Gold.
While Zero was quite uncertain what gold actually was, the way she described it made him feel like he hadn’t seen it yet, and he wondered if it would be his favorite as well. It all made sense, the thought suddenly snapped into his mind. People always asked ‘what’s your favorite color’ and the question had always confused him until just now. There were so many options. How could one decide? While the darkness of the black was soothing, comforting, familiar, he found he enjoyed the brilliance of the sky and the beautiful shade of Bridgette’s eyes.
He thought about how to answer the question he asked, all the while shifting his weight so to compensate for the many, now loose, pages in his grasp.
“The color of your eyes.” He said thoughtfully. He didn’t mean anything by it, he just didn’t know the word that matched the shade. “I think I like that one.” Satisfied as they came to a halt outside the library, the Carpathian grimaced. He could already smell the billions of pages.
How long had he stayed away? How much knowledge was there? Perhaps there was information on his race in one of the books, or one of those boxes that had a screen that could answer anything. Maybe he’d try that.
Shifting his weight Zero managed to tuck the destroyed cook book under his arm as he leaned forward and snatched the door, pulling it open and holding it for Bridgette, shooting a glare as some guy walked by and nearly bumped into the little baker. His protectiveness was spiking it seemed, and it was more hard not to just run after him cursing. He inhaled and relaxed, seconds later, trying to grasp this want. Kill. Maim. Destroy. The three words summed up what he’d been doing for his whole life.
“After you.”
A gentleman. That was how Bridgette now viewed Zero. Though conflicted it seemed from the way he reacted to the very things that happened around him, he soon embraced ideals like he was but a lad. How interesting he was now becoming in her eyes. The marks on her wrist started to diminish which meant she would not require attention to them. She gently eased her ruffled sleeve down over her wrist, and stood waiting to enter the library as Zero tucked the loose pages beneath his arm and then said “After you.”
To this, Bridgette offered a shy smile, and took the steps to enter the library. By the sounds of voices and the movement of others they were not alone anymore. It was not surprising since this would be one of the few places in the Mansion where you are able to unlock certain mysteries, in particular the very ones you would have about yourself. Bridgette knew that she was human, for she had no real special talents. She couldn’t move at the speed of light, nor could she vanish from view at a whim. What she did know, in the solitude of her room was that she was able to bend her body into ways that one would not regard as normal. Flexible, would be the word you would use to describe her ability. Of course, her past remained just that, and haunted her as much as it did many others in the mansion. She had not sought out others to question them of how they came to be in the Mansion, though at night when she lay to rest, it was first and foremost in her mind.
The scent of the many books on the shelves gave her a sense of peace.
Turning to Zero, she then extended her hands and asked.
“I would er…be ‘appy to see if the book can be..er..bound again.” Bridgette didn’t know the librarian, but hoped that someone in the library could be of assistance. Her fingers would just caress the very back of his hand, in a gentle way.
Already Zero disliked this place, unlike his companion who seemed, if nothing else, completely relieved and relaxed to be here. There were so many…people. His sharply tuned, somewhat pointed, ears heard a voice asking ‘May I help you’ from somewhere unseen and this only made him tense all the more. Great. He waited until Bridgette was inside, not minding the little silent girl who was popping in and out of view, and let the door fall after him, simply focusing on the baker. She was the anchor, his anchor, that kept him from running around and gracing certain residents with a nice fist to the face.
When she stepped up to him and her fingers barely brushed against the skin on his hands he couldn’t help but smile. It was goofy and looked weird on his face, since honestly they were both used to a growl or a glare, or blunt rage.
“I have to come with you.” He insisted. “It was my fault the book ended this way.” A nod was given as he handed the pages over to her. Hell he’d give her anything…And just like that the Carpathian was caught in those bright orbs of her’s and he sighed softly before breaking away and sharply turning his head. The moment of affection and care was abruptly disrupted by the over bearing need to protect and in this strange place he wasn’t about to mess around with such a task so he stuck next to Bridgette like glue, or an overly attached mutt, and rolled his shoulders back slightly.
Only then did he answer the voice of an unseen being.
“We need assistance with…re-binding a broken book.” Broken being used lightly as the book was plain destroyed, though the pages were still in tact, just honestly needed cleaning. “If of course you have the materials.” The mansion had everything, he wasn’t sure why he was asking…Yet somehow felt it necessary.
The Mansion truly had to be one of the strangest places that Bridgette had ever encountered. The masked being that had asked as to the pair’s plight, soon became distracted by something large outside the window and instead of offering assistance took off out the door.
Blinking, Bridgette was not sure how to respond and in behind her a stack of books was knocked onto the floor by another member of the household. This soon had a young lady going over to assist, leaving Bridgette and Zero to fend for themselves with the destroyed book. Sighing softly, Bridgette gestured towards one of the desks that had some supplies and binding materials. A help your self desk, if you will. Bridgette moved slowly, with her full skirts creating a hush sound as they swept over the carpeted floor.
With the necessary equipment, Bridgette then asked Zero; “We…can fix it ‘ere, yes?” The young baker then went to get a small jug of water and some rags to dab away the blood from the splattered pages, while the binder and glues would be able to be used to put the many pages back together.
Bridgette now believed that the Librarian was not in, and only those that sought to find out information about themselves and their predicament in being trapped in the Mansion were on hand.
Coming back with the water jug and cloth, Bridgette took a seat and used her hand to gesture that perhaps Zero could do the same. If they worked together, the task should not take long at all.
Zero frowned to himself as the voice seemed to get distracted and wander off. Great. Like he knew how to work a library! A growl would have previously formed if he hadn’t been trying so hard to be….good. A tiny sigh passed through his lips as he watched Bridgette look around, almost helplessly. If only he knew how to make books. Grumbling he was about to go sniff out anybody he could find but she spoke just then, in her adorable accent.
When she sat down he took a couple steps closer and then she beckoned and a chuckle escaped him gently before joining her. He sniffed at the jug of water and then looked at the pages they had to work with.
“Here.”
The butler started to flip through the pages, withdrawing the ones that had been soiled by the erh…certain blood bag that’d been tossed by a certain Carpathian. Pulling the papers that were touched with red free of the stack, he set them aside carefully and set up the papers in the proper order so that it’d be easy to put the papers back.
“You wipe the blood, well dab really. Wiping might ruin or rip the paper. I’ll pull the papers out and give them to you and put them back when you’re done. Then we can work on binding….Or try to figure it out.” It was the most he had spoken at once and honestly he didn’t find himself minding as he sat down next to the baker, flipping through the cookbook as he retrieved the pages. There weren’t many, but there were a couple with large blotches that consumed most of the page. He worked silently, golden hues lowered as he seemed completely focused on the task at hand, As he slid the papers over to Bridgette one at a time, he’d take the ones that were recently cleaned and find their proper place in the cook book.
He hoped that it would make her feel better. To put a lock on their…interesting hour long past. He wanted to see her smile…And it was the motivation.
Placing the jug of water down carefully, Bridgette started with the worst pages. Blood spots like ink blots that were varied in the size and colour. To get each out would require care on her part, and Zero suggested that dabbing would work much better, as wiping would only spread the blood further onto the pages. Happy with this advice, Bridgette took a cloth and with a single digit she dipped the cloth into the water before starting to dab lightly upon the first page. The trick worked, much to Bridgette’s delight. Zero would be able to see the slight crease upward as her lips curled into a smile, that widened as she tried a second page, and then a third. Each piece of paper handled delicately, like it was a great work of art or manuscript to a play – not some humble cook book.
Zero took each page after it was cleaned, putting them back in chronological order which would make the binding so much easier. The stack of papers grew and grew until finally the damage had been cleaned away. With Zero sitting close by, and working with Bridgette they made light work of what was quite a task.
Once all the pages were done, Bridgette reached for some binding tape. This would form the arc or spine of the newly fashioned book, and then she would attach the binding to the original book’s cover. To watch her work, Zero would see the slight pink tip of her tongue, that edged out past her lips as she concentrated on the task. As she closed the cover finally, she pressed a hand to the cover and let out a great sigh of relief.
“It’s…good as new, Zero.” She said with a soft voice, passing the book to him to see for himself that through their team work, they had been able to save the treasured tome.
“I am…most er…grateful to you.” Again with the smile, Bridgette tilted her head slightly to the right to catch sight of his warm ember colored eyes.
When the book was completed, Zero paused and looked down at it and sighed in relief. Thank the everything, thank the colors. He couldn’t have stood to see this little plan backfiring, to see it not working out as well as it had, to destroy the book a SECOND time. He shook his head and ran a hand through his hair, ruffling it slightly as she expressed gratitude, something that made him freeze.
People cursed and yelled and gave him the stink eye. Thank you was so foreign. He couldn’t stop the smile that broke out.
“No don’t thank me. Thank you Bridgette.” He said thoughtfully, trying to put the right words to voice what he was saying. Carefully he reached over and brushed a lock of her beautiful chestnut locks and tucked a strand behind her ear and then withdrew his hand sharply as if he realized he made a mistake. The next words spoken had such care, admiration, and affection strewn into them, spoken in no more than a whisper, he found it almost hard to believe it’d been from him.
“You showed me the world.”
A genuine smile as he got up and slid away from the desk and bit the inside of his cheek. He wanted to carry her off and go explore this new world. He wanted to brush a hand over her cheek and feel her lips. He wanted to taste how sweet her blood was and make her his. But he had just met her, and this overwhelming affection would drive her away, or so he figured. This sensitivity to others was new, annoying almost, but he respected…Respected her.
“It’s late.” The Carpthian said to distract himself from the growing want. He wanted nothing more than to stay there and talk, but it was rather late out by now and he didn’t want to keep her up, she was human after all. A grin. “I hope we cross paths again Bridgette.”
He turned to walk out of the library, forcing himself not to look back over his shoulder. Lords. Maybe he’d never feel this way about another, but as he departed he felt more uneasy and he could feel the darkness dancing beneath the surface.
She was truly his light.
The quiet hush of the library was replaced by the soft words spoken by Zero. Bridgette stole a glance of how he ran his slender fingers back through his hair and ruffled it in a nervous gesture. All this so new to him. Kindness and thanks shown after what had started as a terrible quarrel. A warmth in the blush of Bridgette’s cheeks blossomed as Zero said he needed no thanks, but that he was thankful for her. Not only had he brought color to his black and white world, she had shown forgiveness. A rare and beautiful gift, in this dark place.
Not taking her eyes off his, when Zero moved to brush back a lock of her hair, Bridgette bowed her head ever slightly – savoring the coolness of his delicate touch. Each second passing, each word causing her chest to swell as she caught her breath and held it. For a moment, she was simply lost for words, and only when he went to stand and said that it was getting late, did she remember that it was late for her. As a baker she was always up at the crack of dawn, not only to make her pastries but to catch that beautiful golden light as the Sun rose over the horizon.
Bridgette gently eased her chair back and then stepped out, so that she could push the chair neatly back in place. Forgetting the book and the fact she was in this most public place in the Library, Bridgette crossed the floor to where Zero stood, and then she went up on tip toes and kissed both of his cheeks delicately. Her lips feather soft as they brushed the cool of his skin.
“Merci…Zero. We will…meet again.”
She seemed to stand in that same place for a minute, then remembered the book, and spun on her heel to go fetch it. Bridgette didn”t want to turn the book in. Not now. This book was a symbol of her and Zero’s budding friendship. Catching the book up and holding it tight to her bosom, she then gave a curt bob, before hurrying out of the library and turning the corner to head up the stairs to her room. Like a bird in flight she ascended the stairs, only to disappear around a corner.
Hearing the baker’s footsteps had caused Zero to halt his departure and turn somewhat, just in time for Bridgette to plant a soft kiss on each of his cheeks. This was not something he could have guessed would happen and he felt a strange tingling sensation on his cheeks and crinkled his nose a bit trying to figure out what was happening to him as she walked off, hopefully towards her room to get some rest after the trying day. He chuckled, remembering that she had slapped him earlier but was now kissing his cheeks.
“I hope so Bridgette.”
But she was long gone and the Carpathian cleaned up the supplies that they had used, making sure that the area that had been so convenient was left clean for the next desperate person who needed it. The male left the library without hesitation, honestly annoyed with all the different smells from the thousands of books, and headed towards his room down the hallway. The two seemed to be roomed on the same floor, it was a wonder they hadn’t met before, but he was a bit grateful for that. It just made him cherish the moments all the more.
-TC-
IceTe3a: The early morning chill set in fast as it seeped through the tiny cracks of the window sill, last night’s union was a show of passion and true love between himself and his wife Eryda. Slowly his eyes opened revelling his bright yellow hues, glancing to the right side of him was Eryda half covered on top of his chest as she slept soundly, a simple smile was on his face as he slowly rose out of bed allowing Eryda to sleep in. Slowly he strolled; passing windows as he opened them to allow the cooling breeze into the room, taking out his pipe which was stuffed with fresh tobacco, a simple spark allowed the tobacco the start smouldering as he continued to puff away at it. It wouldn’t be long before Eryda was awake as he knew they would need to gather what supplies they need to make the trip up to the guild masters meeting place, but not before they got something to eat. Quietly he starts to strap on his blackened leather pants and torso, preparing himself for the trials ahead. Once he was ready he smiled as he walked over to the bed once more, leaning in he kissed her cheek, “We need to make a move on darling” as he leaned against the wall waiting for her to wake up, he wondered how Cali was faring. : The kingdom had accepted Vlad’s new bride to be Xyria was everything he needed and more, as he smiled looking her over again, his teeth bared slightly as he held her hand gently “Come, shall we entertain ourselves for the night.” now came the true test, Vlad had accepted her into his arms and called her his own. But he wanted to see how dominate she was.. being a noble female she like all others thought of males of nothing more than toys to entertain themselves with, she boasting so much but would she be able to step up to her word. The doors to the balcony shut as he lead them back into the throne room which they were completely alone, no one dare disturb them at this hour. “Politics can wait for another day, wouldn’t you say” he smirked as he took to his throne again, looking her form over slowly.
CharlotteCarrendar: At the other end of the hall, Cali was already up. Seated on the edge of her bed, she was threading on her gauntlets and snapping them into place, before placing on her shoulder guards. Her fingers moving slowly over her flesh with care as she stared forward. Cali’s mind was in a right state. She couldn’t get the Witcher out of her mind. Even when her eyes closed, that raw pounding need filled her and she was brought little to no relief. Her curse had now erupted into something far more dangerous. She tipped her head slightly forward as her hand lowered from the spiked shoulder guard. When she had arrived in the lands, her first thought – her only thought was to find her husband, her mate and bring him home. That was before she had tasted the Witcher’s never ending renewable energy. His magics….his power was intoxicating. Like a fine wine to that of a drunken fool. Cali’s lips parted as she tried to stifle a cry of desperation. The blood elf was now starting to regret ever having met the Witcher. The night before she had him fall to his knees at her feet and she fed in what was a state of bliss. She engorged herself to the point she was almost sick. Cali slowly opened her eyes and went to stand. Her head shaking as she snarled – angry at herself. ~”What if I lose control? What if…I have a frenzy?”~ this was what was raging in her mind. Cali had to be strong. She had to remember what she was searching for. Before it was too late. Gathering her pole arm, she headed for the door and went out to the hall. The Blood elf knew that the Witcher was with his love – his mate. Dread filled her. Slowly she headed downstairs to wait for the time to leave. :: The throne chambers of the Vampires were abandoned by all the servants and court in waiting. A wise move, for the newly anointed Queen and her King needed alone time, in order to truly cement this relationship. She had said she could be the dominant, and she wanted to do more than prove herself. With stealth she approached her King, walking around him and then as she stood in behind, she reached around, tearing the very buttons from his shirt as his material gave way and she gave one last tug as it fell to the ground. His back fully exposed to her she licked her lips in anticipation. A lone hand moved to the back of his head and seized his scalp, yanking it back to her as she bent her head, her lips to his ear. ”I mark my prize….with lust.” She no sooner dug her claws into his chest from behind and dragged them to make him feel her need to be ravenous with him. :: In the other end of the tavern Eryda stirred to the Witcher’s kiss. ”Mmmm more time…more…that.” The red haired witcher mused, before rolling over, her sheet slipping away to expose her ripe bosom to his gaze. ”Good Morning, my love.” She mused as she slipped out from the covers and brought him into her arms. ”I’m hungry.” Her eyes danced as she winked at him, so happy to be with him again.<3>
IceTe3a: He watched as she rose from her bed, his eyes looking over her perfect form, as she brought him into her arms he kissed her neck softly “ We shall eat before we resupply or you could have a go at feeding off me ” his arms wrapped around her naked form as he drew her in closer with a smirk against his lips. He was happy that they were finally together and they could work as a team becoming more powerful to no ends. His fingers trail up her back as he slaps her ass “Get dressed, I’ll meet you downstairs for a meal “ he smirked as he walked his way out of the room and downstairs where he noticed the empty tavern with only few here for a morning meal, Cali was the last he noticed as he gave her a slight nod before coming to sit at the same table “How do you fare Cali? “ he knew that Cali was finding it hard having Eryda around, she almost seemed shy which wasn’t like her. “We eat, resupply than move out” he leaned against the table slightly and glanced her over “Tell me if you need to feed again, no need to make you starve” he smiled lightly as he just offered himself up to her once more. “:he watched as she slowly walked and disappeared behind him, he heard her words as his skin shivered, as her claws dug into his chest and grazed their way up, his lips parted slightly as he growled playfully. “ I am your object after all” he smirked as his eyes glowed a dark red, wanting to see her wild side, as he gripped her wrist and swung her to stand in front, he pulled her to stand on the throne towering him as he leaned in and kissed her skin softly “ I am yours” slowly he looked up towards her, his eyes getting lost in hers almost hypnotizing him into a state, his fingers ran from her legs up her stomach slowly towards her chest, he wanted her to go wild and have her way with him, “And just what object do you see me as in this moment” he smirks as he was interested to see how devious she was.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Eryda laughed at her mate’s suggestion that she feed off of him. She was a witcher, like he and she did not feed off another creature. Not like Cali would. For a moment, Eryda’s eyes darkened. The knowledge that the Blood elf fed on her mate last night still heavy in her mind. She had to push back any jealous thoughts. It would only serve to corrupt her and that was the last thing she needed. Eryda had decided to stay at her mate’s side rather than go off on her own like so many times before. This was going to work for them. It had too. His kiss was full of love and admiration and when breaking it, he urged her to dress so that they may be on their way. ”Of course. I shan’t be long.” Eryda said, as she watched her beloved leave their room. Left to her own devices, she dressed quickly, and thought about the day that was ahead of them. A meeting with the council. Oh there would be harsh words said, she knew that for a fact. A war with the Vampire Queen was a very real possibility, and the other witchers would be none too happy with that turn of events. They were supposed to be neutral. Yet now they had to take a side against the Vampires, whose alliance had been broken by the Queen’s lustful taste for the Witcher. What was it with women and her mate, Eryda wondered. All she knew was that she loved him with a whole heart, and nothing could ever change that. Down at the food hall of the Tavern, Cali was leaning against one of the support beams, with no interest in feeding on that of mortal food. While many around her did eat, the kind of food she needed was talking to her. She actually averted her gaze when the Witcher offered himself if she needed a feed. It took every ounce of her being to say. ”No, I’m good for now.” She wasn’t really, but she felt she had to lie. Dare he see the glowing green hues that were a strong signal of that need. She appeared by her body language as though ready to make a move. Course, they had to wait for Eryda. :: The Queen loved the King’s enthusiasm, the wild fire of red in his eyes. The way he seized her wrist and pulled her around before him to follow him to the throne where he stood her on the seat so she towered over him. She felt the light press of his lips on her skin, and she gazed down at him, her urges rising and building within her form. Her lips parted as she snarled at him ”You are mine…and will do what I want. You are my toy for pleasure.” Her feet parted and she tore away the flimsy cloth that covered her lower regions. Gripping his head, she forced his head forward, and ordered him abruptly. ”Tease me with your tongue” He would be unable to resists, as her clawed hands worked his head forward, nails digging in as she let out a cry of passion. <3>
IceTe3a: He looks Cali over slightly, as he nods “As you wish” he orders a meal for himself and Eryda while they wait for her, he glances back to Cali “After we’ve informed the guild masters we make way to your husband, I dare say this Is the last town we will be in before there, I suggest stocking up on what you need before we leave.” As the inn keeper brought over two plates of various cooked meats and foods he was tossed a few gold coins for the food and sent on his way. Glancing up at the stairs he noticed Eryda walking down towards them, as he smiled lightly at her. As he set into his meal he knew Mersa would be outside waiting for them, wanting a meal of her own, he would have to stop off at the meat vendor to find a suitable meal for her. He smiles as he welcomes his wife to the table, still chowing down on the cooked meats, “The masters won’t be pleased with me being there let alone single handedly starting another vampire war”he glanced between Cali and Eryda expecting an answer of some kind. : he saw her rip of her clothing as she claimed him as her own once more, his head gripped slightly as his teeth bared slightly, he could feel her nails digging in as she demanded he pleased her with his tongue, without choice his head was slowly forced down towards her, his hand gently gripping behind her leg as he licked his way up her inner thigh slowly, his teeth grew as they grazed against her skin. All the while his body was shivering from her nails digging into his flesh, the feeling of her dominating him was more than enough proof to what her claims where, but he was more than happy to appease her. Slowly he made his way up closer and closer to her folds, working his tongue as he did, hearing her cries of passion had his body shiver even more.
CharlotteCarrendar:- Eryda cannot help but notice Cali the blood elf who was standing a few feet from where Xo was eating his meal. The two women exchanged a glance, before Cali gripped the edge of her cloak and headed outside wordlessly. There was an uneasy feeling, and Eryda had to brush it back as she took her seat opposite her husband.”Are the Guild masters ever pleased with anything you do?” It was a fair question, and had more to do with how this Vampire war could have been averted. But knowing the Vampire Queen, she would have gone after Xo no matter what had happened. Tucking into a piece of bacon, Eryda dipped it into some egg, before popping it into her mouth and chewing thoughtfully. She didn’t bring up the fact that she had seen the Blood Elf, nor did she want to get into another discussion about the woman. The sooner they found her mate and sent her and her husband back to their own world, the better. It was one last thing to worry about. Taking a sip of juice, the red witcher held her cup for a moment, before asking; ”I bet the Guild will be surprised to see us together.” Eryda knew that many felt Xo was a loner, and to have his woman back, there had to be a darn good reason. :: Xiyra let out a growl of distinct pleasure as her toy worked his tongue between her warm folds of flesh. So eager was she to be pleased by this her King, she gripped his head forcefully whilst her hips began to push forward so she could direct his tongue further. ”Please me! Deeper!” A throaty call singing out as her body glistened from beads of perspiration that ran down her body. Her long nails pierced the flesh of his scalp, and dragged across as she used him to satisfy her thirst for lust. Standing upon the throne, she was an imposing sight. Almost in a trance like dance – her body fully exposed, though he would not see it. Her head tipped forward as she let out a loud gasp and her tongue slithered out and licked her full lips- <3>
Ice Te3a: – He watched as Cali disappeared whilst he was eating, he assumed she went to stock up her supplies. As Erdya came to sit in front of him and start to eat her meal, he was half way done as he continued to scoff it down, hearing her ask if the guild masters are ever pleased. “They are displeased because they know, I cannot be controlled. It’s been years since I’ve stepped into a guild hall of the witchers” he smirked slightly as his yellow piercing eyes were casually glancing over at her. He finished his meal and leaned back with a happy sigh of relief as he smirked at her next comment and nodded slightly “ Reason.. Simple, I prefer you to be with me, without you the nights are long and cold.”he glanced outside a window as he saw Mersa laying there patiently for them to come outside, people were keeping their distance “ We are wasting daylight, once you’re done we shall resupply” he waited for her to complete her meal before he got up and escorted her out of the tavern, turning around he kissed her cheek softly as his fingers slowly slipped out of her hand “Meet back in ten” he knew they both needed to resupply but they both utilized different methods, so he went off to his own shops with Mersa in tow, the first shop he stopped at was a local meat vendor, purchasing a large deer like leg he threw it in the air as Mersa caught it in her mouth, happily laying chomping on the fresh meat. He left her alone to finish her morning meal as he went through various shops and purchased herbs and plants as well as other alchemy ingredients some which the mundane would question what he intended to do with. He stopped at a trinket shop as his senses picked up a magical aura, he walked through as his eyes scanned through the various jewels and trinkets finally coming to a ruby stone encrusted with gold setting and a necklace feeding through, picking it up he knew it was a magical relic. One from the ancient mages, it affected ones magical powers increasing the strength and magical flow throughout the body. Something you would find on powerful wizards or witches, to amplify their power and allow them to use more magic without becoming too over exhausted. Taking it to the counter he pulled out a solid gold coin, the shop keeper thinking no worth of the necklace snatched the coin up, if only he knew its true value.. it wouldn’t be so easily parted. Walking out he met up with Cali and nodded slightly, “We’re leaving now.” Eryda came up behind with Mersa following behind, a bare bone in her mouth as she looked happy. Walking over to Eryda he greeted her with a lovers kiss, as he slipped the necklace around her neck allowing the ruby jewel to hang against her chest, she would almost instantly feel the effects “A gift.. for you my darling” A simple smile and love in his eyes was all the emotion he showed, a rare feat for anyone else by Erdya. : With her fingers gripping his head with force, he heard her moan and cry to his tongue, her hands dragged him in; forcing his tongue in deeper as he continued to work her and pleasure her to her exact needs. His skin crawling as he could feel her nails digging into his scalp, his right hand gripping her leg with slight force to keep him balanced as he pulled her leg inwards off the arm rest and onto the air letting go, a playful teasing tactic whilst he pleasured her.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Some distance away, the displaced Vampire Queen was already in the middle of plotting her revenge against the likes of the Witcher and his followers. One of her lower servants dragged before her one of the Mundane that had been captured just outside the town where the Witcher was currently staying. The wretch was thrown in a heap unceremoniously by the vampire servant who bared his fangs at the man, before giving him a hefty kick in the sides. ”Bow your head, you are in the presence of greatness.” The vampire guard ordered, as the Queen stopped her pacing and glanced down at the fallen mundane. She slowly raised her head and stared at the guard. ”Well…what is it with bringing such a piece of filth before me.” Her tone was heavy and she waited impatiently for an answer, tapping her foot. ”Captured this piece of meat outside a town that is said to be where the Witcher is.” The guard bowed low before the Queen, before giving the mundane another kick. The man cried out as the Queen descended the stairs and then ripped the hapless mundane up and off the floor. Her scarred face more than enough to scare anyone witless.”Speak…before I end your worthless life.” The man cried out as her nails pierced his flesh and he blurted. ”The…White wolf. He has the red witcher with him. They are off to the …the..guild.” This was indeed not what the Queen wanted to hear. So that bitch with the red hair was back in her lands. Dropping the mundane without a care or thought, the Queen started to plot. ”Send out spotters. As soon as they leave the enclave of mundane…we set upon them on the road to the Guild!” She then put out the order to her guards, to send out a garrison. ”Kill all but the Witcher. For he is mine.” :: Eryda had wandered around the market stalls, picking up supplies for the long road ahead, this was when she spotted Cali going over to meet with Xo and the Warg. Eryda paused a moment, her brown eyes narrowing. She hated feeling jealousy, for her mate had not done anything to show he loved any other but her, but still…she worried. Approaching the Witcher, she was taken into his arms, and then given a special trinket. A necklace that contained a magical ruby. Instantly she felt the wave of magic wash over her, and this brought about a smile. ”You spoil me so.” She said in a voice that was only meant for him to hear. Cali mounted the Warg, ready to move on, as Eryda got her horse. Now it was time to move on. :: The Queen’s hips thrust back and forth as the King’s head was now pressed deep to her. Higher and higher her cries grew, until he had brought about release. She shivered from the shock as the new Queen would tame her beloved. Xiyra only drew back, when she was thoroughly spent. <3>
IceTe3a: He smirked as he heard how pleased she was with his gift, he watched as she got up on her horse and Cali was sat on Mersa, he sighed lightly as he walked over and jumped up on top of Mersa as they took off with Eryda’s horse following in tow behind. “Let’s get a move on” as he lead Mersa along the path towards the guild hall, only thing was the trail led up the snowy mountain, which was a treacherous path in its own full of natural dangers. Let alone the monsters that live on the mountain terrain it was defiantly a dangerous path to take, as they reached the path it was sure signs that they were on the right path as the dirt met with the snowy plains, he smirked as Mersa shook her fur with the change of temperature, he wasn’t bothered to much the temperature’s never bothered him too much. You could hear the howls of wolves and other creatures in the distance as the wind picked up and the snow started to fall “ Cover up and stay warm”he said as Mersa picked up the pace as they passed through the mountain trail as his hair whipped around with the winds he almost was camouflaged with the white snow as his yellow eyes glanced over to his wife Eryda as he smiled lightly. “We should reach the Guild hall by noon” : He heard her pleasure moans until she finally got down off him totally satisfied with being pleasured. He wiped his mouth and smirked slightly “Done already? “ he leaned back against the throne as he sighed pleased with the union with him and his new wife. “ We are perfect for each other” he smirked as his eyes show a blood red.
