"We don't yet have a lot of information, most of these people here are kids who don't yet have IDs. We'll have to ask the locals, schools and various families to come down and identify the bodies." A Supernatural Investigator with slicked back brown hair and olive green eyes remarked. On his upper arm was a dark orange banner that read 'Draven Lennox'.
"Well we have to give them something," Supernatural Investigator also wearing a charcoal grey trench coat with a banner that read 'Ashton Kendall'. He wore low-rimmed spectacles that were suspended above the corners of his grey blue eyes.
"In addition we'll need to have this place up and running. It'll look suspicious if a store is out of commission for too long because of a 'robbery,'" a different Supernatural Investigator said. His hair was blonde but clearly greying. He too wore a charcoal grey trench over his black suit and the banner in the arm read 'Marlowe Spencer'.
A different Supernatural Investigator also wearing a charcoal grey trench coat hauled off the werewolf that had been on the ground. He'd apparently been given an injection of wolfsbane so he could be taken in for questioning and imprisonment. The wolfsbane weakened his wolf-like features showing a human with brown hair and brown eyes. Notably still retaining his broken nose and various other bruises. He didn't try to struggle but it was obvious he didn't want to be there.
Meanwhile, Primrose was on her way home like Luciana asked when an announcement on the digital billboards that normally advertised drinks and food were warning people to go home for the evening. Confused, Primrose looked at the display TVs. Her astonished face reflecting in the glass. But it was irrelevant to the TV's showing the news. A robber had attacked the Veritas City Arcade. She recognized it as the one Wellesley always said he went to.
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"I've tried calling his cell phone but no answer! I'm really worried!" Primrose exclaimed, about to redial the number yet again.
"Primrose!" her mother said sharply. "Calm down! Now, go and get cleaned up for dinner!" She ordered.
Prim jolted. Her mother smiled softly, "you can ask your friend all about it tomorrow when you get to school."
Mutely she nodded and hurried upstairs.
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"A 79 inch TV screen?! Why not just directly call me a peasant and get it over with," Wellesley grumbled as the screen displayed the news announcing the list of casualties in the attack at the Veritas City arcade- where he just was.
"...Twenty-nine people were injured, six unaccounted for," the news anchor was saying.
"In this attack on the Arcade it is noted from surveillance cameras that there were three assailants." The female news anchor said.
"Yet thanks to Nouveau Eclipse one is in capture and will be questioned on the location of the other two."she continued and her partner nodded in agreement.
If you recall the battle from last week, Nouveau Eclipse also took care of Louis Carlheinze," the male news anchor said, Wellesley wasn't paying attention to either of their names. The TV then showed a clip of what was most likely a previous fight.
Lucifugus or rather Nouveau Eclipse was shown ruthlessly fighting his opponent, a vampire man wielding two daggers.
Nouveau whose hood was positioned so his face wasn't visible, silently ripped out the daggers and observed his target getting away.
"he is scheduled to have a trial on November 19th," the female news anchor was saying.
"They have you on TV!' Wellesley looked frantically at his new associate.
'I know. Zip it!' Lucifugus mouthed irritated.
Luciana was silently looking at him. Wellesley gulped and tried not to call any more attention to himself.
After a few minutes onscreen Nouveau Eclipse threw them and apparently he had good aim as both the daggers impaled the vampire in the arms. Knocking him to the ground and scattering all the illegal merchandise he had.
"The Supernatural Investigators who were investigating commented that it was a calculated move as the vampire was an AA rank Daywalker. No typical werewolf patrolling the city would have been able to handle him with normal means." The man was saying. Wellesley suddenly felt that something about their appearance was off but he had no idea what that was.
The werewolves in the room with him grumbled and murmured as if they felt insulted. Or maybe trying to guess what Community Pack Nouveau Eclipse was from.
"Two years and no leads. Whoever he is, the other werewolf Communities must be helping him." Someone near Alpha Blackwater muttered. Wellesley heard and wondered if that was a bad thing.
Then Wellesley thought back to the public release of that incident. It was a watered down story about a failed suicide jumper. No mention of a vampire making off drugs and counterfeit money. And certainly no mention of Nouveau Eclipse, Lucifugus's alter ego.
He gulped nervously at the idea of the claim that if anyone else has been fighting, they might have needed help.
A new fight scene showed. Nouveau Eclipse blocked a punch from his opponent. He then returned the punch with a blow of his own. In response, the other werewolf touched his jaw and glared hatefully.
"No way..! A real delinquent!" Wellesley whispered as he stared at the screen. The new fight looked more recent and he immediately recognized the arcade in the background.
