Their eyes scanned the area, the eerie glow of the moon the only form of light in the small village as they made their way through the streets and towards the small hotel. This was where the informer had said the target would be. The sound of their expensive Italian shoes clicking against the tarmac was the only noise that could be heard in the bleak mid-winter night.

"Too think, such a human would be found in a place such as this"

His voice purred with the subtle vibes of his Italian accent, deceivingly happy as he planned ways too capture his target. A low growl of annoyance echoed behind as he turned too face his fair haired brother.

"This human had better be worth the trouble we have taken too come here. I care little for the highlands of Scotland, Aro"

There were few things that could lure the three from the secluded safety of their coven, away from the protection of their guard. But when a nomadic vampire had begged council before the three kings, bringing forth information of a young human that he had witnessed show signs of a potential talent, Aro had not been able too resist the temptation that had been placed before him.

"Come now Caius, surely you can appreciate the poor weather that this part of the world offers. A chance too witness how the world outside our castle walls has changed without concern for the affliction the sun has upon our skin"

His jovial words fell on deaf ears as another snarl of annoyance ripped from Caius. He really did hate being forced away from his comforts, such a hedonist. An apathetic sigh drifted from the lips of his other brother as he chose a rare moment too speak

"And if the human proves a disappointment?"

A menacing, overly giddy smile twisted upon Aro's lips at Marcus' words

"Then we shall dispose of the human and have Demetri hunt down the nomadic informer... Make an example of him if he proves too be a liar"

Nothing more needed too be said as they drew closer too their destination. It appeared to be nothing more than a quaint little hotel, seated in the center of the remote village. A small car park with well maintained gardens and a number of detached annex rooms. A single light shone from the windows, clearly the office as the brothers observed the man that sat typing on a computer within.

The sound of the front desk bell rang out through the little office as Daniel rubbed his eyes and fought against the exhaustion that was rapidly consuming his mind. It was 11pm and he still had the accounts too run through, the hotel was far from busy but that didn't mean that orders didn't need processing or that invoices for the few guests that were currently staying didn't need typing up and printing. He sighed and pulled himself up from his seat, placing his most professional smile on his lips as he made his way too the front entrance. He was a little startled too find three men that he did not recognize, it seemed rather late for walk-in bookings too arrive.

"good evening gentlemen, how may I be of assistance?"

Aro and his brothers turned too face the raven haired human. This was not the one that they were searching for, they were looking for a woman. He stepped closer and Daniel couldn't help but feel slightly un-nerved by the three. Their skin was too pale, the strange violet shade of their eyes didn't seem too fit and the elegance of their movement seemed other-worldly. But he chose too ignore it as the raven haired of the three spoke.

"I and my brothers require a room. What is your best?"

"That would be Highland View Cottage, sir. Three bedrooms, all with en-suit. A fully functional kitchen and large living room. There is also a sauna"

Aro simply nodded his head, pretending too be considering what he had said. simply put, he cared little for the facilities the room had too offer. It wasn't as if he or his brothers would or even could use them. He took the key from the man, allowing his fingers too briefly touch his hand, taking a glimpse into his memories. His smile spread like oil across his face as he caught the memory of the young woman that they were seeking. She was still here, and it would appear that she worked for the hotel.