Planet Ceres, a world Surrounded by darkness ,the sun rays, blocked by a dense matter preventing it from reaching this planet. only the moon serves as a source of light. High up in the sky, where the moon sits ,casting a glow over everything in site and to light up the Night.
The Night was long, unlike every other night this night was silent. The cool breeze lay bare to any secret of the night, adding to the bird that sings at night, and the Owl that "hoo" gives this night a particular harmony to it.
In a small cottage, snuggled in the meadow, the cottage stood as an abode, surrounded by hills, blooming flows , an tall trees. The rustic, with its thatched roof and peculiar garden, emanate a perfect charm, but the brother of silence came home to meet his brother, the cry of a baby broke the silence of the night.
"Oah"Oah"
"is a boy sir", said a midwife, handling a baby covered in vernix to a young man who look to be in his early thirties. The young man was wearing a black military attire , with a blood like insignia on his chest, showing a hand palm grabbing the moon. The young man was five feet tall with blonde hair and a little bit muscular in build. Despite his masculinity , the tears pouring down from his eyes betray his manly confidence.
"My child , my first born, and his a boy"
Jacob have never felt so happy up until now, one would see the genuine tears of joy from him, while singing lullaby to his baby .
"'M so happy for you Jacob".
A young man wearing similar clothes as Jacob patted him on his shoulder while congratulating him.
"lets go grab a bottle".
"Yeah" his answer was more dignified than his earlier display.
Jacob turned towards the mid wife while handling the baby back to her and said,
"is she ok Ma'am"?
"yes sir", responded the older lady.
"your wife is healthy , she just need a little rest sir".
And so the two men walked out of the room heading outside.
Standing atop a hilltop , drinking what seems to be blood , both men drank in silence gazing down with glass in their hand .
"so what're you going to do now"? Floyd broke the silence after taking a sip
"you know you need a pure blood to begin your son's ceremony or even a high ranking Noble will do".
"I know".
"Don't think too hard my friend, just seek an audience with the Queen , you are a royal guard, after all you're one of her close confidant. And every parent have to at least do their best for their child ".
"As do I Jacob.. am sorry my friend".
"you seem so absent minded Floyd!".
"oh sorry my bad!, got a little bit carried away there" .
"..."
"You know when we were kids, we love to admire the moon light from up here "
"I know , we fought here a lot , I wanted to build a house here then, but you beat me to it"
both men why laughing , reminisce about their childhood.
Jacob suddenly pass a letter to Floyd
"what's it"?
collecting the letter and after a few seconds of going through the content, there was no emotion or written on his face.
"if it's what I think it is , you've got your self stuck in a quagmire".
while still talking, and explosion suddenly occurred
"KA-BOOM"
there was a huge explosion at the distance, with a big vibration and wave, both men manage to gain their footing back.
"it came from the castle, lets head out".
Both men dash down at same same heading towards the castle.
"I didn't think they will attack soon, I simply naive thinking they will wait for my response before the coup".
"wait! ,what's this blood lust I feel ". with a slight evade, a claw slash through their prior position
"we're been attacked".
"yeah I know". responded Floyd .Both men put on stance while holding their sword against the newly arrive guest.
"'m sorry I can't allow you guys to go further ahead ". said one of the men in the group.
The air around these men was completely different, with blood lust oozing out from their bodies. White eyes, sharp teeth and fur around their bodies, with large claw
"ARE THE WOLF TRIBE TRYING TO START A WAR, WHAT IS THE MEANING BEHIND THESE ACT". Jacob unfazed by these men, channel aura around is sword with his eyes blazing red, and the canine tooth extending out , giving out a blood lust of his own
Sphhhlt!
Jacob simply looked at the position of is heart, a blade with blood pouring out , filled with remorse, and anguish slowing turns back and face the one who he thought was his brother
"wa -wha wha-ts the mea-ning o-f th-is?" with is stuttering voice looks at him in the eye
"'m sorry my friend , its all for the greater good of our kind".
"my w-ife will so-on d-epa-rt to-o ri-ght"?
"yes"
"you don't have to worry about your child, will take him in."
"I se-e". Jacob struggles to get up a little , but falls down completely
"am sorry my Queen , I wanted to fight by your side once more."
watching as the light faded from his eyes, withdrew is blade from his body, a little tear falls down from Floyds eyes , even though not so much as an emotion was shown on his face.
