~~~~~~ Sweet Revenge ~~~~~~

Chapter 4: Preparation

With the call made Carrie hung up the phone and started thinking what's next
for her. Why did Malus appear in her sleep? How did Dracula get resurrected?
These and many more questions were lingering around her mind. She then got
back up from the bed and went to the bathroom to change. She switched on the
light as she looked herself in the mirror. Carrie then saw something in the
corner of her mirror. It was a Madusa head. It started coming towards Carrie.
She quickly took it apart with a smack from her green rings. The monster
vanished into thin air. Carrie said "Oh this is bad. Real bad. You have heads
flying around in a persons bathroom. This is going to end." With that Carrie
got dressed as quickly as possible. She took all her needed weapons. Her
hands. She also took knives and axes. It wasn't a joke after all. She was
putting her life on the line. It was a long journey in Drac's castle. Carrie
would wait till 6 o' clock in the morning to start her journey. After all the
creatures were much less powerful when the blood moon wasn't up.

Reinhardt packed all his weapons as well. Wore his usual attire. 1:30 at
night and he's preparing to put his life on the line against anything and
everything. Odd at best but he had no choice. He had to expect the
unexpected. Reinhardt's mind was saying for him to stay with Rosa and his
heart was telling him to destroy Dracula. Reinhardt was ready for hopefully
his final battle with Dracula Vlad Tepes.

How coincidental was it that Cornell was also waiting for 6 in the morning to
start of his journey. He didn't want to waste time but he had no choice.
Cornell was to have practiced if he was to fight the ultimate form of evil.
He trailed the Dora woods as to find some sort of challenge. Cornell was well
equipped for any fight that would await his trace. While walking past a bunch
of tree's Cornell felt something was following him. He quickly looked behind
and saw nothing but the night light. He kept pacing forward. Just then a howl 
startled him. In a state of confusion a snake leapt from the tree onto
Cornells neck! It wrapped itself around his neck. Cornell struggled against
the massive snake as it was huge. Cornell was taken down, but took out a a
knife he had in his front pocket and quickly stabbed the snake. Surprisingly
the snake never let up. Cornell continued stabbing it. Cornell could hear
the hisses by the snake each time he stabbed it. Finally it swept away from
him with little life left. Cornell quickly got up. Looking at the bloody
snake struggle Cornell wasn't about to think twice about killing it. He
quickly took advantage and something red started evolving from his hand.
Cornell then sliced the snake in two with a laser beam that stripped out of
the hand. The snake turned into smoke.

Cornell continued while the howls grew louder and louder. He heard something
running and making sounds as it was. Cornell stood on guard. He just had his
first challenge in the form of a snake and didn't even get a chance to catch
a breath. He kept stepping forward until he heard a viscous growl. It was
behind him. Cornell quickly turned around and it was a werewolf. The werewolf
leapt and kicked Cornell right in the face. He fell like a bucket filled with
water. Cornell tried to re-gather but the wolf kept on coming using his speed
and agility to his advantage. He took Cornell and threw him into a tree. The
wolf making loud noises then unleashed a flurry of kicks and scratches with
his claws on Cornell. Most of them were blocked but the ones that had met
their mark left a severe gash. Cornell stood there dazed with the tree
holding him up. The wolf walked back. Sensing kill the wolf charged at
Cornell with everything he had, Cornell moved just in time and the wolf
plummeted right into the tree. Cornell then took the wolf and started banging
him against the tree. The wolf came back with a right swift to Cornells face.

He tried for a left but Cornell smarted and grabbed his furry hand, he
quickly took the wolf down and started stabbing him with the same knife. It
wasn't long before the wolf was paralyzed. Cornell once again had a red
object evolving from his hand, and he flew it to its destination. The Wolf.
The wolf let out a cry before he didn't move one bit. Cornell had dark blood
spilled all over his attire. He smirked and laughed a bit as well as to say
"This is my competition?"

