The text message informed you to meet some Illuminati agent out in the middle of nowhere of Transylvania the figure before you is clad in light armor and the death head mask covering her head. She speaks in a heavily modulated voice "Good evening Agent Mack."
Zee shakes his hand a bit towards the girl "I wouldn't really call me an agent, but yeah seems I'm the only one the text reached."
"It appears in that being the case." She looks him over "Doesn't matter as we're going to be tracking supernatural creatures here anyway."
He begins to fix his glove. "Great...Can't wait."
"Most notably anything we can learn about the local vampires and how we can use them to perhaps weaponize them. Let’s begin in this mess here." she motions to the mass of piled flesh on the ground.
The wolves that had gathered nearby, watching the pair took off suddenly.
"Well those took off quickly..."
"We'll need to track them."
The masked woman bends down to examine the area near the river, Zee pulls out his phone for a minute before looking back at the girl "anything?"
"its tracks lead off in the direction of the farm nearby, we may still be able to catch it, come on."
Following the tracks of the wolves they see the perimeter of a farm through the fog. Several dark forms could be seen bounding through the field as the howl of a lone wolf pierced the cool air. As they looked to find an opening they were surrounded by a large pack. The black fur matted from the moisture in the air their eyes focusing on the two humans.
With his hands emblazoned in fire Zee attacked the closest wolf surrounding it in a ring of flames. The masked woman draws her weapons out and begins to fire. The attacks were fierce as the smell of burning fur tinged the noses of the pair.
Standing among the dead wolves they looked to each other with the understanding of skilled fighters "Sorry I .. have a tendency to catch things on fire..."
"Catching things on fire is a useful thing."
"Seems so, especially with all the diseased cows around here."
"This shouldn't be an issue for you?"
"It's not. Just for other people..." and stares at her.
"You don't need to worry about me. I have known plenty of others that are like you, perhaps we can continue on our search."
"Right well... Moving along then..."
"What do you know about these wolves here?"
"Hmm... " as he pulls his glasses off "These look almost like dire wolves."
"Yes they do in fact. Perhaps it is something that they start out as."
"However a dire wolf couldn't do this..."
"Maybe, but in their transformation, things become complex."
They continue down the earthen path as they talk, weapons drawn out in case of another ambush by the wolves. Zee looks off to the side with a surprised look upon his face "IS that... what the fuck…”
"Shit, you again."
"Do you know this person?"
"Yes... He's Devorix..." and sighs. "A f...f...f...acquaintance."
The masked woman looks to the two men.
"That would be putting it mildly"
"An ally in which we can use then."
"Yeah he's mildly harmless...unless you make him mad. If you see any wings appearing I suggest running.. Even that might not really save you...but you can try?"
"Well so much for that surprise than, though similar can be said towards someone I know" Glares at Zee
"Well then, Devorix is it?"
"Aye, nice to meet you"
"We're hunting vampires as they've been causing quite a mess lately."
"Those pests eh, they won't pose much of a threat but something that does need to be rid of."
"I do hope you know how to handle yourself around them?"
"So far we've found not a lot of Vampires, but a shitload of dire wolves" holding his hands out. "About 4.9 feet in length and they look close to 200 pounds."
"Let’s just say I've crossed paths with my fair share over time, Zee can vouch on that account."
The masked woman looks to Zee "That is very good to hear."
"Yeah..." looking around. "I'm not gonna get into full details but we've seen these before."
"Such a young race to cause so many problems already."
"Add into the mix of them being ravenous creatures that if left unchecked, would destroy everything."
Zee turns around all the way "The dire wolves back there were smaller, but the way the cows were speared like that couldn't be done by something with no hands."
"We should look for some clues."
"Where do you think then?"
"Some of the local gypsies’ report of some of their people being taken we can look around the area there."
"Spirited away?"
"If one could say that."
"Hmm...I don't think it'd be the same thing though because those types of ghosts and magic users stay to one region."
"Of course if this is only ghosts and spirits, we'll need to change tactics."
"Aye, but won't be too big of an issue for us."
Making their way past burnt out shells of vehicles long abandoned they stopped in front of the bridge that lead towards the ancient gates of the area’s large cemetery.
