Myths & Legends

It was a gloomy day as Cino walked alone the ravaged streets. He was still trying to comprehend how fast the world had changed. One day the world was human dominant. The next, it was teeming with vampires, werewolves, drac'nyrs, demons, humans, and various other races. Humans always read children stories about vampires and what not, however we always thought of these as mere myths to our way of life. They intrigued us, however we knew that they didn't exist...or so we thought. Now the Earth is no longer human dominant, it has become a mixture of races co-existing with each other, clashing with each other, and other races just staying neutral to the situation. It was all because of Human's will to continue research into sciences and other fields of archeology. A group of diggers had discovered ancient tombs scattered across the globe. These tombs each had odd and dizzying symbols engraved upon them. Giant stone tablets laid across these tombs. They were soon decifered which was the first mistake. It unlocked gates that should've been kept sealed. The myths were unlocked, the legends unleashed. The world was now the playground for these so called 'fantasy' creatures. The first thing these creatures did was start to wipe out the human race until finally these creatures had enough territory to actually build their own societies.

The vampires were a long told myth down Human history. Most stories were told that they sucked your blood and turned you into one of them. It was thought they were just blood sucking killers. However this wasn't always the case when they finally emerged from hiding. The vampires preyed mostly on the humans in the beggining, however once the territories had been established, they soon wavered off and ceased their attacks. There were some however that still relentlessly killed whether it be human or not. The vampires soon became engaged against the werewolves in a war. The two races fought ferociously against each other and the war is still being waged to this day. Vampires have soon disreguarded humans as a food source of even threat in favor of their more blood thirsty opponents.

The werewolves were a beastly race when they emerged. They quickly took territory over and slaughtered men, women, and children indiscriminantly. They formed packs and soon legions. The lycanthropes were a warmongering race as they ravaged the lands. Soon their attention turned to worthy adversaries and waged battle against the vampire race. However there are still packs of werewolves that assault Humans for fun or perhaps food. Nobody has been able to discern their real intentions.

The Drac'nyrs are a lizard-like race. Their scale covered skin was a deep read and their eyes varied from yellows to greens. They emerged solemnly from the volcanic islands mostly and kept themselves isolated against the rest of the world's races. The Drac'nyrs are a race built upon respect for each other as well as other races for their unique traits, however the Drac'nyrs have only now begun to leave their volcanic lands that are now in danger by demons who have been seaching for new souls to devour. The Drac'nyrs respect the Human race, however not all humans feel the same way towards them, thus the Drac'nyrs tend to try to stay away from Human camps or cities. Their weapons resemble those of tridents and scythes. It is said that only their leaders use a magic they call Crystalix. Their magic allows them various abilities most never live to tell about.

The Demons are one of the most akward races to arrive to inhabit the world. While demons were always told by Humans to be servents of the devil himself, this is not entirely true as it appears they have their own agendas. Demons have been known to come in various forms and sizes, however there is no doubt in their color. They all appear to be shadowy creatures that can blend in easily with night settings. They stalk the weary and defenseless and wrap their bodies around their targets. Their eyes gleam red as they slowly drain your body of energy and then the worst thing happens. Your soul is extracted and absorbed into the darkness. The bodies simply slump over, lifeless as the demons engulf those as well, sometimes absorbing different traits of their prey such as a tail or set of claws. Demons are feared by all races and are not to be trifled with. It is said they rarely communicate, however some beleive they communicate with each other telepathically.

Humans who once held the Earth high and mighty have fallen from grace. Their cities mostly destroyed and overrun by the new found creatures and races that inhabit the world. A large portion of the population died, almost 66%. With most humans now in hiding and very few willing to act the human race seems on the verge of extinction if it were not for the last tablet found. The slate was nearly entirely devoid of inscriptions, however the only phrase written was 'Shape your fate'. Most were puzzled by this, however deep inside people, new powers were beeing awakened. It was a time for a new era in Human history as humans began inheritating powers unimaginable. Their weapons normally couldn't compete with the creatures, however these new powers allowed them to level the playing field. Many of the powers founded were magics and Guilds were formed around those who had been 'awakened'. A new capital city for the Human race was constructed in the center of the former United States. The town was aptly named Tabula Rasa. The city was as close to Human civilization as you could get. It almost seemed to be isolated from the outside world. Perhaps it was through the magical towers the Guild mages had constructed. A barrier envelopes the city and seems to protect it from most attacks and invaders. The town is as close to peace as Humans can have...



