Mont Blanc de Courmayeur

[elitesasuke]

Coming, gradually, to a normal pace (as not to gain attention from any human spectators), Krono found himself at the border that seperates Italy and France. Looking into the distance he saw his next destination, Mont Blanc de Courmayeur. The mountain seemed to be experiencing a storm, so finding the cavern at the top may be difficult. Considering his options he felt it necessary to continue his quest up the mountain. Nothing pained him more than to show himself after 200 years, but he figured it may be time for him to finally rejoin the society that he once would do anything for. There were no visible paths upon the mountain. Such a journey would require the utmost concentration in order to keep from falling. Grabbing the first rock, Krono saw the most suitable option for his next move about 10 feet above him. He jumped, grasped the rock and continued to scale the steep cliffs, of Mont Blanc de Courmayeur, this way for the next 5 hours. It was at this time that he was 20 minutes from the top, he thought that this would be the best time to find the cavern that held the Elder Council city.


4 hours later...

Krono had finally found the cave he was looking for. The outside was decorated with 50, or so, sparkling ice sickles and was a moderate size. Unless one was looking for it, it would remain hidden due to the angle from the sunlight. Entering the cave would prove to be more difficult. It was Krono's intention to only show himself to the elders, and no one else. However, everywhere that Krono's eyes met, guards were standing ready.

The city was, indeed, guarded as it should be. But now the question remained, how would Krono get to the tower at the far end of the courtyard? His speed would most certainly be seen by the eyes of vampires, and his scent probably smelled much like human. He observed the guard's movements. They seemed to pace about 20 feet from their original spot every 2 minutes. This would definitely be close. The vampire sense of smell is quite acute, as Krono knew very well. He tried his luck, he passed 5 guards before ducking into an alley way. From behind him he heard a scrap against the ground and then darkness befell his vision.

Krono awoke in a room not much bigger than an average bedroom. Inside was a small window and a steel slab, probably intended to be a bed. It came to his knowledge that he had be caught and he was in a jail cell. Sitting and thinking of his next move, he slipped into unconsciousness until the next morning.

[elitesasuke]

Waking up the next morning, Krono was no longer in his cell, but was in a long and dark boardroom. This was most likely the Elder's chambers, Krono thought to himself. 5 wisps of smoke, each a different color descended upon the chairs. A moment later each of the 5 elders sat where the smoke had landed.

Elder 1: What business do you have here?

Krono: I suppose you do not recognize me. I am Krono Choisuel, and I...

Muffled conversation had stated with the mention of his name.

Elder 2: Krono Choisuel? We thought you were dead. 200 years is a long time to be absent while the Order is doing such a good job exterminating our kind.

Krono: Enough. I came to you to understand why you would send 1 level 1 to Berlin to kill 1 family. If you had no intention of killing the entire city, then why would you bother?

Elder 5: Berlin? Ah, yes that's right. They were hunters my dear royal.

Krono: Don't patronize me! I know perfectly well they weren't hunters. I had been studying the town of Berlin for atleast a century. No one in that village was a threat.

Elder 5: You dare contradict me?

Krono: Oh thats right, you're not used to people telling you how it is. Well, Im not one of your foot soldiers. Don't think you can manipulate my mind the way you do theirs.

Elder 4: Enough! We will not have such dishonor in our chambers. One more outburst like that, we will have your head Krono...Choisuel.

Krono: Then tell me, why kill an innocent family?

Elder 3: Don't tell me you've gone soft in these last 200 years? The humans have always been our enemy. Feeding has been the way of the vampire for a millennium. Do you hate your kind so much that you purposely forget such fact?

Krono: I don't hate my kind, I hate you 5! Sending one level 1 to Berlin to kill a family that had just as much right to live as anyone or anything else. I can't take this. He could have fed upon another level 1 for [bleep]'s sake! From here on---

Elder 3: ENOUGH! You have embarrassed yourself long enough, I think. I warned you, but you didn't listen. Because you're a royal doesn't grant you the right to talk to the Elder Council in such a manner. You're lucky I don't snap your neck like a twig right now.

Krono: You're lucky I don't do the same to you 5!

The 3rd Elder closed his eyes and lunged himself at Krono. The lunge was quite fast, but Krono saw through it and tossed him to the wall. Upon impact, blood could be seen upon the floor. The elder member had been tossed upon a spike like rock. Walking up to him, Krono put his hands on his head.

Krono: Like I said...

A snapping sound could be heard, as dust littered the ground. The other Elders could not believe their eyes.

Krono: Just because 200 years have passed, does not mean I've gone weak. Im the strongest Ive ever been! Now bri---

Krono was struck from the side. Before charging, the 3rd elder had pressed a button, unleashing a 12 ft Lycan. Not wasting any time, the Lycan picked up Krono and slammed him through the window. Such a force sent Krono and rubble across the courtyard. The Lycan was coming fast. The smell of Krono's blood on the air may have been a bulls eye, as it was leading the Lycan straight for his location. Seconds later, the Lycan was in front of him once again. Gripping his chest, he threw him out of the cave and down the mountain. Krono disappeared into the clouds and then there was darkness.

