36.
Van Helsing stood on
the steps and stared into the sub-level. It again another huge chamber but that
was lined up with cages in rows. There were several doorways at the sides but
it was in the cage that held everyone’s attention. Not all the cages had occupants but the ones
that were held more creatures and then then cause of the scent.
There were vampires in
those cages.
There were a dozen of
these cages, and the occupants were in a state of rage due to their thirst for
blood. They were also subjected to the
intense lightings which were causing them discomfort.
More to that, on the
side was another huge cage with some people inside it.
They looked like the
staff that worked there.
There was also the
mezzanine level there and a single figure stood there behind the huge console
protected by the metal railings.
“Welcome to my working
area. My name is Frank Moriarty.” The figure on the mezzanine area voiced out.
He was dressed in a grey tweed shirt with the white overcoat and sporting a
monocle on his left eye. He was also seen carrying a cane then with a red ruby
top at the hilt unlike his brother who had a green one. He was also wearing a
gun belt with the gun in the right holster.
“James could not join
us today for he was wanted in London. As we speak, James is doing his own
misdeeds to bomb London with the series of bombings that will ….how did James
place it… cripple the city and destroy the country.” Frank laughed. “He is not
a madman but vindictive if he does not get his way. He did kill my lover just
now but I understand him. I will not stand in his way for both of us think
alike in some ways.”
“Like we like to rule a
country but not manage it.” Frank laughed louder. “Fortunately I also like to
know what made us different. Like Holmes, what makes him tick? Murders and
mysteries perhaps. Or the simple notion that he is doing more with his brain
that others? How many experiments have you done in your spare time, Holmes?
Don’t be vain, do indulge with me. I done plenty but was aimed at one area. The
evolution of the species. Like we did from a primitive being to the level of
where we are today. What were long treks on foot for months are today achieved
in hours. We may one day do it in minutes or even conquered the layer above the
skies….”
Frank’s stiring words
were interrupted by the single shot at the console in front of him.
“Darn! I could have
aimed higher but nevertheless, Frank, please do not compared yourself with me.
You are not my equal but another criminal with a demented mind.” Sherlock
played to the egomania of the Moriarty. “If I could recall you were once a Station
master in West of England. (Told in the Valley of Fear).”
“And I did recall
meeting you once. Was it Stonyhurst College where you at times double up for
James in the Science labs? James was smart but I guess his intelligence was for
calculations while yours was biology.” Sherlock dug deeper into the history of
his encounters with the man. “You and Sebastian were cousins, if I am not
mistaken. Sadly he became a hunter or did he do that to kill for you?”
“Deductive assumptions
once more, Holmes. You are right in most of them. Doctor Watson”, Frank
directed to the doctor. “You will not publish those facts for all of you will
be dead.”
“With that, I bid you
adieu.” The switches were thrown and the latches to the cages were released but
only the Vampires cages were opened. The ones with the creatures remained shut.
The dozen figures crept out and stayed half crouched from the days of
confinement. They looked around and then went for anything that held blood in
it. Three Vampires rushed at the direction of the group but Van Helsing step
forth to face them.
Van Helsing knew that
there was no reasoning with the Vampire for their mind was erased of anything
of humanity but their lust for blood and their allegiance to their master,
Dracula. He took the staff in his left hand and flexed his control on the
silver right hand. He was ready to fight.
Van Helsing rushed at
the trio who was in front of him with the shaft gripped tight. He swung his
right silver fist at the vampire on the left while the shaft thrust into the
one in the middle with his body weight shifted he crashed into the right
one. All four of them collapsed to the
rear but the vampire slayer had then withdrew the bloodied shaft and slammed it
hard down on the vampire’s face he crashed into. He then rolled over and jabbed
his silver hand into the left vampire’s jaws breaking it with force. He
crouched up and aimed the shaft at the left vampire which was staggering on the
knees with the face bloodied. It was trying to say something but the slayer had
no mercy for it.
“Die, you unrested
soul.” Van Helsing triggered the whip and watched the extended whip pierced the
vampire in the neck. He then sat back on his haunches in state of relief.
The other vampires had
gone for the cages but were brought down by the others with well aim shots at
the head. Eight vampires fell to the flooring with their skulls opened but one
escaped when it jumped over the metal railings on the mezzanine level.
The vampire was then
seen tossed over the railings dead and a new figure appeared over the railings.
It was a man like figure but with extra height and frame. The figure was dark
shaded metallic in design with the front visor for the human face to appear.
The metallic figure held two upper limbs with the three pronged grappling
finger extensions, and the lower limbs were a set of heavy boots. The frame was
however split in the middle section where the cables were seen. The unit was
powered by the small generator on its back.
“Gentlemen and ladies,
this is Nephilim.” The voice of Frank Moriarty was heard from the metallic
figure. “You will feel its wrath now.”
Just then there were
loud noises from below their feet, and everyone stopped to hear. It was then
seen the doorways burst open and more guards were seen running in fright.
“He escaped!’ One of
the guards cried out before he fell onto the ground. He looked towards the
doorway as if he was expecting more terrors to come.
It was then.
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