Cino quickly shook his head and looked around. His red hair wavered in the wind for a moment as a bit of dust kicked up into his face. He shielded his eyes for a moment before slumping on the dirt ground. He looked down to see his black Kimono as well as parts of his dark blue trenchcoat coated in a fine dust. He simply brushed it off a little before listening to the silence. It was quiet at night in Tabula Rasa. Even though the barrier protected everyone, people still didn't feel safe being out in the streets. Were they still afraid of each other? Cino sat in the center of a small park that was conncted to the main street that lead to the city center. There was a beautiful statue of the globe in the center. Water always trickled down the fountains on the side and lapped against the stone pool beneath the statue. There were various shops and houses on the corners of the street as well as a somewhat large theatre. Cino gazed at the theatre for a moment. It had velvet red drapings outside as well as revolving doors brimming with gold. It almost seemed familiar to him. He thought in his own mind for a moment. Cino saw himself inside the theatre on stage. He was playing a piano in front of a large crowd of people dressed in somewhat victorian style clothes. Next to him was another person who he couild barely make up playing another piano. The music enthralled the crowd as the notes danced across the air. The duet's music sang loudly as they played their pianos. In an instant Cino's mind came back focusing on the outside of the Theatre. He shook his head again.

"Almost seems like deja vu..." He muttered to himself. "I never remember playing the piano or anything like that but here I am thinking of it right now. Invisioning it..." He whispered to himself as he got up and began to take a stroll down the cobble street. Cino's boots pattered against the cobblestones until he finally sat down on the granite pool edge of the globe statue. Cino extended his glvoed hand as he let some of the fountain's water trickle down his arm. Cino's long dark coat draped down over the granite as Cino laid down on his back against the granite and gazed up at the sky.

"I just don't even know who I am anymore..." He began whispering to himself before hearing another set of steps pattering against the cobblestones.

Kisagaru yawned, walking through the deserted streets of the town. He sighed as he looked around, seeing no one. I never see anyone in these streets anymore... He kept walking. maybe it's because I'm a vampire, it's not THAT visible. I hate being the only one here. But, I'm a contracter to them. But then again, I took the job because I knew I'd have some fun on it. It's always so boring in these cities. He had been wandering the streets of the town for hours, just walking. When he was seen by anyone, they hid, knowing he was a Vampire. He didn't know why people were afraid of him. He didn't kill humans, unless instructed to. They all refered to him as the Crimson, because of the clothes he wore. All of it was red. For that, he was easily recognized, and they fled from his sight, thinking he would kill them. He had been one of the first Vampires here, and he was one of the first to abide with Humans. He had saved a couple from a pack of Werewolves and Lycans, but only for the sole fact of who they were being attacked by. They tried to say he was there to kill them, but he had convinced them he wasn't. He didn't care for Human blood. That's when they contracted him. They asked him if he wanted to become an ally, and get paid for it. He didn't refuse. The other races that had come, the Demons and Werewolves, disgusted him. They had no regaurd for anyone but themselves, and killed aimlessly. That's why he contracted, the only reason. They could get information and the location of the other races easily. He took most of the jobs, except the ones against the Drac'nyrs. He didn't kill what didn't cause anything. The Humans feared all the other races, and wanted to destroy them all for their own gains. He sighed, but looked up when he heard someone in front of him. His reminiscing stopped, and he quickly looked up, bringing his right hand to his holister on the inside of his jacket, just below his shoulder. He stopped when he noticed a human. He took his hand out of his jacket, and looked at the human for a moment.

"you. what are you doing out here so late? these streets might be known as safe, but nothing's ever safe."

(I'll be using Kisa but with a more Hellsing-type character)

Cino was still in a bit of a daze, a daydream somewhat when he heard the muffled voice. He looked out over in the corner with his emerald green eyes and took notice of the figure in red drapes. Cino kept silent as he reverted his attention back up to the sky. He didn't flinch nor attempt to move himself from his position. Perhaps it was because he didn't really care enough or that he didn't feel threatened.

Heavy boots clunked softly on the cobblestone. It was easy to move through these streets without catching suspicious eyes. The human cities were dead, humans themselves were almost like the walking dead these days. No fun whatsoever, unless another race were to barge in and raise hell. Which, Fell just might do if she felt the need to for whatever reason.

