The man gave a very faint smile “perhaps. I must be off then father Voltruist.” He get up from the bench holding the priest hand a little longer, staring at the priest. He almost let go, but instead says “Actually father… i was wondering if perhaps you come with me. There is a café not far from here, I’d like to talk to you more.”

Voltruist stared at him still abit red in the face “Oh uh…” he checked his watch “but im really late to get to the church.” He told him.

Sanderson still held his hand “You are already late, Im sure you can be there in the morning. Please, i really like to speak more.”

Voltruist face soften as he smiled “Ok. I can go in tomorrow morning. Besides they would understand the need to help someone. ” he went to pull his hand back slowly to gather his things.

Sanderson smiled and helped him “I can put you up in a hotel for the night. Since I am keeping you out so late.” Picking up some of the papers and books.

Voltruist chuckles lightly “Oh i can’t let you do that. It’s quite alright, i do not mind helping people at all.” Trying so hard to get rid of the red in his cheeks. He got up, he wasn’t as tall as Sanderson, only stood at 5’6 in height. “Lead the way sir.”

Sanderson put an arm around the priest, walking him to the café. They moved through the city slowly as Sanderson showed the sites along the way. They got to the café to speak that night. Which in turn stop Voltruist from being kidnap and tortured by stephan. Couple of years had past and Stephan had met his fate. Stahs and Zagine found him and he was dead. Voltruist was still a priest at the church who would regularly meet with Sanderson at the café and chat. They had spent alot of time together, even a couple of dinners. They enjoyed each others company. Voltruist would listen when Sanderson felt overwhelmed or just needed to vent. He even give advice and just tried to be a shoulder for him.

One evening Sanderson ask Voltruist to meet him somewhere, Voltruist did as he trusted Sanderson. As he walked up he saw the vampire “hello lord Sanderson how are you this evening?” Smiling sweetly.

Sanderson saw the Priest “I’m glad you came, um…remember years ago when I spoke of my friend?”

Voltruist gave a soft nod “Of course, it was the first time we met. What of your friend?”

Sanderson frown lightly “He has passed on. I feel as though it is my fault, that I failed him.” He explains.

Voltruist move to embrace him “Oh Mikael I am sorry. ” he rub the vampires back “I do not believe you to be a failure. I am sure you did everything you could. Sometimes people just don’t want to be saved or fate is just cruel.”

Sanderson pulled back as he looked at Voltruist “There is more…. I have enjoyed our time together greatly, however I have kept something very big from you.”

Voltruist reach to touch Sanderson cheek “You’re a vampire.” He said softly.

Sanderson stared in confusion as he held Voltruist hand “How did you know?” He ask, sure that he hid it well. Though perhaps he might have slipped around the priest.

Voltruist sighs “Because the church knows, I actually came to warn you. They plan to attack you and yours. Im tired of senseless bloodshed. Before i came here, i went on a mission with a hunter. Watching both sides tear each other apart to protect their own, it was horrible. Mikael I dont want you to get hurt, i couldn’t bare it.”

Sanderson listen as the priest warned him “I see…will you be joining them in their fight?” He ask.

Voltruist shook his head “No. I will not, i am not going to aid in hurting people who only want to exist. It is not your fault, that blood is your food source. Plus you have never hurt me.”

Sanderson pulled Voltruist to him and kissed him hard. Causing the priest to blush hard, though he didn’t fight the kiss. He honestly always dreamed of kissing Sanderson, so it was a dream come true. When Sanderson finally broke the kiss, he whispered “Come be with me, leave them. They do not care for you, I do.”

Voltruist heart sank as he reach to hold the Vampires face “I would willingly spend all of eternity with you, but i need to go back. I need to try and talk them out of attacking you and the others.”

Sanderson still held the priest “They will hurt you, I can not bare if something happened to you Voltruist.”

Voltruist smiled still “I have to try, you have to let me Mikael.” He lean to press a soft kiss to his lips and says “Havi.”

Sanderson was confused “What?” He ask, hoping the priest clarify.

“My name, it’s Havi Voltruist. Figure I know your name, you should know mine. Now i need to try and persuade them.” He stuff a piece of paper in his hand “If im not here tomorrow at sunset. This is the location of their operation. Save your people.” He told him as he pulled away.

Sanderson look to the paper and watch the priest leave “Havi….please be safe.” He whispered.

The day had past and the sunset was setting, Sanderson wasted no time to be at the spot waiting for Voltruist. After an hour he knew, something had happened, he moved to where he had everyone meet at. Gathering Zagine, Stahs, Lilian, Colins and few others. They broke into the strong hold and began their bloodshed. Sanderson however was on a different quest, he looked for the priest. He finally found him in a cell, laying limp on the floor.

His heart sank as he ran to him pulling the priest to him. Holding him “No no no no Voltruist please.”lightly shaking him “Havi please dont leave me.” He said in a broken tone.

Voltruist stirred in his arms and smiled “Mikael, you came. I knew you would, i had faith.”

Sanderson held him tight “Im never letting you go ever again Havi.” He whispered. “Please…please dont ever put your life above mine ever again.”

Voltruist chuckles weakly “I promise.” He told him. Holding the Vampire tight as he was carried out of the cell.

Sanderson took Voltruist far from the stronghold, taking him to the park where they met. Only the were on a small bridge over a river. Voltruist and Sanderson lean against the railing looking over the river. “So will you be returning to the vatican?”

Voltruist ripped off the white collar and threw it into the river “No. I meant it when I said I spend eternity with you, I want to be a vampire. You see i met this handsome man on a bench years ago and i fell instantly in love. ” moving closer to Sanderson.

“Are you sure?” Sanderson ask as he pulled the priest to him “Because I’d love to spend eternity with you at my side.”

Voltruist leans to kiss him softly “yes, make me a kindred. Let me be yours, meeting you was the best thing to happen in my life. I was always meant to meet you. ” sanderson kisses him back. He took the priest to his home, he showed the priest how much he loved and cared for him. Showing the priest physical love, before he fully embraced him. Turning him into a vampire, to spend their eternity together.