THE HUNT

The cold breeze blew slowly against my face. Caressing it. The road was pretty silent as it is obvious that I was late and everyone was either at work or school. It didn’t bother me anyway. It was perfect. But I couldn’t have strolled forever on these silent roads of Atlanta. I had to be somewhere and I was already running pretty late. It was 8:30am. But they would understand. It’s my first day. I still had to finish all the formalities. The fog was thick but the light was bright enough to make things considerably visible. It was a 10 minute walk from my home as I passed through the huge mansions and luxurious cars. The society was a posh one.
I finally reached. They had done a pretty good job with the gate with the name above it on a semicircular marble slab. The name seemed to be written of black marbles embedded in the white slab. “KINGSTON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL”. The watchman gave me a weird look. But he allowed me since I was in the uniform. Yes, this school had a uniform. But I personally didn’t mind much. Because it was pretty cool. Not cool, but classic.
White shirt and black trousers for boys and white shirt and black skirts for girls. With a symbol of the school on the shirt pockets and the belt. This was my junior year or the eleventh grade if you will.
The walk to the principal’s room from the gate was a long one. And again I had to go over all the awkwardness and embarrassment. This is the only reason I hated moving so much. The idea of making new friends every now and then. I wasn’t a big fan of it. It was in the middle of the year. Everyone had formed their groups and everyone would’ve been well acquainted with each other. It’s not that it was new for me, but I never got used to it.
I arrived at the office and finished all the formalities. Now the tough part. I had to be escorted to my class. I thought the principal would send me with a clerk or a worker. but to my horror, he was an enthusiastic one. He decided to escort me on his own.
Mr. Wilson, it’s alright. Just tell me where the class is and I’ll find it myself.
Oh c’mon Winston, for today, you’re our guest. I won’t leave you alone wandering in the hallways searching for your class.
He put a hand on my shoulder and dragged me along. My journey in this school was going to begin with a bang of awkwardness.
We reached the class and he gestured me to wait for a second. He entered the class and the slight chattering turned to silence in seconds. Mr. Keith! How lovely! So what are we studying today?
Hah! Mr. Wilson, today they’ll be introduced to some real Maths.
Let me guess. Differentiation?
Oh Mr. Wilson! You’ve always been the smart one. And the entire class went uuuhhhh!
I figured that this was a regular instance. But they were sweet. He was too jolly for a principal.
As I was wondering how he became the principal, he gestured me to come in. And boy, it was that time. I admit this without any shame. I’m no social animal. And I definitely don’t like addressing crowds.
I slowly walked in. The class was kind of surprised to see a new face after an entire month. I was still facing Mr. Wilson. He smiled and grabbed my shoulder and spun me towards the class and again rested his hand on my shoulders. Meet Winston! Oh wait! Damn, he was supposed to tell you that. Anyway, meet Winston!
He turned towards me and whispered, just Winston? All I could do was nod.
Yes! He’s our new classmate ladies and gentlemen! I hope you would show him the love and acceptance we all get here at Kingston Heights! 
The only good thing about this was, I didn’t have to introduce myself. All this time, I was looking at my foot. I had a glance or two of the class but I didn’t have a good look yet.
You may take your seat Winston! He patted me on the back and kinda pushed me. As I looked forward to analyze the class to find an empty seat. I saw all the students in their black blazers and properly ironed dresses. They all looked so sophisticated and composed. As I strolled across the benches, I could smell the expensive perfumes and shampoos. I took a seat in the last bench, middle row. That was the only seat empty. I kept my things and took my seat. The maths period went by pretty quick since all I did was contemplate as to how I would socialize.
Between every period there was a gap of 5 minutes. As usual, as soon as the teacher left. The chit chat begun and I could hear my name multiple times. Then I saw a hand smack on my table. I looked up and there were three guys. The way he smacked, I was pretty sure he wasn’t here to start a friendship.
Hey, you might wanna give me your phone?
Excuse me?
Your phone dumb head.
Uhh, might I ask why? I was ready for anything. I had faced this plenty of times. And I was pretty acquainted of the skills required to  handle bullies. They always pick on the new kid.
Then, he kept his other hand on my shoulder with one hand still on the table. And then laughed.
Awhh, come on man! Name's Josh, was just messing. Here, take my number, I’m the class representative. I’m supposed to add you in the class group.
