VAMPIRE ASSASSIN

CHAPTER 1: THE FORCE

Dear Diary
It was about 12:48 am. I’m still up and counting sheep. My day was hectic as usual, but I was glad it was over and I am still here alive and breathing. The vicious cycle of life was tormenting me and no matter what I do it was hard for me to feel normal as if I do not belong in this time or maybe here on this planet. I felt like I was missing something in my life. I wondered if the time would come that I’ll be able to find happiness and purpose in my lifetime.
Oh! I forgot to mention that I killed two vampires today.
NSears
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It was 6:45 am the loud noise coming from my alarm clock made me jump off my bed. I was still feeling tired from the lack of a good night’s sleep, I staggered as I came out of my bed in my one bedroom apartment and headed to my tiny kitchen to start my coffee maker, then I went straight to the bathroom and turned on the shower and hopped into the bathtub.
Another day of work and adventure awaits me as I entered the huge Manhattan building called The Golden Tower, it was known to be one of the biggest and most powerful financial institutions in the city of New York but for some it was more than an office. It was also the headquarters for a secret group of assassins called The Force only the few and chosen people could be a part of this elite group, their specialty was killing nonhuman creatures including werewolves and vampires. They chose their army from the time they were born watching them as they grew and when they’ve reached the specified age they come and persuade the parents convincing them that their child is special and only a specific school could help them mold the gift which they possessed. And if the parents refused they always ended up in some type of accident, unexplainable sickness or death.
I know how they operate I’ve been in all the avenues of our group and I’ve experienced how to do recruitment, it wasn’t the best feeling in the world but it was my duty to make sure the job was done and I hate to fail. My name is Special Agent Nicki Sears and I am one of The Force's finest assassins and this is my story………..


“Hey guys look who just entered the building it’s Nikki Sears…Happy birthday Nikster” Lorenz said happily announcing my birthday to the entire building. “So are we going somewhere tonight girl, ha?”

“Well I’m not sure yet I may have to work overtime tonight” I said trying to avoid the conversation with Lorenz.
Lorenz is my best friend and we’ve known each other for a long time. He was there for me always when the world beat me down and I didn’t know what to do anymore, he’s always been my strength and a good companion. Sometimes I wished that he was straight then maybe I would have married him…..Lorenz is very special to me he’s like a brother to me.


“You know you always do that every year, please I am begging you Nikster come out tonight for a change. How old are you now?” Lorenz said grinning. He knows that I don’t really like being in the center of attention and the fact that he is inquiring my aging; he knows how much it bugs me.

“Okay I’ll hang out with you guys but try not to ask me about my age okay” I begged Lorenz as I walked away with a smile….

“I’ll see yah! Seven p.m. sharp at the Blue Moon’s Bar in lower Manhattan” Lorenz was shouting. I looked at him one more time and nodded my head quickly as I entered my office, as I open the door it startled me to see Vincent Rosenberg, he was waiting for me; he is my partner at The Force.

“Gosh! Vincent you scared the living daylights out of me, what the hell are you doing in my office so early in the morning?” I asked him as I put down my bag on the table.
“You didn’t tell me it was your birthday today Nikki, I could have got you something special.” He said as he comfortably relaxed on my chair.

“Well I hate celebrations and it’s just another day for me, so please don’t even try to get me anything.” I told Vincent

“Okay Nik, if that’s what you want” Vincent finally got up from my seat and headed back to his office which was three floors up from mines.

As always I was jam packed with paperwork and cases that needed to be transferred to the data computer of The Force, before I could even turn on my computer to check my emails, my landline rang and from the way the caller ID number was showing it was coming from down below. I picked up the line and all I heard was code blue. I got up as soon as I hung up the phone I left my office and headed down the basement. We used a special elevator to enter the lowest part of the building where we have to scan our eyes and identify ourselves before we could have permission to enter the premises. As the elevator door opened, I could already feel the difference in the air. I smell danger lurking, waiting for me to come..

“Nikki Sears one of the best trained people I have, come I want to introduce you to someone” The Boss said
I was a little hesitant to assignments like these. It makes me feel uncomfortable to see the client making the request to assassinate someone or something, I told Boss several times already but he doesn’t seem to get it somehow.

