Craig and luna is silent on the way towards his house. The moon light is gleaming pretty tonight, the constitutions in the sky are shining and twinkling within the night sky.The rare cold air within Florida blows through as they continue their walk.Craig is curious about her, well everything he doesn't know that might interest him anyways. If he's going to work with her he might as well ask her stuff.
Craig(mind)I-I seem to be socializing better then usual, maybe i could try learning more about her.
Craig:so….Miss bloodmoon, tell me about yourself…
Luna looks at Craig a bit intrigued but smirks.she might as well humor him.
Luna:well what is there to know, I'm a blood sucking undead with an unquenchable thirst.
Craig:besides the stereotypes what do you like?
Luna raises her eyelids a tad bit taken back at his question.
Luna:well, besides your blood I suppose a nice glass of tea would be nice to have every once in awhile.I suppose you don't know how to make it?
Craig:not really a tea guy, sure it's healthy for you but-.
Craig(mind):s-stop the rant Craig, just answer her.
Craig:no…I don't make it, nor was I interested beforehand…
Luna looks a tad disappointed.
Luna:I see.
Craig:but…I can at least get to work on making a decent cup considering you want some…what preference do you have on the tea?
Luna was surprised again at what he said.he never made it nor was a fan of tea yet will try to learn it anyways.he's ether smart and playing her, or just that hospitable.
Luna:oh? Well-
Luna facials turned mischievous as she was planning on saying a joke, but Craig notices it and interrupts her.
Craig:if you say tampons I will make sure you get half of my blood during your next feeding.
Luna blushes a tad bit at the sudden interruption.
Luna:of course I wouldn't say that! As great as virgins blood is I don't use that type of fluid as my tea let alone for drinking their blood!
Craig(mind):she was thinking of saying it considering her expression turned mischievous.
Craig:…that was a joke
Luna seems to regain her composure as she coughs a bit.
Luna:well that was unladylike of me.although I was going to say a bloody Marie but that one seemed to be funnier, crude but it has it's charm.
Craig(mind):well I was right on her making a joke, but not on what she was going to say…it's best to keep my mouth shut for now on when making a-assumptions…
Craig:I'm glad you found the humor in it….do tell me, how did you change your appearance in the lunch room?
Luna:oh that? It's just a skin suit.
Craig(min):I-I thought so…
Craig:…and…who's skin were you wearing?
Luna:why non other then the vampire hunter himself,mr.Van Helsing.
Craig looks a bit shocked at what he heard, he only read about it from those books in the library when he was in middle school.
Craig(mind):so much for a fictional t-tale…
Craig:you must be very powerful to beat someone like him.
Luna:it was a hard battle but him and his bloodline finally bit the dust.though I assume you think I did it for fun.
Luna said with a small bit of spite in her words, she doesn't hate humans per say rather she doesn't think it's something to judge over.
Craig:I assume it was out of desperation for survival? Or was it revenge?everything has a reason no matter how small….I'm in no room to judge, what happened is what happened…you can tell me when you feel like it, I'm not forcing you after all.
Luna looks shocked at his statement, he's not judging nor telling her off on killing people.
Craig:don't get me wrong here, I don't condone killing, you don't kill unless I say so…understand?
Luna considers it.
Luna:it's understandable that you don't like the spill of blood.but if I have to then I will, survival is essential after all.or did you-?
Craig:I haven't forgotten. If it's a last resort then you may, I won't hold anything against you if that's the case.
Luna hummed in acknowledgment to his words, he isn't controlling but still limiting her moves to a degree.she thinks it's fair but tedious.
Luna:say…you're asking personal questions about me and yet I haven't asked you anything yet.you don't mind if I try asking a bit? After all Your different then most humans which is why I'm curious about you.
Luna gives him a small smile as she closes her eyes halfway.
Luna:your an interesting fellow is what I'm trying to say.
Craig(mind):if I have to…
Craig:alright I'll bite, what do you want to know?
Luna:hmmmm, for starters…who's your master?
Craig sighs knowing that she was going to ask that.
Craig:this collar is just for show.
Luna:a fashion accessory? I hardly believe people are willing to wear such a thing for fashion alone.