"Great..."
"Hallowed ground.... lovely"
"Well um...we may have a problem here..."
"A problem you say?"
Zee points ahead. "holy ground. Transylvania cultures normally bless their cemeteries and such. I can't walk into it" and puts his hand ahead of himself before acting like he's knocking on an invisible wall looking up. "Shit..."
"That is a problem, hmm." looks down the road "We can try another avenue then."
"Zee it'll weaken you and I but I can use my barrier to nullify the effect of that blessing, but It'll mean neither of us can tap into our other nature."
Zee turns to his left. "Maya?"
Maya comes walking up to the group her bright pink hair bringing a moment of cheerful relevance to the area "oh...good." Maya takes a deep breath, "N-not...too late..." as she looks around.
Zee walks over to Maya and puts his arm around her. "Take a breather."
"S-sorry...heard something about vampires and...well…did not….admittedly read the entire memo...who..er...hello."
"Nice to see you again Maya, Doing well tonight?"
The masked woman peers over to Maya "Good evening Agent Mahamati."
"So dropping the veil will weaken us greatly... “looking at Devorix. "That sounds... hmm.."
"a-agent? And er..yes..please..don't mind me...do...er...carry on.." she looks at the cemetery, "With..whatever..it was..you were doing. Just here...to assist."
"Immensely, It's a barrier that seals our essence temporarily so that we don't face the negative effects of us being on Hallowed ground."
Zee pulls out a tooth from his pocket, rather large in size, and tosses it up a few times catching it before handing it to Maya. "Thought you'd enjoy this by the way."
Maya awkwardly manages to catch the tooth, smiles weakly "er...t-thank you..."
"Perhaps what we might find could prove important to whatever research you conduct Agent Mahamati."
Maya nods, "One..can never have enough...vampire samples...really...what should I call you then...?"
"Hmm... " as he looks around again. "I think there should be one..." wondering off slightly from the group.
"My name is not of importance but, if it would make you comfortable then you may refer to me as Cassandra."
Zee walks back to the group, with what appears as odd guns. "Well if we gotta do this the human way..."
"Yea... I might as well be poking them with a stick after this...."
"Where did those...er...anyway...why are we entering a cemetery?" Maya looks up to the gates
Zee looks at Maya oddly and just mouths the word "Portal" before looking back at the agent.
"Some of the gypsies nearby had reported in a few of their people had been taken only logical in that they probably be taken here."
"I...see..."
"Zee I know you’re going to hit me for this, but this might sting a bit" places a hand on Zee's shoulder channeling divine aura the both of them sealing their essence causing immense pain at the sudden change.
Zee bends down sideways "YEEAAAHH OWWWW..." his face scrunching up. "FUCKING HELL"
Devorix backs up slowly "Tried to warn you" shrugs, misses a step and nearly falls over from the lack of energy "Lovely, fucking mortal body"
Maya moves to help Devorix stand, she looks between him and Zee inquisitively, "Y-yes..it has..its limitations, I think..."
Cassandra watches the two conducts their ritual
Zee bends down a bit hunched over catching his breath. "Don't... do that... again..." he mutters in between his breaths.
“Thanks Maya, and relax Romeo unlike you I need help to move in this state, not use to it yet" Tries to regain his composure failing.
"Well...whenever you are ready.." Maya frowns, still concerned.
"Whenever those two have completed their ritual."
Zee stands up stretching a bit. "Oh man I haven't felt this oddly weak for a while now" and sighs. "Why is it so blurry...." squinting.”Oh great bad eyes again. Perfect." pulling out his glasses and putting them on.
"Well at least I don't have that problem, but we do need to get moving, that barrier won't keep us in check forever. One last word of warning for us our healing factor is pretty much shot to hell, so be careful out there."
Maya smiles faintly, "Well..I will try to keep you two from...suffering...too many injuries...if I can..then."
"This should be interesting...."
"..and potentially disastrous" Maya ads, still smiling.
"Stay close and try not to die."
Zee leans over to whisper something to Maya quickly.
Maya nods to Zee, "Likewise."
"How are you two holding up" Cassandra looks back to the two.
"I'm fine"
Alex watches the group ahead of him, approaching at a jog.
