Floyd
*She could barely keep up with her parents... Her mother floating beside her father who walked in cold, purposeful strides. The two were having a collected yet heated debate concerning the wellfare of their daughter.* "She doesn't need to be apart of a fire you feed with the wood of political violence!" *Her mother protested, her father lifted a hand to shut her down.* "You would have her safely coddled under a rock away from the truths of the world. That is no way to live, no way to survive! You would see her slaughtered like a sheep amongst wolves?!" *Her father actually stopped to glare down her mother who stood firm.

Now the look she gave her father made him realize the grievance of his mistake by speaking to her that way, so much so that she said his full name.* "Riku Von Klein, by the devil himself I-" *In mid sentence she snapped her fingers, never breaking eye contact and Ai knew immediately that was her cue to cover her ears. She did so with zero hesitation and with a swiftness she knew all too well. She couldn't hear what they were saying, but it was a battle of mental chess when those two had a disagreement... And right now her father was in check. It ended soon after with some sort of consensus, she didn't know what, but they pressee on to the meeting place to join the others.*

*Upon their arrival, many had already gotten there. Bonfires were lit within the caves and several huddled around to share angry testimonial statements and recollections that riled up a lot of the younger crowd. Silence was hard to maintain as the vampires poured in by the droves* **"And they think we to be the monsters! Let us give them a reason, let us show them what a monster TRULY is!"** *One shouted, met by a series of triumphant cries in agreement. There was talk of releasing ferals, talk of killing them as a colony, a talk of war, talk of peace, Ai had found herself a small rock to sit upon in the corner away from the masses... Only to be met by the fearful embrace of Vanessa. She was alive?* "We barely made it out... We got separated from father.."

 *Vanessa told her everything... Of the healing, of the elder who stayed behind... Ai didn't know what to believe or which side was right or wrong. There were nominees already designated on both sides. A one young vampire by the name of Arthur lead the side that opposed peace.* "We are tired of running! Tired of hiding in the shadows so much so that it should be a formidable prison! Here's what we get for forgetting where **We** Stand on the food chain! They've no claws no fangs! They've a lingering fear of what awaits in the night and I say we rekindle that fear! Let then hide away their wives and daughters... Tonight the dark rises with us!"

 *And this caused an uproar with cries that filled the cave, echoing off the walls. And then the speaker of the opposition was one who was healed from the cemetery debacle, Elizabeth... Daughter of Count Alexander.* "We were spared! This could be the chance to gain mercy! To gain an understanding- We've got it in our grasp and you would scour it away! The days we've all wanted... There's a whole **World** With more than enough room for all of us to maintain a bridge of mutal agreement and it all starts with one! I was there that night... And so were you, and so were you! You will have

Us hunted down till the end of time for your wretched disease of vanity and vengeance!"

*Vampire against vampire, they were at each others throats like starved heyenas over a scrap of bloody meat. She took Vanessa's hand and went to find her father. She wanted to go home. He stood as one of those who were caught somewhere in the middle. The devils advocates which mainly consisted of elders. The old ones who had seen this many a times before.

 The two girls clung to her fathers cloak on either side to gain a protective hand on each of their shoulders. The second wisest among them need only hold up a hand, and a flushed silence filled the cave of the mountain. You could finally hear the gust of wind that made a soft whistle as it passed the caves entrance. You could hear the claws of the bats that hung from the ceiling scrapping against the stone.* "I can empathize with your frustrations, when will you realize that the more you take, the less you have?.." *He told stories of this exact same instance in the past, and the outcome should they resort to violence. Many added facts and depictions of what they had seen or what they had done while emphasizing that while what the humans did was not justified, it would cause a dominoe effect with whatever they choose to do from here.*