She was a Werewolf, but no one would be able to tell unless they knew better, or unless they really looked for it. She wasn't as large and bulky as her other kin, even when she wandered around, taking on the appearance of a human. Compared to most wolves, she was somewhat petite, although she managed to tower over most humans [human women, anyways] at exactly six feet, two inches. Her height, however, was trivial [there are a lot of very tall women out there, folks]. At least, compared to her hair and eye color - the only other things that could possibly make a human turn a suspicious eye in her direction. And so, her hair, a shocking, cherry red color, was stuffed under a black hat. Her eyes - an icy, almost transparent blue - were hidden beneath a pair of dark, green tinted sunglasses. These precautions were just to avoid drawing attention to herself. She didn't want any trouble before she, herself could start something. As the days went on, though, it seemed less and less likely. As said earlier, the streets were dead. Ever since the humans had been kicked off their throne at the top of the food-chain, most of them had become zombie-like. Or... at least, mouse-like. Always living in fear of the big kitties out there, able to snap them like toothpicks between their teeth, and gobble them up.

Although maybe things would liven up around here. There was vampire stench all over the air in this place. And being a wolf, heightened senses amplified this rotten stink. Which was enough to make her sick to her stomach. Once she found that thing, if she found it, she'd snap it in half and bury it somewhere [just like a dog would do].

Fell froze upon hearing voices ahead, however. Maybe things were livelier than she thought, or maybe humans were just incredibly stupid. Or bored. Or suicidal. Or all three. Either way, out of curiosity, Fell stopped walking when the two males were in her line of vision, watching them carefully.

[Wow, that SUCKED. xD;;; But oh well...]

he sighed, at the humans complete disregaurd of him. It wasn't very supprising to him, though. This had happened ever sonce he had arrived here. But, he had been attacked moments after he entered. The mages that had constructed the barrier were brainless for not putting a hostility amplifier when they made it. If any other race were to enter, they would have been instantly attacked, like he had. The creatures that had attacked him, he thought they had been cyborgs created by the humans, would not cease their attack, even when he told them of his contract. So, he had to kill them. The humans were angry with him, and called him a monster. He made quick work of that, with a little persuasion. He hated humans who thought they were better than everyone else. And they were in large numbers here. When he met them, he showed them how good they really were. He grinned slightly, showing his fangs. Thats when he heard it. Large footsteps, careless and menacing. That meant one thing; a werewolf. They were always in human populations, unseen, unknown, unlike his race. He frowned. He looked up. His eyesight was as good at night as it was in the light, and he saw a large woman standing there staring at them. He knew for sure then that she was a werewolf.

"kid...if I were you...I'd get out of here. Unless you want to die, that is."

he reached into his coat, to his right holister where his gun was kept. He slowly pulled it out, letting its black frame be contrasting to his crimson colored coat, and brought it up, slamming it down to shoulder-level, aimed at the werewolf.

(like this: )

"release to level five. keep unsealed until target is neutralized."

He grinned.

"you can come out now...werewolf girl."

"How natural, your races are at war. I don't think we can sanction such a killing here on these grounds. And what is your proof?" Cino rose from the granite that he had laid upon and looked over. He glanced from the red draped man to the girl that stood before them. Something about her sparked something in his mind. She looked somewhat familiar for some reason but he couldn't put his finger on it. Cino was about to open his mouth and say something to her but abrubtly closed it and looked back at the vampire.

"Its odd how this is the last so called civilized city of Humans and there are other races here..." Cino looked at the vampire. Cino never really felt hatred towards the vampires or any race except the demons perhaps. They of all were the most cruel creations that began to inhabit the earth. He shuddered at the thought of them.

he chuckled, looking at Cino.

"How typical. Humans think whatever they do is perfect, without exception or flaw. It infuriates me so to think that humans have that mindset. Lietn here, kid. The so called, protection, of that barrier the mages of your race created, isn't at all perfect. It's annoying, though. I came here on your leaders requests, and I was attacked at the gate. The barrier only helps against some, not all."

his grin stopped, and turned into a scowl.

"and then I see that a werewolf got through. the barrier must be deffective to let something so easily detected in. Werewolfs are idiots, who couldn't conceal themselves if they had help. They disgust me. More so than humans who think everything they do is perfect. I'll rid the world of annother tonight."

"And you didn't even come to think that some of them have been living here the entire time without the Human leaders knowing. Its simply not all of them wish to live with hostility and some find it more peaceful to live here." Cino's face tensed slightly.

"I could actually care less who lives where, and besides theres something more to this place than what we've been told..." Cino looked at the vampire squarely in his eyes.

"And I don't think I'm better than you, if we could all live in peace it would be fine but its not the case." Cino folded his arms.

