Tokyo, Japan, 2010.

I didn't know how long I was fighting, but I kept raising hell for the vampires that were struggling to take me down.

"Dammit! What the hell is he made of?!" one vampire roared incredulously as I broke an attacker's arm and slammed my foot into a knee to take another one down.

"Just keep swarming him! He has to get tired eventually!" a vampire ordered as I slammed two heads together and did a palm strike into the chest of a third.

It almost seemed neverending, but my blood was running hot and my wolf was howling gleefully at me eliminating my prey. I kept fighting and killing many vampires that wanted to kill the humans that were nearby, the rush of shedding blood and ripping vampires apart made my blood sing...it was like a deadly dance that was playing on loop and for the first time in a long time, I felt enthralled at being pushed to my limits.

"He's just one fucking mutt!" a vampire cried out in disbelief as I impaled an attacker with my claws and ripped his heart out.

"Well, that one filthy mutt is kicking all of our asses! That's no ordinary flea-bag!" a vampire stated as I decapitated a vampire and tore another one in half, blood spraying on me as I did a roundhouse kick that sent an attacker crashing through a stained glass window. He landed outside in a heap as I ripped off the arms of an attacker and sent her flying into a wall with a kick.

I suddenly heard clapping once I finished off the last attacker and I looked to see a kid with nicely combed blond hair, blue eyes, and wearing a school uniform. The kid was smiling in amusement and I noticed that he has a sword strapped to his waist, the unpleasant scent of silver coming from it.

"My, my...to think that you killed every last newborn I had turned. You aren't the Princess' personal guard dog just for show," the kid observed with a smooth and calm voice.

"You must be the master of the rogue vampires that have been causing trouble lately...identify yourself or face termination," I demanded sharply and the kid laughed.

"Getting straight to the point...very well. You could say I'm a...person who wants to change the world for the betterment of the Vampire Race. And in order to do that, you curs must first be wiped clean from this world so that you don't pollute this planet with your foul stench," the kid declared arrogantly.

I didn't say anything and stared icily at the kid, causing him to mock, "Hmph...so the mangy mongrel is trying to stare me to death...angry that your master didn't give you a bone?"

"That's quite enough," a familiar voice announced sternly and I looked to see that it was Mina, who was wearing nothing but a sheet and glaring at the kid that was kneeling into a bow.

"Ma'am," I greeted with a salute and Mina nodded.

"You've done well David, but it's time for me to take over from here," Mina stated and I nodded as I went over to check on the many humans that were staring at me in a mixture of shock, disbelief, and wonder.

"You all good?" I inquired.

"David...what the fuck are you? Are you a vampire?" Ryohei breathed out in shock.

"Negative...I'm different than the Vampire Race," I stated stoically while I knelt down in front of Yuki and made sure she wasn't injured.

"David...thank you, for keeping us safe. Whatever you are, you are a good person in the end," Yuki muttered with a smile and that warm feeling flickered inside me again.

"I have a mission to keep you all from harm...and the mission takes priority over everything," I said as I felt satisfied at not seeing any injuries or bites.

As I was finished with checking the status of every human, I heard a howl of agony and I looked behind me to see the kid with blond hair screaming and clutching his face while Mina held the sword, staring at the kid coldly as he staggered back in pain.

"You're pathetic, Jean! Your ignorance will be your downfall...you should know that we can never be the rulers of this world!" Mina declared harshly as she pointed the sword at Jean.

"But why not?!" Jean growled in pain as he looked at her in shock.

"We cannot survive without humans. In fact, our very existence is depended upon them...we're merely travelers in this world. The purpose of the Bund is solely to give those travelers a place to rest their wings for a short while...that is also why I created the school. I never wanted to conquer the world because it was quite the opposite. I wanted to be like the humans I had watched for so long. I wanted to see what it was like...to be just a normal girl for once," Mina confessed quietly.

"Princess..." Yuki trailed off in awe at the statement and I looked to see the humans staring at her in a different light.

