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Italics are thoughts
Bold are flashbacks
Act I Prelude
Chapter 3 Overture past revisited III: the coming curse
(The past: one year ago)
(Location: Tokyo park city district Tokyo Japan)
(Date: February 20 2010 Thursday)
(Time 8:50 pm)
We arrived at the park at this hour there wasn't anyone around. Since it was a day of the week and people needed to work as well as the young people going to school and college, like us. I was still feeling restless and scared at what just happened a few moments ago I can still remember it so clearly. To think I was about to get killed by none other than a vampire, seriously a vampire a blood sucker non-human creature. Something that is said to be nothing but a myth and only exist in movies and novels, I was really attacked by one. Before coming here I have pinched myself a couple of times to make sure I wasn't dreaming all of this or if it was a bad hallucinations, I have gotten the fact that it was all real.
I got seated in one of the benches because I really felt like lying down I was still processing what just happened. Lightning stood next to me but she chooses not to seat she was too busy eyeing Fang and Vanille, and there was a lot of suspicion in her eyes. I guess she had every right to suspect the two people that have become our close friend, close enough to family. After what happened with the vampire my sister was able to save me from the former convict and murderer Toru Hajime, she fought him but she eventually got caught. She would have been choked to death by the monster if Fang hasn't saved her she was the one who killed him using her knife which it was bigger than any knife I have ever seen.
What suspected my sister was the fact that she was able to kill the vampire so quickly neither she nor myself saw her coming when she stabbed him on the heart. I knew she was aware of his weakness, I knew too from the horror movies I have seen regarding vampires. But it was still too suspicious for Lightning she was determined to get answers from Fang and Vanille no matter what after all we just witnessed a real live vampire in the flesh. I honestly didn't look suspicious of them what could they be hiding from us I knew they weren't bad people just your average people in a band who wants to finish college. Scratch that last part maybe not so ordinary after killing a vampire without showing any fear.
Fang and Vanille on the other hand looked pretty clam they didn't looked to be affected that much by what just happened recently. They saw a real vampire and they didn't freaked out like I did I guess my sister had every right to suspect them but still there was no reason to over react. Maybe only a little it almost felt like it wasn't the first time they have seen one before, things didn't looked good. I just hope that no matter what happens from this I hope we can still be friends and that we can still be in the band it will break me if it will come to end my friendship with them. I remained quiet waiting for the outcome of this conversation, whether it will be good or bad I was planning in listen to it.
"We're here, start talking."
"Where should I start?" Fang scratched the back of her head.
"You can start with telling me what the hell that thing that almost tried to kill us was?"
"Didn't you heard me before mate that thing was a vampire?"
"No seriously" she crossed her arms yep my sister was still denying it.
"You fought against one and you still don't believe it, you're pretty stubborn."
"It's not possible vampires don't exist."
"Oh they're very real all right, and there are a lot that are worse than that guy."
"What do you know Fang?" I finally asked I was trembling by now.
"Fang….?" Vanille sounded worried and I didn't know why I was feeling more nervous by the minute.
"I'm waiting" Lightning was still expecting to hear a long explanation of things.
"Keep your pants on all right I said I will tell you everything. Finishing our bachelor degree was only the bonus, the real reason me and Vanille came here is…to exterminate the forces of evil."
"What?" my sister raised an eyebrow still not believing a word.
"What forces of evil?" my upper lip tremble god I can't believe I took a worse guess and I was right.
"You heard me we're here to kill all evil forces that threaten our world."
"What are you talking about?" yeah she was getting more frustrated by the minutes my sister was starting to lose her patience.
"We hunt down evil monsters, we kill them sheesh Lightning how clearer can I explain it to you?"
"You seriously want me to believe something so ludicrous."
"For crying out loud" Fang seemed to have given up in telling the big picture to her.
"Let me Fang" Vanille met our gaze.
"Listen we're demon hunters. We both came-our families are a clan of demon hunters. They have been hunting these evil entities for many centuries. They have taught us to fight and pass their teachings to us so we can carry out their will in the fight against the evil forces."
"It's the same old cliché fight of good versus evil mates" finished Fang.
"Demon hunters….?" Lightning rubbed her forehead it won't be long before she over loads.
"We came here because Japan is the second most demon infected country in the world, someone has to come and start spreading some anti-demon spray."
"You're speaking like you guys aren't the only ones in all of this" I kind of figure it out eventually.
"That's right there are many more demon hunter clans out there doing their deed in the good fight."
"This is just too much" I shook my head trying to relax.
"It's not too much it's ridiculous, crazy, just insane" Lightning glared at them she has finally reached critical level.
"Look you can continue denying it all of it like it was all just a bad dream but eventually you will have deal with it. Like it or not vampires are only the beginning, there are worse things out there than vampires and they will appear in this country eventually" said Fang.
"We're not here to cause harm to you or Serah Lightning. We want to protect you two as well as the people of Tokyo from these threats" replied Vanille.
"Enough!" my sister shouted in anger glaring at them just her expression has broken my heart, because I knew what was going to happen.
"Lightning-"
"Quiet I had it with the two of you. Both of you are insane and nothing but trouble, having you two around will only risk Serah's safety as well as mine. This is the end don't ever come near me or my sister ever again."
"Please sis don't do this" I pleased I could feel the tears forming in my eyes.
"Let's go Serah."
"No I don't want to leave them, they're my friends they're your friends!"
"I said let's go" she turned me with her deadly serious expression I couldn't disobey her.
I didn't wanted to look at their faces they were probably hurt just like me. The bond we forged in one moth seemed to have to have taken a nasty blow that causes it to break. My tears were falling it hurt I finally met great friends, people that I even started thinking of them as family and now this happens, all because a damn vampire came and tried to turn me into his lunch. It wasn't just my friendship with them but the band was gone too and I had high hopes that we were going to become a famous band and we'll start touring around the world, that dream was forever shattered before me. I followed behind my sister not even giving a glance to the two people who became very important friends.
"Lightning stop denying it!" said Fang stopping my sister in her tracks.
"Who taught you to fight?"
"What….?" I knew it was our parents who taught her combat I just didn't know why though.
"It was your parents we know, you already know why. That is the reason we came to the two of you, we need your help fighting the demons."
"Get some help you two" was her only cold reply she thought they were insane as we finally left them, we were far behind them.
"That went well" Fang gave a sigh.
"I didn't expect things were going to become like this" said Vanille.
