➊➊ Wrong way

  The forest was very tight and I could not steer me right . I think I passed that tree three times , but I have no way of knowing . Arrived in a stretch where the path split into two, but the map does not guided me very well about which way to go . As he had no time to waste , follow the left path , which was a little more open and I could see the track better . I tried to use the map again, but that piece of old paper did not help me at all . I played it off I decided to orient myself. He was lost and nothing could even get worse , unless I find a group of fairies .

  As I walked , I had the impression that someone was following me because he heard heavy footsteps behind me and around me . At one point the way, I stopped and peered around, but without success, as expected . I took a sip of water and continued the way he was taking me to a meadow that was not far away . I decided to stop walking and start running .

  I came to the meadow in a few seconds and looked around . All I could see were trees and more trees , which left me frustrated . In addition , there was a espressa fog was not very friendly . I continued the path straight and embrenhei me through several vines and that's when I saw something like a fortress to five or six miles from where I was . I quickened my pace , but with care not to get screwed and could soon see the end of the forest when I feel something heavy on top of me and realize I'm lying on the floor .

- What have we here ? Oh , it is not a Hunter ! - A creature with blue skin and purple hair color was on top of me , sniffing me . For voice , should be a girl - and what a great surprise ! She belongs to that clan Vincent Blake !

- Another descendant of that damn Siegfried ?

- Looks like it . - She licked her lips - And it will be a great feast .

  I used my free hand to grab one of the arrows that had fallen and hit the forehead of the creature , which stood and roared in pain as a liquid color indigo trickled from the wound . She growled and hit me with a whip , which did a number on my face . The other creature that accompanied it , the pink hair and orange skin held my arms back and blocking my movements . Strong roots bound my feet and I was completely vulnerable .

- What do you think ? We cut into cubes or slices ?

- I think diced flavor gets better .

  I swallowed . Now I was lost . At this time I regretted having missed some training from my father. Would turn cubes in less than seconds. I closed my eyes, as if such a feat could ease my suffering .

- Say goodbye , girl .

  My heart was pounding . Now I really would die . I made my last prayers silently and waited for the blow .

- Rhytrin , stop it . You also Austriha .

- Raito ? She is with you ?

- Let her go , I should not satisfactions .

 They released me and disappeared , allowing me to breathe . I thanked my luck for that vampire have crossed this path .

- Thank you ...

- You should not be so naive, girl. Here is the home of the worst and most vicious creatures of the shadows . If not careful , someone will turn snack in seconds .

  He had started to walk and I reconsidered the idea of being alone in this forest lost again. I ran to catch up.

- What is it?

- You said you knew Siegfried , is not it?

- We all know that guy . - He said , Cranky - So what?

- Well , I was wondering if you could not help me get to it . I do not know anything here and would like to get there as soon as possible .

  He was thinking about my proposal with a few guy friends . I thought it was a great bad idea , but he shrugged and kept walking . I was static , not knowing if it was a yes or a no . I saw Raito paused and turned his head to face me .

- Are you coming or not ?

- I'm going !

  I ran to catch up and maintained a fast pace walk, with no pause less when someone tried to make me a snack. It was getting dark and as much as I did not want to , we stopped to rest because my body could no longer keep up with the sturdy physique of Light . Snuggled close to a tree and fell asleep , thinking about my brother and what he would be doing now .

➓ Underworld

  I was thrown out of the portal with extreme violence . I can not tell if it was the severity of the underworld be slightly larger than Earth , but I know that this place gives me the creeps . I swallow hard , reminding me that I am here to make you happy Luka . Secure the bow and an arrow preparation , after all do not know what kind of creatures will find here and every care is always little. I repent for coming here alone , anyway never been here , but my brother and yes he would know what to expect from the underworld . Until now , the world of shadow creatures were no different from a nearly deserted and extremely dark forest .

  I started following the directions that the map pointed me , always trying to make as little noise as I can. I got lost a few times and met some is creatures : a gargoyle , who did not like me, a witch who was gathering herbs and ignored me completely and a fairy - if you think fairies are sweet , kind and smiling creatures , suggest do not put much faith in it - that was grumpy and was dressed in black .

  After several hours , I began to feel thirsty . Cursed myself for not bringing at least a reasonable amount of water . I was near a river , but nothing inspired me confidence in that place , but had no choice . I approached the river and started to drink when I hear someone talking to me .

- I would not drink this water if I were you .

  I stopped at the same time and looked at a redheaded vampire who was two feet away from me .

- Of course not . Vampires do not drink anything but blood.

- If you do not believe me, try it.

  I was looking at the water and toward the vampire , my throat getting even drier . Do not know if I could trust him , so I decided to take a sip . Before the liquid trickling down my throat , I did the best I could to put out that he had been drinking . It tasted like poison, and an extremely potent poison.

- I said it was not safe . Here, drink this.

  I held the bottle threw me on my way and not felt any smell. It looked like water and my thirst was on the edge , just by accepting and trusting him .

- This is distilled water?

- What? Just because we are beings of darkness can not have things like you humans ?

- Yes , but I did not expect that of a vampire .

  He growled slightly, but caught himself .

- I'm sorry .

- No, it's okay . After all , one can not expect anything different from the descendants of Siegfried .

- Did you know ?

- We all know it , but nobody ever saw him in person .

  I thought he could help me find the way, but decided not to risk . He disappeared during that my carelessness and left me a bottle of distilled water. Well , at least I was not going to die of thirst and could continue my walk .

  According to the map , I had covered 25 % of the way , which was not there a big thing . Luka surely must have given my fault and should be trying to find me . If I want it to be the master of the Dark Blade , I have to start acting faster. I needed someone who knew the place and that Siegfried knew where he lived, but I let it go escape me . If I was lucky to find that vampire again ... Well , I do not think it will be so easy and I need to keep moving. I kept the bottle with water and a map. Braced the bow again and continued straight through the southwest . I had a great feeling of being watched , but I can not stop to check it now.

➒ First Appendix: Twin Heart.

  I have slept more than I should . I looked at the clock and saw that it was still nine in the morning . Stretched and looked for my sister's bed . It was empty . I sniffed the air and I gather the ears , but did not notice anything to indicate that Dawn was preparing breakfast . I went into the hall , but did not hear any sound from the bathroom , library or bedroom of our parents. I shrugged and went downstairs because I thought she was in the garden or in the training room .

  The kitchen was the same way we left yesterday after dinner , except for a glass of milk over the sink . She had actually been there . I ate two pieces of toast and when was finishing setting the table , I saw a piece of paper falling to the ground slowly . I caught him before he could fall and immediately recognized that handwriting.

I know you will not forgive me for this, but maybe I must be away from home . I went looking for Siegfried , so he could give you the power to control the Dark Blade . I'm sorry , but I could not stand to see you suffer like that . Hope you can understand me .

Love, Dawn .

  That idiot ! As much as she is the oldest by a few seconds , such an act was suicide. Was not herself who said Siegfried was dead ? I confess I have not understood anything of what must have been spent in that hard head . Generally I think what she did , but no reason comes to mind . I felt guilty that she was in danger because of my childish and spoiled behavior, the only being I have left is who knows where , and danger facing all kind of thing for me , just for me . I felt empty at the time and was afraid of losing my half. I have lost my parents and I managed to overcome because Dawn has been with me . Even if she is more sensitive , it always gave me strength to overcome everything and help her . Now she is who has strengthened to help me and I will not leave it at that .

  I searched every room in the house and saw a trail of dust on the library floor . I followed him to one of the shelves that were hidden and stopped in front of a shelf that had nothing but a brown book without any title. I started to take a look and saw a snippet emphasis with pencil . The empire of this creature was kept in the far north of the province of Dakken . So she went down to the ends of the shadowy world to find our ancestor . At first , I was shocked that she had overcome the fear of the dark to get there , but I felt a suffocating grip on the heart, for I know very well what kind of creatures live in Dakken ; are the worst kinds of demons and magical creatures that could - and certainly will - Dawn devour in seconds , even before it has detected the presence of someone .

  Hunter put on my costume and got the largest stock of daggers and knives they could carry and took a sword that I used to use in training . I grabbed two bottles with water and it did not take me to go after my sister , before it was too late .

  

   Sends shivers constant while the way to the vicinity of a small grove that our father would take us to train agility. I saw footprints on the floor and I knew very well who were those boots . Dawn was certainly that way for several hours away , so I started to pick up the pace until it disappeared between some tall and sturdy trees .

