The Cursed Princess: The Long Journey | Book 1 | Vol 1-8 | (Original Series)

Volume 3 Chapter 1: Vladimir's Origin Story (Part 1)

Previously: Vlad: "If only I met someone like you back then. Then maybe I wouldn't have fallen so far and became something so toxic? I don't deserve your kindness. I'm beyond saving from the darkness. My body is made out the element. My thoughts are wicked and my blood is just as corrupted as my soul. So why are you smiling at me that way? Why are you so adamant on staying by my side? You could easily just ask that monkey beastman or fellow cursed one for help getting home. I tried to kill you more than once now. You being from another world still doesn't explain why you chose me. Will you still choose to stay by me, even after you get home? Or will you choose to leave my side, once your objective is fulfilled? Just like them?"

Rose got a taste of Vlad's darkside and past but she didn't see his whole story. The real reason why he became the Monster he is these days. He wasn't born a monster but in fact made one.

He was born into the royal family of the Camellia kingdom. He was child of prophecy to either bring destruction or save their kingdom from ruin. He was treated like a saint. And once he hit the age of 12 he got his unique magical attribute. The gods above blessed his body with the rune sigil of light. He used his power to heal the wounds of the sickly and injured. His name spread throughout the land. He was Vladimir Valentine Dracula the blessed child of the sun god Apollo. Their was 7 kingdoms on one side of the planet that was named after different types of flowers. The Camellia kingdom was on the top of the world. Far away from life threatening conflict and war obsessed countries. And so if Vladimir was to grow stronger he had to leave his home and travel to the other kingdoms. And so he put on his custom made gear from his father and set off to explore the world.

He headed down the dirt path with a determined look in his golden eyes with black rings and red specks. His short wavy and messy raven black hair with golden blonde highlights flowed behind him. He had a long pearl white cloak with a gold inside, it had a curvy high collar. Navy blue knight armor without the helmet. Short sword on his right hip holstered in a white sheath.

He arrived at the gate and kingdom stone brick walls. He ignored the knights throwing insults at him. Telling him he won't become worth anything and he should just give up his dreams. He scoffed annoyed and since they weren't raising the metal gate. He had to use his light magic to get over the wall. He clasped his hands together and then pulled them apart. He created a spear of golden light they all shut up fairly quickly. He aimed with his left hand as he gripped onto the center of the staff. They all went say something but he didn't give them a chance to talk. He threw the spear into the air at 90 degrees axis. He stared at the guards and gave them a cocky salute. They heard the spear landed on the other side of the gate, and Vladimir was no longer in front of them. "You damn brat!" They all turned around to see he teleported to where his light attacked landed. He chuckled at their frustrated expression with him showing off his power. He gave them the bird as he walked backward.

He traveled the peaceful lands of the Rosalind but once he reached the city of the kingdom. He changed his mind of the status of the kingdom. He was stared at as if he was meal. He rushed towards the exit but he couldn't make it in time. He was slashed in the back by a pair of wolf claws. He hit the muddy ground and was stepped on where he was just attacked. His enemies and the citizens of the country. Were no longer human but infact half animal. "The rumors about the kingdom being cursed wasn't false." "Cursed, eh?" Dracula got grabbed by his Raven black hair and lifted up off the ground. "I'm been craving human flesh for quite some time. I'll take his torso, you boys can the rest of his body." The citizens standing on the sidelines were looking just as hungry. He laughed manically and then grabbed his left arm. But then suddenly his wolf arm was laying on the ground and burgundy was spraying out of his shoulder. The wolf men backed up at the sight of the leader's arms were no longer attached to his torso. Dracula was fully healed up and several swords of light was cycling around him. He smirked slightly in arrogant like confidence. "I didn't want to do this but I guess I have no other choice but to slay you monsters." "Monsters!?" "We aren't evil!" "How dare you, say that!" Time slowed down as they all leaped towards him with their fangs and claws out. He threw his hands out to the side and the blades flew towards the huge crowd of Cursed Ones. His blades sliced through their thick fur and bones like melted butter. Their crimson red covered the streets and painted the fronts of the buildings a new color.

