Denial. One of the most common features of mankind. Sometimes we won't listen to reason, regardless how many evidence and rumors there are right in front of us. It is first when the crude fact of truth spits you in the face, that your eyes finally are open!

Thoughts from Blair Flanagan.

A common slave in this world.

Blair's p.o.v.

"Blair! Blair! Wake up!" Blair growled and tossed the old, filled with holes, blanket over her head. She was so damn tired and didn't want to get up right now.

"Go away Marcel. I am sleeping" she said and sneered "Dear god of this world. Please let me be in a world filled with light. I am home, lying in my bed and everything the way it used to be". She could hear a male voice sigh beside her now.

"You know it doesn't change a thing. Even when you are praying you know" the male voice said. Blair grabbed the blanket and tossed it in the head of her good, but annoying friend Marcel, who was sitting on the cold stone floor beside her.

"Shut up! I know that one day everything is getting better" she yelled and looked pissed at Marcel "One day Jaden sama will safe this world. I just know".

"We have talked about that" Marcel said and sighed "You know the rumors. Jaden is gone! No one knows what happened to him. I can't believe you place your faith in a guy you had a crush on as child. You only meet him once..".

"..and we dueled! Jaden had this warm in his duel" yelled Blair "I just know he has the power to save this world".

Marcel sighed and got up from the floor. He was dressed in rags, looking similar to old tunica's and a pair of pants. Blair was dressed in similar clothes. They were both barefooted and had a lot of dirty skin. Blair couldn't remember when it was the last time, she had a bath. They were both wearing a metal collar as well. Marcel was having black hair, who was crew-cutted. Every slave boy was having that haircut. Girls was having hair down to the shoulders. Longer than that and it actually got cut off. Blair sighed. Over the years things had changed rapidly. She had been slave since her family couldn't afford to pay the rent or taxes Kagemaru was giving people, and well Blair was sold as slave. It was around 7 years ago. Marcel was having a similar situation. They meet in the "Slave tribes" as people call it, and was actually Blair's partner. Since they both were kids at the age of 8/9 year old when they became slaves, the tribe has a rule. Children were sold in pair until they were considered old enough. They served someone in a contract for a year, and when their masters were pleased with them, their contract was renewed. If not they were send back to the tribe. Blair had not counts on how many times, they had been send back and forth from the tribe. Marcel sighed a little again. He had on gone a lot changes over the years. First day they meet, Marcel had been a scary cat and afraid of almost everything. Now he was much braver and not afraid of getting into fights with the other kids. He had a lot of scars and bruises even now. However because of that, Marcel did enable them to get places near the furnace down here in the tribes basement. That was the place the slaves, or at least kids, was kept. Blair was grateful for that. It was better that the wet corners, even though they were sleeping on the hard cold stone floor. It was only the strongest who survived down here after all.

"Whatever" Marcel said and smiled "If you believe that, then I can't change it can I. You can be so stubborn after all. But you know what day it is today right?". Blair looked confused at him, and Marcel sighed again.

"It is your birthday today" He said slowly and Blair's eyes widened in shock.

"Oh no, you don't mean it is today Marcel" She said and looked in horror.

"I am sorry, but it is. You are 15 from today and forward" He said and sighed "I am as well after all, and that means we are considered grownups. We don't have to be sold in pairs any longer. Which means that we properly is sold to different people and our partnership is..". He clenched his fists. Blair quickly hugged him and let out a cry.

"Marcel, don't leave. Your my best friend" she said. He hugged her back.

"You are as well Blair, but it is still your birthday and well I have actually a gift to you" He said and let go of her. He was holding out a hairpin towards her.

"I um.. well I stole it actually from our last masters" He said and was blushing "But I thought you should have it. At least something good on your birthday". He placed the pin in her hair and Blair looked shocked at him. Then she hugged him like hell.

"Oh thank you! Thank you, thank you!" she yelled and smiled like hell "I will never forget this Marcel". Marcel just smiled and hugged her back.

"Take it as a parting gift and I think you shall hide it" He said and smiled "At least when we are serving THEM. They would mostly take it away". Blair nodded and placed the pin in her pocket.

Sounds of voices could be heard at the door to the basement. Blair tensed and was covering her ears. Seconds later the door got up and a loud, squeaky voice could be heard. It didn't help that the megaphone, the person was holding, made his voice intensify. The slaves who wasn't up yet, was surely awake by now.

"Okay little stupid children, wake up!" the voice yelled.

Blair sneered. Sometimes she wished she could destroy his megaphone. Mad dog's annoying Megaphone. He was dressed in some white and black jogging outfit, which showed off his muscles. Blair knew he hoped it would make him popular with the ladies.

"We have a long day ahead of us. Oh what am I saying.. you have!" He said in a mocking voice "Shroud has asked for a group to be send to one of the castles. So the ones I am picking, is gonna have breakfast in the cart".

Blair bit her lip. Breakfast in the cart was not much at all. Even the ones in the tribe got more food, which still was lesser than normal dinner. She had seen what the rich eat after all.

"Hmm I need someone, who is sort of fit.. so you 58, and you girly 25 and you over there boy 77, hmm and you two as well. The two grownups as well. Nb 14 and 17". He said.

