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Chapter 8: Introductions

"The city is in chaos, vampires are feeding on human beings turning them into an army of creatures. The streets were no longer safe as these vicious beast roam around at night, looking for a perfect prey. Those who are bitten dies and those others whose blood can withstand a vampire's venom becomes one of them. People in the city where advise to a lockdown inside their houses, and not to go hunting for this monsters. And in the middle of this disastrous outburst lies this horrifying questions, where are the purebloods that are responsible in upholding the vampire rules? Did they abandoned us and broke the treaty between humans and vampires? Did our government made a biggest mistake in trusting these heartless creatures? What will happen to our city as these beast continues to kill human beings? What will happen to us? All this disturbing questions were left hanging in the midair as we strive for our survival. This is Maureen Paulen reporting live" The reporter in the television announces as Jandi heaves a sighed. It wasn't even two days since the pandemic started and it sure is getting worst. She doubts they'll be able to go through this ordeal. She covers her face with her palms and was startled when someone turns it off. "You shouldn't be watching the news this times." Seo Jin swiftly glided beside her as she spoke while Jandi almost fell off from her seat. "Seo .. Jin." She mutters as the eldest princess of So Clan stared ahead. She looks at Seo Jin from the corner of her eyes as Jandi admires her radiant beauty. As perfect as Jandi thought of every vampire she'd seen and read about, Seo Jin is nothing compared to them. Because the princess of the So clan is more than perfect. She is a goddess, mold with utmost divine and immortality. Her long shiny brown hair so soft and silky; her face carve like an angel, so heavenly to stare at that it was no surprise why Jandi was gawking at her. And then suddenly this awful feeling of envy shakes her whole being as she realizes she was no match for her; no match for a vampire. And that meaning she is no match for Junpyo.

"Don't even think about it for one moment Geum, Jandi." Seo Jin begun.

"What are you talking about?" Jandi tried her best to compose herself as the princess spoke."Don't even think about belittling yourself or believing that you're no match for JunPyo." Seo Jin bluntly spoke still staring straight ahead. "How did.. you .. know that?" Jandi stutters as she turns to Seo Jin who showed no emotion. "JunPyo loves you for who you are, he doesn't need a perfect match, otherwise he'd already been married to my sister." Jandi's eyes rounded in disbelief. "I'm sure you already know by now the laws of our kind, Junpyo is arranged to marry Jae kyung, the youngest princess of the So clan. The marriage was arranged by our fathers before they were asleep. And I, as the future head of the royal court must see to it that it happens." Seo Jin explains furthermore without a care in the world if she hurt Jandi in the process. The most important thing is for Jandi to understand and to hear the truth. She felt Jandi cringed at her words and chose to ignore it. Jandi's heart begins to ache as she listens. Junpyo? The man she loves is arranged to marry a pureblood princess? She gasps as the thought of losing Junpyo envelops her again. The tormenting pain that she felt for a very long time was suddenly awakened. Without her knowledge the tears started to fall down. "But I knew it was wrong. Because I, myself chose to break the law, I'd fallen in love with a human being, saved him and now created him. JiHoo is the only one for me, I know he is not perfect and clearly no match for me but I'm willing to break any laws or even kill my kind just to protect him." Seo Jin now turns to face the teary eyed Jandi as she stares at her. "Junpyo is the same. He loves you so much that he fought for you. He fought for his love to you. He'll die to protect you. He even sacrifices his life to keep you safe. So don't you ever think about questioning everything. Because everything happens for a reason." Seo Jin seriously looks her in the eyes while Jandi remain silent. The pureblood princess stood up and before she vanished, Jandi asks. "But how did you .. ?" Seo Jin deviously smiled at her and spoke as a matter of fact. "Just because you are JunPyo's soul mate and lover doesn't mean that I have to reveal my secrets to you? No, we aren't that close yet." Jandi didn't take it as an offense. "Still, thank you Seo Jin."

"No need to thank me Geum, Jandi, I didn't mention anything about not fulfilling my duties to see through this marriage. Jae Kyung hasn't been informed about this yet, if she'll find out and realizes she loves JunPyo and wants him, then I have no choice but to abide by her wishes." And with that said and done, she vanished, leaving Jandi crying.

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"JiHoo, you're back! Thank God you're back!" Ga eul cries as she embraces him tightly, ignoring the coldness she felt in him. His alluring scent reaching through her nostrils as she inhaled it. She closes her eyes feeling her brother's heartbeat and notices that it was abnormally fast. She felt his skin and just like a glass it was transparent, cold and firm. She cries as she caresses his hair, it's now longer than before. She pulled inches away from him, smiling tenderly at him, examining him. He was still the same old JiHoo she knew, warm and comforting as he embrace her back. Although his looks were molded with perfection, his eyes shining golden brown, that just by looking at it she can see her reflection upside down. Ga eul beams at him while the tears in her eyes flow endlessly. He kissed her cheeks and spoke for the very first time. "Didn't I tell you before; I don't want to see you cry?" His voice is so dark, mysterious and frightening yet Ga eul wasn't scared.

