The Lonely Vampire Prince

Chapter 3:

“The Dream”

September 11th, 2014, 8:30am

After going through safety demonstrations and inflight instructions, the plane started to roll away away from the gate where entered from and started to make its way to the runway. My heart was beating so fast that I was having a hard time breathing, adrenaline was rushing inside of me. I’ve been on a plane before but this time was different, I wasn’t with family, I was on my own and really it was a completely new experience for me, but I know deep down in my heart that I can do this, know matter how scared or nervous I was, I have to do this, not just for me but for the sake of my friends, family and our safety. I promised everyone I would do this and I am, I’m doing the right thing and that’s making them proud.

We’ve finally reached the runway, before taking off, a mans voice came through the intercom. It sounded deep but normal.

“Attention passengers, this is your captain speaking, were preparing for take off so if everyone can please fasten their seat belts, we should be good to go. The duration of the flight will be 7hrs 30mins.”

That’s what we exactly did, we fasten our seat belts and so did everyone else, including the flight attendants. As soon it was given the ‘all clear’ signal, the plane then slowly started making its way down the airstrip. Within minutes, it sped up even more, even faster, soon enough, it was going at full speed. I felt myself being pushed  back against my seat, a look of shock and desperation sprawled across on my face. I was hanging on for dear life as I then felt a heavy but light weight lifted off of my shoulder. That’s when I felt it, the plane was slowly starting to lift up off from the ground slowly, within in seconds, it was only air I felt, I no longer felt the ground beneath us. We ascended more and more until we reached above the clouds.

Then a voice came through the intercom again. But female this time.

“Attention everyone, we have now reached full altitude, the seat belt sign has been turned off, you may now move around the cabin. However, we recommend to keep your seat belt fastened while your seated. In a few moments, our lovely flight attendants will be coming around to offer small breakfast, light snacks as well as hot or cold drinks. Alcoholic drinks and lunches will be available  later during the flight. For our inflight entertainment, we’ll be screening “Blended”. Right now, sit back, relax and enjoy the flight."

We took off our seat belts and got up to do a quick stretch. I went to the carry on to grab my pink and grey winter themed sleeping mask from Victoria Secret and my white neck pillow with the half white/red maple leafs that said ‘CANADA’ in red. I felt pretty tired from this morning so I might go straight to sleep right after I get something to drink. I didn’t want snacks or anything else as I was still too full from the buffet.

I went back to my seat, I then saw the girls get some of their stuff as well. Vanessa also went to go get her sleeping mask and neck pillow, Adeline went to go pull out a book she brought with her, Alice did the same thing except hers wasn’t an actual book, an adult colouring book to be precise. I brought mines too in case if I wanted to do some colouring later.

When they went back to their seats, the flight attendants came out shortly after with a cart full of refreshments. One came to our side.

“Would you ladies like anything?” she asked friendly.

“Just water for me” Vanessa simply said.

“Same as her” I simply said.

She pulled out two small plastic cups and put ice in them and then filled them up using the small water dispenser that was in the cart. She then handed out the cups to us. The cup was cold from touching it, little droplets of water already coming down the cup.

“Enjoy ladies” She said smiling.

“Thank you” We both said.

After she walked from us, we looked at each other for a moment then to Adeline and Alice who also had water in their hands. We raised our cups altogether.

“Here’s to us celebrating not just a beautiful vacation together but for a wonderful person who will be become 18 like us very soon” Vanessa announced quietly then turned to look at me.

I blushed. “ I know, I know”

“Cheers, ladies!” We clinked our cups to each other since we all couldn’t reach and each took a sip of water. After our cups were empty, we set them aside for the flight attendant to collect afterwards.

We then went to go do our own things, Adeline started reading her book, Alice went  to go colour the pages in her colouring book while Vanessa and I got our sleeping masks on top of our heads and then placing our neck pillows for comfort.

“Let’s get some shut eye before they come serve us lunch” I said while yawning.

Vanessa nodded sleepily, then yawned too. “Uh huh”

We placed the sleeping masks on our eyes and adjusted ourselves a bit to a more comfortable position. Within a few seconds, our eyes slowly closed as we both passed out into a deep sleep.

