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As quickly as his attackers came, they were cut down with little remorse as Kayin slashed through them, using solely Raikoujin. These hellspawn, as they were, were nothing compared to the creatures from the abyss. His blade made quick work in single slashes as two more assailants came after him. However, it seemed as though there was no end to them. He nodded his two allies good luck as they went after the humans who were being evacuated. He hadn't had a chance to find out what was going on, but he had no intention of letting these vampires have their home taken over. He knew there were good beings of every kind and this clan in particular, he had come across in his past. He had an alliance to them whenever they needed their light work dealt with or at least warned. When the warning turned violent, Kayin ended the violence then and there. He was the only one who had to get his hands dirty and the pay was good and so was having a sense of camaraderie, even with vampires. But this time was more than he'd ever seen before. This time was going to be hell.   Kayin quickly whipped around and impaled one of the beasts through its open mouth as it lunged for him, pulling his blade toward him and slicing it's head open from the throat outward. He flicked the blood from his blade and began to move before his eyes darted back to the beast he thought he had fell and stabbed it through the top of its skull before it could latch its fangs on his leg. "The more resilient ones are coming... This could get troublesome..." his eyes shifted to dark as he heard one of the lycans burst into flame. He raised an eyebrow as he saw Dark had thrown the torch. Kay had to brace himself for the explosion that was to follow as Dark blasted a few more of the wolves. As Kayin recovered from the impact, he looked back to Dark with a raised eyebrow to the chocolate tasting souls comment. Guess mother had a taste for chocolate then... he thought to himself. His thoughts were severed as he felt two pairs of fangs glance off of his shoulders when he lowered his stance. His eyes widened slightly as he realized he almost didn't sense these wolves. His eyebrow twitched as they rushed him again and he slashed the two of them simultaneously as he had drawn Meidenkou out in his attack. "No more time for playing around I guess..."   "Holding up alright, my demon-blooded friend?" came from Darian as he slammed one of the werewolves heads into the wall, completely crushing its skull before tearing its heart out through its back. "I hadn't expected to have to actually fight alongside you like this."   "I'm holding up fine, thanks," Kayin said with a brief smirk. "Enjoying the workout." He turned as several more werewolves broke in through his peripheral and he sheathed Meidenkou before clenching his fist. He turned his stance sideways before swinging an opened hand toward the wolves and a bolt of lightning slammed into one, jumping to each of the others and leaving four werewolves on the floor; lifeless and singed. He flexed his knuckles as the sparks around his hand lessened. He lowered his hand and saw another set of wolves charge through the same way the last four he fell were, but they didn't give him nearly enough time to toss another bolt. He slashed through two of them and repelled the third, but the fourth managed to clamp its jaws down on Kayin's arm when he raised it to guard. He watched the wolf's teeth break on impact as he threw the beast from his, now, armored and clawed forearm. "I suppose it was a good try!" he shouted as he slashed through the first repelled wolf and then lunged his claw through the defanged wolf's chest, tearing its heart out and tossing it aside. He flung blood from both his blade and his arm in the same manner, shaking his head. "Guess the kid gloves come off..." he said as his other arm took on the same form.   Once again, he drew out Meidenkou from her sheath, looking to Dark and Darian. "Feels like there would be an end to these wretched beasts, but they're almost like a hydra. The more we kill, the more that come and they seem to be sending in their weaker soldiers first. We'll need to be able to coordinate if we start getting overwhelmed."

