Disclaimer: I do not own the Naturals in anyway . I do own Karliah , the name Blood Harvest , the research on vampires and werewolves , the Coven , Valor , and Undead Vampires , the Collector , and the story itself . I have several OCs and my own creatures that may appear in this story , if you want to use them that ' s fine , but please give credit.

Chapter 5 : Planes of Existence

Arcania - Historical Archives of the Vampire Prince

After their relaxing and rejuvenating experience in the hot springs , Andy and Chase went to the section of the Historical Arts of Arcania to speak to Jezelle about the artifact connected to the Dove tattoo markings on Andy ' s left shoulder known as Ethereal . When the two walked in they noticed she had a class going with young students over at the lecturer room across from the door coming into the Historical Archives of the Vampire Prince and decided to wait until her lecture was over before approaching her with their own questions .

" Class , can one of you tell me and our guests what you see on the board ? " Jezelle asked the students making the Naturals look at each other realizing they were in the presence of another vampire who already knew they were in the room .

" Those are Blood Ruins , " One of the students answered as an adult lycan came to the door to see if Andy and Chase needed assistances .

" Anista , they ' re okay , " Jezelle said as the two looked at the Blood Ruins noticing that they were the hieroglyphs the two had seen at the Ancestor ' s Stone .

" Yes , ma ' am , " Anista said as the two sat down in empty desks at the back of the class as to not draw too much attention to themselves .

" Yes , these hieroglyphs which resemble the Egyptian Hieroglyphs of later days are known as Blood Ruins , the first written language of the vampires , our world , and some even believe the first written language of both worlds . This language was named for the popular use of blood as ink in the glyphs which often sealed the writing with powerful magic no longer seen today . " Jezelle said .

" Powerful magic ? " One of the students asked .

" In our world , besides giving us life which separates us from the dead , restless spirits , the undead vampires , and the like , blood is the most powerful substance to exist . Blood satisfies a vampire ' s thirst and cleanses their deepest wounds healing almost any wound completely except those still touched by silver or with mortal wounds too damaged or old to heal , blood is the most reliable scent a vampire and lycan can use to track both people and beasts in our world , and things sealed in blood can have some of the most powerful magical effects from the power within the blood and the unbreakable bond on that which was wrote in blood . When people of the old days made a pact through use of their blood nothing , but death could break it , when a contract is wrote out in blood everything in that contract will only be resolved when all of the parties on that contract have passed on , and hieroglyphs , blood ruins , that were drawn in a vampires blood , retain all of it ' s power even to this very day long after the vampire has left our world . " Jezelle said .

" What stopped the blood ruins from being wrote today , Miss Jezelle ? " One of the other students asked .

" After awhile , people began to misuse the blood ruins , some used them to summon dark creatures from the demonic world , some were used to raised the dead , and sadly , we even had those who thought it was necessary to enslave people with contracts bound in blood that signed away someone else ' s life to them and their family without any hope of being released . " Jezelle said .

" Slaves ? " An older lycan on the other side of the classroom asked .

" Yes , slaves , but often these slaves were more than just owned through labor and abuse , but also through their slave owners being able to see into their minds . Soon those slaves could be punished and killed for things that they thought as magic used by their owners could read the freest form of expression , the ability to think . " Jezelle said .

" So , what happened ? " Another student asked .

" The Vampire Princes , Desmond and Samuel were both unwavering opponents to those who believed in slavery , especially slavery of ones freedom to think . So , through the ages both of them signed laws that are still being practiced to this day that stopped others from enslaving peoples minds and eventually from enslaving people altogether . While writing in the blood ruins wasn ' t forbidden from vampires , a ban was eventually put in place by Samuel that stopped the use of blood being put in writing to seal deals and enslave people , that included the use within the blood ruins , people who do see a long and hard prison sentences for it ' s become a law not refuted by the Elder Council and other councils of the humans and lycans have followed suit . " Jezelle said .

" So , why still teach it ? " One of the students asked .

