Aaron: A real hunter? How?

Rainie: For years, although Gui Gui had been a normal person, she did not know the hidden powers within her. In fact, she is the minority of the Hunter’s world where one of her parent is not a hunter. However, kids would often be mistaken as a normal child with no extraordinary powers but people are often wrong. Given the right circumstances and the ability to face the real challenge, a normal person with the Hunter’s bloodline could be a hunter.

Aaron: The right circumstances? What do you mean?

Rainie: These are extraordinary circumstances where most would want to avoid. That’s because, the real challenge would be so hard that it’s almost impossible to overcome.

George: You mean Gui Gui’s situation right now?

Rainie: Aaron, how did you feel when you became a vampire, well, half a vampire?

Aaron: *hesitated* Weird….it felt like something new in me. When Calvin injected the so called trigger into me, I felt terrible. Warm and cold currents rise in me that was so hard to fight. I eventually was injected with another trigger that made me a vampire.

Rainie: Aaron chose to become a vampire but he was a full-fledged hunter then. Hence, he could be half a hunter at the same time. Gui Gui does not have the luxury of that. Either she turns into a hunter; or dies and become a vampire.

Aaron: *anxious* How can we prevent the latter from happening?

Rainie: *sighs* Like what you have experienced, Gui Gui is experiencing it right now. Perhaps even more painful that what you have gone through. She had to first overcome her greatest desire for blood, if not, we cannot harbor any more hopes on her becoming a hunter.

George: We just had to keep an eye on her then.

Rainie: *Shakes her head* It wouldn’t be that simple. The night of her greatest and strongest lust of blood would bring her greater power.

George: When would that be?

Aaron: *frowned* Tomorrow night, when it’s full moon. Ella once told me that the powers of the person who drank the blood would peak when it’s full moon.

Rainie: *nodded in agreement* Her strength and ability will be stronger than anyone of you could imagine so we need to be prepared for it. If we let her have the first sip of blood, we would not be able to reverse what is going to happen after that

Aaron: We totally couldn’t reverse it?!

Rainie hesitated for a moment before nodding her head slowly.

Hebe: *frowned* We need to well up our defense against Ella too. We must be reminded that she, too, knows of this vital information. If I’m not wrong, she would try means and ways to foil our plan since her revenge act was a total wrecked attempt.

Wu Xiong nodded in agreement: We must make sure that Gui Gui is kept in a safe place.

Rainie: No. Gui Gui should be LOCKED in a safe place.

Aaron: Let’s draw up a plan. We can’t afford to lose time.

----In the backyard----

Aaron walked into the quiet backyard, carrying his thoughts and worries with him. How he wished he could throw all of these away. Whenever he was in trouble, Gui Gui used to be the only person who could share his burdens, his only soul-mate who could understand him. But right now, he seemed to be all alone, just like the times before he knew Gui Gui.

Aaron had never known joy, happiness, love and contentment before he met Gui Gui. He still remembers the very first time he met her- on the night bus. He could never forget the innocent look on her face. He could never forget how Gui Gui had taught him how to create joy, appreciate happiness, embrace love and attain contentment.
Aaron looked at the moon, tears welled up his eyes.

Aaron: Gui Gui, how I wished you could be here, talking to me. I really can’t bear to see you suffer again. I have only brought you pain and misery, danger and worries in return for your love. I don’t know what to do…

‘You can try your very best to get the life back, the life where you and Gui Gui once had. The life where she would smile at you every morning she sees you.’ Someone gave an answer to Aaron’s question.

Aaron: Hebe. Thanks…

Hebe: Don’t worry, Gui Gui will be fine. She always will be blessed with luck and blissfulness. You must not give up on any hopes, she wouldn’t want you to do so. You need to pull yourself together, for her, for yourself.

Aaron: *smiles* Thank you for being here with us. Thank you.

Hebe: Don’t worry about it. *smiles* you and Gui Gui are my best friends. I would never let anything happen to you guys.

Aaron smiled at her warmly.

Hebe POV: Even if it means taking my life.

----In one of the rooms in the cottage house---

An hour later

Rainie: Have you talked to Aaron already?

Hebe: I didn’t tell him anything about what you have told me.

Rainie: And I assume you are doing so because you have already intended on sacrificing yourself?

Hebe: You can say that.

Rainie: I wouldn’t let you do that unless it’s under critical situation.

Hebe: I understand. Look, I don’t care what you see in your predictions, I just wanna save Gui Gui from becoming a monster like me.

Rainie: *sighs* Gui Gui would become the threat of peace and happiness in the vampire world if she were to become a vampire. I could see this in my predictions. If she were to take a drop of human blood, becoming a vampire would be inevitable unless

Hebe: I told you, I understand. Whatever it is, I will do my best to prevent her from taking that sip of blood but if we can’t stop it, I know what to do.

Rainie: Hebe, are you sure about this?

Hebe: *determined* I have never been so sure before.

With that, Hebe headed towards the door before stopping at the door for a while.

Hebe: Rainie, please don’t tell anyone about this. I don’t want to put them in a difficult spot and since I am the only one who could sacrifice, I see no reason why we should alert the rest.

Rainie: I get what you mean, Hebe.

Hebe: Good.

With that, she left the room, leaving Rainie behind.

Rainie: *mumbles to herself* You are doing all these because of Aaron. You are still in love with him. Hebe, your love for him is so deep that you could sacrifice yourself?

----The next day----

Afternoon

It was noon and the sun was shining brightly at every single thing on the Earth. However, Aaron and the team’s mood were not as bright as the sunshine.

Gui Gui had not been conscious since yesterday and the team had been busy, trying to find a location in the house where they could safely lock Gui Gui at.

Any vampire would be glad to stay in their bed in this scorching hot weather but not Aaron. He had not taken a wink since yesterday but he wasn’t tired at all. He didn’t want to be tired, he knew he must be ready for what is coming.

In addition to all these bustling plans and work in progress, there was one person who felt as worse as Aaron. It was Wu Xiong.

Wu Xiong sat at the stone slab beside the window and stared into blank space. She wasn’t even noticing the sun rays that were shone directly at her. All she could think of was the safety and whereabouts of Xiu.

Rainie walked towards Wu Xiong and sat beside her.

Wu Xiong: *looks up* It’s you.

Rainie: I saw Xiu in my sight.

Wu Xiong brightened up immediately: Where is he right now?

Rainie: He is in safety, don’t worry. I’m sorry I can’t predict his whereabouts. It was so near yet so far. Perhaps they had already prepared themselves to fend off my predictions. After all, Wu Zun and Han knew I was with you guys.

Wu Xiong: But you told me you could help me with finding Xiu?!

Rainie: I know I made a promise and I have no intention to go against it. Trust me. At least I had predicted his safety. Isn’t that the most important concern of yours?
Wu Xiong: I know you are right, but somehow, I need to see him personally. I used to feel his presence even when he’s not around. But I can’t feel it right now. *sobbing*

Rainie gave her a warming hug: Don’t worry, Wu Xiong, I’m sure you could see him soon.
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