Sayori's authors note: Before reading my interpretation of Cain and Shido, I must apologize to Nightwalker fans the world over for slaughtering the series. I know, I know, bad form, but I can't stand Riho or Yayoi, so they had to go. My apologies, sincerest of apologies, for any annoyance or displeasure this causes. Their removal was necessary for what I wanted. Cain had to stay because he's so pretty.. the blonde him from later in the series. Right, so with that said, I hope everyone enjoys the fic. ^^ Just try to think of Shido and Cain as not being in the series, and don't flame me for it. Shido's just so adorable; I couldn't help but take him.
Black Widow's Author Note: Just like Sayori said, don't flame us please for the story. I truthfully have not seen Nightwalkers as of yet and any mistakes I make are due to that. Cyric is © me, as is his Children. I use a different kind of Vampyre then is in Nightwalkers, so be prepared for differences.
The Crimson Tide
Prologue
By Black Widow & Sayori
My dear Cyric,
Once a few hundred years ago I happened to be in the same area as you. Your reputation proceeded you, quite clearly and in great detail I might add, and I chose to steer clear of your path. We walked within the same confines of a street once before I left that town, though we never spoke. In the multitude of gossip that has floated about your name, I happened upon what I am hoping is your correct address. I sent a messenger with this letter to assure its arrival.
You see, I have a terrible problem in Tokyo. One of my children, whom I thought would have been the most perfect, has separated himself from me. This was quite a while ago, and he's been amusing himself by destroying our kind one by one. He has done more damage than I thought possible, and needs to be stopped. I've tried to bring him back to me many times, but I fail to quell his desire for freedom. I have heard you might be able to accomplish such a feat.
If you are interested his name is Tatsuhiko Shido, and he will most likely be in a small office in the business section of downtown Tokyo. If my messenger does not return, I shan't be offended. I would not have sent it by human hands had I thought he might return unharmed.
Cain
Cain,
I understand your dire predicament. Younglings are most dangerous when they get a will of thier own. They explore and learn of things that Younglings should know not about. I will help you in this for New Orleans is droll in the month of Lent. If I cannot turn this Youngling back to you or I, I will kill him.
Cyric