“Have a seat Nikki. I want you to meet Marlon who is asking for our help and services.” The Boss said excitedly

“I want to have my revenge on this guy, and I want him dead as soon as possible” Marlon said angrily

“Can he do anything special?” I asked Marlon, it was my own personal protocol to ask if the person I am going to assassinate has some kind of special ability to avoid surprises.

“He is a werewolf and a very strong one too” Marlon added annoyed

Marlon was about to share the story why he wanted this guy in the picture dead but I told him I didn’t want to hear the reason behind it, the less information I know the better, at least I don’t have to deal with my conscience later at night knowing I’ve killed an innocent individual. The two gentlemen laughed at what I said. I excused myself as they continued to have their conversation. I took the picture with me and studied it

“Sorry buddy, someone wants you dead and tonight, is your last night” I whispered talking to the picture that I was holding on.

I went back to my office and sat on my chair, looking intently at the picture I am about to end tonight. I couldn’t help but to feel sorry for all the people that I’ve killed but this is my job and there is always a reason behind but that is the part that I refused to know about, though there are times that I wished I knew it then maybe I could have dealt with it in a different way. I was too busy contemplating when my cellphone rang……it was Lorenz asking me if I want lunch. I told him no, I wasn’t in the mood to be eating now specially knowing that I had to annihilate someone tonight.

I didnt even had time to breath yet another day has gone by quickly. Lorenz reminded me again about tonight, I assured him that I am coming and he was so happy and excited. Before heading home, i made sure that i finish the job and get it out of the way. I went to the basement and geared up i took all the weapons I need to accomplish the mission. Another waste of life about to be disposed.

As I reached back to my apartment it was a habit for me to pick up my mail and read it first before doing anything else I also listened to my voice messages. There was not any important letters or messages everything was either junk mail or telemarketers. I sat for a little bit and looked at the time I still had at least forty five minutes, so I turned on the showerhead and picked out a decent outfit suitable for the night and took my shower. As I dried myself and put on some make up I noticed that my skin didn’t have any wrinkles and I didn’t notice any aged spots I know I’m only twenty two but gee wiz I still look like I am still in my teen years. I took a big sigh and put on my clothes.

The bar was full as I entered in, I could see Lorenz waving at me, he and a bunch of our friends were seated at a huge round table which was very close to the actual bar and dance floor.

“Nice, Nikster you look fabulous girl” Lorenz commented as he handed me a shot of tequila with lime.

“Did I miss anything?” I asked Lorenz and he just shook his head and smiled.

They were dancing and drinking as the night went on, the music was loud and the crowd was wild, I forgot it was TGI Friday.
As I kept to myself Lorenz came and pointed at the guy who kept starring at me according to him ever since I came in. I slowly looked in the direction of where Lorenz was pointing and there he was sitting in the dark with some of his friends drinking and just having fun. He was wearing a black leather Jacket, he’s cute in my opinion and possibly wealthy. I took a deep breath and diverted my attention elsewhere. Lorenz then came and yanked me out of my chair forcing me to dance with them.

“Oh what the hell, might as well have fun I’m here already” I said to myself.

After dancing with my friends I went out to take some fresh air and to cool off, it’s been awhile since I last danced like that. As I was cooling off by the main entrance of the bar I felt someone come behind me and I immediately prepared to defend myself in case this was an attacker. Then all of a sudden I heard a voice so beautiful, I turned in the direction of the sound which came from behind me, it was the same guy who was staring at me inside the bar. He was taller than I thought, he’s physically attractive and he has a nice warm smile.

“Hi, I’m Cedric by the way” he said introducing his self and extending his hand for me to shake it.

“Nikki” I said as I shook his soft yet strong hands

“Are you from around here” he asked me

“Not really I live a good way from here. Are you from here?”

“I was born in Italy but I grew up here in New York”

“Cool” I said. I just broke my own rule, which was never talk to a stranger. “I’m sorry I have to go back inside my friends are probably looking for me now. Nice meeting you again Cedric” I said as I hurried back into the bar.

