Chapter 9

Violet struggled with the wind but the wind was not her only worry. More bats erupted from the sky and scattered all over the place, making screeching sound that wasn't pleasant to the air. Violet was finally able to make it back into the airport with a few others who tried to leave the airport. People screamed at the sight of what they saw. Bats dominated the sky like they were invading the earth. Violet was very shaken when she found her way back into the airport. Chris had lost sight of her since she stormed away from him and demanded that he shouldn't follow her. He ran forward with the others to see what was happening outside the airport and saw Violet shaken with a few others who followed her in the with a few others who were trying to calm her down. "What happened?" He asked her as he walked forward. Some other people who were also attacked by bats outside the airport also struggled to get into the airport, disorienting the peace orderliness of others in the airport. Chris took Violet up and helped her back to the pub. He tried to get her to speak but she was in between being mad at him and the trauma of fighting numerous bats outside. It was past 8pm and there was no hope of leaving the airport still. People were already restless. Apparently, the airport wasn't the only place that was invade by bats, the whole city was filled with bats. The screeching noises of the bats became louder and unbearable that people had to put on their earbud or ear phones just to block the unpleasant noises. Violet took her phone out to check on her friends. She got different messages from each one of them saying they are either stuck at home or stuck wherever the wind started. Steel was informed of this new development by Gay and he knew that this was a challenge against him and his people. He arranged an immediate meeting with the head vampires and werewolves to discuss how what was happening. In the meeting was Andre his second in command who was a vampire, Maguire the Alpha of his pack, Sheila his ex-girlfriend, Dominique very powerful witch, Henri the commander in battle and Gay his bottler. "What is this?" Sheila asked as she approached the others. "I don't know who they are but I know they are trouble!" Steel said with anger in his voice. "They want to dominate; they are calling for war." Dominique said. "If they want war then we'll give it to them, but we can't do that while the whole city is aware that something is wrong. "Henri added. "I knew it was only a matter of time till they showed up. These are the same people responsible for the madness in this city. They are trying to disorient and break our peaceful code. This is madness. We have to end them all!" Steel said furiously. "They wouldn't start a war now. Look at their formation and method of attack. They are just trying to get your attention." Dominique explained. "Well they succeeded at that, they got the whole city's attention and they also got trouble coming their way!" Steel said. "We can't just attack them directly; the city is very much awake. We have to be strategic." Maguire suggested. "Fine I'll see them; I know it me they want" Steel said. "You can't face them alone Steel, we don't even know who they are" Sheila said in concern. "Shelia is right. Take the packs and other armies with you, I will also be on the side." Dominique said. Henri moved out immediately to gather armies to fight. Dominique also went to prepare a few spells. Maguire, Shelia and Gay also went along to prepare for a possible war. Now the time is 10pm, no movement in the city again, people were advised to stay indoors. Specialists said they were vampire bat and people should avoid getting bitten by it because they carry diseases. People at the airport are tired and they all find a comfortable position to spend the night at the airport. The phone receptions were finally back on but the wind was still blowing mad, bringing bats with it. The bats danced to the wave of the wind and the whole city could not see light. Steel and the rest moved to the beach side since it was the quietest place. His wolves hid behind different trees and shades to avoid being seen by the enemy. Steel and Dominique moved forward towards the bats in the wind and Dominique. Dominique raised her hand to the wind which silenced the noise made by the bats. They became quiet and Steel moved forward. "I see you, who are you and why do you disturb my territory?" Steel asked. The bats arranged to form the shape of a man and said in a voice covered in bat noises. "We want you out of here, we want to stay." "I can see that. I am also certain that you are the one behind the turning senseless killing and turning of people in this city. Don't be a coward, show yourself. I will have no conversation with you till I know who I am talking to." Steel said hiding his anger behind his calm tone. "Hmm Alucard Steel, you are the true coward hiding behind men to live when you can dominate them. I expect nothing less from an abomination!" It laughed wickedly. Steel was furious! His eyes turned yellow immediately and with the speed of light, he grasped the creature by the neck. Several bats fell off the supposed neck, living the neck area of the gather bats empty. The remaining bat that formed the body escaped into the air, while the other bats that steel managed to kill with his hands turned to ashes and disappeared into the air. The other wolves and vampires that hid behind shades ran out to attack the unknown man covered in bats while Dominique casted spells and was able to bring down some of the bats. The rest of them fled into the sky and cleared the air. Steel transformed into a bat and tried to follow them into the air but Dominique stopped him. "It's a trap steel, don't fall for that. We will get them in a better way." She said. "This is no ordinary vampire; he has this is the work of sorcery. This new enemy is big." Dominique added. Steel was mad that he couldn't get any information from them. The other bats that Dominique was able to bring down turned to ashes leaving nothing behind. Dominique cast another spell on the little ashes she could get hold of and took it along with her. As steel and his men moved around the city the whole bats disappeared from the air. The chirps and screeching of the bats faded away as they moved and the sky was blue again. Steel and his men quickly left the streets to avoid being seen. The city became peaceful again at past 11pm. Some people were already fast asleep while others noticed the cleared sky and informed others around them. At the airport, people were not sure if it is safe to go out anymore. Nobody was willing to step out first until news came on, informing them that the bats have cleared from the sky. The security officials went outside first to confirm, then the confirmed it okay then people trooped out of the airport. Movement started in the city as some people were stuck in their car while others abandoned the road and their cat to look for a place with strong shelter to hide. They all moved back to the road and hurried to get home. Chris suggested to violet that they should look for a hotel nearby to stay so that it will be easier to meet their flight tomorrow but violet declined. "No thank you, I won't be going anywhere you anymore, and before you think of coming back to me again please make sure you have gotten your shit together. I just hope I'm able to accept you back when you are finally ready." Violet said in a tired voice and found her way out of the airport. The city was already very bus as people trooped out so she was less scared than she was before. She ordered a taxi which took her home. Violet into her house with her key, she had called her roommate's phone several times but there was no answer. "Mara! Mara!" violet called out but there was no reply. Violet went round the house searching for her. She had gone to both of their rooms, the bathrooms and kitchen but she couldn't find her so she tried calling her phone one more time. The phone rang and she could hear it coming from her room. She traced the sound to Mara's room then into the closet all to find Mara curled up and fast asleep in the closet.