Authors note: I first off would like to say that I do not own any of the characters in this story other than the characters that I have created myself. Aubrey, Risika, Jager, Fala and all others are property of Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. I also would like to state that I do not own any of the settings of this story; they too are the property of Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. I would like to say that this is my first FanFic, so any constructive criticism is welcome. I already have more chapters in the workings so check back every once and awhile as I may have new content up at anytime. Now I leave you to the story, Enjoy.

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Chapter 1

The eerie silence of New Mayhem was not anything out of the ordinary at this time of the day; most vampires were asleep at 12:30 pm. Even Kaei, the all-human bartender of the local hot spot, Las Noches, was asleep at this hour. Not a soul was awake, which made it the perfect time for a raid...

1 week ago

"Damn him to Hell!" Fala yelled as she found out that Aubrey had just double-crossed her again.

"He already is in Hell." Risika drawled as she appeared behind Fala then joined her at the bar of Las Noches.

"This new power of yours has made you power mad, Risika." Fala chuckled.

Risika lashed out with her mind, making Fala jump up from her stool as it split in two.

"Do not toy with me, as you do Aubrey. He may tolerate you; I most certainly do not." Risika warned.

"You will regret ever doing that Risika, no one messes with Fala" Her last words were an echo in Risika's mind as she faded out of the bar.

Stupid bitch, Risika thought to herself. Why should I put up with her insistent nonsense when I could snap her neck like a twig?

Because I would stop you before you ever reached her. Jager spoke into her mind.

"Why don't you just confront me Jager?" Risika mused a loud.

"Because my way is more fun." Jager said as he reached behind her for a bottle of what he assumed was blood, "Do you still decline my offer for a fight?"

"I never declined your offer, I simply chose not to." Risika laughed as she realized what she had just said, "Perhaps another time, but tell me, why are you really here?"

"Am I that obvious?" Jager casually jumped up onto the bar, to better face Risika.

"Well I know you Jager, you're not one to talk to people, without having a reason, especially with me." Risika now joined Jager on top of the bar; Kaei just moved out of the way muttering something about "Vampires being ignorant."

"Yeah, you're right, I do have some important information to share with you. But I was hoping that Aubrey would be able to hear this too. I wanted Fala here, but judging from what I just saw, I think you are not in the mood for Fala." Jager sighed.

"Get on with it." Risika said pointedly.

"There are new powers converging outside the walls of New Mayhem. A strong group of vampire hunters are gathering, lead by two generals, Dominique Vida, and Turquoise Draka."

Those names sent shivers down Risika's spine.

"I assume, that is all you wanted to tell me." Risika said, just a little shaken by what Jager had just conveyed.

"Not quite. I also learned of a powerful vampire that is making his way to New Mayhem. He is rumored to have powers that can protect us from the vampire hunters." Jager said.

This can't be, Risika said, continuing the conversation with her mind, If even you and I, some of the most powerful vampires in the world, are not going to be strong enough to stop this invasion, what makes you think this vamp is going to do any better?

I don't really know, all I know is his name, that's it. I don't even know what he looks like, but I have contacts looking into it as we speak.

Your contacts, you can never do things yourself can you? Which ones do you have working for you now, anyways?

I have a couple shape shifters; Jaguar usually handles them, though I am taking control over them for now. Jaguar has been so busy with Midnight lately; I figured that he deserves a little break.

You are being kind to someone, Jager? I am surprised.

Shut up Risika, I only came here to warn you, be wary of a man named Cronus, he will kill you if he sees fit. With that Jager left to go feed.

After her talk with Jager, Risika left to find Aubrey. She normally didn't talk to him, but she felt that if what Jager said was true, she would need to inform Aubrey. They were after all, related. She checked all of Aubrey's local hang outs, Las Noches, his house, even around Ambrosia, but she couldn't find him.

He must be out hunting; if he dies, I will laugh. Risika thought to herself.

"Guess who!" a stranger screamed behind her back.

"Fool, do you want to get killed! I can sense you Aubrey, no need to play games with me! You know that I can sense you." Risika berated.

"You really are no fun Risika. What happened to that spunky girl I once knew?" Aubrey teased.

"She kicked your ass." Risika retorted.

"I heard you were looking for little old me," Aubrey said, unfazed by Risika's comment. "What can I do for you?"

"Why play nice with me Aubrey? You know we don't do this." Risika said; playing this game with Aubrey was what she did best.

"Forgive me for trying to spice up this conversation." Aubrey spat.

"According to Jager, we have some company coming our way." Risika spoke, all traces of her previous anger gone.

"Who?" Aubrey questioned.

"Vampire hunters, and a strong vampire by the name of Cronus." Risika spoke the last words as if they were sacred.

"Say that last part again." Aubrey said, now with a look on his face some would call "fear".

"A strong vampire named Cronus. Have you heard of him?" Risika now had her interest peaked, she wanted to know more about this potential foe.

"I know of him. It is said that Cronus was born to the name of Richard Blair. He was turned by Siete,and he warned Richard that you never kill for pleasure, just for survival .But Richard had gone against his wishes and had burned down an entire village with his mind, just to spite him. Siete had decided that he was a threat to vampires everywhere, so he locked him up in a mental prison deep inside of a mountain, thus gaining him the name Cronus. Siete had also taken away his power to move himself with his mind, saying that this was the safest way to control Cronus. But what Siete had not known was that Cronus was building his power while inside of this "Tartarus". He soon was able to break down the mental fields that Siete put up to keep him there. He then began his march back to New Mayhem, He has no memory of where New Mayhem is, but has been searching for it his entire life." Aubrey explained.

"So this guy is some kind of uber-vamp, but has no idea how to get back to his home?" Risika was now eager to test this guy to see if he was as strong as Aubrey had said.

"Don't do it Risika. He will kill you, and as much as I want to see that, I want to be the one to kill you." Aubrey had read her mind.

"I must be getting tired if you can read my thoughts." Risika was getting annoyed, "It's getting late, I am going to have to retire for the day, follow me, and you won't have to worry about Cronus killing you- if you know what I mean."

"I read you loud and clear Risika. Good night, and don't let those vampires bite." That last bit was said with a smile as Aubrey faded into the sky.