Jewel’s Secret

My mother and her secret...ME!

So Diary, that is how it all began. My mother grew to love Mauri, as we call the king, and, he is thought to be my father by all in the coven, even though he is not my birth father. He is still my vampire father as my mother was carrying me when she was turned, and so, I was also turned, and I was made hybrid and were dragon inside her womb. My mother never aged and was so stunning that all loved her and they were more than happy to have her as Vampire queen of the coven. She was well educated and elegant- spoke eloquently that all were entranced by her voice, amplified by vampire blood she was widely respected and many adored her. She was also too kind to be a vampire, which some took as weakness, but her generous nature overwhelmed most of the skeptics as soon as they were around her.

The day she started showing was proclaimed a miracle. As vampires do not procreate, they are turned. The story spread far and wide and I became famous overnight as the Vampire born unto Vampires! A Trueblood as some proclaimed to be prophesy from long ago that Vampires were born and not turned. Boy did they have a surprise coming with me being born. Even with my mother being turned they still all thought it was old tales being brought to light. Mother found love with Mauri but not like it was with father. The Vampire was not lusty like father, he slowly romanced my mother to accept him as her mate and she started to love him as the time passed. Mauri was very old school and brought her flowers, jewelry, horses, clothing of fine silks, gave her everything she could need to try to mend her heart and I think she loves him very much as he was true to his word that he would not die and we did not wage wars on other covens or any other supernatural beings. He was besotted with her, I was glad he loved her so much.

The King, Mauri, was well respected and he had a large castle, vast lands, many vassals. He was turned at the age of 35 years old and he was a devilishly handsome man. He had dark hair that had a blue sheen in light, he had striking green eyes, a strong muscular body that had seen war and battles. He was lucky to have no scars before he was turned into a vampire. I respected and admired him, and he was my father and loved me as his daughter.

He is a stern ruler, and very well educated, having gained vast knowledge with his vampire years, no one really knew how old he was for sure, and he was thought to have been alive for over 3 thousand years. He was always learning about everything he could and he was well traveled and been all over the earth, and possibly beyond it.

Mother was halfway through her 2nd year of carrying me and was beginning to show. Getting larger and rounder, she was still the most beautiful woman around, as father says with love shining in his eyes. She thought it was remarkable that she was pregnant with me. The Vampire doctors were thrilled to see what power I would have and if I would be more powerful than the strongest vampire. Many Vampire rulers were traveling to witness the miracle of vampire birth. That is where that betrothal comes in. One of the Kings from the other Vampire covens was going to see if they would be connected to the miracle vampire child.

More and more came to the castle and took up residence in the castle as mother got closer to giving birth to me.

Kieran the vampire prince was the highest ranked amongst them coming from the coven that was as old as Mauri's was. He was turned a few hundred years ago and at the age of 29. He was already handsome and dark haired like father with deep blue eyes a girl could drown in. He was a human prince in his time before he was turned and was already leading his coven with his vampire sire, his father in life and in the undead life. He was raised sternly with high standards and was a strong and forceful ruler, he was also well educated and had been trained and fostered with father for over 40 years when he was first turned, he had similar beliefs and was also same mind as father in many things. He was first in line for my hand depending on if I was female or not.

Justin was from the southern region and prince of his realm also, not as old as Kieran but close to age and strength. He was blond haired and golden eyes which glowed with mirth. He was well liked in his realm and turned at an earlier age at 25 years as a human.

Connor, brown hair and green eyes with charm and charisma was very popular with all the female vampires in the realm, he adored mother and she found him charming, he was gorgeous as were all the other vampire princes to arrive for the big day!

Horace, a dark skinned man, with dark hair and brown eyes that glowed with gold flecks, he was from the tropical area to the far south east. He was turned at 40 years old, he had a toned muscular frame, he was a ruler of ancient times that was a friend to my father he was also considering a match as well. He also had turned a young man in his 20's and sired him and fostered him with father. Ori was a mixed race man with darker skin that glowed bronze in the sun, he had brown hair and grey eyes, muscles that moved gracefully under his skin, he was thought to be a possible match if I turned out to be a female.

