Twilight Hunter; GW Style
Chapter One
FalconIce

Wide redwood doors opened with booming clarity against the senses of the Master Vampire, the first vampire in existence, Treize looked up from his paper strewn desk at the ambling figure winding its way down to him. Slightly glowing blue eyes crinkled in amusement as the figure's bright smile met them.
"Gamishin." He acknowledged and set the pen he had been holding down into a desk organizer he'd bought a few days ago. He faced the young Hunter before him and shuffled the papers he'd been working on into a semblance of neatness before laying them down in a neat pile on a corner of his wide red wood desk.
It never sought to amaze Treize how the Gamishin Clan could look so beautiful and deadly at the same time. Fair skin, stunning amethyst eyes, utterly luscious cascade of bright chestnut locks bound together in a neat braid…utter perfection in mortal flesh.
"Ya called T-chan?" Light tenor voice, too soft and silky to be considered manly but not enough to undermine the sensuality or the deadliness of the owner; Duo Maxwell one of the two living Gamishins in all of Paria.
"We have a problem." The ginger-haired vampire replied and motioned for the young but powerful Hunter to take a seat in front of his oak desk." You do have noticed the recent unexplained bouts of killing…" He trailed off as he knew better than to underestimate the younger being's intelligence.
"The unexplained killings…Vampire teeth marks but obviously not done by a Vampire since their bites heal over in seconds…Then horrible post mortem mutilation…" The Ganishimi Clan member looked up and flicked his braid over a shoulder as he crossed his legs." Can't be a Hunter ya know…Not like 'em to kill like that, we have more finesse but could be a Human, their pretty unpredictable…although the imitation Vampire teeth marks make it weird…they'd know better than that…"
Treize smiled and pulled a drawer underneath his desk, the hunter across looking at him with interest; the ginger haired vampire pulled out a folder.
"This is the first case of a Dhampir ever in Paria…" A raised eyebrow was his only response from the young hunter, Treize knew better than to expect the professional killer to react his age.
"Dhampir…" Duo percolated, rubbing at his chin thoughtfully," Ain't that a half vampire-half human thing?" He speculated, throwing the question at Treize with a small hint of amusement.
The Master Vampire smiled," As you know of the unsuitability of vampire blood with human blood, I doubt that would be possible…"
Duo smirked," An unturned Hunter/Vampire cross?" He asked, playing with the end of his braided appendage.
"Possibly." Treize concurred; he then slid the folder from under his desk towards Duo. It contained a few sketchy eye witness accounts and the case history." Here, these are all we've got so far…"
Deft hands caught the sliding brown folder and opened them with hardly a sound. Amethyst eyes scanned the printed material barely a second before they alighted to meet Treize's gaze.
"This is hardly anything…More rumor and gossip than hard facts." The young Hunter pointed out and slid back the folder to the Master Vampire with a snort. "How dya expect me ta find something even ya Vampires can't see…"
"Because Duo Maxwell…" Treize pointed out," This thing has been made confidential…We can't let the general populace know that there's something out there even we vampires can't control. Worst of all, it seems the sire of the Dhampir is a high leveled vampire just a few hundred years younger than me to be able to elude all the trackers we sent on his tail…"
"So ya called the Gamshin Clan to help ya, that it?" Violet eyes suddenly turned serious," I'm only one Hunter, Gamishin or no Gamishin, I'm barely eighteen and 'm pal Solo is hardly any older. What makes ya think I can do this job?"
"Because, I know of your abilities Shinigami most renowned of all Vampire killers..." Cold blue eyes met equally cold amethyst.
"So, you want to hire me for this job?" Duo asked giving Treize a languid glance.
"Forty million Creds for starters; you bring him down, I'll double the paying price. Deal?"
"I'm still only one person…"The Gamishin Clan member turned to look at the folder that was still on the table.
Gloved hands came together," No worries, you'll be working with a special agent for this case. Meet Heero Yuy…"
The doors began to open from behind them; Duo turned his head to assess the figure walking towards them. Unruly moss green hair, deep cobalt blue eyes, not too tall, lean of body and just a tiny hint of fang…Duo snorted.
"Hello Wing."
The young man's head turned to face the seated Hunter, his face betraying no emotions." Shinigami." He acknowledged before taking the seat opposite the other young man.
"I see, you know each other then?" The ginger haired Master Vampire asked amiably to the annoyance of both seated parties.
