37 Vampires and Thralls (1/2)
It was later that night that Draig's inner circle had gathered, Draig stood at the front of the room with a smile. At the center were Grog and Osmond beaten but conscious, the gathered members were looking at the two a bit shocked at their condition but said nothing.
”I am pleased to see you all gathered here, I have decided to truly bring you all into my faction as you have proven yourselves time and again” began Draig looking at the assembled group.
Each one of had a look of trepidation but held their words.
”Tonight is a night of celebration and reward. A night of ceremony as I give you one more test to prove your loyalty to my cause.” Draig continued by now a few of the group were growing fidgety.
”Below are to traitors, they had conspired against me and what you have all helped me achieve.” Draig walked before the two of them and took out a large bowl, before pulling on Osmond's hair lifting his pitiful face for them all to see.
”This is the face of a conspirator, the look of a schemer.” said Draig looking directly into the eyes of his assembled people.
”The final test is to see your resolve. Which of you holds the fortitude to do what is necessary for our survival.” stated Draig dropping Osmond's head, he added on by tossing a dagger into the middle of the room.
The assembled group looked at one another before Goeki stepped forward and reached for the Dagger but found a delicate hand had snatched it before he could.
”Sylvie does” said Sylvie grabbing Osmond's wrist before slashing it and tossing it into the bowl for it to fill.
Goeki accepted the Dagger and slashed the opposite wrist, Zura followed along shortly after raising Osmond's head and slitting his throat.
”Excellent, what about our new comers. Do you wish to be segregated for being seen as the monster of your class or do you wish to stand by me and be seen as the people you are” asked Draig looking towards the five.
The newcomers looked unsure until Scarlet stepped forward and took a rather stab at the Strategist chest and pulled out his heart and dropping it into the bowl. Draig gazed at her in surprise, he hadn't expected that when he thought of the possible scenarios.
”No one else” asked Draig looking at the group
Stein looked at Albert and Terra before they nodded, Terra grabbed Grog and brought him before the bowl. Stein stood behind the Barbarian while Albert and Terra each grabbed a wrist, passing the knife between one another they each slashed their chosen area and letting the crimson liquid pour into the bowl.
Alice remained in her spot uncertain of what to do, she looked at the group who had fallen in line beside Draig until she felt a hand on her shoulder and saw the kind face of Tina.
”We'll do this together” whispered Tina to the Werewolf as she lead the girl over.