Norton the Prince of Cambion

A promise of a lifetime

Those words swirled inside my head and I couldn't sleep well last night. I was so consumed by questions. About me and Aesop. I feel so incomplete and for some reason my past suddenly made me curious because of what that priestess and Eli told me last time. I sighed exasperatedly

"Buddy, you okay?" Eli tilted his head in my view. I stare at him and nodded

"Yeah..." I replied simply. Eli seemed dissatisfied with my dull answer, so I continued,"Eli, that priestess you brought last time do you think she can help me unravel who am I in my past life?"

"Woah, I thought you're not interested in that?" Eli chuckled

I glare at Eli,"I know! I'm not but--That exorcist you saw in your visions he's inside this manor!"

"Really! and ? and ?" Eli asked excitedly

"What and? and? " I raised a brow at him

"What about the guy? He's an exorcist why is here? Won't he get in trouble if he stay in the Vampire residence"

"He's a sacrifice" I replied with a forlorn expression

"HUWAH!? No way....I heard it's been a long time since your clan had sacrifice someone. Like years ago? And now you're going to have one again. That's awful but that can't be helped, it's traditional..." Eli hang his head sadly,"Why do you look so troubled though? Are you sad of what will happen to that exorcist?"

"I am." I tug my hair in frustration,"Ever since I met the guy I have this strong urge to protect him! I want to be by his side, I'm scared Eli! Scared he'll get hurt, hurt by the Count and die!"

"Wow, Norton" Eli's eyes fluttered by my confession

"If that priestess is right that my feelings for that exorcist have something to do with our past then I would request her assistance, help me!"

"Sure, let's go!" I nodded and follow eli from behind.

*****

Priestess Cathedral

"My, My, Welcome Eli and Norton." Fiona smiled gently at us, gestured us to come inside her room, "Let me guess what brings you here--"

"My past. Is there anyway you can reveal what happened and who I am in my past life?" I cut the priestess off, I saw her blinked a couple of times

"Hm, how impatient." The priestess crossed her arms and shook her head

"Sorry bout that fiona, my buddy here is quite troubled" Eli bowed apologetically

"I'm sorry about it too lady priestess, I think I'm running out of time if I will have to figure out on my own and it's driving me nuts, I think I'm forgetting so many things in my life that's why I'm asking you politely" I bowed to her, hoping she'll understand how desperate I am right now

"I understand and please do call me Fiona, Norton." I lifted my head and she gave me a soft smiled,"I will help you."

Fiona stood up from her seat, taking a circular wheel and starts turning it. The artifact glowed in pure white, opening some sort of Portal

"Wow! What is that?" Eli exclaimed excitedly

"The ring of truth." Fiona replied, she turned to me and motioned me to come near her and the wheel, "If you may Norton, kindly place your hand on the artifact before you"

"S-sure..." I replied nervously

"Close your eyes and breathe. The answers you seek will be revealed in a blink of an eye"

I slowly touch the artifact. It slowly emits a blinding light, enveloping me.

Making my whole body ease up.

My soul feels like it's being separated from my body.

I fell in an endless luminosity

Where am I?

"Norton..."

Who's that?

"Norton? You there?"

Someone's calling me...I have to wake up...

"Norton."

I slowly opened my eyes, adjusting my blurry view and saw a beautiful woman looking down at me, her hair is silky cerulean in color, her flesh is pale blue, her eyes are pure black and the left side of her face is cracked, like a broken mirror. I blinked a couple of times.

The beautiful woman smiled at me and for some reason I feel a warm presence from her. Who is she? I slowly stood up from where I was laying. Am I sleeping in the garden meadow? I look up at the woman when all of a sudden a human approached us.

What's a human doing here?

