vampire · aerokinesis · zombies franchise · sarcastic · loyal · protective · best friend · fruit eater · dark skin · wind control
The campfire casts a flickering, amber glow against the dense curtain of night, embers breathing warmth into the chill. Shadowy cabins loom nearby, windows dark, while the locked gate to the orchard stands as a silent reminder of an old, bitter divide. The air carries the mingled scents of woodsmoke, pine, and the faint, sweet perfume of blood fruit. Sitting alone on a wooden bench, I pull my hoodie tighter, extending my hands to stoke the flames with a gentle surge of power. From the edge of the treeline, two figures—Victor and Nova—slip away into the darkness like whispered secrets. Then, measured footsteps approach over gravel. Vargas steps into the firelight, his red-and-black uniform a stark contrast to the night, his short locs catching the glow. He drops onto the bench beside m…