➑ Silence

  We stayed the rest of the day in silence , each thinking of a solution to that problem . However , it was useless . Do not know if Luka stopped to think about it , but I imagine as our father must be disappointed. We went down to the kitchen and prepare a soup for dinner and left my brother cashing his suffering in vegetables while I took care of the meat . Do not say anything to each other because there was no conversation that could make the situation look better. The soup was tasteless and I both Luka could not eat more than five spoonfuls . We arrange and store the dishes for then go back to our room .

  While we were climbing the stairs , grabbed me and Luka finally decided to talk. His voice was hoarse from lack of use of the vocal cords .

- And if we found Siegfried ?

  I widened my eyes , carefully assessing the weight of those words . Our father always said he was a dangerous person , and we were more than his descendants , Siegfried never have any feeling for us .

- Are you crazy ? Our father always said that he does not deserve to be in our thoughts .

- I do not care . If he made the blade , it can certainly decide between one of us .

- Luka , you're not thinking straight ...

- Dawn ! Look what we got! We are alone and without any direction and the only person who could guide us it is ! What can we lose?

- Siegfried 's dead ! We are alone !

  Luka lowered his head , feeling like a failure once again. I felt bad for yelling at him, but it is the great reality . It's been decades and sure he's dead . We went to our room , where we stayed silent again . I was pondering the weight of that conversation and my actions on what I did with my brother . As much as that was the truth , I think I should have been more accommodating . Turned upside down and saw him staring at the window .

- Something wrong ?

- I. .. - sighed . I was not good at admitting my mistakes , but Luka could not get worse than it was because of me - forgive me for what I said , should not be so hard on you . You thought of a solution and I thought nothing of it , all I did was discourage you.

- It's okay . Are you a realistic person .

  I knew deep down that he was still upset . Not only the voice showed it, but his gaze was what made ​​me feel more guilty for my actions . Not that he's doing it on purpose , but do not blame you for being so. Luka smiled , but I saw the pain behind that face and attempted a weak smile back. He closed his eyes and turned his back to me , showing that he was tired . Turned off the lights , but could not sleep . The idea of ​​Luka still pounding in my head constantly , but what he said made ​​me Achila also resume reason .

  However , if he really had been murdered , for there was nothing of him ? No skull, no bones , nothing to prove that he had died . Maybe my brother was right and Siegfried was hidden , but could not know . We did not know where Econtra it or even where to start looking, but it was this moment when an idea hits me like a rock . There is a book in our library that reports exclusively about his life and maybe we could find clues and perhaps make Luka owned the Dark Blade .

  I went down silently from the bed and went to the library, where I found the book , which was covered by a thick layer of dust and that made me sneeze several times while he cleaned . The pages were yellowed and the ink was running low , indicating that it was older than that stupid sword. I read several pages until you find a map carefully folded at the end. There was a large map , but showing where Siegfried was the empire of the kingdom of darkness . It was written in Latin, but luckily our father taught us that language fluently .

   I went back to the room and thought about waking Luka , to show you the big reveal , but he seemed extremely tired and disappointed , and would not believe even saw the map . I pulled on my clothes and I wore leather hunter of my boots . Kissed the forehead of my brother , with great regret, I felt like a traitor . I put the map in my pocket and went down to where our weapons were stored . Filled a alijava with arrows and picked up the bow that used to use . I took a dagger , just in case and left in the middle of the cold night . Was doing it for Luka and no one else . Do not want to lose him to something bad as a depression or some other type of disease. My purpose would be to find Siegfried and make him grant the Dark Blade to my brother , even though I had to sell my soul for it . This may seem so sentimental and old-fashioned , but when a person you love is involved , I believe that you also do the same thing as me.

➐ The dαy of Choose

  I woke up not very willing , especially since the events of recent days have left my nerves in tatters . I looked at the calendar on the wall and tried to put my tiredness because today was the day of our anniversary , the day that Luka would make the dream of it . I think our father would be proud, regardless of which of us was chosen. I looked at the bed and saw that Luka was empty . At the same time , I felt the smell of waffles and bacon and hastened not to miss breakfast .

- Happy birthday to you ... - Luka was humming as she slid my plate of eggs with a thick slice of bacon forming a wide smile . Surely this must be what he was feeling .

- ... On this dear date ...

- ... Much happiness ...

- ... Many years of life .

  We always did this, however , each sang a verse . When the family was reduced to three sang the last verse together and now Luka and I have to take turns . He finished putting two plates with a slice of vanilla cake in each on the bench and we hugged . I felt even a little more lively , for the joy of Luka is contagious . As we finished packing my desk , I could not contain a question that was suffocating me .

- Luka ...

- Yes ?

- Even if you become an experienced hunter shadows , we'll always be brothers , right?

- What kind of question is that ? - He stopped what he was doing and looked at me firmly but tenderly at the same time - I do not want to lose the only thing left for me . We were born together and we die together , that'll never change . Continue here and we are still a family . You continue following his dream and I will continue with my university too, but with the difference that will be officially hunter shadows .

  Let out the breath with extreme relief and his words undid the knot in my throat . He held his little finger at me, as we always did as children.

- It's a promise .

- A promise .

  Our fingers intertwined and we were aware that we could not break that promise . We finished putting the washer and went into the garden , where our parents were resting . We drove a few thoughts of thanks and decided it was not the time to wait . We walked side by side to face our destiny .

  We come to the library and played in one of the walls , which gave in and showed us the steps made ​​of concrete that took us to the basement , where the Dark Blade was saved . Luka took the key and opened the door , revealing the long awaited prize: a sword sharp blade and thick with emeralds and totally black , so that the jewelry made ​​one single piece . I looked at each other and nodded at him . You could see the concern in his eyes , which outweighed anxiety. He opened the glass doors of the closet and grabbed the sword that was sheathed . My brother engliu dry and drew his gun .

  I had never seen such a display of power. The sword seemed alive and young , perhaps because its owner was a young person . A dark green light began to shine and something that our father told began to echo in my mind.

Whoever is chosen will be bathed in a light emerald color of extreme purity , only to be spotted by the darkness of Siegfried in a darker light than the night itself .

  But it was not exactly what was happening and I started to get worried . Luka was also looking stunned , but still hopeful and steadfast . I tried to send as much positivity as I could so that everything happened as planned , however we had a big surprise .

  Luka dropped the sword sharply and saw a burn mark on his palm . I went to render aid , but he pushed me away , shedding tears that I knew were not of pain but of disappointment .

- Luka ...

- What did I do wrong , Dawn ? Answer me !

  I bent down beside him and put her hand on his shoulder. Earlier , Luka did not want comfort , but then and did nothing to keep me away , just stared at the sword , desolate and unhappy for his failure .

  I took the sword from the ground and kept at the hem , but I stopped when I felt my hand being burned . I threw the gun down and saw a wound enrome , proof that I was also not worthy of the sword . It took me a huge weight off my back because I was afraid to take the place of Luka . He also seemed more relaxed .

- And now ? What do we do ? None of us is chosen and our father is no longer here with us .

- I do not know . We have always been confident that it would be you .

  We were looking at the blade -faced fools . What could we do now? Someone had to inherit that gun , but none of us had capacity to do so . We did not know who to turn to , but could not spread this secret . Luka was devastated and bewildered me . It was as if Siegfried were mocking us , laughing at our suffering and our questions .

