Kiss of the Vampire

"The Girl with the Sharp Sword"

Mission twenty-six: Under The Red Moon part 3!

The tension in the lair was palpable as Catharine stepped forward, her presence commanding and ominous. The generals exchanged glances, their resolve hardening as they prepared for the impending confrontation.

“Do you really think you can stand against us?” General McDougal challenged, his golden gauntlets glowing with determination. “We’ve faced worse than you!”

Catharine chuckled darkly, her eyes glinting with malice. “You underestimate the power of my Vampire Lords. You may have defeated my kin, but you will find me a far more formidable opponent.”

Balthazar, standing beside her, cracked his short sword, a sinister grin spreading across his face. “Let’s see how brave you are when faced with true terror.”

The generals formed a defensive line, their weapons at the ready. General Monica raised her tempest harpoon, the air around it crackling with energy. “We won’t back down! We fight for our people!”

As the two sides prepared for battle, the ground trembled beneath them, the air thick with anticipation. The wendigos, monstrous and feral, howled in the distance, their eyes glowing with hunger as they awaited their master’s command.

"Don't let the Ice Queen use her ice ability! General on me! General McDougal shouted, and they all rushed forward, and the battle began once more.

“Now, my minions!” Catharine commanded, her voice echoing through the lair. “Unleash chaos upon these fools!”

With a roar, the wendigos charged forward, their claws glinting in the dim light. The generals braced themselves, ready to meet the onslaught.

“Hold the line!” General Arthur shouted, swinging Excalibur with precision as he cleaved through the first wave of wendigos. “We can’t let them break through!”

General Adrac followed suit, his Warhammer smashing into the ground, sending shockwaves that knocked several wendigos off their feet. “We need to focus on Catharine and Balthazar! They’re the real threats here!”

As the battle erupted, Catharine and Balthazar moved with deadly grace, their dark magic swirling around them. Catharine raised her hands, summoning tendrils of shadow that lashed out at the generals, seeking to ensnare them.

“Stay alert!” General Monica shouted, dodging to the side as a shadowy tendril barely missed her. “We need to counter her magic!”

The generals fought valiantly, their movements synchronized as they worked together to fend off the wendigos while keeping an eye on Catharine and Balthazar. But the vampire lords were relentless, their dark powers overwhelming.

“Your efforts are futile!” Balthazar taunted, unleashing a wave of dark energy that sent several commanders sprawling. “You cannot hope to defeat us!”

With renewed determination, the generals pushed back against the tide of wendigos, their weapons glowing with power as they fought to protect their comrades.

“Let’s combine our strength!” General Arthur suggested, his voice steady. “If we work together, we can break through their defenses!”

The generals nodded in agreement, forming a circle once more. They channeled their energy into a single, powerful attack, the air around them shimmering with light.

“Now!” General Adrac shouted, raising his Warhammer high. “Let’s show them what we’re made of!”

The sphere of light surged forward, aimed directly at Catharine and Balthazar. But the vampire lords were ready.

“Foolish mortals!” Catharine bellowed, her voice filled with contempt. “You think you can defeat us with mere light?”

With a wave of her hand, she summoned a wall of darkness that absorbed their attack, the sphere of light dissipating into nothingness.

“Now, my wendigos! Attack!” she commanded, and the monstrous creatures surged forward, their eyes filled with bloodlust.

The wendigos charged with a ferocity that sent shivers down the spines of the generals. Their howls echoed through the lair, a cacophony of hunger and rage that drowned out the sound of clashing steel.

“Form a shield!” General Monica shouted, her voice cutting through the chaos. The generals quickly regrouped, their backs pressed together as they formed a defensive barrier against the oncoming tide of wendigos.

“Excalibur, lend me your strength!” General Arthur cried, channeling the legendary sword’s power. A radiant light enveloped him, and he swung Excalibur in a wide arc, sending a wave of energy that cleaved through the first line of wendigos.

“Keep pushing!” General Adrac roared, his Warhammer crashing down on another wendigo, sending it sprawling. “We can’t let them overwhelm us!”

But Catharine and Balthazar were relentless. The vampire lords moved like shadows, darting in and out of the fray, their dark magic weaving through the battlefield. Balthazar unleashed a torrent of shadowy blades that sliced through the air, forcing the generals to dodge and weave to avoid being struck.

