I was being very bold and I knew there were two ways that he would take it. I went back to my room not really sure why and there on my desk I found a letter. Out of curiosity I go over and open the letter. It's from Carl.

Trinity,

Much distressing news I am afraid. Your mother and father are currently indisposed. The order has decided to take drastic actions mostly against your mother. I do not know what will happen I really wish I knew a way to get them out of the catatonic states right now but sadly I do not. I hate to ask this of you but in one month the order will awaken your mother and put her on trial. If you can find a way to make her disappear and soon that would be in the best interest. Your father I could easily sneak out on a "mission". Please head my warning though Serenity, Dracula may be the only one who can retrieve your mother without being detected. You may need to make a deal. Please stay safe.

-Carl

I was confused when I put the letter down. Those bastards are standing my mother on trial?! After all they did to her?! I threw the letter into the fireplace. I knew I had to come up with a plan and do it fast. After the scene I just made though how in the world could I get him to help me?

I walk back out to the halls and see him casually walking with one of the other brides. I really still can't believe how taken they are with him. Maybe just maybe there was so way I could act like them? All helpless and dependent. Oh that thought just makes me sick to my stomach. I had no choice though.

Carl was right more than likely only Dracula could get my mother out and save her. The question is how could persuade him to do it? I know he would want something ridiculous in return. More then likely he would want me.

I go back to my room and reluctantly put the dress I had on before. I even put my hair up so that maybe he would be more persuaded if I looked like my mother. At this point I was willing t try anything. I wouldn't let the order hurt my mother no matter what I had to do.

I walk back into the main room reluctantly with my head down as he and his brides look at me.

"Now look who has accepted their place?" The second bride says with a smile.

"Well, what do you want?" the third one asked still angry at me for killing her "sister".

I just keep my head still and stay silent as I walk forward. How am I going to pull this off with the brides here. I only have less than a month to convince him to save my mother. Well here goes nothing.

"I wish to speak to the master alone." I say with the distaste of the word "Master" in my mouth.

The brides look up at him surprised and wondering what he will say. I try and keep my eyes focused on him only as he stays silent for a moment.

"Master?" the second brides asks.

"As you wish my dear, darlings leave us." he says as he stands from his chair and walks past me.

"Master I don't understand we can't trust her." the third bride says.

"NOW!" he yells at them as they let out a cry and fly off into the night.

Now I am alone with him again. I am making a habit of getting in dangerous positions. I turn around and see him looking right at me.

"It seems your feeling have changed and so quickly Trinity?" he asks me as he walks forward.

"I was wrong, I was only jealous of the other brides and the time there were able to spend alone with you." I tell him as I walk forward to meet him.

He hand comes up and I fear he is about to grab my neck and hurt me or worse. I close my eyes in panic as I feel my hair come down. I look and see he just removed the ribbon from my hair.

"Your hair looks better down." he tells me throwing the ribbon aside.

"I thought you would prefer if I looked as close as I could to my mother." I tell him looking into his eyes.

"Your mother, Serenity is and always will be a beautiful woman. You however are not your mother" he tells me with a smile.

"Not for much longer she will not be." I tell him.

"Your mother is immortal as are you. She will be around just as long even longer than me." he says with a small laugh.

"She stands trial against the Order in a month." I tell him and he stops in his tracks.

"For what? They were the one who manipulated her." he tells me as he looks me face to face.

"I don't know, they weren't specific on that." I tell him as he just smiles.

"This is the cause for the sudden change of heart. You know I can retrieve your mother and hide her so the order will not find her. I must say Trinity your loyalty is beyond bounds." he says turning away from me.

"I will give you anything. My mother needs help. I would not ask you if I knew of any other options." I say as I stand in front of him.

"It will not be easy to do, Van Helsing still wants me dead and if he is still under their control it is impossible." he tells me as he puts his hand on my cheek.

"My father won't be a problem." I tell him not trying to say more than that.

"I would require something fare more priceless in return." he says pulling my head to his. "Your own mother refused to be my bride, I will accept you in her place."

I know this is the only option I have, if I don't accept only god knows what they will do to my mother. I look up and him weakly. If I do become his bride I will loose everything though including my mother and my soul.

"I am growing impatient my dear." he warns me as I can feel his lips getting closer and closer to mine.

"Fine, I will take her place. I will be your bride." I give into his demands.

He thrushes his lips against mine sealing our deal as he bites my lip I pull away and see him just smile.

"Your mother will be rescued thanks to you Trinity. You will stay here until I return." he says as he turns and walks away.

Oh dear god...what have I just done?

A week passes and I wait impatiently day after day for any news whether it be from Carl or Dracula. I walk the halls aimlessly. I keep my distance from the other two brides. They know since I killed their sister that killing them would not bother me either.

I look outside to see a carriage coming fast to the castle. I run down as the doors burst open. There is Dracula holding my mother in his arms.

"What happened?" I ask him.

"When I arrived they were already testing ways to remove your mother from this earth. I am afraid even if I did try to change her now I would be unsuccessful." he tells me as we walk into the castle my mothers cold body in his arms.

We go into my room and he lays her on the bed.

"I have never seen her like this before. It seems they have found a way to kill immortals like your mother and yourself." he tells me as I go to my mother's side and hold her hand.

"You mean to tell me she is dying? My father said that was impossible that he made a deal and-" I start as Dracula interrupts me.

"Trinity your mother has lived for thousands of years. In all of my time I have only heard of a immortal living long enough to produce an heir. Once the heir was born the immortality was passed onto them." he tells me.

I look down at my mother as tears start to flow from my eyes.

"I will leave you." he says as he walks out of the room leaving me alone with my mother.

I look down at her and she looks so weak and fragile. I feel her hand start to move for a moment. I look and see she has her eyes open looking at me.

"There you are. He told me what you did to try and save me." my mom tells me.

"I'm sorry I know I shouldn't have but I needed to save you just like you would have for me." I tell her as she smiles.

"You know sometimes when you are so kind I can see your father in your. Trinity I have lived far beyond my years. I think I need to rest and be back with my original family. If I am not here in body that does not mean I am not with you in spirit." she tells me putting her hand on my cheek.

"Your immortal, you can't die you just can't!" I tell her.

"Everyone has to die at some point, some of us just take longer than others. I was born human then changed immortal by your father and I wouldn't change that for if I did then I wouldn't have you but now my gift passes onto you as it will to your children. Remember Trinity everyone deserves a second chance." she tells me as she grows weaker.

"What about Dad? He will want you back and we-" I start.

"He will join me one day, think of it like this Trin now I can always watch you. I love you with all of my heart and soul Trinity. You and your father are the best things that ever happened to me. Now it is time for my next adventure. Tell your father I love him." She says as her arms falls from my face and she closes her eyes for the last time.

I can't help but burst into tears. I watch as the light from her body is transferred into mine. I lay my head on her stomach and hold her close to me. I have just lost my path as my world crumbles into darkness.