Susie
Here we have a location that has caused much suffering to the surrounding forest, for within the stone walls surrounding the home were rows of cages of all different shapes and sizes, different metals, and peculiar almost foreign looking locks and magic. It had been here that he was first taken, on his first night in these woods. The people within seeming to be in the business of poaching and well back when he was just starting his journey he would not be able to take them on. However it had been years since he was here and yet much of it looked the same. He may even think the same people were here, and that is what he was hoping for. Being a vampire he finds that the thirst never really subsides or leaves, feeding on willing animals will only last him for so long, so here he is slowly walking his way to the front gate with the appearance of a lost traveler, dressed in ripped and tattered clothing.

The sight from outside the compound would be that of a still picture, however if one could see magic they would see the flaring up and absorbtion of blood, the most vile cursed magic around. A snaking stream of blood going to each poacher and back to the man that did not forgive them. For them he would not deliver a second chance, why give a second chance to those that limit another beings freedom. No that could not be excused. An hour after he walked in he would walk back out, following a trail of animals that he had freed as they left. He was in new clothing and feeling quite full after his extensive meal, however the evidence in the compound would show any that saw it the devastation that would come to those that hurt him and animals. Another showing of the Kind Reaper.
Olene
With the wind blowing through his hair, and the cool breeze touching his skin as he soars through the sky, Azenea is enjoying himself as he is conversing with his one and only friend, Sylvia, his companion. With the beautiful scenery that has been bestowed upon them within the morning sky, it's given them the chance to recollect over that past few decades they've spent together, and all the memories they've made. Although in the midst of their journey and conversation they'd find themselves flying a top the shifting forest. A place full of mysteries and unbeknownst creatures, places, and even magics, though this wasn't their first time being in the area. This time was seemingly different though, as they made their way across the sky, an unusual sense of bloodlust was being emitted from the forest, So Azenea being the unique person he is decided to take a landing and check out the area.

 Azenea after landing hurriedly has Sylvia transform back into her normal state, that form representing similar features to a cat, before they found themselves wandering throughout the forest searching for what was emitting the bloodlust. They'd find themselves looking for hours upon hours as the trail of mana and bloodlust is seemingly going on forever, as they have walked several miles at this point into the forest. Until at about the 3 hour mark, they've finally stumbled across what seems to be the backside of a manor of such that lets off a horrendous stench. Azenea sucking it up and being as curious as he is would jump the stone walls, only to find a scene of absolute horror. Body parts lay all over the place, along with the insides of the dead humans, though there was no blood. Being absolutely bewildered by the scene that has appeared in front of him, he kind of sensed that this was no ordinary genocide. As he walked around, he'd inspect the remains of the humans that lay on the ground, before finally stumbling upon a humanoid figure that stood at the gates of the manor.
Susie
*After feasting on so many people so rapidly my mana was off the charts and i was just feeling so energized, it was just a really good feeling all over my body. The mana almost crackling all over my body the feeling its self was electrifying and to tell you the truth i was almost in love with the feeling. I had just finished taking the blood into my control when I detected a smell on the wind, that of an elf. It wasn't long before my eyes picked up on it as well. The small creature that had seemed to have a close bond to the man had a sort of odd smell, more reptilian in nature then the small cat they looked to be. Though they had come here to a place i had just finished killing in i was a bit on edge, was their reason for being here to back up those i had killed, was he the leader or another basic poacher. I had no idea so it was not an entirely bad idea to let him speak.*

*My hair was slightly uplifted by a small sudden breeze that lifted a few autumn leaves from the ground, from my sleeve a dark red and almost black fluid began oozing out and collecting on its self forming a long grim reaper style scythe. My eyes flaring up in a glowing green, closer to an emerald then actual eyes. The air its self felt tense and electric as i was waiting for them to make a move, almost daring them.*
Olene
With the individual standing about 10 feet in front of me, I wonder whether or not he was the one who comitted these acts, or a victim of it. I soon had my questions answered though, as I watch the indiviual in front of me slowly turn around as a weird liquid ran down their arm, until it formed into a scythe of sorts, along with on their face they held an awkward smile with sense of intimidation behind it. After watching this I decided it was probably best to explain myself before I got attacked even though the harmless acts weren't much of a bother to me, as I wasn't there to fight, but purely out of my curiousity to see what was going on. I spoke out to the individual stating,

 *"Well, I'm not exactly sure what to say, though I do wan't to make it clear that with whatever happened here, I am not apart of it,
 Nor am I here to harm you"*

