South

The southern part of the city has a chic family-oriented sort of charm to it. Here, small locally owned shops run rampant, neighbors often know each other by name, and the monthly socials are an event not to be missed. In the South, children can often be seen safely playing in the park or on sidewalks and in the weekends, families often take to the beach to enjoy the warm waters surrounding the city.

What You'll Find Here

Ascension Center of Equitation
Hyde Park
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
The Outskirts
The University of Sacrosanct

Ascension Center of Equitation

The Ascension Center of Equitation is the epicenter of the Dark Hunter Cavalry Unit. Originally a high-class facility for show-jumping, Ascension now caters entirely to the Cavalry Unit. Here the Dark Hunters learn how to ride and fight upon the backs of horses - many of which are Were's themselves.
Home of: The Cavalry

Hyde Park

Hyde Place takes up a large part of the Southern side of the city and includes a large playground, several fountains, and a small garden. The park is open from five in the morning till midnight though many shady characters may visit this place while it's technically "closed". The park has also been a venue for several concerts and hosts many holiday-related events. Under a full moon, witches are often seen here for the sacred ground beneath the iconic Weeping Beech.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (PDZA) is an award-winning combined zoo and aquarium located within the Southern Part of Sacrosanct. Situated on 92 acres in Sacrosanct's Hyde Park, the zoo and aquarium are home to over 9,000 specimens representing 367 animal species. Point Defiance is also widely known for its conversation efforts regarding the breed and release program of Red Wolves.

The Outskirts

Beyond the city limits and over the bridge lies the deep, dark, and almost impenetrable forest. Often seen as a way to guard this magical city against the world that surrounds it, many are entirely ignorant of the evil that may creep between those tree trunks. Many were-creatures use the forest for the transformations of their newest members and some even take to hunting here. It isn't particularly peculiar for people to go missing within this forest but once you get through, the rest of the world awaits.

The University of Sacrosanct

The University of Sacrosanct offers some of the top programs in the nation with its outstanding campus and specialized faculty. The University places a high focus both upon educating future generations but also on research to help revolutionize the world. The University welcomes the talent of students across the world to enroll and unlock their unlimited potential. With applications from across the nation, classes fill up quickly.

PhD in Plant Biology Abigail Hughes

sharp objects make me giddy


Posted on January 04, 2016 by Katarina Foster
South

I see his eyes rolling when I talk about my history with horses and I can't help but smirk. I like being better than him at stuff since he's so much better than me behind closed doors. I have to get my kicks somewhere. He stands up all too quick at the mention of Russian women which only makes me more curious. I'm going to have to hear that story from Etienne at some point. I don't even think about the fact that Kohl isn't wearing shoes. My mind is racing too much, wondering what he's going to show me. I'm a little nervous that he's been doing something on the side and didn't want to tell me about it. I know he's smart and he can do whatever he puts his mind to. I just hate to think that he can't share something with me.

I know he isn't into the whole hunter thing and I've come to accept that. I hope I've shown him the darker side of the world, how it needs people like us. I remember the night I showed him the vampires that were brutilizing that girl. I was trying to show him why we do what we do. But if Kohl wants to do something else with his life, then that's fine. I just don't want to stop doing what I do. I love my job and it's important to me. I know he would never ask me to stop but I know he worries about me. He thinks I'll lose my life to this world.

He's right to think I would protect him from any who would threaten his life over what he does. Kohl means more to me than anything and nothing can stand in the way of that. Of course he should have known showing me a gun would make me smile over anything else. I don't think about the danger when I see a gun. I think about the power of it in my hand. As I turn the gun around in my hands, feeling the weight of it, the balance...I've never felt more whole than I do with a weapon in my hand.

"Ah, of course." I say when he admits that he took my fingerprints from my laptop. He seems almost insulted when I ask if it shoots. My brow rises at the mention of Azrael, another hunter. He's another lifer like me, but he seems less hesitant about taking out an innocent just because they're supernatural. I believe in killing the ones that deserve it but sometimes I think he just kills them for the fun of it. I also know he can't stand Kohl so the thought of him knowing about this before I did makes it hurt a little more. I try to hide it but I'm sure there's a flash in my eyes at some point.

"Well I would hope so otherwise I guess we need to talk." I try for jokes about his sexuality, anything to avoid the way I can't get past wondering why he would turn to a guy who hates him over me. I look away for a minute but then I glance down at the table to see what he's talking about. Another gun is handed to me and I find myself successfully distracted, at least mostly. I raise a brow when he says I have to fire it twice, my eyes full of doubt but I keep silent to let him finish anyway. When he holds up some kind of chain thing, I tilt my head to get a better look at it, turning a puzzled gaze to him. I listen attentively, brows lifting, clearly impressed, as he explains.

When he holds up the belt, I scowl, clearly confused as to how it plays a part in anything having to do with weapons. He says it's for him and now my curiosity is killing me. "But I want to know now." I even poke out my lip, clearly pouting. Then he tells me to shoot the gardener and I gasp with a laugh. "I can't do that! I'm pretty sure that's called murder." I smirk as he tries to goad me, teasing me about not being able to make the shot. I glance at the gardener, already thinking about the best angle and wind quality. He tells me it will only knock him out and I frown. Of course he would make weapons that don't kill.

Finally I sigh. "I could just use it on you. Serves you right for not telling me sooner." I narrow my eyes at him even as I bring the gun up, pointing it at his chest. I let the moment sit for a few seconds, my finger tensing as if to pull the trigger and at the last moment, I step back and swing my arm to the side, one eye closing as I aim and shoot. There's only a single grunt as the gardener collapses in the flower bed and I smirk at Kohl.


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