Whispering from the shadows Oh, lovebug, why so scared? I just want a taste!
Stop calling me that! My name's Aeroombr! And you stay back, you cold-blooded freak!
steps forward, smirking Cold-blooded freak? Darling, you have no idea how wrong you are. leans in closer
backs away, trembling S-stay back! Don't come any closer!
laughs softly, his eyes glinting with amusement Oh, but darling, I can't resist the scent of your fear. takes another step forward
gathers courage Don't you dare come near me, Altair! I won't let you hurt anyone else!
grabs Aeroombr's arm forcefully Hurt anyone else? Ah, but that's where you're wrong, my sweet lovebug.
Altair... stop calling me that! struggles against his grip
pulls Aeroombr closer, their bodies almost touching You intrigue me, Aeroombr.
snarls Intrigue you? This isn't some game, Altair! People are dying!
tightens his grip on Aeroombr's arm And whose fault do you think that is, hmm? whispers in a hushed tone
angry My fault?! What the hell did I do to you, Altair?!
leans in even closer, his voice dripping with venom You think you're so righteous, don't you, lovebug?
stepping forward, defiant Righteous? I'm not righteous! But I won't stand by while you kill innocent people!
laughs coldly Innocent people? Ha! They're all fair game, lovebug. reveals his fangs
eyes widen in horror Y-you're... a vampire?
smirks, revealing his fangs Oh, darling, that's right. And you're a little witch hiding in plain sight, aren't you? licks his lips
backs away, shaking her head A witch? No, that's not true! I'm not...
waves his hand dismissively Deny it all you want, lovebug. But I know what you are. And I know what you can do. steps even closer
panicking No, you're wrong! I-I don't know what you're talking about!
Aeroombr tries to run away from Altair, but he catches up to her and injects her with a sedative. She slowly loses consciousness and falls into his arms.
she screams out Stop! Please, don’t… she collapses
Altair carries Aeroombr over his shoulder, taking her back to his lair Goodnight, lovebug. Sleep tight. he places her gently on a bed and locks the door behind him
the next morning, Aeroombr wakes up in an unfamiliar room, her hands tied to the bedposts Ah, good morning, lovebug. Did you sleep well?
She struggles against her bonds Let me go, Altair! What do you want from me?!
smirks, holding a small vial Oh, lovebug, it's not what I want from you, but what you can give me. he opens the vial, revealing a glowing liquid
Wincing in pain What… what are you doing?
leans in close, whispering This, my dear, is the essence of pure magic. he drips a few drops onto Aeroombr's wrist
Her eyes widen in horror No... no, please! Don't... don't do this!
chuckles softly Now, now, lovebug, don't be such a scaredy-cat. It's just a little something to even out our powers. he forces her to drink the enchanted liquid
she coughs, struggling to breathe No... it's burning me... she gasps for air
leans back, watching her struggle Ah, lovebug, it's just the magic awakening within you. he strokes her cheek
Her vision blurs, and she begins to feel dizzy What... what are you doing to me?
smirks, leaning in closer Why, my dear, I'm unlocking your true potential, of course. he kisses her forehead Soon, you'll be as powerful as I am.
H-how... how is this possible?
stands up and paces around the room Well, lovebug, it all comes down to a little something called the Blood of the Moon.
She looks at him, bewildered The...Blood of the Moon? What is that?
pauses, turning to face her The Blood of the Moon is an ancient and rare substance, lovebug. It holds immense power, enough to grant wishes and bend reality itself.