" Even though blood isn ' t used in blood ruins today , some of the drawings and writings from the past still exist , so , you and the experts need to learn it so we can still read our history and new historical artifacts that are being found to this day . Plus , some people still use the blood ruins today when used in formal writing , some of our own laws and documents are wrote in blood ruins even in the modern age , even if they don ' t use blood to write in the ancient language of the vampires anymore . " Jezelle said .

" Yes , ma ' am , Miss Jezelle , " The students said to her .

" Alright , class , read on the blood ruins tonight and bring me an essay tomorrow on what you read , then read up on the next chapter as we will move on to more modern languages of vampires tomorrow . " Jezelle said .

" Yes , Miss Jezelle , " The students chimed back .

" You may go , " Jezelle dismissing her students .

Once all of the students had left out , Jezelle , came to the back of the classroom to speak to Andy and Chase .

" Sorry , if we disturbed your class , but I was told you could help me with finding a lost artifact that may have belonged to Desmond , " Andy said .

" I don ' t mind , and I would hope that you could come more often , it ' s an exciting time for the young ones with the new , Vampire Prince around , " Jezelle said as she led them to her office .

" Word is traveling fast , " Andy said .

" More than just word , but a feeling through those who waited for you , " Jezelle said .

" Waited ? " Andy asked .

" Our world , especially the vampire community , have been without proper leadership since Samuel died , and even though Ceasar has been a great stand in leader and performed the duty admirably until your Awakening happened , there ' s just somethings that he doesn ' t have the power to do and remains only in the power of the Vampire Prince . " Jezelle explained to Andy .

" I understand , " Andy said .

" So , what are you trying to locate and how can I help you ? " Jezelle asked .

" We are looking for Ethereal , " Andy said .

" Desmond ' s bow , gifted to him by Lady Celestia , I can tell you that trying to locate the place most sacred to them has been a difficult task for even the most skilled historians . But , to be fair when we started looking for the bow , war and petty squabbles amongst people took center stage and everything else took a back step . People founded it more important to argue over different ideas instead of thinking everything through rationally , so , I ' m not surprised that nothing has been found . " Jezelle said .

" Can you help us or tell us where to start ? " Andy asked .

" Maybe , you should start with Desmond and Celestia themselves , " Jezelle said .

" How will that help ? " Andy asked as Chase looked at both of them curiously .

" Understanding them may lead you to what would be sacred to them , also read some of the commentaries , reports , and historical accounts on those who were closest to Desmond and Celestia and those who served with him during the war with Desolate and the Red Oxen . All of them should help you with finding Ethereal and understanding your own history as the Vampire Prince . " Jezelle said standing up and going to what looked to be a filing cabinet finding one that contained a stack of papers , she pulled one out giving it to Andy .

" What is this ? " Andy asked .

" It ' s what I give the students to start them down their study courses when it comes to the history of this world ; this one is on Desmond and Celestia , it should give you a place to start , if you need any help just ask . " Jezelle said .

" Thank you , " Andy said looking over the study course for the students who were learning about Desmond and Celestia .

" Do you have anything on the Sanctified Knights , the Ancestor ' s Stone , and the Power Stones ? " Chase asked .

" I have things on the Sanctified Knights , but the Ancestor ' s Stone and the Power Stones are Magical Artifacts , which is just down the hall , " Jezelle said .

" And on Black Dogs ? " Chase asked .

" Magical Creatures in the west wing , along with the Magical Herbs and Alchemical Ingredients , " Jezelle said .

" Hoo , " Spark said poking his head out of Chase ' s pocket after his nap .

" I see you have your way with magical creatures , " Jezelle said .

" Yes , this is my buddy , Spark , " Chase said .

" You might benefit from seeing the magical creatures area , just so he can benefit from it , too . " Jezelle said .

" I ' ll go , " Chase said .

Soon , the two left Jezelle ' s office , Chase went down to the Magical Artifacts to get the study course on the Ancestor ' s Stone and Power Stones , then before they were done the two went down to the Magical Creatures Office , when they walked into the room a red ooze known as a flare peeked out from around a bookcase to greet them .

