Astrid's really a magnet to danger.She was walking alone in the forest,finding time for herself.Then,a mishap happened.A tree branch fell on her.Blood's flowing endlessly,she's just a human,a mere human,she's dying.I went to her.
Lyn:Why're you here,forest is perilous you know!
Astrid can't talk......she just stared at me,it's like she wanted to tell me something...
I must do something,I won't just stand and stare,I knew how to cure her,but it is risky,and there's no other way.A life for a life,that's the rule of the vampire's world.This means,a sacrifice.Il mio angelo is ain't no ordinary talisman.It is sacred and powerful.I put it on Astrid,I uttered some spell,and it disappeared,went into Astrid's 'anatomy'.It's like a second life for Astrid-and an end for me.I can't live without it,the sun's basking on me,I'm in pain.I left her there.I must go home,I can't die here.
In a blink of an eye,I'm home.I opened the curtain wide,prepared the bed.It's like in my fantasy.I wish I could die peacefully on my bed,surrounded by sons and daughters and grandchildren,it is indeed a picturesque dream.But,this time no family,just bed and a beautiful red rose on my chest.The sun's getting hotter,it's like an inferno.I started to burn,and burn and burn.And I know he's hiding behind the curtain.
Lyn:Please take good care of Astrid....Enrique.
Enrique:I shall.
And then I sang something,a lullaby,it is called The Regina's Lullaby,Margaret often sang it to me before,when she was combing my hair.
Everything's ended just like what I ever wanted,die in doing something noble,something crucial,something to be proud of when I die.Just don't forget me,Astrid,I'll always stay immortal in your heart,in every single breath you inhale,in every single dream you dream.Au revoir,Astrid.
THE REGINA'S LULLABY (tale as old as time)
Almost a century ago,I was someone different.My name is Raquelle Van Der Blanc.I am the only daughter of Monsieur Guzmann Van Der Blanc,and Izabelle Van Der Blanc.We are the richest family that age.I got everything I want,gold in the spring and diamond in the fall.I don't even have to lift a finger,everything's right in front of my eyes.Just like other damsels,I fell in love too.With a very wealthy guy,Alexander Reyes.He was so charming,he mesmerizes me everytime he smiles.
I'm starstrucked.I thought he really likes me.Then,I got a bombshell,he was indeed in love with my maid,Geraldine.I was so ashamed,what am I supposed to tell my parents,my friends.....I'm at my wit's end.I hate her,so I fired her.One day,I followed them in the woods,I got green eyes looking at those lovey-dovey.Then...
Astrid:Then...what happened...
Alexander is not a human,he is a vampire!In the blink of an eye,I saw what he did.He assaulted her,bit her and drank her blood till the last drop.I then did something foolish,I screamed.He saw me and.....he drank my blood,but it's not finished,he stopped and then my blood bursted out of his mouth,he screamed in pain,I don't know why.Then,Margaret,my assistant came and held my hand.She explained everything to me,she told me before that Alexander was not a good man,she told me to stay an arm length from him,but I ignored her.He died after drinking my blood because,I wore a pendant,il mio angelo,family heirloom.But,that was just the beginning.He just drank a bit of my blood,I'm not dead,just having a half-life, cursed life.Yeah,it changed me,I am just like him,a vampire,bloodlustre.I can't be exposed to the sunlight,I must wear this pendant to stay alive.If it is missing or destroyed,I'll become weak,lethargic,paralyzed and then....die slowly and painfully.
Astrid:That's why you managed to heal yourself,that you are super genius....
Lyn:I've told you my story,it's up to you to keep it as a secret or...
Astrid:I will,your secret is safe with me.Mark my words.
Lyn:And you,what's your name?You always helped us in perilous times,you are so strong,those vampires are afraid of you...who you are?
He smirked....
The anonymous vampire:I'm Enrique,I know you Raquelle,we've met before,you nearly drowned,I save you and then you yell at me,I thought I supposed to get a 'thank you'.I am a vampire from south,they're afraid of me because I am their master,they betrayed me,and I swore to myself they're going to pay for it.
