[i]"What do you mean, no fighting? We're Vampires. We are made to fight, I mean, do you know any Vampires that wouldn't choose to die with blood on his hands and a smile on his face? I like the danger.. It's exciting. But, I will refrain this time, for you."[/i]

Raleigh looked at the sky to see it starting to brighten, he couldn't help but agree with May.
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Azrael had long since heard the voices before Evangeline but had decided not to try and avoid them just yet. From what he could gather it was only two people, and should the Kings guard had reached this far already, which Azrael deemed rather unlikely, he could easily take care of them. If they were normal people, then perhaps he could get some information from them about the area, like just how far the nearest town was.

Evangeline hid behind Azraels back.

[i]"No. I do not think they will hurt us. If it was someone coming for us they would not be so open about it. Plus, I cannot make out the sounds of metal armour, so I do not think that is your fathers army. Let us see who they are before we judge them."[/i]

He put his hand on her head in an attempt to reassure her as the voice edge ever closer. Who ever these people were, they seemed to be heading right for the travelling pair, and it was not exactly like they were on a main road. Azrael tensed slightly, readying himself for any eventuality.
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[i]"Apparently so."[/i]

Said Raleigh. He looked the pair over carefully. The man seemed to be familiar, but he couldn't place just where he knew him from. It wasn't uncommon to meet Vampires, there were many Havens and occasional meet ups to discuss the world and competitions of strength, a chance for Vampires to prove themselves.

[i]"Azrael.... I thought I recognized you."[/i]

Azrael moved Evangeline behind his back again.

[i]"Hm..? Do I know you?"[/i]

Raleigh shook his index finger at Azrael whilst shaking his head.

[i]"Twenty seven years ago, King Creek. There was a small strength competition hosted by Horus. My first ever completion. In my first fight I was put up against Horus' most prized pupil. I was no match for that man, he beat me within an inch of my unnatural life."[/i]

Raleighs eyes started to burn with rage as his lips tightened, the next words came out from gritted teeth.

[i]"Do you know who that Vampire was. It was you. You Bastard!"[/i]

The only thing stopping him from leaping at Azrael right now was his promise to May about not fighting anyone. But he was sure she could tell how worked up he was right now.