“There she is, hey loka where have you been?” Lorenz said he was half drunk already

“I just went out for some fresh air” I said sheepishly

As I returned back to my seat I quickly glanced towards the area where Cedric was seated and he had just come back from outside and he saw me look in his direction and he smiled at me.
Most of my friends were wasted by the time we decided it was time to hit the road. Lorenz was definitely the first one to pass out as soon as he hit the back seat of the taxi cab. I gave the driver Lorenz’s address and paid him in advance with a little extra to make sure Lorenz get home safely. I crossed my fingers as the taxi cab sped off hoping that it was an honest taxi man who was driving Lorenz home tonight.
As I walked towards the parking lot, I felt someone following me and then I heard three male voices, and they seemed to be either high on something or drunk. I swallowed hard and walked a bit faster and they did the same too.
“Hey man, the chick seems to be in a rush.” One of them said
“Hey miss! Slowdown there will you, come on! Hang out with us for a minute” another one said.

“Dude, she’s sexy I like her I think I’m falling for her”

“You always do that Dan stop it you’re irritating me with your nonsense man” the first voice said pushing Dan to the ground as the other men started to laugh and play jokes on their drunken friends.
I walked faster away from them but they decided to keep on following me until I made a wrong turn and found myself trapped in a slightly lit ally.

“Nowhere to go sweetheart, you’re going down tonight” the first guy threatened

“Look guys I really don’t want to hurt any of you so please let me go” I said warning them.
They came closer to me and one of them was bold enough to touch me. I pushed him away from me and body slammed him to the ground, then the other two began to charge towards me. When suddenly out of the blue they began flying one at a time in two separate directions a group of four guys came to my rescue but only two of them actually came and dealt with the situation and the three drunken men who were trying to hurt me ran away as fast as they could.

“Thank you” I said to them but none really responded back and then they left me alone in the ally. I tried to follow them but to my surprised they quickly disappeared.

It was a very odd night but I am still grateful to be in one piece, not that I’m afraid of the humans that attacked me but I was curious about the four who had helped me. I wasn’t able to get a chance to sense who they were and figure out what they were before they disappeared on me.
I drove back to the Golden Tower and sure enough there are people still working overnight. They knew that I have some sort of a mission whenever I come late like this.

“Good luck Nik, I feel sorry to whomever that will be” one of the night shift employee said.

“It’s just business that’s all” I said as I went to change and grab my weapons, by the time I finished gathering everything I need, I come out of the room and walked through where we park our vehicles. “Nice” I whispered as I stared at my motorcycle. I quickly turn on the engine and it roared its engine loudly as the tires squealed. I had every information memorized in my head, I went to where the address of this person was, as always I parked elsewhere usually a block or two away from the actual site of the assassination. I walk casually on the street and once I found my location I waited until I see my prospected kill to arrive.

It took me more than an hour of waiting when my target finally arrived, I was at the roof top. I pulled out my gun quickly attached the silencer and carefully aim it to my target, I took a deep breath and keep my hand steady. “I hope you had a wonderful evening my friend” I thought to myself as I pulled the trigger hitting my target in perfect accuracy, immediately he fell to the ground as the bullet hit his body in a matter of seconds people franticly got scattered on the side road as the bloody body of a dead werewolf lying on the ground. I gathered everything as fast as I could and immediately remove myself from the site.

