The landing zones for starships across the galaxy. Where ship and crews go to rest, relax and repair.
On every inhabitable planet with a fully populated city, across the entire galaxy.
Avalon Space Port. One of the galaxies busiest ports with over 1000 ships arriving at any given day. Massive space liners and the vast Imperial bulk crusiers were known to be either built or have their main base there. One such ship that was docked on Raft 783 – 4 was the Asarai Class 4 battle cruiser “Orega IV”. A ship of such magnitude that it was said to be crewed by no less than five hundred personnel. Its Commander, was none other than Siridus Ja’Crysatal, a decorated fleet Admiral with over eighteen years service on board the Imperial ships. Having been granted the rights to take the helm of the latest Asarai to be constructed on Avalon, he and his crew were having some much needed down time, before heading off on their next mission.
Strolling along the observation viewing deck that ran along side the Orega IV, Siridus had his hands behind his back -tapping them silently as he observed the sleek lines of his newest ship. His second in command, Lietuenant Lordes Reece walked along beside his Commander, and noted the Admiral’s interest in the ship.
“They say they got this one completed in just over a year, Sir.”
It was hard to believe, but with the amount of technicians and machines that the Imperium employed it was little wonder. Siridus came to a stop and turned to place his hands on the guard rail, his sea blue eyes taking in much of the ship’s sleek design.
“It’s amazing what mankind is capable of, Lordes. Such wonders that I marvel at the craftsmanship and dedication of the Masters.”
“Indeed.” Lordes added, his chest swelling with pride since it was going to be their job to take it on it’s maiden voyage. He glanced at his Commander and then asked. “Shall we go to the Rogue’s bar for a drink, before the ceremony, Sir?” It was customary to always have the main deck crew gather for a celebration drink before launch. Siridus offered a half smile, knowing this was the done thing. “Give me another hour, and I shall meet you there.” Lordes stepped back and saluted his Commander, before hot footing it to his temporary quarters to alert the other officers.
Left on his own, to take in his ship one last time, he thought to himself. “The stars shall pale in significance to you when launch comes tommorow. Till then…” He released his hands from the rails, and headed down to the nearest lift that would take him to the transport docks, and from there to Rogues’ bar.
The Crusader had been docked there for over a month for repairs and refits since the last engagement with a band space pirates had heavily damaged the Quesar class 5 heavy strike cruiser. The captain of this vessel was none other then Cadeus Centiro or better known as the prowler among the imperial fleet admirals. Cadeus was sitting in the command throne of the vessel going over the reports before an officer walked up to him and spoke calmly. “Milord The refits and repairs are done…” Cadeus would smile slightly before looking up from his reports and speaking with a gravelly voice. “Good send a message to all crew dirt side to have them report back immediately. We leave in four hours.” The officer would nod before scuttling away to dispense the crew recall message to the crew of six hundred and fifty. Slowly with the sound of whirring gears the captain would stand to his full eight foot two inch tall stature before barking out to the servitors. “Prepare to disconnect from the raft when I give the word..” The servitor’s did not answer but silently complied with the order as they where lobotomized criminals sentenced to serve upon the vessels of the Imperium. Cadeus Centiro would then look around with steely grey eyes before walking off the bridge of the vessel and heading to his quarters. As he walked from the bridge his footfalls made dull thumps thanks to his ceramite battle plate that was standard issue for his kind. What was Cadeus Centiro? he was once a normal human being but now he was a genetically enhanced and altered human or better known among the populace of the Imperium an angel of death. He had served the Imperium faithfully for over 300 years to date seeing much combat and space warfare.
~four hours later~
With the crew aboard The Crusader would disengage from the raft before powering away slowly with her plasma drives burning bright. It wasn’t long before the monolithic ship reached it’s departure point and its warp drives powered up. Once the warp drive’s began to power up the gellar field crackled into existence and wreathed the ship in a protective bubble so that the warp travel would not damage the ship. Then in a blink of an eye The crusader jetted forward and was gone into the warp as it travelled to its next destination where ever it may be.
One of the last rites of any Imperial crew was to go and have a drink at Rogue’s bar if they were docked at Avalon. A popular drinking hole for all walks of space traveller or officer, it was a true mix of what the galaxy had to offer. From bounty hunters and traders, officers and some of Avalon’s cyber bots; it was where you went to gamble, drink….or just plain forget. The docks shuttle bus cruised on up to the main entrance stairwell, that was illuminated with a purplish fluro lighting. Holographic scenes from the major Junko corporation flashed wild insignias and asian girls in all too tight uniforms plugged the latest fad drink or new music video. Everything on Avalon had a price tag. Only thing was, could you afford it.
Siridus stepped off the hovering shuttle and onto the crowded sidewalk. Patrons to Rogue’s were spilling out onto the upper floor balconys. No doubt he would find his flight crew here. Pulling smartly on the edges of his jacket, he strode up the stairs, passed the watchful eyes of the Geisha good girls. Dressed in doll like dresses and with painted faces and over done make up. So extreme. Couldn’t girls just look their age? That is what Siridus always wondered. Half of them were probably underage. Seeing a man in such a high ranking uniform, many stepped back to allow him passage into the main doors of the bar.
“Commander!” From within the crowd, a single arm was upstretched and waving at Siridus to try and gain his attention. It was none other than his navigation officer Preta Dominqure’. She was dressed in her full military suit, complete with bars on her sleeves. Her platinum blonde hair cropped into a fashionable, yet neat style, that came down just to rest on her shoulders. “Thought you weren’t going to make it, Sir.” Pushing past a few lower officers, she came up alongside the Commander as he took a seat at the bar. She checked her wrist comm for the time and then smiled. “Checking on your new favourite lady?” That was how they regarded the ships, as it was something of an inside joke with how the Commander had gone over every stage of her construction. Siridus lifted a finger to the bar keep, who was quick to pour him a scotch and dry, setting it down on a small metal disk in front of him. The Commander took up the glass and tipped it slightly; the ice cubes clinking against the side of the glass in a swirl of the amber coloured fluid. “Aye…and she is in perfect shape, Preta.” The Commander was on a first name basis with his navigation officer, since they had done four tours before on their older ship; the Nakora V. That ship had been decommissioned, and was doing bulk haulage to the outer system. Nothing in the Imperials control was ever wasted.
Preta smiled to see the Commander in such good spirits. She knew what this new command meant to him. Glancing around at the other patrons, she could see that their crew was having the time of their lives. Dancing and hitting on the Geisha girls. ~You’re only young once.~ She thought to herself, taking a sip of her lime coloured cocktail. It was no secret that she had an eye for the Commander, but he seemed to be always distracted. Once he got on the helm of his latest ship, he was strictly business. That was how he liked it. All for the Imperium.
“Estimated arrival to dock at Avalon is in fifteen minutes, Lieutenant.” The navigational officer reported, as the Imperial shuttle was now entering the planet’s atmosphere. Watching from her command chair, the Lieutenant surveyed the holographic images that appeared on screens to the right of her chair. It had been a long journey from the Iscara system and with the Ambassador wanting updates every hour, the Lieutenant was more than relieved to be at the end of the flight. Rising from her chair she instructed the crew. “Ensure the shuttle bay are ready to receive. After the Ambassador and her cargo are delivered safe and sound, you are all entitled to four days of RnR.” This announcement brought about a cheer from the crew, who were all looking forward to the spoils and delights that Avalon had to offer. The Lieutenant gave a half smile, before heading to the Ambassador’s quarters. As she passed through the sensored doors, they parted with a light hush as the pressure changed, and allowed Lieutenant Nyra to head down the corridor. This was her tenth trip to Avalon, which usually were diplomatic runs. This one however was different. Little did her crew know the importance behind this mission. Wearing the regal mauve suit that defined her rank, she cut a svelte figure; her hair was cropped short to the nape of her neck. Ebony tresses always brushed to perfection, that gave off a strange hue as she passed underneath the artificial lighting of the ship.
Approaching the Ambassador’s door, Nyra came up to the assigned guards that were stationed just outside. The Ambassador was guarded around the clock, for reasons that would become clear. Stepping before the pair, the Lieutenant snapped her heels together and stood arms at her sides. “I have come to inform the Ambassador that we are about…” Just as she was making her presence known, a voice was heard from inside. “No need for the formalities, Nyra. Come in.” The two guards stood aside as the doors opened. The Lieutenant pulled smartly upon her jacket and made her way into the Ambassador’s quarters. Once the door closed behind her, the Lieutenant grinned.
Standing at the viewing port dressed in what was a black tight fitting suit baring the crest of her family on her collar was the Ambassador. She had her hands behind her with her fingers interlocked while she observed the beauty of Avalon as they continued their descent.
“It is even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined, Nyra.”
“Indeed it is, your Highness.”
Smirking as the Ambassador heard Nyra use a royal term, the diminutive woman turned slightly. Her teal coloured hair falling like a veil from her shoulders as she encountered her dearest friend. “I thought we agreed that you would not use that phrase, Nyra. People could get suspicious.” A chime of laughter was heard as Nyra glanced downward, but still kept a smile upon her face. The Lieutenant couldn’t help herself now that they were speaking so casually. “Forgive me, but is it not my duty to show respect or risk being sent to the mining stations of Quara?” Again the Imperial Princess laughed. “Somehow I can’t imagine you mining for Zorox, Nyra.” The Lieutenant raised her head and now watched as Aranel approached her dear friend. With a delicate hand she reached out to touch the Lietenant’s cheek. Her jade coloured irises locking on those of the Lieutenant. “I shall never forget what you have done for me. I am sure when they realize I am gone, that there will be some sort of inquiry, however a girl’s got to do, what a girl’s got to do.” Aranel lowered her hand as the Lieutenant blushed slightly. Nyra couldn’t help but voice her concern. “And your Father?” At the mention of her Father, Aranel shrugged her shoulders. “He has more to worry about than me, I assure you. I heard his latest concubine had run off with some..” Aranel twirled her right hand in a non chalant fashion, before continuing. “..dark Lord of Trata….or something.” The Lieutenant rolled her eyes and then sighed. Her wrist comm chimed, and Nyra ran her finger over the device. “Docking in two minutes, Lieutenant.” It was the bridge. “Right, I’ll be there.” She signed off, and turned her attentions back to Aranel. “I have assigned a crew to help you get your possessions on board the Orega IV once we have landed safely.” At this, the Lieutenant took her leave and returned to the front of the ship, leaving Aranel to her thoughts. Her dreams of being part of the crew of the Orega were about to come true. Question was, were the crew ready for Aranel?
The Mansion was no fit place for the likes of a Giant. A feared warrior who had felled many a man on the battlefields in the wilds of Scotland. Least, that was what one would think as they saw the sad excuse of a man with shoulders hunched over returning to his part of the Mansion. The Gardens. Oh, it was green and peaceful. Wild animals that were caught up in the dreaded force field were to share the lands with the ginger haired giant.
“I don’t belong here.” Douglas lamented as he trudged along. A branch got caught in his path and whipped around him so fast that it sent a family of squirrels flying faces first into the dirt. All you could see was their wee tails all..fuzzy and standing up amongst the green of the grass and moss.
Taking off his favored pig skin bladder, he brought it up to his lips and tried to squeeze what little drops of scotch remained, but sadly it was as dry as the desert. Douglas tossed the wine bladder to the ground and then found himself a fallen log on which to sit. Few things brought him any comfort in this hellish place. Scotch, and a good yarn. Now after being tricked by the waif like girl in the cellar, and robbed of what few coin he had to buy more, the Giant was feeling a touch sorry for himself.
Oh, he had tried to break through the invisible barrier on the edge of the forest and each time the Giant was thrown back only to land in a heap. It was frustrating to say the least.
