The night skies loomed over the two figures as they quickly darted down a dirt ridden path; heavy breathing along with glistening fair skin. Crimson tendrils swayed from side to side as the eldest sibling quickened in pace, attempting to scout ahead. Slender fingers running through thick locks as she turned on the heels of her ankle length boots, arching an eyebrow highly on her bemused visage. Her emerald green orbs were fixated behind her brother, reassuring that the creatures from the village had not followed them. She shuffled over to him, panting still, attempting to regain her breath, hands placed on top of his shoulders as she gave them a firm squeeze; trembling immensely. He lifted his gaze to see his sister's troubled expression, head hung, fighting back tears. Pulling the female into his embrace and lightly rubbing her back, uncertain of what to say at this point.
"We barely escaped..." She mumbled, burying her face in his shirt.
"...Ria."
"Why there, Eric? Why us?"
"Adrian...I just don't know."
"What were those things? T-they were eating people." A sound traveled, reaching both of their ears, fear settling in the pits of their stomachs. She took several steps back, gesturing for Eric to follow along. Unexpectedly, she spun around, jogging off towards her desired direction. "I don't want to die, Eric, I don't!" Her mouth was covered by her brother's hand after being yanked behind a tree. Their eyes shut, eyelids clenching tightly as they heard the ruffling of leaves and heavy footsteps, which grew closer and closer. Shuddering in unison, frightened that they'll be spotted. Eric's hold on his older sister slackened, exhaling his pint up breath as he made eye contact with her; teal meeting with emerald.
"Stay here..." Voice trailing off. Adrian was ready to protest, but was interrupted by her brother planting his index finger against her lips. "Please... Whatever I do, I do for you." There were groans emitting mere feet from their current position. These creatures lusted for blood. They could smell it, oh so close. Eric sprinted from behind the tree, purposely causing a lot of noise, which distracted the bloodthirsty ghouls. Adrian whimpered as she watched several disfigured ghouls chasing after her brother. Her steps were light, causing light crunching as she stepped on fallen leaves. The moon shown brightly, giving her a perfect view on the atrocity that was about to take place. She watched as Eric leaped and darted down the same dirt ridden path as before, his speed increasing to the point of appearing as a small image in the distance. Then, there was a loud shot that rang loudly in her ears, followed by his screams. Ghouls gathering around the wounded male as he grabbed his leg in agony. Adrian ran from cover, moonlight guiding her. She squalled, taking out a concealed knife, slitting the palm of her hand horizontally.
"No, you bastards, take me!" She bellowed, tears streaming down her cheeks. "He's just a kid, you sick fucks, take me!" Ruby droplets fell on the earth's surface, attention shifted on her. A couple of the ghouls proceeded to feast upon the younger sibling, blood curdling screams from his painful demise. "NO!" One of the ghouls dashed towards the medium framed female, ducking to avoid being grabbed by the hellish creature. Her fingertips pressed against the damp ground, giving herself a light push as she jumped up, and then sprinted in the opposite direction. Laughter echoed, following her despite how fast she ran. Adrian glanced over her shoulder, seeing their sharp teeth ready to tear her apart, blood soaked faces begging for more. Violent tug as one of them grabbed hold of her crimson locks, head jerking back before falling down and slamming against the ground. She pleaded and screamed for someone, anyone to come to her rescue. Using her feet to kick the ghoul back, but was instantly forced back down. She clenched her fist tightly, gearing her small hand towards the ghoul's visage, unleashing a decent blow which staggered the creature, followed by a swift kick to its' midsection. Adrian shuffled across the ground, finally finding her balance, back pressing firmly against the rough bark of a tree. Ghouls slowly approaching her, and then they stopped. She began moving a few inches to her right, stopping once realizing they were clearing a path.
A couple of shadowy figures appeared, becoming clearer and clearer as they approached the young girl; eyes widening when she recognized the duo. The man and woman who appeared just a few days ago, pleading for assistance. Adrian recalled how the council were hesitant to take them in, but did so simply because of their panicked expressions. Eric was always suspicious of newcomers, since they rarely had outsiders, nor did anyone take the time to venture this far out, besides what would be their purpose. All those thoughts flooded her mind, an aching feeling formed in her chest. All this time, they were patiently waiting for the village folk to let their guard down, preying upon them all. Picking them off one by one. Face flushed from the realization that their kindness became their downfall. The woman's fingers pressed harshly against Adrian's jawline, turning her head to the side, inspecting her.
