The Multiverse: New Beginnings and Old Grudges

The night sky filled her with excitement. It was the first night she had seen since being turned. The long day had drained her energy, though she still felt so much more than when she was human.

But it was time for her to do what she had set for herself. One goal. She walked up to the castle in nothing but a pair of pants and a black bandeau. The air didn't even feel chilly. She could not find herself caring about the amount of pale skin she was revealing.

She looked up at the castle, hands in her pockets. "Hmm. So this is it."

Jaeda turned around, looking at the other vampire calmly. She smiled to him as pleasantly as she could manage. She had not yet learned if she could retract her fangs, so they were in clear view.

"Me? Well, certainly not taking an evening stroll. My name is Jaeda. You might of heard my name in the past. I used to be a rather...infamous slayer. Everything got caught up with me, I suppose, so here I am. I'm being hunted by the organization I used to work for, and I need safe haven. I hoped...perhaps...I could find it here. With the Vakoryth Detente. How about you? Who are you?"

Jaeda. Was that one of the several slayers who tried to kill him? He lost count after awhile. Either way, he looked at her, half cautious, half interested. "The last slayer I met who was turned tried to kill me, himself, and a few others. So how do we know you can be trusted...". His gut told him that the time would be right now. He needed to get some more assistance, and this one....she was infamous. "But, maybe there is something you could do, something to help out..."

He then held out a picture of a man. "This man is not human. He has not aged in over 300 years. I do not know if he is Vampire or not, but I believe he has something to do with events. Find stuff out about him that is true, and it will help earn your place. Bring me his head, and it will also help earn your place. Bring it to me alive but chained, and you will most certainly have a good place here".

"And I am Alexander, son and sired by Casren. Perhaps you have heard about me...the question is which side did you hear about more?" There have been many rumors and stories about what he has done, some good...others not so much.

"Very nice to meet you. Does the initiation always take this much effort?" she laughed. "However, I do need somewhere to stay much sooner. I can get the job done, even without the resources I had as a slayer. What's this man's name, however? I'd like to know at least that much. I need more to go off of. What did he do to you?"

Vampire or not, since she was no longer human, and no longer a member of Hatyara, she was free to kill whoever and whatever she pleased. The thought made her somewhat jovial, but it made her cringe inwardly.

She couldn't allow that thought to consume her mind.

"If I'm not within the Detente's confines tonight, I'll be slain by a Banshee, and that means neither of us get what we want." she said finally. "I've also heard of Casren...but not yet about you, I'm afraid."

"Oh no, you are most certainly welcome. You were always welcome. But, just because one slayer or another gets turned, does not mean people will just accept them. Especially when they come running to us. Me, I personally have no preference at the moment. But others....your an infamous slayer. Until you prove your worth, your in constant danger. BUt, if you do this, you will prove your worth".

And as for making it easier, if it was easy, then I would have done it myself. However, he is not vampire, and he is not human. That should help narrow it down. And, while I do not have a name, I have a face..."

That's when he took out a drawing. "This is a picture of him though. And Careful, he has this nasty habit of stabbing people".

"But, you are free to stay here as long as your like, as I said before..."

"Oh, I didn't expect to be welcomed with open arms. I'm sure more than one person here will have a nasty grudge on me. That will be fine, however. This much, I can handle."

She took the picture, looking at it up and down. Hmm. How would she go about finding this man? She thought up a few ways, but she would need a little help. Not from these people, though.

"Very well. I'll do my best. Until tomorrow, would you mind showing me around? Perhaps you have spare bedrooms...unless you all use coffins. I'm not really sure what kind of vampire I am, but it's not the same kind that stops my heart from beating. I know that much."

"Don't worry, I am sure I can show you at least part way around. And you have to keep in mind, revenge can be served warm or cold. But it is rare for it to never be served. Keep that in mind. And please, avoid those accursed stereotypes. I have slept in several different bed rooms. Most of them were rather nice. One tried to kill me, but I forgave that attempt after finally making sure I could get a good nights sleep...".

"Anyways, go upstairs inside the castle, and you will find an empty room. And believe me, you will know an empty room from a non empty room. And as for another tip....this man uses a blade with a Wolf's Crest on it. The wolf had ruby eyes. Its hard to forget your dying moments. That's why I knew the face when I saw it..."

"Anyways, any more question? As for what vampire you are, there is rarely a sign or mark for what type you are...."

"Very well. I guess I'll wander around a bit. I've changed since my days as a human, as well so perhaps I won't have that much trouble." She crossed her arms, listening to him go on about the man he wanted her to kill. A blade with a Wolf's Crest. Distinctive. Sounded like a slayer to her. She would see.

"Hmm. I'll keep that in mind. Also pertaining to the type that I am, well...I'm not looking for a sign or mark, but rather a classification. I've noticed that I'm different. I'm still alive. Most of you are undead."

She turned around, walking towards the castle.

"Anyway, I'll be off. Thanks."

The Multiverse » Arcs » New Beginnings and Old Grudges

As written by: Moonscar, Mr. Baneling Squishy

8 pieces and 2 characters involved, written by 2 different authors.

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So begins...

New Beginnings and Old Grudges

Setting: Castle Vankoryth