Zee looks back "V?"
"Totally" catches his breath
He nods "Who else would you expect, Zee"
Maya waves at Alex
"Hello Agent Venator."
"H-hello, Mr...Venator?"
"Hello... everyone"
Cassandra turns to look back to the church on the hill.
"Evening"
Zee, a bit winded "Yo...Oh shit.. How the hell do people walk around like this?"
"Thinking the same shit..." Still gasping for air
"Exercise, Zee, exercise"
"Churches should give you no problem."
"Er...Mr. Zee and Mr. Reign are...currently at...20% capacity I'm afraid."
"Exer what?"
"What us humans do to stay in shape"
Cassandra stops at the door
Zee leans forward "Steps..wow.."
"Thats being generous, I'd say less than a % if you want to be accurate"
Zee puts his hand on Maya's shoulder and breathes a bit "No wonder... you get ...so tired..."
Cassandra begins to study the carvings on the door, they appear to be freshly made
Damn near falls over getting to the top " FUCK. THIS. PLACE"
The carvings are of old Celtic designs, strange for being here in this place
Maya blushes slightly, "Just..take deep breaths.."
"If you both require a break, you may stay out here and rest."
"Aye, I've seen them before but nowhere near this area, odd" Puts his hand against the door to brace himself
Zee stands up regaining some composure. "I'm fine...I'm good..Whew..."
"I agree Devorix. The Celtic cross here is something you would not find in this country."
"Could..be an addition from..outsiders? This area has been...crawling with all sorts of...strains of vampires and werewolves that are not...indigenous..lately."
"Aye that would explain a few things but why gather here?" Stands up straight with some difficulty
Zee instinctively walks up to the door and pokes his head inside "Hellooo..." yelling a bit.
Cassandra turns to look at Maya the death head mask expressionless "That is something we have to find out Agent."
Devorix pulls him back quickly "HEY, remember mortal, means you can lose your head."
"Agent Venator, would you care to proceed inside."
"so..much for the element of surprise..."
Zee looks back at V "What?" and then to the others. "Oh right the whole ... thing of ...yeah."
Alex nods "Yes Ma'am" walks forwards with his MG raised
Zee shakes his hand a bit towards the girl "I wouldn't really call me an agent, but yeah seems I'm the only one the text reached."
"It appears in that being the case." She looks him over "Doesn't matter as we're going to be tracking supernatural creatures here anyway."
He begins to fix his glove. "Great...Can't wait."
"Most notably anything we can learn about the local vampires and how we can use them to perhaps weaponize them. Let’s begin in this mess here." she motions to the mass of piled flesh on the ground.
The wolves that had gathered nearby, watching the pair took off suddenly.
"Well those took off quickly..."
"We'll need to track them."
The masked woman bends down to examine the area near the river, Zee pulls out his phone for a minute before looking back at the girl "anything?"
"its tracks lead off in the direction of the farm nearby, we may still be able to catch it, come on."
Following the tracks of the wolves they see the perimeter of a farm through the fog. Several dark forms could be seen bounding through the field as the howl of a lone wolf pierced the cool air. As they looked to find an opening they were surrounded by a large pack. The black fur matted from the moisture in the air their eyes focusing on the two humans.
With his hands emblazoned in fire Zee attacked the closest wolf surrounding it in a ring of flames. The masked woman draws her weapons out and begins to fire. The attacks were fierce as the smell of burning fur tinged the noses of the pair.
Standing among the dead wolves they looked to each other with the understanding of skilled fighters "Sorry I .. have a tendency to catch things on fire..."
"Catching things on fire is a useful thing."
"Seems so, especially with all the diseased cows around here."
"This shouldn't be an issue for you?"
"It's not. Just for other people..." and stares at her.
"You don't need to worry about me. I have known plenty of others that are like you, perhaps we can continue on our search."
"Right well... Moving along then..."
"What do you know about these wolves here?"
"Hmm... " as he pulls his glasses off "These look almost like dire wolves."
"Yes they do in fact. Perhaps it is something that they start out as."
"However a dire wolf couldn't do this..."
"Maybe, but in their transformation, things become complex."
