Welcome back! So I know Christmas is coming up, and yes there will be a special chapter dedicated to this wonderful holiday. But not only will it focus on Christmas, but the other holidays that make up December and bring joy to children all over the world. I'm sorry this isn't too long, but I hope you'll enjoy it and wait patiently for the next chapter. That comes with my writing, It's be a little more short - but that means I update every other day or so. (EVERY day so far! No complaining guys!) Enjoy the chapter, and Happy Holidays!

This is a bit repetitive, but this is for a specific reason - to link the points together. For the rest of the chapters, I will be putting certain scenes in certain character's point of view. This is for another specific reason, but that's for you to figure out.

The rest of the characters are going to be introduced, and soon. I'm waiting for a certain event to occur before I introduce some of them - but until then please be patient! Thank you all, and finally - without ado. Here is your chapter 4.

SOUL

I silently ran through the forest, again the adrenaline pumping through me. This was what I felt like every time I hunted demons, this is what my life was like; one big rush of excitement. Thoughts swirling, I thought back to my brother, who had yelled at me when I returned only a few hours before. I had failed him, and in punishment he sent me to search for the demon all night - without any food, water and just one single bullet.

Many would think this punishment was a bit weird while a few others a bit harsh. But if this was what Wes wanted, then I was to do it. He was the future king after all, hold the sarcasm.

A screech flew around my ears, and I immediately brought my hands up to my ears - shielding them from the loud scream. It only took me a moment to registerthat the demon had found a new meal.

"Dammit." I cursed, unsure if I'd be able to save the victim. Perhaps if I hurried, but I couldn't go much faster then I already was. But the image of the green eyed girl underneath that demon made me push myself farther. Whoever she was, she was a pretty damn good motivation.

As soon I reached the fence I became confused, the demon was just here, where the hell had he gone! But as I turned to circle back, something caught my eye. A blue dress pressed against the ground, along with two white heels and blonde haired girl. The green eyed girl, of course it had to be her.

Going against the rules, I pushed myself over the fence, raising the silver gun that lay in my hand.

"Sucker." I chuckled, pulling the trigger easily and in a matter of seconds, the demon was on the ground. At first, she pressed herself deeper into the ground, but as she processed what happened, she stood - brushing off the dirt from her dress, and suddenly acting as though she had not be screaming in fear.

"Where were you all? I-" she began, before she realised who had really saved her.

"Been trying to nail that bastard all day." spoke, talking more to myself then to the girl in front of me. Smoke rose from my gun, and I twirled it around in my fingers absent mindedly; a habit I had picked up when I first started training with the guns. Suddenly, she went from surprised to furious. Woah, talk about mood swings.

"You!" she yelped, point one of her porcelain fingers at me. She narrowed her forest green eyes at me, as if studying me to make sure I wouldn't pull anything. But me being me, I decided to pull something.

"Me? Well I just saved your pretty little butt. Don't I get a thank you?" I couldn't help but smirk, I deserved a present - or a very generous thank you at least. Stepping forward slowly, I watched as she matched my movements, instead moving backward. Amused, I continued towards her as she began to sputter her words.

"D-don't come near me! Thank you, now may you leave Lucem's territory? If the guards were to catch you here with me they'd-"

"Now now, that's not the proper way to thank a man when he saves you. Don't I get a kiss girlie?" I cut her off before she could continue, tapping a finger to my cheek as I smirked.

The guards, what business did she had with them? Was she of any importance, I had thought she was a peasant. Although, even though her dress was simple, it looked to be of expensive fabric. Suddenly, scarlet travelled up her neck - and I was snapped out of my previous thoughts. An even cockier smirk finding it's way onto my lips.

"Oh, so the girl blushes easily." I teased, which in response she stomped her foot childishly. Chuckling at this, I slightly cocked my head, studying her. She was a pretty little thing, if she put on some nicer clothing and acted a bit more elegant she'd surely go far. But before I could continue with my teasing, another thing caught my eye. A silver helmet - guards, coming to find the demon most likely.

Stepping forward quickly, I leaned in close to her, whispering in her ear softly.

"We have some guests. So I'l be leaving now. Until next time, darling." With that, I jumped back, landing on the fence, and then letting my self become invisible to the human eye. Lazily sitting on a branch off the edge of the border, I watched with curiosity. Would I finally find out she this girl really was? I couldn't get ahead of myself now, surely the guards would get angry with her.

Suddenly Lucem Guards burst through the trees, angry clear in their eyes. Settling in, I knew I was in for a show. But what I wasn't prepared for, was what he said next.

"Princess! Are you injured?"

I nearly fell out of the tree, and I sucked in a large breath. Princess? I had just saved, and spoke with the princess of Lucem! Suddenly it felt like the world was resting on my shoulders. What had I just done? Surely this girl would report me to the guards, tell them I had stepped over the border. But from what I saw, nothing that could of suggested I was there was apparent. The bullets that my gun shot dissolved as a poison seeped through the victim's blood. Even then, it would be difficult for them to identify the cause of out a deep breath, I sighed in relief, before fixating my eyes on the princess.

She was everything I had imagined her to be, kind with others, yet stern with herself. She was beautiful, with the exception of her chest that is, and I could tell that her soul was also radiating. It confused me, how a princess could of acted so rude with me, so seductive, yet fearful, and at the same time embarrassed. She was a mix of emotions, and I couldn't tell if she was interested in me, if she was completely oblivious to this or if she was simply acting - putting on a show for her own entertainment. She was a tricky one.

As soon as the princess was escorted out of the forest, I began to climb down to leave, but immediately stopped as I hear a few of the guards still speaking.

"It's a shame she isn't eighteen yet, I would certainly get in that bitch's pants by the end of the cycle!" One bragged, immediately making me scowl. How could they speak so kindly to her, then turn around and talk so rudely about their own princess. Growling, I hopped over the fence once again - unable to control myself.

Letting my invisibility spell to fade, I held up the guard by his throat, banging him against a nearby tree. I growled threateningly, a wave of anger flowing over me. My fingers wrapped tightly around his neck. I could feel the life sucking out of him as he struggled to breath, thrashing around violently. But I Was too strong, I had more training then this bastard - and I sure as hell knew how to snap his neck like a twig.

"Do't talk about her like that." I growled, throwing him against another tree before smiling sadistically at his slumped figure. The other guard stood there silently, before rushing over to the slumped over guard. Taking that as my cue I let the spell cover me again, hopping back over the fence once more.

I walked back to the dark castle angrily, frustrated and confused. Why had I lashed out like that? I didn't know, nor did I understand. She was just some pathetic princess, why did I even give two shits about her?

Sighing, I rubbed the bridge of nose tiredly. I seriously needed some sleep. Why had I sudden;ly become so defensive for chicks?

"This is stupid." I muttered under my breath, the large castle coming into view. First, I'd get a good night's rest. Then I'd take a moment to think about this. Sighing deeply, I continued towards the castle.