"I'm not letting you hurt anyone right now..." Cino looked back to the girl. There was something that he couldn't shake about her but simply shook his head free again of these silly thoughts.

His grin returned

"Again, annother human trait. Just because you wish to stop me, it doesn't mean you can do it. Besides..."

he looked past Cino to the girl.

"I have a contract. And it's not going to be compromised by some kid. now...enough talk."

His grin got bigger, and he pulled the trigger. A Magnesium Ignition bullet raced at Fell, making a small fire trail it's movement. When it hit anything, it would explode out, like a grenade, but instead of the bullets shrapnel flying everywhere, an explosion of pure fire would race out, setting anything it touched aflame, if not melted by the explosion.

[ XDDD When you say large, you make her sound fat. She's not fat or anything, just... very tall.

Like the Tallest. >w< With their lasers. But Fellie doesn't have lasers. XD

I don't think.

That'd be weird.]

Fell let out a hollow laugh, her hands on her hips. She was tense, ready to fight. "So the vampire isn't an idiot," she stated sarcastically, a low, almost inhuman growl escaping her lips as she stared the two males down. "Neither is the human - wanting to avoid conflict." She stretched her arms out in front of her, cracking her knuckles casually, staring at the vampire, narrowing her icy eyes beneath her green-tinted shades.

"However, if it's a fight you want..." She continued to stare intently at him, "We should make this quick. The stench of your kind sickens me, I can't stand to be near you for too long," she snarled once again.

At the same instant the bullet was fired, Fell lurched forward with such a quick movement that the black hat on her head was hurled into the air, struck by the bullet. Fell's cherry-red hair was tossed about like wild fire, in the gust created by her quick movements.

She glared at Kisa from behind her glasses, lunging for his throat [like most wolves do].

he laughed, staring at the werewolf for a moment, anticipating her movements. He grinned again, and fell backwards, making Fell's attack race above him. He waited for her face to reach his, and he laughed.

"Slow and stupid like the rest of your kind. Disappear before my eyes."

He moved his gun up at her face, and fired, annother Magnesium Ignition bullet race through the barrel at her face. He knew the explosion that would happen if it struck her wouldn't harm him, only blast him back, the explosion heading upward would propel him in the opposite direction.

Cino stared in shock at the battle unfolding before before coming back to reality. The gunfire alerted a few lights to turn on in a few of the surrounding buildings.

"They'll be here any moment now..." Cino muttered.

"Now look what you did you fool!" Cino almost screamed as he kept his arm under his coat reaching for his sword.

"Stop this nonsense right now, or we're all going to get punished if not killed!" Cino began inching himself towards the battle.

[Sorry, I have to keep making her not get hurt a lot, Sil. T_T;; I don't want my Fellie to get exploded or burst into flames. O_O;; Or die. Just yet, anyways.

EDIT: Sorry, my post got messed up for some reason. O.o]

The wolf let out a gasp in surprise as the gun was fired right in her face, throwing herself backwards and towards the ground to try and dodge the shot. She landed on the pavement, snarling once more. She shook her head to recover from the daze, before quickly removing her sunglasses.

She turned to look at the human, before throwing the glasses in his direction. "Be a doll and hold those," she muttered sarcastically, getting back to her feet. She growled at Kisa once more, before lurching forward again, though this time as she sprang forward, her skin and clothes almost seemed to explode, sending bits of fabric everywhere. Running forward in her place was a wolf with rust-colored fur. Only, it was too big to be a normal wolf. However, anyone who had spent a lot of time around werewolves would notice that she wasn't as large as most of her kin. Still, she was enormous.

Once more, she leapt at the vampire, higher into the air than the first time, her claws and teeth bared.

(Revenga is a friggin sweet song. gets me in the mood ^^)

he grinned again, and disapeared in a gust of crimson and black. He appeared jumping upwards, jumping for Fell. He reached into his coat again. He grabbed the handle of his sword, and brought it slashing out at her. The hilt was about seven inches long and in the shape of a dragon's neck. at the end of it was the head of the dragon, an obsidian black color. The blade, was about four feet long. About three inches after the hilt, was agaurd, resembling dragon wings, spread out. After that, the blade went another two feet, and then spread out, the width about four inches. then it went back to the original width of the blade, and continued annother three feet, comming to a sharp point at the end of the blade. in the middle of the spread part of the blade, was a blood red gem, glowing in the moonlight. He laughed, as the blade sped at her.

Cino fumbled with the glasses as he took them.

