In all the darkest pages of the maligned supernatural, there is no more terrible tradition than that of the vampire, a pariah even among demons. ~Montague Summers
Prologue
It was dark and quiet in the small park that lay just outside of the college campus. The path was void of any sign of human life save for one lone figure. A young woman probably no older than her late teens or early twenties, she was a pretty thing with fair pale skin and long light brown hair partially covered by a red beanie that matched the red pea coat she wore. Her eyes were directed down to her feet obeying the silent city law that eye contact with a stranger meant instant danger. She was tiny, fragile, the perfect midnight snack for the predator hiding in the shadows.
He had been watching her walk alone for a while waiting to see if a friend would join her as an extra little treat, but after an hour of her walking alone his hunger was getting the better of him.
Smoothly he stepped out of the shadows directly into the girl's path. The florescent lighting of the street lamp kept part of his features obscured by shadows giving him a more intimidating look. She stopped short due to his abrupt appearance. Soft blue eyes gazed up at him through long dark lashes before quickly reverting to the ground.
"Excuse me." She apologized trying to step around him.
He grinned showing off pearly white teeth with two extra-long incisors. He followed her movements blocking her path again.
"No excuse me. What's a pretty little girl like you doing out so late?" he purred. When a visible shiver ran through her his grin grew.
Her head stayed down, "I'm just trying to get homeā¦please I don't want any trouble."
He chuckled. In the blink of an eye he was behind her. She let out a startled gasp when he suddenly pulled her flush against his chest. With ease he captured her right wrist in a vice like grip.
"Too bad, I like trouble."
The girl gulped audibly her body shaking with fear.
"I'll scream."
The vampire laughed clearly amused.
"I'd be disappointed if you didn't baby." He teased before pitting down on her hand.
As the sweet crimson blood flowed into his mouth tantalizing his senses the vampire didn't realize that his victim didn't scream. He was so lost in the taste of her blood that he never saw the silver stake being drawn from the pocket of her jacket. Her elbow came up catching him directly in the side of the head. The action itself didn't hurt but the shock of having his meal turn violent caused him to let her go. When he regained himself the girl was standing in a defensive position stake held firmly in her hand.
That's when it dawned on him.
"You're the Daywalker." He stated wiping a trail of blood off his chin.
"And you're stupider then you look. I was wondering when you were gonna grow a pair and make a move." The girl taunted.
The vampire growled but regarded his opponent carefully. Gone was the timid little girl and in her place stood a strong confident fighter. Rationally he knew taking on the Daywalker was foolish. Hundreds of vampires had met the maker at the end of her stake but her blood was driving him wild. Without a doubt it was the sweetest thing he had ever tasted. Just the little amount he had taken was enough to make him feel invincible. He could take her.
"I'm gonna rip your heart out bitch."
She grinned, showing off her own much smaller fangs, "Bring it on leech."
Keiko sat at her desk studying for a test she had in her psych tomorrow. Her roommate Lux was out doing only god knew what like she normally did. She glanced up at her alarm clock frowning when she noticed it was nearly midnight. Worried for her friend's safety Keiko picked up her cell phone to call to make sure she was ok. Just as she dialed the number the door opened.
"Lucy I'm home!" Lux called out pulling her red beanie off in the process.
Keiko put her phone down, "There you are. I was worried about you."
Lux gave her an apologetic smile as she shrugged out of her red pea coat, "Sorry, I can into an old friend and we lost track of time."
The Japanese girl was willing to let it go until she noticed Lux's right palm was bandaged.
"What happened to your hand?" she asked in concern.
The brunette looked down at her hand for a moment. She looked up at Keiko with a sly smile.
"Angry puppy,"
I honestly have no idea what pushed me to do something like this but it just wouldn't get out of my brain. If anyone wants me to continue I probably will or this may just be a one off kinda thing.
FYI: If I'm remembering correctly it is widely assumed (at least within the anime) that Keiko spent some time overseas studying. In this world she's at Pittsburg State University in Kansas. Why? Because that's my school and I LOVE IT (Go Gorillas!).
Title comes from the song by the Pretty Reckless
