Falcon
When the time came I’d teleport us on the beach, but for now, it was time for us to have fun with those who thought they could come to my home uninvited. The first group rushed the beach, charging with swords and guns. With my hand hovering over the button, I smiled sinisterly, then I dropped one finger down, sending a line of bombs coming up from the sand. “Ashes to Ashes.”
“Dust to Dust,” Gideon finished. We looked back at the monitor, and some of the bodies were still moving. I did a double take. As a vampire, my vision couldn’t be any better. There could be no mistaking what was before me.
“Tell me I’m not seeing what I am,” I muttered, rubbing my hands across my face just in case something had changed. Humans?
“Those weren’t all vampires. Look.” He pointed again. We had more movement from the shoreline. The next group landed with about twenty or so of their little soldiers. And foolishly, one of them aimed a rocket launcher in our direction. Poor saps. I pointed the cannon from the tree line tower directly at that foolish bastard holding it and fired. He didn’t get a chance to blast us, but he took out a group of his men when the rocket launcher met the bomb I sent.
“More are coming,” I observed with a menacing grin. A group got past the first line, but we planned for it. Gideon did the honors, setting off six more IEDs. Vampire bodies turned to dust and while the bastard humans turned to fresh chum for the sharks.
Checking the monitors, we forgot a major issue. They had brought two ships which seemed to be turning about. We had no intention of leaving any chance of survivors. “Blow up those ships,” I commanded.
“Yes, sir.” He lined up the two targets and hit the buttons, sending missiles towards them. We watched for what seemed like forever for them to reach the ships. They made contact sending screams echoing through the air to our sensitive ears.
I could feel the tension coming from my mate as she listened to the wretched howling of the dying humans. Nora, my love. I am well. I haven’t actually battled anyone. We are in the security room still. The fight is almost over. Got to love technology.
I love you, Falcon. I loved to hear those words from her.
I worship you, my queen. Feeling her tension only infuriated me more. The fact that they came to harm her signed all their death warrants. No games, no mercy. Rest for now. I will be there soon to hold you and our daughter.
Kick some ass, my King.
I laughed then returned back to Gideon who eyed me with confusion. “One day, I’ll find my mate and then I’ll look crazy to everyone around me.” He’d been waiting for a mate for a long time as well. Selfishly, I hoped he didn’t find her until the war was over. We needed him too much for him to lose his mind during the mating period.
“Shut it. I had to check on her and our daughter.” I arched my brow at him, waiting for the reality of my words to strike. It only took a second. He dropped to his knees, bowing to me in reverence. “Get off your knees, Gideon.”
“Your Highness,” he croaked out, choked up with the revelation. The dog also bowed before me. Now it was getting awkward. How the fuck did he know to do that?
“Stand up, please.” They both returned to form. “Thank you.”
“I can’t believe it. Congratulations, your Highness.” The grin on his face seemed permanent. I didn’t blame him because I felt the same way. This had been everything we’d all waited for. Centuries of wars and fear coming to an end. We couldn’t count all our chickens just yet, but the hope brought us immeasurable joy.
“In private please call me Falcon. This is already going to be hard getting used to. Let us look for more of these fools.” We spun back to the screens and scanned the air for possible planes. The vampires wouldn’t be that bold because if it failed their escape would be to plummet into the ocean. They most definitely would survive the landing should they not get their heads lobbed off by the debris, but the water was infested with sharks and I had every intention of keeping it that way until the war was over. For a few minutes we surveyed the monitors, but nothing showed up.
I finally gave the all clear for us. “It’s time to clean up my island.” Like a flash, I teleported us both to the beach and began tossing the body parts of the unfortunate and foolish humans into the ocean. No sense in stinking up the place. With both of our speed, we had the place cleaned up and took the weapons back to the security room. All sorts of weapons were gathered in there. Most of the guns retrieved from the beach were no longer functional with the blast damage, but they could be stripped and used for new weapons. Once we had time, we could transport them back to the castle for our men to repurpose them.
It reminded me that I hadn’t checked my home for anything remaining. I hadn’t been there after it had been turned to ashes. My stores of weapons were locked away in a bunker under the home. They would be useful. We have about sixty master bladesmiths in the army and they are working diligently to make us more and more blades.
“Wow, that happened faster than I expected,” Gideon exclaimed while removing his armor. Looking at the clock on the wall, we dispatched of all our enemies and cleaned up the mess in an hour.
“Yes, it did.” I nodded in agreement, stripping off my own armor. As I did I got a whiff of the air around us. My nose twitched from the strong smell of death. The tinge of blood lingered in the air from the weapons. “Let’s wash off the weapons and ourselves. I don’t want to scare my mate.”
Love, are you all awake? I asked, running the sprayer in the large vat made for this specific reason.
Yes, we’re waiting to hear from you. Her voice sounded exhausted. The deep raspy tone told me that she was barely keeping her eyes open. I’d keep the visit short and get her to our comfortable bed.
Good, I will bring Gideon and your pup to see all of you.
“Come, you both. It’s time to meet the future.” Her dog nearly leaped down the hall as I opened the door. The sound of his claws scraping the ground loudly as he beat us there. He’d been super protective of Nora, but I wondered how he would be with the baby. He could have been biding his time to get to her.
I reached the door and unlocked it for them both, holding onto the dog’s collar. As soon as we entered the beast did something incredible. He pulled away from me, tearing the leather collar right off. He reached up and sniffed around my daughter who was being tightly held and comfortably asleep. His snout rubbed against her hand and caused my beauty to open her eyes.
“Thor,” I warned him, sensing a change in the air. If he tried to hurt my baby, he’d be a dead pooch. I doubt that it would happen, but the worry of father mixed with a threat made me ravenous to see those eager to hurt my family pay with their lives.
I heard him whimper then step back. His movement became erratic as he staggered back. I dashed to my family, blocking them from the dog that suddenly acted wild.
Just as he released a howl, something insane happened. His body contorted, many times. Slowly but surely the son of a bitch shifted into a human—a naked human. He stumbled onto his ass with his legs crossed and his head down. Draco immediately launched a bed sheet at him as we all stared in awe. Whatever he was, we didn’t want him naked around our women. It was clear to me that he wasn’t looking good. The transformation took something out of the vibrant animal he was moments ago. Whatever just happened was pertinent to my daughter and I wanted answers. He clearly couldn’t give them to me right now. I had to do something before he died on me.
Love, can you move to the other bed? I asked, running to Thor.
Of course, she answered.