“If only I could remember…oh aye….if only.” He like many were lost. Lost to their past…and with not much of a future to look forward too. Looking down at his hand, he rubbed the gold ring he wore on his left hand. Was it significant? Did it mean something in a past life? It was just another mystery. The only thing he knew…was that he was good with an axe. A weapon in the right hands, but to a Groundsman, it was just another tool in the shed.
Douglas placed his hands on his knees and leaned forward letting out a sigh. He wanted to fight…he wanted to do something that would change the lives of people in the Mansion. He longed…for home.
“Come back here, you little..!” Quinn called out, running after Mason. While at first she’d been loud, eventually she’d faded to complete silence.. even though she was gaining speed. Something about this. Something about this chase triggered something. She couldn’t quite place what, instead deciding that she would get Mason later as she spotted her giant friend looking rather down. “Duggie!” She screamed, just a few feet from the giant as she had flown silently at full speed.. that had been his only warning.
Barreling into him at unhuman-x miles per hour, the two were knocked down onto the ground and rolled with large thumps. “Hey, look alive, would you?” A grin as they stopped their roll, the 7-foot tall woman straddling him as though this was something they did everyday.. which, really, they did. A grin accompanied this, though she watched Mason as he slowly returned to them. “You know, Doug, that thing that happens every once in awhile?”
By this, she referred to the feelings of her memories returning, often giving her great headaches and terrible pain. Him being her longtime friend, he knew almost everything about her as she did about him. “I think it’s happening.” Though the whole time he she held a grin plastered on her face as pain began to spread behind her eyes and to her ears.. A couple of minutes or so and she might be on the ground, out for the count. Which, had happened before.
Though others may have been enjoying the quiet surrounds of the gardens, Douglas was like a big lump on a log. Well, he was in all truth. Shoulders sagging and muttering to himself with his heavy accent. Few would understand what it was like to be such a large brutish looking creature surrounded by…short attractive types. Douglas had the kind of face that only a mother could love.
Douglas would have continued to sit and mope upon that log, but turns out that he was the target for his one and only friend, who was rocketing towards him at such speed, that the impact was going to be spectacular.
“What the….?” Famous last words as he was hit with such force by Quinn that it literally knocked the wind right out of him. Over and over they rolled, collecting all manner of leaf litter, twigs and the odd furry creature till finally coming to a stop with Quinn straddling the Giant…as she did.
“Hey, look alive, would you?” Quinn had already picked that Douglas was on a downer. The Giant lay there as he pulled a disgruntled looking rabbit out from under his kilt, tossing it over his shoulder. The Giant then tried to show something that resembled a smile, but with the lack of a few teeth it looked a bit odd.
“If this is living, lassy…I rather be dead.” The Giant said off the cuff, before showing interest in Quinn’s query about that thing…that happens once in a while.
“Ya shagged a vampire? No…no, I jest. What ‘appened, lass?” Douglas now showing a more genuine expression. He knew about the headaches that came when she got flashes of memory, something that Douglas didn’t get.
“I think it’s happening.”
This usually meant one of two things. She was going to scream from the blinding headache…or pass out cold. Either way, Douglas needed to be ready.
“Oh…aye. Right. “ he found it odd however that she always grinned as the pain accelerated. Kinda like she enjoyed it. Either way, Douglas prepared himself for what was coming.
“5…..4…3…2…1.”
Douglas closed one eye, squinting it tight and held his breath watching her.
Mason ran through the forest dodging branches and jumping over hedges as he ran through the forest. Being a little nosy he plugged his headphones in as he wondered what her taste in music might be. Carrying his luggage it was quite tiring as he still didn’t have a shirt on at the time. Feeling the night breeze he continued running as he saw two figures in the distance. Jogging towards them it appeared to be Quinn and someone he never saw before. Jogging up to them he introduced himself with a friendly smile. “Hey, I’m Mason.” Not one to jump to conclusions as he saw the precarious position, he blew past the obvious and continued to listen to what was going on. “What exactly did she mean by that?” Mason thought as he watched the series of events play out. A grin was on her face but it didn’t seem genuine, almost as if it was stuck in place. “Are you alright?” Mason asked just going out on a hunch. Something just didn’t feel right…
The first time this had happened, she’d screamed and held her head, crying in hysterics that she couldn’t see and was blinded. Douglas had been around for that very first one. Needless to say they’d been friends for quite a long time. Though usually the doctor couldn’t do much, only Ophelia could truly help her by taking away the overflow, but the medical wing provided a place to stay and kept the headaches at bay.
Gritting her teeth and locking her jaw, Quinn dug her nails into Douglas for a moment, before looking up at Mason, “I really do apologize.” And suddenly there was searing pain, a hand moving up into her hair and then to her temple, her breathing quick…
And then there was a burst of light. She was running, her paws thudding heavily under her as she watched the woman – well, demon in a human form run away. She knew that it wouldn’t escape her, it was pitiful to try.. and thus she snarled, throwing back her head and howling. The soul was red, it was time.. and with a single leap of all fours she closed the distance with ease, clamping down to the very soul of the demon as she screamed…
Quinn had fallen forwards to the side, almost cuddling into Douglas when she’d fallen to the ground as he’d moved to catch her. Her eyes moved rapidly under their lids, her jaw locked as she breathed a bit quickly while the memory came to her.. When it ceased her eyes stopped moving and she became still, her breathing slowing as she fell into a physical state of sleep.
Given the warning by Quinn made things a little easier for the Giant who had been privy to Quinn’s “happenings” before. This time however they had company. Mason showed up just as things were about to go out of control and the Giant called out to him.
“Block ya ears..laddie.”
Sure enough, Quinn let out a blood curdling scream while Douglas winced in pain from the clawing that the girl inflicted on him as the pain in her head intensified. The girl fell slightly forward as she came down from the affects of the release of memory and Douglas was quick to catch her. Propping himself up, he changed his hold on her so that he would be cradling Quinn as he pushed himself up to standing.
With a good grip, the Giant said. “This is a doozy. Right, off to the medical bay. Only place where she can come out of this safely.”
Douglas wasn’t sure if Mason knew where that was, or even if he had been given a tour of the grounds. He knew Quinn though. Douglas’s kilt swayed back and forth as he lumbered off towards the Mansion. The giant’s concern for Quinn was greater than his own woes, or even that of his search for the coin thief. That could all wait. Glancing over his shoulder at Mason, he quirked a brow.
“You always carry your luggage with ya, Mason?” The Giant asked, wondering just how new this creature was. He had picked up on the name of the fellow when he arrived on the scene. For once the Giant was being polite.
Mason wasn’t sure exactly what was going on as she was in terrible pain. Analyzing the situation Mason couldn’t even come up with an idea on what to do. Hearing the quick advice given to him by the giant he quickly covered his ears. Even through the cusps of his hands he could still hear her wail as she seemed to be in desperate pain and he was helpless in the situation. It slightly infuriated him even though they just met she was still someone that needed help. Listening to the giant he nodded gathering his composure as he tagged along to see exactly was going on. Seeing the giant noticed his work clothes he changed out of in his bag. Flashing a smile as he let out a small chuckle he said “Well no, I went to the gym straight after work. Just a change of clothes.” Looking at the coma induced Quinn he looked back up at the giant with a condescending smirk on his face seeing as it seemed Quinn should get to the medical bay as fast as possible”Just how fast can you run Mr.Giant?”
“The name’s Duggie, not Mister Giant!” The Giant roared as he picked up his pace in his race to get Quinn to the medical bay. As his sandal covered feet thundered across the grassy plain, he added with a few huffs and puffs. “Faster than a frog can fart in the dark. Now, get a move on”
None of that probably made any sense to Mason, but the Giant was on a mission. His green and navy kilt was rising and falling as he lept over fallen logs and bounded over rock ornaments. It was quite a sight to see a Giant run, depending on if you were looking up or at a height you couldn’t see under his kilt. Hard to believe a ginger haired giant had hair down there.
Quinn’s body bounced in the Giant’s arms, though he had a pretty good hold of her – she would still appear to be like a rag doll. Her lanky legs flailing about. The Giant had seen her go through this before and it was never pretty. He hoped that the Doctor was in this time, in case her visions would bring about some sort of terrible reaction. It was the Giant’s greatest fear.
He crashed through the doors on the ground floor and sped down the hall, before pounding up the spiral staircase to the floor where the medical bay was.
For those that have followed the Shane/Carmen Vampire story series for the last year, we are continuing the series at the new Role play forum. This is the very first posting along with an explanation of the role play to date.
Queen B
Manoir de Sang
Welcome to Manoir de Sang (roughly translates to “Mansion of Blood”), home of Vampire District Attorney Shane Williamson and his mate, Carmen, who runs the local branch of Internal Affairs for the state. The estate is massive, with an attached multi-car garage that houses Shane’s extensive and expensive car collection, large in-ground pool and a poolhouse that was converted into a set of apartments for Shane’s best friend and local witch, Amelia Reed. One would think that there was nothing odd about the house and grounds. But if one were to investigate, they would discover that beneath the home are massive caverns housing Shane’s vampire coven. Shane and Carmen protect all who seek sanctuary within their walls, Shane having done this for over a millenia before Carmen came into his life and shared his burden. Woe be the one who tries to harm this unusual family.
Residents:
Shane Williamson & Carmen Marquez-Williamson
David Razor (a vampire) – Shane’s brother
Misty Whiteside (vampire)
Bianca Roco (vampire)
Jarvis McQueen (vampire)
Amelia Reed (witch) – Shane’s best friend
Mary Peterson (human turned vampire) – Carmen’s assistant
Eric and Ethan (human) – Carmen’s Blood Dolls
Tala (a white wolf) – Carmen’s Familiar and pet
Pops In For Visits:
Dyna James (witch) – Carmen’s BFF
Booker Washington (werewolf) – Dyna’s boyfriend and Carmen’s BFF
Rae Bradford (witch) – Booker’s niece
Charmaine (witch) – Rae’s tutor and Amelia’s BFF
Little did the Egyptian Queen holding control of Carmen’s body understand just how close Carmen was to all the people that inhabited the Williamson Estate. It was like a real family, and acted like one in the modern era. Shane of course was the head, but Carmen was the Queen so she usually had the final word when it came to how the house was run, as well as those that served under them.
Bianca was dishing up a meal in the dog bowl for Tala, when the back sliding door opened from the pool and Amelia wandered in. Now the Witch was just as much a part of the family, as the vampires were and given special privileges since she was residing in the pool house. She had missed a lot of the excitement of late, but she had spotted Carmen return home with Shane and thought she would come over to welcome her back.
Amelia approached Carmen for one of her usual hugs, which she did a lot. Amelia was just the kind of girl who shared affection easily. What happened next would leave Amelia reeling. As Amelia went to put her arms around Carmen, she suddenly got a flash of another woman, a top a throne all dressed in Egyptian finery. She was seated beside a man, who for the life of Amelia seemed so familiar it was scary. But it wasn’t Shane. The woman was laughing as a woman was being tied to a stake in the middle of a chamber. The chamber had a special dome like roof, and when the Queen raised the blood chalice, the dome roof top started to inch back, causing a small ray of sunlight to beat down on the woman tied to the post. It was cooking the girl alive. Was she another vampire? The man on the throne next to her was laughing and then taking up the Queen/Carmen’s hand and kissing it. They were both enjoying watching the woman turn to ash. Amelia instantly drew back and stared at Carmen with a horrified face. She looked at Jarvis, who had just come down the stairs and saw Amelia standing there, stunned.
“Amelia…what is it?”
Amelia cringed and then fled the house, running across to the pool house and slamming the door. No vampires could enter the pool house, except Shane…or Bianca.
Shane re entered the room only to see Amelia running out. He glanced at Mary, who was looking at Carmen oddly too, then he looked at Carmen.
