The Soul Hunters by Dee Carteri (all ebook reader TXT) 📕

seemed to her as if they were being funneled into a place not off their own choosing. “Stay calm, my friend “lie spoke “all is well “as she said that, lie was staring down the corridor, keeping an eye out for anything she thought might cause her and the group distress.
Hell and his group proceeded on meeting no opposition at all.
One of hells group turned to him and said “this don't feel right “hell looked at him “stay focused my friend “was his reply “it’s going to be ok, I’m sure we will meet up with the others soon “the man looked at hell “let’s hope so”, “fear not for fear will bring about your downfall “hell said to his fellow companion. With that they moved on.
Van and drago were now nearly at a wooden door. The door was large, as if it was built for some reason.
It looked out of place in the present surroundings. Van held his fist up and the group stopped “we shall rest for a few minutes “he told them.drago moved to vans side “no report from the scout” she said quietly “no not for some time” came vans reply “are we to wait”drago continued. Not for long “van went on to say “if we haven’t seen or heard anything in the next let’s say 10 minutes, we can surmise that the scout is either dead or…….worse” van looked deeply into dragos eyes”drago looked away “what could be worse than death “came her delayed reply, “capture “van replied suddenly drago saw a new look on vans face it was almost a look of terror for his scout it made drago step back a little to almost visualize what van was feeling. “but let’s try not to let on to the others yet “,”yes your right van “was all drago could respond with.drago and van turned back round to the others “wait here and rest you lot, drago come with me” drago looked at van “where are we going “she replied, “through those doors, let’s take a look at the otherside”vans eyes opened wide. With that van pushed the large wooden doors open. As they both walked in drago turned to van and spoke with a hand over her nose “what’s that stench “van shrugged his shoulders “I don't know kind of smells like me in the morning after a curry “but even though this was but a little light humor in all the time van had been a hunter even before he had an order hunting alone he had never smelt anything like it, this was new to him.
As they looked around they could see three other doors in the room. “Which way you fancy” toyed drago eyes wide with bewilderment”, “I’m not sure laughed van hmmmm choices choices” smiled a very pleased van. They both just stood stoic, not a movement from both. All of a sudden the quietness was broke as two of the doors began to creak open slowly. “here we go “said van looking at drago.drago was now standing ready as ever for battle “let’s do this “ she said with passion to her tone ,van nodded in agreement ,van took her hand before looking deep in her blue eyes “together till the end “a smile rose upon his face. “Together” drago replied.

Van and drago stood together,two of the three doors swung open”for the clan”van shouted out loud,shouts from the others rang loud and echoed.drago and van started to advance not sure of what they were going to face or how many.drago could just make out several bodies pouring inthrough the other doorsthis wasn't going to be easy she thought to herself.the groups coming in through the doors,were standing ready.`
Hells group could make out two groups heading there way,so it seemed.lies group also felt the same.it was only as the groups drew closer to each other,they could make each other out.”hell””van”two voices shouted at once.”drago”lie called”lie”drago replied,”shit that was lucky”drago turned to van”sure was”.all four stood laughing,”well”van said”nice to have you both back,any problems””not much”they both replied.”how about you”lie asked.”nothing we couldn't handle”van replied.drago looked at van then at lie”was it difficult for you!”she asked lie”no,not much to say really,found a few vamps,killed them and here we are”lie replied.
The reunited groups stood for a while,trading information and how much resistance each had come across.van looked and then proceeded to say”that's the only way to go now”he pointed over to the unopen door.”we still havent had word from our scout for sometime now”drago told van,”shouldn’t we give it a bit of time,to see if he comes back”van looked at hell and lie,then at drago”if we wait to long we might lose the element of surprise”lie looked at van and said”how long has he been missing””about twenty minutes”drago replied,”was he too be trusted”hell asked”I hope so”replied van.the reunited clan started to gather themselves together,each individual was preparing themselves for combat,checking weapons,armour and so on.whatever was lying through those doors they wanted too be ready.
“ My lord” one of the vamps uttered,”what are we to do with that one”he asked”leave him to me”was the reply”ill take care of it” and with that the vampire nodded and turned back to face the others.the vampires were ready,they could almost taste blood on their lips,and to them it tasted sweet.the robed figure moved once more to where the scout was being kept,the two vamps that were restraining him bowed their heads.”what is your bidding my lord”one of them said,”leave us for a moment”he replied and with that the two vamps moved away.the scout now free made his way to his feet,”do not fear what you cannot understand”the figure said aloud”embrace your fear,be free of it”the scout looked at the tall figure”what are you saying I don't understand” he looked,the robed figure moved closer and said”let me show you”with that he moved quicker than light and was now feeding upon the scout,his teeth sank deep into the mans neck,trickles of blood flowed from the two wounds,”take this gift,use it well but above all avenge me”the robed figure looked into the scouts eyes as he spoke”look for vinguard he will assist you”as he looked into the scouts eyes as he spoke these final words. He ushered the two vamps back”hide him well,I don't want him found””we will” they both replied.they both dragged the scouts writhing body of into the darkness.the robed vampire turned to the rest of his followers and bellowed “get ready,be prepared fight for your honour and let their blood flow”.
Van and the others were now ready to face whatever was through the door”we know not what or how many we face but we shall overcome any resistance we meet together as one”he told the clan members.”fight for each other,defend each other,victory will be ours my friends”he went on to say.
Thy started to head towards the door,each one was ready,it would be a tough task,but each knew the other one standing beside him would have their backs,like a link chain,strong and reliable.the lead group was now at the door,with a big shove they pushed open the wooden door and proceeded through it.they filed into the room,it was an enormous room,torches lit the room.”be careful my friends,take your time as we go onwards”hell said.the clan spread themselves out evenly,forming a line,two deep,at the head of the group stood hell,lie,van and drago.they moved forward with care,making sure to check every dark space they came upon.the clan moved at least fifteen feet,when in the light they could now make out a group,standing in a semi circle and at the back of them on some sort of raised platform stood a tall robed figure.this had to be the head of the clan.it looked as though he was pointing to others,telling them were to go.van looked all around,he could see that his force was larger than the one that was now before them,but he knew not too take what he saw at face value.there could be more of them hiding in the shadows,just waiting for there advance.van was wise to this kind of ploy and wouldn't fall into a trap that easerly.”we move but with caution,pass it on”van said,with that he could hear faint whispers going down the line.


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Publication Date: 10-17-2011

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Dedication:
To the soul hunters who showed me how to woop ass.