The Count is looking forward to a visit from his brother and his family, but is shocked to discover that Ivan the Bloodthirsty is now living blood-free and calling himself Harvey. Meanwhile, Vlad meets his weedy 15-year-old cousin Boris, who is about to undergo the "vampire transformation".

Shy, clumsy Boris faces his destiny and becomes a powerful vampire. Despite Vlad's hopes that he won't become evil, the new, stronger Boris uses the Blood Mirror to drain his father and the Count of their powers.