"What happened, bro?""What's the matter?" the two vampires who'd just arrived asked at the same time."Look!" Duke pointed at the neck shackles and chains that were lying on the floor. The prisoner was not in sight."How... How did she escape? Didn't we give her the harness solution we got from that witch? That was the only bottle and now she's escaped?" Martelio found it hard to believe, but the reality was staring him in the face. "Damn it! We just blew up our chance to become vampire kings, all because we were careless. She slipped away right under our nose!" Brian complained, with one of his feet tapping on the floor repeatedly."We have to find her and teach her a lesson. She won't have gone far. Let's split up and search the woods for her." Duke suggested with gritted teeth and the other two nodded before they left, closing the door of the sitting room behind them. 3 minutes later, a figure became visible in the room's corner. Lavana panted and knelt on the floor, clutching he

"Damn it!" Duke punched a tree and it fell to the ground with a loud thud. "We've combed this damn forest and still haven't found a trace of her," he said to the unhappy duo before him."We had just this chance. This was a grand chance to become vampire kings and we just blew it like this. Unbelievable!" Martelio said in between pants."Maybe we should keep searching again?" Brian suggested.They were close to the seashore and they recalled that the girl wanted to head to a water body before they could grab the chance to capture her at her weak moment.Maybe she'll surely come here? They need not think for too long as they could hear the sounds of fast running."Seal your smell, brothers," Duke ordered and the others obeyed. Now all three had hidden their rotten scent and hidden behind high shrubs.Not long after, a running figure slowed down. It was Lavana, who was still carrying Beatrix on her back. The little girl opened her eyes at this moment and got down to stretch her legs."Hu

Beatrix had taken a panty and a loose grey gown (that had two pockets) from the backyard of a house that they'd sneaked into. The little one wrote on a note they found on the verandah, saying they'll come back with compensation in the future.Lavana wore them and they left the place.Now that the clothing issue was settled, they needed something to eat. Lavana wouldn't let Beatrix use her sceptre again just because of food! As they walked in the streets, they held their tummy.The smell of food all around them was enticing."I've got an idea!" Beatrix suddenly said and Lavana took them to a secluded corner."What idea do you have?" Lavana asked the little one eagerly. "Let's choose a place to eat to our fill. Once done, I'll just wipe their memory of us ever eating food there and then we leave. Easy-peasy!""What?" Lavana used her index finger to push Beatrix's head. "Seriously? This is the brilliant idea? To dine and dash!""How about... after eating, I offer them a pearl?" "Do you

Lavana felt bad. She'd saddened the little one again. What was wrong with her tonight?"Hehe. Why do you always believe? I'm a mermaid. Of course, I love fish the most. Where would you see a meat-loving mermaid? Fish is excellent for my body. I'm very thin so I must eat and get fat. Then you can push me around in a wheelbarrow." she started eating it with relish."If you get too fat, I'll just run off.""You'll abandon me?""Hmph! I don't want you to become obese. Just add a little more meat." Beatrix folded her arms and looked away. "Here, have some of the fish and soup. It tastes really good. Carl's a really good cook." she gave a thumbs up and fed Beatrice a spoonful.Beatrix nodded with a smile."His cooking's the best I've ever tasted." she exclaimed and added: "It would be a waste to wipe out his memory.""Little sis, no need for that. He helped us so we shouldn't pay him back with evil, alright?" Lavana patted Beatrix's shoulder. "Okay. But after we leave here, where will we g

♫ A story, A story, A story to tellThe young ones; their eyes are sparkling like gold and diamonds. Happy dreams and laughing smiles,The truth of today is far from reality. Souls wander about the earth, searching for what is not to be. Can hope be restored? Can peace shower on us like rain; comforting our souls- our tired souls?A story, A tale.Could it be a fantasy? Is it just a mere wish?How can I smile a happy smile? When will I drink the milk of peace?Oh! The milk from Mama no longer tastes as sweet.For she's so worried, the wrinkles abound.As the newborn visits the world, he begins to fear. Will he live the next moment..." Beatrix paused and looked at a red-eyed Lavana."Is anything wrong?""Nothing. Your voice is just so good." Lavana said with a fake smile."Really?" Beatrix asked with scepticism."Of course." she couldn't dampen her spirits, could she? Who said she was any better than the little one? Besides, no one ever sang for her since her pack got ruined by A