one with the night a cold victory at least

They arrive at back the bar called Orbit where Millic greets them with open arms and ushers them towards the bar.

"What will it be?" Millic asks both of the Nurin

"Two rums we are here to celebrate." Ratmoir says shaking a approving nod at Desmir

"Right away my lord. " Millic says and disappears into the back

Millic arrives back with two mugs filled to the brim with rum bows to each of then and leaves Ratomir taking a swig of his beer as Desemir does the same.

"Still quite drunk form earlier D esmir says chuckling " what are we celebrating ?

Ratomir slaps Desmir on the back and laughs."You'll see."

Desmir continues to drink, apparently he doesn't know the joke. They stay down in the bar for a little while longer then Ratomir sobers quickly and tells Desmir to follow him into the upstairs room. Desmir follows and Ratomir opens up the door and there is their Count sitting there cross-legged in some deep slumber or thought.

They both bow.

"My Count I have brought him just as you have ordered." Ratomir says still bowing

Count Tempus opens her eyes. The pricing red glow from centuries of drinking blood.

"Good job Desmir I am truly proud of you."

"Thank you Count Tempus . " Desmir says keeping his head bowed towards his Count

"All of you have done well in cutting your ties to this world And soon it will be time to blood all three of you with the blood of the Clockmaker. Stick out your hand Desmir."

Desmir does as is asked of him and sticks out his hand

"Wait Count Tempus I want him." a voice says in the darkness Then a Shadowy man in a cloak steps in from the darkness of the room and walks towards Desmir."Count Tempus looks at the man. And for a brief second Desmir can see the face of fear but now not from just anyone but from Count Tempus .The hairs on Desmir's body stand and an uncomfortable silence falls before the room all three of the Nurin stare at the Cloaked man that appeared from nowhere. And for the first time ever in Desmir life he is truly afraid. The shadowy figure turns towards him . His Face covered by his hood.

"Do you know who I am?" The cloaked figure asks His voice Ringing as if it comes from all over the place; it screams and whispers Desmir feels a great sorrow inside himself. Wanting it all to be over to die. Desmir looks up into the man's eyes and sees his own death. but he quickly looks away.

"You are Nico the night stalker. Also known as the grim reaper. The only night stalker that never slept with your siblings." Desmir says before bowing to the old NIght stalker

"So you know why I am here correct."

"Yes Sire You're going to touch my Void. "

" Yes That is correct, give me your hand."

Desmir reveals his arm to him and as Count Tempus grabs the other one. They both bite as lord Ratomir thrusts his sword into his chest.

Desmir hears him chuckle" pay back for last time bud."

And then Desmir dies.

Chapter 17

Even in death

"Desmir, are you paying attention?"

"Yes my master I apologize."

Desmir remembers the first day that Count tempus brought up Nico the Night Stalker. back during his training. out in the Manor's garden "The grim reaper who is he?" as Count Tempus the lesson

"The grim reaper is Nico or death the night stalker. He is the only night stalker that does not slumber with his siblings. For death does not sleep." Desmir answers remembering knowledge that was told to him by Count Tmepus a few weeks ago.

"Ok good what is the deal he has made with the Counts?" Count tempus asks walking back and forth in the garden

"That he will give once the war is over one Nurin death's touch. The only Nurin that can kill other pureblooded nurin and even the night stalkers themselves if they step out of line again ."

"What's their weakness?

"He has to be half Nurin half Moin . His family will be the purest bloodline for the Nurin of all kind. And with the help of their family they can shape the world or destroy it. and Only one of their kind can kill them."

"Very good Desmir good to know I'm not wasting my time however one slight mistake."

"What would that be?" Desmir ASked

"It won't be half Nurin and Half moin can cause some issues with our laws in this world as such the Death touch chosen will be almost alone in the world having the least amount of fllowers. however they can breed with all three species. if man or woman. they alone will control this world and protect it from their more rowdy counterparts. Within death touched is the knowledge from all three species but never one ture alliance but power to help or destroy all three "Who will it be Count Tmpus that must take on such a great responsibility of the three us ?" if my suspicions are correct you Desmir will be the one chosen by Nico none the less it is his choice, and out of my chosen pupils one will keep not only our kind in check but that of the Mortals."

Desmir awakes in the void only to see Nico staring down at him

"Welcome Desmir."

"Where am I?"Desmir asks

"My Void death."

Desmir looks around and sees four other figures dressed in black like him.

"You are a death touched now. Here take a seat."

A chair appears before him and Desmir stis down.

"Ladies and gentlemen. The time that my brothers and sister have been waiting for has finally come. Tell your Counts that in time only one of the clan can be able to rule in the end. Don't disappoint Us."

"Why are we here?" a voice of famine origin emits form one of the other figures in black asks.

" Good question Nico says waving his hand as he conuites, "Each of you are here because you are death touched, chosen to make sure that Nurin stays in myths and that we do not make the same mistake that I let my siblings make so long ago. Each of you can kill the unkillable. And only those of your blood can strike you down. Each of you can be the strongest piece on each of your Counts Table . But also their weakest if you see fit your judgment can and will be the one thing standing between Nruin and mortals alike . " Nico stands before counting

"I hope to see a great show that will be written in history. Take pride in your work my children, for only one of you can survive." then waves his hand and his void of death dissipates. Desmir Soon awakes in his room in Count Tempus Manor. And so begins the first day of the two century war of the night. between the nurin and the unsuspecting mortals that call this planet their home