After expressing myself I sat there waiting for a response from the individual, Not rushing him or anything as I didn't want to accidently casue a reaction by moving, because although with the sense of bloodlust he was emitting, I could tell they were in a state of Timidness as well.
Susie
*After he had made his purpose clear there was an almost complete shift in my demeanor, i want from imposing to a cheery smile as if i was welcoming you into a fine party.* "Oh man you should have said that hah sorry for the fright man you kind of just showed up. Uh do not worry about them they were a bunch of poachers. But if your not here to aid them then why are you here, its not like this is a bar." *The man said he wasnt here to aid them, why should i mistrust him. I pulled the weapon back into the fluid and lead the way back into the compound, using the liquid to move the dried up bodies out of my way. *

*Truth be told it was a nice enough area, it was meant for those that did not like nature though, heavy stone walls and metal anywhere it could be. The previous owner did not like nature or the woods, the preferred a dark them to their home, inside the walls were several long hallway like building for the poachers and a large main house for the man in charge, they were caught in the morning so much of the estate was in a mess from them scurrying out of bed to deal with the threat. And yet even with all of the death i would point out people that fell funny when they died and crack up about it.*
Olene
Seeing the individual's demeanor change from that awkward grin to a cheery smile allowed for me to change my demeanor as well. I was able to change the very monotone serious look, to a look of relief on my face. I didn't know whether or not the individual wanted to fight, but seeing him calm down after stating my reasoning allowed for me to be relieved from the situation, as I didn't want to fight him.

 *"Well I honestly don't have much of a reason to be here. I only really decided to stop by because of the sense of bloodlust coming from the forest. It's really the only reason I stumbled upon this place."*


Within almost a mere second of him finishing that sentence, the individual would disappear out of your sight (Burst Step). You'd find him reappearing on your right side, almost leaning on you, as he'd whisper in your ear with a very acerbic yet assertive tone of voice.

 *"As for the Poachers, I find it Amusing honestly. I like what you did here"*

And With that being said you'd notice the individual disappear once again, before a second later he'd appear in the position 10 feet in front of you, as if nothing had happened.
Susie
"This is not something i do often, they just do not get a second chance in life like most. Do not hurt animals, unless you would like to end up like a raisin." *That did not seem like a threat just a matter of fact manner. Though he did not speak after that, simply watching him appear and disappear as he went through the manor searching for things that he added to his backpack, he seemed to be taking little golden and silver things, parts of beasts and anything he saw of value would be added to a bag he was carrying. No real reason stated or anything he just started doing it.*

*After going through the house he would have a pretty full sack of gold and silver trinkets and another one of little parts and bits of creatures. The man although cheery and smiling seemed to be getting more and more tired as the sun came up more. Though the magic in the area around him was still quite prominent it was clear he was not mana exhausted he was just tired of the day and eager to get away from the sun, often walking out of the way of the sunbeams and such even within the house.*
Olene
After acting on what he just did, He'd find himself surprised as the person didn't react to what he just did. Although after he would stand there and watch the individual start reciprocating his movements, he'd then understand as to why the other male wasn't surprised. He'd stand there watching the individual perform their movements as they are seemingly looting the area in his eyes, although he isn't asking any questions. After a while of waiting, he'd approach the individual and place his hand on the mans shoulder, as he noticed something off, almost as if the person seemed very groggy and unenthusiastic, and he wanted to figure out as to why.

 *"Sit down for a minute, would you? You seem exhausted, So let sit down over some tea and have a chat."*

Azenea would disappear into the house multiple time, as each time he would come out with a different piece of furniture, until finally he had a table and two chairs. He'd then reach into his bag pulling out what looks to be a tea set before setting it down on the table, and gesturing to the male to have a seat.
Susie
*The man would reach to place his hand up to reach my shoulder and seeing as i am not one hundred percent on his intention i quickly dissipate into a mist of crimson blood that would sort of hang out around the ground before going a distance and then slowly start putting its self back together starting at the feet and almost lego style building up, my jaw would be shown to have rather prominent incisor teeth. If there was a doubt before as to what i might of been it would surely have been cleared up by now.*
 
 "It is not simple tiredness that weighs down my eyelids but simply the sun wanning on a creature like me, but i can not turn down a good cup of tea."

*Watching the man dash in and out of the house i thought about how nice it would be to have someone be able to do things around while i slept through the day, letting out a sight i though of all the mortals i could have met and it is one that is just piquing every bit of interest my brain can muster. Once the chair is down i would take a seat in it, using a bit of my blood to make a small pillow for my back.*
Olene
Watching my hand dissipate through the man's shoulder left me quite astonished, as It was something quite exhilarating, but also unordinary and something new to me. Then picking up my head to look the man in the face kind of dumbfounded, I noticed the incisor teeth the man had, before thoughts started coursing through my head, as to what this man could be. I had a few solid Ideas in mind, although directly asking felt rude and awkward, so I kept to myself. I then heard the man respond to my invitation of tea as he accepted the offer, which gave me a sense of joy. 

