TMM: Another chapter already

TMM: Another chapter already?? What's gotten into me?

Chapter 7

The carriage was already three-quarters of the way up the mountain where the castle of Yserna was situated and Dariel, as good of a hunter as she supposedly was, was completely oblivious to the almost lovesick gazes she'd been receiving from D the whole journey. She seemed completely enthralled in watching the scenery pass quickly by as the carriage hurtled towards the castle.

D's hand coughed which caused both Dariel and D to snap out of their individual trances.

Dariel flushed, "I'm sorry I've been so antisocial on the way here…I just love the countryside…I think if I manage to survive that long, when I decide to retire from vampire hunting, I would like to live in the countryside. It's very relaxing…Don't you think?"

"Yes. Sometimes, I think I'd like the same." D replied quietly. As long as you're there, too. He added as an afterthought.

Dariel smiled, then ran her hand through her hair and afterwards proceeded to making sure that all of her weapons were in place beneath her skirt. She counted 4 knives of various sizes and 2 guns. Exactly the number she'd started out with; she nodded to herself in affirmation.

D was still curious as to how she managed to fit 6 decently sized weapons on her legs with a slit as large as the one in her dress, but he figured he'd never know.

After a few minutes more, they had reached the huge bridge that lead to the beginning of the monstrous castle. D noted with some amusement that it was much like the one at Carlotta's castle.

The huge gothic spires and towers loomed ominously, but beautifully over them as they came closer and closer.

Dariel stared in a newfound awe at it. For no matter how many vampire castles she had seen, none could compare to the majestical allure, or the dark ethereal resplendence that seemed to seep from every corner of the castle. Even D seemed to be at least somewhat in awe of it.

Finally, they came to the massive front doors of the Castle Yserna. The lamps of fire glowed and lit the area around the entrance while other firelights glowed from gothic windows.

The carriage slowed to a stop at the huge wooden front doors, seemingly of its own accord, but Dariel knew that it must be D making it do so.

As soon as the carriage had stopped completely a servant in his livery opened the carriage door, and waited politely for them to come out.

Dariel stepped down from the top step of the carriage and onto the stone ground in her beautiful blue stiletto heels. The slit in her dress was pushed aside to reveal the leg that was not covered in holsters and weapons.

The servants eyes widened as Dariel's beauty hit him with full force as she put on a commanding and royal air.

As if that wasn't enough for the poor man, then D stepped from the carriage.

In his newfound garb he certainly looked the part of a count, quite possibly even better. His dark hair glistened like silk, and looked even more gorgeous than usual pulled back into a ponytail. With all of his hair pulled away from his face, the viewer was given an unobstructed view of his gorgeousness, which was enough to make even the straightest man turn gay (heehee). The bridge of his nose was long and narrow and led down to his beautifully shaped mouth. His brown eyes seemed to absorb all the darkness from around him to make them look black.

The servant, of course, was stunned. Even though most vampires were extraordinarily beautiful, he'd never seen any as beautiful as these two. And as the male went forward to escort the lovely female, he knew he'd never seen a more perfectly suited couple.

Dariel and D were once again oblivious to the mans astonishment with them. They were much too absorbed with the task at hand, and also with the close proximity that they shared.

Dariel flushed slightly as she took D's arm and he led them to the front door where they were to give their names which were to be announced as they entered the ball.

The other servant seemed as amazed as the first by their looks and actually blushed when D told them their names.

"We are the Count and Countess of Leial." D said with authority.

"Yes, yes of course." The servant stammered as he ordered the doors to be opened.

There was a flash of light and then they heard, "Introducing, the Count and Countess of Leial!"

End of The Acquisition of Hunters: Chapter 7

A/N: Another chapter this soon? What am I on today? It's not very long though…sorry :\