Darkness Within

It had been so long. So long since a young girl had wandered into his territory. To smell the air around her. So innocent. So pure. It was a shame that her life, which had just begun, should now end. But so is life. As the heavenly father giveth. The heavenly father taketh away. Or so they say at funerals. He should know. He attended his own.

Dark of night. No light. Light protects those from the dark…just as dark protects those from the light. It's all the same. Humans need light…vampires need dark. Each protects in their own way.

He stepped down and alighted the steps to the church. She was in there. Crying…oh the sweet scent of tears. Delightful. Fresh innocence…spattered…by the recent loss of one held close. Oh it has been said…the church is a sanctuary. The church will protect. The heavenly father will dote upon those who repent.

Bull. There is no father. Only what these fools who desire money make up. They need money…think…how can we get the money? Oh I know…lets start a belief. We can get all the money from those religious twits. Money money money money. Guess that Abba song was right. #money money money...must be funny…in a rich mans world# All the religious leaders live in a posh home.

Enough. She is leaving. The only person in the next few kilometres. Oh glorified. The sweet coppery taste of blood. As blissful…as life replenishing…as refreshing… Most people believe drink and drugs make someone high. Delusional. Insane. Well I do them all…I guess it's good I'm not a someone.

Pink. Oh that beautiful colour. I remember when I was in the living. That colour signified my bliss. My haven. She has left the…haven…of the church and has passed me. What am I? Can you see me? Or are you too mixed up in your own confusion? You poor fool. This is boring. I'm standing here talking to myself…to my own mind. Hell I have been alone too long. Come back to me my kitty cat. You are mine. You will give me back the life I have been eagerly awaiting. You…are mine…

Mariah was miserable. The love of her life had passed on to the next world. She kneeled in a pew and bowed her head in worship.

"Dear Lord,

Although my one true love has passed on in vengeance. Please. Forgive him.

He doesn't know what he thinks. He was taken over a very long time ago by something evil.

Please. Give him your guidance. You have given the world so much love.

You have helped us through so much. I ask you this favour. I know it is not my place to do so.

But understand my Lord. I love him. Thank you Heavenly Father

Amen"

Her head stayed bowed for a few more minutes as she recited a bible verse she held dear.

"For God so loved the world.

He gave his only son.

That whoever believed in him.

Shall not die.

But have eternal life."

She made the holy sign before rising to her feet. She walked to the front of the church and dropped every penny she had with her, silently praying that the Lord would take upon her his pity and help her late love, and lit a candle.

Bowing her head yet again she turned and left the safety and cosy atmosphere of the church. A shadow watched her leave from the very depths of the back.

She fled down the step, knocking into something. She didn't stop to look back but apologised hastily, though sure she had not seen another body once leaving the church.

She had been in every night this week. Crying for…who he was not sure. "Mariah." He murmured. "I wish your pain could be soothed." He said sadly. As he watched her go down the steps he caught a shadow in the corner of his eye. He narrowed both eyes. This part of the town had been rumoured to play host to some of the deadliest creatures alive…or those not alive.

If they are out now…they must be hunting. He thought as he watched Mariah move further away into the pitch of the night. Long since had he given up on stealing her heart. He knew she would die a virgin. She devoted herself to her love…even though he brought about his own destruction by delving into the dark arts.

He stood by as she scurried forward. She had felt him…he knew that. She was looking behind her while running. Trying to work out…who…or what…was following her. She collided with him. "I'm sorry." She murmured looking to him fearful. She gasped and took a step back.

"Leave her alone vampire."

The 'Vampire' looked back. "Father." He muttered.

Mariah looked at the new spoken voice. "Rei?" She asked. Suddenly realising what he had said she shrieked and backed away from the Vampire.

The vampire smirked darkly. "Such a pretty young thing. So full of life." He said calmly, twisting a lock of her long hair in his fingers.

Rei stepped forward. "Kai you are not allowed in this part of the city. You will be hunted and killed." He growled.

As Kai stepped forward, hunger evident on his face Mariah squealed and turned, running for her life. Kai tutted. "You made me lose my dinner." He said to an empty alley. Chuckling he shrouded himself into the shadows.