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Drusilla found Sihtric attractive and if anyone asked her, she wouldn't even deny it! His calm manner and soothing voice, enchanted her and she wanted to spend as much time with him as possible!

However, she didn't know if he felt the same way and if she was honest, she was afraid to find out!One of her vampire abilities was to read people's minds! But that only worked when they were asleep...sometimes it was an advantage!

She wasn't sure about Sihtric...there was something about him that made her hesitate! She had never felt anything like that before and somehow a kind of 'fear' built up inside her!

It was probably just a stupid gut feeling and she was worrying unnecessarily, but what if there is something? What if something is wrong with him and he just seems so nice to her?

She quickly put this thought out of her mind and concentrated on Sihtric again, who had been trying to get her attention for some time...

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Sihtric:"Earth to Drusilla, hello!...(*Drusilla got snapped back into reality*)...are you listening to me again?"
Drusilla:(*she nodded*)"Yes, I'm listening to you again, sorry!...(*Sihtric smiled at her*)...what did you ask me again?"
Finan:"He asked you where you are going now and if you would like to go to Coccham with us!...(*Drusilla raised an eyebrow*)...Coccham is the village where we live! It's very peaceful and beautiful there...if that's what you're worried about!"
Drusilla:(*she slightly smiled*)"No, don't worry! I would love to go to Coccham with you!...(*the boys widely smiled*)...is it far to Coccham from here? I rode Montano a long way and if I have to ride him a long way again, I can put new hooves on him the day after tomorrow..."
Uhtred:"Don't worry, Coccham is actually just around the corner, so to speak!...(*Drusilla breathed a sigh of relief*)...tell me: are you good with children?"

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Drusilla shook her head, which made Uhtred and the others laugh! She didn't quite understand, why he asked her that, but she decided to not question it!

After the five of them mounted their horses, they rode off towards Coccham and just as Uhtred said: it was just around the corner! And as Finan said: it was a very peaceful and beautiful village! It was in fact much more beautiful than Zharas!

Drusilla immediately felt at home in Coccham and the people there, seemed to be just as nice as Uhtred and his men! When they rode through the gates, a woman and two children came walking towards them!

Uhtred immediately smiled, when he saw them and he instantly dismounted his horse to hug the woman and the two children! Drusilla tilted her head and looked at Sihtric for answer, but he was too busy dismounting his horse and leading it to the stables...

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Drusilla sighed before she followed Sihtric and also led her horse to the stables! The stables were big and Montano seemed to like his new home and friends!

It made Drusilla happy to see her horse happy and that in turn made Sihtric happy! It was the beginning of something good...Drusilla could feel it! Still, she missed her sister and wished she could be with her!

Odette was her rock, her heart and soul and when she wasn't with her it felt like a part of her was missing! The sisters were never apart for more than a few hours, but now that Drusilla had moved out, they would be apart for days for the first time!

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Meanwhile: Odette sat in her chambers, reading a book, when she suddenly heard her father scream! She quickly put her book aside, quietly walked towards the door and listened...who was he angry with now?

Drusilla was long gone, so he couldn't still be angry with her! Maybe he was angry with Alucard? Maybe he was angry with him, because he didn't even tried to stop Drusilla! Odette was eager to find out, so she opened the door and left her chambers!

She walked towards the throne room, trying to be quiet! When she reached it, her father sat on his throne, head in his hands and with a really bad mood!

And even though Odette was really quiet, he somehow noticed her and immediately lifted his head! His gaze was as dark as the night and Odette felt shivers running down her spine! Why was he angry with her now? She didn't do anything! Azrael took a deep breath before he stood up and walked towards his daughter...

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Azrael:"My dearest daughter, you don't happen to know where your sister is?...(*Odette raised an eyebrow*)...I haven't seen her for hours and I'm starting to get worried!"
Odette:(*she thought briefly*)"I'm sorry, father, I don't know where Drusilla is!...(*Azrael's blood began to boil*)...I haven't seen her for several hours either!"
Azrael:"You two are never apart for more than a few hours...which means she'll probably turn up soon!...(*Odette nodded*)...what did you do today, my darling?"
Odette:(*she tilted her head*)"I read 3 books, cleaned my coffin and watched birds!...(*Azrael smiled at her*)...and what did you do today, father?"
Azrael:"I also cleaned my coffin, took care of my bat and looked for your sister!...(*Odette scratched her head*)...so if you see her before I do, please tell her I'd like to speak to her, okay?"
Odette:(*she nodded*)"Of course, father!...(*she slightly smiled*)...I don't want to disturb you any longer, which is why I would now go back to my chambers!"

