Chapter 13

Two figures flew by mist in the night time sky. The power vibrated off of the beings as they moved…much like a god of the ancient Greek. Breaths and hearts beated as one until they reached the old brick building on the corner of 9th street and French.

Savannah, Go to the south entrance of the building and aid the woman. I can smell her blood everywhere in there. Do not draw the attention of the Vampire……he is focusing on Nicolae right now and will not be expecting us here. Quickly and silently they moved into position and prepared to fight.

Stealthily, Gregori glided into the precinct to see Nicolae clutching Elena's body close to him. The hand of the Vampire was deep in the poor woman's lungs and he could see her being close to death. However; Gregori had the advantage….the vampire had no clue he was even there.

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Nicolae looked up only once to see who the Vampire was. An old friend of the Prince's named Marcus. He had lived many life times as a vampire and has grown very powerful in the past 300 years. Gaining the allegiance and banding a group of newly turned vampires to do his biding as he wreaked havoc along the East Coast.

"Nicolae the great. I noticed your foul stench in this city, but I had no idea that you would be taking my woman without permission." He withdrew his hand quickly from her lung and licked one elongated claw. The act made Elena hiss between clenched teeth. The acid burned her lungs and she could no longer breath without the aid of Nicolae."Mmm…She tastes good. So pure and clean. I will enjoy converting her since you can't seem to do the job adequately yourself."

Nicolae welcomed the beast into his mind his body but not his soul. Elena had saved that part of him and he would cling to that part of her for as long as they both lived. If she died tonight … then he could do no other than follow her into the after life. Nicolae leave Elena's body on the ground where you stand. Savannah is right behind you and she will aid her healing and get her to safety. Distract the being for a few moments until I make myself known. Gregori spoke so surely so pure that Nicolae had no choice but obey.

Laying the broken body of his brave Mia on the marble floor was almost enough for him to kill everything in his path. Marcus stared at Nicolae and smiled deeply with his jagged stained teeth. "Nothing makes me happier than to beat another worthless hunter of our race. Your kind think you are so worldly but you forget that I am still the greatest among us."

"Do not for one minute think you are ever like me Marcus. You disgraced yourself all those years ago when you gave into weakness and engorged yourself for one moment of pleasure… a simple contact high that you knew would not last. You will die tonight…by my hand." It wasn't a threat…it was a promise. And Nicolae always kept his promises.

Behind him, Savannah had forced herself from mist to her human form. Hidden from all seeing eyes except for Gregori, she inched Elena closer to the back of the door without anyone noticing. While she moved her she did her best to close the wound with her healing saliva and began chanting the ritual healing chant deep in the woman's mind to keep her alive. Elena clung to the light Gregori and Savannah forced her to look at. It was all she could do now.

Once by the far door on the other side of the counter, Gregori safeguarded the women and built an invisible barrier all around them. Nothing would get in or out without his permission first.

Elena's heart and breath slowed to almost a dead state to keep her alive. Savannah stayed as energy in her body moving oxygen to the starving cells and flowing her blood manually without damaging her more. This is bad Gregori. Beat that thing and come quick. She is internally bleeding and damage was done to her heart. It is a miracle she is still alive.

She will live pet. Just use my strength and keep her blood moving.

Gregori stood like a mountain waiting for the opportune moment to show himself. His black hair flew loose around his shoulders and his stone cut face was flashing cold silver eyes on his objective. "Good evening old one I do not think we have had the pleasure to meet yet." His words startled the vampire and he quickly jumped to the side so he was able to keep an eye on both of them.

"And who might you be foolish one?"

"My name is Gregori. The Dark One. And you are gravely mistaken when you say you are the strongest of Carpathians. Let me show you power." He spoke matter of factly and didn't hesitate to draw out the last syllable. You will come to me and kneel before me. Then I will end your existence and end your suffering. Marcus became confused and started to hiss and spit when his feet started to drag him towards the enemy lines.

The hypnosis was unbreakable and the vampire screeched at the purity of the voice. He fought with all his might and began throwing everything he had to stop the man causing this. Roaches crawled towards the feet of Nicolae and Gregori, and poisoned rats dropped from the ceiling. Venom spewed from the deadly creatures and Nicolae quickly gathered his waning strength to dispose of the vermin. Nothing seemed to work. They just kept coming from all directions and he could see the vampire flicker in and out trying to break the powerful hold Gregori had on him.

The sweat on Gregori's brow showed his struggle and the fight was starting to get fierce. Static of power stung the air around them and venom from the rodents was starting to burn holes too large in the floor. The wood began to crack and all three men fell through.

With the concentration gone and dust blinding both Nicolae and Gregori's eyes, the vampire overcame the holding spell and dissolved away into the night.

Damit! Why didn't I see this coming. This was his plan all along wasn't it?

Yes Nicolae I am afraid it was. We must help your woman now. Hurry. She clings to life as it is. We will find him and fight another night.