Chapter One
Starting Part One
Hello Mother and Father,
How are you doing? I am very well and about to complete a side errand, not something hard that throws me out of schedule. But I have to admit, it is kind of suspicious. No worries about me, I am taking care of myself, eating healthy and taking plenty of rest between my tasks. Well that is all, I will send a message to you as soon as I can.
Take care,
Love Alannah
Alannah finish typing and stares at her text, knowing that this wasn't going to satisfy her overprotective father, but for now it will do. Sighing, she presses send and places her phone back in one of her jacket pockets.
Turning her gaze she looks over the city, a beautiful view, sitting on her motorcycle at the top of a building. Not the tallest, since she doesn't want to attract attention. Returning at the map in front of her, she traces the roads that once existed. Kind of silly having her 'Vision of souls', nonetheless she doesn't want to dependent on it for such small things.
"This is it!" Alannah expresses. "A small favour to finish and then, Paris"
From beneath her Dusk, her vehicle replies making a noise. It's funny to hear them response, yet a welcome reminder.
"It is nice here." She comments, changing the subject.
Hellsalem's Lot, former known as New York, it's buzzing with all sorts of creatures and activities. For them, it's a normal day going on with their daily routines.
Three years ago the veil that separated the different realms gained a tear and 'earth' along the 'netherworlds', as humans called it, got mixed in this very location. Thankfully they got to it in time, creating a bubble and stopping the tear from getting any bigger. Not everyone knew this, but Alannah learned it from her teacher unintentionally.
"I hope we still have enough energy to leave later, or we will be stuck here" She says to Dusk, receiving an answer.
"I know, I too want to have a good time" Alannah continues, content. "Let us complete this and be on our way"
Dusk however, doesn't move an inch. They have no idea where to go, hence why they are on the top of a skyscraper.
"The map did not help" She expresses exhaling. "I will ask for directions"
Lowering her helmet's visor and turning the bike over the edge, they slowly began to fall forward. Being in a city were magic and madness dwells means that nothing is unusual, so driving down a premises is kind of normal. Softly landing on the pavement, she cues Dusk make a sound for the pedestrians. And as they make a way they drive, soon coming to a stop.
"Someone should know. In the meantime, please await here" Alannah instructs, getting off.
As she takes a few steps, something white with yellow passes from in front of her. An animal, moving too fast for her to identify it. Looking towards where it took of, she almost crashes with a boy. Dressed in a dark blue and white shirt, long sleeves, high neck and a pair of orange goggles around his neck with dark blue athletic pants.
"Excuse me" He calls and continues towards the creature. "Give it back!"
Alannah gazes after the young man. He has something on him that is unique, something that makes him different from the others, she could see it.
Suddenly rockets are send turns him and without thinking she jumps, covering him. With the boy in her arms they fly through the air and land on the road, tumbling to a stop. Being on top of her he starts to get up, but a foot lands on his face. A dark skin, male with white hair and clothes, smoking a cigar holding what looks like a photograph, looks down at them.
"How do you do, stupid newbie?" He says. "The name's Zapp Renfro. You got some balls not showing at the designated place. And now I found you here, robbing some chick" Stopping, he puffs his cigar. "If you need someone to meet you next time, ask your mommy or daddy to accompany you"
Alannah and the boy gaze at the male, from where they're laying. Confused and bewildered, the duo blinks speechless.
"You've got the wro-" The boy starts, but the expression he receives from the white-haired makes him stumble. "No, I mean..."
It's a weird situation, an armed robbery is happening a few feet away from them. An unconscious monkey is next to them, with white and brown fur holding a yellow camera. And a young man on top of a female motorcyclist with an angry, male stepping on the boy's face.
"Pathetic" Zapp says and smirks. "You sure you're qualified for Libra?"
"Libra..." Alannah and the young man mutter at the same time.
"Did you just say Libra?" She asks, hopeful.
Zapp lowers his foot and along with the boy, they glance at her confused. The helmet muffles her voice, making it hard to understand.
"Ah, I'm sorry!" The young man apologises and hurries off. Together they stand and she takes it off.
"You just said Libra, correct?" Alannah asks again.
The two males stare at her. It is a normal reaction, one she grew quite used to. She wasn't unattractive with some even comparing her to fairies.
As they look at each other, an explosion echoes from behind. Zapp is unfazed while the young man jumps in fright and Alannah takes a glance towards the direction she left Dusk.
"I think you're mistaken baby, didn't say that" Zapp answers, leaning forward towards her.
"Yes you did" The young man corrects.
Zapp grabs him by the shirt and sends a side glance. The look clearly says to keeps his mouth shut and stay out of this.
"Are you a member by a chance?" Alannah questions.
Of course she didn't buy his lie. But understood that if he's willingly lying about, it means something.
"Yes, so?" Zapp replies, looking back at her with a piercing glare.
"I have a message to deliver, to the leader of Libra" She explains.
"Can't you just give it to me?" Zapp asks and extends his hand.
"I was instructed to deliver it in person" She answer calmly.
"What is it, your phone number?" He says sarcastically.
