Evangeline stormed through the night, she was a combination of frustrated and rattled. From the instant Sir Integra had entered the school grounds, Evangeline had felt as if she was being suffocated. The magical pressure of a vampire on the level of Alucard was overwhelming. More than that however she was very afraid. She guessed that the legendary anti-vampire vampire was probably only present as a bodyguard for Sir Integra, still having such a powerful vampire on campus was troubling on many levels.
Evangeline knew that on her best day she could never compete with Alucard seriously and even with Chachamaru's help, she knew that if Alucard chose to kill her there would be nothing she could do to stop him. In all the long years of her life Evangeline had never felt so vulnerable as she did now and she didn't like it.
She was so distracted by Alucard that even with her vampuric night vision Evangeline didn't notice the figure who was overshadowed by a huge oak tree by the path until she was almost on him. Two tiny glasses and a huge grin shown in the light of a street lamp.
"Why Evangeline… Long time no see 3" A voice simpered.
Evangeline froze in her tracks. She knew that voice but she couldn't believe she was hearing it.
"The Millenium Earl." She said turning slowly to face the figure who was leaning on his umbrella, "So you finally got out of that book I see. What do you want I wonder?"
"Who me? Oh I'm just looking for a good time. 3" The Millennium Earl said with a giggle as he disappeared and the re-appeared right in front of Evangeline. "You see I am planning a little get together with some old friends. A Halloween party of sorts 3"
Evangeline raised an eyebrow and a wicked grin spread across her face.
"Oh really? Like who for example?" She asked almost mockingly
The Millennium Earl's already huge grin spread a little more and he giggled.
"Oh just some friends from beyond the demon gate3."
Evangeline 's eyes grew wide and she whirled to face the Millenium Earl in disbelief. The Earl met her astonished gaze evenly and continued as if nothing had happened.
"As I'm sure you know it is possible to summon the demon gate using alchemy. The only thing needed to do this is an equivalent exchange."
"Yes but the demon gate requires hundereds of human souls to summon where are you going to get so many?" Evangeline asked
In answer, the Millenium Earl removed his top hat exposing a second set of long bat like ears. Reaching into the hat, the Earl grasped something and slowly began to pull. The hilt of a sword appeared as more and more of the sword appeared Evangeline's mouth fell open and she involuntarily took a step back.
A fierce yellow eye rolled around on the sword. The sword itself was five feet long, triangularly shaped, and was covered in what looked like blood vessels and a faint throbbing sound could be heard like a heart beat.
"My god…" Evangeline breathed taking a step closer as the yellow eye focused on her, "…is that"
"Yes3" the Millenium Earl simpered and he looked over the top of his glasses showing black cat-like eyes that gleamed with malice, "Soul Edge. This sword contains THOUSANDS of souls more than enough to open the demon gate. The only thing I need from you is the raw power to open the gate and your vampire powers should do nicely 3"
Evangeline smiled darkly and her eyes flashed red, "Sounds like a good time to me!"