European Arc, Chapter 91: Guilt

After the events that transpired, with Vlad using Drusilla as basically his own puppet. Entering inside her to taunt, belittle and to force Dario to nearly commit suicide.

If it weren't for Frost who managed to stop Vlad, the outcome would've been different.

Currently we see Drusilla inside Luminous' tent, she was resting after everything. We see Dario on her left side, sitting by her and watching to see if she could wake up. Luminous himself checked to see if she was hurt.

Outside of the tent, we see Armand, Luna, Frost and Castor watching. They pulled away to discuss things.

Armand: Poor kid, if I was there I would've given Vlad a piece of my mind.

Castor: Never in my life have I seen a satanist like that.

Frost: Now we know what is in the Carpathians, a mongrel that hates humans.

Castor: I may not be the biggest human lover but I wouldn't go that far to make them kill themselves.

Armand: Oh he's gotten too far this time.

Luna just watched Dario who looked very sad.

Dario: Is she hurt doc? Is she gonna be ok?

Luminous: No scratches on her or anything, but she does need rest.

Dario: I understand.

He then got up and left the tent, the others looked at him.

Armand: Don't worry, she's alright.

Dario: I know but still....we shouldn't have come here in the first place...none of this would've happened...

Castor: And what? Leave this satanist roaming our forest freely? I gotta thank ya for this kid.

Dario flashed the beaver a death glare, who then began having second thoughts about what he just said.

Frost: Look what the beaver wants to say is thanks....for at least helping us get rid of this "thing". I know he's out there somewhere but I do hope he gets put down.

Dario turns to Frost and nods.

Frost: Here....

He gives Dario the cross he used earlier on Vlad.

Frost: You're gonna need this more than I do, kid.

Dario: Thanks....

Frost: We're going to go on our path. It was nice knowing you all.

Castor: Welp, duty's calling. I better get to the dam.

They left the trio alone.

Dario: I need some time alone...

He then walked out on the group. Armand called out.

Armand: Hey come back, Luminous did say she's alright!

Dario didn't care and just left.

Luna: I'll go check on him. You keep an eye on Drusilla if she's alright.

Armand: Very well. Good luck.

Luna nods before turning into her true form to search for Dario.

"Moments later"

The scene changed to Dario who was sitting on a log close to the view of the river running its course, passing from right to left. He was contemplating and thinking of everything he had been through.

He looked at his hands, just stared at them.

Dario: Is this worth it anymore....? What if...I put the others in danger...?

He grunted before putting his head above his thighs with his hands on the back of his head.

Dario: My head is so full of doubts!

???: There you are Dario!

He turned to see Luna who walked up to him, turning into a human once more. She sat next to the Americo-Macedonian with a frown on her face.

Luna: You ok?

Dario: What are you doing here? I said I wanted to be alone Luna.

Luna: I know you said that, but...I just hate seeing you like this...

Dario: It's none of your business Luna, just leave me alone....

Luna: And then what? So you could sob all alone?!

Dario turned to her with a confused look on his face, that look made the wolf think twice before responding.

Luna: Sorry, anger got the best of me...look what I wanna say is that you shouldn't beat yourself up that much. Drusilla is saved yes, she's ok yes, but what's troubling you that much? Is it Vlad?

Dario: Not just that...I feel like...I let everyone down today...Drusilla...Armand....everybody....i felt so powerless unlike the last time....

He sniffed and was close to tearing up.

Dario: If he possessed Dru....I don't wanna imagine what he'd do with the others?

Luna: Others..?

Then she realized what he meant.

Luna: So it's more than just Drusilla? You have more people in your life that you love.

Dario could only nod.

Dario: Without the other girls...I didn't know where I'd be, they're the joy of my life.

Luna then pulled Dario to her and pats his head and caressed him to calm him down.

Luna: There there.

Dario: What if they saw me...in this state...they'd think I was weak...vulnerable as of post to my confident persona...

Luna: Sometimes, you don't need to play out a different tune or act macho to impress someone. Being real is what makes everyone special, it may be 50/50 but that's not to say not even you are free to break down in a specific moment. It's what makes you human, I may not know a lot about humans but you're better than this.

Dario: I'm afraid...that they'll hate me...

Luna: They won't, your harem won't hate you. They'll always love you no matter what. *reassuring smile*

Dario was silent, he hugged Luna around her waist. The wolf trophy was surprised but lets it slide.

Luna: There there, let it out. I'm here for you. Let the hate and sadness of your heart disappear Dario.

After a few moments of silence between the two, Dario stopped crying and pulled from Luna.

Luna: Feeling better big guy?

Dario: Yeah...it felt good...

Luna: To release the steam on your chest?

Dario: Yeah...thanks Luna....*smiled*

Luna: *smiles back* Anytime bud.

The two stared at one another for a moment, the wolf girl looked away with a smile whilst rubbing her hand. Dario closed his eyes and scratched the back of his head with a shy grin.

Luna: Should we head back?

Dario: Yeah, sure let's go.

The two then got up and began walking back to Luminous' tent. As they were walking they engaged in another conversation.

Dario: I'm gonna feel so bad leaving you here in Ukraine, you're genuinely a very nice person.

Luna: Yeah, I know we've known for such a low span, I mean not even a day has passed, but I am gonna be sad to see you and the others go. *nervous chuckle*

Dario: Yeah.

Luna: Where exactly do you live?

Dario: America.

Luna: Ah, a hotspot for most Ukrainians. Which part?

Dario: From the south, Florida.

Luna: Mmm, cozy beaches. Wish I was there, I would love to swim in the warm coastal waters as of post to the cold water of the Danube river.

She then had an estatic and excited glare.

Luna: Can you guys...take me with you!

Dario: Huh? You want to come with us?

Luna: Yes yes! I want to experience the "American Dream" as most of you Americans say.

Dario: I'm half European too, more specifically Macedonian.

Luna: Ohhhhh, that's great. *puts hands on her back* So can I come?

Dario: I'll have to talk with Drusilla and Armand about it, and the fact I'm gonna need to make you a passport as well.

Luna: Sure, plus I'm not camera shy either hehe. I bet we're gonna have so much fun together.

Just as they were crossing the hill upwards, Dario was knocked down and rolled down the hill.

Dario: Uhh....

He looked over to see Drusilla ontop of him with a smile.

Dario: *shocked* Dru!

The white wolf trophy hugged him tightly.

Drusilla: My hero...

The Americo-Macedonian smiled before hugging her tightly. The two were joyous.

Luna looked down at them and smiled, she blushed a bit as she saw Dario feel happy.

Armand: *comes by* Someone has a cruuuush~.

Luna: *breaks trance* Oh shut up...*rolls eyes*

"???"

We see Vlad with his pack as they were outside of Ukraine and heading to Slovakia next.

Vlad: I had him there....

Lugosi: We'll get him next time boss.

Vlad: Oh there will be a next time...I'm gonna have so much fun TEARING his body apart. If it weren't for that stupid fox he would've been dead by now!

Jäger: My lord, calm down your anger is worsening your condition!

The black wolf was still pouring dark blood/tar from his gunshot, it then dropped and stained the river.

The black wolf regenerated his gunshot wound, but then he noticed something a bit odd

The river was now a bit dark blue in color after his tar stained the waters.

His face changed from anger, to that of an evil smirk.

Vlad: Minions. New plan. We're taking over Europe by storm and nothing can stop us...

His smirk turns into a sadistic grin.

Vlad: And I know just where to start....

To be continued.....

OK guys, this was chapter 91.

Peace out!

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