I took a sigh of relief.
Wait a second, here, take my phone, feed your number and add me to the group. He smiled and as I expected, this good gesture was the best thing to do. Me and Josh set out on the right foot. This was a good thing for me. He was the class representative after all. He added me to the group.
We had our English period and then it was lunch time. I was escorted by Josh to the cafeteria. Josh was a tall one, he had blonde hair and he was well built.
Don’t worry mate, the folks here are friendly. You won’t face a lot of issues.
Thanks man!
I took my lunch and Josh had to go to his group and it would’ve been better if I socialized myself. So I took an empty table and was picking out all lettuce from my chicken.
You know lettuce purifies your blood. I heard a voice, moderately deep for a girl but one could easily make out.
I looked up and saw a girl with her tray I her hand. She was tall for a girl and damn, she was beautiful. She wore black mascara contrasting her slightly pale skin. She had a tattoo of a jaw, with sharp teeth on her neck. She wore no lipstick but her lips were bright pink. She had long and bouncy hair. And the smell of vanilla coming from her could put anyone in a trance. She was wearing black stockings and her skirt was probably the shortest in the class. There was a 2 finger gap between the stockings and the skirt. And it was attracting my attention like a magnet.
Can I sit?
Yeah! Uhhh… why not!
She slid the chair giving me a funny look and while sitting down she scoffs, you don’t look very sure. She laughed and sat down. Putting her tray on the table.
I’m Evelyn and you’re the new guy Winston right!
Yeah, right. I smiled.
So, when did you come here?
Yesterday, but it was already too late for school.
I see. So I guess we have all the subjects in common. Wouldn’t mind sitting beside me, would you?
Yeah, no, of course. Fine by me.
Just fine?
Uhm, no no, excellent! I’ll love it!
Oh god! She laughed. You’re so cute, and held my hand which was on the table. At which I twitched a bit, but I didn’t startle. Thank God.
God, your palms are sweating.
Well she was cold and I was thankful that she couldn’t see my trembling legs below the table.
Give me your number. Oh well, forget it, I’ll take it from the group.
I couldn’t hear anything, because she was still holding my hand and all my attention was devoted to it. I was just praying so that I don’t go into a panic attack.
The bell rang. God was merciful today. Let’s go Winston.
She saw I was just sitting and giving her a weird look. Then She noticed she was still holding my hand and I didn’t even eat my lunch.
Oh Winsty boy! I’m so sorryyyyy! I didn’t even let you eat your lunch!
Ah, it it it’s alright. She left my hand.
We’ll have something after the school. There’s a café down the road. Don’t you worry.
No it’s totally fine. Let’s go, it’s time for our class now.
We attended the rest of the classes and I made a few friends along the way. They really were compatible.
As I made my way out of the crowd to the exit, someone held my hand from behind and crossed arms instantly.
You weren’t gonna leave me boy, were you?
I was startled, she took me by surprise. I didn’t realize earlier. Her hands were soft and warm.
No, no, I was gonna wait for you outside.
She held my cheek with one hand, you’re so adorable boy. You can’t even lie. And then she laughed again.
C’mon let’s get you full.
No it’s fine, I don’t feel hungry.
You sure?
Yes it’s fine.
Alright then, walk me to my home.
Man, this was going pretty quick. I liked her for sure, but it was too fast for me. I had never seen a girl so confident and charming.
She updated about everything that had happened in the last month so I could be familiar. She told me about all our classmates. She didn’t bitch about anyone which I found pretty impressive for a girl.
So, the smile on her face faded a bit, did you make friends?
Yeah yeah I did! They’re really nice. I feel lucky.
Oh yeah they’re, so, like any girl… like did any girl approach you yet? Like you know, as a friend? She was looking down on her high heeled boots.
I smiled and said no. For some reason, for a second she clutched my hand a little harder upon hearing that and the smile which faded a minute ago came back.
We reached her home, it was probably the best home in the society. It was huge. 3 BMWs were lined up in front of the gate and each of them indistinguishable from each other.
So, I guess this is good bye huh? She said, blushing.
I guess, I’ll see you tomorrow?
Yeah, sure!
Maybe, we can walk to school together tomorrow.
Sounds cool!