" Raa , " The flare said .

" Hoo , " Spark poked his head up from Chase ' s pocket getting excited as he saw the flare ooze .

" Raa , aah , " The flare said as little smoke rings circled the creatures .

" Ooo , " Spark said going down to the bookcase to greet the other ooze .

" Ember , " A vampire lady said coming in .

" Ember ? " Chase asked .

" I ' m sorry , she ' s going through her adolescences years , so , she ' s easily excited . " The vampire said .

" So is he , " Chase said making Andy look at him .

" Hoo hoo , " Spark said to Ember .

" Owoi , " Ember blushed .

" What are you saying ? " Chase asked Spark .

" Ooo , hoo , " Spark looked at Chase and then spoke to Ember as she hid from Spark before reappearing on the other side of the bookcase as if she was teasing him .

" Oohhoo , ooo , " Ember said .

" Ooo , huu , " Spark looked at her like she wasn ' t playing fair .

" Be nice to him , Ember , " The vampire lady scolded the flare .

" Uhm , I ' m sorry , but who are you ? " Chase asked .

" Lena , " The lady said .

" I came to see if I could get information on magical creatures , " Chase said .

" General or on specific creatures ? " Lena asked as Spark and Ember seemed to be playing peekaboo with each other .

" General and then on ooze particularly fizz and black dogs to start me off . " Chase said looking at the two ooze playing .

" Here , " Lena went into her office bring back a study course on general magical creatures and one on fizz and black dogs .

" Thank you , " Chase said .

" When you start down the general study of magical creatures I would take it one at a time and be careful with the rabbit hole it can lead you down . If you need any help don ' t hesitate to find me and ask about it , just , not when I ' m in class , please , " Lena said .

" Okay , " Chase said looking at Spark .

" Time to go catch up with Karliah and Dimitri , Chase , " Andy said .

" Spark , " Chase said .

" Huu , " Spark said before climbing onto Chase ' s shoulder as if saying bye to Ember .

" Ooh , " Ember said as Andy , Chase , and Spark left .

Main Library

Andy and Chase found both Dimitri and Karliah in the main library of Arcania studying over a map and how to track magical energies .

" You two are busy ? " Andy asked quietly , remembering that while they were in a different world than their own that they were still in a school library and had to be mindful of the teachers and students studying .

" We are trying to figure out how to track the warlock through his magic , " Dimitri said .

" Let ' s hope he ' s not cloaking himself with magic or it may take us longer to track him through magic of any kind . " Tyson said walking over to the table .

" We ' ll try whatever helps unless it harms others , " Andy said as Spark wandered onto the table .

" What ' s with him ? " Karliah asked .

" He met a female flare that wanted to play , " Chase whispered to Karliah .

" Oh , yeah , " Karliah sighed looking at the little fizz .

" So , what have you two been up to ? " Dimitri asked .

" Went to the hot springs to relax and get these bite wounds treated , went over to the Historical Archives of the Vampire Princes , stopped at the Magical Artifacts Department , and finally stopped at the Magical Creatures Office . " Chase said .

" We saw Oslow about to head out to the Hunter ' s Lodge north of here , something about them helping to hunt the black dogs and for him to just hunt in general . " Andy said .

" Oslow is a lone wolf , and a hunter and tracker to boot , even though he ' s okay around civilization and places like this , he ' s probably more comfortable out in the wilds tracking and hunting or staying at the Hunter ' s Lodge where there ' s usually not that many people around . " Tyson said .

" I ' m beginning to understand that this world is a lot about preference and also finding things on your own , " Andy said .

" People help others around here and most still like having others to talk to , but some prefer a few people to a lot of people , and most like to do research on their own as so much can be deluted by other ' s opinions instead of hard facts . " Karliah explained .

" Alright , I will figure this out then , " Andy said looking at the dove on his left shoulder .

" You don ' t have to do it alone , we are here to help , " Dimitri said .

" Thanks for that , " Andy said looking at the course study Jezelle had given him .

