The Castle of Vlad Dracul

[Author's Note, 8/10/2019: it's been a while since I started this branch, felt that it was time to go back. To see the first chapter in this branch, you may want to review starting here. For the introduction of Jenna as a character, start here.]

[Jessica's POV]

Jessica peers out the (UV-blocking, darkened) windows of the SUV, into the pitch black woods. It is a moonless night. As they drove from the small airport, civilization gradually lessened before disappearing completely. Once on a highway, the roads have progressively become smaller and rougher. They have been on the road for several hours, and Jessica can tell than her sister, Jenna, is getting antsy. Jenna is still excited, but Jessica has her doubts.

"I'm so thirsty" Jenna whines "can we go back to one of those villages we passed?"

Jessica rolls her eyes, and looks at the bodies on the other side of the SUV cabin. You'd think they were asleep if not for the vicious bite wounds on their necks and breasts. "We just fed. A lot" Jessica says, guiltily. "You can't possibly be hungry, Jenna" Jessica lectures.

"Come on, sis, we are on vacation, let's have a little fun" Jenna says, her hand moving to rest conspicuously on Jessica's thigh. Jessica picks up Jenna's hand and places it back onto Jenna's lap.

"This isn't a vacation. I don't know what this is yet..." Jessica says, trailing off.

"Would you like us to go back, Mistresses?" the driver, Vasile asks.

"No!" Jessica snaps.

Jessica notices the incline changing as they drive up a winding, narrow road. In the distance, she thinks she sees lights, but can't be sure.

"Vasile, are we almost there?" she asks.

"Yes, Mistress, only a few more minutes to the castle" he answers.

"Great, I'm hungry" Jenna says.

"Your always hungry" Jessica says, exasperated.

They continue driving up the wooded road, and Jessica is certain now about the lights. After another few minutes, the SUV pulls up to a large circular driveway, in front of a massive castle. Despite the ancient stone facade, Jessica sees electric lighting on the outside. Several luxury vehicles line the driveway.

"Mistresses....welcome to the castle" Vasile says in heavily accented English. "I will take your bags, and remove the remnants of your meal."

Jessica and Jenna step out of the car and stare up at the imposing stonework. The castle is massive. No windows, of course Jessica thinks. Jessica and her sister exit the car, stepping into the chilly Transylvanian night. It is dead silent, other than the humming of the car's engine. Jessica almost forgets, grabbing the wooden box with the knife that Elizabeth had given her. Let's do this.

They walk up to the stately large oak door, which opens before they can knock. Inside, they see a brightly lit great hall, with many figures. Jessica is surprised that no vampires have come outside to greet them.

Jessica takes Jenna's hand, and they step into the hall. The smell of fresh blood hits them immediately, and Jessica feels her fangs descend immediately. Jenna grins widely.

Inside, Jessica counts maybe fifteen or twenty vampires, all in elegant evening attire. Male vampires too! Jessica thinks, never having seen non-female vampires before. The walls of the hall are decorated with large paintings. Some seem quite old, while others are more modern. The portraits all have one thing in common: prominently displayed fangs. In the non-portraits, some scenes depict vampires hunting and feeding on their human prey. In the center of the hall, a fountain spurts a red liquid that Jessica imagines must be blood. Vampires and vampiresses put wineglasses under spigots connected to the fountain, drinking the blood. Some of the vampires are sampling what must be bloodslaves: naked male and female humans. Jessica spots a male vampire biting into the breast of a female bloodslave, as a second rubs the bulge in his pants. Jessica can feel her arousal growing as she watches the wanton feasting around her. But where is Dracula? she thinks. She and Jenna find themselves captivated, watching two vampiresses bite into either side of the neck of another young female bloodslave.

Jessica's reverie is broken when she feels a cool hand on her back. "Lovely, isn't it, Jessica?" someone whispers in her ear. Jessica turns to see stunning vampiress next to her.

"My name is Ilona" the woman says with a slight Eastern European accent, extending her hand. "Welcome to the castle."

Ilona

"Where is..." Jessica says, trailing off as she shakes Ilona's hand.

"Vlad?" Ilona says, laughing. "Oh, he's around somewhere. There will be much to discuss tomorrow night. In the meantime, why don't you and your sister enjoy the party" Ilona says, gesturing widely at the room.

"I'll take that" Ilona says, taking the wooden box from Jessica's hands. She has it before Jessica can even react.

Jessica turns to see that Jenna has wasted no time. She stands behind a male bloodslave, her arms wrapped around his chest, her fangs sink deep into his neck. His eyelids flutter as Jenna thirstily gulps down his blood. Jenna winks at Jessica, sending a shiver down Jessica's spine. She turns back to ask Ilona more questions, but the vampiress is already across the room, lazily kissing and laughing with a beautiful vampiress.

A young bloodslave walks up to Jessica, and offers her upturned wrist. Why not? Jessica thinks, grabbing the girl's arm and biting into her inner wrist. She finds that the blood does take the edge off a bit, and enjoys the flavor. A handsome male vampire walks behind the bloodslave, and cups her breast from behind. He smiles at Jessica, and yanks the girl's head back with his other hand. He bites into her neck. The two vampires gaze into each other's eyes as they share the human meal. Jessica had to admit that she finds the prospect of male vampires intriguing (and arousing). A line of blood drips from the corner of his mouth, down the human's neck, and over her breast.

The two vampires drink together for several moments, until the girl loses consciousness. The male vampire drops the human to the floor, and pulls Jessica in for a harsh kiss. Jessica let's him.

"Welcome to the castle" he says, his English perfect.

"And your name is..." Jessica prompts.

"Ah, apologies. Andrei" he says, flashing Jessica a perfect smile (fangs still out). Jessica looks him over. He's quite attractive she thinks, it's been so long since I've been with a man.

"I have a human girl in my room. Some of the best blood in all of Romania. Want to come upstairs for some fun?" Andrei asks.