Disclaimer: I don't own Redwall or any of its characters. Just my OC Lazerous and any others. Btw, I'm not very good at naming woodland characters, so excuse my lack of creativity in that department.
Two young otters were walking along the road in the forest, making their way to Redwall. As they walked, they spoke.
Otter 1: Swift, I'm not sure about travaling this late at night.
Swift: I know, Lydia, but we're nearly at Redwall. We cant stop now.
Lydia: And...you're sure we'll be safe there?
Swift: Absolutly. Once we arrive, they'll be nothin that can hurt us.
As they talked, they were unaware of 2 shadows stalking them.
Shadow 1: Hmm, now here's some fresh blood.
Shadow 2: So...whats our move?
Shadow 1: Get behind the male and restrain him. The female's mine. Just watch me, then it'll be your turn.
Shadow 2: You make it sound so easy...
Shadow 1: Just watch. You'll see.
Going back to the 2 otters, they stopped to rest for a minute. Looking on ahead, they spotted Redwall Abby not too far from where they are. They became excited.
Swift: Look! There be Redwall!
Lydia: At last! We're safe!
?: That so?
The otters gasped when they heard the unkown voice and looked around, but saw no one.
Swift: W..who said that?
The unkown voice let out a chilling chuckle at the otter's question.
?: You 2 must quite tired from your long travals.
Something jumped from the trees and infront of the otters. As the person walked forward out of the shadows the otters gasped at what they saw. It was a wolf clad in black demonic-like armor with a large black sword strapped to his back. His fur was grey with black streaks. But what really cought their attention was his eyes. They were red as blood and the pupiles were slitted like a cat's and gave an ominous red glow.
Suddenly, another form launced out of the bushes and grabbed Swift by both of his paws, restraining him.
Lazerous: Tired and weak.
Swift tried to shake off the stoat with equally frightening eyes that restained him, but he was too strong. Lydia could only look on with horror, too paralysed by fear to move. Lazerous addresed the stoat.
Lazerous: Nice work, pal.
Badrang: I'm surprised I was so fast!
Lazerous: "laughs" BELIEVE me when I say they'll be plenty more things you can do you havint been able to before. But we can talk about that later. Right now, we must feed.
Badrang: Umm...how exactly?
Lazerous: Alright. I'll go first, then you.
Lazerous slowly walked over to Lydia who still haddint moved and became more terrorfied when she saw him approaching her. She tried to run, but couldint. Lazerous was upon her as he gently put his hand under her chin making her look up at him. He smiled.
Lazerous: Relax. It'll be like getting a needle. Not pleasent sure, but it'll be over before ya know it.
Suddenly, Lydia gasped as she felt something very sharp pierce into her stomach. Lazerous had drew a hidden dagger and plunged it into the otter before anyone knew he even moved.
Swift: Lydia! By the fur, no!
Swift began fighting against Badrang with more vigor, hoping to shake him off and help his sister, but it was hopless. Badrang tightned his grip on the fussy otter. Lazerous slowly lifted the otter maid up off the ground by the hand that still gripped the dagger. As Lydia was lifted, the pain and loss of blood increased, but she couldint scream. Lazerous gazed into her eyes as he smirked evily before moving his mouth over to her neck. He opened his mouth and after a moment, bit down on the otter maid's neck.
Lydia gasped at his bite as she felt her precious blood being sucked out of her body. She looked over at her brother who now had tears in his eyes at what he was witnessing. Finally, she went limp as the last of her blood was drained. Lazerous pulled his head away as he let out a soft growl, his eyes glowing. In a swift movement, he extracted the dagger from the otter maid as the body fell to the ground, unmoving.
Swift: LYDIA!
The wolf licked the blood off his dagger before sheathing it. Then he wipped his mouth clear of any blood and chuckled darkly.
Lazerous: Hmm, so sweet. Wish it coulda lasted longer. (looks at Swift) Suck it up, man. You'll be with her again. (looks up at Badrang) Your turn, Badrang.
Badrang seemed a little hesitant.
Lazerous: Dont worry. Just bear your fangs, sink them into his neck, and just let it happen. It'll come so naturally you'll think you've done it like a thousand times already.
Badrang nodded slowly. He moved his head to the otter's neck, opened his mouth, bit into it, and before he knew what he was doing, began drinking the blood from the otter. Swift's movement became sluggish as his blood left him. Soon, he moved no more as the stoat drained the last of his blood. Badrang stood up and looked at his hands. He felt...incredible. Energized. He felt better than he ever had when he was alive.
Lazerouse seemed pleased.
Lazerous: Yeah. Hell yea you're feeling it. I can see it in you're eyes you're a born again predator. Got that blood bubbling up inside you. Thats it, buddy, thats what it's all about right there.
Badrang: This is so...invigorating! I truly feel reborn. Feel like I could take on the world!
Badrang let out a wicked laugh as Lazerous smirked.
