"Damn it!"
The porcelain-white man with high cheekbones hissed in annoyance. His nimble legs immediately shot off like the wind, chasing after the woman far ahead of him.
The two other men who had been beside him also sped off, leaving behind a man lying helplessly with a young man crouched beside him.
Jakarta is still bustling with life, even though it's almost 3 a.m. The chilly February air, accompanied by light rain drenching the Betawi landscape, doesn't deter its residents from continuing their nighttime activities.
Three pairs of formal shoes stepped onto the muddy ground littered with household waste in a narrow alley. Their red-rimmed eyes scanned every corner of the alley—many of which were small plastic tents used as beds.
"I can't smell the Vampire anymore."
Chen and Hanbyul stared at Lay in unison, cursing in annoyance because they felt the same way the youngest Vampire had said.
Without warning, Chen dashed out of the dingy alley, leaving his two friends behind, heading towards another vampire and a human corpse.
Their presence was like a small breeze amidst the increasingly heavy rain. Their footsteps on the muddy ground splashed onto several sleeping homeless people.
It only took five seconds for Chen and his two friends to reach their original location within 20 meters.
Chen slowed his steps as those red eyes captured the helpless figure, making his black blood boil. His black hair fell in the rain, his fair skin glowing against the black of his clothes. His expressionless face, devoid of any emotion, was enough to make the other man crouched beside the corpse growl.
"He got away?" Sehun chuckled softly. His hands clenched into fists, revealing the lines of muscle beneath his cotton-white skin. They'd lost track of him again!
Sehun got up when Chen said the command that made his pair of red irises sharpen.
"Change that person."
***
LACK!
Chanyeol stared intently at the tallest vampire before him. His strong shoulders made him appear fearless, even though in reality, that fear was glaring back at him.
"They are trying to form a new Vampire colony in Indonesia and make it the largest Vampire base in Southeast Asia," Chanyeol concluded after conveying the information he obtained from his observations.
The vast room, unlit except for the moonlight that filtered through the gaps in the glass, which was obscured by clouds that night, was shrouded in an ominous aura the dreamer radiated. It was as if they could see through the darkness through those red irises.
The faint call to prayer for dawn could be heard echoing from kilometers away from the hiding place of the cursed creatures who were discussing serious matters.
"I haven't received any information about who is behind this chaos," said Hanbyul, breaking the long silence created by the leader's silence.
"Xiumin is just one of the few people we managed to save," Sehun joined in. The slightly blood-stained collar of his navy blue shirt was proof that he had followed Chen's instructions well.
"How is he now?" Chen asked, after a long silence. His crimson irises stared at all the Vampires standing before him.
Chen rose from his throne and walked over to the large mirror that directly faced the sea.
"It's not good enough for us to get information from him yet," Sehun replied, "but I'll make sure he's ready soon."
"Just kill him if it's no use in the end," his every word was absolute. And Chen knew exactly what steps he was taking.
Empty air filled the room for a long moment. The calls to prayer for dawn gradually faded away, replaced by the sun rising from the east.
One by one, the Vampires within Chen's group became visible due to the sunlight. Chen raised his right hand, signaling them to leave his room.
Chen looked back as one Vampire was still standing there. Chen raised an eyebrow in question.
Hanbyul walked over to Chen. "I know you're planning something," he said with a faint smile. "I suggest you don't act on whatever crazy idea is currently haunting your mind."
Chen raised his eyebrows even higher. "Now you dare to order me around?" he asked deeply. "How dare you."
Hanbyul rolled his eyes lazily. "Come on, Chen."
Then the two Vampires laughed quite loudly for a few moments until another Vampire opened the door. The laughter stopped, replaced by a pair of footsteps that echoed through the room.
Hanbyul narrowed his eyes at the cup Lay was holding. It reminded him that the young Vampire hadn't been there when they were listening to Chanyeol's explanation about the new Vampire colony.
Lay stood nine steps away from where the two Vampires were standing. Chen calmly walked over to Lay. "How can I be sure this potion won't kill me?" Chen gently touched the rim of the cup. His eyes focused on the reflection of his face in the yellowish liquid.
Lay's red eyes stared at Chen's face, which was right in front of him. Without hesitation, the 10-year-old vampire raised the cup he was holding to his mouth. He took a few teaspoons of the liquid.
Chen was stunned for a moment before finally throwing a look of distaste at the actions of the young Vampire in front of him.
"You... hope I will like the actionsuperhero-"What is that?" Chen asked seductively.
Lay shook his head. "Just pretend I'm thirsty."
Chen chuckled mockingly. The sun had already risen completely above the sea, revealing the Vampire's face clearly.
Chen and Hanbyul took a few steps back in unison as Lay's red irises slowly turned golden and ended in light brown.
"The color of human eyes," Hanbyul muttered with a hint of fear.
Chen closed his eyes, taking a deep breath of Lay's distinctive scent. The oldest vampire's jaw clenched, his teeth chattering and his nails turning blue. When those eyes opened, his dark red irises had been replaced by fiery red. His feet, lightning fast, moved closer to the scent that stirred both his mind and his stomach. Chen's throat tightened as his nose nuzzled into the crook of Lay's neck.
Lay frowned in disgust. Annoyed, the vampire pushed Chen and Hanbyul's foreheads away with his index finger. "I'm disgusted, don't come near me."
***
The dark room, with only a little moonlight to illuminate, illuminated a pair of figures wrestling on the bed. Their pure, white skin, unobstructed by clothing, reflected in the moonlight, making the two figures appear even more radiant.
The sound of ice-hard skin hitting each other filled every corner of the room besides the moans and creaking of the bed.
A long, hot night created by a pair of Antarctic ice walls. They seek sexual satisfaction in their own way.
Chen broke their long kiss, causing a whimper to escape the woman's lips. They remained connected, and Chen moved his hips faster, as did she. They ended up exchanging tortured smiles before the pleasure hit them for several minutes.
The woman released their union and lay down beside Chen. They were still completely naked as she buried her face in Chen's chest and hugged his slender waist.
"I love you."
"Me too." Chen kissed the top of Ailee's head gently. "Love you."
After that, there was no more conversation or other activity between them. Both were preoccupied with their own thoughts. Until Ailee, who had been silent until now, began to shift uncomfortably.
"Is there something you want to tell me?" Ailee asked, unable to stand the silence of the Vampire in her embrace any longer. "I've been waiting for you."
The night was still long when Chen straightened his body with red irises moving restlessly.
"It's about the Vampire who's been acting up lately."
Ailee looked up to meet her lover's gaze. The lines of fatigue were clearly visible on his forehead.
"Is there going to be a war?" Ailee asked, looking anxious. However, Chen's shake of the head calmed her down a bit.
"Not if I can find the mastermind behind all this soon." Chen sat up, exposing his bare chest. Ailee's pair of beautiful, sculpted hills lost their place to hide. The woman then reached for the blanket to cover herself.
"You are the leader of the Vampires in Indonesia, I know you can do it," Ailee said optimistically.
Chen glanced at Ailee, who was still lying there. "I hope so too."
Vampires typically prefer to live in colder climates like Europe or the Asia-Pacific. However, in the last few hundred years, it has been discovered that vampires living in sunlight are stronger than those living in snow.
"We absorb the heat energy the sun produces." Chen pulled on his pants. He glanced out the window, revealing the cool, tropical air. "The number of Vampires living in a country like Indonesia shouldn't exceed 10,000, or..."
Chen left Ailee's room before the Vampire finished speaking.
"That country will be a dead country."
***