"Actually, I do not know" Alannah continues honest. "But the sender said to give it specifically to the leader of Libra"
Although she didn't understand why 'she' had to do it, it didn't stop her from wanting to offer help. Especially if it meant that she gets to drive around.
"Fine" Zapp replies, suspicious.
"Before we go, let me relocate my motorcycle to a better place" She replies with a smile "Please, wait for me here"
As she quickly walks out of sight, Zapp turns the other direction and start to walking away. With the young man looking at him weirdly.
"Hey, aren't we going to wait for her?" He asks.
"Didn't your mommy tell you not to trust strangers" Zapp answers and continues.
The young man stares at the white-haired. He didn't even thanked the lady for saving his life, but couldn't lose this chance. Grabbing the monkey from the ground he hurries after the male.
"We might complete this sooner than expected" Alannah inform Dusk, once she reached him.
Getting on she starts the bike and clicks the helmet strap around her arm. Rolling them to the spot where she left the duo waiting.
"Why am I not surprised" She sighs and Dusk spins the front wheel.
"You do not have to scold me. I know not to trust people that I just met" She response. "I guess there is no other choice"
Closing her eyes she lets power flow within her and an image appears behind her eyelids. Small lights like stars shine with different colours, on a outline of a city. Each one representing a soul and on top of it, the name which they are born with.
"Zapp Renfro" She mutters "Founded him!"
The name on the soul shows his location and behind him another one following, with the name Leonardo Watch. They weren't far, only some blocks away in a narrow road.
And sure enough, her suspicions for the boy were correct. He was touched by Riga El Menuhyut. Alannah empathises with him, she knows the implications of being obligated to celestial beings.
"I am afraid that you will not fit in those narrow roads, Dusk" She explains. "But I will take us as far as we can go"
Driving through the thin paths, they are able to caught up with the two males. And slowly coming to a stop, she gets off again.
"Stay here and be careful please. I promise to finish quickly" She says and Dusk bumps into her hip with his wheel. "I know, I will be careful"
Sprinting through the back of apartment buildings, she finds the two in front of a mysterious brownies red door.
"Please, wait!" She calls and the duo turn around surprised.
"How-" Zapp start, but loses his words.
Not many come through here or know the path. And if the did, they get lost before they can even reach this place.
"Blade Form One, Homuramaru" He says and a sword made of blood, appears in his hand.
Once she reached them, with a swift move he points it at her nose. Alannah didn't even flinch while Leonardo, next to Zapp, begins to sweats profusely.
"Don't know how you got your butt here lady" He says, glaring at her. "But I would turn around and walk away, if I were you"
"I did not lie to you about this message. I promised to deliver it" Alannah replies calmly. "I can show it to you"
She makes a move toward her jacket, but Zapp inches the blade closer. While Leonardo looks between the two, unsure.
"I believe her" He says quickly.
"This doesn't involves you, newbie" Zapp response, without breaking the eye contact he has with Alannah.
"She saved my life" He tries again. "If she wanted to do harm, she'll had all ready done it"
A moment slowly passes and Zapp hesitantly lowers his sword. Knowing that the brat is correct.
"I'm watching you" He says gesturing to the young woman.
As he turn towards the door, Leonardo lets out a long exhalation. While Alannah comes near him and leans close with a gentle smile.
"Thank you" She says and walk after Zapp leaving Leo blushing, as he follows.
Behind the rusty door a small room is shown, with four brown doors each opposite of the other. Golden walls along a Libra symbol on the floor, coloured in red and gold. The sound of gears turning indicates that the room is moving, but Alannah and Leonardo don't feel it.
Then the young woman touches her stomach, kind of uncomfortable. The gold makes her uneasy, not enough to be sick, yet bothersome.
"Are you ok?" Leonardo asks, looking at her expression. While Zapp, gazing in front, pretends to not listen.
"Yes I am fine, it is just the colour" She replies.
"What, too bright for you?" Zapp comments.
"No, just the gold. It makes me feel uneasy" Alannah answers and smiles. "Thank you for your concern"
"What- I wasn't- just shut up" He response flustered.
The white-haired just couldn't resist cute girls. And Leonardo looks at him while he glares back, then turns at the door.
"It's here" He says and opens it.
"Michella..." Leonardo whispers.
Next to him, Alannah glances at his expression. Wanting to comfort him, but knowing that finally they have arrived.
The brown door opens and a breeze comes through, carrying a scents of flowers. Enveloping them, along with light coming from windows.
"Greetings, you must be our new comrade?" A firm voice greets them, as they ender. "Welcome, I am Klaus Von Reinherz"
There's a curious pause from the person who speaking. And with it, Alannah takes the chance to gaze around.
Beige walls with brown, gold and rectangle designs. With the one they face having big windows separate by columns. A ceiling with an electric chandelier and floor in burgundy red colour along a pastel polygon shape. Two chairs and a brown office desk, together with plenty of plants and herbs.
The young woman's eyes come to rest on the people near that desk. A male and a female, officially dressed.
The female looks at them with an aloof expression. Tall, having short black hair with bangs and brown eyes. A voluptuous body in a black suit and white shirt underneath.
