Erwin knew he had to kill the boy, but he didn't want to. The vampires had been very careful not to be found, to remain in the shadows, away from the eyes of humanity. It was easier that way, and there were very few vampires that wished to revel themselves. And they were normally controlled by the clans. But to let a single human know was not a crime, but they had to make sure said human wouldn't tell anyone. That was why vampires sometimes took human lovers, and he himself had told a few humans about him. But not this one. This one was foreign to him, a human he had never saw and knew nothing about. Who guaranteed that he wouldn't talk? And yet... Erwin opened his mouth, to say something, although he wasn't sure what, when a sudden and huge light appeared. He hissed, taking a few steps back and covering his eyes. It wasn't warm, and it didn't hurt his skin, but the clarity did hurt his eyes, and the agony send him kneeling on the ground, hands over his eyes. What the hell was that for? He didn't mean any harm, he couldn't really control his instincts.<br/><br/>When the clarity finally was over, Erwin felt the human's soft touch on his forehead. And sudden, he felt tired, too tired to even stand up. It wasn't like the lack of blood he usually felt. No, the feeling was almost... artificial. He heard the boy run away, and he grunted to himself. What a stupid human. The light certainly would attract the others, and if he didn't run fast enough, he was definitely done for.<br/><br/>Erwin waited for his vision to get back to normal, as the tiredness slowly fade away. His eyesight was still a blur when he heard the very light footsteps by his side.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"What the hell happened with you, mate?"</span><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Shut up, Hayate."</span>Erwin growled back, but he was actually happy. Mixed with the blood, he could now smell very familiar scents, the scents of his clan. They had returned, and they had begun to clean the bodies. And, together with Hayate, another very dear scent. Akane.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"There is human scent in you, Erwin."</span>the woman whispered, low enough so that only them would hear. She lowered over him, passing an arm around his shoulders and offering him her wrist.<span style="font-weight: bold">"I've had enough for both of us. We figured that you were tired to move when you didn't show up after the battle."</span><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Or, you know, dead."</span>Hayate shrugged, his voice trembling for a second.<br/><br/>Erwin ignored him as he once again dig his fangs in Akane's wrist, sighing with relief when he felt the sweet taste of blood. It wasn't as great as drinking directly from humans, but it was enough for him. The three of them stayed there, unmoving, before Erwin finally let go of Akane, standing up. He was still tired, but not as much as he couldn't move anymore. And when he blinked, he could finally see the face of his two friends.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Now is the time for you to tell us what happened."</span>Hayate smiled to him, although Erwin could see the worry behind it.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"A human saw all this."</span>the vampire motioned towards the clearing.<span style="font-weight: bold">"And he saw me. I bit him, he blinded me, and he got away."</span><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Blinded you?"</span>Akane's eyes narrowed, as she got even closer to Erwin, whispering so low that even Hayate had to lean closer to listen.<span style="font-weight: bold">"Are you telling me there is a witch here?"</span><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"No, he wasn't a witch. But he had some kind of powers. I don't know. I haven't met anyone like that. I figured you would know."</span>Erwin scratched his forehead, where the boy had touched, uncomfortable.<span style="font-weight: bold">"I don't want to kill him, anyway."</span><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Then fix this mess."</span>Akane growled, and Erwin could see the sparkle of recognition in her eyes. Perhaps she really knew what the boy was.<span style="font-weight: bold">"We won't tell anyone, but you have to make sure this human won't, either. So tomorrow, you go and make sure of it. I don't care how."</span><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Hey, calm down, Akane."</span>Hayate tapped on her shoulder, before passing an arm on Erwin's waist, supporting him.<span style="font-weight: bold">"Let's just go back now."</span><br/><br/>And they did, running through the forest, a little slower than usual so Erwin could keep up with them. The vampire's mind was far away from his body, wondering what to do with that boy. Even if he could talk to him, there was no way to know if he would listen. But he had to, if he wanted to keep his life. Because Erwin was sure that Akane would hunt the human down if he wasn't able to keep silent.<br/><br/>Finally, they reached the entrance of the nest. A cavern, hidden away in the thick foliage. Erwin sighed, before lowering his head to pass through the entrance. 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