Soul within a soul

Mary stood now, having replaced the receiver in its rightful position. "Now.. we wait.. or prepare for her visit." Simon looked at her. "Come now, Mary, there has to be something you can do." Mary shook her head, "While Dracula is being resurrected, I can't.. really.. do anything!" She cried, her voice raising. "Mary, please, calm down.." Simon stood from behind the desk and placed a hand on the top as he circled around it to gather his bemoaning fiance in his arms. "Sh.." Mary gasped as she looked up, her eyes widening and she raised a hand, a finger pointing behind him. "S-Simon.. he.. he.." Simon looked at her, creasing a brow. "He .. who..?" It dawned on him and he released Mary as he spun, ready to punch the man behind him.

However, as soon as he was in proper position, he was sent flying into a cabinet on the far end of the room. "Hello, .. Mary." Dracula breathed against her. "You.. sought to betray me.." His voice was silky smooth, and Mary's jaw went slack briefly before she took a step back. "N-No. You. . How..?" After her incoherent statement, a bullet whizzed by and grazed Dracula in the shoulder. "You'll find out later.." He whispered, as he faded from sight, once more, to the dark evening it now was. "Simon! Oh my god.." She whispered, falling into the floor, her head buried in her hands. "I don't know what to do.." She half-cried, half whispered.

Simon couldn't do anything. He knew that this was Mary's, and now Harlequine's battle. "I can kill the others, just.. its your job to dispose of him, you and Harlequine." Mary understood, it just didn't help her feel any better. She knew that, now Dracula was back, it meant peril, once more. What more could she do? She had to wait for Harlequine. Til then, she had no idea how many more people would be innocent victims of Dracula's wrath. A small sigh escaped her lips and she stood, balancing herself on the table beside her.

"I'm.. going out." Mary said quietly, giving Simon a hug and a small kiss before she left, opening the door, stepping out, and closing the door behind her. "I have to face this demon alone, until she gets here." She said to herself, lowly, quietly. She stepped into the cold night, and bit her lip. "Dracula, come." She said, willing him to come to her.

She took a few steps towards her car, and his frame appeared in front of the car door. "Mary. ." One stride, then another, and he had her flush against his frame, his hand around her neck. "My.. Mary." His eyes flashed scarlet and he dipped his head, smelling her, hearing the blood flow. "You still smell beautiful." He whispered, "The blood that flows through your veins, my blood.." He muttered more to himself, than her. "You betrayed me." He whispered, and Mary dared to lift his head and stare him in the eyes. "No. You picked a losing fight. You knew I would overcome, and that he would forgive you."

Mary tugged away from him. "Leave us alone. Go feed, just leave us the hell alone." She said quietly, her eyes narrowed. Dracula laughed, his voice rumbling around her, surrounding her. "I can't. Not while my blood flows th-" Just at that point, Harlequine was pulling up in the driveway. "Her. Who is she?" He asked Mary, grabbing her by the shoulders. "Who?" Harlequine stepped out of the taxi, handing the money to the driver. "Our blood." Mary shot back, again pulling out of his grasp. "MARY!" Harlequine yelled, "Is that.." Harlequine gulped, "Dracula?" Mary nodded.

Oh boy, this wasn't boding well for Harlequine. She'd have to face a man who would try to destroy the world, bed Mary, and god knows how many other countless women. "This battle isn't over yet, it's only just beginning, Mary, and soon, you will know how powerful I truly am." Dracula warned her, baring his fangs briefly before he turned and began to walk away, fading in the night's mist.

"Where should I look for him next?" Asked the auburn-haired girl. "Nearest night club." Mary responded simply, "There is a masque ball going on in Jump, he's bound to be there. You know where Jump is, I took you there once." Harlequine nodded. "You have anything i could wear?" She asked, and Mary laughed. "Course, I go to the masqued balls every year." Both girls went inside and Simon looked over, "She's here, Hello Harlequine." Mary smiled, "Harlequine, you remember Simon?" Harlequine simply nodded. "Let's go get you ready."

Harlequine, an hour later, stood before a full-length mirror, her hair slicked back, a black mask with red rhinestones below the corners of her eyes adorning her face. A contact colored to match her stormy blue was in her other eye, a different scent adorning her now. Sensual Amber, she guessed, from Bath and Body Works. She wore a long black dress, covered with lace. The black bow at her back was adorned with a red rose, and to match the rose, her shoes were a candy-apple red. Mary pulled a necklace around Harlequine's neck, and connected it. She slipped the matching earrings into her ears and smiled. "You look beautiful, Harlequine. Dressed to impress. Hopefully, I'll see you soon."

A/N: I should never write fanfiction before I go to bed, I really shouldn't. Last night I had a wonderful dream, though i do believe you can guess what happened. XD I was saving people from him. It was scary. xD Dreams with my dream were the only way I knew where he was. R&R? =]