The Return of Dracula

Part 4

Alucard, Lion-O, and the other Thundercats were fighting monsters for over an hour since they entered Castlevania. Even with Alucard knowing everything about Castlevania, it was still difficult searching for Dracula with all the monsters they were fighting. While fighting, they took notice of the castle. The rooms were mainly a mixture of dark colors that suit the castle. His castle had many stairs and rooms full of tortures. Bengali accidentally touch a painting on the wall which pulled him in and before he knew what was happening, Bengali was strapped down on a flat on a steel table with a sharp pendulum swinging over him, coming closer to the tiger with each swing. It was inches above him before Lion-O arrived in time to cut the pendulum before it got Bengali.

Tygra was next. As they were heading for Dracula's throne room, Tygra saw a beautiful woman, wearing very little clothing in the corner, telling him to come with her. Mesmerized by her beauty, he followed her, leaving the group. Panthro made the discovery that Tygra was missing. Lion-O used the Sword of Omens to find Tygra. When they found Tygra, Alucard realized that she was a vampire, seducing Tygra. He was lying on a bed and his seductress was on top of him, in the early stages of drinking him. Alucard destroyed the female vampire and Lion-O snapped Tygra out of the spell he was under.

Panthro was the final one to get trapped. Panthro accidentally touched a gargoyle statue. The gargoyle came to life and carried the panther away. The Thundercats and Alucard searched through different rooms before finding Panthro. He was hidden in a corner, trying to protect himself from the various bats that were attacking him. He was so scared of the bats and it almost looked as if he was crying in fear for a while before the others rescued him. From then on, the Thundercats were more watchful.

"How much further until we reach your father's throne room?" Lion-O asked.

"We have a few more floors to go." Alucard answered.

Panthro almost froze at the creature that appeared in front of the Thundercats. "Great Jaga! What is that?"

Lion-O and Alucard looked up at the giant green hunchback monster. It looked to be 20 feet tall and blew out hot, blazing fire at them. Everyone jumped put of the way. Lion-O and Alucard pulled out their swords, nodded at each other, and charged at the monster, each taking a different side of the monster. The combining power of Alucard's magic and Lion-O's Sword of Omens were able to defeat the monster.

"You and your sword are very powerful. Even Richter Belmont wasn't this good and he was the best vampire-hunter." Alucard said impressed by Lion-O.

"He's the Lord of the Thundercats, the best fighter on 3rd Earth." Tygra said and Panthro and Bengali nodded in agreement.

"I see. Let's go. The faster we defeat these monsters, the faster we can save Cheetara." Alucard said.

*****

Dracula entered his vast bedroom from his window. He left his castle immediately after sunset to get some dinner that took five humans. He walked to the bed where Lisa was sleeping and kissed her forehead. Lisa awakened.

"Dracula." She said and sat up. "Good evening, my love. The sun is down already? I meant to see you wake up."

"Don't worry about that. You need your rest." He said and kissed her, letting his mouth linger in hers with a need that he has been missing and wanting for quiet a while.

Lisa felt his need and broke away from Dracula. She wasn't ready yet. She wanted some questions to be answered. "Dracula, wait. I must talk to you first."

"About what?"

"You said that this woman's body I have looked exactly like me. She doesn't. I never had spots or these marks. This isn't right. I shouldn't have this woman's body, and what about her family and friends? They are probably worried about her." Lisa told her husband.

Dracula pulled Lisa closer to him, letting one hand go around her waist. "Lisa, you do deserve this body. I have brought you back to be with me again. Do you not want to be with me? Do you not love me anymore?"

"Of course I want to be with you, and yes, I do love you. I'm just not sure this is right." Lisa spoke uncertain.

Dracula turned her to face him. "It is the right thing, Lisa." He assured her.

"How long will we be together before I die again?" Lisa asked and Dracula looked at her puzzled. "You're immortal. I'm not, so we won't always be together and I want to be with you always."

"Lisa..."

"I want you to make me a vampire like you." Lisa requested.

"No, Lisa, I won't do it. Making you a vampire will only kill your good, kindhearted nature that I love so much." Dracula told her.