Cornell began walking through the forest. There seemed to be nothing else out
there. So Cornell waited and then took out a roast chicken from his backpack
and started eating it. Cornell began remembering the past as he ate. He
remembered his friend Ortega. How he would always kill humans to provide
Cornell with food whenever he transformed into a wolf. Such a faithful friend
turned foe? That was eating Cornell alive. But what was exasperating him even
more was that Cornell didn't know of Ada's well being. He didn't know that
she was already used as a sacrifice to bring back evil in its worst form.
Cornell then figured there was no challenge. But, yes there is a but, There
was a particular animal in the forest that could prove a challenge for
Cornell. In the forest there was one such animal who smelled food. Cornell
had almost finished eating his roast chicken when he saw a big dark figure
walking toward him. It was something that looked very strong. A big furry
black bear as it seemed had smelled the chicken. And now he had smelled
Cornell. He first eyed Cornell as Cornell started slowly taking out something
from his back pack. It was like brass knuckles only with spikes all over it.

He took out two of each and put them on his hands. The bear still looked in
confusion as it seemed. Cornell then waited for the first move. The bear
valiantly started moving closer and then in a horrendous act slashed at
Cornell! Cornell flipped off high in the air and came down a few feet from
the bear. There was a big problem for the bear. Cornell had landed behind the
bear. He quickly took his hands and jammed both spikes into the bears back.
Cornell kept doing this as the bear let out a big cry. The Bear swung his
huge arms backwards but Cornell ducked, He then jabbed the spikes in the
bears stomach. Cornell slid under the bears legs and did the same to his back
once more. Cornell then walked back watching the bear slowly fall down. It
wasn't dead. Cornell then took the chicken he didn't finish and threw it on
the bear.

"Happy Birthday." Cornell finished.

Chapter 5: Deadly Occurrence

Meanwhile atrocities were happening in the town. Skeletons, Vampires, Lizard
men, Zombies, Evil Ghosts, Bats, Massive Spiders, and Harpies were all
terrorizing the town. Destruction was created. Such was the curse of evil.
All throughout night was this occurring. In one part of the town though
something interesting happened. It was 9:00 and a villager was walking home
when from out of no where a vampire attacked him. The vamp had a red suit on
with glaring eyes. He had actually struggled with the villager since he was
new. The vamp was lashing into the villager but couldn't get a bite in. The
vampire took its sharp claws and tried striking the villager in half but he
rolled out of the way. Finally the villager grabbed a metal pipe and sacked
the vamp across his pale face. They were now both down in pain. The villager

and Vampire were both down. The villager was in for a rude awakening, because
the vampire had been playing possum all along. He healed quickly. He stood
over the villagers prone body. The vamp revealed its fangs and was about to
bite his neck, when the villager caught hold of some garlic he had in his
possession. He quickly put it on the vamp as the vamp flew off him in pain.
They were coming across a river. The platform they were battling on was a few
feet above the river. The vamp was surprised at the villagers skill.

"Bad day to provoke me you human wretch! I shall bathe in your filthy blood!"
said the vamp getting ready to attack.

"Evil spirit! Stay where you are and I shall not hurt you!" the villager
squealed. At the words of the villager the vamp started laughing and his
laugh slowly faded to a frown. His fangs were shining and his eyes were sharp
into the villagers eyes. The vamp then saw a Lizard man jump out of the river
and he was walking behind the villager.

"I am afraid it is you who must die a horrible death."

"Why is that?" asked the villager.

"You will find out in a second, oh and yeah, It was nice knowing
you...hehheheheh."

The vamp then backed away as the lizard man hit the villager with a giant
club. The villager dropped the garlic and grew dizzy, he started to walk
around and unfortunate for him, he fell right into the vamp's waiting arms.
The vamp taking no chances quickly sank his teeth in the villagers throat.
The villager was paralyzed in minutes. He was helpless as the vamp sucked his
blood. His face soon became pale and in minutes the human had died.

"Take this fool and throw him down to the river, He does not fit the standard
of becoming a vampire." The vamp told the lizard man.

