The Queen's Legacy

CHAPTER 4

Samara

There is no way out for me. I am trapped in this castle, inside this world that I don't know. They said they're vampires, I don't know if I should believe them. Maybe it's just a trick, I don't really know! Maybe they're shooting a show or something? I can't believe them, they might be having fun of me! Maybe I'm alive but that Alaska sent me to some sort of reality show. Th-that dog... maybe that was a scientific experiment by the scientist in here. But why would someone do an effort like that? And who the hell would make a dog with three heads? 

I also felt the excruciating pain when that Chrollo jerk twisted my neck. That was no joke, I felt my bone c***k and that move was really powerful. I don't know how am I still alive right now. Maybe I'm not a human? But ever since I was born I've never thirst for blood nor fear the light! I also love garlic! 

I intertwined my fingers to think. Maybe I really should ask them for clarifications. No, for pieces of evidence that they are vampires, rather. 

I scanned the room to look for something I can use for self-defense. All I can see are clothes from the cabinet and the furnitures. Maybe I should try my strength and speed if I am one of them. Maybe someone bit me and dragged me here! That's right! 

Feeling the presence of my aura, I slowly walked to the door. I think I'm a vampire with supernatural strength, I should test it out. With all my strength, I punched the door hard. 

"Ahhh!" 

A tear escaped from my eye with the pain. My knuckles hurt so bad. I don't have any supernatural strength. What am I thinking? I am obviously a human inside this weird place! 

Someone knocked at the door, I stopped moving and tried to hear her breathing. I laughed because here I am again, thinking that I'm a vampire when I'm not. 

But why did I hear Chrollo when he whispered earlier? Maybe it has something to do with him. My mind is now dizzy thinking about how those things happened. 

I opened the door and a maid smiled at me. To my dismay, she's not the other whom I pushed earlier, I was hoping it'll be her so I can say sorry. I probably pushed her too hard. 

"Here is your food, madam. Please eat and don't starve yourself. Be nice and look presentable in front of the king and the eldest prince later. An advice from me, don't make the king mad. He will send you to the dungeon and let you beg for his forgiveness," she said. 

"What is in the dungeon?" I asked and took the tray from her. 

"I don't know, madam. But the thing I am sure of, nobody gets out from the dungeon. They all suffer," she answered and smiled before leaving. 

I shut the door and walked towards my bed. I put the tray in front of me and sighed deeply. What am I going to do now? Maybe I should act like a real woman. They are living species after all. They have mercy for sure, they will not kill. But I am willing to know where am I and how did I get here. I will learn everything and go back to my country. Oh, maybe they are a tribe! I didn't think of that at first! 

After gathering my thoughts, I focused on eating my food. The tray contains a bagel, chocolate spread, macaroni salad, and water. It also came with a golden spoon, bread knife, and fork. I should keep these utensils for myself. The spoon looks like it's made from real gold, I'm going to sell it. I hope they will not notice that it's missing. 

I hid the spoon, bread knife, and fork. I am bored and my room was too big for me. I feel like a princess with this royal setting when in reality I am just a visitor who tried to escape and failed twice already. I don't want to be here anyway. 

When I was done arranging the plates on the tray, I stood up and walked around my room. I checked if I can open the window and luckily, it opens. I opened it wide and saw the beautiful land of the castle front. A smile formed on my face with its beauty. This is my first time to see such a beautiful view like this. It looks really peaceful. Some people were riding horses. I can also see the houses afar from here. They all look like medieval-inspired architecture. Maybe that is the trend of their architectural style. It still looks pretty and lit, though.

While watching the people, I heard someone knock at the door. I remembered the king wants to talk to me. Will he go to my room and drag me out? That made me shiver. 

I walked towards the door. I opened it slowly and peaked to see who's outside. Two guards in their uniform were standing in front of my door, they were the ones I saw patrolling in this castle earlier. 

"We will escort you to the king's office. Please go with us if you don't want to be dragged," the guard with brown hair said. 

"Okay, I will. Don't be too hard on me," I said and walked out of the room.

They are walking in front of me while I am following them. I can't run and escape at this moment. They will catch me faster than I can think of. They also might rip my heart off my chest. I don't want that to happen to me. 

After walking and going up for almost 50 steps, we reached the king's office. They knocked at the door and quickly disappeared. My breath hitched because of the shock. I am on the verge of running when the door opened. 

"Thinking of escaping again, huh?" Chrollo the jerk asked. 