Craig stops walking for a second and removes his collar before turning around to face her while dangling it near him.he was holding it by its chain from his right hand looking at her with a bored expression. Her eyes widened a bit from shock before she looks at him in confusion on why he would wear it.Craig gave it a couple of swings before he attaches the collar back onto his neck.
Craig:fashion changes for generations.don't expect anything to be the same.
Craig turns back around and walks towards the direction of where his house is.
Craig:though it's hypocritical considering your fashion sense is filled with skin suits.
Luna:eh,touché.
Luna continues to follow him.
Luna:alright, my next question is what's your goal within the tournament? What do you plan to do once you become god I mean.
Craig:I'm not really interested, I was dragged into this mess.
Luna looks a bit intrigued at that answer.
Luna:well that's a first, usually I hear about people trying to make change to suit the individual within the notion of their beliefs on good and evil.you're not really thinking of the possibility's when becoming god?
Luna starts to smile as she is very curious on what his mindset is.
Luna:Any dream you desire will come true, anything for the people you care about will have no worries as they will live in luxury and having the time of their lives.any problems within the world solve with a snap of a finger.
Luna snaps her finger as she said that, Craig is silent as they continue to walk.Craig broke the silence.
Craig:as nice as that sounds I rather earn it rather then have it given to me on a silver platter.
Luna looks at him still analyzing his answer and how he said it.
Craig:and besides, I don't think I'm suited for the job anymore then the rest of the participants. Power corrupts. Such as this tournament, it's nothing but mindless violence and senseless destruction.
Luna continues to look at him still analyzing his answer.she seems to have her eyebrows lowered as she thinks some more. He really is not interested in becoming god nor dose he seem to plan on double crossing her.how she knew was the sight of his heart beat, she can tell if someone is telling the truth from reading their Change in heart rate and blood pressure.the scent hasn't changed either making Luna closing her eyes with a small smile on her face.
Craig:and what would you do once you become god? Since we're on the subject after all.
Luna opens her eyes halfway as she loses her smile.she looks at the sky as the mood changes, Craig looks towards her way to see her facial expression as he analyzes it.she seems hopeful if not saddened.
Luna:hmmm….
Craig(mind):wh-whatever it is it must be very important…or just down right personal.
Luna:I suppose the resurrection of my family.
Craig's eyes widened at what her desire was.
Luna:I suppose that gave away a little insight on my previous answers now did it?
Craig nods.his eyes closes for a bit before he opens them and stares at the night sky time stops as he is thinking about what she said.She has the skin suits of the hellsing bloodline as revenge for killing her family.was she married? Or was she little when they killed her father's or mother's side of the family.what about her clan or other members under her family's rule?was she royalty? Is she the last vampire making her an endangered species?time resumes as he opens his eyes and looks at Luna.luna turns her head towards Craig looking into his eyes with her crimson eyes and a small smile.
Luna:I suppose that's all I'll ever talk about for the moment, I'm rather curious about the people living in your house hold.
Craig sighs a bit and starts to continue walking towards his house hold with Luna following closely.
Craig:as long as you don't cause a ruckus everything will be fine…
Luna:is that so? Hmmm….
Luna starts to think a bit before having a sly grin.
Luna:what's the ratio in your house hold?
Craig was slightly caught off guard by that question but rolls with it.
Craig:species or gender?
Luna eyes widened a bit before continuing her mischievous grin.
Luna:gender of course, I'm hoping I can have a good tea party with some girl talk.
Craig(mind):w-well i don't know about that.but it would be good for everyone to get along as fr-friends.
Craig:only three guys including myself and six girls including you.basically seven at the house currently the last time I checked.
Luna:I see. And by any chance do you think their is someone in there able to take me on?
Craig(mind):might as well reveal it, I know for a fact she isn't going to kill me.I made sure of that.
Craig:…about two of them can beat you one sidedly.
Luna:oh? And why didn't you bring them along?
Craig:because their my last resorts.if I reveal my entire hand how can I take someone on if they know everything I can throw at them.I'll be at a huge info disadvantage.