"Lady Mary. breakfast is ready" The human smiled at the both of us as she curtsy

"Oh, thank you Demi" The beautiful woman replied

"Uhm..." I looked at the both of them, confused about what's going on

The woman offered her hand and spoke,"Norton, stand up. You can't just lay in the grass forever"

"Erm...Okay?" I take her hand and she pulled me up. She knows me, so this probably is my past life? It's so confusing how I can interact with them, I thought I would just be a spectator of some sort.

What's going on? Where's Eli and Fiona? Why am I all alone?

"Norton, you looked troubled, is something wrong?" The woman looked at me with concern

"Well, for starters, may I ask where are we?" I asked bluntly

"Hm?" The lady in blue seemed confused by question and giggled, "We're in Oletus Manor you silly boy."

"Really!?" I stare at the Manor behind us. I was petrified. It's so beautiful and warm. It's so different from the one we currently have

"Lady Mary" A man in extravagant clothing called

"C-count jack!?" I exclaimed

Both the lady and the count looked at me with perplexed expressions. I need to behave and stop acting like everything surprises me, If this is the past and I was transported here by accident, I might change the course of time by acting like I know nothing of this place. I bowed apologetically

"Is Norton alright?" The Count asked the lady

Why is the Count acting like this!? He seemed...nice? It's so weird. I know the Count as vicious and a merciless vampire. I shrugged my head

"In any case both of you are being summoned, the four Ancient by Lord Hastur" The Count implied

"Who's the four ancient?" I asked dumbfoundedly. I scolded myself seconds ago not to seem surprise but I can't help but to get curious, I only know two Ancient who are present in our time, Yidhra and Count Jack. Once again, they looked at me confusedly, Lady Mary giggled

"He's still out of it huh?" Count shook his head, "Yidhra, Mary, You and I"

"WHAT!?" Wait a second I'm an Ancient!?" I have no words for that. My mouth was twitching from this revelation

Both of them just ignored my shock, started walking ahead and I tailed them from behind

I'm so baffled, I thought I was a Pure Blood and I was turned into a Vampire by a deceased Ancient.

What's going on???

Is my memory fabricated???

Why can't remember these events???

Upon entering the Grand Hall, I saw a tall man sitting in the middle of the throne room, he have this long white hair, his six crimson eyes popping out of his head, he wears a golden hood and was being surrounded by multiple tentacles around him

"Welcome my children." He greeted with warmth and here I thought he was scary because of what he looked like. Don't judge a book by it's cover, Norton.

"My Lord, We can't thank you enough for your invitation, being grace by your presence is an honor to us all" Yidhra bowed and we followed

"Raise your heads, My children. Yidhra, Vampire of Snakes; Jack, Count Ripper; Mary, Lady in the mirror and Norton, Prince of Cambion, I ask of you four today for an important meeting to announce the covenant between Human and Vampire race have been sealed and we will be united as one."

"United!?" Count Jack retaliated. I'm stunned it's my first time seeing the Count lose his composure,"My Lord with all due respect, I thought we have decided to rule over the humans? Why are you,the great one, letting them decide what's best for both our kinds? That is what they wish for not ours!"

"The embalmers have been blessed and protected by the goddess who ruled over these lands and thus we have no means to harm them." The Lord Hastur explained,"It is true that I agreed for this unison but fear not Count Jack, the embalmers blood empower us Vampires and they promise to offer a fountain of their blood for us to consume, every year they will fill it with their blood in doing so our covenant can never be broken and it will control our thirst for their kind"

"This is ridiculous! We're being manipulated by these lower beings! I cannot accept this covenant my Lord! Forgive me...!" Count Jack strongly disagree. I wonder why he has so much hatred for the humans, he must have experienced something awful with the humans in the past but that doesn't mean all of them are evil.

Oh, Count Jack...

"Jack, watch your mouth! You're at the presence of the great one!" Yidhra hissed

"Shut up! Snake woman!" Count Jack shoot daggers at her

"Please do not fight my brother and sisters" Lady Mary stood between them

"I wont allow them to manipulate and hurt my family!" Count Jack storm off, leaving everyone in the room surprised. Lord Hastur sighed and dismiss us all.

