Authors note. I'm sorry this took so long. I do plan on finishing this. No force can keep me from that. And I'm happy that many of you find this story to be entertaining. Again I am sorry for the delay.

Lovely Night Unknown POV

The mansion was huge and immaculate. The architect had decided on a western design instead of native Japanese. The walls were bright white and spotless… well except for the fresh red stain. Up until a few hours ago it had belonged to a rich family with ancient roots. He almost wished that I didn't need to sever those roots as quickly as he did. Better to watch them crawl in despair towards their door, with there legs hanging from the chandelier. But alas, he'd little time to partake in such entertainment. A man of his importance needed a base and needed one now.

Reaching within his long black coats pocket he withdrew a small note-pad. On it was several important points. One of which was "Secure a temporary housing facility." He withdrew a pencil licked the end and then next to the passage he marked a check. He grinned and then returned the book to its corresponding pocket.

The man allowed himself a brief moment to reflect on his earlier appointment with his "employee". Oyo Shun had done well for herself. It was a good idea to check in on her. He was worried that shinma wouldn't be very reliable. Koru and Fortuna were behind on there gathering but with ones of their mental state that was to be expected. They didn't even expect much money for their… work.

He allowed himself a toothy grin as a familiar presence made himself known to him. A dark shadow appeared on the wall next to his. He needn't turn to address the new presence. The silhouette was well known to him. Slowly he turned to face his guest.

"Arucard."

Arucard's POV

"You are the same as always, to proud to mask your presence. From me at least. What's wrong? I didn't think our last encounter made you lose as much dignity as you did blood. Relying on over-zealous shinma filth to do your dirty work? Sad."

Arucard allowed himself a moment to laugh at the being before him. Oh how the mighty had fallen. He remembered Descartes to be a man of pride. Or more accurately a vampire of pride.

Descartes curled his lips revealing his sharp elongated canines. His face contorted into a vicious sneer.

"Perhaps you forgot the outcome of our last duel. And I don't recall asking your opinion on my work force." His voice quickly transformed from a dull roar to barley above a whisper. "Or perhaps you're here to finish what you started."

Arucard could barely contain his amusement. He laughed, a sound, which caused all the birds on the block to take flight in terror. Slowly his face gained some composure and he pushed his glasses up to the bridge of his nose with his middle finger.

"I'd never kill such an interesting individual… without a direct order at least. No, I think I'll let you live and play your hand. My master told me to kill FREAKs. Shinma and originals aren't on the menu."

Descartes slowly smiled. His face became a picture of patronization.

"How loyal you are to your master."

Arucard was un-phased by remark. His ever-present toothy grin remained as it was. To the attentive observer it even broadened slightly.

"How I choose to follow my masters orders in none of your concern. Although if you continue to be so interesting I might be unable to contain myself in the future."

Arucard's gaze slowly turned towards the window. He glared as he realized that dawn was approaching.

"The night has grown sour. I'm afraid I have to bid you good night, old friend." With those words his body disappeared within the shadows, leaving as quickly as he arrived.

Descartes' POV

Descartes grinned viciously and withdrew his notebook again. Leafing through his "to do list" he thought, 'I can't believe I actually underestimated my own timetable. Everything's moving so much faster then I hoped it would.' His grin widened as he found the passage he was hunting for.

"Make contact with major power source".

Check.

Authors closing statement: any ideas you might had will be appreciated and strongly considered.