Bloodmoon
Intro
"Hey, i feel kinda dizzy..."
"Don't worry... you'll feel better after some sleep."
"Will I ever see you again?"
"I owe you a debt. When you get into trouble shout out my name. No matter where you are in the city, Ill come for you..."
"Here take this..." *Gives her a ring with a crow on it.
Chloe has had these odd dreams ever since she was a kid. Visions of dark alleys and the voice of an unknown man.
Chloe
Ugh. I still can't see his face...
Chloe
I better get ready for work.
Vampires coexisted with humans since the beginning of time.
They live in groups govern by vampire leaders. These groups are called Houses.
But poverty doesn't only exist in human society but in vampire societies too.
Thus, there are those vampires who do not belong to any House and live off the streets.
They are referred to as Exiled Vamps.
Some couldn't afford to buy bloodpacks so as a result many of them are hungry.
If they arent fed they may attack innocent people so many blood letting events are held to supply them with food and to prevent them from hurting anyone.
Chloe happens to be a nurse volunteering to help collect the blood that will feed the Exiled.
After a long day, the event had finally ended and the blood has been safely stored away.
Rena
They asked me to lock the place up and the guard won't be coming for another hour. Could you wait me for me a bit?
Chloe
Why? you scared of being alone?
Chloe
Okay fine. Just hurry up.
Chloe
Ugh, what's taking her so long?
Chloe goes back in to look for Rena.
She quietly moves around searching as she suddenly notices a trail of blood.
She follows it to the storage room and was shocked by what she saw.
She saw three vampires. One was drinking Rena's blood who laid dead on the floor. The other, carrying boxes blood packs out the backdoor. While another carried in a different box of bloodpacks.
Chloe
*Takes out the phone and starts video recording
After taking the video she runs through the front door.
Because she was in a hurry she had slammed the front door open on her way out which the vampire's keen hearing had caught.
The vampires immediately went in pursuit of her.
Chloe
No, there are vampires running after me.
Erik
Okay hide behind that dumpster. Don't come out unless i say so.
Rakan
Hey! Have you seen anyone suspicious come around here?!
Erik
Sorry man, only one looking suspicious here is you.
Rakan
Don't get smart with me Exile!
The angry vampire left with the other two. Erik waited until the coast was clear before he called Chloe out.
Erik
You can come out now...
Erik
Well, my name's Erik.
Erik
By the way, why were those guys chasing you?
Chloe
I caught them messing with blood the volunteers donated earlier today. I even have them on camera.
Chloe
Those were for meant to feed Exiles. Speaking of which...
Erik
Yeah yeah. I'm an Exile, but don't look at me like that. I've never asked anyone for anything in my immortal life.
Chloe
Sorry, i didnt mean to stare. Its just that... can you help me? I don't know what to do.
Erik
Sure. As long as its within my reach.
Club Sanctuary
Chloe and Erik had go through everything that has happened and plan out how they could deal with it.
While they did, Chloe invited Erik over to her house.
Erik
Well we have solid proof but i just realized something.
Erik
The vampire earlier was no ordinary vampire.
Erik
His name is Rakan. A ward of House Drakia. They are officials of their community. Also, he's apparently 400 years old.
Erik
Well, I do know someone who can guide us through A High Court.
Erik
Its a vampire court meeting where the High Table gather to to deal with large issues.
Erik
Before we talk to the person i want to make something clear.
Erik
You owe me for this. Me and the other are not on equal position. He's one of the members of the high table.
Chloe
Okay. Ill try my best to repay you.
Erik
Okay. Someday then but first lets focus on the issue.
Chloe and Erik made their way to Club Sanctuary. The most famous vampire club there is. Run by House Vykrith.
They walk in and Chloe sees only a few people dancing on the floor and over at the bar.
Chloe
I guess its not as great as i thought.
All the vampires were dancing upside down on the club's ceiling.
Erik
I call upon Lord Zecth!
Zecht
How dare you utter my name Exile.
Erik
Forgive me but this woman has matters that require your attention.
Chloe
*Shows Lord Zecth the video
Zecht
I've seen these people in House Drakia.
Erik
Yes Lord. They seem to have been exchanging the blood for something else. If we let them be as they are then who knows what could happen.
Zecht
Very well then. Tomorrow night, come to the The Great Hall. Bring everything you will need to to justify your claims.
