D survives

“Got ’im!” Pluto VIII shouted through the beautiful girl’s face.
It was only a second later that same face froze solid. The darkness behind
where the fiend had collapsed had just sent forth a tall youth of unearthly
beauty.

“No, not you . . . ” Pluto VIII groaned. “It can’t be . . . I mean, even a
dhampir . . . You couldn’t just take a stake through the heart . . . ”
“Too bad.” D’s soft voice ripped Pluto VIII’s heart from his chest. “Tell
me what you discussed with the mayor.”
Pluto VIII backed away. Though he was looking for a chance to run, he
realized that would be impossible.

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