" We both have homework to do , brother , " Chase said looking at Andy .

" Yeah , " Andy chuckled looking at the list of books he could read from seeing the first one that read Life and Times of Desmond and Celestia ,so , he decided to start there as he looked through the stack of books until he found what he was looking for .

" You have homework , too ? " Karliah asked curiously .

" Yes , I ' m learning about this world and myself , Karliah , " Chase said thinking about the list Saladira had given him on the history of this magical world he was apart of that was very different than his own deciding to start with that first .

As Andy sat down with the book he had been looking for in the stacks , Chase looked through the shelves himself finding one that read : Creation of the Two Worlds , finding it intriguing and first on the list of reads that Archmagister Saladira gave him in the infirmary .

" You two are both taking the time to learn stuff around here , " Dimitri said impressed .

" Uh huh , " Chase said as the two were reading .

" Children , " Karliah said .

" Not us , dear , " Andy said making Karliah poke him in the side .

Chase continued to read on how the Two Worlds were created originally to be one where everyone was suppose to live together in peace , but because of the corruption of sin in the world and people regarding those of the hidden , magical world as evil just like the demons , vile spirits , and undead vampires that came into the world , the two had to be split for the safety of all . Eventually as time moved on , portals , gates , and entryways began to open around the world allowing those to pass through the two worlds at whim , then humans , vampires , and lycans found each other again in the magic world and allowed an alliance to be formed that fought against the evil ' s that were also in the world . When a spiritual plane was found by mages the alliance between humans , vampires , and lycans pushed the worst of the evil entities into this spiritual plane and closed it behind strong , magical gates , hopeful that it would stay shut for the rest of existence , those evil beings became stronger and angrier until Desolate and the Red Oxen came into the world drawing these evil and now angry being into a dark pact created by them to fight those who pushed them out of the Two Worlds into a spiritual , half-life world .

" Chase is focused , " Dimitri said as Chase looked up and then saw Lex in the door talking with one of the mages on something making Stevens look interested .

" On something else , " Karliah said as they looked at the Collector .

" Chase ? " Tyson asked .

" He ' s not what we think he is and not what he ' s trying to make himself seem like to other people , " Chase said .

" What are you saying ? " Karliah asked confused .

" I think Lex is working undercover for someone , maybe the Elder Council , " Chase said .

" Why do you think that ? " Andy asked curious now .

" He knew we were going to the Northwatch Abbey and which way we were going on the ship , like someone told him about us and our mission . Just like now , when we just so happen to be going after this warlock , like he was here because someone told him about our mission out here . " Chase said making Andy look at Lex .

" But ? " Tyson asked .

" I need to help him , " Chase said to Andy who realized that Chase had just as much connection to this world as he did now .

" Go , just come back when we go after the warlock , we will need you . " Andy said .

" I ' m not letting you take him on alone , " Chase said getting up and going to the library desk to see if he could take the book with him , the librarian allowed him to take it as long as he brought it back .

" Are you sure about this ? " Dimitri asked Andy .

" Chase has a purpose here like I do and I ' m not going to stop it , " Andy said as Chase left after Lex who was already out the door .

Chase and Lex

" Kid , what are you doing ? " Lex asked when he saw Chase coming towards him .

" I want to help you , " Chase said .

" What ? " Lex asked .

" You are here researching the connection between this warlock enslaving people and the black dogs around Arcania , " Chase said .

" I ' m impressed that you know that and wonder how you know that ? " Lex looking at Chase surprised .

" It seemed kind of strange how we were coming all this way from Hawthorne City to find Lucas and face the warlock when those black dogs attacked us and you showing up when the only people that knew we were on this mission was the Elder Council , " Chase said .

" You are full of surprises , Chase , and maybe you can help me , but first you need your gear and protection in the form of magic against the black dogs . " Lex said thinking .

" Okay , " Chase said curious .

" Go and get your gear and leave any food item , you need to learn to live off of the land , you and your fizz friend as there will be times when you don ' t have these things and will need to learn how to live on bare minimum , then meet me up on the balcony , I need to speak to Saladira . " Lex said leaving the area .

