Aw. The Sinema. The place to watch all the great new movies that were being produced by the best directors in the Monster world. And, as an inspiring Movie Creator yourself, you were just as involved in watching the latest movies. And it just so happened that this latest movie was one that your friends wanted to see anyway.
You sat between Deuce and Draculaura and kept your eyes I the black and white film. Though, red was shown so it was really just an artistic choice rather than a movie one. Music played as the camera zoomed into a castle ontop of a dark and spooky looking hill.
The moon hung in the sky and lightning struck. Most of your classmates were here as well. Even new ghoul Operetta who you had locked eyes with at least twice now. She was definitely pretty and you liked her style. She also played like a pro.
You returned your attention to the screen and found a young attractive Vampire, who would actually be older than your great grandpa, having an external crisis.
Princess: Oh! I am not brave enough to be your Queen! But, the heart tells me I must!
Draculaura made a face which almost made you laugh. She did not seem to be enjoying this movie.
Princess: I might be afraid to claim my throne, but I am not afraid to feel my affections for you. Well, one of you.
The camera suddenly zoomed out to show two very attractive Vampire princes who both took a knee before their princess. They, uh, looked almost identical. One was just blonde.
Allancard: Be with me, Princess, and my chiseled chin. Not Edweird.
Edweird: No, Princess! Forget Allancard! Be with me and my dazzling dimples.
In the background you could see two maids fawning over the vampires. You were kind of regretting coming to watch this movie, but the acting wasn't that bad. The cinematography and the locations were also pretty impressive. The plot....could use some work.
Toralei: Look at Edweird. Love the dimples.
Clawdeen: I love Allancard's chin.
At least it was bringing people together.
Princess: If they could only see that there is more to me than beauty.
Draculaura blew a raspberry.
Princess: And royal destiny. But alast, I. Have. A. Secret.
The two princes looked at each other in shock.
Princess: I am not the Ghoul you think I am.
Lighting and thunder struck through the window, briefly illuminating the princess as the music played a dramatic tune.
Allancard: Vampire Scareitage requires you reveal all of your secrets before your crowning.
Draculaura: Oh my Ghoul! Ehhh! Totes fake! Vampire Royality has no such rule!
Toralei: Sit down! We're trying to watch a movie here!
Heath: Yeah! You're blocking my view of Veronica Van Vamp! She's totally hot!
You and Clawd quickly grabbed her and pulled her back down.
Hodude: This is the best movie ever. And Veronica Van Vamp as the queen is amazing!
Draculaura: Please! She is a disgrace to Vampire Scareitage! The director has got it all wrong!
Everyone in the theater shushed Draculaura who sat down with her arms crossed.
Draculaura: Well sorry! But I know how this really works. I was there! Did you even know that vampires haven't had a proper queen in over 400 years?!
Everyone once again sushed her. This time, however, everyone chose to throw popcorn and candy wrappers.
The movie did eventually end, but most of the plot was lost due to Draculaura's blabbing. So when it was time to go, everyone gave her hell for it.
You all walked out together and decided to hide out behind the Sinema. You sipped on your soda while Draculaura sighed.
Draculaura: Sorry if I got carried away. But that Veronica she...she just frosts my fangs!
Y/N: You're lucky Abbey isn't here. She probably would've actually frosted your fangs.
Lagoona: You should probably get used to her. The Vampire Queen movies are the most popular ever made.
Draculaura/Y/N: Popular does not mean good.
Hodude: Well I loved it. And her!
He pulled out a picture of Veronica Van Vamp and gave it a kiss. Though weird, you have officially seen weirder. Though even you had to admit that she was quite pretty.
Draculaura: But the real story is much more fangtastic! I should know. I did grow up in Transylvania at a Vampire Royal court. We usually don't talk about it. We had to leave in a hurry.
She began to walk back towards the school with you all in tow.
Robecca: How is it that there hasn't been a Vampire Queen for 400 years?
Frankie: Yeah. Tell us all the voltagious details.
Hodude: Especially the romantic parts.