“Is everything alright?” Clearly…it was far from that.
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Shane and Carmen’s Bedroom
Neema took a deep breath before she turned to open the door. Shane’s facial expression was one of worry and concern. Seeing this, Carmen’s subconcious was suffused with love.
-Take that, bitch!- she thought savagely.
Neema growled at her before she prepared to put on the performance of a lifetime.
“I’m fine. Drinking that blood must have affected me a bit. I’m feeling a bit off. I’ll be right as rain by tomorrow.” She gave him a smile full of love while inside, she wanted to throw up.
She wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her body tight to his.
“We still have some time before daybreak.” she purred, scraping her nails along the sensitive skin of his neck. She slipped her mouth over his, lips caressing in a seductive dance.
It was enough to make her physically ill…but it had to be done.
It was not normal for Shane to actually pull back from his love, especially when she was giving him a sizzling hot kiss. Shane was often very much intune with his beloved, but there was something off in the way she was acting. Blood did not normally affect her moods, and when she had fed on the archeologist, she seemed perfectly fine afterwards. It was only the reactions that everyone else was having that had him concerned. Shane let out something of a concerned growling noise, and then instead he raised his hand to her left cheek cupping it. His sea coloured blue eyes locked on hers as though he was trying to speak to her mind. The problem was he was not getting a response. ~Can you hear me?~ He said to her mind. Still nothing. Taking her at her word, saying how she would be fine in the next eve, he did something out of character.
“Since the blood has made you ill, I suggest you get some rest. Feel free to call up the twins if you wish….for that sort of affection.”
The blonde Vampire then drew his hand back, and headed to the door. He gave her one last look, before leaving her to her own devices. Shane was not stupid. He had a suspicion that something wasn’t right, and would go back down stairs to talk to Mary, possibly Amelia since she had fled after touching Carmen. With the door closed behind him, Carmen or Neema could rest. But would she?
Inside Neema’s mind, Carmen was laughing her head off at Shane’s rebuff.
=What’s so damn funny?= Neema snarled at the woman.
-Shane knows on some level that you’re not me and I think that’s the funniest, fucking thing in the world!-
=I should kill you now and be done with you.=
-You can try, Little Bitch. You can certainly try, but if you do that, well…Shane will know…and there would be nowhere you can hide from his wrath.-
Neema raged because she knew Carmen was right. She could easily detected the bond between Carmen and her mate and that there was no way to break it without Shane knowing about it. She paced back and forth in the room, wondering what to do next. She couldn’t search the house with everyone still awake. Sunlight was less then 2 hours away. She would have to do her searching then.
There was a knock on the closed door and wondering who it could be, Neema moved closer.
“Who is it?” she demanded.
“It’s Ethan and Evan, Mistress. We are but your humble servants. We sensed your disquiet and were concerned.” came a male voice through the door. Neema yanked open the door and saw the twins standing there.
She frowned. “Why are you here?”
“We sensed your upset.” the one on the right said.
=Who are these fools?= she demanded, staring at the two of them.
-That’s for me to know and you to never find out.- Carmen snickered.
It took everything in her to not start going on a tear. Neema took a deep breath as she stared at the two men before her.
“I am fine. Just tired. Thank you for your concern.”
“Is there anything we can help you with?” the one on the left asked.
“No. I just need sleep. Thank you.” And with that, she closed the door in their faces. Evan looked at his brother, a frown marring his features. Ethan shook his head and directed his brother away from the closed door.
“Who was that?” Ethan wondered.
“I do not know, but that is not our Mistress. Something happened when they went to the museum.” Evan replied.
“We need to tell the Master.”
“Let’s go.” The two men went in search of their coven Master, worried about the state of affairs in the house.
Mary was in the lounge when the twins appeared.
“Have you seen the Master?” Ethan asked.
“Yes, he just went out to the poolhouse to speak to Amelia. Why?”
“There is something wrong with our Mistress. She is not her.” Evan stated. Mary jumped to her feet, startling them both.
“I KNEW IT!” she crowed. She grabbed them both by the arms and yanked them onto the couch. “Tell me everything.” She demanded…
Lighting a few candles in her lounge area, Amelia was getting ready to do some meditation to ease her troubled mind after the horrors she saw when she touched Carmen. Something was not right in that house. She even glanced over her shoulder to stare at the large manor, only to see a shadow that lurked outside her door. The pool house was off limits but to only a handful of those that resided within Shane and Carmen’s house. And that was pretty much Shane and Carmen. Jarvis was simply not allowed, after he had shown time and again he could not seem to restrain himself around Amelia. The poor fool could only love her from afar, until such times he could control his urges – his desire to make her like him.
Shane stood outside Amelia’s door, clearly troubled by what he had just experienced. A coldness to his love that was never there before. His inner voice trying to find hers and getting nothing but silence. Something had happened at the Museum. He was sure of it now. In a way, he felt the only person that could possibly understand was Amelia. Her reaction to flee the house now put weight to his concerns. Shane tapped lightly on the door, only for it to open all by itself. Charmed by the witch that dwelled within.
“You sensed it too?” That was Amelia’s question as she turned away from her arrangement of candles and blew out the large striker match.
Shane entered, his hands behind his back and the door closed in behind him. With a grim expression he nodded. “I know my wife. That…creature in our bedroom right now, is not her.”
Amelia set down the dead match, and crossed the floor to where Shane was standing. She stared up at him with inquisitive eyes. “What exactly did you do tonight, before you both came home?” Amelia was sure that whatever they did, had something to do with this change in Carmen. Shane took a seat on Amelia’s black leather couch and she followed over to sit beside him. He leaned back, as he started to recant the night’s events.
“We went to the museum. More or less for answers to the riddle of the box that we found at Vincent’s burnt out manor. It was covered in Egyptian hieroglyphics….” Amelia sat bolt upright on hearing what he said. “Shane! When I went to hug Carmen, I had a vision. It was not of this time, it was not even in this country. It was…in Egypt.” Now, Shane’s brows furrowed. “What did you see?” He turned his body to face Amelia’s. Her hindsight and visions were proving to be astonishing, to say the least. Amelia took Shane’s hands in hers and then she opened up her mind, so that Shane himself could see exactly what Amelia had. An Eygptian Goddess. A woman of great beauty upon a throne of Gold and jewels. She looked exactly like Carmen. Amelia’s body trembled and her pupils moved rapidly under her closed lids. The further that Shane pressed on to see the vision, the more it hurt the girl. A sacrifice of….a vampire to the Sun.
Shane suddenly let go of Amelia’s hands as the vision disappeared. The woman in the vision….could that be who had taken over Carmen’s mind….her body?
Suddenly Shane jumped to his feet.
“The box!” He yelled out. The creature in Carmen must be after the box. The one that he found in Vincent’s safe. “I need to wake up that blood doll we brought back from the museum. That box….there is something inside that box….that everyone wants.” Amelia had no idea about the box, but its mystery was to become the centre point to why Carmen changed. Amelia reached for Shane’s hand. “What about Carmen?” She was sure that Carmen was possessed by whoever previously owned the box. Shane rushed for the door. He called out over his shoulder. “I want you to figure out a way, to free her from that bitch in her head!”
As Shane left the pool house, Amelia went to call Charmaine. She was going to need the help of her sister witches for this.
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>
IceTe3a: -He was sitting at the small garden table, eyes closed as he tried to meditate in attempt to keep calm, he obviously disagreed about the fight with his Sister Ayame and the young dragon who was all too keen to seek revenge on the one who slayed his family. Ayame of course was no help in this as she blurted out that indeed she was the one that did the devilish deed in killing the young dragon’s family. Hearing the battle in the back of his mind he tried to not think about it but it was too hard, he had just retrieved his sister and didn’t want to lose her. His ears failed him listening to the clash of their bodies pulverizing into each other, his eyelids opened up slowly as his hues glanced over to the fight. Watching casually he saw the two moving about weighing their options as they continued to beat into each other. Of course he could see each move they were going to make just before they even thought of it themselves, it was the gift of his experience that allowed him this. He watched as the young dragon landed a heavy kicking blow to the side of his sister’s chest, pure instinct forced his body to rise instantly as his hand reaches for his blade. He had to stop himself and think calmly for a moment just to regain control, watching as Ayame was sent backwards in the blow knowing the hit would be taxing on her body; then his ears burned with the sound of his sisters dark laughter, he knew she had cracked and it was hard for Ayame to not go with her natural instincts that she has grown up with for so many years. With a quick press from his legs he started running at the speed of a flash step, darting across the garden grounds with speed, all the while his hues were watching closely on his sister Ayame knowing full well what she was capable of doing. His hues gleam as Ayame picked up a discarded sword leaving the Young Dragon there unarmed in this fight the tides were turned. Why did he have to sit so far away from them, running with all his might and with pure instinct he bent at the knee’s and with power and speed pushed off the ground, as he pushed off the ground the sheer force of the jump created a circular indent into the garden grounds. Souring up into the air he had timed it perfectly, as Ayame crossed the distance between her and the Young Dragon, he came flying down and landed right in between them. He had enough of this foolish fight, and only saw hatred in the eyes of the Young Dragon, Ronin was a skilled warrior and with speed, precision and strength he raised his left leg and spun it around behind him in a round house technique catching the Young Dragons cheek with his foot, he hit hard as he watched the Young Dragons body fly off into the air slightly and finally hitting the ground hard where he started to slide towards the wall. His body spinning around just in time to face Ayame now to deal with he. Instinct took over as his hands came up above his head and… *Slap* his palms slapped together catching her powerful blade strike in between his hands, the blade sat between his palms as it dug into his skin; with strength he pushed upwards trying to slow the blades downwards force and angling the blow. The tip of the Katana pierced his skin above his left eyebrow, he could feel the raw cold steel cutting through his soft flesh as it glided down across his eyelid, passing over his cheek and down through the left side of his lips where he let the blade go and it was sent flying down towards the floor *Ting* the blade struck the floor as he stood there with fresh wound across his face, the blood trickling down the side of his face “Ayame! Control yourself!! the blow hit him but it wasn’t as bad as it could have been if his instincts did not kick in. Turning his head slightly he sighed as he glanced over the Young Dragon “Leave now.. you are still a child. We do not seek your help” He watched as the Young dragon slowly got up in a chuff, two of his guards helping him up as they walked away into the night. That would not be the last he saw of the Young Dragon, but he knew the Young Dragon would retreat to his own lands for now. :
Kayne smiled hearing his sisters plans as the card that was spinning on the tip of his index finger suddenly disappeared, he leaned in and kisses Keke’s inner thigh gently before leaning back and resting the back of his head on her stomach. He was hers and she was his, they were partners for life and had a deep bond beyond that of any mortal mans comprehension, although Kayne was obviously as strong as Keke was, she being a Succubus and herself had power and control over her life lover something he was more than happy to trade with just to be by her side. “ As we discussed earlier, I shall.. I will! Make this realm yours and you will sit on the dead bodies as your throne whilst you sip on your wine, this I have seen” he smiled as he picked up her legs and wrapped them around him, so her feet were resting on his stomach, his fingers trailing her soft and seductive legs as he closed his eyes. The pair together were unstoppable, their powers were great but they did not seek to utilize them in that way, instead Keke utilized Kayne’s body and his powers as her own to her own desires and pleasures as he twisted and shaped the outcome of this realm, in short he was hers and what she wanted, she always got by force if need be. :
He got quite the shock when Ronin came flying down from the sky, as soon as Ronin had landed Ronins foot has swung around and caught the side of his face, it sent him flying backwards into the air, for a few moments the blast kept him in flight as his body finally descended into the hard ground, sliding against the gravel on the floor his back met with the wall with a forceful thud, a slight groan escapes his lips as his cheek welts up from the force of the kick “Leave now.. you are still a child. We do not seek your help” His ego had taken a mighty blow but he knew he stood no chance against that of the Ronin. His body in shock still from the hit quivered as he came to a stand, two of his personal guards had to race over and took up either side supporting him in his stance. As he gave them one last glare he chuffed We shall withdraw from these lands and regroup back in our own “ slowly the guards helped him shuffle out of the grounds and on to his horse “ They have made a mistake.. not allying themselves with that of the Dragon “ with that their horses came into a fast gallop, kicking up a cloud of dust trailing behind as they make their long venture towards their own lands, it would not be the last they see of him.
