North

Within the Northern vicinity of the city, the wealthy gather behind meticulously trimmed hedges and high-class architecture. The pristine streets are paved with stone and the storefronts are brightly lit and inviting - for the right clientele. In the North, every establishment is eager to cater to the rich and the wealthy. Many such places are used to the sometimes peculiar requests of the otherworldly but here there is little that money cannot buy - whether it happens to be illegal or merely involves looking the other way. Vampires and Dark Hunters are often found upon these Northern streets, their long lives often contributing to their sizable wealth which allows them the luxuries that the North provides.

What You'll Find Here

Eternity
The VooDoo Room
The Witchery

Just another Night to Kill


Posted on October 13, 2016 by Troy Marks
North


I keep thinking that it should be me on that table instead of her. All I've seen of Amelia so far is her sweet polite side that believes humans are more than just food. I have no reason to believe it's just a cover, not anymore. If she wanted to bite me by now, she would have done it, especially when she's hurt. She's shown that she's different than most of the vampires I run into. I hate that this happened to her. You'd better believe the council is going to hear about this and learn how to control their hunters.

I can tell she's nervous. She keeps watching Shui Lin. I have to admit, the old witch used to scare the hell out of me. She's like a immortal herself, how old she looks. Her skin is all pasty, like it's peeling off and bones are starting to show through. Her skin is almost transparent. She's got more life left in her bones than anyone would think possible though and she's a natural with magic and potions, especially having to do with healing. I've run into a few tough spots since I arrived in Sacrosanct and she's managed to get me away from death's door more than a few times. She's legit and I've come to like her though I'm sure she's about tired having to deal with my crisis time and again.

I see her fangs extend when I'm holding her down. I know it must hurt so I look away for a moment, trying to collect myself so I don't have flashbacks of that night my mother died. It seems every time I see a vampire extend its fangs, I think about the vampire that took her from me. I watched it happen when I was 12 years old. I'll never forget that night. Amelia is different. That's what I have to keep telling myself so I don't instinctively reach for a stake right now. She did good though. She never even looked at me like she wanted to bite me in anger or pain and I know it must be painful, whatever Shui Lin is doing. She screams out and I grimace, wishing I could do more to help.

I can tell she's exhausted when the witch is finally done. I watch her wrap Amelia's leg in a poultice and tell me that she's going to live and I give her the good news. She smiles at me even through the pain. At her thanks, I shrug. "No problem." I mumble and look at my feet. Shui Lin simply nods with a frown and walks back to the front of her store. That's her way of dismissing us. I know Amelia is welcome to stay until she feels better or we can leave. The rest is up to us. As I walk up to her, she reaches for my hands. I tense for a second before I tell myself that it's just her and I force myself to relax and smile back at her.

I nod. "Of course." I wasn't going to let her go anywhere alone tonight anyway. "You can even lean on me if you want. Unless you want the bridal treatment again. You're not that heavy." I give her a teasing wink.


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