Scars

DungeonMaster · #1 (**permalink**) 03-06-2009, 03:59 PM

Matt sat in a bar, as was his usual saturday activity all day every day until dark. It was just before dusk and he was just finishing off his bottle of Wild Turkey, remembering the faces of the men he had failed to save last night. He'd been tracking a rogue vampire for a week, following the trail, and he was sure that tonight, he would not only find and kill this rogue, but he would sate himself with blood... vampire blood. It was the only kind of blood he could fill his thirst with without fear.

Kyra · #2 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 11:50 AM

In another part of town vampires gathered for a seasonal ball. Many were there and those that could sense such things felt the gathering of them. It was one of the few nights even Hunters stopped to take a break. Even rogues seemed to respect the day and caused no problems.

DungeonMaster · #3 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 12:35 PM

Matt finished off his shot and wrapped his coat still tighter about himself. A man asked him as he walked out, "Why you all covered up? You some kinda freak or somethin'?" Matt turned as he opened the door and lowered his sunglasses, his ruby eyes catching the light from around the room and reflecting it hungrily at the man.

"Albinos make people uncomfortable." He said in his gruff, vaguely distorted voice. He could feel the pull, but he wasn't entirely sure where it came from. He walked out into the twilight, looking at the fading rays of light in the sky, "Time to get to work." He said, putting his sunglasses on and moving towards the pull.

Kyra · #4 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 01:03 PM

Meanwhile Kyra was changing from her hunting clothes. She'd gone out just in case, but the night was quiet. The King had requested her attendance. She sighed softly. She looked at herself in the mirror. Her normally violet eyes were more red than normal. She knew why. She could feel her beast getting stronger. A few weeks ago Elizabeth had managed to get her back under control, but not before she had almost killed someone. She closed her eyes blocking out the sight as she turned away. Kyra knew the truth. Elizabeth and Jade could deny it all they wanted to. They could say it wasn't possible. But Kyra knew. If she didn't seek the dawn soon she'd turn. Her demon was too close. It shouldn't have been possible. She was a female. She didn't understand it herself. But she knew it was true.

DungeonMaster · #5 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 01:32 PM

His strange compulsion led him through the streets, which were abandoned in the growing darkness. He smiled as he felt what he desired most, aloneness. He stalked toward the urge with increased fervency, knowing when he got there, his target would be waiting, not knowing what he was about to walk into.

Kyra · #6 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 01:39 PM

Kyra dressed quickly and then turned into mist. She streamed from her home, heading for the king's estate. Vampires could sense rogues, so those admitting the guests were some of the more sensitive. She reformed on a balcony infront of one of those very guards. The guard didn't even blink.
M:"You were less than subtle."
She smiled slightly.
"I didn't see a point in stealth."
He shook his head and opened the door. She glided past him and into a room filled with music, dance and laughing. No vampire would ever accuse the king of throwing a boring party. Kyra doubt he knew how. As she walked towards him whispers began. She ignored them.

DungeonMaster · #7 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 01:51 PM

Matt approached the outside of the building, hearing the faint roar of a party within. He frowned and hung his head, turning from the door as if he'd never be accepted for what he was. He'd given up on human parties. But then the sense hit him again, and he faced the door once more, taking off his sunglasses and approaching the door. He looked directly into the guard's eyes, his own shining the glaring red light of hunger into the guard's. "I'm guessing invitations only?" He spoke. His voice was raspy, but had surprising volume to it, as if someone was whispering far too loud and making their throat hoarse.

Kyra · #8 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 02:03 PM

The guard opened the door. They sensed he was not rogue, as such he was allowed entrance. Kyra walked right up to the throne and kneeled.
"Your highness."
K:"Hunter there you are. I was wondering if I would have to send someone after you. Tell me you were not hunting."
Kyra's lips twitched as if she was going to smile. The king was eccentric but he was a good ruler.
"Just a cursory look your majesty. Just in case."
He tsked at her. Then smiled.
K:"Go join the party. Have some fun."
"As you wish."
She stood and turned. It would be at that moment that anyone coming in could see her. Her eyes glowed violet with a hint more red than normal. Her shoulder length purple hair cascaded around her face. What was truly striking was her manner of dress. Her boots were knee highs and added an inch to her already tall height. She wore a short black dress with long sleeves. The dress hugged her curves, dipping low in the back and front. Kyra rarely wore dresses. It was her respect for the king that had made her dress as such.

DungeonMaster · #9 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 02:09 PM

Matt walked in and immediately noticed her. He looked down and away, as if he felt embarassed of himself. He kept making his way into the room, looking about the room at the people and noting how they were dressed. He walked aimlessly through the room, coincidentally making a b-line for the throne and Kyra. He was dressed as usual, black baggy jeans, worn from use, a black trench coat, black boots, the scarf, and the ski-mask. The whole thing made him stick out like a sore thumb, but he'd rather be noted as one who dressed wierd than as a vampire. He reached up to put the sunglasses back on when the light caught his eye and sent a glimmer of hungry light across the room. He hadn't fed in far too long. He stopped moving when he noticed the throne.

Kyra · #10 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 02:19 PM

Kyra saw him, noted his appearance and shrugged it off. Vampires dressed oddly all the time. She turned and bowed to the King, who glowing eyes made it impossible not to realize he was vampire.
K:"Go Hunter."
He shooed her away. She laughed softly. The King was older than she, he often treated her like a sister. Shaking her head she moved away. She didn't seem to walk so much as glide, her glowing eyes moving over those present and searching for any disturbance. Despite the fact that she should be relaxing, she was never one to relax. She was too much a Hunter to not be on guard.