31a/N: This chapter might be a little boring... But i hope Derek's ramblings and personality might make it a tad bit more interesting than it actually is. I need you to read this chapter, however, if you are ever going to understand what's going to happen in the next few chapters
My dearly beloved enchanting readers, Derek Frasdéche - second son to his Highness Kendrick Frasdéche - here. Unfortunately, Sapphire Graché will not be able to attend to you this time due to certain… unavoidable circumstances which I shall not elaborate on further.
So instead, my brothers and I will be relating to you the story that she has promised you - how she met my brothers and I. However, I would not be able to tell it from her point of view.
My job is to further explain to you how things work in the world of the rich and fabulous. In the next chapter, you'll be entertained by my younger brother, Darren. He will tell you about Sapphire's first day of school and how she reacted when she received the invitation (which is honestly really entertaining). Lastly, the part where all of you are waiting for – the part where the ball will finally held as well as the king's decision and many other dramatic scenes took place – will be told by my eldest brother, Lucius.
Sapphire might tell you some of her side of her story… I think? Although… I do think I should switch places with Lucius. Sad to say, my beloved doesn't allow me to do so because she's afraid I might 'fucking dramatize and bloody spice things up'. Yeah right… I'm not THAT dramatic!
But since I'm forced to take on the boring part, here goes nothing: First off, I need to explain to all of you a little of how the Golden Circle works.
Within the Royal class vampires itself, there's a circle of vampires called the 'Golden Circle'. the Golden Circle refers to the few vampires who have a direct blood connection to the King of Vampires - currently King Kendrick Frasdéche - In other words, my father.
In each lineage of the Golden Circle of vampires, once each and every princes passes the age of 15 (vampires matures much faster than a human does physically and mentally and they 'stop growing' - in the sense whereby they will remain with that look forever- at the age of 15. Take for example, when a vampire is said to be 15 years of age, to a human - in both the physical and mental aspects, he or she will look and act as a 20 year old human would), a ball will be held in their honor to celebrate the fact that all princes have already grown into an adult. The ball is called simply, 'The Golden Rose'.
The name sounds cliché, I know. However, the name derives from our custom whereby the king is to give his chosen queen a rose covered in pure gold. We are, after all, vampires of the Golden Circle.
Is that clear? I mean, I'm not trying to look down upon the human race but you humans really are quite slow in everything you do and that includes the power of understanding. So uh… No offense. Really, don't get mad. Or rather, don't stop reading or Sapphire would murder me and then! And then! I'm dead! Seriously dead! DO you know how evil she can be? How cruel and demented she is?! She serious is demented!
Oh wait… I shouldn't have said that…
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Alright, alright, I'm rambling. I'll stop this right… now!
Right! Now let's move on to the main part of the story, shall we? (By the way, I know you can't see me and get enchanted by my beauty and glamour but I'd thought I'd let you know that I'm rubbing my hands in glee now.)
Two years ago, we were having dinner as usual in the dining room with the King and Queen sitting at the opposite sides of our amazingly long diamond dining table. The food were as splendid as usual. All of us were eating in silence, not one would utter a single word or even a smile. We just ate as the food was served.
It has always been like that, even now. We… seldom speak to each other unless we find it necessary to, especially towards the king. Our relationship with the King has always been quite… estranged. Anyway, as I was saying – we were having dinner.
All of a sudden, while having desert, the king cleared his throat. The rest of us at the table immediately stopped eating and our heads shot up.
Assured that he had gotten all of our attention, he began, "I hope that all of you are aware that Darren will be reaching the age of 15 in another 3 months. After that, all of you will be ready and the Golden Rose will be held. I'm sure all three of you are aware what this ball is about."
My brothers and I nodded and carefully set out spoons down on the table without a sound.
"It is to find the next suitable queen of vampires after Your Highness's reign." I said.
"In a way yes, Derek. Your mother and I will choose about thirty of the best candidates before the ball is held. After that, invitations will be sent and those thirty candidates will attend the ball. It is then, all three of you will introduce yourselves and dance with each of them. After the ball, we'll have a meeting and the final decision will be made.
"Bear in mind that the chosen princess will be your reigning queen – depending on which of you will be taking over my throne. So choose well. That is all. You may continue eating your dessert."
All three of us muttered a "Yes, Your Highness." And became silent again but I knew that in our hearts one thought finally started to do wreckage to our brain and that was the knowledge that one of us was all the more closer to becoming the next king and have the ultimate power and strength in the world. But here's the question: Who will it be?
Neither of us knew what His Highness really looks for in his next heir so we were always on our feet, trying to be the one whom that the king wants while trying to stay true to ourselves. Furthermore, one of the deciding factors of us becoming the next king will be the one who wins the heart of the next chosen Queen of Vampires.
And that's really about it!
Before I hand over the story telling to that male-bitch yet ironically good natured brother of mine – Darren Frasdéche, let me end with this summary of what happened in the next two months…
In just two months, the king had:
a)chosen about 100 girls from the Royal Class
b)sent each of his trust men to be with the 100 chosen girls 24/7 to make sure that they're suitable.
c)Narrowed down his selection to 30 girls.
Now all that's left was for the invitations to be sent out and that's when the warm up of something called 'fun' begins…
As Sapphire's signature ending always says with a few of my own addition of words, "Welcome all who are curious, into the splendid life of - the rich, famous, - Royal Class vampires where scandals, sadness, betrayal, angst, insecurity, happiness and love ensues. Welcome to the Vampire Rose Academy and be prepared for one hell of a ride as we bring you closer to one of the biggest events of the year for the whole entire world regardless humans or not – the ball of the Golden Rose."
a/N: i'm separating it to three parts. I've decided to keep the chapters short so that it doesn't look draggy and 'heavy'. Something light and short to read I guess... And i want to officially introduce the other princes to you.D