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I woke up minutes later to find myself not on the plane anymore but a rather large room. I stood up on my arms.

I looked around me. “Where the hell am I?” I asked myself.

I couldn’t make out where I was, darkness was all I can see right now. The only light in here was from the full moon, shining its bright white light through the big window behind me. It was so close that it almost blinded me. I could even see my own shadow on the shiny tile floors.

“Whoa, I’ve never seen the moon up that close before, it’s so beautiful." I whispered to myself, mesmerized.

As much as I'm admiring the scenery in front of me right now, I had to find out where I was. I tried to get up but I found myself struggling instead.

“Ugh! Damn it, c'mon!” Nothing. “Ugh! Oh my god! Why can’t I…“What the hell? I don’t remember wearing this.”

I looked down towards my body, I saw that I wasn’t in my black tank top and beach pants anymore. Instead I was wearing a white dress that was between an a-line and ballgown style with lace long sleeves and an open back which was exposing my bare back. It looked more of a wedding dress to me.

“Why the hell am I wearing a wedding dress for?” I said questioning myself.

“It’s actually more of a ballgown to be precise and might I say, you look very beautiful in it.”

I heard a voice that sounded charming but pleasant. I looked around as to where it came from but darkness was all I could find.

“Who..who’s there?”

I heard footsteps coming towards me. I started to panic, my irises started shrinking, my heart was beating so fast, it wouldn’t stop no matter how scared I was right now. The footsteps got even closer and louder. I tried to calm down but I just couldn’t. The only thing I could think of was running out of here but I didn’t know where to go, I didn’t even know where “here” was. The only thing I could do right now was pray.

"Please don’t hurt me, please don’t hurt me” was all I could say right now.

The figure finally came out fully shown.

He appeared to be a royal blue hedgehog with tan arms, stomach and muzzle, long blue spiky hair, white gloves, red and white sneakers with a yellow buckle attached to each side and golden yellow eyes plus a black cape. He was actually kind of cute.

He extended his right hand out towards me “Need help?” he asked.

I hesitated for a moment.

“It’s ok, I won’t hurt you” He said reassuring me with a small smile.

My mind was just all over the place. Can I trust him? Will he hurt me? Should I even let him help me? I didn’t know what to do. That was until my brown eyes found his golden irises, they had a small gleam in them as they reflected from the shine of the moon. I was hypnotized by this. Something tells me he just was being nice and offered to help me out. Also, if I wanted to find out where I was than he’s probably the only one that knows.

So I grabbed his hand, I felt him pull me up with such strength. I was on my feet within seconds.

“Thanks” I said still shaken up.

"No problem" he said

It was silent for a moment until the blue hedgehog spoke up again.

"I bet your wondering where you are and why?" He asked

"Uhhh, yeah, I was actually gonna ask you that and also why I'm in a ball gown for actually?" I asked back.

I had to admit it though, it did look beautiful on me. Actually my kind of style, reminded me of my prom dress except it was teal green and sleeveless but still gorgeous.

He extended his right hand out to me again.

"Come with me and I'll tell you”

Knowing that I can trust him now and that he won’t hurt me, without hesitating this time, I grabbed his hand. He then lead us back down the same way he came from.

He then stopped midway to look back at me.

“Oh and the ballgown by the way, just something for you to wear in the meantime” He said answering my question from before.

“Uhh, okay” I said weirdly.

“Don’t worry, you won’t be in it for long” He answered before heading back down the lightly dimmed hallway.

I raised an eyebrow, confusion came to my mind. What does he mean by that? A thought then occurred to me…No, no it can’t be that…Can it though?

If it was, then I must be dreaming right now. Yes, I’ve "done it" before in multiple dreams and it always feels so real but in reality really, I haven’t yet. Hopefully this was only just a dream and that I’ll wake up from it soon.

I pushed the thought away from my head for now and continued walking down with this mysterious but cute hedgehog.

Seconds later…

We had arrived at a big open doorway, inside revealed to be what I'm guessing is a living room.

