THE NIGHTMARE'S
1. NIGHTMARE
The world of vampires in other dimensions has been destroyed. The Vampire Emperor himself had destroyed it, fed up with the whole vampire world order which was much harsher and crazier when compared to the human world. Vampires live with social status divided into Emperor Class, Noble Class, Knight Class, and Common Class titles, so that each individual has different human rights. These differences not only cause injustice for those who have low social status, but to cause many cases of discrimination and division as well. That was what disappointed the Vampire Emperor and felt that he had failed to lead the vampire world. He was unable to change the situation there, even though he had tried to remove the existing social status system. The vampire nation is considered too stubborn and haughty, making it difficult to lead. The majority of them will supposedly only submit to power or strength alone, but in fact the strongest vampire who is the highest leader in their world can not even set them with the rules that have been decided and set by him.
The Vampire Emperor who was very disappointed with the world of vampires, had even sought entertainment to the human world. She had knowledge of the human world that was not much different from the vampire world, but more beautiful and colorful, so she was curious and wanted to see it. Only once he visited the human world did he not expect that he could immediately fall in love with the world that he felt was much calmer than the world he had lived in so far. There was a rash desire and decision in his mind to force all the vampires into that world. He wants all vampires to taste the bitterness and sweetness of the human world alone, which he feels is still much better than having to continue living in the 'rotten' world of vampires'.
Thus was the reason the Vampire Emperor used all his might to destroy the vampire world. However, before forcing all vampires to live in the human world, he had already thought about the weakness of the vampires that were plentiful there, one of the most dangerous being the sunlight. Therefore, he gave up some of his energy to spread to all vampires, to make them physically mutated and become resistant to sunlight and other weaknesses, except for silver and some holy things. After believing that all vampires will be able to adapt and blend in with humans, the Vampire Emperor blew himself up and made the vampire world destroyed along with him.
In fact, the vampires did not know about the plot to destroy the vampire world by the Vampire Emperor. Even they could not understand, after getting the energy that made their body undergo a mutation. Now, inevitably they have to live side by side with humans, creatures similar to them, but they are very unhappy. To them, humans are just like a herd of farm animals in a cage that is constantly struggling with their own food and excrement. The vampire nation clearly felt very forced to share a place with them, making the hatred grow bigger.
As a result of the many vampires who hate humans, over time they have the intention to get rid of humans, either by killing or turning them into vampires as well, then take over the human world in order to be completely controlled by the vampire nation. According to most vampires, it would be much better than having to live side by side with the human race. Invasion by the vampire nation began, with separate attacks in various parts of the world on a large and small scale. A considerable difference in strength does not prevent vampires and humans from fighting each other, killing each other, not missing a single day without a fight.
Humans who are fundamentally weaker than the vampire nation, are determined not to bend their knees just let their world be taken over. They fight with all their abilities, exploiting the weaknesses of vampires and the technology developed to form a front line of defense, to protect the entire human race. Those who fight vampires are generally referred to as ***Vampire Hunter***, based on their vision and mission of having to hunt down the monstrous predator and exterminate it, not the victims hunted by them. The humans who became Vampire Hunters, humans who stood tall for other humans, when would they feel trembling? Waiting for the red liquid to come out of the wound that rips the skin and striated muscles? Or wait for solid objects composed of calcium, phosphorus, collagen, minerals, lime substances, and marrow finally broken and shattered into pieces? Vampires grin and laugh every time they kill a Vampire Hunter. They could not wait for the entire Vampire Hunter to give up and kneel before them as slaves.
A beating heart, indicating blood being pumped. A beating heart indicates there is still hope. A beating heart, signifying a return to reach a goal.
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The night lantern, the giant mirror that has been reflecting the sun's light for millions of years, returns in a perfectly round shape. From the earth, it appeared to emit a soft white light with an ornate gray-colored stain. His presence gives the impression of peace for some people, although some others look at him with a gloomy look and an uncomfortable heart. There are only a few, not all humans and other creatures that are still awake at midnight, because that time is a time for rest for most creatures.
