Bloodborne: the Cursed

“Someone...help me...” Sunset crumbles though the gutters of Yharnam in an endeavor to avoid the deadly werewolves who were now roaming the streets.

“Princess Celestia...Princess Luna...Twilight...” she repeats the names of the Equestrian rulers, hoping that they will come to her aid. Unfortunately, the sound of her feet dragging along the muddy floor will only attract rats that are larger than hounds. Running out of blood vials, Sunset does not stand a chance facing a swarm of rats. Beasts have trained her well; her strength grows each time she falls. However, she is still new as a hunter.

“Be gone...” Sunset whispers as she moves towards the corner of the gutter: “I said, be gone with you...” A werewolf holding a spear jumped out, trying to land a hit on her.

“I said be gone with you,” Sunset says while swinging her weapon at the beast with full might, and the creature falls to the ground without a sound. Something shiny caught her eye; it’s a light ball sitting on the ground, and in it is the hunter’s uniform. Sunset always thought she would receive an uniform as approval of her skills instead of finding it in the gutter. Yet, there is no time to celebrate as another level of the gutter shows in front of her. With no strength left to fight the approaching rats, Sunset plunged down as no moving enemy is spotted. As she lands, human-like claws emerge from the mud and start attacking. Out of surprise, Sunset screamed the princess’ name while dashing towards the closest ladder. Finally, she made it. A metal gate stands between her and the square now free beasts by her efforts.

“Hello?” A girl’s voice comes from a window beside the gate: “Are you a hunter? Can you help me find my parents?"

"Where are they?" exhausted, Sunset asks without any emotion: "Why are they out anyway?"

"Thank you dearly, take this," the window cracks open, and the girl slides a music box out: "Play this when you see my father, it's his favorite, and my mother has a beautiful ruby brooch."

"Alright," Sunset answers as she walks away: "I will see what I can do."

Sunset knows that the beasts will come back as soon she sits down next to the lamp, but there is no other option. The streets are clean thanks to her, but now her endeavor is in vain. This time, she puts on the hunter's uniform before facing the night. Out of bravery, or perhaps foolishness, Sunset slew every beast on the bridge, where she had to flee last time and proceeds. Little does she know; a bigger threat lies ahead. Suddenly, an ear-piercing cry halts the new hunter.

"Eh!" Sunset covers her ears and starts looking for its origin. Soon, a beast with the size of a house lands on the bridge after jumping over several buildings. It has arms like humans while one is significantly larger than the other, face like deer with deformed horns, legs like wolves, and size like houses. The creature let out another scream and jumps straight towards Sunset. She quickly rubs a piece of fire paper on her weapon while moving slightly, rightwards the beast to avoid its attack. It worked, Sunset is now standing between its fist and legs. She lands several hits on its legs with a weapon covered by burning flame. The monster cries as burning blades slash through its body, but Sunset's arm gets heavier with each hit she lands. The fight drags on, each time the beast smashes its fists on the bridge, Sunset simply moves rightwards. Indeed, monsters are stronger, but humans are smarter. A beast may know how to crush its opponents with one strick, but humans will learn how to dodge lethal attacks with minimal efforts and attack when their enemies are exhausted. Eventually, the beast lets out a final cry and fall to the ground. As for Sunset, she has to analyze the creature's movement with extreme caution before taking a step or striking, and failure to do so might cost her life.

"Oh my..." Sunset collapsed on the ground, breathing heavily. Every inch of her skin hurts from constant movement. Her eyes sore due to a lack of blinking. She tries to get up, but her arms are so heavy that it feels like they might fall off at any moment. The beast turns into dust, but a horrible smell lingers in the air.

"Rainbow Dash!" She screams: "Wake me up! I don't want to be later for school! Pinkie Pie! Dump some cake on my face!" She finally stands up, slowly making her way to the nearest lamp, and returns to the Hunter's Dream.

"Hello, good hunter. I am a doll, here in the dream to look after you." The doll greets.

"You've got to be kidding me..." Sunset whispers, not knowing how to react to this situation.

"Honorable hunter, pursue the echoes of blood and I will channel them into your strength." The doll continues.

"It's my honor" Sunset says, hands covering her eyes. The doll then sits down and takes Sunset's left hands. Moments later, the doll stands up.

"Good hunter," the doll says: "it is done. You may open your eyes."

"Thaaaaank you." Sunset replies, hands still covering her eyes.

"You are quite talented at bloodtinge and arcane" the doll continues: "It would be in your interest to develop those skills."

"Ok," Sunset says, turning her back at the doll: "Thank you very much, but I have...that thing...eh...in that place...yeah! See ya!"

"Farewell, good hunter." The doll says: "May you find worth in the waking world."