"You pair the best Vampire Slayer with the best Hunter Slayer in the biz. You must be nuts!" Duo commented, shaking his head. He took in Wing across him.
His eyebrow went up as he gazed at his would be partner. Treize found the entire assessment amusing since the vampire had also taken the opportunity to examine the other. Heero was of Asian decent if he were back on earth; Japanese in fact. His eyes were deep blue, from where he got that trait, Treize had no idea. His hair was always mussed, the moss green locks seeming to defy gravity and order. His body was just like the Gamishin's across him, lean and well toned but it also could be said that both young men seemed to possess equal beauty that was so enticing yet so deadly.
Heero snorted, disrupting the building tension in the room, before delving into his black leather over coat to retrieve another envelope just like the one on Treize's table. He then slid it across the table to the waiting hands of the Master Vampire.
Treize picked up the folder and glanced at Heero who nodded his head in confirmation. He opened it and scanned the contents after which, he threw it towards the startled Hunter's direction. He, of course, caught the hurtling projectile in time.
"What's this?" He asked simultaneously opening it to see the contents," I see," He then looked up to gaze at the seated form across him," You took these?" He asked.
"Iie." Came the curt reply and it seemed that none other was forthcoming.
Treize looked at the two deadly young men before him and couldn't help but smile. It would be exciting to see the two work together as a well oiled team; they seemed made for each other; two halves of a whole. The recklessness of the Gamishin tempered by the discipline of the Vampire, the forcefulness of Yuy reasoned out by Shinigami's gentleness. No doubt, these two could catch the rogue in no time. Then, both would learn what it is to be in each other's footsteps and it would be good for the city since both will discover that together as a pair, they would be unbeatable and crime in this city would be a low once criminals on both sides know that the dreaded Shinigami and Wing teamed up. Treize had to quell the urge to rub his hands together while chuckling evilly. Everything seemed according to plan.
"So where'd dya get them Wing my man?" Asked the frisky Vampire killer who was leaning a little on his seat towards the vampire across him." I was think'n that you vamps couldn't find the guy then here you are…" He at that moment spread his arms to indicate the file that Wing had given Treize after which he shrugged and leaned back on his seat with a smirk, having stated his case.
Heero snorted before looking up, his cobalt blue eyes piercing in the soft light of the Vampire Master's office." The source of the pictures comes from one of the killer's victims: Caucasian human, five foot six, and was found to be tourist." He explained, voice a mere monotone," The photographs were taken by an amateur therefore not of fine quality, hardly distinguishable and only the rough form discernable but can still be considered a clue…"
Treize smiled, nodded his head in approval. This case would hardly be typical and would require both parties full cooperation. Next, he laid his gaze on the Hunter who was at that moment, in deep thought.
"So, the case is accepted, I am counting on both of you to solve this case ASAP. Both of you are dismissed." With a nod, the ginger haired vampire went back to his work.
Out of the corner of his eyes, he noticed the two get up in unison while glaring at one another. They would pose a challenge to each other while working as a team. Highly amusing, thought Treize as he saw them maintain the glares on their faces all the way out the door.


Heero couldn't help but curse the existence of one so called Master Vampire. How could Treize pair him up with the best Vampire Hunter, namely one Shinigami? It was simply irksome since it had been his lifetime dream to one day slay the other and it was probably the same for, he glanced at the whistling forming front of him, Shinigami as well.
But then, he sighed inwardly, how can one so reputed to be evil be so…pleasant to the eyes. Subconsciously, the vampire began to study the form before him in action. The Hunter's way of walking, although seemingly loud and rough was actually as silent as the night's breeze and graceful as a silver sided fish gliding in the water. The long chestnut braid swung like a golden pendulum behind him which annoyingly made Heero look at his supposed opponent's hind quarters which were beautifully encased within tight black leather pants.
The vampire groaned silently to himself, he had to admit that his would be partner was more a distraction than a help. Oh he knew that the Gamishin Clan as Shinigami was obviously part of, was supposed to be ethereal in beauty but he had until now thought that as an exaggeration but currently that he had now caught a glimpse himself…
Heero looked up again only to blink as Shinigami's lithe figure was nowhere in sight. He cursed and turned his head around to look for the Hunter.
