The Return

Nathan was oblivious to reality bending that took place a few minutes ago. He was still floating in a sea of darkness. But this was different. He could faintly hear murmuring of two girls. Well atleast one of them was.

He slowly opened his eyes,what welcomed him was the wooden ceiling. He tried to get up but was inflicted with a severe headache.

"Don't move Nathan." He heard a voice. When he heard her voice. A smile crept across his face. He pulled the girl ,and he fell on his chest.

"*Cough*. Ehm,there is someone else present her. It would really appreciated if you showed some manners." Said the other girl. Who was ofcourse Diana. Nathan didn't have a mother. She was killed ,the same day he was borned.

"Oh,so you are also here. Anyways,I don't care." He said hugging Rosé hugging.

Just when Rosé was about to ask Nathan to release her since she wasn't feeling comfortable right now. They were interrupted by the knock on the door.

"You may come in." Said Diana fixing her frog.

The guard entered the room. He looked at Nathan and nodded. He took out scroll and started reading it. "The gift awakening ceremony will begin today,right after the execution of the Ed family. The council had invited you all, including Sir. Nathan since he regained consciousness." He bowed respectfully and then left the room.

Nathan and Rosé didn't know how to react, Nathan was feeling very guilty. He immediately took off his blanket and ran towards the door.

"Hey,where the hell are you going. Don't even think about that." Shouted Diana. She knew what Nathan was planning. It was clearly obvious,the execution was taking place right this very moment.

Nathan ran towards the execution ground with all his might,his black rob fluttering by the air resistance. He reached the roof very quickly. He scanned the city and looked towards the direction of the execution ground.

Then he jumped off the roof. He spread out his rob, making it seem like a wing suit. He landed on a nearby roof. He went through the roof, breaking a few bones. He limped up,and started running again.

This was just a empty warehouse,so no one really saw him, everyone was at the execution ground. He didn't leave through the front door because he knew he would stopped by someone.

His regenerative abilities kicked in and the damage slowly reversed.He was almost there,it was right Infront of him. The execution ground.

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Execution ground.

Inside the arena,there was a stone platform carved. On the platform stood knd Yazeth,and the previous kings. Infront of them was the 50 vampires. Kneeling on the floor,with a wooden plate with a hole for their faces to pass through on their neck.

Between them was Rayson. Who had a expressionless face. He was going to deliver the punishment. Ronald wasn't here ,since he was preparing for Hendrick's gift ceremony.

There were a few dead beasts lying off from the platform. Rayson used his blood manipulation to materialize blood sowrds and levitated them over every single member.

"Any last words, before judgment is delivered on the sinners." He said expressionlessly.

"Mommy,daddy I don't want to leave.....*sob*... I want to stay with my friends...*sob*... I want to stay i school.... I don't wa-" just as she was about to speak. Rayson dealt the blow on her.

Her tiny head severed from her frail little body. Leaving behind dried tears on her cheeks. The rest of the family members either started cursing or vomiting. The children started crying.

Still neither the elders or the onlookers have any pity. 'They should be honoured to get killed by the Duke.'. 'They deserved it,who said to break the vampire law. They brought them on themselves ' this was the few common statements.

Rayson not wanting to waste time here."For making a statement that he couldn't fullfil Ed,the family leader has broken Law 334. Therefore,the punishment would be dealt accordingly to the vampire Law. His family and him are to be executed publicly and their remains to be fed to the wild beats." Said Rayson as he raised his hand ready to deliver the judgment.

And he lowered it,the swords aimed at the necks of the vampire. They just accepted their fate and cursed the vampire lord and the vampire law. What was their sin,what did the little children do, they were innocent. Why should they suffer for the sin of their foolish leader.

Just then Nathan teleported to the platform,he used some of the stored Qi,no one but the elders could sense him appearing.

But he was a little too late. "Nooooo" he shouted as he dived towards a little girl who was about to be massacred. But he failed.

He fell a head short. Thw sword went through her throat,her smile. Tears falling from her cheeks, the fear in her eyes. Not wanting to die,He blamed himself for it. Now he understood the hate given to the vampires by the humans. They deserved it.