[elitesasuke]

One week later...

Krono awoke to find himself covered in dirt, but not amongst the ground, which would be the logical location after his, roughly, 4,000 meter fall. A figure entered the room.

Stranger: Don't move so much, you lost quite a lot of blood, brother.

Krono: Where am I?

Stranger: Calm yourself, you're amongst friends.

Krono: Friends? Who are you?

Stranger: We call ourselves the forgotten. We are the vampires that opposed the council centuries ago. Over the years, our numbers have fallen, but we still exist. We travel like the air in front of your face. You would never know us, even if we were standing right next to you at the marketplace.

Krono: You said centuries. The last time I recall a coup de taut was over a millennium ago, according to the history books anyway.

Stranger: Smart and strong. Just the kind of person we are looking for. With you as our leader, we may be able to restore order to the vampire way.

Krono: Whats your name?

Stranger: Tristan. Tristan Cromwell.

Krono: I don't recognize your name. But let me assure you Tristan, I have no interest joining with your ranks.

Krono arose from the bed. His bones had mended just fine. His blood was still quite low, but he would be fine until he could find some way of feeding.

Tristan: Why do you turn your head towards the path of ignorance? Surely you must see that you would have a better chance of defeating the council with our help.

Krono: Help? How can I be assured that you won't get in my way? What skills do you possess that could help me?

Tristan: I do recall telling you that we are the vampires of a millennia ago. Does time not heal all wounds? Well we have had plenty of time, and healing isn't the only thing it has brought to us. The level of our abilities may shock even you.

Krono: Do you know who I am? Do you even understand what I stand for?

Tristan: We are well aware...

Tristan bows, as do the 7, something, members standing behind him.

Tristan: Your highness.

Krono: Rise! I shall not have any bowing. Its been far too long since I have sat in my throne to have anyone bowing before me. Do you understand? Now, with as many as we have here, it won't be enough. We will need to seek further help. The majority of the vampire population probably will deny us. We need to look to new allies, but the question is who?

Young man: If I may, your highness...

Krono turned his attention to the young man in the back.

Krono: If you have an idea, don't hesitate to inform us.

Young man: Although it's risky, why not consult the assistance of the Order? They hate us anyway, and if anyone can convince them to side with us, a royal would.

The rest of the men turned from the young man to look for Krono's disagreement. To their surprise there were greeted with a look of inner confusion.

Krono: The Order? They've been slaying our kind for as long as I can remember. What makes you think they won't slay me as soon as I walk upon their ground?

Young man: Nothing, and they very may well. However, we can't join sides with the dogs. They're still too primitive. Helping us wouldn't take priority over ripping us to shreds.

Krono: You're very wise. What's your name?

Young man: William. William de Vaux.

Krono: Well William, I think your plan wise. In order for this meeting to go well we will need to prepare for the journey to Romania. I will also need to familiarize myself with all your abilities in order to form a sound course of action. Perhaps I might be able to pick up a few new tricks.

A very rare smile appeared across Kaito's face. The smile added, almost, a sense of anguish rather than peace to Kaito's appearance. Kaito glanced around the room.

Kaito: What are we all waiting for? Lets begin with the utmost haste! There isn't a second to lose.

Everyone scattered from the room.

Kaito's thoughts: Please don't let this come back to devour us.

[elitesasuke]

Weeks passed, the party increased their power. Krono worked day and night to come up with a plan that may entice the curiosity of the order. Krono had become familiar with everyone's various abilities and was ready to lead his small army if harm should come their way. Their departure was scheduled for that evening. Romania would take all night. Krono hoped not much past that. He didn't have any day armor for his other soldiers. If they were too late, he could lose his army and the plan would be in vain.

Krono: William!

William: Yes your majesty?

Krono: How many times do I have to tell you to treat me like one of your own?

William: Im sorry.

Krono: Never mind that for now. How are the plans coming? Do we have the necessary materials?

William: According to both our agendas, I believe so.

Krono: Both of our agendas?

William: Well I just meant how I imagined this going and how you see it going.

Krono: Do you find my plan not wise?

William: Well with all due respect, I was the one who, originally, proposed such an idea.

Krono: This is true. But it worries me that you may have seen this going another way. What is it that you see? Humans being slaughtered? Vampires being staked? What?

William: Nothing like that. I just fear the humans will misunderstand our intentions.

Krono: They are quick to resort to violence that is for sure. You needn't worry William. In these last 3 weeks I have become very familiar with all of your abilities. I have even learned some myself. I am ready to lead you all into battle if the need arises, and I know you are all strong enough to stand against death.