Behind the desk, stands a large man looking surprised. Red hair, that almost cover his eyes, side beards and rectangular glasses. Wearing black pants, a black waistcoat, white shirt and dark red tie. Yet his best feature, is a pair of vibrant emerald green eyes.
Their is a strange feeling at the sight of this man. Alannah had all sorts of creatures, looking at her with various expressions. Still, this person is somehow different.
The large man stares, knowing that it's not polite but can't help it, a unique woman stands in front of them. Pretty, yet that word doesn't quite describe her, beautiful straight form, curved appealingly and warm ivory skin. Along chocolate brown hair reaching her chin. Dressed in a black leather jacket, a pink shirt quoting 'We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that death will tremble to takes us'. Jeans, black motorcycle boots and carrying a full-face dark helmet. But what's keeping him captive are those sapphire eyes, almost glowing behind her hair, making him want to tuck them aside.
Klaus can't quite explain why he's so taken with her. He had met plenty of women, each a different type and beauty. Yet never had reached like this, in present of one.
Abruptly from somewhere, the sound of a throat being cleared brings him back. And fixing his glasses, he regains focus.
"This is Chain Sumeragi" Klaus continues. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Johnny Landis"
"Johnny Landis, that can't be!" Chain interrupts affirmatively. "After all, he just died"
Having approached the centre, where now they stand, Leonardo sweats profusely. Apologising, he kneels on the floor with his head touching it and hands in front of it. While stunned, Alannah doesn't know what to do.
"The wrong guy, what an idiot!" Chain reefers to Zapp, crossing her arms and glancing at the two uninvited guests.
"Shut up, the boss didn't notice it either!" Zapp says frustrated.
"Never mind Mr Klaus, it's your screw up!" She fires back.
"What's that wench, wanna get into it?" He replies.
"Drop dead" Chain answers expressionless.
Klaus looks at the picture Zapp had and turns it upside down. He can clearly see how this misunderstanding happened.
"And you, you liar!" Zapp shouts at Leo.
"Wait! Perhaps there is a reason why he did not say anything" Alannah cuts in and moves in front of Leonardo. "Also, I have a message from Johnny Landis"
"What?" Chain, Zapp and Leo simultaneously say glancing at her, while Klaus quietly observes her.
"It is meant for the leader of Libra" She explains.
Opening a pocket of her jacket, she pulls out a hand written letter and extending her hand, showing the name on it. Klaus reaches out and gently takes it from her, feeling electricity passing between them. Blushing Alannah looks away.
The redhead studies the letter, indeed the writer was Johnny Landis, the handwrite is similar. Opening it he silently reads it and slowly his eyes widen, moving from it to Alannah.
"This doesn't change anything, this brat lied!" Zapp says pushing her aside and setting a foot on the bowing boy's head.
"You do not need to treat him this way" Alannah says, tugging him from the shoulder.
From where he is, Leonardo feels responsible for all this trouble. But now wasn't the time to lose focus, he came here for a reason.
"I'm sorry, but there's something I want to know. Something I have to find" He explains desperately. "You're all familiar with the netherworld, so I thought that you might know!"
However he's cut off by a TV, hanging from the ceiling. Everyone turns towards, as it switches on and shows the place where the bank robbery happened. The person responsible, is arrested and taken by the police.
"He is now being led away in a police truck!" A reporter announced.
"The armed robbery from before" Chain says, glancing at it. "Looks like they caught him"
In the TV the criminal groans, doubling over in pain. And from inside him a blue gate opens, letting a two hand half humanoid being come through, cutting everything around with swords. The people scream and the camera falls to the ground, cutting off.
Staring at it, Alannah gasps surprised. She knew this being, but then the TV cuts quickly to a loud, laughing person.
"Did you see that?" The person yells.
"Him again" Zapp interrupts bored.
"It's me, everyone. The extraordinary masked phantom, who rules Hellsalem's Lot" The person announces and the image switches to close up of his face. "Femt the King of Depravity!"
Femt bumps his head on the camera, attracting attention. Behind him a dinner is present, with all sorts of foods and weird shadows moving on walls.
"How is everybody these days?!" The camera cuts to Femt siting on a chair. "I'm extremely bored" He says from top of the table with a loudspeaker. "And all of it is your fault!"
Alannah presses her lips together, having a bad feeling. She also identifies this soul, one of the self proclaimed 'Thirteen Kings'.
"You pigs just stand around with your mouths open, waiting for food to fall in!" He continues.
"He pisses me off" Zapp interrupts again.
"That's why I've taken upon myself to play a little game, sorry!" Femt says dramatically.
Together with Leonardo, Alannah spot blue sparkles coming from the monkey's head in front of the boy. And the young woman realises that a gate is about to open.
"Everyone look out!" She shouts and rushes to Leo. While Klaus's eyes widen, turning toward them.
AUTHOR: I DO NOT OWN OR HAVE ANY RIGHTS TO KEKKAI SENSEN/BLOOD BLOCKADE BATTLEFRONT. IT BELONGS TO YASUHIRO NIGHTOW AND THE ANIMATION STUDIO BONES. ONLY ALANNAH DEVLIN (OC) BELONGS TO ME. QUOTE IS CHARLES BUKOWSKI.