"However, we all know how that had turned out...I neglected my duties and as a result, this happened though it was thanks to David that he prevented this situation from becoming worse. I will make you pay for what you have done," Mina hissed in cold fury and Jean trembled at knowing he was screwed.

"Wait! Princess, if you refuse to join us then at least give me the chance to join you! Please-" Jean tried to reason, but he was cut off.

"Silence! You insolent little boy...I would never allow an insect like yourself to join my ranks!" Mina declared harshly.

Jean trembled in rage as his body suddenly grew and changed until a hybrid of a man and a bat stood before her, causing the humans to make noises of alarm and fear at the terrifying sight.

"What the fuck?!" Ryohei cried out in disbelief while Yuki gasped in shock.

"So, you decided to transform...your true form is foul, fitting for a despicable creature like you," Mina insulted and the man-bat went to attack her.

"Stop now!" Mina commanded and the creature suddenly stopped before it could grab her, causing Mina to add, "Good. You are a child of Dermaille and as such, you are forbidden to disobey my orders. Go ahead and try."

The creature struggled to move but it was having no luck and Mina chopped off its left arm with a swing of the sword, causing blood to spray everywhere as the creature roared in agony.

"To think a vile creature like you...has the bloodline that is close to mine makes me sick," Mina stated in disgust and the creature trembled in fear.

"Please, forgive me, Princess! Please!" the creature pleaded but Mina was unsympathetic.

"It's too late," Mina stated coldly and was about to stab the creature in the heart.

Suddenly, something shot out of nowhere and hit the blade of the sword, causing it to be launched out of Mina's hands, and the creature grabbed her in a bearhug. I went to take action by charging at the creature but it tightened its grip.

"That's far enough, you filthy dog! Take one more step and the Princess dies!" the creature threatened and I stopped moving while staring coldly, inwardly cursing at how everything had suddenly turned into a SNAFU situation.

"Let go of me!" Mina protested while struggling in the creature's grip and a familiar voice spoke.

"Well...it looks as though this fight has settled," the voice stated mockingly and I looked to see that it was the kid with long hair, who stepped forward with a smirk.

"We will change the world, and we will use your power to do so, Princess. I'm sorry, but you must die vampire!" the kid declared as he unsheathed a knife and went to attack Mina as Yuki ran out to stand as a shield for Mina, prompting me to react by stepping in the way and grabbing his wrists as we struggled.

"You're a traitor to your own kind...vampire," I stated while I disarmed him and picked him up, tossing the kid into a wall and he choked from the impact just as Akira burst through the ceiling and landed before us with a steely glare.

"Damn you!" Jean snarled in rage, and he shoved Mina and Yuki to the ground as he charged at me.

I weaved under his swipe and ripped out his heart with my claws as I passed him, leaping onto a bench and crushing the heart into a meaty paste with my inhuman strength which caused Jean to start turning into dust.

"Impossible...beaten by a lowly mongrel..." Jean groaned weakly as he disintegrated and everything became quiet after that.

"I had heard Telomere had a human sympathizer but I never imagined it would be you...how could you, Saicho?" Akira wondered quietly, his voice filled with betrayal just as my unit and Beowulf troops stormed the chapel with guns, sweeping the area and checking rooms for any more enemy contact.

"Stand down Spectre! The situation is under control now. Take him into custody," I ordered while I gestured to Saicho.

"Yes sir," my second in command Takashi agreed with a sharp nod as he signaled one of the members of our unit to cuff Saicho.

As the perimeter was secured and the humans were escorted out of the building to receive medical treatment, I was approached by Yuki.

"So...it's over?" Yuki inquired hesitantly.

"Not yet...there is still one more thing Akira and I need to do," I stated coldly as I went to stand next to Akira, the two of us facing Mina as she picked up the sword and turned to stare at us.

"Princess..." Akira trailed off quietly.