“Your bravery is commendable, but ultimately futile!” Balthazar sneered, his eyes glinting with malice. “You will fall before the might of the Vampire Lords!” as he said that the vampire queen (Catharine) freezes the ground that makes McDougal and the others slip and lose their balance. While Lancer is restarting the ritual. While Mizuno, Andrew, and the vampire kid (Kim) are still fighting a vampire lord of the Hatcher family (ability: can freeze and boil any blood).

As Mizuno is still holding the clouds covering the red moon, the two are engaged in a Pierce battle with the vampire lord who wants to stop Mizuno from covering the red moon.

Mizuno, his brow furrowed in concentration, struggled to maintain the clouds that obscured the ominous red moon. The vampire lord of the Hatcher family, a tall figure with icy blue eyes and a cruel smile, advanced on him, his presence radiating a chilling aura.

“You think you can hide the moon from us?” the vampire lord taunted, his voice smooth and mocking. “The blood moon is our power, and I will not allow you to shroud it in darkness!”

Mizuno gritted his teeth, feeling the weight of the vampire’s intent. “Full power, my ass! Who did you piss off? ! The blood moon will not rise while I stand!”

The tension between Mizuno and the vampire lord escalated, the air crackling with energy as they faced off. The vampire lord, his icy blue eyes glinting with malice, lunged forward, his hands outstretched as he summoned a wave of freezing energy. As the ice blood is about to hit Mizuno, Andrew kicks it as he stands side by side with a teen vampire named Kim. "Are you with me, kid?" Andrew asks him, readying himself. And Kim just nodded." We need to protect Mizuno no matter what ok,I know it's hard for you to fight one of your own but it is what it is." He added.

Kim's expression hardened as he gripped his weapon tightly, the weight of Andrew's words settling in. “I understand. I won’t let him get to Mizuno!”

With a fierce determination, Kim charged forward alongside Andrew, their combined resolve igniting a fire within them. The vampire lord of the Hatcher family sneered, his icy blue eyes narrowing as he prepared to unleash another wave of freezing energy.

“Foolish mortals!” he spat, his voice dripping with disdain. “You think you can protect him? You will only serve to make your demise more entertaining! Our king will be victorious, and nothing will stop us! Majesty will accomplish his goal to open the gate and call upon our creator! And make you all like us!!!” he sneered.

Andrew and Kim exchanged a determined glance, their hearts pounding in unison as they prepared to face the icy threat. “We’ll see about that!” Andrew shouted, his voice filled with defiance.

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As the vampire lord unleashed his freezing wave, Andrew leaped forward, channeling his energy into a powerful kick that shattered the icy projectile into harmless shards. “Now, Kim!” he yelled, urging the young vampire to follow his lead.

Kim, fueled by Andrew’s encouragement, surged forward with a fierce battle cry. He swung his weapon, a sleek blade imbued with the essence of sunlight, aiming for the vampire lord’s exposed flank. The blade glimmered with a radiant light, a stark contrast to the darkness surrounding them.

The vampire lord barely managed to dodge, but Kim’s strike still grazed his arm, causing him to hiss in pain. “You think you can harm me?” he spat, his icy demeanor faltering for a moment. “You will pay for that!”

Mizuno, sensing the shift in the battle, focused even harder on maintaining the clouds. “I can’t let him break through!” he muttered under his breath, sweat beading on his forehead. The pressure of the blood moon’s power weighed heavily on him, but he refused to falter.

“Keep him busy!” Mizuno shouted, his voice rising above the chaos. “I need more time!”

Andrew and Kim nodded, their resolve solidifying. “We won’t let him get to you!” Andrew declared, charging at the vampire lord once more. Kim followed closely, their movements synchronized as they attacked in tandem.

The vampire lord retaliated, summoning shards of fire and ice that shot toward them like deadly projectiles. “You think you can stop me? I will freeze you both in your tracks!” he roared, his voice echoing through the lair.

But Andrew was ready. He leaped into the air, twisting his body to avoid the ice shards, while Kim dashed to the side, using his agility to evade the onslaught. “We need to outsmart him!” Andrew shouted, formulating a plan on the fly.

