DISCLAIMER: I don't own Darkstalkers. Capcom does. Do not sue me over anything contained herein, please. The only character I own is Traveler. DOn't use him or the powers of copywright will jump up and bite you in your plagairistic ass.
Okay, people! I have recieved ZERO REVIEWS so far. It's very easy to do, and I am now accepting anonymous ones. It was an accident as to why I would not accept them before (sorry people). If I receive no reviews within two weeks, I'm dumping this story and starting a new one, a Bloody Roar fanfic called " Hope for Tomorrow." If you don't like that idea, review me please! A single review will continue this fanfic! I've babbled on enough, here's the chapter below. P.S. Fixed the thoughts problem! Thoughts are in parentheses ().
CHAPTER 3
A Nightmare's Dream
Dimitri watched the ambassador's company leave with a happy heart. Throughout the three days they had stayed, Morrigan had ceaselessly attempted to seduce,tease, and infuriate him. Although Dimitri thought she was a pain, he had to admit her attentions were rather... flattering. With an entire kingdom full of suitors, which included the handsomest members of all species, to pick from, Morrigan's obvious desire for Dimitri was a nice little ego boost. He smiled and chuckled about it. Still, he was glad for peace and quiet.
He watched as an entire company of vampire knights, astride their warhorses, accompanied them out. This was the force he had promised Marlin, and several shipments of gold, his payment, was coming in and would arrive within a week. Dimitri turned and went inside to meet his advisors and counci.
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It was a week after that night that all hell broke loose- right on Romanov Castle.
Dimitri had been talking to the men who brought in the gold. The incubus in charge was asking for directions to the treasury.
" 'Ere's yer shipment. I'd shay you haf quite a lot of gold in there," the incubus said, his thick accent blurring the words.
" Yes. If you would follow -" Dimitri began, cut off as the entire castle shook.
" What da hell wash that?" the incubus yelled. He was soon knocked to his feet by another shock, which was followed closely by a loud pounding noise all over the castle.
" What in the bloody hell is going on?" Dimitri yelled, grabbing a nearby table to keep from falling to his feet.
" We are under attack! Everybody to your positions!" the watchtower guard screamed.
The door of the castle was blown off it's hinges. And the strangest thing Dimitri had ever seen walked in.
It was bright red, with a skull insignia on the right chest. It appeared to be made of metal, and was made like a bulky human. The arms had wicked claws jutting out all over them, with a circular pair on the ends. It had a dome top, and inside-
Dimitri saw a human face, twisted in rage.
(A human?) Dimitri thought. (What the hell is going on here? And what kind of armor is he wearing?)
Dimitri had little time for thought, as the strangely armored human rushed at him. Jumping to the side, Dimitri grabbed a spear from the wall and stabbed him. His spear broke at the shaft. Jumping over it's next attack, Dimitri tried magic. He summoned his Chaos Flare and hurled the blazing fireball at the robot. It knocked it down, but it was barely singed and starting to get back up.
Dimitri quickly looked around for another weapon-
and looked up at a extremely heavy and extravagant chandelier. Dimitri grinned and threw his next fireball at the chandelier's chain. The human hadn't even gotten up before the weight of the chandelier impaled him and his machine. The force of impact caused the robot's oil to explode,blowing Dimitri backwards. Rubble piled on him as the castle continued shaking. Opening his eyes and grimacing from the pain, he looked up just as another robot was getting ready to cut his head off. He was pinned under a board that had fell from the blast, and he could just watch helplessly as the human-driven robot prepared to behead him-
When the robot suddenly fell in two. A human was standing behind it, wielding a long sword that glowed strangely. Dimitri thought he heard a song, but it was faint- like the whisper of things long ago. Dimitri blacked out before he could say anything to the strange human. The human threw the rubble off Dimitri, picked him up, and vanished into the air.
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TWO HOURS LATER....
Dimitri woke up on a grassy hill. It was the middle of the night.
( Why am I not dead?) he wondered. (That human- he couldn't possibly have lifted that rubble off me... I couldn't move it myself. Who was that guy? Why did he save me....)
He got up, wincing at the pain in his ribs. (Must have broken a few ribs...)
" Your ribs are broken. Sit for a while. You'll need your strength."
Dimitri turned. The speaker was the human who had saved him from the robot. Now that he had some time, Dimitri could study him more closely. He had red hair, and wore a long cloak that was transparent... (Wait a minute,) Dimitri thought. (His cloak- it looks just like the night sky!) His face was hidden, but not by any mask. It seemed like it was just- not there. It was hid in darkness. His cloak covered his body, but Dimitri could see on his back the scabbard for that longsword. The song Dimitri had thought he heard was back... softly playing in Dimitri's mind.
" Who.. are.. you?" Dimitri managed, gasping from pain.