It was a brand new feeling, being reborn with his new self as JiHoo stared at his sister. He can perfectly see her, his eyes so sharp and vivid as he gazes at his sister's beauty. She was indeed a rare one just like everyone would describe her. Her big brown eyes lighting her angelic face; her sweet red lips, her natural rosy cheeks. He can clearly see the crisps of the tears in her eyes which were slowly gliding down her face. His movements were so swift, fast and strong that he was taking precautions when wiping the tears in her eyes. "Welcome back" She happily greeted him while JiHoo frown. "Are you okay with this?" JIhoo seriously asks referring to his current state. "What? You being a vampire? Ofcourse. I'm ecstatic." She jokes with him while touching his nose, a small gestures she always does. "Ga eul .." JiHoo utters while she sighs. "JiHoo, no matter what happened you are my Brother. You will always be my big brother. Human or vampire, I will always love you." She cries. "I'm just… just glad you're back. I can't .. I don't know what to do if I lose you."

"Shhh.. Stop, me too. You will always be my little sister." JiHoo kisses her forehead.

Minutes have passed after their heart to heart talked, JiHoo senses someone approaching. "Seo Jin, please come in." JIHoo tenderly speak which reminded Ga eul of the feelings his brother had for the pureblood princess. Seo Jin instantly appears in front of them, wearing her graceful smile. "I believe I haven't formally introduced you two." JiHoo begins. "Ga eul, this is So Seo Jin, the girl that I've told you about, the one who saved me, the only girl I've love. Seo Jin, this is my little sister, Ga eul." JiHoo firmly spoke, smiling intently at both of the girls who were gazing at each other. Quite frankly, JIHoo was nervous judging upon the stares from the both of them, he is afraid that they won't get along but as soon as he was about to clear his throat to speak; both Ga eul and Seo Jin smiles at each other and shake hands.

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Woo bin's mind was racing and swirling at the same time. He deliberately hated flying even on an airplane. It wasn't because he was afraid of it; he just found it very uncomforting especially when he was clinging onto a vampire like crazy. And to top it all, the vampire is a girl, not just an ordinary one but a pureblood princess. Every minute that he was pinned against her body, he couldn't help but blushed all the time. Somehow deep inside; Woo bin felt safe and protected whenever he was in her arms. "Are we close?" Jae kyung queried. He open his eyes and looks down below. "Yes, it's beyond that forest. You need to fly lower" He politely informs her while she obeys. As soon as they were hovering on the ground, suddenly a gushed of strong wind hit them. "Ahhhhhhhhhhh" Both of them crashed onto the lake with Woo bin silently cursing. As the water both engulfs them, they were separated. Underneath the surface, he swims around searching for Jae kyung when she was faced with the giggling Jae kyung. He gaped at her smile as he finds her very cute. He waves his hand at her and points up when she shakes her head and grabs him instead. All this time that they've been together, Woo bin now realizes that the pureblood princess have bad habits of just grabbing and dragging people around. Chuckling at her gestures, he swims with her towards the shore with Woo bin holding his breath. Until a minute has pass, he suddenly gasps, shocked filled through his eyes as he felt his lungs deprived of air. Trying to catch his breath, he unknowingly let go of her hand and clasps his throat. Jae kyung immediately looks back at him and instantly closes the gap between them and kiss him; blowing air into his mouth at the same time kicking off the surface. Seconds after, they both emerged from the water into the shore. She abruptly laid him on the ground and watches him catch his breath. "I'm sorry." She apologizes. The panic look on her face made Woo bin forget his near death experience again for the third time around and laughs at her instead. "Why are you laughing?" Jae kyung worriedly asks. "Nothing." He chuckles and helped her stand up. "You know what I'm beginning to enjoy your company, even though with my nearly death experience since the time I've met you. I've never really have fun just like this. Seriously So, Jae kyung, you are a bad influence." Woo bin remarks while laughing. Jae kyung didn't know how to react; she was taken aback from his words of flattery. Suddenly somewhere deep inside of her, she felt her heart skip a beat she stares at his laughing features. This wonderful feeling she felt right now was somewhat new to her. His heartwarming words gave her comfort and serenity she never thought existed. She was speechless. She lovingly gazes at him while he was clutching his stomach. When his laughter's died down, he begun. "Hey.. by the way where did that strong wind came from?" That broke Jae kyung from her trance.

