The past sixteen years had been less than kind, to say the least. Demons and other magical beings had enjoyed themselves to a point, some even going as far to drive their food source to near the brink of extinction. Many tried to set up refuge, trying to find ways to protect themselves from the evils that lay outside their doors. Many sought for refuge at the enclave, a safe-haven created by Tara Macklay and her coven of witches, protected by a magic barrier. The enclave is mostly human, though there are some exceptions. Cortez, a six-hundred old vampire along with some of his fellow vampires reside there as some sort of security. Many people are still unsure about the vampires however, and they realistically have good reason. But as long as the food is steady, the vampires remain... peaceful.<br/><br/>While demons have enjoyed their time in the perpetual shit hole Glorificus managed to create before running back to her hell dimension, many a human and demon alike are coming together to try and figure out a way to restore the world to how it formally was - or, at least make a significant improvement. A small group of "people" are headed to the enclave to discuss the matter; and, hopefully, setting aside some differences. In this world that has been very much a "every man for himself" situation, many enemies have been formed. This group hates that group, they fear them. Many humans, expect for the few groups who have managed to make their own small communities, are nothing more than cattle; used for food, and to breed more food. The men (and women) or fort homestead remain the largest non-captured human base. The Helka, though human, have changed enough, bonding with their hellcats enough to where many may see them as something more supernatural. Many humans lives in redemption, as well as many are rangers. But that's only a small percentage in comparison to those who are captive. At Mercury Lake, no one is human. Every man, woman and child is a werewolf, all of which vary in different breeds. The fae reside in the magic kingdom - literally. The fae may be one of the more humane groups. At least they won't out right kill you.<br/><br/>Amongst the various groups coming together to try and restore order, there had been talk buzzing about the possibility of another slayer; a new age, that would bring a calm to the world that had been taken over and all but destroyed by evil. While it was only speculation and rumors, for many it did bring a sense of hope - and for other who liked how things were, a sense of fear. It could be completely untrue, and just wishful thinking. But a slayer sure as hell couldn't hurt.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/><div class="floatleft">(http://oi49.tinypic.com/dpwt95.jpg)<br/><strong>Name:</strong> Rae<br/><strong>Species:</strong> Vampire<br/><strong>Location:</strong> Redemption<br/><strong>Tagged</strong> No one, yet.</div>The red headed vampire stepped in front of one of their new recruits. He was a cute kid, and a baby vampire. His hands were locked behind his back, shaking visibly with a hunger Rae understood well. She gave him a sweet smiled.<br/><br/>"There are going to be people arriving shortly," She told him, in a firm, sweet voice, "Your job is to ask who they are, and direct them where to go. Many of them will be human." She watched as he swallowed at the word "human".<br/><br/>She narrowed her eyes some, her gaze suddenly turning pointed, "We do not eat them. Don't even look them in the eyes if you have to. If I hear one thing about you even giving them hungry eyes, I will torture you slowly, then let Cortez finish you off." His eyes widened, looking over at her. Her face softened again, smiling widely. "Got it?"<br/><br/>He nodded fast, "Y-Yes mam."<br/><br/>She smiled and patted the top of her head. "Good." She brushed past him, the black pencil dress she was wearing hugging to every curve of her body, her blood red heels clicking on the hard ground with every step. She entered a large room, where a long table had been set up where many of the enclave where all ready gathered and talking amongst themselves. "Orders are given. Now we wait." She said as she sat down at the table, crossing her legs.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/oXstYeoroZhvZwKVPoXPAA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTMwMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/blogs/movietalk/lynncollins_300.jpg)<br/><strong>Name:</strong> Anyala<br/><strong>Species:</strong> Helka<br/><strong>Location:</strong> Redemption<br/><strong>Tagged</strong> No one, yet.</div>They had been traveling for nearly a week. They were all sore and tired, and Anyala knew that the rest would be making the trip back without her, and that deeply concerned her. Why her mother had insisted with sending her with her own caravan she didn't understand. Well, she knew her mother wanted to keep her safe, but it was nothing she and Shred couldn't handle on her own. She had refused to sit in the caravan, though. Who has she to ride while everyone else walked? Despite the looks Shred gave her when she was tired, she still kept on foot.<br/><br/>Her dark hair was braided, reaching to the very top of her chain pants. Her skin was dark and tanned from years of being in the sun, yet her face still showed her youth. She stopped when redemption came into sight, the caravan coming to a halt. She turned to the women she had came with, who would follow her to the very end of things without complaint or hesitation; her family.<br/><br/>"This is where I leave you. You must head back now."<br/><br/>"But, Princ-"<br/><br/>"No." She said, looking over at the woman who had spoken. "I have risked your lives thus far and I will not have your blood on my hands. My mother and the others need you more than I do."<br/><br/>They all simply nodded, bowing their heads slightly to her. Without so much as another word, Anyala watched as the hellcats turned the caravan, staying there until it was well out of her sight. It was then the sadness and the worry gripped her heart, warm tears forming in her eyes. Shred give her hip a loving head bump, looking at her with sad eyes. She took in a deep breath, swallowing the lump in her throat. She brushed her fingers over the top of Shred's head, then let her face turn back to stone. She turned and walked the rest of the way to the gate, where the squirrely vampire boy stood.<br/><br/>"N-name?" He asked.<br/><br/>"Anyala of the Helka tribe."<br/><br/>He nodded and quickly stammered out where she was to go. She simply raised an eyebrow at him before she past, shaking her head some. Shred let out a low growl as he past, which made her smirk slightly. As she entered the room, all of the faces turned to look at her, candles flickering.<br/><br/>Rae stood at when the new arrival walked in, putting a pleasant smile on her face. "Princess Anyala?"<br/><br/>Anyala nodded, "You may call me Anyala."<br/><br/>"Oh. Ok." Rae's eyes moved to Shred, her eyes furrowing some. "Your cat's... cute."