The red carpeted corridor floor was highlighted with moonlight through the wide glass windows on each side. Vampires, being sensitive to bright light conditions, preferred to stay inside during daytimes so it was probable that the heavy draperies on each side of the windows were drawn taut during daylight hours. Also, unlike that of Earth, Paria's working hours were at night and only Humans were ever abroad during the day.
The only illumination on the corridor aside from the moonlight were soft lighting bulbs that lent a mellow blue light but since the moon was obviously full, they were off for the moment. This didn't bother Heero one bit since his vampyric eyesight saw the night as bright as the day but given that his missing quarry was part of the Gamishin Clan, he would probably have power over the shadows making it twice as hard to locate him. Heero was miffed.
"Shinigami, this is no time for your tricks. We have a job to do." He said, annoyed at the same time watching the vicinity nearby for any signs of the black leather clad form.
Suddenly, out of the very air itself, a sort of disembodied voice replied to Heero's earlier statement," Not until you stop calling me Shinigami. I have a real name ya know and it's Duo!" It called, chortling a little," I hate formalities doncha Hee-chan?" The voice seemed to taunt.
The blue eyed Vampire could see the shadows dancing along the corridor, seeming almost alive in its motions. Then it came to him, Shinigami was probably using the shadows to cloak his presence. The whole commotion was wearing his patience thin since he was not the type to dawdle and play during a job, preferring to get it done as soon as possible.
"Hn." He snorted and began to walk to the end of the corridor. He didn't need the other; he could solve this case by himself easily.
"Yer such a spoilsport dya know that Hee-chan?" Heero was surprised as he was now standing almost nose to nose with the amethyst eyed Hunter.
"Hn." He replied, his face never betraying any emotion as he brushed roughly past the smirking Shinigami.
"Yer no fun!" The Hunter protested behind him before jogging up to catch up." If we're gonna be partners, the least ya could do is talk to me like a decent person ya know!"
Heero didn't respond verbally but tried to employ his vampyric capabilities of walking extremely fast.
"Oi! Docha dare leave me behind!" And the next instant, the shadowy form of his would be partner materialized then slowly solidified a couple of feet ahead of him.
A heart shaped face and mischievously sparkling purple eyes faced him with a smirk," No one can escape Shinigami baby!"
The blue eyed vampire decided to ignore his would be partner entirely and simply walked right by him with hardly a sound. This of course miffed the attention seeking chestnut haired being.
" Hey hey!" Shinigami protested jogging up to Heero," Ya ignoring me or what?" Only silence greeted him.
Heero refused to acknowledge the other's presence; it only served to make him either more interested in the Hunter or more annoyed. He firmed his resolve and walked away faster leaving the pouting Hunter in the middle of the hallway.
"I refuse to-" The loud protest of the Gamishin Clan member was suddenly interrupted as the doors-which Heero was just about to leave through-banged opened just a few inches from his face to reveal a small somewhat frail looking brown haired teen.
"Sir?" It asked shrinking a little at the gaze Heero was subconsciously directing towards him." Are ye Master Wing?" Raising puppy dog like eyes to him, the Vampire snorted before nodding and impatiently waiting for the small teen to get on with whatever it was he had been sent for.
It was then that the annoying Hunter roughly pushed Heero to the side," Ignore him kiddo, he's under a lot of stress if ya know what I mean…So, what's the report?" Duo was at that moment pointedly ignoring the death glare Heero was directing at him.
The small teen fidgeted a little bit more before firming itself up and facing Duo with a determined look on its face." There has been a victim. They are taking the autopsy now. If you want to see it, please follow me!" With those parting words, the small boy turned around and began to purposefully stride away.
Heero-uncharacteristically-had only heard about half of what the boy had said since he was still trying his very best to shatter the Hunter's head with only the power of his eyes.
"Yo Wingy-poo! Let's goo~ooo!" called out the braided teen teasingly as Heero growled under his breath annoyed at the Hunter's antics.
"FINE!" The vampire barked out-he hadn't been able to figure out yet as to why this particular Hunter made him act so…unlike himself-and began to use his vampiric speed to catch up with the small kid ahead of them.
"Touché." Duo snorted and followed the rather irritated Vampire out into the night.

-TBC-

Note-sies: Okie dokie. If anyone wants this particular fic to go on or rather to be written faster; a few comments/reviews would be extremely welcome. If you also spot various typos and mis-grammar kindly inform me as I have yet no beta-reader for this fic. Thank you to all and have a nice day! ^.^