I couldn’t sleep again, I could feel my body tired from all the excitement tonight but I am still deprived of sleep and it’s making me upset at myself. I tossed and turned on my bed and even tried to cover my head with my comforter but it just made me sweaty, feeling hot and more uncomfortable.
I could hear the streets being crowded again with the vehicles constantly blowing their horns or revving their engines, people talking loudly some even arguing about some stupid news they read early this morning and the noisy music from the shops nearby my apartment. I hate city noises especially during the weekend which is the ideal time for getting a good night rest.
8:45 a.m. my cell phone rang, it’s Lorenz.
“Hey good morning girl, hope I didn’t disturb your sleep?” He said
“No, I’m up anyway”
“Nikster, thanks for last night. I owe you one dear.”
“Glad to hear you made it home safe Lorenz”
“Okay I just wanted to say thanks and that I was able arrive home safe”
We both hung up our cell phones and I decided to get up and have breakfast somewhere nearby. As I came down the stairs, I noticed that the weather was a bit cooler than usual. I could feel the holiday spirit in the air, yeah one more day and its Christmas already. It’s the only holiday that I get to enjoy because I can go home and relax with family members in Brooklyn for days and I get to be with my Nana who has taken the responsibility of being my mother as far back as I can remember until The Force showed up and offered us a better quality of education and a promising future, I and two other cousins of mine grew up together in our grandmothers care. I usually leave Manhattan the eve of Christmas and drive all the way to Brooklyn with lots of gifts for everyone back home.
“Regular coffee with cream and sugar please”
I told the person behind the counter.
I sat outside while I read the newspaper and enjoyed my piping hot coffee. As I flipped through the pages I noticed in the smallest portion of the paper was a report about a homicide that happened last night in Lower Manhattan. There was no identification to begin with. It was said that there is no clear evidence of how the person died and that the authorities are waiting on the autopsy to be completed but the police were warning the community to keep safe and if there were any witnesses to this incident to please come forward with their information.
I got tired of reading the newspaper and folded it neatly then I left the coffee shop. I went shopping for gifts to bring with me when I go to Brooklyn later this evening, it’s going to be a busy day for me wrapping gifts and packing my clothes.
All the stores I went to was packed with consumers rushing to finish up with their holiday lists. I went in on one of the famous toy stores to buy my niece and nephews something. I wondered what could be the in thing now a days for ages two, six and seven, then I went to the girls section first. I saw some nice looking Barbie dolls and I decided to grab one along with some accessories to go with it, then I saw a mini bike that makes sounds with flashing lights an ideal toy for a growing two year old boy. Lastly I went and looked at the gaming systems and I got Wii for my other nephew.
It was a lot to carry and I forgot that my car was parked a good distance from where I was.
“Need help?”
I heard someone offering me some help, I took a peek behind me through the huge mini bike box that I was carrying and it surprised me to see who it was.
“Cedric” I said a bit surprised
“Come let me carry that for you before you ended up hurting yourself”
He gave me no chance to answer back and grabbed the huge box that I was carrying in my hands. He smiled at me and we kept on walking, I didn’t know what to say to him other than thank you for helping out.
When we reached my car, I opened the trunk and Cedric put the box inside and loaded everything else that I was carrying.
“Thanks again Cedric”
“Don’t mention it, so are you in a rush to go home?” He asked.
I had to think first and then I said No I’m not in a rush. It made him smile even wider and then he asked me if I wanted to have lunch with him and get to know each other more. For some reason it was hard for me to refuse his invitation and it wasn’t like me at all to accept invitations such as this one, yet I was so curious about knowing Cedric more.
“So what are you doing here, are you shopping too?” I asked Cedric
“Not really I was just killing some time and looking for something to do”
As we entered the restaurant I noticed the fancy entry way and I figured that it was one of the most expensive restaurants in Manhattan. I just followed and the Hostess produced a big smile for Cedric as soon as she saw him coming.
“How can I help you today Sir” the Hostess said with a big smile on her face her body language was a bit flirty in my opinion.

“Table for two please, and make it a little more private if you could”

“No problemo Sir, come follow me” She said as she walked slowly in her high heels making her buttocks more noticeable.

Then we sat down once we reached the table, and the hostess bent her chest low enough to where Cedric could see her healthy jugs while asking what drinks we would like.
I couldn’t’ help but laugh within myself and cover my mouth with my hands to prevent an outburst of laughter. Cedric noticed my reaction and he apologized. He said that at most places which he goes fifty percent of the time a situation like this occurs. I shook my head and told him it was okay, but it was funny to me. I couldn’t believe girls would go that low just for a guy to notice them.
“You’d be surprised at what they do just to get attention” Cedric said smiling sheepishly.
“So you said the other night that you were born in Italy, how did you end up here in the US?”
“Well my mother was born and raised in Boston. She was an exchange student at the time, studying World History and Philosophy in Rome when she met my father. Not actually sure what he was doing in Rome at the time but that’s how they met and from that time on they never left each other’s side they had my older brother then me after which we moved to the U.S.” He said

