A great division occurred after the creation of the human species. The first division happened when Lucifer, Prince of the Morning chose to defy creation and the Celestial Hierarchy. The second occurred when the Order of the Watchers, chosen to assist the human species defied the rules and engaged with them. The Celestial Hierarchy was made up of several orders, each with different status, positions and task. One of the Orders was the Powers, the Guardians of Universal and Cosmic order.Lilliana from the Order of Powers is summoned to observe the human species. For many ions the Powers have visited and observe the human species since the division. However, it is Lilliana’s proximity to the planet that heightens the primal nature of all beings on the planet; mortals and immortals alike. The Celestial Hierarchy is concerned with the course of human species has taken; according to their own history they have entered the beginning stages of the ‘end of days’. This has unleashed the demons, werewolves and vampyre’s to expose their existence to the human species ─ even the immortals were affected by her presence.The Power takes to the high ground, watching over the city at night. Lillie camouflages her energy into the flesh so she can blend in with the humans. She takes to going out in the evening, frequenting the gothic clubs. In the clubs she discovers and interacts with the flesh eaters and soul stealers. Lilliana is drawn to the music and the sounds of the night but she also defends the helpless and collects the dead. In one of her nightly journeys she comes across the Pure Blood Demetri. Demetri comes to the Americas from his homeland of Italy to put distance between him and the woman he loves the slayer Elizabeth. The slayer Elizabeth follows Demetri to the Americas and meets a distance cousin, who is also a slayer. Again, since the arrival of the Power Lilliana, vampyre’s are exposing themselves to humans. In her pursuit of the Demetri, Elizabeth is now on the trail of the notorious killer of slayers, the Pure Blood Colin. Colin has followed the slayer Elizabeth to the Americas to mate with her and create a new breed of vampyre. The myth of the slayer was they were created with incredible strength to defend the humans. Lilliana intervened when the slayer was taken hostage by Colin. However, along the way she would experience for the first time, emotions. The Power sparks a relationship with both Demetri and Colin. Her actions are questioned by members of the Celestial Hierarchy, namely archangels Michael and Gabriel. They notice a difference in Lilliana’s behavior and send the Watcher Adina to assist the Power in her task of observing the humans.In enters Chandler, at first he is assisting the slayers but his real agenda is shrouded, since he befriends the Pure Blood Colin. Whatever it is Chandler is up to, you get the feeling he is out for himself, as is Angelica. She is the mistress of the mansion, who is smitten by the new Lord of the manor Demetri. Angelica is very clear or so it seems of what and who she wants. The Vampyress sees the human as food and nutrients for her species. The mansion is used to lure humans as donors, to be willing participants in the food chain. But, the mansion holds many secrets and it are those secrets that will unravel when Elizabeth, the slayer goes missing. It is up to the Power to save her.But, in this world even the Power needs some help and she goes in search of a historian. They are the ones that write the history of the planet for the Hierarchy, the mystics, shaman, and sorcerers. The Power finds the enchantress Morgan who is linked to an ancient sorceress.For centuries the humans believe that the fight between good and evil was for their immortal souls. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In the end the humans will be in the middle of a power struggle between the immortals. No longer will they be able to ignore unexplained occurrencesExcerpt: from Book I - Pure BloodDemetrios woke early and went down to the study. He found the mansion quiet except for a few donors lying around. He decided to go out to explore and drink from a young dark haired girl slumbering in front of the fireplace. Dusk was upon the city and he wanted to see the attraction. He strolled along a main avenue but he was not use to the chaos of traffic. He was about to give up his wandering when he spotted a cemetery. Demetri loved strolling through the cemetery at home, he enjoyed reading headstones of the dead. He bobbed and weaves through the decrepit headrest when a soft breeze enticed him. The fresh smell of cut blades always reminded him of a newly dug grave and he ventured towards the park. He found an isolated path to be primitive. The darkness of the woods covered him from those passing by as he frolicked unnoticed. As he strolled, he noticed a strange vibration in his step. Demetri became aroused by its mere stealth. Only in his canine form does it grab his attention. He fell into rhythm with the entity as it stopped, so did he. He could not make out who or what it was through the darken trees but he knew it stood upright like a human but not. The hair behind his ears sensed familiarity. He tried to get a closer look. The creature suspected its prey but how with his fox like prowess. His sweat glands let out his essence to lure but his prey cunningness eluded. He lurked amidst the foliage as it went into the clearing, never exposing its features. Demetri observed as the human reveled in the dusk. He smelled the air, for it had a distinct scent of woman. He stood up on his hinds and brushed of his attire. Demetri waited for night to sweep across the sky, it would soon be time to prowl.The skies went from day to night in an array of colors instantly. The hues of orange, blue, purple and green gave way to the entrance of blue black. The eyes of the sky showed forth with an ominous cloud surrounding it. The creatures of the night stirred as they gloried at the appearance of darkness. It was the first hint of winter, there was a strange chill in the air and the leaches were out in force. The change of season was due for some time but still brought out the faithful. It was the time of the year the night had a slivery tone in the landscape.Lillie took on the night; to any layman she was the mere wind, whistling high in the sky. Tonight she