264 War Of Serpentis IV : Kodak's Darkness, Danger

There was nothing left to do on this battlefield but watch as my vampires tore sort what was left of the Serpentis, it was a rather brutal and bloody scene, but they deserved every facet of it. But m anger against the Serpentis aside, I couldn't deny one very important fact about this bloody snake people. They were worthy opponents, and that's why I'm going to make sure I destroy the fuck out of every single one of them, with extreme prejudice.

I turned and walked back towards the vampire camp, taking my steps slowly as I watched the moon hanging above my head. It was a little jarring,it the idea that the mountain that's been over the head of the vampires,for 600 thousand years was just gone! Was still somewhat unbelievable. We were exposed and open to the blessings of the moon, and the curse of the sun. But at the very least, this leant our destiny was now back in our hands. Our lives or our deaths would be left up to the whims of nature and fate, rather than the bloody machinations of an extremely greedy race. This was true freedom.

I met Gus and Kodak on the way back to the camp, they looked worse for wear, but apart from being a little roughed up. They looked okay, well as okay as the eyes could see. I cocked my head to the side, and asked Kodak a question.

"Why do you look so broken?"

He was startled by my question, shaken by it intact.I could see guilt, worry, frustration and hurt behind those eyes. Something had happened during this war to really mess up his mind, and his outlook at life. It made him loose one of the best parts of himself, and that was his compassion.

Now there could probably be an argument about how compassion was not really a necessary thing to have during a war, but I knew for a fact, that it was Kodak's greatest strength. But now it looked like that compassion is gone, or at least buried under layers and layers of anger, rage and bloodlust. Someone's really pissed him off, and I've only seen that look on one person's face before... mine, back when Adein had Varsessa and Nisi killed.

"One of the Naga prince, has Black. He's keeping her alive as a pet, because apparently having a toy with the bloodline of the first Dracula is a thing to be proud of. And he....he..." Kodak's voice seemed stuck in his throat, as what he wanted to say couldn't come out. And so Gus told me, through his telepathy.

"Master Kael, that fucking Prince violated her in front of his army, and in front of Kodak. He hurt her."

If I was angry before, well I was incensed now. I didn't even know when I started growling as wisps of flames began to show up in the air around me. She's supposed to be one of the generals of the Envoy division. Someone close to me, a member of my ever expanding family. It seems life was not satisfied with just messing me up, it also wanted to fuck with the head of everyone I cared about, given them just as much demons as I once had.

Kodak and his siblings have suffered from the oppression of the guards all their life, and they lost their father and a brother to them. Gus lost his voice, and later on their mother too. Now Kodak seems to have lost something equally important, I had an inkling, a suspicion, but I had to ask him anyway.

"You're bonded to her aren't you?" I asked him with a straight face.

Kodak was startled by my question, and so was Gus. He never expected or even had any knowledge of this. For a mind reader that was incredibly sloppy, but I guess Gus wouldn't be too willing to read the minds of his family and friends. Which is why this probably caught him off guard, but it won't change the fact that Kodak, felt like hell.

"Yes! We wanted it to be a surprise to everyone, we were waiting for your return before we did so. And I....I...." he couldn't hold it back in anymore, as he started crying.

Vampires had super be hearing, so without a doubt, every vampire within a three kilometer vicinity has heard everything Kodak just said. And they saw him at his most vulnerable, weak, heart broken, and guilty. I knew exactly what he was feeling right now, because I've been there before. Kodak probably felt hate, and mostly for himself, becausehe was not strong enough to protect the woman he loves. And that was why he was so tortured and emo, why he was so broken. Because the truth is, how can you be worthy of love, when you're not strong enough to protect it.

I walked forward and gave him a hug, letting him cry on my shoulders as my eyes glistened. Damn it! Being part dragon gave me the emotional spectrum of a hormonal pregnant woman. If I feel hurt, it goes wild, if I'm happy it's insane, if I'm angry I'm downright murderous. And I'm feeling hurt right now.

"Kodak I need you to get your head in the game, and I need you to do it right now! By this time tomorrow, you're going to have your woman safe in your arms again, with the blood of your enemies dribbling down your chin, and his dead body crushed underneath your feet. So get yourself together little brother, gather your troops and take everyone to shelter as soon as you can. The sun would be rising soon, if there's anything else that needs to be done, I'll take care of it, I promise." I said to him, as I grabbed his head and looked at him in his eyes.

He nodded his head, and turned to match towards the battlefield, taking the command of the clean up and putting his soldiers in line as they prepared for the next step, whatever that step is. I turned to Gus who was still standing beside me and was about to tell him something when he said.

"I know! I'll keep an eye on my brother. But just so you know, if I do find that bloody Naga before the two of you, I'm going to kill him, slowly and painfully. And I'm going to make sure his entire family, his friends and his armies watch me as I do it."

