains silent looking at the flames with his blood red eyes as he sighed.

"I figure that. You should be happy that you are so close to getting the power your ancestors had. Though, will it do anything to help you or change you? We were not expecting a turn of events with what happened to mistress and now, that just shows something else going on later down the road. I'm sure you will figure something else out and that shouldn't be a problem for a belmont. Unless, I'm wrong."

"What do you mean, vampire?"

"Your doing this but don't you know your also hurting her? I didn't expect you to do such a thing and yet it leaves your mind a big old mess. Shouldn't that really not make you become less focused? Your doing this by punishing yourself just for her and look where it's leading you. Your a hunter but your worried about what you fear."

"..................."

"I'm hoping mistress will be happy but that's up to her. She's in pain seeing you like this, hunter. I don't know how long she can hold it before she breaks from her own emotions. That magic could be dangerous if she can't focus. You saw how powerful her magic was...imaging it being even more dangerous to where it can kill us."

He knew he was right but Samuel looks down not saying anything else because that made him remain quiet after a while. He didn't want Ray ray to feel upset or mad about anything. However, he was worried about her even more now. He loved her so much but he was over thinking towards what he could do. George sighed not saying anything else right now but he was only over thinking to what he could do.

Should he talk with Ray ray about this or leave her be? Their mission was still high and he only wishes to see her happy again. However, George has gotten closer to her that he sees him look at him.

"What?"

"You don't even realize it do you? Even through your episode, I've gotten much more closer to dear mistress. She smells just like roses but she has been so lost in thought, my words don't really reach her. Maybe she desires someone to show her things will be alright...Unless you have something to prove me wrong?"

nothing physical merely a promise... that when we get older we will be married..." he guessed that the vampire would scoff and became him but so strong was his belief in that promise that he stood by her choices no matter what.

George didn't expect to hear that and neither did the spying Rachel who was not sleeping but trying to not hurt Samuel. This didn't go as he hoped or she did and now sje was hurting as much as he was. George thought they were adorably cute acting like children for eachother.

Samuel went to talk to Rachel. And first he had to ask what was going on. He knew she wouldn't tell him but he wanted to know so he keeps asking. She felt the hurt her silence caused him and it confused her even more. Then Samuel sighs. " you know. I'm glad you are so loyal to your friends. I don't think I could trust you if you didnt." He said and that got her.

"Then... you don't hate me?" He shook his head.

"I can't hate you. I just don't know the right way to act around others."

" is that why you've been lying to me and training your powers? You know it hurts you." And her words sting and he realized she saw and heard everything.

"I have to be stronger..."

"At what cost? Samuel your power will kill you you know that so why?"

"Because I can't lose you... I almost lost you alot of times... and most recently I feared you would die..." he wasn't talking about cerberus he was talking about how she had been trapped in the den.

"Dont blame yourself for the monsters." She said softly knowing why he did. The whole world saw his family as a monster and blamed them for all monster attacks. All that history and weight were on him now as the final heir.

"I can't help it. Its my family purpose to slay monster and help people. But if a township falls under their dominion... we can't interfere. When we do we are labeled terrorists and heretics. But... I'm doging your question aren't i."

"Yes Mr Belmont you are." That cut him deep and he sighed.

"I don't care about our ages... I don't care about how we are seen. I love you. I want you to be mine. And waiting is hard. Because you are so special and im... a freak." She almost couldn't believe he came out with the truth. And the word freak reminded her of how magic casters were treated.

He never treated her like that always amazed at what she could do. She tried not to blush or soften her heart but it was hard. She softly said his name "samuel... I'm sorry for the things that hurt you. I never wished for you to get hurt and now I want to start over. I feel like I've ruined everything." And sje cried in his chest sobbing.

He rubbed her back and patted her head. " I don't blame you. But I guess we both blame ourselves. There. there." He didn't know why he said it hoping to pull all her tears out or help her push them out. Her feelings and his were confused and that's part of being human. They still carried their promise and now both were reminded just how close they really were. If they needed to talk they could talk to eachother.

"I do like that you get attention. I makes me feel that in one way I'm special." Shiffing she looked up at him hearing him say this to her.

"How so?" She asks calming down and still hugging him.

"That someone as special as you with such tasty blood could want to spend time with a monster like me." He sounded so much older and like George that she couldn't help but think he was trying to copy George's tone.