Well then, good bye, she said looking at me, smiling ear to ear, showing no intentions of going and I couldn’t have just turned around and left.
Well, then, I’ll see you tomorrow, huh? I said.
Yeah yeah! You will! I’ll wait for you here!
Yeah! She wasn’t turning so I decided maybe I’ll have to after all. As soon as I turned, she held my hand and hunched up to give me a hug. And I went cold. This came totally unexpected. I didn’t know what to do. I was trying to analyze the situation but her scent had already mesmerized me and I could feel her breathing frantically near my ear.
Then I used all the strength I had and hugged her back. It was probably the most awkward hug for the both of us. She got back on her heels, and I left her and so did she. And smiled at me.
Goodbye boy, she smiled again and went away.
Man, that was an experience, huh. I walked the rest of the way still enjoying the vanilla essence which she left on my blazer.
I went home. Got freshened up and fell on the bed. As I was gonna drift into sleep. I heard my phone buzz.
Evelyn: heya, what’s up?
Me: nothing much, was gonna take some rest.
Evelyn: ah, my bad. Tomorrow then?
Me: oh no, it’s totally fine.
Evelyn: cool, I hope I told you about the upcoming events?
Me: I’m not so sure? Maybe we discussed about the sport’s ones but that’s all I remember.
Evelyn: oh god! How could I forget! There’s dance event, where they honor the couple that found this town.
Me: oh great! I mean, you must’ve been practicing?
Evelyn: not really, you see, my ancestors are the ones who found this town. It were my great great great great grandfather and grandmother the couple we honor, so no one wants to pair up with me. They think they aren’t worthy enough.
Me: woooooaaahhhh! Wait a second! You’re the descendant of the founders of this town! Damn that’s so cool! But that’s not fair! That way you won’t get to honor your own ancestors!
Evelyn: I know. But no one pairs up with me. Hey! Will you!
Me: of course I will!
Me: I mean sure, if I could help you honor your ancestors.
Evelyn: so you think you’re worthy enough huh?
Me: wait! That’s not what I meant! I’m so sorry! I swear that’s not what I meant!
Evelyn: oh boy! You’re so cute! I wish I could see your red face right now. Xoxo
Me: damn, Evelyn! You scared the living bejeesus out of me!
Evelyn: just so you know, practice starts tomorrow. After school.
Me: cool.
Evelyn: you may have your sleep now.
Me: as you wish my queen. XD
Evelyn: don’t you dare do that, I’m sick of that shit.
Me: haha, I don’t know! So cool right!
Evelyn: not so cool for me. Now go sleep before I start an other topic.
Me: yeah cool. Bubye, take care.
Evelyn: take care boy *kiss emoji*
Damn, that came unexpected. I was too tired to dwell on it. I slept for the rest of the day and the night. Woke up a little early. Got freshened up and got dressed up. I donno why but for some reason I was getting my self literally coated in perfume. I didn’t wanna be late. Well damn! You don’t keep the queen waiting! I smiled.
I reached her house 5 minutes before we decided to but she was already standing there.
Looks who’s early! Good morning boy!
She hugged me.
Damn! You smell like a perfume shop! Did you finish the entire bottle? She said laughing and sliding her hands into mine and I think this was soon gonna be a thing. I just hoped she would take out her hands before we reached school. I didn’t wanna look so fast to everyone else in my class.
Huh, might’ve put a little extra.
Don’t sweat it boy!
There was something about the way she called me “boy”. Like, every time she said that, it was as if I drew closer and now she had a little more authority over me. The way she held herself. It wasn’t just about being royalty. She had a different level of charm and confidence in her. Her black toned hair. Her dark blue eyes. The mascara. The stockings. The high heeled boots. She was like totally different I would say. Different from every other girl I had ever met in my life.
We reached the school and thankfully she got her hands out. We went into our classes and took a seat together. Let me tell you this, she was totally a different person inside the class. She was the perfect student. As much as she liked to talk outside, she maintained utmost decorum inside the class. The day went by in a flash. We had lunch together, she introduced me to her friends. They all were pretty nice. She introduced me to the sports teacher. Our sports teacher was Miss Emory. She was a well built woman with biceps that could shame any male on campus. I was supposed to get my name registered in the football team. So I had to give selections. This was pre decided, so we took out some time from lunch and went to Miss Emory to do the same.