CharlotteCarrendar:- The wind upon the mountain had a distinct chill as snowflakes started to fall. Cali pulled her cloak around her tighter, and reached for her hood, to cover her blonde locks from the falling snow. She was not used to these changes in temperature, unlike the Witcher who took it in his stride. Eryda rode on in behind the warg, though she was dressed a little better for the change in weather. Wearing the special jewelled necklace, that shone out beneath her fur cloak, she smiled as the heard Xo call out that they were to cover up and stay warm. No doubt riding the Warg would be warm to have between your thighs. As they made through one snow covered pass, there were shrieking shadows, that seemed to zip between the trees and snow covered rocks. Something or someone was following them. Eryda’s ears pricked to the sound. Was it a wolf, or something larger? Witcher assured his wife that they would be at the guild by noon, which was reassuring, but she sung out back to him. ”I fear that trouble may befall us by then…or at the very least cause us to be late.” :: As the Queen climbed down off the throne, she snatched up her discarded robe and draped it around herself. A smug expression as she still had a colouring to her cheeks to show she had been more than satisfied by the King’s attentions. ”Indeed we are suited. And yes…I was very satisfied. Next time however I think I might restrain you.” Such a tease. <3>
IceTe3a: His eyes looked around through the snowy fields and falling snow as he tried to scan the area for any beast that may be stalking them after hearing his wife’s warning. “Perhaps you are right” he stated as he continued to scan the area, no doubt something was out there most likely in plain sight to them as most creatures up here relied on blending into their surroundings to hunt their prey. Perhaps a wolf.. or another pack of trolls had found them, although you’d be able to hear and smell a troll as they weren’t the silent stalkers, but this creature was. “Best we press on until we find our stalker “ there was no use wasting time searching for something that didn’t want to be seen, surely enough it would show itself at one point of time. As they trekked on you could see trails from various creatures that had used this path previously, more so a dire bear seemed to use this path as a game trail of sorts, the foot print was larger almost three times the size of a normal bear although he doubt that was the creature stalking us as they preferred a more brutal and front on approach to hunting. As time passed they climbs up the mountain’s trail, about three quarters of the way soon they would be on the peek which would flatten out and turn into snowy forests and open plains, in the middle was the grand hall in which all the guild masters met, no one but the masters and their second in command were allowed at this sacred place. : he watched her with content as she was still recovering from the playtime, her words of restraint could be a thing of the future had him smirking, a single brow arched as his lips parted “If only you could pin me down” he came to a tall stand and walked around her slowly before coming to a stop in front of her, it was true his strength was unrivalled though he never used it to gain more stature, would she be able to pin him down on the floor? She would have to use tactics and trickery for an advantage over him, that much was for sure. His fingers caressed her cheek gently as they slid down her neck and across the side of her stomach with grace “What plans do we need to discuss, I know we need to bring people to titles of power.. commander of the army so forth.. but, it all seems dull to be honest” he smirked as he looked her up and down slowly.
CharlotteCarrendar:- A large gust of wind, and then the dark shadow rocketed out from behind a large tree – flying straight at Eryda and knocked her fair off her horse. ”Arrrrrgh!” The red witcher let out a scream as she was taken by surprise by this creature. The black hooded being forced the Red witcher into the snow. As it tried to choke the red witcher on the ground, Eryda fought valiantly to kick the creature off her. No doubt one of the servants of the vampire Queen’s whose order was to destroy the companions of the Witcher. Cali turned to look back and saw Eryda’s horse rear up and then run off in fright, as the two wrestled on the ground. She leapt off the back of the Warg. Her cloak flying off her shoulders as she extended her arms. Green flaring orbs building up upon each hand as she chanted a magical incantation to give her more power. This would drain her in the long run, but for now, she had a gut feeling she needed to save Eryda. Eryda kept trying to strike out at the shadow being whose hood flew back to reveal a bald head, covered in scars and scratches. It screeched loudly each time Eryda tried to strike its head, while it drew it’s claws tighter around her neck. :: Xirya laughed at the King’s taunt that he would love to see her try to pin him down. He rose from the throne, his size alone made him an imposing sight and this pleased the Queen all the more. ”You don’t want to discuss armies and tactics. Not…when there are pleasures of the flesh to be had.” Her hand reached out and she caressed his cheek. She went as far to chew her bottom lip, still coming down from the dizzying high that he took her. ”Enough chain and leather and you would be surprised what I could do.” The Queen mused. ”That….is what you want, isn’t it?” <3>
IceTe3a: Hearing his wife’s screams his head turned to face her as he saw Erdya’s horse run off into the distance, Erdya on the floor with a cloaked figure on top of her, he noticed Cali had dismounted and gone to Erdya’s aid. He smirked slightly as he dismounted Mersa, “Mersa.. Get the horse back here.. Alive please” Mersa grunted and ran off after the horse in order to bring it back to them. He stood there and watched as the two girls struggled with the creature, it was obviously sent from the vampire queen to do her bidding. His arms folded into his chest as he knew they were more than a match for this creature. Suddenly another screech came from the distance as he felt the sense of another creature coming from the side, raising his right arm he caught the creatures neck mid flight as he continued to watch his Wife and Cali battle the other creatures, squeezing the neck of the creature until he heard a crack his eyes were glowing yellow as he was pissed that someone would dare attack his wife, this always made him unaware of his strength as he tossed it off the mountain cliff “She will pay for this insult.. Eryda enough toying around” he heard footsteps as he glanced back it was Mersa with the horses reigns in her mouth leading it back to them, he smirked slightly and gave Mersa a pat on the head as he grabbed the horse’s reigns and waited for the girls to finish toying with the creature. : he nuzzled the fingers of his new wife and smiled as he nipped the tip of her finger. Hearing her prefer pleasure and play over the antics of the kingdom was a surprise to him but one he rather enjoyed her preference, “To be under you? Of course, Do I as a male not belong under the heel of your boot” he smirked as he was only stating the truth of how females felt of males, he bit at the air as he wiggled a finger at her daring her to pin him down and attempt her worst, “Let’s see what pain you can inflict” he winked at her as he enjoyed playing these games with his new wife.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Cali started a slow march to where the two were wrestling on the ground. The thunderous sound of the Warg racing off to get back Eryda’s horse would have the blood elf turn her head momentarily, before settling back on the two that were still in the midst of a fight. Oddly enough the Witcher did not intervene. Perhaps he was curious to learn how the two women would dispatch the assassin. Obviously it had been sent by the Vampire Queen. Another tried to make an attack on the Witcher himself, but he was faster – gripping the creature’s neck and breaking it as though it was a twig. He ordered for Eryda to stop toying around, and you could hear the red Witcher laugh at her husband’s demand.”With pleasure.” An earthy growl escaping her lips as the red ruby crystal that she wore around her neck glowing fiercely as she brought her head up from the ground and head butted the creature fair in the forehead. It reared back grabbing the sides of its head when Eryda then used her fists. Joined together she brought them forward to slam into the creature’s chest, causing him to roll off winded. At this, Eryda leapt to her feet and then shook off the snow, as the creature tried to grab for her ankle. As it did this however, Cali’s green orbs had charged enough that she fired them at the creature causing it to go into a series of convulsions. Squirming and writhing upon the snow in agony. It was highly likely that the being had never before encountered a Blood elf before, but this would be it’s undoing. Taking off her pole arm, Cali twirled it before slamming it into the ground creating a tremor like shockwave, that threw the creature skyward. Airborne, it flipped over and the Blood elf let out a violent scream as she absorbed the energy of the shadow creature in one go. Eryda walked right past Cali and simply went to take the reigns for her horse from Mersa’s mouth. ”Thank you. Shall we?’ She said simply, getting onto her horse as Cali was still panting heavily. The red witcher smirked and gave her horse a light kick and started off again. She wasn’t waiting up, and this would leave Cali behind if she was not careful. :: The Vampire Queen loved her King’s teasing. He wanted pain, loved torture and the Queen was more than happy to oblige him. She walked around him simply so he couldn’t see what she was doing, and then took out a leather strap. Grabbing his hands behind his back, she tied them together, and tried to force him, stomach down onto the floor. <3>
IceTe3a: He watches as Eryda jumped off her horse, with sword in hand she took lead after accepting his request, you could smell them before you could see them as they gave off a most unpleasant odour. “ Frost trolls are a lot stronger than were’s, you best stay on Mersa for safety Cali.” he slid off Mersa leaving Cali to sit on her by her lonesome, as he watched Eryda’s figure walk up into the distance he followed suit keeping his distance enough to give her room but he still wanted to watch her fight the vial creatures. With Mersa and Eryda’s horse following up behind, the townspeople had their doors locked fully aware of the situation by now some even peeked through the windows to watch the upcoming battle. “ I will step in if you can’t handle it” he smirked whilst he said this, almost a playful taunt he knew she would bite back as he looked her up and down with an arched brow, he loved her for her personality and her body. The frost trolls had seemed to have broken into the towns live stock as the cries of animals started to echo throughout the mountain terrain, it was up to Eryda to deal with them this time, he stood there waiting for the battle to start, his lip still bleeding as the trail of blood started to drip down to his chin it didn’t bother him and it never came to him that it may drive Cali stir crazy.
CharlotteCarrendar: – With each step carefully taken, Eryda listened for signs of where the Frost trolls were in the vicinity of the town. Shutters and doors slammed, while frightened villagers huddled inside, knowing better than to take on such beasts on their own. More powerful and vicious than the weres they lived up to their namesake. Xo of course alighted from the Warg and advised Cali to remain on the massive wolf like beast. The blood Elf’s face grew sad from not being able to join in the battle, but she knew better now than to argue with the Witcher. Especially now that his wife had joined them in their quest. Up ahead, Eryda came to a stop – her ears pricked to hear the sounds of animals being slaughtered and most terribly by the Frost trolls. The cattle yards no doubt is where the Frost trolls struck. About to take a step in that direction, she overheard her mate say that he would step in if she could not handle it. A light shake of her head was all he got from her. To think that she needed his help when it came to a pack of Frost trolls. ”Protect your client.” She shot back with as she took off towards the animal enclosure in a sprint. Her speed and agility were well noted. Leaping up onto a railing, she could see four frost trolls, two of which were fighting over a cow, the other two were already half way through some sheep. Balancing on the railing, she then leapt down doing a forward somersault. A loud cry erupting from her lips that was sure to get their attention all too late. The first Frost troll reared up, covered in sheeps blood, and she drove her sword right into it’s chest, and then tore the blade upwards – cutting it right open up to its neck. It shrieked horribly, dropping to its knees, while the others released their kills and moved in on the red witcher. <3>
IceTe3a: He watched as she ran off into the darkness seeking out the frost trolls, she could handle herself he knew that for a fact. Turning back he walked towards Cali as he came to a stop just next to her left leg, glancing around the town they were used to the frost trolls in a town like this, no one really bothered they all knew what to do. Most men ventured to the local tavern in groups to make it slightly safer, the streets were lit with burning torches, fire was something frost trolls despised, it resembled light and fire of course, two things they were weak against. They would need to find a room to spend the night in for the night after Eryda was through playing with the trolls, he glanced up to Cali as he wondered just how long she could last without feeding, would she be hungry again it had been quite awhile since she last fed. “ After the masters are alerted to this, we venture to the mundane, be prepared for anything once we are there.” He turned his back to Cali as he peered around in the darkness keeping a look out, he could hear Eryda screaming out a warriors battle cry as he knew the fight was now in full force. A slight smirk chiseled its way across his face as he knew she would do him proud. : Vlad was sitting on his throne his eyes closed as the day turned to night, for the vampires who never slept this meant nothing. He was thinking.. planning his next move, but first he needed the formalities out of the way, to convene a council, put people in their proper titles such as commanders in the new army and to help run the kingdom, lastly he needed to choose a bride.. he could smell the sweet scent of the many females that roamed these halls, wearing clothing that only showed off and emphasized their features, as they seductively walked about while eyeing him off. They all wanted to be his bride, although female vampires were the dominate ones in the vampire race and the higher ranking of the sex’s he was their king and they needed to equally show him respect without making themselves look weak or less dominate than he, it was a chess game something that needed to either be done boldly or delicately and over time; who chose what path was up to each female. Although each female was.. as beautiful as the last, that was his problem they each were just as beautiful as each other. Although his own preferences were known throughout the kingdom, much like his blessings of silver. He was the strongest and tallest male vampire in the kingdom a true warrior, but the female he would want by his side.. was yet to show herself, he imagined her with black hair much like his own.
CharlotteCarrendar:- The closeness now between Cali and the Witcher had her finding herself almost salivating. It was hard to describe, let alone contain such a craving that she had for his life force – his essence. She could still see the stain from drops of blood that trailed along his bottom lip and she licked her only lips. If only…if only. The torchlight was the only light offered that night to ward off those lurking in the shadows. But with her shining green eyes, Cali could see perfectly well in the dark. Brought back to what he was saying when Xo mentioned the mundane village being their port of call after they deal with the council, she remembered that that was where her husband was. Some hideous mundane Queen had him her slave, and that was something she was going to fight to change. Staying seated on the Warg, Cali offered. ”We can start off again before dawn. Once your mate has finished dealing with the Frost trolls.” What she wanted to say or rather ask was how would his mate feel if she needed to feed off him in her presence. That was always in the back of her mind. In the distance, you could hear Eryda’s blood curdling war cry. A head rolled out from under one of the cattle yard fences, as she felled yet another Frost troll where he stood. The other two knew that if they continued to fight, she would end them as well, and so they both gave up their kills and fled off into the night. Her face bloody and her chest heaving from exertion, she sheathed her blade, and simply started to walk back towards where she had left Xo and the Blood Elf. No doubt she was going to need a bath. :: In the Vampire castle, word had spread of the rise of the new King, as the former Queen had made a hasty retreat after her declaration of war with the Witcher race. Now all the females of the court were passing the King’s throne, each more beautiful than the next. But one of the last to bring up the rear was a girl that was far different than all the others. She had skin like porcelain, eyes the reddest of red that were hued with a light grey sheen. Full lips and onxy coloured hair that flowed down and rested just above her ass. Taller than the rest, she walked with a refined air. A noble, there was no question about it, and one that would be ideal as a future bride of the new King. Her name…Xyira. <3>
IceTe3a: He heard the soft footsteps that had to be his wife Eryda as he turned around, watching as she came out of the darkness covered in blood and sweat with a simple smirk. He smiled as he walked up to greet her, grabbing her shin with his index finger and thumb he moved her face around as his yellow hues examined her fine skin, looking for any wounds that may have occurred, he was very protective of her and this was one of his ways of showing her he loved her. Reaching into his jacket with his free hand he pulled out a concoction of herbs in liquid form, something he always brewed up for Eryda to keep her fit and healing strong, since she didn’t have the same healing replenishment he did; his alchemy helped her healing and usually gave her a few vials before she left amongst teaching her basic herbology and alchemy. His thumb let go of her chin only to press against her bottom lip, pressing down on it her lips parted willingly as he poped the top of the vial “Drink this, darling. “ he said simply as he placed the open vial to her lips as he slowly tipped it into her mouth he watched with a slight smile of a lover. Waiting for her to finish drinking he closed the cap and placed it into his jacket once more, his thumb slipped from her lips as they bounced close, now taking her chin again he pulled her in slowly bringing her to a kiss as he kissed her with a loving passion for but a moment before pulling back “Well done “ he said as he turned to face the same way she was, his arm wrapped around her back as his fingers wrapped gently around her side. Leading her towards Cali he nodded towards the Tavern “Food some drink and find a room for the night, then we shall resupply and continue. Cali, go ahead into the Tavern I need to speak to Eryda alone for a moment” he said this while looking at Cali, as he waited for her to leave and enter the Tavern he turned to face his lover and smiled. “Cali.. needs to feed, She feeds on the magical life force of others. As you know my life force cannot be drained so easily.”he sighed slightly as his eyes met hers, he went silent for a moment “She’s feeding off mine, so she doesn’t kill others it’s for the best until the jobs done. “ he didn’t know how Eryda would take this, he only knew she could quite possibly be pissed that someone else was touching what was rightfully hers. : As they passed, he sat there listening to their feet tapping against the floor, he did not bother to open an eye to glance at any of them. He was waiting to see who would be brave enough, it was no secret he liked it rough, he liked his women to be beautiful and affectionate but dominating and rough at the same time, a rare thing to find in deed like the perfect blood flower. A scent hit his nose as he took it in, his eyes shot open as he glanced directly at one particular female for a moment, she was beautiful.. stunning even, taller than the rest of the females by far; her skin looked soft and delicate as her eyes had a look to them that could not be denied, he was examining her for but a second before he closed his eyes again. It was more than he gave to any other female before she had obviously sparked his interest for a moment, he couldn’t deny that she looked exactly like the female he would want, but looks were not everything to him as he leaned back into his chair the back of his head resting against the throne itself as each arm spread against the arm rest, he wanted a female that wasn’t afraid to inflict pain.. to dominate.. to love. He wanted more than someone who just wanted to improve their social status but that was a hard find, although the female vampires took quite easy to harming males, using them as their toys he wanted all that and more he wanted a female to claim him as hers and only want him. Soon he would have to retire from his throne and start working through other details that needed his attention.
CharlotteCarrendar:- With a welcoming gaze the red witcher stopped before her mate, and allowed him to administer the vial that would help replenish her after her battle with the Frost trolls. She closed her eyes, drinking down the last drop, till opening them and finding that her love had swept her into his arms and sealed the drink with a kiss. She kissed back just as fiercely, only to then be swung back in the direction of the Warg and of course the blood elf. The Blood elf had waited quietly, not really ready to try and engage in conversation with Eryda. She just didn’t feel it was her place. The couple walked back together – unified, and this made up for all the months that they were apart. Already in the back of Eryda’s mind she was planning how to spend their first night alone together, but as she thought this, Xo went to ask the Blood Elf to go off ahead, as he wished to speak to Eryda alone. Once the two had been left, Eryda looked at Xo quizzically, wondering what it was that he wanted to talk to her about without the Blood elf in ear shot. What he had to say had her jaw fall open. ”She feeds off you?” It seemed simply to incredulous to believe, till it was explained that it stopped her killing anything else along the way out of hunger. ”Forgive me, but…I really don’t like another woman…sinking her fangs into you, let alone touching you. It was bad enough that I thought Valencia had finally gotten her way.” Eryda broke free from his hold, as she turned her back for a moment. Normally she wouldn’t care, for she knew that his love for her was true but she had never come across this type of situation before. She didn’t doubt Xo’s fidelity, she simply didn’t like the idea of another woman getting ideas. Looking back over her shoulder, she had to ask. ”What if she becomes addicted to you? Hmm? Have you ever considered that?” It was a very good question. :: Xyria stopped before the King, and went into a low curtsey that showed off ample bosom that was strapped down beneath what was a Victorian styled gown. Sheer black cloth only accentuated the smooth curves of her form. ”M’lord.” her voice was rich and sultry, but had a rough edge to it. ”I am Xyria, a dark child with very strong tastes in the exotic.” The smile that appeared on her lips oozed sexuality and prowess. She could have any man that she so desired, and right now, she wanted the King. Boldly she took the steps up that led to the throne, and then circled the throne, like a black panther that stalked its prey. Her scent was unlike the others, leaving one light headed. She finally stopped at the side of the throne, and purred. ”Shall we play a game?” <3>
IceTe3a: A simple smile against his lips as he knew Eryda was jealous of the thought in another woman touching him, her question was well within reason as she turned her back to him. Walking up slowly to her, he wrapped his arms around her waist as he pulled her back in against his chest, his chin simply came to rest on her shoulder. He kept quiet for a moment as he thought about the question as he gave her a sideways glance “We will have to do better than that, re unite her with her husband and send them on their way before it happens.. he chuckled slightly as he gave her a light nudge “Kind of sounds like a challenge, suited for people of our skill, think we’re up for the challenge? It should prove dangerous… She will need to feed tonight. he smiled and kissed her neck giving her a light squeeze “I will organize her a separate room away from ours, allow her to feed and then, come back to you just in time for your bath. Go now get us a room and wait for me” He smiled as he led her into the tavern, giving Eryda a slap on the ass he left her on her on for a small while. He walked over to the counter and paid for two rooms on opposite ends of the building throwing Eryda the key to their room he smiled giving her a wink. As he turned he could see Cali in the far end, slowly he approached her, his fresh blood still dripping from his lip “Come I will show you to your room, and you need to feed” he took her by the arm and slowly lead her down the hall to her room, as he opened the door he placed the key on the side table by the door and walked straight in waiting for cali to walk through he was standing with his back to her in the middle of the room. : He could hear her footsteps as she came up and introduced herself as Xyria, he listened as she circled his throne, her scent was seductive and potent to capture the heart of any man. He did not show off that he was interested though as she continued to examine him, he wanted to see just what she was going to do. She had proposed to play a game, he did not want to come off easy or desperate as he waved her off “I am no child, go play games with the children if you must” he made it look like a denial but he wanted to see just how far she was willing to go.
CharlotteCarrendar; – Eryda simply hated the feelings of jealousy. The rise of what was like a nasty green goblin within her that she wanted desperately to swat away. But it had been months since she had spent but one night alone with him, and this was what she sought more than anything. His arms enveloping her, while resting his chin on her shoulder showed that he had the utmost respect and love for her. The key to stopping Cali getting addicted was to reunite her with her blood elf husband as soon as they could. That was the challenge. Eryda let out a sigh and then nodded in agreement, she was never one to shy from a task and this was how she needed to look at it. The Blood elf did not love her mate, she simply needed his essence the same way others needed food to live, air to breathe. She wrinkled up her nose, when Xo said he had to go and let Cali feed on him and that he would do it in a room that was as far from their own – on the other side of the tavern. Knowing that she was bloody and with torn clothing, she accepted that she needed to go and have a bath, and pushed off to do so, but only with Xo slapping her arse on the way. Eryda left him with a knowing smile, before ascending the stairs in the tavern to a room that would be perfect for their needs. A warm bath was just what the doctor ordered. Cali; who had been waiting for the Witcher saw the red Witcher go the opposite way to Xo and She was brought along by the arm to what would be her room. “Come I will show you to your room, and you need to feed” There was not mistaking the hunger she was feeling, and when he led her into her own room he stood in the middle of the room like he was waiting for her. Tentatively she shut the door behind her and crossed the floor. Her eyes sweeping over him till coming to his lip, that had the drop of rich blood. She didn’t mention the red witcher, or speak of her husband. She went up on her tip toes and kissed away the blood that was over his lips. A soft purr escaping as she let her lips trail down to his neck, her body heaving as the need grew stronger. A gasp and she began to feed at the spot between his shoulder and neck, her nails digging into his form. It wasn’t sexual, but it was damn close. :: Xyria smirked as the new King said he was not a child, and didn’t wish to play games. The black haired vampire ran her tongue across her top row of teeth and then was shocking. Xyria straddled him in his throne and ran her claws through his hair, making no mistake that she was ballsy enough to try such a move at the chance of rejection. ”I take no prisoners, M’lord…only toys. Not the kind for a child, either.” Her nails extended and he would feel them press into his scalp. <3>
IceTe3a: He waited as he heard Cali close the door behind her, the room went dark but he could still see as he heard her feet padding against the wood floor she circled round, his eyes glanced down to her as she came up and kissed his lips almost sucking on them, a brow arched as he knew if Eryda knew about this they would both be dead on the floor quick smart. She wasted no time as her teeth sunk into his neck just down near his shoulder, her lips pressed forcefully against his skin as he came down to a kneel to her will, he could feel her purring against his skin as she fed off him, he could feel his life essence seeping into her mouth as she sucked down with force. He allowed this to go on for awhile and wondered if she would be able to hold herself back, as time passed by he pressed his fingers against her shoulders“Enough cali? “ she had been feeding off him for some time and he wondered if she had her fill yet. : vlad heard what she said and arched a brow slightly as she came down to straddle his lap on the throne, his eyes opened slightly as he looked up at her, his eyes looking deeply into hers as her nails dug down into his scalp “Can you handle me though? Can you tame me? “ he smirked as his eyes almost dared her to, it went unnoticed but the other females slowly disappeared from the room leaving the two alone, Xyria had said she wanted him as her personal toy, but would she really? He wondered just how dominate she was and if she would even be able to utilize him for only her needs.
CharlotteCarrendar:- Cali fed so strongly that it brought Xo to his knees, unlike other times when he had simply stood and watched her. Only when he pressed his fingers to her shoulders and uttered if it was enough, she withdrew from him. Cali appeared almost groggy with the sheer amount of energy she had just consumed. Her lips parted and she breathed heavily through her mouth. ”I don’t know what came over me, Witcher.” It was true, the addiction had taken a firm hold of her being. She looked away timidly, and brought a hand up to her mouth as though trying to wipe it clean, like she had gorged herself. Looking about the room, she gathered herself, and then realized that the Red Witcher would be waiting for him. ”You should go. I will be ready to leave at first light.” Cali stood there and waited for the Witcher to take his leave. Meanwhile up the other end of the tavern, Eryda was peeling off her blooded and torn clothes, leaving a trail right up to the large wooden slat bath. Steam rose from the tepid water, and she reached up to tie back her hair so that it was no longer sitting on her shoulders. She threw one leg over and then the other, before sinking beneath the waters till it was up to her neck. The light sound of the water lapping the sides was the only thing heard, as Eryda was bathed in a simple candle light. The Red witcher reached for a bar of soap and then started to wash the stain of blood from her body, all the while missing her beloved, who was alone in a room with the Blood elf. :: Xyria stared straight into the new King’s eyes as he asked her but a simple question; could she tame him? A dare? Or a challenge? All the other women had left the chambers leaving the new King to explore this woman that had taken her place on his lap. ”Even the most deadly creature becomes putty in the hands of a skilled lover.” She extended her claws further and glanced behind her to see that they were indeed alone. ”Question is, can you sate my lust?” The words were edged a wicked tone. Xyria ripped back the King’s coat and shirt, exposing to her his chest. She sunk her claws into the soft flesh between his shoulders and chest and dragged them down as she licked at his lips. Toying with him. <3>
IceTe3a: As she got off him and came to a stand he could see a surprising feature across her face, she seemed to be in shock he could not help but to wonder why as he came to a stand himself, he ran his fingers against the spot where her lips were pursed against his skin feeling the bite marks as they slowly healed. It only took moments for his body to react and start to take care of itself, of course this would increase the scent of his magical essence in the room as his body was using it to repair what injury he had sustained. “I intend to, we will come for you at first light to gather supplies then be on our way, goodnight Cali” he said as he turned and headed for the door. Opening the door as he went through he left Cali alone to her thoughts whilst the door closed, stretching his neck slightly he walked across the hall and up the stairs towards his own room as he took note at the weary travelers who had come to find food and drink for the night, he had spent enough time away from his wife and didn’t bother wasting time as he quietly came to the door with a slight smirk he opened it without a sound. Coming into the room he closed it just as quietly, noticing Eryda had just slipped into the bath he smiled, taking off his shirt and weaponry as it laid down on the table without a sound he was now shirtless creeping up to her back as she laid there. Slowly he descended onto his knees directly behind her as he kissed her neck gently whilst his hands ran down her shoulders slowly looping around bringing her into a cuddle “I am yours once more my love” : He felt as her nails grew further they dug down into his scalp as they slowly coursed through his hair, a slight smile of amusement as their eyes were looking into each others, . ”Even the most deadly creature becomes putty in the hands of a skilled lover.” she rebutted as a slight chuckle escaped his lips, “Perhaps, a skilled lover and a dominate master.. Pain is pleasure they both work as equal wouldn’t you say? he could feel her weight pressing down on his lap as she sat there straddling him, her eyes examining his form as her claws sunk down into his shoulders slowly they dragged down onto his bare chest grazing the skin they passed over ”Question is, can you sate my lust?” a simple smile as his lips parted “I wouldn’t be who I was if I could not do that and more.. There is only one way to find out isn’t there my dear?”he just tempted her to utilize him, treat him like an object of hers as that is all males were to the females of their race. His eyes wondering up and down her form as he wondered if she could be the one, the only female he would need to feed his every needs which in turn was the needs of the female, it was common that the king or queen would take more than one to fill their needs but on occasion they were lucky enough to find that single one that met their every desire, but was she able to?