(Time skip: the next day)
Ever since last night neither of us was the same Lightning was quieter than usual and the same with me. I hardly said a word because what happened just like that it was over with our new friends. Out of our friendship, out of the band any memory we have shared with them was all gone. Once again it was just me and my sister, no people to share our bond with we were on our own just the two of us. I felt terrible on the inside I got along with Fang and Vanille just fine, they were great people I even saw them as family. But all it took was one moment to end it all, to destroy everything that was forged in one month it wasn't fair for me or them. I knew Lightning was trying to look after me but I think it's wrong for her to get them off of our life, when they have become a part of it.
I got seated on the table waiting for my sister to serve breakfast god I was such a mess today was Saturday so there was no college thank goodness for that. I didn't have enough sleep last night because what happened recently, I tried closing my eyes but it was no use. I was too bothered to even get the message to have a nice nap it was hard letting go of two close friends. I guess part of me was upset with her for thinking that you can break away bonds that easily she got along with them so nicely. I know she feels down to but she was very good in hiding it, she was hurt too but she was doing this for our sake. I still don't understand what good will it do to stay away from them if weren't safe from the monsters Fang mentioned, we we're still in danger. That was another thing that had me worried and still trying to think through, the whole' demon exist' thing.
Lightning finally arrived with breakfast smash brown with roasted ham and scramble eggs. I smiled slightly thanking her for the food as she got seated, we started eating but I didn't have much of an appetite. I saw her taking a small bite from her eggs she was probably in the same boat as me it wasn't nothing really, after all we just witnessed a real live vampire, and we just found out Fang and Vanille fight monsters. A demon hunter that's what they called themselves and that they come from a family of the same title, it sounded farfetched at first but after meeting up a real vampire one has his doubts. It was still sinking in my head that such thing like demons really exists I feel like my entire life was based on a horror film, both of our lives.
"You're not allowed to see them again" she finally spoke.
"…."
"I mean it Serah, I don't want you hanging around them anymore" she was serious.
"Why?" my voice broke down I knew it will end up crying again.
"Because they're not well in the head, you heard what they said."
"Are they?" I gazed at her with my own serious expression Fang was right that she was in denial, after seeing that vampire I knew they were right.
"Yes, all their crazy talks. Please vampires, demons their minds have been closed for too long living in a horror movie world. It's not healthy to be hanging around with people like that you might end up like them too. It might be contagious."
That's it I couldn't take it anymore, I tightened my fists" what if they are right….?"
"Ridiculous" she took another bite from her dish.
"Stop being in denial sis Fang and Vanille wouldn't come up with this."
"You believe them?" she raised an eyebrow at me thinking I was crazy.
"After seeing a real live vampire yes!"
"Serah-"
"You saw that thing with your very own eyes. That vampire tried to drink my blood he even wanted to make me one of his own little slaves. He tried to kill you. You felt how strong he was if it wasn't for Fang to killed him you would have been dead because I couldn't protect you, I don't know how to fight like you."
"…." she paused on her eating I knew I was beginning to plant some reason in her mind.
"I felt so helpless not being able to do a damn thing if something happens to you. If I lose you I don't know what I will do without you…."
"I'll be fine I can take care of myself" she assured me and I believe her.
"That's because you're strong, you can fight…."
"…."
"Because mom and dad taught you to, why is that?"
"They wanted me to protect you that is why they taught me to fight" she turned to me looking angry.
"You're lying" yes I saw the lie in her eyes.
"They wanted me to protect you…."
"Protect me from what?" I rose from my seat in anger slamming my hands on the table.
"Protect you from this goddamn world!" she rose from her seat imitating me.
"You mean a world filled with demons?"
"Stop believing them Serah, it's not worth to hear their crazy talk."
"You're lying" every time I looked into her eyes the lie became very clear.
"….." she felt like there was nothing else she could say, no words were seem to entering her head.
"Is that why mom and dad taught you to fight, to fight the demons?"
"I fight to protect you and keep you safe."
"Did they teach you to fight the demons, or to protect me from them or maybe both?"
"I fight to protect you from any bastard that tries to lay a hand on you or from someone who might try to rape you not some vampire trying to feed on you or any demon of the sort."
"Why are you lying to me?" I gaze into her sky blue eyes.
"…"
"I'm not a child anymore, you have forgotten I'm eighteen now. I want to protect you too but I can't when that vampire was choking you I was so scared of losing you, if it weren't for Fang to show up. I don't know what I will do if I ever lose you, I felt so damn useless that I couldn't save you back there."
"Serah I….." I knew I hit an emotional nerve in her with the way she was staring at me.
"I only want to know what you are hiding from me Claire" I actually called her by her real name that my parents gave her, her childhood name.
"…" she wasn't angry anymore she has lowered her head.
"I'm not feeling hungry now but thanks for breakfast" I finally left the table to let my sister do some serious thinking.
(Time skip)
I finally convinced Lightning to take me somewhere I can take a break from all of this thank goodness it was a Saturday, I couldn't take it if it was a college day. She left me at the arcade yep I was a big time gamer since I own a PS3 I didn't know what she was going to do while I'm try to enjoy myself in order to get rid of my depression. Video games were the first thing that came to my mind and since I didn't want to stay locked up at home, I chose the arcade. Although I was sure it wasn't going to help me this whole thing with Fang and Vanille and now with my sister was really bothering me a lot, I knew she was hiding something from me but what. How can I put my trust in her if she was keeping things from me, it didn't helped with the family or our relationship.
Good thing I wasn't going alone Hope called me that he was coming here too, like me he was also taking a break from college. He might looked like a big time genius but he's a gamer on the inside he was happy to know that I was coming too looks like he didn't want to come alone. This was the time I really needed some counseling from a close friend even if he can't help me, his company will be enough. I entered noticing that there was quite the crowd it was a weekend after all, not just college students but high school students were present too. Maybe this will help me get over all of this and maybe I can relax and have fun but it wasn't easy not to think about Fang and Vanille, our friendship and the times with them as a band.
I smiled remembering the big argument my sister and Fang had over the name of the band. Fang wanted the band to be called 'Destroyers of Fate', name which it was a bit negative for our image. Lightning went with 'Nightseekers' I like it and so did Vanille, I think it really went with our sound and image. We we're just a cover band for the time being until we can start writing our own original material although Fang wasn't happy that Vanille went against her I honestly think her name was a bit harsh and we might set a bad example to younger audience. We wanted to bring positive attitude to young generations as well as other ages not like I was what they called' satanic' and neither did Lightning, the same with our Australian friends.