*The elders made sure to let the masses know that they would not be interfering with any decision anyone decided to do. They were not there to police anyone nor form the type of colony that would have their thougths or opinions oppressed by one type of moral. They believed in learning from mistakes be them good, or fatal but it was up to each of them to choose that for him or herself. The young and stupid would of course seek to make things right by them. An eye for an eye as it were whilst the opposite side would try to stop them for the fear of their rash decisions making it worse on the rest of them. This would go long into the night and since no sunlight could penetrate the intricate cave system below, it would leak into the day. Her mother escorted her home before dawn... She didn't believe she needed to stay that long to fufill any sorr of agenda.*
Cathryn
*As her mother was trying to escort her back before dawn upon peering outside of the cave they would find it to late as the time that was spent inside the mountain was more then expected the sun had already extended it's grasp across the land taking hold they would have to wait until nightfall befell again in the mountains can be heard footsteps around them tiny little footsteps, monsters of the night like themselves however they were the size of small children running about the cave systems.*
Floyd
*She of course didn't mind staying within the cave, it was very large, and there was more than enough wood to make several lasting bonfires for warmth. She of course would conform to her animalistic appearance of a bat, and find a nice little nook on the high cave ceiling to wrap her wings around herself to have a comfortable sleep. Meanwhile, whatever lurked in the shadows be it monster or human would be a welcomed stress reliever. It would give them something to take all of their frustrations and anger put on rather than each other. The only thing that would be incredibly problematic were the ferals.

The banter and arguing would continue into the morning... Some even taking it upon themselves to take the lives of fellow vampires in secret to weaken those who opposed the option of slaying every village inhabited by man. It was madness... Organized madness. Specific groups tried to take control of everyone as whole with the use of power and force, but they were shut down quickly. Ideals clashed and kinship was hanging on by a frayed thread. Humanity might not even need to step in for an extermination... They were on the right track to doing it themselves.*
Cathryn
*The goblins would be moving about the cave floor the occasional pitter patter of the feet and growls, can be heard, as they were traveling in a massive horde at best 50 goblins were in this cave but a horde this big had to have a leader... A few orc body guards and a few shamans, as the bloodshed was heard and the scent of blood began to fill the air it would be a beacon to these creatures they could see perfectly in the caves but it was hard to track the vampires since they were dead, but the scent of blood lead then closer... And closer...
Floyd
*Well, unfortunately for the goblins but fortunately for the vampires they'd take their rage out on the horde that as nature would have it, was simply passing through. Surviving. This could have been their home beforehand but now they would recieve an attack, from small numbers at first. Maybe six or seven who were not happy with how the proceedings went. They clenched their fists and spouted hateful profanity about their own kind before running into them. They'd pause a moment to take in what they were... Some never having seen a Goblin before and with their perfect night vision they would attempt to slaughter them out of pure annoyance. Apparently... Not enough blood had been shed for them. 

Meanwhile, towards the front of the cave the families of those that were slain held what little memorial service they could for their fallen loved ones. It wasn't right... And it wasn't fair. They'd say a few last words, shed tears, and eventually cast them into the sunlight where they would disintegrate into ash. The cave was now mostly divided into two sides... Those who wanted to kill the humans, and those that didn't. They had segregated themselves from one another, but the moddle ground hiearchy had managed a cease fire until the mext nightfall where they would all part ways.*
Cathryn
*The goblins would see large humanoid creatures that had no heartbeat they were hard to trace they moved faster then any normal human, they had faced previously, the goblins began to fall by the dozens crimson red blood flowing through the cave, around 20 goblins remained they began to realize the slaughter that was happening two shaman goblins casted green spells of fire towards the vampires attacking and 4 oger class goblins with large clubs standing at 8 feet tall and extremely fat and muscular with disgusting green skin began to swing there clubs wildly at the vampires trying to hit them the tiny goblins started jumping at them trying to cut there ankles or stab the vampires backs.*
Floyd
*If not for the healing factor these few posessed l, they would have been struck down long ago... And without any holt artifacts, weapons or bolts, they wouldn't be deterred for long. Broken bones, ripped off limbs, one nearly had his head lopped right off his shoulders from bludgeoning damage but was fine a little while later. The smell of goblin blood wasn't subjected to that one area of battle, as vampires had a very keen sense of smell. Covered in goblin blood... The attacking vampires began to smile and laugh... Enjoying themselves as it were. This sent the passive group into a nervous frenzy, and the traversed deeper into the intricate cave systems guided by their uncanny ability to see at night paired with their sense of smell. 

