Chapter 8. THERE’S SOMETHING DOWN HERE

How long has it been? Three, four hundred years! He walked close to Cypher. You don't remember? Do you? Greyge asked. Exactly what is it I should be remembered for? Cypher asked and stepped backward. 

You're the great Helson, traded by monks and rulers, from Ebets to Istanbul, protected by wrong and self. But like me, hunted by all Adams. Greyge said as he walked closer to him. 

And today they all know about you. It's not surprising you'd know about me. Cypher steps away from him. Oh yes, but it is much more than that. He walked closer to him again, and he slid to another angle, stepping away from Greyge. 

Greyge chuckled and stared right into his eyes. We have such a history, you and I Cypher. He turned around and walked backwards. 

Have you ever wondered why you have such horrible nightmares and horrific seeds of the ancient python's past? 

How do you know me? Cypher asked and walked closer.

Back in the top layer where Aiden was chained to a machine. Nala rushed and unleashed his hand from the electrical machine. 

"Aiden" she held his face. 

"Nala, No no no! Do not stop me! 

Do not stop me! 

You must not! 

No! No! No! He pulled off her hands and squeezed her mouth. 

Stop it! I'm getting you out of here! 

Aiden, are you alright? I'm taking you home. 

She tried to open the leash, he yelled, and his eyes turned green and transformed into a werewolf. 

Cypher heard Aiden screaming and stared up.

Now! Would you like me to refresh your memory a little, hmmm A little thinking from your past? 

Greyge said and was coming close to him, and striking him, Cypher quickly pulled out a cross and he grabbed it.

It caught fire and burned his hand. Greyge screamed and dropped the cross. Perhaps that is a conversation for another time. Greyge said as they stared into each other's eyes.

Allow me to reintroduce myself. I am Viscount Lord Greyge! He said and bowed. Board of the twenty-two, Veteran of the sixty-two, he stared at Cypher. 

Kira screamed as the little vampire carried her and broke through the window. John looked up and stared at her. Help me! 

He rushed and picked up a bucket and slammed it on the little vampire. It dropped Kira and John caught her. The little vampires lifted some villagers, taking them back to their layers. 

Help me! A man yelled.

John and Kira started, and another baby camp rushed toward them. They screamed, and the baby camp exploded right in front of them. 

All the little vampires exploded, and some people were lifted and dropped to the ground. The two mistresses screamed as they watched their offspring explode and die instantly. 

Noo! Noo! They cried and flew back home. 

They got home and made a loud cry, Greyge got distracted and Cypher ran off, he entered a mini-machine elevator. 

Nala ran away from her brother, before he would transform, she bumped into Cypher. People will always say you're welcome, he said, and grabbed her hands. 

They went to the top roof, he shot his ropes towards a tower, Aiden transformed and yelled loudly, he soared high and was getting close to them. They turned around and swung through the ropes before he could get any closer. 

He missed and roared and followed them, he jumped and missed his steps, and he fell into the water. Nala and Cypher landed on the ground.

Everyone went outside. John and Kira stared up at the skies. What happened? She asked. They just died, and she hugged and kissed him. John was surprised and stared into her eyes. 

How can I ever repay you? 

He whispered to her, and she smiled.

But you can do that if you're a Monk, she said. I'm not yet a Monk.

Back at Greyge's layer, the two mistresses were being tortured. 

I'm sorry, Master, we tried and we tried! But I fear we're not as smart as Doctor Victor or Drew. Amon said and walked close to Greyge.

Truly, Greyge hissed, it appeared that the doctor who brought the key to life was dead.

The werewolf jumps beside Greyge.

Hunt them down, kill them both! He ordered the werewolf.

It was raining that night and Nala and Cypher walked alongside. 

A silver stick! 

A crucifix! 

What? Do you think we haven't tried them before? We've shot him, stabbed him, clutched him! Drown him with holy water, stare him through the heart! And still, he lives.

Do you understand? Nala said 

No one knows how to kill Greyge. She hits Cypher on the chest. He sighed. You could have told them this information a little earlier. 

Don't give me that look! She walked ahead of him. They were wet from the rain. Nala shut her eyes, you were right, I'm sorry, he's not my brother anymore. 

Cypher walked close to her, he took off his hat and put it on her head. They both stared and smiled at each other. Do you have any family, Mr Helson? She asked.

Ah, not sure, I hope to find out someday. What case are we going in? He pulled out a drink. She grabbed the drink, cheered on what kept us going. She stared into his eyes and sipped it. 

Strong stun. He said and couldn't get his eyes off her. He took it back and sipped it. Don't let it catch your tongue, Nala said as she drank again. 

Suddenly, the wooden house they were standing on collapsed and they both screamed. They fell inside a cave filled with water beneath. 

Back in the city inside the library, John was sleeping. He got up forcefully, screamed, and stared at Kira who slept right next to him. He smiled.

Oh, now I remember, he leaned on the wall and switched and took him to another room. He was shocked and stared at a picture on the wall, and read what was written on it.

If a man has a pure heart and says his prayers by night, he will become a wolf, and the wolf will pay in blooms. And the morning shining bright, or craving his blood when the sun goes down, and his body takes to fly. 

He heard the sound of a bell and the picture came to life. John watched the two men in the picture fighting each other, and they transformed into a werewolf and a vampire. He got scared and fell on the couch. On top of Kira, she screamed.

In the cave, Nala regained consciousness and pushed out some wood on top of her. She jumped down, and touched her head. She yelled in pain. Cypher quickly covers her mouth, there's something down here. She pulled out her sword.