BLOOD SYMBIOTE

"No wait!" King Francis shouted in a panic. His brain working overtime as he tried to find a way out of his predicament.

"You need me if you want to re-enter the Kingdom. There's no guarantee that the next king would be as bold as me to even consider a meeting with you, how much more venture into your territory to hold negotiations. I am your best bet if you really want to gain your freedom as a citizen." The King babbled quickly, still trying to free himself from his unwilling position on the floor.

"Your stupidity is really great if you do not know that kings and queens come and go, but I am immortal. I could always wait for the next time another king as foolish as you braves this part to propose my offer. I have been waiting for a long time already, what difference would a few more years make?" The vampire chuckled as he talked. And as the King watched, the creature's claws grew in length and sharpness Whiles he made his way slowly towards his victim.