Flight into Darkness

"This way." I called, reaching into the darkness and tearing a woman from the
corridor. We turned and fled, hearing commotion from above as the manor door falls
and the sound of heavy boots could be heard echoing through the tunnels. The game
is over...for now.

My mind raced, scanning from one scene to the next on the chain of events that led
to today. They wanted to speak to me concerning the Cabal? Either way, they have my
ledger and everything they need to ruin me. Just as quick as the game started, it
ended, and I was left holding nothing but pieces.

I stopped, half way down the tunnel and the woman followed...

"Why are we stopping?" She asked, her voice soft and quiet.

"Silence." I returned, remaining still and listening.

Up ahead a soft glow of a torch was appearing, and I could hear their boots echoing
off the cavern walls. My eyes focused, blood filling my eyes and bending the light.

"I'll handle this, my Lord." My companion announced.

I could feel the beast stir within me. "Stay." I replied as I watched the approaching
torch. My steps drew me closer, an evil grin crossing my lips. I've grown weary keeping
up with the Crown. Do this, do that, pay this fee, pay that fee, bend your knee ...
Today, a new world will be born.

"Hey. Who are you? Get him!" Called one of the men.

They were dressed in armor and weapons, like mercenaries. What were mercenaries doing
in here? Rebels, maybe? No matter, both sides have lost today. I bared my fangs, lunging
at the first of the two men and sinking my thirsty fangs into the side of the man's neck.
With a harsh pull, I freed my fangs as well as some meat. What scream my victim could
muster was quickly muffled by gargling. I released my prey, turning upon the next who
had dropped his torch and was backing away.

"No, stay away. Vampire! Vampire!" He cried out, but even his voice fell quiet to my
rage. I could feel it, the beast awakening. What humanity I had left fell upon the wayside
as I dismembered the other.

My companion approached and I turn to the sound, blood smeared upon my chin and I pull a
cloak from one of the fallen to clean myself off. "We continue." I state, dropping the
soiled cloak and turning to move.

"I could of handled it." She states flatly, as if pouting.

As we reach the end of the tunnel, nightfall had descended upon the land. "North."