Estelle stood with a blank face as they enter the knight's training hall. It was the smell that hit her first, sweat, tears, a little bit of shame came right at her. Estelle had to resist the urge to puck up her lunch. Had her brother been like this as well? " no never! " she though.

" well newbies this is where you will be assigned to a captain " Ben said loud enough that all the other sweaty knights turned to watched them.

" jolly " she thought pulling herself together.

Once again they had to line up and face front, as they where assigned. Each captain had two recruits, she didn't know if she was luckily or unluckily as her and Finn where assigned together to a captain named Glen, who was nowhere to be found.

Estelle found the bunks that were there's, She quickly claimed the top bunk. It would be easier for her to sleep knowing that no one would look. Estelle throw her bag on the bed before climbing up, she hadn't except mice to be on the bed. These where not the furry animals that are mice, these where demon infested mice. Quickly she shoowed them away. She couldn't be bothered by such low demons. It seemed like they where everywhere lately, but why.

Demons are drawn to her, as they are drawn to anyone who has Alucard blood. That is why they are called demons of the night, and also why her brother meet with death. She would have to be extremely careful not to draw their attention towards her. Someone among these people where the killers.

Getting impatient she jumped down from her bunk " come on Finn let's go find our so called Capitan " she said dragging him along with her.

" Ludgar, do you even know what Capitan Glen looks like? " Finn asked with a sigh

Estelle just rolled her dark eyes " no " she said marching on.

She looked everywhere, the garden, house stalls, training yard, yet he was still no where to be found.

Frustrated she stopped " I'm going to rest, do what you will Finn " she said and left Finn to his own devices. Estelle decided to snoop around, she looked around and made sure no one was watching as she backed into a showdow from the training yard. With a deep breath, " oh demon lend me thine power. Embrace me in thine silent showdow " she thought holding her hand out.

Estelle felt a rush of air go passed her. With a flick of her wrist, everything went gray. She was in the realm of shadows. In the domain of a demon "What are we going to do today Elle?" A voice whispered into her ear.

" adamaï, I would prefer you not whisper in my ear " she said yanking something off her shoulder and throw it away from her. Adamaï was a darkling, a small human like creature covered in darkness, with large black almond-shaped eyes that where to big for his little face. His fingers are long claws, that could cut through anything. All in all he was a useful but nasty little demon.

She watch him shrugged his shoulders and hold his arms " Elle you no fun!" adamaï protested.

Estelle ignored him as she moved around within the shadows. " I need to find it " she muttered walking past the people training in the yard. No one could see her or hear her when she was within this realm.

adamaï let a twist smile cross his dark face " it?, Elle what is it? " he asked sitting on her shoulder

Estelle glanced at him with cold eyes " would it be, in the captain of the knight's office " she said with a dark smile.

adamaï quickly dropped his smile, at the sight of Estelle's eyes. " if that is what you wish dear Elle " he said. With a snap of his claw like fingers they were in the office.

Estelle let out a small sigh of relief. She tossed adamaï over towards the decks, as she went straight to the bookshelf. If there where any records they would be in there. She knew if she told adamaï anything he would get mad.

She went through the books but found nothing related to her brother. She was putting the book back when the door opened, adamaï quickly jumped on her shoulder. The captain look towards her, well not really at her. " Elle it's time " adamaï said with a chuckle

" very well " she said watching the captain sit in his chair as everything became blurry.

Estelle found herself back at the training grounds with adamaï gone, she was out of the showdow.

" there you are! " Finn said holding two wooden swords. He had a goofy grin across his face as he run towards her. He held out a practice sword towards her " say Ludgar spar with me " he said.

Estelle took the blade in her hand and looked at it before getting into a steady stance. Finn watched her and gave a nod before getting ready. Estelle watched him closely " full of openings " she thought blocking his fount attack.

Estelle dodge attack after attack, she waited for Finn to get tired. There it was his swing started to get slow, " now " she grinned pushing him back, each time there swords meet made a loud thud.

Finn made a "tch" sound as he attacks her. He swung his sword at her head, Estelle watched the blade come at her. Quickly flipping backwards the blade missed just in time. Both of them were breathing hard, sweat rolling down their faces.

" not bad " she huffed whipping the sweat away with the back of her hand.

Finn used his shirt " not bad yourself " he said gripping the sword tightly in his hands.

Estelle felt the bloodlust, and she enjoyed it. Again she rushed him, with each swing she let the excitement get to her. She followed Finn's every move, there it was the opening she hoped for. She blocked Finn's attack with a grin, she let the force of his swing prush her down. She slid between his legs and hit his back.

With a cry from Finn the battle was over. Suddenly there was a lot of cheering from the training dummies. Looking over she finally noticed that a crowd had grathered.

She was surprised but pushed it back, holding out her hand she helped Finn to his feet " that's going to sting " he wined.

"Your full of openings " she sighed hopeless at him.

" wow that was amazing. I can't believe a little pipsqueak like you won " Someone said in surprise.

Estelle turned angrily at the voice. He was much taller then her, she had to look up. He wore a sleepish look on his face as he yawned. His chestnut hair was a mess, suddenly she noticed his pale blue eyes were studying at her. She know this man " Glen, slacking off again I see " another captain called out with a laugh.

Estelle felt her eyes get big, this man was her brother friend. Both had come for a visit, the last time she saw her brother. Clenching her teeth, she turned and stomped off.

That night Estelle sat across from Finn eating dinner. The food wasn't bad, especially on an empty stomach. She held a spoon full of soup to her mouth when Finn began to ask her questions.

" where did you learn to fight so well? " he asked

" by watching my brother " she answered

" brother!? Wow he must be so proud of you " Finn chuckled

A darkness passed her face " I won't knew, he died " she said void of emotions

Finn dropped his spoon from his hand " ah........sorry " he muttered

Estelle ignored him and went back to eating her food. To her surprise the dinner hall was full of low level demons and spirits. She ignored them as well.

" eh well where was I full of openings? " Finn asked

Estelle closed her eyes and took a deep breath before opening them up again " first off your stance was weak, you don't stand with your feet pointing the same way. Next time try the L stance " she said holding up her hand and making an L with her fingers. She started off with her thumb " this stance is well balanced and powerful, you won't get nocked down easily " she let her hand down " second your to eager to attack first, that's your downfall. "She watched his face " all I did was block and dodge until you got tired, that's when I attacked " she sighed

" I see " Finn said nodding

" also you leave your flank open when you go to attack " she said and taped her left side " also you back " she grinned

" that's true, however you were full of openings as well pipsqueak " Glen said siting next to her

He eat his food before looking closely at her and finn " man you really are tiny " he muttered measuring her head to his middle of his side. For some reason he pate her on the head.

Estelle slapped his hand away angrily " don't touch me " she said coldly and left the table. She went back to the bunks and climbed in bed. " how dare he " she hissed.

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