Nathan layed there on the ground next to the fallen head of the child. He felt a plethora of emotions. All were negative. He felt,sad, depressed, guilty, angry,mad. He obviously blamed himself for their death.

When the shock settled,more attention was directed to Nathan. People started cheering and rejoicing that Nathan woke up in time to see his revenge.

Albeit to them Nathan felt nothing more than hatred for the Vampire and their vampiric Law. He looked at his Father with blood shot eyes. "You bastard, you killed so many of them without a shred of mercy. What DID THE CHILDREN DO." Screamed Nathan at the top of his lungs.

Everyone was shocked,they thought Nathan would be thankful and grateful for seeing them punished. They never imagined in their wildest of dreams that he would swear at his own father.

Rayson did nothing,then suddenly he teleported Infront of Nathan. And he slapped him. Smack. Followed by another,then another and then another. He had delivered a total of 20 slaps to Nathan on his face, before Yazeth interfered.

"That's enough,he was paid the price." He voiced out his concern. He didn't care about Nathan,he just wanted him for his personal benefit. He was forcing him to join the army knowing that he wanted to go to the playgrounds.

"No not yet, according to vampire Law 279. Anyone who swears at the vampire lord for no justifiable reason,will be punished by death. There are no exceptions ,even the royal blood isn't exempted." Said Rayson stunning the onlookers and the council.

Jay had a huge grin on his face,but he hid it well. "I will personally deliver the punishment." Said Rayson.

Yazeth stepped forward to stop him."Is this our King? He is clearly going against the vampire law. Who will uphold the Law if not him?" Said Jay seeing this the perfect opportunity to get rid of the bone stuck in their throats.

People obviously started murmuring,some where supportive of Jay and Rayson and some thought they were crazy.

"He is your own son,how cruel can you be." Said Ronny.

"Are you saying when upholding the vampire law,the lives of others don't value but a royalty's does? How is that fair? It's judgement,also my son died the day my wife did." He said as he quickly struck his palm at Nathan's chest

Caught off guard,well even if he wasn't. He couldn't match his speed,he was a vampire lord after that. Rayson's fist went through Nathan's chest and existed from the other side.

Nathan was dead,his eyes widened. Never did he thought his father would kill him, specially in this manner. 'I'm sorry Rosé,I couldn't keep our promise. I really love you...I hope you forget about me.' his last words spoken to his beloved through telepathy.

Vampires had scrolls allowing onetime messaging. When Rosé heard this,she fell on her knees sobbing and shouting like crazy.

"What happened Rosé,tell me please." Said Diana with concern.

"Nathan....*sob*...he is dead." She said with difficulty. Diana couldn't believe it,she was in denial. Her brother,whom she loved dearly just...died?just like that.

Back in the arena,the scene was nothing short of a drama. Yazeth had lost it."You scoundrel,he was our chance for retribution. He was our hope,yet you destroyed it. You will pay for this." He said as he used his gift. Double swords materialized in his hands.

And he rushed towards Rayson. Obviously Rayson couldn't react, since the difference in rank was too much. Just as Yazeth's strike met Rayson.

A hand came into view,which held Yazeth's wrist and then,he received a lighting fast kick on his stomach.

This was obviously Jay,he wanted Nathan died so did Ronald.

Yazeth stumbled to get on his feet,and after stabilizing himself looked towards trey and Ronny for help.

They both declined and Ronny said."They didn't break any Law, therefore they were in the right. On the account that you are the king,you will be forgiven. Withdraw immediately."

Yazeth knew the consequences he would face if he went any further. He looked at Rayson. "You disappointment,you always wanted this. You were the one who let Rosé in at the time of the ceremony. You wanted to kill your own son. But why?" He said distressed.

"That's not your business my King,I have no obligation to tell you." He said as he left.

The audience left too, seeing the drama had ended. Yazeth stood their staring at the corpse.

"Go and burry him in the east faction's grave yard. What a disappointing end. He let his anger take ahold of him." He sighed and disappeared from the scene.

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Nathan found himself floating in the darkness. 'Where am I.' he said.