"You can come out now dear brother." Jae kyung spoke with a serious tone. Woo bin was startled when a few feet away from them, stands a man in his age who was wearing a dark blue polo shirt and jeans. Woo bin recognizes him as the prince of the So clan, So Yi Jung, Jae kyung's older brother. "What took you so long?" He spoke with so much power and authority. "I had some hold ups but I managed to deal with it. Is this how you welcome your dear sister?" She lovingly smiles at her older brother; relieve to see him alright. YI Jung scoffs at her antics and vanished right away; suddenly appearing behind Woo bin whose eyes rounded in shock when he realizes the prince had his hand around his neck. "And who is this may I ask?" YI Jung queried as his brotherly instincts arise. He had been watching the two of them since they crashed into the water. Yes, including the kiss and how his lovingly sister saved this man's life, that's why he was curious to find out, curious to know as to who exactly this man might be in his sister's life. "Stop!" Jae kyung sternly reacted and just as YI Jung saw the panic in her eyes, he knew right there and then that this man is indeed her sister's chosen one. "Leave him alone brother, he is Song, Woo bin, the man who saved your sister's life, the man who helped her escape from her impending doom and the man you owe your gratitude with." She stated with the fact without a hint of frailty in her stands. She knew her brother so well, he's very protective of her and Seo Jin; so there is absolutely no doubt, he'll kill Woo bin for sure. Yi Jung scrutinized her and scoffs.

"Okay, for you dear sister" Yi Jung smiles and tightly embrace her. He informs her that Seo Jin and JunPyo were fine and as bubbly as his sister can be; she immediately vanished and went to find them. But before she did, she tenderly smiles at Woo bin and gave her brother an eye to eye message which conveys a warning to take good care of her savior.

Yi jung was now left with Woo bin who was still staring at him in awe. "Thanks for taking care of my sister, the So family owes you big time. I promise you, you will be properly rewarded as soon as this amok is over." YI Jung stated.

"It's alright. I don't need any reward. Jae kyung save my life, so I am indebted to her." Woo bin spoke with full confidence while the dark prince scoffs. "If you say so, … but you listen closely, Song, Woobin, I know who you are. You graduated as a magna cum laude in college, your father is the best news anchor in the country and you as an aspiring one work as a researcher in my company. You're being offered a promotion as to a promise that you'll get an interview or a great story from the purebloods." Yi Jung mockingly spoke while Woobin glares, controlling his raging temper. "So if I see you using my own little sister just to climb your way up to your ambition and hurt her, I will make sure that you will never see the light again."

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"Seo Jin!"

"Jae Kyung!"

Both princess of the So clan were sealed into a tight embrace as they cried. "I'm glad you guys are safe!" Jae kyung sobs while Seo Jin wipes the tears in her eyes.

"Jae kyung?" Junpyo bellowed who was very happy to see the young princess. They were instantly in each other's arms while Jandi unknowingly steps in followed by JiHoo and Ga eul.

"Hi!" Jae kyung immediately acknowledge Jandi. "I'm Jae kyung and you are?"

"Jandi, her name is Geum, Jandi." Junpyo announces while snaking a hand in Jandi's waist. "Hello" Jandi softly replied.

"Nice to meet you" Jae kyung brightly commented and switch her attention to the other two people in the room. First she approach was JiHoo, whom she was scrutinizing from head to toe. "I know you! You're Dr. Yoon, JiHoo … and … a vampire I see. Seo jin, finally, I'm so happy for you sis." Jae kyung happily announces while Seo Jin held JiHoo's hand.

"And who are you?" She refers to Ga eul. "Her name is Chu Ga eul, she's Dr. Yoon's younger sister." Yi Jung comes in followed by the stricken Woobin.

"Hi Ga eul, I'm Jae kyung, Yi Jung's younger sister." Jae kyung surprisingly embraces Ga eul and smells her scent. Ga eul was astonished by her gestures and froze when the quirky princess silently whispers. "Ga eul, thank you for standing up with my brother, I just want you to know, I already accepted you to be my new sister. Shhhh… but don't tell him that!"

"Woo bin!" Jae kyung shrieks at the sight him and drags Woo bin with her while placing her hands on his shoulders. "Everyone this is Song, Woo bin my savior. Woo bin this is Seo Jin my sister,..." Jae kyung goes on until Ga eul spoke. "Woo bin? Oh thank God you're okay!"

"You know each other?" Jae kyung queried.

"Woo bin happens to be GA eul's best friend." YI Jung informs her.

"Oh Wow! This is wonderful!" Jaekyung brightly smiles.