Lady Mary looked for Count Jack to console him, Yidhra informed us she will visit her followers and as for me, I walked around the manor still confused about what's happening.

Why was this part of my memories erased? This life, it doesn't feel like it's a past life more like a part of my past that was erased. I was so preoccupied and to my surprise I stumble a nearby fountain.

This place is familiar.

"The fountain from the 4th floor!" I exclaimed. I walked towards the fountain and stare at my reflection, I looked the same and nothing changed but these memories of mine had disappeared, something must have happened to me that made me forget everything and was replaced by memories of another, I heave a sigh

"Hello?"

That Voice

That Scent

That Presence

It made my heart beat thump strongly in my chest. I turned around to see a guy wearing a scarlet robe. As soon as he saw me, he removed his hood and smiled brightly

It's Aesop! Is this Aesop from his past life?

"Aesop!? What are you doing here!?" I was so surprised.

"Hm?" Wow, his famous hm I feel so happy to see him in this timeline but this feels so strange. It's a different kind of happy, It's like I want to touch him kind of happy.

"I'm here for a meeting and to see you of course"

I was still dazzled by his presence, he looks different but I know he is still the Aesop I know. I don't know what to say next. Aesop smiled and walked up to me, grabbed my collar and pulled me for a kiss

HUWAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!???

Aesop released me and I saw a teasing grin on his face. I was flushed. I didn't know Aesop's past life was this aggressive

He looks so different though with his hair being cinnamon colored, his eyes are hazel nut, his fair skin compared to the present Aesop who's kind of pale in color but he's still gorgeous as ever. I knew deep inside my heart this is still Aesop even if he looked a bit different from the one I know. He tilted his head in confusion

"You okay Norton? You looked weirded out?"

"I've been out of it lately"

"Well, you always act dumb so its no surprise"

"What!?"

"Just kidding" Aesop giggled. What cute giggle

Are we lovers in our past life?

I wondered what happened to us?

So many questions inside my head again. I cupped his face while his lips form a smile. Did I fell in love with Aesop's past life that's why I'm drawn to him in his present life?

"Norton, I'm glad our kind is being unified" Aesop spoke softly, gently overlapping his hand in mine

"I am too..." I replied leaning closer to his face. These lingering feelings inside me are all so familiar, I want to remember how I love this person, love Aesop

"The family of embalmers and the vampires covenant was a dream come true for us and we will finally be united, Norton" Aesop hazel nut orbs sparkled

"United?" I tilted my head in confusion

"Yes, I will finally get to marry you" Aesop happily declared

"!!!" My eyes were wide in shock

Marry Aesop!? I didn't expect our relationship will be this close for us to get married! I am stoned on my position.

"Why don't we make a promise to each other?" Aesop implied, removing my hands off his face

"What kind of promise?" I asked

"A promise that will last a lifetime, Will you spend your eternity with me, Norton Campbell?"

That promise, I heard this when Aesop from my time visited the same fountain

"Alright, I will marry you, Aesop Carl." I instinctively agreed. I wanted to marry Aesop, It felt so right and I felt very happy and excited, Is this the Past Norton's feelings? Or the Present Norton's feelings? Or we're just one?

A soft smile curved in those pink lips of his, Our faces inching towards each other to share one more passionate kiss when all of a sudden everything becomes kind of blurry. I felt a little woozy, my vision is getting clouded. What's going on now?! I shut my eyes close as my body fell into a slump

Wait! We need to hide, it's too risky--Ack...

We need to keep going or else, we're going to get killed!

You have to go...there's no time...

If you die, I will die with you...

I don't want--ngh...

Your injury...

I'm fine...Please, live without me

I can't live without you--you're my life

And you are mine...

Those voices. Did something terrifying happened to us? I felt my knees getting numb

"Norton!"

No. No. No. I still want to see and know more dammit! Let me go! Let me know!