"However, it shouldn't leave your mind wandering off into something different. I Just hope you will be alright during that time. Just do what you can to be better." he said to them but sees both Samuel and Rachel look at one another then sees her let out a sigh, looking away. She didn't do much after a bit thinking she was happy to see him alright.

However, she felt horrible. If she wasn't caught in that trap, things would be alright or not. However, that made her look down upset. Maybe the same with how Samuel reacted. They will just become silent moments later that she sighed seconds a bit.

".....Seems I messed up?"

"You did nothing wrong mistress...."

"You say that but...that don't help much." She said to cross her arms trying to stay calm however that was only looking silent and feeling more worse to stand up and goes to try clearing her head moments later.

ooc: I think i found the only food service im not tempted to eat the product... a coffee shop. I love the smell I hate the taste so I can't drink it unless I'm sick. In fact me getting a cuppa joe is the first sign to my grandma because of a conversation I had with her about coffee. I'll try to search there if I can find no other place. I'm also going to try and find a temp agency again. They set me up with my last job and maybe I will find a place that won't kick me out for taking my medicine.

Ooc: things would be alright. On the trail at the end of the fens they saw a pile of various things next to a sign that was poorly written. "Hunters save water folk take our treasure not our lives as thanks" Rachel read translating the scrawl that was pressed to the wood in mud and ichor.

George sniffed and turned his nose up acting like some lord. Samuel was stunned. "Umm.... how am I supposed to feel about this?" He asks and Rachel looked at him. She understood his confusion. He had never been thanked for leaving monsters alone. He never left monsters alone before. He wasn't sure if it was good or bad.

"Samuel. What are you thinking?" She didn't want to pry but he looked so confused sje wanted to help him.

"Just... one day... I might have to come here and hunt them." He didn't sound like he wanted to. He must have always assumed that the monsters were mindless.

"Then... let's add to the message. Say something to them?" She suggested knowing she could do it.

"Like what?" Samuel and George said together.

"Like as thanks no kill traveller's or settlers" she suggested it hesitantly but Samuel brightened up and nodded emphatically.


"Yeah yeah do that. No one but they will be able to read it and they will understand" Samuel loved the idea and George didn't care

ooc:I see. Well, do what you must alright? I hope things work for you.

bic:With a nod, they being leaving a note that's under the first message. Samuel made sure to write it clear enough thanks to Rachel's help that she watches him write. George didn't say much seeing this but he was keeping his eyes on the message before finishing up.

"There we go. I hope they can read this." he mutters as he finished but sees her checking the words letters.

"That's good. I'm sure they can read it just fine." she said smiling happily as they stood up but should be ready to move on after a while.

Ooc: so far its only an idea but it sounds good. I'm having those damned issues with people again. I am learning I put too much emotion into everything I do and while its not bad it makes people want to mess with me. I can't suppress my emotions because I've been suppressing them all the time so I'm trying to find the right level of thought so I can get on the same page as everyone else. Its really the hardest thing but maybe I'm closer. Its been busy. Went shopping twice this week and we're are having the driveway repaved. Lots of stuff.

Bic: hoping they least the area in peace they continue through the fens until it was more forest than anything else. There were scatter packs of wolves hunting after some hours and the horses shake in fear. They continue unabated and the howls grow more distant before fading off into the distance and disappearing from sound.

The horses were eager to get out and moved much faster than normal cutting the remaining time in the forest from 2 days and 2 nights to 1 day and 1 night.

ooc:I see. Well, as I said; do what you do Bryant but be sure you stay calm. You shouldn't over worry yourself. It's not good.

bic: Rachel helps calm the two animals as she pets their necks. They neigh from her touch calming down but it leaves them feeling relaxed and calm minutes later. They just started trotting the ground while looking up and about. They were still relaxed for this moment but keeps on going with the traveling. She, Samuel, and George kept their heads up traveling through the forest, avoiding any other packs that came this way.

However, in about a few hours, they returned once more. They were ready to go with seeing the out entrance of this place. "Were almost there, guys. Just a few more steps and were back to the main location of this place."

"Then we are close to our next destination." George said walking while seeing them heading forward.

Ooc: the driveway looks beautiful and the turkeys already left footprints. Took grandma on a short drive to the bank and her only critique was my only problem I have while driving. Acceleration and deceleration cause things to slide. Basically I speed up and slow down too fast and the things inside my car people included slide.

