Chapter 2- A life of Turmoil

In the third century there was a lot of turmoil in the world. The plague that wiped out the entire roman empire happened and among all that a baby was born. The baby’s name was Viviane. Viviane was an energetic kid and she had to be pried off the walls after climbing them. Usually, it took about four hours to get her off. She had decent markings in school, and she was a curious kid when one day a female vampire came out of the night sky and took Viviane by the throat. After beating Viviane severely to the point of ****, she sank her fangs into Viviane’s throat and took almost all her blood. Then when she was done, she pierced her own wrist and let Viviane drink her blood. That night was the first night Viviane became Viana de la Rosa which means vine of the rose in English. She became the queen of the night and would haunt for all of eternity. She was the benefactor of endless riches and endless treasures among the centuries. Even though she had conquests of women and men, victories of amazing proportions, and seen many deaths, she wasn’t happy she just didn’t seem to be as joyful as she once was when she was a little girl vampire and she had been bitten by the women that turned her. The ecstasy that she felt was out of this world and the emotional high that she felt was incredible. Ever since the woman died in fire, Viana could not feel that emotional high again. Viana felt emotionally empty. That is until a certain girl came into this world. Ever since Cloe was born, Viana had felt the urge to protect Cloe at every turn in life. From when her dad abandoned her and her mom to her first heartbreak to her first injury Viana was always watching over her knowing one day that she will be with her one true love. Viana always watched over her but never interfered knowing that interfering with fate would result in a far worse punishment than she could imagine.

As soon as Viana snapped out of these thoughts, surprised by a sudden knock on the door by her mortal human servant, she heard Claudia, her servant ask, “Mistress, are you awake?”

“Yes, I am. Is there something you need Claudia?” Viana asked.

“No Mistress. I was just making sure that you’re okay and not dead.” Claudia said as she walked into the room but only barely. Claudia stood in the doorway with a French maid’s outfit on. “Mistress, Master Jean Claude requests your presence at a council meeting, and he says and insists that he won’t take no for an answer.” Claudia said then waited for a response.

Eventually Viana stood up and walked slowly to Claudia’s side. The Viana told her servant, “Tell Marcus to bring the car around. Oh, and Claudia, is the plane ticket booked?”

“Yes mistress. It is booked. May I ask what you want to go to New York for? I know you have a business there, but do you have any plans there?” Claudia confirmed then asked her curiosity about the ticket aloud.

“I do have plans, but I will let you know in due time. For now, just know that you will be accompanying me as my assistant. Yes, you will be paid as such too.” Viana said as she went to the bathroom to go wash up and get ready for the meeting with the king of vampires of another country.

After about an hour, Viana came out of her room in a black latex cat suit with green trimming on it. Then she put on black boots and walked out the front door.

When she got to the steps of the mansion, Marcus, her driver and head groundskeeper, came around with the Limousine. Marcus held the back door open for Viana to enter which Viana did. Then Claudia came in behind Viana and waited for Viana to tell her to sit down next to her. “Sit Claudia.” Viana said and Claudia released the breath of air she was holding in.

“So, what does dear old daddy want to talk about Claudia?” Viana asked Claudia.

“I don’t know mistress. I asked ten times, but he wouldn’t tell me. All he said was he insists that you come, and he wouldn’t take no for an answer.” Claudia said. Jean Claude was Claudia’s father until he abused her and Viana swept in and rescued her from her father.

“Claudia, are you okay? I know what he did to you and that is unacceptable but for you seeing him after so many centuries must be unimaginable.” Viana asked as she saw Claudia being quiet and lost in thought.

“Yes, Mistress. I am okay. I may not have emotionally recovered yet, but I am physically fine.” Claudia said.

“Okay Claudia. I’ve always told you if there is anything you need, let me know and I will provide.” Viana said as the car stopped at a grand mansion.

“Yes, mistress I know. I appreciate all that you have done for me. I know you will do more for me but at the moment, I have no complaints.” Claudia said.

When Claudia and Viana stopped talking, Marcus opened the door to let them out at the foot of the grand staircase. “Mistress, we have arrived at Jean Claude’s mansion.” Marcus said as he held out his hand and led them out.

“Thank you, Marcus. Will you be joining us?” Viana asked as she took his hand and got out of the car.

“No Mistress. I have some important matters to attend to. If you call me however, I will be here in a flash.” Marcus said as he bowed then shut the back door.

“Okay then. See to whatever matters you must take care of and come back quickly.” Viana said with a kiss in the air in Marcus’ direction which Marcus took and blushed subsequently.

When Claudia and Viana went into the house, they were greeted by thirty maids on either side of the doors along with a heavy scent of rosemary and violet which they took to mean one thing.

“What is Jean Claude making?” Viana asked to nobody in particular.

“He is making food for the guests.” One of the maids spoke up.

“Where is this meeting happening?” Viana asked again to nobody in particular.

“Down this way madam.” One of the maids said as she led Claudia and Viana down a well-lit corridor to the left. They walked to the end of the corridor and at the end of it was a room with a long 10 feet table with chairs on either side of it. Viana sat at the left side and Claudia stood behind her with her briefcase full of papers. Then soon after, vampires and their servants filed in one after the other, vampires sitting down and the servants standing behind them. Then Jean Claude came in and sat at the head of the table at the opposite end of the room.

“Let me bring this meeting to a start. We had another vampire **** in the middle east, and this is the fiftieth in less than 6 months. Does anyone have any idea who could be guilty of this?” Jean Claude asked as he slammed two fists onto the table almost lifting the table.

“Nobody knows but it could be a Van Helsing descendant. They have always been after our kind since the beginning of our being.” One royal vampire said.

“More importantly, what are we going to do about it once we find him or her?” Another vampire asked what everyone was wondering at the moment.

“We will hunt them down and kill them as soon as we find them.” Another vampire said.

“Viana, you are awfully too quiet during this meeting. Do you have any opinion in this matter?” Another vampire asked.

“Does it matter what I say? You men will just do whatever it is that you want to do anyways. In this council, in this male dominated world, I have no power. Do I? for centuries, the De La Rosa family has commanded the respect of the world and only in the past three hundred years, has the disrespect been outright and prevalent. So, I ask again does my opinion matter?” Viana asked as she grew furious.

The male vampires who made up 99% of the council grew silent at the question of the only female royal vampire in the council. Viana worked her way up to the top of the male led world, both mortal and immortal, taking insults and suggestions of being a gold digger when she was mated to the king of England in the 18th century. But through all the insults, through all the misogynistic comments Viana worked her way to the top not taking any crap from anyone who wanted to be a hindrance to her.

“I guess this is where I take my leave. Oh, and don’t bother sending messages to my house for the next three months as I will be out of town. None of you need to know where I’m going or what I’m doing as that is my business. And if you pigs think for one second that I will ever listen to a single word any of you say, you are dreaming and if you think of stopping me, I will sever your head from your body right where you stand and send your heads and your body parts by mail to your loved ones.” Viana said breaking the silence as she and Claudia left the meeting chamber slamming the door shut. “See Claudia, this is why I hate these council meetings. These men think they can talk over us and tell us what to do and they think we will serve them. Claudia, I want you to be strong and take no crap from anyone who dares to hinder you.”

Claudia had always respected Viana for the strength she exhumed both mentally and physically, but this incident had helped her gain a new respect for her vampire mistress. “Off to New York then mistress?”

“Yes Claudia. Off to New York.” They got into the limo that Marcus had brought around and headed off to the private airstrip that Viana owned. Soon after a few checks, they were off to New York.