Many Vampire princesses were also in attendance for my birth. Vasera a flame haired goddess with a lithe frame and stunning figure, she was turned at the tender age of 18 years old. Her sire a king in human life and in vampire life. She was only 20 years old and though to be suitable if I was born male.

Joania, a young blonde also was in attendance, she was beautiful and if not matched with me she could be matched with one of the gathered princes.

Sorsha, dark haired, blue eyes, and gorgeous, she was also turned at a young age at 21. Her notable sire among the nobles gathered at the castle.

The castle was filled with all the potential suitors or mates and all waiting for me to arrive.

My mother after a couple of months was ready to give birth and all the royals and nobles of high rank were able to witness the birth in the view chamber in the hospital wing at the castle. The birthing ward, not used much except for human servants, was set up like a doctors teaching room, seats were spread out on various steps to accommodate the large amount of vampires to view the birth, many levels going up 20 steps with wide landings for the chairs were built. the birthing bed set with lavish silks and soft towels, warming water on a large fireplace in a huge pot that filled the bowls to wash me off when I arrived.

I decided to arrive late in the evening, midnight to be exact, weirdly fulfilling the prophesy of old at that time, but it was dark inside mother, so how was I to know what time it was. The birth went easy for mother, she hardly strained and instantly healed so no worries on her health. I slid out into the world with one push - a vampire push so yeah fast birth - I howled at the cold air when it hit me - gasps from all the witnesses. I was born Princess, Jewel of Mauri, Vampire princess with a crazy secret.

The young female vampires let out a long sigh, no betrothal for them .They turn their gaze as the young princes get ready to see who will win my hand in marriage! My father looks at my mother with love and the challenge the suitors will have to face will be set by him. He kisses mother on her forehead and gently cradles me in his arms.

"Jewel, you are the jewel of my eye and heart, and so shall be named as such, Princess and heir to my kingdom, you will be a queen to rule all Vampires!" Mauri proclaims loudly for all to hear this. He named me his heir to his kingdom and challenged all that were present to refute his claim. No one spoke to challenge him. I was a miracle child and thus was raised above all. Ruler of all Vampires since I was born a Vampire. Not one could claim such a thing no one ever was born a vampire.

Father was going to be very busy setting up challenges for my suitors. He thought of many quests that he could put forth to them and see if they were worthy of me. For now he rocked me in his arms I stared at him, make some gurgling happy sounds and reach for his large diamond pendant around his neck.

I pull his necklace that was on an inch think chain and break it free, and he laughs as he says" Such strength you have little one and an eye for jewels already!"

I copy his laugh in baby sounds "Soon little one you will be talking soon, so much to teach you in so little time, we need to prepare you to take over and you need a strong suitor to help keep peace and control over the land that I worked hard to maintain" He tells me quietly as he walks out of the hospital room mother already walking out to her bedchamber to wash and dress for the festivities that will be held tonight. She kisses my head and kisses his cheeks "Rest my love and prepare for tonight, I will hold our miracle baby while you prepare yourself" He smiles at mother.

"All right I will be ready to hold my angel after my bath, my dear" Mother walks to her bathroom chamber and bathes away the birthing mess and blood and showers away the dried blood from my birth. She dresses in a golden gown with her hair in a pretty style the maid helped her with. Half up and half down with her hair cascading over one shoulder. Her body back to her trim figure, I can actually see and comprehend what she looks like and only 2 hours old! I think its the vampire in me that makes me able to see and hear and learn so quickly. Mother comes to scoop me from father's arms.

"All right I will ready myself while you hold our Jewel. I love you both so much" he hugs mother and me gently kisses both of us on the cheek and heads to the bathing chamber.

Mother kisses my forehead, says a blessing softly over me "My angel, I pray that you live a long healthy life and are strong to withstand the trials and tribulations that befall you. May you have wisdom, courage and patience to rule the Vampires " She whispers more of the prayer but I didnt hear it. I watch her quietly and see a tear fall from her cheek that she quickly brushes aside. I sense someone else in her mind and I see my real father at that moment in human form, I realize she is sad. Do I remind her of him? I never knew if I did back then being a baby and all. I remember his face always though. I know he is important to me. I just didnt realize how much so.