Fangs and Haloes II

Ian wondered if he should trust, but ended up taking the advice. He closed his eyes and felt that strong, wild energy coursing through his veins. When he opened them, the vibration in his muscles had grown stronger.

He flexed his hands, feeling a sharp strain building in his arms. Wanting to test something out, he got into a boxer’s stance, throwing a punch and willing the energy to shoot forward. Nothing happened.

Not feeling discouraged, he punched again. The yellow light around his knuckles flickered weakly, but the blast collapsed before it could take shape. I’m so close… I can feel the energy wanting to be released.

“What is he doing?” Nadia whispered to the male vampire, though Ian could overhear it.

“Just watch; it’s been years since I’ve seen someone learn an ability!” he replied in excitement. Taking a step closer to better watch Ian’s movements.

Nadia huffed at not getting an answer and crossed her arms.

Ian focused on the female vampire, who was trembling against the speakers. She tried to stand but collapsed to the ground. Her face, if it was possible, was paler than before.

“Wait, I-I’m sorry for attacking you! If you let me go, I’ll do anything,” She pleaded.

Sorry, you tried to kill me. In exchange, I get to use you as a test subject, he thought, punching the air again, but this time putting everything he could into it.

A dense beam of yellow energy shot forward from his knuckles. It flew so fast that the lady vampire could only scream “master” before it slammed into her. The force vaporized her instantly, turning her into a cloud of ash.

“Okay, I wasn’t expecting that,” he muttered, staring at his hand. He felt a surge of energy waiting to be used.

The music kept playing. No one moved. The smell of ash spread through the room.

“Holy shit!” Nadia screamed, her jaw open in shock as she stared at Ian.

The male vampire just shook his head, a huge smile appearing on his face. “Marvelous, just marvelous! I lost a minion, but to see something like that was just beautiful.”

A slight headache throbbed behind his eyes, and a wave of sudden exhaustion washed over him, but he was okay. Opening and closing his hands a few times, Ian started to understand his powers.

He realized he was using pure internal energy. Although this time he could only make it work after being bitten. It drained his physical energy, and he felt depleted.

Laughter broke Ian’s musing, and he lifted his head to see the male vampire baring his fangs. The sharp tips caught the flashing purple light as his jaw unhinged slightly.

“I thought this other human over here was interesting, but even the weakling is hiding power,” the male vampire exploded, his voice loud.

Nadia uncrossed her arms and got into a defensive stance, glaring at the male vampire. Her knuckles were white as she braced herself.

“I resent being called a human! My name is Nadia, remember it, bitch!” She charged at the vampire, throwing a punch at his face.

The male vampire caught it without even looking, holding her fist in his hand as he stared at Ian. “Nadia, it’s a pleasure to meet you. You may call me Alucard,” Alucard introduced himself.

He clenched down on Nadia’s hand tightly, causing her to scream out in pain as the bones in her fingers ground together under the pressure. Alucard looked at Nadia, then at Ian.

He held Nadia up by her arm, his face forming a mischievous smile. Nadia tried to spit in his face, but Alucard dodged it. The glob struck the floorboards uselessly.

He leaned in close to Nadia. “Think fast,” he joked before tossing her over his shoulder.

Nadia’s body flew towards Ian. “Fuck you!” She screamed.

Ian’s eyes widened as she closed the distance in an instant. He didn’t have time to think.

Only react.