Chapter 3.


A small thump echoed across the courtyard as Louis dropped down from the tree line. Leaves swirled all around and his cloak rippled in the wind as he walked towards the set of large wooden and silver studded doors. Louis picked up the ring hanging out from the claws of a large silver bat. Three solid bangs rang out through the courtyard and the door swung open. Louis strode in and the door slammed behind him and he threw down his hood and pulled down his facemask. Louis ran his fingers through his short hair and sighed as he started walking towards the large set of stairs. People walked this way and that, heading towards their destination with purpose, only stopping to exchange a polite “Hello” and a slight bow before heading on their way. As Louis reached the top of the stairs and turned to the left he stopped as someone strode towards him. A woman a little younger looking than Louis walked forward and stopped in front of him. She had a pretty face and black hair and she wore an immodest outfit. Louis looked straight into her green eyes and sighed.

“Hello Louis how was your night?” she asked walking closer.

“I am late Roxanne, I don’t have time for this nonsense, what do you want?” he said brushing off a pine needle from his shoulder. She faltered but then spoke.

“Are you going to the ball tomorrow night?” she said twisting an end of her black hair.

“I don’t know, but if I do, I am going with Elizabeth” he said brushing past her and started walking up the stairs. Roxanne turned and walked after him.

“When are you gonna open up your eyes Louis, you belong with me” she said grabbing his hand. Louis suddenly went red with anger, seeing Elizabeth pausing about 20 feet behind them and suddenly turning away and walking in the opposite direction.

“How many times do I have to tell you? I don’t ‘belong’ with you. Just leave me alone” He said and tore his hand away from her to go after Elizabeth.

“You will be late” Roxanne said with an evil smirk. Louis cursed under his breath and turned and ran down the hall. He stopped in front of the silver reinforced steel doors and straightened his armor before striding in. Vagor sat in his throne reading a book. He slammed it shut as Louis stopped and kneeled down.

“Rise Louis, I keep telling you, you don’t have to bow to me” Vagor said and put the book down on the floor before standing up. He paced around randomly, his footsteps echoing off the marble walls. Vagor was dressed in a deep red silk shirt and a black cape with dark blue pants with a gold design running along the side of the pant leg. He wore two swords at his side and the silver handles glinted in the torch lit room. He had a handsome face, a bit wrinkled but nothing more. He had long straight black hair and red pupils just like Louis.

“Louis, have reason to believe the pact has been corrupted” Vagor said in a hushed tone. Louis stiffened and his eyes grew wide.

“Which one?” Louis said.

“The pact of the peacekeepers. It keeps the lords from trying to dethrone the king. It was made the Lords in the ancient years after the civil war to keep them from dethroning the king which would cause another civil war resulting in our race’s destruction. I was reading a book found in an old storage room to see if any valuable information was in it, and I came across something” Vagor said and paused a moment before reciting the information.



During the discussion of the peacekeepers pact, there was a disagreement among the lords. Three of them thought it would be better to have a council of three rather than a king. They voted and the three lord’s idea was rejected. So the three lords created a secret pact known as the Pact of the Corrupt. But they were found out and crucified.
Recently a friend of mine came upon a book that contained a list of names, all descendents of the three lords. I have found out that they have partaken in the Pact of the Corrupt and they know I know. I don’t have much time, so I will hurry. Here is a list of the descendents.

Lord James Deckeny
Mistress Hally Terran
Lord Katarn Tzeentch

I hear them outside the door; I don’t have time to write anymore names.

Royal scribe Laren bearet

Year 654 to (blood splatter)

“That’s all the value I got out of this book” Vagor said pacing around.

“Tzeentch, that sounds familiar” Louis said scratching his head.

“I am glad you recognized it. He is a ritualist down in the dungeons and recently has gone missing. His full name is William Katarn Tzeentch. I believe he is gone to look for the other descendents to get their help. What other reason would he have to leave? His supplies are collected for him and he has sleeping quarters” Vagor said waving his hands around. Then he came to Louis and put his hands on Louis’s shoulders.

“Louis, I am scared. I need you’re help. I can’t leave, or else it would cause mass chaos. I need you to seek out these descendents and destroy them. I give you permission to use whatever means necessary to eliminate them. But you cannot tell a soul of your goal” Vagor said. Louis swallowed and spoke up.

“Vagor, please can I tell Elizabeth? I want her to understand and I don’t want” but Vagor cut him off.

“Go ahead, if it will make you feel better. I understand” Vagor said with a caring smile.

“Thank you very much. I will leave after the ball tomorrow night” Louis said as he started walking towards the door and Vagor called to him.

“Louis, be careful. I couldn’t bear the thought of anything happening to you” he said and Louis walked out the door. He knew right where to find Elizabeth. Louis passed contless portraits and sculptures as he walked to the tenth window on the left wing of the castle. When he reached the window, he looked from side to side and opened the window and climbed outside. Carefully he edged along the ledge until the wall dropped back and made a small spot about 5 ft by 5 ft, large enough for four people to sit. He sat against one wall and let his feet hang down and Elizabeth stood leaning up against the other wall of the small square looking into the sky.

“It wasn’t at all what you thought it was” Louis said quietly.

“Is that so?” She said with a hint of irritation in her voice. He could tell she had been crying but didn't point it out.

“I was telling her how I didn't want to go to the ball with her and how I don’t ‘belong’ with her.

“Then who are you going to go to the ball with?” Elizabeth said folding her arms, and looking out over the forest.

“Well I was hoping I could go with you” Louis said looking up at her. He could see her tense up the way she did when she was flattered or embarresed.

“Well I guess I could forgive you and go with you” She said sitting down next to him and giving him a playful shove.

“I am sorry for whatever I did to upset you. Will you go to the ball with me Miss Elizabeth?” Louis said standing up and holding out his hand to help her up. She smiled and took his hand.

“Louis Condry, you are the nicest vampire I have ever met” she said with a smile. They scooted back to the window and climbed back inside. He helped her down and after an awkward silence Louis spoke up.

“I will come to you’re room to escort you Miss Elizabeth” Louis said. She giggled and kissed him lightly on the cheek and walked away quickly. Louis felt his cheek for a second and then headed towards his room, a large smile and a beaming heart all the way to his room.

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