[3rd POV]

In a place for the dead to rest, deep inside a cemetery, there is a mausoleum without a corpse lying. But there are dead people who goes inside.

Underneath it, is an underground place. . . used for gathering.

Almost big as the cemetery above it, like an underground castle without windows. There is no natural light that can go inside. With just candles to see the old furniture way from the renaissance period. 

At the middle of the place, is a throne room. Where several figures can be seen, lurking in the shadows.

"Tsk, where are they?!" Malalim at garagal ang umalingawngaw na boses. Pabalik-balik na naglalakad sa gitna.

Ilang pares ng pulang mga mata ang sinusundan siya.

Sitting at the corner, with her chin resting on her palm, she answered, "Calm down, Belius. It's not like you can suddenly call for a gathering and expect everyone to come." She enjoys watching him make a fool of himself. "You should be glad that at least some of us showed up."

Eyes crimson red, with a long black hair that reaches the floor. Visible pointed ears, wearing a white spaghetti strap long dress with a slit that shows her stunning and long legs.

Garnet Regina
Maverick
Lujuria Bloodline

Nanlilisik ang mga matang napatingin sa kaniya si Belius. "CALM?! You want me to calm down?! One of our kin just died!" nag-iigting bagang na sagot niya.

Wearing a butler suit, with a feature of a middle aged man. Hair and beard white.

Belius
Maverick
Hielo Bloodline

"Are you even sure he's dead yet? I mean, it's Tsubaki we're talking about," another man answered.

Black hair, slicked back. With also pointed ears that have silver ear clips, wearing a black glasses that can't be seen through. Wearing a red suit with a red tie.

Drago
Maverick
Ballast Bloodline

"Worried about your brother?" natatawang ani Garnet.

Drago fixed his glasses. "Not quite. I have dozens, losing one is no big deal," he answered nonchalant.

"He is dead. One of the Supreme Primus confirmed," a little voice said.

Natigil sa pagtawa si Garnet at tumalim ang tingin. Kahit si Drago ay nagbago ang ekspresyon. Kahit hindi nakikita ang mga mata niya, alam nilang lahat na sa isa lang sila nakatingin.

Bilog na bilog ang pulang mga mata. Nakakurba ang labi niya sa isang ngiti na binabalewala ang matatalim na tingin sa kaniya.

A lilac hair, almost light gray. Wearing a black lolita dress paired with a big red ribbon at the top of her head, with a small body like a child. But coming from her small body is an enormous aura, showing that among the purebloods there—she's the strongest.

Rutia Valkyrie
Genus
Eoira Bloodline

The only Genus among them. 

Mavericks can't have a gathering without at least one Genus with them. After all, all of the purebloods should be aware of everything that is happening. Whether as a group, or not.

Garnet clicked her tongue. "Well, it's a shame. . . I kinda enjoyed his company," mapang-akit niyang sambit. Sumunod na kumurba ang labi niya sa isang ngisi. "Tho, I knew he'll die sooner or later, he's fucked up and too easy going. . ." Nahinto siya. "But I expected that he'll die from one of our kind's hands, not some Nate."

Bumigat bigla ang tensyon sa silid. Nagbago ang ihip ng hangin, kahit si Rutia ay kaunting natinag.

"Tsk, that's impossible. A newborn can't even kill an ordinary vampire, and you're telling me it killed a pureblood?!" ani Belius.

"A witness said that Tsubaki died from the sunlight," dagdag ni Rutia.

Drago tilted his head. "And that witness also said that the Nate stood there and watched him perish."

Nagkibit-balikat si Garnet at bumuntonghininga. "Then they had clearly seen it wrong. It's morning, they can't be sure. They're too busy hiding from the sun." Pagbabaliwala niya.

"But the Nate is already the talk of the town! Bearer of light, they say?! Mga hangal! Dapat turuan ng leksyon ang kung sino man ang nagpakalat n'on!" Gigil na gigil si Belius habang nagsasalita, hindi matanggap ang nangyari.

"And what about the Nate?" tanong ni Drago. Napatahimik sila ng ilang sandali.

"Hmmm, Lucifer, a fallen angel. They really gave that Nate a good name. Once a human, that turned into a vampire." Malambing ang boses ni Garnet, nakakaakit. "How about leave that newborn to me? I'll take a good-"

"Ridiculous."

Napahinto si Garnet sa pagsasalita nang may sumingit sa kaniya. Hindi nila napansin ang pagdating pa ng isa, dahilan kung bakit napunta ang lahat ng tingin sa kaniya.

"I wasted my time coming here, only to be greeted by useless pests."

Nagsalubong ang kilay ni Garnet sa narinig. "What did you just say, Val?!"

Wearing a black turtle neck with a black coat. With a silver cross necklace, black hair slicked back.

Val 
Maverick
Ballast Bloodline

"Ano? Kinain na rin ba ng libog mo ang pandinig mo, Garnet?" sagot ni Val.

Halos literal na magbago ang mukha ni Garnet. Muntik ng mawasak ang magkabila niyang bibig sa galit at inis sa narinig.

"Val, you came late and you have the guts to disrespect us," ani Drago. Nalipat sa kaniya ang tingin ni Val.

"Don't tell me you believe this, brother?" kunot noong sagot niya. He raised his arms. "Tsubaki was killed by a Nate?" He laughed at what he said. "RIDICULOUS! REALLY RIDICULOUS!"

"Then what are you implying, son of Teresa?" Pagsali ni Rutia.

Nalipat ang matalim ni tingin ni Val sa kaniya nang marinig ang pangalan ng ina.

"My brother was killed by the sun. And with pure luck, the Nate survived before he got the chance to kill it."

Garnet clicked her tongue. "Then believe what you want to believe."

"I will. And I will prove it by taking that Nate's head off."

"Huh?!" Hindi maipinta ang mukha ni Garnet. "Your brother died because of foolishness! If you follow his steps, you'll meet your demise as well!"

Hindi nagpatinag si Val, bagkus ay mababa pa niyang tinignan si Garnet. "I'm no fool. I will not let anyone else take care of my brother's death," mariin niyang sagot.

Unlike their other siblings, Val and Tsubaki shared a different bond. With a close age gap, the two shared the same experiences, and both witnessed their mother's death.

"And unlike my brother, I'm not weak."

Hindi na nakasagot si Garnet. She knew its a fool move, but she also knew that Val stated facts.

He's not weak. Above anything else, he might be a little stronger than Rutia, who's a Genus and received the Primus' last name.

"Are you sure about this, brother?" ani Drago. "I said that I don't care, but he's my brother as well. I could give you a hand."

Tinalikuran na sila ni Val, nag-aakmang umalis.

"No worries, brother. I will find out the real reason of Tsubaki's death. . ." Walang buhay ang mga mata niyang nakatingin nang deretso. "And I will soon give you the news."

Behind his serious expression, he can't help but to show a horrifying grin. They really are brothers.

He have another thing in mind.

'It's about time to meet Kira again as well . . . and to harvest from her human farm.'

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