I'd then sit down at the table I arranged for us, Then arrange the tea set on the table. Before pulling out some kindling from my bag to create a small fire. Having Sylvia with me made the process quite easy as I had her use a small portion of fire breath to ignite it. With the fire going, I then took some herbs from my bag, Specifically Lemon Verbena, Raspberry, and Thyme, before adding them and some water to the teapot and placing it upon the fire.

Then as the man had told me that the sun is what bothers him. I'd show some respect towards the man, as I'd ask Sylvia,

 *"Would you transforming and using your wings to create some shade for us, as it is quite hot out, and the sun has some tiresome effects on this man"*
Alonzo
*"Of course papa, anything to help you out"*
Olene
Before your eyes, you'd witness the small cat-like creature transform before your eyes into a big mystical creature. In front of you would stand an obsidian black dragon that stood about 30 feet tall, with pitch-black-bladed feathers, and the scales on her back now protruding. Her face now filled with elegance and poise, she'd look at the male before extending her wings to cover atop the two and creating shade for them to have their conversation.

 *"Well, while we wait for the tea to be finished, I've got to know exactly what you are, I have a few solid ideas based on the things I've noticed about you, but to confirm my suspicions, I'd like a solid answer."*
Susie
*The man had recently shown quite a bit more flavor and thought behind his actions then most of the mortals he had met here recently so i figured i would state his curiosity. While the tea was brewing i sat up in my chair and in a small graceful movement reached my hand out to his for a handshake, my grip would be light yet the power my hands held could still be felt, not in a crushing physically manner but in a magic manner, how even after spending so much of his magic force he was still rather strong with magic. Though the truth is he had taken the magic of the people of the manor as he drained their blood and so that magic could be felt.*

 "Since you have been oh so calm and patient i will tell you exactly what i am. A vampire, the creatures of the night, the blood sucking fiends, and yet i am also a being that can change into the mighty form of a Griffin or a mix of a griffin and vampire."

*Once again i laid back in my seat and took a look around at the dragon, noticing the small feathers that seemed to be somehow sharp and bladed. My curiosity was apparent as i looked back to the strange man. And then i opened my mouth to speak once more.*

 "I find that i must ask about you two as a pair, she seems to have the blood of a dragon yet the features of another being and you...*Sniff*... Seem to be an elf yet your magic tells me you are also a beast yet have no blood of a hybrid animal. If you would like to answer my inquiry that would be quite nice. If you feel that information has a price i could turn you into a vampire, oh people do love that option."

*And with that i stopped speaking and once again let the soft sounds fill the area again, the birds songs echoing around, the sound of the wind brushing up a collection of soft autumn leaves as they blew across the clearing. The sounds of the fire kicking up and making themselves known as the tea was being made, the low rumble of the dragon breathing nearby. The reasons why elves loved nature so much.*
Olene
Seeing the man extend his hand in the manner of what seemed to be a handshake, I'd reach out my own hand in gratitude for his offer to shake hands. As we shook hands I sensed his kind of mana embraced hand, which threw me off, as I didn't know whether or not the male was trying to intimidate me or not. Although just as a precaution, I reciprocated the man's actions, and embraced my hand in some of my own mana.

Feeling Azenea start to emit mana from his hand, It would feel very similar in power to yours with a golden rune like feature appearing on his hand. The mana wouldn't bear any feelings of intimidation or hatred, yet something felt off. As you'd look at him you'd notice an awkward grin on his face. Although behind him would be what seems to be an illusion of some sort. As a Dragon with a pearly white coat of shimmering scales, their wings pure white, and embellished with white-bladed feathers, standing at about the same height as the dragon you heard him call Sylvia, would appear behind him. As the handshake would end the illusion would disperse along with any traces of his mana.

 *"A Vampire Mixed With A Griffin You Say? Hmm, Now That's Something New, And Quite Interesting."*

Azenea would then recline in his chair, as he leaned back, tipping the chair up onto its two rear legs before balancing there. His curiosity could be seen on his face although he seemingly just listened to the man in front of him speak, asking no questions. He'd then tilt the chair back forward, with all four legs now on the ground before reopening his mouth to say, 

 *"Me and her are just companions, I obtained her when I was young. She's what I'd consider to be a Higher-Classed Dragon as some of her features aren't commonly seen in other dragons, yet she has no blood of other creatures in her. As for me myself, I won't go into much detail, just know my power comes from the Mother of Sylvia."*
Susie
*Seeing the illusionary dragon take form behind the man he gave a charming smile as he closed his eyes and thought for a moment, he was focused on his connection, the vampires being stepped a foot into the grave he thought he might be able to call a soul back from the grave for a short time. And so that is what he did, pulsing his magic with that of his strange company to act as a sort of beacon to the soul in the beyond.*

*It would be a few minutes of silence as the tea was almost finished brewing, the steam rising from it would take on a strange look, slowly billowing around and twisting and turning in on its self as is slowly turned into the form he had seen minutes before, the irradiant white coat of scales that refracted the light even as they were made of steam, her bladed feathers and all. Her soul was allowed to come here for a short time.

