Raya Lule was a Basilisk since birth. All she had to know from her childhood, the moment she became aware of her own existence, was to control her Medusa like stare. She refrained to have eye contact with a lot many people, ever her own parents back in the 18th century. Of course, they had no problem with it and said that she was a, 'polite little girl, fit for our largely patriarchal society!'But boy, was she cursed. It was too late until her vampire instincts kicked in. She lost her teenage with that already. Her awakening was later than most half breeds. However, that did snatch away her passionate period of finding her soulmate and everyone important. Because her Basilisk stare would turn anyone into stone, against her will. She does not talk about those days any often. If anyone dared to talk about it, like Kohl— who loved getting on her nerves, she would turn them into stone almost at the speed of light. She hated her era, for some reason.And the reason was love.And now, Ra

And of course, he said it in a friendly way.The way a person talks to another person to build a rapport and a string of friendship between. Raya takes the paper, rolling it preciously as they begin shuffling their feet again. The old man artist had come back from his break, ready to draw more silhouettes and sketches of passersby. "Say, why do you choose someone who would betray you?" As much as she loathed talking about his past, as promised, she couldn't help herself to that question. It spilled out without her conscience.With a low, soft smile he answers, "Sometimes we find mates who are either cursed or a blessing. Mine was both."Silence persists for a few minutes until they've reached back home. They call it a home now, no more a mere house. "But," while removing her sandals as she sat on the porch, she continues her train of queries, "Couldn't you reject her?""If I did, I cannot find her and bring the fight to her. Yes, my wolf may remember a few scents but...scents can c

Raya, Kohl and Lucien reach the rendezvous point at night time. As the whole world was sleeping, the little group went out for an adventure. Alongside their group was the witch. Olga tried her best to escape the meeting conducted for all the witches and wizards who kept the village safe from any intruder coming in. However, the elder witch, the one in charge of the entire security system around the village was missing. "Phew. I made it on time." Olga says, baring her broken, soiled teeth at them. Raya sees Lucien make a face. Of course, her stench should be repulsive for his sensitive nose. After all, she was repulsive even for Kohl's ordinary nose. When his limiters were on. "You're late. What makes you think—" Kohl stops Raya from chewing out the witch. He extends his hand and steps forward, speaking instead."I appreciate your presence at this moment, Olga. Now, let me know everything that we need to know." "Okay. To be on the safe side, you all have to come back a minute befo

Three days later, as the saga continued in total silence and smoothness, Ema was stirring herself awake. It was around 7 in the evening. The trio have gone out by themselves again, with the help of Olga. They meet at the same rendezvous point, every night. However, Ralph always stayed back as he uses his power of memory to draw the sketches of everything he's seen in the village.But...The village is not the only thing he can see or perceive.Out of the blue, Ralph hears the sounds of something clinking against the floor. He also hears someone moaning in pain. He turns around to watch the occupied couch in the middle of the room. Quickly, Ralph folds the upper paper while the beneath sheet was exposed openly."Ema? Hey, you're in a safe place." Ralph tried his best to sound as sweet as possible. He knew if he came too formally, the girl would be surprised and restrained. He knew better than to be formal than polite."I'll do you a favor, Ema. You're in pain, and I know. I— I mean, w

Ralph and Olga stare at Ema in shock. Both had different reasons to be shocked by her confession. On the other hand, Lucien who whispers what he heard from the young woman turns to look at Raya."She's not gonna like you." Raya slaps his arm slightly."Anyway. Let's greet her. Maybe ask her to join you?" Kohl suggests the idea, the werewolf nods his head."Good idea." Upon saying, Lucien opens the door as they barge inside. Ralph turns around while Ema quickly hides behind him. "She's awake, but she's scared. Be gentle—" "Trust me. I won't hurt you." Saying, Lucien advances towards the girl shivering like a leaf. Upon sensing Raya's presence immediately behind Lucien, Ema begins to go nuts. "YOU! YOU'RE A VAMPIRE! VAMPIRE'S AREN'T ALLOWED IN THIS VILLAGE ANYMORE—!" Ema tried to bash the woman who had a thin line for temper. Raya stepped forward into her face, as if challenging her to repeat the words."I- I'll get back to you! All vampires are stuck up and- and snobby! I hate you!