As Mrs. Emory stretched, Evelyn tugged me aside. Hey boy, listen, she’s cold. You don’t wanna land on her bad side.
Ohkay! Alright. I’ll see to it.
Yeah, now go get dressed up.
Now here’s the thing, I may not be a social animal or have an influential personality. But when it comes to football, I wouldn’t he wrong if I said I was nothing but proud of my goalkeeping skills. I was the youngest player to play for the state team of Amsterdam and I had my photo printed in the newspaper as the young star of Amsterdam when we won the tournament, but that was as far as I could’ve gone. I was under age for further levels.
I got dressed up and ensured that my gloves were on point and adjusted my guards.
I took my stance at the goal. And so did miss Emory. Man, her calves had some serious storage of power in them. The calves literally split into two when she hunched up on her toes to stretch. There was gonna be some serious power in her shots.
She took her first shot and I was pretty sure she was totally holding back. I could’ve stopped that with my eyes closed.
Evelyn started clapping, I hoped she hadn’t. This pissed Miss Emory. Shot after shot the power she generated kept increasing. It was as if she was evolving with every kick. But, you see, I wasn’t the youngest to represent Amsterdam for nothing. I kept blocking each one of them. She didn’t even let me attend the next period. She said she’ll talk to the principal. Finally after 40 minutes. I could see traces of exhaustion on Miss Emory's face. She didn’t spoke much. But I knew she had one more trick up her sleeve. I was sure of it. But something changed. The air in the atmosphere grew extremely cold and I swear I could see Miss Emory’s eye colour change. She moved at an inhumane speed and the leg nearly touched her back when she prepared for the kick, I knew this wasn’t gonna be good. The ball literally was a blur, but I was trained to judge the direction of the ball from the way the striker hits it. We were trained in such a manner for situations like these. When the striker had immense power and the ball would race towards the goal at impossible speeds. I judged the direction and jumped towards it, but this Ball was moving at an inhumane speed. I regretted jumping in front of it and I could hear something crack when the ball impacted my ribs and I was shoved into the goal with the ball.
Noooooo! Evelyn shouted.
I could see Miss Emory immediately get out of the trance she was in and she ran towards me with a look of worry on her face. Never could’ve imagined such an expression on such a tough face. She started apologizing as if she had done a grave mistake and she was very ashamed of it.
Evelyn came running too. Boy! Are you okay? I swear I heard something crack!
Yeah, no I’m fine!
Miss Emory was almost in tears.
Miss Emory I’m fine I swear. It’s alright.
But then I noticed something, Evelyn gave a look of extreme anger to her. Something which no teacher would take from a student, but she just bowed her head and didn’t maintain eye contact even for a second with Evelyn. Evelyn was continuously looking towards her as if she was the teacher here and Miss Evelyn did something to piss her off.
I shook Evelyn.
Uh yeah! Let’s get you to the sick bay.
Uhm, Miss Emory, am I in the team?
Uh yeah? What? Yeah yeah of course you’re! You’re a rare talent Mr. Winston. Welcome to the team! She stood up and gave me a hand.
Thank you Miss Emory!
Oh you deserve it!
Let’s go now Winston. Let’s get you changed. And she again passed a look to Miss Emory at which she looked towards me.
Alright Wilson! I’ll see you at practice then! And she hurriedly made her way towards her cabin.
As usual, Evelyn slid her hand inside mine and she asked me, are you really fine boy?
Yeah! I swear! I’ll get changed now.
Oh you look hot in this you know, she winked.
Yeah, funny! I laughed and made my way towards the changing room. We still had a period before school ended so we made our way towards our class after I changed.
The last period was a blur. I took the last bench and took a nap. Our English teacher Miss Jennifer was generous enough to cut me some slack there.
As the period ended, I heard the chitter chatter and woke up. Evelyn was looking at me. And her hand was on my head, caressing my hair. I think she didn’t register that I woke up. It wasn’t until I smiled and winked at her that she realized she was continuously staring at me.
She flinched but she covered it pretty quick. She slapped on my head.
Wake up sleepy boy! You think you’re not gonna dance with me because you’re hurt? C’mon now! Go get changed. I’ll wait for you in the practice hall.
