Vampiric Fantasy [with dark amethyst]

[Dark Amethyst]

We were on our way down the street and I was explaining my theory about some deep biblical topic when I heard running footsteps behind me. Both mother and I decided to ignore them, assuming it was probably just some guards on patrol, but then they slowed down to a walk behind us. "Miss Lawrence? Please, tell me I've got this right?" I whipped around, horrified. We didn't need anyone knowing where we were going, let alone someone who works for the hunters...or Giz. I really didn't want to see another hunter...preferably in the next decade. "Yes. Why?" I asked, curtly.


"We need you to come with us. Hunte-"


"No." My mother and I interrupted in unison.


"I'm afraid this is urgent." One of them insisted, surprised by our outbursts. I paused for a moment, looking at him blankly.


"Still no."


"What...what's going on?" My mother tried to calm the situation, defensively standing in front of me.


"I'm afraid ma'am, that your...daughter? I'm assuming...has been summoned for hunters duty. I will not ask again." It took the whole of 2 seconds for me to understand what was going on and turn and sprint...though I didn't get very far because the silent one of the two guards kinda guessed my reaction and caught me before I'd ran 10 metres. "NO! I AM NOT GOING!" I screamed at him, trying to yank out of his arms, to no avail. My mother stood there gobsmacked with tears in her eyes, knowing that if she tried anything she would get arrested for perverting the course of defense...or something. "I love you!" I just managed to hear her tearful cry as I was half-dragged off towards the gates. "NO!"


By the time I'd gotten to the gates, I'd given up on trying to get free, and turned my struggle into a blind hatred. They handed me my necessary supplies, and servants utilities, but I didn't utter a word of thanks. One of the hunters indicated the direction of Giz, who was standing among others, and with a glare, I tried to walk over as calmly as I could. The amount of self-control required that day was unbelievable. "I hate you." I snapped as soon as I got over, I didn't care who was listening.

 

[Idea]

"What?" Giz asked, nearly whispering. "But, commander..."


"No buts. None. You were given specific instructions and I am making sure you follow them. Now get yourself together, this is going to be a dangerous mission and we cannot have you falter." Noxworth replied. The man was as much of an idiot as he was formal in everything. From shirts to ties, to speaking like a machine, always repeating the same formula, only meaning "shut up and do as I tell you to". Seriously, and to think he himself, Giz, had helped promote such a man. And yet, there was nothing he could do now.


Before his pal Marcov could speak, Giz saw a certain woman being coerced in. Silent and obedient, Giz knew well that kind of behavior.


His face didn`t budge as he heard miss Lawrence tell him she hated it. Instead he raised his head and moved it to slap her.


"One does not say such things to her master." He say, he monotonic voice giving away no emotion.

 

[Dark Amethyst]

"YOU FIRED ME! YOU ARE NOT MY MASTER!" I yelled, REALLY not caring about the consequences. He took me away from my mother against my will, aftet specifically saying I was free. He has no put my life in danger because he couldn't be bothered to carry his own luggage! I had every right to be pissed off! And not only that, the exact thing we were running from will almost definitely now know where I am headed.

 

[Idea]

(tip- when someone states an action that involves your character and an be prevented by your character,[such as slapping your character] there needs to be confirmation in your post about whether or not it actually happened.)


The crowd moved back, clearly in a state of shock and curiosity over the yelling. Giz just stood there for a moment, silent. He wanted to shout back, to tell her he hadn`t given the order, that he had tried to protect her from what this hunting party would be going after...and however he knew he could none of that. That saying anything about it would only make matters worse.


"And the commander hired you back and placed you under me. Like it or not, I AM your master, and you will do EXACTLY as I tell you, nomatter what it is." Giz stated, with a loud, stone-cold voice. "Now to the cantine where the other servants are. NOW!"

 

[Dark Amethyst]

[i'm sorry, but from your post I thought he just raised his hand as if he was going to. My bad. I'll remember next time.]


I chuckled harshly, shaking my head slightly in disbelief. I looked around with a sneer plastered on my face at all the people standing around gawking before turning my attention back to him. "I hope you burn in hell." I spat, before ironically doing what I was told and heading towards where he told me to go. I ignored all the glares, confused glances and just plain shocked expressions as I made my way over.


In the servants quarters it wasn't much better. There was whispering and muttering coming from all over, but still I collected my ration and sat on my own to eat in silence. I shook my head after I'd finished, taking time to reflect. A tear slid down my face. Just one. "I'm going to die."