You rolled your eyes.
Draculaura: Well, after the last queen's reign ended, the search began for the next Ghoul in line.
Hodude: I love this already!
Draculaura: They used an ancient jewel, The Vampire Heart, that was supposed to magically lead the way to the next future queen. The search went on for 400 years but they haven't found her.
Clawdeen: So the queen can be anybody?
Lagoona: And anywhere?
Draculaura: Yep. Now wouldn't that make for a much better movie?
You laughed.
Y/N: Maybe you're secretly the Queen.
Everyone began to joke around with the idea, which helped to lighten Draculaura's mood.
Clawd: Woah. Clawd Wolf dating Royality. Allow me, your royal highness.
Frankie: Would you prefer the diamond or the gold crown, my queen?
Draculaura placed her hands on her hips with a smirk.
Draculaura: Come on, Frankie. I think I would know if I was really Queen.....but I would chose Diamonds. They go with everything.
You all laughed and began to disperse for afternoon classes. You reached your locker next to Draculaura's when you heard a unfamiliar laugh behind you.
???: Oh please. You as Vampire Queen? You don't even have your Vampire powers yet.
It was another Vampire. One you didn't recognize.
Toralei: You think you're all bad, but what have you ever done?
The two began to laugh while Draculaura hugged her books. You immediately stepped in front of her.
Y/N: Is this going to be a problem?
You showed them your wrist to make a point. The others quickly joined you when they saw what was happening.
Cleo: Need me to release a plague on them? I have this new amulet I've been dying to use.
Draculaura: Thanks, but...I can fight my own battles.
The Vampire girl laughed.
Vampire: You'll be queen, when Trolls fly.
They laughed and turned into bats, sending Draculaura's books flying. Toralei and her posse even walked away with wicked laughter. You sighed and kneeled down to grab her book.
Draculaura: They're right. I haven't done anything important. Maybe that's why I don't have my Vampire powers yet.
Lagoona: What do you mean?
Draculaura: Gorey got hers a couple hundred years ago when she saved a Vampire Lord from a sunburn. SPF like 1000.
She sighed.
Draculaura: I haven't done anything even close to that.
Y/N: So we're just not counting all those times you helped us bring monsters back to the school?
Draculaura: Because they were chased away. That's retribution. It doesn't count. I may never get my powers.
Robecca: Draculaura, you have something amazing in yyour. I can feel it. You are going to surpise everyone.
Draculaura smiled. You felt it too. Somewhere deep in that tiny pink body of hers, there was something great. She just needed to free it.
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Across the world, in the country of Transylvania, a single Vampire stood near the window with his hand folded behind his back. He kept his eyes on the land below. Lighting struck upon his castle as the large wooden door creaked open.
Tigor: M-Master. You have a visitor.
The vampire looked back to see a familiar face beside his hunchback assistant. He narrowed his eyes and faked a smile.
Vampire: What brings the Vampire Lord to my home?
Vlad entered the room while Tigor closed the door. Though Vlad was the shorter of the Dracula siblings, he was still very much a powerful member within the community. One that was to be respected.
Vlad: Lord Stroker, you are in some serious trouble.
Stroker: Am I? What for, if I may ask?
Vlad reached into his coat and pulled out a folded letter.
Vlad: I come on my brother's behalf. Ever since he decided to act as the vice principal to Monster High he's been sending me on his errands. Regardless, you have been looking for the new Vampire Queen for the last 400 years. And with that new movie being out, vampires are asking questions.
Stroker smiled and tapped his desk.
Stroker: I see. But, I assure you that I am doing all that I can to find her. Honest.
Vlad: Well, you haven't tried hard enough. My brother is going you until the end of the week to find her. Should you fail, you'll be fired.
Stroker suddenly dropped his smile.
Stroker: What?
Vlad: Dracy believes that you may be enjoying your position as temporary leader a bit too much. If the princess is not found by the end of the week, you will be fired and tried for Vampire Treason.
Stroker and Tigor looked at each other. Stroker quickly cleared his throat.