The figure seemed to smile. " I am the walker of worlds, the gatherer of tales... I am the Traveler. And your world is in grave danger."
" What..?" Dimitri said, almost collasping. He focused his magic. The man appeared to be telling the truth...
" A great evil not of this world has arrived. He is a demon from long ago. You must find him and destroy him, or he will wrap your world in darkness."
Dimitri said " Why don't... you just.. kill him yourself?"
Traveler sighed. " I cannot stay long here. Other places require my attention and intervention. This world's hope must rest on others who are willing to fight this evil."
" And I'm one of them, I suppose."
" Maybe. It is up to you. I saved you so you could make that choice. I cannot force you to fight." Traveler got up.
" If you choose to fight, to avenge your people, seek out John Tailban. He lives in the werewolf kingdom a day east of here."
Dimitri remembered the fight at the castle. Ignoring pain, he stood up and said, " My people!... What happened at the castle? Are they killing vampires in the villages..." he staggered a little, almost passing out.
Traveler caught him. " The army the demon uses as his weapon is ignoring the villages of your province. They killed most of the vampires in the castle- I was able to divert some of them so your people could escape. Their main target is the capitals of each province. After that, they'll begin killing the Darkstalkers indiscriminately."
Dimitri felt his rage boil. " Bastards!" He got back up and stood on shaky legs. " Not like we haven't suffered enough! Damn humans! Damn them..." he fell back again, and Traveler caught him once more.
" No. It is not humans that are the problem. The demon is feeding off such blind hatred. It is what created his army in the first place. Humans, tired of being used as food or toys for Darkstalkers, gave their souls to him in return for power. That is his strength. Do not damn the humans, Dimitri- damn the demon."
Dimitri got up again. " Then I will," he swore. " And I'll kill the son of a bitch too. How do I get to him?"
Traveler spoke. " You will need a weapon strong enough to pierce his heart. John Tailban knows where such a weapon lies. I have already spoken to him. He will lead you to it. Once it is found, head to Castle Aensland. Warn Berial of the human army. From there..." he shrugged. " You will find a way."
" Thanks", Dimitri said, taking a shaky step.
" Oh, about your wounds..." Traveler waved his hand, and Dimitri felt a moment of disorientation. When it cleared, he felt no pain. " Take care, Dimitri."
" I will. Thank you... Traveler."
Traveler nodded his head and drew his cloak to him. He disappeared with the next gust of wind.
Dimitri began walking east, heading into the forests surrounding the Kingdom of Wolves.
Okay, people! I have recieved ZERO REVIEWS so far. It's very easy to do, and I am now accepting anonymous ones. It was an accident as to why I would not accept them before (sorry people). If I receive no reviews within two weeks, I'm dumping this story and starting a new one, a Bloody Roar fanfic called " Hope for Tomorrow." If you don't like that idea, review me please! A single review will continue this fanfic! I've babbled on enough, here's the chapter below. P.S. Fixed the thoughts problem! Thoughts are in parentheses ().
CHAPTER 3
A Nightmare's Dream
Dimitri watched the ambassador's company leave with a happy heart. Throughout the three days they had stayed, Morrigan had ceaselessly attempted to seduce,tease, and infuriate him. Although Dimitri thought she was a pain, he had to admit her attentions were rather... flattering. With an entire kingdom full of suitors, which included the handsomest members of all species, to pick from, Morrigan's obvious desire for Dimitri was a nice little ego boost. He smiled and chuckled about it. Still, he was glad for peace and quiet.
He watched as an entire company of vampire knights, astride their warhorses, accompanied them out. This was the force he had promised Marlin, and several shipments of gold, his payment, was coming in and would arrive within a week. Dimitri turned and went inside to meet his advisors and counci.
*************************************************************************************
It was a week after that night that all hell broke loose- right on Romanov Castle.
Dimitri had been talking to the men who brought in the gold. The incubus in charge was asking for directions to the treasury.
" 'Ere's yer shipment. I'd shay you haf quite a lot of gold in there," the incubus said, his thick accent blurring the words.
" Yes. If you would follow -" Dimitri began, cut off as the entire castle shook.
" What da hell wash that?" the incubus yelled. He was soon knocked to his feet by another shock, which was followed closely by a loud pounding noise all over the castle.
" What in the bloody hell is going on?" Dimitri yelled, grabbing a nearby table to keep from falling to his feet.
" We are under attack! Everybody to your positions!" the watchtower guard screamed.
The door of the castle was blown off it's hinges. And the strangest thing Dimitri had ever seen walked in.
It was bright red, with a skull insignia on the right chest. It appeared to be made of metal, and was made like a bulky human. The arms had wicked claws jutting out all over them, with a circular pair on the ends. It had a dome top, and inside-
Dimitri saw a human face, twisted in rage.
