I DO NOT OWN TRINITY BLOOD OR THE CHARACTERS! Anyway, this is my first FF and even though this is only the prologue, I think its coming out fairly decent. It's really fun to write, much more so than I thought, and I'll have the next few chapters done a little quicker than I should but I like writing so its normal for me.

I hope that you like it so far and please review! Criticism helps alot! R.V.A

A silent midnight sky is aflame by the rays of the double moon and orange flakes of ember. Below the endless ceiling the buildings of Albion are singed but nearly rid of the fires which had been close to completely consuming the city. Fortunately, an unexpected rain shower helped to speed up the clean up process and prevent extreme damage.

Within the city limits the remaining members of the Vatican, as well as the Queen, Cardinal Caterina, and members of the Inquisition, hustled about keeping the citizens from wide spread panic and preparing them for the rebuilding process ahead. They seemed completely assured by the Queens presence amidst them, much more than that of the Vatican, as everyone was sure that their Queen, the Lady Saint, Esther Blanchett would never abandon people in need. It seemed as though the city would survive under her.

The remaining flames were finally put out and the people began to recuperate, while on the side lines a secret investigation was already under way. The Cardinal had managed to escape the eyes of the Queen and the Inquisition, which gave her a few minuets to hear reports on this matter.

"Have you found any sign of him?" She whispered to Tres.

"Negative, although our efforts in the search have increased as more of us have joined."

Caterina was visibly weakened by this news, as she had prayed that Abel wouldn't run off on his own again, but as strong as she was she managed to keep her composure.

"Keep searching, Tres. He has to turn up somewhere."

"Understood, My Lady." He bowed slightly as he turned and shrunk back into the mass of bustling townspeople.

Caterina could only watch after him and pray that he didn't let her down.

After a moment to breathe and compose herself, she returned her post just as the Queen and the Inquisition members arrived to report their findings.

"The northern half of the city is almost completely destroyed, your imminence. The people there are even more so." Reported Brother Petro and his men.

"The people in the East and Western parts of the city didn't have much of a problem putting out the fires before they could do any serious damage. Their a little panicked but I think I managed to calm them down a bit." Esther reported.

"Good work, everyone. Let's keep it up." Caterina was obviously side-tracted but no one seemed to noticed except for Esther who hovered around long after the Inquisition had departed.

After a few moments of failed attempts to confront the Cardinal, Esther simply dropped everything and decided straight out questioning was the only way to get answers, although, she was completely stumped on what to say if Caterina even answered her. So she simply waited for her to take a break, which wasn't long. As the Cardinal sat down for a breather, Esther confronted her.

"You haven't found him yet have you?"

Caterina was completely taken aback but the abrupt question and it took her a moment before she could finally form a response.

"No... But we're still looking. He couldn't have gone far so don't worry."

"I'm not worried, My Lady. He'll turn up sooner or later. He always does. But I think he may have gotten farther than you are looking, this is Abel we're talking about."

"Yes, I know, but I don't want to strain the resources. There is only so much such a small group can do."

"That is true, My Lady... Maybe, it would be best if you rested for a while. You seem very pale. I'll have someone escort you to the palace immediately."

Caterina seemed pleased by the thought of time alone and didn't object Esther's proposal even though she knew she needed to help. Although, she did at the very least object forthwith but was quickly reassured by Esther, who she knew had everything under control.

With Caterina finally gone, Esther collapsed on the side walk and couldn't even begin to arrange her thoughts. She knew that Abel was alive and that, even if he was hurt, he would be fine but she just couldn't put the pieces together. How is he alive to begin with? How badly is he hurt? Where is he?

She knew that if she left to search for him on her own she would have to throw her duties on everyone else and she just couldn't do that. She could send out her own personal search party, but if the people found out it was him who nearly destroyed their city, they would want his head on a platter. She could ask the Vatican to increase their searches and work harder but that would put a much more larger strain on the already exhausted Caterina. She didn't know what she was going to do except wait and pray that he was safe. It was all she could do.

But all the time she was bustling about and working hard for her people her thoughts would wonder which would only make her more exhausted then before. She just couldn't contain her worry. Even long after the sun had finally risen and the people began rebuilding their city. All she could do to contain herself was to think about just where in the world he could be...

Abel...