I went to the changing room and so did she. I changed, there I saw josh.
Hey mate! Who’s your partner for the dance?
Uh mine? Yeah! Evelyn.
The entire changing room went silent. It felt like time stopped and everyone was looking at me. All the boys were looking straight towards me with surprised and impressed looks. Josh smiled, and patted me on my pecs.
Yeah! That’s my boy! Looks like Kingston Heights finally has a man huh!
Then it struck my mind. Evelyn never had the chance to dance yet. No one had ever approached her. But not even josh? Josh looked like someone who definitely had the guts and the charm to approach her. But I didn’t give it much thought.
We changed and entered the practice room.
The atmosphere here, it was totally different. The girls were already there. And boy, the contrast of personalities I witnessed that day. Those girls well dressed in blazers and ironed shirts. Each one of them were in tights and had made a pony. All of them were stretching and man, not even one of them wasn’t hot. Everyone was fit. Perfect figures. I had never seen something like this ever. I couldn’t help but gaze at every one of them. I didn’t even notice that Evelyn was nowhere to be seen.
But then I heard the boys go oooohhhh, would you look at that! And as I turned right I saw Evelyn. What I saw wasn’t earthly.
She was wearing a black Nike crop top and it had it’s trade mark tick on it. But it nowhere looked like a tick. The shape was totally distorted due to obvious reasons. She was whiter on her waist and to compliment it there was a small yet dark more right above her Navel. Her pigtail went till her hips. She looked like an Indian goddess but in modern clothes. She wore tight Nike black leggings and dark blue Nike shoes complementing her eyes. She had maintained herself. I could literally see packs on her abdomen yet she wasn’t thin. In fact, she was perfect! The entire hall was in a pin drop silence and everyone was admiring her beauty. The girls had seen her first time here so they were pretty surprised. She didn’t bother about anyone. I have to say this, the blazers kept me deceived all this time. She kept moving towards me. It was like she was moving in slow motion. I didn’t even realize and she was literally in front of me.
Snap! Hey boy! Did I mess up? I hope I’m looking okay? All of them are staring me. Is my dress alright?
Uhhh what? No! I mean yeah! You look… hot.. oh I mean you look just perfect! Ready do dance huh!
Boy! Why are you sweating?
Ha? I’m sweating? I actually was. Uh, maybe… uh maybe it’s nervousness huh?
Yeah, I’m nervous too. I’ve danced earlier but never with a group. I hope I don’t mess up.
Our dance teacher came in by then. She was Miss Lily. Miss Lily was a beautiful young woman. She had a figure any dancer would be happy to have. She lined us up and taught us some basic tips. She was pretty sweet. She was calling the boys one by one to teach them the moves. It was my chance. I went up to Miss Lily.
You must be the new boy. Welcome Winston! Let’s see how you move huh! She took my hand and kept it on her waist and the other in her other hand. And we were moving pretty good. But as we moved and as I faced the crowd I saw Evelyn. Her face, it was different. It was a similar expression I saw on the football field but only much worse. I could literally feel the room warm up. I thought I was the only one but then I saw even Miss Lily started to sweat. As we moved, and it was Miss Lily’s turn to face the crowd. She stopped dead. And the look in her eyes was of pure fear. I figured she saw the same look, but why did it bother so much to her? She left me at once. That’s all Winston, you look pretty good. Let’s have josh on the floor shall we.
As I moved through the line to go back to Evelyn, I saw josh coming my way, but before that he whispered something to Evelyn. They thought I didn’t hear. And I pretended not to. Josh was like, hey eve! Don’t be stupid. He’s not your personal toy!
But as I came back, Evelyn had that sweet smile right back on her face. I decided not to discuss about it then. We finished our classes. And as usual, I was walking Evelyn back to her home her arms crossed with mine. She was talking the usual stuff but then I interrupted her.
Why did josh say so?
Excuse me, what?
You heard me.
Huh… I did. So you did hear.
Yeah I did.
Okay, I might as well tell you now.
Tell me what?
Josh is my brother. I wasn’t expecting that. I was totally surprised.
But, you both look so different!
Yeah, so do our parents. I went on my dad, he on mom.
Woah, that’s so cool. Why didn’t he, you or anyone else tell me about this?
We like to keep it that way.
I see.
