Sorry for the long wait for this volume. Life suddenly caught up with me and i didn't have my sis laptop. but now we have a desktop at home so i might update in the few comming days, and school is about to open...Uggg

HUNTER + VAMPIRE

RECKONING

Previously on Hunter+ Vampire

Now declared an outcast by the Vampire Council, Rei and Lilly agreed to go to Rome with Asuka and Misato. Now they had arrived, the vampire noticed a strange presence in the air, which later leads Rei to a Cathedral in the city. There a Priest who seemed to be somewhat abnormal to her and she is convinced something strange is going. All the while, the mysterious Father Louis seems to have plans for Asuka`s future.

Chapter Fourteen

Captured

The next morning, Rei and Lilly met up with the other two and she brightened considerably at seeing Asuka who smiled at her.

"Hey Rei, where you`ve been last night?"

"Went exploring a little," Rei answered her grinning a little, "Never been in this city before."

"Really?"

"Just because I`m immortal doesn`t mean I travel the world," Rei told her, shaking her head.

Asuka just continued to smile as Rei looked on in confusion.

"Hey, what`s you laughing about?...ON second though, I don`t want to know."

She caught Lilly`s gaze which she can read the amusement on her face.

"Say, when will your friends get here?" Rei asked the purple haired woman.

"They should be here soon," Misato said, "But I must tell you, they hate your kind, so don`t expect a warm welcome."

"Wasn`t looking forward to none," Rei answered.

Misato and the group walked out of the hotel finding a van parked there and she yelled, "Hey Ritsuko."

The blonde woman at the door waved at her.

"Hello Misato. It`s been what, ten years?"

"Give or take a few months," Misato answered.

Ritsuko gaze found Asuka, "Well if isn`t little Asuka? All grown up now."

"Hello," Asuka said.

Then she turned to the other two, her eyes piercing them. Thought Rei was wearing sunglasses and Lilly seemed to be slightly tense.

"I didn`t realize you brought…companies,"

"I`ll explain on the way," Misato said, noticing Ritsuko`s hand which had gone within her sleeve.

Rei had her hand on her sword handle while Lilly poised her hands ready to attack at any moment.

"Please," Misato said, noticing the tense atmosphere.

Ritsuko glanced at her before sighing, "They`re your responsibility. Let`s go."

She abruptly turned around and the rest followed.

The drive lasted four hours unto which they had left the city behind, and went on an old looking castle like building. It was well-hidden in the trees. During the way, Misato had told Ritsuko everything that had happened to them.

"That`s quite the story," Ritsuko said, getting out of the car.

The rest followed and at the same time, Hunters appeared out of nowhere with bows ready to strike and they had guns pointed toward both Rei and Lilly.

"Hey, let`s take a breather here," Misato said.

"Bringing bloodsuckers at our door Misato," a voice announced.

A female Hunter approached, dressed for battle. She was about Asuka`s age with her hair into pigtails, and she was scowling down at them from her spot on top of the large gate. Rei growled, her hand itching for a battle when she heard Asuka whisper.

"Hikari,"

She glanced toward the redhead, noticing the amazement and shock on her face. For some odd reason, she felt hatred for the pigtailed girl.

"Jealous?" Lilly whispered in her ear.

"Shut up," Rei growled.

"Hikari, pull back your squad now," Ritsuko said.

"Sorry Ritsuko, but I have direct orders from Father Bernard to apprehend the vampires and brought them unto custody, and they are to come willingly, if not they are to be killed."

"If you can," Lilly growled, her nails extending slightly.

Rei didn`t say anything as she starred at the girl with her hand on her blade when a hand fell on hers. She glanced at the owner and saw Asuka and form the look in her eyes, she didn`t want her to fight. Rei felt herself calming down as she removed her hand from the sword.

"I accept your terms," Rei spoke to the girl, "But try to double-cross us, I`ll destroy you all."

A few of the Hunters swallowed at the venom in her voice, and Lilly was starring at her curious. Misato looked shocked that she had turned herself in without a fight, while Ritsuko seemed to be analyzing the situation.

"Very well," Hikari said, "Let them in."

The large double gates sprung open and they entered the large Monastery which courtyard was filled with Hunters who was looking curiously at them and Rei could hear the whispers and mutter as they recognized her.

Hikari met them again and said, "Take the vampires to the dungeons, Father Louis will deal with you later, and will see Asuka and Misato right now."

Asuka didn`t move, glancing toward Rei and locking eyes with the blue haired vampire.

"I`ll be fine," Rei answered her, "Don`t worry."

Asuka nodded, but still hesitant about it. She watched the two vampires getting carried off by the group of Hunters before glancing toward Misato who was waiting for her.

"C`mon," she said.

Asuka nodded following her and Hikari. Ritsuko had simply observed the entire exchange curiously.

What was that about?

Both Asuka and Misato were led into a large hall which was similar to a church. They were statue of saints with light candles at the bottom of their pedestal. There was a man in pastor robes. He had dark graying hair and a pleasant smile on his face.

Misato give him a bow, "Father Louis,"

"Hello Misato Katsuragi," Father Louis said smiling, "I'm glad that you were able to watch over Asuka all those years."

"Off course Father," she answered.

"Ah, and there is little Asuka," Father Louis continued still smiling, "You were just a little girl the last time we met, so you might not remember me. I was a friend and mentor to your mother. A fine Hunter she was."

"Can I ask you a question?"

"But certainly," Father Louis nodded.

"If the war against Vampires ended centuries ago, why are Hunters being trained?"

Father Louis smile dimmed a little and said, "Ah, yes this is somewhat of a delicate subject with the Elders, let me tell you something about that."

The man walked with them into the backroom of the Hall and they found themselves in a large hallway lighten up with torches.

"We are training them for vampires are creatures who live for centuries. We will need descendants to take care of the affairs we've made. Also with the brutal murders of your parents, the old Peace Treaty won't last long before another war break out, and bringing two vampires here, one being Rei Ayanami, the Elders have been on the restless side state ever since she had been sighted in the city."

"Sighted?" Asuka repeated, "Have you guys being following us?"

Father Louis laughed a little which echoed around the corridor.

"No, Rei Ayanami had been killing a fair share of peoples in the past years," he said, "She had even threatened to kill one of our elders Father Bernard, just last night."

Asoka looked at him, while Misato frowned slightly.

"So, where are we going?"

"The Elders having such a pureblood in captivity will either decide to kill her as an example for the rest of the Vampire Community, or as a response for the murders of Kyoko Zeppelin Soryu."

What? Asuka thought.

and down the first chapter. enjoy and review.

Jacques0 out.

R&R.