Van Helsing (Cont.)

"I don't know," Van Helsing muttered. "It just doesn't seem right, to have Edward go in there and have to... and I don't think he has the... how do I put this? The past, or the strength, even, or the... experience with things like Dracula do just send him in there. There has to be a different way."

 

"It's going to be fine," Edward insisted, tightening his grip around her shoulders. "I need to ask Lestat if he has some solution... he has to know something we can do to help you."

 

Very good point, my friend, Lestat replied after a moment. I see where you're coming from... I'd help kill the mongrel, if you wish...

 

Hannah stiffened. "As long as I don't have to go near him."

"He doesn't have to go alone." Beatrice reminded Van Helsing. "We could go with him." Though when she said 'we' she meant everyone but herself; she was determinded not to get in anyone's way.

I'd like to see Hannah do it, if you don't mind. I can see how she's coming to a more defined descision. She won't hesitate the next time she sees that mutt. John said.

 

OOC: HIIIII! :D im a little hyper how are u?

BIC: Jinx sat down on the arm of a chair, listening and thinking about how they could help Edward. Probably by first getting rid of Aleera, maybe...

"That's true." Carl agreed, "It's actully pretty easy to get into his castle, theroticly."

 

"Getting inside shouldn't be too hard," Van Helsing agreed, trying not to listen to Jinx's thoughts. "If we could just find the place..."

 

"If it means saving lives and keeping people out of danger and all that, you may have to go near him... he won't hurt you, if that's what you're worried about," Edward added.

 

That's a brilliant idea, Lestat agreed. I wouldn't mind seeing that...

 

Carl smirked, "Well, if I'm right, getting in is the same as finding it. I believe we need to find a Ms. Anna Valerious."

"Can she take us there or something?" Jinx asked, pulling out of her thoughts.

"Not exactly... if what I've been putting together is correct, her castle has a gate way of sorts, we just have to find it."

 

"I've heard of her," Van Helsing mused. "Her family name, anyway, once in a while when speaking witht the Order... if she's still alive and if I'm correct as well, her family has been trying to get rid of Dracula for a long time, too."

 

"I'm not worried about that." Hannah answered grudgingly.

John smirked. I am looking forward to this moon.

 

"What are you worried about, then, dear?" Edward asked, looking down at her as they walked. "Tell me."

 

So am I, my friend, Lestat sighed. Though the moon seems to have become a clique for these people nowadays...

 

"I just don't like being around him. Or anyone like him." Hannah grimaced at the sunlight coming through the small windows. She pulled up her hood before they were outside.

John exhaled. Yes, well that can't be helped.

 

"I'm sorry," Edward murmured. "But I don't think there's much we can do for now. He has to be trusted, and I believe you can have the strength to do that, at least until John is dead."

 

Cliques... Lestat murmured. Too many of them we can't change... or can, depending on how hard we try...

I can take her somewhere, he added sideways to Edward, as if as an afterthought. I know of places that can keep her safe tomorrow night.

 

Hannah looked up at Edward. "Remember what I was like last time? As gorgeous as Lestat is, I don't like having to feel that way about him. John is the same way, but he's not as powerful as Lestat. For all I know, Lestat is leagues ahead of Dracula, in more than one way. And I really hate being away from you." She added, stoping near the shade of a tree.

Time can change them better than we can. John said.

 

Edward felt a slight stab of jealousy, amplified by the closeness of the moon, but he shook it off. "I understand," he tried instead. "He says there are places, safe places that can protect you tomorrow. I can ask him not to... to bother you like before. He'll listen to me, I think."

 

Lestat chuckled, shaking his head, both at John and Edward. Time... he repeated. The human race has been watched by our kind for over six thousand years... and yet through all that time, they still kill each other and strive to be better instead of peacefully equal. Time only does so much without efforts from people like us.

I'll try to behave, he laughed at Edward. But I make no promises/

 

"And you'll listen to me," Jake came from the shadows and pulled Hannah into the sun. "Carefully." He added yanking up Hannah's sleeve while pointing his gun at Edward.