The floor was wooden brown, the walls were the same colour as the hedgehog standing next to me, royal blue but with a diamond design outlined in gold, attached to the wall was a blue marble fireplace, reflecting the gentle small waves from the ocean, above it was a painting of the moon, painted in blue casting off its reflection on the still dark blue water with mountains and trees surrounding the background, making it more appealing and elegant. In the middle was a triangle patterned rug supporting various blues and blacks, above was a rectangular glass coffee table with a blue glass vase casing pink and blue roses, beside it was a 3 piece silver candle holder with of course 3 white cylinder candles inside the holders and dangling crystals. Above the table was a golden chandelier also with dangling crystals. Lastly, in the middle of the room sat a navy blue love seat with white pillows with blue mandala designs on it.

It actually looked pretty soft and cozy  .
“Would you like to sit?” The blue hedgehog asked me.

“Uhh...Sure”

He lead us down toward the blue sofa for us to sit.

We both then sat down. The cushions felt really soft.

"This is actually a really nice room, I'm guessing blue's your favourite colour?" I asked trying to be friendly as possible while looking around for a brief moment.

“It is actually, it’s a very pretty colour" He said intrigued himself. “What about you?"

“I have a few favourites I love but the one I love the most is purple, it’s such a wonderful colour, it gives off a creative and luxurious aroma. Especially when I look at look at lavender, once you smell its wonderful scent, you can’t help but feel calm and relaxed as it takes you to another place in time.” I naturally said now thinking about it.

He closed his eyes for a moment, looking relaxed.

“I know exactly what you mean. I too have smelled the wonderful fragrance that comes from that little purple flower. I use it sometimes to give out some purity and serenity around my self.”

I then looked to see him looking very placid. For some reason, I couldn’t help but smile a little. He actually seemed like a really nice and kind person. Maybe he wasn’t so bad after all.

This felt really weird for me somehow though. I’ve met lots of cute guys before, had multiple crushes on them as well and I’m still not used to talking to them alone. My whole life was involved only around me really, but talking with this mysterious and handsome being was actually going pretty well. I was enjoying myself so far.

He then opened up his eyes again. He turned his head to look at me at me.

“Anyway, changing subjects, I bet your still curious as to where you are and why?”

“Oh, right, guess I got caught up in the moment that I almost forgot about that” I said realizing just now, almost blushing.

“No worries, that happens to me sometimes as well. Anyways, that room you woke up in was the main ballroom…

'Ballroom?' I thought.

"Also that ballgown you have on, it was the only thing I had for clothing"

"Uhh, What do you mean by that?" I asked getting a little lost and feeling a bit wary.

“When I first found you, your body was lying on top of a mud puddle, you were very still so I couldn’t tell if you were alive or just fell unconscious,  plus your clothes were all wet and dirty and I didn’t want to leave you there like that so I brought you back here instead. The ballroom was the closest room from where I was so I put you there for now, went to go fetch the only clothing I had which was the ballgown, came back, changed you out of your old clothing and into this instead. I was going to try and wake you to be sure but you were starting to stir around so I left quickly without having to disturb you. I came back not too long ago to check up on you and saw that you awoke minutes later. I was going to call you but then I saw how you were looking at the moon and saying that you’ve never seen it up close before and how beautiful it was and just seeing you in that dress, never have I seen something so pure and beautiful. For the first time in years, I felt mesmerized and in heaven. You were like an angel that just came down from heaven. I couldn’t resist telling that you looked beautiful in that dress.” He confessed.

I didn’t know what to say to all of that as I just stared at him wide-eyed. I blushed big time, looking embarrassed and feeling awkwardness around us but at the same time though I felt shy, admired and well, warmed up. I noticed that his head was turned the opposite direction too. I guess he feels the way I do right now but really, can I blame him? If it wasn’t for him then I would still be outside on the ground all dirty and unconscious. I had to say something to him but what?

I was about to open my mouth but he looked back and interrupted me.

"Oh and this might sound crazy but your actually dreaming right now.”

I rolled my eyes up and thought for a moment, then realized he was right. I looked back at him.

“Oh, well that explains everything, why I’m here and in this really pretty ballgown. But if I’m dreaming right now then how are you here then? How am I suppose to know if your real or not?” I asked.

“That’s because I’m dreaming too” He answered.

“So, your sleeping too then?”

“Yes I am”

“Well that actually explains as to how you found me outside of this place and brought me here to safety” I said now realizing.  