➏ Unknown

Luka opened the door and I followed him soon after. A girl vermlehos short hair, blue eyes, a gray jeans pants and a sweater burgundy was on the outside , with a bag over her shoulder .
- Who the hell are you?
- You are well educated with all visits ? - She had a sharp , typical language of a half-demon - My name is and I'm Achila ...
- A half-demon .
  She looked at me with the look sharp.
- You're smart for a beginning hunter . I do not like people like you .
  Luka blocked her entrance , already in a bad mood.
- You say what you want or not ?
- I was informed about the murder of Vincent Blake and came to investigate .
- Arrived late . - Luka informed , skeptical - Now go away from here , do not need you for anything .
  Achila ignored the skepticism of my brother and went roughly, leaving her bag on the couch and taking a pair of gloves out of her leather.
- Where did you find his body ?
- I told you it does not interest him . There were no clues .
  She looked at my brother in a cold way which I did not like one bit .
- For a beginner maybe not for me .
  Her pupils were thin as a cat's eyes were blue and tan . She was probably a daughter Inuraishite , demons descended from dogs and could capture the smell of our father in moments. The girl began to follow the trail to where our father were the roses , which was exactly where we found him dead. Achila bent down and peered at the site, which still had remnants of blood and his eyes narrowed as he looked to the right.
- I'm feeling a strange smell ... the highlands of Eucalyptus Bheatryos ... Who murdered Vincent certainly came Beatorix Grove .
  Both me and Luka were confused . Beatorix was already a middle-aged woman who was part of our clan and father who gave up being hunter to become human . The plateau has almost her name was a tribute , but I can not remember why. She came to visit a few times and was always kind and friendly to all of us , even with our mother . Luka pulled the phone Dad's pocket and found her number . I could not understand what he was talking about, but the movements of the head I knew Beatorix knew nothing .
  Achila arose again with the human appearance .
- Where is the Dark Blade ?
- How do you know ? It's a family heirloom , we can not show you. Also, you gave us no proof that it is reliable.
  She frowned .
- Everybody knows the Dark Blade , but I have no interest in it . Incidentally , has anyone because they know that gun belonged to Siegfried . It is a cursed artifact.
- What do you mean ?
- All who inherit the weapon are murdered . Siegfried was murdered by the enemy because of the power of the blade . Then it was his great-grandfather , Faustus Blake , who was murdered in his sleep by a demon who wanted to avenge him ; Gabriel Blake , the grandfather of yours was killed during combat and then horribly mutilated . Now Vincent Blake is murdered in the open and in the light of day ... Who knows what could happen to one of you . the killers are becoming bolder .
  Our father never touched this subject and it made me feel less and less attracted by the blade . However , the determination of Luka seemed unshakable , no matter what kind of rumors circulating about the Dark Blade . She looked at us , waiting for some action , but we were not willing to show the location of the blade to her. Never would risk a family secret of such destructive scale. She left without saying anything and we were alone again . It was a matter of time until we complete eighteen and did not know who the owner of the blade, but agreed that it would be Luka , which made ​​him happy and radiant . I confess that I believed what I said Achila because after losing my mother and my father was not at all anxious to lose my brother too.

➎ Lost

  I woke up startled in the middle of the night with a nightmare . I do not remember how to get to sleep , even when I did that . Was groping the sheets when my hand hits an arm that I recognize as my own . I looked back and my vision soon adapted to the dark, so I got to see Luka with eyes wide open beside me .

- When you get up here ?

- Not long . I heard you thrashing and whimpering and decided to take a peek to see what was going on. When I saw you shaking decided to climb . Is that better?

  At that moment I felt jealous of my brother. He was so skilled at overcoming pain and move on , but I do not . It took me forever to get over that kind of thing . When my mother died , I was more than two years to speak a word and who absolutely helped me get over it was my brother . I admit that without him I would not be even half of what I am today .

  I quickly turned my face so he would not see that I was crying again , but I was not so clever . When I realized my face was leaning on his shoulder and we embraced . This thing reminds me of when we were little : Luka and I always slept side by side on the bottom bunk . Our mother did everything to keep us each in his bed, but I was always afraid of being alone and he was with me . I feel a little embarrassed by it , because I'm a few more seconds old and I should not be so emotionally weak , however , could not avoid. We hugged and silent for a long time until the first rays of sun began to enter our room .

- It will not do you good stand. Our dad would not want to see you in this state . Furthermore , I will not be able to do everything yourself ; need you to help me ... I love you , D.

- I love you and I will only do this because I want you to inherit the Dark Blade .

  He half smiled .

- That 's a start . Let me take care of coffee today.

  Today was the day our father prepare breakfast , but he was not there . We went down to the kitchen and Luka started making pancakes while I set the table . First for four, then three, now only two . I swallowed the lump in my throat and proceeded to put the silverware .

  We sat down to eat in silence . The pancakes Luka were always the best in the world , but today they do not like . I do not know if it was because he was too shaken or because I still was not right for enjoying any meal . I think the second option was the best because Luka ate with gusto.

  Finished eating and while I washed the dishes , dried them and my brother kept . When we were finished , the doorbell rings .

➍ Broken Hope

  Luka and I were working as a team has made ​​a few months after that dreadful conversation with our father. He helped me a bit with training and I helped with tasks . Seeing our progress , my father was pleased and praised semrpe us so much that he gave us a free day to do whatever we want . As always , Luka was training and I was just looking because there was nothing else to do.

  It was eleven o'clock and today was my day to prepare lunch , then hurried to the kitchen to start preparing all the time. I was not surprised not to see my brother hanging in the kitchen , but I found it odd that my father not being there. Usually he sat on the bench enjoying the aroma of the food and talking , but this time was different. I felt somewhat uncomfortable and , while waiting the time the oven is finished, I returned to the training room .

- You vui dad around?

- No, not seen him since this morning. Why?

- He has not appeared in the kitchen from the time I was there .

  Luka raised eyebrows .

- Really? He never misses an opportunity to see us in the kitchen . Also, if I remember correctly the scale task , he should set the table , right?

- Yes , but no sign of him .

  He stopped training .

- Want to help?

- I have prepared everything. It would be a great favor if you find Dad.

- I will. Oh , by the way, we will have lunch today?

- Let the curiosity to you later, okay ?

  He stuck his tongue out at me and went to find our father .

  I was starting to get worried . Luka had begun seeking had three hours and I struggled to keep food still hot . I took off the apron and when I was crossing the door, my brother goes pale as paper and trembling like a stick . His eyes were wide .

- Luka , what happened ? Why are you with this guy?

- I. .. found dad.

- So what's the problem? Say at once, Luka ! What happened ?

  He took my hand and led me into the garden , where we had a bed of white roses that our father always took care with much love and appreciation , it was those roses were our only vivid memory of my mother. When we got there , I came across something I never imagined to see in my life .

  My father was lying face down with blood soaked shirt. A knife with details of gold and rubies was near the body. There were no marks of footprints . on grass , no clue who it could have been. Luka looked up and he glared at me with her ​​green eyes .

- You're not thinking that I was able to do this , is not it?

- Of course not !

- Then why are you looking at me like that ?

- And with that guy and you want me to look ? Want me laugh ?

  Luka ignored my speech and approached the body of our father and turned belly up . I covered my mouth with my hands so I saw a large cut on his collarbone. The ring he wore on the index finger of the right hand had disappeared .

- Luka , the ring from Siegfried ...

- I know ... Who could have done this?

- Maybe someone who knew we turned eighteen here three days.

  He was silent , staring at the faint body of our father . Tears streamed from my eyes in silence and not take long for Luka also started crying . We were lost . What would we do here three days?

  

 We kept watch over the body of our father and buried near the rose bush , where rested the body of our mother . What? When it is a hunter of shadows, you can not call an ambulance or the police for that kind of thing . Furthermore , we would have no valid excuse to bury him in a common cemetery.

  We went back inside and come across lunch ready. Looked at each other and we concluded that the best thing to do is to keep the food in the refrigerator , since no one was well enough to put even a sip of water in the mouth . We stayed in the room , each on their side of the bunk bed , lost in his own thoughts .

  I feel a hand holding my Luka , which was suspended in the air . His hand was colder than mine .

- What do we do , Dawn ? - His voice was hoarse .

- I do not know . Still can not believe this is happening .

  He shook my hand as we always did . One consolation in silence . The proof of our fraternal union .

➌ A Serious Talk

  After dinner , we sat back in the training room . Our father was already waiting for us with a truly indecipherable expression. Luka was a nervous wreck , so anyone could see in the distance. When he saw our arrival , motioned for us to sit down on the bench . My brother and I were holding hands , offering silent support for each other , but without our father saw , of course .

- You know I 'm not one to make unnecessary speeches , so I 'll get straight to the point. Dawn , his dealings with the practice is clearly deplorable.

- Dad, I 'm saying this for five years : I do not want to be a hunter , let alone longer be the mistress of the Dark Blade . I want to have an ordinary human life with my dream of being engineer .

- Still, you can not just abandon the practice . Whether or not training is a mandatory task for both you and Luka until the moment I decide which of you two will be the guardian or custodian of the Dark Blade .

  Luka decided interfirir but our father motioned for him to remain silent . Before proceeding to speak , my father coughed worthy accesses concern. My brother and I shook hands because we did not know whether or not we helped . I think he saw our concern , as he motioned for us to stay seated.

- It's okay , Dad? - Luka ventured to ask .

- Yes - he coughed - Well, back to business ... Dawn will train you in all your spare time, no exceptions , unless it is to study , understand?