The rest of the evening all 8 of them were gathered around planning for strategies to defeat the Kang Pei Clan. The book that Jae kyung and Woo bin got was indeed very helpful to them as only the purebloods can access it. After their meeting, Seo Jin and JiHoo left to further their investigation, while Jandi and JunPyo were on patrol to constantly the check the area for danger. On the other hand, Yi Jung and Ga eul were attending to Jae kyung and Woo bin's wounds; allowing them to rest.

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"YI Jung?"

"Yes" He answered.

"How did you know, Woo bin is …"

"You're best friend?" Ga eul stops when YI Jung finished her sentence. She nods at him in bewilderment. "Don't you remember, I can read people's mind."

"Oh yes I remember." Ga eul rolls her eyes. "Hey, it's not as if I chose these powers, just to let you know, I don't even enjoy this gift. In fact I hated it. Just like you, I want my space and privacy, and I know how it feels like when someone invades it." He commented. "Anyways, I've learned how to control my powers; as a matter of fact if I want to shut it off; I can. Also I can use it against enemies." He proudly continues.

"Well that sounds convincing." She reacted and sighed. "But you know what; I would love to have your powers."

"hmmm. This is interesting, why is that?" Yi Jung humbly asks.

"Well because, it could be used as an advantage especially of the situation where currently in; you can also manipulate and control people's mind which is pretty amazing and awesome. And because, I would love to read what exactly is on your mind right now?." Ga eul honestly told him.

He beams at her, showing his side dimples. "I have a lot of things in my mind right now."

"Well, you know what they say, if you are overwhelmed, occupied and troubled, you should open up and talk about it." She thoughtfully replied.

"It's complicated." He sadly commented and heaves a sighed.

"Then why you won't make it uncomplicated?" She stupidly asks and chuckles while he laughs. "That is why I adore you." Yi Jung stated while turning to look at Ga eul who was flustered from his words. "You make things so easy, so uncomplicated… Woobin is lucky." He continued. "Wait a minute, do you think I? NO.. Hell No! I don't think of Woo bin like that. He is just a friend, he's my best friend." Ga eul violently reacted. She angrily faces him and raised an eyebrow. "Hey, I thought you can read people's mind? How come you don't know how I feel about Woo bin?"

"Exactly, I can only read your thoughts but not what you feel, not what your heart truly feels." He notices the sudden change of aura in her as he realizes he just pissed her off. "Oh really, well, now I'm letting you know that Woo bin is nothing more but a friend to me."

"Okay, I'm relieved to know that." Yi Jung grins at her. "So Miss Chu Ga eul, do you have boyfriend?"

"I wouldn't be here talking to you if I have, wouldn't I?" Ga eul sarcastically answers him.

"Well, I just want to make sure; no one will try to kill me just because I'm talking to you. God knows you might have an obsess boyfriend sulking around you." YI Jung chuckles.

"Why would you say that?"

"Chu Ga eul you are a very beautiful woman; no man will not love you." Yi Jung lovingly stares at her while she smiles at him.

Touch by his thoughtful words, Ga eul stares back at him and says "Only man? What about vampires? Especially a pureblood vampire?"

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After her talked with Seo Jin earlier, Jandi was seating on the ground throwing pebbles at the lake when JunPyo magically appears behind her. After patrolling the entire area, from the forest to the lake, he has been observing her for quite some time now and decided to finally confront her. He knows something is bothering her so he's out there to find out. "Did you know that there are water fairies living in this lake? There probably be pissed off by now judging upon the force of the rock you're throwing at the lake." Junpyo jokingly says. Jandi didn't utter a word as she remains staring at the peaceful lake. Junpyo tenderly smiles at her and embrace her from the back. "Are you okay?" He worriedly asks her.

"JunPyo, do you love me?" She faces him and looks into his golden eyes. Although he is surprised from her inquiries, he is more than happy to answer her. "Yes, I do." He happily declares. "Okay, then I want you to turn me. Turn me into one of your kind just like Seo Jin did to JiHoo." Junpyo's eyes widen in shocked as he realizes what he just heard. He couldn't believe what she just told him. It was not what he expected from her. He remains still, stunned from the surprised request she bellowed. He took a deep breath while she waited for his answer. "I can't." He coldly spoke. "You can't? Or you don't want too?" Her words hit him straight in the face as she just laid it on him. It made him pondered, thinking from way back of the reason why he couldn't just change her.

"Why?" She demanded. "Why JunPyo? Why won't you turn me?" She kept on pestering him, repeating the same exact words spoken in order for him to be honest with her. Until his patience run out and without holding back, he abruptly stood up and yelled at her. "Because I don't want too okay? I … " He stammers.

TO BE CONTINUED