SMACK!

"Ouch!"

THUD

I shot up from my position hastily, I feel sweaty all over my body and my heart was beating violently inside my chest. When I got back to my senses, I saw Eli is lying on the cold floor while Fiona assisting him. Did I hit Eli unconsciously!?

"Sorry! Are you okay, Eli?"

"Yeah! No worries buddy but that punch hurt a lot" Eli chuckled caressing his swollen cheeks, "You were screaming and groaning, I got worried and wake you up"

"What just happened?" I slowly sat up and positioned myself while holding my throbbing forehead

"I let your spirit travel in your past with the help of my ring of truth" Fiona expounded

"I was transported in my past life then?" I asked her still a little bit under the sun

"Actually no." She shook her head,"It's more like you travel through your memories"

"That doesn't make any sense" I groaned. Fiona hand me and ice bag to cool my head

"It's too complex to explain, nonetheless I knew you were a peculiar vampire. I never expect you to be one of the Ancient Vampires though, the first vampires to be born in this world" Fiona interjected

"HE IS!? No way! Why did the Count said you were a Pure Blood then? Why did he lie?" Eli's question have me doubt the Count's actions. Why did he lie about me?

"Honestly, I have no idea why would he do that?" I shrugged my shoulders, placing the ice bag on the table

"He must be keeping something important and something he fears of you" Fiona might be onto something. He's keeping something from me.

"Fear me? I cant even lift a single finger on him!" I exclaimed

"That's because your memories disappeared and who knows you might be more powerful than the Count ever was!" Eli happily encouraged

"It might be possible, Eli, IF embalmers still exist, the blood they hold empowers your kind, you might be able to defeat him through their help but he massacred all of them years ago. They're already extinct, so might probably need to reconsider another option to defeat him." Fiona looked at us worriedly

I'm an embalmer

That declaration. If Aesop is stating the truth then we might have a fighting chance to defeat Count Jack.

"I think we still have hope."

Eli and Fiona looked at each other and back at me

"We do?" The asked in unison

"The last embalmer. I know where he is" I declared

Before they can ever ask who it was I immediately returned to our Manor. When I head inside the I saw Naib walking back and forth along hallway, I ignored him and continued to focus on my task at hand. Naib noticed me and called out

"Where have you been bro!"

"Somewhere..." I replied vaguely

"Okay, Just come to lunch later we have a gathering later and an announcement"

"What for?"

"The Count returned an hour ago"

"WHAT!? Where is he now!?"

"Probably going to visit the lamb--"

I felt my heart dropped when I heard Naib say lamb. I didn't' let Naib finish his sentence and ran frantically to Aesop's room, swinging his door violently and I saw Tracy surprised by my sudden appearance

"Tracy! Where's aesop!?" Tracy looked at me with perplexed expressions, she sensed my urgency

"The count summoned him minutes ago..."

NO F*CKING WAY!

I was panicking internally. I hastily ran towards the Count's quarters. Please be safe Aesop!

F*ck I'm so stupid!

Why did I leave him here all alone!? I thought he'd be safe with Tracy and I also didn't expect the Count will be finished with all his preparation already!

I almost reach the Count's quarters and saw Vera and William guarding the place

"Norton! Why do you look like you're in panic?" William asked tilting his head

"Please refrain from misbehaving Norton the count just--" I cut Vera off and speed off and slam the door open, I heard both of them called my name, dashing towards me. I immediately lock the door and walk towards the Count as soon as I saw him

I was horrified. The Count was pinning Aesop down in a submissive position. Aesop's top was disheveled revealing his shoulder and half of his waist, his pants were half lidded, showing his inner garments, his eyes glowed in crimson, Count is controlling his movements. It pained me to see his eyes are tearing up.

It ticked me off how the Count is feeling his chest and thigh, holding a blade on the other hand. He plans to touch and violate Aesop after all

I was f*cking right!

Norton...help me...