- But, Dad , I can not summarize my life to study and train and ... - he made that threatening look that I both hate Luka - Okay , okay , but know that I'm not the least bit excited about that .

  He pretended not to hear the end of my speech and looked at Luka so that made ​​him wince slightly.

- What about you , Luka , should train less and devote more to college .

  Luka said nothing , but the fact that he shake my hand said it all . I clearly understood that he dreamed of being the number one hunter and I tried to encourage him , but our father was a master in the art of extreme reality and it is impossible to reverse what he says .

- Well , that's it , they can go . I hope one can help the other to find balance in their lives .

  We left in silence until our room - I know it may seem strange, but always shared the room and could not separate us , I think the twins should be complex - . Luka is played on the bottom bunk with extreme disappointment and I was upside down on the top to chat with him .

- Hey , do not be like , you know Dad. I'm sure he says that because he wants the great guardian also has knowledge beyond combat.

  He gave a half smile , but she was not at all happy.

- How do you do ? Even after taking a scolding those good humor does not disappear .

- Do you strive too much, that's why. This is not always good. I admire your discipline, because it is something I have not, but you exaggerate a bit . If you are more distracted with other things , such as their duties college summer - pointed to the stack of books on his bookshelf - perhaps relax your mind and you will improve the training.

  He nodded , a little more confident , but not willing to face the tasks of college. We were silent for a moment until he sighed and got out of bed and headed for the pile of books and began to address all the issues that had accumulated since the beginning of summer vacation .

- Better late than never !

- I admit that is not an option .

  I left the quiet in the room and went to face the horrible fate that awaited me in the training room .

➋ Different Brothers

Seventeen years and eleven months passed quickly ... So much so that I did not notice them.
 I 'm Dawn Blake , Luka Blake 's twin sister and descendant of Siegfried , a powerful creature that lives - or lived - in darkness and had a devastating weapon called Dark Blade and who now belongs to our father , Vincent Blake . He trains us since we were kids and said only one of us would receive the powers of Siegfried and become a hunter extremely powerful and invincible shadows . My brother trains with great determination since childhood , because he wants to have the Dark Blade more than anything in his life . I admire his determination , because I lost interest by the blade for some time now . It would be cool to be the greatest hunter in the world , but I have other plans that do not involve killing demons of darkness . We are starting to university and I did not want to stop. My dream is to become an engineer and want to continue moving in the right direction. I wish much luck to Luka and I'm doing the best I can to convince our father that he is the best option and not me .
- Hey , Dawn ! You will train and will be thinking in the clouds ?
- Feel free , dear brother ... I have enough training to those who do not want to become a hunter number one .
- You're so silly ... So no fun competing .
- And who says this is a competition ? Our father will decide this and not us.
  Luka did not answer and left the blades of training when our father came and saw me sitting on the garden bench without workout clothes .
- You will not practice , Dawn ?
- I think I know what is enough.
  My father raised a gray eyebrow at me - which always indicates a bad sign - and looked at Luka , who nodded and went back to training camp in a fighting stance . Why is it that nobody in this house can understand that I DO NOT want to become a hunter ?
- Now you know enough to get duel with his brother .
  Luka looked at me with that face of ' I'll beat you with one foot on the shoulder , which was enough to reach my inner compartment of anger . I went to the driving range even without the special clothes and prepared to end the grace of my brother . However , I started wrong, because my father was not allowed to fight right and Luka had knocked me down without it I knew it . From kids he was always faster and more agile than me, but now with the training and the passing of the years he certainly has improved .
  I got up a bit gangly and went towards him . I tried to apply a trick , but it worked very well , he almost fell , but managed to regain his footing in seconds and knocked me to kick on the left calf. Not had time to compose myself because he grabbed my ankle and left me suspended upside down .
- That was enough . Good job Luka .
  Luka suddenly released me and I fell with a resounding thud.
- I thought you were breaking the ground.
  I stuck my tongue at him and stayed where I was to massage my ankle . My father shook his head at me and waited until I got up . I was surprised not to have suffered any serious injury and let Luka continued torturing dolls workout.
- We need to talk , young lady . His conduct with training is not very good .
- But I do not ...
- Save apologized for later . Meet me here after dinner . - He looked at Luka , who was interested in the conversation - And you too, Luka . After dinner I want you both here .
  My brother looked at her worried face after our father left and continued to workout more intensely than before . I sat back down on the bench and Luka came near me .
- Did I do something wrong?
  I shook my head.
- Not that I know .
- What our father want with us ?
- Well .. I think he just wants to talk ... You know, we do eighteen years next month and one of us will get the blade so I think he wants to have a conversation of father and sons .
  He seemed less apprehensive, but not totally calm . I did not take you the reason to be nervous and insecure , after the age of hunters was very close and I think our father should be more worried than us. The only thing I wish is not to lose anyone else in my family for no reason.

- All right -

➊ Dαrk Błαdє

  Shadowhunters : humans who have the ability to exergar and destroy any creature that lives hidden in the shadows , but they carry the burden of being descendants of some of these beings , and therefore are also called Slayers Dark or traitors - as are commonly called in the world of shadows .

  However , in modern times , hunters have been disappearing by the absence of confrontation with the denizens of the dark and therefore could have a common human life and die in peace . Several clans have disappeared over the years and their descendants barely knew their roles in the world , living ignorant of their ancestors .

  The only clan that was still strong and complete was the one who descended from Siegfried , a creature that was unknown , but he was feared and respected by the other inhabitants to be a being of great strength and power . Moreover , he was the master of a powerful and dangerous weapon , known as Dark Blade and off inherited by Vincent Blake , grandson Siegfried after the death of his father when he was twelve years old and became relentless and hunter known both among the inhabitants of the shadows as the other clans . Always worked alone and never appreciated the teamwork. For him , it was all the missions delay and wasted time .

  However, this did not last long . Over the years the enemies became stronger and he had to accept help . Even with the Dark Blade , the damage began to be minimal and clan Blake was born , becoming one of the most powerful and skilled group of hunters already formed . The rest were not happy with the pace at which Blake progressed, so trying to sabotage them every time they had the opportunity .

  For years and years all did a great job , but the truce has caused wars and clashes were over. With nothing to do, Vincent and the other clan fell apart and went their own way , living among mortals and immortals .

  It was not long and Vincent soon had two successors : a boy and a girl, who were twins . She was named Dawn Blake and the boy called Luka Blake . Both sported dark green eyes , remembering Siegfried 's eyes and straight black hair , like her mother , Wanessa Shall , one of the components of the Blake clan, but died when the twins were five years ago in a car accident when she was in way to school to pick them up .

  It was from then that Vincent began to train children to become great hunters in the future if the truce was broke . But there was one problem : one would have to inherit the Dark Blade , but who? Even during the training , both showed the same level of skill and power, making it impossible to such a judgment . Vincent was worried and apprehensive , knowing that the two kids wanted the blade and no one could make another identical . One of them would be harmed , but which one ? Luka was tougher than the fights Dawn , it was noticeable and for a moment he thought of to save the boy , but something in his mind made ​​him change his mind and doubt took him sleep . The years passed and the children mercilessly strove more , however, they were always together and when everything was decided , that union would be gone forever. Whether it was worth it or not, it just might know the time .

✫ sнα∂σωs ✫

' ωısє мєη ωση∂єя ωнıłє sтяσηg мєη ∂ıє'

(вяєαkıηg вєηjαмıη - sσ cσł∂)

† XXII. Last Song †

  The last star had faded and the moon was taking its first rays of moonlight again.

  Dominick was the center , staring Benjamin with scarlet eyes glaciers. Cameron and Shusei looked over the shoulder of one another , studying what was around them ; Rebecca growled and showed his fangs to Blair , who had his eyes closed , concentrating on dividing their strength with his father .

And if I can not?

You 'll do, my daughter , do not worry . I'm here if you need me .

  When the moon was full again appearing , each endeavored to attack your enemy.

  Rebecca was significantly altered and even thought in their movements . The fact that he was surprised and hurt by Blair , she completely lost the delicacy and prestige , proving to be worse than a vampire of lower caste . Even though I should not, Blair assimilated a bad habit of Cameron during battles , it was the art of provocation.

- Well, well , where is the refined vampire which told me ? I just see a wild animal in designer clothes .

- You 'll be sorry!

  Claws Rebecca were ready to cut the opponent in a matter of millionths of seconds . Blair could not hide a means for scoring smug smile take a person seriously so easily .

