Setting
Funded by the Dracul's and maintained by the Vankoryth Detente, Verinotte Hollow is a safe haven for vampires & other creatures of night who wish to exist civilized without Human pressures. Tauvyr Tavern is to the South. Verinotte Hall towers over the northwest part of the square, with wrap-around staircase leading up to it. The Mint and Sage, Verinotte Hollow's premiere bed and breakfast, is also accessible from here.
Off a ways to the north, but still in viewing distance, is a large shrine. It has one spire that seems to stretch forever into the dark clouds. There are also many jack-o-lanterns that line the paths, a whimsical carry-over from the favored holiday of the town. Where there aren't buildings surrounding the square, there are cherry blossom trees. Verinotte Hollow prides itself on it's picturesque qualities above all else.
As the blinding ceased two woman would emerge, both with long red hair, a silk corset with sequins encrusted over it, and the appearance of almost mithril. Their eye colour was almost impossible tell, it was neither blue, nor green, or brown or grey it seemed to constantly switch between myriads of these different shades. Covering their legs, was a almost see-through white dress, but strangely they did not appear to have any, or was it all just an illusion hiding something else, whatever the case, both were similar.
One seemed more serious, while the other had a fan opened, obscuring her face in provocative and would could almost be called a teasing fashion.
Who were they, only they knew, but Terra called for them, due to what it was now, and they planned to bring forth what was truly needed.
As if listening to a song, the woman gracefully moved her head from one side to the other, dripping in between directions.
"I sense the time has come," She sang out softly to the reflection of a woman standing next to her, "The Dragon's Rage seeks the sun."
The two were sisters, of a different realm. They did not choose their paths, but answered the concerned call of fate when a being would step outside of what it is they're intended to become. Many a montrosity of things had said to become of this world simply due to one stepping outside of the path set before them by fate. The two woman that stood in the square now, had the ability to seek out and set things straight according to the will of fate. Never before, however, have they embarked upon a land so full of darkness and misery. It was a tad overwhelming to the woman known as 'Rhyme.' Her internal senses were on the highest most of alarms. Because of this, she instinctively positioned her fan in her left hand, and reached for her sister's arm with her right.
"Indeed, the Dragon's Rage seeks the sun." She whispered once more.
Finally she spoke, "My sister, there is much you don't know of why we were called here, much I cannot hope to ever explain, but in time you shall understand I promise, let us take on this challenge and maybe then I hope you will understand why we are here and why we must play this charade." sighing she would smile, "There is much of this world in strife, this will be hardest task yet, we have cured worlds in the past, but this place seems to exist in a state chaotic entropy, it very existence seems to rely on madness devised by malign individuals playing God. Thus we must first educate, before we can hope to save."
In the sky, chunks of metal cascaded towards the Cursed Wood, only to be lost in the clouds of the Crawling Chaos. Looking up, he hoped the magical wards set over this town would hold.
Reisel stood high above the crowd, a strong man with purpose. He looked for a Vampire, scanned with his eyes. Someone, anyone, the first to make eye contact would do. Urgent matters were at hand.
The vampire in the large red hat. He could smell her from here, and it wasn't just because she was dead. Reisel found he actually liked the scent, and was drawn to it. Was this the curse of the ladypire?
Quickly, Reisel pushed through the crowd. As a soldier, he didn't have to say excuse me. People moved out of his way, or were pushed. Not many seemed to truly mind, for large chimeras had been spotted on the Eastern side of town.
The crowd marveled at the technological wonders as he made his move. Reaching for the arm of the woman in the red hat, he said,
Madame.
A word, one word, but he spoke it with such urgency, he hoped she would not break away, that she would turn, that she would stay. Could she be the one? The one with the powerful feminine scent?
He slowed his blood flow, succumbing fully to his vampyric side.Forgive me,
Then, the Chimera labeled Apex-1 cast a shadow over the square. Oh, he hated to do this to her, the lovely woman he just met.You have no cause to fear here, I-
He looked to the machine as it approached. He lowered his voice, and leaned in close. Whispering, he said directly into the womans ear,I have the opportunity of the lifetime. For you, madame,
Complete immunity to the Sun.
He stepped back, and flashed his teeth. He was a vampire too, of sorts.
It had. He looked to where he thought it's eye was, and nodded, again looking back towards the woman.
He said,Before we proceed,
Reisel bowed his head. It was a big title to bear, but he bore it.Your name, dear rose. I am Reisel Dracul, of the Dracul Family, Descendant of Lord Alucard, or Dracula,
He almost whispered her name, stopping himself from adding his own last name. Why did he want to do that? He threw up an arm and signaled the Chimera. They were ready to be transported to the ship.Vendetta,
Reisel squeezed Vendetta's hand as the shudder quaked through the machine.
He called out, then whispered to her,We're Ready,
Brace yourself. I'm as in the dark as to what happens next as you are.
They saw the armored form of a Chimera Battle Unit and headed it's way.
Protectively, Reisel placed his other arm around Vendetta.
The thoughts of what was to come gave him butterflies. He wouldn't leave Vendetta's side.
He moved with caution, but he supposed he was here to protest that very thing. Sure, most of his type were obnoxious and careless with human life and should be culled...but he thought he was an okay guy; he didn't kill any of the humans he fed from, and it was always with permission.
He found the practice highly discriminatory.
The square was constantly at dusk, it seemed, so he wouldn't risk the danger of a flare up. His skin only sparkled in the brighter light, and he took utmost care to avoid passing under street lamps. He didn't notice the creature on the rooftops.