Introduction Pt .2
I knew it…I knew it all along. Ever since Jedah's defeat, I was quite sure that he was unmistakably correct about the fate of mankind as we know it. Humans themselves are difficult to describe briefly, but in a simpler notation, humans are no longer the thoughtful, more sin-fearing beings they once were; instead, they are greedy, selfish, with no sense of guilt or sin on their filthy bodies. It was at one time when the humans took the time to listen to their wise elders and pray to heir spiritual masters for guidance and forgiveness through the painful hardships. It was also quite often for humans to also live in the constant fear of ones whom we know as the Dark Ones, better known yet as the Darkstalkers nowadays. Legendary in both their origins and their power, these dark beings were constantly regarded as demons because of their home world (the Underworld), and their impending abilities which made them seem like no creature created by the hands of God.
Equally cursing these strange beings, the humans usually turned to demon hunters, vigilantes, and the wealthy to terminate the Dark Ones, but nevertheless, their plan for the humans themselves contained a great amount of darkness hidden away in their hearts for like any man or woman like you or I, we are not perfect. From that time forth, the darkness accumulated from the humans' hatred for both themselves and this very darkness grew into such a large state that it began to take form in the actions of what we would consider…sinful. In the centuries to come, the population of this now "civilized" earth would commit acts of unspeakable notions, such as adultery, thievery, and ultimately, murder. Revealing this to the other human civilizations meant that more greed for material items and senseless reasons would become the standing social norm for that society, even if it was unintentional. But let us not forget the Dark Ones, for they too had a great part in planet Earth's development.
As the powers of evil grew, so did the Darkstalkers. This led to an increase of substantial attacks and mysterious homicides performed by the creatures of the night, yet the humans still held up their shield quite high, stating that they will still continue to live on in their mindless ways until the end of all life. Thus, the humans cursed themselves to a life of unforgettable misery, banishing and killing those thought to be affiliated with the Dark Ones, and scoffing, even calling it heresy for those who suggested peace amongst both races. These concepts, to a small degree, are still remembered and kept by those who still fear the Darkstalkers, although now, in the contemporary world, no one seems to remember these values or the dark creatures anymore.
Is it not hard for me to ask about why humans continue to believe that they're the only superior race? Or perhaps why they view themselves to be particularly more favorable in the eyes of society compared to other human beings of another ethic origin? Why do we wish to increase our own wealth or pay attention to fading idols when we can try to ask for forgiveness and truth for our blind eyes? I don't know what you might be thinking, but what I do know for sure is that the Darkstalkers still take pride in residing alongside the humans today. You might be thinking, "This is stupid, there are no such things as Darkstalkers in my neighborhood." Evidently, that statement is quite untrue, for the Dark Ones are always attracted to the dark energy that humans consistently give off.
There are many different kinds of Darkstalkers that reside in both the Underworld and the Earthrealm, and some of these types currently walk the putrid earth under the guise of a seemingly "normal" human being. They could be your neighbor, your teacher, your best friend, or maybe a family member of some sort. In fact, you could be a Darkstalker yourself. There are about five major groups of the Darkstalkers, and each sect has their own story bestowed upon them.
The first group are the main rulers of the forbidden world of the demons. Whether they be from the fire of Hades or the emerald grasslands of the Earth, these rulers constantly bicker over the shares of land and property found within the Underworld. Immensely powerful with enough strength to wipe out a whole entire race into extinction, these ringleaders also continue to have another controversial plot going into consideration: ruling over the planet Earth and all of its inhabitants.
The second group of Darkstalkers are the beastly creatures that also reside within the cursed lands of the Demon World. Analogous to the beasts that make their homes here, these creatures are supernatural and lethal in their own way, being the fact that they can form small societies and a simple language of their own. The animals of the demon world have a significantly lower status than the normal denizens, but one should regard them as dangerous individuals nonetheless.
Then there's the group known as the "Cursed". You can probably figure out why they're dubbed as they are. Cursed beings, unlike normal Darkstalkers, are mainly human with the exception of a few lesser demons that are doomed to roam the earth for all of eternity until their grudges are finally fulfilled. But knowing better than most, erasing curses takes a lot longer than just a few hundred years minimum. Another interesting fact about this category is that this sect is one of the largest and oldest groups, considering that curses have been existent since the ancient times.
Ah, and here we have the dark hearted, the rarest type of Darkstalker to find in both the Underworld and the Earthrealm. Consisting only of human beings, the dark hearted are humans with souls and hearts so corroded by with the poison of hatred and sin of evil, that not even the main leaders of the Demon World can distinguish them from the real demons. Most of this hatred is acquired by personal experiences, forced-in ideologies, and peer-pressure. It is also possible to become a dark heart if you get tainted by the dark miasma of the Underworld. Although it isn't a very easy task locating these serious trouble makers, usually they are the humans committed to performing genocide or making their living as "mentally crazed" serial killers still out on the loose.
There are also the descendants of the original Darkstalkers whose ancestors went into exile along with the Maximov kingdom because of the victory of the now-ruling Aensland Clan, thus settling right here into the Earthrealm where they continued to spread out and continue their kind for many years to come. These Darkstalkers are used to living around humans because of their Earthly origins, and despite all of the commotion going about with several human groups, the descendants believe that one day, both the Darkstalkers and the humans will finally live in peace together. This sect is also said to be the most members out of all of the other groups due to their higher chance of survival.
Last but not least, we have the outcasts, beings that both the humans and the Dark Ones categorize as freaks of nature in their own terms. Outcasts can vary from being half human, half Darkstalker, or a human who dabbles in mysterious antics rebuked by society and wishes for peace amongst humans and the Dark Ones. Pure Darkstalkers are not excluded from this category, for those who view humans as their equals are always frowned upon by those who say otherwise. Most of my close friends and I fit into this group, but not because we wanted to gain attention, but because we were forced to adjust our lives to our obvious differences with an average mortal. Prosecuted and currently on the run, we hid and took refuge in a foundation built on a few supported caverns formed from the side of a cliff, an area where most humans would dare not venture. It was there where I began my training with the legendary Donovan Baine, a master of the arts of vampire hunting, with I being his apprentice for the time being. Together, we fought strange atrocities and opposing forces for the sake of saving humanity from the wretched grip of evil.
Teaching me the values of bringing justice to this world, I have yet to pass these same values to another valiant Vampire and Darkstalker Hunter, but I'm afraid that time is almost out. Now retired from hunting, I now reside in Italy where my premonitions of a horrible future grow worse. I sense that a new war is coming…and this time, it will be up to mankind in order to change its own fate. The only thing I can do for now is prepare for "the second coming", because it may be the last time I'll be able to view this world in its full entirety.
-Myoko, January 2000