  Shusei and Cameron did not speak anything to each other, only cared about winning . Each had their purposes , and Cameron did that to redeem himself . Shusei was aimed at extracting energy from opponents to strengthen and quietly dethrone the father. Dominick did not suspect such a plan , in fact , no one knew what once was a closely guarded secret .

  In contrast , Dominick was ' washing the soul ' for insulting both Benjamin . He was unhappy for failing to prevent the transformation of Blair in time. As much as his power was very noticeable and high , his reaction was comical at what was happening . The vampire with blue eyes was in trouble because Dominick emanated a crushing energy, which inhibited the power of Lycoris that his daughter had won earlier. He already had some scratches on his face , but it did not interfiria anything. The big problem was yet to come .

  Duke was looking at each distance with extreme calm, which allowed him to see things that others could not . Even he could clearly feel the shock that occurred between the energies of Red Blaze , who belonged to Dominick and power Lycoris , the indigo energy that belonged to Blair . The situation was not very good since the Red Blaze inhibited with ease the Lycoris . He feared for the girl if they could not force enough to reverse this situation in time.

- I'm tired of this joke !

  Dominick was with nerves on edge and could not stand that game. Benjamin Blair looked at urgently and she closed her eyes , trying to transmit maximum power to the father .

Do not think . Just do it. You are one.

  She opened her eyes suddenly , just when that would be achieved , however , could not divert the time and got a nice cut on his face . Rebecca disappeared and Dominick stood before her with such power that made ​​her feel pathetic about him . Benjamin Blair flinched and tried to get closer to protect her daughter .

- Father !

- I'm fine . I've been through worse pain .

  Benjamin was with a blade stuck in the left arm , whose blood ran rampant , staining the grass red in seconds . Contrrário to what happened with the other wounds that are not healed . Dominick gave an evil smile and the girl felt twinges of pain, as if he were sticking needles in her body .

- Listen . Go near Duke and not get out of there .

- Father , you have to ... I have to ...

- It's okay . I'm not blaming you . I love you , my daughter , and I got involved in it not to lose you again .

  Blair could see the look of her father conveyed a hint of disappointment because he hoped she was able . After enduring much , Lycoris did not offer her power to her. Was it because the person who should receive the seal was Hannah and not her?

  Benjamin slowly pulled the hands of her daughter's face and looked at Duke , he left and where he was approached to take the girl to the other side . Blair looked at him and walked away , crestfallen and ashamed of herself , making the tears flow so it might be alone on the shore .

- Crying will not solve anything , small flower Lycoris .

  She lifted her head quickly and saw a figure in bronze -colored hair and eyes of two colors : dark green and other color indigo. He wore a white coat and his skin was extremely pale , but she could clearly feel a great source of power flowing from him to her . Never even seen it , the girl knew exactly who the man was .

- Cain .

  He smiled slightly at her.

- Yes, and I see that things are not going well . Why do not you use the Lycoris to get it over with ?

- I. .. I can not . - She felt deeply embarrassed to say it, but could not lie to the first vampire who was born in the world - I guess I'm not the right person for this.

  Cain franziui forehead and crouched in order to look at it more closely.

- Little Flower Lycoris , you think this is a mistake ?

- Yes My mother was responsible for doing this , not me .

- You do not know anything, do you? Hannah Lockwood was only a temporary guardian .

- What do you mean ?

- I mean it was always you . Hannah only served to it until you reach the ideal age to get Lycoris . Only four vampires received the gift of ultimate power. Dominick was one of them who received the power of the Red Blaze ; You , Blair Lockwood , holds the power of Lycoris , indigo power. Cameron Parker holds the power Teal Diamond and the Last Guardian has not been defined , it should take care of the White Rose .

  Automatically Cameron Blair looked and saw the mark on his neck a diamond in turquoise color, which shone faintly. She never imagined it , but soon turned his attention to Cain , who continued .

- I chose you for this, so do not worry about the power . Do not you feel the power in you Benjamin ?

- Yes , but I can not transfer the powers that I have for him .

- What you need is confidence. The Flower Lycoris can not flourish if you do not believe her . - He reached out for her - Want help to bloom , little flower of Lycoris ?

  She reached for him , which helped her get up and seconds later , Blair began to feel a great strength growing within him as he held the hand of Cain . The girl knew he should not have much contact with a vampire extremely higher level, but he offered no resistance to it from straying. Instead, he pulled her close to him and Blair felt his face flush immediately. However , she also felt his big to be absorbed by her body frantically power.

- Wake Up, Little Flower Lycoris - he whispered gently in her ear .

  Those words were enough for her pulse quicken and something began to stir inside her . She felt the brand Lycoris warm and felt great direct connection with Benjamin .

  Benjamin was in an unfavorable situation . Dominick was close to ruining his life when he feels his collarbone burn and heal their wounds . He recognized that power and looked toward the daughter. To his great surprise , he saw the girl involved in the arms of a boy mainly white. When you look better , he realizes that this young man is not about none other than Caine. For a moment , he felt a pang of jealousy , but was proud of him for having pleased the most supreme vampire daughter. Rebecca followed his gaze and was furious , not fitting of hatred and jealousy .

  Blair was clearly uncomfortable with what was happening there, but could not hide his feeling close to him . Cain looked at her and held her face in his hands , without looking away for even a second . She could not stop the blush that rose to her face and made ​​the boy smile before touching her lips . The girl was paralyzed for some time , but began to give way when he felt the affection and lightness in which his lips sought hers , with extreme calm and sweetness . Gradually , blood Blair began to boil in her veins again and she could feel his power as a blossoming lotus flower and flow within your body to Benjamin .

  Her father was beginning to feel his old powers back and smiled . Even if he was upset to see Cain kissing his daughter , he realized that it helped to release the Lycoris definitely . Benjamin was wrapped in a soft indigo light and viewers felt the two energies are faced like gangbusters . Now they were at equal levels . Dominick did not like it one bit that situation and soon raged fiercely and advanced . Each retaliated with your most powerful attacks and were met from time to time . Shusei and Rebecca realized that it was over , but Dominick was the one who did not want to accept the fact that Benjamin was also receiving a portion of the power of Cain through his contact with Blair .

  Soon, all that was being controlled by the power of the Red Blaze began to unravel the immense power that Lycoris conquered every minute . Everything was being influenced by Benjamin and not by him .

  This desperation led him to commit a serious inflation. He looked his last bout Benjamin and aimed at Cain, who broke his kiss and stopped the attack coming toward him at a glance , disseminating it . Dominick gulped and was already repenting for what he did , however , nothing could undo what he had done . When Cain saw approaching, he began to shiver.

- Guardian of the Red Blaze - his voice was authoritative and completely different tone he used with Blair - I did not expect such a show of treason. I chose you as one of the Four Immortals because I saw something in you , but regret my choice.

  Dominick felt the lack of oxygen his lungs and he knelt on the floor , as if he'd been punched in the stomach . He met with Cain incredulous look on what was happening, but had no strength to say anything in his favor . Rebecca ran to the father and begged for his forgiveness , however , the first vampire looked Shusei and she lost her senses .

- Shusei !

- He was a traitor and turn into ashes on their own.

- Traitor ?

- He planned to dethrone Dominick and take control of what should be two of you .

  Rebecca looked with regret for his brother's body , but turned his attention to his father, who was panting . She saw all the power of Blaze Red evaporate the father's body and return to Cain in a natural way. When she looked back at Dominick again , only saw a small pile of ash that was being carried by the wind . The girl cried painfully , and ran into the forest .

  Benjamin came and bowed before Cain . Blair ran the bank and hugged her father, who kissed the top of his head with a big smile of contentment .

- I humbly thank you for helping my daughter to awaken Lycoris .

  Cain smiled and put his hand on Benjamin's shoulder amicably .

- Dominick became corrupted by power, but her daughter remained pure and gentle , to thank her for that . And I would like to make a request .

  Benjamin was surprised , but did not disclose such admiration and waited patiently for the request.

- Could you give me the hand of his daughter? I know I never had contact with her ​​family before, but always followed all the distance and saw a girl in something I 've never seen in anyone else .

  He looked at Blair , who was trying to hide the gleam in his eyes indigo . Cameron frowned before that sentimental statement .

- If she wishes , grant with pleasure.

  They looked at each other happy , but Blair interfiriu .

- If no problem, I like to start slow ... I guess I'm not fully ready .

  Cain smiled compassionately .

- I want the best for you. For me there is no problem .

