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Jasmine didn't hesitate, she sprinted for the hunter, narrowly sidestepping the spells with a genuinely happy grin on her face. The fact that she was a vampire was the only thing that made it kind of creepy. "One of ten. Imperial caress." She barely drew any of the blade out as the vampire passed the hunter but that didn't stop a small gash from appearing on Ariana's vampiric arm that seemed to burn as badly as when she had nearly been turned.

"Time out real quick." Jasmine waited patiently for Ariana to turn and face her. "This is really not turning out to be my day. I have to go soon, but before I leave I have to ask, you and that other half-breed guy who came through here, what's up with you?" Even if Ariana attacks her Jasmine just calmly dodges the raging mage's attacks and asks the question.
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She's fast... and that sword.... It was her only thought at first before she turned to continue to attack and Jasmine called the time out. That pissed her off more, but it was Jasmine's calmness that let her actually realize how pissed off she was. Her arm was twitching its fingers almost uncontrollably in the desire to read and maim and her eyes were already glowing crimson. Like it or not, and she didn't in the least, she stopped as the light in her hand returned to the card form to pause her 'card. This one only had 45 uninterrupted seconds, no need to waste them talking. "I can't speak for Melanie, beyond his duties to Raven. But if you really want to know about me, then ask Audia about it first. Then we'll talk." A glyph-like 'card' of Darkness formed in Ariana's clawed hand before flying to Jasmine. "You can defy your superiors and go somewhere without their permission, right? Then when you decide you want to talk, use that to meet up with me somewhere neutral."
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Jasmine flipped the card over a couple of times, examining it. "Cool. Audia, doesn't ring a bell." She shrugged. "I'll find out if it's important. As for defying my liege lord, I can't really do that, but he doesn't give me a whole lot of orders. Of course, he did say to finish this fight and then go meet up with him. So, I kind of need to actually try to kill you. I'll at least give you the honor of hearing this technique's full name before you die, but do try not to die so that we can talk again. Time in." The samurai slid the card into a pocket and placed one hand on the sheathe and one on the hilt of her blade. "Iaijutsu technique. Ten of ten tenths draw. God emperor's talon takes to the burning skies on the dragon's wings." Jasmine didn't close the gap between her and Ariana, she simply took one step as she drew her blade. The ground next to her feet was furrowed wide and the rift followed the path of Jasmine's slash except it reached all the way to Ariana's feet and then continued on the door behind the hunter just above her head and continued up across the ceiling growing thinner but deeper until it practically disappeared just in front of Jasmine, although in reality it continued to it's finest and deepest point just above the vampiress's head. During the instant of her attack Jasmine's killing intent spiked to rival Crow's own and then plummeted all the way back down after she sheathed her blade. "Oh, you're still alive. Good. Be seeing you." Jasmine drew the wall of fire around herself like a cloak and shot off through the door, as it fell to the floor in pieces, and the vampiress gave chase after Crow as the flames dissipated and she landed in the courtyard outside.
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Melanie sat during the break Raven had given him and focused on recovering his chi and healing. When a slash appeared in the nearby door and seemed to also appear in the wall on the far side of the room he stood from his meditation and when he reached for the door it exploded into green flames. He followed the fireball's trail to it's source and his eyes fell on the huntress standing in the hall. "Ariana? Are you okay?" He asked hesitantly, she was standing abnormally still and had her back to him so he couldn't tell if she was injured or not, but he could smell at least some blood.
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Ariana stood momentarily frozen as Melanie approached her from be hind and Ariana's mind finished going over what it had just seen and she dropped her Vampiric Arm. The Hard, dense outer layer was split open and midnight red blood dripped, but what was more interesting was that the entire interior was obscured by a dark crimson & pitch black darkness that also seemed to 'bleed' out of the large slice like escaping gas. "Jasmine.... You're easily the most dangerous thing I've faced yet..." she murmured to herself as she finally looked at the damage done, rather then just feeling it. Jasmine marked as the first to be about to damage the anything of her arm, something even Weres & Golems had failed to do in the past. An odd creaking dominated suddenly and Ariana stifled a gasp of pain as the darkness started pulling the cut back together and drawing the blood back inside. It took close to a pain-filled minute, but Her arm was rather quickly back to normal with only the dripped blood on the floor as evidence anything happen. Well, that and Ariana's slight increase in paleness and the flickering glow of one crimson eye. "Damn...she whispered as she turned to Melanie breathing deeply. "Yeah... I'll be okay once I fee- eat something..." she said to him, correcting herself. She really wanted to bury her claw in something and drain it of Life and Blood and it showed in how she kept it clenched to help resist it. "How's everyone else? Any causalities on our side?"
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Melanie stared at Ariana for a minute before answering, "Just one. My suit. Raven and Zachary are looking for the grimoire." He turned and started walking into the room to join the search, but found his legs refusing to support his weight all of a sudden and stumbled into the doorframe. He took a deep breath and channeled more chi into expediting his recovery, "Food, food is good, I should remember to eat before leaving next time." Hunger is not conducive to chi use and I had to expend a lot of it. I've never used my chi blocking on someone as strong as Crow before, wasn't even sure it would work. Good to know that it does. I wonder how long it will take for him to recover. Certainly no more than a day, probably not even an hour.
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Waiting at the gate, the master lifted up the document. He hoped that Aciano was behaving and protecting his mansion properly. His eyes closed as he listened to the driver speak to say he had a scheduled request through the proper procedure.