"I guess this is the last one... She smells delicious." A toothy grin forming on her visage.
"I can think of several uses before draining her completely," the man joked, grabbing hold of Adrian, arm crossing over her abdomen, her back pressed against his body. The woman scoffed, causing her male counterpart to chuckle. "A man has needs." She walked over to Adrian, surveying her shivering form.
"I don't see what's so appealing from this weak little thing, then again she might be used to the harsh treatment."
"Stating this from experience are we, or are you just all talk?" Adrian's voice was quivering as she squirmed uncomfortably.
"What did it say?"
"My name is Adrian, you low class skank, I'm not an it." Danica abruptly struck Adrian, bruising her cheek. Adrian glared at Danica with defiance, and then another blow followed from the irate woman, creases forming in her forehead as she bared her fangs at the young girl. This time, she made sure to leave her claw marks across Adrian's visage.
"Ian, depose of this thing, it sickens me to look at it." He laughed aloud, shaking his head in protest. His tongue extended out, lapping against the girl's cheek.
"Mm..." It was the sweetest thing he had ever tasted, pleased by how Adrian protested and pleaded for him to stop, before kicking him harshly. A malicious grin formed on his visage, grabbing hold of her hair as he yanked her head to the side, tongue trailing along her slender neck, licking the blood trails that were created from the cuts on her cheek.
"I want her, dead, Ian!" Danica shouted.
"That's a waste of a meal... I can hardly contain myself. Don't be so angry, my lovely Danica. A fresh meal stands right before us, incapable of fighting off our advances. We'll feast like kings..." He lifted his arm, nail pressed against Adrian's neck, playfully dragging it along her soft flesh. "Besides, a meal as fresh as this one is hard to come by. Just our luck one was spared." Adrian struggled as she felt one of his hands slithering down her backside, turning herself to avoid the inappropriate fondling. Ian maintained his grip on her hair as she pawed at his hand, and then thrusting her thumbs in his eyes. He yelped in response, releasing her locks, and covering his visage. Danica threw the young girl against the ground, pouncing on top of her. She grabbed hold of Adrian's wrist after some seconds of flailing and attempting to throw several punches at her; pinning her arms over her head. The young girl allowed her head to sink down, trying to prevent her neck from being exposed. Ian let out one more wail, and then there was an unexpected silence. A giant hole was visible in his chest as he collapsed to the ground. Danica glanced behind her shoulder, bewildered, fearful. She looked down after feeling a large amount of pressure followed by an undeniable pain. Gloved hand effortlessly thrusting through her thoracic cavity. Adrian's white top was drenched in blood as she crawled from underneath Danica, crawling away from the grotesque scene. Eyelids clenched as she shook her head. There stood a ominous figure, long raven hair cascading down his back as he let out a disturbing cackle. His laugh gradually died down, eyes piercing through the night, settling on Adrian's blood stained figure. He inhaled deeply, basking in the sweet scent that lingered.
"Beautiful night, isn't it? It almost makes me want to get a bite to drink... Such a pleasant scent." His voice caused her to shiver, but oddly she felt at ease. His red irises locked onto emerald ones. Adrian furrowed her brows, there were voices in the distance, but they faded away until there was nothing. Everything felt surreal as she witnessed herself advancing to this man, uncertain of why. Muscles relaxing as she stood four inches away from him. "Tell me, are you a virgin?" Her lips moved, but she was unable to hear her own response. All she saw was his lips turning upwards, hand extended out to her. She lifted her arm, placing her hand in his, being tugged against him, head tilted back. Her eyes locking onto the moon as she exhaled. Fangs puncturing her soft flesh, eyes widening as she let out a light groan, giving him a light push, that proved fruitless. She could feel apart of herself draining, diminishing to nothing. Eyelids gradually lowering, body falling limp, his hand pressed against her lower back as he drank, content. Everything went dark. Another woman's high pitch voice chimed, saying the word master. It echoed loudly in her ears, but could not disrupt the trance. "It's a beautiful night, indeed," he whispered in her ear, lengthy tongue lapping over the punctured wounds.