“Let’s flank him!” Kim suggested, his eyes gleaming with determination. “I’ll distract him while you go for a decisive strike!”

“Got it!” Andrew replied, nodding in agreement. He watched as Kim charged forward, drawing the vampire lord’s attention. “Hey! Over here!” Kim shouted, taunting the vampire lord as he danced around him, narrowly avoiding the icy blasts.

The vampire lord, enraged, turned his full focus on Kim, his icy blue eyes narrowing. “You think you can evade me forever, little vampire?” he sneered, summoning a swirling vortex of freezing energy around him.

“Now, Andrew!” Kim shouted, creating an opening.

Seizing the moment, Andrew lunged forward, his blade glowing with radiant energy. He aimed for the vampire lord’s heart, channeling all his strength into the strike. “This ends now!” he yelled, determination fueling his every movement.

The vampire lord, realizing too late the danger he was in, attempted to block the attack, but Andrew’s blade pierced through the vortex of ice, striking true. A blinding light erupted from the impact, illuminating the lair and momentarily dispelling the darkness.

The vampire lord let out a chilling scream as the light engulfed him, his icy form shattering like glass. The remnants of his power dissipated into the air, leaving only silence in his wake.

“Did we do it?” Kim asked, breathless, as he turned to Andrew, who was still catching his breath.

“Yeah, but we can’t let our guard down,” Andrew replied, glancing back at Mizuno, who was still focused on the clouds. “We need to make sure he doesn’t come back.”

Mizuno, sensing their victory, felt a surge of energy as the clouds thickened, obscuring the blood moon even further. “I’m almost there!” he shouted, his voice filled with hope. “Just a little longer!”

Meanwhile, the battle raged on elsewhere in the lair. General McDougal and the other generals were struggling against the relentless wendigos, their numbers overwhelming. Catharine and Balthazar continued to unleash their dark magic, their laughter echoing through the chaos.

“Your friends are falling, mortals!” Catharine taunted, her voice dripping with malice. “You cannot hope to win this battle!”

But the generals, fueled by their determination to protect their people, fought on. “We won’t give up!” General Arthur shouted, swinging Excalibur with renewed vigor. “We will stand against you!”

As the wendigos surged forward, the generals formed a united front, their weapons glowing with power. “Together!” General Adrac shouted, raising his Warhammer high. “We can turn the tide!”

With a fierce battle cry, the generals unleashed a combined attack, their energy merging into a brilliant beam of light that surged toward Catharine and Balthazar. The vampire lords, caught off guard, attempted to summon their dark magic to counter the attack, but it was too late.

The beam of light struck true, engulfing them in a blinding radiance. Catharine’s scream echoed through the lair as the light consumed her, and Balthazar’s laughter turned to horror as he realized their defeat.

Meanwhile, Ethan and the others are in the Shin family castle as they convey their thoughts and plans. The atmosphere in the Shin family castle shifted dramatically as Cedric, the vampire knight, crashed through the ceiling, debris scattering around him. His eyes glinted with a fierce determination, and his presence radiated an aura of danger.

“Found you!” he declared, lunging toward Ethan and the others with a predatory grace.

Ethan barely had time to react. “Get back!” he shouted, instinctively pushing his companions behind him. The air crackled with tension as Cedric closed the distance, his fangs bared and his sword drawn, glinting ominously in the dim light of the castle.

"Ow Siegmund, capture those humans and give me the woman! (Ghelle)," Cedric ordered. But Siegmund just stood there, face unchanged.

"Why aren't you moving? Capture them!" He ordered again, but Siegmund was still not moving.

“Ethan, we need to defend ourselves!” Kliev whispered to him, hand on his reaper.

“Rebecca, I want you to grab Ghelle and run as fast as you can! ” Ethan commanded, his heart racing. “We can’t let him get Ghelle! And Clark! Can you protect them?”Ethan asked him, and Clark just nodded with a determined look.

Cedric’s laughter echoed through the hall, a chilling sound that sent shivers down their spines. “What's the meaning of this, Siegmund? Are you conspiring with these humans? Are you going to defy the King's order, huh?! "He shouted, but Seigmond just stared at him coldly.

