The crowd of soldiers walked silently into a large yet grand hall. Its demeanour was grand and gave off a sense of etiquette. The walls radiated nothing but cold air whilst the pungent smell of old leather and death burned the nostrils of the humans'. All of the walls travelled up high over everybody whilst they donned a white shade along with the white staircase that had been trailed out and polished to a shine. The room seemed empty at this moment in time, but nobody knew how long that silence would last for. Haru was able to catch sight of Guren, causing her to nod in acknowledgement as she was able to catch sight of his dark eyes. The Colonel averted his gaze towards his companion Shinya before signalling him to prepare himself whilst two hooded vampires turned the corner and began to pace towards the crowd with their swords at the ready.

Shinya took a step forward, his demon weapon appearing in his hand in the form of a gun. Shinya pointed the gun steadily towards the two vampires who had no intention of backing down.

"Bang..." Shinya whispered cockily. The gun let out a loud bang while two large blue Tigers burst from the weapon and ran through the air, hurling themselves towards the vampires. They roared in protest and dominance as they both burst into flames after making contact with the blood-suckers.

The vampires let out a gasp and grunt during their contact with the weapon's wrath before their bodies disintegrated and transformed into nothing but two piles of ash. Their ashes scattered under Guren's feet as he continued forward, patting Shinya on the shoulder in reward. His companion let out a sly giggle before following Guren along with the crowd. Everybody silently followed, nothing but their shoes chattering away against the cold tiled floor. As everybody walked in a melancholy manor, Haru looked down at the ground and began to notice the smallest pecks of old crusted blood which hadn't been cleaned up. She felt goosebumps on her arms whilst she shivered at the thought of a livestock massacre- how awful it would've been to witness it. It made it even more obvious as to how cruel the vampires were as they were able to easily kill people who could've had a bright future.

Haru's shoulders slumped as she let out a sigh, her muscles tensing while she imagined the fight she was going to be witnessing. The fight that will be thrown in the history books with either title, 'Humans gain victory against Vampires' or 'Vampires reign over all humanity'. The Blood that will stain the ground she walks on. The cries of her comrades and of course, the malicious grins from the vampires as they enjoy killing the humans as if it was a simple game of tag. Just the thought of what is yet to come sickened her, making Haru want to throw up then go home and sleep and be done with all of this nonsense.

"Haru," Rin whispered softly, placing her hand on her friend's shoulder. Haru turned her head and looked up towards her friend, her eyelashes touched her mask as she continued to gaze up at Rin. "We're almost there," Rin stated. Haru was able to leave her dazed state and looked around at her new surroundings. The walls were dark and made of rock and stone, seeming like a jail cell. There was a few curves and bends which Haru believed anybody could get lost in.

As everybody continued walking through the dimly lit alleys while they headed towards their battlefield, Haru was able to notice a small girl wearing the clothes which identified her as livestock. The small girl gasped in shock and relief as she watched the soldiers pass her in a controlled parade. Haru lifted her mask and revealed her mouth, which showed a faint yet soothing smile. She placed her finger to her lips and signalled the girl to stay quiet, making sure that no vampire knew the humans were there. The girl nodded in understanding before she turned and skipped away into a dark alley, most likely never to be seen again.

It hadn't been long until the entire group had made it out of the dark alleys into the main area. The streets were decorated with street lights and grand buildings stood high over smaller ones which were inhabited by livestock. Guren had only taken one step outside of the tunnel and into the artificial light and he was already being attacked by a hooded vampire. The vampire bared his fangs as he lunged towards the colonel. With a quick yet steady hand Guren was able to free his blade from its sheath and cut the vampire down in a simple slicing motion. The vampire collapsed in a pile of ash, causing other vampires to notice the humans' presence, meaning the war had begun.

With the sound of their shoes against the floor, the rest of the group ran out of the cramped tunnel with all of their weapons loaded and at the ready for bloodshed. Nearly every man and woman that ran into the open cheered out whilst their weapons clashed with the vampire's. Haru had been forced to hide in the tunnel, being a witness to the massacre. She focused on the movements of her enemies. Their swings were swift yet seemed like they hadn't been thought through- but that is expected when they are victims to a surprise attack. She would narrow her eyes as a soldier sliced their blade through the vampire, leaving nothing but ashes and charred cloth as their memorabilia.

She kissed her teeth, finding it annoying that the battle wasn't even at its most serious point. Everybody was feeling the adrenaline for something that wasn't the most important. All the soldiers were fighting mere common vampires. They hadn't faced real fear or weakness until the nobles had made their own special appearance. Haru could hear Rin's heavy breathing as she searched the area around Haru, having it be her job to protect her. If any vampires were to attack, Rin was ordered to fall first.

Haru paled and shakily turned her head, her hands trembling at the sound of a scream that tore through the clattering of swords and grunts from dying vampires. Her palms began to sweat and her breathing hitched. There before her very eyes she witnessed the first death on the human's team. A man had been held tightly to the ground as a vampire leaned down and pierced his neck, tearing the skin and causing it bleed. The man cried out as he squirmed yet wasn't able to free himself in time. Haru continued to stare at the scene, repulsed yet she couldn't look away. Was this her fate? She shook her head and pinched herself, forcing herself to stay focused on her mission. From the corner of her eye she was able to see Jered running towards the vampire with his axe weapon held in hand above his head. The vampire hissed and dropped the limp body on the ground and began to charge towards Jered. The soldier screamed out as he sliced downwards, cutting the vampire in half.