I spotted Hope on the change machine getting some money for the games. I didn't care if end up with no money after this as long as it gets my mind offs of recent events then it will all be worthy. I was too depressed to even think right this has taken a lot of me no close friends, no band equals big heart break for me. Even if I knew that Lightning meant no harm for doing what she did she was only doing this for my safety but I still didn't saw the harm of hanging out with my friends anymore, or playing with the band. I tried not to bang my head with anything because I was thinking too much again I walked to Hope giving him my biggest cheery smile ever.
"Hey!"
"Serah!" I sweat dropped because I startled him for the second time.
"Sorry I really have a bad tendency for doing that."
"I should get used to it by now" he smiled not finding a problem.
"Feeling like spending money here….?" I gave him a playful smile.
"It's a Saturday I'm always game."
"I'm game too" he took my money changing to change from the machine too.
"Which game we'll play first?"
"Tekken 5" I saw the large machine of the fighting game we always play that game whenever we come here.
"All right but you won't win this time."
"We'll see about that."
We we're lucky no one was using the machine so we inserted the coins and we chose our characters. I chose Nina because I am very good with her while Hope chose Lei, same reason as myself that he's good with the character. We fought a couple of rounds and I admit it was such a good fight we both seemed to be evenly match getting draw, I will beat him in one round and the same with him. I have forgotten how much I enjoyed fighting Hope on the game it really puts my skills on the fighting to the test, luckily I was stubborn like my sister and wouldn't admit defeat so easily so I refuse to give up. After an hour we both got tire but the battle results ended in a draw, I guess we were both too good in the same level and the best part we both had fun.
"That was a great match."
"Same here this is what makes Tekken even better, fighting with someone very skilled like you."
"Oh stop it Hope don't try to flatter me" it was a bit too late because I felt my face reddened from the compliment and it was embarrassing.
"But it's the truth."
"Hey guys!"
My eyes widened hearing a familiar voice yes I knew that voice very well. I quickly turned around and saw Vanille wearing a white t-shirt with the yellow happy face with the words' have a nice day' imprinted below with denim shorts, white sneakers. I smiled I was so happy to see her again even after Lightning set her foot down about not seeing her and Fang again. I just couldn't refuse that fact that I couldn't hang with them because they have become such close friends. I immediately hugged her trying not to cry but a couple of tears escaped I was always the emotional person, who can be brought to tears so easily, unlike my older sister who probably didn't know the meaning of the word I broke the hug my smile still hasn't disappeared.
"Vanille why are you here?"
"Shouldn't it be obvious I came to hang out with you guys?"
"Of course we don't mind" Hope was blushing and I rolled my eyes at him, he was going gaga over her again.
I smiled happily I always knew she was very loyal to her friends but looking at her reminded me of my sister's words. Lightning's words made my stomach turn and my heart to tightened up, it was over my friendship was them is to never happen. Our friendship and the band was all gone how can I even face her and tell her that we can't see each other anymore, it was too painful. It felt better if I disobeyed her and kept seeing them behind her back but even I know that was completely wrong because the consequences will be real bad. The last thing I want is for my sister to get angry at me and give me one of her temper tantrums, no thank you it was better to obey and do as she says.
"Vanille I…."
"What's wrong come on let's play one of the games?" she was her usual cheery self she was acting like nothing happened with the vampire and the breakup of our friendship.
"But I, I can't sis doesn't want me to hang around you and Fang."
"What?" Hope was confused he obviously didn't know a thing about it.
"It's all right Serah let's enjoy the time we have now."
"But…."
The red head noticed an arcade machine that a couple has just finished playing it really caught her eye. It was the dance dance revolution 2 game she smiled hearing the upbeat music, she already what was the first game she wanted to play. She turned to Hope was still looking nervous at her feeling embarrassed she has quickly taken his hand leading him to the machine, her action really surprised me. I had a feeling that Vanille wasn't going to listen to me no matter what I say to her she pretty sure made her mind by spending time with him, regardless of Lightning's words of not hanging out with her and Fang. Eventually I sighed in defeat and followed them when I was happy to be spending time with Vanille.
"You want to play dance dance revolution?" Hope wasn't surprise the machine was among the most famous in the arcade.
"It looks fun."
"It is fun but be careful Hope is very good at the game" I knew it well because he has beaten me a couple of times.
"I'll give it my best" she smiled at him and I rolled my eyes he will blush every time she smiles at him.
"All then game on, just because you're my friend it doesn't mean I will go easy on you."
"Hope don't be mean and play in beginner Vanille has never played this game before" I pouted I wans't looking forward to see him beating her badly in expert level.
"I'm not like that we'll play in beginner so you can get use to the game."
"That's okay I'm fine in expert."
"You sure?" he raised an eyebrow at her the same with me I wasn't expecting her to be so confident playing in a hard difficult in a game she has never played before.
"I do know how to dance, try to keep up with me" she winked at him and that made his blushing go to another level I have to smirked I thought Fang was the only one with the attitude to flirt.
Hope chose the song and soon they started dancing. At first he had the advantage only for a minute before Vanille started showing her moves keeping her eyes on the screen and not her feet that was obviously the key to dominate the game. I was in awe at how good she was she made him looked like he was a wimpy amateur next to her it wasn't just her memorizing the direction arrows to follow the steps she kept her body moving to the rhythm of the music. The way she moved I was fooled for sure that if she wasn't into rock music she would be an actual dancer her moves were all graceful and mesmerizing and that will be enough for Hope to keep up with her. Especially when he was trying hard to look at the screen and not at her because he was really taken back by her moves, he was blushing again.
Soon their performance started catching attention as people were now gathering around the machine. Pretty soon there stood quite a crowd they were really impressed with their moves, more like they were interested in Vanille's moves she was too good in the game. Hope knew he didn't have a chance but he did his best and he did the most important thing when it came to playing games, having fun. It didn't matter to him since he was spending time with Vanille to him that was way better than getting beating in a game. After they song was over the crowd gathered applauded their performance while I did the same I was really blown away with good she was, at least I was able to see Hope getting a taste of his own medicine for the times he beat me.
"You were amazing Vanille."
"You weren't bad yourself too."
"Where did you learned to dance like that?" I really wanted to know her secret.
"I only followed the music and the controls that's all" she smiled her answer really surprised me guess she was a quick learner.
(Time skip)
After an hour of playing different games we finally left the arcade laughing together, we really had fun. Being with Vanilly reminded me of how fun I had with her and Fang it brought those good memories when we're close friends. I honestly didn't want to let go of my friendship or leave the band for once in my life I felt like disobeying Lightning. It was hard for me to destroy a friendship I have forged for a month it wasn't easy Vanille and Fang became good friends of mine in just one day. And I know that my sister feels the same way too the only problem she was too stubborn to admit it, I wish she can be honest with it come to these sort of things. She finally found close friends and now she wanted to forget that she actually knew them just like that, maybe it was easy for her but definitely not for me.
