*Charles* As soon as the practical legion of vampires appeared in the hall, me and Phillippe sprung into action. I used my ability to summon a sword made out of the energy around me, Phillippe shooting acid into the face of one of the vampires that turned to run up the stairs towards us, hitting him square in the face making him call out in pain. Martyn made his skin into diamond, taking a few steps forward and hitting one of the vampires square in the face, making his head snap back at an awkward angle. We were in the thick of it, some of the district leaders joining in on one side or the other, others cowering against the wall not sure what to do. The group members and guards were all battling it out. The guards seemed to pair up to take on our attackers two on one, which was a beauti

