Ara & the Vampire Prince
The White Castle

Ara opened her eyes, as she felt that she had already moved away from the illusionary world. As far as the eye could see, only a row of tall trees did he see. "Whichever forest this is," murmured Ara softly.

The woman began to walk. Don't know which way. He just walked forward. The forest is so dark. There are so many trees in the forest. Make the sunlight not reach the ground. Ara just hope, he did not meet wild animals or the like.

After walking for a long time. I could see a white building. It looks like a castle. But the distance is still far. The building is on the top of a hill. Ara instantly accelerated her pace. When he saw the clouds above the castle it started to darken. The night signs are coming soon.

The woman almost ran. But the steps are often tripped stone or plant roots. Also a lot of trees falling. Even so Ara kept trying. He has been trying to call Luis. But there's no answer. This forest is very thick. Until the call signal did not reach the husband.

Finally, after struggling quite hard. Ara could see the building standing firmly before her. A huge gate was in front of Ara at this moment. The sky had completely turned dark. Ara tried knocking on the big gate. Trying screaming. But there was no response or signs the door would be opened.

He then tried to call using his mind. Who knows if there is an answer.

"Hello, is there anyone inside? I'm at your gate. Could you please open the gate. I'm lost."

Ara was silent for a moment. Awaiting answers. For a long time there was no sign of the gate opening. Ara began to despair. Then turned. I mean to leave that place. Until his steps stopped when the sound of the big gate was opened.

"Are you asking for help?" A man dressed as a waiter asked.

"Yes, that's right. I was lost and didn't know the way out of this forest" replied Ara. The man seemed silent. She looked at Ara's appearance. "There is a heavenly fragrance emanating from this woman" the man reported to his superior.

Before long the man let Ara in. Ara was amazed by what she saw. A magnificent building stood firmly before him. It is very large and all white.

"Welcome to the Holy Temple or many call it the White Castle." The man spoke as if answering Ara's question.

"Wait here. The elder will be here soon." Again the man said. While bringing Ara into a room or more appropriately called a hall. So vast.

"Elder?" Mumbled Ara quietly. I was amazed to see that room. The roof is dome-shaped. Decorated with ornaments and decorations that look ancient. Without Ara knowing, the decoration was a spell from a very ancient magic. It was meant to protect the place.

"You're back?" A voice appeared behind Ara. Ara turned around. He saw a very old woman. His skin is completely wrinkled. Even his hands are the same. To walk alone the woman must be wedged by a man who may be her age. Eiiitts, wait Ara doesn't know they're human or not. The man who was leading the woman looked dumbstruck looking at Ara.

"You're back, my granddaughter." Repeat the woman.

"meaning?" Ara did not understand the woman's words. Going back? He is from here.

"You're the daughter of the Reyes family who used to come here. Your privilege makes the whole world want you. Until your father specifically came here. Asking for protection for you. Aura Sealing Stone." The woman stared meaningfully at Ara.

"But I don't wear it anymore." Ara remembered the necklace she had once worn.

"Still, you're still wearing it." The woman raised her wrinkled hands. And instantly a blue light was seen radiating on Ara's forehead. Along with the warm feeling that flowed on Ara's forehead.

"You know?" Ara was obviously curious about the figure of the woman.

"Call me Maggie, and she's Cairo."

"Grandmother Maggie..." Mumbled Ara again.

"I didn't expect that your destiny was related to the four worlds. I can't believe you're destined to be a vampire queen, ah no. Only your husband is a vampire."

"But he is indeed the king of Vampires." Ara interrupted. The woman smiled.

"Today may not be the same as tomorrow. A lot of things can change in our lives, Ara." Maggie's grandmother spoke meaningfully.

"Your friend is fine." Cairo answered the question in Ara's head. The man came in carrying a tray of food and two paperbags.

"Eat first. Then clean yourself up." Cairo said again.

"Wait how do you know Paul's situation?" Ara curious.

"We use our inner eyes to see things out there" Cairo said.

"Then to my husband, do you know how he is?"

"That's what I dare not tell. It's not my right to tell you." Answer Cairo.

"Then why can't I contact her?"

"In this place any magic cannot be used. This place is a sanctified place in two worlds." Cairo explained.

If he can't get in touch with Luis. Then he should go home soon. Otherwise, Luis would have worried about him. But how do I get out of here. Because Maggie's grandmother seemed to want to hold him.

"He thinks you want to keep him here." Cairo chuckled at Maggie's reaction.

"Just for a second. Because the snake creature is also looking for it," said Maggie.

"But not that he's changed well. Especially after she married the flower goddess, Nangmi." Cairo replied while drinking his tea. Strange, when with Cairo, Maggie looks fine. Though the state of his body is really old.

"I just wanted to tell Ara one thing. About the decision he might take later."

"Wouldn't he refuse. The chosen one will rise in his place?"

"The problem is, he doesn't know that he's the chosen one. Only this time was Pure Blood not destined to pair with the Chosen One."

Silent. Both Cairo and Maggie dissolved in each other's minds.

"Will it be bad?" Cairo asked curiously.

"Not really. It's just that for centuries the habit was so. But in my control everything is different." Maggie explained.

"It's not so much better. Because this time, both of them fell to the Vampire clan. The clan will have two leader reserves."

"But before that, that civil war will actually happen."

"Will there be any casualties?" Cairo again kepo.

"He's seen the lead. So all the decisions are in the hands of the Chosen One." This time Maggie completely ended the conversation about Ara and her, the chosen one.

The woman stepped closer to the window. He knows right. The end is coming soon.

"It's close. Very close," Maggie muttered. Staring at the night sky above this sacred castle. It was as if everything that was going to happen was being twisted there.

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