She couldn't understand how I was feeling she got used to being on her own with not having many friends around. I was different I surrounded with friends and I met two who were close to me I got to know them for a month and that was enough to developed a strong bond with them. And now just like that she asked me to forget about them throw away their friendship, quit the band and ignore them like I have never met them in my entire life. Excuse me but I couldn't do that it was impossible for crying out loud, Lightning was asking for the impossible I couldn't do that. I smiled staring at Vanille and she happily smiled back how I can possibly end it with someone like her, or someone like Fang. My sister was asking for the impossible I might as well study blindfolded to get good grades.
As we headed towards the parking lot of the arcade my eyes looked like they were ready to come off. I saw Lightning her car was parked I was scared if she sees me hanging with Vanille but that all changed. I felt like fainting when I saw that she wasn't alone Fang was there with her and I suddenly got a terrible feeling in my gut. My sister didn't want me to hang with them and it was the same that she didn't want to see them either and Fang's presence there really worries me. The other thing I noticed they were panting slightly like they were fighting that made me freak out I wouldn't stand for if they were really trying to kill each other, they're supposed to be good friends. I noticed that Lightning was staring at me and it was a shocker that she didn't look angry for seeing me with Vanille.
"Sis….?" I was worried please tell me nothing wrong has happened.
"…."
"It's all right Serah your sister and I we're having a nice conversation nothing to worry about" said Fang but somehow I didn't believed her something must have happened to make Lightning stay so calm without setting up one of her temper tantrums.
"Hi Lightning" Hope was behind Vanille hiding from my sister.
"Hope sheesh stop hiding from her she's not going to bite you."
"Yet" Fang gave a grin while Vanille giggled at her comment.
"Anyway what's going on sis I thought you clearly said you didn't want me to hang out with them?"
"…"
"Vanille let's get going so they can have a long talk."
She nodded before taking Hope's hand smiling" that means you too."
"Right bye Serah see you later bye Lightning!"
"Yeah bye!" I waved them back then I turned back to my sister who was still quiet looking in deep thought.
"Do you want to talk to me about something?" I said nervously I was really hoping she wasn't going to yell at me.
"Get in the car we'll go somewhere else" I noticed from her tone she wasn't angry but rather serious it makes me question what she wanted to talk to me about.
(Time skip)
When I got off the car I was surprised to be at the old warehouse district. It was an old warehouse that has been abandoned for years as far as I was concerned the place didn't have an owner. The place was mostly rusted on the outside it was big enough to have a mall with its own parking lot I didn't know why we came here because this was the usual place where we have band meetings I know it was weird to have meetings in such a place, Fang has an odd taste in things. But we didn't came here for a band meeting I was aware of that I didn't know why Lightning chose this place to have our talk, maybe it was closest from the arcade but I highly doubt that was the case. It was really bothering me her behavior since I saw her with Fang, whatever she wanted to talk it must be something serious.
I kept gazing at her and her expression could say a millions words it was unreadable. Sometimes I can tell what she wants whenever I looked at her face and the expression in her eyes, but now it was hopeless I couldn't read her. What made her like this I knew it had something to do with Fang and whatever they talked about, it was definitely a serious topic? I would understand if she was angry being near her and me hanging out with Vanille but nothing like this. I swear if she didn't tell me what was wrong I was seriously going to freak out I was getting worry sick here. I heard her give a sigh while I started tapping my foot a little getting inpatient, it didn't help with my concern for her.
"Sis you okay….?"
"I'm fine. I-listen Serah…there's something I need to tell you" it was the same tone she gave me back at the parking lot of the arcade.
"What is it?" I was nervous whatever it was it must be something really serious.
(Lightning's POV)
I saw Serah's face before I left her at the arcade I knew she was depressed probably heartbroken. Yes it hurt me to see her like that but I don't have any regrets for the choice I made it was the right one. Getting involved with Fang and Vanille will only endanger her and myself and that was the last thing I wanted, to see her getting hurt. Never over my dead body if that ever happens it was a promise had I made to mom to look after Serah after she passed away. I was the only person who can protect her from harm's way especially now that they reveal themselves to be' demon hunters'. Please what nonsense fighting demons their minds have been shut down from reality for too long, they're all living in a horror movie world. Yet there was this feeling in my gut that I was deluding myself from the truth.
After I left her at the arcade I went to take a small joyride around the city, damn I really needed to clear my head from all these ridiculous nonsense. To think I have started to see Fang and Vanille as real friends, the band I didn't see much of a future but I admit it was fun to sing with them. Thinking too much about it was making me feel stressed and whenever I have that urge I felt like taking a smoke, I kind of wish Fang was here so she can lend a cigarette. It was probably the only thing that could help me relax and erase all these thoughts in my head which were annoying me, irritating and pissing me off. Why was I still thinking about what Fang said, the whole revelation that they were demon hunters I know it's all big fat lie they're full of themselves.
I decided to return to the parking lot of the arcade to wait for Serah, I was worried for her. Even if she was hurt she will have to get over this I'd rather see her without friends than being in constant danger. I suddenly remembered how useless I was to protect her when that thing tried to kill her, the thing that was supposed to be a vampire. I don't want to believe it to be true but that thing really had quite the strength I felt like he was going to crush my throat when he was chocking me and just like that Fang killed him. I had a sudden fear that I couldn't seem to let go my eyes suddenly hardened hearing footsteps heading towards me, I got off my car and I had a pretty good idea who it was.
"What is it Fang?"
I was right when she came to me with a sly smile wearing the usual black clothing. For a moment I was glad to see her again she was my friend no matter how many times I will deny it. But for the sake of protecting Serah this friendship will end, I didn't have a choice. My family came first before any friendship it meant everything to me and I didn't care if Fang didn't understand. She kept giving me that cocky smile I frowned at her it looked like everything was a game to her, she will have to go or I will make her. I kept an eye on her as she took a cigarette and with her other hand she took a lighter she was smoking again, and that was the only thing I was craving for with how I was feeling.
"I don't want you and Vanille hanging around Serah."
"Forgot to say hello mate…."
"You can go now."
"Why so mean Lightning?"
"You heard me clearly the last time. Our friendship is over it's not safe to be hanging around with sick mind people."
"Still in denial eh….?"
"I won't repeat myself again leave" I gave her one of my gazes that will make her walk out for good.
She inhaled the smoke putting the cigarette back to her mouth" I'm not planning in leaving here."
"Leave Fang or else" I couldn't be any more serious than I am right now.
