September 14th,
11:45pm, The Vatican City, An undisclosed location beneath St Peter's Basilica... The Holy Catholic Church was perhaps one of the most powerful yet controversial organizations to have ever existed in the history of mankind. Its history was both marred by atrocities committed by leaders in the centuries past and scandals that surrounded so many of its clergy in the modern day, as well as brightened by the wonderful fruits its faithful had brought upon the world throughout its existence. There were few aspects of modern day society that weren't affected even a little by the theologies, doctrines and ideologies of the Church. It existed practically everywhere, with ties to just about every major group in the modern world.That applied both to the normal, mundane world that most humans dwelled in and the darker, supernatural world that was filled with existences that ought not
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The Hunters Volume Two: War Chapter Thirty One: Mentor and Student
September 14th, 11:58 pm, The Vatican City, St Peter's Basilica. The owner of the hoarse voice, Fr Josef Costa was a sixty something year old man with a balding head and bushy eyebrows and a slight moustache that was filled with gray hairs much like the situation atop his scalp. He wore a dark blue cassock and a royal purple stole that depicted his status as a Cardinal. His eyes were small but filled with a clarity and intelligence that reflected the knowledge his age had given him. The old man gave Vincent an unreadable look before shifting his dark eyes to the still seething Fr Enzo. "And you, have you lost all sense of empathy? Creatures of the night or not, those deceased were no less individuals than you and I. Do not spit on the face of their families and friends by disrespecting their passing." For a second it seemed as if Enzo was about to let the older man, though not by much, have a piece of his mind. But in a flash the expression on the man's face suddenly swit
The Hunters Volume Two: War Chapter Thirty Two: Bait
"Before the creation of the Exorcist Project, the Hunters had served as the Council's primary attack force. Back then, while the paladins had fought the threats we could see, the Hunters battled the unseen evil that threatened to consume the world of old." The priest paused momentarily to decide how best to arrange his words. "I cannot tell you yet the exact details of that story." Vincent raised an eyebrow at that but the old man merely gave him a sideways glance. "Don't give me that look. You know very well how these things work." Vincent did indeed understand. Which was why he remained silent and let the man continue at his own pace. "Due to certain classified circumstances, a few of the less righteous members of the clergy were able to obtain some information on a subject that possessed... extremely powerful regenerative capabilities." 'Regenerative abilities?' Vincent repeated in hi
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September 15th, 12:15 AM Starlight Bay, Somewhere within Starlight Forest... The pale white glow of the half moon shone down on the beautiful city of Starlight Bay. Even at this late hour, the city was still dotted with brilliant and often multicolored lights that illuminated the night sky. The air was cold enough that most people out in the streets had to wear jackets to block out the chill as they went about their businesses. But while some people slept, and some people indulged themselves in all manner of activities, in the woodlands that formed a natural border around the city, a fierce battle raged on... Both figures blurred back and forth. Their blades clashed loudly, hardened metal against crystallized blood, each time releasing showers of bright sparks into the air. The fight had been going on for over five minutes and Alaric had to admit that he had t
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The Hunters Volume Two: War Chapter Thirty Seven: Even a Cornered Rat...
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The Hunters Volume Two: War Chapter Thirty Eight: Hope For The Best
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