Ai, who had just fallen asleep stirred from the trouble within and attempted to fly deeper to block out the sound. She was safe with the neutral and peaceful party, but the sounds of screeches and screams in a closed cave tended to echo and bounce off the walls. She didn't want to be too far from the group... The smell of goblin and vampire blood pungent and crisp. She now just wanted to go home... This was turning into an unpleasant nightmare.*
Cathryn
*The goblins and hobgoblins had been fighting a few goblins picked up there small bows and began to fire there arrows towards any vampire in sight. The goblins hardly stood any chance to these creatures they fell one by one, until only the shaman goblins remained the mage casted goblins who could only cast curse magic they began to cast spells to control the dead goblins as there familiars the dead goblins began to rise up and pick up broken arrow head trying to stab at the vampires and the shaman's casting green disgusting flames all over the cave, the cave would be illuminated by the occasional green flames.*
Floyd
*Eventually it would come down to one rushing back to the others to weave a tale about how these goblins came out of nowhere and started attacking them. This would draw parties from both sides to assist since the goblins weren't the humans they were quarreling over. A problem to momentarily set aside their differences if you will. To counter the green flames and fire, the few who could use blood magic would do so, creating weapons out of their own blood or manipulating the blood of the goblins themselves. There was attempts to put the fires out with dirt since there was no water readily on hand, and shadow magic would be put against their curse magic.

They had strength in numbers, and would attempt to overcome them with that as well. Some would revert to their animalistic forms and attack the smaller ones with claws and fangs. They wpuld use their heightened reflexes of speed and agility to gain the physical advantage. The goblins weren't like them, and could not heal but apparently could reanimate their dead. Handy, but not quite handy enough as the shaman became the target of the wrath of several vampires. Not so oddly enough, none of the elders choose to partake in the fray.*
Cathryn
*The shaman goblins were watching there goblins being torn to pieces and as a new found wave of vampires came barreling down upon them with there blood magic and shadow magic they stood no chance they fell from being overwhelmed they got killed and with the shaman's falling to the vampires to they died and all the reanimated goblins died along with the shaman's a river of goblin blood flowed through the caves the sun was now at its peak outside the mountain a few more hours before the sun would set.*
Floyd
*A triumphant cry resonated throughout... Some happy they had warded off a threat while others... Were just happy they had shed copious amounts of blood. They could care less for the lives of their kin as they didn't share the same views on what should be done about the humans. This would quell the anger... For now. This would ensure that no one would attempt to murder their breatheren until nightfall. Ince the sun set, they'd all depart there separate ways and the plans would be in motion. 

The targets were simple. Whoever controlled the human knights, monster hunters and adventures guild would die first. If you take away a leader, you breed fewr and uncertainty. They rip everything apart from the inside out. Meanwhile the side that yearned for peace... They would target specific vampires in charge of the assualt. Designated leaders of their peers. By killing them first before they got to the figures of human importance, they'd be able to prevent a full on vampire hunt and even a war between the loving and the dead.

In secrecy, the elders telepathically held a meeting of reassurance and strategy. They've already been through this many times before in their long, immortal lifespans. They hatched a plan that would be the last resort to save their kind should the worst come to worst. They would have to do what they've sworn not to do and choose a side. Become hypocrites of the balance they tried to maintain but it would have to be done should the time come.*
Robin
*Would make it back to the mountain that he had fled from only an hour ago with a female gold rank beside him she was indifferent about the quest didn't care about saving any adventurer that died in the caves or the prospect of making a name for herself. She was a swordsman and entered the cave where the sounds he told her were coming from she was very prideful and had been fearless as she entered he followed behind but unlike her he began to set traps and steel wires along side the pathways of the cave he coated these steel wires with holy potions, and had holy powder items in his satchel to throw at the vampires even though if he used his dark magic it would burn him*

`"Wait up I'm just trying to do something."`

*The female adventure replied.*

`"I don't care if you slow me down you can just die for all I care."`

*She sucked her teeth and casually walked into the open space were all the vampires were gathering while Faedon was lurking in the caves preparing stuff. He would be scared as he saw all the goblin blood and his boots were coated in red his hands shook as he set the traps he spoke again.*

`"Please wait don't go alone."`

*But no reply.*
Floyd
*Well, it wasn't very difficult to hear a beating heart or see the warmth of someone alive and well, humans carried a very distinct scent. Distinct enough to send a pheromone like signal that made the bats chitter and screech. It was one or two, then three, then five, then fifteen, then thirty... More and more until everyone knew they were here. Unfortunately this would get very sticky, and very dangerous. There was a flurry of three emotions... Rage, hunger, and determination. It was all about who got to them first and boy oh boy, it was a race.

