My World
I live in a world different from the one you have come to know. In your world humans are the dominant species. That is only partly true in my world. Humans are dominant during the day only. When that bright yellow orb leaves the sky, humans have become our prey. There are many creatures that rule the night and each as deadly as the next.
Now this may seem a little terrifying but there are many misunderstandings about the creatures that inhabit these lands. My story takes place during the year 1200. Many fictional ideas have been made and stretched since then. The creatures are made to be more malevolent and sordid during your time, but these are just caricatures. I know this since I'm still around to witness everything going on. I am now going to set straight the truth and tell you the real facts about these "horrifying" creatures. My goal by the end of this is to elucidate the ways of these creatures.
Vampires are just one of the many species you have gotten wrong. Vampires are not all attracted to beautiful women and gorgeous men. They attack whomever they want. Also the characteristics of a vampire depend mostly on the country they are indigenous to. Japanese vampires only attack the homeless and eat the entire being. European vampires drink the blood of those wanting to die and once full leave them to suffer. Americans are by far the worst. They attack anyone who crosses their path and even if they are not hungry they'll still bite them and leave them to die. Those are only three types of vampires. Vampires also choose which animal spirit they want to work with at the turning age of ten. This is the animal that they will transform into when needed. The most popular are the wolf and bat. This may not have relieved your fears of these stealthy creatures but, as I said, these are the unmitigated facts.
Werewolves are another of those that are misunderstood. They do not target humans unless under extreme circumstances. Most of their prey is larger animals like deer or cattle. They are extremely strong and irascible, so that may be another reason a human can get hurt, but they are not inordinate. If a human were to start shooting at it with a rifle the werewolf will attack. The full moon has the effect to transform them. They can also decide when they want to transform and how far into the transformation they want to go. Werewolves can either become half human half wolf or transform into a full wolf form. If they become a full wolf then they become the breed they are associated with most.
The most misunderstood being would be the dragon. They are not all turbulent, murderous creatures. They have never attacked a human except when their life is being threatened. Dragons are very taciturn beings and do not like war. Even among their groups they are friendly. Their groups are called weyrs. Dragons do not all breathe fire either. They are born under one of the four elements; Earth, Fire, Water, and Air. Their attacks depend on what element they are born under. As you can now see, dragons are harmless and placid creatures.
Like in all the stories, the ways to kill these creatures is very specific. Dragons must have their heads cut off. Werewolves must be hit in the heart or head with a silver bullet. So far all these you already knew. To kill a vampire is very different from what you have been told though. Sunlight and garlic do not affect them in anyway. The only reason vampires hiss at the sun is because their eyesight is exceedingly strong and the sunlight is intensified greatly. The only way to kill a vampire is to strike straight through the heart with a sharp piece of wood for at least a minute. The reason you have to make sure it stays in for a long time is because a vampire has amazing healing abilities and can heal a deep gash or broken bone within a minute. Crosses will burn their skin but the carrier must be tremendously faithful to God. If you are profane then a cross will do them no harm. There is only one true way to kill these creatures and very few are talented enough to be able to take on and win against any of them.
I have now told you the truth about the creatures who roam the streets at night. Everything I have told you is one hundred percent true. Hopefully, I have changed your opinion about at least one of them. You may be wondering how I know so much about all of this. As I said before I lived during the time they were around and am still alive to this day. Yes, I am one of them. I roamed the night and ruled with terrifying power. As the years progressed though my kind has lessened and their name covered with lies and dirt. I cannot stand around and ignore these comments and silly fears any longer. I must set this straight right now and I sincerely hope that my story will help you assuage the thought that we are not heartless.
You will find out whose POV this is in the next chapter. I hope you enjoy this. REVIEW PLEASE!!!!!!!!!