Blair was a little shocked. He had chosen her and Marcel as well. The kids who got chosen, walked slowly forward. Many people had tried to escaped, but no one actually succeed. They also knew what happened if they disobeyed. Secondly some slaves was sometimes lucky and got good masters. So therefore the one who got picked, walked forward. Blair couldn't stop smiling. Wherever they were going, she was at least still with Marcel. She just hoped they were serving good masters this time. She didn't believe that would happen, but you could at least wish it. They began leaving the basement.

Time skip. A couple of days later.

"So these are the best you could come with Mr. Shroud" two girls asked in unison.

Blair was looking out of the window of the old closed horse carriage they were at. There were bars in the window and the door was locked pretty tight, but if Blair looked closely out, she could see just a little. The two girls were dressed in similar outfit. Both in skirt, t-shirt, leggings and boots. The only difference was the colors. The first girl with red short hair, was dressed in a red skirt, white t-shirt and leggings. As well as black normal height boots. The other, a black short haired girl, was dressed in a black skirt and boots, had white leggings and t-shirt. They were both having capes around them, each in their own matching color. Blair sneered a little.

"So where are we?" Marcel asked curiously "What castle are we sent to?".

"Vampires" Blair said and sighed "Camula's castle apparently".

Everyone in the cart froze by that. Some panicked, stating they were gonna die. Some stated they were serving as blood slaves now. Blair was not sure herself on that part. There were a mix of children and teens in here, maybe also an adult or two as well.

"Oh my ladies" began Shroud in a sweet voice "I assure you these slaves are perfect for what you and your mistress has in mind".

Blair sighed. She knew Mr. Shroud was sweet talking and didn't mean a thing. He was just hoping he would get enough money for them and secondly getting rid of them. At least for the year.

"Our master decides that" the red haired one of them said and snort "Or our mistress.. maybe we should have ordered from another tribe?".

Blair smirked when she saw Shroud's pale face. Even through that meant they were returning to the tribe, seeing Shroud that shocked was priceless. Then the black haired shook her head.

"No it is okay. You can't expect the tribes to have full fit people right away" she said "Our request just came out of the blue. So we will take them Mr. Shroud".

"As you wish" Shroud said and bowed. "Here is how the collars works, together with notes and info on every slave. The contract is here as well".

He gave the girls it and Blair noticed money got exchanged between them. She sighed deeply. So this was gonna be her new home for the next year. Blair shivered. If she didn't die first. Rumors has it that Vampires could drink you dry in less than seconds. She really hoped that they were not there as blood slaves.

"That is fine and all Mr. Shroud, but we also need how to remove the collars" the red haired suddenly said. Everyone in the cart froze again "We are not accepting that here".

Blair and the others looked at each other. They were gonna free them from the collars? But did that mean..?! Blair was puzzled. When their masters removed the collars wasn't that a sign that they were free?! Shroud looked a little puzzled.

"So free slaves or? Sorry I ask my ladies" He said and bowed. The black haired snort a little and walked over to the cart. She opened the door and made them all get out.

"Free is a big word, especially when you live in our kingdom" She said "Our mistress and Master just prefer not to restrain slaves or servants. Unless it is special occasions. We are good at keeping eye on them, without the collars. We are vampires after all". Blair bit her lip a little. She was not liking this at all. Not one bit. Shroud sighed.

"Fine, here is the formula for that too" He said "I will collect the collars and the slaves, a year from now, unless you want to keep them.. or if they are already dead". Then he laughed a little and jumped up in his wagon and second later, he was gone. Blair and the other slaves, looked confused around. Some more scared that others.

"Are you gonna eat us?" one of them asked.

A boy noticed Blair. If she remembered correctly his name was Belowski. As soon as he had asked, he was holding his hands up over his head in defensive matter and yelled "Please don't hurt me". Blair sighed deeply inside. It was natural. Some masters did hit their slaves after all. Belowski must have had a master like that. Blair never had gotten hit, but Marcel normally protected her if they did. One of the reason they never stayed more than one year. However to their surprise, the redhaired girl bowed down and hugged him.

"There, there. We will not hurt you like that" she said "Especially not for something so silly as a question". Belowski looked really confused.

"You.. are lying" Blair got out "Vampires, they are... blood suckers". She was shaken in fear. Marcel hugged her slowly.

"Oh and you are" asked the black haired girl and smiled. Blair gulped but she was used to reply their master, whatever they ask from them.

"Slave Nb 14" she whispered slowly. The female looked up in the records.

"You are Blair Flanagan I see" she said and smiled "A nice name. Master will like you. Maybe even our brother.. you have will power left". Blair gulped.

"If you or your mistress.. or Master or.. whatever.. hurt Blair I will..." Marcel said slowly and looked down in the ground. The black haired smiled.

"Oh you do as well. See I told you we were having some good slaves" she told the other vampire and nuzzled Marcel's hair "I promise we will not hurt her or any of you. As well as take any blood. Not before you gained your full will power again. Secondly we will not kill you or drink you dry. Master would not like that. He is standing for the preparations this time". The redhaired nodded and nuzzled Belowski's hair a little as well. She was also smiling.

"I always wanted kids when I grew up" she said "But as vampire that is not really possible, unless to bite them, which our mistress is decide if that is possible, and create hybrids is forbidden". Blair was confused. What was going on here?

