Page 2 of Stegian: Project Exorcism 4

“Yes. By all accounts the planet can sustain life. In fact, before impact I could have sworn the sensors were picking up signs it was inhabited. Also, it was showing as having two suns.”

Just what he needed. More frigging sunlight to avoid.

The vampires on board would have issues but other supernaturals would thrive in it. Already the supernaturals on board grew tired of each other’s company. They would do well to introduce others into the mix. It could boost morale, so long as the planet’s inhabitants weren’t as ignorant as Earth’s. “Then let us free ourselves from this flying tomb and greet our new neighbors. Hopefully, they are more welcoming than our last ones.”

Yunoc chuckled and followed as Stegian made his way to one of the many emergency release hatches.

Yunoc was first out. “It is safe, the suns are down,” he called back to him. “You can exit.”

Stegian shared his body with a demon. Humans called him a vampire but he was so much more than that. Prior to the attack that left him sired, Stegian was a sorcerer. It gave him the edge over his demon that he needed to remain in control. For centuries he’d managed just fine with what he was, despite the humans’ claims he and others like him could not control their bloodlust.

Fools.

Stegian climbed out of the hatch and stared at the strange land. Not far off was a body of water that looked to be blood red. Its beaches, illuminated by the pale light of the moon, were pink. If that wasn’t enough of a departure from Earth, the backdrop of trees had ink-black trunks and long, bright yellow, banana leaf-like leaves. It was surreal, like looking upon a dream painting of some sort. All the same, it was breathtakingly beautiful and serene.

Finally, we have found peace.

With a grin, he hopped down from the vessel.

The second his feet hit the ground, his magik flared, as did the demon within.

Where normally he could easily push the demon back down, the demon seemed invigorated, more powerful than it had ever been on Earth. It thrust up and past his control, seizing hold of him.

One second he was staring at the landscape, seeing its beauty, and the next, he was looking through preternatural eyes, gazing out, looking for prey.

Yunoc approached, seeming rattled as well. Part shifter, Yunoc could change forms at will and had amazing control over his ability. The closer he came to Stegian, the more Stegian realized Yunoc’s eyes were shifted to another color, the color of his beast’s. Yunoc sniffed the air near Stegian and lowered his head, already sensing who the dominant male was.

“Master,” Yunoc said, his voice sounding strained. “Your wish is my command.”

Stegian struggled, wanting free of his demon’s hold. Instead, he found himself smiling, showing fang, something he never did. “Find me a snack. I find I am famished…and could use a good long fuck. It’s been far too long since I’ve been allowed out to play. This planet will do nicely.”

Yunoc nodded. “Yes, Master.”

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