The noise was enough to stir Ai from her sleep, and the smell even more so. With a big yawn, she began to preen herself before her little nose began to wiggle. She knew that smell... Even more so since it was the last meal sh- oh no. She was deep in the caves... She wouldn't get there in time... Not on foot. Dropping from her perch she would take flight to see if it really was that stupid, stupid human boy.*
Robin
*Would try to continue his way in the cave after setting a few traps his hands would have some burns as the holy magic would hurt him, he had fallen even further from the grace of the gods, with his use of dark magic.*

`"Where did you go be careful."`

*He had bought a new lantern and had lit it tying it to his belt, as he walked forward his eyes narrowing he could faintly see the female adventurer up ahead as he caught up with her just barely. He was panting slightly as he drew his sword and began to walk cautiously how did everyone become so strong but him he looked around using his hearing sensing the screeches if the bats the vampires were coming he would prepare his magic as his heart began to thud faster with adrenaline and his breaths increasing.*
Cathryn
*The female adventure took off igniting her holy blade as she bolted at inhuman speeds into the cave systems waving her holy magic sword around and illuminating the cave around her she wanted to know where all the vampires were at as she looked around once again leaving the boy by himself*
Floyd
*They'd come all at once with claws and teeth, inhuman speed, agility and reflexes with healing properties that came naturally with the vampire territory. One would lunge at the adventuring girl but get barreled into by another trying to stop them. It would go on like this, and be impossible to tell who was on which side. Hand-to-hand combat was no foreign concept, and neither was foul play. The vampires that **Could** Reach the female would yank or pull her hair, sweep her legs, or try to rip her hand off but their assaults weren't met with resistance. For every vampire that was trying to kill them, there was one trying to stop them. Cries of* "LEAVE!" *Mixed with* "DIE!" *And it was all muddied together. Traps were set off one by one, engulfing whoever fell victim to it in flames and incinerating them into ash be them friend or foe. Some would even try to take advantage of the traps and throw their fellow vampires into them. It was madness.

Ai arrived too late as she had feared, and she had to stay back too unless she wanted to become a target. Shaking her head, she'd retreat. She'd wish the human all the best, but there was nothing she could do. It was almost sundown... This was an intricate cave system with more than one way out so she would be able to go home. This was way bigger than her, and she was sure her father would be sleeping in a coffin in the cellar for a whole week after this was done.*
Cathryn
*The female adventurer jumped back and rose her sword in a defense position seeing the horde of vampires coming as they tried to pull her hair she back stepped to the left then to right avoiding them narrowly as she watches all the vampires fighting each other some trying to seemingly protect her some not she would charge a holy magic spell and first would burn the vampires that would attack her she would split the vampires attacking her in half with her holy sword of flames cutting of hand and slashing at the chest while in a constant movement from side stepping 10 feet back or to the side at every time.*
Robin
*Would see the female attacking the vampires he would ignited his blade in his blood art as blood swirled around his sword to the tip, he used his blood step to stab a vampire through the heart and a blood flame ignited the vampire on fire he only attacked the vampires that were trying to kill her he killed one as they were preoccupied, he saw the female about to swing her sword against one of the vampires trying to save her he used his blood step leaving an after image behind him as he was right Infront of her and cross blades with her*

`"No! They're trying to save you idiot!'`

*He would say leaving himself exposed to the vampires trying to kill them she would move his sword up and to the side with a clang then hit him with the hilt of sword before trying to kill him with a slash screaming.*

`"Vampire lover, you can die along with them I'll tell the guild, you ran like a coward never to be seen again!"`