CharlotteCarrendar: – The Viper had revealed her true nature as any serpent would when under attack. Merciless and cruel – that is how one would describe her. Eyes that were piercing as she held the katana, endeavouring to take the Son of the Dragon’s head for his foolishness and lack of vision. But what she didn’t count on, was her own brother coming to intervene. The Viper had warned him – told him that this was about her honour, but she truly mean that? Hungry for blood, to show dominance over the young fool, the Viper was going to deal the death blow unless she was stopped. With lightning reflexes and speed, her brother; the Ronin came racing across the room from the ornate gardens, and placed himself directly between them. His first target was the boy. With an accurate round house kick, he took out the young boy and his foot clapped the boy’s left cheek so hard it would send him flying. Bruised and defeated, the Ronin urged him to leave, but not before he spun to face his sister, and with all his might he tried to capture her sword with his hands, as she went for the death dealing blow. The Viper had no intentions of hurting her beloved brother, and so her face was contorted in confusion and anger as her blade ripped through and tore at the Ronin’s face. The damage was done as he shouted at her; blood dripping from the edge of his chin. “Ayame! Control yourself!! Horrified, the blade fell free from her grasp, clattering to the floor. Her shoulders rose and fell as she breathed from exertion, falling back and a hand clasped over her mouth to stifle her cries. What had she done? She was clearly still the dangerous fiend that had been raised by the Warlord. In the background, the old warrior approached the scene. He shook his head at what he had witnessed. How anyone could think that the Viper could be tamed from her nature was beyond him. One of the servant girls ran in with cloth for the Ronin’s face, whilst another bowed and held a bowl of hot water. Talk about fast reactions of the household staff. The old warrior motioned with his hand for the Viper to move away, which she did so without question. He instead then went to the Ronin and sighed as he cast his gaze across the Ronin’s face. ”And this is your reward, for stopping the madness of the Viper.” This made Ayame slink back even more. The old warrior calling her mad. An insult, but it was probably true. She succumbed to temptation and let her inner beast be exposed. ”Let the girls tend to your wounds, Ronin.” He suggested as the girls both nodded in wait. ::
How perfect Keke and Kayne were for the other. Bound together with her legs wrapped around his stomach, his head resting on her own, they made such pleasured sounds whilst plotting the demise of those that had done them wrong. Keke had such desires. To see herself sitting a top a throne of the dead. All that fell at her feet and were charmed by her incredible beauty. But none, none would be privy to her true affection. She saved that for her brother – her protector and her most cherished. She knew he loved to watch her, when she engaged a fool to be her next meal. A wry grin playing upon plump lips, she ran her fingers through his hair, her nails massaging his scalp. So long as they had each other, they were unstoppable. ”And I be sure to provide you with enough…amusement and entertainment in the shape of lusting lovelies. Surrounded by women, of all shapes, sizes and just dying to be touched by your wandering hands.” She chuckled at the very thought. ”But for now, we rest…and regroup.” <3?
IceTe3a: With his fresh wound bleeding out slowly his clothing becoming damp from his own blood, he watched as his sister backed away slowly in shock of what happened. He smiled lightly at her as he could never hold no foul against her, she after all was his sister. The old warrior had stepped in between them, forcing Ayame to move further away, he didn’t like this as if it was her fault for striking him down, he stepped in between and fully knew the outcome results of his actions. Watching as two of the female staff came racing in, one with a bowl of water the other with a towel he glanced at them and back at the old man as he was examining the fresh wounds ”And this is your reward, for stopping the madness of the Viper.” Using his right hand he palmed the old man’s hand away with a stern look on his face “Her name is Ayame… and she is my sister. “ Dismissing the two females, he rejected their help as there was more important things to deal with at the current time rather than a minor battle wound. Walking past the old man “Tsunayoshi… If you ever show my Sister such disrespect again.. I will kill you “ He said it loud enough for the room to hear but in a cold and low tone, it was a serious threat. Walking straight up to his sister the back of his right hand gently finds her cheek as he runs his fingers across it “Come Ayame, we are done for this night. Tsunayoshi, I suggest you retire for the night as well, We will continue war council over breakfast” With that he smiled as he opened his palm waiting for Ayame to take his hand, and lead her away to their small single roomed cabin. No one could say that he did not keep his fathers promise, nor let any harm come to his dear sister.
: His eyes closed he listened to his dearest with a soft smile, she was reveling over her plans as she promised females to him, more than he could ever want. Little did she know, he only delved in the touch of other females to try and forget his undying love for her.. his insatiable need for her touch, her bite and her attention. He was still displeased that she had rejected him once again, this time rejecting the offer to feed off of his blood. He was so used to her taking him as she needed, ever since they came to this bountiful lands he seemed less and less useful to his dearly loved. A soft sigh escapes his lips as he comes back to reality, catching the last part of what Keke had suggested ”But for now, we rest…and regroup.” with his eyes closed and the back of his head and back laying ontop of Keke so his head rested on her stomach and her legs entwined around his form, he agreed with her demand “Indeed.. Sleep well dear “ Kayne never really slept, his eyelids were closed, but more or less he usually laid still deeply lost in his own thoughts, or gazing into the future or present times and happenings, sleep was a luxury that Keke enjoyed while holding him dear.
CharlotteCarrendar; – The Old Warrior; Tsunayoshi took offence to the Ronin’s threat that he would kill him if he spoke like that to Ayame ever again. How could the Ronin not see the danger that the Viper posed, not only for him but for their plans at war. She was in his mind still very much under the control of the Warlord’s training and ideals. A creature that belonged in a basket or hole, not to be let to be free amongst the likes of noble men like Ronin. Tsunayoshi grumbled under his breath, and then followed after the two servant girls, who both looked dejected from behind dismissed so readily. Ayame felt shame as she remained just out of range. Still coming down from the adrenilan rush of attacking the Son of the Dragon, then the shock of hurting the only one that could ever love her, she felt wounded…on the inside. A place where no one could see her true pain. But the Ronin was forgiving, even with his face torn so badly. The Viper kept her head lowered, till she felt the subtle caress of his hand – his fingers moving lightly across her fair skin. The heat radiated from her cheeks, as though stung by a bee. Did she start to believe in the old man’s words? Her chin raised slightly as her brother’s kind eyes met her own. ”I bring disrespect to you.” She said, barely above a whisper, and you could see the pain behind her eyes. But the Ronin would have none of that, urging her to take his hand, and join with him to a small cabin where they would spend the night. A token moment, a pause and then she took his offered hand and followed his lead. Once inside the cabin, she approached her brother and hesitantly reached for his wounds. ”Please…let me heal you.” She asked, her voice soft and gentle. Only he could tame the snake. Only he knew the ways into her heart.
Keke brought her arms so that they would settle upon her brother’s chest, her fingers interlocking as she closed her eyes and let herself be carried off to a beautiful dream. She was afforded that, as her brother always remained on his guard when she was in his presence. The happy sounds emerged from her lips and she looked so serene. Her body though wrapped around his in a show of affection. She would grant him all that he desired…she made that promise to herself. Little did she realize what he truly wanted, was the one that lay with him that night. She had rejected him again, but how long could she hold out? He was in fact her true weakness. Keke slept soundly, her chest rising and falling in tune with the steady breath that she exhaled. <3>
IceTe3a: -They had reached the cabin, as he entered it he sighed waiting for Ayame to walk in as he closed the door behind them at least for the rest of the night they will be left alone. She came in front as he watched her stare at his fresh wound, smiling lightly as she pleaded to him to allow her to help he could not deny her anything a simple nod is all he gave. “ Ayame, you cannot blame yourself for this. I knew stepping into the battle that I would be harmed, it was my choice and mine alone. “ he smiled as he sat down at a chair next to a side table, pulling the other chair in close so Ayame had a place to sit whilst she cleaned his wound out. {b] “ I’m sorry Ayame.. for the others, they do not see you as I do. Stubborn to their own judgements the only know your past and judge you on that… Foolish men “[/b] he was right, everyone judged her for what she used to be, but that wasn’t her.. she was stolen from childhood and trained up like that. Alone with him, she was kind and soft.. loving just like his sister always was. “They will come around my sweet sister, we will show them what a great team we make “ and rightly so, the Ronin teamed up with his sister.. The viper, they make quite the deadly team, the night was young and he had full intentions on re connecting with his sister, he wanted to know her thoughts.. what she wanted in life and so much more. “ Once you’re done, I shall make us some food and we can talk for awhile, I would enjoy that “
: His mind wide awake although his eyes were closed, he could feel his sweet lover in a deep sleep as her chest rose and fell slowly. The warmth from his skin would keep her warm and comfortable for the night something she relished in almost every night. Slowly he started to look through the present time, viewing the happenings of what was going on in this moment across the world, a glance at the warlord’s territory. Of course he was bunkered up into the Northern castle, in which was impregnable or so the legends say, many have died trying to claim that place as their own. His sight flashed towards another, a brother and sister now re united, a soft smile on his lips as he continued to view them for a mere while. Scanning through the night this is how he kept up to date with what was happening in this realm, this would go on until morning as he kept still and laid ontop of Keke, keeping her warm much like a blanket.