The tension in the Shin family castle was thick enough to cut with a knife. Cedric’s predatory gaze flicked between Ethan and his companions, his impatience palpable. “You think you can escape me?” he sneered, his fangs glinting in the dim light. “You’re all just pawns in a game far beyond your understanding.”

Ethan’s heart raced as he assessed the situation. “We need to buy time,” he whispered to Kliev, who was already gripping his reaper tightly, ready to defend. “If we can hold him off, maybe Ghelle can find a way to escape to the extraction point.”

“Right,” Kliev replied, his voice steady despite the fear coursing through him. “But we can’t let him get to her.”

“Rebecca, go!” Ethan urged, his eyes darting to the door. “Now!”

Rebecca hesitated, glancing back at Ethan, her expression torn. “But what about you?”

“Just go! We’ll hold him off!” Ethan insisted, his voice firm. He could feel the weight of the moment pressing down on him, the urgency of their situation igniting a fire within him.

With a reluctant nod, Rebecca grabbed Ghelle’s hand, pulling her toward the exit. “Come on!” she urged, her voice filled with determination.

Cedric’s laughter echoed again, a sound that sent chills down their spines. “You think you can run? You’re only delaying the inevitable!” He lunged forward, his sword slicing through the air with deadly precision.

“Get back! Go now, Clark! Protect Rebecca and Ghelle no matter what! ” Ethan shouted, stepping in front of Kliev as Cedric closed the distance. He raised his arms, channeling his energy into a protective barrier. The air shimmered around him, a faint glow forming as he prepared to defend against the onslaught.

The tension in the air was electric as Ethan stood his ground, his heart pounding in his chest. Cedric’s predatory gaze locked onto him, and the vampire knight’s confidence radiated like a dark aura. “You think your little tricks can save you?” Cedric taunted, his voice dripping with disdain. “You’re nothing but a fleeting shadow in the face of true power!”

Ethan gritted his teeth, focusing on the energy swirling around him. “We won’t let you take Ghelle!” he shouted, determination fueling his every word. “You’ll have to go through us first!”

Kliev stood beside him, gripping his reaper tightly, ready to defend against the impending onslaught. “We’ll hold him off, Ethan. Just keep that wind barrier up!” he urged, his voice steady despite the fear coursing through him.

"Copy!Kliev replied.

The atmosphere in the Shin family castle was thick with tension as Cedric, the vampire knight, prepared to unleash his fury. Ethan and Kliev stood resolute, their hearts pounding in unison as they braced for the inevitable clash.

“Your bravery is commendable, but it will only lead to your demise," Cedric sneered as he raised his hand. Blood dome! ," he whispered, and a red dome appeared, covering the whole castle and preventing Clark and the others from escaping. With a smile, his eyes glinting with malice, he lunged forward, his sword slicing through the air with deadly precision, aiming directly for Ethan. "Oh fuck! "Ethan whispered,Clark, protect Ghelle, ok? Kliev and I will deal with this! If you see an opening on the dome, run for it! "He ordered, and Clark just nodded.

The tension in the Shin family castle reached a fever pitch as Cedric lunged forward, his sword glinting ominously in the dim light. Ethan's heart raced as he prepared to defend against the onslaught, the weight of the moment pressing heavily on his shoulders.

“Ethan, focus!” Kliev urged, his voice steady despite the chaos unfolding around them. “We need to work together!”

Ethan nodded, channeling his energy into the protective barrier that shimmered around him. “I won’t let him get through!” he declared, determination fueling his every word.

Cedric’s laughter echoed through the hall, a chilling sound that sent shivers down their spines. “You think you can stop me with a little magic? You’re nothing but insects beneath my boot!” he taunted, his eyes glinting with malice.

Ethan felt the weight of Cedric's words, but he refused to let fear take hold. “We’re not insects,” he retorted, his voice steady. “We’re fighting for our lives and for Ghelle!”

With a fierce determination, Ethan focused on the barrier, feeling the energy pulse through him. Kliev stood beside him, ready to strike at a moment’s notice. “On my mark,” Kliev whispered, his grip tightening around his reaper.

Cedric lunged again, his sword slicing through the air with deadly intent. “You’re wasting your breath!” he sneered, his fangs bared. “Prepare to meet your end!”