"So... um you not gonna eat us?" She hesitatingly asked ".. then what are we gonna do then.. with us? Who are you and your master then?". The black haired smiled.

"Hmm what do you think Blair? This giant castle doesn't clean itself you know" she said and grinned "And did we forgot to introduce you. Silly us. My name is Mindy and this is Jasmine. Master Zane's personal servants".

Zane's p.o.v.

Zane was leaning towards the wall in Camula's room. She had called for him and he had obedient rushed down there without any hesitation.

"Zane, how is preparations going?" Camula asked "For the next game".

After they had arrived home, Camula had taken a warm comfortable bath, and right now she was standing behind one of these folding dressing screens. Zane could see her shadow behind it though, but this was nothing new. It was not the first time she was talking to him like this. Secondly he actually didn't care.

"Jasmine and Mindy are working on that mistress" he said in a calm tone "I can't believe you challenged Tania to one of the games at the meeting. It is normally something she does". He could hear Camula chuckle.

"Are you afraid that we lose darling?" she said and chuckled "Or maybe because I didn't consult with you, in any of this". Zane froze. He could hear Camula chuckle.

"I hit a nerve didn't I?" she said and grinned "My proud little firstborn". Zane sighed.

"Yes I am sorry Mistress, but I want to be a part in it" He said "I want to help you. I am your firstborn after all.. please mother". Camula grinned a little and the screen got removed. His mistress, dressed in a normal dress, looked at him.

"If that is so important to you, then I will consult with you from now on" she said and placed a hand on his shoulder "Are you happy now?". She smiled at him.

"Yes mistress" He said and bowed a little. "Very much..". He was about to say something else when a knock on the door could be heard.

"Mistress, Master, we have completed the mission" they could hear from the other end of the door. Zane looked at his mistress.

"May they come in mistress?" He asked and Camula nodded.

Zane quickly let the two girls in here. Mindy and Jasmine smiled happily and bowed first to Camula and then kneeled down to Zane. The male vampire sighed deeply. He really was not fond of people doing this. He really didn't need that kind of respect. However he also knew that they would never stop doing that, even if he had asked them to stop.

"We have completed the mission master" Jasmine repeated and looked up at him "We have placed the newest kids in the room for now. Tomorrow we will free them from the collars".

Zane nodded. It was nothing new. They were always doing that to new servants after all. He could hear Mindy grin.

"It is always funny seeing the slaves, when they stare in awe at that room" Mindy said and grinned again "The big fluffy and comfortable room, with more food they could dream off. They are all so cute".

Zane lifted an eyebrow for a second, but then shrugged. He knew that they wanted children on their own, which was the reason he had made them take care of the new slaves in the first place. After all no one of the male vampires would help them getting kids otherwise, which they both knew.

"So any good this year" He just commented "Or do we have to wait too long before their will power returns?". Mindy and Jasmine both shook their head.

"This time we were really lucky. Some of them still have will power left, but they are still afraid of course" Mindy said "But slave 14 and 17 named Blair and Marcel are already having some will. I think our moody brother would like to have them".

Zane eyes widened a little. It must be some interesting kids if they were suggesting that HE got them. There were not many people who were suggested to Him after all. He looked down at the two girls who looked happily up at him. Zane sighed inside.

"Good job" He said slowly "You have pleased me. Get something to eat and then continue your chores. Oh and Jasmine even though I am not in sight, you and Mindy are not gonna fight. Don't think I don't notice stuff like your sibling rivalry. Understood?!".

He saw that the two of them looked down in the ground now, but he did notice they were eyeing each other. Then they sighed.

"Yes Master" they said in unison and got up "We understand". Zane snort.

"Good, then leave" He said and seconds later they were gone. Zane sighed relieved. He looked over at his mistress and bowed. Camula chuckled.

"You are getting better Darling" she said and smiled "You are learning"

"I don't understand how you are able to handle that mistress" He said slowly "Taking care of all of us. Parenting is so hard!". Camula chuckled a little.

"Yes it is, isn't it. Hope you do understand what you did wrong darling" she said.

"I let my appetite come in between and lost it" Zane mumbled "You asked me to create herald's out of them. In some way eternal human servants, but instead I drank them both dry. You asked me to change them after that as punishment".

"Yes and as a reminder. The one who changes them is the one they serve" Camula said and smiled "They are your reasonability darling". Zane sighed and nodded.

"Yes I understand mistress. May I ask why I am the only one who get a reminder?" He asked and looked at Camula "I mean I am not the only one who let their appetite run loose. Frost has problems too and my partner as well". Camula chuckled a little and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Because you are my firstborn Darling. You are the one who needs to have more control and be a role model for the others" She told him "That day when I am not here Zane, you will have to take over. The others are not ready yet, especially not your partner and brother". Zane frowned a little. His mistress never used his name. Only in special or important occasions.

"Mistress.. mother are you telling me that you are gonna die?" He said in a confused tone. "I thought Vampires were immortal". Camula sighed a little.

"We are darling, but that doesn't mean we can't die. You know that. I have taught you everything I know" She said "And I know I will not be here forever, and when I am gone, I want you to take over. Can you do that Zane?". Zane looked at his mistress.