On top of the king-size spring bed that was already clear how vast, Azure lay right in the middle with a dream-ruled mind. The black shirt he wore looked damp from sweat. The illumination of the soft blue glowing sleep lamp, making the sweat droplets on his forehead and temples look quite clear. His thick eyebrows swooped sharply, his jaw line was firm and the junks on his neck moved following a slightly irregular breathing.
In his nightmare, five-year-old Azure sees a darkness that seems to have no end or limit. There was no light he could see there, other than a hint of red light emanating from the robot toy in his hand. The place was so quiet, there was no one he could meet, and he really did not know where he was.
"Father! Mama! Brother Axelle! Where are you guys, anyway?!"
Little Azure's tiny legs kept going. He did not look frightened, only feeling confused over the atmosphere of the place where he stood, as well as focusing on finding the three people he always called at every step. His favorite robot toy is held tighter and tighter with both hands, considering him to be his only friend for now.
"Don't!"
Azure woke up accompanied by a loud shout that came out from his own mouth. The sweat seems to continue pouring profusely due to increased body temperature. The thick blanket that originally protected him from the cold air, now it makes him feel more sultry. His heart beats faster and faster pumping blood, while his breathing also works quickly, making his chest feel tight.
Azure is trying to gather awareness little by little, trying to get out of the dark and gripping shadows of dreams. Slowly he began to regain the calm that had been lost in tension. He shuffled and grabbed the glass filled with water placed next to the sleeping lamp, drinking it quickly until a few drops spilled over the half-wet black shirt.
Why does this dream always repeat itself?
Meanwhile, somewhere far away from the Azure family residence, in a grand mansion and a dark spacious room, a pair of neutrals with bright blue irises seemed to light up in the dark.
"Blood, a fluid in the body that has an important role for the body itself. Starting from the role of transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide, supplying body tissues with nutrients, to the role of transporting metabolic waste. In the blood there are also various components of the immune system that can help the body's defense from various foreign substances that are threatening. Hormones produced by the endocrine system are circulated through the blood. What a liquid created with extraordinary abilities. Amazingly, the red liquid can be likened to a thread of red. A red thread that connects one creature to another. A special relationship that is often referred to as a blood relationship, a relationship that is still considered the most special relationship in the world."
There were no lights or other lights in the room, only a pair of blue irises could be seen clearly like stars in the night sky. Only with the gentle glow of his two neutrals could the man holding the book already read the dense writing inside, what an incredible sense of discernment.
"For us, blood does not only have meaning as one of the important components in the body or in connection with each other, but also as a necessity to quench thirst and prolong the life of this mortal world." As the slanted smile was etched and the canines looked, the two bright blue irises turned a fiery red hue.
"Yes, we are indeed bloodthirsty creatures the majority of whom are more concerned with blood to drink than blood to bind a relationship. Dahaga can be above everything, including above the interests of a family, such is the principle of life of most of our nation that can not be denied. As my descendant, you will never escape the bleak shadows of a nation of vampires who will continue to terrorize you in the form of nightmares. My great-grandson, the heir to the heart of the Vampire Emperor, I make sure your life will not be easy, even though you are a human today. You don't have to worry, Azure. On the day that all the nightmares have engulfed you, you will become a creature like me, completely a predator to humans, becoming my tool to snatch this world from them. That's how your future should be, being a puppet in my hands, your great-grandfather as well as the leader of the Noble Class vampire, Blue Arion."
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Nightmares are dreams that most people don't want. Nightmares are dreams that most creatures do not want.
Azure knew that from the beginning, his dream was not just a dream. Not a sleeping flower due to something that continues to be thought, not also the result of something recorded by the memory of his brain intentionally or unintentionally. The puppeteer who bared his canine teeth among the darkness, was the reason for all the manipulation. Manipulation of the brain and circumstances, freezing feelings and turning living things into tools that move as they wish. A nightmare of fear, suffering, and despair, ending in death, is the right sentence to call the vague figure behind the murder case.