CharlotteCarrendar: – Left alone in her room, Cali looked away from the door that the Witcher had just gone through. He had been polite to her after she had fed, and not made light of the fact that she sensed that perhaps her actions had gone too far. Cali couldn’t possibly imagine what would happen if her desire to feed became so great that she lost herself in a terrible frenzy. It had not ever happened to her before, but she knew of those that had such sore addictions it drove them crazy not to get their fill. Slowly, Cali sat herself down on her bunk. She brought her fingers up to her lips, where she could still feel the sensation of warmth from the Witcher’s body. The blood elf knew she would have to find her husband and fast…leaving this place behind and hunt on the plentiful beings in her own world. To stay too long here, she endangered everything. :: The light splash of water was heard as Eryda washed herself down with the soap covered sponge. Dabbing lightly, and her back to the door, she did not hear her husband enter silently. Only when he draped his arms around her and kissed her neck, did she show a smile. At last, time alone for the pair. Xo said he was hers once more, and she didn’t doubt it for a second. Turning in the bath so that the pair were facing each other. Her eyes trailed down his neck, and she saw the remains of what was the blood elf’s fang marks into his skin. Eryda had to fight back her feelings of jealousy once more, and so she brushed her lips to that of her husband’s. ”Show me you are mine.” she whispered in a husky voice. It was not just a request. :: The Vampire maiden with hair the darkest onyx had toyed with the new King. Long deep scratches now graced his flesh, and her fingers danced across these same scratches till she zeroed in on her future lover. Her head tilted back slightly, and the long white ivory dog teeth extended beyond her crimson lips. She seized the back of the Vampire King’s head and tore his scalp to the left, exposing his neck for her delight. A wild cry and she sunk her own fangs deep into his supple skin – piercing the flesh and she gripped his arm with her free hand, whilst feasting on him with a wicked sense of rough play. <3>
IceTe3a: He smiled as he watched Eryda flip around in the bath so she was laying on her stomach and facing him, he smirked as she asked him to prove he was really hers, he didn’t need her to say it twice as his arms linked behind her neck gently, leaning in his lips met hers with passion as he held the kiss, his right hand sliding down to cup her cheek for the briefest of moments. Pulling back slightly he looked down and smiled “If you miss me that much, you should never leave” he laughed playfully as he knew she was a free spirit and truly loved him but her work was her work and she went where it took her, regardless if it led her away from him. It was no lie he did prefer her to travel with him and would much rather her to always be by his side but this was not always the case. Gripping her shoulders softly he flipped her onto her back as he kicked his shoes off, stepping in the bath he sat on the edge as his legs were inside, he leaned her in against his legs as he took up the sponge and soap slowly he rubbed it over her body as his hand explored her whilst cleaning, he started with her chest as he leaned down and kissed her neck with a soft peck. “ Do you plan to stay for good this time and find work together?” he smiled as he knew it was on the cards for them to permanently stay together at one stage. : He watched as she leaned back slightly her long white teeth extended past her lips as his head was ripped to the side exposing his neck, soon came the pinch from her teeth biting down in his neck as he gasped slightly, he could feel her slowly drinking from him as her hand gripped down against his arm, his blood would have a powerful flow about it, something rare in the vampire men as he was the strongest of them all to date. His arms wrapped around her as he took her in closer to his body, this was a gesture of acceptance, he had chosen his bride. It would be officially sealed later but for now the two have expressed their interest in each other, and both had accepted to spend their eternal life with each other, him as her personal toy and object. This was all a part of Vlad’s plan as it was the first step in securing his title to the throne next he would have to give out titles and positions in the kingdom to those worthy to keep it running, it would be a long few weeks before the kingdom was like its former glory back before the vampire wars.
CharlotteCarrendar; – That first kiss. Such raw passion displayed was just what Eryda needed from Xo. This was proof without a doubt. It was like he was claiming her all over again, and thoughts of the Blood elf soon faded into nothingness. To see his smile, and then tell her that she should never leave him, brought a slight shrug of the shoulders. Eryda had only ever known the life of a loner and up till now it had suited her. Meeting up with her lover on brief occasions like this, then going their separate ways to where they are needed. Kings and nobles with money to spare that needed the expertise of a Witcher to deal and do what no one else would. But nights were often lonely ones and Eryda never took another man to lay with her out of need. This is what made their meetings so good. Sharing what little time they had together made it all the more romantic. Eryda allowed him to move her so that when he entered the bath she would be laying with her back to his chest. This enabled him to massage and wash her cares away. Thinking for a moment, Eryda offered. ”I have a feeling you need me more than ever with all that has come to pass in my absence. The Council will not be pleased, and then of course there is the war…and returning the Blood elf to her husband. I know I will be happy to see the back of her.” Was that another touch of jealousy? Eryda couldn’t help it. She turned her head so she could see the Witcher’s face. ”Maybe it is time, I came home for good.” That was her way of saying yes, that she would work with him and travel wherever he would go. :: The feeding frenzy from the black haired Vampire maiden was more than enough to prove that she was worthy to be the new King’s mate. She drew her head back and then gripped the sides of his face, kissing him hungrily, all the while writhing upon his lap. Taking all she could from his body in a show of unbridled lust. Her cries of passion filling the empty hall as she used him and well. His arms wrapping around her only confirmed this fact. Breaking the kiss, her eyes dilated and blood staining her lips and chin, she softened slightly. ”I am yours…as you are mine.” <3>
IceTe3a: -He smiled finally hearing that she was willing to stay by his side for good, each night they were apart he was in constant worry, never fully knowing if they would be reunited. A sigh of relief as his free hand started to massage the knots in her body allowing her muscles to relax once more. Slowly he would wash her body all over until she was clean, dropping the sponge into the water he went to work on her body giving it a deep and strong massage to allow her to relax, reaching over the side with one hand he pulled out a purple liquid filled vial, popping it he allowed 3 drops to hit the water as it was a potent mixture of flowers mainly lavender which was rare and unknown to most, it would give off a strong relaxing scent to help relax the body, calm the steel like nerves as well as heal the body from any wounds she may have within the warm waters. He always had a vial made up but only ever used it when they were together, kings and queens have paid handsomely for even a single vial of this was worth a kings ransom, he was the only one who knew how to make it and where to get the required ingredients “ I’m glad to hear you say that love, It takes worrying off my mind and only shows more room for love. Please relax and allow me to work your tolling work out of your body” slowly but surely he massaged each muscle on her body skillfully, having learned all the proper pressure pads on one’s body was key as it helped with the healing process as well Eryda seemed to enjoy it. He smiled as he wrapped his arms around her waist and started working on her legs whilst his chin laid upon her shoulder. : He felt her pull back as he smiled looking up at her, she kissed him with a fierce passion to show her delight in her new toy and new found title. Leaning back she advised that they were each others, he nodded in agreement as he smiled “We have a lot of work to bring our race and kingdom up to its former glory my darling, I wish you by my side for each step and each decision” He just told her that he indeed wanted her by his side and furthermore her hand in raising their race to its former glory and then some, such power given to the bride of the king was a rarity but that is how Vlad was, as long as she could satisfy his needs to be utilized as such an object.. her object and she stayed faithful to him only; he would be more than happy to entice her with more stature and please her beyond her wildest dreams.
CharlotteCarrendar: – The subtle fragrances rose with the steam as the vials did their work to make this bath all the more relaxing and tranquil. Eryda could feel the delight and release of tension from her body, which at times was weary from all the battles and fights that she got into. The red haired witcher’s lips parted as she released soft sighs. His hands feeling for her pressure points and knowing just where to rub and where to be gentle. Xo was more than skilled. Years of learning, had meant that he could provide well for any woman he did so chose, and there was no one above Eryda. There was nothing to the pair could not accomplish together. Eryda bowed her head as she felt the press of Xo’s chin on her shoulder, his hands working her thighs thoroughly. ”I’d forgotten how good this feels.’ Her voice; almost breathless at his touch. The love that he exuded from his gentle ways only reinforcing her love for him. Eryda brought her hand up from the water, and cupped it to Xo’s cheek. A rare display of affection that she afforded no other man. Would they get much sleep this night? That remained to be seen. For now they simply enjoyed each other’s touch and the intimacy from being alone. :: Xyria had passed the test to show her dominance towards the King. A display that meant she was fit to rule alongside him. But there was much to be done. The former Queen had done a great deal of damage, and soon it may come to pass that a war would be waged. Xyria was unafraid. Still straddling his lap, and running her slender fingers along his face she answered his call. ”Our race will rise to greatness, and all who doubted us shall be put to shame.” <3>
IceTe3a: Feeling the soft touch of her hand cupping against his cheek made his skin shiver as he rubbed his cheek against her open palm slowly as he enjoyed her touch, his fingers slowly dragged up her legs and came to rest on her stomach as he worked the pressure pads on her stomach, making sure to be firm but gentle. [b] “ You’ve been gone for far too long, I make sure you’re in perfect shape before I let you leave anywhere” he smiled lightly as he kissed her fingertips, it was true he sometimes made excuses to force her to stay in his company for a day or two longer until he knew she was fully recovered, even if she never realized it. “ I believe the masters will be pleased that you’ve chosen to stay with me from now on, we have a lot of work on our hands between reuniting the lost love of Cali and her husband and finding the Vampire queen and dealing with her and her army.” he smiles knowing the days ahead would be long and hard but they will be together which will make it all worthwhile. He continued to work her body with his fingers making sure to massage each muscle into relaxing, this was something he only ever did for her a more personal gesture than something he’d commonly use freely on anyone. The night was getting late as they had spent a great deal of time in the water, it was now slightly warm as he chuckled. ” time always seems to fly whilst I am with you” he got out of the bath soaking wet as he walked over and picked up a drying cloth, walking back to the tub he stood there waiting for Eryda to climb out so he may dry her down. : “Indeed it will, we need to make sure the witchers treaty with our race stays true. “he smiled as he looked up into her eyes, her skin rubbing against him almost drove him crazy as he knew she was now his and his alone. Knowing full well of what work would be needed to be done just to get the kingdom up and running again, he pressed his fingers to her lips gently as he ran them across tracing the outline “Where do you suggest we start my dear? “ His eyes watching hers with deep love for her, a bond like this is not something that came easy as to pick a life partner for eternity was a rare sight but it was common, the rarity of it working out for eternity was the hard part, although he could not see any issue with having Xyria by his side for eternity, her beauty was unrivalled none could stand in her shadow let alone by her side although he had never seen her before.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Rising up from the now cooling waters, the droplets ran down Eryda’s bare skin and there was a subtle sound as she stepped out of the bath and into the towel, that Xo had waiting for her. She treasured his affection, and he made her feel truly blessed. No other would receive such attentions and this made her smile all the more. Feeling his large calloused hands rub the towel over her body, she felt totally unashamed in her nakedness. The soft light of the candles illuminated the pair as the stood facing each other. Xo spoke of how he would ensure that she was in perfect health and shape for when she ever did leave. Perhaps she needed to reinforce what she had already agreed too. With her soft hues gazing up at him, she made her vow true. ”I say it here and now, I’m not leaving you again. No amount of gold, or treasure….no adventure is greater than the journey I take this night with you.” Eryda slowly took the drying cloth, and now it was her turn to do the honor of drying his body. Gently her hands moved, working to dry each and every inch of his body. Praising him almost. When at last they were dry, she draped the towel on a chair, and then took his hand. Leading him to the bed, she gestured for him to lay. When he had done so, she crawled into bed, and her body half covered his own. Skin to skin, beneath a wool cover; Eryda’s hands danced across his chest and down his side. Fingers strumming, while she stole kisses that ran from his neck to his chin. She would make him remember this night, the reunion of the Witchers. The morning would be the start of the new adventure but for now she just wanted him to herself. :: Xyria rose from the King’s lap and her dress flowed down to the floor as she stood before her King. Hand extended for him to take and rise himself. So much was to be done now, and the people, the vampires of the Kingdom needed reassurance that the new King and his chosen could lead them to greatness. Xyria had stood out from all the other women of the court. Unlike her predecessor, she had no interest at all in the likes of the Witcher. She wanted a man to dominate, and found that in the new King. ”Let us show the Kingdom, the future of the Monarchy.” <3>
IceTe3a: Watching as she slowly dried his body, he stood there naked in form though it hardly fazed him, it allowed her to see all his old scarring and his new scars from battle a symbol of his skills no doubt. He heard her promise to him that there was nothing in the world that could drag her away from his side anymore, she now preferred to be with him as he smiled, he was happy with her decision and knew it was hers fully as he’d never force her against her will. As she lead him towards the bed he laid down on his back, his hues watching her as she came to lay ontop her fingers working their way against his skin as he shivers in kind, feeling her lips press to his for a brief moment before she started to kiss down his neck, his arms wrapping around her as he knew she was showing her appreciation towards him. He was happy to have her by his side and still in love with him, that was more than he could ask for. He leans in and kisses her with passion as his fingers slowly trace her back muscles, “ Darling, your presence will always make me happy and be more than enough for me” his fingers grasp under her chin as he kisses her again with a strong passion almost forcing their lips against each other, a slight smirk as his teeth nip against her bottom lips playfully. “ Perhaps now I can protect you and keep you from harm “ giving her a cheeky wink as he knew she could more than easily handle herself in any battle. : Watching as she came to stand in front of him, he almost missed the feeling of her weight against him as he felt her fingers slide from him only to ask for him to rise with her, he accepted the gesture and rose to come standing behind her, their bodies pressed together as he stood taller than she was. She wanted to take a stroll through the town to allow the towns people to see their new king and queen? He smiled at the gesture and nodded “A casual stroll would be good” he smiled gently as he walked to her side, gently he took her hand and guided her out of the castle towards the town. People would cheer or bow in respect for their new king and queen, it would be obvious that he had chosen her as his bride. It would become lawfully official later once time allowed it but for now for them it was already official .
CharlotteCarrendar: – A wry smile came to Eryda’s lips when told that now Xo would be able to protect and keep her from harm. It had been a long time since a man offered to do that for her. She let out a light giggle, and moved to be on top of him completely, and then posed a cheeky question. ”Who is going to protect you from me?’ This was sealed with a lover’s kiss, as in the background the candles were now burning low, with wax dripping to form puddles on the floor. This was when the couple would unite properly, making love beneath the warm covers, their bodies the perfect fit to the other. :; With Xyria and Vlad leaving the main audience chamber to the warmth of the gathered crowd, Vlad could be pleased with the acceptance of Xyria so readily. She may have proved to him to be worthy, but she was yet to do so publicly. :; In a land a good two days ride away, in a run down castle that had been abandoned by its host, the former Queen was screaming and plotting her revenge, as a healer tried to work on her scarred flesh. She pushed the girl away and a bowl of foul smelling ointment hit the floor, sizzling on the stone tile. ”I WILL HAVE MY REVENGE ON THE WITCHER…AND ALL HE CARES FOR!….THIS IS NOT OVER…THIS IS NOT OVER!!!” <3>
IceTe3a : Smirking as he watched her laugh at his pun about tonight’s dinner, his hand grabbed hers gently as he pulled her on the back of the bike as he was quick to wrap her arms around his waist making sure she was holding on tight before taking off leaving a trail of dust behind them. “I enjoyed our time together, feeling any better?” he had figured out Rain was upset that Eve stepped in and did his system updates instead of her, so this time alone was to make up for that. It didn’t take them long to reach the cabin as he pulled up at the front, deciding to leave the bike out the front for now. Jumping off he waited for Rain to get off and follow him inside down to the bunker, he led her past everything and into the kitchen. “Right! Fresh Bambi and some veggie’s will do us. “ he smirked as he walked into the back of freezer and pulled out some deer shanks, on his way out he picked up a few veggies and spices that he needed. He was quick with the knife as he peeled and diced up the veggies evenly, placing them in a big cooking tray there were carrots, quartered potato’s and butternut pumpkin , pouring honey over the carrots and pumpkin and glazing the potato’s with a mixture of spices as he grabbed the deer cutlets and whipped up a red wine juice, glancing up to Rain he wondered just how she would take the way he felt about her now that she knows. He smiled lightly as he watched her whilst he continued to prep dinner, “We need to discuss our strategy tomorrow, perhaps we can lightly touch on it at dinner. “ he nodded to himself as he marinated the cutlets and placed them all into the oven to cook, walking over he set the table with a table cloth knives and forks and glasses. As he turned around and blinked in a confused way “I know that I’m classed as well, equipment but I still eat and my body can handle it.. what about Eve? “ he scratched the back of his head as he waited to see what Rain thought of it, as he passed her he quickly leaned over and kisses her cheek with a peck of his lips before darting into the walk in fridge coming out with fresh orange juice, you could see the pulp moving around in the liquid it shows how fresh it was, obviously hand squeezed. “ This entire place is self sufficient, I have herds of cattle and sheep that graze and breed I take what meet I need, I grow veggies , herbs and fruit out back on a great soil patch I found on the land. So there’s no need to scavenge for food at all. Walking over to the table he places down the bottle of cooled orange juice on the centre of the table as the aroma of the cooking meat and veggies started to waft through the mess hall.
CharlotteCarrendar; Feeling the cool air on her face as they rode back to the farm house, Rain was feeling so many emotions and all of which were telling her that Adam was the one. For everything they had been through, she now knew that she had fallen for him, and he for her. Adam had enjoyed the quiet time they had together in the centre of the field, and she drew close so he could hear her over the wind. ”I feel wonderful. I feel so alive.” Words barely able to express everything she felt right then and there. Her fingers locked together as she held on tight while riding back to the farm house. Her face turned and her cheek to his back as they left behind a dusty trail in their wake. Soon they would reach the farm house, and Rain sat up straight, and took his hand as he helped her off the bike. Taking her back down to the bunker, past all the scientific equipment, till reaching the kitchen, where he had promised to cook up a real treat of Bambi and vegies. Rain had to stifle a giggle, as she looked around for Eve, who was nowhere to be seen. ”If she hears you…”Rain said with a light laugh, before walking further into the kitchen, to admire the state of the art array of kitchen appliances. Glistening clean surfaces and of course cookware that a master chef would crave. Like any good cook, everything he was using was fresh. As he prepared the deer shanks, Rain set about pouring them both a glass of red wine each, before taking a sip herself. It was a good year too. Merlot. She only looked up again, when Adam mentioned that they would have to discuss a game plan over dinner. Bringing up the toe of her right boot, she tapped it on the floor, before leaning back against the cupboards behind her. Her arms folded, but she still held the wine glass in her right hand. ”Is it wrong of me not to want to have to think of the world outside these walls?’ She was simply enjoying just being…normal for a change, and not off fighting wars. She realized this was not good form and then tried to smile through it and change the subject, only to hear Adam ask if Eve actually ate food. Was she that advanced? ”Guess we will have to find out. All I know is she is different to you.” Indeed she was. Eve was in the science lab that Adam had given her and had her techno pup on one of the work benches. She was staring up at one of the screens, and typed in a few keys on the keypad only to see the latest new feeds from the city. It highlighted the Zen headquarters and the drama of the dead commander in chief. Eve bowed her head, and then tapped the keypad again, so the picture was no longer on the screen. Back in the kitchen, Rain was intrigued how everything that Adam grew on the farm helped sustain it. ”If only the rest of the world thought like you did.” she said, taking another sip of her wine. <3>
IceTe3a: – He looked up from behind the kitchen bench as she asked if it was wrong of her to not want to think of the outside world, he shrugged and shook his head “No, Who could blame you? War, death and pain is all that’s outside the walls. We are who we are Rain for as long as we need and that time is short. Once we find your father, I can’t see any need to bother ourselves with Zen and their wars at all.” he smiled and chuckled as he grabbed the glass of wine and sipped it slightly, wine was not his drink but it would do for now as he swirled it around pretending to be fancy. Nodding in agreement as he didn’t know if Eve ate or not, he was still curious if she did indeed eat. “There is only one of me, and apparently I cannot be rebuilt alike” he smirked in pleasure knowing how unique he actually was. It had been awhile but finally the meat and veggies were cooked, as he pulled them out and one by one placed them on the plates, pouring the sauces he made with them all over. The rich aroma of the freshly cooked food made his mouth water slightly“Not to brag but damn it smells good” he chuckled as he placed three plates on the table he had earlier set up. His right hue glows slightly as his HUD appears in front of his eye “Eve, dinners up if you need to eat feel free to join us. Otherwise feel free to continue your studies. “ he said over the science lab Coms, as he lead Rain over to her seat and helped her down “Dig in” he said as he sat down across the table, not waiting for either of them he dug straight into the meat, taking chunks out of the deer cutlet. “We need to locate the exact location of that bunker, and we need to start recruiting some people to live and work with us here. But only people who are useful.” he chuckled lightly thinking that a small community of people could actually live here and they would go unnoticed by anyone else in the world, how great it was to be this far out in the country without having to deal with current issues.
CharlotteCarrendar: – In the science lab a holographic image of Adam appeared – radiating above one of the receptor plates. He smiled and asked eve if she would like to come and eat dinner with them. Eve cocked her head to the right and then realized that he thought she could eat food. ”I will continue my studies. I only need to be recharged and I do that through a USB jack. Please, enjoy your meal time, Adam.” This was said with a gracious smile, as the feed to the Science lab would end, and Eve went back to working on another computer which was doing a digital print out of Adam’s programme update. Eve, was actually studying Adam. Whether he knew this or not remained to be seen. In the mess hall, Rain took her seat at the table, and leaned forward to inhale the wonderful aroma of the rich meal that was presented before her. ”Is Eve joining us?” She asked, taking up her fork and sticking it into one of the cooked carrots. She dipped the carrot in the gravy and then popped it into her mouth, chewing with her mouth closed. While waiting for his answer, Rain was also wondering about the location of the bunker that her father was hidden away in. Could it be out in a country area such as this? Or closer to the city? Swallowing her mouthful, she started to carve off a piece of the deer shank, when Adam mentioned that they would need to recruit people to work with them. People that were not aligned to the Zen….or the Source for that matter. They needed people that had gone rogue or retired from the game. ”I can think of a few people. Question is, can we trust them?” <3>
IceTe3a: – He shook his head “No she apparently doesn’t need to eat, something about a Usb jack. Either way she seems like she’s deep in studies on science stuff “ shrugging his head, he swallowed the chunks of meat and started on his veggies as he looked up at Rain as he watched her eat, he smiled lightly as he arched a brow “True, it’s hard to trust people in this day and age. And are they willing to stand side by side with something like me? “ he continued to eat, he was obviously pointing out how he wasn’t fully human, most people didn’t think much of him just like Rain didn’t at the start. Shrugging to himself he took another bite out of the cutlet and smirked as he poured a glass of orange juice for them both “Either way, there’s no exact way we can tell who’s with us and who isn’t and who will secretly betray us. I know at least the boys from the black market won’t ask questions when we need to buy equipment and weaponry off them, they like everything under the table as it is” he chuckled and continued to eat as he took a sip of the OJ“Tomorrow I want you on me and in me, scanning the picture of the bunker to real time imagining, try and find some kind of location at least. he knew how he put it, but he was also having a bit of fun that’s why he said it like that, as a small smirk sat upon his lips.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Rain nearly choked on her meat that she had in her mouth, when Adam said that tomorrow, he wanted her on and in him to scan the pictures of the bunker in real time imaging. Coughing up the piece of meat after banging her chest twice with her fist, she reached for a glass of OJ and took a mouthful before finally finding her voice.”You want me to what?” She wasn’t sure if she heard him right the first time. Rain knew she could access his mind via her own and by touching the pressure pads that were located on the sides of his head. ”On and in?” Rain blinked at what he was suggesting. She felt a little foolish, and her cheeks radiated a hot red blush. Rain saw he had a smirk and he was playing at something. Setting down her fork on the side of her plate, she leaned forward and said. ”Elaborate.” Did she have a filthy mind now? <3>
IceTe3a: He couldn’t help but chuckle at her reaction as he watched her go red slightly, he continued to watch her reaction as it was quite the display. Sipping his OJ casually he smirked between sips “You heard me” he replied to her first question, only to have another one thrown at him as she leaned forward asking him to elaborate. He arched a brow and leaned forward slightly “Well, I want your body pressed on top of mine, while you’re wracking my brain for what we need.. extending his arm up his palm catches the back of her head gently as he pulls her in for a kiss, holding it for a moment he pulls back with a smirk “And whatever else that may come during all that” his eyes were watching hers as he was playing with words while teasing her. He knew what he meant but he enjoyed the game, he rubbed the back of his head slightly as he continued to eat “So who are these friends of yours you think may be of help? “ he was quick to change the subject and leave her hanging there in her own thoughts.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Rain opened her mouth like a goldfish out of water, but then shut it again when Adam said that she knew exactly what he meant. She shied away for a moment, her face turning but a smile was there that was unmistakable. He wanted her to be up close and very personal when she retrieved the information from him, and that should anything come from that, he was happy to let it happen. Before she could make a reply, she felt his hand come to the back of her neck and then he kissed her with all the passion that a man could possess. It literally took her breath away, and she found herself responding in kind. He pulled back, his eyes glistening as he knew this was really teasing her for a reaction. As she brought her fingers up to press to her own lips, Adam changed the subject. He wanted to know who to bring in, that she thought might be able to help. The first person to come to mind was Sam, or Tin Man as he was known. A true friend from the very early days before she got taken by the Zen, he was a man that she could trust. ”Sam. He owns a junk yard in the city, but it’s merely a cover for what he does best. You met him not long after I had been brought back from the Dead zone. As for Noah…he is an insider for the Source. You shot that guy in the knee…so I doubt he is going to be sympathetic to our cause. Out of the two, Sam is the best one to help us.” <3>
IceTe3a: He listened to what she had to say as he nodded while finishing off his dinner, “Ahh, those two.. yeah well.. I never said I was friendly” he smirked as he gave her a wink. Rubbing his chin he nodded as he agreed that they could use her friend that she called tin man “Yeah, if you think we need him. We can go grab him” picking up his glass of OJ he smiled as he tried to think of anyone else that they could use to help them out. “Really, there is only need for you and me on the battle field” he of course was more into thinking of how useful someone was not the kind of friendship they had together or could offer as he went through the lists of names, coming up empty “I got nothing, Like I said.. I’m not much of a people person” he knew there was no way the bunker was located on this country, it would have to be somewhere else in the world and that would mean they need to get their hands on a aircraft, meaning they need to pay the black markets a visit sooner or later which was easier said than done, as not everyone was welcome into their turf although he was a VIP to them after all the deeds and cash he spent there.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Rain remembered that Adam hadn’t exactly left a good impression with either Noah or Sam, but that was beside the point. She knew Noah was too close to the inside of the Source to really be trusted. Sam on the other hand, was always one she considered a rogue. The trick was that with Sam, he had connections as well as being one of Rain’s confidants in the days when the Source or the rebellion was more about stopping the Zen from world domination and freeing the people. As Rain now knew, the Phoenix had agenda and not one that was really for the general populace. Little did she know that Eve knew about the Phoenix. She knew a great deal about many things. Hidden behind those beautiful eyes lay many a dark secret. Rain really needed to spend more time with Eve to find out more about her, but seemed to be focusing on Adam. Adam mentioned that they should simply go grab Sam. Smirking at the idea, she couldn’t help but comment. ”We should do it at night. More likely to catch him off guard. Plus we have to be mindful of the Night patrols.” Having been a part of it, she knew that they would be on the most wanted list in the city. Taking up her dirty plate and cutlery, she pushed herself out of her chair and went to go wash up. She could hear Adam say that he wasn’t much of a people person. Turning on the hot water faucet and filling the sink, she could only comment ”Remember when you thought i was a dead root? Attitudes change over time.” That was certainly true. Washing her dishes and cutlery, then putting them on the rack to dry, she spun around and smiled. ”So when do we do Operation Snatch Sam?’<3>
IceTe3a: He smirked as he followed her, waiting til she washed her dishes and she spun around facing him. He walked up in front of her and pressed his body firm against hers as her back was pressed to the kitchen bench while he reached around as he started to wash his plate he was looking into her eyes with a smirk “I remember that, you claimed me as your sex toy I believe” he smirked knowing she would blush at the comment and he continued to wash his dishes until he placed them in the rack as well “We can get him tomorrow night, after we discuss everything and find a location “he spun her around so he was leaning against the kitchen bench and she was pressed up to him, his hand resting on her lower back slightly as he chuckled “I know things change, but me becoming more likable and more friendly towards others is a long call. “ he gave her a cheeky wink and lead her out of the kitchen and back to their room, waiting for her to pass through the door he closed it up behind him. “For tonight I think we can get some rest, and worry about all this tomorrow. watching her walk past him, he leaned in and slapped her ass playfully “ So I guess I’m all yours through and through, huh “
CharlotteCarrendar: – From the early days when they met, Adam and Rain’s relationship had been more of one of hate and indifference. To see them now, it was a stark contrast. With Rain pushed up against the kitchen bench, and Adam more or less doing his own dishes as he had her pinned to the bench, he was quick to point out that she had claimed him as her own personal sex toy. Rain giggled, as the water in the sink behind her splashed about from his cleaning antics. Stealing a look up at him, Rain replied with a smirk. ”I believe I did, now that I think about it.” If he was trying to make her blush, it was working. Adam decided to put Operation Snatch Sam on hold for this night, deciding he much rather everything and tracking the location of the bunker. When he was done, he led her back into their room and closed the door behind him as he smacked her ass. She heard the door being locked, and spun around to hear him say that he was all hers through and through. Walking back up to him, she reached up to his shirt, and slowly started to undo his buttons. Once the shirt fell open, she placed her hands inside, palms to his chest and came closer. ”Yes, I guess you are.” <3>
IceTe3a: He watches as she slowly walked forward and he arched a brow as she slowly undid his shirt buttons, he moved his shoulders about as his shirt slid off with ease falling onto the ground leaving his bare torso for her to press up against. “To do with, as you see fit. I believe those were the terms he smirked as he felt her palms pressing against his chest, he reached down wrapped his arms around her body gently, as he gave her room to move about in his arms “In that case, why don’t you use me as you see fit “ smirking as he dimmed the lights in the room, he leaned down and kisses her lips for a moment but pulled back again leaving her to want more, as he had just dared her to take him if she saw fit. His breathing was slow and paced as her palms would raise and fall with the movements of his breath, as his eyes look her up and down slowly, he rips her shirt off her back with ease as he tosses it to the side without a care. He was toying with her, but in a playful way as he wanted to see her like she was the first time she forced him. He obviously liked her the way she was as he pulled her in with a smirk “Or can’t you grab a hold of what you need and take lead? “he said with a playful smirk as his eyes met hers.