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And before Azrael could say another word, Odette was gone! Odette wanted to go and find Drusilla, before their father somehow would!

Still Odette wondered how her father had missed that Drusilla had moved out and fled from Zharas! Moreover, why didn't Alucard tell Azrael? Too many questions were popping up in Odette's mind right now and now she was surer than ever: she also needed to move out!

Their father's compulsion to control slowly got out of hand destroyed any peace that still existed in Zharas! Odette was afraid of her father's reaction to her moving out, but she needed to find Drusilla!

Her big sister was her protector and the most trusted person in her life! When Odette reached her chambers, she didn't hesitate to open the door and maybe re-think moving out! She immediately opened the door and began packing her things!

She packed all things, which had a huge meaning to her, for example one of her mother's necklaces! After she was done packing, she instantly ran down the many stairs, walked towards the stables, readied her horse and then she rode off!

Actually she didn't know exactly where her sister was, but since they had a very strong bond, her gut feeling told her, that she was somewhere in England...

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Odette was sure that her sister was fine and that she probably didn't care about anything at the moment...but that would soon change! Along the way, Odette made some interesting discoveries and she wasn't quite sure if she would ever like England!

Everything there was so bright, peaceful, loving and full of life...all things Odette has learned to despise! As she rode past a few villages and the people stared at her strangely, she wanted to kill them all straight away...only that would make a huge mess, which Odette didn't fancy!

At some point she passed a small but beautiful village, which from the outside looked like it was dripping with peace and joy! And she would have kept riding if she hadn't heard that damn familiar laugh...that laugh that reminded her so much of her mother and that filled all of Zharas with joy and love just a few years ago!

Odette could not resist and rode through the gates of the village! Instantly people were staring at her, too, only this time they were smiling at her! She didn't know that yet, but it was a beautiful sight...

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Quickly Odette led her horse to, what looked like the stables and when she caught sight of Montano, all her doubts and worries were like blown away!

She scratched his nose and kissed him...he was such a beautiful horse! After she gave her horse something to drink, she left the stables and walked around! She was trying to find Drusilla, but as she didn't know the village, it was quite difficult!

She was currently walking towards a big wooden building, when suddenly a young monk came walking towards her! He had blue eyes, blonde hair and an enchanting smile!

He was cute...she wouldn't kill him! It caught her off guard, as he suddenly started talking to her and showing her, where she could find her sister! This damn talented and smart girl...sometimes she hated her sister's vampire abilities! After a little while and a bit of hesitating she followed the young monk into the big wooden building...

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Why was this building so damn fancy? Apart from all the stunningly handsome men and heavenly looking women, the building was really vivid! Drusilla only noticed her sister when Odette cut off her breath and left her wriggling in the air for a bit!

Sihtric, Finan, Osferth, Uhtred and Gisela didn't quite know what to do and to be honest the 4 of them were a little scared of Odette! Drusilla grinned and freed herself from her predicament! The boys and Gisela didn't know how to react to their new guest and decided to wait and see!

Drusilla hugged her sister lovingly and kissed her forehead! Odette instantly wrapped her arms around Drusilla's waist and pulled her close! Immediately Drusilla realised that something was wrong and her mood changed...

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Drusilla:"Odette, what are you doing here?...(*Odette sighed*)...shouldn't you be in Zharas?"
Odette:(*she shook her head*)"No, and to Zharas none of us should ever go back, sister!...(*Drusilla raised an eyebrow*)...father's compulsion to control is getting out of hand, Drusilla! He's looking for you and believe me, it's a good thing I found you first!"
Drusilla:"Did he say anything, Odette? Anything disturbing?...(*Odette shook her head*)...thank you for finding me and telling me, sister!"
Finan:(*he cleared his throat*)"I really don't want to be rude and disturb you, but we are still here too!...(*Drusilla looked at him*)...don't you want to introduce us to your sister?"

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Drusilla sighed but nodded! Odette raised an eyebrow and shot Finan a warning look...he immediately cowered under her intense gaze!

Sihtric, Uhtred, Osferth and Gisela were still speechless and shocked from what happened a few minutes ago and didn't even listened to what Odette told Drusilla!

Odette looked at her sister and tilted her head! So the young monk wasn't the only cute looking guy in this village...interesting! Finan still waited for Drusilla to introduce him and the others to her sister, but Drusilla took her time!

It wasn't priority to introduce the others to Odette, on the contrary priority was, protecting the others before what might come...

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