"Or else what?" she challenged me like it was all a big game to her, big mistake.
"Don't go there Fang I'm warning you leave now before things get ugly."
"You just don't get it do you?"
"For Serah's sake I don't want to do something I might regret."
"That's my line mate. It's about time someone sends you back to the ground from your little cloud of denial."
"Get the hell out of here!" I finally snapped launching a fist straight at her face.
I gasped as she caught my fist in a quick movement I knew she was fast, the same way she was able to get behind the vampire without him noticing. I quickly reacted sending a kick to her chin and it made contact, I grinned this time I will show her I can stay toe to toe with her. With traded blows in the same speed countering if it was possible but none of us were able to do such, it looked like we we're both even in strength and skill. Somehow I could tell that she was holding back that only made me angrier she wasn't taking me seriously, she was mocking me. I wasn't going to let her enjoy toying with me she will regret messing with me, friend or not she made a big mistake crossing fists with me.
I launched another fist and she blocked she countered with a kick and I blocked it. This fight was going to take a while I knew she was quite strong I started to think that she was really a demon hunter if I was a demon I might have been dead by now. It wasn't planning in giving up to her and I can tell she wasn't planning to either, to me it was personal I didn't know about her and I didn't care. I managed to land an opening in her as I launched a quick fist, my eyes have widened she has jumped landing behind me. I cursed mentally for lowering my guard she caught me in a strong hold putting pressure on my arms, I gritted my teeth the hold really hurt it's supposed to. I won't let her beat me and see me as I was inferior to me.
"Not bad mate you have proven yourself to be quite the fighter of the Farron clan."
"Stop that nonsense I'm in no clan."
"Oh for crying out loud Lightning stop denying it, it's the whole reason why I gave you a demonstration. You know you're wrong and you know I'm right so why do you have to continue pretending like you don't know?"
"I will not let them harm Serah, never!" I struggle hard to break free only for Fang to let me go.
"Looks like you're finally coming around mate" she smiled at me I was only frowning while rubbing my hands her hold hurt I made a note to get even with her later.
"The whole clan thing is ridiculous the demons have never attacked us since that night with that vampire."
"It takes time for demons to locate a clan member, the fact that vampire attacked Serah and tried to kill you is merely a coincidence."
"It's your fault. We were all living peacefully before you and Vanille came after that we get attacked by a vampire, it's no coincidence to me."
"Look sooner or later you two would have been attack by a demon one way or the other, it's bound to happen."
"Tch" I knew she was right the fact that we have been safe so far was a miracle.
"Listen Lightning we need your help. There's probably thousands maybe millions of demons roaming free in Japan Vanille and I can't do this alone, we also need the aid of the Farron clan."
"I can't I won't, I can't risk Serah's safety over this. I refuse to help you."
"What will happen if another vampire or worst a demon comes after you and Serah?"
"I'll kill it obviously…."
"You're not making this easy on me mate."
"Our conversation ends here now leave."
"I know what you're trying to do. You want to protect Serah no matter what, you don't want her getting harm in this conflict I understand you perfectly."
"Leave Fang" I refused to listen to her words.
"Vanille may not be a relative of mine but I see her as a sister she's family to me. I want to protect her from anything but I come to realized that she can take care of herself, you Lightning aren't doing the same thing."
"…."
"What you're doing isn't wrong" she looked at me with eyes that show deep honesty.
"But keeping secrets from her, sheltering her from all of this isn't protecting. You're not really protecting her but putting her in harm's way further more."
She was right I was trying to be this invincible wall to protect Serah from all these monsters, letting her be the defenseless little victim. A damsel in distress who was unaware of the great dangers that lies before us, she knew barely with the vampire attack. Another thing Fang was right that they will come for us sooner or later and it won't be the last time that I or Serah will get attack by them. I hate to admit it that I won't be able to always be there for her I can't be in too many places at once, she might get attack and without me she will be in worse danger. We we're able to survive against the criminal vampire because Fang was there, it's not just Serah but me as well. I couldn't face all of this on my own and neither did my sister.
I gave a sigh letting the truth hit me I used my reason to protect Serah to escape the reality of the demons and what is supposed to be my duty. I saw my only duty was to protect my sister and forget about everything else, the rest didn't matter to me. I have chosen to close my eyes to the truth for so long while looking after her, this wasn't the right path I know that now. If I let this continue then something bad might happen to either me or her the worst case scenario, Serah getting seriously hurt or maybe. I erase that thought not wanting to see it I gave my word to mom to look after her but this wasn't the way, I curse mentally at Fang for being right about everything it was time to face reality.
"What should I do?" I lowered my gaze.
"The first thing you need to do is tell her the truth, after that leave everything else to me."
"What will you do?" I stared back at her I was feeling uneasy I really didn't want to tell her.
"Just tell her about the demons and the hunters it will help clear things out for her."
"I don't like this…."
"I hear you mate, this isn't an easy life especially when you have close people to protect."
I leaned my head on the door of my car giving another sigh" can you give me a smoke?"
"Didn't know you smoke mate" she was surprise to hear my sudden revelation concerning smoking.
"Only when I'm stressed…."
Fang nodded and took her cigarette cartridge handing one to me, she quickly offered to light it with her lighter. I put the cigarette in my mouth inhaling the smoke and it felt quite good and refreshing I knew very well that smoking is bad for your health, but I suddenly like my worries were drifting away. I got that bad habit from out of nowhere I don't remember mom and dad smoking so it's definitely not a genetic trait, but rather my own. I kept smoking the only cigarette I would smoke as Fang joined me she was almost finishing with her smoke, I realized that she was grinning at him and I knew exactly why.
"Don't tell Serah" if my sister finds out I knew I won't hear the end of it.
"Wasn't thinking about that mate?"
(Back to Serah's POV)
"Sis please tell me" I was so worried that she hasn't said a word since we got to the warehouse district.
"Listen Serah what I need to tell you is…I lied to you."
"What?"
"I lied about the demons."
"I don't understand" it came out of nowhere why she was telling me this.
"I lied about not believing that they exist. I had a strong feeling that they do exist, as well as the demon hunters."
"Why are you telling me this?" I was so confused first she said she doesn't believe in them and now she does what is going on.
"Because you must know the truth about them and about us, Fang and Vanille were right about everything."
"Then you knew about vampires?"
"I do and about mom and dad, I found out the truth about them."
"What truth?" this day was getting more confusing by the minute what our parents have anything to do with all of this.
"Mom and dad had a different job besides their regular one. You were too young to remember anything; it sort of happened as an accident that I found out."