The Lizard man did as was said and picked up the villagers dead body and
threw it in the river. The Lizard then jumped down to make sure the body
wasn't seen. Just then the vamp barely smiled. The Lizard then jumped out of
the water.

"That takes care of that wretch." The vamp screamed.

"hehehe."

"What are you laughing at?" the vamp soundly questioned.

"Gilles De Rais, I would expect a lot more viciousness then that poor display
of a sin." The lizard said.

The voice wasn't lizards though. It was a voice Gilles De Rais was very
familiar with. The lizard was then surrounded by a circle of fire. The lizard
then began to disintegrate into the circle of fire as it closed up and
nothing was left but smoke. Then behind him some sound began to ache his
ears. The vamp looked behind.

"What the flamin'......"

When Gilles looked behind he saw a red circle of red fire. The fire didn't
look like fire though. It was like mist. Red mist that circled around and
around. Gilles De Rais looked more then confused, in fact he felt a certain
sort of unease. The red circled mist then began to close up. In moments the
red mist disappeared as it reached the pinnacle of circling. The red mist was
gone, but something else had arrived. The vamp looked from bottom to the top

at the person he was looking at. Black shoes began to follow with a red and
black out fit, to top it of with a black cloak. It was the worlds most feared
villain. Count Dracula Vlad Tepes. His face was crowded with a white beard
and paleness. His eyes were blood red, as if anyone looked at them, they
would become possessed. He stood there in front of Rais looking stronger and
generating uncanny power. Power that wasn't understood by Rais.

"Rais, My lord! You have returned!" Rais squealed as he stepped back.

"Ah, the fresh air of Transylvania. Its a joy to be back. Rais its a pleasant
sight to see you before me today. This time Gilles, I will be successful."

"What do you mean my lord?"

"I will be successful in providing this miserable place with as much darkness
as there is in me, and I will enjoy every minute of it. Take your stand
Gilles, for humanity's destruction has just arrived......Again!"

Just then a a bright light flashed on Dracula's pale face as the light began
covering his whole body. In a matter of moments the light had disappeared and
left behind a small boy in a garb. Blue gloves with blue eyes did he stand.
Gilles De Rais couldn't believe how Dracula transformed so quickly.

"Hail the king of darkness!" Gilles exclaimed.

Chapter 6: Plundering Across The Lake

 The time had arrived. It was time to venture to hell's mansion. Dracula's
castle awaited. Reinhardt was set and ready for his adventure. He knew that
not only was his life at stake. Rosa's happiness was to. Reinhardt couldn't
bare to see Rosa unhappy. If by any chance he had died then Rosa would
forever be a walking carcass. She couldn't live without him. Reinhardt took
all his important tools with him. Crosses, Holy Water, Axes, Knives, Whips,
Swords, Garlic were all kept either in his attire or in his bag. Prepared to
say the very least.

Meanwhile Carrie was equipped with all her weapons as well. She took a
farewell to her home which she probably wouldn't see in a long time. Carrie
then was all set to leave as she opened her door and left her house. Over
night Dracula's evil forces had created havoc that couldn't be acquainted
for. She took a quick glance at the outside world. It seemed a tad bit
uneasy. Carrie knew that Transylvania wasn't the same. It sure didn't feel
the same. She began to venture to her destination. Which was to the
phenomenon known to all as Castlevania.

Finally as Cornell had come to the end of the Dora forests, there was a a
lake. The lake was short of a sight to see. In fact the lake looked like it
contained restless souls. Cornell had no choice but to venture through it, a
she did in the past. Only this time somehow Cornell couldn't pick up Ada's
scent. He was no longer a wolf. He didn't need it anyway, since he knew the
way to Castlevania and its core. Just as he expected there was a boat there,

with the ferryman. The ferryman took a glance at Cornell as it were deja vu
again. The mans eyes were seemingly glowing. Cornell advanced to the boat.