: In the cold regions of the north in the legendary large castle grounds, laid the warlords territory and township, it stretched for miles but was completely surrounded by the highest and thickest of walls. This place had withstood countless sieges and won still standing, every weak point discovered was soon destroyed and rebuilt stronger. The dark mages were working long into the night trying to find any ancient text that would help them in their task on enslaving the beast that hid deep in the castles cave systems. Traditional iron chains and knights and brutality had failed time and time again to tame the beast. [b] “ Here I am in a bewilderment, not only 5 months I had left this place to take over the rest of japan.. I gave order to tame that beast, yet here I stand.. Beastless.. tell me why is that..?” they were in the great throne room as he sat on his throne made of iron and spikes, his one good eye casting glances down at the three men left in charge to look after his lands and tame the beast whilst he was on a military campaign. They were on trial for their failures towards the Warlord, “ I..I.. we.. we tried our best, nothing works! The beast will not submit! “ He didn’t like weakness, let alone excuses like the ones given to him. The crowd was in a watching hush as they continued to look over the men and what would happen to them “I give you command in my leave and you.. return it with excuses and failure.. To the pits with them!” the pits were a brutal place, for slaves to be pitted against each other, murderers, it was very much so a gladiator ring with its own gladiators but more.. brutal, there were no rules and beasts laid claim to most. Those who survived and enjoyed the killings stayed and made a name for themselves “And bring me someone who can tame this beast!! You! You’re in charge of the military now, go and prepare for war! He had just given command to a aspiring commander who accepted the rise in title with pleasure, without question he walked out to perform checks on the army, making sure their weaponry and armor were top knotch and the men were fighting fit and training
CharlotteCarrendar: – The cabin’s candles offered only a little light to illuminate the room. The siblings were now alone, no longer under the watchful eyes of the old warrior, nor the servants of the dead Toad. Ayame could not get over her brother’s compassion. The way he smiled at her in the face of what she had done to him. He must have known that she was racked with guilt. How easily she could take a life of her enemy, or any that the Warlord had told her to kill, but this man – her brother; he was unlike any other in her life ever. His smile made her feel an inner warmth and she met this with slight confusion. She had never known love or acceptance. Ayame knew only hate and indifference. Vengeance for past wrongs. She never thought she would crave his acceptance and love as much as she did, till she felt the sting of tears as he spoke of how she should not blame herself for her actions. He knew the risks of getting in between the fight and thus he bore the damage that she was ultimately to inflict. The Son of the Dragon had left with his tail between his legs. A coward, in her books. But her brother. He had in a short time elevated himself in her eyes to something that she had not known before. He was like a pillar of strength, something she could latch onto and hold. A keeper. He knew her past and accepted her for it. All others would see only the snake, he saw the girl that had been taken so long ago. The innocence before the violence. Could the damage of years of abuse be undone by his love? That would yet to be seen, but she was to him in this cabin, one that adored and respected her brother. When he had given her the okay to cleanse and heal him, the girl was quick to get to work, finding enough items to make a paste that would help seal the wounds in his skin. She was actually very good at healing medicines. A passion she had picked up during trying to tend to her own wounds after battle. A potion mistress of sorts. When he sat i the chair, she came up with two bowls, one to cleanse the wounds – which was fresh water, the other a paste like ointment. It smelt a bit on the nose, but after the wounds had been cleaned, its reliving quality would be like a balm to his skin. She worked silently. Her hand moving almost fluidly as she set to work. Any that had used her before as their assassin or tool of war, would be moved to see her act with such a gentle hand. When done, she packed away her bowls, and then sat down in the chair opposite him. Her hands resting in her lap, her fringe falling to cover her eyes as she kept her head bent low. The viper submitting to her brother, the evil having withdrawn deep within herself. ::
Through the night, Keke stirred as she so often did, and her brother would feel the movement of her hands, as her fingers loosened and her hands wandered across his chest. Sleeping, but whatever her dream was, the one that she showed affection to was being treated as her great love. Soft whispers escaped her lips, that curled upwards into a smile. Warmth radiating from her form as she uttered. ”Only you…only you.” If Kayne heard it, what would he think? <3>
IceTe3a: His gently look constantly watching her as she went to work on his fresh wound, no one but them would understand the bond between sister and brother. Her gentle touch was soothing to his pain as the ointment like paste did its job as well. Watching as she finished up and packed up, sitting there her head and eyes were lowered as he shook his head in a smile, his fingers find her chin and raise her face to his as her hues glance into his “Never look away, we are equal in every way. You bring me no dishonor, only joy “ he leans in and pulls her into a cuddle that seemed to last for ages, he was so glad he had finally found his long lost sister at it brought tears to his eyes, although he would not know that only his right eye could tear up as of now, his left eye after the damage that had been caused could no longer soak up in tears, but still worked perfectly otherwise. Leaning back Ayame would be able to see this, although he didn’t realize it.“How about some dinner? “ he smiled as he went to work, it took him a moment as he was up and looking around for items in the cabin, coming back with an arm full, he put a rather large iron pot onto the fire stove filled with fresh water. Setting a fire under the pot he meant for it to boil, as he walked over to the table and placed down food items, fresh chives, pork, noodles, stock, eggs among other vegetables. He pulled out a small sharp knife and started away at preparing the nights meal, dicing up the vegetables and chives into small pieces he smiles down at his sister “Ayame, After all this, would you like to return to our village and settle down? I took up the sword to find you, I have no need for it anymore”he smiles lightly as he continued to prep dinner, carving slices of pork as he walked over to the boiling pot and placed the diced vegetables and chives into the pot along with some stock and spices, he was making a pork ramen. Walking back to the table he continued to slice up pieces of pork and other food items, slowly placing them in the watery stock as it started giving off a rich smell. “ What do you think our plan of attack should be Ayame? I want your opinion on everything.. always. placing the long noodles into the pot he gave it a stir as he gave it a small taste and pours some more stock into the pot. It would give off a strong smell of home brewed cooking, he placed two bowls and a pair of chopsticks each in front of her and his chair as he sat down smiling at her.
;: kayne could feel Keke’s body movements as her hands wandered around on his chest, he never denied her of anything even when she was sleeping he allowed her to do as she pleased. He was busy looking at what other people were doing throughout this night, making sure he missed nothing so he was completely prepared for anything they might come across, he heard Keke mumble something but never registered it, leaning in he kissed her inner thigh gently trying to comfort her back into a deeper sleep. The sun would rise in at least six hours, so for now she could rest until dawn came, she no doubt would want to feed and pleasure like most mornings, they would have to find someone suitable for her once again.
CharlotteCarrendar: – A simple embrace held such powers that words could not describe. The Ronin held his sister to him, and this was to last for some time. Like years of heartache and damage were being washed away from this single act. Acceptance. Something she had craved since a young child and totally given up on. The Ronin treated her as an equal, but more than that – family. Such closeness had been denied her for years, and the swelling of emotions was like the gurgling up of water in a fountain to be released. Ayame made a promise to herself, right then and there that she would not bow her head to him again. That she would share his gaze always. They were kin, and nothing could separate them again. Only death. When they released the other, a rare thing happened. Ayame smiled. Even though she could see that the Ronin had but one good eye, she no longer felt the shame to be around him. He spoke of having a meal, and she nodded. ”Yes..please.” The Ronin knew his way around the cupboard, and soon was boiling a pot of water, whilst getting the ingredients ready to place into the broth and make a meal that would be fit for royalty. Ayame watched him with a warm expression. Delighting in the sounds of cutting food, and how he skilfully cooked their meal. Everything was so new and she was truly fascinated by how much the Ronin knew about cooking. The scented air ripe with the aromas of the combined ingredients made her stomach growl. She placed her arms over her stomach and tried not to blush from the noise she made. As he cooked, the Ronin asked if she would want to go home and settle down when all the wars were over. She had never thought of this before, believing she would die on the battle field, or have run out of luck within the Warlord’s castle. ”It would be a dream to live a life in peace.” She meant every word, for she had no idea what it would be like, to wake up and spend each day just as a farmer on the land, and not a warrior with a sword in her hand. Could she make the transition? As for plans in the war, she said simply. ”The Warlord will regroup. Make no mistake. He has many castles in his lands in which to burrow down and plot his revenge. I fear many will die at his hands.”
Keke was restless, till she felt the kiss of her brother’s lips on her inner thigh. A long sigh left her lips and she went back into a deeper sleep. No doubt when she woke she would be hungry…and in need of a feed. Kayne knew what this meant, but how would he get it for her? No doubt they would need to rise with the Sun, and start their day early. For only the early bird catches the worm. <3>
IceTe3a: He smiled hearing she would love to live in peace, he knew she wouldn’t remember their farmlands but once she laid her eyes on it again she would. The rich smell of the cooking was wafting throughout the cabin as he heard Ayame’s stomach sound out in protest, a light chuckle as he smirked “Hungry? There’s plenty for more and it will be done soon” he listened to her next words carefully and she was right, the Warlord would be buried deep into one of his castles, prepping for revenge. Just like they were prepping for war themselves, he trusted and took in Ayame’s words of wisdom more so than anyone else would offer him as she had the same experience in warfare and once stood by the Warlords side, that and she was his sister. Coming to a stand he took the pot off the stove and carried it over to the table, he made the entire pot so there was a lot of left overs to be had, pulling out some soy sauce he pours a helping in two small dishes and places it between both Ayame and his bowl, taking Ayame’s bowl first, he gave her a large helping of the Ramen, filling it ¾ of the way with noodles, meat and veggies and then topping it up fully with the broth. Smiling he placed it down in front of her and filled his own up, coming to a seat he watched her casually with a smile on his lips and his eyes. “ Please, try! “ he was excited that this was the first time he was allowed to cook for his sister, the Legendary Ramen chef taught him how to cook but Ronin knew he held no thought to the Ramen chef.
: The sun was slowly starting to peak over the terrain where Kayne and Keke laid rest for the night, his hues opened slightly as he watched the sun rising, he knew Keke would be awake soon, famished and wanting to feed and pleasure as laid there in wait wondering just which male she would pick this morning to be her food and plaything. His hair slowly started to dance as the mornings wind gently picked up caressing against their bodies. “morning..” he said softly as he sighed, knowing he would be the one to sit there and watch, a part of him almost dreaded coming to this realm but he followed her close and would never leave her side, even if he wanted to he wouldn’t be able to.
CharlotteCarrendar: – The smell of the Ronin’s cooking was irresistible, and Ayame wet her lips with her tongue in anticipation. The Ronin might have caught sight of the hungry expression, and been amused by this. Each moment they shared, was liking opening a new window of opportunity to get to know the other better. The Ronin asked if she was hungry. ”Very much so.” She could not remember the last time she had a decent meal, half the time afraid that someone would try to poison her food. Waiting patiently, she was joyful to see the bowl of ramen and mixed meat and vegetables sat down before her in the steaming broth. She took up the chopsticks and then helped herself. Blowing on the hot meal before popping a portion in her mouth. It was delicious. ”Whoever taught you, knew his craft.” she said between mouthfuls. She ate with an eagerness that few women ever display, but she was really incredibly hungry and this meal was too good to be true. It would take her less than five minutes to empty the bowl. Record timing. She let out a small burp, then placed a hand over her mouth. She giggled loudly as her burp was to break the silence. ”So good.” Ayame mused as she showed from her smile how much she enjoyed the feast.
Untangling herself from Kayne, Keke came to stand and stretched her body, her arms up over her head. She could feel the need to feed growing within her and she offered her brother her hand to help him up. “Morning, sweet brother.” If he came up with her help, she would led him to start down the path to the next village. No doubt the first that she met would end up being her morning fare. Sure enough, she was welcomed to see a small farm house, with a large family. The farmer was walking towards the barn, while the women were working around the farm house. There were enough girls there to sate Kayne’s needs, but Keke had her own to attend too. “Enjoy yourself.” She mused, before following the farmer into the barn. On entering the light was dim and you could hear the mooing of a cow, and the clucks of chickens. The farmer turned suddenly to see the radiating succubus blocking the door way. “Hello” she said with a deep tone, locking her gaze on the peasant. The Farmer, who was known to like to take the local prostitutes when his wife was pregnant, gave Keke the once over and wet his lips. “Hello there. What brings you here to my farm?” he asked, adjusting his strides as he walked towards her. She could see his arousal and already she knew breakfast was going to be early. “Oh..I wanted to have a try at…milking something.” He got closer and heard the sexual innuendo. He looked about and was only surrounded by farm animals, and of course the cow. “You could milk me, pretty one.” He reached for her hair and smirked with a rotten smile. Keke loved how well they bit the bait. She mused. “Take me to a stall and show me how.” He gripped her hand and pulled her along, till finding an empty stall filled with hay bales. A spot between them had a rug down and he immediately opened his pants, letting them slide down. He was erect and ready to have his way with her. She slowly ran her finger down between her breasts and he charged at her, ripping away the cloth that covered them, hungrily kissing at her neck and breasts. A strange glow came to her eyes as she let him think he was having his way. The tables were about to be turned. She let out a cry and he might mistake it as one of want. And boy did he want her. “Milk me!” he cried, and she did…..boy did she ever. She took over and threw him on the ground. Licking her lips as she crawled over him. He bucked beneath her, eager as ever to be “milked” but he would not have expected just how she did it. <3>
IceTe3a: – He started to eat as she dug into the dish, a smile on his face as he watched her eat and compliment him “The legendary Ramen chef taught me.. you need to try his cooking” he said in a manner that made that chefs food sound like perfection, he was half way through his bowl when he heard her burp and he chuckled loudly shaking his head, he grabbed her bowl and filled it up again, knowing fully well she would not have had a decent meal in years “Please feel free to have as much as you want” finishing off his bowl he let one out of his own smirking at her as he filled his bowl up again. It wouldn’t take them long to be chuckling and playing along with each other. “So, can you cook? “ he smirked with a cheeky grin, knowing fully well she possibly wasn’t able to cook herself proper meals.