(Lightning's POV)
I gazed down at my parents I was only six I was ready to fall asleep. Mom was holding Serah she was only three she was already sleeping peacefully I smiled at the sight. I always thought mom was beautiful her blue eyes and her long pink hair it was no wonder why dad fell for her. I and Serah got her physical traits from her since dad had his hair black and his eyes were a bit clearer I must have gotten his eye color from him. They smiled down at me I was so happy to have such caring parents like them, we we're the perfect family. Mom went to me and gave me a kiss on my forehead I smiled as I closed my eyes drifting to sleep but that was easier said than done, that night I couldn't sleep. I tried closing my eyes but nothing I couldn't drift off to dreamland.
I wanted to be with mom and dad so I got off from my bed and left my room, search for them like any other little kid who wants to cuddle between them. As I walked through the halls of our home I realized that the one door in the hallway they have always kept locked was open. Curiosity got the better of me I have always seen that door locked as far as I remember. I asked them why it was always locked and they told me that it was a dangerous room that I should never enter, I obeyed them like a good kid would but I was still curious. Now finally seeing the door opened I just couldn't refuse not to enter I was too curious to know what was inside. I have no idea that I will regret my choice for doing so.
When I entered the room it was wide but it shocked what was inside. There stood a large display of weapons it was like some kind of armory there were all kinds of weapons. Swords, spears, axes, whips, bow and arrows, some sharp wooden stakes among other things, I saw my parents at the end of my room. Dad was holding a morning star while mom was holding a crossbow they seem to be preparing the weapons they were holding, like gearing up for something. I was shocked at the sight that I accidentally tripped on the floor and my parents were already aware that they weren't alone. I scared when they saw me they didn't looked happy at all I didn't blame then since they warned to never enter here.
"Claire what are you doing here?" my father was obviously upset.
"I'm sorry daddy I didn't mean to-"
"You were strictly forbidden not to come in here ever!"
"I'm sorry-"I tried not to cry but it was futile what can someone expect from a six year old.
"How many times have I told you to never enter here?"
"I….."
"It's all right sweetheart don't yell at her we don't want to wake up Serah. It's too late she already knows of this place" my mother was always the caring merciful type of course it didn't mean that she wasn't upset.
"When we set a rule we expect that rule to be obey do you hear me young lady?"
"Yes daddy I'll go back to my room."
"Hold it" my father stopped me he made me look at him.
"Listen carefully Claire, I want you to keep this room a secret forget that you ever saw it."
"Yes daddy I won't say a word about, I promise" I was too scared to lie I gave him my word to never speak of this armory room.
"Claire come on let's go back to your room, I'll sing you a lullaby."
"Yes I want that mommy!" I smiled happily I love mom's voice.
"Sweetheart finish setting things up while I'm gone" I saw her giving my father a serious expression as he nodded.
My mother turned to me as we left the room smiling on me I will never forget her words" don't worry Claire your father and I, we'll make the bad monsters go away so that you and Serah can sleep peacefully."
(Back to Serah's POV)
My eyes were wide I was in complete shock as Lightning finished telling me the story about a certain day with our parents when I was only a baby. Our parents had a large weapon storage room I never thought it was possible why in the world they would have something like that. Mom and dad we're just regular people with regular jobs dad was an accountant for advertising company, and mom was an elementary school teacher. There was no way they could have a room full of weapons, it was just impossible but then I realized why my sister told me the short story. After witnessing the vampire attack and what Fang said everything starting to add up, the pieces were lining up together nicely it was starting to make sense.
I stood staring at my sister I wasn't happy with her at first, she has kept this from me for a long time. And after she stubbornly denied that it was all nonsense that demons and vampires didn't existed she has lied, she was aware of their existence in the world. I thought of things carefully not wanting to snap at her but I kept on remembering her story about mom and dad it really hit me to answer a few questions, about the demons, about why they taught Lightning how to fight and about the weapon's room they had. I have one wild guess and I really hope I was wrong this was the last thing I needed to know about them, but after been almost attack by a vampire and finding out my new close friends were demon hunters I won't be surprised.
"I'm sorry for lying to you, for keeping all of this from you."
"Sis about mom and dad are you saying that-"
"Yeah they were demon hunters like us."
We turned to see Fang and Vanille they already knew of the warehouse district because it was our usual hanging spot to make plans with the band and other things. I suddenly felt a joy of relief that Lightning might restore our friendship with them again I mean if demons exist then there was no need to avoid seeing them. I know it was very risky thing to be hanging out with demon hunters but I didn't minded and it makes sense to be with them if it turns out that our parents are demon hunters then the right thing to do will be to aid them in any way I could. I haven't thought that ahead because I couldn't fight like my sister but maybe I can think of something.
"Why are you guys here?" I smiled I never get tired of seeing them.
"Lightning called us" replied Vanille.
"What sis….?"
"It's true I called them to meet us here."
"I'll take it from here Lightning" said Fang approaching me.
"You heard me Serah. Your parents were demon hunters like us the Farron clan to be exact you two come from a demon hunter family, the same with us. I come from the family of the Yun clan and Vanille comes from the Dia clan their goal is to fight the demons that threatens the safety of this world. There are many clans of demon hunters all over the world and we're among the strongest."
"It's the reason why we were searching for you guys, we need your help" said Vanille.
"We need the aid of the Farron clan. You two are the legacy of your parents, but we also want you guys to be our friends if that's all right with you Lightning."
"Please sis" I begged her, the only that matter to me the most right now is to be able to hang with them again.
Lightning stood in deep thought before she gave a sigh" you two ain't going to stop bothering me until I say yes, all right you can be our friends. But I will have to think about the idea of aiding you guys in the demon hunt."
"Fair enough mate."
"Thank you sis you're the best!" I hugged her it felt good to have my friends back.
"We will give you time to decide" said Vanille.
I could tell by the look of my sister's face that she wasn't pleased with the idea of helping Fang and Vanille, after all Lightning has never gone to an actual demon hunt. She fought against the Toru vampire it was her first time fighting a demon and she was about to get choke to death by him. If she already had an answer it will be a simple 'no' but I wonder if I was the reason why she was against the decision. If our parents we're demon hunters then we should help other fellow demon hunters in battle since I couldn't fight she obviously didn't want me involved because I might get hurt, well she can get hurt too. It was because of me that she was feeling uneasy if there was something I could do to help her and everyone.
"And now for some good news" Fang gave a smile.
"I was contact by someone who might be interested in the band and he might be willing to become our manager. He wants to meet us tomorrow at the auditorium."
"Really that's great!" I was thrilled at the news finally someone that was interested in our music.