  Benjamin was hard to see your little girl have a specific relationship . He admitted the fact that it would not be easy to split the only person that remained precious to him , but she had the right to be happy .

  The sky purple , Hannah Lockwood could see them Jutes and happy , which made ​​her happy too . But what was most proud to know that his little girl was now under the protection and love of Cain , the true Supreme .

† XXI. Walking to the End †

You will become a weapon .
  Blair looked around , searching for the voice , until I realized that was just in her head . The image of the people around her were getting distorted and murky and a buzz irritate your ears .
   The moon was finally covered in full. Blair felt her throat burn as your entire body . The stars were the color of blood and Benjamin brand also began to burn it . He looked at the girl and ran to help her .
  She was kneeling on the floor, panting heavily. Her forehead was pressed against the floor and her stomach was fully wrapped and taste of Bili on her neck made ​​her feel worse than she already was. Her blood was boiling , as if it were replaced by lava . Blair growled , trying to ease the pain and vomited blood. Dominick , like others, realized what was happening and he hastened to attack the girl, who was helpless . He bared his teeth and was determined to bite her , but Cameron and Duke came in front of him , providing cover for Benjamin while she did not turn in a Lycoris - Vampire extremely noble blood which overlaps the Supreme ruler himself , the source of power inexhaustible for the person who is concetada with her. The power comes from the Lycoris of the four crimson stars , which will protect whoever receives the mark of Stella Rubra - .
  Benjamin knew what was about to happen , since your brand also burned and his soul was united to her daughter slowly . The girl was with the corners of the mouth dirty with blood and his fingertips were injured by it have left deep marks on the floor.
Become a weapon . Accept the blood of Lycoris .
  The girl's hair was covering her face and Benjamin away the power to help her daughter .

- It could not be faster ?
- Cameron , we can not rush this . - Benjamin looked at the moon - is close to finished, three stars have faded .
  Duke and Cameron fought against them without difficulty . The same problem was to intercept the path of Dominick , who was determined to kill Blair before everything happened .
- I will not allow it to be a Lycoris !
  They could not handle it . Dominick had twice his strength and his power was noticeable. He growled impatiently for Benjamin , but had to fight him .

  Blair still contorted by pain that caused her transformation .
By the blood of the Archangel Raziel , by the will of Cain and the powers of Stella Rubra , the power to grant that this soul is harvested for eternity .
  Blair 's body lit up with a scarlet glow. Dominick stopped attacking Benjamin , who was deeply hurt , and looked indignantly at the new Lycoris . She stood up , still wobbly and looked at him with eyes in indigo . Around his neck was the mark of Lycoris , and the seal of the left hand was gone . The seal of the clavicle Benjamin moved to a lotus flower violet, who healed all wounds him , proving the connection they once enjoyed .
- Are you ready?
- Are you kidding ? I was born ready , Dad !
  Cameron nodded for Duke.
- I'm happy to be here , Cameron .
- I had nothing interesting to do . Also, that guy owes me .
  The three descendants of Louis Reed moved against the enemy . The last act was starting .

† XX. Shadow†

  Blair was racing against time . With her vampire abilities back, she would take little time to find his father . However , the path was long and the trees very close together so she could jump over them to see the rest of the way . Cameron disappeared and left her alone , but this was something common and she tried to concentrate in order to run your legs faster and faster , before it was too late.

  Even with the wet clothes , vampires did not give up . The attacks were determined and ruthless as it was out of the question to leave a single chance to escape attack . No matter how long it was, every millisecond was essential to guarantee victory .

  Duke had some difficulties , among them deep wounds and affected his agility to escape the other attacks that appeared every second he could not compose himself to fight . Shusei had honed her skills over the years and showed no intention of losing , however he was thwarted by helping his father .

  Benjamin was focused on finding a weakness in the opponent's fighting style , but could not identify any flaws . However , the vampire was aware that he could not take both , because Blair certainly wake up and try to find it and the only thing he wanted right now was not the girl in danger in the woods as a human . This concern cost him a punch that did not stagger to fall and lose .

- If you keep thinking of your daughter , you will end up losing .

  Rebecca was at his post on the branch of a tree , waiting for the signal Dominick . When Benjamin finally turned his back to her , the girl jumped , investing your nails , which more resembled claws , directly at the time of his heart .

  However , something stopped attacking. Benjamin followed his gaze Dominick when he froze in place and saw a swift shadow pushes Rebecca into the lake , which hurried back to the bank before she was pulled deeper. She looked at Benjamin, with red eyes flashing with anger and a deep cut on her face, extending from the left corner of the forehead to the chin .

- Your daughter is going to pay me for what I did!

  The vampire looked at the girl atonitamente but smelled the daughter when she came out of the lake . He did not know whether to be happy or mad that she was there , but that did not matter when he saw the marks of the fangs of Cameron on the neck of your precious little girl . Blair nodded , realizing his father's gaze and saw that he smiled . Dominick did not conform to it , and little, was not red with anger .

- You said she was human !

- I was - Blair replied - Cameron to give me your powers back .

- I do not care ! She will pay dearly for this cutting me !

- What is it? Go cry?

  Rebecca growled before provoking and Blair attacked , but failed when their opponent deviated arcertou and punched him in the stomach . Dominick jumped on Blair , but Benjamin prevented by shooting the enemy to the ground violently with a bang .

- You will not lay a single finger on it while I'm here , Dominick .

  Shusei , who was observing the situation did not get out and seized the moment of distraction for everyone to attack Blair in the back. However , the girl looked away and Cameron landed a kick on the leg of the boy , making him kneel .

- What are you doing here ?

- These are ways of speaking ? I'm here to help and get this kind of agadecimento ?

  Dominick was standing , supporting her daughter .

- What a beautiful ... The little rebel came to avenge his father ?

- I'm here by myself , Dominick , leave my father out of this.

- I see ... If I had as ridiculous as your father I also feel ashamed .

  Cameron opened his mouth to speak, but his nephew Benjamin interrupted before he started .

- The only ridiculous act that Richard was committed to abide by his orders , however , he died with honor . Even if he has done it for me , I know it was by his influence . He is still my brother above all.

- You are all weak sentimentalists . So I am the supreme vampire, who is above all . Feelings mean nothing to me, are just illusions that affect all of you .

- If you really believe that .

- Does not matter what I believe. What matters now is to put an end to all the heirs of Louis Reed .

  Dominick exhibited sharp canines and jumped on Benjamin . Blair tried to defend his father , but both were already engulfed again. Cameron and Duke looked at the sky . The moon was almost covered and the four stars were beginning to acquire the red.

† XIX. The time is Now †

- I thought you had given up .
  Dominick was in the lake when he noticed the arrival of Duke and Benjamin , which saw the two heirs of the Supreme . Rebecca was sitting on a tree branch filing her nails and Shusei was leaning on a tree trunk farthest , in a state of meditation.
- Where is she ? Were you scared or dad locked her in the house?
- I will not involve my daughter in it .
- It is unfortunate . I thought Rebecca would have some fun , but it seems I was wrong .
- It's okay , Dad. I'm not willing to break my nails with vampires that behave as primitive and aggressive manner. I'm beyond that.
  Benjamin stiffened , not unnoticed by Duke . He touched his friend's shoulder , but the vampire with blue eyes was not to be trifled with . Could speak ill of him all they wanted , provided they do not involve Hannah and much less Blair in insults . He jumped out of the defensive and fiercely towards Rebecca but was intercepted by Dominick .
- If you think it will hurt my daughter so easily , you're mistaken .
- I told you so ! They are wild with noble clothes!
  Benjamin growled .
- Shut your mouth, your spoiled preppy ! If you say anything else about my daughter , I'll cut you to pieces , you know?
  Rebecca shrugged , as if he had heard numerous threats like that . Shusei and Duke were wrestling without the others realized what was happening . Dominick daughter moved away and stood before Benjamin , a smug smile played on his lips.
- Let's do away with it once .
  The nobles fought vampires silent , keeping all the words to turn them into hits. They leapt gracefully across the sky as if they hurt each other , no time to rest . Benjamin jumped in the lake and was hidden in the background while Dominick swept the lake with his eyes cautiously , looking for a minimum indication of where the enemy was . Soon, he saw a slight ripple on the water not far from him and supreme vampire jumped with vigor and speed of a shark .
  However , he was surprised to feel tight around his neck while trying to strangle him , pushed him down , depleting the stock of oxygen in the lungs he had hands , but he still had the strength to get rid and fight back , however , Benjamin was no longer there , and being an accomplished swimmer and silent , he moved like a shadow in the water and therefore Dominick could not combat it with such advantage.