Akieen blinked rapidly, not sure how to handle the newer creature in the house, she opened her mouth to speak, but surprised the entire group as a loud growl bubble forth. Her canines extended fully as she growled more, the scent wafting through the air one she had smelt before, and what followed she was not looking forward to another meeting with them.  "Out the back, now." They all looked back at her seeming confused til Mikhail stood, his shoulders squared, she also saw Kayin stiffen as well, Mikhail looked at her. "What is that?" "That? That would be Hellhounds. The devil's bloodhounds. We need to move now." She moved towards the back, throwing open the door only to snap her jaws in irritation and let out a growl as a tall man stood in the door way swinging a pocket watch.  "Darian, must you do that to me?" He smiled showing small, pointed fangs, a low growl came from Mikhail. "He's a tick." Akieen shook her head as Darian frowned at the name. "He's a friend, and ally. Dar, there are-" "Hounds, I know. I heard them. Follow me, I can get you out of here safe. Even the human." Ivil turned pale as the door to the shabby apartment began to shake as if something were trying to bust it down. "You need to hurry. Aki, you can either fight these beasts, or you can follow me." Akieen growled and turned to the others. "Move, now. Fighting these things in broad daylight is maddness." Kayin crossed his arms. "And why is that?" She bared her teeth at him, her eyes turning violet in her anger. "Because we can't see them!" They all looked back at the door as it cracked, growls and snapping jaws could be heard on the others side as deep, jagged claw marks marred the tiled floor. Darian nodded. "Right,this way." Leaping from the balcony he landed on the street gracefully, Akieen grabbed Ivil and nodded to the others. "Let's go." Just as they all readied them selves for the jump the door behind them shattered into splinters. Without waiting Akieen threw her self off and landed on her feet, the others hot on her heels, as soon as she landed Darian streaked away, his scent giving her a clear path of where to go. "This way!" Still hauling Ivil with her she sprinted after Darian, hoping the others were behind her. After what seemed like a short run they came to a large, elaborate building, classical music could be heard from within.  "A tick den? You expect us to be safe in there?" Akieen looked over her shoulder at Mikhail. "Vampires and our kind are not like they are in your home kid. We actually get along here." She ushered them all inside, listening, watching for any signs of the Hellhounds, following once everyone was inside. The room was decorated in gold and white, beautifully accented with dark bronze furniture and drapes. "Not bad Darian, how did you allow us in but not them?" He pointed behind her, she could clearly see a line of mixed dust lining the doors and windows. "Ash, from the old sanctuary that burnt down all those years, mixed with brick dust and salt. Should keep most enemies out." Akieen nodded as she looked around the home of the Corvus clan, looking back at Darian she heaved a sigh. "I take it the elders have heard?" An old, thick and raspy voice called from the stairwell behind them. "Rasputin as been revived and it planning on opening Hell's Gate." Akieen tilted her head from side to side. "Ehh, something like that yes." The elder chuckled and moved forward embracing her. "Old friend, you haven't aged a day. How are you?" Akieen returned the embrace with a soft laugh. "I'm getting by, and your much older them me Malachai, therefore you are aged." She chuckled as he nodded and crossed his arms behind his back with a smile. His bright green eyes twinkling with his smile. Akieen shook her head, the only way to tell the clans apart were their eyes. Corvus were known for their Glowing green eyes, Elfik for their piercing blue, Taki for the animalistic yellow, and Agaline, for the demonic red.  "So, why harbor us Malachai?" "You are an old friend Akieen, you are an original and must be protected. Also, I hear you all are going to try and stop this madman?" Akieen frowned. "You have good ears." "Thank Darian, he's been my ears for me." She rolled her eyes, remembering another small fact about the Corvus clan, interclan telepathy. Each young from the elder could communicate with their creator. Sighing she finally put Ivil down, who looked nervous which in turn made the elder chuckle. "Do not be frightened young man. Our kind no longer kill humans for the need to live. We have our own people who live among us to allow us to feed when it is needed. We nourish them and keep them healthy. They live out their lives in luxury and comfort. All we need is to take blood from them once a week in order to sustain our living." Ivil seemed to calm down, and Akieen couldn't help but notice that he was the only one out of the two stressed team mates that had. Mikhail was still tense and clenching his teeth. "I see you have brought a young one with you Akieen. He is not like the rest. He seems to have better control of his poison then the others." "He hails from Russia." "I see, interesting. Well, darkness is upon us. Please, take rest and relax before you begin your hunt. Food is being prepared in the kitchens as we speak. I could talk them into adding a few red meat dishes." Akieen felt her mouth water instantly. "Malachai, you certainly know how to charm a lady." She put her arm over his shoulder and began to follow him, stopping as howls rent the air. The hair on the back of her neck stood on end as Malachai let out a hiss. "Abominations. All of them." "Forgive me Malachai. Had I known-" "You trusted to easily child. Knowing comes with age." More howls came from all around them, as hisses came from Malachai's children as they entered the main hall, Mikhail getting more tense as more entered. "Akieen, were you followed?" "Hellhounds..." Malachai shook his head. "These are no Hellhounds dear, these are the human spawn that ravage this earth like a plauge." He cracked his neck as the lights went out sending them into darkness. "Let them come. My children have already hidden our humans away in safety, we will hide your's as well and face these beasts as we always have. Head on with fangs barred." Akieen nodded as two younger vampires took Ivil away to hide him somewhere safe. "He will not be harmed. I assure you." "I trust you Malachai. Is Darian-" "He is outside now, scanning the area, he says there are hundreds of them, smelling of blood and death already. He says the city is silent as if death as ravaged her tonight. A slaughter has taken place this night my dear. Rasputin as made his first move." "What do you mean?" "I shall explain after we live through this." She nodded as the window above them shattered, raining glass on them, Darian landing on his feet, his eyes glowing dangerously as were wolves dropped down among them as well. The fight was on as Akieen felt her skin stretch tight, her bones crack and break as her screams of pain turned to howls of anger, her large white form charged through the infected, towering over the hunched beasts as she grabbed one and threw him through the nearest window.