Chapter One

An Unwelcome Visitor

The night was calm and quiet. A soft gale blew through, scattering a few dead leaves around. A black Audi sat infront of a two story home. The house was dark save for one light on the second story. It was dim, but it was obvious a child's nightlight. white hands gripped the stearing wheel with anger.

"I was not told that there was a child involved!"The albino thought. His pale, almost transparent, blue eyes closed in a quick prayer. He grabbed the gun in the passenger seat and left the car.

Silas held the gun tightly as he looked around the house for an easy enterance. A window was open. Perfect. Like a cat, Silas climbed through without difficulty. Once he set is foot down, he felt a surge of pain course through his body. The cilice belt bit into his leg. he bit his lip to supress a yell.

Pain is good... Pain is good..

The albino quietly made his way into the living room, where a snoring figure of a man lay on the couch.

Fool! Silas thought, aiming his gun at the man. The fifth senechaux would soon be dead. If his answer was different from the other four, then he would have his answer.

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The large great dane sleeping at the foot of his mistress's bed perked up his ears. He sat up. Someone was in the house. The dog growled deep in his throat and barked. His mistress sat up, looking at him with emerald green eyes.

"What is it?"She asked, her voice like honey. The large dog jumped from the bed and pawed at the door.

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Feeling slightly drowsy, Rosa got out of bed. When her dog barked, it wasn't good. Forgetting about her nightrobe, she opened the door quietly. There was a cool breeze which caused her tan skin to form goosebumps. The woman's dark auburn red hair fell to her shoulders in wavy curls. She wore nothing but a silk night dress that barely reached her knees. There was a hushed voice, a voice she didn't know. Rosa turned and went to her dresser and took out a small hand-gun. No one would break into her home.

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Silas jostled the man awake by grabbing his shirt and shaking him. The man was very light and wasn't a problem for his own strength. The man opened his dark eyes and winced slightly.

"Wha..?"He mumbled and rubbed his eyes.

"Where is the keystone?" Silas said, his voice dangerously low.

The man blinked a few times."The what?" He asked, a puzzled look on his face. Silas slammed him against the wall.

"Where is the keystone!" Silas spat, ramming the barrel of the gun itno the man's temple. The man's eyes widened,"I don't know what your talking about! lay off, man!"He said, putting his hands up defensivly.

"Do NOT lie to me!"Silas said, his voice rasing in anger. "I DON'T-" There was a loud bang and the body dropped to the floor. There was a scream. Short and quick, alsmot like a gasp. But it wasn't from the man.. Silas looked around. A woman stood at the foot of the stairs, a gun trembling in her hand. His pale eyes looked over her body quickly. She was plump, but not fat with a built figure. Her skin was smooth and tan, her green eyes filled with fear. Women are useless.

"Who the hell are you!"She shouted at him. Rosa aimed the gun at him. Silas clenched his fist.

"Where is the keystone?" He asked a third time.