: kayne took his sisters hand as he came to a stand, knowing she was now up and hungry he nodded as he followed her down into a old dirt road. Looking over her with love from behind, she would never realize what he wanted from her because he had offered and offered and each time was rejected, so slowly he asked less and less. They happened upon a farm house as he watched Keke follow a farmer into the barn whilst she said he could have fun with the females on the farm. He didn’t bother looking over the females as he sighed and watched her disappear into the barn. His cards appeared in his hand as he leaned against a nearby tree, if only the cards would allow him to see his own future. But that was impossible, a reader could not see his own future. It had been a little while, and he knew by now she was all over that farm man feeding off him.. and pleasuring herself with him. His hues shone bright orange in jealousy as the thoughts ran through his mind. But he couldn’t deny her what she wanted, he was hers to please and do to as she wished. A reluctant sigh escaping his lips as he comes back to the realization of how useless he was becoming to her in these lands, glancing casually over the females he snarled at one of them as they quickly wondered back inside, he paid them no more attention than that.
CharlotteCarrendar: This was a good question. Could the Viper cook? The answer was surprising. ”No..the Warlord treated me differently from other girls. He did not want me learning anything but how to fight. All my meals were made for me. I have never even been in a kitchen.” This might have shocked the Ronin. How was she to take care of herself, let alone a man if she could not do the most basic thing and cook? She finished off the second bowl of ramen and vegetables with ease, and then pushed the bowl away from her. ”You are very good at cooking. Maybe, you could teach me” She sat back in her chair and glanced about the small cabin. It was comfortable, but not overly big. The Viper had many questions to ask him, and the first one was. ”What was my father like?” Ayame had no real recollection of him at all.
Keke emerged from the barn with a smug expression. The wasted vessel of what was once the farmer lay in ruin within one of the stalls. Barely a husk, a shell of a man. She had fed, and was looking more radiant than ever. Adjusting her clothing, she walked with a distinct air. Noting her brother had simply been waiting for her and not feeding, she became concerned. ”Why have you not fed?” Her hand reaching out to touch his cheek. <3>
IceTe3a: -He smiles as he watches Ayame eat her second helping, as he just finished his. Smiling as she had said she never learned to cook, he laughed lightly as she asked if he could teach her “Of course dear sister, I will teach you how to cook” Putting the lid on the pot he took his bowl and the pot and walked out of the door as he heard Ayame ask about their father, placing the still full pot of ramen and the bowl on the porch he smiled as he saw some kids running up to the cabin porch. Walking back inside, he had left the bowls and the pot out for the kids to finish up the rest, most were too poor to feed themselves fully. “Our father.. Was a family man, everything he did, he did for the family.. He was loving and caring and always around. He loved us all, with his dying breath I swore I would find you and take care of yousmiling lightly this was one of his life goals, to find his sister. That is why he was the Ronin, the legendary sellsword. His other goal was to become the world’s greatest swordsman, this would have to wait for now. Coming to sit down beside Ayame he looked into her eyes “Please, feel free to ask me anything “
: Kayne watched as Keke strolled out with a smug look upon her face, after having her fun with the farmer. How he wished he was that farmer, a short sigh escaped his lips as he watched her casually stroll over here. His hues still glowing a bright orange from jealousy, he had to force his eyes to turn normal again hoping Keke did not notice by the time she came to a stand in front of her. ”Why have you not fed?” his cheek caught the inside of her hand as he nuzzles it softly, loving her touch. “Unlike you, I don’t require to feed daily dear.. Besides, I wasn’t hungry” he forced a smile as he eventually looked up into her eyes, he was worried she would see through his act. Coming to a stand as he leaned off from the tree he looked around “Shall we continue..?
CharlotteCarrendar: The only man that Viper had known was the Warlord, and in no way could she ever regard him as a father figure. He was and still is a ruthless tyrant. To hear what her real father was like, was an eye opener. Ayame watched how the Ronin went to take food out for the poor children outside the cabin, before coming back in. He promised that he would teach her how to cook, and this was something she looked forward to learning. ”Father would be so proud of the man you have become.” She said this with compassion, which was something she felt for a long time she lacked. If you beat a creature long enough, they only know how to defend themselves and bite back. The Viper had a long way to go before she could ever be considered, normal. She knew it in her heart, and hoped that in the course of their travels, that she would not let her brother down. When told to ask anything that her heart desired, Ayame did ask. ”I know your mission was to find me, to keep the promise to your father, but surely you have other goals in life.” She rose from the chair, and approached him. ”What is it you want more than anything?” Could she be able to help him, if she knew what this was?
That flash of orange in her brother’s eyes had Keke slightly troubled. Surely her brother was hungry. Always putting her first, she felt that it was time she did the same for him. Taking his hand and leading him away from the farm, to a point where they were alone, she turned and asked. ”Something troubles you. I can see it in your eyes, dear brother.” She did not want to move forward till she knew he was alright. Glancing back at the barn, then back to her brother, she arched a brow. Was he jealous of the farmer? A dead man? ”You understand the farmer was a meal. Nothing more.” <3>
IceTe3a: He smiled as she complement him, stating their father would be proud of how he turned out. He knew this was true, and he knew his father would still be proud of his daughter as he looked her up and down “And you, you’re stunningly beautiful and elegant. No doubt father would be proud of the way you have turned out, his daughter able to hold her own. A honorable feat, if I do say so.” and it was true, there were not many females out there that knew the ways of war and battle so Ayame’s skills were rare and came with great respect and honor. He watched as she stood and came closer, asking what was his life goal. “Of course, to live on the farmlands with you would be one goal I have, another would be to be the greatest swordsman in the world” he smirked as he looked up at her with a cheeky grin.
: Keke grabbed him by the hand and lead him away from the farm, they walked together until they were in the middle of a open field. She stopped in front of him as she turned around and looked him over, he stood there watching her as he wondered just what she was doing. ”Something troubles you. I can see it in your eyes, dear brother.” damn his eyes still had a orange tinge to them, he thought he would be able to hide the color. But he was always jealous when she fed off another man, took another man in for pleasure or toying with. He cast his eyes down for a moment, as he focused his energy calming himself as his hues lit up a piercing blue color, as he looked back up at her he heard her state it was nothing more than a meal. He smiled and nodded in agreement with her, if only she knew the truth; back in their lands she would feed off of him and he enjoyed her touch.. how she toyed with him as she pleased. But these cursed lands plentiful with bounty and new toys sought Kayne to become useless to Keke, he would never tell her this is how he felt, as she was the one in lead, it was how their race was, the females were the ones with the power, in charge as the males were under them. His lips parted for a moment, he had to force a small smile upon them “I know dear, I am fine honestly, where too?” he looked into her eyes trying to hide the truth, though it was hard for him as he wasn’t used to doing this to her.
CharlotteCarrendar: Ayame’s cheeks turned a shade of red, her face turning slightly from her brother. His kind words about her beauty were unexpected. She even let out something that sounded like a small giggle. No one had referred to her as a beauty before. Many treated her as though she was a man, for that was how she acted most of the time. If only she had known her real father. If only…but sadly he had died such a long time ago. Over the coming months, Ayame was sure to learn more about her father, the things he loved in the world, what he was like. But for now, she wished to enjoy her brother’s company. Taking his hand, she held it and then smiled as he said he wished to be the greatest swordsman in the entire world. A grand notion, but not something that was unattainable. If it was one thing the Viper was good at, it was sword play. Her eyes twinkled, for this was something she could be of help for. ”I will live to see you reach that dream, brother.”
Her brother Kayne was reassuring that he was fine, and his eye colours changed back to normal as proof of this statement. Keke chuckled and patted his face warmly. ”You do so worry me. Right, where to next.” she said saucily. ”I do believe that if we are to be affective in the wars of the titans that we will need an army.” Keke always thought big, when it came to her plans, and none so great as this one. ”About four days to the North east lay the lands of the Bear. I happen to have heard on many occasions, that there is a noble with quite a large army defending his territory from the likes of the Warlord and the Dragon. Hmm. But would he welcome us as easily as the Warlord did.” She spun on her heel and then pointed to a couple of horses in the nearby field. ”Only one way to find out. Come, let us steal these horses, and pay a visit to the Bear. I have a good feeling about this.” She then skipped off to take one of the smaller horses, leaving her brother in her wake. <3>
IceTe3a: Hearing her giggle brought him a happy feeling, as she was enjoying herself immensely. She noted that she will live to see the day he reached that dream, as he smiled and chuckled slightly “ It will be a tough dream, as japan’s warriors give not much of a fight these days, I find myself holding back on most occasions” he smiled as he walked over to the bed and started prepping it for Ayame to sleep in later tonight, coming across to her and sitting back down “ You have no need to change for anyone Ayame, you’re perfect the way you are, so what goals do you have for yourself? “ the hour was getting late at this point and he would need to send her off to bed, to allow her a restful night.
He watched Keke with a fake smile as he enjoyed her radiating beauty, the slight pat to his cheek was a tease and torture in the same motion towards him as he longed for her touch. Listening to her carefully as she laid out her plans about a man they called the bear, as his army was vast and she wished to claim it for her own. “ Whatever you desire my dear. “as she spun on her heels and pointed to the horses in the field, his fake smile faded with ease as he watched her skip off towards one of the smaller horses, he sighed slightly as he touched the cheek she had patted only moments ago. Walking over to the larger black horse, he looked it over for a mere moment as he thought it would have to do. Placing his hand on the horse a puff of smoke appeared as riding gear appeared attached to the horse, climbing the horse he sat in the saddle and moved the horse over towards his Sister. “To the bears lands than? How shall we gain entry and ear of this other king? “ he wasn’t stupid, he knew exactly how Keke was going to get her way into the kings throne room and have his ear. Through her body and his bed, the thought alone made his eyes glimmer a flash of orange, as he could not wait to see this world burn for the constant torture he had to endure. Securing everything down, his hands came up to his neck and tightened his scarf making sure it would not fall off during the ride as it was the only thing that could cover the scar on his neck.
CharlotteCarrendar: – It was an interesting question for Ayame. What did she want for herself? No one had ever asked her before, and really, her life had its purpose and that was to serve the highest bidder as a sell sword, or under the Warlord’s command. Now, she was free in a sense. This was still a new world for her. But the one thing she wanted more than anything, was to pay her brother back for his kindness…his love. She did not seek the happy ever after of what most girls would want. A man, and children. She didn’t even consider it. Sitting beside her brother, after he had prepared her bedding, she took his hand. This closeness brought comfort. ”To do right. To bring you honor.” It was a simple statement, but meant so much. This was coming from what was a notorious and hated woman. She wanted to change. To be the daughter that his father would have been proud of.
Kayne magically had riding gear appear on the horses, and Keke mounted hers with ease. She always felt good to ride, and these horses were from the same farm where she had just killed the farmer for food. They should easily last the trek to the Bear’s lands. Adjusting herself in the saddle, she let out a laugh as her brother inquired how they were to be granted audience to the likes of the Bear. ”I hear he loves magic…and a good time.” So she was basically saying that he would enjoy their entertainment, that they always brought to a court, be it royal or not. ”You work your magic, and I weave my spell of enchantment. Plus we have intel on the likes of the Warlord’s camp. I think that might earn us a few gold.”She was so sure of herself, and after having fed she was feeling very good about the day. Her hair flowed about her face as she gave her horse’s flank a kick and she spirited off down the road, with a trail of dust following her wake. <3>
IceTe3a: He smiles at her answer and laughs slightly, “You being here brings our family honor” bowing his head to her to show her respect, he came up and pulled her in for a brotherly hug as he smiled, his hug every bit as reassuring and comforting as it needed to be for Ayame. “ Come now, you need your rest after such a long day. I shall be beside you on the floor, do not worry the floor is good for my back “ he smiled as he stood up and waited to guide her over to her bed, he was going to sleep on the floor next to her. So he could be there for her in the night if she ever needed him for anything, he was not going to leave her alone.
