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ηєωвσяη ναмριяє
Newborn Vampire
"I want him.""I want him." Said the young girl though really she wasn't a girl, not anymore. She was a newborn little vampire. An unspoken taboo. Looking upon this child Lestat began to come to his senses and realize what he had just done to himself for Louis. What wouldn't he do for Louis anymore? The lack of limit concerned Lestat, more than he'd ever let on.
"I want him." The girl said again pointing to Lestat who simply smiled. "What does she want you for? I saved her.." Louis asked which caused Lestat to only smile more. "Jealous love?" He asked before looking to the girl. "What is your name?" He asked. Staring at him for a few moments the girl finally answered. "Claudia." She said softly in the sweetest little southern accent.
"She most likely wants me because of the connection she and I now share." He said looking to Louis. "I've made her. My blood is running through her little veins. She will feel this need.. urge to be near me for some time but I will fade and I am certain you will be her favorite." He said.
"Come ma chérie.." Lestat said as he stood and reached out his arms to her. Slowly Claudia stood and moved forward, wrapping her arms and legs around Lestat almost as if she were a small child. "I will help her clean herself up. You go and find her something to wear." Lestat instructed Louis who reluctantly did as he was told.
After drawing a warm bath with soothing oils and bubbles for Claudia, Lestat helped her undress and then helped her into the tub. Sitting there in the water with her knees to her chest, the high of her first taste of blood was beginning to wear off. "... Where is my Auntie?" She asked quietly. Lestat sat behind her, gently washing her back, washing away the burnt flesh and ash from her tender body.
"She is dead." Lestat said waiting for some sort of reaction from Claudia. Though she remained silent and gave a slight nod. "Mama died when I was three. She was sick. I never knew Daddy. Auntie... wasn't nice to me." She said in a hesitant tone. Not nice was a bit of an understatement. Lestat could tell what injuries Claudia had, not all were from the fire however, they were healing quickly.
"Well, that is all over." He said pouring warm water over her hair before he began to brush through the tangles being surprisingly gentle for him. "You my Daddy now?" She asked turning to look back at him. For a moment their eyes met before Lestat turned Claudia back around and continued the task at hand. Claudia could feel it just as Lestat could. A certain sense of intimacy between them begin. Nothing like what he had with Louis of course but still just as strong a connection. The sacrifice of making another was no small thing. Much more important than Lestat often led on.
"I am not your father. We'll.. discuss what I am to you later." He said focusing on combing through Claudia's tangled locks of hair. Finding enjoyment in being close to his newest creation. Lestat had never before wanted a child. But something about this little Claudia was quickly starting to grow on him. "Just know this Claudia, you are now mine. I will protect you. I will.. try my best." He said trying to think what his words might even mean. What could he do? He had done enough to this poor child now. He should have let her die. It would have been better that way, better for her.
For now, Claudia accepted Lestat's words and took comfort in them. Never before had someone been this kind to her. Eventually, the warmth of the water and the soothing combing of her hair lulled sweet, innocent, Claudia to sleep. After draining the tub and wrapping the young one in a towel, Lestat carried her back to the bed and placed her down upon it. Claudia gave a soft whimper and curled against the soft pillows. Lestat moved to sit at the corner of the bed with his head in his hands. What had he done?
"Just know this Claudia, you are mine now. I will protect you. I will.. try my best."
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