"Manager….?" my sister raised an eyebrow.
"Some band business might relief this tension going on."
"I thought we quit your band" she crossed her arms while I gave a silly smile.
"You guys never said you quit, you only wanted to avoid seeing us" said Vanille with a smile.
"Right that means you're still in the band" Fang gave a grin.
"You have things planned ahead" she crossed her arms but I could tell that she was probably being sarcastic.
"I just figure things we're going to go smoothly and in our favors."
(Time skip: the next day)
(Location: auditorium city district)
(Time: 10: 15 AM)
While we waited for the person who was interested in giving us a shot we decided to rehearse. I was really hoping that whoever this person is I hope we meet his expectations and that he hire us. I guess I was getting my hopes up but come on I have every right to do so after all the people that turn us down. Maybe this was the one who was going to give us the big chance for us to make it big I giggled mentally seeing the many possibilities. As usual we will give a hundred and ten percent when we rehearse we were playing stricken by Disturbed, one of Lightning's favorite bands. It was obviously the reason why she was more energetic as she sings with high charisma, more than usual. We always seemed to forget how time flies when you're playing music.
We didn't realize that the person we've been waiting for has arrived and he was watching us play. He stood staring at us individually seeing how each of us we're performing with our instruments, so far he remained silent listening to the music. It wasn't long before I noticed that we weren't alone I turned my gaze ahead of the empty seats and my eyes widened slightly. I eventually stopped playing as the others also did the same because they have too spotted the man, I have to sweat dropped at his appearance. He seemed to be in his late thirties with dark skin, dark eyes and dark hair he was wearing a green suit. As for his hair I tried not to laugh because he looked like he was someone who stuck in the seventies because it was an afro, I obviously laughed on the inside at his hairstyle.
"He's here" whispered Fang as she took off her guitar and left heading towards the dark skinned man.
"That's him" I muttered sounding a little unsure because of his appearance.
"Hard to believe" replied Lightning she probably thought the same thing as me.
"Don't judge a book by its cover" said Vanille and she were right.
"Hello and welcome we're you listening to us right now?" Fang said in a very kind tone.
"Lady I heard you guys playing before I even entered this place and I must say I'm impressed."
"Go on" she was pleased to hear a positive feedback from him.
"A cover band like you told me when we we're speaking on the phone, not bad if I do said so myself."
"Thank you, always appreciate an honest opinion" she turned to us giving a sign with her hand that we should go to meet him too.
"Hello" I was the first to greet him with a handshake and he took it.
"Nice to meet you Sazh Katzroy, I'm a music agent always looking for potential artists."
"Please to meet you sir I'm-" I was cut off by Fang.
"This is our drummer Thunder, Lightning our singer and that wild red head right there is our bassist Starfire" I blinked at the nickname she has given me.
I saw my sister rolling her eyes ironic that I was given a nickname that it was the same as Lightning. Maybe that was the reason why Fang chose that name for me because they were related in the same terms since we are sisters. Vanille didn't seem to mind for the nickname she was given looks like she was expecting to get a band name. I didn't complained since Fang was the one who formed the band I will accept the name I actually like being name after my older sister. Sazh was smiling as he took a long look at the four of us maybe it was his way to judge a band if they have what he calls' potential', he nodded finishing his observation.
"I think you fine ladies have potential of becoming famous, maybe even more famous than the Beatles."
"The Beatles oh please" I rolled my eyes there was no way we can be that huge in popularity.
"I like the positive attitude but thanks for giving us such a confident boost, we sure need it."
"Are you going to give us a shot?" asked Lightning while I was crossing my fingers hoping that he'd say yes.
"I already did, I have found you a gig tonight at the Oboro bar."
"Already…?" I was shocked looks like he was planning in giving us a shot from the start.
"I have a good feeling about you four I don't know. I feel like you four are destined to be a great band."
"Thank you Sazh" Vanille showed her gratitude happy that we were given a chance to play before many people.
"Don't have a problem with a cover band we all have to start somewhere, so I don't mind that you all pay tributes to different bands" he gave us a thumb up.
"You all heard the man we'll play tonight at the Oboro bar."
(Time skip)
(Location: Oboro bar city district)
(Time: 7:10 PM)
We have prepared ourselves for the performance at the bar I guess we we're a little too excited. We have played in different locations but with the smallest of crowds, it felt like it was useless to perform. But thanks to our new agent and manager Sazh we might have a shot at the big time although the place wasn't as crowded as we thought. There were enough people for our first time playing an official gig it was a good start at least not all of them were so drunk that it will make a good excuse to listen to our music. I guess this was the first step we we're taking in making it big, better something than nothing I always say. It wasn't so bad we all knew the road to stardom was a long and hard one that will take time to accomplish before reaching the top, a long way to the top.
We rock on hard with our music on that night Lightning was as always singing her amazing voice that caught everyone's attention she started to get some fan boys. She wasn't the only Fang also shared her part of fans maybe Vanille too I was probably the only one who they didn't noticed. Maybe it was for the fact that every time someone in the crowd gave me a wolf whistle my sister will give them a hard glare as a warning that things won't go well if they keep at it. Thanks to the track list from Fang we made quite the performance we actually rock on the crowd and they loved us, they were all cheering so loud. They even begged us to play an encore and we did this experience turned out to be very pleasant and unique, I really wished it never ended.
I come to realized that this was a good experience for me and my sister too. I saw her as she sang for the crowd she was really enjoying herself as everyone was cheering and following the music. Best part for her was probably when they started singing with her they all sang with her and it felt good seeing the people motivated as they sang. Needless to say I haven't regretted my decision in being part of this band and I'm sure Lightning feelt the same way too I'm very happy I was able to be part of this great experience. With this I was safe to say this will be the beginning of a wonderful life with my new friends, too bad I will be wrong. Nobody ever realized but me I never thought things will become from good to worse in such a short notice.
That this will be the last time we will ever see the warm sun and its bright rays.
(Time skip)
After we finished the gig Sazh came to us and congratulate us on a great show. He gave us the pay to each of us and it wasn't that bad it was enough to make a living for a month, it was a nice start. We have everything of our equipment making sure nothing is left out at that moment I started having a bad feeling, a creepy one that made my stomach turn. I could have sworn that I felt like someone was watching us maybe it was just my imagination, but it was still bothering me I couldn't shake the feeling. I looked around the stage and the bar everyone was left and it was almost closing time, so there shouldn't be no one else besides us and the owner of the place.
"Who's there?"