Chase went back and told Andy what he was doing .

" Your gear is in my room here , so , go and do what you need to , but please , be careful , Chase . " Andy said .

" I will be , " Chase said going upstairs to the room Andy and Karliah was using grabbing his gear .

He put on his warmer , fur armor first and then put Spark ' s on him , before securing his weapons , his bow and quiver on his back along with the sword , Reaper , that he got from defeating Eli at the Northwatch Abbey . The hidden blades in his boots , the hidden knuckle blades , and the hidden wristblades all with silver tips were in place . The Force Power Stone was secured in the wristband on his wrist and the Focus Power Stone was on his belt ready to aid him in a fight . And last , but definitely not least , his own blade , Savage , that was made for him and given to him by Seth , Son of the Alphas , at Meridia and refined by Tiwanza of Hawthorne , now tied to his belt .

" Spark , we are going on an adventure away from Arcania and away from the others for a little while buddy . " Chase said .

" Hoo , " Spark said showing he understood .

" Alright then , " Chase said making sure he was well supplied on arrows for an adventure into the wild before going to meet Lex up on the balcony where the Collector normally studied alone .

" Good , you ' re here and ready to receive magical powers that will aid us out in the wilds around creatures like the black dogs , " Lex said as Saladira showed up .

" Are you sure you are ready to go back out with the injuries ? " Saladira asked concerned .

" I ' m not gonna get any better or stronger by staying in an infirmary bed , " Chase said .

" Very well , " Saladira said .

" Can you give him the new magical ability ? " Lex asked .

" Yes , stand in front of me , Chase , and I will give you the spells known as Ignite and Illuminate , both come from the same light spell , but one , Ignite , is an offensive spell while , Illuminate , is an area effect spell that will put a light glowing around you that will make the black dogs retreat . " Saladira said making a light glow in his hands .

" Okay , " Chase said looking at the light .

" Be still , kid , " Lex said .

Saladira touched Chase with the light who felt energy come into him twice , one more powerful than the other almost like the day he received the Shield powers from the Ancestor ' s Stone .

" Alright , you should have it now ? " Saladira said as he backed up from Chase to rest after the power transfer .

" So , how do I use these powers ? " Chase asked

" How do you use your Shield powers ? " Lex asked .

" Through thought , " Chase said .

" Both come from within you like your Shield spell , but the Ignite spell comes from the warmth of passion within yourself and the Illuminate comes from peaceful thoughts of light energy ; you can increase these spells along with your Shield spell through learning to strengthen your spirit and the way you think so it will channel into your soul and eventually your powers . But , be careful how much you use and strengthen at a time , as over use can cause you to become fatigued and eventually could take your own life if you push it too far in a short amount of time . " Saladira instructed him .

" I understand , " Chase said .

" Is that everything ? " Lex asked .

" Yes , that ' s everything , " Saladira said before leaving to go back to the rest of Arcania .

" What about you ? Do you have everything you need ? " Lex asked .

" I do , " Chase said with everything , except for food items , that he needed out in the wilds .

" Then let ' s go , " Lex said before the two left Arcania .

By the time they got outside , Chase had his first chance to test the Illuminate spell which as Saladira said ended up being a glowing ray of light around him that was similar to his Shield spell , it was like a barrier around him that repelled and even made the black dogs back away from him .

" That ' s interesting , " Chase said .

" Even better , it will light your way in the dark , " Lex said .

" It will solve the problem of not being able to see in places like the ruins below where the Ancestor ' s Stone stands . " Chase looked at Spark who seemed to be checking out the light around them .

They moved on despite the cold and blinding blizzard going on around them , Chase had put on the warmer leg armor that Seth and Shay had given him that kept water from getting into his boot . The leg armor helped to keep his feet from coming in contact with the freezing water out at the underground passage below the Northwatch Abbey , so , they should help keep the cold snow from melting into his boots causing his legs and feet to freeze and get frostbite .

" This blizzard is almost ominous , " Chase said .