observed the primitives, no more being caught within their web. She rode the ambiance of twilight enjoying the sweet nectar of freedom. Tonight she would be anything and everything, honing her hearing to the whispers of deceit. As she swept around, Lillie found her familiar stance atop the peak she called home and waited. She could hear the music from down below, as it traveled its way up to her. She knew with club Death Strike out of commission, the lost souls of the night would find another place to haunt. As she hovered in the atmosphere, her ocular view passed over the crevices of the streets. There it was Club Razors Edge, calling and inviting all to enter at their own risk. Lillie paused and wondered if it was safe. She waited and watched. She held back and then descended for a peek. She was intrigued when she spotted Liz and her two associates walking into the grotto. Lillie materialized wearing her usual black attire and her cloak as cover to hide her weapons. She followed into the club like night wind, undetected. Chandler spotted her as she converted instantly, like water shaping to a glass. He wanted to know about her and Lillie zeroed in on his stare as if he knew she would show. The music was more gothic than Death Strike but it was undeniably taking hold of her. She owed herself a night of dance and her core dragged her off to engage. As the music pulsated, she took hold of the rhythm and her pelvis gyrated seductively. Liz was surprised she delighted in human pleasures but took noticed to how she moved. Liz decided to join her and Chandler felt it was the perfect time to make his move, inviting a ménage et tois.Demetri and Angelica entered with their caravan as they all spotted the interesting display unraveling in the center as before. How surprised he was to see Elizabeth as Angelica pointed her out as the other slayer. However, his interest lies with the dark haired beauty dancing with Liz and he wanted in on the clique. He eased out on the dance floor, moving ever so close to his desire. Liz spotted Demetri and waited for him to get close enough to stake him. He moved behind Lillie, as her senses got blurry. She ignored it thinking it was the call of the music. Liz moved closer and he showed his tips. Lillie was enthralled in the rhythm and her hunger was being satisfied. Demetri scaled her body with his massive hands. He was intoxicated by her tang. Lilliana sensed a familiar and came face to face with Demetri. As the music became more intense they slowly fell into each other’s rhythm and he refrained from showing his fangs. Chandler and Liz stayed close just in case Demetri tried something but Demetri was enjoying an earthly pleasure. Angelica and the other’s stood by and watched how easily he could bring one into his rapture. When the song was over Lillie left Demetrios and strolled off the dance floor and turned around to glance at her dance partner. Chandler caught up to her and cornered Lillie, “I can not believe you danced with him!” he exclaimed.“Danced with whom?” Lillie asked.“You were dancing with the soulless one,” Chandler stated waiting for a reaction. “Demetrios, is the one that claimed the life of the slayer.”Lillie followed his point to see an attractive man dressed in a blood red shirt and black pants. He was still on the dance floor and found another to seduce, Liz. Gates walked over and joined them, “Should we get out there?” he asked.“No, if she needs us, she will beckon for back up.” Chandler stated.Gates turned his attention to Lillie, “You and the Vampyre looked pretty intense out on the dance floor,” he mentioned.“Yes, it was very human.” Chandler added.Lillie was bothered by Chandler’s comment, however he was also bothered. Chandler wondered what a Watcher was doing earth bound. Lillie decided to take her leave but not without removing her existence from their thoughts. As she was ready to leave, Liz came to join them and this made her task of erasure easy. Lillie headed for the door leaving the three of them dazed and confused, trying to remember what they were discussing. Lillie spotted the red neon sign, ‘EXIT’, as it screamed out to her silently. She made her way through the crowd of bodies when she sensed something familiar, a soul in need of her. She could hear the puncture of the skin as the fangs made passage through the flesh. The sound of the heartbeat throbbed in her ears as she searched for the soul that was fighting to resist. It relaxed and the fear was over. The thought of blinding so many to save one was a reluctant thought. Lillie breathes a sigh of relief and resumed her journey to the exit to stretch her wings. She took flight undetected to the crowd outside. Demetrios took off in hot pursuit of the essence he felt in the club but she was gone by the time he reached the street.After a quick sweep of the city, Lillie retrieved some souls in need of her and then retreated to the coastline. Lillie enjoyed the ocean and she stood on the edge and transmuted. She became one with the sea, listening to the sounds of the waves. She could hear every living creature in the depths of the waters and she transported back to the time of creation. As the Power basked in the thought of creation, she trailed back to the beginning when the Collective Consciousness was one. She watched as the universe took form, took shape and life evolved. Lillie was immersed in the rapture when she felt a disturbance. She was shaken out of her revelry by an intrusion that invaded her peace. Lillie needed to know what it was that was cold and void of life. As she lay over the water, her eyes peered through the mist as she formed to see the intrusion. On the shore Lillie spotted something or someone, interesting. She sensed a soul stealer or something more. She wondered if it had followed her from the club. What would a soul stealer be doing out here so far away from shelter with twilight soon upon the land? Lillie knew of no soul stealer that reveled in the twilight but here she saw and that intrigued her. As she heard the morning sun about to make its claim she realized she had to leave unnoticed for council. She arched towards the sky and swept up star born bound as a soft breeze, reaching upward like the cathedral. As she broke free towards the atmosphere, she sensed something familiar.
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