"Yes, if that is what you want" He said and nodded "I will take care of them".

"Good darling, but you need to promise me two things" she said.

"Um what is it mistress" He asked confused. This conversation was getting weird.

"You will take good care of your partner. Your moody brother. He is a special case and need more guidance and help than the others" She said and sighed "Secondly you must never hate the one who kills me. If you can, then forgive them as well. Can you promise me this". Zane looked confused at his mistress, but then nodded.

"I promise mistress" he said slowly and bowed his head. Camula removed her hand from his shoulder and smiled relieved back at him.

"That is good. Then please continue your chores now" she said.

Zane nodded and turned around and quickly left the room. However the conversation was still ringing through his head and he couldn't stop thinking two thoughts. Is my mistress getting killed? And, it sounded like she knew who was gonna do it. Then he rushed down the hallways to do his chores.

Blair's p.o.v.

time skip. Some days later.

The passes by and Blair was doing her chores. She was cleaning one of the hallways in the castle, together with two of the other slaves who was assembled here. Belowski and a new one called Bier, who was this silence guy. Blair never noticed him as slave because of that. However rumors had it, he have had a harsh Master, who forbid him from speaking unless he was asked. That made him as silence as a grave. However beside that, he was a hardworking guy. Blair was actually surprised how nice they were treated as slaves by the vampires. They had gotten new clothes and baths, as well as the collar off and meals three times a day. They even slept in a bed, although she had to share it with some slaves, because of the lack of beds, but Blair didn't complain about that. Every vampire she had meet was nice and friendly towards them. Especially Mindy and Jasmine. They really cared about them, when they didn't have other duties. She had even seen Camula from afar and notice that she considered as nice as the other vampires. Although she had seen Camula drink someone's blood. One of the servants, but it looked like they didn't resist. They just let her do it. After the treatment, the slave was still alive, and apparently got a break from work. They didn't look that weak though. Marcel said they had an hidden agenda, and that we shouldn't trust anything right away. He reminded her they had said they were not gonna hurt them, until they had gotten their full will power back. So he expected that they would be maybe in the future. Blair tried to remember that. However everyone really was nice, or mostly everyone. There were exceptions.

"Hey you! You spilled water on my shoes" yelled a voice up and Blair turned towards it.

Belowski had accidentally made the bucket of water they used to clean with, trip and there were water all over the floor. Frost, together with his partner Thunder, looked pissed at Belowski. However Blair had a hunch Frost had done it on purpose. Now he had a reason to get angry at them. He, for some reason, loved tormenting them and other servants for some reason. Thunder wasn't any better, when he was with Frost. When it was only him, he just ignored them.

"I am so sorry" mumbled Belowski and kneeled on the ground apologizing "I am deeply sorry my lord. Please forgive me". Thunder snort coldly.

"Forgive you? You are a pitiful slave, nothing more" Thunder said and grinned "Maybe we shall make things more electrifying". Belowski shivered. Blair sneered and rushed over there. She grabbed Belowski's arm and helped him up.

"Belowski pull yourself together. You are getting a cold by kneeling down there" she said "You did nothing wrong. Secondly you have no collar on. They can't electrify you! They are just messing with you". Belowski looked surprised up at her and instantly touched his neck to be sure that it was true. Blair looked angry at Frost.

"You did that on purpose" She said "You kicked the body so the water would spill". Frost smirked evilly. He looked at his partner.

"Oh really? Did I do that Thunder?" He asked. His partner smirked as well.

"I didn't see a thing. Where is the evidence that he did it?" Thunder said and grinned.

"You don't, do you" Frost said and smirked "Which I can punish him for spilling water on my shoes".

Frost was about to grab Belowski, when Bier suddenly was standing in between. He was shaken a little, but he still shielded Belowski. Then really slowly he opened the mouth and a harsh voice could be heard.

"I.. I saw it" Bier said in a low voice "You.. kicked it.. you can't hurt.. him". Everyone was staring at Bier. I don't think anyone had anticipated that. Frost sneered.

"Can you say that again? Little pest you didn't see a thing" He sneered "Now go back to your chores, or do I have to punish you too". But Bier shook his head. Blair snort.

"You heard him. You did this, so we have done nothing wrong" she said "So go away so we can do our chores". Frost sneered and grabbed her by her collar in her clothes.

"You shall not order me around girl. Prepare to feel a lot of hurt" He yelled. Blair closed scared her eyes and waited for the pain to come.

"No Blair" yelled a voice and she could feel the grip loosen.

She fell to the ground. She slowly opened her eyes and saw Belowski and Bier had pushed Frost! Her eyes widened. Thunder actually looked shocked. Frost was lying on the ground and anger was showed in his eyes. He actually looked like an angry beast now. The three slaves looked scared and was slowly hugging each other.

"Shit!" said Thunder and looked at them "Now you have done it. Apologize now. Attacking him is sign of challenge. He will kill you".

Before anyone could do or say a thing, Frost screamed. He got up and sneered. Like a wild animal seeing red. He was about to attack them. Blair and the others were petrified with fear now.

"Frost what are you doing?!" said a cold voice and Frost stopped instantly up, his fist millimeters from Bier's face. He shivered a little and slowly turned around.