Stroker: W-Well, it's good that I already found her!
Vlad raised a brow.
Stroker: Y-Yes! I found her using the Vampire Heart. Just today. I was actually just about to report it! Isn't that right, Tigor?
The two looked at the Ghoul who tapped his fingers together. He looked to his master who narrowed his eyes, scaring the poor assistant.
Tigor: Uh, y-yes! We found her. Her crowning will be next week.
Vlad eyed the Ghoul for a moment, then smiled. He clapped his hands together and turned back to Stroker.
Vlad: Wonderful! I cannot wait to meet this new Queen next week. I'll be sure to pass the word along.
Vlad turned and began to leave, but stopped.
Vlad: And Stroker.
Stroker stood there as Vlad turned to him, his eyes now a dark red.
Vlad: If you are lying, it will be the end of your bloodline.
And with that, Vlad was gone. Stroker took a moment to make sure he was infact gone, before he smack the back of Tigor's head in anger.
Stroker: Next week?! Have you lost your mind?!
Tigor: No, sir. I still keep it in this jar.
He reached into his coat and pulled out a small glass jar with an even smaller brain inside. It looked more like a chewed piece of gum than a brain.
Tigor: But what will you do? Your niece took the heart 400 years ago when she...
Stroker covered his mouth.
Stroker: I don't want to find the queen.
Stroker walked away and Tigor thought about it.
Tigor: Right, because, uh..remind Tigor why again, Master.
Stroker: Because if we have a Queen, I won't be in charge. I am the only one who knows what's good for vampires. What I need is a fake queen. One to use and bend to my will.
Stroker stopped before a massive family tree and looked around for someone. Then, his eyes landed on a familiar face.
Stroker: There. Her. The daughter of Dracula.
He pointed at Draculaura's picture from 400 years ago.
Stroker: Dracula will never question his daughter. I remember her from court. She was always so naive and fragile. I bet she doesn't even have her powers yet.
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You walked with Draculaura down the hall where everyone was still giving her crap about her "being queen". You honestly felt bad for her. It's been like three days already. Why were they still on this?
Draculaura: Can this get get any worse?
There was a click and you suddenly heard Bloodgood over the intercom.
Bloodgood: Will Draculaura and Y/N come to the Headmistress's office? Now.
You and Draculaura both looked at each other, then to the door to the office that was literally three feet away. You walked over and held the door open for her.
Draculaura: Whatever happened, it wasn't me.
Y/N: Or me! Just want to make that clear.
You both stopped when you saw that it wasn't just Bloodgood. Dracula, your uncle, and some weird dude you've never seen before were all there. Okay. This was weird.
Y/N: W-Who died?
Dracula: No one. Rather, this is something that none of us have planned for.
Stroker slowly turned around and smiled.
Stroker: Ah, there she is. The new Vampire Queen.
You looked at Draculaura to see that this was clearly news to her as well. Stroker pulled out a case and opened it to reveal a heart shaped jewel. The Vanpire's Heart.
Draculaura slowly reached out, which prompted Tigor to click a button in his pocket that made the jewel glow.
Stroker: See how it glows in your presence.
He then bowed.
Stroker: All hail the Queen.
Draculaura looked to her father who smiled slightly.
Dracula: All hail the Queen.
You looked to your uncle who gave you a look. One that told you that something wasn't right.
Draculaura: B-But I can't be the Queen. That would mean leaving my friends and Monster High. My home. What if I never come back?
Stroker: Draculaura, listen to me. Yes, being Queen is difficult for one with your...limited abilities. But you are important. Don't worry, I will take care of the messy details. The Heart chose you for a reason. It's for the good of your people.
Draculaura: I'm important?
Dracula: And you won't be alone. I have arranged for your friends to join you until your crowning next week. And Y/N will act as you Royal Protector.
Stroker didn't seem to like that idea. It didn't go unnoticed by you or Dracula. You simply smiled.
Y/N: With honor. I'll keep her safe.
And you meant it.