Luna was staring at his heart and it's telling her that he's telling they truth.it wasn't a bluff nor was it a lie to mess with her like some sort of mind game.
Luna:I see.
Luna's eyes glows a bit thinking of at least getting the upper hand on their agreement she silently chanted her slave contract spell to make her " Wagyu cow" under her control.she considers it to be insurance just in case if his group attempts to try and kill her or take advantage and use her up.a bit of light was formed making Craig turn around looking at Luna but to her surprise he wasn't shocked, his facial expression was neutral as if he knew it was going to happen.then a collar appeared around the vampires neck with its chain now connecting to the other chains around Craig's right hand.those chains are visible towards Luna now showing that he has two others under his command.Luna's eyes widened in shock and slight fear.this plan backfired immensely and now she is under his mercy instead of the other way around. She looks at her own collar and grabs her own chain as she examines it she grips it tightly before looking at Craig.he seems to not be fazed by it.
Luna(mind):impossible! This man is an ordinary human being! I've checked his blood! There isn't a single trace of connections towards any sort of magic particles within his blood cells! Wait, unless-!
Craig:I have a couple of people stronger then you under my servitude.
Luna looks at him in shock but still in slight fear.she's doing her best not to show it.
Craig:I can read your mind you know.
Craig sighs as he looks disappointed in her.
Craig:did you honestly think I wouldn't of thought of that scenario? It was the very least of my worries out of the two billion nine hundred fifty million two hundred and sixty thousand eight hundred and forty three ways this whole thing would of went. My meeting with you, my choice of words and actions as well as needing any help or going alone.I have back ups upon backup plans,contingency upon contingency plans and many many more.I've came prepared and accepted to abide whatever the outcome may be.
Luna realizes how much thought and care he put into this, calling him bright or smart is an understatement.whoever he made under his servitude must of been dealt with a similar situation.this man was dangerous despite what he is.he may say he doesn't like to see someone killed doesn't mean he hasn't thought of it.Craig puts his right hand under his chin looking at the ground thinking out loud now trying to show the bright side of things.
Craig:but…this might make things easier for the both of us, we can communicate through our thoughts and knowing where the both of us are at all times is an added bonus.
Luna is still on guard as she stare at him with dilated pupils. He knows where she is at all times, he can read her mind, and worse of all she has to obey his every command. If anything he could discard her at any time even if he feels like it.Craig looks at her seeing the fear she has on her face realizing that Luna might be thinking the worse.
Craig(mind):and I just h-had to go and scare her.I-I already have false rumors to worry about and now she's scared stiff. Wh-what can I do to make her feel at ease?
Craig looks at her for a few more seconds before looking away.he slowly raises his head and stares at the moon.the light shines on his face as his eyes reflect the said moon.he wasn't good with people skills for the most part but has basic understanding and yet he still needs to execute it correctly.but how?
Craig:…what will it take to make you feel at ease?
Luna stares a couple more seconds at the young man thinking about what he said.even if he's genuine about it she isn't dropping her guard.
Luna:…for starters-
Luna lightly picks up the chain connected to her collar as it skims through her grasp ever so gently.
Luna:free me from my shackles. Then I'll feel a little more at ease.
Craig:sure.
Luna didn't expect him to be quick to answer but remembers that he has people even stronger then her by what happened with her failed attempt on the enslavement spell.
Craig:we're almost there, about five more minutes of walking if you can bare with it.
Luna gave out a light sigh. She really wasn't a fan of walking but she did feel like she needed the cardio. considering her means of transportation was ether by flying or teleporting through blood magic.
Luna:i shall…
After 5 more minutes of walking they arrive at the house.Luna looks at the house thinking about how normal it looks.she she closes her eyes and start to sense the amount of people are in there by using their blood. She senses about seven of them inside.she then opens her eyes still looking uneasy at the number advantage.she can't tell how strong all of them are but it's still uneasy to know that one of them is possibly the person stronger then her.by how much she's very unsure.
Craig:I know this doesn't look fancy to your liking but it's a good home.
Luna:I never said it was bad.
Craig:nor did you comment on it looking good.
Luna:fair enough.