*However as her form took shape within the steam he would find that the vampire still had his eyes closed and was oddly limp for the time while the soul was visiting. The man would have five minutes to talk with the soul before the steam would fade away and the man looked back up, acting as if he came from a deep sleep.*

"I hope you had a good talk."
Olene
In the midst of shaking the man's hand, he'd notice the man start acting strangely, before the man went limp in front of him. Before him, Azenea would also see the steam from the teapot start arising as it began twisting and turning upon itself. As the steam took its shape, Azenea would almost appear to be in a trance, as what was unfolding in front of him left him in a state of bewilderment. Something like this was something he had always dreamed of and had nightmares about, he's always wanted to be able to reconnect with the dragon he once called grandmother one more time.

Tears could be seen forming in eyes, as his once clear vision was slowly turning into a hazy mist. Soon enough those tears that once sat in his eyes, could be seen running down his red and puffy face, as in the moment the once serious man lost control of his emotions. In attempt to get a few words out he'd open his mouth,

 *"I-...I-...Is... That r-...Really-... You? "*

The tone of his voice was unclear and noticeably unstable, as the words he was able to mutter came with a stutter. Along with him speaking came more crystal like tears running down his face, with his nose starting to run.
Paul
*"Yes my dear, it really is me, although I don't have much time to chat. I know what I did and how I went about things was wrong, but back then I couldn't bear to let you know the truth. So, as repayment for my actions, I will fill you in on the truth and any questions you may bare."*
Olene
*"WHY, WHY DID YOU LEAVE ME-... IF YOU REALLY CARED ABOUT ME LIKE YOU TOLD ME YOU DID, YOU WOULD'VE NEVER LEFT. I WANT TO KNOW EVERYTHING."*
Paul
*"Well, If you want to know the truth, then I will not hold it from you any longer. As you know in this world dragons are known for their solitary lives and immense power. With me being a high-class dragon and harboring elegance and wisdom, it made me stand out among other dragons, as dragons of my kind are scarce. This eventually led to a group of hunters taking interest in me for my pearly-white like scales and bladed feathers, along with me being a rare creature. When I first came in contact with them, I didn't take them seriously as I thought they were just another group of people who happened to stumble upon me and wanted to test their luck once more on trying to kill me. It turned out my judgment was wrong, and the group of people were well equipped and skilled, I was soon outnumbered by them as their group ranged from 10-15 people. Quickly within the fight, I was injured badly, enough to the point where I knew my best chance at survival was fleeing, which is what I did, and ended up in that cave where we first met. It just happened to be that the injuries I succumbed to in that battle, were enough to make that place my death bed. In the end, I didn't want to die alone, nor did I want those nasty hunters to get their hands on my child. Although, luck turned to my side, as I was able to sense your presence outside the cave and successfully lure you in. That's when I realized I wasn't going to be able to see the birth of my child, so I took you in with the few weeks I had remaining. During those few weeks, I finally wasn't alone, I had someone to keep me company before I left this earth, and someone I could trust to keep my child. By now you've probably realized that the dragon you keep by your side is my child, and I thank you for taking such good care of her. In the end I'm sorry for my dishonesty to you back then, I just couldn't bear to see your face of misery if I told you I was going to die. Though It seems like my time here is up-"*
Olene
As the wind suddenly picked up, parts of the steam apparition would be taken away by it. Azenea would quickly realize this as he stood up with tears rolling down his face harder than ever, and signs of regret being shown on his face. He'd reach out his arm to touch the steam apparition before screaming out,

 *"NO, PLEASE DON'T LEAVE. I HAVE SO MUCH MORE TO ASK YOU-"*

Before in the middle of his sentence he'd find himself being cut off that Sylvie took her final chance to say one last thing to him.
Paul
*"Wipe those tears off your face, you now know the truth that was once haunting and withheld from you. Use it as your chance to boost you more than ever. Find the cruel people to who enacted this on me and take your rev-..."*
Olene
The steam apparition would finally dissipate into the sharp breeze that blew throughout area. Azenea then could be seen almost crumbling apart like a cookie, he could be found on his knees, sobbing away and talking to himself.