I almost want to kidnap grandma and take her on one of my long drives. I can't help it mel. I worry because I honestly to care about what people think and feel. I don't have a reason.

Bic: the forest was thinning and sure enough soon they could see some of the hills they need to cross to reach the next forest where the Belmont family manor lies hidden. George wasn't impressed and was kind enough to stay silent. Rachel sighs in relief and peace seeing a place that held very good memories ahead of her for a change and not behind.

ooc:I see, I see

bic: They were close now and it leaves her thinking about it. This was getting closer through her journey. Knowing this was going to be really something else. For now, they just keep going ahead without saying much ad hopes for this quest to keep going for them.

Ooc: well I told grandma what I said about kidnapping her and going on a long drive. We decided to do it after I get paid. We will start out on a drive and if it gets too much for her we will go home any way you cut it it will be a good adventure and I can make plans based in her limitations and do it more often.

I love driving. I miss it.

Bic: the day passed without incident and they all looked out and around. The path was becoming overgrown and the place was still abandoned. The trees the hide the manor were full and swayed in the wind.

A change came over Samuel and he seemed to meander even slow down if he was allowed. He was stalling trying 4o avoid going back to the mansion. Nevertheless by moonrise several hours after nightfall they came upon the manor.

House Belmont looked exactly the same as when they left. Opening the door and unsealimg the barrier she put up they walk inside.

It was unchanged and George was mildly impressed with the library. But he was disgusted. This whole place was built on killing his kind and his kinds allies and the evidence of it was everywhere. The horses were taken to the stables o the other side of the courtyard and put up and they seemed happy to be back.

While Samuel and George stabled the horses and filled their troughs with food and water Rachel went I side to take a real bath. Here she had lots of happy memories and some were even lovey dovey as she remembered.

Samuel and George bicker a little George trying to vent his irritation Samuel trying not to take the insults personally. It was a bit noisier than she remembered but that was fine she was in her bath with the book she left behind.

This was to be a period of rest but Samuel was getting more and more stressed George was staying away from him and when asked he said it was a Belmont thing and vampires would do well to kill him now before he fully ripens.

"What do you mean?" She asks after changing clothes and sitting with George to tea. George smiles.

"Mistress its simple he is ripening much like you already have. His body is finally becoming am appropriate vessel for his bloodline powers."

"But his birthday is still months away"

"Maybe. You see mistress that trip to the den. The one you got caught did something to him. Seeing you trapped and helpless sent his blood burning. On top of that he took in the same poison as you and it effected him the same way. He aged a little faster And he has been walking on eggshells trying to avoid bringing it up or even saying anything about your betrothal."

"George your getting off topic this is about samuel."

"Quite right it is. Did you ever wonder where the Belmont line gets its strength?"

"Training and fighting monsters."

"Thats right. But when did it start?" She didn't know and shook her head as George continued. "The Belmont were monster hunters but not always. They were once clergymen knights of the highest order long since executed for heresy." She gasps no book or history ever said anything like that.

"But surely that would have been documented."

"It was. And buried only the night creatures remember now. It is said the mother of the Belmont line was possessed by an angel and gave birth to the warriors who would face the darkness. Others say she was possessed by a demon. And the Belmont are treated like both."

"All of them? Why wasn't this in the history book the family book?"

"They didn't know the mother was kidnapped and the progenitor went after her. What is clear is she was turning I to a vampire and as the transformation completes she sacrificed her life to give her husband the power to destroy nightcreatures. A trait passed from father to son."

"How did they not know?"

"The Belmont line became hunters. They used the spoken word to communicate their history because writing it down would be too cumbersome for a nomadic band of monster hunters. Mich of their history is lost. To time. This manor was built by a Belmont who relived the same events of the first and he built this place to house and train the Belmont line until their body could properly house the power. "

She didn't say anything else thinking about what she heard."but... if he is coming of age... why is he so afraid?"

"Who knows? no Belmont ever failed to inherit the power but it does make them more like the beasts the fight. Tougher stronger hungrier" the last word was clearly not implying food and she blushed hotly.

"Can I help him?"

"No. But you can be there for him use your imagination and comfort him when he can't control himself." George wasn't teasing he was more tactful than that. He was telling the truth knowing that the truth would impact her more. He watched as the possible outcomes cross her mind.