He watched her beauty from a distance as his body radiated, he could smell her sweet scent wafting in the air as he sighed slightly to himself, he was a tortured soul at the very best. His earlier thoughts of how Keke was going to gain access to the king was further proven to be true as she said it herself, gritting his teeth as his hues flashed a bright orange from jealousy as he watched her gallop off in a trail of dust, he soon followed suit as his horse caught up just behind hers, he kept behind her as he knew his eyes would be glowing a bright orange; just thinking of her with another man… toying with him.. feeding off of him and pleasuring herself with him had him in a right toss as he continued to grit his teeth.
CharlotteCarrendar: – The bed had been prepared earlier, and while Ayame felt bad that her brother wished to sleep directly on the floor as opposed to the bed had her frown slightly. But he said that it was better for his back. ”You are so good to me.” Ayame said, removing one of her robes and resting it over a small chair. She went to lay on the bed and rested her head on the pillow roll, watching her brother closely. They had so much to learn from the other it seemed. She wanted to learn simple things like cooking, and how to keep a home. He wanted to become the greatest swordsman in the world. It was something she could teach him. Not that she considered herself the best, far from it, but she did put up a damn good fight. As she lay, she ran her hand across the textured fabric and smiled. For so long she had been troubled, her dreams filled with that of the Naga and vengefulness. Now, she was finding an inner peace she had never before known. A dream would come…one that would carry her into a strange new world. Slowly her eyes closed and she pulled the cover over herself.
Keke’s face was radiant as she rode. Freedom that came from riding a horse bringing her a satisfied feeling. She had such great plans, but she could do none without the skill and mastery of her brother. As she rode, she glanced back, and he would be able to see the joy in her face. She dared him to ride faster to catch up. Her robes billowing out behind her as she turned back and rode on hard down the road. Was she leading him into dangers? Would their unique bond be tested in the coming weeks? So much uncertainty for sure would be felt, as the Warlord would once again try to continue on his path to take over Japan. But who would stop him? The Son of the Dragon, or another? <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.
IceTe3a: In the realm of Baldradas things were a bit different, magic was alive and known throughout the lands, and mythical creatures good and bad roamed freely. None wilder than those creatures of the night, well known for their troublesome ways and vicious attacks, people learned to either deal with them or stay away from them. The Witchers guild a very secretive and selective group of highly trained warriors in the arts of magic and slaying beasts of all shapes and sizes is well known throughout the lands their reputation in dealing with these foul creatures grants the Witchers a sort of truce with the mundane of this world, for even though they are exclusive the Witchers are shunned, disliked and hated for being abnormal.. for their inhuman strength and speed.. and mostly for the way they look, it was easy to know a Witcher from their eyes, been a different color and style they stood out, the more powerful Witchers had pure white hair and were simply known as ‘Albino’s’ as their training and treatments were more effective on their bodies. None more well known throughout the farthest points of Baldradas, than the one simply known as The White Wolf. A thick layer of fog slowly dancing its way through the air as it covered the entire place, slowly it swirled and danced in the gentle breeze. Only allowing weary travelers to see 3 meters in front of them even with a lit fire torch, coldness to this dark and decimal terrain evil creatures roamed freely causing havoc, only the bravest or those who were lost in mind would travel this far in the middle of a dark forest. A lonesome tavern and inn called this place home, it was built out of the woods of this forest as it sat dead centre in the dark woods, the local inn keeper lived here his two sons roamed the outside of the in torch in hand with sword in other, sticking close to the inn as they patrolled their home making sure those who call themselves friend entered safely and those who called themselves foe.. were defeated or turned to another direction. Some wandering merchants had no choice but to brave this deathly place in order to get through to the other cities to make sales in time, warriors, bounty hunters, thieves and all sorts of brave men and women would frequent this place along their travels as a resting spot to boast with one and another whilst having a restful drink and a well earned sleep. If you were looking for the bravest of people this would be a good starting point as the tavern had a reputation of its own for housing such people. In the tavern few people were here, save the inn keeper and his two sons. A small team of adventurers, a bounty hunter a rather battleworn female warrior were all sitting close to the crackling fireplace while they enjoyed boasting, music and food. Than.. there was him, the white wolf as he was known.. few knew him as Xobatch, sitting on a table set aside from all other tables, it was his personal table that the Inn keeper kept free for him. It sat in the darkness of the Inn’s shadows, it was hard to make out the outline of his form. His arms resting on the table as he leaned forward, his right hand gently wrapped around a large mug of ale, his long white hair flowed down to his shoulders and half covered his face as he wrapped part of it in a short pony tail at the back, his glowing white eyes and dragon like slits (Hues) covered by his closed eye lids. His two famous swords, the silver sword and steel sword lay rested against his back keeping in place by their sheaths strapped to his back, his personal Witcher medallion was special, it showed when a beast was near it gave the wearer the senses to feel them when they were close, Ironically his was shaped that of a Dire Wolfs head, it lay hanging from his neck. A scar from a previous battle lay above his left eyebrow travelling downwards.. down under his left eye stopping just on his cheek, his eyes perfectly fine but the skin was scarred. He was listening to the chatter in the room.. the boasting of the men and women who came to call this inn home for the night, places like these either held flawed stories and lies or a treasure trove of information, it was pure chance as to which one it was. Slowly the Inn keeper came walking over towards him, disappearing in the shadows of the Inn as he stood near Xobatch. “Rough night … white wolf? These are on the house.. it makes my sons and I feel safer knowing you’re here… sorry for disturbing you placing down a hand crafted smoking pipe and a leather tobacco pouch full of sweet tobacco lastly another mug of fresh ale, the footsteps of the inn keep walking back to his post at the bar echoed in his ears, slowly his eyelids opened as he looked over to the innkeeper who was casually glancing at him suddenly nodded once to say hanks. Picking up the pipe he examined the beautiful craftsmanship, stuffing it with tobacco he lit the pipe and proceeded to smoke it as he sat back in the darkness of his chair, those who knew (( C)
IceTe3a: he was there.. knew where he was sitting but could not see him therefore could not confirm he was actually there… no one would go check though, those who never knew he was there would not see him thus never registering his presence. The rustling of flesh on flesh drew his attention for but a moment, as his hues glance casually above him in the darkness, for others it would be impossible to see but for the likes of the white wolf.. it be almost like day time, perched as it hung upside down a Noxternat was up high in the corner of the roof.. a Noxternat was a bat like creature typically they were in packs of eight to fifteen called hunting packs, each pack was territorial of its hunting grounds. An alpha for each pack would lead its pack around the world in search for rich hunting grounds to live on. Noxternat had razor sharp teeth as two teeth protruded out from their upper jawline downwards past their bottom jawline, large ears to hear along with large eyes to see in the dark, their teeth were sharp but their three talons on each wing where sharper acting like fingers to grip and cut things, this was only a baby though a new born only a few months old yet he was at least a foot and half tall, they grew big a wingspan of two meters more than a challenge for a mundane as they were easy prey to the Noxternat it would be awhile before this Noxternat went into a pack of its own, whilst they were young and growing they were solo hunters until they became young adults that’s when they became dangerous and flocked together. Looking back down to his Ale he picked up his mug and took a swig, setting it back down on the table gently as he closed his eyes once more. (E)
CharlotteCarrendar: – Months had gone by since Saerus Highbrook had left the lands of Silvermoon in search of adventure and of course bigger game. His thirst or hunger for demons had taken him well beyond his homeland, and after all this time, his beloved; Cali had grown weary from waiting. Not even the most knowledgeable of her kin knew of his fate. It was like he had vanished off the face of the earth. Days had turned to weeks, weeks now turned into months. The fair haired Paladin spent many a night atop a cliff face that looked down upon the vast lands which she knew oh so well. But every night she turned in alone. While Cali had her own aspirations to gain a place in amongst the Blood Knights, she knew she could not go on alone without Saerus. He had pledged his love to her before he undertook this journey; he promised he would return. But now, she was starting to believe that a force unnatural was keeping him from returning to her. After much arguments from her parents; Saarrin and Tyelewea Azuregazer, Cali’s mind was made up. The young Blood Elf had decided to cross over into the other world, and seek out Saerus, and bring him home. Armed with her Blood-Tempered Ranseur, and grim determination, Cali set off for the ancient portal. A building housed deep within the enclave. It was not something that was used often, as many preferred to stay within their own world. Saerus was different. No one could ever tell him what to do. He was a man of his own mind. <c>
A sense of adventure that often got him into trouble, and it seemed that Cali was about to join him. Dressed in her crimson robes, thigh high boots, gold trimmed body suit in matching crimson and with spiked shoulder guards; she ventured into the dark wood. Many creatures ceased to sing or make noise, for it was well known of the Blood elves thirst for energy. Her boots crunched through the leaf litter, as she followed a well worn trail that led to a large stone wall. Carved with numerous symbols and gargoyles, to ward off the weak minded. Cali could feel the pull, as she approached what looked to be a large doorway carved into the very stone. The symbol of the serpent adorned the sides and across the top. The naga. An ally of the Blood Elves. Cali’s face held no emotion as she approached the swirling green vortex. With only a small rune that had the power to bring her and her beloved home, she knew this may well be the last time she saw her homeland. But what was home without Saerus? Clutching the rune within her fingers, she drew it deep into her palm and then took the steps into the swirling liquid like wall. She slowly became swallowed up and then within a blink she vanished from view. The forest burst into song the moment she had gone. Like life had returned and danger had passed. Indeed it had. What would await those on the other side of the gate? <c>
On the other side, lay a dark forest. One that had trees that were over twenty feet in diameter and reached up into the sky till they pushed through the very clouds. It was an ancient forest, and its creatures were plentiful, and their sounds were a chorus which at first surprised the young female blood elf. With her Blood tempered Ranseur upon her back, Cali started to make her way through the wooded terrain. Her dark green eyes piercing through the undergrowth. This world would be ripe for food sources no doubt. It was little wonder that Saerus was so keen on exploring it, and all the big game. To see the long eared Blood elf at first glance, you would find her beauty to be unusual at best. She was slim built yet muscular. Over six foot tall, and with long flowing fair hair that was either swept into a ponytail, or draped in a long plait that often went to the very base of her spine. She walked with a fluent movement that suggested she had both poise and a certain elegance about her. These traits meant that she was incredibly agile and quick off the mark when hunting her prize. But for now she focused on one thing; finding Saerus. <3>