They continue down the earthen path as they talk, weapons drawn out in case of another ambush by the wolves. Zee looks off to the side with a surprised look upon his face "IS that... what the fuck…”
"Shit, you again."
"Do you know this person?"
"Yes... He's Devorix..." and sighs. "A f...f...f...acquaintance."
The masked woman looks to the two men.
"That would be putting it mildly"
"An ally in which we can use then."
"Yeah he's mildly harmless...unless you make him mad. If you see any wings appearing I suggest running.. Even that might not really save you...but you can try?"
"Well so much for that surprise than, though similar can be said towards someone I know" Glares at Zee
"Well then, Devorix is it?"
"Aye, nice to meet you"
"We're hunting vampires as they've been causing quite a mess lately."
"Those pests eh, they won't pose much of a threat but something that does need to be rid of."
"I do hope you know how to handle yourself around them?"
"So far we've found not a lot of Vampires, but a shitload of dire wolves" holding his hands out. "About 4.9 feet in length and they look close to 200 pounds."
"Let’s just say I've crossed paths with my fair share over time, Zee can vouch on that account."
The masked woman looks to Zee "That is very good to hear."
"Yeah..." looking around. "I'm not gonna get into full details but we've seen these before."
"Such a young race to cause so many problems already."
"Add into the mix of them being ravenous creatures that if left unchecked, would destroy everything."
Zee turns around all the way "The dire wolves back there were smaller, but the way the cows were speared like that couldn't be done by something with no hands."
"We should look for some clues."
"Where do you think then?"
"Some of the local gypsies’ report of some of their people being taken we can look around the area there."
"Spirited away?"
"If one could say that."
"Hmm...I don't think it'd be the same thing though because those types of ghosts and magic users stay to one region."
"Of course if this is only ghosts and spirits, we'll need to change tactics."
"Aye, but won't be too big of an issue for us."
Making their way past burnt out shells of vehicles long abandoned they stopped in front of the bridge that lead towards the ancient gates of the area’s large cemetery.
"Great..."
"Hallowed ground.... lovely"
"Well um...we may have a problem here..."
"A problem you say?"
Zee points ahead. "holy ground. Transylvania cultures normally bless their cemeteries and such. I can't walk into it" and puts his hand ahead of himself before acting like he's knocking on an invisible wall looking up. "Shit..."
"That is a problem, hmm." looks down the road "We can try another avenue then."
"Zee it'll weaken you and I but I can use my barrier to nullify the effect of that blessing, but It'll mean neither of us can tap into our other nature."
Zee turns to his left. "Maya?"
Maya comes walking up to the group her bright pink hair bringing a moment of cheerful relevance to the area "oh...good." Maya takes a deep breath, "N-not...too late..." as she looks around.
Zee walks over to Maya and puts his arm around her. "Take a breather."
"S-sorry...heard something about vampires and...well…did not….admittedly read the entire memo...who..er...hello."
"Nice to see you again Maya, Doing well tonight?"
The masked woman peers over to Maya "Good evening Agent Mahamati."
"So dropping the veil will weaken us greatly... “looking at Devorix. "That sounds... hmm.."
"a-agent? And er..yes..please..don't mind me...do...er...carry on.." she looks at the cemetery, "With..whatever..it was..you were doing. Just here...to assist."
"Immensely, It's a barrier that seals our essence temporarily so that we don't face the negative effects of us being on Hallowed ground."
Zee pulls out a tooth from his pocket, rather large in size, and tosses it up a few times catching it before handing it to Maya. "Thought you'd enjoy this by the way."
Maya awkwardly manages to catch the tooth, smiles weakly "er...t-thank you..."
"Perhaps what we might find could prove important to whatever research you conduct Agent Mahamati."
Maya nods, "One..can never have enough...vampire samples...really...what should I call you then...?"
"Hmm... " as he looks around again. "I think there should be one..." wondering off slightly from the group.
"My name is not of importance but, if it would make you comfortable then you may refer to me as Cassandra."
Zee walks back to the group, with what appears as odd guns. "Well if we gotta do this the human way..."
"Yea... I might as well be poking them with a stick after this...."