"Thank you for telling me. So he has been getting over protective and worried because of what he will become." Shw thought Samuel was being over worried but still sweet to her. Even if it wasn't directly. He was trying in his own way.

Samuel was in the vault working on adding the relics to the combat cross. He noticed that the weapon crackled with holy power and when he let his energy Clow through it it would bend to his will without much thought like a part of his own body. Almost as if the weapon was made with his power in mind.

As he walked back up out of the vault he passed the living room and saw them sitting and chatting. He smiled and then samuels heart pulsed...

The pulse sent a wave of power that revealed gregorio behind georges features "it has begun. The ripening is complete."

ooc: That sounds like fun. I hope you guys enjoy it. Or enjoyed it if you already did it.

bic:Rachel jumps seeing the power change George into his true form maybe but that leaves her becoming more worried about it. However, that only told her this might be good or bad. "Complete? What do you mean his ripening is complete?" She sees Samuel wave then goes to get something to drink of cold water before checking on other things.

"He's done. He has be able to become the appropriate vessel for his family's power. He has grown and will be getting stronger as I've stated before Mistress. Just a heads up; knowing how he is with you near him. Maybe you'll have a better time in helping him just in case." He looks down at the table seeing some old designs almost familiar in his own home. The memories were ancient but she tilts her head thinking about all this information being passed down to her.

This could work for him and her that maybe Rachel can help him to her best ability. However, the power of his family leaves the young witch really curious. If he was already ripening and getting the full ability of his power then what did it mean? She looks back to George that was looking down but his body was trembling slightly from how much.

"George?"

"I'm fine, mistress. Though, I know he will be just like his father and the others in the family bloodline. Hunting down the monsters that linger in this realm. However, I'll have to watch my back too. You never know if he might.."

"Oh come now, he won't. I know you figure he might but he won't. I wish you guys would at least trust each other a little more. True, he's a hunter but that shouldn't stop you guys from being friends and so on.

"..I don't know if we can. You can't blame me for being on guard when it comes to his own family hunting down my kind and others. I'm shocked you didn't know he's hunted down your kind too." he sees her look confused and a bit unsure of George's words. What did he mean by that?

"Ummmm, I'm a little confused. What do you mean? I never heard of such a thing happening before, George. I know I'm human but his family wouldn't hunt us down like that." she said seeing him sigh, taking a cup and looks at the tea inside of it.

"Listen, didn't it become curious to you as to why? At first, you were trespassing in his home didn't you? He could have killed you but is their something else your hiding from him? Something..personal?"he sees her blink hearing this but Rachel looks down wondering what he means. Was he talking about-

"As I said George, I'm not hiding anything and if you mean if I'm not fully human that's not true. I am human. I just know of some magical abilities in my family. My parents were always into magic like the rest in my family. It shouldn't be different if I'm human or not to learn it."

"......."

"What?"

"What are you, honestly my dear? Are you really hiding something from Samuel? Or are you afraid of what his reaction will be if he knew the truth?" he asked seeing her looking down but she wasn't sure if George was tricking her or not. He couldn't know her secret. He just couldn't but it seems like he did.

"*Sighs*......I guess I might but fine. How did you know I'm a witch?" she asked.

"You scent. You used a spell to cloak it without others noticing. Even when Samuel found you in his home. I figure your kind was out but maybe your mother was a witch?" he asked that she sighed looking away from him.

"Both my parents were witches. I know a few things from them but the other things are something I learned on my own thanks to the books I collect and study. I wasn't expecting you of all people to figure out what I am. Though, I'm worried about how Samuel will feel about it." she mutters as George stood up and held her hand as they sit back down.

"You should just tell him. I know it seems like a lot but that shouldn't stop you my dear. Think of it as an opening. A chance to be more open with him. He might have not been with you but that shouldn't stop you from doing that." he said to hold her hand caressing it. "Even someone as lovely as you needs to speak the truth as we all do."

"..George.."

"As many would say; you shouldn't worry of what you will become but of how you will grow. You both seem to get closer by the day and I've noticed that in his eyes too. Even with the family's power running through his body and veins, I figure he will really need your help in the journey. Even when it comes to him using them. They are powerful I know but just be sure you know this. You're just as powerful as he is." he pulls her close as their eyes lock into each others that he wraps a arm around her waist with their bodies touching.

She blushes from the hold but said nothing wondering so suddenly that his own dark blood red eyes looks into her own. "Even as someone as beautiful as you deserves so much.." he hissed with a smile.

