Curse of the Undead -Chapter 8

By the time Ktulu returned to the house it was nearly 4 A.M. He had fed and more importantly he was able to think about the task that had been given to him. He thought that he had an idea and he felt it would work. The only question was could he get support from the leaders of the underworld. This he would find out at the meeting.1

Once he got to his room he sat down at his table and lit a candle. Feeling the stress from his thoughts he opened up a bottle of vodka that sat on his table and poured a little into his glass. He sat back in his chair and put the glass to his lips, taking a small sip. He looked around the room for a moment and noticed the time on the clock. It was 4:17 and he was feeling a bit tired, so he finished his drink then set the empty glass down on the table. Then blew out the candle. He walked over to the window and stared outside for a moment. Then went over to his bed and after laying down for a few minutes, drifted off to sleep.2

As he slept, his mind replayed flashbacks of brief but yet significant moments in his long undead life.3

Visions of his brotherhood in 1863 attacking a small band of union soldiers in Gettysburg, PA. during the Civil War. He could remember every bite he took and feel the soldiers life drain as he drained them of their blood.4

He remembered the attacks upon Brasov, Romania, in 1460. He was there, he envisioned the fighting. The dead falling and finally the mounds of dead in the aftermath.5

His mind went on to Lilith Giovanni. She had been his love and the one he wanted to spend eternity with. The only love he felt since being stained with the curse.6

Finally, his last meeting with Morteus. Every word replaying throughout his mind.7

"CHOSEN BLOOD"8

"BRING ORDER TO THE UNDERWORLD"9

"RESTORE ABSOLUTE POWER"10

Then just as quickly as the visions began his mind went completely black and Ktulu drifted into a peaceful sleep.11

When Ktulu awoke that evening he had gone downstairs to the grand ballroom to join the rest of the household. However, a strange sense from within began to arouse his attention. He began to walk around the room asking those around, "where's Aluka?"12

Upon finding no answers he quickly made his way to his friends room. He reached the door and began to knock on the door.13

"Aluka are you in there?"14

"Aluka!"15

Then from out of nowhere standing behind him, Aluka answered, "Yes my friend, I see you are looking for me."16

"Aluka, where were you? I have been looking for you." Ktulu asked.17

"Oh I merely went out for a walk. Just to clear my head, and a quick feed."18

Ktulu could sense that Aluka was not telling him the truth, however allowed his friend to continue with his story.19

"But I am here now. How may I help you?" Aluka asked.20

Ktulu explained to Aluka about his strange visions that kept him awake for most of the morning. They both went downstairs and followed down the corridor until they reached a door hidden behind a bookcase. Aluka removed a book and released a lever allowing the hidden door to open. After they both entered the door shut tightly behind them.21

As the descended down the staircase, lit only by candles along the wall, they followed the dismal path to a small table, with only two chairs and a rather large book. Ktulu sat down and uncovering the dust from the book, opened it up.22

"Aluka, we mustn't fail in this task that lays ahead of us." Ktulu said as he flipped through the pages of the book. Each one another piece of the history of their covenant.23

"I've set up the meeting as you have requested. The leaders will arrive tomorrow night." Aluka said.24

"Excellent." Ktulu responded. He closed the book and extinguished the lone candle at the table.25

As they began their exit down the same long corridor, Ktulu spoke, "See to it that they arrive safe and are taken care of." he then exited hastefully up the staircase.26

With a sly smile Aluka rubbed his hands together and said softly, "Oh I'll take care of them, don't you worry, old friend." Then he disappeared up the staircase.27