" So , you feel it too , meaning you are becoming sensitive to the things of all worlds that cross the planes of existence , " Lex said .

" Planes of existence ? " Chase asked .

" You already know about the two worlds ? " Lex asked .

" Yes , this world and the world Andy and I came from , " Chase said .

" The two worlds exist on a similar plane of existence , but they are separated by portals , gates , and pathways that were put in place after the two worlds couldn ' t co-exist after awhile . But , these gates were left with holes in them that allowed people on both sides to pass through if they felt like , some people stumbled onto these gates by accident or used them by free will . " Lex said .

" Yes , I read that in a book recently , " Chase said .

" The two worlds have names : Your world which is normal , educated , and believes in progression of tecnology and industry is known as Mundance , while this world of magic , ancient creatures , and adventure is known as Reverent ; while the two worlds ' s beliefs and ways can cross very rarely do they dominate the other world , but remains within their own and always intertwined in a way that benefits both worlds and those who call them home . " Lex said .

" And these planes of existence ? " Chase asked .

" The two worlds exist on just one plane , but they ' re more planes than just the two worlds that are apart of this plane . While we don ' t know everything about the planes , how they were made , where they come from , the number of planes , or what they are doing here , and the like , we do know that one of those planes is a place called the spiritual realm , a realm where things are just as split as our two worlds . One half of the realm is where good things and bliss exists which is believed to be where the spirits of vampires , lycans , magical humans , and creatures of good in the world pass onto after they die , the other half of that realm , which is kept completely separate from the place called Bliss , is known as Misery where evil or restless things pass onto when they are banished from this world or when something evil in this world dies . This spiritual plane seems to have a barrier that interlocks with this world , somethings just pass by unseen and without harming anyone as if carrying on with their business in the Realms of Bliss or Misery , others come through and harm others , and some are biding their time waiting for the gates that keep the bigger things trapped to open and let them back into this world to seek vengeance on those who imprisoned them into this other plane of existence known to twist the mind like Misery . " Lex said .

" So , these black dogs are from Misery , this dark realm of evil and restless entities ? " Chase asked as they traveled on towards a path in what appeared to be a pine forest .

" They were pushed into Misery by Desmond , the first , Vampire Prince and his allies to keep them from harming others , with only a spare few left in this world after that , they were manageable . But , somehow the alphas have come back to this world and they have gained energy and strength while down in Misery and they ' re angry at being pushed out of Reverent , even worse they are mixing with the few that were left behind here making the new breed of Black Dogs stronger than ever . " Lex said .

" So , what are we searching for ? " Chase asked .

" In different parts of the world where these alphas were pushed and locked into a part of Misery known as the Kennel physical gates existed that were protected by powerful magic , one of them is close to here and I want to see if it ' s been tampered with bringing that big alpha that attacked you here to Reverent . If the gates are the problem then we can deal with it and lessen the entry of these black dogs into the world and start thinning out their numbers again making them less of a threat to people . " Lex explained .

" Oslow was going to the Hunter ' s Lodge north of Arcania to help them hunt down the black dogs . " Chase said .

" Yes , this is a normal thing in our world when creatures become a problem , and not just evil creatures , some creatures of this world and some probably of your own can be territorial or even have illnesses that make them go crazy . " Lex said .

" Yes , it ' s normal in my world , " Chase said .

" So , bounty hunters are sent out to hunt them down and put the poor creatures out of their misery and keep them from harming innocents . " Lex said .

" Kennel , sounds like a place where we keep dogs in my own world , " Chase said .

" To be fair , the black dogs are not the only ones who came from the Kennel , the skeletal dogs that Eli were manipulating comes from the Kennels , too . " Lex said as they came to a tunnel that led deep underground .

" What ? " Chase asked .

" You know how skeletal dogs were created ? " Lex asked .

" Seth told us they were a tribe of werewolves that betrayed the first Alpha and caused a war between them and the Firstblood , after that tribe lost the war , the moon turned red on them turning that tribe into skeletal dogs . " Chase said .