I'm starstrucked.I thought he really likes me.Then,I got a bombshell,he was indeed in love with my maid,Geraldine.I was so ashamed,what am I supposed to tell my parents,my friends.....I'm at my wit's end.I hate her,so I fired her.One day,I followed them in the woods,I got green eyes looking at those lovey-dovey.Then...
Astrid:Then...what happened...
Alexander is not a human,he is a vampire!In the blink of an eye,I saw what he did.He assaulted her,bit her and drank her blood till the last drop.I then did something foolish,I screamed.He saw me and.....he drank my blood,but it's not finished,he stopped and then my blood bursted out of his mouth,he screamed in pain,I don't know why.Then,Margaret,my assistant came and held my hand.She explained everything to me,she told me before that Alexander was not a good man,she told me to stay an arm length from him,but I ignored her.He died after drinking my blood because,I wore a pendant,il mio angelo,family heirloom.But,that was just the beginning.He just drank a bit of my blood,I'm not dead,just having a half-life, cursed life.Yeah,it changed me,I am just like him,a vampire,bloodlustre.I can't be exposed to the sunlight,I must wear this pendant to stay alive.If it is missing or destroyed,I'll become weak,lethargic,paralyzed and then....die slowly and painfully.
Astrid:That's why you managed to heal yourself,that you are super genius....
Lyn:I've told you my story,it's up to you to keep it as a secret or...
Astrid:I will,your secret is safe with me.Mark my words.
Lyn:And you,what's your name?You always helped us in perilous times,you are so strong,those vampires are afraid of you...who you are?
He smirked....
The anonymous vampire:I'm Enrique,I know you Raquelle,we've met before,you nearly drowned,I save you and then you yell at me,I thought I supposed to get a 'thank you'.I am a vampire from south,they're afraid of me because I am their master,they betrayed me,and I swore to myself they're going to pay for it.
THE REGINA'S LULLABY ( woebegone)
Astrid is now the sole heir of Kirchnerr real estate bussiness.She is now one of the Virginia's elite.She took a long leave to recover from her painful loss.She's still in grief.Nothing will ever be the same afterwards.
Months passed, now she seems to forget all those bad memories,and go on with her new life as the new CEO of her family's business.One day,I saw her on the bench near a lake,staring into space,aimlessly.I tried to approach her,maybe she'll forget all the bad things about me...maybe we can be friends again?Then,something awful happened.Those 3 culprits!They were there-even darker,rageous and stronger.Oh my.They attacked me,I can't take it!I fought tooth and nail.The female one,tried to get her revenge paid off,gave a ''free introduction'' punch on my cheeks.I felt like I was just being hit by a log!Then,I fought back,don't call me Raquelle if I'ld just cry like a baby.Then,the male one strike an attack against me,then he stabbed me with a silver stick.I stopped for a while,I'm at the end of my life......it's so hurt,it's like you've been rip off alive!I started to fall down,then my mysterious hero came and fought them,he was so undeniably strong.Without wasting time, he pulled the stick out of my chest.I'm saved-again.Then,I looked at Astrid,she's safe.But,she saw what happened,she saw the whole scene.
Astrid:You owe me an explanation,Lyn...
Lyn:Alright,but promise me you will keep this as a secret,I ask for nothing,but just keep this as a secret...(I looked at her,then I looked at the anonymous vampire).
Months passed, now she seems to forget all those bad memories,and go on with her new life as the new CEO of her family's business.One day,I saw her on the bench near a lake,staring into space,aimlessly.I tried to approach her,maybe she'll forget all the bad things about me...maybe we can be friends again?Then,something awful happened.Those 3 culprits!They were there-even darker,rageous and stronger.Oh my.They attacked me,I can't take it!I fought tooth and nail.The female one,tried to get her revenge paid off,gave a ''free introduction'' punch on my cheeks.I felt like I was just being hit by a log!Then,I fought back,don't call me Raquelle if I'ld just cry like a baby.Then,the male one strike an attack against me,then he stabbed me with a silver stick.I stopped for a while,I'm at the end of my life......it's so hurt,it's like you've been rip off alive!I started to fall down,then my mysterious hero came and fought them,he was so undeniably strong.Without wasting time, he pulled the stick out of my chest.I'm saved-again.Then,I looked at Astrid,she's safe.But,she saw what happened,she saw the whole scene.