“So you have a brother then, is he here too in New York?”
“Yeah, He is the type that doesn’t like staying in one place, but we keep in touch as much as possible. What about you Nikki tell me about yourself”
“Ah, nothing really fun or exciting, I grew up with my grandmother and two other cousins. My mother died when I was born and nobody really knew who my father was. By the time I reached my seventh birthday my grandmother sent me to a special school in New Hampshire and basically that was it for me I graduated the academy and then headed to Harvard and here I am, after four years of College now digging ditches in one of the biggest financial Corporations in the state of New York.
Living life alone in a one bedroom apartment and currently having lunch with a guy that has a very irresistible charisma towards the opposite sex.” I smiled at Cedric as I teased him and he was literally blushing.
We talked until I noticed how late it was and I had to cut our conversation short, he walked me back to where my car was parked and then he asked me if it was okay for him to call me one day. We exchanged cell phone numbers and we parted our ways.
As I reached my apartment, I was in a rush to get all my gifts wrapped and to pack my things for a week’s stay at my Nana’s house. Then after everything was done I took my shower, grabbed some coffee on the way and hit the highway.
It was a good thing that the snow hadn’t come down yet, although the air was freezing enough for me to wear double sweaters and by the way the weather looked maybe I wouldn’t be as lucky when I come back to Manhattan a week from now.

By the time I reached the familiar street on Utica Ave, I was relieved to know that I was close to home. The clock on my dashboard indicated that its 3:47 am already, the street was dim and not a soul was on the road. It’s been a year since the last time I came here to visit although the journey wasn’t far. It was hard for me to find time to come home due to my hectic schedule at work.
I finally reached the house as I looked at my old home and noticed that nothing had really changed, it was still plain and white from the outside. A small front lawn that was barely maintained and the large porch in the front of the entry way, it was a tri level house with lots of add-ons to make the house big enough to accommodate everybody that lived there. My room was on the second story of the house it was the original master bedroom before all the additions were made. It was late and everyone was asleep it’s a good thing I still have my keys to open the door. I tried to sneak in and not make any kind of noise. I was able to put all my gifts for them under the Christmas tree without waking up anybody. Then I headed up to my room and put my stuff away, Nana didn’t even touch a thing in here it was as if I never left the place at all. I was exhausted for once, as soon as I hit my old bed I was knocked out and on cloud nine…..

“Santa’s here Mommy, Santa’s here”

Must be the kids shouting from downstairs, as I squinted my eyes trying to clear my vision. It was a very good but short sleep. I could hear everyone making all sorts of noises downstairs and happily opening their gifts. Then I heard someone opened my door slowly as it squeak loudly, I was waiting to see who it was that’s on the other side of the door.

“Oh my Gosh, Nikki your home” Liza said shouting and very excited.

Liza was my dear cousin who I grew up with, we were the same age, did everything together when we were small and we both loved our Nana so much. She’s like a sister to me, her and Mara who was her younger sibling. Although Liza took a different path than me, while in high school she got pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy who she named Nikko who was named after me. And then a year later she got pregnant again with another man and gave birth to a baby girl. She named her Maya. Then after five years she met Jason who was a very good person whose intention was pure and who really loved Liza and her children. Jason and Liza got married and they had a child together named Jaymar he is two years old now.
“Liza how are you cousin?”
“Look at you Nikki, still beautiful as ever. I’m good hey when did you arrive I didn’t even hear you pull up last night”
“It was actually early this morning” I said as I yawned stretching my hands upward.
I knew my sleep was done and there is no way in heaven that I could get back to sleep now with all the commotions and excitement going on around the whole house. As Liza kept on blabbering I went ahead and brushed my teeth, combed my hair and then changed my clothes as I listened to her stories. Then we both headed downstairs and Nana was there sitting by the fireplace watching her great grand kids happily at play with their new toys.
“Goodness gracious Nikki is that really you dear” She said a bit surprised by my sudden appearance.
“Yes, Nana, it’s me Nikki.” I replied as I came closer to her and gave her a big hug and a kiss.
Nana was so happy to see me after a long time of separation and lack of visitation. She embraced me like she was going to cut the air off in my lungs and she kept on looking at my face like I had changed physically.

“My good heavens, Nikki you haven’t aged a bit my dear, you look exactly the same like the last time I saw you.” Nana said with great admiration in her tone of voice as she continuously assessed my entire physique.