CharlotteCarrendar: – All it took was that simple action. Watching Adam shrug, then say that he didn’t have a choice in it anyways caused Rain to lower her arms slowly. Almost like she was defeated in a sense. Sure, he was going to allow her to do the maintenance; but she was so used to him fighting her all the time. What had happened? While Rain remained by the door, it was Eve that sprang into action. This was what she was good at, and she knew it. Sidling up alongside the operating table, she reached for special adaptors that were linked to a much larger computing system. The scientist smiled down at Adam as he lay perfectly still. Silently awaiting the maintenance update. ”You’ll do a lot better after this.”She said with a soothing voice. Rain kept well back. The words said earlier, about how she was in love with Adam were right on the money. Only thing was, she had not yet admitted it to herself. Through all their tumultuous relationship, it was only during this morning that they had shared something she deemed to be almost magical. A closeness she had not had with anyone for such a long time. Rain quietly mumbled something incoherent and then left the room. She would head up to the top of the bunker and go sit outside to gather her thoughts. As the door closed with a bit of a thud, Eve looked back at where Rain had been standing. She gave a slight smug grin, before returning to work on Adam. Switching over the systems, the upgrade programme would start to load while Eve monitored the progress. <3>
IceTe3a: Laying there waiting for Rain to come over and start updating his systems among other things like she had pleaded he let her do, Eve walked up to him and started as he was about to get up and say something but it was too late, Eve had already started as the thought crossed his mind. His body was now motionless as his movements were shut off for the processes, he could only watch as Rain walked out of the room and disappeared around the corner. ~ Where does she think she’s going~ he thought to himself as he felt Eve update his systems and start to do routine maintenance on his body. He looked up at Eve as she was doing her thing with a light smile on her face, he was slightly pissed that Rain had made this big plead with him and then not follow it through, he was now stuck with Eve doing her job that she asked for. Honestly he’d rather not have Eve working on him, as he was still iffy about the whole update and maintenance thing. He watched as she updated his Systems, he could see it all coding and installing through his HUD, it wouldn’t be long until he was done updating.
CharlotteCarrendar:- Eve didn’t seem at all phased, as this was all part and parcel with procedures to keep Adam in tip top shape. She had performed similar operations on him years ago only he probably didn’t remember it due to the memory wipe. She continued to monitor the progress, checking on stats and then going as far to do a slight physical examination to test muscle tension. ”I know you can’t move independently while this is taking place, but I assure you that your systems will be much better after this.” Again, no mention of Rain which was done intentionally. Soon, the last of the data would be fed through, and Eve would undo the jack terminals and withdraw the equipment. Threading it back into the main computer terminal, she then turned around and leaned on one of the work stations. ”All done. See, that wasn’t so bad, was it? <3>
IceTe3a: Finally the systems were updated as Eve took the jack terminals off him as his normal functions were given back to him. It took a moment for it all to kick into gear as he finally sat up on the operation table and glanced at Eve after what she said, shaking his head he sighed. “I’m still not used to it Eve, that’s why I asked you two to leave me alone to do it myself” slipping off the bench he stretched his muscles as he noticed the difference straight away, he was only running on half his gear as he needed the update and maintenance, now he was fully operational again, as he gave Eve a silent nod and walked towards the door “Feel free to do what you do best Eve, I’ll inform you on anything that happens”Walking out the door, he switched his field of view so he could see Rain’s heat signature, she was upstairs and outside, switching back to normal he ran across the room and up the staircase, as he came to a walk up the top of the staircase he silently walked out the door and right up behind her with a slight smile “I would have rather you had done it, why didn’t you? “ walking next to her, he sat down close to her side and playfully nudged her shoulder with his gently as he looked down at her smiling. “What’s on your mind, Rain?
CharlotteCarrendar: – Rain didn’t expect to hear Adam come out of the building, so was slightly startled when she heard his footsteps approach. He took a seat right down beside her and she glanced at him side on as he gave her something of a playful nudge. “I would have rather you had done it, why didn’t you? “ There was a slight pause before Rain would answer. She looked straight ahead as though trying to not let him see her expression. ”Eve seemed so keen.” Not exactly honest on her part, because Rain wanted more than anything to do it. She would have made up any excuse to touch him. Looking back, she could see Adam was smiling down at her. It truly was the most remarkable sight. He was incredibly handsome – rugged, yet attractive. Rain was seeing him in a whole new light. The worst thing was she feared that what Eve said was true. Trying to change the conversation, she said simply; ”It really is beautiful out here. So different from the horrid rot of the cities. If I didn’t have to find my father, I would love to stay here.” <3>
IceTe3a: He smiled as he listened to her excuse, he chuckled slightly and shook his head in disbelief “And what anyone else wants has ever stopped you doing what you want, since when? “ his smile was wider as he laughed at what he had just said, he went silent for a moment as his hues scanned the beautiful scenery that was laid out before them, it was beautiful out here the sun had a gold shine to it that made all the colors that much more vibrant. He knew Rain was upset, something else was bothering her as she said how she loved it out here, and would live out here if her father was with her. He almost forgot about her father, he was her equipment and he smiled to himself, even though he was her equipment he could still do as he pleased without her saying so. “Wait here” he smiled at her as he quickly got up and jogged around the side, over to the Horse shed he walked inside looking for his motorbike. Pulling off a dusty grey tarp the dust kicked up as it showed a hidden 225 Yamaha dirt bike, getting on it he placed his foot on the kick start and gave it a good kick and rev, as the bike roared to life. Driving off with great speed he came around the front of the house and pulled up with a smile in front of Rain “ Quickly!! Get on!! “ he smirked and didn’t wait for her to get up as he reached over and pulled her off her ass playfully and dragged her over to the bike. He would wait for her to take a seat on the bike behind him and wrap her arms around him as he took off in a cloud of dust, they drove for awhile as the cabin was far out of sight, he was weaving playfully through the field eventually he came to a stop in the middle of a field that was covered in knee high golden grass, perfect cover he thought to himself “This is far enough” he smiled as he got off the bike and stood waiting for her to get off the bike herself.
CharlotteCarrendar:- Adam got up so suddenly that Rain wasn’t sure what he was doing. Sure, in the past she wouldn’t just let anyone jump ahead of her to do what she herself wanted to do but for some reason it just felt awkward down with Eve. Adam insisted she wait there, and then ran off to the barn. What on earth was he after? They had already been for a horse ride. But soon the rumble of a motorcycle’s engine was heard and at great speed he tore around the house pulling up just in front of Rain with a spray of gravel and dust in his wake. “ Quickly!! Get on!! “ Rain’s mouth fell open. This was so spontaneous and before she could even open her mouth to respond, he had pulled her up off her ass and onto the bike. Rain felt his hands reach around for hers and then draw them around his waist. Instinct kicked in and she held on really tight, moving in right behind him so her body was nestled against his. Another loud roar from the bike and then were off – leaving the farm house behind as Adam rode the bike with speed. Weaving in and out from the dirt road to the fields and then eventually they came to a large field that had the most rich and lush golden grass. Finally, when he brought the bike to a stop, he got off the bike first holding it and then said ] “This is far enough” Rain was awestruck by the beauty of the landscape. She swung her leg off the bike and came to standing. Her hands rising up to rest on her hips, as she surveyed the countless hills that were all covered in the same high grasses. ”It’s beautiful.” She was simply stunned at the majesty of the land. <3>
IceTe3a: He smiles as she got off the bike, he looked her over head to toe, as she had her back facing him. He was always one to do as he pleased and was never one to beat around the bush, he knew what he had to do to make what he was going to ask her more comfortable for her. Walking up slowly behind her, he wraps his arms around her slowly and pulls her in to press her back to his chest so their bodies were pressed together as his arms hung loosely around her, his chin finds its spot gently resting on her shoulder as he nodded “Mhm, one of my favorite spots to visit” he spun her around slowly as he looked into her eyes and smiled, leaning in without warning, his lips pressed gently against hers, as his right hand cups her cheek gently; holding the kiss for a few moments as his other hand trailed its way to press against her back, he continued to hold the kiss as he pulled her body down slowly to lay on top of his, as he laid down on the grassy floor all the while making sure the kiss wasn’t broken. His hues were looking into hers, as his hands ran down her arms slowly, his lips pressed with slightly more force against hers now as his hands entwine around her fingers. Slowly he lead her fingertips up his body, and to the sides of his head, just hovering bellow his pads on the sides of his face. His fingers letting hers go as his arms wrap around her body gently keeping her on top. Finally he broke the kiss and leaned his head back with a smile “I know what I am asking, and I know what risks are involved. Find your Father, Rain” he was asking her, to use him like a laptop, to search through him and find the hidden files and memories, anything and everything that would help her gain her father back even at risking him harm.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Rain didn’t expect Adam to come up behind her. Actually wrapping his arms around her and bringing her back so her back was resting to his chest. It was like something from a wonderful dream. This perfect setting and now being held by the one man who had once treated her with such loathing, now holding her as a loved one. She couldn’t help but smile, her arms resting over his. She didn’t want the moment to end, till he turned her around and practically took her breath away. A kiss. A kiss that had more feeling in it than anything she had experienced. A small cry was lost as he brought her down below the height of the golden grass and kept the kiss going. Their eyes locked on each others as they shared a closeness – a new bond. But soon as he took her hands and brought them up to the pressure plates on either side of his head did she realize what he was doing. The sacrifice he was about to make. For her. “I know what I am asking, and I know what risks are involved. Find your Father, Rain” He was smiling and asking her to do the one thing that brought his absolute pain. Almost breathlessly she whispered. ”But it will hurt you.” At first she was reluctant, but then it was the way he smiled at her. The look in his eyes. He wanted her to do this. If they found her father, perhaps then they could truly be together and live out their lives in peace here. A moment’s pause and then Rain did two things simultaneously. She leaned in and as her lips met his, her fingers pressed in, and she started the search for her father within Adam’s mind. <3>
IceTe3a: He smiled as she said that she would hurt him if she did that, he already knew the pain it would cause him and he was prepared for it this time. He was going to reassure her that it was ok and he wanted her to do it, but she pressed her lips down on his and kissed her. He was smiling into her kiss, as he realized he was starting to get feeling for her. He felt her fingertips press into his pads as his body movements stopped, she was using him like he asked her to, as a laptop. He felt her searching through him as her lips were pressed to his constantly, the scan was looking for anything on her father. Pictures, files, memories as a pop up came up once again *Memory fragments found, would you like to repair and play these memories? Warning – May cause permanent damage to the systems * while this warning came up asking if she’d like to continue, files were being brought up on her father with pictures and data, all stating about his work with Zen and Adam, even her father’s personal diary was brought up, all this information would be fully accessible by Rain, basically stating what his plans were with Adam, and what he was going to do to protect Rain and how he was going to get Adam’s help to disappear. If she would allow his systems to repair the fragment memories, it would take 5 minutes of excoriating pain for Adam, eventually it would play Adam’s memory of the night that he helped her father to escape in the full, including a scene of a self sustaining bunker where her father was hiding, although nothing was said about the location nor any land marks to give it away.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Warning after warning kept coming up as each file – each fragment like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle were all starting to come together to make a clearer picture of the events that led to the disappearance of her father, and what role Adam had to play in that. Everything from journal entries to details on Zen. Each time a warning came up, Rain would kiss him again, until finally she blurted out something. The final piece to the puzzle and again…the warning. She knew he was suffering for this. It pained her just as much to know he was willing to put himself in danger this way. Rain locked eyes with Adam as she was about to give the clearance to repair the fragmented memories. ”I love you, Adam”Four very powerful words. Said with conviction and meaning, as she wrapped kept her fingers pressed to his pressure pads. The mental lock fused between them. Could her father have ever foreseen that the man that was made to protect her, would be the very same man she would fall in love with? Rain waited for the final warning clearance, and the truth behind her missing Father. <3>
IceTe3a: He was in pain as the search continued and the files came up as she started to read them all, it would start to show light onto what exactly happened to her father, his eyes were looking directly into hers as she kept coming down for a kiss, he was falling in love with her. He knew it, as he wanted to smile but couldn’t as she came down for another kiss he heard her say “ I love you, Adam “ and he knew that he loved her and she loved him, as she pressed ok. The dream was repaired as it started to play the memory, showing Adam sneaking into her father’s office at midnight, there was no audio but the image was perfect. Her father had been waiting, as the memory continued to play showing them escaping Zen headquarters with a few dead guards, and stealing a jeep. After that it was mostly driving and silent talking that couldn’t be made out, after a few hours of clip and excruciating pain for Adam it showed them pulling up to a secret bunker as the floors opened and took the jeep down into the underground. Then Rains father and Adam hugged, as her father’s hands came up to his pads, Nodding at Adam with a smile and his lips said “Thank you, Adam” the screen went blank, this was obviously where her father had done something to Adams memory. The memory was finished and all the data was repaired and able to be viewed now without causing Adam any kind of pain, it was only up to her what she read first.
CharlotteCarrendar: – It was like being on the set of a silent film. Though everything was in colour. Rain found herself there, like a hologram as those in the moment were Adam and her father. Rain could feel herself asking questions but there was no way they could answer. After a bit she stopped, and continued to experience the journey of the two men. Breaking out of Zen headquarters, much like what they themselves had done. One thing though, there was no sign of Eve. A long jeep ride, much like the one that they took to escape Zen. Why was this almost like history repeating itself? Rain could then feel the pain that Adam was experiencing as this show was unfolding, and in the physical world, she kept her lips pressed to his. It would only take a few minutes more. Could he bare it? Then she saw them at some sort of military styled bunker. It looked nothing like the one that Adam had built. Where could this bunker be? Was it out in the country? There was no tell tale signs to say that was the case. The jeep was taken underground. And then she could see the two men hugging. Her father; thanking Adam. Then it was over. The memory was at its end. At that point Rain’s fingers fell away from the pads on the side of Adam’s head. ”He planned all this. He must have.” The shocking realization that it was her father that disabled the memories. Was it to keep him safe from detection? That made perfect sense, but why? Rain brought her head down and rest it to Adam’s chest. She didn’t want to move. She just wanted to hold him. <3>
IceTe3a: It was finally over as she let go of his pads on the side of his head, slowly his body came back to life, as he took in a deep breath. All his body movements were now his own as he sighed out in relief “Wew..! that was interesting.” he smiled as he looked into her eyes and leaned in kissing her gently, his arms wrapped around her gently as he holds her close “How about we just stay here for awhile” as he leaned his head back down into the soft grass, he smiled as he glanced up casually into her eyes, his right hand extends up as he brushes a strand of hair from her face up behind the side of her ear so it would stay there, it was about mid day and they had quite awhile before it got dark “ At least we know where your father is now… we’ll find him soon Rain, I promise” he smiled and rubbed her back gently.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Adam was right about one thing, it was interesting. It was the start in finding just where her Father was hidden. Now at least they knew that he was underground in a bunker – probably one that he had made, or he had Adam make on his behalf. There were a lot of questions no doubt, but for the moment Rain seemed to care more about Adam’s wellbeing than finding her father. As he stole a kiss, she said to him. ”I can’t believe you did that for me.” Taking the pain and allowing her access. She was truly grateful, but also felt so much more connected to him than before. He was touching her, willingly. Not as a directive, not being forced too. She remembered blurting out the fact that she loved him. He must have heard her. “How about we just stay here for awhile” That was the best idea ever. Now that the pain had gone, they could just enjoy each other in this ideal setting. With the wind just blowing the golden grasses gently, they were hidden in the midst of it. Almost one with the landscape. ”I don’t want to go back yet. I just want to stay here, with you.”Again, Rain rest her head on Adam’s chest, her cheek nuzzling softly. She heard him make the promise that they would find her father and soon. It brought a smile to her face, as her hand found his, and their fingers interlocked. ”Together.”<3>
IceTe3a: He smiled and nuzzled her softly as their hands interlocked, a sigh of relief escaping his lips as he looked down at her form laying on top of him, who would have thought the female he had woken up to all those weeks ago would be the one he fell in love with. He smirked slightly at the irony of it all, as he leaned in and kissed her head gently “Yes, together”he went silent for awhile, just enjoying her company as he watched the clouds roll past, the wind was gentle to them as it rolled through the field and gently caressed their bodies as it passed. It was the perfect day for it, time almost seemed like it was standing still for the two, as the time went on, he started to playfully tease her, and roll around the grass with her, always ending on his back with her on top. They shared laughter together as they joked and she ran off as he gave chase, only to tackle her to the ground gently with a playful smirk on his face, leaning in he kissed her passionately “I love you, Rain” he didn’t even faze saying it, as it was easy to tell that he meant every bit of it. Rolling around onto his back he pulled her over on top again, noticing it was already late afternoon, a short smile as he pecked her lips with his “We should be getting back soon, I think a hot shower and dinner sounds about right. Perhaps Bambi tonight? “ he smirked and wiggled a brow.
CharlotteCarrendar: – The afternoon was spent simply enjoying the other. From playful teasing, to running and tackling Rain to the ground. Like two young lovers discovering the other for the first time, and sharing in the bliss of being alone and able to express themselves. It was only when they were rolling around and laughing, that he took her and kissed her with such passion, that it almost took her breath away. Unexpectedly, he told her that he loved her. Rain felt the tears of joy come out of nowhere. She was in heaven. She kissed him back just as fiercely, and felt like she never wanted to let him go. But as the day wore on, it would be time to get on back. Rain finally nodded in agreement, and was about to stand when he suggested they have Bambi for dinner. Rain let out a loud laugh. ”Just so long as you don’t tell Eve what it is you are cooking.” Rain got up off the ground and then reached for Adam’s hand, so they could ride back to the farm house. <3>
CharlotteCarrendar: – The morning brought with it a new beginning for everyone in the underground bunker of Adam. Throughout the night, Rain had snuggled into Adam’s form and for once she actually slept soundly. Hard to believe one might imagine from the rocky start that they had just weeks before. As the sun was now rising and by the sounds of things Eve was already up and about exploring her laboratory, Rain would start to stir. Opening her eyes slowly, she could make out the room that she and Adam had shared. She started to stretch and let out a quiet yawn, before sitting up and rubbing her eyes. Looking down she actually smiled at Adam. Again, another first. ”Good morning.” She said, again another yawn following. ”I think I can hear Eve just outside the door. Or is that her techno pup?’ <3>
IceTe3a: – It was early morning the sun must have been slowly rising by now, the slight sound of the life support system that was in each room of this bunker was buzzing as it flowed out a cooling air, replicating the chill of a cold summers morning. The life system was fully automatic and changed its temperature throughout the day, it also pumped in higher levels of oxygen into the air allowing the body to be worked more; this entire bunker was one fully functioning training ground. He felt Rain rubbing up against his skin as she slowly started to wake up, her movements were slow at first as he felt her sit up. Opening his eyelids slowly he looked up from laying on his back to see a smiling Rain as she said good morning to him, “Morning” he replied back, he was going to say sorry for the cruel trick he did last night but thought better to not bring it up. Sitting up he stretched his arms with a slight yawn, it was morning and he had made sure today was their RDO. He still wanted them to familiarize themselves with the place and have a relaxing day before getting back into the worlds issues. It was easy to forget about the real world this far out in the country, no one ever came out this far and Zen had no interest with farmland so there were never any patrols as it was a waste of resources to them. Sliding out of bed he was stock naked from her utilizing him to pleasure herself, all in all he didn’t really mind that she did that; it was bound to happen sooner or later so no apology was needed. “Coffee?” he was asking a question to Rain and giving an order to the room as a low beep tone was heard and the boiling of a jug. An automated coffee machine was hard at work brewing up a fresh batch of coffee, when done it would pour the strong black liquid into a large jug that was set in front of it near the counter. His bare feet padded against the floor as he made his way towards the shower “Coming? “ he suggested as he walked into the bathroom, reaching in he turned on the rooftop shower, it started spraying out hot water from the ceiling. This type of shower was much better as it sprayed out a wider birth, the water was hot but not that hot that it burned the skin, slowly the room started to fill up with steam as he stepped in the shower and raised his face upwards allowing the water to hit his face and run down his body.
CharlotteCarrendar: – It was a totally different environment, with everything electronically controlled. From the very air that they were breathing; to the coffee that was now brewing, simply by a voice command from Adam. This was going to take some getting used to. What was also different was how Rain and Adam were interacting with each other. There was no talk of what had happened the night before. Her attempts to dominate him from using him as a sex toy more or less; and his cruel joke with the amplified sound of a storm – the one thing that truly terrorized Rain above anything else. Hearing Adam say “Coffee”, Rain nodded and slid out of bed, standing on the floor in bare feet. She only had on her lace smalls, and watched Adam get up – still naked from the antics of the night before. Rain couldn’t help but watch him enter the bathroom where he asked if she was going to have a shower. No longer feeling self conscious around him, she took off her bra and then dropped her panties to the floor, before heading off after him and stepping into the large shower cubicle. Rain held her hand out to the water spray, and then she walked beneath it – letting it spray its hot jets over her naked form. Her eyes closed, she let her face go right under and felt the warm sting of the shower spray. It was actually invigorating and refreshing. Bringing her face down, she reached for a bar of soap and started to lather her body over, all the while sneaking peeks at Adam’s wet physique. She wasn’t game to say anything, but he would be able to know what she was thinking from the mind link. Rain definitely found him attractive. <3>
IceTea: He heard her step into the shower as it was big enough for both of them to be in there. Turning his head slightly he watched as she came in under the water, the water dripping down her naked form; it was weird that this is the closest they have been near each other without one of them threatening to kill the other, but it hardly bothered him. He preferred shower gel as he rubbed the foamy gel substance all over his body, scrubbing it in good to wash away any blood and dirt he may have on his form. Slowly the water rinsed off his body as he turned to face her, he looked her up and down a few times as he watched her shower. He wasn’t one for being subtle nor did he hide it, he was more to the point and blunt as he didn’t worry about being caught looking at her he simply smiled and started to rinse off his hair. “ Find what you’re looking for? “ he chuckled as he let his fingers run through his hair he watched as she grabbed the soap and started to rub her body down “ Just watch what you’re grabbing “ he said in a cheeky manor as he raised his head up to the ceiling and closed his eyes allowing the showers water to run down his face and body once more.
CharlotteCarrendar:- Rain was busy washing herself down with the soap, when she looked up only to find Adam was now facing her. With water streaming down his head and face, then his torso her eyes kept going lower before snapping back up when he asked her if she had found what she was looking for. Oh, the meaning behind that could be taken two ways. Course, he had to add to it. “ Just watch what you’re grabbing “ This brought something of a nervous laugh from Rain, who set the soap back up on the soap dish and said in a saucy way. ”You’ll be the first to know if I do.” The tension between them – well, for Rain was building. Getting as hot as the very water she was bathing in. She knew the night before had been about a battle of wills – about dominance. This feeling however had nothing to do with being dominant or being right. She was seeing Adam completely differently, and she was yet to fully accept it. Rain rinsed her hair and the applied shampoo and started to rub it into her scalp, her arms raised over her head – her exposed breasts now awash with soapy water and bubbles. It was hard to not look at Adam, especially like this. <3>
IceTea: He smirked at her answer and chuckled as he leaned against the shower wall, folding his arms in he continued to watch her shower as he arched a brow whilst looking at her breasts, they bounced about as she moved her arms up and down scrubbing shampoo into her hair. She was still standoffish towards him, he had accepted what she thought he was, equipment and it didn’t bother him now as accepting it seemed to make life easier for both of them. With accepting it there was also a mutual respect almost, he chuckled and slapped her bare ass playfully [b} “You do that “ [/b] he replied as he grabbed the sudsy bottle of shampoo and started to pour it on top of his head, dropping the bottle he applied his fingers and ran them through his hair, soaking in the shampoo. He watched her from behind, just wondering how comfortable she was around him, she showed last night she had no issue using him as her sex toy, and he honestly had no issue, sex was sex in the end of it. But just how comfortable was she, as she thought of him as equipment she obviously wasn’t shy around him. He came in behind her standing close as he waited for her arms to drop down, a smirk on his face just to test her, “ grabbed everything you need? “ he waited for her response.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Rain felt him fall in behind her as she had just lathered up her hair. A playful smack to her backside had her jump slightly, and she felt around for the wall and where to stand to get under the water spray to rinse the shampoo not only from her hair but from her eyes. Blinking the water away, she swept her wet hair back with her hand only to hear him ask if she had grabbed everything she needed. Was he testing her? She had already shown that she was no longer shy around him, and had gone as far to use him for her own gratification. She had yet to take down the conditioner bottle and pour some in her hand to use on her hair. So she answered him, honestly. ”Not yet…why? Do you think I should?” Now she turned to face him, and you could see already by the rise and fall of her chest, that she was getting aroused by this game they were playing. She started to wonder. Was she still a dead root to him? She stopped talking, looking up at him as the water sprayed the back of her head and back. <3>
IceTea: He heard her padding around the shower as she turned around to face him, he looked down for a moment as she asked if she should he chuckled and shrugged “you know where everything is, grab what you need to use in your shower, sponge is here somewhere I believe” oh he was playing a game with her, his twists of words would have her thinking that’s for sure, but he wanted to see if her once off last night was a one night thing or if she had full intentions on utilizing him anytime she pleased for whatever she pleased, this is where he got curious and wanted to see if she would step up to her words. Rinsing off the shampoo out of his hair, his fingers dragged through his hair as he smiled; raising his face up once more into the spray of the water. The shower room was fully covered with steam as it was hard to see in here now, even being this close it was getting hard to make out what was where.
