The Witch and the Vampire Prince

04 — Gill Family

We don't know what kind of forest we are in and who lives. Could it be that there were only heartless beasts? There may be elves living inside the forest as it is scattered in mythological books, or other creatures whose origins are hard to explain.

Only a few percent of all nature can we rejoice, which is not even certain whether our current knowledge is worth mentioning rightly or just pretentiously.

A lot has not been revealed, especially in this era. All currencies use pieces of metal, silver, and gold. No paper money and barter is still very commonplace at this time. Not many researchers are looking for information about forests because they are still busy with disease outbreaks or experimenting.

With vampire figures that sound taboo in society and only labeled fairy tales, it turns out they do exist. The same goes for werewolves or werewolves. They mingle like witches with humans, become bitter enemies of bloodsuckers, and try to protect the good humans around them.

Take for example the Gilbert family of drug dealers who turned out to be werewolves. Families known well by the Cayenne. They have been friends for a long time since my great grandmother. Because it's so close, sometimes romance is inevitable. A marriage between the Gill children and the Cayenne family.

Merlin, who was supposed to be married to Uncle Gill's daughter, was eventually annulled for many reasons. The death of both Cayenne parents and the transformation of Merlin into a cat. Even though the match was annulled, Gill's family continued to protect the children.

Uncle and Aunt Gill always come to Merlin's house. Come bring groceries and other small necessities such as clothes or items that the two children want. Sometimes their children also come to see Merlin.

Now that Uncle Gill learns there is a race of arch-enemies with Cayenne's son, Uncle Gill deploys several werewolf friends to watch over Cayenne's house.

Although Louis was not very sensitive, but he knew something was not right. Eve around that was just cold slowly became gripping. Maybe because of vampire instincts with the enemies of his race. Because if seen, Merlin and Phyllis seemed ordinary after entering the area near his house.

"Savvy, Merlin. You guys feeling weird?" louis asked as he sat on Phyllis's mini library wooden chair. Merlin himself who was tired of traveling immediately turned into a cat. Because he needs a break before he goes to see Uncle Gill later.

"It's normal" Phyllis replied briefly. The girl picked up a thick book and read it. There were some magic spells there that he could use.

Charlie approaches Phyllis's feet and circles there, returning to sleep. Louis glanced at him, staring sinisterly. "Why does your cat sleep?"

"What do you think he should be? Cooking?" reply Phyllis without turning to Merlin.

Louis snorted, he then picked up the glass of milk Phyllis bought and drank it. The hungry stomach finally filled again. After a trip away from the market made him tired and back the rumbling.

After that, the vampire prince again accompanied Phyllis in the library room. He leaned on a wooden chair Charlie had made first. Observe around, surrounded by shelves full of thick books. Some of the titles point to spells, some are recipe books.

"You like to read books" Louis said, then picked up a cookbook on one of the shelves. Phyllis again did not reply, Louis was even used to Phyllis' attitude like this.

But when Louis opened the book, a strange smell caught his nose. This smell is so familiar. Both of his eyes widened in shock, he stared intently at the first page of the book. And he quickly shut down.

But the smell still remains. Louis looked around, then rushed out of the library. Charlie who was sleeping suddenly woke up. He snarled towards Phyllis.

"Why?" ask Phyllis while closing the book quietly. Charlie looked at Louis and looked back at Phyllis. Phyllis turned to look at Louis. "What's wrong?"

"You're wearing your protective magic. Stronger than last night" Louis ordered.

Charlie seems to agree that Phyllis eventually makes a shield for herself and Charlie. Then they both left the library.

From the outside, suddenly came the sound of loud screams and howls. The scent that Louis smelled was getting more and more concentrated. He left the house, followed by Phyllis and Charlie.

"T-quiet. I'm not a part of them." Louis's reply was immediately rejected by Uncle Gill. His sharp claws he issued as a sign of himself dislike for Louis' defense.

Though it was clear the cloaked creatures were a blood nation like him. Louis realized that and knew what purpose they had come here for. It brought Louis back to the kingdom.

"Louis, you better be honest with Uncle Gill" Phyllis said as she approached Uncle Bill who had turned into a wolf.

"OK, okay. But can this fight be stopped first?" ask Louis. Uncle Gill glanced at Phyllis, then brandished to stop. Likewise with Louis who regulates his subordinate vampires.

After that Uncle Gill turned into a human. They're standing on the porch. On the page it was full of two different races. Although there is a stop command, the look of hatred for each other can not be masked anymore. The desire to kill could be seen from the tip of their eyes.

"Explain who you are and these vampires are, what purpose you came here for." Uncle Gill embraces Phyllis.

"I'm Louis Campbell, prince of the vampire kingdom. I escaped from a big event in the kingdom. They were the king's men," answered Louis a little nervously. He was afraid that Uncle Gill would change and scratch his face.

"Then get the hell out of here now before I rip your body apart" threatened Uncle Gill.

Louis himself objected. He didn't want to return to the kingdom, but here he would only be a werewolf meal. Especially if seen, many other vampires are injured. They're not army vampires.

The vampire youth took a long time to think. Until he found a reason. "My skin is softened Phyllis. I've asked him to return it but he won't."

Uncle Gill turned to Phyllis. The girl just kept quiet and occasionally glanced at Charlie.

"Really, Phyllis?" ask Uncle Gill. Phyllis nodded small.

His embrace slowly slipped and Uncle Gill stroked Phyllis' head. "Good boy. You can protect yourself from dirty creatures like him. Well, since Uncle Gill is here now, can you give him back?" ask Uncle Gill gently.

Phyllis shook her head slowly. Her fear was very visible from her blue net.

"Uncle Gill and other uncles promised to protect Phyllis here" continued Uncle Gill, turning to the other werewolves. They agree and promise.

Charlie who had been silent since then finally turned into Merlin. He patted Uncle Gill on the shoulder and shook his head. His face looked desperate. Instantly Uncle Gill was wary and looked at Phyllis.

"Phyllis darling. Do you like this vampire? You don't want to get away from him?! What's so good about these vile creatures?!" Uncle Gill's fingers pointed at Louis's face. The vampire was just grumbling.

"No, no, Uncle Gill" said Merlin, lowering Uncle Gill's hand.

"Say, Phy," continued Merlin later.

Phyllis nodded and slightly moved away from them. His hands were together, clasping each other in fear. His legs were moving uncomfortably.

"Actually, I haven't actually learned the magic to bring it back."

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