"Thunder, was it not your duty to keep him in line" the voice continued and sighed "Our mother will not be pleased. I am not even pleased".

Blair eyes widened. She would never admit, that she was actually happy to see one of the child's of the nights right now, and then it was him! Zane Truesdale! Dressed in almost black (His hell Kaiser/underground clothes) and was having that deep blue hair. Camula's right-handed man. Everyone knew about him. Who didn't?!

"Um hi big brother" said Thunder and smiled Awkwardly "How is it going? What are you doing? I thought you were visiting big brother..".

"I was!" Zane said and glared at him. Thunder shivered a little "But I stumbled over you two. You know the rules. You can only punish them when they have done something bad. Not for the fun of it! And I saw everything from the get go so you are not getting out of this one. Especially not you Frost". Frost shivered a little.

"Oh um yeah.. I um lost it there" Frost said. Blair notice he looked scared "But you can't punish me for this. Mom have already doubled my training exercises after I got hit with that Frying pan. She was not pleased with me losing a resistance member. So please don't big brother, don't tell her". Zane snort coldly.

"Yeah that one is your own fault" he said "I told you millions of time to don't get corky and observe your surroundings. You deserved that hit. Now since you interrupted my visit.. you two are gonna bring HIM food today, and if I see a bitemark on the ones you brings in here, I will make sure you have no future hunting's for the next month. Now get lost!". Frost and Thunder both sighed, but bowed quickly. It was easy to see that Zane was the one in charge here.

"Yes of course big brother" they both said in unison and looked then worried. Frost continued "Is it really bad today? Is big brother terrible sick?".

"How many shall we bring him?" Thunder added.

Blair was really confused. What was going on here? Could Vampires get sick? If she remembered correctly Camula had 9 vampires. She had only seen 5 so far. She knew two of them, two males was on a mission somewhere in the kingdom. Secondly she knew 3 out of the 9 was girls. Which means the one was the last male she never had seen? If she remember correctly no one had seen him since they were brought here. She wondered who it was? Zane sighed a little.

"Our mistress told me he haven't left his room today" He said and sighed again "Bring him three, with strong healthy blood and they shall not be from the castle. If you need help, take Mindy and Jasmine with you".

The two vampires nodded and left quickly, but not before Zane manages to whisper something to Thunder. Something who sounded like "They are ready. Report that to our mistress" before they left the area. Zane snort and looked at the three slaves.

"Now back to your chores" He snapped at them "It is a wet mess here".

Then he left as well and left Blair and the others with more questions, than answers. She was clearly talking to Marcel about this in the evening. That was for sure!

Mysterious p.o.v.

The last one of Camula's vampires was currently lying in his bed in his room. He had crawled under the blanket and was hiding his whole body under that blanket. Seconds later he was tossing and turning around in the bed, while sighing a lot. He slammed his head down in the pillow once again and by doing that, he could kill that scream who was released from his throat. He slammed his hands at the pillow as well.

"I am pitiful aren't I?" He whispered to himself and sighed.

He tossed over the other side and closed his eyes. Maybe he really should get some sleep? He had just thought that, when he heard the door open. A normal human wouldn't could hear it open though, but his vampire ears was able to. He flew up from the bed.

"Who's here?" He sneered and looked around. The room was a big mess with a lot of things lying around on the floor. Some even broken. The boy didn't care and looked for the intruder. Zane was walking out from the shadows and looked around.

"Oh it is you!" the boy said and slammed his head at the pillow "Get out!".

"Brother? What have you been doing in here?" Zane questioned "There is a lot of mess in here". The boy sneered coldly and tossed the pillow in the head of him.

"None of your business, get out!" he yelled "This is my room! Leave and let me be!". Zane sighed and tossed the pillow back to him. Then he took the glass shards away from the floor and seconds later was standing beside him.

"I don't think so" He said "I think Mindy and Jasmine has to clean up in here as well. Have you destroyed all that?". The boy sneered and tried to hit him.

"Get out I said" He yelled, but Zane caught his punch. Tears were forming in the boys eyes. Seconds later he broke down and began to cry. Zane sighed a little and sat down beside him. He padded slowly his back.

"You destroyed everything in your quest to find this right?" Zane said and was holding a picture in front of him "You have forgotten our mistress had borrowed it from you haven't you?". The boy looked quickly up and when he saw the picture he grabbed it. Zane smiled a little.

"May I see your eyes today?" He asked and the boy hesitatingly met his gaze. Black eyes were looking back at him. Zane sighed and hugged him a little.

"You have that color, then you have that personality" He said and smiled a little "Talk to me brother. Tell me what is wrong". The boy let out another cry and was holding the picture close to his chest.

"I am so ashamed brother" He then said "What kind of vampire am I? What vampire gets depressed? I am so pitiful. Mom must be so disappointed in me". Zane sighed.

"Now you are stupid brother. Our mother loves you very much. She just told me that you were a special case. A special vampire" He said in a proud tone "I think that too. You did great by finding Sadie and Dorothea. Even through there were no info from them, we got a delicious meal from them". The boy sniffed a little.

"Really? But I am a vampire who remembers from before" He said slowly and looked at the picture, then he hugged it "I am longing.. so much..". He let out a cry.