I began to laugh and she smiled at me, she just noticed what she was doing to me like I was some sort of a doll being spun around. Then Nana hugged me one more time and whispered how much she missed me.
Later that day, I played with my nephews and niece and chatted with Liza and Mara all evening catching up with all the things I’ve missed since the last time I was here. I was surprised to learn that Mara recently graduated from our local Jr. College and was now looking for a better job. Nana suggested that maybe I could increase Mara’s chances of finding work in Manhattan. I almost choked when I heard the suggestion. It was going to complicate my life once Mara stayed with me. My type of work is different and I’d rather not have anyone else in my apartment just in case I got attacked or something.
I told them I’ll think about it and it wasn’t that easy because I only had a one bedroom apartment so I’ll keep in touched with them as soon as I straightened out my current situation.
It was a lot of fun staying home with my family and watching the children run and play all day. They had a normal family and I envied them I envied Liza for having this life and I am very happy for her. My future was uncertain with the way things are right now, I am twenty two years old and not even in a single relationship. Most people in the same age group as I was at least had three or more relationships already in their life but me nada as in zero, nothing, not one time in my entire life I remembered myself in a relationship. Although a lot of my coworkers thought that there was something going on between me and Vincent. He was my partner to whom I entrusted my life, in times when we are on a mission of annihilating someone or something. We had to trust and protect one another while we are in the midst of danger.
I was deep in my reveries when my cell phone vibrated and it made me jump from where I was seated.

“Hello Nikki it’s me Cedric”
“Hey there, how are you?”
“Good, hey listen I didn’t mean to interrupt I just wanted to greet you Merry Christmas and I hope you’re having a fun day yourself” Cedric said

“Thanks, same to you”

“Okay I’ll let you go now Nik, I’ll see you when I see you girl. Bye”
I didn’t even get to say anything else and then he hung up the phone.

It was kind of odd for me to be happy and excited as soon as I heard his voice on the other line, but I could not deny the truth. I have to be cautious about my feeling. I don’t want to end up being like my Mom. After she trusted a man and gave him everything, he just walked away like nothing happened, leaving my poor mother heartbroken and with child, ruining her life and her future.

The days had gone quickly as I anticipated it, it’s time for me to head back to Manhattan and face my life once more. The rest and relaxation away from the busy life I was accustomed too was over and back to the hustle and bustle of the never ending cycle of life. I waved my hands to the people that I am leaving behind I could see Nana was about to cry as I backed up my car into the street. I sped off as quick as I could I hate goodbyes, but I made a promise to Nana that I would be back very soon I would not allow a whole year to pass before she saw me again.
I hit the highway in no time and soon enough I was back in my tiny apartment. My mail box was full with all sorts of mail. I went through it one at a time sorting which was important from which were junk mail. I also checked my voice mail and there was not a single message for which I was happy.
I opened my diary and began to write in it, it probably took a good three to four pages of my personal writings sharing anything and everything that happened during my stay at my Nana’s house.
Then I heard my phone ringing from the dining area, I went and grabbed it.

“Hello Loka….Nikster what are you doing?”

It was Lorenz, as always asking me to come with him this time to a Gala with a few of our friends. I told him that I was beat from the drive and I don’t feel like moving an inch right now. Lorenz just laughed at me and insisted on taking me out to tonight’s Gala. I told him I had nothing to wear for such an occasion, and he said not a problem.

After an hour Lorenz finally arrived at my apartment all dressed up looking cute as always and he handed me a bag of clothes and ordered me to get dressed and to be pretty for the night.
As I opened the bag it was an elegant silver dress made by Balenciaga, my eyes almost popped out of my head when I saw who made the dress. I knew Lorenz for many years now and he was my best friend although he was gearing up and very attracted to the same sex as he was, it was never a big problem for me. It was his choice of lifestyle and I respected it, but when it comes to dressing me up it was a losing battle for me already. Lorenz was my beauty connection and he is very good at it, one of his many talents was the eye for fashion and good taste.

“Girl, are we ready yet? Hurry up, I’m excited to see you and put make up on you.” Lorenz said as I heard him tapping his shoes on the floor.
It made me smile knowing that Lorenz was getting antsy.

“Okay shall we go now?” I told Lorenz as I came out of my room

He was shocked when he saw me all nice and dressed up.
“Mama Mia, my swirly whirly…..how lovely art thou Nikki” Lorenz said as he spun me around gently and looked at me carefully. He was amazed at how much I’ve learned from him when it comes to putting on makeup and adding accessories on me that would make me even more elegant and fabulous.