(A human?) Dimitri thought. (What the hell is going on here? And what kind of armor is he wearing?)
Dimitri had little time for thought, as the strangely armored human rushed at him. Jumping to the side, Dimitri grabbed a spear from the wall and stabbed him. His spear broke at the shaft. Jumping over it's next attack, Dimitri tried magic. He summoned his Chaos Flare and hurled the blazing fireball at the robot. It knocked it down, but it was barely singed and starting to get back up.
Dimitri quickly looked around for another weapon-
and looked up at a extremely heavy and extravagant chandelier. Dimitri grinned and threw his next fireball at the chandelier's chain. The human hadn't even gotten up before the weight of the chandelier impaled him and his machine. The force of impact caused the robot's oil to explode,blowing Dimitri backwards. Rubble piled on him as the castle continued shaking. Opening his eyes and grimacing from the pain, he looked up just as another robot was getting ready to cut his head off. He was pinned under a board that had fell from the blast, and he could just watch helplessly as the human-driven robot prepared to behead him-
When the robot suddenly fell in two. A human was standing behind it, wielding a long sword that glowed strangely. Dimitri thought he heard a song, but it was faint- like the whisper of things long ago. Dimitri blacked out before he could say anything to the strange human. The human threw the rubble off Dimitri, picked him up, and vanished into the air.
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TWO HOURS LATER....
Dimitri woke up on a grassy hill. It was the middle of the night.
( Why am I not dead?) he wondered. (That human- he couldn't possibly have lifted that rubble off me... I couldn't move it myself. Who was that guy? Why did he save me....)
He got up, wincing at the pain in his ribs. (Must have broken a few ribs...)
" Your ribs are broken. Sit for a while. You'll need your strength."
Dimitri turned. The speaker was the human who had saved him from the robot. Now that he had some time, Dimitri could study him more closely. He had red hair, and wore a long cloak that was transparent... (Wait a minute,) Dimitri thought. (His cloak- it looks just like the night sky!) His face was hidden, but not by any mask. It seemed like it was just- not there. It was hid in darkness. His cloak covered his body, but Dimitri could see on his back the scabbard for that longsword. The song Dimitri had thought he heard was back... softly playing in Dimitri's mind.
" Who.. are.. you?" Dimitri managed, gasping from pain.
The figure seemed to smile. " I am the walker of worlds, the gatherer of tales... I am the Traveler. And your world is in grave danger."
" What..?" Dimitri said, almost collasping. He focused his magic. The man appeared to be telling the truth...
" A great evil not of this world has arrived. He is a demon from long ago. You must find him and destroy him, or he will wrap your world in darkness."
Dimitri said " Why don't... you just.. kill him yourself?"
Traveler sighed. " I cannot stay long here. Other places require my attention and intervention. This world's hope must rest on others who are willing to fight this evil."
" And I'm one of them, I suppose."
" Maybe. It is up to you. I saved you so you could make that choice. I cannot force you to fight." Traveler got up.
" If you choose to fight, to avenge your people, seek out John Tailban. He lives in the werewolf kingdom a day east of here."
Dimitri remembered the fight at the castle. Ignoring pain, he stood up and said, " My people!... What happened at the castle? Are they killing vampires in the villages..." he staggered a little, almost passing out.
Traveler caught him. " The army the demon uses as his weapon is ignoring the villages of your province. They killed most of the vampires in the castle- I was able to divert some of them so your people could escape. Their main target is the capitals of each province. After that, they'll begin killing the Darkstalkers indiscriminately."
Dimitri felt his rage boil. " Bastards!" He got back up and stood on shaky legs. " Not like we haven't suffered enough! Damn humans! Damn them..." he fell back again, and Traveler caught him once more.
" No. It is not humans that are the problem. The demon is feeding off such blind hatred. It is what created his army in the first place. Humans, tired of being used as food or toys for Darkstalkers, gave their souls to him in return for power. That is his strength. Do not damn the humans, Dimitri- damn the demon."
Dimitri got up again. " Then I will," he swore. " And I'll kill the son of a bitch too. How do I get to him?"
Traveler spoke. " You will need a weapon strong enough to pierce his heart. John Tailban knows where such a weapon lies. I have already spoken to him. He will lead you to it. Once it is found, head to Castle Aensland. Warn Berial of the human army. From there..." he shrugged. " You will find a way."
" Thanks", Dimitri said, taking a shaky step.
" Oh, about your wounds..." Traveler waved his hand, and Dimitri felt a moment of disorientation. When it cleared, he felt no pain. " Take care, Dimitri."
" I will. Thank you... Traveler."
Traveler nodded his head and drew his cloak to him. He disappeared with the next gust of wind.
Dimitri began walking east, heading into the forests surrounding the Kingdom of Wolves.