"Hi Akira," Mina greeted emotionlessly as the front doors closed.

"C'mon, let's go. It's over, right?" Yuki tried to reason as she approached but a look from me stopped her.

"As David said...it isn't over just yet," Mina stated stoically as she pointed the sword at us.

"No, it's not," Akira agreed coldly.

"What do you mean? Why?" Yuki inquired in shock.

"I'm sorry...you wouldn't understand, Yuki. Let's just say that I have my intentions and they have theirs. Once a sword is drawn, it cannot be put away without first crossing blades...isn't that right, Akira? David?" Mina asked us.

"Yes..." Akira trailed off in agreement which caused Yuki to gasp in horror.

"There's no advising you against this? This is your final decision, Ma'am?" I asked stoically, but I felt the strange feeling of pain in my heart.

"Unfortunately yes, David...I've made my decision and there is no changing it," Mina declared with a hint of regret and I nodded.

"I understand..." I trailed off with a hardened glare and went into a combat stance.

"I'm sorry Princess...I can't help but question you or myself for that matter. I feel bad for you...you've had to fight on your own for so long," Akira said sympathetically.

"I don't need sympathy! You don't understand Akira...I want things to be the way they were and I want you by my side again, but I know that will never happen so I have to stop living in the past!" Mina roared in grief as she charged us.

"Princess...forgive me," I said quietly while something wet ran down my right cheek and I realized that it was a single tear.

Akira and I dodged the swing as we passed her and stood still.

"Deep down I knew...I knew that everything had changed. We could never be together all those years ago...and if we can never go back to that, then I might as well kill you!" Mina cried out in anguish as she started transforming before our eyes, growing taller and older until a beautiful adult woman stood in Mina's place with black armor and bat wings.

Mina charged at us and we jumped out of the way, twisting in mid-air and landing just as Mina sent a bench at us. Akira and I changed our hands and we smashed the bench with our inhuman strength, Yuki's eyes widening in horror when she saw our hands.

"Akira, David, your hands!" Yuki cried out in shock and the long-buried feeling of regret came to the surface.

"David and I never wanted you to find out about our secrets Yuki, but...now you know why I've been so distant. I didn't want to put you in any kind of danger..." Akira trailed off as we crouched with our eyes glowing.

Akira and I shifted into our wolf-man forms and lifted our heads to roar, causing Yuki to cover her mouth in disbelief as we looked at her calmly.

"Thank you for everything you've done for me, but I have to go back to where I belong," Akira stated sorrowfully.

"This is who I am Yuki...my name is David Temple, my codename is Grim Reaper HUNK, and I am a Supreme Alpha of the Earth Clan, werewolves that have served the royal Tepes family and I'm the last of the Supreme Alphas. We are a long bloodline of warriors who have served the ruling vampire family since ancient times...you are a kind girl that never should've been exposed to this cold world of darkness and despair. You showed me kindness and I thank you for it, but you should stay away from us and live your own life," I told her calmly as I got ready for combat.

"Akira, David...you don't have to do this!" Yuki cried out to us as we charged at Mina.

Mina swing at us and we ducked, Akira hitting her with the back of his fist which sent her into a wall and I rushed over to grab her by the neck to pin her to the wall. Mina stabbed me in the shoulder with the silver sword and I roared in pain as the wound hissed, letting go of Mina and she tried to fly away but I grabbed her ankle and threw her to Akira. Akira sent Mina crashing through a stained glass window with a punch and Mina rushed at us, the sounds of fighting and animalistic snarling ringing out throughout the chapel as we kept fighting and we wound up on the roof. I stared at Mina while the rain was soaking my fur, memories of who I used to be before I became a mercenary running through my mind.