"I am not! The guards disappeared and I'm thinking of following them!" I defended. 

"Tsk, you liar. Just talk to the king politely and show some respect. Do what he says if you don't want to die," he said while looking directly into my eyes. 

I don't know but his eyes are suffocating me. It's like it wants to stop me from speaking. He is intimidating, his whole existence is. 

Chrollo snatched my arm and dragged me inside the room. He let go of my arm and when I looked at it, it was bruised with color red. Damn this jerk. It hurts! 

I looked at him intently while holding my arm. It hurts, this asshole is so harsh to me. I didn't do anything wrong! Of course, it is my instinct to run away if I am suddenly summoned to a place that I don't know. 

"Please answer all of my questions in order for you to live. The council and I will have a meeting on what we will do about you. Please have a seat," the king stated without looking at me. 

My hands were shaking as I sat in front of him. Chrollo is seating on the couch. Luckily he is away from me. I can't bear the suffocating atmosphere if he and his father are both near. A fire and ice dragon while I am the prey in the middle. 

"Yes m-my king," I nervously answered. 

He browsed the paper he is holding. He cleared his throat and asked the first question. Questions rather. 

"State what is your real name, age, address, the kingdom where you belong, king and queen, blood, and abilities if you have something peculiar," the king said. 

"I am Samara Ivy Saxon, 18 years old. I live in Pampanga, Philippines. I don't know what kingdom are you saying, my king. We have a president and not a king nor queen. I don't know what my blood type is and I don't have a peculiar ability but I know how to dance," I answered. 

The king laughed and facepalmed. He wrote down the things I said. His handwriting is good. He is also handsome and fit to be a king. 

He has the looks, the built, and the aura. I bet how powerful he is if the vampire thing they are claiming is really true. I still can't believe it, no I will not believe it. For some people, underworld creatures are cool but not for me. They are creepy and dangerous as hell. 

"Do you remember how you appeared in the black pool? The scene before that happened?" the king asked. 

"I was hit by a truck. I remember how much it hurts. But when I woke up, I was in that black pool. I promise I am not someone who wants something bad to happen to your kingdom or bring chaos, my king! I just want to go back to my country. Please tell me where I am. I will call my parents," I said. 

"Hmm, looks like you are something peculiar. How come that you appeared in the black pool. It used to be a dimension before because of the overpowering energy but it died hundred of years ago. Your answers will be evaluated. Go back to your room and don't try to escape again. You will get yourself killed," the king said. 

"But my king, please tell me where I am. I am begging you, I want to go home. Please help me," I said desperately. 

The king put down his pen and looked at me. His eyes were cold like how Chrollo looked at me. They are father and son after all. 

"Samara, you can't go back to where you are from. You don't belong there that is why you are transported here. Looks like someone cast a spell on you to live like a human and live long in the human world. But the spell broke because you died and transformed into who you are. Looks like you have more spells to conceal your identity. I also bet that you don't know who you really are," he stated. "I need to track your parents. Who are they?" 

"Indang Celeste and Basilyo Celeste are their names, my king. My last name is different from theirs because they're actually my grandparents, my mother—who's their daughter—left me to their care when I was young. I have foreign blood that is why I look like this," I answered. The king wrote it again. After a few minutes, he asked me to leave and go back to my room. Chrollo the jerk escorted me to ensure that I will not escape again. 

"Looks like your parents are hiding the truth from you. Do you want to know if we are telling the truth?" Chrollo asked. 

I stopped walking and faced him. He wants to make me mad. He knows that I can't fight him. I can end up dead. 

"My parents are not lying. Nanay Indang and tatay Basilyo are not hiding the truth from me! They are my guardians since I was little. I am their granddaughter. Stop making up things. I know that you are playing with my mind. Vampires and such things don't exist," I said while gritting my teeth. 

Chrollo laughed and suddenly his eyes turned red. His fangs grew bigger and his nails became claws. 

Fear enveloped my body. I am shaking and my heart is beating so fast. I am on the verge of running when Chrollo caught my neck and harshly pinned me to the wall. 

"Now do you believe me? I am a vampire, a nightwalker, a bloodsucker. If you still don't believe it, I will f*****g suck all of your blood until the last drop. And don't you ever raise your voice at me. Know who are you talking to," he said. 

He let go of my neck and disappeared within a second. I cried and sat on the ground. I hugged my knees and looked down. What happened to me? Why am I here? I did not wish for all of this to happen. I just want a simple life, that's it.