Wednesday, April 5, 2006

Angelus Bio: A big party, and alot of blood.
I see the angels. The swirl above me, battling the demons of hell. They are last true champions. Servants of a cause that is just, right, and for the good of all. Casting the evil from this world to protect the innocence of the future generations. A perfect utopia, a blissful serenity.
But they are challenged by all that is unjust, wrong, and evil. The angels of heaven are long from victory.

I woke with a start, from another deep dream. I shook my head, trying to focus. Lately my dreams had become more clear and impossibly deep, as if I was uncovering some ancient prophecy through my unconscious. And it was overloading my mind.
I got up and splashed some water on my face. Vince and Lv had decided to move the Legion from the sewers into the mountains far into the wilderness. From there we could build our strength unhindered.
I saw that my two companions were still asleep in their coffin. I felt a tinge of regret that I did not share a bed with anyone. Lv’s name may have been Lonely, but with Vince next to her, she’d never be alone. And there was something to be said about them as my companions. I was not alone, but I did not have a love. Not since Ana’s death.
I ran my hand through my hair, still thinking, and then grabbed my duster. I put it on and strode toward the end of the cave. I stood at the edge of darkness, looking out into the day. Even though centuries had passed since I had last felt sunlight on my skin, I remembered it’s warmth.
I was about to walk back into the depths of the cave when I heard a faint voice. I turned, and saw that there was no one there. Puzzled, I stepped closer to the entrance. There it was again!
I listened more keenly, and could almost swear I heard a woman saying “I need you”. But it was so faint. And at the same time it seemed as if the person was whispering into my ear.
I shrugged, giving it over to the grogginess of just waking.

Several nights later, Vince, Lv, and myself, went for a walk in the town. The two of them seemed so carefree and happy. I wished I could feel that way. Why did I feel like I had something to do? Something pressing, as if I only had a few minutes left to do it and hadn’t even started.
“Are you alright, Angelus?” Lv asked as we walked.
“Yes, I’m fine.”
“Why the long face, man?” Vince prodded.
“I’m fine, really. Just thinking.”
“That’s all you do, isn’t it?” Lv laughed. Vince smiled.
“If you ask me, you take things too seriously.” he said. “Lighten up.”
“My Lord Vincent!”
All three of us looked up from the flames, and saw a figure running toward us from the cave’s entrance.
“Alex.” Vince said. “What brings you here?”
“There’s a horde of vampires, making a disturbance! At this rate, the world will know vampires are real by dawn!”
Vince, Lv, and I all stood up together.
“Where?” Vince asked.

Alex, who I learned was a human “source” Vince used to track the movements and actions of Slayers, led us hurriedly toward a restaurant where the riot was occurring.
“So what’s the deal with these vamps?” Lv asked Alex.
“I don’t know, but they’re killing their patrons.” Alex answered.
“I don’t think this restaurant was intended to feed the customers.” I said. “I think it was intended to feed the employees.”
“Here’s the only unguarded way in.” Alex said, pointing toward an vent coming out of the wall. It seemed that it led to the second level.
“What actions do we take, Vince?” Lv asked.
“Well, we should think of a plan - ”
“I suggest we get in there now before more people die.” I argued. Vince nodded.
Soon, all three of us were creeping along the hall. The screams and shouts were coming from every direction, and I swear I could hear vampires sucking blood.
“A massacre, it seems.” I said, coming up to the corner and looking around. A fist hit me right between the eyes, knocking me back. I steadied my feet, and blocked a kick with both arms. I grabbed his foot, and tossed him further down the hall, then raced after him.
“Angelus!” Lv screamed. “Wait!”
Just as she and Vince were about to follow, a young girl, about five years old, stumbled out of a room, covered in blood. She was bitten.
Lv ran over to her and fell to her knees. “Vince! Get some cloth!”

I ran after the fleeing vampire, until I came to what must have been the main room. The room was overrun with undead. The slaughter was horrific. Humans were being attacked left and right. Young and old. Their screams burned in my mind.
Suddenly, one scream rose above the others. It was female. And it sounded just like Ana. I looked, and saw a girl, about 16 years old, being stabbed with a massive sword. The girl’s knives fell to the floor, and her body went limp.
I jumped over the rail, landing about thirty feet from them.
“Why the hell are you smiling, you son a bitch?” the girl asked, although the sound was weak. Her breath was leaving her.
“Who’s paying now, huh?” the vampire asked. He started to turn his sword in her, widening the wound.
I ran past her, and knocking the vampire back forcefully. His blade came out of the girl’s body, and she fell to the floor.
“Don’t touch her.” I growled, letting my vampiric rage flow. “She’s only a girl, a child. Mess with someone in your own size.”
“Like you?” the vampire asked. I looked at him from head to toe. He was dressed like a slayer. I looked into his eyes. He didn’t want this fight.
I smiled, drawing my own sword. I pointed it at him. “Yeah, like me.” My lips curled back, exposing my fangs.
I jumped at him, and sliced downward. He dodged the blow, and turned to the right. He went from my exposed back, and I ducked while knocking his weapon aside. He kept a firm grip.
“Are you a slayer?” I asked him, cutting down. I forced his sword down, and it lodged in the floor.
“Yes.” he said, struggling to get his blade free.
“Well, then, you aren’t a very good one.” I said, raising my sword and slicing his head off.
I turned, looking for the girl.
I saw her, on her hands and knees. “I will help you.” she said. I followed her gaze, and saw a little girl screaming with fear. A vampire fell to his knees next to her and delved his fangs into her neck.
The wounded girl tossed one of her knives. It hit it’s mark with skill.
I didn’t have time to praise her. She fell, limp. Blood was pooling all around her. I ran to her, and lifted her into my arms. I then ran over and picked up the bitten girl. With both in my arms, I leapt back up to the second level. I saw a window, and ran for it.
I crashed through, falling lightly on my feet. I had to get these two to safety. I saw a motorcycle, and jumped on. The keys were dangling in the ignition, and I brought the vehicle to roaring life. I placed both of my charges before me, and sped toward the cave. There, I could heal their wounds.

Once we arrived, I carried the girls to the back of the cave. The younger girl seemed like she would live - and I had a feeling she was going to become a vampire. But the older one was not in such a promising condition. She had lost almost all of her blood, which was now all over me. At that moment I realized that her blood was cold. After I set her down in my coffin to rest, I pulled her bottom jaw down. She had fangs.
Full of hope, I took off my jacket and pulled back my right sleeve. I drew my sword, and sliced my wrist open. I raised the girl’s head with my other hand, and lowered my bleeding wrist into her open mouth. For a few moments, she did not stir, and I felt my hope slowly slipping away. Suddenly, her hands grasped my arm, and I felt her bite into my wrist. Although it was painful, I was overjoyed. She was coming around. With extra blood in her veins, she would be able to heal her wound. After a while, I felt her fangs leave my flesh. She relaxed, and seemed to fall into a peaceful sleep. I went to the well in the cave, and brought back a bowl of water and a rag. I set those down, then went over toward Vince and Lv’s coffins. Lv had a chest full of clothes, and I assumed she wouldn’t mind if I gave the young vampiress a clean outfit.
Soon, she was clean, wearing a light silk dress, and sleeping like an angel. After I had tended to the little girl, I sat and watched them both. The elder girl had such a serene look on her face, as if she was at absolute peace. She looked like an angel.
“What were you doing there?” I asked her, although I didn’t expect an answer. “You were fighting to save lives…so rare for a vampire. And so young, too. A teenage vampire fighting a slayer.” I rubbed my chin. “Amazing.”
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