Vampire Journals (The Vampire Journals)

How many years

had passed since that night I lost Rebecca?

And yet, the grief still burned in my soul.

How many countries had I crossed in my quest for revenge?

How many vampires had I slain?

And how many countless more were spawned in that time?

For me, there is no answer, no comfort, no rest.

The trail of blood led me back again

to Eastern Europe in search of Ash, the music lover.

Vampires are the spawn of many bloodlines.

Some are monstrous creatures forced

to hide their faces from society.

Others are beings of age-old grace walking freely

through the world of mortals.

[MUSIC - FRANZ LISZT, "PIANO CONCERTO NO.

The music filled my heart with rapture,

until my senses rose to the scent of evil.

Ash was close at hand.

He was a master vampire with powers

evolved over countless centuries.

[MUSIC - FRANZ LISZT, "PIANO CONCERTO NO.

He reached into my eyes

and forced me to look away.

He was mesmerized by the girl who played piano.

You can dance next time on stage.

I won't mind.

Really?

Yeah.

Sofia.

Yes?

Please accept this small token of my admiration.

It's beautiful.

Thank you.

Ow.

If I may be so bold.

Please, you must pay us a visit some evening as my guest.

Thank you.

Maybe sometime soon.

Whenever you wish.

I'm a patient man.

Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

G... good night.

Good night.

He's weird.

This evening was great.

Yeah.

Thanks for coming.

I hope you enjoyed it.

Yeah.

It is our pleasure, you know?

I'll see you tomorrow.

OK.

Bye.

OK.

Bye bye.

Bye.

Bye.

A master vampire

is invulnerable to surprise attack,

except in the moments when its bloodlust rises

and its senses are utterly focused on its prey.

His senses were focused on the girl.

It seemed a good time to separate him from his neck.

Let me go!

It's all right.

You're safe now.

In the last moment,

I chose her life over the life of Ash.

It was a moment of weakness I shall forever regret.

Are you all right?

Yeah.

Thanks.

ZACHARY (OFFSCREEN): He's gone now.

Well, this is perfect.

First night on stage, I attract a stalker.

He gave you something else, I believe.

His calling card?

Oh, yeah.

This.

"Club Muse"?

Why are you so curious?

What do you know about him?

Only that he seems to be a great admirer of yours.

I'll walk you home, if I may.

Definitely.

Please, I'd appreciate that.

How was the concert?

The repertoire was sublime.

The concert was mediocre at best,

except for the new pianist, Sofia.

She has the gift.

How was the concert, Master?

Sublime, Cassandra.

I would like to attend the symphony sometime.

Someday, perhaps, we shall go together.

But leave us now.

Anything of interest?

The general is back again.

He's become enamored with Angelica.

That could be amusing.

Anton knows you are displeased with him.

He asked to speak with you.

I pray the fates are smiling tonight.

Please, enjoy the night.

Drinks on the house.

Fetch me Anton.

You're American.

Yeah.

You?

I come from many countries.

Oh, really?

How's that?

I travel the world.

Doing what?

A sort of personal quest.

Oh.

That's cool.

I love this city.

It's so elegantly decayed.

It's one of the so-called cities of mysteries.

Cities of mysteries?

I've never heard of that.

It's a city where the ways of antiquity

exist in league with the modern world.

Well, here's my place.

Thanks for everything.

I don't have a telephone, but if you ever

want to have a cup of coffee or something,

you know where to find me.

You must be careful here.

Don't walk alone at night.

Lock your doors and windows.

Please.

Hey, come on, Zachary.

You're scaring me.

I lived in New York.

I can take care of myself.

As you wish.

Good night.

Good night.

And thanks.

For nothing.

I had seen the look in Ash's eye.

I had seen the same look in a thousand others.

He'd be back to claim his prey.

The game had just begun.

I took it upon myself to watch over her 'til the dawn.

ASH (OFFSCREEN): You disappoint me, Anton.

Why, Ash?

What have I done?

We struck a bargain, you and I. Immortality

and sanctuary in exchange for half your worldly goods.

How dare you withhold a portion of your wealth from me.

Ash, I swear to you.

I give you sanctuary, blood to sustain you.

We share the sacred mysteries.

And you repay me with such uninspired larceny?

Please, Ash.

That money is for my children.

You are the child now, Anton, and I am the father.

I will rip your children to pieces

if you dare to betray me.

No, Ash.

Please, spare my children.

I will do anything you ask.

You have scarcely begun your passage into mastery.

You cannot survive without me.

One more chance, I beg of you.

You have two days to correct this insult.

Iris will contact your attorney tomorrow.

Thank you, Ash.

I'll call Walter tonight.

It will be taken care of.

I surprised you, Master.

Cassandra, your game is a dangerous one.

Lie with me tonight.

Let me satisfy your cravings.

You distract me with your sensuality.

Leave me to my meditations.

Ash, come quickly.

The general's had a problem.

It was an accident!

It was an accident!

Bastard!

You killed her!

I saw him!

THE GENERAL (OFFSCREEN): It's not my fault!

General, relax.

I'm not here to enforce the law.

I'm here to serve you.

Yes.

Please, it's very important to avoid a scandal.

The last thing any of us wants is a scandal, my friend.

You and Dimitri may dispose of her.

Let's get this over with quickly, Cassandra.

The smell is disgusting.

I shall have to use a liter of perfume

to find anyone to dance with me.

You don't appreciate the smell of death, Dimitri?

I find it intoxicating.