Whispers in the Wind

[Marnie]

So who ever said that life is meant to be easy was feeding you a load of ********. I mean seriously...if anyone tells you that they have an easy life is a person that grew up with a silver spoon in their mouth. Life is hard. Life is unforgiving. You have to bust your *** at everything that you actually want. I know this sounds morbid but I'm a realist. I am a hard worker but I have to be because if I don't work hard, I'm left vulnerable and could be killed. I know that's dark but it's reality. There are things that actually go bump in the night and this was something that I was born and raised knowing about. Yes there are those that are in beautiful ignorant bliss but I am not one of those people. Did you know that my parents were killed by vampires? Granted they sought out to kill the very vampires that killed them but that was their job.

Got your attention yet?

Yes, I do because seriously, everyone in Harper Rock knows about vampires and the undead uglies that wander our streets. Come on, you know that someone has to deal with the menace because the government is sorely lacking. All they do is watch and microchip while keeping the vampires and beasts in the city limits. Containment is important, don't get me wrong but couldn't they at least start killing them off?

I know that there are sympathizers out there that believe that vampires aren't bad but how true is that really? Are there any humanitarian vampires out there? Truly humanitarian vampires? If so then what do they have to gain? It's not like they can get their humanity back. I don't see the point... If it's for redemption, then what exactly are they trying to redeem from? Most are murderers and should deal with those consequences. This city is infested and that infestation needs to be dealt with. Yes, the argument can be made that there are evil, murderous humans. Not wrong but they are dealt with their judgement. Life in prison. Death. They aren't left to roam the streets to cause mayhem.

I am part of a group with my cousin to do exactly what we were born and raised to do...deal with the vampire race. Hell there is even good money that can be made from it from those that are proven to be wicked. Today I even found one that was on the wanted list. I searched and searched, finally found him and alerted the others. I slit his throat. Not a bad hit on him with my blade but I would have loved to shove that blade into his skull or even his heart. The rush that would have followed if he fell to dust would have been exhilarating, but I know that I am still growing. One day, I will make a hit that will do serious damage. Best part...he attacked back but got a really shitty hit. It was in my shoulder but not the shoulder of my primary arm so let me find him again because I'm still good to go. I have his number...it's only a matter of time.

[Marnie]

I found a fascinating cave while I was out looking for a guy who has a decent value on his head. It was the same guy that I attacked the other day but what can I say....I'm relentless. Anyhow, I took a venture into this came and came across some interesting beings within. I heard rumors that these beings existed but information about there was lacking while I grew up but to see them...it was awesome though they don't put up much of a fight. I do really wish that I could find that guy again because that was a challenge and a fight worth having. I mean he got caught with his hand in the cookie jar and now he sits on the wanted list. It's a tease but I will find him.

Anyway, my training is coming along nicely and I am gaining strength each day. I will hopefully soon hold value for the group that I am with when it comes time that we need to dispatch someone on the list. I spend a lot of time training if I'm not helping my cousin, Tierney, out in her shop. However, I am getting a little grief with how much sleep I get a night. I understand that sleep is important but I think Tier thinks that I set an alarm to wake up after three hours of rest. Nope...I just can't sleep so I train instead. I don't see the down fall in this but she's concerned that it's going to get not only myself hurt but the rest of the group. I understand her concern, I do but what am I supposed to do when I can't sleep...just lay there in hopes that maybe...just maybe that I will fall asleep. I don't have time for that. I take naps. Naps are healthy.

I promised that I would try and sleep because I really don't want to see Tierney pissed off. Nor do I want a bat to the side of my head to ensure that I will sleep. Granted it would work but it would hurt like hell in the process. Maybe I will do some research. There has to be something out there stronger than over the counter drugs. Oh and forget getting drugs from the doctor. I will take my chances on herbs if there are any that will work. Hopefully I will figure something out. I have to or I have to answer to Tierney.

[Marnie]

So yesterday was exciting...I did my first raid. It was easy but also a pain in the ***. The demifae are fickle beings. They taught my family but doesn't mean they trust us and these guys clearly didn't get the memo because they were practically chewing me up. They weren't bad wounds but enough that I knew that I needed to work on my training more. Just when I thought I was getting stronger. I am getting stronger, don't get me wrong but ****...not strong enough apparently. I feel like I am constantly proving myself, just like when I was little. I need to prove to Tierney and the family that my training wasn't a waste. This city is littered with vampires and I will do what I can to stop them.

Oh speaking of my training....still happening when I wake after three hours of sleep. Tierney is going to kick my ***. Though plus side...I did mention that I needed to get plants from her today because I'm still not sleeping how she would like. Maybe this will make her happy that I am actually asking for help on the sleeping situation. Don't want her to worry that I am going to get them all killed. I'm not alone anymore since I joined Tierney and the team she's apart of, I need to think about that more. This team is great so I guess I shouldn't make them wonder if I should be allowed or even trusted to hunt with them. Last thing I need them to think is that I am a liability. Granted I would continue until I die because if I don't, I haven't tried hard enough. Pride, it's a powerful thing.

There are many curses in our family and pride is one of them. Just like my parents, I am fully aware that that will be my down fall one day but if I take them down with me, it won't be in vain. At least there is one thing...I haven't been bitten yet or I might have stalkers. Though upside...if I get vampire stalkers...makes for easy hunting. Maybe I could use that in my favor. Ugh...positives to curses, that's an interesting spin. I wonder if Tierney would agree. Though I think I will keep that thought to myself unless Tierney finds this journal and then I'm sure I'll have to come up with some explanations. I should probably get one more work out in before bed and my thoughts get a little over board. I need to try and sleep tonight.