Welcome to Black Rock Island

The ride in the helicopter didn't take very long, but the sun had already set, and the sky was turning dark by the time they reached their destination.

Jackson guessed it was all for the better, that they didn't leave before dinner. Because he sure didn't see any type of restaurant or anything that might have food , matter of fact there wasn't even any signs of life stirring down there.

He circled the helicopter over the island trying to get a better look at it from the air. He shined the spot light here and there, but even with his great vision ,and the help of the spot light the dense lush evergreen forest was impossible to see through.

He flew low over the tree tops causing the tree to sway, and leaves to flutter up into the sky like pigeons leaving an old barn in the morning, trying to get a better look. But even at close range he couldn't see through to the ground below.

He few around the perimeter of the island noticing the tree line didn't start very far from the beautiful white sand beach ,however they really couldn't see that much because there was no street lights or anything else for that matter.

He then flew over the mansion talking to Alex over his head set. " Do you see anyone moving around down there?"

" No go ahead and set the helicopter down on the front lawn. We will go look for the caretaker. "Alex said

" Fuck Alex what if the caretaker comes out and shoots us."

Alex chuckled, " Getting shot don't hurt that much , you won't die anyway,I guess when I was beating your ass I should have shot you a couple of times." Alex hummus, his voice laced with amusement .

Jackson maneuvered the helicopter on to the lush green grass not to far away from the front entrance of the Mansion .He ran his hand around the cockpit flipping switches and pushing buttons, all the lights turned off and the blades stopped spinning.

Jackson stepped out along with Alex leaving the girls inside the helicopter. Alex stepped forward and stood beside Jackson, looking in the direction of the Mansion. He turned his head looking around off into the darkness when he didn't hear or see anyone around he brought his attention back to Jackson " You stay here with the girls, and I'll go see if anyone is inside."

His eyes traveled over the mansion looking at the front entrance and through all the windows. Noticing there was no porch light or any other lights on, just a small flicker of a candle shining through one of the windows on the second floor.

Alex walked towards the mansion but before he reached the entrance a man stood in the doorway, he was wearing one of the older military style uniforms that Alex recognized to be one from about the 1940's.

The man held a lantern in his hand , holding it out in front of him asking " who goes there."

Alex stepped forward to introduced herself to the man , but when he came closer so that the man could see him ,there was no need for an induction. The man bowed his head greeting Alex " Your Majesty Welcome to Black Rock Island , my name is Delaney . I was beginning to think that I was never going to get the pleasure of meeting you here."

Alex , stuck his hand out to shake the man's hand, the man named Delaney looked a little taken aback, but took Alex's hand offering him a firm hand shack.

" We actually just found out about the Island a few hours ago." Alex informed the man. The man then stepped to the side uttering " Please come inside out of the darkness Your Majesty. "

" I have other members of the family with me, go on back inside and we will be there in a few minutes. "Alex told the man before he turned to walk back to the helicopter to speak with Jackson. " Let's all go in and talk to the man." Alex said, before going to the side of the helicopter to help Lexi get out.

When Alex opened the door for Lexi, Karmen jumped out of the helicopter walking beside Lexi and Alex over towards the Mansion with Jackson just a few steps behind them.

When they reached the front entrance Alex pushed the door open and stepped inside. His eyes scanned the entrance way seeing a dim light coming from a room in front of them, they all walked into the dimly lit receiving room Alex looked around noticing that the mansion had never been updated with electricity. the elaborate chandelier was still lit up by candles and so was the sconces on the wall.

The room was brimming over with lavish ornate antique furniture and priceless paintings hung on the walls. Everything in the room reflected his grandmother's style and as he expected two large book shelves flanked the fireplace that stretched from the floor to the ceiling on both sides.

The man named Delaney stepped forward and bowed his head speaking to Alex " How can I be to your service Your Majesty?

" Delaney, I know its getting late but I was wondering if you could spear a few minutes to talk to us before you go to bed."

" Yes Your Majesty" the man named Delaney obliged.

Alex gesture towards the antique soft and chairs , " let's have a set."Alex politely said placing his hand on Lexi's Lower back guiding her towards the sofa with Jackson and Karmen following them.

Alex started the conversation by introducing the others " Dalaney this is my wife Queen Alexis. He gestured with his hand towards the younger couple introducing them also. And this is my brother Prince Jackson and his wife Princess Karmen."

The man bowed his head and muttered a greeting to the others in the room.

After the introductions Alex continued the conversation again " Delaney how long have you worked here, and how do you get supplies."

"Your Majesty , I started working for your grandparents as a guard , I would say it's been around 240 years now. It was the same year this house was built. Your grandparents used this home before your grandfather became King." He told Alex,

Alex straighten his shoulders and narrowed his eyes down on the man, who didn't look old like Mr. Marlin . Mr,Marlin was the oldest vampire Alex knew, and he looked old, Mr, Marlin had gray hair and wrinkles he even had to wear glasses now.

The man setting in front of him looked like a young man. If Alex was to compared this man's looks to a human this man looked only to be around twenty five years old . And if he was the compared his looks to a vampire he would guess the man to be somewhere around his age.

Jackson too set up, he scanned his eyes over the man and listened to his heart beat.