"Yes really.." Zane said and grinned "You are better than Frost. Do you remember when we returned and we found Frost at the bay with an icepack on his head. He lost to the resistance member Aster phoenix and his companion". The boy suddenly grinned. His eyes changed color to brown. He smiled a little up at Zane.

"Frost that was so funny" he said "Mom was so angry though, but a grumpy Frost is so fun seeing". Zane smirked and grabbed the boy. He tousled a little with his hair.

"See, and what is wrong with remembering. You can use that to your advantage" Zane said "I wish I could remember a little". The boy snort and his eyes returned to black. Zane was cursing himself now. He was back in his depressed mood.

"You are just saying that" the boy said "You don't know how it is brother.. if you could you would have it as terrible as me sometimes. If you could.. you would remember HER as well". Zane looked puzzled at the boy. Then he smiled.

"Then I have good news.. mom has agreed on your request" He said "You will soon get your wish fulfilled. Mom has even agreed that you have the honor". The boy flew up and was staring at him. Then his eyes were brown and he was smiling like hell.

"Oh really? Oh I have to thank mom" He said and was rushing out of the bed. Seconds later he stopped up and gasped for air. Zane frowned.

"Brother, when were the last time you ate?" he said. The boy frowned a little. When he was sad, he forgot to eat. This had been a long depressing time. He looked at Zane and smiled awkwardly.

"Um a week I think" He said quickly "I was having a bad 5 day's trip I am sorry".

"Idiot!" Zane sneered "You shall have a meal at least 2 times a week. You shall be fit for the hunting game tomorrow. Maybe I should make you stay here and recover".

"Hunting games?!" yelled the boy and was standing weakly in front of his brother "Is that tomorrow? Oh no! I need to find some food.. I want to be a part of it. Please brother, let me come with you, on this nights hunt?". Zane smiled and got up from the bed. He messed up his brothers hair once again.

"I already knew you were gonna say that, so I was prepared" He said "I think they shall be here any second now". He had just said that when the door flew up and three humans were tossed in there. Frost and Thunder walked in there seconds later.

"It is an outrage, I was having dinner with my children" a man said, but then noticed the other vampires and was silent. The other two, two teens, a girl and a boy, was hugging each other in fear. Frost sneered.

"You do as you are told" he said coldly "And you will be my big brothers meal. So zip it. How are you big brother?". Frost and Thunder looked concerned at the boy.

"He is an idiot" Zane commented to Frost and continued, while looking at the boy "Hasn't eaten for a week! but notice this brother, our little brothers are concerned about you. They wouldn't be if they didn't love you". The boy looked up at them and smiled a big smile. His brown eyes were sparkling.

"Big brother a week really?" Thunder asked and bowed "It is amazed you can stand".

"Yeah chill out" Frost said "And eat from some of them. I can hold them for you".

"No they are my prey" The boy sneered and his eyes changed to red "I am hungry. I will take care of them myself. Let them loose". He was drooling a little. Frost gulped a little and let the three go. They could leave now if they wanted, but the weak boy knew they couldn't. Not even if they tried, which they did. They began running away.

"You three" He said in a cold firm voice "You are not leaving are you? I order you to stay here". He could easily feel their will break, just like that. He had that ability. Not many could resist it. The boy licked his lips.

"Come back and kneel before me" He said firmly "And Teen boy I am staring with you, so don't even try to move or resist. You are mine". The teen boy froze. They all returned to him and did as he asked. All had a hazy look in their eyes.

"Yes master" they whispered in unison and the boy smirked.

He weakly took a step towards the boy. He could right now easily overpower him, if he hasn't ordered him not to resist and stand still. The boy licked his mouth once more and placed his fangs in the neck of the boy. A terrified scream followed soon after.

Blair's p.o.v.

Blair was running and running. Her hand was holding Marcel's as they rushed through the terrain. A terrain of forest, as well as having rocks and lakes. Blair was gasping for air as she was running through the place. They both hid behind some rocks and took some deep breaths of air. Then Marcel looked at her.

"See, told you everything was not as it seemed to be" He said and took a deep breath again "They were only nice to get our will power up. To have the courage to run and fight. So they could have a decent challenge. Just hope the others understood the message".

Blair gasped for air and nodded. Last night Marcel had been holding a meeting, before they ate, and told them, he had a hunch everything was not at it seemed to be. After all, every member of the team had an encounter with a vampire and was teased in some way. Then after the slaves forth back the vampires left. Blair had not been fully sure they catches the message, but they all ate and went to bed. When she woke up again, they were no longer in that comfortable room any longer. They were in different cages, surrounded by Vampires and Amazons. Camula and Tania was both there as well, and Blair found out they apparently was chosen as hunting targets for their supposable "hunting games". She had never seen so many humans in cages before. One of Tania's amazons had read a paper out loud, stating the rules. Both for the slaves and Vampires. It was pretty easy actually. The slaves – them – began running and after some times. When the amazons and Vampires thought they had a head start, they would get hunted. If they got touched by a vampire or Amazon, they belonged to the one who touched them. If Blair could remember, it was something with the scent, because as soon as they were touched, the hunter would leave to catch some other preys. When the timeline was finished, which could be from hours to days, they would all be found and belong to the one who catches them. However they were some mercy for them as well. If the slaves survived to never be touched before the time up, they were free to go. That or if they reached the line where the hunting area ended. That was where Marcel and Blair was headed. Or so they hoped, they had no idea where they were headed after all.

