~ The Elder disappeared misteriously. Someone will follow, but who and why?[
~ Claudia is the Elders grandaughter and since he is missing and she was turned a vampire, she is now the new Elder.
~ Gabriel was shot by Samael during an opera, aiming for Claudia but Gabriel jumped in front of the bullet. Gabriel then thought it was a conspiracy between Claudia and Samael.
~ Hunters have been after the Elder, kidnapping her twice only for her to be let go and then rescued. They are looking for negotiations.