"........" she only looks away blushing worse with Samuel being nice but now George?!?

George was a predator. And he knew he had her in a spot of weakness she was just too cute to resist and he kisses her instead of taking her blood. She was under the vampire gaze and now being kissed in a way that sucks her breath from her body almost by force.

It made her head go blank except for a small part that understood she was inside of a vampire gaze trap but it felt so good that she couldn't think.

"HAND OFF VAMPIRE!" there was a clap and her mind rushed back to her. the contract she made activated and separated them just before he began to feed on her mind. She was flushed and panting knowing how close she came to being fed on or worse. The contract bond was glowing and the letters spelled out his violation. "Attempted feeding"

He hissed and twisted in pain before she calmed the contract down. "Sorry... its hard to control myself here."

"N-no harm done just be more careful" she said as her head swims with heat and pressure. This maybe confusing for her was George really just being nice or was he trying to feed or something else? She didn't know but how good it felt was dangerous. A vampires eyes have power and the ability to dominate the will of others who look deeply enough.

George was being truthful he didn't mean to violate the contract his instincts to feed got the better of him. But he was really trying to seduce her as well.

Samuel missed this he was curled in a ball as his power radiated from his pores. He was locked in the vault at the bottom of the deepest basement crying. He was going through agony over and over agai. As his body and the power try to synchronize the artificial aging was disrupting the process. There was another pulse of power and the manor house seemed to come alive.

Ancient scripts and spells begin to glow revealing words of power and protection and containment. Motes of power and light bleed out focusing on one point in the air above her and the vampire. The light forms a person transparent and then real. Slowly the form drifts down settling in the center of the hall.

He was garbed in a white light that took on the shape of woolen cloth of the purest white everything about him screamed angel in their eyes and terrified. He opened his eyes and smiled warmly "greetings welcome to the ancient house of belmont."

Her eyes were alive with wonder and a little fear George was backing away to show he was not aggressive. The angel like being spoke again

"I see that my heir is not with you good he is doing what this place was meant to do."

A-and what is he supposed to do here?" She asks trembling

"His power is coming into his form but something has gone wrong instead of 3 days of trial he must undergo 3 months due to an artificial increase in his physical development. That is why I am here. My heir must not be allowed to rush this. Lady Rachel you are the only one he will listen to in his current state. His power is devouring his body and trying to restore it to its natural form."

"Y-you know my name?" She asks and the being nodded

"He prays for you. his heart is consumed by duty except where you are concerned. It may be that you taught him how to love deeply."

George said nothing then the angel faced him. "Little vampire who calls himself lord know this. Your choices guide your fate. If you rise above your pride and power you may find what you seek." George said nothing but for the first time Rachel saw tears in his eyes and emotion. Regret? Hope? Pain? Then it was gone and George nodded before the being sank I to the floor leaving them behind.

"George, where are you-" She was stopped seeing the angel that was looking at her. Even if this was just happening in front of her, she was really unsure about what is happening right now. Did this mean it was alright to see how Samuel was or was this starting to either hurt him?

"Is something troubling you, lady Rachel?" he asked.

"Wait. Is he going through this pain because of me showing him what love was or is. I mean, I didn't know it's against the rules to show that." she mutters.

".....It shouldn't be troubling towards you my dear. Just know he aches for you as his body and soul is working with trying to become one once more. Maybe it explains why he was to remain where he was in the next three months. Did this mean she ruined it? Or just harmed him? Rachel looks down but the Angel looks at her still remaining quiet.

"You shouldn't worry my lady. He will be fine...he will just need time to take this in and get used to it. That shouldn't stop you...just make you see he's holding on.' the voice speaks but she grips the shirt she had, wondering how in the world she can help him if she wasn't able to see him. Even if George just leaves the area to know it's just her, Samuel, and this angel in the mansion.

".............."

The angel spoke again. "What I am trying to say is your relationship has allowed him to become more determined more powerful and more loving. All are needed to properly be a Belmont. One might even say he wishes to be your lord and have you bear the next heir to his house."

She must have been thinking bad of herself for her desires but hearing this hit her heart deeply. He was better because of her? Wasn't she dark? She was a witch. But now she was hearing that she was helping a man of light be a better man and that his love for her and intentions were real and honorable. While her intentions were never clear because she could only hope he would love her.

