Okay before I start may I say that I know my story has gotten some attention, but a little feedback wouldn't be unappreciated…especially by anyone who knows the Darkstalkers series or would like to comment me about or on the characters I created. Seriously people…I could use some response to know that my story is drawing some signs of life, well with that out in the open now…here's the next installment.

Felicia decided to see Mr. Nightshade, he was stopping in again to see tonight's performance…when it was Raptor's turn to go on Felicia stopped by his table, Dominic looked up and looked almost happy to see her. "Well Felicia…nice to see you again, saw your performance…you show more and more promise every time I see you." Dominic said, "Yes if you don't mind me saying, if you signed on like your friend Raptor did I think we could possibly boost your career."

"You're off your rocker if you think I'll sign on with you, just because you were able to trick Raptor doesn't mean you'll be able to pull the wool over my eyes." She snapped at him.

Dominic looked a little taken a back, "Oh my, the kitten has claws after all," Dominic took a drink of the beverage that was clutched in his hand and finished, "but I assure you, your friend Raptor was not tricked into signing on with me…he was under his own influences just as you are by confronting me on the issue now."

"His own influences…" Felicia said aloud, "you dangled the promise of a possible 75 grand contract deal in front of his face like a carrot on a string, and your saying he signed on with you under his own influences?"

Dominic looked at her and said, "I say his own because he realized that you don't speak for him, that he has his own voice and can speak for himself…I'm very sure you'd have done the same if you two had swapped places or roles."

"Very unlikely." Felicia said sternly to him, but as she turned to leave Dominic said, "Your voice says no…your eyes," he then turned away, "tell me you would've taken the opportunity without question, if you'd been in Raptors' place."

Felicia then turned back around and said, "Stop trying to fill my head with your millionaire 'voodoo'!"

Dominic chuckled at the remark and said, "What you call 'millionaire voodoo' is actually a Masters Degree from Harvard with Law and Politics as majors, with a minor in Psychology."

"Well just stop, you could freak most women out with a thing like that!" she told him.

Dominic then looked down upon himself and thought, "There was one that wasn't, but she's gone now…out of my life," He then looked up at Felicia again, "but you'll see," a smirk then crossed his face, "you and all the others like you will see what my 'voodoo' could've helped you achieve."

EGYPT, JAN. 4th 6:10 A.M.

"My target lies inside, I best tread carefully now." The woman in the dark brown robe thought to herself as she stood outside Anakaris' tomb.

She then mustered up what courage she could and went inside, making sure to avoid any traps that might have been set for grave robbers. When she made it to Anakaris' burial chamber, she opened it and saw the sarcophagus, she ran her hand across it…it looked old, and yet there was no dust. As soon as she removed her hand the sarcophagus lid started to move, she took a few steps back as it slid off and she came face to face with the mummy. "My word…Master Dominic said the guy was big, but I had no idea."

Anakaris looked down at his uninvited guest, but was she friend or foe he couldn't tell.

"All hail the mighty Anakaris!" the woman cheered as she bowed to him.

She remained kneeling but said, "My master has sent me to speak with you on a matter that concerns him greatly." She then took out a small leather pouch and placed it down at Aankaris' feet, "My master wishes to ally himself with you oh great Anakaris, he gives you what is in that pouch as a peace offering, he hopes you will accept."

Anakaris picked up the pouch and undid the twine that kept it bound together, inside was an assortment of diamonds and gold pieces. "May I add that if you ally yourself with my master he may be able to protect your people?"

Anakaris looked to be thinking it over for a moment, then he placed the pouch in his sarcophagus…she then had a hopeful look in her eyes, "Can I take that as a 'yes'?" she asked, Anakaris then pointed to some hieroglyphs depicting his servants, the woman turned back and said, "I understand, I bid you good rest and thank you for your time." She said with another bow as she walked away, but she still faced him.

NEW YORK, JAN. 3rd 11:25 P.M.

Dominic got a cell phone call as he headed back home, "Ahoy-hoy? Jackal, so how did it go with Anakaris…I suppose he rejected you too……really, well that changes my whole outlook on this so far…wait, what was that I couldn't really hear you…mmm-hmmm, well then you stay there and do that…I want his trust, you understand? Okay, okay…I hope to see you soon, and call me sir not master, okay…bye-bye."

Dominic took his list out again and put a circle by Anakaris' name, he then looked at the remaining names:

DEMITRI MAXIMOV

DONAVAN BAINE

FELICIA

MORRIGAN

SASQATCH

"Now let's see…" Dominic thought to himself, "Now I know Sasquatch isn't smart enough to join us…but it'll be good to get him out of our path, for Demitri Maximov…my skills in diplomacy should aid me there, and once I get him on board with me, if I can get him on board with me…then ensnaring Morrigan will be a moderately difficult cakewalk, and that leaves us with the two hardest nuts to crack…Donavan Baine, and dear Felicia. Donavan will be very hard to get to see my views, especially if that little psychic brat Anita is anywhere near him…and as for Felicia, well considering that the nightclub managers deal went so smoothly means I now own 30 of the joint. And wouldn't you know where they're scheduled to perform next is one of my other nightclubs in Baltimore, yes…everything is good, soon I shall soon show our little diva who her 'Angel of Music' is."