"Okay if we survive this, you can say I told you so, as many times as you like" Blair said and looked around "Do you think we got away?".

She had just said that, when the stone broke and an amazon was standing in front of them. It was a duel monster card called "Amazoness Trainee", and even through dueling cards was banned, Blair knew Kagemaru had made an exception with the amazons card. They all were alive as long as they served Tania. Blair knew human females could join her as well.

"I take this as no" Blair said and dodged the females whip. They began running like hell again. Marcel ran one way and Blair the other, but apparently the amazon chose her as a target. Blair could hear behind her, but she still didn't stop running.

"Nowhere to run, little slave girl" the amazon said suddenly and Blair noticed she had hit a dead end. Shit! What to do? Blair looked after a way out, but there weren't any.

"Don't worry I will be quick" she said "I need a girl like you for target practice".

Blair sneered. She didn't want to be a slave anymore. She wanted to be free and when she were, she was gonna save the world. Or at least find someone who could. Blair closed her eyes. Jaden sama! Then a weird sound like BAM could be heard.

"I told everyone, no one is hurting my Blair" Marcel yelled. He was holding a branch in his arms and he was gasping for air. Then he smiled at her.

"Marcel" she said and hugged him "You saved me!". He just grinned.

"Of course!" he said "We are partners to the end. If you get catches. I will surrender myself to your captures. I am not leaving without you! We are sticking together to the end". Blair grinned. Then she took out her hairpin in her pocket and placed it in her hair. She took Marcel's hand.

"Let's get away before she wakes up" Blair said and Marcel nodded in agreement.

Time skip.

Marcel and Blair was not sure how long they had been running, or how many days or hours had passed. It was the bad thing about that there were no sun in this world. However they actually didn't care about that right now. They were just running to survive, and they had been running. Blair was sure she had never been running that much in her entire life. They had been chased by amazon's mostly, but that was actually also enough. Right now they were hiding in some bushes and tried to catch their breath once again. Luckily they had found a bush with berries and was actually eating them. Of course trying to be as silence as ever. They were not giving up of being free. They were about to leave the bushes, when they heard it. The sound of wings in the air. Both Blair and Marcel froze. The only creature who could fly around here was.. vampires! It was said that Vampires could move as silence as a grave, but that didn't mean their wings were as silence as a grave. Therefore they didn't get surprised when a person, mostly a vampire landed on the ground a little far away from them. Blair narrowed her eyes and tried to figure out who it was. However they were dressed in a dark cloak of some sort. She did notice that their wings got placed closely to their back though.

"Hmm I can smell humans here" the voice said and Blair notice it was a male voice "Even humans who has not been claimed. No stupid amazons here or the smell of my siblings, which means.. he he they are gonna be mine!".

Blair and Marcel looked at each other. Blair heart was beating pretty fast for some reason. She was not sure what to do. Should they run? Or stay here? That solved itself some seconds later.

"You two in there.. I know you are behind the bushes.. show yourself" the male vampire said. Blair sneered. Nothing else to do than show themselves.. Maybe!

"When I say now, we will run" said Marcel and took her hand. Blair nodded. They waited a little and then seconds later, rushed out of the bushes, getting as far away from the vampire as they could. They didn't get very far.

"I said, show yourself, not run! So stand before me!" the vampire then said in a firm voice "I really hate using this ability you know. If I was fully fit, I would hunt you like a normal vampire would do, but oh well".

Blair felt this weird sensation through her body. She felt like she was doing the wrong thing here. She needed to return to him. She could feel Marcel's hand tense. Then without warning they walked back to him. To the hoody character. He snort and Blair was sure he looked at them.

"About time" he said and sighed "This is so under my dignity to use that ability, but at least mom will have two more points on our team, as soon as I touch yo.. wait I have seen you before haven't I? Tell me who you are?!".

Blair felt this weird sensation running through her body. It was like someone had put drugs on her. She felt so sleepy. She could feel Marcel's hand slip hers.

"I am not sure master" could she hear Marcel say "We were slaves at the castle. My name is Marcel and this is my friend Blair".

Blair looked shocked at him. Master?! Then she remembered the rumors. Like Zane this vampire must have some abilities and right now they were under them. Blair shook her head wildly. No! I got to break free! Then it was like glass exploded and she woke up. The vampire sneered.

"Blair" He said cold "You are that girl.. I..". He shook his head and sneered again.

"Marcel wake up!" Blair yelled "He is a vampire, he has you under a spell. He is about to hurt me!". Marcel shook his head and woke up.

"Blair!" he said and took her hand "I don't know what came over me, let's run". She nodded and they began rushing away. The vampire sneered.

"No! You broke it" he yell, then they could hear him laugh. Before they knew it, he was standing in front of them. "You actually broke through. There is not many who can withstand me. I am so happy! There is only one who have been able to beside you two. You are so gonna be mine".

Blair looked in shock when he placed a hand on Marcel. No! Not Marcel! Blair kicked the on the shin. He actually gasped a little.

"Why you?!" he said and sneered "I am not fully healed, so my body is not really up to date, against physical attacks. Not like it is used too, and you do something like that". Blair just sneered. She just felt like doing that.