William: How can you be so sure?

Krono: Don't be so quick to doubt yourselves. If you faced off against the council years ago and lived, that alone shows your strength.

[momentary pause]

Anyway, I need you all to continue gathering the supplies. Prepare yourselves, we leave for Romania in 1 hour.

William: Yes sir.

[William bows and leaves the room]

1 hour passes

Krono: Before we go, I would like to give you all a few words to reflect upon. We are doing this because we believe in a free vampire world. We believe that the council has become obsessed with their power. We do this because we seek help from the humans. Even if they strike some of us down, we shall not strike back. This goes against our current agenda.

We shall only defend ourselves only after what we have gone to say and if absolutely necessary.

FOR FREEDOM!!!

Krono turned on his heel, and began running heavily. The crowd behind him could be heard repeating Krono's final words and followed their leader into the darkness. Romania was in their sights, but what would their destinies hold once they reached their goal?

[elitesasuke]

It had been weeks since Krono and party were last at the refuge hidden under the ground. Krono arrived at the door of the hide-away days after leaving the cave with the rest of his forces. It was here that they would develop the full force of their future attack pattern against the council.

Krono: Well Gabriel, Linderwood, this is our hide-away. There is a small cove over there...

Krono pointed to the left.

Where you can wash up or feel it necessary to relax in the grass. To your right are our training grounds. It is there where we shall see all that you are capable of and see if we can't figure out some new abilities for you. Up ahead is our refuge. It is where we process the blood from the animals and rest if we become low on our meals. There are sun patches here and there, which we do try and fix, but they continue to pop up from time to time, please be weary of this.

Other than that, make yourselves at home. If you should have any questions feel free to ask William, Tristan, or any of the others.

Krono had a look of exhaustion across his face. His eyes had become cloudy with lack of blood. He entered the house and began to feed upon 2 of the large packets of blood that were in the house. He finished about 5 minutes later, walked to the back of the house and leaned against the wall, where he then drifted into a deep sleep.

[alexandra]

Linder looked around slowly, she liked the idea of remaining outside more than inside. Looking at Grabriel she smiled softly. "I'm going to look around.." She looked toward the left where Krono had pointed out the cove, she could hear the water and the grass moving slightly in the breeze, with these verifications of where she wished to go, she was on her way with easy steps. She was very tired from the long travel, but she'd rather relax where it wasn't crowded.

[[OCC: I assumed it was night time, if I disagreeumptions are wrong just say so and I'll modify my post.]]

[elitesasuke]

[[OOC: No, you did well. The way I imagined the cove was a little cove-live area in the cavern wall. Its about 300 x 500 ft and has a small pond and grass that surrounds it. Its graced with peaceful amounts of sunlight at times. Amounts that would not be hazardous anyway, so you're safe.]]

[The Architect]

Gabriel had become something short of breathe, he immediately responded to kronos comment about their blood storage, he glanced over at linder "Do as you will, I'm going to have a bit to drink, don't wander too far off" he smiled, and made his way to the refuge... after a total of 3 consumptions he had began to feel his energy returning he broke out into an uncontrollable laughter "I had nearly forgotten how good this feels!" he mad a leap high up into the air landing on his feet yards away.

[elitesasuke]

The resulting "Boom" from the leap shook Krono from his sleep.

Krono: if you will be doing that, I would ask you would do it outside.

Anyway, sorry to be forward but how old are you?

[alexandra]

Linder reached the cove, laying quietly in the grass. She smiled at how serene this place was, the peace and quiet was perfect. Linder slowly closed her eyes to think about what was to come, he said there were training grounds where they would test their abilities, what would she have to offer, she had no special abilities. She sighed to herself and continued to think while laying perfectly still in the quiet.

[The Architect]

Gabriel nervously scratched at the of his left ear "excuse me...It's been awhile since I've stretched my limbs, let alone had something to eat" he made his way to corner and took a seat "nineteen and yourself?"

[elitesasuke]

Krono's face showed a sign of shock. This one was quite young possibly not as experienced.

Krono: I am 1,250 years of age. I am just a little younger than this council we are going to fight against. They were also the ones I suspect most for my parent's death.

[alexandra]

As linder lay quietly, she felt the slight burn in the back of her throat, and in the pit of her stomach begin to arise, she would have to feed soon. Rising to her elbows she gazed about a little longer, within a couple of minutes she had gotten up and knelt before the water of the cove. "What a peaceful place.. if only you were here to see.." She seemed to have been talking to herself, but really she spoke the her departed loved ones. Burying her memories in the back of her head once more, Linder began to head back, she needed to feed and talk to her acquaintances about the upcoming events.

[elitesasuke]

A month had passed. The new members fit in quite nicely and all seemed calm. All there was to do now was to assess their abilities. Wasting no more time, Krono went in search for both Linderwood and Gabriel.