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Aciano raised his blade a little as the cook made his way towards him. The vampire was already showing that hungry face. "You're just a human, what would you understand about being one of master's servants?" He spoke, one hand reaching out to try and push him down.

"More than you." Aciano spoke, raising the blade more. "If you attack me, I have all the evidence I need to tell the master."

"You're obviously-"

"Stop this stupid charade." A soft voice spoke, the cook's eyes starting to twitch. "Leave Aciano alone, you traitorous servant. The master is aware of the crimes you have committed." Aciano felt this strange compliance sort of start to settle on him.

The cook chuckled, shrugging off the attack with some effort. "Then should I attack you first?" He ran towards Fiorella. She was beginning to speak as the cook tossed what seemed to be blood weapons at her body. In front of her, a blade blocked the blades.

"Leave this to me." Aciano spoke, raising his blade up. He ran forward, feeling the sting of a few of the weapons. Since he couldn't keep track of all the vampire servants, he didn't know their weapons that well. He kept moving forward, knowing the cook couldn't move at least during his attack. He felt his leg hit as he struck the cook in the heart. "I accordance to my agreement with the Master, you are hereby killed for failing to protect the manor and all the servants in it." He pushed the blade in further, cutting up as his arms tensed. He drew it up and cut off the cook's head.

"Aciano." That low voice again, it was making him feel a bit off. He turned to see Fiorella's gaze, though he could see concern in the way her eyes looked at him. "Sleep." She spoke softly, walking towards him as his hand dropped the blade. At least now, the cook would prove that her ward was able to defend himself and understood his agreement. She gently lifted him up, placing the blade in one hand as she carried him. She only used that when it was in the interest of the others. At this point, she did not want the master coming home to find all of his servants dead.
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Ariana smiled as she used some of her magic to summon in her pack through a circle of darkness. She knew that would worsen things, but it was a better decision then walking back to find it in her weakened state where she might lose control of her arm. It happened once before after wiping out both Friends and Foes, she found that once... was one too many. The glow of her eye flared and she drove her clawed fingers into the stone as she yanked a large piece of wrapped meat from the bag to bite hard into. Another side-effect. She'd always liked her meat rare, now she craved it raw and bloody. It helped to calm her a bit though, and after a moment, she tossed the bag to Melanie and took it out of her mouth. "It doesn't have much, but you can eat what's there if you want it," she said before biting back into the meat she held.
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Raven: thanks Melanie (he glances as Ariana feeds as he goes back to looking) hmm lets see where this bugger is... ( he plays around towards a wall)........?! ( he punches a hole through the wall as the wall crumbles around him it reveals a hidden path)....bingo...... Alliright it looks the paths still here the grimoire is up ahead or atleAst it should be...the grimoire is...well make sure you mind your manner....trust me ( he walks on ahead) come on.....
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Zachary spun his staff and followed the man named Raven and nodded. He had stated to mind ones manner, but the ice mage didn't feel the need to speak in general. As per the logic of dealing with magical creatures and objects, the half-breed knew to avoid speaking or attempting to gain anything from it. For now, he would simply continue on.

Monroe stood in the falling rain and continued along. He was skipping, jumping and being oddly merry. "Hey, girl that's following me, did you see how strong those guys were! I get tingles just thinking about it! They make me want to fight, and fight, and fight until I finally die! Even then, I'll bring myself back and keep fighting! So long as there are more fights, I can't stay dead! I will never remain dead, nor shall I suffer needlessly when fighting! I still need to find someone else strong enough to cause that in a manner that would make them my mate," the fighter stated with a smile as he spun around again.
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"Thank you, Ariana, but I can wait until we get back." He tossed the bag back to her and fell into step behind Raven and did his best to make the remnants of his suit relatively presentable.
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Ariana held the meat in her teeth long enough to catch the bag and set it down before tearing a chunk out of the meat and swallowing as she watched Raven Zachary, and Melanie enter the passage. I guess this means that we have a semi-clear shot to this Grimoire, whatever it is. But somehow, I doubt it'll be this easy even after Jasmine and that Human... she thought to herself as she yanked her claw from the ground, slung her bag over one shoulder, and followed after before the thing decided to do something like close on them.

