A/N: yes yes i kno,i haven't updated in awhile, but i wanted at least one review before i did. and i got it yay! . ...anywayz, here's chapter 2

Disclaimer: nope, sorry. don't own it, so don't ask to meet the characters or anything. k, here's the story.

Chapter 2: New mission

The carriage began to slowly make its way toward the port while Carl and Gabriel briefed on the mission they were about to embark on.

"Van Helsing, it will be alright…there must be a reason why they are sending you on this particular mission, right?" Carl said to his now very disturbed friend.

"Yes, it's to torment me. Of all the creatures they want me to go after, it had to be a werewolf…how ironic." He put his head in his hands trying to block out the images of the past that were flooding into his head.

"The order didn't know you were one remember? It's not like they're punishing you for getting bitten or anything."

"Sure Carl, sure…" When the carriage stopped, they headed toward the boat and started sailing toward Bulgaria. 'This isn't going to be a pleasant experience' Gabriel thought to himself. He hadn't had to deal with werewolves or vampires for the last year, and he wasn't eager to go back.

It took a few days to get there, but as they were reaching to port Carl went up to Van Helsing.

"Okay, so you know what the mission is?"

"Yes Carl. We have to kill a werewolf that's terrorizing the city or Razgrad and save a princess that's hiding there. Is that all?"

"Yes, but be careful. This werewolf has already killed three of our field men. We don't need you to die either."

"Of course Carl, I'm always careful." They got off the boat and rented two horses and made their way for Razgrad. They descended upon the town at midday. Van Helsing looked around and noticed the town was a lot like Transylvania. 'Don't think about the past now Gabriel…this is not time for petty distractions' he mentally scolded himself. They made their way to a small tavern called Lycona Tavern. Van Helsing snarled at the name, but being that there were no other decent taverns around, he really had no choice. When they walked in they were filled with the loud sound of absolutely nothing. There were few men drinking at the bar who all turned their heads when they heard the door open. Each and every one of them looked scruffy and worn out from their long travels. They snickered at the two newcomers and turned their heads back to their own business. The tavern itself was rather dark and musky. The wood was creaky and had collected a lot of dust over the years.

"Cheery place…" Carl muttered under his breath. Gabriel gave a small smile before advancing toward the bar. He placed his bag on the barstool next to him and waited for the bartender to address him.

"Well what can I do for you gentlemen?" The man said in a hoarse whisper. Van Helsing surveyed the man before answering his questions. He was hunched over and his eyes were slightly cloudy, as if he had disconnected himself from reality. His hair was wiry and graying quickly, but his skin remained smooth, except for his neck. Coming from the left side of his neck was a long scar that ended above his right collar bone. Gabriel looked at it for a second trying to figure out what could've caused a scar like that when the bartended brought up the collar of his shirt, covering most of the scar.

"I said what can I do for you" He repeated again, but this time with a bit of malice behind it.

"My friend and I would like a room if it's not too much trouble." Gabriel responded. The man's eyes narrowed slightly before he shook his head.

"No, it's not a problem at all, follow me and I'll show you to your room…eh how long will you be staying?"

"Hopefully only for a few days."

"Very well then, this will do." He led them down a small hallway in the back of the tavern and opened the last door on the right. He stepped aside and let them go in, handing the key to Carl as he entered.

"No one will bother you boys for the duration of your stay, but be warned…the people of this town aren't very tolerant, so don't pick a fight." After saying that, he left them to get settled into their room.

"Now what?" Carl asked. Van Helsing sighed and threw his bag on the bed closest to the window.

"Now we wait for nightfall. We'll begin our hunt in the forest on the northeast side of the town walls. Then we'll take it from there." Carl sat down on the other bed, closer to the door and took his bag off his shoulder, placing it on the end table by the head of his bed.

"Alright, well I'll unpack my things in the meantime." With that they both started to unpack and get ready for the hunt that would happen at sundown.

A/N: soo that was ch. 2. I kno I kno, it was kinda boring and a bit short. But don't worry, next chapter will be a lot better. I promise. So then, Read and review and I'll post the next chapter, k? much love all