Astrid:You owe me an explanation,Lyn...
Lyn:Alright,but promise me you will keep this as a secret,I ask for nothing,but just keep this as a secret...(I looked at her,then I looked at the anonymous vampire).
THE REGINA'S LULLABY ( lesson learnt)
Astrid then woke up,finding herself lying on the hospital bed.She hurt her right hand.It was broken due to the accident.Thank god,she was fine,hale and hearty.Then,the doctor came in,checking on her.
Astrid:What happened?
Doctor:(taking a deep breath,while throwing a merciful look at her)Dear,I want you to hold on,one day,everyone that we love will somehow leave us.......
Astrid:What do you mean?What happened to my parents?Tell me!!!
Doctor:Yur car explode after the accdnt, your father and mother were burnt.We hardly identify their bodies,we can only identify them by their dental records.The police found you stranded just a few metres from the scene.
Astrid:(she can't accept the fact)No..you lie!They're still alive,the bodies are not my parents,they won't leave me!!(Astrid tried to leave her bed).
Doctor:You are not well yet,I told you to hold on!Nothing's perfect!If horses were wishes, beggars would ride,Astrid!I saw a lot of people lose their loved ones, in this very hospital!You should be thankful because you are still alive,not blaming your destiny,screaming like a madman,just please Astrid,pity yourself,your parents would be very sad if they see you like this..please Astrid.
Astrid:(Started to feel calmer)Why did my parents were taken away from me?Why?
Doctor:There's always a silver lining behind every cloud, trust me ,something good will happen and you'll be beyond happy.And,I gotta go now,and one more thing, Inspector Jaycee Duggard would like to interrogate you,about the incident,just for further details,police's thing.They're puzzled how can you survive from the explosion,it's a miracle.
Astrid:What happened?
Doctor:(taking a deep breath,while throwing a merciful look at her)Dear,I want you to hold on,one day,everyone that we love will somehow leave us.......
Astrid:What do you mean?What happened to my parents?Tell me!!!
Doctor:Yur car explode after the accdnt, your father and mother were burnt.We hardly identify their bodies,we can only identify them by their dental records.The police found you stranded just a few metres from the scene.
Astrid:(she can't accept the fact)No..you lie!They're still alive,the bodies are not my parents,they won't leave me!!(Astrid tried to leave her bed).
Doctor:You are not well yet,I told you to hold on!Nothing's perfect!If horses were wishes, beggars would ride,Astrid!I saw a lot of people lose their loved ones, in this very hospital!You should be thankful because you are still alive,not blaming your destiny,screaming like a madman,just please Astrid,pity yourself,your parents would be very sad if they see you like this..please Astrid.
Astrid:(Started to feel calmer)Why did my parents were taken away from me?Why?
Doctor:There's always a silver lining behind every cloud, trust me ,something good will happen and you'll be beyond happy.And,I gotta go now,and one more thing, Inspector Jaycee Duggard would like to interrogate you,about the incident,just for further details,police's thing.They're puzzled how can you survive from the explosion,it's a miracle.
THE REGINA'S LULLABY (roadkill )
I followed her to Bahamas.They owned a nice,majestic villa there.They went shopping,they also went to Venice Beach,try to tan their tones under the basking sunshine.It's picturesque!They spent three days 2 nights there.It's time to go home.They took a long,winding highway,it's dark and hair-raising.They could be the moderate-risk victims.When you earn victimology,those who take dark roads or lanes are known as moderate-risk victims.Thanks to Criminal Minds!