"Ummm." he muttered before being cut off. A loud gong was heard coming from the upper foothills of the city where the so called 'upper' class lived. The few people who had come out to observe quickly ran back inside their homes.

"Stop it right now!" Cino withdrew his sword while still holding onto the glasses the girl had thrown to him.

The wolf snarled as her large paws hit the hard ground, lunging at the vampire again at the same he drew his sword. Fell twisted out of the way to avoid any sort of fatal injuries, but flinched as the sharp blade cut into her shoulder. However, her attack didn't waver, and she bared her fangs, aiming to bite down on Kisa's leg.

She glared at Cino. "Stay back, if you want to keep all your limbs," she threatened. "I'm not stopping until this filthy leech is dead!"

[Whether she actually bit him or not is up to you, though]

(lol, doesn't a vampire die if he gets bittin by a werewolf? it was in Van Hellsing. XD)

he laughed, and flipped, jumping off the back of the werewolf, landing on the ground.

"your quite stupid, aren't you?"

he grinned, and put his sword away, reaching with his left arm into another holster under his left shoulder. He pulled out annother gun, this one a silver color. He aimed both at Fell, and let loose a full clip from each gun at her, the number of bullets reaching 70 or 80, depending on how many he had fired before. The clips fell out of the guns, and he slammed the butts of the guns againts his legs, and two new clips sprang up from a clip holder on his legs. He ran forward, waiting for the werewolf to make her next move.

Before Cino could utter another word a group of 12 figures in seafoam colored robes had the group encircled. Their heads were bowed and hands folded inside their sleeves. Blue flames erupted from their hoods. The blue fire wasn't hot, however it seemed to give off enormous amounts of pressure. One of the figures however stood out with a dark blue robe. He removed his hood and stepped forward. His old ragged face seemed to sag from age. A scar crossed his left cheek right under his eye. The man began to speak.

"We are the Anten Guild of Tabula Rasa and ask you to immediatly stop this nonesense. or we will deport you from this city." The raspy man's voice spoke.

Cino staggered back.

"I knew this would happen...they don't even have a chance against a Guild."

[Eh. XD I don't know... I don't usually go by movies and stuff, I just kind of go by my own versions, but I do have a lot of influence from books and stuff when it come to vampires and werewolves.]

Fell growled, leaping backwards to avoid most of the bullets. She glared at Kisa, crouching down, ready to attack him head-on once more. However, she was interrupted as the robed men circled the group.

The wolf growled once more, glaring coldly at the robed figures. How could a bunch of filthy humans stop them? Her fur bristled as she stared the old man down. "If you know what's best for you, human, you'll let us finish our business," she threatened darkly.

[She's a very cocky little puppy. XD]

"Human..." The raspy voice replied as he extended his somewhat frail hand outwards. The others did the same and began chanting in tongues. Cino looked around frantically as he tried to reason with the Anten Guild.

"No no no, don't do this, there's no problem here. Not at all, just leave and we'll resolve it!" Cino nearly begged. However their chanting did not cease. Green flames began to erupt underneath the robed men as they began to encircle the trio. The flames erupted up creating a barrier of green flame before them. Cino winced back as he fell backwards in with the two others.

"Great, now look what you got us into you two. If you would've just kept this to yourselves, but noooo, you had to go fight about it here. I don't care if you guys hate each other, can't you just stop for a moment and think? Is there any reason you two in particular would hate each other let alone us humans?" Cino looked frantically back and forth as the flames continued to burn. The frail old man waved his hand over a portion of the fire wall as his face emerged in front of them through the flames.

"You know the rules of Tabula Rasa. You have defied them and broken the peace here. You are to be banished forever." The frail man's voice rasped out.

"Never to return." The rest of the robed men chanted in unison.

he grinned, and his gloved hand shot upward. There was an insignia on the glove, and it glowed a bright crimson. It was in the shape of a cross with a snake pierced in the middle, and the cross was encased in a circle. There was in incrripition in the outside, encircling it. It read, Brillare il fuoco e bruciare tutti nel mio percorso. It glowed brighter, and his blood red eyes shined in the crimson glow. The fire around him started to waver.

"Antens, I am here on a directorder from your leaders. I have a contract with them. Let me go, or suffer the wrath of a Vampire's power."

"The rules have changed by decree of Prime Minister Jaques." The frail old man sputtered out.

"Any hostility towards any of the seven high guilds is to be met with immediate banishment." Another of the robed figures grunted in. The fire soon resumed its normal shape and began to bend back towards the will of the robed figures encasing the trio in the high pressure fire.