 

[Idea]

(No, no, I`m sorry that I wasn`t clear enough)


As she left, and once the gossiping as done, the room fell back to what it was, with the exception that nobody would go anywhere near Giz. He had had a similar experience before. When he first joined the hunters, everyone would avoid him. He had failed the exam the first time, but after a plea in which he demonstrated his skill, Giz was admitted into the hunters in a rather distinctive position. For that reason, he was handpicked to be the one evaluating the students that wanted a second try at becoming hunters. At first, it went well with lots of approvals...


....


A couple hours later, as the room seemed so full it could explode at any moment, Giz heard the sound of a microphone being turned on. Followed by the commander`s voice.


"Good morning everyone. Just a little procedure reminder, today we will be departing on a journey down into the bottom of vampire territory. Our scouts have discovered the location of a vampire overlord, and we are going to raid it. There, plain and simple, right? Now, you might be wondering why you were ordered to bring your servants. Several reasons: convenience, since this trip is likely to take over a month, secondly this is a top secret mission, meaning we can`t leave anyone who knows of it out of our sight and reach. And last, but certainly not least...there are three servants here today under practical evaluation to become hunters."


With those words, a ruckus took over the crowd for a few moments.

 

[Dark Amethyst]

I ignored the speech, and everybody else. Although at the mention of the servants being evaluated to become hunters I perked up a little. I knew there was something different about this mission, but didn't know it was that different! The people I used to call my friends at work were completely avoiding me after my outburst, clearly not wanting to associate themselves with someone who would 'disobey their own master'. Shock horror. I rolled my eyes as I rested my head against my curled up knees with my back against he wall. By now, mother had probably high-tailed it out of the city and onto the next.,,at least I'd hoped she had. If she'd gone back it could be dangerous and I didn't want her hurt because of me. I wouldn't be able to live with myself!


Whilst sitting here, I had also decided that if Giz wanted anything, there was no way in hell I was getting up to go ask. He could come and find me after dismissing me so. Yes, none of my hatred had dissapated in the hours I'd been here.

 

[Idea]

And so, the hunting party set out. Discussions erupted every here and there, about who`d be the ones selected. Giz himself was invited to discuss the matter, in fact. He declined. It wasn`t his best day to discuss anything regarding servants. How he`d deal with ms. Lawrence`s terrible luck was the only thing he could afford to think about at that point, especially since she might very well poison his food or drink. As great as loyalty is, it can turn into an equally deep and lasting hatred, if that loyalty is not corresponded, or at least does not seem like it is.


Giz decided, he`d in the very least try not to make things worse. He`d leave her alone, and apart from bringing her around when he was ordered to, he wouldn`t make her do anything for him. That is, of course, unless someone came to inspect him. He knew those people would likely report to the commander immediately, and he would make both Giz`s and ms.Lawrence`s lifes a hell greater than any other.


Everyone headed for the elevator station and waited for their turn. As always, people would go down the elevator in turns, ordered by experience. The only exceptions were the officers who would go down last and together with the young guards make sure every single hunter and servant went down and didn`t try to escape.

 

[Dark Amethyst]

I lugged my bags to the elevation station with a grim silence. I had my heart set on the fact I was going to die. They all thought it was just some normal vampire hunt, some dull overlord that needed disposing of...they were stupid, and naive. I shook my head to clear the insults out of my head, not wanting them to gravitate towards my mouth as I walked.


Eventually though, despite my determination, I was forced to walk through with Giz. A guard nearly had to drag me by my hair to get me to stand within a foot of him. Still, I remained silent.


(Sorry that was short. It's my mums birthday and I didn't have much time)

 

[Idea]

(Np. Go and have fun, you don`t have to post at all if you don`t have the time. Still, thanks for the dedication)


Giz stayed silent as the elevator went down. He didn`t want to start an argument at that point, particulary since they were getting close to where the vampires lived. As the elevator opened and they left, Giz did almost slip and still opened his mouth to say something. Yet, nothing came out. What could he possibly say that would ever make her forgive him? Did he even deserve forgiving? Had he taken action sooner, maybe she wouldn`t be in this situation. But now, it was done. As much as it hurt, these events had taken place. All he could do now was finish the mission as fast as possible.


Goz moved out to join the rest of the group which was waiting for the rest of the hunters to descend. Once everyone was gathered, they would...


Suddenly, Giz spotted a shadow passing by them extremely quickly. Even though it was so fast and the lights were dim not to call attention, Giz recognized what it was immediately.


"Vampire!" Giz shouted to alert the rest.

 

[Dark Amethyst]

(Thank you )


My breath hitched immediately as the flash of shadow zipped past. I slunk to the wall in fright, fear darting through me. This was too memory-jogging for my liking. Dark alley, moving shadows, my brother-no. Not now, not...yet. I was still praying to not have to run into him, but to be honest, he was probably looking for me. I didn't care I was looking like a whimp, I had every reason to be scared. All these people had no idea...none.