Another wolf knocked him off his feet but he caught himself with a backflip, recklessly crashing into the wolf that had been standing behind him, initially moving as though to hit him with a sneak attack. He turned and punched the wolf in the throat and then the stomach, unbothered by the violent cough this caused. The other wolf's attention went to something not yet in the view of the security camera and knelt on the ground.
After appearing from a cloud of small fuschia bats,the vampire girl said something then smirked. Wellesley stiffened remembering that girl. Bebe Marguerite, she said her name was.
Nouveau Eclipse maintained his glare. Then he asked something and Wellesley might have guessed he said something along the lines of "who are you?"
Likely she introduced herself and smiled sweetly. Nouveau seemed irritated and elbowed the werewolf beside him. Wellesley could understand the irritation. 'How could someone be so casual about taking lives?'
She commented something, then smiled again. Wellesley really wished they had audio. But apparently that would not yet be available until later on. Bebe Marguerite threw something at Lucifugus's opponent who had now gotten to his feet. After which she returned to a cloud of fuschia bats. Wellesley felt a bit of relief, though he wasn't sure Lucifugus would actually have a problem fighting her.
Wincing from Lucifugus elbowing him, the wolf jumped back a few feet and caught a black crescent shaped sword. After a few seconds Nouveau's black already sharp nails grew longer. Then a small amount of monochromatic spotted fur appeared on the palm of his hands.
He heard a sharp exhale and Wellesley looked behind him to the source. Lucifugus bristled and looked uncomfortable.
Wellesley was pretty sure he could feel how nervous he was and for good reason, a few werewolves glared suspiciously at the screen but no one commented.
The On screen Nouveau ducked the first horizontal swing and Wellesley cringed at the swift and easy way the weapon sliced through a nearby gumball machine. It scattered containers with tiny toys everywhere.
Nouveau used the palms of his hands to block the blade which was swung so that the back was facing him instead of the tip.
Wellesley blinked wondering if he would be able to do the same. Nouveau grabbed the blade likely hoping to be able to snatch it from the werewolf but successfully caused a miniscule cut on his fingers. Wellesley thought it was lucky he didn't loose his fingers.
Nouveau grabbed his opponent's free hand and kicked him in the shin. The wolf slipped on an errand toy container as a result and seemingly broke his nose on the pavement as Nouveau released his hand. Nouveau took a step back, kicking a few of the toy containers away so he didn't slip himself.
The weapon lay on the ground, now abandoned. Attached to the handle was a smaller, yellow crescent moon and a keychain in the shape of a moonflower. Nouveau gave the weapon another glance and dodged the incoming tackle, rolling out of the way. Wellesley tried to pay attention hoping he could use this to learn to fight if he needed but it was difficult not to be distracted with being impressed.
Regaining himself from his failed tackle the other werewolf looked at his partner still on the ground and took off running. Getting to his feet the chase resumed again, the wolf running even faster. Wellesley watched as the chase began. He felt nervous. Nouveau roared something angrily.
On screen Nouveau continued ranting and Wellesley almost wished he was rich and privy to knowledge about this. He could probably hear what was being said. But the idea of an angry Lucifugus seemed unnerving.
The other werewolf onscreen continued until it vanished, probably the work of his vampire accomplice. Seemingly disappointed, he went back to the Arcade and hauled Wellesley to his feet. Standing near him, Wellesley observed as 'Nouveau Eclipse' picked up the sword.
Wellesley blinked owlishly. He didn't recall a blade. His whole memory of that after being bitten was oddly kind of fuzzy. Though it would explain why he came to as Lucifugus jumped off a building.
The other werewolves continued their chatter about capturing and interrogating Nouveau. Some believing he was working with most of the people he was supposedly putting away. Others believed that he was most likely a rogue who didn't belong to any Community.
Lucifugus however was silent and kept his head down, avoiding eye contact with anyone. Wellesley looked forlorn at his neutral if a bit melancholic expression.
"You looked concerned, do you think that maybe Nouveau Eclipse shouldn't work alone?" Wellesley asked walking up to him.
Lucifugus raised an eyebrow and looked slightly perplexed.
"I'm not concerned about what happens to him. He knows what will happen if he gets careless. All his new enemies will jump at the opportunity," he said softly.
"Besides you're a new pup, Wellesley don't worry about the complications. Focus on following the rules and enjoying your new life," Lucifugus said with a forced smile.
He moved as if to pat his head affectionately and Wellesley found himself anticipating it. But it was immediately interrupted by a loud gasp. Lucifugus' hand jerked as if he hadn't been expecting it and a woman who looked very similar to Luciana pulled his hand away..
"Stay away from Lucifugus," she glanced at the boy who lowered his eyes and said nothing in response.