"You are to never return." The frail old man rasped once again.

"Never return." The robed men chanted in unison. The immense pressure began to bend the trio to its will. The fire while not hot crushed them under the pressure.

Cino doubled over as the pressure forced him to his knees. He could hardly breathe. All he could do was watch the fiery cauldron they were in.

"So...this...is...what happens...to...those who get....banished..." He gasped out.

[Wah! 'Lite, I'm sorry. T_T MSN died on me and it wouldn't let me sign back in.]

The wolf growled, able to withstand the pressure more than Cino could. She glared at the robed men. "You humans could use a little chaos!" she snapped, "You're all dead!" she snapped. Those robed bastards were lucky they were kicking her out, because if Fell ever got hold of one of them... she'd snap his neck. Or at least, she took satisfaction in thinking she could.

[Sorry it's so bad. ^^;; I just wanted to post something.

By the way, 'Lite, my friend couldn't come over and the birthday party was cancelled so I'll be here. ^_^]

he grinned, and laughed.

"well, it seems I will get my fill of blood tonight!"

he laughed again, and his form blurred a bit.

"release to level three. level two. unlock until targets are neutralized or dead."

his fangs protruded from his mouth, and his eyes shined brightly in the fire's light. His gloves hand, the insignia on the glove glowed brighter, and the symbol formed below him, making fire come from the ground up, encasing him. He arose, like nothing was bothering him. He looked over at the mages.

"Il fuoco essere il mio potere e la masterizzazione di tutti nel mio
percorso, la fiamma sia la mia mano a tutti coloro che si oppongono
sbandata me."

The fire that encased him sprang outward, burning through the green fire and rushing out twoard the mages, snapping upward just before it came within three feet of them. It crashed down a few feet from where he had once stood in the fire, and it burnt out, leaving a large burn mark where the ground was. He stood there, grinning at the mages.

"you think you have power to tell me what to do, human? Come, let me show you what a real Mage can do."

he laughed, and brought his gun upward.

"Fiamma di inferno, masterizzare tutti"

the gun glowed, an eerie black. It drew in all light around it, extinguishing it, making it seem as if he was disapearing. He pulled the trigger, and something raced out. But it wasn't a bullet. What he had said, Fiamma di inferno, masterizzare tutti, literally meant, Flame of hell, burn all. The fire ran forward, and spread out, to consume all of the mages. Kisagaru laughed as the fire ran forward at them.

The green flames still wavering in the air lashed down towards the trio. Cino and Fell were both consued by the flames, however there was no pain from them. Cino just couldn't move. The flames that lashed down towards the vampire disapitated as his counter fire seemed to destroy the attempted attack. Cino and Fell soon vanished as the flames soon died out and only smoke was left in their places. The frail man and his robed coleagues stood solemnly as the fire approached them. They all simply raised one hand as the fire rushed towards them.

The fire washed over them as if a barrier had formed. A purple shield seemed to form in front of each of them as they continued chanting in tongues.

"My my, attacking a Guild leader, let alone one from the Anten Guild. Tisk tisk, you vampires sure do have quite a temper." The old man's voice started to clear from being raspy. He twirled his old fingers around as the robed figures still chanted.

"We banished your silly friends from this city since they actuallyi cooperated with us, perhaps you just need to die." The old man's voice began to grow steadily. The robed figures around him lifted their hands to the sky as green vaprs poured from their fingers. The old man's body became encased in these vapors and as the seconds progressed, it appeared his old frail body started to become more muscular. His wrinkled hands and face started to dissappear and began to be replacd with a much young complexion. Soon the old man was no more and his body appeared to be that of a 20 year old.

"You don't think we have studied you vampires enough? Each guild has practiced against each of the races and in turn learned each weakness, strength, and perhaps stupidiy. We humans aren't powerless as you may think, this city is named Tabula Rasa for a reason. We will claim this world back with out new found powers. We will eradicate you silly myths from our lives once and for all and reign supreme once again."

The robed figures around the vampire chanted a new tone as gray lashes of energy burst from the ground attempting to wrap the vampire in their grasp.

"Are you sure you want to die here? I am going to give you one last chance." The man smiled.

***

Cino soon found himself on dirt ground and very weary. He couldn't move much but looked up to notice that he was quite a distance away from Tabula Rasa. He could see the shimmering blue barrier that protected it as his vision began to clear. He put his head back down to rest for a moment and clear his mind.