Yeah-something did happened that night.Mr. Kirchnerr's Cadillac was about to hit someone.Oppss-no,no,no.It's not someone,it's a vampire.Remember the fight I had with the 3 tremendous vampires?It's them-on a quest to seek vengeance!Astrid is one of Anvolio's descendants.She is called ''royal blood'' because Anvolio was once the vampires' ruler-a cold-blooded one.He relentlessly slayed humans,and other weaker vampires.But,nobody can object him because his blood was pure,''sangue reale'' a.k.a royal blood are sacred in vampires' kingdom.Royal blood must be abide.It's like signing your own death warrant by disobeying Anvolio's demands.The three were among those who became victims of Anvolio's ruthless acts.They strived for a revenge,it's not enough to just vanquish Anvolio's alone,each of his bloodline must die.The male vampire stopped the car with his bare hands and pushed the Cadillac till it fell of the highway and stranded,thus hit the trees there.There is a forest beside the highway.Astrid was in grave danger,those vampires were going to slay her alive and drink her irresistible blood.Astrid then fainted.
Yeah-something did happened that night.Mr. Kirchnerr's Cadillac was about to hit someone.Oppss-no,no,no.It's not someone,it's a vampire.Remember the fight I had with the 3 tremendous vampires?It's them-on a quest to seek vengeance!Astrid is one of Anvolio's descendants.She is called ''royal blood'' because Anvolio was once the vampires' ruler-a cold-blooded one.He relentlessly slayed humans,and other weaker vampires.But,nobody can object him because his blood was pure,''sangue reale'' a.k.a royal blood are sacred in vampires' kingdom.Royal blood must be abide.It's like signing your own death warrant by disobeying Anvolio's demands.The three were among those who became victims of Anvolio's ruthless acts.They strived for a revenge,it's not enough to just vanquish Anvolio's alone,each of his bloodline must die.The male vampire stopped the car with his bare hands and pushed the Cadillac till it fell of the highway and stranded,thus hit the trees there.There is a forest beside the highway.Astrid was in grave danger,those vampires were going to slay her alive and drink her irresistible blood.Astrid then fainted.
THE REGINA'S LULLABY ( the birthday girl )
Everything's getting worse.Those students were making fun of her.They called her ''the acid freak.''Now, the whole school knew what happened at the lab.Astrid Mignonette Kirchnerr was scold by Mrs. Sparks!She was so embarassed.It was just a minor accident,why did they prolong it?Besides,she was not lying, yeah,I did injured.Sorry,Astrid,I'm the reason why all this happened.Everytime I tried to approach her, she avoided me,worst,she hates looking at my face!One fine day,I went to her room,just to check on her,I'm afraid she'll do something stupid.I looked at the dustbin, and guess what i see?My Dan Brown's novels were ''crying'' in the dustbin!Of course, technically, she threw them off!Then,I realized something, when you're a monster, you'll still be a monster forever and eternity!Fine, I'll forget my mission to save her.Maybe, things will be better if I try not to be''nice''.I'll be myself.
Saturday, November 19th,itwas Astrid's 17th birthday.Her parents promised her to take her on a vacation in Malibou, California.She was as gay as spring hearing that.It was like a music to her ear.It has been a long time since she was eleven,they enjoyed a vacation together,as a family.She looked fabulous.She put on a blue dress that looked plain on the hanger,but great on her.Wow oh wow,Astrid's damn beautiful.Then she hopped on her majestic Cadillac,and vroom vroom.....bye-bye home!
Saturday, November 19th,itwas Astrid's 17th birthday.Her parents promised her to take her on a vacation in Malibou, California.She was as gay as spring hearing that.It was like a music to her ear.It has been a long time since she was eleven,they enjoyed a vacation together,as a family.She looked fabulous.She put on a blue dress that looked plain on the hanger,but great on her.Wow oh wow,Astrid's damn beautiful.Then she hopped on her majestic Cadillac,and vroom vroom.....bye-bye home!
THE REGINA'S LULLABY (blooming friendship-at stake )
Months passed...I'm getting closer to Astrid,look,I'm right-she's nice.She started to appreciate things around her, she sees people through heart not through carat.Things were getting better,we went to canteen together,she bought me lunch,I bought her Dan Brown's novels.We were so sister-like.Life's great!But...nothing lasts long.One horrible day,in the Biology's lab..
