Chapter 9- Louisa

Louisa

My head was fuzzy and I couldn't remember a thing, as I turned to look at the sky, I saw a boy with black hair and crimson eyes, his skin was white as snow and he wore posh black clothes.

Max: So, you're finally up.

Louisa: Who are you, where am I and why is my head resting on your lap?

Saying this Louisa swiftly got her head off his lap and sat next to him

Max: First of all, my name is Max, I am the duke's nephew and your fangs have just matured.

Louisa: Oh, so that explains it, you knocked me out.

Max: Well... No, you kind of sucked half my blood and even left a mark

Louisa: WHAT!! Do you know what that means?

Max: All I know is that I get a buff.

Louisa: It also means that I lose my nobility.

Max: I guess that isn't nice

Louisa: Well, duh, we can't let anyone know about this

Max: Okay fine, tell me your name at least.

Louisa: It's Louisa.

Saying this Louisa rushes back into the party

Max

Well, that was a bit hectic; it was almost time for dance, so I also had to rush. As I went back inside, I saw that the ball had already started; I was planning to just watch the ball but I noticed some kids picking on Suki in a corner, I was suddenly enraged and wanted to kill these people but I kept my cool, went up to Suki, swiftly caught her hand and blended in with the crowd.

Max: I think we lost them.

Suki: Thanks, they just wouldn't stop bothering me.

Max: Why didn't you tell anyone?

Suki: I thought I would be a bother to everyone and

Max (interrupts her): If someone troubles you, you can always tell me. Forget it, now let's just concentrate on dancing.

Suki

I felt very safe in Max's arms, dancing with him felt magical, and with him, I could forget about all my troubles, I just wondered if I could tell him my secret; no, not at any cost, he may take me for a freak if he finds out if I am a half-vampire.

Max

Is this what heaven feels like? With her I forget all my troubles, but then a thought suddenly struck my mind, could I tell her my secret, no, not at any cost, she might just take me for the devil and that might just traumatize her; well, technically I was the incarnation of Satan, but now I just wished that time stopped and we could dance forever. I was happy.

As we danced, we were noticed by other people and this made Suki a bit nervous, but all she kept was a poker face making it hard to notice, I couldn't hold my laughter so I ended up smiling; and so after the ball the party ended.

Everyone was invited to stay for the night and then leave in the morning. Luckily everyone accepted and were all shown to their rooms by Sebastian.

As I went to retire to my room I was suddenly hit on the head from the back, as I turned to look, I saw Louisa.

Max: What is that for?

Louisa: Meet me at the gardens, 10 minutes.

Max: Wait, what for??

Max

Saying this she just left; this girl was crazy.

Suki

Today was the best day of my life, I still couldn't believe that I danced with Max and for some reason, I felt safe next to him, what was this feeling; just as I was wondering all this I saw Max next to a girl, I looked like they were going to the gardens, but why at this hour, I wanted to follow them but the Duke had called me to his office so I couldn't.

The scene shifts to Max and Louisa entering the gardens

Max: So, what is it?

Louisa: Do you remember the time when my fangs had matured?

Max: How could I forget

Louisa: Well, I felt like someone was watching us like the whole thing was set up.

Max: It could be a possibility; but who would want to get both you and me out of the picture? Even if you do get banished the throne would go to your elder brother.

Louisa: How do you know about big brother

Max: Noah Van Vamporia, also known as Lion of the Demonic Empire for his extraordinary skill called Dominance, is known to rival the most powerful master swordsman. Who doesn't know him? And besides, I did my research on all guests before coming here.

Louisa: You researched more than 100 people in 10 minutes!!

Max: Technically 150 people in 8 minutes but let's get back to our topic.

Louisa: I can't recall correctly, I sensed an aura and then blacked out.

Max: Could you see any color for the aura?

Louisa: What do you mean by color? I just sense a presence and aren't all aura the same color.

Max: No, with refined sight one can sense different colors of auras; a powerful noble demon would have a black colored aura while an average demon has a red colored one, a high elf would have a large white colored aura while a normal elf would have a small one. Similarly, the size of the aura also matters if it's large then...

Louisa (overloaded with information): OKAY I get it, but what is that got to do with our mystery?

Max: I think this person may hold a grudge against me because he would not gain anything by sending you to exile.

The scene shifts to the kids' room where the children who were bullying Louisa are chatting with each other about their day

John: Man, that vampire was really scary.

Fredric: If I had my sword at that time, I would have easily killed her.

Pyro: Stop lying, you were the first to pee your pants when you saw her.

Fredric: DID NOT!!

Pyro: Did too

Fredric pushes Pyro to the entrance of the room

John: Guys, stop fighting

From the entrance emerges a blonde child with blue eyes and kicks Pyro so hard that he falls on Fredric

Pyro: WHO DARES!!!

Azra: I do

(The three children kneel in respect and fear for the duke's young son)

Azra: Have you done what I asked you to?

All three at once: Yes master.

Azra: Very well (tosses three small pouches filled with silver coins to them) begone now.

All three at once: Yes master, thank you (Saying this they leave helping Pyro)

Azra (Laughing): Now no one can stop me. (Continues laughing)