Erwin entered the chamber, closing the heavy doors behind him, feeling like his heart would jump off his chest. Well, not really. His heart still beat, to send the blood through his veins and around his body, but it was slow, weak, that not even vampires could hear it, and even if he was feeling anxious, the rhythm never changed. And yet, he was painfully aware of the feeling of each of his own heartbeat.<br/><br/>The ceiling was tall, so far up that even he couldn't see it. There was no light in the room, not that it made any difference, but more than in other parts of the cave, it bothered him. The stone walls were covered in tapestries. The symbols, the drawings and the writing... It was all so ancient he couldn't identify anything. But they had an aura of power, an aura that surrounded him, pulling him forward, towards the huge throne in the middle. The Lady was sitting in it, covered in black silk.<br/><br/>She was beautiful. Long white hair adorning a very white and long face. Narrow eyes that were the exact colour of blood. But more than her appearance, it was her aura that vampires used to notice. It was an aura they were compelled to obey, that surrounded them, pulling them closer, without being able to do much but obey Her orders. The Lady looked at him, her eyes seeming to stare deep into his soul - and Erwin didn't doubt they did exactly that. The vampire stayed there, still, not daring to move, nor to speak first.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"You allowed a human to see us. And then, you allowed him to leave."</span>She said, her voice filling the room and seeming to come from his own mind at the same time. Erwin nodded, despite not being a question.<span style="font-weight: bold">"You have fought as one of us. You were willing to give your life for this clan. So I believe you wouldn't hesitate in killing a human if it presented a danger to us. However"</span>Her hand slowly moved, to brush Her hair away from Her face.<span style="font-weight: bold">"not even you are foolish enough to trust someone you don't know. And I have more important things to worry about. So this human is your responsibility."</span><br/><br/>Erwin flinched. He knew very well what that meant. And he was very sure he hated it. The Lady seemed to notice, as the intensity of Her gaze increased.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"You either kill him or you watch him. Your choice."</span>Erwin nodded, knowing very well what he would choose. It wasn't really a choice, after all. The Lady then nodded back, and he knew he could leave.<br/><br/>It was only when he was once again outside the nest that he felt the aura left him. He growled, kicking the ground with anger. He didn't want to kill anyone. Even less a human who had done nothing wrong, even if he hated the other. But he also didn't want to lose day after day just to watch a human. It wasn't like he had any option, though.<br/><br/>Erwin ran back to the house, knowing it was better to not wait too much. Akane could switch with him sometimes, but only if she felt like he wasn't trying to ditch his duties. Akane nodded as she saw him approach, her face betraying she already knew about his new assignment. Well, that was to be expected. With a sigh, Erwin approached her.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Can you come back later? I'll go feed and I need..."</span>Erwin bit his lips, wondering if he could at least go hunting on his favourite time.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">"Sure, Erwin."</span>Akane smiled.<span style="font-weight: bold">"I'll return later, then."</span><br/><br/>Erwin nodded. Akane then seemed as if she was going to say something, but she simply turned her back and left. The vampire sighed again, looking in the direction of the house, listening close to every movement the human was making, every word that left his mouth. Erwin laid down on the ground, hands behind his back. The ground was covered with grass, enough that he wouldn't get dirty. And he would better make himself comfortable, since he was probably going to spend a long, long time there.