First Phase*** OMNISCIENT P.O.V ***They walked out of the room they were in and out of the building. Zakaria held Lycidas’ hands as he was walking and giggling like an exciting child. It was unlike Lycidas to trust someone so easily but he decided to just give her a chance. The bond was formed because he refused to die after all. He called Claud out of the building using his cellphone. The basement of Verdant was dimly lit, with only a few flickering candles casting shadows on the stone walls. The air was cool and damp, filled with the faint scent of moss and earth.“Hey! Where have you been?” Claud asked. “We searched the entire building for you. Who’s that?”“This is Zakaria, she’s bound to me.” Lycidas said. “At least you know I’m good now. How did the mission go?”“we can’t be talking about the mission in front of an outsider.” “She’s not an outsider. The same way that demon was bound to Elena and couldn’t do anything to hurt her, that’s how our case is. I can’t just leave h
First Phase IIElena moved forward and went into a fighting stance, her determination palpable. She knew that convincing Claud meant proving her worth, and this was her chance. She took a deep breath, focusing her energy and preparing to give her all.Lupa stood a few feet away, her expression calm and composed. She nodded slightly, signaling Elena to begin. With a quick exhale, Elena launched her first attack, a swift punch aimed at Lupa’s midsection. Lupa easily sidestepped the blow, her movements fluid and precise.Elena spun on her heel, following up with a high kick aimed at Lupa’s head. Again, Lupa dodged effortlessly, leaning back just enough for the kick to miss by a hair’s breadth. Elena’s frustration began to mount, but she didn’t let it deter her. She knew she had to keep trying.With a burst of speed, Elena launched a flurry of punches and kicks, her movements a blur. Each strike was precise and powerful, but Lupa moved with the grace and agility of a dancer, evading each
The heistThe trio gathered in the basement of Verdant, plotting their mission with the guidance of Zakaria, the vampire bound to Lycidas. The atmosphere was tense, the air thick with anticipation as they prepared to infiltrate the vampires’ stronghold—a lavish mansion with its entrance disguised as a bustling nightclub. This mission was crucial: they had to gather concrete evidence of the arbiter’s betrayal and stop the vampires from turning more humans.Claud, Lycidas, and Lupa huddled around a large wooden table, examining a detailed map of the mansion that Zakaria had drawn from memory. The map showed secret passages, hidden rooms, and the layout of the nightclub above.“Alright, Zakaria,” Claud began, his tone serious. “You know this place better than any of us. How do we get in?”Zakaria nodded, her expression somber. “The nightclub is heavily guarded, but there are a few ways to bypass the security. The main entrance is out of the question—too many eyes. However, there’s a hid
The Heist IIThey retraced their steps through the catacombs, moving as quickly and quietly as possible. When they emerged from the hidden passage, the nightclub was in full swing above them. They slipped out unnoticed, blending into the shadows as they made their way back to Verdant.Once they were safely back in the basement, Claud turned to Zakaria. “You did good, Zakaria. Thank you.”Zakaria nodded, her expression relieved. “I’m just glad we made it out alive.”Lycidas unrolled one of the scrolls, his eyes scanning the ancient text. “This is it. This is the proof we need to expose the arbiter.”Lupa frowned. “But we still have to stop the vampires from turning more humans. We can’t let this continue.”Claud nodded in agreement. “We need to find concrete evidence to show the council. They won’t believe us without proof.”Zakaria stepped forward. “I know where we can find that evidence. The vampires keep detailed records of their activities in a hidden archive. If we can get in ther
GenesisThe sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows through the dense canopy of the forest. Leaves crunched underfoot as I sprinted through the underbrush, my breath coming in short, ragged gasps. The tall pines loomed overhead, their dark silhouettes merging into an almost impenetrable wall. Every few steps, branches clawed at my arms and face, but I pressed on, driven by a sense of urgency that outweighed the pain.A cool evening breeze whispered through the trees, carrying with it the scent of damp earth and pine needles. The rhythmic pounding of my heart echoed in my ears, a steady drumbeat that matched the rhythm of my footsteps. My eyes darted from side to side, scanning for any signs of movement, any indication that I was being followed.The forest was alive with sounds: the distant hoot of an owl, the rustle of small creatures in the underbrush, the creak of tree branches swaying in the wind. But beneath it all was an eerie stillness, a silence that seemed to grow
HeistDescending the narrow, dimly lit staircase. I couldn’t shake the feeling of anticipation coursing through me. The lab, buried deep beneath the facility, always had an aura of mystery, but today it seemed particularly charged with promise. Each step echoed off the cold, concrete walls, amplifying the silence and my excitement.I clutched my note book tighter, my fingers brushing against the cool metal of the rail. The new creature they found was unlike anything we’d ever encountered-a true enigma, defying classification. Though it was dead, the prospect of studying it’s remains sent a thrill through me. What secrets lay waiting in the depths below ?As I reached the bottom, the heavy door loomed ahead, a gateway to revelation. Taking a deep breath, I pushed it open, and the sterile smell of antiseptic and faint hum of machinery greeted me. The lab was a contrast to the eerie staircase- a pristine world of white coats, bright lights, and advanced technology. My company had a bit o
IncognitoThe creature was in the figure of a man, but his features were strikingly different. He stood tall, around six feet, with a muscular build that exuded both power and grace. His skin had a subtle, dusky tone, and his eyes were a piercing, ice-blue that seemed to glow with an inner light. His hair, thick and raven-black, framed a face that was both rugged and handsome, with high cheekbones and a strong jawline.His hands, though human in shape, were tipped with sharp, retractable claws, and his movements were fluid and predatory. Despite his fearsome appearance, there was an undeniable allure to him, a magnetism that drew the eye and held it. His clothing, simple and well-fitted, highlighted his physique without concealing his lupine nature.Every inch of him exuded an air of danger and mystery, yet his expression, in that moment, was one of vulnerability. The creature whimpered in fear, his usually confident demeanor replaced by a haunting sense of dread.“Hurt you?” Elijah a
Incognito BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!I hit the alarm angrily and groggily reached for my phone to silence it. Rubbing my eyes, I begrudgingly swung my legs out of bed, annoyed at the early hour. Another day, another battle with the alarm clock.I went to the living room to confirm that everything that happened last night was not just a dream. Speaking of dreams, I didn’t get my reoccurring dream of that forest in Transylvania. Lucky me.I found out that Claud had discovered TV. He was just watching random Channels. Just like actual wolves, he learns fast.“Good morning.”“Good morning too?”“Yeah that’s pretty much right”“Did you know that there are tiny people in this box?” Claud was really excited to share his discovery with me. They keep doing things inside that box to make us happy. How do you feed them?”“Again Claud,” I said “They are not in that box. They were filmed, and are not in that box. They were filmed, so now they are just playing the recording of that film.”“So I can’t feed