Lisa dug one of her nails in her finger, causing it to bleed. She wiped some of the blood on Dracula's lips. Instinct made him lick the blood. It tasted sweet and succulent and he had a desire for more. She wiped some on her neck, tempting him even more. "Please, Dracula. I know you want to." Lisa moved closer to him and began kissing his neck. The fresh smell of blood teased his nostrils and were persuading him to take a bite. His eyes begin glowing a dark red and his fangs began to glow. Lisa felt him preparing to bite her. For some reason, she pulled back to look in his eyes. He moved closer to her neck with blood. He licked the blood off and Lisa shuddered. As he prepared to bite her, she winced. Right then, he knew he couldn't do it. He pulled back from Lisa. The fangs went back in and his eyes returned to normal.

"I'm sorry Lisa, but no. I can't do it." Dracula said.

Lisa nodded understanding, looking disappointed.

Dracula felt pity for his wife. He knew only one thing could please her and him now. He kissed her gently at first and then hard and passionate.

*****

Alucard and the others entered Dracula's throne room. To their surprise, Dracula wasn't in there. Alucard was going to say something, but Shaft appeared.

"Alucard?" Shaft said surprised.

Alucard looked at the cloaked figure confused. He had never seen him before and got a strange feeling about him. "Who are you? I've never seen you before."

"I'm the one who revived your father."

"Where's father and Cheetara?" Alucard demanded.

"Probably consummating their vows." Shaft replied.

"What?!" The male Thundercats said in shock.

Alucard grabbed him. "No jokes. Tell me where they are! This ends now. My father and his castle will be destroyed forever and I'll start with you." Alucard threatened.

"Very well." Shaft said freeing himself, from Alucard's grip.

*****

Lisa and Dracula were heavily involved in their making out. Their bodies were pressed close together. Each feeling the other's arousal and having a need for more. Lisa had already started by unfastening the top of his clothes and removing them off her husband, leaving his muscular, well-defined chest bare. Dracula was next he pulled down her nightgown from her shoulders to her waist. He planted kisses from her neck to her nude front. He lowered Lisa on the bed, teasing, pleasing her.

Shaft entered their door and knocked. No one answered and he knocked again. When there was no reply, Shaft entered the room, catching Dracula and Lisa in the middle of their lovemaking. "Ahem. Dracula."

Lisa and Dracula stopped what they were doing. Lisa could see the anger rising in her husband eyes. He got off Lisa and turned to Shaft not looking very happy. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!" He roared angrily. It was a surprise that no one heard else inside the castle heard Dracula's booming voice.

"I'm here to tell you that you have invaders in the castle." Shaft said aloud and he whispered to Dracula. "The Thundercats and Alucard are here."

"What?" The Lord of the Vampires was shocked. He went back to his bed and redressed.

"What is it, Dracula?" Lisa asked now under the covers.

"Intruders. I must deal with them. Stay here." He told her, giving a quick kiss and left.

*****

Alucard, Lion-O, and the Thundercats looked around the throne room. Alucard could only think that this was where his father died and will die again. He did love his father, but he hated the evil things that he did and knew he had to be stopped.

"He will come here. This is where he fail the last time." Alucard said.

A dark mist appeared before them. They only heard Dracula's voice. "So the wretched Thundercats revived my son. Pitiful humans." He said in disgust and finally appeared out of the haze. "And you, my son, you still side with them?" Alucard didn't say anything, but Dracula knew the answer. "I know your purpose for being here, Thundercats, but Cheetara is no more. She is my wife, Lisa once again, and if you want her, you'll have to go through me."

"We'll just have to do that." Lion-O said confident.

"No, Lion-O, you'll have to do it." Alucard said.

"What? Why? If we fight together, I know we can beat him." Lion-O stated.

"Even though he is evil and go against everything I stand for, he is my father. I cannot fight him. Richter Belmont fought Dracula and defeated him. You are more powerful and a better fighter than he. I know you can defeat him. You do understand why I cannot fight him?" Alucard asked.

"I do, Alucard." Lion-O said and turned to face Dracula. "Let's do it."

"You will die, you foolish boy." Dracula said and Lion-O growled, hating being called a boy. Dracula began the battle with his usual opening with his fireballs.

Lion-O held the Sword of Omens firmed in front if him. "HO!" He shouted and as the fireballs came towards Lion-O, his sword repelled them back the dark count.

