Chapter 2

Created during the Greece period of “enlightenment” ;Crimson Tears was a drug using vampire blood and a bit of ancient alchemy learned from the druids, to create a powerful and deadly drug. In humans it makes then stronger, quicker, faster almost like vampires but without the blood lust, but it’s a temporary high and highly addictive…but in vampires…it’s a bit more deadly

“How deadly?” I asked

“It cause’s the vampire to go berserk, killing everyone around him, friend or foe.”

“And now its in possession of humans?”

“Yes, in humans they get a craving for it, but simply going...cold turkey as you say, they can overcome the hunger.”
“But in vamp’s”
“They no longer have any reason, they live only to drink and kill, we become nothing more of beast, losing what little souls we have left.”
I looked over the files, there were pictures and maps. detailing areas and possible warehouses this was created. Nothing concrete just speculation.
“Have you guys investigated these leads?”
“I wouldn’t be sitting here if we hadn’t.” she snapped back
“And?”

“Everyplace we investigated, came up empty, either they are one step ahead of us, or we have a mole.”

“You don’t seem happy with that thought.”

Lilith sat up and adjusted herself “Oh of course the thought of one of my own being a traitor brings me such joy.”

“Sarcasm dulling noted, now the million dollar question why should I help you gain a foot hold into human politics...I mean honestly this information could destroy everything you have set up, and you handed it to me like a cake to a fat baby.”

“That’s so true, why would the city sorcerer, help the vampires gain more power? Why would The powerful Xaos Lao help us out?” She tossed another file at me, I looked through this file, it was pictures of dead men and women.

“These are the human victims of crimson tears, young men and women force to test it out, driven insane by dosages too strong. My people have been...cleaning up this mess, but we fear soon it will be to large for us to contain.” She stood and starred at me intently “Besides that fact I have already wired half a million into your account, its your duty as the human savior to protect the weak and innocent little sheep.”

“Well when you flatter me in such a way, how am I to refuse, what leads do you have?”

She leaned in and the smell vanilla danced off her skin. She was using very powerful magic to try and win me over. One of the things that made vampires so dangerous, was there ability to make it seem you wanted all of it to happen. Their power of attraction, was stronger than any drug. Their bite, more passionate than any lovers kiss. the ability to sap the free will from any victim made them the most dangerous prey...but I was no ordinary mouse to this deadly viper.

“I believe Edwards secretary will fax you some names and locations at a more reasonable hour.” Her voice was silky and smooth, I exhaled lightly and pushed my own power out. It was dark and heavy and ran against her power. Hers was a lust power, full of emotion and longing, mine was dark and evil, a power of destruction and death. She gasped and stepped back. Our powers manifested cause the room to become heavy with magic. the walls rippled and groaned as both of us pushed with our power, her harder than me.

“I would advise you to cut out the theatrics; I am already taking your case there isn’t a need to push your “influence” on me.” I said with a grin.

Edward was behind her, catching before she fell backwards. She looked at me out of breath and a bit unnerved. She snatched herself away from Edwards hold and gave me a look that was half anger, half curiosity.

“I have never felt a power so dark.” She said her breath heavy and labored.

“Is that meant as a compliment?”

“Its how you will take it.” She traced her hands along herself to smooth out her clothing. “Well I have to be going, empires don’t run themselves, Eddie’s secretary will be your morning liaison if you need any questions answered.”

I stood up and bowed showing my respect to the departing royalty, Lilith didn’t look back, she opened the door and two of her guards where standing In the opening. Edward turned around and bowed hesitantly, he then disappeared behind her. It was four in the morning and in about six hours I had a consultation I needed to be at.

“Damn I’m gonna need more coffee.” I muttered to myself