CharlotteCarrendar:- The rising steam was making it hard for either to see. The glass was fogging up and the water temperature was rising, or was that simply Rain. Adam was now teasing her, that was for sure. Tempting with such things as there was many things easily in reach…all she had to do was grab them and…use them. Was this cruel in a way? Perhaps. Rain’s eyes darted for the sponge, then the conditioner bottle. But she then felt herself looking back at him. He was smiling at her, the water having rinsed his hair clean. Last night, something changed between them. She couldn’t take back how she felt, though it had not been expressed verbally. She opened her mouth to say something, and then let everything fly to the wind as she pushed him to the wall of the shower, and reached for the back of his head, to pull his face down to hers so she could actually kiss him. It would be shocking to say the least. Her pent up desires spilling over like a flood. Last night wasn’t one off, and it was not about using him. This was different. He would hear the unmistakable moan leave the corner of her lips, as she kissed him hungrily – drawing their bodies together. <3>
IceTe3a: -He watched her as she looked from the sponge to him, suddenly he found himself pushed against the wall as his back pressed up against the cold tiles she brought his head down and forced a kiss on to him. He smirked against her lips and then returned her kiss with one of passion, his fingers press into her back gently as they run down her soft skin and find their place on each ass cheek, pushing her in closer to him as he pulled back with a smirk. “Got everything you need now, to shower with? Are you planning to use me as your sponge? “ he smirked as their bodies rubbed up against each other, the change between the two was immediate and completely opposite to what they started out as, they were basically enemies towards each other. But these days he was completely hers, claimed by her in all ways. He could see the upside to being her equipment; it could be fun to say the least. It was still early morning, so they had ample time to mess about before the day had to start, but it was a day for relaxing that was what he had said last night to them both.
CharlotteCarrendar: – The pair had definitely done a 180 when it came to how they were with each other. From practically trying to kill the other; to now sharing affections in the shower of his underground bunker. The heat of the water had nothing on what this pair could reach, as Rain let go her inhibitions and went wild with her ministrations. ”I need more than a sponge.” she said breathlessly, as she leapt upon him and then rode him till he would be pushing her back onto the shower. His response fuelled her own desires, as he returned her kisses with the same level of passion that she gave out. Soon her wild cries would fill the room and she would scream his name for the very first time. Rain would clutch him tight as she felt her body tense from the intense sensations he brought her. <3>
IceTea: She suddenly jumped up on top of him, he caught her as her legs wrapped around his waist, his arms supporting her up as she rode him. She started moaning in response to him, she even cried out his name as he leaned in and kisses her neck his lips rubbing up against her soft skin, they were both under the shower as he held her up. She would have to go harder than that to force him down, he could handle her movements for the moment as his body tensed on hers he smirked as he whispered in her ear. “ I Enjoyed last night, I can see the bonus of being your sex toy” he then leaned in and nipped her earlobe as he felt her body pushing against his.
CharlotteCarrendar:- To hear Adam say that he enjoyed last night was a reward in itself. He cheekily told her that he could see the bonus in being her sex toy, and she could see this as being a very good part of their growing friendship. The way he made her feel, by his own touching – kissing and rubbing her only made her feel completely whole as a woman. The nip on the earlobe sent a shock through her and she was clearly seeing this as more than just play. Was she falling for him? It wasn’t unheard of for adversaries to suddenly find a mutual attraction. ”Just so long as you are my sex toy, then I think this is going to be enjoyable for both of us.” The water continued to spray them while she kissed his neck in a show of affection. She knew she would have to get out of the shower soon, but for now she wanted to enjoy this new found feeling for Adam. <3>
IceTea: Her smirked as she said as long as he’s only a sex toy and nothing more, he knew that she felt more or at least that’s what her body was telling him. She kissed him with affection as he smiled and ran his hand through her hair clearing up her face he kissed her back with the same gentle passion before placing her down on her feet, they had spent quite awhile in the shower. “You know where to find me when you need me “ he smirked and gave her one more look up and down before walking out of the shower and finding a pair of jeans. Putting the jeans on he didn’t care that he was wet, his body would dry itself sooner or later. He walked over to the jug of coffee and poured two mugs full, adding a little milk and some sugar he left hers on the bench and took his in hand, as he lit a smoke and took a sip of his coffee. “Eve will want to see the farmland today, you should come. he smirked at his invitation for her to join them.
CharlotteCarrendar:- Being left in the shower, Rain cleaned herself thoroughly before stepping out and grabbing a towel. Adam was already dressed in jeans (wet mind you) and making coffee while she dried herself down. The idea of seeing the farm for the first time in the daylight was actually something she wanted to do. No need to worry about the world and its dramas today at least. For once she felt excited about spending the day with Adam. Even with Eve tagging along. ”Sure, I’ll get dressed and have this coffee while you find Eve.” This was so unusual. There was no angry retorts or hollow threats being issued by the pair. They were getting on, and it felt good. Going to a closet, she managed to find a shirt and jeans, and went to put them on as she could smell the aroma of the freshly brewed coffee. Once dressed, she headed over to the counter and took up the coffee cup in her hands, cradling it as she blew on the hot liquid. <3>
IceTe3a: – He watched her get dressed as he smiled, sipping his coffee and taking a drag from his cigarette he arched a brow as she said for him to find her, he realized he had not shown her the coms in the room yet. “Coms Active – Room two Eve, get ready we are heading out to see the farm in 10 minutes, meet us at the front door to the cabin” the coms then turned off as he turned to look at her smirking, she was enjoying her coffee. He walked over to his walk in wardrobe and put on a buttoned flannel red with black strip shirt, he didn’t bother buttoning up the shirt as he reached in behind the clothing and pulled out a simple .308 rifle with a scope and a few rounds. Walking back out to where Rain was he shouldered the rifle “No need for big guns on here, it’s just for the wild animals “ he smirked and nodded for her to follow him through the door, holding the door open for her he would wait until she went through and follow her out closing it behind him.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Placing her cup in the sink and washing it out, Rain turned to see that Adam was sporting a .308 rifle with scope and was holding the door open for her as he said there was no need for big guns on the property. Smirking, Rain swaggered out the door in her country look jeans and shirt, only to see Eve standing there, still dressed in what looked to be lab gear. ”Good morning Rain…Adam.” She spoke with a friendly tone and looked pleased that they were about to go up to the farm, where Eve would get to enjoy seeing the animals that lived on the farm. Truth be told she had been up a few hours and had waited silently for the pair to be ready. Eve walked to the front door and then waited for Adam to activate it and let them out into the sunshine. <3>
IceTe3a: – He looked out as he noticed Eve was standing there, closing the door behind him as Rain walked out he smiled “Morning Eve, ready to see the animals? “ he smiled as they walked to the front door, it swung open and they climbed up the stairs to the wooden cabin on top. He walked over to the front door and swung it open as the sun’s rays beamed in, it was a beautiful day with blue skies and a gentle breeze you could hear the animals already roaming about doing their daily life. “So there’s sheep, cows, deer, birds, horses and a few dogs around here somewhere. “ he smirked as he stepped out onto the grass, walking around the side of the cabin something they wouldn’t have seen last night was the horse stables where he kept the riding gear and the horses usually spent their days around it in the shade. He walked over there leaving the two girls behind to have a look around as he placed his rifle down leaning against the wall and started to prepare three of the horses for riding, he looked on the ground and found his black cowboy hat, picking it up he didn’t bother dusting it off as he placed it on his head. After a few moments the horses were ready, leading the horses over to the girls he smirked as he watched Eve, who would have never seen a horse before “This one’s yours eve “ he chuckled as he handed over the reigns to eve, her horse was a female brown mare she was more calm than the other two young horses which is perfect for Eve who was a first time rider, handing over the reigns to Rain he nodded to her “That one’s yours, she’s a bit wild much like yourself “ he smirked at his own cheeky comment, he knew Eve would want to examine the horse and touch it for awhile so he walked over to Rain’s horse and offered a shoulder to step up onto so she could get onto the horse as he kneeled down onto the ground.
CharlotteCarrenar:- The sun streamed down and the true beauty of the farm became more apparent as Rain and Eve walked out into the light of day and could see, smell and hear the very animals that lived on the property. Rain stuffed her fingers in her pockets as she walked forwards, and kicked a small rock along – taking it all in. Eve on the other hand was simply astounded. You could see her head darting left and right. The unusual sounds of the animals left her wanting to learn as much as possible about each and every one. ”Horses?” Rain inquired, definitely finding something new to smile about. She hadn’t ridden properly since she was a kid and it was one of her favourite pastimes. Adam had left the girls momentarily as he went to get the horses and get them saddled up to ride, while Eve was running her hand over the tall grasses from one of the nearby paddocks. Seeing Adam come back wearing a black cowboy hat, Rain smirked and said.”I always knew you were the type to wear a black hat.” Like he was one of the cattle rustlers from the old western movies. Taking the reigns of the horse he had provided for her, Rain then used his Adam’s shoulder to help her mount her horse, which she did so easily. Rain looked like she was born in the saddle, as she leaned forward and patted the horse’s neck. The horse was said to be wild like her. That had to be tested, that was for sure. ”Think you can keep up with me, Adam?’ Rain teased. In the background, Eve was studying the horse. She didn’t know how to ride, let alone mount one. She just stood there, stroking its head and smiling. ”Nice horse.” Adam was going to have to help her get up on it by the looks of things. <3>
IceTea: He felt Rain step on his shoulder and up on to the horse, looking up as she had asked if he could keep up he smirked “Oh, I think the real question is how long can you last” he gave her a wink and was distracted when he heard Eve’s voice calling the horse a nice horse, he peered around Rain’s horse and saw Eve standing there patting the horse, he shook his head and chuckled lightly. “Eve… you sit on top of the horse and ride it. “ he walked over behind Eve, and wrapped his hands around her waist, with ease he picked her off the ground and swung her on top of the horse. Putting the reigns in her hands and her boots in the stirrups, coming to a stand he looked up at her “ Use the reigns to guide the horse in the direction you want to go, give it a light tap with your foot to get it to move and pull on the reigns to slow it down, simple “ he chuckled walking over to his own horse he mounted up and kicked its sides lightly as the horse moved forward, he lead them towards the middle of the property they started to pass by sheep and cattle that were grazing on the tall grass, slowly he was leading them to a fresh water river that was teeming with life, he used to go down there every now and then to fish, he even left his fishing gear down there. Looking around it was a beautiful day “So, this is my own peace of heaven, I work off the land and train downstairs. What you think? “ he chuckled lightly.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Rain actually turned slightly in her saddle, and watched how Adam had to help Eve onto her horse. It was like watching how one would place a doll on a horse. She simply had no idea how to ride, or even how to sit properly. It was all so very new to Eve and the wonderment kept shining through with her unusual green eyes. ”Tap with my foot to go and pull reigns to stop. Okay.” She took the advice like it was cooking instructions. When Adam came back past Rain to get on his own horse, Rain leaned forward and said. ”She has no clue, does she?” Truer words never having been said. Soon however they were off and the girls followed along behind Adam, Rain keeping up better than Eve, whose horse was pretty docile and slow. At one point Rain gave her horse a bit more than a tap and galloped ahead of Adam. He would be able to see her ass bouncing in the saddle as she rode past him, her hair swept back by the breeze. She pulled on the reigns and rounded back to the stream which was teeming with life. It really was such a beautiful setting. ”I can imagine living here all my life and never growing tired of it.” Rain said, as Eve came up behind her slowly on her horse.”Where are the deer, Adam?” Eve was keen to see a live deer, like the deer head in the cabin. <3>
IceTe3a: – He watched as Rain came galloping past, he smirked as he watched her ass bouncing up and down, as she rounded back to meet them at the stream he got off the horse and sat down near the stream “ Don’t worry about tying the horses up, they’ll stay close and graze “ he heard Eve ask about the Deer and he smiled as he glanced across the river“ There they are, they’ll come over soon, they’re quite curious creatures once they are used to us. he chuckled as he knew the other girls would soon join him, he placed the Rifle on the ground near him as he laid down on his back and looked up at the sky watching as birds flew past. He sighed slightly in relief as he pulled out a cigarette and started to smoke it, sure enough the Deer started to cross the river and come closer to them, He had fed the deer before on a number of occasions so they were used to human contact, he was sure they wouldn’t mind being petted by Eve. As he watched the deer’s slowly coming closer he chuckled “ See, here they are joining us “ he wondered if Rain would get excited about the deer as well, perhaps she hadn’t seen one for a while or never seen one before.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Rain alighted from her horse easily, then gave it a friendly pat so that it could wander nearby and graze, which it did. Eve…on the other hand was a little out of sorts on how to get off. First, her right foot got stuck and then she seemed to forget to hold onto the reigns a bit longer. Basically she fell from the horse, spooking it just enough to give a little kick before it ambled to join the others. Sitting up with a bit of leaf litter in her hair, Eve said. ”No harm done. I’m fine.” Which sounded rather comical when you saw the state of her. Since she was now sitting, it was perfect for the deer had been crossing the stream obviously hopeful for a feed. Rain crouched down near Adam and held her hand out as one nibbled along her open palm, only to pull its head back sharply due to there being no food there. ”Aren’t they sweet?”Rain said, drawing her knees up as she sat herself down and then rested her chin on the tops of her knees. Eve was a little more noisy, trying to pat the skittish creatures, that kept coming over then leaping away. It was pretty clear that Eve had a lot to learn on how to be and handle animals. <3>
IceTea: He watched as Rain sat down near him and started to pat one of the deer’s saying how sweet they are he smirked and looked up at her as he laid there “They can be, in the right Pasta sauce “ chuckling lightly as he glanced over at eve, who had fallen off her horse and was acting way to fast for the deer to get comfortable he sighed “Eve.. Slow your movements down, no need to rush or be nervous just.. act natural they’ll stay and let you pet them if you do” it was shaping up to be a nice day as he knew it would be drawing to a end way to soon. “I’ll cook us up something for dinner when we get back, and we can talk business over dinner. he looks at Rain and then at the deer “What you reakon invite the deer over for dinner? “ he chuckled again as he yawned slightly and started to relax more, Eve on the other hand was still moving around to fast. He glanced over at the horses who were happily grazing on the fresh grass around the stream, it was way to peaceful here. “I’ve thought about just living out here.. and never returning to civilization, just.. starting fresh ya know? “ it was a possible thing to do out this far, as no one came out here but he had promises he needed to keep and Rain wanted to find her father so he would have to wait to retire.
CharlotteCarrendar:- Adam really was a tease when he mentioned that the deer were really sweet in the right pasta sauce. Rain coughed loudly at the very idea, while in the background, Eve was up and around, trying to pat the deer. Now, Adam could see she was way too fast in her bid to get to know them, but of course in her excitement and curiosity, Eve was like a child at her first trip to the zoo. Her inquisitive programming meant that she simply could not stop chasing them as she was gathering as much information as she could. With Rain sitting down next to Adam, the background scene behind them was amusing to say the least. Rain was trying to hold a normal conversation for once, as the sound of excited squeals, feet treading through leaf litter, and the call of the deer making for quite a din. One deer did come close to Rain, and Adam asked if they should invite it for dinner…literally. Rain smirked as it got spooked away by the child like Eve in behind them. ”That is if you can contain Miss Adventurous behind us.” Coming back to what Adam was saying about wanting to just live out here and not return to civilization; had Rain have a sombre thought. Out there, somewhere was her father. She still had not given up hope of finding him. ”I’d like to just stop and let the world go on in a place like this. But…I won’t feel fulfilled till I find him.” Surely he knew what she meant by this. <3>
IceTea: He watched Eve race around chasing after the deers as she tried to catch them, she really was sheltered. He smiled as he glanced over to Rain, listening to what she had to say, he could understand where she was coming from; glancing at eve he wondered how she would react to him shooting a deer. “ Well I suppose we best find him first so I can retire in peace here, perhaps you and your father could join me” he chuckled as he came to a stand and picked up his .308 “Eve, time to go. he was going to shoot a deer but best thought not to in front of Eve as she was very emotional at times. Turning to face Rain he smiled again as he tilted his cowboy hat “Come on then “ he said smiling as he walked over and helped Eve up onto her horse “You’ll get used to the farm life Eve “ he chuckled and walked over to Rain’s horse and waited for her to come over so he could give her a hand.
CharlotteCarrendar:- The deer were scattering thanks to Eve’s constant attention. You did have to wonder just how she would react to one being shot for dinner. That was something that had even Rain concerned. ”She really is sheltered.” Of course she was. All she knew was the insides of the Zen compound and of course she learnt everything via the computers and the internet. To physically experience the great outdoors and wild animals like this was all too real. Rain came to stand and brushed off the leaf litter from her backside, as she watched Adam graciously place Eve back on her horse. Her wide eyed excitement had not yet abated. ”Already?’ Her response to Adam having said it was time to go. Clearly she was enjoying the outing immensely. Rain mounted her own horse with the help of Adam, and turned it around to head back. ”Should I lead Eve back while you….you know?’ She meant about him killing a deer and diverting Eve from that so she wouldn’t get all upset. <3>
IceTe3a: – He chuckled as Rain suggested she distract Eve whilst he killed a deer, shaking his head he smirked as he mounted his horse and rode close to her “Already got bambi in the freezer he whispered so only she could hear. Forcing the horse to walk towards their home he nodded and smiled “Yes Eve, once you get used to the outdoors you can come out as often as you want, but for now let’s get you two acquainted with your new home” with that they rode off in a gallop, he purposely rode close to Eve’s horse to force it to gallop as Eve wouldn’t know how to make her horse gallop, it didn’t take them long to get back to the cabin as he smirked and dismounted “You two go inside and downstairs I’ll put the horses away.” he waited for them to dismount before he took the horses and led them around to their open stables. Taking off the riding gear from the horses he hosed them down with cooling water and pulled out a big stack of fresh hay for them to chew on. “Good girls “ he smiled as he casually jogged over to the cabin and downstairs to meet the girls
CharlotteCarrendar: – Riding back at a speed that Eve had not done before made her look and sound funny as Adam kept abreast of her on the ride back. Rain held back a certain distance, knowing it was not good to ride too close in behind. She had had the most wonderful day out on the farm, and really wanted to see more, but Adam wanted them all better acquainted in the house. Besides, as he had whispered that he had Bambi in the freezer, there was no need for him to kill one of the wild deer that Eve had been chasing around. Pulling up hard as she rode in towards the house, Rain dismounted and handed Adam her horses reigns, as she waited for Eve to be helped off her horse. Given the go ahead to go inside, Rain had to practically take Eve’s arm and lead her in, since she was starting to get excited about the chickens.”You can chase those tomorrow, Eve.” Rain said with a chuckle, as Eve pouted, but then did as she was told and went inside with Rain. Back down in the bunker, Rain went to get a drink of fresh water from the kitchen, while Eve went back to exploring the large lab. Taking a sip of water from a glass, she then noticed Eve watching Rain. Rain looked about herself, wondering if she had mud on her or something on her face. ”What?’ Rain asked of Eve. Eve feigned innocence and then said. ”You love him, don’t you?” <3>
IceTe3a: – With the horses all packed up he walked into the cabin and shut the door behind him, they won’t be going out for the rest of the day not at this moment anyway. Walking down the stairs he wondered where they had gotten off to, where they out exploring the bunker? He walked over towards the armory trying to find them as he listened for their voices. Finally reaching the armory he looked around, nowhere in sight. He wasn’t about to go on a wild goose chase so instead he flicked his sight to Thermal imagery and surely enough he picked out their location, over in the labs of course he should have guessed. Walking casually over towards the labs it took him a while but he finally made it, walking in he glanced at the two of them “So eve, like the labs? he smiled and looked around with a nod on his face, he had no clue what half the shit in here did, they just looked… labby that was his word for it basically if it looked like it should be in a science lab he put it in here. “So what were you two on about whilst I was away” stretching his arms a bit he knew he would need maintenance and to update his software soon, but he wasn’t about to tell the girls this, both Rain and Eve could do the job and the last thing he wanted to get into was those two working on him that just be weird and he knew if they found out he needed it that they wouldn’t take no for an answer, so he decided to stop stretching and lean against a counter, glancing over at Rain he forgot she could read his thoughts and was rather hoping she didn’t hear what he was just thinking and he slowly started to back up a little bit while rubbing the back of his head.
CharlotteCarrendar:- It was the most unusual thing when Adam entered the lab area, and Eve had just asked Rain the 64 thousand dollar question – if she loved Adam. Rain’s cheeks blushed so fierce, and she actually had to turn away and place down the glass on the table, when confronted by Adam. Eve, was more than happy to explain how she loved the lab, and that it had everything she needed to work on. Including Adam himself. Now, Rain could mind link Adam easily, and as soon as she twigged that he needed to do maintenance and update his soft ware, her instincts told her to do it. She wanted to do it. Rain felt this need to, but then Eve looked at Rain again and said. ”Well, do you?” Course this was back at her earlier question. Rain, was afraid to admit it. She immediately got on the defensive. ”We were just discussing…uhm…” Eve then looked at Adam and smiled. ”She’s shy.” No kidding. To deflect the situation, Rain blurted out loud. ”Adam needs maintenance, Eve. Care to…help him out.” She hated asking, but under the circumstances she felt it was better this way, than openly admit her feelings. Eve beamed at being asked. ”Sure. Adam? May I?” <3>
IceTe3a: He arched a brow as he watched the pair, they were discussing something earlier and Eve just asked if she did, did what exactly? “Well does she what? he looked at Rain and then Eve ,confused slightly he had stopped backing off. Suddenly Rain blurted out that he needed maintenance and software updates he turned to her slowly as his jaw dropped slightly “You snitch! he said in a playful manner but then Eve just asked if she could and she looked happy he scratched the back of his head and grunted slightly “No no, I prefer to do my own maintenance anyway, I can handle it. Thank you though Eve. he glanced over at Rain giving her a look as he sighed at hoping he just escaped that one, he knew fully well his self maintenance skills were poor at best as he wasn’t to good with software updates or maintaining high tech equipment, he was designed to kill after all. Hoping that would be the end of it as Eve wouldn’t be the type to force something on him, and Rain looked like she didn’t want to do it anyway he seemed to be in the clear. “So.. shall we continue looking at the place? he was hoping to distract them or at the very least change the subject.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Adam playfully called Rain a snitch. Sure, she was too, but she had done it out of fear that her true feelings would be exposed. She tried hard to bury them deep, but it was now getting harder too. Eve didn’t have the same ability to mind link like Rain did, so she had no idea what was really going on between the pair. She accepted Adam’s decline for help with his updating and maintenance, though Rain knew better. Quietly she sent her own message to Adam as she fell in behind them while they toured the Lab with an animated Eve. ~I will help you later with the updates~ She stole a glance at Adam and then pretended to be interested in one of the computers as Eve continued to lead Adam through. Later on, when they were alone it was pretty clear that they were probably going to talk. Was he ready to hear the truth? <3>
IceTea: He walked around the lab as they looked at all the equipment with a smile, he heard her in his mind stating she was going to help him later. ~ No thanks, that was a rejection to both of you. I’m still funny about other people doing maintenance and updating my software~ and it was true he felt weird about it even if it did make his systems work a lot better, the only way he would get on that operating table in front of those two is if it was forced, he smirked slightly as he knew Rain may try that. Coming to a big screen with computers and tvs around it in the lab he knew exactly what that was for. “ Here is your Com’s station if ever we’re out on the field you can reach us through this, help us out with intel and scouting and so forth, step up Eve you’re a part of a team now “ he smirked as he knew she would enjoy being the teams medic and lead scientist, she was defiantly a valuable member of the team that was for sure. He could feel his arms getting stiff whilst moving he needed to ditch them two so he could do his own maintenance/ “Soo you two can do what you please, I’m just going to go do something for awhile catch up later yeah? “ even though everything that would be needed to make him run like the day he was built was in this lab he didn’t need any of it to do a bodgey maintenance job on himself, as he turned on his feet slowly and casually he started to head for the door.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Now, regardless of the fact that Adam had just declined both women to help him with maintenance, seeing him acting slow and then trying to make something of an escape after showcasing the lab’s comms started off something of a competition between Rain and Eve. He just rejected Rain mentally, and Eve frowned as she watched Adam move to the door. ”You need help, Adam. Let me help you.” At this, suddenly Rain sprang forward. ”No..no, its okay, I got this.” Eve then raised her voice. ”You said I could help him.” Rain immediately replied. ”Yes…but that was just so you would shut up.” Oh ,now the cat was coming out of the bag, and Eve started for Adam. She crossed the floor staring at Rain. ”Should I just tell him?” This brought an angered growl from Rain…like Eve was suddenly on her turf.”You wouldn’t!” Then Rain ran for Adam and tried to block his path at the door. ”Please let me update you.” Eve then said what Rain had feared. ”She is in love with you Adam.” <3>
IceTea: Than it all started, first Eve asked again and then Rain insisted and it went on like this for awhile then the two started at each other. He was almost at the door when Rain blocked it off, he glanced at the two and sighed as he shook his head. Eve than stated Rain was in love with him and he chuckled slightly as he turned to Eve “Her? In love with me? You can’t love something that’s not human “ he had just quoted something Rain had said awhile back chuckling again slightly as he didn’t know what to do with these two girls bickering “ Now as for you two.. Neither of you is helping me. I’ll do it myself, I’m quite capable. That’s enough about that from the both of you, you two stay here and learn to work together no more fighting between you two, got it? “ he sighed slightly as he rubbed the bridge of his nose, hoping they would start to learn to work together instead of this fighting, when did they start fighting? He couldn’t remember but hopefully it would stop soon, turning to face Rain he arched a brow and nodded his head to the side “Move “ it was a request more than anything.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Rain knew he was making a request, but already her feelings were hurt that Eve had blurted out the obvious. Reminding her that he was a machine, but she had started to see so much more than that now. Adam wanted them to leave him be and let him fix himself, but she knew that she could do a far better job at it. ”Move” He said the simple word and for a moment she was caught between doing what he asked, and doing what she wanted to do. She had had such a wonderful day with him, and now she was staring at the reality that they might lose that special moment they had. Eve went quiet in behind them. Adam had made the call and Eve did as she was told, but Rain was another matter entirely. Normally, Rain would just take control. She had no qualms with it before. But now she hesitated. Finally she brought her hand up close to the pressure plates on the side of his head and in a whisper she asked. ”Please?” This was the first time she ever asked. Would he push her hand away? <3>
IceTe3a: – He stood there waiting as she continued to block the way, he looked down at her waiting. She was looking up at him with a slightly worried face, the fact she hadn’t forced herself on him yet was surprising to him. Usually she would just press his pads and do what was necessary, her hands slipped on either side of him and he was waiting for her to press the pads but her fingertips just hovered there. She simply stated “Please” as it was another request to allow her to help, but her fingertips were just near his pads ready to take control over him at any given notice with a sigh he shrugged. “I don’t have a choice in the matter anyway “ with that he turned around and walked over to the operating table taking his shirt off he placed it on the table nearby. Sitting on the operating table he slid his legs up and laid there on his back in silence as he waited for them to start doing maintenance and updating his software.