*She was covered in vampire blood*
Floyd
*It was a mess, a right mess.* "Kill them! Kill them all! She wears our blood with pride so let us wear her skin like a *Fine* Minx scarf!" *When she tried to slash her companion, a vampire would grab her by her hair from behind and lung forward sink his teeth into her neck. This wasn't in a way to feed no, this was in a way to rip out her jugular. Faedon would not be spared the cheap tricks and would be leapt at from behind but one interjected. Now back to back with Faedon he locked hands with the opposition.*

"You should never have come here!" *He called over his shoulder with a heavy English accent. Using his foot, he kicked his foe in the chest to send him backwards into a flaming trap but he wouldn't move from where he was. Since the female adventurer had chipped away a bit at the numbers of those who wished death upon humans it made the fight a little bit easier... But only a little bit for both sides carried the same abilities.*
Cathryn
*The female adventurer that crossed blades with her companion had her hair and teeth sank into her neck she screamed in agony as her jugular was ripped out she gargled on her own blood her own blood lust had gotten her killed.*
Robin
*Witnessed the brutality his face filled with horror, as he blood steps to the side of the evil vampire that locked hands with the good one chopping there hands clean off, before turning his blad to the left side and lobbing the vampires head clean off it's shoulders with his blood step as he was panting scared and now alone, as blood fell from his sword he turned and decided to activate his blood Slashes Form 4 his sword coated in blood as he ran towards more enemy vampires he swung his sword to the left then to right, then from underneath and up and down again, with a last swing from across the side with a long slash, each swing had blood form 3, feet Infront of his blade it would be as if his sword went across Infront of him any vampire that got slashed with the blood would get sliced opened as if he slashed then with his sword himself he would prepare his blood step encase they counter ambushed him he was panting heavily his chest rising and falling with fear he took out at least 4 vampires with his ability as he waits for the other ones move watching his surroundings he made sure not to harm any of the good ones*
Timothy
A graceful dance to allow him to side step, back step as if he was dancing on water it allows him to dodge at inhuman speeds his eyes turn an emerald pink with the center being emerald red, can be used in tandem with the blood arts and slashes and his fighting style of boxing and kick boxing.

With each slash of his blade the appearance of magical blood appears just 1-3 feet In Front of it with each slash he can use this up to 6 Slashes if it connects it will be as if his sword connected with the targets body it also leaves a passive effect of minor fatigue the building up required is to be exposed to his effect for more than 15 minutes before it takes hold. He can use this for his fists by creating a wave of blood to knock his opponent back to feel as if he punched them if it connects.
Floyd
*The vampire who was helping him got a nice streak of blood across his face from the sliced-off ligaments, which he wiped away with his sleeve.* "Thanks mate.." *He wasn't exactly alone as it were, for the one who defended him never left his side. If he wasn't careful with those slashes, he'd end up hitting one of the good guys, which he nearly did a couple of times. The vampires didn't fight with swords so there was no clear gap between them. It was grappling hand to hand which would make it extremely difficult to hit one without the other.* "Family gatherings... Am I right?" *He chuckled before attempting to pick up the lady adventures sword but the holy properties burned his hands.

He released it instantly and shook his hands off with a wince, the seared flesh healing over where it was burned.* "My name is Marquis. I don't know about you but this doesn't exactly seem like the best idea wouldn't you say?" *Incoming. A bat swooped down and at the last second turned into its humanoid form for more force to ram into Faedon. Again he'd step in and take the hit.* "No... You... Don't!" *He couldn't really help him further as his hands were now full.*
Robin
*The blood that swirled around his sword was made stronger with each kill, his pants slowly began to calm down as the vampire spoke to him and said thank you, he was shocked he moved his left arm to the side and pulled his right hand back in perry ready position as he moved towards the right, looking for any threat, family gatherings??? We're all family gathering with the vampires this brutal and bloody??*

`"I came to talk, not to fight but they attacked me your all people just like me just a different race doesn't make us that much different, because we have to survive in different ways."`

