In an instant, I am snapped back into reality; it feels like I have been awakened from a really bad dream. Just the mere thought of losing Lilith terrifies me; I shall rather sacrifice myself to let such a thing happen to her. And she is far stronger than most of the Vampire woman that I know; she shall not let Lucius overpower her so easily. So I but only shake my head from the ugly scene that just played over in my head and push on forward.

But my beloved has been watching me having this inner battle with myself, and she looks somewhat concerned.

"Sebastian, what is wrong?"

"I just had the most horrible thought run through my mind, but let us not worry about that, let us go save Lilith and the boy."

Then we step into an opening that leads to a giant pit, my first reaction is to gasp; I have never seen such a sight in front of me; there are so many of them just lurking below. Some are just lying in their own pool of mess, while others are feeding. The word runs true; they are a bunch of monsters; there is not one thing good to say about their species.

And by Victor's signal, I watch the rest of the soldiers step inside the edge of the hole; we are officially noticed. It is here where all hell does truly break loose. I watch as so many of my kind plunge into the pit, and by pure will, they start to fight as hard as they have been trained. I see how one demon after the other gets defeated and drops to the floor. I do not know if the sounds coming from there are screams from them being overpowered or if it is the laughter.

Satisfied that we are gaining the upper hand so soon, we set off down the path that seems to lead to a small open, shall I even dare to say it is a room. From inside, I can hear the terrifying whispers of a child; Lilith knows that we have just entered and it is indeed the Vampire Army that is causing the terrifying screams that are coming from the pit.

But we have not seen Lucius yet, which makes me believe that he is not around, which seems that it is going to be far easier than we anticipated. Though that is only short-lived, for as I step closer and closer to the room, I hear a rumble start to rise from behind us.

"Do not dare to put a foot closer."

We all spin around to find Lucius fast approaching us, and believe me, as they shall say it, he is pissed. Well, we seem that we are going to have a little rumble ourselves after all. So it is Victor that launches himself at Lucius first, but by the mere slap of the hand, he tumbles to the floor rather frustrated. Then Edward that lead another group of Vampire comes rushing up from the side. He pushes Lucius with such force that he nearly stumbles and falls headfirst into the pit. While he is off-balance, Anastasia heads for the small room.

This only but infuriates Lucius even more; we gained the upper hand for only but a second. We need to distract him long enough for Anastasia to get them to safety.

…Anastasia…

I can honestly say from all the things I have come to face; this is indeed the most terrifying. To say that we are overconfident is as real as a truth can get. But we have the upper hand for but a slight moment; we need to remain calm and get what we came for safely out of here before Lucius decides to go after them. Who knows what this monster is capable of.

So as I enter the small room, I find Lilith and the boy hiding behind a bed that is in the middle of the open space. But the instant she sees my face, she seems relieved.

"Thank god, it is you. Where are the others?"

"Sebastian, Edward, and Victor are standing ground with Lucius, and the Vampire Army is taking care of the rest."

"I thought it was them that I heard; Sebastian must be beyond enraged."

"Oh, you have no idea. Now let me get you guys out of here."

As I peek out of the room, I see that Sebastian has Lucius distracted. I watch as Victor tries to claw at Lucius' face to catch him off-guard for us to slip by unnoticed. But as we pass behind Sebastian, he sees us trying to sneak away. Sebastian immediately turns to me.

"Anastasia, run."

I throw him the ancient dagger and run off into one of the tunnels with Lilith and the boy.

…Sebastian…

I think that we have now officially pissed the King of the Underworld off by taking his son for the second time. And if I would say that he is taking it rather well, I would be just a liar as he is.

"Do you think you can come here and take my son from me again? You have only but now declared war."

"What makes you think that we shall make you live long enough to even start one?"

"You shall be overpowered in seconds."

"You think? Then why are your men perishing one by one like little ants?"

I watch as he sees the true horror that is unfolding down in the pit. And if the man was furious before, then he is boiling over from red hot rage. He truly did underestimate what a few Vampires with a purpose can do to his kind.

