Kagame's POV

How the heck did this happen? I knew that everything was going downhill as soon as those vampires who live with Tyger recognized me. A tree whacked me in the face, snapping off as soon as it touched me. It was times like these when I appreciated having rock hard skin. Tyger just ran off though. Knowing that part of the family you board with was chased by a vampire hunter who is also your friend can't be that bad, can it? Okay, maybe Tyger is right. It's worse.

Why was I running through this tangle of greenery anyway? If Tyger ran off, how can we know she'd come here? That werewolf girl can't always be right, right?

Okay, I admit she's a little too fond if storming off for her own good, but still? This is sheer madness! Well, in my opinion. Then again, I was born in the 16th century, teens nowadays seem to have no sense whatsoever.

I stumbled into Kaede's back, and regained my balance. Then I was rendered speechless, making no noise, yet opening and closing my mouth like a fish.

What the hell! Tyger... Fuck! Shit! Other cuss words a hardcore sailor would be proud of. How? Ugh!

"Kagame, know anything bout this?" Tagutchi murmured. I just made more gaping motions with my mouth. How?

There was a thud, but my brain quickly classified it, so I was kept in the trancelike state. I was trying to process all this information, and was forcing it down like medicine. I steeled my face, remembering not to show any emotion. I looked into Tagutchi's deep brown eyes and let them calm me. Okay, calm Kagame.

I drew my sword in a very jerky fashion. I gulped and pushed through the cluster of people that had gathered at the edge of the clearing and were watching Tyger who was crouched in a tree at the other end. I thought I saw something weird in her eyes but then it was gone and was replaced with the glowing red of a newborn.

"Kagame, so nice of you to show up. And bringing you friends and enemies. How nice." the words she spun in that voice that always sent tingles down my spine.

"You're a monster! Look at yourself! Why?" I yelled, my voice breaking.

"You ever think of me? How I feel? Always being the youngest, the one in the dark, never knowing anything until it's too late." I swear I saw tears even though she was a...a...

She turned and fled again, I swear my heart broke a little. I turned and looked at the others . It was like someone died. And someone did. My heart.

Most of the vampires had disappeared and only one, the half-human one, and the wolves remained. Ignoring the quizzical looks from them, Tagutchi tossed me a book from the inside of his jacket, proving he'd seen it too. I thumbed through the pages, finding the one I was looking for.

Black and Gold

Left black, right gold:
The gift of deception
The ability to decive others, act flawlessly and ultimatly trick others to follow the gifted one in question.
One of the most hardest talents to spot and defeat. Will talk their way out of any attack.

Right black, Left gold:
The gift of survival
The ability to survive under extreme conditions, both mentally and physically. Most are impervious to fire, are extra fast and strong for their species. Mind shields are also commonplace. A lot of their hobbies and sports will be based on survival.
The stronger ones in the vampire species will also have attributes that will help blend in with humans, such as; stronger aversion to humans, the ability to control speeds, non-aversion to human foods etc.
Impossible to defeat. Best chance is to convince the gifted to do what you want.

Shit. I looked up at Kaede and saw that she was ready to strangle someone. Fuck. Kaede had a Target.

This Target was a Black and gold.

And my best friend.

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