"You've grown stronger, Akira. I can hardly see any trace of the boy you once were...everyone changes. They evolve, as everyone but me...I remain constant. I thought I could handle that fact...David, you are also changing and becoming something different in a good way. I can see untold darkness and anguish in your eyes, the look of a man who was broken long ago by tragic horrors...I am the ruler of the Vampire Race. I control the darkness and even death itself fears crossing my path, but all of that means nothing to me. I didn't ask for any of this...all I wanted was something simpler. I would forgo this life of blood, scheming, and violence if only I could be with you. Akira, the promise that we made to one another is all that ever mattered to me...the words you said to me that day gave me strength. Suddenly, I had a reason to continue fighting. Without you, I never would've made it this far...soon I will have my own kingdom, a place that my people will finally call home...and so what? What does it matter? What I wanted more than anything has been lost. I watched it slip through my hands...I know it's sentimental nonsense so go ahead and laugh. I feel so utterly alone," Mina confessed her soul to us and my eyes soften at how broken she was.

As Mina charged at us and we started fighting again, I knew that we were not so different...just two people that were completely broken by tragic circumstances and burying our humanity so that it would be easier to never face that horrible anguish again. Mina tried to stab Akira but he ducked and blocked the blade, the silver burning his arm as he sent the sword flying and he smacked Mina into the bell tower. Lightning suddenly hit the bell tower and it started to collapse, debris falling towards Mina and Yuki. I didn't know who to save but an understanding nod from Mina made my decision and I rushed inside the chapel to shield Yuki from the debris that smashed on top of me. I growled in pain from the heavy debris while Yuki stared up in horror, and I roared as I used my strength to throw the pillars off me and I rose up to my full height as I looked down at Yuki.

"David..." Yuki breathed in awe at my current form while I rolled my shoulders around.

"Are you afraid of me Yuki? Now that you know what I am?" I inquired stoically.

Yuki cautiously stood up in front of me and carefully felt the fur on my right arm while I watched calmly.

"So...this is what Ryohei meant when I overheard him say that you were different. David...even if you're not human, it doesn't change the fact that you saved me when you didn't have to. No matter what form you are in, you showed me that you are a good man and I knew that you would do the right thing in the end," Yuki said softly with a kind smile, and a strange feeling sparked up inside me slightly while my wolf felt drawn to her.


After the whole events of last night, the Special Bill had finally been approved and now Akira and I were about to be knighted for our bravery in combat. I was currently dressed in a military ceremonial uniform while Akira and I were currently kneeling in front of Mina, who was standing with Wolfgang and Vera as she unsheathed a sword and gently tapped our shoulders.

"Akira Kaburagi Regendorf and David Johnathan Temple, I hereby bestow knightship upon thee and grant thee permission to join the Assembly Of Warriors," Mina declared proudly.

Akira and I looked up, seeing Mina smiling softly as we stood up and escorted her out of the Throne Room.

"Vera told us that you returned the Prime Minister's grandson to him and that you gave him the vaccine to prevent him from becoming a vampire...you also gave it to any surviving students who were attacked. I appreciate it," Akira stated while we were walking down the grand staircase and Mina stopped walking with a look of regret.

"That may be true, but it doesn't change the fact that I used that poor child for extortion or that I caused your classmates' mental anguish...Akira, David, be honest with me. Do any of you have any regrets?" Mina asked us and Akira shook his head.

"No...as I told you before, I will always be by your side," Akira stated decisively.

"My mission is to keep you safe and that's what I'm going to do, Princess," I declared calmly and Mina smiled as we continued moving down the stairs.

We eventually found ourselves on a balcony outside and the enormous crowd of vampires cheered when they saw us approach, Akira and I kneeling as Mina made her speech.

"Children of Darkness, we have been liberated! We've been given our own nation to do with as we please! I hereby declare the establishment of the Vampire Bund!" Mina announced which caused the crowd to cheer joyfully at the news.

I caught the familiar scent of Mei and I spotted her inside the crowd, the werecat noticing that I was eyeing her and she winked in response. Mina looked back at Akira and me, smiling genuinely and we nodded slightly in response as I felt a new change was coming for me in the future.