" Yes , walking in an inbetween world , between Reverent and Misery , normally they would only pass through the worlds during a Lunar Eclipse when the moon turns blood red . But , somehow Eli was able to bring them here through some kind of magic and control them through use of some very dark magic . " Lex said .

" So , they were tampering with these portals and gates into the other planes of existence , too ? " Chase asked .

" Yes , " Lex said .

" I felt , dread , on the ship when we passed by the Northwatch Abbey along the sea route up under the abbey , " Chase said .

" You are becoming more attuned to the forces around you , " Lex said .

" Forces ? " Chase asked .

" Spiritual , magical , evil , anything that has energy , you are becoming able to sense it when you get close around them , as you learn to use it and trust these feelings it will benefit you . " Lex said .

" So , my body is starting to taken on aspects of Reverent ? " Chase asked .

" Yes , even when you return to your world or if you return to your world , there will still be apart of you that feels something for this world and you will have a craving to return to it for the rest of your days . " Lex said as he stopped right outside of the tunnel .

" If I return ? " Chase asked curiously .

" Some people don ' t go back to Mundance , feeling it different than this world of Reverent . " Lex said .

" I ... ? " Chase asked .

" I never went back , but that ' s because I didn ' t have anything I wanted to go back to , all of my friends and my purpose was here in this world . " Lex said .

" So , you didn ' t have any family back home ? " Chase asked .

" I had something of a mother when I still lived in Mundance , but she wasn ' t someone to admire , definitely not the mother of the year type . She grew up a hard , Catholic woman , with strict rules and strange beliefs that reflected in the way she tried to raise me , I can remember times where she would go and get the strap just for me being scared or ill . She would say something like the devil or the demons were after me or in me and that she was going to beat them out of me , and she would do it . The last time I saw her , it was in the middle of winter and I was violantly ill maybe from the cold , but she took a fire poker for the fireplace and proceed to beat me on my bare bottom . When she was done she left the house for reasons I never found out and I took that time when she was gone to dress and runaway , I found myself in Revenent , lost and hungry when vampires found me . I thought they were going to drain me of blood and kill me , but they brought me back to Hawthorne City and nursed me back to health . I became one of them and this world of Revenent became my home , I never went back to Mundance , nothing made me want to go back . " Lex said to Chase .

" So , you had nothing to go back to which made you stay in this world , " Chase said sympathetic .

" You have friends on the other side ? " Lex asked .

" Yes , I do , " Chase said .

" Meaning , you have people on both sides of the veil between worlds that matter to you , which means you need to have a foot in both and understand that taking care of both is just as important as taking care of one world . " Lex said .

" Yes , " Chase said .

" Alright , we need to be on alert when we go down into the tunnel or any tunnels like this as more than just portals and gates to other planes are out there , sometimes undead vampires and other evil creatures walk around in the dark places of the world and tunnels are a dark place . " Lex looked at the tunnel before them .

" Okay , " Chase looked at the tunnel feeling uneasy .

" Are you feeling the energy from it ? " Lex asked .

" Yes , how did you know ? " Chase asked .

" I ' ve learned to read body language , and yours says that you are anxious about something and it didn ' t start until you looked at the tunnel meaning there ' s an energy within the tunnel that you are feeling . " Lex said .

Chase looked at Lex for a moment and then looked at the tunnel ready to face whatever was inside to help the problems in this world called Reverent and maybe stop the troubles from furthering their progress to his own world . While , Lex , the Collector and the others may call it Mundance , he called it home and he still had many friends there that he wanted to protect and keep safe from harm .

" You still want to help me ? " Lex asked understanding if Chase wanted to refuse .

" Yes , I have just as much reason as you and Andy to be apart of this fight against the troubles of both worlds . I am the world you call Mundance , it ' s apart of me in more ways than you can imagine , just like this one is becoming apart of me . " Chase knowing what he was fighting for .

" Then let ' s go , " Lex said leading Chase into the tunnel .