Even if that's the case; dose she even deserve it? Samuel has gone through a lot in order to become what he is today. Was this part of it or was it a big lie? She looks down at the ground wondering if he would even be thinking of that right now. She wouldn't be good to bear his child would she?

"I...I never knew. I mean. I couldn't be. I'm a witch. I'm sure it's unheard of for one like myself to do that. I shouldn't even be allowed."

"And you think that's best?" the angel asked seeing her hesitate but Rachel didn't answer him. This was a lot to think about but she was just unsure if this was him saying it or the powers that flow through him right now.

"I don't feel worthy to bear a faith. He deserves someone that's pure. I know human females are more worthy-"

"That won't work. He will only wish to see you as close. You are in his own view right now. I'm sure he will understand that." he explains but she looks away not answer him. Rachel just remains quiet before shaking her head to turn and head up. She needed time to clear her mind thinking it's not true. It couldn't be could it?

Right now, she was sitting in her room looking at the moon as it calls to her but her eyes just remain focused on it. Maybe it's true but it was only because of his own view. He was the next in line to bear the power so what good would she be?

"....Maybe I'm over thinking it."

"Indeed you are miss."

She tenses up seeing the angle again but looks at him with arms crossed. He really wanted her to understand. He was changing and growing. That was good for him.

the moon called 5o her again and she also saw George walking around the property setting up complex wards and barrier spells that overlap and reinforce eachother. She saw how seriously George wa taking this and how even he couldn't refuse the words of an angel without consequence.

"What if it is a lie?" She was worried she was worried that she would be hurt again.

"Do you really think that the lord lies? The dragon lies spreading false teachings to the powerful manipulating them to take lives of people instead of forgive them. Like your people. Labeled as monsters you are as human as any other."

Her heart broke hearing that and her emotions overflow. No one called her human before except Samuel and now an angel said she was human. It was true but sje had never believed it because of how witches were treated. She fell to her knees crying tears of raw emotion.

"Only a human can have a heart break." The angel concluded and she sniffed recovering slowly.

"Not fair saying such kind things. Its confusing as it is with George being nice to me. I want to keep my promise with samuel... if thats allowed..."

"It is allowed in fact that was one of my messages. To tell you that you must trust your heart."

"..Follow my heart? I.."

"Are you scared of following it?" she hears him ask again but sees Rachel looking down at her lap. Honestly, she was unsure about her heart. Everything has been confusing to her and she only wishes to fix it. To show that things will be alright. Maybe she could be wrong or she could be right. However, she grips her shirt unsure on how to feel.

"Most times the heart tells us what we need to know or do. To let someone's love fill their heart with their light. You say you are a witch but your heart is still beating for him is it not?" the angel looks to her but she didn't look up at him thinking. If that's possible was it worth it? He deserves to be happy but she didn't want to lose it.

"........................."

"Well my dear?"

"I don't know. I don't know how to feel about my heart. My heart is just really unfocused and confused. I don't want to hurt him than I already have. I don't want to...do something stupid to hurt him..even if the spell I place on my heart is to stop these feelings.." she whispered.

"You shouldn't lock up your heart. It's unhealthy and painful. You are really unsure about the feeling but that shouldn't stop you from wishing for love." he said to her as she remains quiet again looking at her lap.

"He cares for your love but you both have to unbind it yourselves. See the love that burns for one another.."

".....I'm scared to. After what happened to him. I don't trust my heart.."

The angel looked distant for a moment and her powers seemed to sense some communion that went unspoken.

"A test then." And she felt the angel look at her. "You wish to love him yet you fear to hurt him. Who is to say you aren't the one lying."

Those words hit hard and she couldn't reply. Was she lying to herself about wanting to hurt him or wa she trying to get by without getting hurt. The doubt she felt came from within her she did doubt herself as much as he doubted himself. She saw how hard he fought for her and bound her heart to protect him from her desires. But even then her spells couldn't stop her heart for beaten for him. Even thinking about a possible future with him made her heart ache with desire.

The angel sat down to tea when she recovered and she served him as expected of a guest. Samuel was still locked away and more and more her thoughts turn to that tiny locked room and she imagined being there with him together with him and the things she may do with him...

The angel said nothing about these thoughts and finally she asked "what test?"

"Simple a test where you unlock youre heart and tenderly care for him until his power becomes stable." And like an ultimatum the terms of her test were set.