A/N: Hi guys! Long time no see~! ...Super sorry about that. ^^' Got too wrapped up failing at League of Legends. XD

Ya know when I first started this story I really didn't think it would draw out this long and for that I'm really, REALLY sorry. ; ; I just hope you guys are enjoying yourselves. ^^' If so, drop me a line. ^^ or even if you aren't enjoying yourselves. XD

Chapter 12

Josh slowly gathered his group behind him without even looking from two creatures in front of him. He had no idea how this was going to go and didn't want the other humans in front for this. They just watched as Raziel crossed his arms over his chest as he snorted gruffly at the blood-splattered monstrosity before him, glaring up from under his long ebony bangs.

"Really, Kain, come all this way just to insult me. Do you not have better things to do with your oh so precious time." Josh couldn't believe what he was hearing: Raziel was mouthing off to this guy (in a slightly ancient sounding sort of way but still mouthing off all the same)! Sure, Raziel was a vampire but this guy was huge, like a foot and a half taller than him! Kain, as they found was the other's name, simply flicked blood from his claws and put his hands on his hips.

"Contrary to what you believe, I am here for more imperative reasons…"

"More imperative than belittling me? My, Kain, I do believe something has gone within your mind with such old age…" Josh still could believe his ears, this couldn't actually be happening; he couldn't be standing in the middle of a blood-splattered compound and gawking at two monsters mouthing off at each of other in what he liked to call 'ye olde lingo'. While the two were still going at it, he cast a glance behind him at Alpine and Foxy, who he found gawking awkwardly just like he had been. Turning back to the vampires, he could see Kain was about to say something when he was cut off by an angry sounding female voice. It sounded like it was coming from the air around them but it was really coming from Kain's earring.

"Kain! Raziel! Can you two please stop bickering for five heartbeats and focus upon the forward task!" The whole group just sort of blinked in shock; man that woman sounded ticked, "In case you've forgotten, we are on a very limited stretch of time here!" They could hear her grumbling and both vampires looked rather stunned at her outburst. While Josh found himself wondering just what kind of creature could have these two monsters so stunned.

"Have you found what you were searching for, Sestine?" Kain asked, sounding more serious than he had a minute ago.

"Fortunately. It took forever but I found it. I'm guessing Sayumi is no longer with you, correct?" Kain cast a glance over at Raziel and his human companions at her question. Raziel spoke his reply without hesitation.

"Unfortunately. By some trickery that even she could not see through."

"I figured as much…" They could practically hear the frown in her voice.

'What's going on here? This all seems so weird, just who is Sayumi to them?' Josh thought to himself as he heard Sestine speak up again.

"Raziel, Kain. There is a matter of importance I must bring up and you may not like it…"

"What is it, witch?"

"I warned you about that, Kain, bit I'll let it slide." She took a breath and sighed, "We need humans." The words made both Raziel and Kain frown but had the little group of humans wondering just what they NEEDED the humans for…

"Whatever for, Sestine?" Kain growled out ever so slightly more politely.

"Runekin. Apparently he cannot be killed as long as he is in Nosgoth. His ancestor put a powerful spell on his entire lineage. He can only be forced into submission here but has to executed in another realm, a realm such as the one this Runekin came from…." Josh was sure he'd be killed for speaking up but he did anyways, someone had to talk on behalf of the human race.

"What does this have to do with us?" The piercing golden gazes of Raziel and Kain snapped to him, making him clamp his mouth shut. They looked like they were about to rip into him for simply existing, making him wonder what humans had done to such powerful creatures to make them act this way. Fortunately, he was saved by Sestine.

"Good question, human. It would seem that we are in need of trustworthy humans to take the subdued Runekin back to your realm and have him executed. I would send him with Raziel or Kain to your realm but we have no way of knowing what your world would do to them since our kinds don't seem to be common there…" She sounded trustworthy herself and Joshed looked over his shoulder at his fellow humans, who nodded. It was because of their expedition that Runekin had made it here and stolen Sayumi.

"We'd be honored to help." He wasn't sure how to talk to such creatures, especially one he couldn't see but he hoped an honor system worked with them like it did on Earth.

"Thank you…." She clicked her tongue an eerie howl could be heard in the background, the vampires knew it to be a worried Wralyx, "Raziel, you have spent time with this group of humans… Are they worthy of our trust?" Raziel turned his upper body to get a better look over his shoulder at the humans, his eyes meeting Cartrite's.

"Yes. For now at the very least…" The humans released a breath they all seemed to be holding.

"Good. Then get going. You must come to the castle first; there are things we need to prepare in order to overcome what is ahead." Raziel and Kain nodded despite the fact that Sestine couldn't see them. The communication with Sestine cut off and grudgingly raised his wrist towards Raziel.

"You'll need you strength for this journey." That was all Kain said and Raziel unquestioningly leaned over bit into his wrist. Raziel made a face at the bitter taste of his sire's blood but felt completely rejuvenated after only two swallows. The humans could feel their stomachs turn at the sight but didn't make a noise out of fear. Raziel released Kain's wrist and the older vampire licked the wound shut before turning to the humans. As quick as quick as lightning, Raziel grabbed Alpine and Josh and took to the skies as the other humans felt themselves start to dissolve and take on another shape. They were all slightly horrified to see themselves turn into bats and seemed to be led on a mental leash by Kain.

~~~~~~A/N: Before any ya'll can say anything. We're all gonna just pretend that Kain can turn other people in to bats for the sake of the story. He just drank from like 30 people so I think he has more than enough energy to keep up the spell for the trip. Hope you enjoyed. ^^'