I guess there was nothing else left to say. Though I can't say I wasn't surprised by the sheer venom and anger laced within Gus's words. But in the end, it wasn't any less than mine,either is his idea for torture better that what I imagine I'm going to be doing to every Naga for this sin that's been committed against my family. At the moment I didn't care about morals,not when my family's been hurt by them.So I'm going to attack like I wanted them all dead, and if I stop in time...…well that means their lucky. And if I don't, I'll wipe every single one of them out to the very last child. This was going to be a retribution of biblical proportions. After all even God never left the enemies of his people alive,it even their children.

I continued onwards towards the camp, relying on not just my nose, ears, and eyes, but also my heavily pounding heart to lead me where I needed to be right now. The camp was built from earth, it wasn't too extravagant, just slabs of earth raised to build singular housing units, that were nothing more than a simple room, with a doors and window. I guess this was the method they used to prepare or defend themselves from the sun.

I moved until to a slightly bigger building at the middle of the camp, and went in. Even with how fast she moved, I still caught her in my arms, and brought her close to my body. Her arms wrapped around me neck, as her warm breaths tickled my face. I missed her, I missed them both. And my children too, especially them.

People say love makes you weak, it makes you vulnerable. And they would be right about that, but nothing makes you stronger than love, nothing makes you faster and more resilient than love. And I'm happy I had it in spades, each piece of it, something I cherish even beyond my own life.

"I missed you so much, next time, you're taken the four of us along too." Xaseah whispered to me, as she held on to me, placing her head on my shoulder.

"I will, I promise." I said to her, as I turned her head towards my face, and kissed her.

I felt like the world exploded a thousand times over, and that was the least of it. I love her, and because of that love, even the most simple of things become so earth shakenly intense, that more often than not, you loose control. I raised her up, as she wrapped her legs around my waist, and kissed her harder. At this point I knew I was letting my desire control me, but I don't think I care. I was so tense, and being with her, was definitely a way to ease that tension.

And we would have taken it to the next level, we would have had sex then and there, clothes stream about, bodies entwined as we let out passionate throws and whispers of carnal pleasures out into the night. But not today, the universe wanted to coco block me, and it succeeded.

"My lord Kael, there's been a development, the secondary force being led by lady Asha is under ambush from the Naga king and his sons!"

I didn't even need to put Xaseah down, as she pushed me away herself and ran out of the building, already questioning the vampire who brought the news for answers. I followed her out shortly, and right on time as Kodak and Gus drew close, panic on their faces.

"Lady Asha went through the underground railroad we built. She had gone to the red district to extract most of the injured vampires there, and build a base on that side so that we can attack the green district from both sides, and allow the forces of the bloodline elders mount up a resistance against Shamir and Cornelius, who have been attacking vampires and enslaving them at their leisure. It was a top secret plan, known only to a few people, however on her way back with the rescued vampires, she was ambushed by not just Shamir and the members of his cult, but also the Naga king and eleven of his sons. She's barely hanging on right now!" Kodak explained to me as they drew close.

I was severely worried, it was as if everything that happens seem to take one twisted turn for the worse after another. I knew Asha would be able to hold those guys back, at least for a while. But if I don't get to her in time...…..she wouldn't last long, especially now that she had people under her protection.

I looked to the east, and could see the sun rising, hundreds of thousands of kilometers away. I had roughly and hour or maybe less before the sun fully rises, and everyone with her, including herself turns to dust. They needed to get into that tunnel, fast. The Nagas don't like sunlight either, but not to the level where it could kill them in seconds like the vampires, they'll be able to hold on long enough to finish the job.

I looked to my left to see Baeki preparing to join me, but I shook my head at her and said.

"Baeki I need you to stay here and watch over everyone else. After what we've just faced, the Serpentis might have something else up their sleeves. Shao Tie, Soren and Bobo will stay behind and help you, as you four are the only beings capable of staying under sunlight, protecting the vampires here fall to you. As for the others, I'll go get them myself, so don't worry."

"Fine, do as you see fit. But hurry the fuck up, the sun is almost here." She said to me in an annoyed tone.

I gave her a nod, then turned and hugged Xaseah and I did so for a moment longer than was necessary.

"Don't worry, I'll bring her back."

Then I called forth my new bloodline skill, the power of a dragon that now rested deep within my body. Black and white leathery wings popped out of my back, scales all over my skin, claws on my fingers and horns out of my forehead. My senses became godlike at this point, and my rage fueled my anxiety as my heart began to pound and race. I covered my body with my aura and took to the skies, heading straight for the barrier into the green district. The barrier was strong, and during my time in the shadow realm, I noticed that it also stretched through dimensions, making it a marvel of not just science but also magic.

With the way it was made, it meant Shadowers couldn't get through by shadow walking past it. And it was sturdy enough to resist the physical strength and magical abilities and skills of a vampire. The barrier was obviously tailored for use against vampires, which meant it was extremely strong, and could very well hinder me on my path to Asha...…..so I did the only thing I could at this point.

I punched a hole through it and flew into the green district. I had no time to think about a subtle and more efficient approach, my wife was in danger, and no barrier would stop me from getting to her.