“Now!” Ethan shouted, channeling all his energy into the barrier just as Cedric’s sword struck. The impact sent shockwaves through the air, but the barrier held firm, shimmering brightly against the onslaught.

“Keep it up!” Kliev urged, stepping forward to intercept Cedric’s next attack. He swung his reaper with precision, aiming for Cedric’s side. The vampire knight dodged effortlessly, his movements fluid and predatory.

“Is that all you’ve got?” Cedric taunted, his laughter echoing through the hall. “You’ll need to do better than that to stop me!”

Ethan gritted his teeth, feeling the strain of maintaining the barrier. “We need to find a way to break that blood dome!” he shouted, glancing at Kliev. “If we can disrupt his focus, we might have a chance!”

Kliev nodded, his eyes narrowing as he formulated a plan. “I’ll distract him. You focus on the dome!” he declared, determination etched on his face.

“Be careful!” Ethan warned, but Kliev was already moving, darting toward Cedric with his reaper raised high.

“Hey, bloodsucker!” Kliev shouted, drawing Cedric’s attention. “Why don’t you pick on someone your own size?”

Cedric’s eyes glinted with annoyance as he turned to face Kliev. “You think you can challenge me? You’re nothing but a child playing with toys!” he sneered, raising his sword to counter Kliev’s attack.

Ethan seized the moment, pouring more energy into the barrier while keeping an eye on Kliev’s movements. He could feel the pressure building, the blood dome pulsing with dark energy. “I just need a little more time!” he muttered to himself, sweat beading on his forehead.

Kliev engaged Cedric in a fierce duel, their weapons clashing with a resounding echo. “You’re not as invincible as you think!” Kliev shouted, dodging a swift strike from Cedric. “We’re not going down without a fight!”

Cedric’s laughter rang out, a chilling sound that reverberated through the hall. “You’re amusing, but ultimately pathetic!” he taunted, launching a flurry of attacks that forced Kliev to retreat.

Ethan’s heart raced as he watched the battle unfold. “Come on, Kliev! Just hold him off a little longer!” he urged, feeling the strain of the barrier intensify.

Suddenly, a flicker of hope ignited within him as he remembered Deyviel's words: Well, Cap, if you think about it, our ki manipulation is a direct counter to the vampire's powers and Regen. It's always bugged me, and I haven't tried yet, but I have a feeling if we focus enough, we can dispel their powers even in a small amount of time." Deyviel's words rang inside Ethan's head.That's it! I'm just going to focus my ki and attack at one singular point! ” Ethan realized, his mind racing. “If this works, we might have a chance! ” Clark, be ready!

With renewed determination, Ethan focused on the energy surrounding the dome, channeling his will into a concentrated beam aimed at its core. “I can do this!” he whispered, feeling the energy surge within him.

Kliev, sensing Ethan’s resolve, fought with renewed vigor. “I’ll keep him busy!” he shouted, launching a series of swift strikes that kept Cedric on the defensive.

Cedric, his patience wearing thin, retaliated with a vicious swing of his sword, forcing Kliev to dodge and weave. “You’re just prolonging your demise, human! ” he sneered, his eyes narrowing as he prepared to unleash a more powerful attack.

Ethan, heart pounding, focused all his energy into the beam, feeling the ki pulse through him like a living entity. “Now or never!” he shouted, his voice echoing in the chaos of the castle.

With a fierce cry, he released the concentrated beam of ki, aiming directly at the core of the blood dome. The energy surged forward, illuminating the dark space with a brilliant light that contrasted sharply against the oppressive shadows.

“Ethan, look out!” Kliev shouted, barely dodging a strike from Cedric as he turned to see the beam racing toward the dome.

Cedric’s eyes widened in shock as he realized what was happening. “No! You can’t—!” he roared, but it was too late. But all of a sudden, his attack got parried on the ground, and one voice reverberated.

"Come on, Cedric, stop playing with your food; just kill them already and get the girl," Balthazar spoke. And Ethan's eyes widen as the realization hits him. "Oh no…you've got to be kidding me. The generals are defeated?" As he said that, Balthazar gave him a mocking laugh.

To be continued...