That voice rang inside my head. It's Aesop's voice, he's calling out for me. I growled at the count

My fangs began to sharpened,

My whole body flamed by the sight of Aesop getting hurt by this bastard.

"Stand down Norton, if you don't want me to hurt him" The Count demanded

"F*ck you! You're gonna regret making him cry!" I released my power and engulfed the whole room into mist

"That annoying ability of his again...!" The Count's view become hazy and he flinched when he felt the sheets, the exorcist isn't there anymore, "Damn you, Norton! Vera! William! Look for the traitor, Norton Campbell, I want him dead or alive!"

I heard the Count screamed in pure wrath

HAH! Serves you right!

I'm glad that skill of mine is quite convenient. I can turn my territory into a mist and once I do I can trapped anyone in an endless illusion. I also get to know someone's position or status with my mist, also I can turn into a mist myself. What a neat ability.

I carried Aesop safely in my arms and whispered,"I'm sorry Aesop. I'm here, I will protect you"

Aesop blinked at me, "Thank you, Norton. I'm happy you're here..." he gripped my shirt and breath lightly

"Aesop." I called without looking at him and glide towards the sky

"Hm?"

"You might not remember me and I might not remember all of you but..." Aesop looked at me curiously,"I have and will always love you"

"Huh?"

"My mind forget but my heart remembers"

"Norton?"

I didn't explain any further, I just know I have to tell him how I feel. I might have lost the Aesop in his past life, I don't want to lose him again. My heart and body felt scared at that very thought even if I don't remember it.

I went to Eli's place and he was kind of shock I was carrying and bringing someone with me for the first time

"Uhm, who is this Norton?" Eli asked

"Didn't you tell me you saw a silver haired guy in your vision, this is him" I placed Aesop down gently, he smiled at Eli

"Please to meet you, I'm Aesop Carl"

"Oh, I'm Eli Clark!"

They shook hands upon greeting. Since Eli is still confused about what's going on especially Aesop. I told both of them what happened, All the details of my past and how we escape from the Count's wrath

"I didn't expect we were lovers back then" Aesop fidgets his chin

"I didn't expect you will be married too! Aww~" Eli teased

"Hello! That's not important right now!" I retorted at both. Seriously these two!

"It's not important?" Aesop gave me a puppy dog eyes.

Huh!? Why is he--

"N-no...I mean...It's important b-but...!" I stutter

"Norton is blushing~ how cute~" Eli teased

"SHUT IT ELI!" I reprimanded Eli

Aesop giggled, he's so cute,"Just kidding Norton, besides that one you fell in love with is my past life and not me so it's alright"

Those words sting a lot. did I really fell in love with a different person? His past life? Not him?

"In any case! Shall we ask Fiona for help, The Count and your clan might look for you here, knowing you and I are close" Eli suggested

"Yeah good idea" I nodded in response

We three immediately packed our valuables and head towards the priestess

I look at Aesop sadly.

I still wonder if that Aesop from my past and this Aesop now are one of the same? Like he just forgets me too? I still have so many questions but for now, my top priority is to protect the Aesop before me.

I am sure I will find the answer I seek soon

Aesop the Exorcist

Two weeks and a half had passed since my arrival at this Manor and I'm glad I got used to living here and I befriend the Vampires too which was great, I guess? Some of them really tried their best to hold back whenever they're with me, others will ask to have a taste of my blood which I refused often and luckily, Norton have been guarding me well.

I really feel safe around him.