The thick liquid rained down from above. He didn't look pleased with this gory ending. "Please forgive my god Apollo for killing them with the power you gifted me." He kept walking forward as he burned away the blood on his gear and body. "I pray that you all find peace in the afterlife."

He arrived at the Azalea kingdom and it was a strange sight for Vlad and his special eyes. Which was bestowed upon my his chosen magic god of light and the sun. Apollo gifted him the ability to heal, bless weapons and his eyes are enhanced in many ways when infused with magical power.

The Azalea kingdom was filled to the brim with monsters of the night. This was where they were born and raised. But it seemed like they weren't all hostile like the school's taught him. Unlike the previous kingdom they seemed to be more peaceful and caring of each other.

Dracula stops at a restaurant in the middle of the ocean called,"Rock Bottom." Sea themed merfolk were the staff. He got freshly made sushi. It was kinda ironic since the staff was cooking their ancestors and own kind.

The restaurant has a short cut pressure resistant elevator that reaches down to the seabed below. Kingdom merman soldiers came out of the elevator with bubbles of water floating around their head and necks. Their bodies became more human, as their bodies dried out. Merfolk are humanoid shaped and when they get wet their bodies get covered in scales or shells and when they become dry they have human flesh and exoskeletons.

Vladimir reached the Sakura Kingdom after getting a delicious meal at Rock Bottom. He was riding on an Zest Board. He had in his item box, another power he got from his chosen God of light.

It was there he met a white fox kitsune girl around his age. She was in combat against a very ancient Licht King. She was protecting a injured girl with pink hair and white bunny ears. She was being overwhelmed, before she lost the battle Vladimir kicked the board and landed gracefully onto the cloudy ground. The rogue board hit the Licht King in the side of the undead skull.

Licht King's are very fierce and powerful forces of darkness. Half of their face is deteriorating and half of it is already skull and bones. They mostly wear a dark cloak and rusted magical armor. They can summon undead soldiers from the ground, steal peoples life force and create life themselves. They usually carry an old scepter that can turn into a multiple of things, umbrella, pen, cane, and many other normal looking things. They usually disguise themselves to trick their victims.

Vlad held out his hand, several small daggers appeared inches away from his fingertips. "You poor creature, don't worry I'll return your soul to the afterlife." The undead king made a screeching sound as it screamed. Recently made undead skeleton and zombie closed in on the three young kids. "Hit the deck." His voice was stern and low in tone. The fox girl forced down the head of the bunny girl to the soft cloud ground. He clenched his fists and two very large great swords of light appeared in his hands. He spun around at extremely fast speeds and purified all the wandering souls in an instant. He released his grip onto the two swords and they went flying into undead king in his chest and head. He turned to magical dust and his soul was vanquished.

He turned around to face the two strange creatures. He's never seen them before personally. But he's read about them. The kitsune and akuma bunnies. Both very rare species and usually have very large capacity for mana. He didn't know what to say so he turned around to leave. "Wait a second." "Yeah?" "Are you going to larkspur kingdom too?" "Huh?" "There's this really crazy and popular fighting tournament happening in larkspur. I was just about you head out but then that strange creature attacked me." He sprout angelic wings of light. "It sounds like fun. I'm looking for something that will challenge my powers of Apollo." Her 9 tails set on fire. "I have the god of Loki on my side. It seems like we are both very strong and young champions." He smirked slightly. "Loki, huh? Fire and light magic together could be very destructive or helpful to this world. We should team up." He held up his left hand. She grabbed his arm and grinned widely back at him. "Sounds like a good idea. My name is Hanako Xander, and you are?" His eyes shined brightly with so much warmth. "Vladimir Valentine Dracula. It's nice to meet you." Her entire body felt his soul as it glowed brightly with justice and kindness. "Let's go, hold onto my arm tightly." "Alright!"

Vald & Hanako head to larkspur kingdom by flying over lavender kingdom. Only to see a injured dragon girl fighting against an entire town of vampires and Crockadons.

To be continued...