"Where did those...er...anyway...why are we entering a cemetery?" Maya looks up to the gates
Zee looks at Maya oddly and just mouths the word "Portal" before looking back at the agent.
"Some of the gypsies nearby had reported in a few of their people had been taken only logical in that they probably be taken here."
"I...see..."
"Zee I know you’re going to hit me for this, but this might sting a bit" places a hand on Zee's shoulder channeling divine aura the both of them sealing their essence causing immense pain at the sudden change.
Zee bends down sideways "YEEAAAHH OWWWW..." his face scrunching up. "FUCKING HELL"
Devorix backs up slowly "Tried to warn you" shrugs, misses a step and nearly falls over from the lack of energy "Lovely, fucking mortal body"
Maya moves to help Devorix stand, she looks between him and Zee inquisitively, "Y-yes..it has..its limitations, I think..."
Cassandra watches the two conducts their ritual
Zee bends down a bit hunched over catching his breath. "Don't... do that... again..." he mutters in between his breaths.
“Thanks Maya, and relax Romeo unlike you I need help to move in this state, not use to it yet" Tries to regain his composure failing.
"Well...whenever you are ready.." Maya frowns, still concerned.
"Whenever those two have completed their ritual."
Zee stands up stretching a bit. "Oh man I haven't felt this oddly weak for a while now" and sighs. "Why is it so blurry...." squinting.”Oh great bad eyes again. Perfect." pulling out his glasses and putting them on.
"Well at least I don't have that problem, but we do need to get moving, that barrier won't keep us in check forever. One last word of warning for us our healing factor is pretty much shot to hell, so be careful out there."
Maya smiles faintly, "Well..I will try to keep you two from...suffering...too many injuries...if I can..then."
"This should be interesting...."
"..and potentially disastrous" Maya ads, still smiling.
"Stay close and try not to die."
Zee leans over to whisper something to Maya quickly.
Maya nods to Zee, "Likewise."
"How are you two holding up" Cassandra looks back to the two.
"I'm fine"
Alex watches the group ahead of him, approaching at a jog.
Zee looks back "V?"
"Totally" catches his breath
He nods "Who else would you expect, Zee"
Maya waves at Alex
"Hello Agent Venator."
"H-hello, Mr...Venator?"
"Hello... everyone"
Cassandra turns to look back to the church on the hill.
"Evening"
Zee, a bit winded "Yo...Oh shit.. How the hell do people walk around like this?"
"Thinking the same shit..." Still gasping for air
"Exercise, Zee, exercise"
"Churches should give you no problem."
"Er...Mr. Zee and Mr. Reign are...currently at...20% capacity I'm afraid."
"Exer what?"
"What us humans do to stay in shape"
Cassandra stops at the door
Zee leans forward "Steps..wow.."
"Thats being generous, I'd say less than a % if you want to be accurate"
Zee puts his hand on Maya's shoulder and breathes a bit "No wonder... you get ...so tired..."
Cassandra begins to study the carvings on the door, they appear to be freshly made
Damn near falls over getting to the top " FUCK. THIS. PLACE"
The carvings are of old Celtic designs, strange for being here in this place
Maya blushes slightly, "Just..take deep breaths.."
"If you both require a break, you may stay out here and rest."
"Aye, I've seen them before but nowhere near this area, odd" Puts his hand against the door to brace himself
Zee stands up regaining some composure. "I'm fine...I'm good..Whew..."
"I agree Devorix. The Celtic cross here is something you would not find in this country."
"Could..be an addition from..outsiders? This area has been...crawling with all sorts of...strains of vampires and werewolves that are not...indigenous..lately."
"Aye that would explain a few things but why gather here?" Stands up straight with some difficulty
Zee instinctively walks up to the door and pokes his head inside "Hellooo..." yelling a bit.
Cassandra turns to look at Maya the death head mask expressionless "That is something we have to find out Agent."
Devorix pulls him back quickly "HEY, remember mortal, means you can lose your head."
"Agent Venator, would you care to proceed inside."
"so..much for the element of surprise..."
Zee looks back at V "What?" and then to the others. "Oh right the whole ... thing of ...yeah."
Alex nods "Yes Ma'am" walks forwards with his MG raised