I was holding a test tube filled with an acid.It's perilous-handle with care!nfortunately,in the blink of an eye,I accidentally slipped the test tube which contain a high-concentrated acid solution.My fingers burnt.The acid ''ate'' my fingers.It hurts,I feel like cutting them off!But, that's not the worst part.I'm a vampire, I possess an ability to heal myself.But,Astrid saw the incident,yeah,she was just by my side.I'm panicked.She screamed and immediately told Mrs. Sparks what happened.I can't use mind compulsion to stop her from telling the teacher,she was just too fast!Then, my finger healed themselves.No.....please,they're going to know the truth if I'm not injured!Then,the teacher arrived.She asked me to show my fingers,Irefused.She insisted,and whether I like it or not, I have to do that.
Astrid:Please, Mrs. Sparks,we need to take her to the emergency room,I saw with my very eyes,her fingers burnt!Hold on, Lyn!
Lyn:Look,there's nothing,Astrid.I think you just experience some sort of optical illusions, perhaps?(I hope that works!)
Mrs. Sparks:There's no injury here,Astrid,she's fine!
Lyn:Please don't scold her, she cares about me,yeah, the acid did fell,but not on my fingers it fell on the floor,look there.(Pointing at the ''innocent'' floor)
Astrid:I swear,Mrs Sparks!Lyn,I saw what happened,I won't lie!
Mrs Sparks:Cut the crap,Kirchnerr!We've wasted a lot of time here.Students, proceed with your experiment.Now!
Lyn:Astrid, I'm sorry for what happened,I never meant to...
Astrid:Yes, you're a witch!I know what I see is not a hallucination, it's real!I thought you're different,that's why you're so nice to me!
Lyn:Astrid, lend me your ear ,please, I need an explanation.....I..
Astrid:Stay away from me!
She looked at me with a rageous look.Hatred,yes.God, what've I done?Why is it so hard to be nice?WHY?
I was holding a test tube filled with an acid.It's perilous-handle with care!nfortunately,in the blink of an eye,I accidentally slipped the test tube which contain a high-concentrated acid solution.My fingers burnt.The acid ''ate'' my fingers.It hurts,I feel like cutting them off!But, that's not the worst part.I'm a vampire, I possess an ability to heal myself.But,Astrid saw the incident,yeah,she was just by my side.I'm panicked.She screamed and immediately told Mrs. Sparks what happened.I can't use mind compulsion to stop her from telling the teacher,she was just too fast!Then, my finger healed themselves.No.....please,they're going to know the truth if I'm not injured!Then,the teacher arrived.She asked me to show my fingers,Irefused.She insisted,and whether I like it or not, I have to do that.
Astrid:Please, Mrs. Sparks,we need to take her to the emergency room,I saw with my very eyes,her fingers burnt!Hold on, Lyn!
Lyn:Look,there's nothing,Astrid.I think you just experience some sort of optical illusions, perhaps?(I hope that works!)
Mrs. Sparks:There's no injury here,Astrid,she's fine!
Lyn:Please don't scold her, she cares about me,yeah, the acid did fell,but not on my fingers it fell on the floor,look there.(Pointing at the ''innocent'' floor)
Astrid:I swear,Mrs Sparks!Lyn,I saw what happened,I won't lie!
Mrs Sparks:Cut the crap,Kirchnerr!We've wasted a lot of time here.Students, proceed with your experiment.Now!
Lyn:Astrid, I'm sorry for what happened,I never meant to...
Astrid:Yes, you're a witch!I know what I see is not a hallucination, it's real!I thought you're different,that's why you're so nice to me!
Lyn:Astrid, lend me your ear ,please, I need an explanation.....I..
Astrid:Stay away from me!
She looked at me with a rageous look.Hatred,yes.God, what've I done?Why is it so hard to be nice?WHY?