 

[Idea]

Everyone seemed to panick as they heard the shout. Giz was sweating. He knew just what they were thinking about, the same as him. How could a vampire be so up? Why? Was it just hunting? Or did they figure out about the elevator?


The answer was soon to be made clear as they heard the sound of metal hitting metal, coming from above them.


"Don`t let him break the bars! Kill him!" someone shouted, probably someone in a high position, one much higher than his own. Those dammed aristocrats had been summoned for this hunt aswell, although they likely had done nothing in terms of real hunting in their entire lifes. There was a point in the ranking were everyone seemed to turn into an office slug. And yet, most hunters obeyed the order without question.


"No, wait!" Giz shouted in vain. Shots of magic and other weapons filled the cave, all pointed at the vampire...


... Giz could swear heard a chuckle a moment before the shots hit that bloodsucker and destroyed the elevator in the process.

 

[Dark Amethyst]

It all happenned so fast, that it was all over before I'd left the false security of the wall. I shook my head in disbelief at the plain stupidity at what had just occurred. Giz was still only a few feet away, so I stepped beside him to better gauge the damage. "They're going to get us all killed!" I said after a moment of despair. I looked down the tunnel where we were headed, knowing that was our only option and sighed. "We might as well shoot ourselves here." I muttered under my breath, an icy shiver passing over me. Someone was already walking over my grave.

 

[Idea]

"We have to get out of here." Giz said to anyone who could hear him as the cloud of dust began to spread. Between the screams and the crumbling rocks, almost all sound was drowned. "Everyone, run deeper!"


Some turned to him, nodding, before setting off to run towards the tunnel that headed even further down, towards the vampire cities. Giz himself hesitated, between the screams and the people bumping into him with horror. If there was one vampire there, how many more could there be, waiting for them further down the tunnels? Could this have been their plan all along, to have them gather a large hunting party and then cut off the exit?


Finally, Giz made up his mind and charged down. He wanted to make sure ms Lawrence made it too, but with the cloud of dust that was all around them now, there was no way he could see her.

 

[Dark Amethyst]

The dust came quickly and I just managed to see the frantic movements of people charging down the corridors. I'd lost sight of Giz a few minutes ago, but it was fine! He'd be fine right? Without hesitation, I darted down the corridor, not really watching where I was going. The crowd reached a crossroads, some going left some going right and some just bulldozing straight down the middle...that's when we heard the screams. A blood curdling shriek of pain and anguish. I knew that sound. That sound meant death, and a terrible one at that. In almost an instant shadows were surrounding us, cutting off the exits. Anyone who was down the corridor already was about to meet a very bloody end. I skidded to a halt in front of one of the vamps, but quickly scampered backwards with fright. In a matter of minutes, the rest of us were cornered in this little ring, surrounding by unmoving bloodsuckers. I would've wondered what they were waiting for but I was too scared to mind. "Well, well, well..." A darker, booming, yet familiar voice echoed through the hall. "If it isn't our favourite band of Robin Hoods." He jeered with a manic grin, full of teeth as he emerged from a tiny cluster of badass looking vampires. I stopped breathing, a horrible lump sticking in my throat. "You know, it's rather hard to bring a whole group of hunters to one place like this. I would even go as far as to say-" he froze. Whilst he was speaking he was scanning the crowd, but of course, he finally had to spot...me. A flicker of hurt, or my imagination, was replaced by the same evil grin. "Would you look at this! My dear sister." He mocked, pulling a pout and everything. "You know, you've made it quite difficult for us to find you in the last few months. It's been rather...frustrating."

 

[Idea]

Panic was officially installed over reason, and Giz knew he had to try to stay calm. Closing his eyes, he lowered himself and waited, trying to concentrate, yet it was hard. He knew that, behind him, the cave was collapsing. Between that and the sounds of vampires attacking (and killing) ahead, it made it rather difficult to focus.


Suddenly, silence fell. Giz dared to get up again, seeing the dust was beginning to settle. Ahead, a group of vampires surrounded a group of hunters, he presumed by the mocking. Something was strange, though...the vampire mentioned having a sister amongst the hunters. Giz`s thoughts immediately turned towards ms.Lawrence. Was this why she was so upset?


Giz shook his head. This was no time to think about that matter now. The dust probably had blocked his scent, so the vampires hadn`t noticed him yet. He grinned. It was time to take action. A small sphere of light began to form in Giz`s hand. He hurled it and watched as it exploded into a massive cloud of condensed sunlight that could kill any vampires not fast or smart enough to run away before it lighted their skin and turned them to dust.