He nodded in agreement. I still noticed him looking shy and embarrassed. I chuckled under my breath a bit. I touched his shoulder, he looked at me a bit shocked.

"Hey, it's ok, you did the right thing of bringing me here, you really didn't have to do that but...thank you I appreciate it anyway" I said with reassurance.

"You're not mad?" He asked worriedly.

I shaked my head. " Uhh, well besides the whole you changing me out of my clothes and into this gown part then no I'm not mad."

He gave a small smile.

"Ok, good, I'm glad… He said with relief. “Oh and your welcome, anything for a pretty little thing like you"

I blushed again.

"Ok, seriously, your making me blush again, stop that" I said teasing him playfully.

“Hey, I can’t help myself, it’s not everyday I get to chat and have fun with someone, especially if it’s someone like you” He said in a playful manner.

We both laughed for what seemed like forever.

After seconds, the laughter stopped. We both then looked at each other.

"I gotta say, I was a bit hesitant at first but now I can see that your actually a really nice, kind and sincere person, I guess you aren't so bad after all" I said.

"Oh, well thank you, you aren't so bad yourself. In fact, your actually one of the most sweetest, kindest and nicest people I've ever meet in a long time." He said.

"Oh wow, really? Thank you, I actually get that a lot from people I know."

"Well, they must like you a lot then, huh?" He asked.

"They do actually"

"With your personality and beauty, I can see why" He said with a smirk.

I shyly laughed while covering my mouth with my left hand to hide my
shyness.

My eyes suddenly shrunk then closed tightly as I felt my head starting to pound hard, even my vision was getting blurry. The room then started to get more and faint as the pounding continued. I then started to hear voices…Kris...Kris, it’s time to wake up…The voice calling me sounded familiar…Kris, get up already!…Vanessa? I grabbed my head with both of my hands to try to make the pain go away but it didn’t.

I then felt my head being held but it wasn’t me holding it this time, my eyes slowly opened to see the blue hedgehog holding my face together with both his hands, looking at me worriedly.

“What’s wrong? Are you all right? You don’t look so well”

“I..I don’t know…my head is hurting like crazy, my vision’s blurring up, the room’s starting to disappear, voices in my head…I think I’m...”

“Your starting to wake up, that’s what’s happening” He said.

I sighed. “Your probably right, just when things were getting good around here.”

He laughed slightly.

“I’m sorry, I wish I could stay longer” I said sounding a bit upset.

“Don’t worry, it’s fine, really…” Judging by the sad smile on his face, he didn’t want me to go but knew I couldn’t stay any longer. He looked down with closed eyes, tears almost coming out of his eyes. I kind of feel bad now.

“I really wish you could stay here a bit longer but seeing that you have to go now, I won’t keep you here.”

I put both of my hands on his face. He then looked back up to me with those sparkling golden eyes of his .

“Hey, it’s ok, I’m sure we’ll see each other again soon enough, there’s going to be plenty of other dreams so don’t be so upset about.” I said, reassuring him that there’s nothing to cry about.

“Yes, your right” He said reassuring himself.

The pounding in my head continued as everything around me started to slowly disappear from my eyes.

“It’s getting worse, you must go now”

“Yes but before I do, I need to ask you something?” I asked, trying to ignore the pain inside my head.

“Of course, anything” He said.

“What’s your name?”

“You’ll find out soon enough” He said teasing me.

“Playing hard to get, huh?”

“I’d prefer being mysterious”

“Well then, I’ll play your little game and find out for myself”

“I wish you luck then”

With that I felt myself pass out on his lap.

“Sleep tight, beautiful” He softly said while stroking the left side of my head.

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Everything was white for a moment until I felt someone shaking my shoulder.

“Kris, wake up” Someone whispered.

I lifted up my eye mask, blinking my eyes open slowly as I turned to see Vanessa beside me.

"Well, Looks like someone had a good sleep"

I smiled tiredly "Oh yeah, you have no idea" I said stretching out my arms and legs.

"Uh, anyway lunch is going to be served in about 15 minutes. I woke you up just in time."

"Oh yeah? What time is it anyway?" I asked still sounding tired.

"12:15pm" She answered.