THE REGINA'S LULLABY ( an anonymous saviour )
That afternoon, Astrid was waiting for her dad to pick her up.Yeah, as usual, daddy's late again.She was so down in the drain.So, she walked home alone.On her way home, something unexpectable happened.A clan of vampires came to attack her.I'm so shocked!I thought that I am the only vampire ever lived in Buffalo!There are three of them, the blonde female,the red-haired male and the tan-skinned male.They approached Astrid.The blonde one slapped her,and Astrid collapsed.I must do something,I can't just stand and stare.
I ran as fast as I could, and I hit the blonde one.She didn't give up! She hit me back and the other two assisted her.I They relentlessly hit me.I'm getting weaker.But, I'm willing to die for Astrid.Astrid worth a meaningful life.I looked at Astrid, then I got an adrenaline rush,it triggers my spirit,light up my strength.Then, I launched an attack against them,I won't let even a scratch appear s on Astrid's skin.But, I'm just weak,there are three of them!Out of the blue,a male vampire came to help me, I don't know who is he.He is just undeniably strong.He just stared at them, and they ran from him.Who is he?After that, he just left, disappear like a phantom, I must know him.I owe him a life.
I approached the unconcious Astrid.I put my necklace, ''il mio angelo''on her chest,and I make a wish....''I solemnly swear that I am up to no good, please save her for the destiny she's destined for,greatness,she'll be an angel not a demon,please save the ''sangue reale''the royal blood princess, descendant of Guzman Anvolio Kirchnerr!
Soon, she woke up,I did it!
Astrid:( shocked and traumatised) Nooo!Don't hurt me,please.....
Lyn:Hey, take it easy,you're safe now, they're gone.
Astrid:What happened?
Lyn:It's a long story,you don't have to worry,you're safe now.
Astrid:I don't know why, but I 'm so relieved when you embrace me,it's like I'm surrounded by a halo,an angel's halo.It's so ''picturesque.''
Lyn:(I smiled ) It's alright, I'm glad to be with you.You're a nice girl.
Astrid:Me? A nice girl?Cut the crap, I'm a snobbish rich brat.
Lyn:Then change, turn over a new leaf.It's never too late to change.Believe me.
Astrid:You've been to nice to me, remember the first time we met, I've been so cold to you.I'm sorry.I wish I could turn the time back.
Lyn:Hey,I remember an adage saying that ''let bygone, be bygone.''Nobody's perfect.
I ran as fast as I could, and I hit the blonde one.She didn't give up! She hit me back and the other two assisted her.I They relentlessly hit me.I'm getting weaker.But, I'm willing to die for Astrid.Astrid worth a meaningful life.I looked at Astrid, then I got an adrenaline rush,it triggers my spirit,light up my strength.Then, I launched an attack against them,I won't let even a scratch appear s on Astrid's skin.But, I'm just weak,there are three of them!Out of the blue,a male vampire came to help me, I don't know who is he.He is just undeniably strong.He just stared at them, and they ran from him.Who is he?After that, he just left, disappear like a phantom, I must know him.I owe him a life.
I approached the unconcious Astrid.I put my necklace, ''il mio angelo''on her chest,and I make a wish....''I solemnly swear that I am up to no good, please save her for the destiny she's destined for,greatness,she'll be an angel not a demon,please save the ''sangue reale''the royal blood princess, descendant of Guzman Anvolio Kirchnerr!
Soon, she woke up,I did it!
Astrid:( shocked and traumatised) Nooo!Don't hurt me,please.....
Lyn:Hey, take it easy,you're safe now, they're gone.
Astrid:What happened?
Lyn:It's a long story,you don't have to worry,you're safe now.
Astrid:I don't know why, but I 'm so relieved when you embrace me,it's like I'm surrounded by a halo,an angel's halo.It's so ''picturesque.''
Lyn:(I smiled ) It's alright, I'm glad to be with you.You're a nice girl.
Astrid:Me? A nice girl?Cut the crap, I'm a snobbish rich brat.
Lyn:Then change, turn over a new leaf.It's never too late to change.Believe me.
Astrid:You've been to nice to me, remember the first time we met, I've been so cold to you.I'm sorry.I wish I could turn the time back.
Lyn:Hey,I remember an adage saying that ''let bygone, be bygone.''Nobody's perfect.