"are you done "? the hooded figure in front ask Floyd
"lets go"
The moonlight could be seen shinning over a big castle, the castle , standing in front of the castle gave a particular feeling of staring at something sacred, dark and fearsome. But still it was a castle, carefully drawn by skilled engineers, the moonlight , chase away the horrendous feeling , and give the castle a particular kind of feel. you could admire the view given by the night light, this was after all the home to the vampire Queen.
Inside the castle:
what suppose to be the most dignified and sacred of all places , was filled with tattered ruins, scorched marks, blood on the floor , claw marks on the fine walls of the castle, with limbs of different race on the floor, the air reeks of blood , right now the night was heavy.
"you should've taken the offer my dear QU-EE-N".
a young man , with scars and blood wound on his body, pointing a sword at a wounded lady .The lady is what one would call an enchantress, white face and black slit and scattered hair covering parts of a her face , barrel chested that could make all the male go crazy, but at this point you could see her wounded , with blood dripping down her lips , holding her sword struck to the ground while breathing heavily ,her tight leather pants she wore filled with blood stains, this was Ember successor of the Vlad clan of the Dark, but this enchanting figure, was feeling down cast with remorse and anger at the moment.
SOME MINUTES BEFORE THE EXPLOSION:
tip tap.. sounds of foot steps
walking into what seem to be a spacious room, clad in majestic robe, the feel he gives, gives you the filling you staring at a perfect being, handsome, with blood red lips, black hair , with smooth face like ice. walking slowing towards the throne
"I don't recall granting you an audience" ,a feminine voice coming from the mighty throne put the man walking on halt, bowing his heard down with his right hand close to his chest, greeted the one sitting high up there.
"yes my Queen" despite the pressure coming from up there , puts no fear or emotion on the mans face
"what brings you here Claude"?
seeming unperturbed by the guards around, turned and look at gracious ,immortal fairy, a rarely seen smile shone on his face
feeling irritated by his smile , she snorted
"pfft"
"..." feeling vexed , but remained composed
" calm your self, stay calm"
"you know we both fought to gain the throne, but you beat me to it"
"CHOOSE YOUR WORDS WISELY , YOU DON'T ADDRESS OUR QUEEN LIKE THAT ". One of the guards shouted and point a spear at the man , immediately, all guards raise their weapon ,seemly ready to attack at any time.
raising her hand she signal her men to stop.
"where are you going with these words "? she said
"its actually simple , am here to make a proposal!".
"lets get married, so as to bring about the complete unification of the clan".
"WHAT IMPUDENCE!". the guards where mad and where ready to put this man to death, with a harsh glare , she silence them once again
"are you done?". she said , unconcern by his words
"on account as we were once comrades competing for the throne, I will over look what you just said, and if that's all you are dismissed Claude".
"I know this plan was never going to work ", the man called Claude bringing something from his sleeve and tossing it into to the air , immediately different men in black appeared before everyone, emitting blood lust making the guards feel dread
"you've two choice, first one is the one I just proposed , the second one his either obediently advocate the seat or you and your men perish here . By now the castle is surrounded already by my men
"you were aiming for a coup". glancing at these new arrival , Ember remain seated , with aloof , as if those below are flies waiting to be squashed , so she thought ! I know you are strong, far stronger than your predecessors, but I came prepared. Three men among among the hooded men, brought out a black orb ,speaking out strange words , in turn making all the guards extremely weak. But not her, she stood up from the throne, the men in black including Claude became vigilant, for they knew they face a very strong opponent, 'the vampire Queen', ruler of the dark.
swoosh! , she disappeared, and immediately appeared in front of one the men, with her hand perforating one of them, blood gushing out of his mouth , while splitting the corpse into two, she scattered into many bats,
"ATTACK" they all shouted, but it was in vain, they stood no chance against their foe.
the men in black channeling aura around their claws, and sword tried to cut as many bat ,but what they were cutting was just after images, while she keeps killing them like flies, leaving shadows behind. she summons a blood field , enveloping every one within, blood like bullet shooting out of the field killing and wounding as many on the spot, limbs splattering about, the whole room was filled with corpses
"assist the Queen", the guards that were on the ground , try to get their footing , but staggered back to the ground once more.
