The Crimson Project

-15-

In a second, the violet light covered us and we appeared in a hall, made out of marble, white and black.
Pillars holding the crystal ceiling, made out of vitreaux, where I could see a story, winged creatures and mermaids, coming from waves.

Lucy guided me to a wooden room, two staircases met in the center, leading to a large library and in the background a huge balcony where the sea met the marble palace.
-Where are we?- I asked when we were standing in the balcony, the sea gently touching our feet and going back, I saw a different shine in the water and I realised a crowd of mermaids and mermen appeared beneath the crystalline water.

Lucy frowned when Vlad appeared.
-Not the time, Dracul...-my friend growled and he showed his hands up.
-They want to talk to you, Irina... whatever you are thinking of me right now is unimportant. But we have a declaration of war in our hands, by Van Helsing himself and his corporation... and we have to be united.-Vlad said firmly and I nodded.

-They are here... follow me to the great hall... -Lucy indicated and Vlad and I made our way to the white room.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw an army of angels and vampires, talking between themselves, laughing, relaxed. And I learned my place in all of this.
To keep them safe and to fight our war...
-Irina?-A woman with a green sleek dress, which was flowing around her feet as she walked came to me- You are our hope... I am here, to represent my kind, my name is Esmeralda, I want to beg you a place for my siblings and to ask you to include me in your army...
-Everyone is invited to fight and to use this refuge. -Lucy said and she smiled at me.
-Bring them as soon as possible, in this palace we have protection, courtesy of our young witches.
Esmeralda bowed and then left with a huge smile on her lips.
Marco came, from beneath the other angels.
-Irina!-he said and ran towards me, holding me close- I'm so relieved you made it here... the girls brought you but didn't care to tell me who came back.
Marco looked at Aithne and Raina and they smirked at him. I waved at both of them. Those children were our saviours back in Transylvania.
-I am happy you're recovering. I believe you and Lucy are the only one who I can rely on nowadays-I commented bitterly, while Vlad passed by us.
-I see, count on me, girl, I have your back-Marco said joyfully and hugged me one last time before going back to the crowd.
-Time for announcement, Mina- Lucy said and I breathed in deeply.

-They want you to be their leader, Irina, you're powerful and wise enough... will you?-Vlad asked and pride started to burn on my chest.

-I will...-I replied looking at the crowd which had all of their eyes on me- Let the game begin...