Audia giggled, but rather then from behind him, Audia was standing nearby under an awning, protected from the rain as she watched him. "That's the relationship they have, just like the Love I have for HER, my dear Lover, Ariana. Next time, I should be able to fully express it all to her," she smiled as she looked blankly to the side. "I've got soo much of it building up for her... I hope she can take it all..." she finished murmuring to herself.
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Raven: { he stops to find a Pedastel with ominous designs on it and atop is a book as the rooms is filled with a Chilling Aura}.....{he walks over to the book as he holds his head} Damn thing...this allways happens.....

Voice: Oh....So the prince has returned...it certaintly has been awhile....how many years has it been centuries perhaps what brinsg- {raven kicks the pedastel over} ARRGH! { the books floats up revealing the book is speaking } You little BRAT!!!!!

Raven:....WHAT?! why don't you let down that spell of your! { he holds his head}

Book: It's a simple Warding spell designed to keep those of The royal vampire bloodline away besides I don't associate with commoners such as a fallin prince besides where are your manners just kicking me over you best learn whos more important what brings you back stupid vampire?

Raven: you freaking book i'm gonna rip your pages out! {he gets held back by Melanie}....Arrrgh!..I..I can't...I can't do this melanie tell the book why were here

Book: hmmm? { the book faces zachary} ohhh it's certaintly been a long time since i've seen a member of your kind

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Vlad: { he sits atop his throne}.....you may go ahead and let our guests in

Vampire: The master says you may go through he's been expecting you { he bows respectfully at the master who waited had the gate}
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"Of course, Master Raven." Melanie bowed before the book and waited for it to respond. "You may approach." It stated. "Thank you." The butler replied and took a couple of steps closer. "General Raven, Zachary, and Ariana are here to retrieve you for the scientists back at the Vampire Hunters guild headquarters for study. Will you go with them willingly, my lord Grimoire?" He bowed his head respectfully once more. It had been a while since he had cause to call on old courtly protocols it involved a lot of bowing on his part.
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Zachary moved one hand to adjust as the mask as he looked at the book. It was speaking, and then it began speaking to him. The ice warrior stepped towards the book and extending his hand before pausing and stepping back. It knew what he was... the hell was this book though?
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The Master arrived with his request in hand. He took only two steps towards Vlad's direction when he entered the room. "Master Vlad, I come with a request to turn one of the humans that have served faithfully for five years. I am aware there are some issues with his back ground, but I believe he is ready." He handed the document with Aciano's information towards a servant who brought it to where Vlad sat.

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Aciano awoke slowly, feeling something on his body. He was currently in a bed that he didn't recognize. Looking beside him, he saw Fiorella's head against his arm. Her eyes seemed like they had shed tears. He rarely saw Fiorella sleep, though he wondered how worried she was. He gently grasped her body and brought it into the bed, gently stroking her hair as he held her. 'I guess that if the others saw me after the cook was killed, I would have had to fight more. I'm surprised she would use her power on me so gently.' He hoped the master would return soon.
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Grimoire: ohh the scientists want to examine me eh?....welll I don't mind helping people out it doesnt matter to me really what the outcome of this damn war is but then whats in it for me I expect to be treated as only the finest of gentleman....and especiallly with the utmost respect? if you agree to my terms then its simple I'll come along with you....can you agree?


Raven: { he walks out of the room} sttupid book makes me sick to my stomach allways planning something for his own gain

Grimoire: Allright then terrific we have a deal perfectly {the book looks towards zachary again} i can allready tell you have tons of questions for me?

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Vlad: ohh little old Aciano huh? my that boy has grown truely if it is your wish you may turn him besides I see potential in that boy though a new born can be hard to handle at times if you teach him our ways and keep him out of trouble it should be no problem { he walks over and his places his hand on the masters shoulder} now then won't you join me for dinner kind sir?
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Zachary stared at the Grimoire and said nothing. He MAY have had a question... or more than one... but he had no real interest in talking. He had to continue waiting until it worked out its differences with the others. At that point, the mage simply began walk off. He had nothing to say to this book... for now.
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"It appears that General Raven wishes me to look after you for the time being. If you will allow me." He bowed once more and Melanie gingerly placed his hands on either side of the grimoire and quickly walked after Zachary. It seemed that the book wished to speak with him after all.
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Grimoire: very well then let us head out then shall we? ( the book floats towards the exit) well come on then we Ain't got all night

Raven: allright Ahhh Melanie I'm starving what do we have to eat when we get back? ( he walks off with the group) it seems we effectively completed the mission let's head home shall we? ( he turn to look at the group)
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The master stood up, following Vlad. Part of him was still worried about what was going to happen while he was gone. Still, Fiorella could handle things. He trusted that she knew when Aciano could use his sword.

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"It seems like everything's quieted down for now." Aciano spoke with a smile as he leaned back against the bed. He found himself looking towards where Fiorella was now adjusting her uniform lightly. "Are you alright?" He asked her as she brought water to take away the tear trails.

"Cooking." Fiorella answered, adjusting her hair net a bit.

"I got it." Aciano moved out of the bed and began to adjust his own uniform. "We'll find some good meat then."
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