Craig starts opening the front door.his eyes open at the sight of what appears to be the end of a guns barrel floating infront of him.by the looks of it it seems to be a black musket with silver outlinings on it.his eyes widened in shock at what he's looking at.
Cammy:oh sup retainer, seems you got the vampire with ya.le suceur de sang est dans ta servitude hein?
Craig sighs as his expression went back to the usual look.he gently pushes the gun away from his face to see Cammy sitting on the stairs smirking at him.Craig isn't amuse at this but decides to pay no mind to it.Luna is behind him looking shocked at what she pulled, what's more surprising is the collar she was wearing.it's the exact collar Luna herself was wearing.was she tricked herself into this or did she do this willingly.
Craig:that wasn't funny.
Cammy:at least you're alive.
Craig continues to stare at her unamused.
Cammy:oh come now I can't be to careful. Considering what's going on in the world I can't be too careless.
Craig can understand caution but even then that was the last thing he needed when he came back home from was a potential friendly fire shot through the skull.
Craig:I understand that, but I'm guessing it's because she was next to me?
Cammy ditches the smile and looks at him seriously.
Cammy:si.
Craig gets inside and holds the door open for Luna to enter.Luna looks at Craig skeptically at the sudden gesture.
Craig:are you coming in? I don't want mosquitoes entering the house.
Luna calms herself as she enters the house.she can hear people talking.
Alcock:and then I stare at the wizzard king in the eyes and told them that "this tomb with be your burial" and then I smite the with my blade!
Domino:oh brother.
Lily:that's so cool!
Kitsune:s-surely you can't be serious to believe him?!
Steve:it seemed entertaining though.
Luna looks at the direction of where the noise is coming from.the direction seems to be where the living room resides. Or what she assumes is the living room.
Craig:Cammy, this is our guest for tonight, treat her well.
Craig walks towards the living room area to see what's going on.Luna stares at Cammy for a bit as Cammy stares back.they were analyzing each other as best as they can and they might be thinking.Cammy then starts to smile.she already notices the collar around her neck so might as well be more casual about it.
Cammy:let me guess, tried to use that spell?
Luna sees Cammy pointing at her own collar to signify the reason they both have the collars on them.
Luna:to my better judgment I have, I didn't expect him to have servants stronger then yours truly.actually any servants at all.
Cammy chuckled a bit at that comment.
Cammy:yeah, i didn't know either.if it wasn't that hybrid our roles would be reversed.
Luna looks at her curiously, she knows that her blood belongs to a high ranking demon, but what she just said.hybrid? Something like that thing being stronger then the woman infront of her is already nerve racking to think about.
Luna:and I suppose I'll meet her soon enough?
Cammy:yup.
Luna:now if you excuse me I'll be meeting the others
Luna took a few steps towards the entrance of the living room when Cammy spoke up a bit.
Cammy:oh and one more thing.
Luna stops and looks at cammy feeling uneasy at her sudden expression change.she's looking at her with a bit of sternness but can tell it was that of slight rage.
Cammy:tendință ușor vampir. fă o mișcare falsă și te voi executa.(trend lightly vampire. make a false move and i'll execute you.)
Lunas eyes widened at her knowing Romanian.it was her native tongue afterall.but even then does anyone else know Romanian or was it just her.Cammy then smiles like nothing happened and pats her on the back making Luna unsteady for a bit.
Cammy:have fun.
Cammy makes her way upstairs as Luna straightens herself before entering the room to see who else is there.she only got a glimpse of it.there was a man in rusted armor,a feminine multi tailed fox creature,a female corpse walker,a male human and a female human were talking to Craig.the small human female as Luna saw looks at her with excitement.
Lily:oh is this who you were talking about? She's so pretty!
Luna looks at the female human a bit shocked at the sudden outburst.she even gotten a little close to her looking at her like an exotic creature.
Lilly:I've never met a vampire before! That means you suck blood! Or do you scrape them and lick their wounds? But that skin complexion looks so nice! What kind of shampoo are you using.
Lunas eyes widened at this human.she's completely the opposite of Craig in a lot of ways that it's mind boggling.she's way more upfront and what's on her mind.non of it was an insult rather compliments with curiosity.Craig grabs her shoulder and gently drags her away from Luna.
