Author's Note: The whiteout part wasn't on the very first draft of this story. I just thought of it after watching the movie "White Out" by Kate Beckinsale. There's really nothing more about the whiteout part. I just felt the need to include it :)

After the whiteout passed, they rounded up the remaining survivors.

"So there are," she started to count "Eight of you. We'll split into two groups - I'll take care of the first group."
"When I say run, you run. Run like hell"

Crimson stared at his group.

"But you said that the both of you can take them on.."
"Yes." Crimson answered. "But the thing is, you all are damsels in distress. You're the bag of load... the pain in the ass... "
"Crimson, stop it. I think he gets the point." Ashley intervened "Look people, we will do our best not to let them get close. But you also have to do your part." She then turns to her friend and said "I told you we needed that car."

"It's been thrashed remember?" "I'm just trying to prove a point."
"..."

"Okay here's the plan." She started "First group - mine, will run for the power plant while the second group waits here. Once I confirm location, second group will head out. Is that understood?"

"Can't everyone make a run for it?" one of the survivors inquired.
"It's best that we divide and conquer."

Rush suddenly approached Ash as she was getting ready to go.

"Hey Ash, we have something for you."
"What?"

Crimson hands over a capsule.

"I don't need medicine, I'm fine."
"Open it, you'll see." Rush said sweetly.

Ash cracks it open. Something really big came out of it and got stuck on the ground. Ash's face lights up.

"The Simple Knife."
"My mom would've wanted you to have it." Crimson added "But how did it fit into that capsule?"
"Lilia made it possible."
"Wow. She really is into her craft."
"Well I just wished she was more creative. She could've made it into a necklace or something."
"That's a wonderful suggestion!"
"Maybe she wasn't feeling well when she cast it in that capsule "

The survivors saw how enormous the simple knife was and were having doubts if Ash could even lift the thing.

"This is cool though. Why didn't you give this to me earlier?"

She pulls the Simple Knife from the ground like it was nothing and wings it back and forth to try it out.

"I thought you wouldn't need it."
"Awesome."
"How in the world could you carry that thing?" The sheriff asked.
"Oh, it's not heavy at all. Wanna try?"
"Ugh, no."
"Let's get going then."

"Stick together."

The four people with Ash were all exhausted probably from hunger and from trying to survive the cold. One of them was the sheriff's brother Jack, along with three other nearby neighbors. They reached the power plant safely. After ensuring that they were the only people in the powerplant for the time being, Ash radios Crimson and gives them the go signal. Ash prepared to leave.

"I gotta go."
"But who's going to protect us?" asked Jack.
"You will all be safe here. There's only one entrance and exit I will manually lock you all in while I assist Crimson and the others. You're in charge alright?"
"But..."
"Look kid, you survived this long. Don't chicken out on me okay?"
"Yes Ma'am!"
"Good. And don't call me Ma'am. It's Ash."
"Okay. Ash?"

Ash stops midway.

"Please don't let anything happen to my brother. He's the only family I have left"
"I can't assure that but I promise I'll give it my best shot."

She went out of the power plant and locks the door. Meanwhile, back at the police station...

"Prep up. That's our cue."

Rush's eyes narrowed and turned red once again returning to his slayer mode. The sheriff and three others were frightened at what they saw. Apparently, they weren't paying much attention to how often Crimson Rhum's eyes changed everytime he switches personalities.

"You're one of them!" exclaimed the sheriff.
"Relax you freak. I am not a freaking bloodsucker. Besides, if I was, you wouldn't be standing here talking to me. Do you want to live? Shut your pipehole."

His words were like daggers - he just couldn't stop himself from lashing out on the cop.

Crimson opens the door of the police station and led his team outside. It was quiet. Too quiet.

He radios Ash.

"Something is wrong."

He told Ash while gesturing his team to be on the look out for a possible ambush.

"I'm halfway there. Try to proceed as planned. Do your best not to let them get hurt."

What a lousy day...night?. These vampires are a bit harder to kill because they're immuned from the stake. But then again, Crimson and I always like the challenge.

Crimson gives the go signal as his team walks slowly and cautiously, heading towards the power plant. A few steps more and the legion just appeared before them and had them surrounded. The group closes in to him while he assessed the situation.

Crimson: These people are a pain this would've been easier
Rush: What are we going to do?
Crimson: Shut up.

The vampires stared at Crimson, clueless of what he's really capable of.

"Crimson, what's happening?" Ash said worriedly.
"This will be messy."
"Hold them off as long as you can. I'm almost there. The cold is kinda slowing me down..."
"Just make sure you get here. Over and out."

The lead vampire orders his subordinates to attack. Crimson fends them off effectively, not letting any of them get to his team.

"Run like hell, now!" He shouted.

The four people ran away as fast as they can from the scene with Crimson distracting the vampires. One of the four stumbled and got caught. Crimson can only do so much and he won't be able to make it on time to save the poor girl. As the vampire was about to feed on her, a huge knife came between them that sliced it in half. Crimson was relieved upon seeing the slayer.

"That was close. Wow. The Simple Knife came in handy." She proudly said.

She helps the girl stand up and told her to make a run for it.

"I'll guide your team, you take care of these freaks."

Crimson just nodded.

"We'd love to."

The vampires wouldn't let their prey slip without a fight but Ash and Crimson were moving as if they were each other's shadows, preventing the lurkers to get past them. The sheriff and two others were able to hide in a safe place. The girl caught up with them.

"Okay, this looks fun."

She said as she assumed her fighting stance and attacked the vampires on her way, head on. She cut their heads off, sliced them in half, and even made silly slashes - the slayer is really having fun swinging the Simple Knife.

After wiping out the vampires, Crimson approached the sheriff and helped him stand up. He stares again at the Sheriff's tired and frightened eyes as he spoke,

"Now that is entertainment. Satisfied Sheriff?" He mocked. "Do you know how easily I could take your head off?"

Crimson snaps his fingers right at the sheriff's face.

"As easy as that."
"Crimson!"
"..."

A/N:
Written: November 3rd, 2008
Revised: August 18th, 2010
Re-edited: January 5th, 2012