"Well, my dear Lucius, it does seem that you have a problem. We have only but been polite to have kept you alive this long."

"Do you believe that three of you can attempt to take me on?"

"I do not believe, I know. Now, normally I shall give you an option to live, but this time I am afraid I shall not be so kind."

And my words are not yet cold, for he comes charging at me, and just like we hoped, he tries to tackle me head-on. As part of the complete insane plan, I stand completely still and do not move one foot. I hope this plan of Victor is going to work, for I shall come to hunt him for eternity shall this fail, and I find myself dead.

So Lucius reaches his hands forward and tries to grab me around the neck; with quick reflexes, I shift only but an inch to the side. He then stumbles forward, nearly crashing with his face forward in the muddy floor. But Edward and Victor are immediately behind him to grab him by his arms. He regains his balance far quicker than we anticipated, and they fall back.

Then Lucius swings back around, and this time he seems to be one smarter than us; well, that is what he thinks. As he tries to walk up to me to where I have moved away, Edward goes for his feet, completely pulling his legs from under him. He lands smackdown on his back, and I cannot help but laugh at him.

"Well, look who has a problem? I told you on many occasions, do not underestimate a Vampire. No, look what has happened, well I wish you would be on your knees, but I guess your back will just have to do."

"You know that I shall only be back in a matter of time."

"Oh, that is where you are mistaken; I got this little present from two Vampire Hunters that shall have you trembling in the mess that lies thick on this floor."

"And what shall that be?"

I produce the dagger that the Windchaser boys gave to Anastasia if she ever feels the need to kill me, but it just found another use instead.

"How? You won't dare."

"I would dare! You have been nothing but a pain in my ass. You are a worthless piece of shit. There is no purpose for your kind. I have warned you there will be one day, and guess what, my dear friend, that day has come. And I am going to love every second I push this through you rotten flesh. Now kindly go and burn in hell, and please do stay there."

With that, I stand with my feet on both sides over him, and much to my disgust, but purely necessary, I lower my body down onto him to a point where I am nearly sitting. And this time, it is me laughing.

And then…one…two…three…

I slam the dagger straight into his chest. We all watch in horror as his body trembles and falls into a pile of ass underneath me.

Somewhat satisfied that he is dead, Victor turns to check on the Army and to assure that every single monster finds himself dead. Edward and I nod and leave in the same direction as Anastasia and Lilith. And as we step into the early morning sunlight, we are relieved to see them all standing safely outside waiting.

Lilith immediately runs straight for my arms, now she is not one to lose her composure, but as she throws herself in my arms, I cannot help but feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

"Thank you, Sebastian."

"I will do anything for you. So what do you say we get home, for we do all smell rather, fowl."

The thing is that at one stage, I thought I would lose her as that horrible story did play over and over in my head every moment that we were trying to defeat Lucius. I do believe that the fear of failing her as a brother is what drove me the push on ahead.

So it is only a much-welcomed pleasure as we make our way home in a joyful mood. Do I even dare to say that this is yet another battle that we won?

Hours later, we find ourselves standing in the kitchen happily as none of this has ever happened, when Victor finally comes to join us again.

"Sebastian, I can confirm that there is not a single one left."

"And?"

"I have placed that inside the vase and in the safe at the Council House."

"Perfect, no, you do smell awful. Can you kindly go clean yourself off in your room?"

"My room?"

"I have officially decided that you need Lilith just as much as she needs you, and the boy needs a father. So if you do not have an objection, I ask if you shall consider moving into the Belmont House?"

"Sebastian, I do not know what to say."

"Please consider it. Now, if you shall excuse me, my beloved and I need to rest."

Edward but only smiles at me, and I know exactly what is running through his mind. And if I think he would keep it to himself, well not.

"Try to rest in the room and not in the hallway this time."

"It is not my fault you have bad timing, Edward."

"Now that you mention."

"Don't even dare!"