Lazerous: Alright now, you got the blood, you feel all kickass, feelin better than you're best day living, but wait! It gets better. All vampires have a few things in common. Sets us right above the mortals on the foodchain.
Badrang: Such as?
Lazerous: Like sharper senses, a body that can take a beating, and if you play your cards right, eternal life. Thats no sure bet, but still, a chance at immortallity's not a bad bet.
Badrang: Does that mean I'm going to live forever?
The idea of being immortal was VERY enticing to the tyrant.
Lazerous: Well, you can still be destroyed, but forget what ya hear from the books and fairy tails. Garlic? It's worthless. A Cross? Pfft, shove it right up their ass! Hahaha! A stake? Only if it catches ya in the heart, then it just paralyzes you for a while. Running water isnt a problem either. Even vamps need SOME standards ya know.
Badrang: So what SHOULD I be weary of?
Lazerous: Well, taking an arrow, a throwing dagger, or a big ax to the head, oh thats trouble boy. Fire, thats REAL trouble. And the sun? Well, since vampires are "Creatures of the Night" we're stronger during nighttime. Especially during a full moon. If you're out in the sun, though you'll still be somewhat stronger than an average mortal, your vampiric powers and abilities will be cut right in half. Best to just avoid going out in the sun if you can help it. Get it?
Badrang: Got it.
Lazerous: Alright then. Come with me. I need to show you something.
Lazerous lead Badrang down the path the otter sibling were walking where Redwall was not far off. They stopped as the abby came into full view. Badrang seemed somewhat facinated by it while Lazerous diddnt have any visable reaction.
Badrang: What's this place then?
Lazerous: That "place", my undead amigo, is Redwall Abby. Most famous dwelling in al of Mossflower. Far as people say anyway.
Badrang: So why havint I'v heard of it if it's so renowned?
Lazerous: It wasint built during your time. More like sometime after it. After your downfall, Martin had left Noonvale to "Follow his own path" as he once put it. Eventually, he ended up here and built this abby with other creatures. It's a place of sanctuary and peace. Blech! Too peacful for my liking.
Badrang became edgy at the mention of Martin. He still remember that time he was killed. He was nearly victorious! But then the runt slid under him grabing his cape, causing him to drop his sword in the prison pit. He had then lost his balance and fell into the pit, with Martin under him. Inteding to strangle him as soon as he landed, Badrang had reached out with his hands as he decended. Unfortunatly for him, Martin had reacted quickly by grabbing his father's sword and held it up causing Badrang to fall right into the blade, piercing his chest. Badrang shook his head away from the memory.
Badrang: So he's in there then? Then lets go and rip his throut open and drain him dry!
Lazerous seemed hesitant to reply. After a moment of silence, he faced the anxious stoat.
Lazerous: Badrang, I don't know how else to tell ya this but, you've been dead for a really...REALLY long time. Martin's no longer living. He's been dead for sometime now...
Badrang eyes widened slightly for a moment or two. After relizing what the wolf had just said he became increasingly angry.
Badrang: Dead! You're telling me...I'v been brought back...for NO REASON!
Lazerous: If I diddnt have a reason, I'd have left you're carcass to rot in that pit.
Badrang looked...well, to say about to go apeshit would be an understatment. Lazerous noticed and quickly spoke again.
Lazerous: Look I know you're pretty pissed right now, but before you start ranting, hear me out. True, you wont be able to get your revenge on him. But, what you CAN do, is take it out on his decendants.
Badrang seemed a bit confused, though still angry, and continued to listen. Lazerous spoke of Matthias, the young mouse who several seasons ago, took on Martin's mantle as Warrior of Redwall and about the war between Redwall and a tyrantical searat named Cluny the Scourge. Eventually, Matthias defeated Cluny and peace was restored at Redwall.
Seasons later, Matthias' son Mattimeo and other children were kidnapped by a slaver fox, Slagar the Cruel. Matthias, along with some friends, set out to find and kill the fox and rescue their young ones. Along the way they met others who's loved ones were also taken by Slagar and joined their quest. In the end, Slagar was defeated at the Lombhedge abby ruins and succesfully rescued their young ones and freeded all the captured slaves and returned to Redwall. As Badrang listened, his anger slowly subsided.
Lazerous: About seven seasons have passed since that event. I imagin by now, young Mattimeo has taken the role of "Warrior" guided by the "Spirit of Martin the Warrior"
Badrang: what do you mean "Martin's spirit"?
Lazerous: He may be dead, but everyone says that Martin's spirit will always dwell within the halls of Redwall as a ever watchful protector. Pfft. Sounds pretty far fetched if ya ask me.
Badrang thought for a moment, taking all this information in.
Badrang: So...what the plan? What do you intend to do?
Lazerous gave such a chilling smile, Badrang felt a very small pang of fear.
Lazerous: Before we can even start, we'll need a few more team mates...follow me.
Badrang: Where we going?
Lazerous: St. Niniums Church. It's time you've met one of Redwall's greatest enemies.