Wow. I haven't been on here in a depressingly long time. I hate writer's block. So, I'm hoping that by having more than one story going it might help keep me moving. Anyways! Brand new story, with a few quick notes:

-Yes, it's about Vampires, cuz nowadays they're everywhere.

-This story takes place in the modern day made-up town of Blackbrook. (that's about as specific as I'm going to get)

-The two obvious characters, Amy and Shadow, are ages "18" and "20". (the reason for the quotation marks, if not already obvious, will make more sense as the story progresses)

-Like any relatively sane writer, I find people who leave reviews to be beautiful members of society. Plus you will earn 10 Awesome Person Points with each review. (and we could all use some of those)

And I think that about does it. Personally I don't like it when the author blabs on and on so I'll shut up now.

Live. Laugh. Love. = Read. Enjoy. Review.

*Disclaimer: Characters are not mine. Story is.

Bloodless

Chapter 1: At First Sight

The other's eyes couldn't have been colder. Two lethal slits, glowing in the night, reflecting the hatred and bloodlust he knew shown through in his own steely gaze. The confrontation was unexpected for both sides; their encounter should have been nothing more than a passing snarl or glare. Yet here they were, standing motionless on some arbitrary rooftop, bodies tensed in anticipation of the kill. Something drifted in the air between them; a scent that drove an instinctual impulse that neither could suppress. One would die, the other would walk away to attain his prize. Shadow smirked, knowing he'd be the one to taste victory's spoils.

The other vampire shifted across from him, both unnerved and enraged by Shadow's blatant arrogance. He couldn't blame him; Shadow was younger, and thus reasonably weaker. The night, however, had been uneventful until now, and Shadow relished the challenge, regardless of the apparent odds.

"Vanra cor rinth'as. Senir davan'ta?" The other vampire kept his voice low and threatening, speaking in the tongue of their ancestors, an innate gift every vampire inherited.

Shadow processed the other's words, eyes narrowing in hostility. You are arrogant, youngling. Why so eager to die? Tilting his head, he let his expression grow deadly.

"Dir'ta lo vampire, se dir'ta havon." I'm a vampire, I'm already dead.

Their movements were lost in the darkness as they lunged for each other. Shadow may have been disadvantaged, but what he lacked in experience he made up for with skill. He had an ego for a reason. And with each attack he proved it, until he had brought his opponent to his knees, eyes wide in disbelief.

Shadow's smirk returned as he stood before the fallen vampire. "Don der vi'na rutha?" Do you wish for mercy?

The defeated hardened his gaze, blue eyes blazing with venom. "Never."

Pleased, Shadow lashed out, and in that one swift movement, his adversary's head tumbled backwards before landing as a pile of ash. The minor injuries he had sustained healed quickly, and Shadow ignored the tingling of his self-repairing flesh. As the night wind scattered the mound of ashes at his feet, he caught a scent that reminded him of the reason for the fight in the first place. Walking to the edge of the building's rooftop, he peered down at the street below. A few brave citizens still scurried along beneath the streetlamps, but only one commanded attention.

Her steps were quieter than those who passed her by, but that only made sense. Even from his perch he could see her jade green eyes darting from her shoes to the surrounding storefronts, apprehension making her muscles rigid beneath her red overcoat. He knew who she was, even if she didn't. Everything about her was familiar and it called to him. But as inviting as her scent was, he refused to give in to the temptation. He wanted her. No…well yes, but more importantly he wanted her to want him. It was inevitable really, but that didn't mean he couldn't draw things out. She would come to him, and only then would he let his inner demons have their way. His last thought before seeking out prey of lesser value than the girl that currently held his interest was how beautiful she would look standing next to him…in a wedding dress.

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Amy wasn't entirely sure why her fur was tingling beneath her red overcoat; she only hoped it wasn't because she was in danger. There had always been moments in her life where she had experienced the strangest of instincts, most of which involved instances of intense fear while in the sunlight, or deciding that certain people smelled more inviting than others. Still, her intuition had to be the strongest of her differences. Anyone else might say they didn't like a certain person because they gave off a bad vibe, but Amy knew, with surprising accuracy, whether or not someone was worth trusting. And as she hurried home from working late at her mother's bookstore, she fought the rising fear that someone very untrustworthy was watching her.

Deciding that the feeling of menace wasn't going away, she whirled around, both troubled and relieved to see no one there. Quit it, Amy, you're only going to scare yourself more by actually looking for someone who isn't there. She mentally scolded herself as the wind tugged at her short pink quills. Wrapping her arms more tightly around herself, Amy looked up to the rooftop of the building across the street without fully knowing why. Her jade green eyes widened at the glow of a crimson gaze staring back at her. She wanted to run, scream, anything really, so long as she could look away, but something held her where she was. An overwhelming pull that kept her silent and still; the kind of deadly curiosity that draws a moth to a flame. But as soon as she felt she was about to lose herself in the burning eyes that had such an effect on her, they were gone.

She blinked and they vanished.

Thoroughly terrified and suddenly very exhausted, Amy turned to continue down the sidewalk. This time, however, she ran.

If you've read this far then you either enjoyed what you were reading or were just curious to see if the whole thing was as crappy as you thought it would be. Either way you read it, and either way I am grateful. I realize there isn't much of a storyline to go on yet, part of my whole I-hoped-you-liked-it-enough-to-actually-want-to-know-what-the-heck-is-going-on plan. The next chapter or so should be enough to establish everything, but I guarantee you it's awesome. Also, this first chapter was pretty short, the rest will probably be much longer.

I will do my best to answer any questions and/or comments without ruining events to come, and to clarify anything that didn't make sense (because I tend to do that). And all in all I hope you are eager for more. :)

Also, on a side note, depending on how this story is received by you lovely readers will determine whether or not I continue it. So review please, with whatever your thoughts may be.