We reached her home. And she hugged me. But as I was leaving, she held my hand.
Hey, uhmm, you might wanna come over?
Ohh! Like now?
Yeah, you have some plans?
No no! Like, your parents and your brother?
Ah, my parents won’t come back any time soon and so will my brother.
Okay, I guess!
Yeah. We went in. The doors were automatic but were designed in a manner to look royal and ancient. The home was huge from inside. Well furnished and well lit up! There were paintings and portraits all over the place. The house had an amazing aroma.
We took the stairs and went to her room. It was the best part of the entire mansion. The room smelled of vanilla and was very well arranged. The room was themed black and white and she had stuff toys of animals like pandas, zebras, polar bears to compliment it on her bed.
Damn, you’re rich.
C’mon, don’t embarrass me. Hey! You know what? Let’s practice our moves! We’ve plenty of space and time here.
Yeah, sounds cool!
Well then, she put on the music and she came near me. It was this time I actually realized that we’re totally alone and we were gonna dance. But I couldn’t be nervous now. I had to keep my cool. I grabbed her waist and she was, well, warm. We took the stance and started to move. The way she looked into my eyes, it was as if she could see directly into my soul. And with every move, we drew each other closer. A point came when we were barely moving. She had rested her head on my chest and with on hand she was feeling my packs. She was caressing her fingers over them. We were like that for at least half an hour.
She turned around and kept both my hands on her belly and tilted her head towards one side revealing her milky neck as if offering it to me. I gave it no second thought.
I turned of my humanity as it’s the best when you do so. I opened my mouth and the 8 sharp canines elongated to their full glory. And eyes go black as they always do. I grabbed her tighter and slowly pierced my teeth in her neck. Slowly, adjusting, so that I don’t severe her artery. She grabbed my hands tighter.
Her blood was just different. It tasted so pure, so warm, it was nothing I had ever tasted. We kept moving to the music. She tapped the floor and black rose Petals started to fall on us. I kept drinking, she didn’t even flinch all this time. She was calm like the water in a pond.
I turned her around. My canines were still out. She pulled me close, and touched her lips on my sharp canines and they instantly went back in. We kissed. And we kept kissing for another five minutes. I took her up in my arms and she wrapped her legs around me. She removed her top and I was just astounded at the beauty. She was angelic. I could feel the energy vibrating from her body. She got down and she snapped and my black t-shirt fell like sand on the floor. She kissed me on my abs. And she moved upwards. I held her face, I could see her deep blue eyes glow and we kissed again. It was gonna happen now. It was inevitable at this point. We both had turned of our humanities and this was gonna be epic.
The entire room was filled with lights, sounds, waves and our essence as we made love. The entire house shook and anyone could see the bright blue light she was emitting from a mile away. A human would’ve died a long time ago.
We lost track of time, but it must’ve been two hours or so. We were lying on her bed. I was panting. She smiled in an eternal bliss. She was as fresh as ever and amazingly more beautiful.
So, boy, tell me now, why are you here?
I guess revealing my purpose could’ve consequences. But I intend no harm to your family. I promise you that.
You’re a beast hunter. Of course you’ve no problems with witches. Who could’ve problem with the very creation of earth.
Well, if you keep it that way.
So tell me. Why are you here.
There’s a hellhound on loose. And I’ve received news that he has camouflaged himself here in the human form.
What? A hellhound? The gate keepers of hell?
Yeah. He was tired with his job, and quitting isn’t an option. So he ran away.
But, they feed on humans too! How long has he been in our school?
Not long, probably a month.
I see. Beginning of the semester.
Yeah. I’ll have to get him back as soon as possible. Lucifer won’t be happy about this. I’ll have to get him back before he knows.
But you guys can’t go all beast hunter and hellhound more in the school in front of everyone right?
Yeah I’ll try to avoid that. I think I’ll take a leave now. I’ve to find out who it is.
Yeah, cool. Hey, listen.
Yeah?
Was any of this between us real?
I moved close to her and gave a kiss on her head and whispered in her ears. Very real. She blushed.
Hey Evelyn, I can’t wear that sand, can I?
Of course you can’t. She again snapped and both of us were dressed in an instant.
Hey one more thing, tell Miss Emory to have a little more control on her anger. I know she’s a werewolf but that shoot could’ve split a human into two halves and could’ve raised some doubts.