"This is just so cruel," Rin whispered, clutching tightly onto her chest directly where her heart is. Her eyes glistened with tears as the scene was mirrored in her eyes. "Why must we live in a world as cruel as this?" She asked through her sobs.

Haru's lip trembled as she found herself lost for words. Rin was right. This world that they lived in was so messed up and cruel and it sucked. What did Haru do to be brought up in a world like this? Haru was surprised that she had even considered suicide already. It seemed like the best way out, and it was a lot better than being killed by a vampire. Haru couldn't believe that people were brought up in a world filled with conflict and everyday was the task of Survival of the Fittest. Sometimes, at her most depressing moments, Haru wished she was dead. She wanted her past to nothing but a mere memory and her future to be forgotten.

Everything fell silent. Footsteps. The sound of footsteps caught everybody's attention. Haru peered around the corner and felt her eyes widen as she witnessed a noble vampire stand proudly at the top of a set of stairs. His hair like silver moonlight which had been tied into a low ponytail. His eyes mimicked the colour of the blood he had drank over the many centuries he had lived through. He stood with his hands on his hips and an amused smirk on his face. Another two vampires stood behind him. Haru quickly took in their appearance. Another noble, one with a much younger appearance with red and black hair. The other was obviously a common vampire, yet he seemed like he had a high place in vampire society as he lacked a hood like the others. His blonde hair like the sun and his eyes like none other. Haru felt herself blush but she quickly was able to be rid of it as she reminded herself that he was a vampire.

A merciless, cold, blood-sucking vampire.

She looked back at him again, inwardly fawning over him.

"How beautiful..." Haru thought to herself.

Haru raised her hand and tapped Rin's shoulder. "I'm going to get somewhere high up. I want to help," She said before running into the crowds and avoiding any vampires. She urged herself forward, heading towards a large building. Haru rested her foot on the window pane, inwardly praying it wouldn't collapse, before hoisting herself up and using two arrows to climb up the wall by stabbing in between two bricks. Luckily, she wasn't noticed by anybody which really surprised her. Haru hissed in pain as her hands began to hurt with each move she made. The arrows causing her hands to blister and burn. Haru let out a small gasp as she almost lost her footing for a moment before she kicked her foot up and jumped, grabbing onto the edge of the building's roof top. Pulling herself up Haru positioned herself on the ledge and had Mako turn into a bow and arrow.

Haru closed one of her eyes in order to gain a better viewing of her target, her gaze travelling down the bow as she positioned the bow and pulled the arrow back against the string. She continued to pull the string back until it felt tight enough for her to gain a far shoot. She aimed the arrow towards the silver haired vampire, who seemed like the current leader. She inwardly told herself to handle the pain from her aching muscles and hands as she waited for the right moment to free the arrow. She immediately flinched and rolled back when her gaze met with the vampire with the silver hair.

"Oh? Somebody seems to be watching us," Ferid said harmoniously, his silver ponytail falling over his shoulder as he turned his attention towards his blonde companion. The noble grinned as he noticed another human look up towards the soldier on the roof, signifying they both knew each other. "Mika, go kill that human with the hammer type weapon," Ferid ordered pointing towards the human who Haru knew as Rin.

Mika nodded and began to walk stealthily towards the human who was waving their arms about in a panic. Rin hadn't even noticed Mika heading towards her as she continued to call up at Haru who gasped at the sight of Mika who drew closer to her friend.

"Look out!" Haru screamed.

Rin suddenly turned and let out a gasp, quickly dodging the slice of the vampire's sword and running down an alley in attempt to flee from the attacker. Mika began to follow Rin at a steady pace, already knowing that the human couldn't run far as she had no idea where was she was going unlike Mika. Haru cursed under her breath before choosing to stand and run in the same direction as her companion. Quickening her pace, Haru lept from various rooftops as she drew closer to Rin.

Rin came to a halt and let out a gasp as she found herself at a dead end. Turning around on her heel Rin fell to her knees and felt tears well up in her eyes. This is it. She's done for. Dead. Finished. Over.

Mika continued to walk towards Rin and with a quick hand he raised his sword, allowing his blade to take some of his blood. Rin covered her face and began to cry, her tears staining her lace mask. Mika gritted his teeth before swinging his sword downwards, ready to give Rin her first and last finishing blow. Only, to Mika's realization, his sword didn't touch the human. Mika growled at the sight of a short and slender human leaning over his target with Mika's blade impaling their shoulder. Rin gasped as Haru leaned over her, blood seeping through her shirt and dripping onto Rin's cheek. Haru refused to show weakness, instead she let out a faint (and painful) laugh.

Mika hastily pulled his sword back, ignoring the faint whimper from the injured human, and glared coldly as Haru turned around and faced Mika.