*He would state seeing the man named marquis getting his hands full he charged towards one of the evil vampires using his blood step leaving a blood after image behind himself because of how fast he was moving it left around 3 blood afterimages of himself he was only moving slightly faster than a peak human but since it used his ability to even break that ceiling of speed he was able to close distances fairly quickly the effect of using it was to leave a blood after image he switched his blood art, using form three combined with blood step he created 5, images made of pure blood carrying his sword going into one direction Infront of him 3, images went forward slashing there swords at enemy vampires two went to the side those images could be hit and blocked and deflected like it was Faedon himself that would injure him greatly if one of them got hit he hoped to take out a few more vampires.*
Floyd
"Well... Kid... Unfortunately you guys attacked us first! Straws and camels you know- HA!" *Marquis overpowered his opponent and was oddly enough getting a kick out if it.* "I never liked that guy.." *Unfortunately as the night settled and the sun set, many fled to wreck terror on villages, establishments, and anything else they could find and others followed after to stop them. Soon, there was nothing left but the two of them, some badly injured bretheren, and a lot of corpses. Marquis took a seat at the foot of the cave with a huff, and pulled out a very scrunched cigarette from his pocket. The frills at the end of his Victorian white cotton shirt were stained with blood as well as his hands.*

"You wouldn't happen to have a-" *Regarding the traps and the large flames he waved a hand* "Nevermind.." *It was a right mess. Goblins, humans, vampires... What a state for the world to be in. He didn't known what was going to happen out there, but he had spent everything he had fighting his own kind and burying his family for two days. He needed a smoke, and maybe a drink. He didn't know what the human planned on doing from here, but he had no means to attack him.*
Robin
*Would swing his sword splashing the blood off of it and sheathing the blade finally the vampires that fled he could do nothing to stop them but at least he cut there numbers significantly to allow the good vampires to win, with a strategic advantage of numbers. As he began to walk to the entrance to see Marquis sitting at there smoking a cigarette he spoke softly.*

`"What may have been your question sir Marquis Im surprised I left unscathed I thought I would at least have some sort of injury but thank you for helping me."`

*He would say as he stood beside him he began to throw pebbles at all his traps one by one they began to activate and become disabled.*

`"What do you plan on doing now, I personally don't know what I will do..."`

*He would say he didn't know how to talk and hold a conversation well so he was ackward slightly placing a hand behind his neck his face having small dried spots of blood."
Timothy
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Regina
Ai: *He'd wave a hand nonchalantly* "Was just gonna ask for a light mate." *He couldn't blame him for being uptight or on edge... Just look around. No sane person wouldn't be afflicted- well, sane **Human** Person anyway. He'd lived around a hundred years or so now and had been around the block a couple of times. He wasn't a vampire by choice, so he understood where he was coming from a little bit better than most.

To his question, he leabrd his head back to look up at the caves ceiling* "..Stay here a bit. I lost my elder brother... So I'd like to mourn. Say goodbye, you know? Then who knows. Go out... Join the opposition.." *He gave a chuckle. What else was there to do? All you could do was the next best thing and that meant stopping the humans from being eradicated.* "You were lucky this time, I'll give it to ya. But thas because the lot of us are trying to stop you from getting killed. Can't say you'll come out unscathed every time.." *A round about way of saying be careful.*
Robin
*Placed his hands by his side with a soft sigh his heart beat still racing extremely fast, as it would take some time for it to slowly calm down he did have a black flame spell to help the man with the light he needed.*

`"Ah.. A light haven't met that many people who snoke, I'm sorry for all that's happened to you I tried my best to save some of the others but it was to many. Thank you for all you have done I wish you safe travels on your journeys maybe we will meet again sometime in the future after all you have got is time."`

*He would say softly before walking down out the cave he didn't want to hold him up with mourning he began to make his travel back to the city of dimeria it was a long ways though and covered in blood it might draw attention. He sighed as he jumped down from a high rock and rolled to break the fall standing up he hoped that vampire he talked to would be ok and wondered if the female vampire survived all this violence.*
Timothy
Faedon knows he was walking through the city gates almost puked upon seeing the dozens of bodies hanging he is going to leave this nation because of that. For the graveyard I made a thread it's near the borderlands,