  Shusei was tired of it . Although Duke to be a worthy opponent of his efforts , the battles his father meant nothing . Her red hair was a bit disheveled and had a cut on his forehead . The coat Duke was completely destroyed and he had scratches down his face , but nothing to prevent him from fighting . He was concerned with the performance of Benjamin on the lake , but lost the threads of thoughts while being hit in the back by the enemy .
- If you will think of others , I suggest you give up now .

  Benjamin was on the shore , waiting to see how long it would take Dominick to find that no one else besides him in the lake . Rebecca stopped paying attention to the nails and looked apprehensively at the lake . She could not help her father , since she was not as skilled in the water , which had been monopolized by talent Shusei , however , were not equivalent to those of Benjamin and Blair .
  It did not take Dominick to put his head out and see the enemy smirking at him , which made her nerves on edge . If there was something he could not bear was that someone debochasse him in a battle , and Benjamin was a master in this area . He would not delay the chance to destroy it , even though it was not yet the right time . The moon was only a half covered and the power it would not have great results , but he did not care. Provided it was enough to cause serious damage to the enemy , that was enough . Benjamin had not the power of Stella and Rubra , with Blair out there, would not it happen in no time . He glanced at Rebecca, who sighed in relief to see him well and kept his sandpaper so noticed the nod from his father.

† XVIII. Essence †

  Cameron followed a trail idly by region when he realizes that the leaves and grass were with a slight mark of steps and there was blood along with the footprints . He left the bunny trail behind and began to chase the drops of blood that were a kind of track .

  When approached from a tree , felt a smell he knew well . The sound of a ragged breath was enough that he knew who it was. The vampire snorted and looked behind the tree .

- What the hell are you doing back there ?

- You scared me ! How'd you know I was here?

- As a human you are not subtle . I could hear his breath away . But you did not answer my question .

  Blair pretended not to notice the harshness of her cousin .

- Cameron , even though our parents have quarreled are still relatives , right?

- Get to the point , O.K. ? I am not one who has patience for sentimental speeches .

- What's going on ? Where my father was ?

- The battle against Dominick began . His kids are already here to help them .

- What can I do?

- Do you think I am who ? Cain ? I do not even care about that . If you want my opinion , go home . You will only cause problems if , after all, a human can not do anything useful in a battle of noble vampires .

- Was not that kind of advice I expected ... However , coming from you is no surprise . I want to help my father about it for this or that I must die .

  Cameron sighed . Surely he is not that type of person who tolerates hearing such sentimental and outdated comments , let alone anyone else do this as a dig at him. The boy approached the press and dug his fangs into her neck . Blair froze , since she did not expect it . But she realized his intentions soon as she felt her nose be calculated again.

- You should go instead of being planted here.

- Thank you, Cameron .

- Spare me that, O.K. ? Just did it for you stop looking at me with that face .

  Blair smelled the father and entered the forest with enthusiasm to finally do what they should.

  

  As she was leaving for the heart of the forest , Cameron looked at the sky , where there were no clouds and the stars shone with pleasant softness . When her green eyes landed on the moon, he saw that a small portion of the star was covered by the eclipse. Four stars that were around the moon began to be brighter than the other .

 This is not my problem, I have nothing with it .

 Cameron tried to convince himself that, however , he could not deny the fact that he shared the same blood and Benjamin Blair . What the press said it eventually settling in his mind unintentionally .

' even if our parents have quarreled are still relatives , right? '

  He wanted to think so , but after all he witnessed - all he did against his own uncle - was something you could not forget . Even with forgiveness Benjamin , he could never get over what he had done and tried to redeem it as he could, leaving Richard to face everything alone. Cameron shook his head slightly , disposing of his reverie . Blair did not follow , simply disappeared , as is his custom .

† XVII. Into the Nothing †

- We will not risk her on this mission .
- Benjamin , for the love of Cain! We can not fight empty-handed in a lesser number.
- We know that Rebecca is not a person who can be classified as an opponent , is not it ? The problem is Shusei . And there's something else ... - Benjamin directed his gaze to Duke - this is a subject in which it is not worth you enter .
  Duke gaped . Benjamin was getting dumber ! He promised to do everything to not let her daughter orphan again , but fighting alone against three is a completely suidicida act. However , looking friend was saying with absolute clarity what he wanted .
- I'm sorry , but I will not be babysitting . Blair can now take care of herself .
- I do not want it to go after me .
- Even if she leaves the mansion , where you can go? She's not a vampire and can not track you .
- I know, but do not like to underestimate her capabilities .
- Well , I will not let you fight alone . We've been friends for over centuries , remember?
  A white raven came through the window and landed on the table , with a role in its beak. Benjamin took the note and crow, flapping and flying out . When finished reading , looked at his friend and nodded .

  Hearing the excitement in the hallway , Blair went to bed and pretended to be asleep as heard the door of her room being open . Steps cautiously approached the bed and she felt someone's lips pressing the lips longingly on her forehead .
- I will not late .
  Blair knew that voice as well as knew herself . When she heard the footsteps of Benjamin headed toward the hallway , she got up and looked through the window , where he saw Benjamin and Duke running in the woods to the east .She pulled on the boots and put on her overcoat , jumping window automatically , forgetting that she was no longer a vampire. Even so , she just stumbled before starting to go the way he had seen them do . She ran to the east , into the woods , but was not sure which direction to go . There were no footprints and Blair could not identify the smell of them .
  The girl continued to run , even without knowing whither he went . Sharper branches were injuries all over her face and began to cut her coat . But she did not stop to feel the pain of injuries , what mattered was to find Benjamin and help you . What she did not know was that her blood was leaving a trail and it started to affect your body . Her legs were weak and she had to lean on a tree to keep from falling .

  Sons of leaves and twigs being crushed were close , but Blair could not run . She thought hide, but where ? Looked at the tree in which he was supported and stood behind her, waiting for whoever was there soon disappear . Her body releasing adrenaline doses , inspiring her legs to take it away from you soon and could in the shortest possible time.

† XVI. Without Title †

A strange boy was sitting on a chair in the library with his head in his hands , an evident sign that Dominick was chattering nonstop hours. None of that conversation was indeed important , since the words ' revenge ', ' destruction ' and ' death ' were heard at all times . He could not stand to hear all that speech for the umpteenth time from the time he arrived at that mansion.
- Shusei , are you listening ?
- Unfortunately, yes . - He lifted his head and his red hair covered one of his scarlet eyes - You do not get tired of saying the same thing all the time ? Because I get tired of hearing .
- Be careful with the way you talk to me , boy . Even if you have chosen to stay away from me , I'm still your father.
  Shusei shrugged , leaving Dominick even angrier . The Supreme expired bottom and pretended not to see such a little case of the son , who , unhappy with the plot of the situation , come forward.
- I still can not believe I was forced to come from Canada to here for one thing ... I have a life too, Dad , do not forget that. Well anyway , when we put this into practice ?
- Once your sister arrived from Moscow.
- What will it be ... ?
  The door slams behind them with a bang .
- Did you miss me ?
- Should I be honest ?
- Shut up , Shusei , I'm not talking to you .
- Rebecca , my daughter , you 're just in time .
  Rebecca was a tall girl with dark blonde hair and scarlet eyes , who always wore suits and burgundy curly hair framing her pale face . Compared with Shusei , she was extremely the opposite : cheerful, ready for anything and always full of energy , apart from the principal : she loves Dominick more than anything in life. Shusei always thought all this affection and appreciation as ' devotion youngest ' , since the girl was five years younger than him.
  Dominick began to speak of the situation they were going to get and it started to irritate Shusei , in order to force him to leave the mansion and stretch your legs in the neighborhood , when he met Cameron in a completely isolated path away from the confines of the mansion . They looked at each other , but went their separate ways without saying a word .

- So this is what he intends ?
- I knew he was not honest , but that's the limit! He knows that Benjamin can no longer count on Blair to do this and he will play his sons in this war ? Rebecca is here too ?
- I have not seen , just saw Shusei scowling .
  Benjamin nodded and disappeared Cameron . Know every move of the enemy and not to use a blow was complicated , however , he would not go back on his decision. Keep Blair safe until everything was over and would not use the power of Stella Rubra under any circumstances.
  Blair was in the hallway when he heard the conversation and - even if he was wrong - was listening to what was going on behind the door. When saoube of what was to happen , the girl bothered to show that knew everything , it would be locked in the mansion to find out if Benjamin saw that she overheard the conversation . She looked out the window and saw a shadow in the distance with red hair , hidden among the trees . The moon was full in the sky , but Duke had said days before an eclipse to happen soon. He did not know precisely when , but she felt she was close, close enough to the missing oxygen in her lungs .