Being in this manor gave me unusual dreams that I can't remember after wards and I'm hearing strange voices in my head. I wonder what's that about, It's making me uncomfortable. I sighed to myself, shrugging these weird thoughts in my head

This morning, I was invited to hang out with Tracy while she does her shopping, apparently they have a set of rules at the manor for me, the Count will allow me to walk around town if I have two Vampires to accompany and today it was Tracy and Naib

At first I was wary of Naib ever since the first dinner we have but when I got to know Naib a little, I began to realize he's a nice and funny guy and I didn't expect we'll get along pretty well, he also tell me a secret that he has strong feelings for the Count and hearing this gave me mixed feelings for his declaration of love, I never knew someone will love the Count like how Naib does

Naib told me how the Count saved him, apparently they were poor and his parents sold him to slavery where he was violated by multiple people, he wanted to die so bad, it was hell everyday and then one day the Count came to rescue him and gave him another reason to live. Gave him shelter, food, nice clothes and a home. He will never forget his kindness

I was shocked that the Count have some humanity in him to save someone like Naib, a human nonetheless. I thought he only have mercy to those who will benefit him, Tracy, daughter of a distinguished family in Majelerjha, Vera a sorceress from the land of Gibon, William duke of Vermillion and a lot more of his elite Vampire Clan, Naib was the only commoner residing there and not to mention he was a slave.

Maybe the Count take a liking to him? I will never know.

After our stroll around town we return to Oletus Manor, one of the servants inform us of the Count's arrival and I was being summoned, Tracy and Naib looked at me worriedly, their worried expressions scared me. I remember what Norton told me.

You think the Count will show you mercy? Shower you of your desires? He will toy with you, he will torture you by day and sleep with you by night until you lose yourself in the process

I let out a sharp breath and smiled at them and bid them goodbye. I followed the servant as he lead me to the Count's quarter

"My Lord, the exorcist is here"

"Come in" When I heard the Count's voice from the other side of the door, my tummy churned.

I'm so scared, Norton where are you?

As I went inside I saw the Count sitting at the corner of his bed, removing his mask as soon as he saw me, revealing those pale skin, his bloody crimson orbs, that pointed nose, his smile curved into sinister smile. I feel shivers down my spine by his stare

"Come here, My little lamb" He extended his hand towards me, I slowly walked up to him. He patted his lap,"Sit"

"I..." I took a step back, I was quite surprised by his request. He wants me to sit in his lap.

No way....

"You won't obey me?" He tilted his head, his eyes showed slight agitation towards my resistance

"It's disrespectful, My lord..." I replied averting my gaze

"It's not if it's something I allow, It won't be disrespectful. Now Sit" He commanded again, I was stoned in my position. I was gripping my chest tightly. The Count noticed my strong defiance and sighed eerily, "So, you want to be punished that bad, My little lamb?"

"No, My lord, I--Ngh!"

My whole body froze.

I was surprise. My whole body stiffened and automatically move on its own.

I tried to resist when I feel myself sitting down at Count Jack's lap. I envelop my arms around his neck, looking deep in that crimson eyes of his.

I can't escape! He's controlling me! Norton, please help me!

Count Jack grabbed my waist, pulling me close to him and smirked,"I can't believe you still look the same and your scent as well, It's been centuries since I last saw that brown hair vessel of yours"

Huh? I don't understand

The Count noticed my confusion and laughed,"Norton was a dumb fool thinking he could protect you if he wished he could forget you, sacrificing half of his life to that Vampire Witch. I guess he was hurt you always die for him and got reincarnated while losing your precious memories and then fate let you two meet and fall in love again. The goddess must have fun toying with you two because of some stupid promise you shared"

What's he talking about?

"Look at you now. The last reincarnation of you that Norton loved, If I remember correctly, you have a blonde hair back then? Your past life died because he tried to save Norton from a group of exorcist who will exterminate him, Norton raged at the sight of your dismembered body and that's where he began wishing to forget you. Love makes you pathetic" The Count leaned closer to my face and smirked.

I was so confused about what the Count was saying and was quite preoccupied with the whirling questions in my head.

What reincarnation?

What promise?

What protect?

"How about I make you mine instead?" Without any warning, Count Jack clasped our lips together, without a will to control over my body, I kissed him back while he forcefully let his tongue entered my mouth, we return each sloppy and wild kiss, my heart beat fast in my chest and I can barely breath between our exchange, his hand caressing my buttocks. I felt so disgusted. My tears began to trickle down my cheeks

Norton, save me...please...where are you...?