Chloe
Thank you Lord Zecht.
Zecht
I have one question for you.
Zecht
That ring your wearing. Is it yours?
Chloe
Well, no... it belonged to a vampire i met when i was a kid.
Zecht noticed the ring Chloe was wearing and that it looked very familiar
Zecht
I'm not sure, but i think I've seen that somewhere.
Zecht
Anyways... I have other important matters to attend to.
Erik and Chloe both left the club.
Erik
You don't need to thank me. You owe me now.
Licht
Oh dear brother. What troubles you so?
Zecht
A ring that I have never seen since the war 20 years ago...
Zecht
A Progenitor's ring...
Licht
Do you think she's relates to-
Zecht
I hardly doubt it. Plus, she said that it was given to her by someone.
Licht
Anyways, why did you really call me?
Zecht
It seems though members of House Drakia have been very active lately. They're up to something.
Zecht
Well, an opportunity has opened itself to me. Lets just see how things will play out.
Trial By Combat
In a court room the size of small stadium.
Vampires from different places gathered to witness a trial bought by a single human's accusations against an entire house.
Everyone's chatter filled the air.
Comments toward Chloe and the fact that she's the only human in the area reach her ears and made her very uncomfortable.
Suddenly the crowd went silent and their eyes were directed towards the main entrance when the High Table entered the room
The High Table consist of 5 vampires who are leaders of the 5 Great Houses.
They announced their names right before they sitting down.
Licht
Lord Licht of House Wyrmwick
Zecht
I, Lord Zecht of House Vykrith
Vladyrin
King Vladyrin, House Bludhaven
Vladorum
King Vladorum of the House Morhaven
Drake
Yours truly l, King Drake of the House Drakia
Everyone stayed silent afterwards. The air was heavy and was filled with tension.
Zecht
Members of the High Table. I requested this High Court so that we may hear the voice of Chloe Anders. For she has a few words concerning recent actions of your members... King Drake.
Vladorum
Yes, your House has been quite active lately Drake.
Vladyrin
It is as my brother Vladorum says. Your House has been quite suspicious.
Drake
Well, I am not responsible for the actions of my members.
Zecht
Of course. But we need to consider all the possibilities.
Drake
Rakan. Present yourself!
Zecht
Please, introduce yourself.
Chloe
I'm Chloe Anders and i caught that man on video. Messing with the blood meant to feed the Exiled and killing my friend Rena.
Vladyrin
And her representative?
Erik
Erik Northerner, I will be her representative.
Zecht
Chloe. Present the video that you have taken.
They watched the video carefully.
Drake
Rakan, you and you're men are clearly seen in this video. Please tell us what you were doing.
Rakan
Well my King, i just don't see why we should allow lowly Exiles drink fresh and healthy blood.
Erik
What do you mean by that?
Rakan
You Exiles don't deserve it.
Vladorum
Don't take that fight. If you truly believe you are better despite being an Exile. Act accordingly.
Vladorum
And you... Provoking someone while you are in question will not make you look innocent.
Zecht
Could you be commanding your men to steal that blood for your House?
Drake
How dare you accuse me.
Licht
Then what did you change the donors blood with Rakan?
Rakan
Old blood. Months in the freezer.
Chloe
No, impossible. How is that reason enough for you to kill my friend!?
Rakan
Exiles shall be fed but they don't deserve to be served quality blood. They will survive just by that.
Chloe
Your lying! whatever it is you put inside those blood packs. Rena caught you and you killed her before she could tell anyone!
Drake
If you suspect it being different from what Rakan said then present to us a sample of the blood the hauled in.
Zecht
We have recieved news that the entire building caught fire and that nothing was recovered.
Licht
Though if the issue is your friend being killed. Then our kind King Drake shall provide compensation to you and her family. Also Rakan will be punished.
Chloe
I said no! I want justice for my friend!
Vladyrin
What kind of justice exactly?
Chloe
I want that man executed for his crimes.
Drake
This man is a strong vampire, 500 years of age that serves under my House. Stealing blood and killing a single human is not enough to sentence such a vampire to his death.
Vladorum
With no evidence there is no way for you to prove him guilty.
Zecht
If i were you I'd rather be compensated.
Chloe
Tell me how to prove him guilty!
Drake's dark red eyes shined bright red.
He was clearly interested.
Drake
A battle between your Champion and the accused. To the death!
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