Arcania - Andy and Karliah ' s Room

Later in the evening after they had satisfied their thirst from the fresh blood that the hunters at the magic school brought in for the vampires that lived there , Andy and Karliah went back up to their room to rest for the evening and allow the Vampire Prince to do some studying without anyone around to bother him .

" Are you okay ? " Karliah asked worried about Andy being concerned about Chase .

" I ' m fine , " Andy said looking out the window at the snow-covered mountains in the distance .

" You ' re worried about Chase , " Karliah said .

" Karliah , just because I ' m concerned about him being away from us , it doesn ' t mean that I ' m about to break down . Chase , is my brother and nothing will change that , but I can ' t stop him from doing his purpose or doing what he wants to do . And this is something he wanted to do , Chase , knows by now how to take care of himself , and I may not know much about Lex , but the Collector seems to know how to protect himself . " Andy said .

" You are trusting the Collector ? " Karliah asked curiously .

" He ' s not what you think he is , " Andy said .

" What ? " Karliah asked .

" He ' s the last chosen Sanctified Knight and the only one left ; Saladira and Lex , both , thinks Chase has the abilities of a Sanctified Knight and maybe Lex ' s successor , " Andy said .

Karliah looked at Andy in shock wondering what all of this meant for both worlds especially when Elizah came back from their breeding grounds .

" You seem deep in thought ? " Andy asked .

" It ' s been a few months since you changed from human to Vampire Prince , but you are still a newborn until the year is up and the rest of your humanity disappears . " Karliah said .

" Yes , we ' ve been over this before ? " Andy asked curious about her thoughts .

" Elizah and Lydia were called to become Alphas in early spring right at the start of the Great Migration to the Breeding Grounds , and now I ' m hearing of having two Sanctified Knights with one passing on his gift to another . Maybe Seth was right that day at the Archives in Meridia , maybe the Great Revival is starting and if so it means on one hand these troubles are about to get worse than all of us thought and on the other hand we may not be completely alone in all of this . " Karliah hoping this was the sign of a miracle .

" Karliah , we were never alone to begin with and I promise we will all get through these problems together . " Andy said .

" I believe you more than ever , " Karliah said .

" Everything will be , okay , " Andy said forgetting about his studying and taking Karliah into his arms laying both of them on the bed .

" You ' re suppose to be studying , my Prince , " Karliah teased .

" How can I when I ' m distracted ? " Andy asked .

" You missed the lesson on that whole self-control thing , newborn , " Karliah said getting excited .

" Self-control is great and all when your in the middle of battle , but when does self-control get in the way of fun , dear . " Andy said .

" Uhm ... " Karliah started before Andy kissed her making everything she had to say go out the window into the cold snow .

" See , now you ' re distracted , too . " Andy chuckled .

" You ' re so bad , " Karliah shivered as their eyes met .

" You seem like you could use a little escape . " Andy said .

" I could , " Karliah said as he kissed her again this time longer making the temperature in the room get hotter .

Andy decided to make their night better as both of them were soon stripped down to nothing and enjoying some romance with each other .

" Andy , " Karliah started panting .

" See you needed this as much as I did , " Andy said still amazed at how different and alive his vampire body felt next to how his human body responded to touch and pleasure .

" You are still getting amaze by this new lifestyle ? " Karliah asked after they were done .

" More so the feeling of my body since the transformation from human to vampire , I ' m not use to all of these nerves being awakened to feel like this . My vision was like I was seeing through fog , hearing muffled , and the real sensation of my body was completely paralyzed to what it should ' ve been . " Andy said .

" You ' re still learning about what this new body has to offer , so , give it time to finish the transformation process and you will start to understand the vampirism a lot better . " Karliah said as she snuggled up with Andy who had his wings wrapped around her .

" So , wait until I ' ve been a vampire for a year . " Andy said .

" Yes , exactly , " Karliah said sleepily .

" You needing sleep , " Andy said .

" Yeah , how about you ? " Karliah asked moving closer to Andy .

" It may clear my mind more , baby . " Andy said kissing her again before both went to sleep in each others ' s arms .