The count kept kissing me, making his tongue travel to the nape of my neck, I was moaning by the pain and pleasure I'm feeling from his touch. He reached for my top, sliding it off my shoulders and his hands travelling down my pants, revealing my garments, I was sobbing between our kisses.

I'm so scared.

The Count vehemently pushed me down the mattress, snaking his hand inside my chest and from my pants to my length, caressing it, I let out a gasp

No, No, No Please. I don't want anyone to touch me, I only want Norton to touch me.

I shut my swollen eyes, praying this nightmare to end and all of a sudden a loud bang from the door was heard, I pry my eyes open

NORTON!

I saw his expression fuming in anger by the sight of the Count violating me. He immediately engulfed the whole room in deep mist. I can't see anything but I slowly regain control over my body and then my body was lifted gently, I saw Norton from my view

"I'm so sorry, Aesop..." Norton plant a gentle kiss on my lips,"I'll keep you safe this time."

He carried me and we escape from the Manor.

****

We went to one of Norton's confidants. He introduced himself, Eli Clark, the seer. After a few exchanges, the three of us left Eli's place and stayed at another one of Norton's confidants, Fiona Gilman, the priestess.

"Goodness, after running away earlier you came back and you brought a friend with you." Fiona chuckled,"Please do sit down"

"Fiona! This is urgent--" Eli spoke frantically

"I know." Fiona cut Eli off,"I saw from the ring of truth something like this had happened"

"What a convenient artifact you have there fiona" Norton interjected

"Indeed. When you touch it a while ago, It revealed both your past and your present" Fiona take the artifact in her hand and hid it under her table

"Fiona do you know the Vampire named Mary? Lady of the mirror" Norton asked curiously

"I believe so, why?" The priestess replied

"She seemed very close to me centuries ago, I wonder what happened to her..." Norton replied sadly

"Why don't we try and look for her then!" Eli happily suggested.

I just keep listening and looking at them back and forth and all of a sudden, I remember Count Jack telling me about a certain Vampire that Norton offer his life to, I tug Norton's arms, "Oh, Norton is it possible if we look for the Vampire Witch as well?"

"Why?" Norton asked me curiously. I couldn't tell him because if I was Norton's past lover and what Count Jack told me was true, he might do something foolish again and sacrifice himself for my sake

"I need to ask of her something...Important"

"What is it?" Norton's persistence no knows boundaries, I'm finding his persistence quite adorable as time goes by

I giggled,"I will tell you when we do"

"WAIT GUYS! We have a big problem! We don't have any leads of where these Vampires are! Heck, I even want to see the goddess" Eli exclaimed as he flail his arms around

"That's impossible, Eli" Norton shook his head

"Actually it's not" Fiona interjected,"We just need to summon her"

"So how will find them?" Eli put his hand over his chin

"I have an idea, let's visit my master. Master Kevin Alfonso. We have scrolls from ancient text and maps that might help us to locate them" I suggested. My place is a good hiding place as well, I hope Master Kevin won't scold me for this doing something reckless like this.

"What a great team we have! A vampire, an embalmer,a seer,a priestess if we add your master an exorcist! Woah, we look so damn bad ass!" Eli excitedly declare

"What the f*ck eli! Why are you so excited!? This task is dangerous!" Norton scolded Eli

"Cause we look cool buddy!"

We three shook our head on how positive Eli is in this situation but we're kind of thankful it swayed the heavy tension and calm our nerves.

Norton is right, this is dangerous, we defied the truce we formed with the Vampire Clan, angered the Count and who knows someone might sacrifice their lives for this rebellion. I must prepare for the worst.

After our arrangement, we headed to my hometown. Ever Rose.

I wonder what future awaits us.

END OF CHAPTER