Whispers Of The Darkness

Volume 2: Chapter 1- The Vampire's Sanctuary

Maximus arrived at the grand and beautiful Tenshi empire, filled with lush gardens and gorgeous monuments all dedicated in the name of God, righteous people wearing clean white robes, and streets filled with elegance, where at first glance it seems like the most devoted place, closest to God; little did he know it would be this empire which would later shape his destiny in the near future.

Maximus

I was yet again hungry, cold, dirty, and sleepy; when was the last time I had eaten? Probably before he showed up, I think, I aimlessly roamed the streets of this white monstrosity, even while walking I could not help but notice the all those glares stricken at me, it made my blood boil but I kept walking as if I felt nothing.

As I was walking, I noticed a dark alley which piqued my interest and so, I went in only to see three kids kicking and beating up something. I went closer to see that it was a child no older than them and so I approached the child.

Max: Hey there, want some help?

Kid #1 (in a demanding tone): WHO THE HELL ARE YOU!?

Max (with a smile on his face): My name is Maximus, how about you tell me your names?

His mere presence was terrifying enough to traumatize the boys, they chose to leave over being killed by this monster. A wise choice indeed.

Maximus

As I walked closer to the thing being bullied and found a small vampire no older than me, he was bruised pretty bad, a bunch of blacks and blues were all over his body, he was unconscious, so, I sat beside him and took the piece of bread he was so desperately clinging on to, it was a bit hard to chew but beggars can't be choosers, can they?

After having almost half the bread, he woke up, in a drowsy state and stared at me, his eyes moved from my face to the bread and back as if begging me for the bread; I decided to give him half of the bread that was left and ate the other half. After he completely devoured the small piece of bread in mere seconds, I helped him up and asked him some questions.

Maximus: What's your name, kid?

Adrien: My name is Adrien, and I'm an eight-year-old vampire, thanks for saving me and no, I don't drink blood, not now at least.

Maximus: My name is Max, I'm nine years old and I drink blood.

Adrien (amazed): Oh wow! So how does it actually taste?

Maximus: I don't know, I haven't drunk some in a while now, anyways, you look all better now, so, I'll be on my way then.

Adrien: No wait, you saved my life, the least I can do is return the favor.

Maximus: Just go home.

Adrien: Yes, home, how about you stay at my place for the night, then you can leave first thing in the morning.

Maximus thinks for a moment and then agrees.

Maximus

Through the lush green forests of the north we went, the forest was covered with tall dark oak trees, the perfect breeding place for monsters, this short trip to Adrein's place was taking forever, it was almost night time and who knows what monsters we might face, I really hope to fight a ghoul or a goblin.

 As I was lost in thought, Adrien exclaims "Just a bit further, past that hill", Thank God he said that, I thought he was gonna make me cross the ocean. As we got past the hill I saw the ruins of a great castle, there was nothing left but the foundation, and the place looked empty at first sight. I walked past the ruins and found a symbol that looked really familiar, as I touched the symbol, I had a vision, I suddenly saw a huge blast of light that potentially killed everyone near me; I did not know any of those people but began wondering, as I was lost in thought, Adrien called me.

Adrien (excitedly): Look Max, we're almost there hurry up.

What I saw next was a sight of horror, the path was filled with a trail of blood which led to a burned-down camp, people were crucified and were on the verge of getting burned alive, I moved my head to see Adrien who was frozen with fear, he suddenly let out a cry and charged at the soldiers who beat him up, one of them the eyed me and began to charge, Adrien, who was captured by another soldier begged me to run, but in the end, I did the only logical thing possible, I showed him the seal of Conmoditas and told him that we were servants of the Duke, here to meet the emperor, the soldier glared at me and checked the seal, it was legit and we were now headed to the main kingdom, to meet the Emperor.