Dracula just waved his hand and fireballs disintegrated. "You've learned from our previous battle. I'm impressed." Dracula vanished in front of Lion-O and he looked around, wondering where he went. Dracula appeared behind Lion-O without him knowing it.

"Behind you, Lion-O!" Panthro shouted, warning his leader.

Lion-O turned around and saw Dracula firing more of his flaming balls at him. It was partially too late for Lion-O to get out of harm's way for one of the fire balls burned Lion-O's right shoulder. The flames burnt most of the skin off his shoulder, leaving a grossly sight of blood running from his shoulder. Although he was in pain, Lion-O ignored it. He'll tend to that later. Right now, he had to defeat Dracula, which wasn't easy. With Lion-O weakened, Dracula threw all types of magic on Lion-O. He called on his forces on Lion-O. He propelled his beams of electric energies on Lion-O. He mentally called objects to flow in the air and hit Lion-O. Lion-O was doing his best to avoid getting hit, but a few times either the electric beams or the objects would hit his injured shoulder. The other Thundercats wanted to help Lion-O but Alucard told them that only Lion-O had to fight Dracula, and also Lion-O wouldn't allow his comrades helping him. He wanted to fight his own battles.

Lisa entered the throne room from the side door. For some reason, she had to see the battle. It was as if she had to be there, but didn't understand why. Lisa had a good view of the battle of Dracula and Lion-O. She noticed how Lion-O was a cat like the body she was in and wondered if they were coming after the body she possessed.

"Dracula, what's going on? Who are these people?" Lisa asked.

Everyone looked at the woman standing in the door. The Thundercats knew it was Cheetara, but it was obvious that she didn't recognized them and was under a spell.

"Lisa, I told you--AAH!" He screamed as a strong blast from the Sword of Omens hit him off guard.

"No!" Lisa screamed and ran to Dracula's side when he fell on the floor.

"Cheetara, are you all right? Do you recognize me?" Lion-O asked.

"Who are you? What have you done to my husband?" Lisa asked tending to a wound on Dracula's side.

Lion-O pulled her away from Dracula.

"No. Let me go." Lisa cried struggling in Lion-O's arms.

Alucard took hold of Lisa. "You're not who you think you are." Alucard told her.

Lisa froze. "Alucard." She threw her arms around him. "You're alive! I thought you were dead."

"No, Cheetara, you're not my mother. You just resemble her."

"It may not be my body, but I am your mother." Lisa told him.

Dracula rose angrily. "You dare strike the famous Count Dracula! That's the only attack you're get on me!" He growled angrily and he began to transformed into his most monstrous form ever. The Thundercats stepped back at the height he was growing. Even Lisa was surprised at his change. Lisa knew he could change into animals like a wolf and a bat, but she didn't know he could transformed into the beast before her. It didn't take too long before his manifested was complete. He was a giant gargoyle-like monster without the wings but with horns on his head, towering over them. He jumped in the air and tried to come down on Lion-O but he dodged.

"HO!" The Sword of Omens struck Dracula.

"We must stop him." Lisa said. "Dracula could get hurt." she tried to go to Dracula but Panthro held her back.

"No, Cheetara." Panthro said keeping her in a strong hold around her.

Lisa struggled with Panthro and Cheetara's telekinetic's power burst out of her body and shot at Panthro. He went flying ten feet before hitting a stoned gargoyle creature on his wall and falling unconscious.

Lion-O and Dracula stopped fighting and saw the power that came out of Lisa.

"Lisa?" Dracula said confused.

"Wh-What am I? I never did that before."

"It's your new power, Lisa. Use it against our enemies. They're trying to keep us apart." Dracula told her.

Tygra and Bengali tried to hold back Lisa, but with the power she now inherited she was able to lift both of them with her hands and knock their heads against each other hard, knocking them out. She released them and the fell to the floor. With Cheetara's super speed, Lisa jumped on Lion-O while he was fighting her husband, attacking his sore shoulder.

"Cheetara, stop! It's me, Lion-O!" Lion-O shouted but she wasn't listening.

Alucard pulled Lisa off Lion-O. "Alucard, my son. Please put me down. That man is going to hurt your father." Lisa said watching the battle resume.

