Hi there, this story is about Serena, her family (Venators), their connection to the dark world and the impeding fight. This first chapter doesn't have Serena or Endymion in it. This is a bit of background to the story so you will know the past and about how their ancestors fought. Read it and tell me what you think. Ok happy readingļ.
Prologue
In times of yore, there was a powerful family who controlled all the creatures of darkness. They reigned for centuries, keeping a balance between light and dark covering their existence from the outside world until... the darkness which they wielded turned against them. During this time of uncertainty those who were once their allies became their enemies. Their minions chose whose sides they would fight on and then a long savage battle began. The chaos soon spread like wildfire, overflowing into the human world. The creatures reeked havoc on everything in sight. Towns were annihilated and its people devoured. The earth became tainted with evil as the blood of innocents was shed.
Before the fog of darkness completely consumed the land, those who were willing to fight took a stand against the beast. In the town of Calloway, those who were unafraid and not willing to sit and await death joined in the fight. Together rallied under a leader, a hunter named James Cherwell, the people of Calloway fought for their families, their town and their future. James and his men studied their adversary, their learned it weaknesses and struck where they thought most vulnerable. Although Calloway's numbers were few their cunning alone give them a small advantage. But even with this upper hand the enemies forces didn't seem to be dented, their numbers increased with every attack and defeat began to look inevitable.
Until one night, James crossed paths with Nathanial Zalflage. A man that was mysterious and unreadable. The medallion around his neck shine with the significance of the power he had. A man James had met once before.
"We meet again" said Nathan coolly.
"I would say it was a pleasure, but would be lying" James drawled out. "The last time we met you told me that if I didn't stop from interfering in your world I would meet an untimely death, did you not? But here we are now and it seems our roles are reversed; it is your world that is interfering with mine. What's the matter can't control your rebellious pets"
"Such sarcasm James, but what I can and cannot do is none of your business", "I am here merely to make you an offer"
"What offer would I want to accept from you" James replied sharply.
Nathan smirked. "I will offer you my assistance in the coming battle and without wanting anything in return"
James, who never trusted even the most trustworthy persons, was sceptical, things never came free, but he needed someone like Nathan. He would have to accept. It wasn't because he thought Nathan
was sincere, more like he sensed he needed him just as much as he needed the help. So that night they pledged their allegiance to each other to fight till the end.
James and Nathan combined forces proved effective because they managed to match the enemy in every fight but their power was tested one last time in a final battle...
The day was heavy with mist; clouds covered the sun creating an appearance that suited the battle that raged on. The losses were many but neither side withdrew. James covered Nathan's back as their pushed through the battlefield. James fought with a minion and did not see the approach of another but as it was about to strike...it fell with a thud. "You are suppose to be watching my back not the other way around hunter, be more aler..." Nathan's words trailed off as he fell injured. But as he was about to receive the final blow James intercepted and saved him. James continued where Nathan could not, he valiantly countered the enemy's attacks. He wounded it, forcing it to its knees. Badly injured the once beastly form it had returned to a human one. Knowing death was near; it spoke his last words to his executioner. "It is useless, you cannot win, your family shall not have rest; future generations shall know a suffering beyond what you have witnessed. We shall live for centuries beyond your reach and inflict pain on you hunters, families and humans alike. One day my master will rule".
Everything moved in slow motion as James' blow ended its life. Moments passed before James snapped out of his trance. He looked toward Nathan but he was no longer on the battle field nor was any of his men in sight. All that remained as evidence of their presence was Nathan's medallion which was resting where he once lay.
The men were rejoicing, Calloway had fought in hopes of victory and they had received it. James was sure they had won the battle but he wasn't sure if they had won the war. None who had witness it would ever forget it and neither would there families. But for now it was time to rebuild and start anew. And so the lull began...
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