Before Cornell could utter a word the ferryman spoke,

"Ada has once again been captured. Ha, how unforgiving life can be. Or for
that matter, how unforgiving death can be."

"How have you come to know ferryman?" Cornell asked in amazement.

"Seek not the answer to my abilities, Because you will receive none." The
ferryman grabbed the oar. "Climb in while you still can."

Cornell looked at the ferryman, not knowing what to think. He walked toward
the small boat and stepped in. As Cornell was to sit down he shot a quick
glance to the ferryman. Strangely just like the last time he ventured he
couldn't see the face clearly. The ferryman took the oar in his hand and
began to row it.

"Your not the talking type are you?" Cornell insinuated.

"I am sorry..." the ferryman said ignoring Cornells question.

"What's the apology for?"

"I am sorry, but the journey you are venturing is not a good one. I suggest
it is of no use to you, but exacting revenge in this journey. Remember it is

not rescuing that is important, it is revenge." The ferryman let out.

"How could I desert Ada like this! It is my duty to save her!"

"Well, your duty of saving your sister, is of no use now."

"What?"

"What questions you ask, I will let fate answer. For now, I will allow you to
lead your hopes to the sky."

"You are a complex individual ferryman."

"I thank you for the compliment."

Before the Cornell knew it the boat was closing in on some huge dark figure.

It was the ship.

"You must have a past of my interest." Cornell said with a smirk on his face.

"My past will present no interest to you. Though if it is my past you wish to
hear, so be it. Various adventurer's like yourself have trailed to Dracula's

castle through me. Some were a lot like yourself. Every time Dracula was
resurrected a new warrior arose to face his evil. I have never crossed over
to Dracula's castle. Nor do I wish to in the future. This lake as you see it,
is very evil. I should know since Iv been passing it for decades."

"I must admit this lake isn't my favorite."

"Ah yes. Never before have I trailed these lakes with the same person twice.

It is a new accolade you shouldn't take for granted. Cornell."

Surprisingly Cornell asked, "How do you know my name."

"Doesn't it occur to you how I knew that your quest is only about revenge."

"That's yet to be seen." Cornell valiantly said with determination.

"Heh mortal, It should be told that I do not lie. Knowing you were once a man
wolf is proof of it. Now I regret to tell you this but this river tells you
everything you want to know, Or dont.....want to know."

Cornell looked down at the river thinking how foolish this was. He stared and
saw a face. It was a woman. To Cornell's horror it was Ada. Her body wasn't
to be seen as she began to utter words.

"Cornell. It is to late my love. We can never be together again. But
nonetheless you must avenge me at all costs and rid the world of Dracula. The
prince of darkness has decided my fate and I dont want that to happen to
anyone else. Bring peace to my soul Cornell, bring peace to my soul."

Cornell couldn't believe what he saw and thought it was all a dream. But as
soon as the ferryman uttered some words, he knew this was reality to its
worst extent.

"I hope you have reconsidered your agenda for the purpose of this mission.
May I ask you, Do you still want to venture on?" the ferryman slowly said.

Ghastly silence could be heard. A rapid amount of tears rolled down Cornell's
eyes. He didn't know he was crying, as he was in deep thoughts. The ferryman

didn't expect an answer to his question so he still rowed on. They sat their

for a few minutes. Suddenly Cornell spoke.

"For the evil souls who have taken away my Ada, they will not go unpunished.

There is no doubt I must continue ferryman. Row on to my destiny."

After a few minutes a ship came across Cornell's eyes as he watched the boat

come slowly towards the huge ship.

"Beware my friend, This place isn't exactly the same place you have been to
before." The ferryman said with a certain mystique to his words.

"What do you mean?"

"In other words, expect the unexpected Cornell. For this ship that you have
passed once will raise new challenges." With that, the ferryman took the last
row's to the huge ship. The journey for Cornell had just begun and already he
seemed out of hope, knowing Ada was indeed...dead.