Craig:personal space lily.
Lily:sorry! I just gotten a little too excited seeing a new friend.
Lily seems to be smiling nervously while touching the tips of her fingers.Luna realizes that she doesn't have a collar on her nor the male human ether.alcock and Kitsune looks at Luna a bit with their own thoughts coursing through their heads but it was similar to what their thinking of.Craig is extremely dangerous as an enemy but a very powerful ally.meanwhile domino is just glad she doesn't have to listen to any of the story's anymore.
Steve:another beautiful lady Craig? Sheesh, i might have to step up my game if this keeps up.
Craig raises an eye brow.
Craig:your not the dating type Steve.
Steve:ouch man, that wasn't very nice.
Steve playfully responses to his cold statement but Craig wasn't really in the mode for this and wanted to get this over with as soon as possible, tomorrow was a school night and he has to get to school with lily and Steve…but to get them there separately then together will be tricky to say the least.
Craig:just introduce yourself, everyone get along with her, I'm going to eat my dinner.
Luna looks at Craig wondering if he forgotten his promise but that had to wait since the rest of them were going to introduce themselves to her.but before that happens Luna feels a chill down her spine, she was sensing new blood.it was a mixture she never went across before making her turn around instantly seeing the source of her worries.
Eve:allow me-
Luna sees the wings,the tail,the horns, and the halo.the collar she is wearing matches her own and Cammys this must be the one that gotten both Cammy and herself.she can tell, no, she knows that there's no chance in hell she can take her on nor escape.this was the worst case scenario for Luna.but their on friendly terms so she isn't doomed yet.
Eve:my name is eve, I am here of my own volition and these people are friends of his…well a freeloader and a couple of acquaintances.
Domino looks at eve ticked off at the comment.she gives her a middle finger from her boney hand.
Domino:I'm pulling my weight ya bitch! What did you do recently?!
Eve gave domino a small glare of her own.
Eve:making sure the owner of this house is ok.you do know what happens if something happens to him don't you?
Domino:tsk, I get it I get it.
Meanwhile Craig is looking at his Roman bowl examining the bowl.Cammy put the effort into making it, high sodium or not he was willing to try home made roman.craig is about to take a bite of a fork full of noodles and bits of an egg.
Cammy:finally eating your fill?
Craig looks towards Cammy who seems to be leaning her right shoulder on the fridge door.Craig didn't even notice her entering the kitchen.
Craig:didn't you head up stairs?
Cammy:I was but I got curious.
Craig can see her grinning.
Craig:your wondering if I like your cooking.
Cammy:everyone needs criticism….as long as it isn't blown out of proportion.
Craig nods.improvement is key after all.
Craig:that we can agree on.
Craig finally takes a bite out of the food she made.he slowly chews it so he can get a taste out of it.it was slightly salty but the egg and beef helps bring out the broth and texture.all in all it tastes delicious.
Craig:it's good.salty…but good.
Cammy smiled genuinely.
Cammy:for my first dish I wasn't that bad huh?
Craig:this was your first time cooking?….I'm surprise you didn't burn water.
Craig joked as Cammy is about to rebuttal but some sort of commotion was happening in the living room.
Domino:what was that leech?!
Luna:all I'm saying is that your behavior isn't befitting for a lady.
Craig walks into the living with cammy behind him.domino is glaring daggers at Luna and Luna simply has an annoyed expression on her face.by the looks of it a fight might break out.domino is close to her as they lock eyes.Craig looks at the others and by the looks of it the facial expressions varied.lily looks like she wants to stop them from fighting but Kitsune seems to be holding her back and covering her mouth.alcock is infront of Steve just in case he needs to sheild him.Steve is looking nervous about the possible crossfire,and by the looks of it eve is enjoying the show unfold.
Cammy:Das sollte gut sein.
Craig starts to approaches the two ready to break up the fight.even though he knows he can't overpower them.he hopes his presence should be enough if worse comes to worse he can get eve to stop them without harming nor killing them.
Craig:break it up you two, what did i said about getting along?
