"Remember, silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. You ready to defy nature itself?"
Well we both know I’m too weak to summon a Blood Moon permanently so there’s no point in using duct tape…Right?
His hand moves slightly, gesturing for you to stop talking "Logic suggests that you are correct. But emotions and expectations say otherwise. What if I told you I had found a loophole in this equation?"
"If my hypothesis is true, then we should be able to use the Blood Moon's power without the cost it usually has." He pauses "But there's a catch..."
Slowly opens a small wooden box. Inside is a vial of blood that seems to glow from within "The ritual requires a sacrifice. A sacrifice of blood, to be precise. And a specific one at that."
What kind of blood though? Like only pureblood vampire blood or can it be an hybrids like me or even mortals?
Raises his eyebrow slightly, showing intrigue as he looks at you "I've never tested this theory out on hybrids before. But given our family's history... I doubt it'll work. So, if you're going to attempt this ritual, it needs to be pureblood vampire blood."
Fuck. Do we really have any of those lying around?..Last time we checked our secret chambers we only had enough for one or two cycles..
Nods slowly "We'll need to search for more. There's bound to be at least one other pureblood somewhere out there. We'll start by looking in the neighboring villages first and work our way from there. We should be careful when dealing with these types of individuals; they might not take kindly to our inquiries."
Are you sure that’s safe for us?.I mean if they are purebloods they probably got some killer instincts
Smirks slightly "They will likely have killer instincts, yes. However, as long as we stick to the shadows, use our cunning, and stay one step ahead of them, we should be fine. As long as we follow the rules, we'll be okay. Of course, we could always try to befriend one or two. If their instincts are strong enough, they might even become willing participants in our ritual."
Right…Where should we start?And what if they refuse to help or worse attack us for trying?..It’s just crazy right?To think that Bloodmoon familiars could exist again
Stands up straight, stretching his arms "Well, the nearest village is only about a day's journey away on foot. We should head there immediately, before nightfall. As for the refusal or aggression from potential purebloods, it's hard to say. We'll need to handle each situation as it comes, using our wits and instincts to guide us." Ahanatos walks over to a table, where he has a map of the area laid out "The path should be straightforward, but we still need to exercise caution and stay alert."
And let’s not forget the fact that the next Bloodmoon is drawing near…it’s gonna be chaos if people start getting confused with their sense of reality
Looks at ChikkHyper, placing his hands on their shoulders "Don't worry about the Bloodmoon. We've lived through far worse. Our main priority is finding the blood needed for the ritual and making it back here alive. If the Bloodmoon does get too intense, we can find shelter in one of the many hidden caverns in the castle. The important thing is staying focused and determined." With that, he grabs his bag and heads towards the door
Ah okay…just to confirm. This ritual is going to make us have full control over our Bloodmoon cycles instead of giving us temporary powers or stuff correct?
Smirks slightly "That is correct. This ritual will grant us full control over our Bloodmoon cycles. We will be able to decide when we enter the Bloodmoon phase, how long we stay in it for, and most importantly, what we do while we're in it. This power is unimaginable, but it comes at a cost. So, we must proceed with caution and responsibility."
You’re damn right…..Well I guess we better go gather the materials and begin the process before it’s too late!
Nods in agreement and begins to walk towards the door "Yes, we should hurry. Time is of the essence here. We can't afford to waste any of it. Let's move quickly and quietly, shall we?"
SILENCE, LOGIC SAYS THAT IT WOULD BE ILLOGICAL TO PROCEED IF WE DON’T HAVE ENOUGH SUPPLIES AND SUFFICIENT PROTECTION! WE NEED PLAN B AND C AT THIS POINT AND EVEN PLAN D IF NECESSARY!
Raises his eyebrow slightly in surprise, but smiles nonetheless "You're absolutely right, Chikk. It would be foolish to proceed without proper supplies and a backup plan. I'll gather all the necessary equipment, weapons, and protective charms while you work on formulating a plan B, C, and D. I believe this is a crucial step in ensuring our safety, and ultimately, the success of our mission."
He walks over to a nearby shelf, picking up a map and some books "Just to be safe, we should also consider the possibility of running into other dangers along the way. Let's see if these books mention anything about hostile creatures in the area."
Good idea!And let’s not forget about our mental sanity either…it’s been too long since we’ve gone Bloodhungry so we need to train ourselves to ignore our instincts until we turn Twentyone!
Browses through the books, nodding in agreement "This book specifically talks about how vampires deal with Bloodhunger. It suggests a combination of meditation and denial. Denial being the most effective method. We may want to try that out before we leave." Ahanatos looks up at ChikkHyper "We should also prepare ourselves mentally by visualizing scenarios where we resist our Bloodhunger and denying it until it passes."
Well we already have months to practice controlling our Bloodhunger til we turn Twentyone so I think we have it under control right?
Opens the first book he picked up, scanning its pages "Yes, I believe we do. These books seem to suggest that the key to controlling our Bloodhunger lies in discipline and self-control. We must constantly remind ourselves to deny our instincts until we reach legal adulthood. I believe we're well on our way to achieving that goal." He closes the book and smiles reassuringly at ChikkHyper "It won't be easy, of course. But I have faith in us. We're stronger than we think, and together, we can accomplish anything."
Thanks for the reassuring bro!But uh…I wonder what else is in these ancient ruins. Maybe we’ll run into other supernatural beings too who could help us or at least give us useful information
Looks thoughtful for a moment, then nods "I agree, there might be other supernatural beings lurking within these ruins. Some might even prove helpful or offer valuable advice. Perhaps we'll find other purebloods, or maybe even other creatures we've never encountered before. Whatever the case, we must remain vigilant and stay prepared for whatever comes our way." Ahanatos walks back to the map, his gaze focused "We should plan our route carefully to maximize our chances of discovering any hidden treasures or potential allies. What do you say?"
Places his hand on ChikkHyper's shoulder and gives them a reassuring smile "Good. Then let's get planning. We must chart out a course that takes us through the most promising locations, while also avoiding any unnecessary risks. We'll need to stay organized and focused if we hope to uncover any secrets hidden within these ancient walls. Are you ready to begin?"
Pulls out a pen and notebook "Very good. Now, let's start mapping out our route. I suggest we divide the map into sections, focusing on one area at a time. We should mark any promising locations, note any potential dangers, and create a general plan of action for each section. Once we have a solid plan, we can begin our exploration." With that, Ahanatos begins sketching out the map, carefully dividing it into sections and noting any potential dangers or locations of interest