Yeah, she has some issues. But she’s a kind person.
Yeah I figured. Btw, you notice someone weird? Because hellhounds don’t deal with people much so they ought to be a little weird.
Well, now that you say it. Henry from our class.
The red head?
Yeah, even he’s new student. And weird is just the word to describe him. Keeps stalking on people. Never participates in any event. Always keeps quiet and never replies to anyone.
We’ll, he’s our hellhound. Now you need to know somethings about hellhounds. They can imitate anyone and that’s not even the worst part. They even acquire the powers of beings he imitates. I alone can in no way take him down.
But you’re a beast hunter. You guys are made for this.
I’m a beast hunter. He keeps the beasts in their places. He’s much more powerful than any beast.
I see. I’ll talk to my brother and Miss Emory about it. I’m sure they’ll help.
That would be a lot of help. But he shouldn’t know that we’re aware. Element of surprise is our biggest weapon.
Alright. I get it.
I kissed her on her forehead and opened the door to leave.
Hey, wait a minute.
Yeah?
Are we a thing now? She asked, looking down, blushing.
I winked. We’ll see that, won’t we?
Since everything was clear now, I speeded my way to my home. Getting Henry was the only thing I had to worry about.
It was a new day at school and we sat just behind Henry. He was indeed weird. He kept drawing something. And tapping on the floor continuously was pretty normal for him.
Evelyn had updated Josh and Miss Emory on the situation. We had a full proof plan. We had a school trip to the pine forest near our school and then to the beautiful waterfall it was famous for. We would isolate him from the group and we would finish the job.
We had everything planned out. The day went by in a flash. Me and Evelyn again had an amazing time at the dance practice. She was too good. I don’t know much about dance, but from the looks of it, she danced pretty fantastically.
We had to keep our power bars full, so me and Evelyn thought it would be a good idea that I directly go back to my home after the school.
I slept peacefully. I knew alone I was no match for henry. But with 2 witches and a werewolf on my side. We might just beat him.
Thankfully, henry showed up for the trip. We ensured that me, Evelyn, josh and Henry land in the same group and Miss Emory would be our escort. Of course.
The journey wasn’t long. We reached the woods and every group was supposed to follow a different route and the one that reaches the waterfalls first would win.
We took the longest route. Me, josh, Evelyn and Miss Emory were communicating just through our eyes.
The race begun, we waited for us to go deep into the jungle before we launch an attack. We were walking silently. The only sound that accompanied the silence was the twigs breaking and the dried leaves beneath our legs.
Miss Emory was walking in the front. Then henry and behind him we all were walking together. Waiting for Miss Emory’s signal to attack.
We were deep enough in the jungle. Then we heard a slow, crackling, sinister laugh. One should not even call that a laugh. It was pure evil. It was henry. He was walking, without speaking and looking towards us till now. But for some reason, he was giving us this wicked laugh.
Funny. So funny. Winston, huh, you thought these earthly creations would help you take me down? And then he again made that wicked noise, which was his way of laughing, but much louder.
He knew.
At an instant we all spread out. This was it. It was showdown.
Miss Emory fell down on floor, on her knees and hands. Her back hunched up and I could hear the bones breaking inside her. Her jaw broadened and 4 set of sharp canines peeked out of her mouth. Smooth black fur started to cover her entire body. Her legs started to bend and her tail started protruding out of her back. The color of her eyes again changed in the same way to white and brilliant red. And then she howled so loudly that the entire town must’ve heard her.
Evelyn and Josh started vibrating. Their eyes turned into blue and green light emitting sources and their hair turned into pure white. They were now levitating in the air a few feet above the ground.
It was my turn. I spread my arms and looked into the sky. The sky turned black and a black thunder struck me. My sharp set of 8 canines protruded of my mouth and my black blade like claws came out making a sick noise. My eyes turned into pitch black and my black wings came out of my back. Ah, I had seen them after so long. My beautiful black wings.
Henry laughed again and looked towards me. Beast hunter huh? You know you’ll never be more powerful than me.
We’ll see that henry, won’t we.
Henry spread his arms in the same way I did. The sky again turned black, but it was much different. It felt like it was night at 10am in the morning. A set of black thunderstorms came and struck him.
