genessia | [Video]

[When the feed clicks on, it does so mid-bounce as if the device had been tossed aside with little in the way of regard for what happened to it. Those watching it was spared most of the camera shaking if only because the room in which the broadcast originates is pitch black save for three points of illumination. The first two show the shadow-cloaked face of Vlad as his eyes appear to burn with a hellish flame. The third seems to be a small crimson stone, glowing in the darkness, pulsing softly almost as if mimicking a heart beat. When Vlad speaks, his voice is restrained, but the fury is more than evident.]

I have spent quite some time in this place, and during that time I have learned quite a bit of the nature of the realm. Those of us chosen to be ripped from our own worlds seem to have been plucked from them to serve as protectors of the realm, to keep the barriers around the cities in place so that what lies beyond at bay.

It is because of this that I was willing to accept the peace offering that was returning my wife to my side. However, she is no longer here. Sent back to the fate that awaited her in our world; to be tortured and burnt at the stake for the crime of showing compassion. What this realm seems to have forgotten is that I am not as forgiving as Lisa.

[He pauses, clenching his fist around the stone, dimming the lights further but allowing the shifting shadows that fill the room behind him to become a bit more visible.]

Perhaps it is time I remind Genessia why I am called Vlad the Impaler...

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[Flandre hesitates, shrinking a little bit as he tosses Soma out. There is a tiny whimper before there is an attempt to plead her case once more, the idea of her being tossed out next in the forefront of her mind now.]

Even then! There is no reason to think that if whatever decides who stays and goes won't turn around on you once more, tearing more and more away! Just because you take your anger out people who have nothing to do with it, It will only cause more and more problems.

[More of a pause and she starts to walk towards Vlad again. Going to try and get close enough to do what she can because the little vampire is running out of ideas and confidence quickly.]

Everyone could slowly vanish as we go on, Me, Sis, Sakuya, Patchouli, Brothers...even you. Not all of us go back to death but some do still. Would you want to risk the chance of this happening suddenly? Or the chance of leaving us all alone?

[There are tears in her eyes as she's fighting to not start crying. She's scared and desperate at this point.]

[Exit bitty stage right, screaming as he goes. WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT THING?! It definitely wasn't his father - even at his angriest, the most HE had ever done was tell Soma to go to his room. He'd never sprouted an eldritch abomination and physically removed him like that. Someone probably should go after him, or he may never stop running... at least, until he finds a spike pit to fall into. Or something worse.]

[ That looks like a job for Sakuya... because Remilia doesn't want to leave Flandre and the girl is getting scared more than ever. And knowing her, she must be in the same room. ] Sakuya... make sure that boy stays safe.

And Flandre... Y-you're right. I'm tired of losing people I love. I don't want to lose another.

[Dracula sighs, the monstrosity surrounding his throne receding into his back as he stands and closes the distance between himself and Flandre, placing a hand on Flan's shoulder.]

It is because I am tired of losing those I care about, because of you and your sister that I must do this. Castlevania is not going to fall to some being from beyond my realm. It has endured a constant assault by warriors empowered by the Almighty and has stood ever resilient. I do this so you need not fear leaving the castle. I do not wish to lose either of you, and punishing this place for taking your mother from you is the bare minimum I can do to make things right.

Even then..Think about what Mom would think Dad. Would she be happy that this has happened? If she were to come back, would this be something that she would want to see?

[Flandre's voice slowly fades as her wings shift to their normal stance on her back. She's stated her case and as much as the vampire wants to keep going, the confidence has run dry. But even with the hand on her shoulder, Flandre has hit scared and wants just to be close and comforted so hopefully Vlad is ready for her to break free and cling to him in a sudden hug.

It takes a bit but in a much smaller and terrified sounding voice, Flandre speaks again, her whole body trembling even though she's so close to those who she knows are safety.]

I..I just don't want them to fight back and send the hunters...they are always bad and won't even think twice about what they do. And if this place takes you and everyone..what would happen..?

[ Remilia was more reserved than Flandre ever was, but... what she says does not go unheeded. ]

This... would makes us all a target. More so than we already are.

[Without the threat of a Belmont wielding the Vampire Killer, Vlad is far more confident than he would be even in his own world. He is convinced that nothing could defeat him in his domain here.]

We are already targets for simply existing. None of us asked for our current state of being, and the humans will always see us as nothing more than beasts. They will send hunters, they always do. However, there has only ever been one line of hunter that could ever stand against me, one that is absent from this world. You have nothing to fear, for I wield the power of Chaos itself.

[He kneels down, hugging Flandre back.]

I will not allow any to tear us apart, not gods nor demons. Your mother... she would want you girls to be safe, and I intend to carry that wish out.

[Flandre only hugs tighter at this, a tiny whimper escaping her. The idea of hunters have her terrified and refusing to let go.

She's done talking, now just trying to calm down and take in safety and comfort.]

[ Apart from Remilia herself with help from Soma and Flandre. Speaking of Flan, she felt like comforting her as well. ]

I do not wish to encourage them. Flandre is scared enough...

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