"Serves you right" she yelled "You and all the evil persons in this world. Just touch me then, but one day the world will return to normal, and all you evil creatures will disappear. Mark my words, one day Jaden sama will save the world..". The vampire tensed and a sneering sound was coming from him. Blair slowly began backing away.

"What did you say?" he said in a serious angry tone. Blair gulped.

"I said it serves you right and you are evil" began Blair and continued walking backwards not taking eyes away from him. The vampire sneered and let go of Marcel.

"No, not that. I don't care about that" He said and sneered. He pushed down the hoody and some brown Kuriboh hair was shown. Red eyes were glaring at her "You said my name! I hate it when someone I remember says my name! You are so gonna die!".

Blair was looking shocked at him. She was actually not able to move. This can't be Jaden! No it just couldn't! The Vampire, Jaden apparently, rushed forward with the most angry face, Blair ever had seen. She finally was able to move her legs, but she was still kind of shocked. The only thing she managed was stumble backwards and fell to the ground. She was so scared. She just closed her eyes and hoped it was done quickly. Then she heard footsteps and an angry scream. Blair slowly opened her eyes and saw a lady with brown long hair standing in front of her.

"Hello Jaden" said the girl and smiled at him "We meet again". Jaden sneered angry.

"No not you again. Your stupid amazon" Jaden yelled "She is mine! Mine I tell you".

"I don't think so" said a voice suddenly behind Blair and a hand touched her shoulder. "She is mine now. Good job Alexis, like always".

Alexis, who was holding Jaden back, now smiled a big smile. She was dressed in clothes similar to her school uniform, the only difference was that you could see a little of her belly.

"You are too kind my lady" said Alexis and grinned "Anything to save a female from him. It makes me so sad seeing you like this Jaden!". Jaden sneered again.

"There is nothing to be sad about amazon. I having it just fine. Now give me that girl! She said my name, I will kill her!" Jaden yelled angry.

Alexis sighed. Blair looked up at the one who touched her and was eye to eye with Tania. She was not sure if she was happy or sad that she actually got caught. Tania shook her head.

"Nope! You see Jaden, the hunting games ends in 3,2,1 now" Tania said.

As soon as she said it, flapping wings could be heard. Zane landed seconds later in front of them. Seconds later Camula arrived as well. She looked from Tania to Alexis and then to Jaden. She sighed a little. Then she made a nod towards Zane.

"Hmm Amazon, thanks for the call" Zane said coldly "We will take him from here. Come Jaden, we need to return home". Jaden stopped up for a moment.

"But brother Zane, she is.. my name.. and mine" Jaden snort out and tried to get out of Alexis grip.

Blair looked in horror. Camula sighed and gave him a little hug. She stroked his hair and cheek a little. A minute too Jaden slowly calmed down. His eyes turned to his brown color. He sighed a little.

"It looks like I win this time Camula" said Tania and grinned. "If the boy had gotten the girl, you would have won though". Camula snort at the amazon.

"Congrats then, you are the best hunter from now on, but don't lean back to long Tania, I will take the title back again, like we always does" Camula said "I will pay for all the tribes this time then".

She had stopped hugging Jaden, but she still had a hand on his head. Jaden was glaring angry at Blair once in a while. Then he sighed.

"Mistress I am so sorry I let you down" He then slowly said "I didn't get many preys today. If I had been faster, we would have won again". Camula stroked his hair.

"Don't worry my dear, we will beat them next time" she said "And you didn't let me down. I am proud of you. I am proud of all of you". Zane snort a little, but a little smile was shown on his face. Jaden's eyes lit up like Christmas.

"Yes, my mistress is not angry" he yelled happily, then a growling sound could be heard and he smiled awkwardly "I think I am hungry again". Zane sighed.

"Yep one of the kind" Zane mumbled and grabbed Marcel "We figure that out when we are home. First round up the target, then we go home. Then you can eat, if mistress is generous, you can even drink one near death as well". Jaden mumbled something, but Blair couldn't hear what it was. Seconds later they left.

"Is that really Jaden" mumbled Blair slowly and felt someone pull her up from the ground. It was Alexis. She sighed as well.

"Yeah, no one can save this world Blair. Especially not Jaden!" She said and Blair tensed "You can only get the best out of it. So you can try to escape or you can come with willingly. Your choice!".

Then she began leaving. She had a tight grip in her. Blair sighed deeply. There goes my hope! And I am not with Marcel any longer! Maybe there is really no hope in this world! Blair sighed and followed Alexis and Tania. Wherever that was!

A,N: Well that was that chapter. So heartbroken ending. I have a feeling you have questions about Jaden, so here goes. He is really Ooc I know, but his vampire transformation has made him have sort of having 3 different modes, which like his eyes changes from time to time. When he has red, he is malicious vampire mode. Brown, mostly his normal personality, and Black eyes his depressed mode. The reason well you have properly figured that out, if not you will find out later. Hope you not hate me for turning Jaden into a vampire. The next chapter is in Kagemaru's kingdom. In my eyes the most saddest moment, or maybe going soft here he he. The chapter after it is the resistance once again. So hope you think it sounds interesting. Please comment of what you think so far of the story, and thanks for hearting the story! :D