Even though Lisa interrupted them, Lion-O was getting some good shots in Dracula. Lion-O's sword blasted at Dracula again and he screamed in pain. Lion-O continued to attack Dracula while he was down.

"Stop him, Alucard." Lisa cried but Alucard just watched. "I know you and your father do not see eye to eye, but you must help him."

Alucard looked in her eyes and even though it was Cheetara's body, he saw his mother inside her. "Mother?" He said and shook his head. "No. Father revived your spirit in another woman's body. You're not my mother."

Lisa turned around to watch the fight and couldn't take it anymore. Lion-O was putting more hits on Dracula than the Lord of the vampires on the Lord of the Thundercats. Cheetara's telekinetic power came out of her and hit Lion-O. Lion-O dropped his sword and was slammed into the wall hard, falling to the floor on his sore shoulder. Lion-O screamed in pain and rubbed his sore shoulder. Dracula in his monstrous form tried to crush Lion-O but Lion-O rolled out of the way. He stood up, a little weak.

"Sword of Omens...." Lion-O called.

Dracula quickly shot a magical beam of his power at Lion-O, hitting him in the back. "AAAAHHH!" Lion-O screamed and fell to the ground.

Dracula walked to the weaken lion, each step booming and shaking the room like a mini earthquake. "Now, young lord, you will die."

"Sword of Omens, HO!" Lion-O called out sending a mental message to the Sword of Omens.

The Sword of Omens grew again to its full length.

"Drac-" Lisa tried to warn him, but Alucard covered her mouth.

Dracula heard Lisa's voice and turned around. The Sword of Omens flew straight into the center of Dracula's chest. "AAAAAHHHH!" Dracula screamed at the pain entering his body. The sword glowed sending all it's power to destroy the vampire lord from the inside. He continue to scream at the pain. His body began to burn from the insides. All his organs inside his body began to melt and merge together in a thick liquid form. It began oozing out of his ears, nose, and mouth. Lion-O sensed something else was going to happen so he got out up and moved near Alucard and Lisa who had buried her head in Alucard's chest, crying over the lost of her husband. Alucard turned around and wrapped his cape around Lisa. Lion-O took this as a sign to take cover so he pulled the unconscious Thundercat to safety and took cover himself. A bright light surrounded Dracula and he exploded, sending pieces of his body everywhere as fireballs. The fire burned a few seconds before returning to cinder.

With Dracula finally gone, Lion-O picked up the Sword of Omens off the floor and the Thudercats awakened.

Panthro groaned as he awakened. "What happened?"

"Is it over?" Tygra asked looking around.

Lion-O with his hand on his injured shoulder, walked to Alucard and Lisa. "Is Cheetara all right?"

"Monster. You killed my husband!" Lisa shouted with angry tears.

Alucard turned Lisa around to face him. "Listen to me, Cheetara. Lion-O did this to save you. My father is-was the most wicked man that ever lived. He took Cheetara, the innocent body you're possessing, from them." He made her look at Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro and Bengali. "Cheetara belongs with them. They are her friends and family. Her spirit is dormant now because father had your spirit revived in her. Lion-O fought Dracula to get Cheetara back. You know this body isn't yours. You know she belongs to them." Alucard told her.

Lisa nodded understanding. "I know. I just wished your father wasn't destroyed. Return my spirit to its rightful place so Cheetara can be returned to her friends." Lisa requested.

"I will, mother."

Lisa hugged Alucard. "I'll miss you, my son, and I'll always love you."

"I'll always love you too, mother." Alucard said, saying his goodbye. Alucard looked in her eyes. "Sleep, mother. Sleep." He said in a hypnotic tone. Lisa fell asleep in his arms and Alucard said the spell the revived Cheetara's spirit. When it was over, he picked her up and put her in Panthro's arms. "When she awakens again, your Cheetara would be back."

"Thank you, Alucard, but what will you do now?" Lion-O asked.

"Destroy my father's castle and return to my eternal slumber so this will never happen again. Now you must go." Alucard told them.

"I must thank you once again, Alucard. Without your help, we would not have been able to save Cheetara." Lion-O thanked him once more.

"I did what was right and what had to be done. You no longer have to worry about Dracula or his vampires. With father gone, the rest of the vampires he created died the moment he did. It is over. Farewell, Thundercats."

The Thundercats saluted Alucard and left.

Continued...

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