Feeders - Max and Axle

Chapter 11

Axles POV

After getting some rest i headed back to my office where my underlings reported back from the villages, three of them had started drawing blood yesterday from their health facility while they got a proper station set up.

The fourth was Hillside and they basically spat at my scout while trying to clean up the mess from their attack last night. To which i made sure Blake left one of our vampires at each village for the night to inform us of any breaches.

I was surprised how many bags they had come back with after only a few hours of it being running, it seems Max was right, there were a lot of people wanting to help their family members.

I spent the rest of the evening doing paperwork, Blake brought me the list of those who need time taken off their sentences so i get that completed. As well as check on supplies and make some calls to the other clans for meetings.

*Sire Morgan has sent word that Highgate village is currently under attack*

Axle leaps from his chair with a snarl

*Meet me at the gate we're putting a stop to this!*

I grab my sword and throw it over my back before i head straight out the door.

The one thing about moving at high speed is it makes you feel alive! Luckily the Highgate village is only a few hours walk from our castle. but for us it's more like 15 minutes.

Morgan sent word that there was at least 9 Vampires at the village, i just hope they don't cause too much damage before we arrive.

With the forest blurring past us the village comes quickly into view, i quickly spot two buildings on fire and two groups of Vamps. one of which Morgan is already trying to fight off.

*split up, you take the fires i'll handle the rouges!*

Blake turns heading straight for the blaze's as i go to Morgan.

I crash straight into two of the 5 vamps sending them flying into the side of a building, Morgans eyes meet mine as he throws another over his shoulder.

I pull my sword from the sheath on my back and lunge forward taking off the vampires head as he tries to get back onto his feet.

Another charges at me with a large knife i simply dodge as he goes flying past me into Morgan's machete.

I turn around with one swift move taking the head of another as one crashes into my side making me lose grip on my sward.

I reach out gripping its head and start squeezing as the vampire claws into my chest.

With a loud crack his skull starts caving in under my fingers before he falls limp to the ground.

I look over at Morgan taking out the last one as i get to my feet.

"Split up search the rest of the village" i command.

He nods and speeds off towards the centre as i check around the houses, it all seems quiet without any scent of other vampires.

I come across Blake helping humans with the remaining fire, it's nearly out when i arrive bringing some order back to the village.

Everyone's standing around looking shocked as the scent of fear floods through the night.

A sudden sharp scream fills the air drawing my attention to the medical centre.

I speed over to find a group of vampires trying to drag women away, i jump in slicing with my sword sending blood into the air.

One jumps onto my back sinking his fangs into my shoulder ripping the flesh away with it.

Another lunges at my chest with a knife aiming for my heart but i manage to grab his arm making him hit a lung instead.

I grip his head with one hand and his shoulder with the other as i easily pull his head from his body, within seconds he is replaced by another throwing punches at my chest and face when i suddenly feel fangs dig into my throat and rip away more flesh as blood pours down my body.

I reach over my shoulder and grab the body on my back by his hair, i drag him sideways making him slam against the floor with my blood dripping down his chin and chest.

I start to stumble from the blood loss trying to dodge the attacker in front of me but failing miserably as dizziness consumes me.

I'm taking on punches splitting my lip, eyebrow, Next my nose explodes gushing more blood just as i see two blurs zoom past crashing into the remaining attackers.

Morgan and Blake thank god!

I look around stumbling and see the women they were trying to drag away, their crying cuddled up together in the corner.

I take a deep breath while reaching them in three long strides i hold my hand out to the side of them as a protective barrier from the fight going on next to us.

"Come on let's get you somewhere safe" I try to say kindly but it sounds like more of a demand with my deep voice.

They slowly move while their eyes flick behind me at the on going battle.

I hold my hand to my neck trying to slow the blood flow as i take the women to the group by the now smokey building.

They cry and sob as they fall into the arms of others there.

I head to the mayor i now see is trying to calm everyone down.

"Mayor Teller!" I call as i approach him.

"Is anyone missing?" i question. Teller shakes his head looking stunned "No i think we're okay but we wont know until we do a total check, What are you doing here?" he questions.

"I had a scout placed at each of the villages under my watch since the attack last night, they sent word as soon as the rogues was spotted, we came as soon we heard"

He simply nods once "Thank you Axle, it would have been a slaughter if you and your guys hadn't turned up"

"I'm keep up my side of our deal, i will keep a few more guards here each night to keep watch if that's suitable for you?"

"Yeah that sounds good, this cant happen again the people here have just started to sleep again without fear of attacks. do you know who they were?"

I shake my head with a sigh "No i don't recognise any of them, I need to get back to the castle i'm going to leave Morgan here till morning and send over another scout"

The Mayor nods and heads back to his people.

I couldn't talk with him anymore, my ears are ringing and my vision is blurring.

*Blake i need to get back before i pass out*

He appears at my side instantly.

"Morgan stays here, send for another underling to protect the village"

"Yes sire but i'm escorting you home first. we don't need you taking a dirt nap out here" Blake states as he tucks himself under my shoulder to support me.

The trees blur past making me feel worse with each passing second.

With my head spinning, my legs grow weak just as the castle comes into view, my knees finally give in as i collapse into the dirt bringing me into darkness from the blood loss.

Max's POV

Im startled awake by the bedroom door bursting open.

I quickly sit up to find Axle being dragged in by Blake and another guard that's normally on the gate.

My eyes are instantly drawn to Axles ripped neck, his completely covered in blood and looks unconscious.

"s**t" I jump up and run to him in shock "What happened!" i snap.

"We went to defend Highgate village, they had an attack but thanks to Axles quick thinking they didn't lose anyone but he took the brunt of it" Blake informs me as they lay him on the bed.

Ava comes rushing in with a bowl of water and a cloth, Kneeling beside the bed she starts cleaning some of the blood from Axles face.

"Will he be okay? what can i do to help?"

"His lost a lot of blood, that's dangerous for us too it'll take him quite a while to recover and regain his strength" Blake sighs "He needs feeding but his not awake to do so, we'll get the nurse to hook him up to some blood bags until he wakes up"

I frown at not being able to help i feel useless.

Judy comes in with a large bag and starts putting needles into both Axles arms when i notice one of the blood bags is labeled as mine.

I walk over staring at it "I thought the ones we donate are taken straight to the most in need here" i say turning to Judy.

"They are but Axle ordered for your's to be put to one side for emergencies. There isn't anyone here with blood as pure and powerful as yours, it'll help him regain his strength quicker than the others"

"Oh" i say confused, why is mine so different?

Once they're done the room clears out and it's just me and Axle.

I climb onto the bed next to him and stoke his brown hair wishing he'd just wake up.