Early in the morning, the day after discussing the plan with Vivian on how they are going to destroy the Crimsons, Carlos Decker along with two of his henchmen were walking in an underground room that consist of a few prison cells, they walked at a slow pace until they reached the last prison cell.
"Open the door" he ordered one of the men to open the door "Yes master". When the door opened Carlos walked in and saw a man laying in the ground with ragged clothes. The man laying on the ground slowly opened his eyes and forced his body to get up "Lord Decker, please release me, I'll do anything you ask"
Carlos Decker had a smug look on his face "That is what I like to hear… on the contrary I do have a something for you, if you can complete the mission, I will release you and your daughter, but if you fail, then she will die, do you hear me Jones?"
"I will not fail you… but lord Decker what is the mission?". Decker chuckled at Jones's question "You must kill the grandchild of Leonidas Crimson". Jones eyes stretched, he could not believe what Decker is asking him to do "Lord Decker, they will hunt me until the end of the earth if I complete this mission"
"Is that a no Jones?"
Jones grids his teeth "how do I know that my daughter is alive".
"I thought that you will ask that" Decker then took out a magic amulet and on the amulet was a little button, when he pushed the button, it caused the amulet to give a light glow "Let the girl speak".
It was a one-way magic communication amulet and the person of the other end replied "Yes master…girl speak.". After a few seconds a soft but young voice spoke through the amulet that Decker was holding "Daddy, daddy save me…I am scared daddy". Tears began dripping from Jones's eyes "Are you okay honey, daddy is coming to get you, be patient, daddy…" before Jones can say any more words, Decker cut of the communication.
"Is that enough proof that your child is alive"
"Yes"
"Guard come here" one of the guards came forward "Bring this man two pounds of steak so that he can recover his energy and show him the photo of the target, further, after he is done eating, give him an airboat and a map of the Endlessgreen forest's location that is nearby the Crimson's castle"
"Yes, my lord" the guards said. Decker then looked at Jones "I luckily overheard one of his grandchildren say that he and this vampire maid is going for a hike, you are going to search for them, kill the boy or them both, which ever you prefer and your mission will be completed, I will then arrange transport to bring you and your daughter home plus compensation"
"Thank you, my lord, you are merciful". Decker then left and headed straight to his mansion.
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Later that day, John was waiting for Elena near the gate of the Crimsons castle "I wonder what is taking her so long" John thought to himself. It was not long when someone appeared next to John "hey John", John was startled at Thomas sudden appearance "what the hell is wrong with you vampire's"
Thomas was confused "What do you mean John". "I mean that you guys always appear out of nowhere, can't you walk up to me like a normal person".
"But I am not a normal person John, I am a vampire". "But you know what I mean" John said while looking around. Thomas got curious why John was standing near the gate and couldn't help but to ask "So who are you waiting for and where are you going?"
John did not want to tell Thomas "Nowhere, I am just chilling here, nothing wrong with just standing here". However, Elena shortly arrived "I am ready young master". Thomas then walked up to Elena and she gave him a light bow "Good day young master". John got nervous when he saw that Thomas went up to Elena.
"So where are you going with John, maid?" Thomas asked Elena. Elena looked pass Thomas at John, seeing him with a nervous facial expression but sadly she cannot lie to Thomas Crimson and so she told him the truth "we are going hiking young master Thomas, young master John said that he wants to do something fun and not be training all the time".
"Oh so that is how it is" Thomas said while turning his head to look at John "Then I would like to accompany the two of you, there is no problem is there John". John couldn't help but curse his nephew in his mind and he gave Thomas a wryly smile "Of course you can come along Thomas". Elena said nothing but she sensed that John did not want Thomas to come along but there is nothing that she could do.
They walked for an hour before reaching the Endlessgreen forest, they walked high up the hill looking down at the lush green trees, they also saw a small river as they were looking down below "Let's go rest there by the river" John said. It was quite a distance before they reach the river but John didn't mind as he was enjoying himself. John saw different kinds of insects and plants that is not from earth "so John, how does this forest look in comparison with your world's forest" Thomas asked "well, this is my first-time walking in the forest, in my world, we don't live near the forest and I don't get to see all these different kinds of insects or plants" John replied.
"What about you Thomas, do you come here often" John asked, "No, I never get the chance to come and enjoy myself, I usually just train or do my schoolwork".
John then felt a little sad for Thomas "do you have any friends Thomas?". "Yes, I am not that lonely that I do not have any friends… I have 2 friends, but we only see each other at school"
"Oh, I see". Elena said nothing the whole trip and only made small talk along the way. "Elena what about you, do you come here often" John asked, trying to make conversation with both vampires. Elena only shook her head at John's question, she did not feel very comfortable talking freely with Thomas nearby.
Thomas then began to walk in front and both Elena and John walked at the back, John then took out a bottle full of blood and offered it to Elena but she politely declined, John then asked Thomas if he want to drink some blood and Thomas excepted the bottle and drank everything in a few gulps.
"Thanks John, do you have more?" Thomas asked while giving John the bottle back "Yes, but I think we should save some for later" John said while Thomas nodded his head. Thomas then looked at Elena "maid, let me drink some of your blood", Elena was startled at what Thomas just said but in the end she could only comply, she held out her hand for Thomas but John intervened "Thomas, I have more bottles full of blood, leave Elena". Thomas looked at John for a few seconds and only smiled "Don't worry cousin, I was just teasing you".
They continued walking for an hour when Elena sensed something dangerous, Elena was stronger than both Thomas and John "I think we must turn around young master". Thomas then turned his head to look at Elena "You sensed something, didn't you maid?". "Yes, young master Thomas".
"Is it even stronger that you Elena" John asked, "Yes" Elena replied. Thomas then gave a light sigh "Maybe it's some kind of high-grade animal"
"Okay, then let's call it a day, lets go home". However, just when they wanted to turn around a figure came out behind a tree, Elena could sense that this person is dangerous. The person who was standing before them was obviously Jones who were sent by Decker to kill John. They were all looking at the figure standing before them, Thomas could in a way sense that the person's bloodlust, John who cannot sense anything could not help but ask "Who are you?"
Jones's hands slowly transformed where his fingernails extended and he gave John an evil grin "Your death".