Claude unleashing a fiery aura around his sword made up of blinding light , struck the blood barrier , creating a crack around the barrier.
running towards her raise his sword and
clank!, sword and dagger hit at the same time, Ember e using one and to draw rune symbols like blood to kill the others, using the other hand to fight Claude, striking her shoulder , tilting her body a little , avoided the sword, while aiming her dagger to his abdomen, ,slash! , barely evading with a little slash she twisted her leg and gave him a back flip kick. , spinning out of control hit one of his near by men , manage to gain his footing before catching his breath , she appeared before him again and stuck her claw to his shoulder, giving him a severe wound.
"give up Claude , you're not my match" . he looked at her , with no emotion on his face, "I know", bringing out a syringe with blood markings, giving himself a shot ,she kicked him very far and he landed on the ground , blood oozing out from his mouth, by now only few of the so men remaining.
he stood up , eyes turning black instead of red, lips turning black, with bat wings shooting out of his back , dash with speed living after images and punch her, she blocked but the impact was so strong that she got pushed back, channeling his fiery aura once again around his body dash her, she raised her dagger and blocked the incoming strike with her dagger , but she was push back again
she looked at him, her form changing back, retracting her wings , but her eyes turning crimson, fingers growing over , she rushed at him once more, laying every thing at the front to dust, sensing the monstrous power coming from her , he to take out a vile bottle from no where and drank the content in it.
"pow" but struck at the same time, leading to a devastating explosion..
every where in ruins .
PRESENT TIME
"you think you've won", her lips tighten ,forehead crease, while glaring at him"
"Ember! Ember! , I thought you were smart , turns out you're nothing like your predecessors ,you should know that am still of noble blood, and I deserve to rule, I alone can take the three clans to great height and to explore other worlds. I've been a grand duke for far long, you, were just a Marchioness, and yet you were chosen over me years ago. Anger and hatred, could be seen on his face while holding a sword enveloped with his aura pointed it at her . Well enough chat , I want you alive any way".
"you're delusional Claude, you know !".
"pfft.. curse all you want , you're mine"
" I have to at least protect my guards" ,she was well aware that she has been wounded badly, with little to no strength left in her body to fight, but despite that, she muster the last bit of strength she had and pointed her dagger to towards him " I know you're strong Claude, since you've been a Duke for a long while now , but you're no where enough to have me captured". Immediately runes symbol, lit up the whole royal palace, with her at the epi center , reciting some words out of her mouth softly.
"STOP HER " he yelled at the few remaining men , while also running towards her, like a step too late, immediately , the ground trembled and every one was buried beneath the soil. Sometime later a girl crawling out of the rubble , with blood all over her face, slowly regenerating ,got up and saw she was below the ground ,she was shocked to find what she was staring at, and where she was. Ember was enthralled by what was in front of her. standing in what seems to be an alter , with giants statues all bowing down before a strange looking coffin with engrave markings and symbols, the room looks to be like a miniature version of her abode, but many times higher, and sacred than hers, everywhere was dusty, looks as if someone as never visited here for a while, but what got her transfixed is what was in front of her, feeling compelled and drawn towards it she slowly started walking forward , "I don't know whats that, am feeling, but why does my body keeps moving on its own" Walking towards the coffin , she saw that the coffin was made of glass material , at least to her, but this was no ordinary glass material, but this was no ordinary glass material , inside the coffin was an young man with white hair, eyes closed , one can tell if he is dead or alive, but one thing was certain , she could not hear a heart beat for the coffin was protected by something out of her knowledge.
"you're persistent aren't you" standing of from the rubble , with some few scratches, look at few of his men who remained after she destroy the place. Taking out another syringe from god know where inject himself with again, eyes blazing red walks slowly towards her, " no one is gonna save you Ember"
but what came next came to a shock to everyone, the mysterious coffin responding to the aura of Claude, sent out blinding light as if trying to protect it self , strikes down the intruder , with no way to block, crash into one of the near by pillars , shocked and fearful, Ember , tried to muster strength to run but to no avail,
"I can't die yet" gritting her teeth , another blinding light sends out to destroy her also, but her blood triggered the light to dissipate, in turn another blinding light was sent with full force. Having little to no hope close her eyes in despair, but instead of killing her or send her flying , enveloped her , both her and the coffin vanished into the void.
Opening her eyes she find her self in an unfamiliar environment, "where am I ", she thought while looking at a spacious and lavishly , ornately carved, wood furniture including a massive bed draped in rich, silk bedding , looking at the unfamiliar room she saw strange looking boy, staring out side the window, where 'm I she asked, the boy turned his head and said ' oh! you're awake.
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