"Why must you ignorant humans always choose to interfere?" Mika asked coldly, swinging his sword towards Haru and letting it come to a halt as it almost made contact with her nose. Haru remained still, refusing to flinch or show any fear as she stared into Mika's cold blue eyes. She knew he was different from other vampires, yet she didn't know how. Mika returned the cold glare as he stared into the lace mask which hid Haru's identity as a female.

Haru turned away from Mika and aided Rin before whispering into her ear, "Get out of here. I want you to run away and stay safe. Give Guren all the information he needs and tell him I died in action."

Rin shook her head, "No! I won't let you do this-"

"Rin! For once in your life do as I say! You actually have something worth fighting for! A boyfriend to love and friends who will support you no matter what. Please, don't let me be the reason for you to hold back."

Rin dropped her head in shame as tears seeped through her mask, staining it. Haru nodded before having Mako transform into a blade. Mika scowled before gripping tightly onto his blood stained blade, preparing for conflict.

"Go!" Haru screamed, pulling a talisman out of her pocket and throwing it onto the ground. A large cloud of smoke filled the area within seconds. Rin quickly nodded and ran through the smoke, dodging Mika as he began to run towards Haru.

The sound of the two blades echoed throughout the alley. Their weapons clashing and causing sparks to fly. Haru furrowed her brows as she raised her sword and quickly sliced downwards, gaining a cut on Mika's face. Haru stepped back before quickening her pace, moving her sword quickly but cursing as Mika blocked the attack effortlessly. He rested his gloved palm against the blade as Haru applied more pressure, attempting to push Mika back but Mika was able to push the two blades and have Haru almost fall over. She was able to gain some balance. Mika began to run towards Haru again.

The sudden sound of clapping stopped the conflict suddenly as Ferid sassily walked down the alley and headed towards the vampire and human.

"What a cute little fight," Ferid said playfully, heading towards Mika and patting his shoulder. "However, don't you think it is unfair for Mika not to be able to see his enemies face? I want to know what you look like, little human," Ferid said, getting closer to Haru. Without begin able to defend herself, Haru was vulnerable and before she knew it, she was gasping for air as Ferid clutched onto her throat and held her up.

Gripping tightly onto his arm to gain some oxygen, Haru swung her legs in desperation. Ferid let out a playful laugh before grabbing the lace mask and ripping it off Haru's face. The noble's crimson eyes widened in surprise before a smirk donned his lips.

"For a man, you have such a cute and girly face." Ferid took in Haru's 'girly' appearance. Her eyelashes long and her eyes big and bright. She looked like a doll with her small lips and button nose.

Haru scowled and spat on Ferid's face. Instantly, she regretted her decision as the noble gripped tightly onto her neck before wiping his face clean. With graceful movements Ferid removed Haru's hat, allowing her long raven hair to fall past her waist. Glancing over Ferid's shoulder with glassy eyes, Haru noticed Mika staring at her with a light blush on his cheeks.

"He thinks you're cute," Mako said tauntingly in Haru's mind. She gritted her teeth, aware that it wasn't the time to argue with Mako.

"M-mako!" Haru gasped, dropping her sword onto the floor as she felt herself lose consciousness.

Within a few seconds after a green cloud of smoke had dispersed, Mako had appeared in his physical form and quickly kicked Ferid backwards. Haru fell to the floor and gasped for air, clutching tightly onto her chest. She turned her head lightly, her bangs falling over her eyes as she caught sight of Mako looking down at her with his crimson orbs.

"You OK?" He said bluntly, standing protectively in front of her. She was surprised Mako hadn't possessed her, he had the chance to.

Letting out a weak and feeble nod, Haru stood. "I want you to remain in weapon form."

Mako's eyes widened in disbelief as he once again kicked Ferid back after the noble began to dart towards him. "But-"

Shut up and do as I say!" Haru hissed. Mako kissed his teeth before transforming into a sword, the green smoke slowly diminishing around him. Haru was grateful that Mako had chosen to cooperate with her. She didn't want Mako to fight in a war that wasn't involving his kind. He wasn't even human, so why would he fight beside one?

Gripping tightly onto the blade and aiming it towards Ferid, Haru let out a deep breath and scowled.

"Don't you just love the looks humans make?!" Ferid said playfully, blushing and wrapping his arms around himself. "It's truly adorable."

Haru blushed and gritted her teeth, "I'm not here to be adorable. I am here as I am a member of the vampire extermination unit!"

Sure, Haru was short and lacked any womanly curves like Mitsuba but she wasn't as child-like as Shinoa, but she definetly wasn't cute! She hated the word. It didn't match her demeanor.

Before Haru could say anything else everything was devoured by darkness and the last thing she could hear was the muffled scream from Kurama as he called out her name.

25/11/15

Re-writes are so hard to do ;-; but I hit 3k words (which is why I'm not proofreading this yet as I'm too tired).

Esmereilda~ I'm guessing you dislike Yaoi/Yuri? And yes, Mako does have a little thing for Haru as it was mentioned in the last chapter. A new chapter will be released on their background so it will go into further detail.

Nayukiamnesia~ I will be following my summary soon and Yuu will be mentioned but for now I'm focusing on a plot build up.

Please review :P