Disclaimer: I don't own Vampire Hunter D but man is he hot!
I do however own the original characters, so no touchy my bishii! I worked long and hard on him snicker so i'd appreciate it if no one stole him. P.S. if this formating looks weird i blame my new computer!
Victor
Chapter One: Past
"When your alone, instinct says find a way home, my instinct is to run, eventually he will find me and I will be safe."
The words of Mara, before the Kings palace burned down.
Please forgive me, should events seem to occur out of order, or seem to have no relevance. Vampires aren't exactly known for their skills of recollection; not that any of this matters, since you probably don't think Vampires exist on your world anyway…….
Long after the war between Mankind and Vampire a new species arose. One that threatened Vampires dominance over Humans. One that Vampires couldn't help but throw countless lives away to assume the slightest dominance over, the Catara. Vampires and Humans had come to an agreement of sorts by the time the Catara were discovered. Humans were subjects and Vampires were their lords, but this was executed like a democracy. Humans could demand changes be made to the Kingdom they lived in, but couldn't choose their new King. Through this method a sort of peace was reached. When Vampires finally established dominance over the Catara they were simply factored in as another of subject – but a far more valuable one.
A Catara was worth its weight in gold to a Vampire. By some sort of mixed gene pool of Human, Vampire and Demons of the lands, a Catara couldn't be drunk to death by a Vampire. Catara did posses genetic memory but it had become severely limited by the taming and breeding of the species; even the ancients of the species weren't aware of how they came to be. Eventually Catara became the guards of Vampires and each member of the royal Vampires (some of us choose to live merely as wandering minstrels of a sort) had two to their name, one of the opposite gender to feed upon and one to serve as a guardian, generally male – but female guards weren't unheard of.
It was the day of my coronation as heir to the throne. (Vampires receive two coronations, one for being chosen and one for succeeding the current King) My father was King and it was long expected that he would choose me as his heir, but there were still those unhappy with his decision. I wouldn't be King for another thousand years but some felt that even then I would be unprepared to rule. I had been groomed for this position and was glad to have new responsibilities.
"Victor, my son, I have a gift to give you."
"Thank you father."
I already knew what was coming. Two Catara as tradition dictates, a sign of complete trust in the Kings new choice for an heir.
The banquet hall doors swung open to reveal a male and female Catara both about eighteen, neither looked a day older then me. They began to walk the distance of the hall to approach me as I sat on the throne. The only visible difference between a Catara and a Human was the way that they walked. Catara, being mainly cat Demon, walked only on the front of their feet as if they were always wearing spike heels. I must mention I will use things from your world so you understand exactly what I mean, including your language. Since it was the only difference, Catara were forbidden shoes or any garment that, when worn, covered their feet. They could wear pants and such but only to their ankles, nothing further then that. Upon reaching the throne both went down on one knee and eyes went to the floor.
To show acceptance of my two new gifts I was to give my guard his new weapon and drink from my new food source. The male was already clad inarmor making him my guardian. I motioned to my right and out came a servant carrying a spear I had chosen earlier to be his new weapon.
"Thank you master." He said as he stood up to take his spear. Once he had done so the servant left. His eyes were still to the floor.
"And what is your name female?"
Tradition dictated that my mother was supposed to introduce my pet by a name she had chosen, but since my mother wasn't around I had to ask her directly.
"My name is Mara, my master."
"Rise."
She stood up and lifted her head, her eyes finally meeting mine. I slowly walked down from my throne, bared my fangs and sunk them into her neck. I only drank for a few moments as conference of her position. Her blood was sweeter then any other I had tasted before, and I understood why my father said they were worth more then even his position as King.
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