To My Last Breath ~

Chapter One

'Jason, NO!' - Adriana's voice resounded in my ears, I felt her soft hand wrapping around mine, trying to stop me from going in the burning building. I looked at her, seeing nothing but pain and fear bouncing in her crystal blue eyes. Her face was burned from the fire and her wounds were healing itself.

I still couldn't believe what just happened. I squeezed my eyes, trying to stop the tears and anger passionate to come out any moment.

'Please' she said again, begging. She looked around, I did the same. The few survivors of my band were heading toward us, coughing they were walking away from the flames in the background, still in shock from what happened.

'They're gone, Jason! We should run before they get to us!' Adriana said in a whisper. I have never seen her so afraid. Did I was afraid? Yes.

'Sooner or later they will understand that there are survivors and it's a matter of time they-' suddenly she stopped talking and looked down, causing me to the same. What I saw shocked me, they had shot her in her heart with an arrow. No no. I couldn't loose her too.

'Run, Jason! Save yourself and the other- 'she said with her last breath and collapsed on the hard ground. I could not believe what was happening. My whole world crashed for seconds in front of my eyes. It took me quite a while to get back to reality. I looked at the boys and sighed.

'Let's get out of here' I whispered with a crusty voice. They nodded and disappeared into the woods. I turned for one last time toward the burning and crumbling building, my eyes detected a known male figure holding a bow in hand.

'John' I said, and before he saw me, I disappeared into the darkness without looking back even for a second.

I didn't know how he had gotten to us or how did he we managed to deceive us. Usually, we managed to expose his every attempt to destroy us, but this time .. he did it. The bastard killed more than half of my group. The only thing I knew was that this son of a bitch will pay for what he did. I will make him regret that he was involved with me and with my people. Remembering of Adriana, I squeezed my hand into a fist. 

How did I let this happen? Thousands of memories of that night haunted me day and night, every minute, every second. I still hear the desperate screams, begging for help again and again. And I wasn't able to do anything, or I was just afraid? But what chance did I had against John, his men, and the stupid witches? It was a miracle that few of us managed to escape. I squeezed my eyes, trying to push away the memories.

You are wondering who am I? My name is Jason McCann. 20 years old since 156 years, more like a century and a half. Wondering how is that possible? Well, I'm a vampire. Mystical creature of the darkness. Something you don't want to meet in your quiet everyday life. But me and my band are not like the vampires you have read about on the internet or some book. We're not bloodthirsty and ruthless monsters, with no mercy. 

For several years we are trying to live fully - just like normal people. Well, with some other extras. We don't kill people, we're feeding with animal blood, sometimes banks from a local hospital. Overall we didn't want to attract attention to ourselves, but whatever we do nature says it's word . Jonathan Gale haunts us for years. Who is he?

 The best supernatural hunter, he kills creatures from vampires to werewolves. He is practicing the craft for 30 years now and he is really good, few dare to confront him. The one who dares just becomes another addition to his wall of trophies. Ruthless man.

You will Immediately say: You are vampires, creatures with huge non-human powers, you can deal with everyone. Probably, but since we're not feeding with human blood, we are weak and vulnerable. We are not in our bests. But I had a plan, I would make the bastard regret any damage that he caused me and my band. As hard as it is, John and his boys will pay for everything.

1 month later

'Okay, guys' I said, glancing at each one of them.

'I thought a lot about this and the decision wasn't easy. Not at all ' I bowed my head and sighed

'I'm so sick of running and hiding. I'm sick of watching my people, more accurate MY friends die, day after day ' again I looked at the boys and I found them staring at me, waiting for me to go on.

'I have a plan how to take revenge on John. The process will be very long and risky, but it will be worth it. We just have to arm ourselves with patience and get into his circle, and then BOOM we will hit when he does not expect at all' I did a 'gesture' of explosion with my hands and smiled.

'So how do we do it, genius? How will we get closer to him? ' The raspy voice of Brian voiced the otherwise noisy room. Everybody was discussing with each other what I said in a lower voice.

I smiled wickedly. 'Here comes the fun part' I raised my index finger as a sign for them to wait. Seconds later I threw a folder on the small coffee table in front of them. Brian took the folder and began to explore it, taking a picture of a girl and showed it so that everyone can see it.

'Who is this?' He asked confused. 'Her name is Beatrice Gale' I said as I pointed to 'Gale' I folded my hands behind my waist.

'Better known as 'the daddy's little girl' I smiled just thinking what would happen if the plan worked perfectly.

'What do you mean, McCann?' Michael said, taking the photo in his hands looking at the girl with brunette hair. 'Besides that she is beautiful and I would smash sheets with her, I don't see what of use she is to us?' He looked at me with disbelief and continue to review the documents.

'Oh God, Mike! You never think with perspective ' I said and continued "John is a hunter, right?' They all they nodded at the same time as if it was the discovery of the century

'Well, this little princess here' I said, pointing to the photo of the girl 'She does not know what truly her dear daddy does. He thinks he is a real estate broker. Pity, right?. Well, what happens if the daddy's girl become what he hates the most? If we win the trust of the girl, John is ours. ' I raised my hands in the air 'Here's the rest of the plan' I said before sitting on the sofa.

After a whole evening of discussing all variants for something to go wrong , our plan was crafted to perfection. And there's was another plus. I will have some fun with the little princess. I laughed to myself. 'It's time for a payback, bastard' I whispered and got to my room to get ready for a deserved rest.

Okay, guys, that's it for the first part. I know it's not really interesting but it will be in the future. That's a promise :) Usually, would write the story in my native language but i wanted a challenge so i decided to write it in English because i want to practice. So, I'm really sorry if there are mistakes. <3