Aya woke and got her blood from the Queen, who was awake. As Aya drank hungrily and the Queen held her head to her neck, she said, "You're a little more aggressive than usual, Aya-chan. Did something happen? Like a human coming into the barracks?" Aya stiffened and forced herself away. "Nothing happened, my-" "Don't lie to me, Aya-chan." Aya looked down, saying nothing. "It was one of the orphans from four years ago." Aya opened her mouth to deny, to protect Valerian. "No matter. The Four horsemen of John will take care of them. The night is their domain, after all. You are invited to the Congenitor's council tonight. I'll be making an announcement."

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Guren woke and he grabbed his sword, then he ran out. He had heard Jean scream. "Squad, on me!" he said to Rai and Eleanor. He got there to see one about to bite Jean and he stabbed the vampire, activating the curse and watched them die. He stood protectively in front of his subordinate.