"Wow, already, that was fast. Was I really that tired?" I asked her.

"Probably, I felt the same way as we both went to be so late last night. I should really learn how to go to bed early" She told her self.

"You say that all the time and you still don't do it" I said to her almost scolding her.

"You don't do it either so I guess we're both even then." She said scolding me back teasingly.

"Touché"

"Mhm" was all that came from her.

"Well, I'll be back in a few minutes" I said while getting up from my seat, stretching my body again before heading to use the restroom.

"Hurry up or else I'm eating your food instead."

I turned to glare at her.

"Heh heh, yeah I don't think so" I said warning her before turning back towards the restroom.

She playfully rolled her eyes back and smiled. 'Wow, her parents were right, she is clingy with her food’  She said in her head.

I approached the door to the ‘lavatory' as it said on the door but soon saw that the lock said ‘Occupied’ on it.

‘Damn it’ I said quietly to myself.

I laid my back against the wall, crossing my arms and legs and slowly waited for my turn.

As I waited, a thought occurred to me. I wonder how it looks outside right now? I thought. I turned to look at the closest window by me, I could slightly see the sun peeking its bright rays through the window of the first row of seats, reminding me of the moon shining its bright white light through the big window in my dream hours ago, where I met that mysterious hedgehog minutes later.

Normally I can't remember the dreams I have sometimes but this one I definitely remembered, all of it. I smiled at the memory but frowned a moment later followed by a sigh. I felt somewhat guilty for leaving the poor hedgehog like that. Before leaving the dream, I took a good look at him, the look on his face, it's like he didn’t want me to go at all. But I remember saying to him that we’ll see each other again in other dreams so hopefully if that ever happens again then maybe hopefully it’ll cheer him up a bit, make him more happy even.

My thoughts got interrupted as I then heard the door to the restroom open. I moved over just a smidge to let the young lady pass by me. She looked and smiled back at me.

“Sorry about that” She said apologizing.

“It’s ok, no worries” I said back smiling also.

I went in as soon as she went away. I locked the door behind me, switching the lock from ‘Vacant’ to ‘Occupied’ again.

I drank quite a bit before so I had to go really bad. I went to the sink as soon as I was finished with my business. After washing my hands, I looked in the mirror in front of me.

My eyes looked baggy as I still felt pretty tired.

Maybe I should just sleep whole flight then? No, I shouldn’t, I’ll should do something else, like my adult colouring book, maybe? Yeah, that’s sounds good, I’ll do that after I eat, just something to get mind off things…or a certain dream that I just had hours ago.

Honestly, out of all the dreams that I’ve had, this one was certainly the best one I’ve ever had so far. Yes, it may have weird and awkward at first but it actually turned out to be better than I thought it would. I smiled at the thought, but there was one only thing in that dream that was bothering me at the back of head.

His name…

Before I woke up, I asked what his name was…he said that I’d find out soon enough.

Was there a specific reason why he wouldn’t tell me his name? Maybe he didn’t feel like telling me? Or just didn’t have enough time time to say it to me? Or maybe he doesn’t even want me to know his name?

I really don’t know why but I was curious to find out what it was. He said ‘I’d find out his name soon enough.

‘Alright hedgehog, you want me to play your little game? Then I shall play it.'

I then heard my stomach growling.

“Well, better get back to my seat” I said.

I quickly fixed my hair my into a bun, unlocked the door then headed back to my seat.

“Your lucky” Vanessa said looking at me when I sat back down.

“Really?” I said jokingly, noticing the food didn’t come yet.

She gave me fake smile, then raised an eyebrow. “You know I’m just playing with you right?”

“Yeah, I know, you always bug me and so does everyone else I know” I said.

“It’s because we all love you that’s why"

"Yeah I know"

We saw the food cart being prepped up with food trays and drinks by the flight attendants. We pulled down the attached trays from our seats so that we're ready when they come. Adeline and Alice did the same thing as well.

I looked back towards the window again, the sun was still peeking its bright rays through the small oval shaped glass. So much was going through my head right now, I didn’t know where to begin, I felt very dazed and spaced out at the moment. I decided to just put the thoughts aside for now and try to enjoy the rest of the flight.