CharlotteCarrendar: – As dawn was fast approaching, it was not that hard to make out the farm house that was centred close to the gates of the sprawling 50 acre property. The vehicle drove along the gravel road before finally coming to rest not far from the veranda of the weathered farm house. For Rain, it was a sight for sore eyes. For Eve, it was a world to which she had never explored – knowing nothing but the insides of the Zen laboratories. Rain shut down the engine then clamoured out of the vehicle, landing with both feet firmly on the gravel drive. She left the door open for Adam as she sauntered up towards the veranda steps. Eve was not so quick to get out. More or less waiting for Adam to say it was okay. She was nowhere near as bold or cocky as Rain, but they were two different women entirely. The small techno puppy on Eve’s lap wagged its tail, as it too waited for Adam to say they could get out of the truck. Rain turned around on the first step and looked at the pair in the truck. ”Are you two coming, or not?” She wasn’t one for pleasantries that was for sure. <3>
IceTe3a: – It didn’t take long for them to arrive at his farm house, the armoured jeep kicking up a dust trail while it sped along the beaten down old dirt road. The 50 acres of farmland was thriving, without human touch, the grass was a luscious green that could be seen through the high beams of the jeeps lights. The farm animals of course kept the grass at a low height so everything worked perfectly together to keep the place alive and rich. Moments later the wooden farm cabin showed up in front of them, the jeep came to a slow roll as Rain cut the engine. He sat there waiting as Rain stepped out of the car and walked off, he smiled lightly as he leaned towards Eve “Don’t mind her… She doesn’t know any better.” he of course was making an excuse for Rain’s behaviour towards him. Stepping out of the jeep he turned to face the inside of the jeep and leaned in to look at eve with a smile “Come on, it’s fine here. No one is ever out this far”He knew Eve would come out of the jeep now and follow him, as he closed the driver’s side door with a solid thud. “Yeah.. Yeah.. “ he glanced over to Rain who was waiting impatiently. Walking up in front of her, he opened the door and walked inside, it had a low glow to it from the lights as he looked around everything seemed in place. A rather old sofa sat in front of the fire place, a rather large deer head hung over the fireplace with a rug in front. A small kitchenette and a single bedroom, he turned around and looked at Rain with a smirk knowing she wouldn’t be impressed with the “Safehouse”.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Eve was quick to follow along behind Adam after he had assured her that everything would be okay. Still wearing her lab gear and sensible shoes, she did look totally out of place with her surrounds. Rain on the other hand was dressed for it. She entered the wooden cabin, which was sparsely decorated. Her first thought when she saw the deer head, sticking out of the wall. ~He decorated this~ It had a man’s touch. A hunter. Certainly nothing girly about it in the slightest. From the worn couch or sofa that was located near the fire place, to the small kitchenette. Wandering further in, she found that there was only one single bedroom. Rain turned around and counted herself, Eve and Adam. ”There’s only one bed. Where are we all meant to sleep?” Rain asked, looking slightly miffed. She didn’t want to spend another night on the floor, not after the last sleep near the filing cabinet. Eve on the other hand, marvelled at the insides of the cabin. Going as far to place down the techno puppy and explore. Even reaching out to touch the deer’s head and try to look inside its mouth. She wasn’t worried about where to sleep. Eve normally shut down in a chair. Rain looked at Eve oddly, as she found her behaviour to be strange. <3>
IceTe3a: -He arched a brow as he heard Rain complain, he knew this was going to happen as he shook his head. Walking to the centre of the room he was about to do something but stopped as his eyes caught Eve, she was curious of the deer head, she had never seen anything outside of the labs before and he smirked slightly. “It’s a deer, plenty of them on the property I have quite a few animals on here actually, you’re welcome to see them tomorrow” glancing back at Rain who still looked un impressed he smirked “You’re going to sleep where I tell you to “ That was a bold statement coming from him, when she could simply shut him down with a touch of her fingers. Pressing his heel of his right foot down, it hits a pressure pad that you would never be able to see as a hissing sound started to echo the room a rather large hidden door popped out of the floor and slid forward, fully mechanized as it showed a hidden staircase “We all have our tricks, mine are just better, come on you two. It’s getting late, we need to get some rest anyway I’ll give you the full tour tomorrow. For now, we’ll need sleep with that he walked down the staircase, disappearing into the floor; as he came down the stairs and finally hit the end of the staircase a rather solid large door stood in front of him, a red beam shot across the room as it scanned everyone. Now that Rain had forced her way into his systems her and Eve were now on the security listing as well, the door gave the green light as it opened up with a hiss. Stepping inside it was like another world, the underground bunker stretched on for ages; to be exact it was a football field and half long and wide. “ Fully equipped science and research labs that make Zen’s look like a kids toy.. a kitchen and mess hall, armory and training room, Central operations room, a garage with a exit drive.. hidden of course. he was walking down the hall and pointing in the direction of each location, this place was really big he had enlisted the help of some black market people to gather what he needed down here and hired people to build it all. It took quite awhile for it to be set up but once it was done, he killed everyone that helped.. no sense having a secret safe house if people knew the location, anyone that knew about it was now dead this entire place was that off the grid Zen and the rebels could not find it if they pulled their resources together to look for it. Opening a door close to the Science labs he looked at Eve as the door swung open and showed a fully furnished large room, with a walk in bathroom and closet, it had its own personal coms system and computers all hooked up to the network “ Eve, this is your room from now on, it’s close to the science labs, which I think you’ll claim as your own. We’ll see you in the morning, feel free to explore the labs before you turn in for the night, they are that way” he smiled lightly and pointed in the direction of the labs knowing she would go check them out, leaving Eve behind he continued to walk around for awhile knowing Rain was behind him as he came to a stop in front of another door. Opening the door up it showed a rather larger room, with a large bathroom, walk in closet and fully furnished with a bed. Turning to look at Rain he smirked as he nodded behind him [/b] this is my room, your room.. is across the hall [/b] he pointed across the hall at a door opposite to his, knowing full well it was a broom closet he turned around and walked into his room closing the door behind him. Oh she was going to be pissed off, he knew that much but it was worth it, chuckling quietly to himself he tore his shirt off and lit a cigarette as he took in a deep drag.
CharlotteCarrendar: – ”Deer…here?” Eve asked, her eyes widening as she had been touching the trophy like head of the one above the fire place. She thought it was beautiful and so clever how it was sticking out of the wall as it was. Adam promised that he would take her to see them the next day, and this brought a big smile from Eve, who moved her finger up to her glasses and pushed them up the bridge of her nose. Adam was ever so polite to Eve, but the same could not be said for Rain, who was told in no uncertain terms that she would sleep where he told her too. You could hear the audible growl come from her, but in the face of company, she didn’t act on her anger. Rather, she followed Adam along when he decided to show the real hide out. The wooden cabin at the top was nothing more than a cover for what lay beneath. When the opening appeared in the floor with the stair well, Rain was quick to follow Adam down. Eve took a moment longer. Snatching up the techno pup and then giving the deer head a pat, before making her way down the stairs. What met them both was simply astonishing. An underground bunker, the likes that would have the Zen salivating. One man could not have built all this on their own, that was for sure. ”Woah.” Rain uttered, clearly gobsmacked by the sheer size of it. Eve just smiled and fell in behind Adam as he gave something of a small tour. What grabbed Eve’s attention was the science lab. It was just like being home. She walked slowly around it, taking it all in – till Adam opened a door that was to be her room. Running right off the science lab, it had its own bathroom and a large spacious bedroom with computers and a networking station. Happily, Eve entered the room, and then wished Adam and Rain a good night, closing the door behind her. With her out of the way, Rain wanted to know where she was to sleep. Everyone had a room but her. What she got…was a door on the other side of Adam’s room. All he did was gesture to it, and then left her to her own devices. Rain wandered over and opened the door, only to find it was a broom closet. From within Adam’s room, he was sure to hear the enraged scream of Rain. Clearly frustrated at being treated so poorly. But really, she kind of deserved it. In Eve’s room, she set down the techno pup on the computer desk and then wandered about the room, looking in every cupboard and drawer. She was so new to all this, but she felt oddly secure. Maybe it was because she was close to her charge. Either way, she was a lot happier than Rain. Moving for the bed, she took off her lab coat, and draped it on the edge, before crawling up on the bed. This…was a first. She had seen others sleep properly but she never had a bed. So she laid her head down and smiled as she said. ”Systems..shut down.” and closed her eyes. <3>
IceTe3a: – Standing there in the middle of the room, he heard Rain’s abuse and screams as he arched a brow knowing full well of the hell he just unleashed “I’m going to need a bigger gun.. he said softly to himself. Walking over to his bed side table he opened the draw and pulled out a fresh bottle of whiskey opening the cap he let it roll onto the floor as he took a swig “Well over deserved this is” So he was finally here, in his safe house it hadn’t been used for quite some time, but now it was busy with people. His room of course was the largest room; it was dead centre in the building allowing him easy access to all areas but really close to the command centre. Turning as he sat on the bed, he laid down on his back, cigarette in his mouth and a bottle of whiskey in the other as he switched between the two, taking a drag of smoke and a swig of whiskey. A calm sigh escaped his lips he knew they needed to make plans, but for tonight and tomorrow everyone could settle in and relax for awhile, it was a well earned break everyone needed; something he thought everyone needed to do from time to time. Glancing at the door, Rain was still out there chucking a fit, he knew he was in for it as he took one last gulp of whiskey setting the bottle down on the bed side table as he took in a large drag of cigarette. First he called her a dead root and refused to help her than he did this he was really testing his limits with her “I should lock that door.. he said trying to reassure himself.
CharlotteCarrendar: – After marching back and forth, with a broom in her hand that she had taken out of the broom closet, or what was assigned as her room, Rain was showing a foul temper. How dare Eve get her own room, with all the mod cons, while Rain got a broom closet. No, this was not going to do. She turned to face Adam’s door and then tossed the broom to the side, letting it clatter to the floor. Marching over she put her hand on the door handle and oddly enough, it wasn’t locked. She pushed the door open and saw the wonderful bedroom that was more than enough for two people at least. Seeing Adam enjoying a bottle of whiskey and his cigarettes – clearly relaxing, Rain started. ”You really think I am going to sleep in a broom closet? Listen, I’m not the one that can sleep standing up. Maybe you…or Eve can, but I can’t.” She pushed up her sleeves and then went around to his side of the bed. She took the bottle of whiskey and knocked it back, drinking a good few mouthfuls, before letting out a gasp since it burnt her throat. The buzz from that gave her the courage to do…what she had been planning to do for some time. She reached out for his pressure pad on the side of his head and let her fingers dance as she leaned in and whispered. ”Remember that cutting comment you made, that I was a dead root. Well, now…its payback time.” Rain coded for him to lay on the bed, as she started to take off her shirt, doing something off a strip tease, till she was down to just her bra and panties. Yep, you guessed it, she went and mounted Adam, straddling him as he lay there, defenceless. ”Now, let’s see what kind of a root you are.” From the outside of Adam’s room, you could hear the sounds of Rain well and truly getting her rocks off with Adam. She used him…and she used him well. The poor guy. Even the techno pup in the next room pricked its ears up at Rain’s loud cries of passion. <3>
IceTea: He heard more yelling and shouting coming from outside, it was getting worse as suddenly he heard something slam against the floor “Ahh.. shit he was about to get up as the door swung open, and Rain came screaming in about how it was unfair Eve got a room and she didn’t Rain almost came off jealous, was she jealous he treated Eve better than her? ” Are you jealous of Eve?! he said out to her as she came over stealing his whiskey, he sighed as he took one last drag before she started on him again, this time her hands went for the side of his heads “Hey don’t you even tr.. her fingertips reached his pressure pads before he could finish his dispute of her doing this, it rendered him unable to talk or move, as he felt her briefly inside of his systems, she let go and started to strip as he watched her helplessly. Noticing he was unable to move, he realized she had turned off his ability to move around freely. She stood before him in her bra and panties as she whispered about pay back for the dead root comment, and then stating how she was going to find out what kind of root he was. She wouldn’t.. he thought to himself, straddling him rather quickly as she took him into her, she started to ride him hard as she used him to pleasure herself. He could feel her weight crashing down on him as she screamed out and moaned in pleasure, oh she was going to get it for this one as he watched her helplessly unable to move away from her he was forced to lay there and wait until she was done pleasuring herself, this was going to be a long night.. her skin rubbing up against him, he had warned her not to touch him and this time she went way too far, her hips swaying as she went up and down not bothering to check on him, or care if he was in any sort of discomfort or pain, she was in her own world and hardly registered him as she continued to use him.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Rain let out a loud cowgirl like whooping sound when she was finished, and then smirked as she tapped the pressure pads on his head and this would allow him to move and respond, if he so dared. She rolled off him and then decided to lay down beside him. A happy look on her face. It felt good, not so much from the sexual side of things, but that she got her own back, for all the nasty things he had done and said to her. ”Night Adam.” she whispered before closing her eyes, and trying to drift off to sleep. What a bitch. <3>
IceTea: Finally she had finished as she let him loose and rolled off of him, a happy look on her face as she said good night, shaking his head he came to a stand as he headed for the shower. “That much of a dead root you need to force yourself on guys huh” she may have felt happy about what she did, but he was about to give it back to her. Not one to back down from confrontation and that’s what this was, a power struggle to show who was lead, who was alpha out of the two of them, and it was a constant battle. He walked into the bathroom as he turned on the shower and stripped what clothing he had left on, simple name calling wasn’t going to be enough, not this time as he was going to teach her a valuable lesson. As he was in the shower his hues HUD flashed up as he connected to the network in his room, activating his room speakers he smirked. She forgot he still had recording of the large storm in him, as he played it loudly through the rooms speakers, it’s a good thing each room is sound proofed, as he started to wash himself he chuckled as the storm played through the speakers and thundered through the room “Night Rain he chuckled.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Fear. Something that was Rain’s biggest problem and her weakness was storms. Adam knew this and he remembered exactly how she reacted the last time. Laying in the bed, smug in what she had done, she patted the pillow and tried to go to sleep not thinking that Adam would pull that dastardly trick again. But, in the comfort of the shower, he decided that now was the time for payback. Yes, this was a constant game of tit for tat, and a power struggle that continued to go on between them. With the first sound of thunder rolling through the room’s speakers, Rain sat up like a shot. How could that sound possibly reach them from above? Surely it was sound proofed. But then the full force of the storm noise hit. This sent Rain into meltdown. She grabbed the pillow and lay down with it over her head, trying to muffle out the sounds. Her body went into foetal position as she started to cry from the fear of the storm. Now..who was the bastard? Adam was going to love this. <3>
IceTea: He walked out of the shower fully naked and dripping wet, walking into the room he stood near the bed as he looked down at her smirking, he knew her weakness it shut her down as fast as she could turn him off, they were evenly matched as he watched her fear for her life under the pillow. He almost felt sorry for her as she shivered out of fear, sighing he pulled a pair of pants on and laid down on his side of the bed. Turning the storm recording off he pulled her up to lay pressed to his chest, comforting her. This was a first for them both but he wasn’t going to go so low and exploit her fears, even if he was only equipment to her he didn’t mind as he had grown use to it. “I’m sorry, that was a low blow on my behalf “ he sighed and reached over and grabbed the whiskey bottle as he wrapped an arm under her and over her side keeping her close to him. Taking a sip he sighed as he offered her the bottle, staring up at the ceiling he smirked“You were a interesting root, I’ll give you that, thought you’d last longer though.” a slight chuckle escapes his lips as he looked down to her.
CharlotteCarrendar: – For once it seemed that they had gone against each other and pushed each other’s limits. But now, with Rain genuinely showing her real fear and being unable to control her reaction, she did look pretty sad, when Adam came out of the bathroom. The biggest shock for Rain, was when Adam took it upon himself to actually comfort her as she shivered from the fear of the storm. He turned off the storm recording and the room fell into silence, aside from her soft whimpering. His arm curled around her and with her head to his chest, she reacted as someone frightened would. Rain clung to him, barely hearing that he said he was sorry. She desperately needed comfort, something she had not had in a very long time. As he took another swig from the whiskey bottle, he then paid her a compliment, though it was done so with a bit of cheek. Thought she could stay in the saddle a bit longer. This had her bring her head up from his chest. The look she gave him was different from all the other times. Before, she looked upon him as an object – a machine. This time, there was relief. His chuckle was actually endearing. Finding humor in the situation at last, she then came back with.”There’s always next time.” This was said quietly, and she continued to snuggle into Adam. Her fingers strummed lightly across his stomach. A truce of sorts? Perhaps. They did work better together, than when they were not trying to tear each other apart. <3>
IceTea: He smirked hearing the only thing she was willing to say, “There sure is” he looked down at her and smiled as he took another drag of his cigarette. His right hand slowly strokes her hair as she clung to his chest, she needed the touch of another human to calm her down, this was obvious and since he took it this far it was up to him to comfort her back to her normal bitchy self. Tomorrow would see them both acting like normal no doubt as he put the cigarette out on the ashtray on the bedside table, he had to wonder what was going through her head right now; knowing full well the thing she thought as her equipment she was now clinging to for comfort, he shifted his weight as he pulled her up closer. Her head and part of her upper torso was now resting on his chest as he closed his eyes “Sleep now, I’ll be here the entire night “ he said in a low tone to reassure her that everything was fine. It was irony that now he had two girls he had to protect, one was a bad assed rough bitch and the other was a sheltered doctor who was sweeter than honey itself. Rain and himself did just take a big step in their friendship but even though there may be times of peace she would always see him for what he was, equipment; but slowly he was growing use to how she treated and acted around him.
We continue with Brock and Pandora, back in Seattle and now off to spend the night at the Fairmont Olympic while they wait for their new house to be ready to move into. Little do they know of what is happening with Simone. The plot thickens.
Pulling up just outside the entrance to the Fairmont, Orson let out a long slow whistle on seeing the beauty of the grand hotel. Anyone would tell you it was one of Seattle’s oldest and finest hotels, and was truly up the upmarket end of town. Orson threw his arm back over the driver’s seat and looked back at the pair.
“Bring me back one of those monogrammed toweling robes, Bro.” He said this with a quirky smile as Brock shook his head at his brother. “I’m not stealing no robes for you. Bring Erica and do it yourself sometime.” Orson let out something of a raspberry as Brock got out of the car, and then walked around to open Pandora’s door. He offered her his hand to help him out onto the sidewalk, as Orson popped the boot.
With only a bit of luggage, after dropping off the garbage bags of old clothes to the life line bins, Brock was ready to treat his special lady to a night she would not forget. He slammed the boot shut, only to hear Orson curse.
“Careful. You might damage her!”
“Dude…nothing can harm this car. They made it back in the days when they used more steel than they would on an army tank.”
“Eh..true. STILL…she’s a lady and I don’t go slamming her.”
“I’ll remember that. Thanks for the ride, bro.”
Orson did something of a salute as he pulled away from the curb, leaving Pandora and Brock there with their bags. Brock picked up everything, and motioned for them to head inside.
The foyer was incredibly beautiful. The architecture was from a bygone era. All around people were enjoying the hotel’s services, with a line up for the restaurant, and many at the piano bar. it was a popular place after work for many, others were either international guests, or those from out of town.
Brock walked up to the guest service desk with Pandora, and rang the bell. A girl in a blue uniform emerged from an inner office and said.
“Welcome to the Fairmont Olympic, can I help you?”
“Yes, I have made a reservation for two under the name Brock Carrendar.”
The girl checked her computer terminal, and then smiled up at the couple. “Yes, we have your reservation. Room 589.’She handed a form for Brock to fill out, while smiling at Pandora. “We have provided a welcome basket with some goodies. Always love to have newly weds.”
Brock coughed and asked.
“I’m sorry…but we aren’t newly weds.”
The girl behind the counter went bright red. “I’m so sorry Sir, but that is what you ordered. The honeymoon suite. Extra spa and all the trimmings.”
Brock looked at Pandora and wondered what she would say.
When they pulled up in front of the hotel, Orson whistled in surprise and even Pandora was stunned at the elegance and beauty the place gave off. She was now glad she hadn’t changed her clothes after getting back from Hawaii. Brock climbed from the car, coming around to help her out as Orson opened the trunk for their bags.
Once their bags were safely on the curb, Brock slammed the trunk down, annoying Orson. This devolved into a 2 minute conversation about the dangers of angering Orson’s “girl”, ripe with sexual innuendos. Brock made mention of the car being the equivalent of an army tank, which made Orson grin with pride and comment:
“Eh..true. STILL…she’s a lady and I don’t go slamming her.”
Pandora nearly bit her tongue in half at the laugh that wanted to escape her right then at the unintended quip. This was Orson they were talking about after all.
Waving his brother off, Brock took up their bags and he indicated for her to head inside, the doorman opening the door to young couple with a tip of his hat.
Across the street, George pulled the car to a stop and growled in anger.
“Well let’s go in.” Denise demanded, making a move to step from the car. George grabbed her arm and shoved her forcefully back into her seat. “Ow! George! What the hell is wrong with you?”
“Do we look like the type of people who frequent a place that swanky?” he snapped, pointing at his grease-covered overalls and her tube top and short skirt.
“Well…no.” Denise admitted after some silence.
“Do you have the money to buy your way into a place like that?”
“Well…no.”
“Then we will do what we have been doing,…watch and wait.”
Inside, Brock and Pandora arrived at the front desk where he gave his name and stated that he’d made a reservation. The clerk typed into her computer and easily found the reservation, stating that they were booked into their Deluxe (aka Honeymoon) Suite, assuming they were newlyweds.
Brock was actually embarrassed by this and he looked at Pandora to get her input.
“It’s fine, Brock. With all the bags, we need the room. Besides…” she stepped close to him and whispered into his ear, “…think of all the flat surfaces we can…make use of.” She stepped back and winked saucily at him. A tiger didn’t change their stripes in a day, ya know.
Suite 589
Once they reached the room, Pandora collapsed to the bed as Brock placed their bags aside. It was a beautiful room with a gorgeous view of the city. She could see the Needle from where she lay. Sitting up, she grabbed her carry-on bag and searched for her phone. Finding it, she noticed a missed call and a voicemail indicator.
“I really need to stop leaving my phone on vibrate.” she muttered, putting the phone to her ear. The message she heard surprised her.
“Hey Panda, its Ame. I am just calling in to see how things are going. Sorry for leaving town a while ago. Some emergencies had come up in my home town so I had to leave right away. Please call me back when you get this! Love you bunches!” There was a callback number.
She hadn’t heard from Ame in nearly a year and had almost given her up as lost. She was actually glad to hear from her.
Dialing the number, she growled when she got a voicemail in return. Not bothering to leave a message, she hung up and turned to send Ame a text message instead.
That done, she put her phone on the side table and moved to unpack her things. She wasn’t sure how long she and Brock would be living in the hotel until they’d gotten their new house situated. She kicked off her shoes and moved to a reclining position on the bed.
“You owe me some ice cream, Mr Carrendar.” she stated, watching as he moved around the room, unpacking his own things. “And I expect payment.”
The room at the Fairmont was luxury personified, even more so than Carrendar House. Brock set down their bags, and then on straightening looked about his plush surrounds. Would Pandora find this a little bit over the top? This sort of room was for Presidents, and Rock stars which they were neither. Brock silently watched Pandora take in the view from the room of the city, nervously waiting to see if she would ask to stay somewhere else. It wasn’t like he was trying to show off, or be extravagant, this was just the best hotel in the City, and a welcome stop between her apartment and their new home.
Noticing that she had taken out her cell from her bag, Pandora had seen she had missed a call. For a moment he was concerned it would be from Simone; the girl that he had yet to deal with since he took off after Pandora to Hawaii. Thankfully it wasn’t.
“Whose the message from, babe?” Brock asked with a certain level of curiosity. He wasn’t trying to pry into her affairs, but he just wondered. She would probably tell him if it was just another friend, or to do with work.
Brock started to unpack his things into the joint closet, when Pandora reminded him that he owed her some ice cream, and expected it…now. Brock chuckled at her impatience for the tasty treat. “I did promise, didn’t I?” He said with a laugh, grabbing his wallet and then going over to the hotel phone. He picked it up and dialed for room service.
“Yeah, hey, this is Brock Carrendar in suite 589. My lady love wants the biggest bowl of icecream you got. Really? Oh yeah with everything. Even sprinkles. Great. Thanks.” Brock hung up and smirked.
“One desert coming up.” he said with a wicked grin. It was pretty certain that Pandora was going to get one hell of an ice cream headache.
About 10 minutes later the door bell intercom buzzed, and Brock jogged to get it. Out in the foyer stood a bell boy with a large silver dish, that contained Pandora’s ice cream dish. Brock stepped back and gestured to his Pandora.
“It’s for her.”
The young bell boy entered the swanky room and placed the dome topped tray on the table nearest Pandora and took off the lid to reveal an ice cream masterpiece.
Needless to say, she would need more than one spoon.
“Whose the message from, babe?” his husky voice caught her attention and she looked up from reading Ame’s latest text.
“Hmm? Oh. It’s from my friend, Ame. She’s been out of town for the past year and she’s due back tonight. She wants to take me, and the other girls to lunch next week so we can catch up.” With a sigh, she set the phone aside for the night. He nodded at that and at her reminder of ice cream, he went to the phone and called room service.
She wasn’t sure if she was ready to deal with Simone just yet, but with Ame returning, it was unavoidable. And now with Pandora moving out of her apartment, she wasn’t even sure of Kali anymore. She hadn’t heard from her since her last night in Hawaii.
When the deserved treat arrived, it was a stacked, delicious mess of chocolate and whipped cream goodness.
Pandora stared at it with wide eyes.
“Brock! I was expecting you to go to the store around the corner for a pint! This is huge!” she exclaimed. “I hope like hell you’re going to help me eat this!”
She held up her spoon and pointed it at him. “Please?”
Brock could barely hide his amusement when he saw the size, the sheer magnitude of the Ice cream castle. Cause technically that is what it was. What was even funnier was Pandora’s reaction. She expected him to go around the store for a pint, not order something like this. He was truly amused by her exclamation on how she hoped that he was going to help her eat this.
“Oh no, love. That’s just for you.” Brock teased, knowing it would get a good reaction, before taking up the spare spoon and sampling a small scoop full of creamy goodness from the top.
“Taste better if you were wearing it.” He said with a cheeky tone. Getting his finger and running it through the cream and dabbing some on her nose. “Let’s try that shall we?” He leaned forward and kissed the cream off her nose gently before licking his lips. “Yes, I prefer Pan flavoured ice cream.”
Sitting down beside her with the monster treat, he eased back to watch her attempt to take on the mountain, and asked about the earlier conversation concerning Ame.
“So, she’s been out of town a year and coming back now to…..oh.”
He knew that a lot had changed between the group of girls, and that he was partly responsible for that. The sigh that Pandora made would probably be in relation to Simone. A subject they were yet to discuss. Nervously he asked.
“What if she calls Simone? Are you going to be able to sit at the same table as her? I mean, I know you have forgiven me, but…”
He didn’t need to follow through with his sentence. Brock was pretty sure that the waters would remain icy between Pan and Simone.
He had the nerve to laugh at her! Oh that was so not on! Although she did melt just a bit when he dabbed ice cream on her nose before kissing it off. He eased back on the bed beside her, leaving her to handle the mountain of goo by herself. She set the large treat between them and started digging into it.
“Smart ass.” she grumbled good-naturedly. There was a brief uncomfortable silence that he broke by asking about Simone.
“What if she calls Simone? Are you going to be able to sit at the same table as her? I mean, I know you have forgiven me, but…”
“I know I’m going to need to talk to Simone before Ame’s luncheon. I’d rather not have to deal with her at all. But rather the devil you know…you know?” she sighed, sliding the ice-cream-filled spoon between her lips. “Maybe I’ll go see her tomorrow…alone.” she added when she thought Brock might offer to go with her. “I don’t want to think about it anymore tonight. I just want to relax with you.” She took another bite, moaning slightly when the chocolatey goodness slipped down her throat.
IceTe3a: Dixie had linked her arms around his neck as she came in and kissed him, he smiled against her lips as he picked her up gently by her waistline, wrapping her legs around his waist he supported her up with an arm under her ass. He returned the kiss with a passionate kiss of his own, only to lean back as he heard the pups yelping away he watched as the two new pups raced around the new house chasing each other, a deep Aussie laugh escaped him as he smiled as he looked down at Dixie “Heh, those two lil shits are gonna be up all night long” he carried her all the way to the kitchen as he held her in one hand and turned the jug on boiling the water he was making them both a cup of coffee. Looking out the back window to the yard it was rather large with green grass and a typical aussie garden in the background. Picking up both cups of coffee once they were made he held her up with his other hand and walked out to the extended 2nd floor patio. The view was beautiful as the sun was just starting to set it gave a gorgeous orange glow over the mountains, sitting down on one of the outside sofa’s he placed her to sit on his laps as they both leaned back he gave her, her cup of coffee “Welcome home hun” he smiled as he enjoyed the view. **Ring Ring Ring Ring* His phone was going off, as he picked it up it was one of his biker friends, “Uhuh.” “hmm..” he glances to Dixie as he continued talking on the phone “Righto, cya soon mate” he smirked as he hung up the phone. “Looks like the boys from this charter want to meet you and throw a house warming party, aussie style. They’re bringing meat and kegs of beer” he chuckled, resting his chin against her shoulder he continued to look up at her face “Invite some of your friends love, we’ll get the Barbie going and have a blast. They’ll be here in an hour or two” he smiled as he leaned back and took a sip of coffee. The two pups come running out and stop as they look at the large backyard, one raced down the stairs and the other followed until they were out on the grass rolling and chasing each other around. He hadn’t thought about it much because it didn’t bother him, but this was a great place to raise a little bub. Looking down towards Dixie he rubs the back of his head, “So erm.. Heh” he was embarrassed as he wanted to find out exactly what they were to each other, he knew how he felt but did she feel the same way? “You wanna be me shiela..?” basically asking her out to be his girl but in a more aussie and deeper meaning way.