Luna instantly looks at Craig with slight fear and backs off immediately while domino looks at Craig irritated before looking scared.Craig's nervous habit was out and everyone in the room was silent but tense.
Craig:or….did you simply forget?
Kitsune's tail is frizzed out in fear, breathing hard and slightly fast.
Kitsune(mind):is this his true self?! He's only human and yet….his aura,his scent is just like a monster.
Alcock instinctually raises his shield infront of him but his arm was shaky.he hadn't felt like this in a long time.
Alcock(mind):is this how he tamed them? His sheer presence made me drastically went from on guard to down right fear, what power dose he posses?
Eve's eyes widen if fear herself, she seen this facial expression before and it still makes her survival instincts flare.she stares at what could happen.Lily and Steve seen his expression before and knows it's just a nervous habit and yet it still sends chills down their spine.Cammy knows this presences before and started to break out in cold sweat.
Craig:well?
Craig is looking at the two of them intensely as the two couldn't answer out of fear of what could happen.Craig knows why they look afraid and was glad this approach worked.time slows down to a halt as he thinks to himself.
Craig(mind):m-mind games are always essential.scaring them will drop any aggression they have from fight to flight.survival instincts can kick in at anytime and could overrule any sort of j-judgment and moral compass if self preservation is high enough.I-I should stop showing my nervous habit now.I got th-their attention now.
Time resumes and Craig starts to drop his nervous habit and has his facial expressions went back to it's natural expression that he always have.
Craig:there, now you can get a word out.what happen here?one at a time, and no interruptions.
Craig looks at domino first.
Craig:you'll go first.
Domino breaths in a bit to calm down and starts to explain her side of the story.
Domino:we were introducing ourselves and she introduced herself.she was surprised I was a chick.and the the bitch starts to insult me like a damn retard.
Luna starts to look ticked but before she fired back craig looks at her.stopping in her tracks Craig starts to speak.
Craig:your turn.
Luna breathes in a bit and starts talking.
Luna:there is truth to it, after introductions I smelled a rotten Oder and asked them presumably male when was the last time they showered, then the argument broke out.although for her to be undead it's only natural that she brings a rotten oder.
Domino:I was about to shower after this meet up asshat!
Luna:then go, no one is stopping you, nor is that attitude lady like.
Domino growls in anger as Craig sighs.he can see what happened now.
Craig:…both of you apologize and make up.we should be getting along not fighting amongst ourselves.
The two looks surprised but by the look on his face he's dead serious.the two might as well get over it.
Domino:sorry…
Luna:my sincere apologies…
Domino and Luna's apology was definitely half hearted but it could be worse.
Craig:I'll take it, eve, tell me how to free Luna of her collar.
Luna looks surprised at his sudden question.he really is keeping his word on it.eve looks at him abit before sighing a bit.
Eve:as much as I like to tell you how you don't have any magic.meaning you can't take the spell off…quite ironic when you think about it.
Craig(mind):I-it was worth a shot.
Craig expected as much.he looks at Luna but she has her hand up infront of him.
Luna:no need for apologies, you did your best on behalf of my request.I suppose it's good enough for me.now then, if you have a working shower may I use it, it's been a long day after all.
Craig was surprised at this outcome but still better then the alternative by a long shot.
Craig:sure, you'll go first, anyone else besides domino?
Steve,Lilly,Cammy,eve and Kitsune raises their hands.
Craig:I thought so…
Craig looks at alcock a bit before shrugging.
Time skip to late night
Craig is laying down on his bed thinking about everything that leads him up to this moment.
Craig:eve, do you think I'm doing the right thing?
Eve looks at Craig a bit surprised.
Eve:I believe so, you're getting alleles after all.
Craig:even then I'm basically forcing them to help me…I hope this tournament ends fast…I want to focus on my life.I already have problems as is...
Eve looks a bit sad at this.
Craig:but…..I suppose I've gotten more friends because of it…so I can't complain too much.
Eve smiles a bit happy that he can see the bright side in it.
Eve:good night Craig.
Craig:good night eve…
Craig closes his eyes as he rests for tomorrow, wondering how he could go to school with Steve and lily now.