[quote=@gorgenmast]"Because this," the vampire slayer said, gesturing to the display of utter carnage surrounding them with a flicking nod of the head, "this is only the beginning."

"There's more of this coming. Let me live, and I'll help prepare you lot prepare for what's coming. Every iota of preparedness you can buy is lives saved. Lives of your countrymen, lives of your sons. But if you're too proud to let me go, if some misplaced sense of justice or pride is worth the lives of your people and family, then go ahead and stick that sword in my throat."[/quote]

Zachaeus stared into the man's eyes intently as he considered what he'd said. It was true that if he let him live, he could be a very valuable asset. But on the other hand he could easily betray him and his entire family by giving away information on the cities defenses, food stores, and weapons. 

No, he would not let this man live. It was too great of a risk. He would defend his city and people on his own as he had so many ages ago.

[color=crimson]"It's a tempting offer...but I'm afraid it will not be one that I accept, for I simply cannot trust you. I'm sorry."[/color] Zachaeus said as he ran the blade through the man's throat causing him to choke and cough up blood. Throwing the dying vampire hunter to the ground Zachaeus tasked the remaining guards with securing the city and cleaning up the devastation unleashed by the hunters as he returned to the castle.

To prepare.