CharlotteCarrendar:- Dixie was swept up by the Aussie bikie, and what started as a simple kiss turned into something so much more. With Logan picking Dixie up so effortlessly, and bringing her to wrap her body around him, she found herself succumbing to his return kiss that had a passionate hunger behind it. The young Aussie found herself lost in the kiss, only to have it broken by the sound of the gambling puppies under foot. They were really going to be a handful, and as Dixie broke the kiss, to stare down as the puppies ran past, biting and tugging at the other, she couldn’t agree more that they would be up all night. Maybe this would be good practise for the long nights that they would endure with the little one. “I take first watch then.” Dixie offered as she was carried into the kitchen and held aloft as he went to make them a cup of coffee. Dixie found herself feeling an inner peace that she had not known in a long time, and rested her head on his shoulder; her eyes cast up at him adoringly. How could it be that he walked into the tattoo shop and then they would find themselves setting up a home together. It was all a dream surely, but a good one just the same. Carried out onto the back patio on the 2nd floor, she would find herself sat on Logan’s lap as they would share their first coffee in their new home. But as Logan was saying his welcome, he got a call from the chapter. Apparently they were going to come around and give them a housewarming. Biker style. Dixie made a whooping sound. She was keen to meet his friends, and this was the perfect opportunity. He asked her to invite some of her friends. Dixie knew she had her phone in her bag and was going to get it, when Logan then asked her a very important question. His cheeks flushed and for a man like Logan that was saying a lot. Dixie chewed her bottom lip as she waited for him to ask her. “You wanna be me shiela..?” This was huge. Dixie knew he called her his old lady, a biker term but this was different. She blinked twice as her own cheeks reddened. Dixie knew what her feelings were telling her, they were practically screaming at her too. Truth was, Dixie had never been happier in her life. He had come at a time when her world was a dark place and brought her out into the sun. She took in a deep breath, and then with her large brown eyes locked on him, the corners of her mouth curled upwards as she said. “I wanna be your girl. Your shelia.” She then held her breath again for his reaction. <3>
IceTe3a: She was looking up to him with her big brown eyes as he smiled waiting for her answer ‘I wanna be your girl, your shelia’ she said yes to it, it took him a second to come to terms with it gradually a giant smile came to his face “WAHHOOO!!!! YOU BLOODY RIPPA!” he screamed out at the top of his lungs as he chuckled and cupped her cheeks, kissing her passionately he held her lips to his for awhile, making the moment last. After a good few moments he pulled back and smiled, “heh our first kiss as a couple, luv” he ruffled her hair as he tapped her ass gently with a wink “Go on, get your phone. I’ll be here waiting for ya” he smiled as he watched her walk off, coming to a stand he walked over to the railing and leaned against it looking out to the backyard, the big grin still viewable across his face. He was ecstatic that she said yes. Knowing he wouldn’t have to set anything up the boys would be bringing pretty much everything they needed to set this party up and get it cracking. Pulling his shirt off he stood out on the balcony as his bare torso was exposed for all to see. Turning his head he tried to look at his brand new back tattoo, seeing glimpses of it but not the full image he almost started to spin around like a pup chasing its tail “Bloody hell!” he chuckled as he gave up “Oi Shazza” he smirked calling her a typical aussie name “Loving the tatt still!! Bloody things hard to look at when its on yourself” he smirked, turning to look at the two pups he saw them play fighting; that was a good sign it meant they’d be very protective once they started to grow “go on!! Get em!” he chuckled as he walked back to the sofa and laid down on his back stretching out as he covered the whole sofa, he closed his eyes while he waited for Dixie to return.
CharlotteCarrendar:- They were quite the pair. Dixie laughing as Logan lets out a real outback yahoo about her answering his question with a yes. She nearly fell off his lap. Course, he was so excited, he not only held her cheeks firmly as he kissed her again, he then ruffled her hair before telling her go get her phone and start inviting a few people around. Getting to stand, she felt the gentle swat to her backside, and giggled as she scooted off to find her bag, which was near the foyer. Digging about she soon found her cell phone, and as usual there were no messages on it. Dix gave a light shrug, and then started to pull up her list of friends in Prague from the Death Club. Maggie, Niklaus, Mary, and of course Inga and Kraus. She was flicking through her phone when she heard Logan sing out and call her “Shazza” That had to be the funniest name she had ever been called, and she bit her tongue instead of answering right away with “Sure thing, Dazza!” Apparently he was trying to admire his own tatt, which was hard for him to do since it was on his back. She was getting the text message ready to send to all her friends, that they were to come around to this address for a house warming. Little did they know that the cheeky aussie barmaid had moved on with her life and into the arms of Logan. It was bound to be a shock, but a good one. All of them knew how sad Dixie had been being left behind in the garage. Now they would get a chance to see a much happier Dixie living every girl’s dream. She wandered back into the room where Logan was laying on the couch with his eyes closed. He practically took up the whole thing. After sending the texts, she crawled on top of Logan and though this was a little awkward with her baby belly, she managed to snuggle him. “Sent the texts…they should be here in an hour or two tops.” <3>
IceTe3a: His eyes open as he felt Dixie crawl on top of him, looking at her face he smiled as he wrapped his arms around her gently, “Righto love, should be a cracker of a shindig” he laughed lightly as he leaned in and kissed the top of her head, his right hand moved down over her swelled belly as it gently rested there, his thumb gently stroking her as they laid in each other’s company for awhile. The two pups came racing up and jump up around their legs one after the other as they wonder up and snuggle into the two, “Mine’s called jack” he nodded as he had just picked a name for his pup, Jack started gnawing at his leg as his giant paws rest on top of his legs, jack was making playful growls “Oi, ya lil shit” Jack looked at the two with a tilted head slightly, as he let out a playful yelp his bum stuck up in the air as his head went down, tail wagging, “Go on get em!” he smirked as Jack ran off starting to bark loudly in a territorial tone but his pup voice made it sound cute. “Heh, think’s he’s a big boy” he smirked. An hour had passed without them realizing as the sound of Bike engines came roaring down the street, a truck followed behind them as six bikes rolled up and parked. “Bring her round back” as the truck drove up the side access to the backyard you could see the back was stock full with beers, tubs, 3 bbq’s and 2 spit rotisseries, with chairs and tables. “Looks like they’re here.” He said softly to her as he kissed her head and waited for her to get up before getting up himself. Taking her by the hand he led her down the stairs to the backyard where the boys were, “G’day lads, Dixie meet the boys! John’s the fat one over there with the beard, Karl’s the skinny fucker with the tattoo’s. Leroy, james, Shaun and Rob. Lad’s meet me girl, Dixie” he smiled as they all gave a fond welcome, “Been bloody ages, Logan” John said as he came up and gave him a big hug and pat on the back. “Yeah mate, I’ve been busy, I’m here now; Let’s get this party set up” . “Righto you heard him boys, Get the recruits out of the truck to help as well, get the music blasting and the que’s roaring” he chuckled as they went off to set up for the party, taking down the speakers and tables as they carried them around the back yard setting them up, Jack was chasing the new strangers around, growling and pouncing around them as he tried to intimidate them, they just laughed and continued to set up. After awhile the place was looking ready, the tables all setup with chairs, the music was pumping Aussie rock and the Bbq and rotisseries were fired up and ready to go. They all came and sat down at the table, wrapping a arm around her back and resting his hand on her waist he led her to the beers first grabbing two her gave her one, before leading her to the head of the table. Taking a seat at the head of the table he gently pulled her down to sit on his lap as he wrapped an arm around her waistline once more, resting his hand on her lap. “Jesus logan, Never though I’d see the day” Shuan said as the rest of the boys agreed “Piss off ya fucker” they all gave outa loud bellied laugh, as he shook his head whilst he was laughing himself. “So lad’s the warehouse is behind this place, I’m sure you’ve seen it by now, I’ll be busy with this one here. So John, you’re looking after the joint” he smiled as he kissed Dixie’s cheek “Remember boys, Give her the same respect you’d give me, otherwise I’ll have to shove your heads up your arses” he smirked as the others flipped him off with cheeky grins.
CharlotteCarrendar: In an apartment across town, Maggie and Niklaus were enjoying a movie when they both heard their phones go off. Having been living together a while, since before the Death Club bombing, they had forged a close relationship, even though the Irish Maggie was still a bit of a handful. Picking up her cell phone, she read the text…then read it again. “Eh..that mad Aussie Feek has gone hitched up with some other Aussie buck. Says they be having a party. Well shyte, last thing I expected from the muppet.” It was true, Niklaus and Maggie were both stunned. Nik raked his finger back through his blonde locks and raised a brow at the text. “I knew she wasn’t happy with things as they were, and being in that garage alone for so long. Hope this bloke is doing alright by her.” He had a bit of a soft spot for the Aussie barmaid, even though she used to ride his ass a bit when she managed the bar at the Death Club. Niklaus then gave Maggie’s arm a slap. “Come on, chance to see our Aussie girl, and meet this guy. She’d be nearly having that baby too. Race you to get ready.” Niklaus helped Maggie up off the couch, and the pair went to get ready to go to Logan and Dixie’s. Over on the other side of town, Inga was doing yoga in front of the telly, while Kraus was happily staring at her ass. It was in the middle of this, that their cell phones went off as well. Inga was all bent over and couldn’t reach hers, so Kraus got his. “Ooo Dixie is having a party. OH! She is with a new man!” This had Inga fall over with surprise. “OOMPH!” she quickly righted herself and padded over to sit on Kraus’s lap to read the text. It was true. The buxom porn star come make up model and ambassador giggled. “I miss de Dixie, yah. I know…I take zome hello Kitty cushions…for house warming!” Kraus wasn’t sure if that was such a good idea. “What about some wine, Sweetness?” Inga was already off and away, hunting through her cupboards for gifts. She just loved to take presents when she was invited anywhere. Kraus shook his head, as Inga started to go off in Swedish. He had to admit, he always found that sexy. “Then we can tell her about the wedding!” Inga squealed, as she had been dying to tell Dixie about that. The hello Kitty wedding was on again. At Mary’s apartment, she was busy with one of her dress designs in her studio when her phone went off. The eccentric Aussie designer’s glasses slid down her nose as she picked up the phone and read the text. Her eyes widened at what she read. “AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH EEEEEEEEEEEEE DIXXXXXEEEE!!” She got such a happy surprise that she scared her cat half to death. Jumping about she realized she was wearing a boring tracksuit and started pulling at it. She couldn’t go dressed like that. She then ran off arms flailing into her closet to find something to wear. So it seemed everyone in Prague that she knew was invited…except one. Tito. Dixie hadn’t been ready to tell him since she rather do that when she went back to get the last of her things. :: At the Queenslander, Dixie was full of energy when she got up off Logan’s chest when everyone from the chapter arrived. She could hear the roar of the motorcycles and a truck. Spinning around, Dixie asked. “Why are they bringing a truck?” Course the reason for this would come out when they all pulled up in the backyard. Kegs, BBQ’s, Rotisseries. These guys didn’t muck around. Dixie actually became a bit shy in the face of all these unknowns and she stayed close to Logan as he took her out to introduce them to her. On the way down she picked up her black lab and stroked its head, since it seemed a bit scared by all the noise and fuss. Unlike Jack, who was already running around barking his head off. Dixie had already come up with a name for her puppy. “Boof, I shall call him Boof.” Seemed like a good name to her, and she set him down again for him to go join jack, running around the yard. Following Logan to the table out the back, she sat on his lap as his mates were saying they never thought they would see the day. Music was blaring, and the day just couldn’t get any better. <3>
IceTe3a: “OH BOYS, you gotta see the ink this fine shelia sketched up for me! Check me back” he turned his back for the lads to see as a few of them whistled “Hot damn, that’s some great artwork right there” Shaun stated, as the others agreed. John got up and grabbed one of the rookies by the scruff of his head “Come on lad, let’s get the lambs on the rotisserie” he gave a nod to Logan and walked over to the Rotisserie, the rookie helping him spear the full body lambs onto the spike over the fire as he started to base it in his own herbs and spices, he pulled up a chair as the rookie started to chat with him: “John fancies himself a chef, hun” he chuckled and shook his head “He can’t cook for shit” James leaned in and whispered so only they could here, “OI JOHN, JAMES SAID YOU CANT COOK FOR SHIT” Rob screamed out as James’s eyes widened “What are you doing!?!” “OH REALLY COME HERE AND SAY THAT” John shouted back in a laughing tone, as the others joined in on the laughter, “So Dixie, Logan here tells us you can ride a bike” James said in a friendly matter, “Logan won’t stop talking about you, every text has your name in it” Shaun stated as Logan smirked and gave the boys the finger “You little fucken rats” he chuckled as he took his beer and gave a cheers before taking a drink. He smiled as he leaned his lips down to Dixie’s ear “You ok hun? When are your friends getting here?” he smiled as he gave her a reassuring hug. It was easy to see why Logan was in charge, these boys were tall and muscle bound, but nothing like the Aussie born and bred country boy standing a tall 6’5 and built like a brick, it was true his form helped him out quite a lot. The party was just starting as the fires were roaring, meats were cooking, beer was cold and the music was blasting Aussie rock bands, Logan was worried about meeting Dixie’s friends as he didn’t know how they’d take who he was and what he was let alone how he was now dating Dixie. He cuddled into her reassuring himself as he was half listening into the stories the boys were telling Dixie. Coming back to reality he smiled and kissed her neck “She rides bikes like she was born on one” he chuckled and points at James “Out does you mate” they all laugh as James shook his head, knowing he’d never live the moment down where he fell back off his bike when it took off in first.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Out the front of the property, cabs were pulling up from across the various parts of town. First to arrive were Kraus and the busty Inga, who was wearing tight blue jeans and sporting a very low cut hello kitty top in the brightest pink. Her hair was brushed to perfection, and she was carrying pink party bags with the cushions for the house. Kraus remembered to bring something else; the bottle of red wine. Both were in awe of the house. “Oh my godz…have you zeen something like this before?” Inga said, her jaw dropping. Course Kraus was right there to escort her around the back. He could hear the thumping of the music and smiled. “They got good taste.’ Right behind them Maggie and Niklaus appeared out from their cab. “Inga!” Maggie squealed and the two hugged each other after having not seen the other in months. The red haired Irish girl was all smiles and of course Inga immediately went on match making like she always did. “You and the Nik…such a good couple, yah?” Niklaus shook hands with Kraus, who was a good friend after the fall out from the bombing at the club. “Good to see you two together again.” Nik enthused as the four were about to head in down the side. “Wait for me!” Mary, Dixie’s ex pat Aussie friend screamed out. Wearing a loud and colourful ensemble, she looked like something from a Ken done painting. “Show me to the keg!” This was a girl that knew how to party. She saw all the bikes and the truck and she let out a loud cry. “AUSSIES!!!” Dixie could hear the commotion coming from the side of the house and then chewed her lip. “Here they come.” Nervously she got up as her puppy Boof went gambling past. She’d been in conversation with James, about how much she enjoyed riding Logan’s bike and reassured Logan she was okay. Just a touch nervous. When the five came around the side, the bikers would be in for a bit of a shock. Inga was one of Europe’s most famous porn stars. Little did they know she had worked as a barmaid with Dixie. They all descended on Dixie, giving her hugs and good wishes, before looking to Logan. Niklaus was the first to approach him. “You must be the new man in Dixie’s life. I’m Nik…one of her co workers from Death Club and this is my girl, Maggie.” Maggie turned around after hugging Dixie, who was overwhelmed at this point, and Maggie beamed a smile at Logan. “Nice to meet ya” They both went to shake hands with Logan, as Mary peeked around from behind Maggie. “G’DAY!” she was the crazy friend that Logan wouldn’t have heard about. “Mary’s the name…how you do?” Everyone seemed to be in really good spirits, especially to see Dixie well and happy. <3>
IceTe3a: He felt he get up as he smiled and watched her walk off to see her friends, he could hear them before he could see them, “What the…” James said as the other boys looked over, Logan glanced over and smirks as he notices the group of people, “Aint that the..” “James, Behave.” The other boys laughed as Logan put James in his place, “That goes for you lot too” he smirks as he took his beer and skulled down the bottle, just in time to notice them walking over to him ‘Here we go’ He thought to himself, as one of the males came walking up to where he was sitting and introduced himself as Nik, Coming to a tall stand he looked down at Nik and took his hand firmly giving it a friendly shake “Logan, Mate good to meet ya” His hues flicker over to the female who was now greeting him, nodding with a smile “G’day, you too.” He shook her hand gently as he heard a G’day, he had to lean to the side as he arched a brow noticing the Aussie who called herself Mary “G’day Mary, Nice to meet you too” he took a step over to Dixie as he stood to her side and slightly behind her, wrapping an arm around her waist he looked down with a smile “Come on than, let’s sit down. Help yourselves to a beer” Nodding his head over to the direction of the table where his boys were sitting they had all moved to let Dixie’s friends sit together. “They’re all my mates, friendly enough that’s for sure” he smiled and waited for Dixie to move on with him as he came to sit at the head of the table again, he pat his lap asking for Dixie to sit with him as the boys did their rounds greeting themselves, James was obviously noticing the porn star as he wouldn’t stop staring. Logan kicked Shuan’s leg who then turned to notice James and smirked as he whacked him one across the back of the head “Ahhh!!!! What?!” James cried out as he rubbed his head, Shaun nodded over to John “Go see if john needs some help” he smirked as James got up whining that he wasn’t allowed to sit at the table and stare at the hot porn star.”So! No doubt you have question’s let’s get that out of the way shall we” Logan was being forward but not in a rude sense, he cuddled Dixie in comfort as he waited for the questions to come flowing out.
CharlotteCarrendar: If it was one thing Inga was used to, it was attention. Yes, her boobs were a huge asset and also an attraction to many blokes. She was a Swedish dream, and she knew it. Dixie was more than used to it, after having worked the bar at the death club with her. Dixie could see that some of the bikers were getting a bit….how could you say…turned on to see the hottie, and Dixie could only smile broadly. As everyone went to sit, Inga decided to be more than obliging and went up to James and she bent forward and said. “You have camera? Yah? We take selfie!” Kraus took a seat with Nik and Maggie, knowing this sort of thing happened alot. It was all part and parcel of being engaged to a porn star. The one thing that kept him in check was that she always returned to him. Inga got all ready to pose with Jason, who might have been a bit reddened in the face to have his picture taken with the busty Swede. “CHEEESE!!” Inga would squeal as they took a picture together, no doubt to be tweeted in seconds. “Anyvone else vant vone?” she asked, and obliged the other bikers as the music was pumping in the back ground. Mary tried to sit in close near Dix and Logan and she winked at Logan. “Dixie is the best Sheila out. And my Bestie. Tell me, how did you two meet?” The others were keen to hear this two. Dixie cuddled close to Logan, watching him with an adoring expression, while in the background Inga was still having her picture taken, even on some of the guys’ bikes. <3>
IceTe3a: He watched as the boys raced to get their pictures with the porn star, shaking his head he sighed with a slight smirk “Bloody wankers” he said lightly as he glanced back to Dixies friends who were all starting at the two, Mary asked how the two met and stated Dixie was the best, glancing down he noticed Dixie cuddling in close as she looked up to him, his right hand caresses the side of her face as it cups her cheek, he kisses her forehead. “Started with me needing a new tattoo, she drew up this amazing sketch of Ned Kelly and I knew when I saw it I wanted that tattooed on me. After that she took me out for some grub and we just clicked since we first met” he smiled as he kisses her lips gently “Ain’t that right hun” He looked over to the boys who was now taking pictures of Inga on their bikes, “One thing led to another, I asked her to move in with me and eventually asked her to go out with me” he smiled as he looked down into her dark brown eyes. “I’m a lucky bloke that’s for sure” Jack was harassing john to give him some meat as the pup raced around john barking and growling until he was fed some of that delicious smelling meat. “Logan!!! Get your dog off me!” John cried out for help, as he glanced over and smirked “You’re on your own mate” He laughed slightly “So, How do you all know each other” he cuddled Dixie in close as he waited for their answers.
CharlotteCarrendar: Inga had finally done the round of having her photo taken and sat down with Kraus, who put his arm around her protectively. She giggled and held up the two bags with Hello Kitty cushions to be handed over to Dixie as a house warming gift, and sung out. “Everyone…lovez Hello Kitty.” Course, not everyone, but Dixie was gracious and thanked her good friend. Logan had just explained to Mary how the couple met. Mary knew about Dixie’s talent with art work so she was not surprised to hear she designed the Ned Kelly tattoo. “How is Tito?” Mary asked, to which Dixie said. “Okay..still having to put up with Roberto dropping off Momma to the damn Tattoo shop all the time. I was spending most of my time babysitting her when Tito was doing the ink.” This brought up some laughter from Nik and Maggie, who both knew Roberto the gigolo from the club. Logan asked how everyone knew each other. Inga was first to start. “Dixie and I we met…err…at the Death club bar, when she gotta job there. She been hired by Demetrios, the boss.” Now this brought up some puzzled looks from a few, that knew Dixie had been with Dem. Kraus, who didn’t like either Alex or Dem asked. “What happened to Dem?” At this Dixie shrugged her shoulders. “He went to Russia to save Mia with Alex and a team….and…that was the last I heard.” All the people at the table that had been at the Club the night of the bombing remembered that well. “So…he is dead?” Inga asked, as Kraus tried to shush her. Dixie simply didn’t know the answer to that. She just shrugged her shoulders again. For a moment there was an awkward silence, till Nik chortled. “Dixie…had a name for me. She called me Cheddar..cause of the fish net shirt I used to wear at the bar.” Nik was also a bartender, along with Maggie, who got a job there shortly before the bombing. Nowdays, both were doing modelling. Dixie smiled and sung out. “I called you a lot of other things, ya goof.” She poked out her tongue, to which he went. “Oi…I’ll tell all about the time you had to paint a nude of me at the College!” this brought a lot of laughter from the others, but Mary piped up and said. “He has a teeny dick.” Dixie squealed and tried to hide her face in Logan’s chest. This lot were getting out of control. <3>
IceTe3a: He had all but forgotten about Tito, that poor Italian fucker was in for a right shock not only has Logan moved Dixie in with him, he was now dating her. How would Tito react to this? Would he be angry because he’s a bikie? He’d have to wait and see what Tito said about the situation. Throwing his worries away he came back to reality, as he continued to listen to the conversation at hand. “John, tomorrow I want you boys setting up the new worksites and getting them ready. Shaun you’ll need to take the rookie and go pick up the gear we need.” He was throwing out orders for tomorrow’s big day for his crew, it showed that he was the leader of the Nomads, quite easy to tell why he was as well. “But for now, let’s get smashed” he smirked as he lightened up the mood for Dixie’s friends, who may have never actually met a bikie gang before. The music was loud and rocking, no neighbours in sight to complain about it, he picked the spot perfectly in the warehouse district. Completely legalized by the council, everything was ready for them to live in their new homes as he smiled, giving Dixie a hug he whispered in her ear “I’m happy you said yes” kissing her cheek he listened to Mary who had taken over the conversation. He let out a laugh as Mary stated he had a teeny dick, shaking his head as he smirked “Is that so?” leaning in to Dixie he kisses her shoulder gently “But yeah, and here we are now; Living under the same roof. I’m a lucky bloke” he smiled. The night was still young as the music was blasting, food was cooking and everyone was having a good yarn, after a few good minutes John started to bring the food over to the main table, as he laid down a large tray of cooked lamb and pork, Veggies and salads. Shaun walked over to the beers, grabbing enough for everyone he went around the table and placed a beer in front of them before taking a seat. Grabbing his beer he cracks it open as he raises it above his head “To the best Shelia a bloke could ask for, Cheers!” his mates all nodded their heads and raised their beers in agreement. “Dig in before the tucker gets cold everyone.” Grabbing two plates, he reaches forward and places a good helping of lamb and pork with sides on both plates, pulling them in front of him and Dixie who was still sitting on his lap, he passed her a knife and fork as he started to dig in. It didn’t take long for them to finish their food, but he had downed seconds before the others had finished, big boys got a big appetite that’s for sure. Grabbing the two leg bones that had scraps of meat and flesh still hanging on them, he threw them down to the two pups, the bones being as big as they were. Jack happily grabbed his and dragged it across the ground into the open back yard so he wasn’t bothered. “That one’s gonna be a big boy, that’s for sure” he laughed gently as the Aussie rock continued to blast a new song just coming on Down under – men at work. He starts whistling the tune as he gently wiggles under her lap.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Dixie rolled her eyes at Mary’s dig at Niklaus’s penis, to which Maggie had the better authority on it. “He’s hung like McMurphy’s stallion….thank you very much.” This brought a chorus of laughter from around the table, and Mary hid her face behind a napkin, as tears were streaming down her face. You could already tell that the Death Club bartenders were a right bunch. If anyone knew them all from the days in the Death Club, they knew how to have a laugh without getting too personal. Inga seemed oblivious as she had her eye on the spit roasts. She had been starving herself all day and was practically salivating. Kraus was keeping a close eye on his buxom bombshell, since he had come so close to losing her before. Course she only had eyes for the comic book collecting nerd, and it showed when she bounced in her seat, excited at the feast to come. Dixie was full of affection for the biker, every so often she would press back against him with her back and take his hand in hers. They made such a cute couple that Mary even took a photo. When Logan said that he was happy she said yes to be his Shelia, she whispered back that she was right where she wanted to be. The cooking of the food brought up a variety of delicious scents and aromas that had everyone chilling out about it. The fact people from all over the world were sitting together and chatting like old friends truly reminded Dixie of life in Australia. The din of the Aus rock music and the chatter just took her back. Logan raised his beer for a toast to his Dixie, and everyone raised their glasses and tinnies and cheered. Dixie must have blushed hard, not used to getting this much attention. Logan got their dinners for them, and kept her close to him on his lap making it easier for the young Aussie to enjoy her meal. It was amazing. She could barely fit it all in, and dabbed her lips with a napkin when done. “Phew…I’m stuffed.” Her puppy; Boof was looking for food, and Logan didn’t forget, making sure both dogs got a good bone each covered in rich meat. Dixie had to laugh at the size of the bones to the dogs. She agreed that Jack was going to be huge, and she hoped they would have enough to feed him. “Imagine if he gets into our bed when he is older.” This also had her blush, it was the first time she spoke of sharing a bed with Logan. He would have picked it up, and it was her way of saying she was his. His Dixie. As many finished their meals, Inga sung out. “Dixie…I want you to be a bridesmaid at my Vedding, yah?” Dixie sat stunned and couldn’t believe it. She wondered what on earth she would look like in a frilly pink dress….pregnant. “yah?” She answered more with a question than a real answer. <3>
IceTe3a: Noticing her blushing after she spoke about their bed he smiled lightly and gave her a reassuring cuddle, he loved how much she blushed. Hoping that he could make her happy and support her and their child he smirked as he whispered back to her “ We won’t have enough room, I’m sure we’ll have to have our bub’s sleep with us once or twice” he smiled and leaned back. Yes he just said it, he accepted that the child she was carrying was not only hers but his, he knew he’d be there for the baby and treat him like he was his very own, nothing less than that would be acceptable in his eyes, and it showed through his words. “Getting hitched eh? Congrats you two” smiling lightly he helped her up off his lap, grabbing her hand lightly he led her out near the roaring fire as he pulled her in close, their bodies touching each other as their breathing timed with one and another. John noticed this and flicked the song over to a more suited song, ‘dean martin – sway’ taking her hands he placed one of her hands on his back and the other was entwined with his fingers, slowly he led her around dancing to the song his eyes fixated on her big brown eyes as he smiled lightly. They danced away to the song for what seemed like ages, finally the song ended and he smiled; leaning down he planted a soft kiss on her lips before leading her back to the table, taking a seat he pulls her down gently and wraps his arms around her waist once she was on his lap. “You’re such a smoothy” Shaun said sarcastically, the others giving him their own jokes about the situation “Ahh, you bunch of wankers” he chuckled as he glanced around to everyone who were chatting between each other. It was a good night so far, as the sun had all but disappeared as it was around 8pm, not too late that the party was over, it was just getting started. Lighting up a cigarette he smiled as he took in a drag and blew it away from Dixie, making sure she didn’t get hit by the puff of smoke. He was surprised the local police force hadn’t paid him a visit yet, he was sure he had made a bit of commotion around these parts, but he was glad it hadn’t happened yet.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Dix could hardly believe it. The chemistry that the two shared was such that she completely fell in love with the idea of sharing the bed with bubs and Logan. It was going to be quite the household, with the puppies as well. Dixie rest her head against Logan’s neck, as he congratulated Inga and Kraus; whose wedding was long overdue. Dixie had to wonder if Inga’s Nanna was back from her stint in Japan, but of course that was for another time. Right now, Logan wanted to share the fire with his Dixie, and took her to standing, before leading her to the fire pit. He knew exactly how to hold her with his arm snaking around her waist and bringing her close as they danced to Dean Martin’s Sway. It was not lost on Dixie’s friends, who all watched in a hush of voices, because they were witnessing something truly beautiful. The inked Aussie girl had found love with the equally colourful Logan. The fire seemed to create a soft orange halo around the pair and for Dixie it was like no one else was there. She heard a clap from her friends and a few of the bikie lads as the song ended, and she gracefully accepted a soft kiss on the lips. Course, when Shaun cracked a joke, Logan let fly calling them a bunch of wankers, which was a term of endearment really. The night was still young, around 8pm and people had settled in. The meal had left all satisfied and now enjoying a cigarette and a drink in good company. Dixie went right on back to sitting on Logan’s lap and simply watched the exchanges between their guests. It was surely a night to remember, and the first night in the start of her new life. She whispered to Logan. “Thank you…for loving and accepting me.” <3>
IceTe3a: Smiling he leaned down and whispered “No thanks needed, thanks for loving someone like me” he smiled and kissed her cheek, obviously he was referring to his bikie lifestyle and his illegal tendencies. He enjoyed meeting her friends and seeing his own mates again but he couldn’t wait until they were alone to cuddle in bed for the first time together. He sighed happily as he put the cigarette out in to an empty can. He heard barking as he glanced over; jack was trying to steal Boof’s bone as he chuckled “Jack!! You little shithead” jack glanced at the two and barked once to them with a wagging tail, as he quickly ran off into the dark; growls were coming from the general area where he had ran off to, obviously he was playing with something no doubt his bone. “Cheeky shit.” He smiled as he checked Boof who was now enjoying his bone in peace. John checked the time and nodded as he got up knowing fully well they had a drive ahead of them and a big day tomorrow, he walked over and pat Logan’s back as the others got up and gave their goodbyes “It’s only 8ish mate” he chuckled as he glanced around “Yeah big day tomorrow though, Unlike someone” john had a smirk on his face, all the bikers came past giving Logan a fond farewell and giving Dixie their special goodbyes “Keep a tight collar on this one Dixie” shuan said “Oww!” He had thrown a empty can at shuan’s head as it bounced off. Soon the bikers disappeared into the darkness, the bike engines start to rev as they drive off. Watching everyone else he smiled, everyone was settling in “ You’re all welcome here anytime. A friend of my shelia is a friend of mine” showing his true Aussie side he cuddled his Dixie as he looked over everyone “It’s obvious what I do for a living” he smiled awkwardly as he rubbed the back of his head “So, what does everyone do for a living?” he smiled as he was generally interested in what everyone did for work.
