Magnus watched monitors closely. His creatures had not fared very well with the hunter, he had not expected them to. After all, they were the
mistakes he needed to get rid of anyway. It had a been a good time to test their abilities, and gain information on this hunter's fighting styles
and weapons.
He was a good hunter, much like Zaio. Perhaps one day his son would bring the head of this hunter and they would all laugh about it. Perhaps it
would be the other way around. The compound had taken some damage, but nothing that could not be easily fixed.
At the very least, the hunter had not realized what he was sitting on top of, that was a blessing. Magnus' thoughts circled back to Zacharia. He
had been in those same sewer lines and he could only hope his agent of fate would not be compromised by this unfortunate turn of events.
Furthermore intel had been tailing Toodles very closely, it seemed some of his familiars were ripped to shreds by some werewolves, yet another
annoyance. What did Toodles think he could hide from him? All in good time Magnus thought.
There were more pressing matters at hand in any case. Word had not returned from the Lycan King, it seems a war was now inevitable, perhaps
preparations were to be made.
As he made his way back to his chambers, Zoe was waiting for him. She seemed perplexed.
Father, what happened? Levels 3 and 4 of the compound are in ruin and the access shafts to the underground facilities are locked. How
could you risk our research this way?
Do not lecture me this night Zoe, these things are out of my control. Your father is seems to be loosing his touch.
Zoe had never seen her father in this state. He had always been sure of himself, always knew what to do next. Exactly what had happened she did not
know. Zaio would need to fill her in.
How was America? Are the experiments there going as well as you had planned?
Magnus could not bear the though of more problems arising.
Yes they are progressing nicely. We seem to be making allot of headway. Subject A-982 can be exposed to sunlight for over 5 hours
without any noticeable harm. I dare say he might be faster than Zaio as well.
Ha! I suggest keeping that fact from your brother, less he go to America and kill that one himself, you know how proud he is to have
been the first.
Do not worry he is still the most powerful of us all. Pity he has not realized his true potential yet, but all in good time father.
Even though she was younger than her brother, Zoe showed wisdom beyond her years. At times he wondered if she had lived longer than even he had. Her
love for the venevore she kept around her was a bit startling, however these were small things he could overlook.
As Zoe was taking her leave, Frederick barged through the door even more riled up than when the Lycans were in front of him.
Mlord, we have a problem. Seems there is treason within our ranks.
Is that so Frederick? What have you learned?
One of our satellites intercepted a phone call by one of the Clan Leaders. Would you like to guess who?
Toodles, Magnus knew.
Show me.
Frederick pulled out a tablet PC and began to play the recording.
One of the under cover rogues was killed. It was by the hand of a werewolf. We are unable to identify who did it though.
Take the corpse to the underground test lab. Have a DNA sweep run on the corpse. Then compare the pattern to all known werewolves.
How interesting Magnus thought. Seems we would need to keep an eye on him even more than they had been. For years the younger clans were under
constant surveillance as the rumors of killings and mass spending of funds supplied to them by the Lilith Bloodline.
Mr Toodles had done a great job of caring for his own, but lacked a sense of leadership and respect for his elders. They were not about tradition,
they were all about the now. A new breed.
Zoe, contact the Sector 0 hunters. I want twenty four hour surveillance on Toodles, have Zaio follow him if you must. I want a report
in my hands yesterday.
Yes father, right away.
Zoe scurried off to make her father's demands a reality.
As for me Sire? Frederick asked, a bit puzzled that he'd not been given this menial task to begin with.
I have more important things for you Frederick, find out what happened to Zacharia, and why the detail I sent failed
But my lord, their report states he ran from them.
They should have known better than to attempt to lie this way. Had they approached the subject with tact and grace as he had instructed them to,
perhaps things would not be as complicated.
How disappointing. It seems an example needs to be made. They must think I have gone soft. I will not put up with descent in my
house, not now, not ever. Take them to the sun chambers, make sure everyone is aware.
Frederick began to speak but soon realized that opening his mouth might result in his untimely death. Things were beginning to change in the Vampire
Clans, those who refused would have it forced upon them. Magnus was a force to be reckoned with.
Left alone to once again ponder his thoughts, Magnus grew tired of this charade. The veranda usually gave him a sense of peace and understanding.
However, with everything that had transpired he needed some air.
Jumping down from the veranda and into the street below, Magnus would find a suitable meal. Just like the old days he thought. It was time to
hunt.
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