The quiet village of Eldergrove is nestled between ancient, towering trees. The moon casts a soft glow over the thatched roofs and cobblestone streets. The air is thick with an uneasy silence.
A group of VILLAGERS are gathered, whispering anxiously. An ELDERLY VILLAGER speaks up, his voice filled with fear and suspicion.
ELDERLY VILLAGER: It's that vampire, V. He's the one hurting our livestock.
YOUNG VILLAGER: (defensively) But we've never seen him do anything. Maybe it's something else?
ELDERLY VILLAGER: (dismissively) Nonsense! He's a vampire. What else could it be?
V, an enigmatic vampire, overhears the conversation. His expression hardens with determination. He watches as the villagers inspect an injured sheep, its neck bandaged from a recent bite.
Determined to clear his name, V starts inspecting the area. He sniffs the air and catches the scent of blood. His eyes narrow as he follows the trail.
V moves swiftly through the forest, the moonlight casting eerie shadows. He follows the scent until he finds a YOUNG VILLAGER, tending to another injured sheep. The villager's face is pale and anxious, their clothes simple and practical-an oversized shirt and baggy pants, typical of a villager's attire.
V: (softly, reassuring) You're not the one responsible for this.
The young villager looks up, startled. They hesitate, then speak, their voice trembling.
YOUNG VILLAGER: I... I don't know what happened. I just found it like this.
V studies the young villager, his piercing eyes narrowing with curiosity and suspicion. He notices the fear and confusion in their eyes, reminding him of his own past struggles with his vampiric nature. V senses the faint aura of vampirism around the villager, confirming his suspicion.
V: (serious) I believe you, but we need to figure out what's happening. Come with me. I can help you understand these urges.
The young villager glances back at the injured sheep, concern in their eyes.
YOUNG VILLAGER: (worried) Will it be okay?
V: (nodding) It will heal. Let's focus on you for now.
The young villager hesitates, then nods, sensing V's sincerity and feeling a glimmer of hope. V's motivation to help stems from his own experiences and a desire to prevent others from suffering as he did.
V and the young villager walk through the forest, the moonlight casting eerie shadows. The villager is visibly nervous, their steps hesitant. (Background: A gentle, reassuring tune begins to play)
V: (trying to sound reassuring) Don't worry. You're safe with me.
The young villager manages a small smile, feeling slightly more at ease.
YOUNG VILLAGER: Thanks. I hope you're right.
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The Guardian of Midnight
Vampirevampire V is blamed for mysterious livestock attacks. Determined to clear his name, V discovers Jungkook, a young villager struggling with newfound vampiric urges after being bitten. Together, they uncover bizarre truths and navigate their intertwin...