There was no reply well of course I wasn't expecting that someone would pop out of nowhere and say 'I'm here' yeah my imagination was really playing tricks on me. But the feeling wasn't leaving me I hate this why was I feeling like this when there was no one watching me, I guess the bar can be quite creepy when there's no one around and my sister and the others have left to set the equipment in Fang's van. I took a deep breath it didn't help with this bad feeling I was feeling paranoid that there was really someone watching over me. I wanted to leave I wasn't going to stay here for a minute longer or I will lost my mind, I do know that tonight I won't be able to sleep because I will be having nightmares.
"Serah….?"
I felt relief seeing Lightning arriving at the stage with Fang and Vanille closely behind her. I would have screamed if someone else came ready to give me a startle, or worse. Ever since the vampire attack I haven't felt safe being on my own since now I was aware that you can get attack by 'anything' not just crooks who wants to steal your wallet, but vampires who wants to suck your blood or turn you into their pleasure slave. I come to realize that no one was safe from anyone or anything because we weren't alone, vampires and demons exist they are very real. But now that my sister and my friends were here I felt completely secure won't have to worry about demons coming because I have people that can take care of them.
"Come on let's go the owner is ready to close the place" said Fang.
"Yeah…." I tried not to sound nervous but I failed big time.
"You okay Serah?" Lightning got worried immediately it was her job to get worry over me.
"I'm fine I'm a little tired from tonight" I smiled I was feeling like taking a rest.
"We we're rewarded for the show" Vanille reminded us of the pay.
We walked out heading backstage we were talking the back exit of the bar. That was where Fang parked her van with all the equipment and the instruments. As we walked I still couldn't get that bad feeling out it was starting to annoy me was someone really watching us, today was a tiring day maybe I really do need some rest. Soon my hands started shaking a little this was finally happening I was losing my mind I was turning into some wacko that needed to be locked in a mental clinic. My sister took a glance at me and was worried seeing my expression and my hands I wanted to leave this place and go home, the bad news tomorrow I have college. I rubbed my forehead praying that this feeling would go away but it was still there I felt that someone was really here watching our every move.
"We sure put a good show tonight" Vanille brought the topic of our performance.
"Thanks to Sazh, he'll be the one to help us get famous" replied Fang.
"Wait" my sister stopped us she was glancing at me but her eyes were gazing around the area.
"What's wrong?" asked Vanille.
Lightning gazed at our surroundings backstage by now we have reached the back exit, we we're on our way to leave. I kept gazing at my sister I was shocked the way she has reacted it looked like she felt the same way as me, that there was someone out there. I was really shocked I thought I was going crazy but apparently I wasn't if she was also feeling that way, then maybe there was really someone. The first thing that came to my mind was probably a fan that got lost the second choice would be a stalker. Those were the only choice that came to my mind ignoring if there was a third one that it might be another vampire or demon. I really hoped that it was the first two choices I was in no mood to have another bloodsucker or something worse after us.
"What is it Lightning?" Fang got a little worried.
"Something's not right…."
"Did you guys hear that?" Vanille reacted hearing something.
We didn't hear anything but suddenly it hit our ears a soft sound coming from not too far from us. It was very soft like the sound of a spray coming from a steel can, and then our noses reacted. I sniffed hitting my nose thrills I didn't recognized the smell but it was quite high and it has affected my body. Turning to the others Vanille didn't looked alarmed but Fang and Lightning seemed to have reacted looking shock.
"Do you guys smell that?" I suddenly felt dizzy.
"Its gas, don't inhale it!" shouted my sister.
"Bloody hell it's too late!" shouted Fang.
"Fang I…." Vanille felt on the ground losing conscious.
"Vanille!"
"Shit I can barely stay on my feet" my sister felt on one knee and she saw Fang falling on the ground next to Vanille.
"Sis it's hard to keep my eyes open."
"Serah hold on I….."
"Sis!" I shouted seeing her fall soon she was unconscious.
"No….."
Eventually I fall on the ground I was losing consciousness slowly it was so hard to keep my eyes open. The gas seems to have a strong effect to knock us out my eyes were on Lightning she was out cold, the same with Fang and Vanille. I was feeling like losing conscious too I will be out cold soon and before I close my eyes I heard footsteps heading my way. I saw a silhouette figure walking towards me I couldn't see his face or his body because of how blurry my vision has gotten. Before I went unconscious I heard him say a few words before everything went black for me.
"Salvation has come…."
(Time skip)
Everything was black I couldn't see a single thing I was probably still out cold. I had trouble remember what happened how did this happened why I was in this darkness. My thoughts were shaken when I screamed in pain feeling sharp fangs biting my neck I felt as my blood was being sucked from my body. I realized what was going on I was being attack by a vampire it had to be one, so the person who was watching us was a vampire. I didn't even had the strength or the energy to cry it was all over for me I was going to die without fulfilling any of my dreams for the future. I thought everything will end for me when I suddenly felt my mouth being opened and the taste of blood entered, I was horrified this vampire was feeding me with his own blood.
As soon as the blood entered my system I felt my body changing. I felt great strength forming, my insides we're also changing I didn't know what was going on but I knew it was nothing good. I slowly opened my eyes it was all a blur but I was able to see Lightning who was still unconscious. My eyes widened on the right side of her neck stood two holes she was also bitten by the vampire. Looking on the other side I saw Fang and Vanille unconscious and with the same holes on the side of their necks, we we're all being bitten by a vampire. I got that feeling again that I wasn't alone I was able to sense the presence clearer than the last time I didn't know why.
"Welcome to the dark side. Suffer upon the wound I inflicted upon you. As a vampire now you should be damned…."
"What vampire it can't be?"
"Fear you shall forever feel and induce to human hearts on your quest for blood. You shall not find me, I will be the one to find you…."
"No this can't be happening…."
"The master of all, the bringer of your tragedy but alone in darkness you shall dwell for centuries to come…."
Centuries like this…."
"The night will be your friend and you shall hide from daylight. It is the end of your human soul but the beginning of your eternal doom…."
"This must be a bad dream please someone wake me up Lightning" I turned to her she was still unconscious.
"Cling to despair, let despair be your guide and follow the path of eternal darkness. In eternal darkness you shall all grow strong and prepare yourselves for the true struggle of dominion."
I turned to him because I was losing conscious again, I couldn't see him face I only saw that he had silver hair it was the longest hair I have ever seen that was all I saw before everything turned black again.
To be continued
Here's the next chapter as you can see I'm letting the plot flow slowly. The next chapter will be the end of the flashback arc and going back to the present time. Reviews are always welcome and thank you for those who have already put the story in your story alert list and fav list. I'm going back to Legend of the Defiers that will be all and I will see you next time farewell.
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