(sry, today I`ll be the one that`s busy. It`s my Confirmation. anyway, this will likely be my only post today)

 

[Dark Amethyst]

(It's ok! Take your time! )


A ball of light flew into the sky, but most of the vampires knew our ways and scampered quickly, all except my brother


No, he didn't run, he came straight for me, so fast I almost didn't see him coming. His arms were round me in an instant, one hand firmly covering my mouth, deeming me completely unable to make any noise. "I am not losing you again." He growled, and then flitted off with me into one of the guarded tunnels. He had a burn on his back, but it was healing fast. He was getting stronger. Some of the vamps from before were giving me hungry looks, but they were obviously under orders not to come near me. I could barely see anything, but I knew they were there. There were frantic yells coming for nearby, and again we were moving. His arm was tightly around mine when he practically dragged me down the corridor, my mouth still clamped shut.

 

[Idea]

Giz growled as he saw the vampires escaping with Ms. Lawrence, confirming his suspicions, as far-fetched as they had seemed before. He wasn`t sure who the vampire who kidnapped her was, but he had guts standing so close to a burst of sunlight, he had to give him that much. Still, it wasn't like he could just have him run off with her and get out free. He chased after them, creating two or three more explosions of light along the tunnel, growling all the way. Behind him, Giz could hear the surviving hunters begin to organize, killing vampires that dared approach them.


(thanks)

 

[Dark Amethyst]

The vampires growled furiously as light was launched down the corridor, I squinted a little but that only seemed to make the vamps run faster. Suddenly, a door appeared at the end of the tunnel and we barged through it without hesitation, slamming it shut behind us. I was chucked to the floor from the impact, scraping my arm. I was up in an instant, or as quick as a human could, backing away from them and into the door. We'd stopped running, which alarmed me. I looked up towards David who was standing, glaring at me with red colouring his eyes. "Restrain her." Was all he said, and the vampires grabbed me in an instant.

 

[Idea]

"Oh no, you don`t." Giz stated as they slammed the door. He raised his left arm and punched the door. There was a purple flash of light all along it, and it began to open. Giz grinned, trying to ignore the pain of punching those large metal gates. What he saw inside looked horrible. Vampires were launching themselves on ms. Lawrence, grabbing every inch of her body. Giz clenched his teeth and growled in anger. "Alright. Let her go. NOW!"

 

[Dark Amethyst]

David steps in front of me blocking my view, but I'd already recognised the voice. "GI-" I started to yell, but one of David's buddies had already clamped my mouth shut. "You take another step and she's meat." My brother growled. "Now I know you're now thinking how you'll be able to stop us with your fancy light powers, but you also know that one of the kind gentlemen holding you're little servant prisoner, will still be quicker. He could inject her with the curse before you've even considered showing the light." He jeered and a tear slid from my eye. Despite all he's become, he was still my brother. I didn't want him hurt, but I didn't want him hurting other people either. Nevertheless, it's not like I could voice my opinion is it?

 

[Dark Amethyst]

(Friendly bumperooni!)

 

[Idea]

(I`m so sry, I thought I had posted here yesterday, sry!)


Giz took a step back. So, a hostage situation. Normally, he would have moved right in...afterall, one human who wasn`t even a hunter was more than a fair trade for that many vampires. And yet, he couldn`t bring himself to do it for some reason. He already had made ms. Lawrence suffer so much...He couldn`t let her die or be turned like that.


"Take me instead, and let her go." Giz proposed, reaching out both his hands towards the vampires.

 

[Dark Amethyst]

( xD it's ok. I've done that loads of times. xD )


David smiled, an evil grin as he glanced back at me and his comrades. "Why would I want you? What good would a hunter do than just another blood bag? I have my sister...ha...what more could I want?" He jeered, turning around and heading for me. Again, he grasped my arm, but before he ran off again turned to his buddies and growled. "Take care of this." Insinuating Giz. I would've screamed out if he hadn't already taken me at a run.

 

[Idea]

Giz prepared another sphere of light and hurled at the vampires, destroyed at least two in the process. It was painful that time, which signaled he was starting to get tired. Three vampires surrounded Giz with their fangs bare and showing, droll stretching from their sharp ends to the bottom lips.. Giz grinned as they charged and he drew his sword, slicing through two of them as he did, and escaping the third one. The two he sliced dropped dead on the floor as his sword glowed red with the vampire blood it sucked. It was Draculum , the sword Giz had forged from the sliced teeth of a Dracula, melting them with steel using the heat from his light magic. It could suck out the blood of vampires, just like they did to humans. However, Giz noticed the third one was smiling in the dark.


So, there was a fourth vampire behind him?


The suspicions were confirmed as he felt a deal of pressure in his left arm. Giz grinned. And punched the vampire`s jaw, breaking the teeth.


"Don`t bite what you can`t chew." Giz said, stabbing the vampire`s chest with Draculum.