The Hunters Volume One: The Beginning

ted an unassuming blue, although the moonlight gave it an unusual purple gleam. Imperceptible except to the highly trained and very observant eye, numerous runes litte

building, signifying that the occupants we

y than it looked. Shelves lined the walls although there were no pictures on them, only the occasional flower vase here and

n his back with his eyes closed. He was so still he could have been thought dead, if not for the small yet consistent rise and fall of his broad chest.

Hunted. To protect people who couldn't do so themselves, against those who sought their selfish goals without a care for those harmed in the process. The supernat

being part of that world themselves. There was never any particular enemy considering the sheer diversity of unnatural creatures out there. They didn't play favorites either. I

ght in front of Michael. A slender leg showed itself first as Jade came thr

e complained to no one in particular

countered in her normal mellow voice

s basically two and a half hours of stupid romantic sappine

t for a second, then narrowed considerably. Thi

ide. Across the room, Dean had shot up from the couch to sit upr

building. She was the one who had drawn them originally to prevent anyone finding the house or infiltrating i

lik

Who is it this time? I don't exactly feel like doing two Hunts in one night. Besides I'm surprised we

't been compromised. It's only a letter. And I have a good guess as t

t frown. "Why would they reach

l noticed Olivia shudder slightly in

Jade, send th

ld do that. Michael, i

ply. The presence within him beckoned on him to receive t

If they're willing to use it now, that means t

weighing the pros and cons made Michael sigh t

tantly. Turning to face Olivia, he saw her biting her lower lip anxiously. There

his and looked at her softly. "

tender look in her eyes when she

this? We didn't make that promise so w

d sentence. A weak laugh escaped he

..." She let out a small sigh and separated her hands.

to get better right? I'm willing to give it a s

looked over to Dean and Lee for their opinion. The former s

portal that had appeared earlier only much smaller in size over her palm. A white envelope fell out into her waiting hand. It

e at the request of the presence within him to see the symbol that had once held much meaning to him. Then he carefully broke th

mes and were doing so again for the fourth time. Finally

n't be s

he three biggest and most powerful factions in the supernatural world; vampires, witches and the Holy Church. The three groups were not official enemies but there had always been underlying tensions among them, resulting in something of a cold war between the factions. Of course the war was not always cold. Every now and then, l

simple: fear of

them. And they were on humanity's side. An all out war among the factions would inevitably claim human lives. That would lead to t

in the utter destruction of said faction. Their fear of the Hunters was not unfounded. They were individuals of

seemed more than a little absurd. The letter has hinted of an incoming danger, one that threatened the lives of the younger generations of each faction. Thus they had put aside their differences and in a show of solidarity, each group

rienced, not to mention powerful individuals. However, take into account the fact that the individuals in questio

ess-than-sub

us to do babys

eah pretty much,"

ievable" under his breath and went straigh

orate scheme to get them to lower their guard in a seemingly comfortable environment. Still he did not voice his thoughts. It was not his style to do such. He preferred to let his actions do the talking most of the time. It would not matter what he said anyway. In the end the decision was Michael's. H

o this. He liked things the way they were currently. Being around these children for an indefinite period of time would inevitably affect him in the enactment of his duties. The veiled threat in t

rn lead to the involvement of human innocents and that was something Michael would rather avoid. There was something to be said about the countless lives that would be lost in such a war. Despite their reputation a

t want th

g has been stirring up for sometime now. Thi

Dangerous groups and equally dangerous people had begun to make appearances in a manner that had kept him up through more

t their proposal but with only after

is decision. Jade seemed even more amused if that was even possible but not really surprised, as if she h

e gave his assent. However, Michael knew something was

s it?"

as short. "The

ally unfounded seeing as they were dealing with their long time enemies here. But Michae

ightly, spread his lips to reveal elongated razor sharp

s he looked at the rest of his pack from the corner of eyes that

hilate t