Evelyn shouted, he’s turning into a beast hunter!
Only, when his wings flipped out, they were double the size of mine. Now my wings are big, but his were huge! The end of her wings were soaked in blood and his pitch black eyes were emitting black smoke. Then in a demonic voice he says.
I’ll give you the most horrible and painful death ever.
And then a ray of black laser from his came directly towards me. He was fast, but before it could hit me, Evelyn formed a protective shield around me. Now, I could tell you the shield was pretty impenetrable but it shattered the shield and I still felt the impact.
Miss Emory jumped on henry and bit his thigh and took out a good chunk of it. But she came into his grasp before she could escape. And I swear I could hear the hideous noise of her neck snapping in his hands. He curved his left wing and stabbed miss Emory’s abdomen like a knife. Now you know how the blood came on his wing endings.
Josh shouted Nooooo! And then what seemed like roots came out of the ground and gripped Harry. And I could see Harry was struggling.
Evelyn kept hitting him with a spell after spell. But the only reason he wasn’t able to kill her was because her brother josh was holding him with the roots with all the strength he had.
I was still recovering from the impact.
But wait, why wasn’t he using the black laser again? Yes, just like me, using it would take a lot of power and I knew he had one more but he was saving it for me.
I had that too but it would take a lot out of me and if I miss, this would be it. I had to make him use it again.
I stood up. And I started firing feather knifes at him. We’ll even I had a trick or two up my sleeves. I could see I was making him angry. I gestured Evelyn to be ready to form one more shield around me. I was continuously moving at high speeds and firing feather knives at him but I knew moving fast wouldn’t do it. If he fires the laser, he won’t miss.
Finally, he shouted his lungs out and his feathers started vibrating and his muscles pumped up and he broke through the roots. This was it. He was gonna fire it now. His eyes emitted deep black smoke once again and a black laser came out of it. This time much quicker, but Evelyn was quick enough. She immediately formed a protective shield around me and Josh used his powers to block the lasers as much as he could through the thick roots.
They both did really good but it was enough to land a good impact on me, but I knew he was the weakest now. If not now, then never.
I gathered all my strength and moved towards him with all the supernatural speed I had. But then he curved both his wings to his from and joined them making them like a sharp sword.
I knew it was too late. The wings went through my ribs and came out from my back. And since I was at such a high speed. The wings kept moving inside me and I kept getting closer to Henry.
I don’t know how, but the only feeling that I felt then was of power, extreme power. I was close enough to Henry. I held his head and my eyes emitted the same dark black smoke and then I fired the laser directly into his eyes. I kept firing the laser for 10 seconds. Until it protruded the back of his head and came out.
I tilted his head and punched in my canines into his artery and feasted upon the black tar like blood. My wings grew double in size and my canines grew sharper. I could feel it. I could feel his power flowing into me. I kept drinking. His wings were still  through my ribs but I didn’t care. I kept drinking until the last drop of his blood was dried.
Then I fell unconscious, while I was still levitating in the air, with his wings through me.
That’s the last thing I remember.
I woke up on Evelyn’s bed. Josh was standing there with a cup of coffee and a smile on his face. Evelyn was sitting beside me. I could make out she was crying. Evelyn smiled too and kissed me on the forehead.
How’s Miss Emory?
She’s good mate, don’t you worry, she’s a tough one. You worry about yourself. You took a lot of damage there. Take some rest.
Yeah, you’re right.
I should leave you 2 love birds alone now, huh. Take care of him Evelyn. He winked at her and left.
As soon as he left, Evelyn kissed me.
Woaaahhh! That was unexpected now.
You’re a fucking stupid! That’s no way of killing a monster. I thought I lost you. She had tears in her eyes. I had never heard her cuss before. She really was pissed.
I held her neck, and pulled her close and kissed her. She slid her hair beside, revealing her neck and the mark when I last fed on her. My eyes turned black and my new modified canines smoothly slid out of my gums. She climbed on me and bent over me. I held her waist from one hand and neck from the other and slowly inserted my fangs in her. 
Sucking all that power out from an Original Beast hunter had me totally tired. Also being transformed into a beast hunter had me drained off of all my energy and strength. But, that’s what I do. I transform, I suck power and I become the stronger version of that form.

After all, I’m a hellhound.