~ The Hunt ~

Chapter 4 - The Decision





In less than a heartbeat I unsheathed my sword and drove it into her heart. Although I tried not to, I felt myself looking back at her. I didn't want to see what I had done; I didn't want to see her form lying there lifeless. It was too much for me.

Slowly, I gathered my strength and turned away. The front door of the castle was making its way in to view. It seemed like a century had passed by the time I reached the door. I wanted to leave this place and rid the beauty from my mind forever. Another part of me wanted to stay here, embrace the feel of the castle, her aroma. I knew that it wasn't an option.

I rode back into the small village; the old man was sitting outside. He knew I completed the job. "I suppose you want your money now."

"No. Do not pay me."

"What? Why not?" He looked into my eyes than quickly turned away. He knew why I didn't want the money; he could see it in my expression. "Leave this town. The villagers are plotting to kill you, even though you have saved all of us."

"I only saved you from an angel." With that said I quickly rode off. This place was beginning to sicken me, not exactly knowing why.

The darkness wrapped around me. Everything was quiet. I couldn't pick up any noises, not even with my vampiric hearing. It was too quiet. I realized that death was near. The smell of it rushed through me, causing me to stop and look around. Nothing was there, that I could see.

Then it hit me . . . the sound of a soprano choir echoed throughout the forest. My heart was pounding against my chest as I listened to that beautiful angelic laugh once more.





Author's Notes: Yeah, this is pretty short I know. But hey, at least it's an update!

Lady Ravenshadow - I didn't want Ambrit to express more feelings about her longing for death, mainly because she didn't exactly want to die. . . Oops, I have spoken too much!

Emiri-chan - LOL! You literally crack me up! * BAM * another cliffhanger just for you! Oh yeah, if you don't mind, could give me those links to those authors you mentioned. I'm always in the mood for a good romance.

R-Krulle - I'm glad you like this story, here is some more for you to enjoy.

Sylvyr Elf - LOL! Please be my guest, I don't mind playing with some pet vampires.