CharlotteCarrendar: – When asked what Dixie’s friends did for a living, there came a lot of answers, but first up was Inga. “I do the porn movies, as you know. And er…I promote Oil of Ole’ which is very gut for the skin.” She had been around the world a few times with her promotional work, but thankfully she was back in Prague to get things ready for her upcoming wedding to Kraus. Kraus was next, “I am a financial journalist for the Prague post.” It was an interesting job, where he got to use his skills in the world of finance for the betterment and knowledge of his fellow Czech’s. Maggie was sitting on Nik’s lap and placed her hand on her chest when it was her turn. “Me? I’m a part time model…and a singer. I do busking.” Maggie had an amazing voice, and she was known to leave people in tears when she really put her heart into one of her irish ballads. Nik was also a part time model, but he had gotten some night work at a new bar in town. He was keeping true to what he liked to do best and that was serve up drinks to the night club patrons of Prague. Lastly it was Mary’s turn. “I am going to be a top international designer…just as soon as i finish my course…and get noticed.” It was hard not to notice her when she was wearing one of her creations. She had a unique Australian flare and it showed. The night had come to a close, with many saying that they had work the next day. One by one they got up and thanked Dixie and Logan for a wonderful evening. Dixie getting a few kisses from her gal pals. The guys giving a wave, as they took their leave. When all were gone, Dixie looked at all the plates and glasses. “What a lot of cleaning up.” She said, before giggling. “Can we do it in the morning?” She had a cheeky expression, since…she wanted to try out their bed. Puppies; a strong possibility of joining them. <3>
IceTe3a: He waved everyone goodbye as they all finally left, leaving him and Dixie alone. Turning off the music he smiled as he looked around at the mess they had made “Mean’s it was a good party” he smirked as he heard her request to do it in the morning. He didn’t need to answer as he was thinking the same thing, his left arm sweeps up under her legs as his right arm holds her back up, coming to a stand he held her up in his arms with ease. “Shall we ? “ he smirked as he walked over casually to the stairs, turning slightly he gave a loud whistle “Jack.. Boof, inside” they didn’t need to be told twice as they both came sprinting past them, scurrying up the stairs and straight into the house, you could hear their excited feet racing against the inside floor. Walking up the steps he went inside, closing the door with his foot he smiles down at her as he walked towards the bedroom, the lights where dimmed throughout the house giving a great vibe to the entire household. Finally walking into their big bedroom he placed her down gently on the bed, walking over to his side he took his vest off, kicking his boots off; he reached around his back and grabbed his pistol, placing it on the bed side table he smiled as he laid down next to her, his arm slides under her, pulling her in closer so she was half laying on top of him with her head resting on his chest, gently he played with her hair. A happy sigh escapes his lips “Home sweet home love” he smiled as he looked down to her.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Laid down upon the softness of the sheets, the inked Aussie girl stared up as she watched Logan slowly take off his vest revealing his own ink. She could only smile as her hand ran over the softness of the doona cover. The dull clunk of his revolver was heard as he placed it down on the bedside table. She could hear the puppies running up and down the hall outside their bedroom. Happy yapping that would soon fade out as they grew tired and went to sleep in their dog beds. The bed groaned slightly as Logan lay down on the bed, then half pulled her on top of him, so her head was nestled on his chest. She let her fingers dance across the skin of his chest as she let out a happy sigh and stroked her hair. Peace. They had everything. Friends, a home, the puppies, a baby coming…and each other. He said to her. “Home sweet home love” It was sweet and it was home. It was theirs. “We are home.” She curled her arms around him, and drew as close as she could –the Dixie girl and her biker Logan. No doubt during the night, they would do more than just snuggle, but for now they were content in each other’s arms. And that was all that mattered. <3>
Pandora’s last night in Hawaii was every bit as magical as her first night, made possible by some new friends and an old relationship made new. As Brock held her close, dancing to the music playing in the restaurant, she couldn’t help but feel like things were finally looking up for her.
She was ready to return home, get back her life again.
The next morning, she and Brock were packed and ready to fly home. They met Jane and Jason in the lobby as they bags were loaded into the shuttlebus that was set to take them to the airport. She excused herself and went to the desk.
“Ms LaRue, I hope your stay with us was a most pleasant one?” the woman at the desk smiled. Pandora passed over her room key and nodded.
“I want to thank you and your staff for the kindness and hospitality you showed me while I was here. I can never repay you for that.”
“There is no need for repayment. We were happy to help. You are welcome here any time you desire.”
“Thank you.” Pandora smiled. She rejoined her friends and they climbed into the shuttle, headed for the airport.
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Seattle – Escala Apartments – 7D
A late evening rainstorm was going as a taxi pulled up in front of the building. Two people climbed out but in the gloom, it was hard to see their faces. The trunk opened and the larger of the two began pulling bags and suitcases from it, setting them on the curb while the other held open the door to the apartment building. The driver was paid and sped off into the night, while the other two headed inside.
“Was that her?” came a whispered voice.
“Can’t tell. Too dark.”
“We need to get in there, find out where she lives.”
“Don’t you think I tried that? Place is locked tighter then Fort Knox!”
“You can’t bribe the security guard?”
“Tried that. He threatened to cornhole me before having me arrested. Swear the guy looks like one of them wrestlers you see on TV.”
“What now?”
“We watch…and wait.”
—–
After escaping Louis’s clutches…again…Pandora and Brock made their way upstairs to her apartment (Pandora doing her best to ignore Apartment 3C). Unlocking the door, she stepped inside the darkened living room, holding the door open for Brock to bring in their luggage before she closed the door behind them. She flipped on a single light and looked around with a sigh.
“Home sweet home.” she mumbled, tossing her keys on the table.
Brock set down their bags on the floor beside the entrance to Pandora’s bedroom, and then went about checking each of the rooms to make sure everything was as it should be. He already had an uneasy feeling about being back in her old apartment, and he had a nagging suspicion something just was up with the place. As for Pandora saying home sweet home, Brock sung out.
“Not for long, love.”
He meant about the new home that he had bought her, which he wanted to go and take her to see in the morning. Right now, he knew she would be tired from their flight back from Hawaii. Finding nothing out of place, or suspicious, he turned out the lights in her bedroom and ensuite, before coming back out and enveloping her into his arms.
Kissing the top of her head softly, he mused. “Aren’t you happy to be home?” It was a reasonable question, cause he got the feeling something was upsetting her. Was it passing Simone’s apartment? Or maybe not having heard back from Kali. It could have been any of these things, but he didn’t feel he wanted to press her.
Brock ran his hand gently up and down her back, while he waited for her to say something.
If Brock seemed unsettled to be there, Pandora was even more so. She didn’t know if it was because of this place, or something else. But her apartment…felt different.
Brock wrapped her in his arms, asking her if she was glad to be home. She pressed her cheek against his chest, listening to the steady beating of his heart.
“In a way.” she replied. “But…this doesn’t feel like home anymore.” She looked at him. “I feel like a stranger here. Things have changed…I’ve changed. Does that make sense?” she wondered.
Seeing Pandora being uncomfortable in her own apartment truly had Brock concerned. They had both been away from the city a while, and now to try and settle back in after all that had happened was going to be an arduous task. Brock did agree however that Pandora of old had changed. Everything from her tastes in clothes, to her demeanor. The crash, their break up, their reconciliation, finding out about each other’s true selves – all this played a part in how they were acting now.
Brock gazed down at her with a concerned expression. He knew that she wouldn’t want to spend the night at his apartment, especially after when she explained that it just wasn’t her, and yet she didn’t feel comfortable here either.
He had one idea.
“We….could check into a sleazy motel.”
This was said to hopefully bring a smile to her face, in that she might see the funny side since neither really wanted to be in her apartment.
“‘Just…the bed bugs and other nasties might be an issue. I’d hate to think what one of those CSI ultraviolet lights would bring up”
Brock was silent for a few moments after her declaration. She began to wonder if he was having second thoughts about the two of them. She herself was having no regrets. After everything they’d been through, for her to forgive him was a mighty big thing for her to do.
She was definitely a changed person after this ordeal.
She looked at him, seeing his concerned expression, but also a glint in his eye.
“We….could check into a sleazy motel.” he smirked.
That made her laugh, hard, and she clutched at him, chortling with absolute delight. She wrapped her arms around his neck, her laughter muffled as she pressed her face into his skin.
“What did I ever do to deserve you?” she giggled, bring her face upward again. “And a motel sounds nice…but nothing sleazy. The only thing I want biting me on the ass is you.” she winked, poking him in the ribs.
Getting herself under control, she stepped back to look around the place that she had once called home and realized that home was where her heart was. And that was with Brock.
He had gone out of his way to make her feel comfortable by buying her a new place to live and she couldn’t wait to move in with him. It would take some time to get their things moved in, deciding what to keep between them but it would be a fresh start for the both of them.
“I don’t want to stay here tonight.” she stated firmly.
Pandora’s laughter was infectious and he couldn’t hide his smile even if he wanted to, that he would ask her to stay in some dive of a motel for the night to cheer her up. The muffled laughter reverberated off his chest and he continued to hold her in his arms – his eyes bright from happiness. This was how he loved to see his Pan – laughing and happy.
She asked what she had done to deserve him, and he just shrugged not sure how to answer that one. He wasn’t about to break into some long winded speech. But the part about biting her ass did sound inviting. His grin from that was unmistakable and he could only make a satisfied sounding noise.
“Mmmmm.”
Course, when she came back to earth from her laughing fit, she did admit that she didn’t want to stay in the apartment that night. Truth was, he didn’t want to either.
“Then it’s settled. We book into somewhere a bit more upmarket than the Pink Poodle, and perhaps stay somewhere like the Fairmont Olympic. I’ll go make the booking.” Brock stepped back and then took out his cell, starting to search the number as Pandora would be waiting. “I’ll see if they have a King deluxe with spa tub. Love those.”
Brock turned around and headed towards the balcony doors, where he could look out onto the street as he made the booking.
“Evening. I’d like to book a room for two. Mhm….under the name Carrendar. Yes.” he then gave over his credit card details and waited for confirmation as he tapped his foot. Once the guest manager made confirmation, Brock told her they would be there within the hour. He hung up from the call and turned on his heel saying.
“We can stop at the 7/Eleven and grab some snacks. Ice cream maybe?” He really wanted to treat her.
Stepping away from her to pull out his phone, Brock thought getting out of the apartment was a grand idea.
“The Fairmont sounds lovely. I’ve ridden by there a few times. Definitely swanky.” she agreed. He found the number and went about making a reservation for them as she ducked into the bedroom to get a few more clothes. Looking through the closet, she cringed at the sight. Everything was black. Black lace, black leather, black suede…black, black, black. She began ripping things out and tossing them on the bed, items she had no intention of ever wearing again. By the time she was finished, her closet was nearly bare. She decided to keep two pair of her favorite leather pants, boots and tops because she loved how she looked in them. Everything else was headed for the Salvation Army bin.
“We can stop at the 7/Eleven and grab some snacks. Ice cream maybe?” he called out when he’d finished his call. She strolled out of the bedroom and into the kitchen to grab a couple of garbage bags.
“Make it Butternut Pecan and you got a deal.” she winked before going back into the bedroom. She began shoving the clothes she’d tossed on the bed into the bags so she could easily take them to the donation bins. And that brought to mind transportation.
“Brock? How are we getting to the hotel? I don’t have my bike and we took a cab from the airport.” she reminded him.
Reminded of how they didn’t have a car with them since they both came together from the airport, Brock then had an idea. He knew that Orson had been spending time with Erica who lived with Simone. It was probably not a good idea, but then again he was family and he might be able to help them. Course, he could just ring another cab.
“Why don’t I give my brother a call, see if he can give us a lift over there?”
Erica’s apartment – 3C
Erica and Orson were making out on the couch, as Simone came out with her hand on her stomach. “I feel like shit. She headed into the kitchen and started to rifle around in one of the cupboards for something to settle her stomach. Simone had been something of a misery guts since she discovered she was pregnant. Though she hadn’t spoken to Orson about it, since he was really just her best friend’s current crush, it wasn’t hard for him to spot that something was up with the girl. Erica broke from kissing Orson, to look over her shoulder at her gal pal in the kitchen. She was wearing pokemon pyjamas, and her hair was done up in a messy bun.
“If only the tabloids could see you now.” Erica joked, as Simone flipped her the bird.
“You take a picture of me, and I will get you back, bitch.”
Erica burst out laughing and went back to kissing Orson, who was used to their catty ways.
“Why don’t I give my brother a call, see if he can give us a lift over there?”
Pandora left her bedroom, dragging two large garbage bags of clothing. She dropped them on the floor beside the door with a huff of breath and placed her hands on her hips, tossing her hair out of her face as she did so.
“Yeah…I’m fine with that.” she agreed. She had no idea Orson was a few floors away, or that he was with the one person she didn’t want to deal with just yet.
Things were about to come to a head.
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Outside – Sidewalk
“I could swear I saw a light come on.”
“Where?”
“Seventh floor…fourth window in.”
“So? Could be anybody. We don’t know it’s her for sure.”
“Are you using the binoculars or not?”
“Fine!”
With the binoculars trained on the mentioned window, the watcher’s breath catches as Pandora walks by the open curtains.
“Is it her?”
“Yes…oh…she looks good enough to eat…” came the moaned response.
“So how do we get to her?”
“We watch…and wait…there’s always opportunity. We just have to knock on the right door.”
Laughter echoed throughout the darkened car as the rain continued to pour down around them.
Thinking this was a good idea, Brock then put a call to his brother Orson, who happened to only be four floors down. The cell buzzed in his pocket and then Orson broke his kiss with Erica to answer the phone.
“Yo Bro…sup man?’
“Hey…just got back in town with my girl, Pan. We are at her apartment, but she doesn’t fancy spending the night here, so I booked us a room up at the Fairmont. Don’t suppose you could give us a lift over, neither of us have a car.”
“Sure dude, just let me explain to Erica, and I will be right up.”
He hung up the phone and then tweaked Erica’s chin.
“My bro..Brock is back from Hawaii with Pandora. They need a lift to the Fairmont, sounds like they are going to be having a hot night in a top star hotel. Lucky dog.”
Instantly Simone dropped a cup of water she was holding in her hand.
“He’s back? With Pan?”
Orson nodded as he got up from the couch and adjusted himself, since Erica had turned him on a bit.
“Mhm…going to go give them a lift. Why, did you want to come say hello?’ Orson was pretty clueless about the situation. Simone quickly shook her head, and dashed back into the bedroom, slamming the door. Orson shrugged, while Erica pouted. “Will you come back?” she asked, pawing at his jeans. Orson bent down and kissed her forehead. “And miss a night with you? Hur. I be back within the hour. Don’t worry.”
At that, Orson headed out of Erica and Simone’s apartment, and headed to the elevator, where he would go up to Pandora’s apartment.
He reached her floor and then went to knock on the door.
As Brock was chatting with his brother, Pandora’s own cell phone began to ring. Frowning, as she wasn’t expecting any calls for the night, she pulled it from her pocket to check the caller ID. The grin that swept over her face was brighter then any of the stars in the sky and she quickly answered it.
“Well if it isn’t the Wonder Twins!” she grinned, moving away from Brock so she didn’t interrupt his own call.
“Hey big sis! How’s Seattle?” came the voice of her youngest brother, Caleb.
“Rainy at the moment. Kind of wished I had stayed in Hawaii.” she chuckled. “Where’s Caden?”
There was a click and then the voice of her other brother came over the line. “Hey Pan, how are you?”
“I’m doing better then I expected.” Pandora smiled, daring a glance at Brock.
“Things working out for you guys?” Caleb wondered. He had wanted to jump on the first plane out to his sister when he found out some schmuck had broken her heart.
“Yeah…we did some talking…things are good, knock on wood.” she stated. “How’s school and what are you guys up to?”
“We are doing excellent. 3.5 GPA for me, Caden’s beating me by about .4 points.”
“That’s because I’d rather study then party every weekend. Caden retorted.
“I did not send you to college so you could spend your weekends getting drunk.” Pandora frowned.
“Aw come on, Pan! I hear it enough from Mr Party Pooper over here! Give me a break!” Caleb groaned.
“Caleb Joseph!”
“Oh god! She did the ‘mom’ voice! Save me!” There was the sound of fake choking down the line and Pandora couldn’t help but laugh.
“Stinker. Seriously though. To what do I owe the pleasure of this call?”
“Well…we were wondering…” one twin started.
“…and if it’s cool with you…”
“If we could come and stay with you for summer break? they both finished.
“Why?” she frowned.
“George and Denise have been hitting the drugs and booze pretty hard lately…and we don’t want to be around them any longer then we have to.” Caden stated.
That was all the incentive Pandora needed to agree.
“Yeah. I have no problem with it. Um…Brock and I are moving into a house together in the next week or so…we’ll have plenty of room for you.”
“Have we told you lately that you are the best sister ever?” Caleb grinned.
“I love hearing it.” Pan smiled.
“Thanks, sis. We’ll call you in a few weeks and let you know when we’ll be coming up.” Caden stated.
“Love you guys. Be safe and I’ll see you soon.” Pan smiled warmly. After receiving the same from her brothers, she hung up, a soft and pleased smile on her face.
There was a knock at her apartment door and she looked at Brock, before moving to see who it was. Glancing through the peephole, all she saw was a blue shirt. She stepped back and looked at Brock.
“I think it’s your brother, but I’m not sure. All I can see is a blue shirt.”
Sure enough the owner of the blue shirt was Orson. Brock went to open the door and there was his older brother, the blonde giant and standing there with a dopey expression. He saw the couple then wandered in and gave his baby brother a hug.“Welcome back Bro.” He slapped his brother’s back three times, before letting him go and then giving Pandora a bit of a salute. He wasn’t familiar enough with her to hug her, he felt a bit awkward there.
“Wow…you look tanned. Good holiday?’ He asked, before then noticing his brother’s scars.
“Shit…what happened to your face?”
Brock knew this was going to come sooner or later and he shrugged. “Got into a fight.” Orson then pulled his brother aside and whispered. “You…you can heal you know.” Brock pulled back from his brother’s grip and said simply. “It’s okay, man. I know what I look like and I can live with it.” This had Orson confused, and then he arched a brow, before looking at Pandora.
“You know why my brother looks like he got hit by a bus?” He was wanting answers, and it looked like they weren’t heading off to the Hotel just yet.
Brock opened the door and it was indeed his brother. They greeted each other as brothers should before Orson looked at Pandora. She was thankful he didn’t try to hug her as well. After all, she didn’t know him like his brother did.
“Wow…you look tanned. Good holiday?”
“Yeah…for the most part.” she answered, a bit awkwardly. And then he took a really good look at his brother.
“Shit…what happened to your face?” Pandora cringed at the shock she could hear in Orson’s voice. She waited to see what Brock would say.
“Got into a fight.” was all he said.
Orson pulled Brock to the side and they began to have a whispered conversation out of her hearing range. She locked her hands together, nervous, but knew the man deserved an explanatation. As if he had heard her thoughts, Orson looked directly at her.
“You know why my brother looks like he got hit by a bus?” The tone of his voice and his obvious stance as he stood next to Brock indicated they weren’t going anywhere until he was satisfied with what he heard.
She took a deep breath and decided to just tell him.
“I’m afraid that’s my fault.” she started, “but…your brother was a giant ass spider at the time and I had to defend myself or risk being killed.” she added. Before Orson could ask about that, she showed him her hand, palm facing upward. With nary a thought, a bright orange flame appeared in the center of her palm. “I’m pyrokenetic. I have been all my life, only discovering my power when I was 18 years old. When I found out about Brock…and Simone…I ran off to Hawaii for some alone time, try to put things in perspective. Brock came after me…and we had an argument…that quickly turned into a fight. That’s when I found out who he really was…what you both are. I met your Aunt Charlotte, by the way.” she stated. “Anyway…I…set Brock on fire, in his spider form so I could get away and that’s when your aunt showed up.” She wasn’t sure if she should have explained about Hope, didn’t think it was her secret alone to tell. “She said some things that made Brock and I think things over and we managed to talk out our problems. And I will regret, until my dying day, the harm I’ve caused to him. I didn’t mean to hurt him so badly and I wish with all my heart that I could take away those scars.” She bent her head, staring at the floor as she struggled to contain her still turbulent emotions over what she’d done. It would take her a long time for her to forgive herself for what she’d done to Brock. She was just amazed that he could forgive her for it in the first place.
Orson certainly was not ready for the explanation in full of what happened on the Hawaii holiday. He knew as to why Brock and Pandora broke up, well, partly but nothing after that, so this was all news to him. Brock remained silent as Pandora started to explain everything, but the part that gave Orson a fright was when he saw her create fire with her hand. The explanation that she was a pyrokentic leaving him somewhat shocked. So, she wasn’t mortal. That sort of made things a bit easier, but not when she explained that Brock had revealed his true form to her. It was almost like betraying a closely guarded family secret and something he had not even begun to explain to Erica. Erica would probably dump him in a second if she knew the truth. Orson brought his hand up to his forehead and nervously brushed back his blonde locks, before staring down at his baby brother.
“Well, that explains the scars. Still want to know why you haven’t just used your regeneration ability. I mean…dude, you are a good looking bloke….well, you were.”
Brock didn’t care about his looks, and this was when he went to stand by Pandora’s side. “There is a reason I haven’t let them heal by will. I did wrong by Pandora, and these scars are a daily reminder of what I have done and the punishment I deserve.” He was adamant about this and was not about to change his mind.
“And Aunt Charlotte went to Hawaii? Damn. I know I heard the call, but I was…kinda busy.” It was true, all Carrendar family had heard it. Orson felt sheepish about that. “I guess that explains a lot. More than I needed to know, come to think of it.”
At this Brock shrugged, but then put his arm around Pandora.
“Truth’s out Bro….she knows what we are and she accepted me, after the fight. I’m just happy that she accepted me back….scars and all.” he then pressed his lips to the top of her head. “She’s my girl….nothing is going to changed that.”
She let the two talk but one thing stuck out in her mind and she looked at Brock in shock.
“You mean…this whole time…you could have healed yourself? And you let me think…the guilt…but I…” It was rare to see her speechless. “Why would you do that?”
He moved to her side, wrapping an arm around her. When he spoke, he was looking at Orson, but she couldn’t help but feel he was speaking to her as well. “There is a reason I haven’t let them heal by will. I did wrong by Pandora, and these scars are a daily reminder of what I have done and the punishment I deserve. Truth’s out Bro….she knows what we are and she accepted me, after the fight. I’m just happy that she accepted me back….scars and all. She’s my girl….nothing is going to changed that.”
There was such conviction in his tone, Pandora felt blessed to have this man in her life.
“You would keep your face like that…for me?” she was simply amazed. He pressed a kiss to her head, letting her know that he was hers.
“Brock…I truly do love you, shocked as I am right now.” she looked up at him, her eyes bright with love for him. When she looked at him…she didn’t see the scars…she only saw the man she loved.
Brock didn’t like to think he was deceiving Pandora by not healing himself, but he laid the truth out for her. He felt he needed a constant reminder of his past sins, in order to be a better man – no matter how he looked. She knew what he truly was now, so to him the scarring was superficial compared to what he had become. When she declared her love for him again, right in front of Orson, that was when Orson took his keys out of his pocket and shook them.
“Okay you two. Before you all get mushy and get me teary eyed, your chariot awaits.” he started off for the hall, leaving Brock and Pandora alone for a moment. Brock held his Pandora in his arms, and just continued to kiss the top of her head, refusing to move.
“I just want to be the man you wake up to…and the one that you fall asleep with at night. I never want to lose you.” He meant that with all sincerity, as her words hit home.
Seeing as his brother was already leaving the scene, he started to gather up their things. “Got a few extra bags here.” he didn’t realize she was about to dump her past life’s clothes at the nearest op shop. It wasn’t just him that had changed, it was her too. Black was no longer her colour. Her love was for brighter colours…the darkness having left her heart and her life.
“Come on, before he takes off on us and leaves without us.”
Orson left them alone for the moment, telling them he’d meet them at the car downstairs.
“I just want to be the man you wake up to…I never want to lose you.”
She shook her head, holding him tight. The feeling that suffused her body was simply one of hope and joy. She loved this man, and nearly losing him made her re-evaluate the things she wanted out of her life.
She stepped back and pressed a light kiss to his lips, which was gladly returned.
“Come on, before he takes off on us…” he smiled, grabbing their things, including the two extra bags of clothes.
“I’d like to drop those off at the Salvation Army bin on the way. I won’t be needing them anymore.” she told him at his questioning look. He nodded and headed out with their things. She paused in the doorway and took a look around. She had spent the better part of 10 years in this apartment, a place she’d once called home. But it had never really been a home. It was place she simply resided. She never made the effort to make it a real home as the furniture came with the place. She had a few pictures and small appliances that she’d bought…but the rest…
She would turn in the keys in the morning after she returned for the rest of her things. She wasn’t sure if Kali was back from Hawaii or not, but knew she could simply leave them with Tony if she needed to.
It was time to move on with her life…with Brock standing at her side.
She flipped out the light for a the last time and closed the door behind her.
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Outside
“There she is!”
“Who’s that she’s with?”
“I don’t know. Let’s follow them and see where they go.”
The rumble of an engine started as the occupants watched the action across the way. Pandora climbed into Orson’s car, the mechanic in her sitting up and taking notice, admiring the beauty of it as she did so. She would have loved to have seen what was under her hood.
“I…love…this car…” she grinned as Brock slipped in beside her.
Brock put the extra bags for the salvos in the boot along with the bags they brought back from Hawaii. Orson was already behind the wheel of what he called “The Beast” his pride and joy. Getting in the back with Pandora, Brock chuckled to hear how much she loved his brother’s car. But she couldn’t love it as much as Orson did. Orson would make sweet love to it if it was a woman, that was how passionate he was about it.
“She’s quite the gal, isn’t she?”
Orson sung this out as they pulled out from the curb. The engine purred as Orson handled her like a pro. Brock kicked back and had his arm around Pandora as they cruised along. He had to admit, he enjoyed the ride. But then he remembered something about the car.
“The back seat get some action, Bro?”
Orson snorted at that remark. Truth was he hated to see her get dirty. “Nope…not done the deed in my beauty. Sides, she might get jealous.” There it was. Orson loved that car more than anything. Brock chipped back. “And here I was thinking this was a pimp machine.” He winked at Pandora as they continued down the road. “He probably makes the girls in his life take their shoes off before he lets them get in.” he then laughed before adding. “Wouldn’t be surprised if he kissed it good night.”
Orson simply turned on the radio to drown out his brother’s remarks.