† XV. Hopeless †

  Blair woke up feeling better than in útlimas hours . She could stand on and walk normally. She took a shower and put on clean clothes before searching for his father .
- Duke , where my father is ?
- He went to the river .
  The girl followed the path and econtrou father sitting in a soaking wet stone. He should be swimming , she thought . When approached , Benjamin gave a sad smile and made ​​room for her to sit . The girl looked at him with inquisitive air, no words that needed to be made manifest .
- It's nothing, my beloved little daughter , I 'm fine . Just come to clear your head .
  She kept staring at her father , convinced that there was something else that answer . His field of vision caught a mark on his collarbone.
- This appeared recently, do not worry . This proves extremely enhanced tomes a link now . Often his mother would receive this mark , but as she is not here , this responsibility rests with you . I hope to be strong to do that . - He forced a smile , but did not go as he wanted . Benjamin hugged her tight heart by suffering - Who am I kidding , Duke is right on every point of what will happen .
- Dad, I 'm not understanding .
  He pulled back and looked into her eyes painfully.
- You. .. Well , can not help me with this , no more ... After Amberlyn have made you change your essence to receive Stella Rubra essence vampire was losing until you were human again. If you are human ...
- I lose all power ?
  Benjamin shook his head . He did not want to touch that subject, because I knew the personality of the child as well as the prórpria . However , the direction of the conversation could not stop there. It could not simply invent a lie any , would have to continue and make her understand the reality in which they are submitted .
- No. You continue with the powers , but if I need them and make the transfer happen , your body will not hold on and ... - He sighed and looked away daughter - I do not wanna lose you, too .
- But you can not win without Dominick the powers that are with me .
- I'd rather lose a kingdom than losing the single most precious thing I have left . When Richard woke me up , I suffered thinking about how you two were living thinking I was dead yet . After I saw Hannah died before my eyes the fault of my helplessness and now do not want to see my only daughter died because of me again.
- You can not lock me in this mansion the rest of my life because of it . Father, both of us should not be here , we know it well . And that brand shows that we are connected , you said that , did not you? So let's go together until the end.
  Benjamin gave a slight smile. Surely she strongly inherited his stubbornness and determination of Hannah , which made the young Blair an adversarial debate with a speech invincible . However , she still had no experience in the field of empathy .
- My sweet puppy ... Imagine if the situation were reversed : you risk the life of his only son for something like a piece of land?
  Blair ducked his head . The game Benjamin was not quite right , but she should admit that it would be just like him. However , she could not allow her father and Duke faced the army Dominick alone . She had the real power to end it all and could not simply retreat to be human again.
- Dad, who turned me was you, right ? So you can not do the same ?
- I could if you had not the brand . If I do , you will suffer the same he suffered at that time to be human again .
  She stopped and hugged her knees , staring at the quiet course of the river . Benjamin did not know what to say , since she felt bewildered . First , Hannah dies , then her daughter is in danger of death if he utilizes the Stella Rubra . If there was any shred of hope he would be welcome at that time .

† XIV. Crisis †

- How is she?
- And that answer your question ?
  Benjamin showed the left side of his jacket covered in blood on the shoulders and chest . Duke frowned and shook his head in a negative sincere . That was proof that Blair was not ready for the big power of Stella Rubra . The short time as a vampire was the cause of that crisis . However , they could not wait for long . Dominick soon discover that she had escaped and would surely attack .
- She's trying to Duke , I see that is .
- Benjamin ! She is weak ! - Duke softened the tone of voice - Even as a vampire , Blair is unable to bear such responsibility . - He looked at his friend firmly - And when you connect ? It will not support the transaction of power. I'm sorry , but the state in which it lies is very likely that ...
- Shut up ! I will not accept this bullshit ! My daughter will get! If Hannah resisted so Blair also achieve .
- Believe in whatever you want , I will not try to stick anything that his hard head.
  Benjamin left the office and returned to his daughter's room , she was awake and sitting up in bed .
- Father ?
- Yes , I am. Is that better?
- A little. I'm still a little dizzy .
  He kissed the top of her daughter's head and realized that her temperature was very low, as the temperature of his collarbone. The vampire went to the bathroom and saw the same symbol Stella Rubra there. Soon, he began to agree with the friend said, but did not want to think about the probability of it actually happening . He touched the mark and felt the same relief that the mark of Blair .
  When he returned , he saw the girl asleep again . Decided to leave it alone and went toward the river , where a figure covered by a copper color hood handed him an envelope and disappeared without saying anything .

- We have serious problems .
  Duke beat the pen tip on the table while studying what to do . Benjamin walked from one side to the other , reading the note again and again.
' I know that Blair is with you , why not go look for it . However, I hope to be ready to face me . I may have lost the Stella Rubra , but I will not give up. Meet me at the south side of his mansion in three hours. Bring your partner in battle, Duke .

Dominick '
- What should we do , Benjamin ?
- We have nothing to lose. Blair should leave out of it only .
- As if she would not notice what is happening .
- I know she 'll realize , but I can not wrap it more . See for yourself .
  Duke went to the girl's room and did not need to get closer to see what had happened . The mark was still there , but something essential was lost .
- Come on, we're wasting time . - Duke realized the pain and sadness in the voice of Benjamin , but said nothing . He closed the door and followed him .

  When they arrived , Dominick was waiting with all the patience in the world .
- I thought I would not come over . Any problems?
- Nothing that is of interest.
- Hey , no need to be so hostile . I just asked a question .
- Well , let's get down to business .
- Very well . I want to give you a new opportunity to not start this war . Give me a girl and I forget that one day we would enter into conflict .
- I will not give my daughter.
- You see , Duke ? He did not want to accept my offer . I'm starting to regret for having been such a compassionate and generous person .
- So repent at once. She is no longer a deadly weapon you craved .
  Dominick raised an eyebrow .
- Are you kidding me ?
- I'm telling the truth . After she had the mark of Stella Rubra , and Blair entered crisis and ...
- What thing ... Well , do not count on my pity for it.
- She's not dead .
- So what ?
- The seal to become human again.
  The Supreme gaped , but deep down he felt relieved that she had left the mansion.
- We have nothing more to treat . Cherish luck to you ... And I know that it will be useful to you . - He gave a smug smile before leaving .

† XIII. Break Mark †

Cameron knew he should not get involved in what was to come , but he could not help himself . When he saw the silhouette of Dominick in the Blair bedroom window , he could not hide a smile means nor the desire to tease him for delays in payment.
   Two hours had passed . Blair had not yet agreed .
  Benjamin was getting restless. Throughout this time , he remained beside her daughter and watched her breath each interval . If Duke was right , it was all to have happened some time ago , but no sign yet . He returned to sit in the armchair , watching the girl intently brand . In fact , it was bound to happen , because Stella Rubra was changing from red to violet.

- Find her! I do not want excuses ! She can not be far !
- This is ridiculous . You should have taken care of her since when I called upon the back.
- Did you know anything?
- It depends . Maybe he knows something yes, but I have no obligation to tell you anything.
  Dominick looked at Cameron with fury, but he knew that nothing would make the boy if he did not want to talk . The Supreme exited , heading toward the woods searching for the scent of the missing girl . Cameron gave a smug smile and gloomy , then disappears.

  A few drops of blood dripping on the wood floor .
- Blair , dear , be strong . This will not last long .
  The cream -colored coat of Benjamin was dirty blood , where Blair had supported the face, trying to control the access that had been choking . His throat burned and his lungs begged for oxygen. His head throbbed constantly and it disturbed his vision .
  The vampire saw that his daugher´s eyes were red like blood and she was trembling . Her hands were freezing and we estremamente of white fingers , due to the force that was holding her father 's coat . Benjamin remained supported , but did not know what to do to end the suffering of his daughter. Duke said that such suffering was inevitable for her to receive the powers of Stella Rubra .
  The girl began to cry . The pain she felt was overwhelming and there was nothing he could cure her . Benjamin dried the tears of her daughter with dedication , while  again sang to lullabies her. She was giving in to the affection of her father's voice gradually until her body started to go numb and her eyes close .

' Make it become the light ,
become the light , become the light .
Make it become the light ,
My Fair Lady . '