IceTe3a: The silence of the night in these woods was enough to give the bravest man the chills, for one would rather be able to hear everything around him, it was when the woods were silent that the predators were out hunting, this was a sure sign for everyone to be on their toes whilst travelling through these woods. “What’s that glow in the distance brother? tom said to his eldest brother Jake, as he glanced over to him. Watching as Jake slowly moved forward, they both left their torches behind as to not give away their positions. Jake raised his hand to his lips signalling for his smaller brother tom to be silent whilst they snuck up on this glowing light, they weren’t the best at keeping quiet but their father taught them what he could as they snuck up closer and closer, the light disappeared as Jake sighed, as he crept closer to where the light was last emitting. Slowly the two brothers walked forward, a shape was forming in the distance, as Jake came to a crouch so did his brother; slowly they came closer until they could make out the tall elf like creature.. this wasn’t good news, elves were not the friendliest at the best of times and this one looked like a warrior. Jake looked at his brother and signalled for them to go back a bit, slowly they started to walk back *Crack* tom crushed a stick as Jakes eyes widened “ RUN TOM! “ The two boys running back to towards the inn as fast as their legs would carry them, they busted through the door panting harshly as their father stares at them with a worried look “Father…! Elves!! : Sitting at his table in the darkness, he smoked his brand new pipe as his ears twitched, something was going on outside he could feel it. Placing the pipe down he leaned back in his chair and blew out the last of the smoke as he waited, the inn’s occupants un aware of the dangers that lurked just outside that door, suddenly the door crashes open with a large thud as the innkeepers two sons come in breathing heavily “Elves!” that’s all Xobatch bothered to hear, as he watched the warriors, thieves and bounty hunter stand up looking at each other. Everyone knew elves were bad news, he could feel the Innkeepers eyes glancing over at him expecting him to do something, but this creature was not posing a threat as of yet as he sat in his chair waiting to see what would happen.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Cali raised her chin and then inhaled deeply. The forest was rich – alive with magics. Had she fallen upon a blessed site that was ruled by those of high standing? Creatures abound, and their life forces all gave off distinct auras that illuminated their silhouettes. A cruel smile played across Cali’s lips. She had been within this land but a few short minutes, and already she was feeling the potency that awaited her touch. Ever aware of her surrounds, she had picked up on the two younglings that had ventured far from their abode. Setting down the tip of her Ranseur into the dirt, she lowered her head slightly. Ears twitching as she listened with an acute awareness. Their voices did travel through the forest and reached her. Her green eyes shone through their fine slits as she continued to listen. Were they children? The pitch and tone suggested such. Then, like a shot with a loud shout, the two were off. Running through the woods as though the devil himself was on their tails. Cali let out something of a bemused chuckle, as she simply followed them. She didn’t need to run. They were not on the menu as it were, but could well lead her to some sort of dwelling. A civilized village perhaps. Tucking her rune deep inside her cloak, she walked at a reasonable pace. The Ranseur swinging as she twirled it almost lazily. Up ahead, the signs of what would be an Inn, crafted from the very woods in which it stood. The door slammed after the boys had run inside. By the looks of the various steeds that were tied up near a water trough, and the smoke that poured out of the chimney stack; there was someone home. Never one to be shy, she strode right up to the weathered door, and simply pushed it open. Inside, many had gathered – all were standing. Warriors, thieves, bounty hunters. She was in good company, unless of course one wanted to challenge her for her purse. A roving eye cast to what would be the Inn keeper, and she said simply “”Ale” ar’ “a” salpua en’ “stew,” “innkeeper.” (Ale and a bowl of stew, innkeeper). Cali then made her way to a table in the back, her crimson cloak flowing behind her, till she took a seat and waited to be served. <3>
IceTe3a: He heard it before it showed itself, a female figure came through the doors, some sort of elf as they young boys had previously stated, he glanced her over once and closed his eyes. Not an elf he had seen before and he had seen many in his travels, his energy and raw magic flowing through his body his powerful presence would sure be felt by this creature as he heard the quiet whispers of the others. “”Ale” ar’ “a” salpua en’ “stew,” “innkeeper.” She obviously knew some English but spoke in her own tongue, this proved to serve that she was not from these lands possibly from half way around the world there was no way to tell really. His eyelids opened as he watched the Innkeeper standing there looking confused. The innkeeper walked over to the elfs table placing down a bowl of stew and ale obviously hoping that’s what she wanted. His head turned to look in the direction of the white wolf hoping for some sort of help, but none was given, as the innkeeper quickly walked back behind the bar he ushered the others to sit down, and they did the room fell silent as they were sitting there watching and waiting to see what the elf was going to do, sideways glances towards him were given as whispers came soon after. Obviously they wondered why he had not shown himself yet, he wasn’t hiding all knew he was here and his raw power was most likely felt by this elf anyway. His abnormal eyes glance over to this female elf, she was beautiful to look at but obviously battle trained, making her dangerous; this could prove to be interesting, suddenly howls of dire wolves echo through the forest and into the Inn, one of the boys quickly shut the door. As fists start slamming in rythem on the table “White wolf! White wolf! White wolf!” they thought this a sign to the legendary white wolf.. Xobatch the witcher, how pathetic mundane were..
CharlotteCarrendar:- The whispers grew all around her. Those that were not like the common rabble were viewed with indifference and fear. The Innkeeper tried his best to keep it under control, but alas, what was a simple man to do with a room filled with drunken warriors and men for hire. They all wanted entertainment no doubt and a strange yet attractive female warrior would no doubt provide that. Little did any of them realize, she was already casing the room for those that were ripe with magical energy and power. None so great as the scarred and white haired man that sat by himself in the other corner of the room. He was literally brimming with a radiance of strength and power that would no doubt sate the Blood elf for a few moons. But the young Elf warrior had put in her order with the Innkeeper. Surely he would not deny her request. She had not brought troubles so to speak, but the loud fist strikes on many tables seemed to demand some sort of contest. White wolf! White wolf! White wolf!” Unafraid, the Blood elf rose from her seat – her crimson robes flowed onto the floor boards behind her. She picked up her Ranseur, and twirled it. The glow of the fire crystal illuminating the room as she captivated all with its arcane magic. Which of you, is White Wolf?” She already knew the answer to this question, but thought it would make for a better show. <3>
IceTe3a: He watched as the men of the room slammed and chanted his earned name, the wolves howled for a moment longer before suddenly stopping as he sighed. They wanted him to do something about the elf, but he wasn’t getting paid nor was he hired to do anything about her, so he saw no reason to get up and waste his time, she was merely an elf anyway. But it was already too late, watching as she came to a stand she demanded to know who was the white wolf. The men laughed “He is a beast.. a vicious legendary animal! The gods fear him!! one warrior said as he smirked beating his chest as they agreed with him, a female warrior stood “I hear he’s untamable, though many have tried he grunted at that remark the female made, shaking his head he came to a stand as his chair cluttered against the floor, the room fell silent as he walked out of the darkness and stood a tall 6’9. He looked around the room as the men and female warrior were all in awe in finally laying eyes on him, finally he glanced over at the elf his eyes showing that of a man who had been through hell and back… no fear. “I am” he simply stated as he looked her up and down one last time, taking note of her weapon of choice a polearm, he didn’t bother to reach for his weapon. His long white hair flowed freely down onto his shoulders where it stopped, he could hear the others whispering but didn’t bother to listen in, it was no doubt about him or the elf, as he knew the inn keeper would prefer no harm come to his sons or himself but they all knew of why the white wolf was called the white wolf. Was she really looking for a fight? He wasn’t able to tell, but then again she wasn’t a normal elf not one from this region anyway, what did she want exactly?
CharlotteCarrendar: The shrill whistling sound of her Ranseur ceased as she brought it down in one strike. The floor boards resonating the power of the polearm. It’s firelight flickering majestically, and this would send an eerie hush throughout the room. Previous to this, the patrons had been raucous in their attempts to get a fight started. Making claims that White Wolf was untameable, a beast and feared by the Gods. What common rabble they were to even suggest that Gods would fear the likes that frequented the inn. He was of course, quite an impressive sight when he lumbered forth from the shadows of the Inn. Much taller than she, he towered over her and in a simple two word statement made it clear that he was their champion. The young blood elf had not entered the Inn looking for a fight. She was on a mission to find her beloved in this strange land. Cali sneered as the patrons made cat calls and tried to once again bring about a fight between the stranger and the infamous White Wolf. Glancing across at the white haired man, she said simply. ”I am no God, nor am I afraid, White Wolf.” This would bring a loud Ooo sound from the patrons. They hungered for blood sports it seemed, were there was none among them that was ready to join this match. From her left hand a shimmering ball formed, one that was slowly building in size. Those that sought to harm the Blood Elf, would pay a very dear price. <3>
IceTe3a: The sound of her weapon hitting the floorboards of the inn echoed throughout its walls rendering everyone in a hushed silence as they stared at the elf. He did not flinch nor did he show any emotion through his face, hardly impressed would be the perfect choice of words right now. ”I am no God, nor am I afraid, White Wolf.” he simply smirks, shifting his weight slightly he looked her up and down as a shimmering ball of energy was slowly building in size. Interesting, she deals in energy based magic; simply raising his right hand in front of his face his index finger and middle finger pressed together and pointing towards the roof, the other three folded into his palm. This was his style of using Witcher signs – Witcher signs are spells using runic magic through the flow of the raw energy and magic of a Qitchers body, each Witcher has their own way of casting these signs. Signs are one of many styles of magic Witchers utilize while in battle, each Witcher has their own signs as there are many to learn in the world but are only taught the select few from their guild, the rest of the signs would have to be learned whilst traveling the worlds. With full intention to draw the sign – Ydren – The Yrden sign is a simple magical sign used by Witchers, it forms a magical trap on the ground that seals the enemy within the circle until the Witcher releases them – Mainly used to hold prisoners but has been used with interrogation and studies. He was not going to use the sign just yet but was prepared to use it if need be. A grunt escapes his lips slightly almost a ‘Heh’ kind of sound, as he wasn’t the talking type he was always the strong silent type of person, his deathly hues glancing into hers without a care as he waited to see what she would do next.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Many of the patrons were now backing up – getting out of their seats as the very air within the inn was charged with a great deal of power. The Blood elf had been brought to stand by their cat calls and chanting for their champion the White Wolf. She was not there to fight, however when one is addicted to the arcane and lives to feed off the life forces of the demonic and the like, she was barely one to say no to such a test. Admittedly, the Witcher was not a creature she had encountered, but it was suffice to say that he was indeed powerful. He began to make signs using his right hand, as the Blood elf’s green ball of energy was building in size and aura. A battle like this surely would be better tested out in a field, than in the midst of some ramshackle inn. The brilliant jade hue of Cali’s eyes increased so they shone brightly to all who dare gaze upon her. Would he truly dare to cast his magic upon her at the risk of having his life force sucked from his vessel? She took a step closer to him – building up her power, charging it to the fore. The very right side corner of her lip curled upwards as she felt a rising sense of dominance. ”Begin…” The gauntlet was thrown down. <3>
IceTe3a: She took step closer to him, she was getting cocky as her orb grew in size, the others had all backed off to the far wall as they watched from a distance. Little did she know he was trained to deal with beasts and magical creatures it was his life job and she was a magical creature. ”Begin…” She was looking for a fight, without further warning he drew a symbol into the air as a glowing red trail was left behind. It flashed signalling it was complete as he smirked with a huff and turned on the ball of his feet and walked back to his dark corner, if she bothered to look down she would notice a rather large incantation circle glowing on the floor. One wrong step and she would be trapped in the circle until he deemed fit, ” Pathetic ” it slipped his mouth a direct insult, it was true he only used the simplest of signs, apart from signs he had other magic under his belt but would she realize this? Disappearing into the shadows his white hair was the last thing to be seen as he took a seat at his table. The others looked confused as they sat down and the innkeeper brought them more ale, little did they know the floor of the Inn was slowly having more trap incantations appearing, it was a mine field and it was done with a simple flick of his wrist a taste of the White Wolfs powers.
CharlotteCarrendar: – The challenge was made and accepted, so with honor each makes their move. The White Wolf did this by using his hand to create magical symbols that were turning the very floor of the inn into a mine field of traps. His loosely thrown comment of “Pathetic” was heard and this was indeed intended as a slap in the face to the Blood Elf. However, looks were deceiving- for as she channelled her own magic, she raised her Ranseur from the floor. Her feet slowly lifting off as well as she began to levitate. Then in a gentle sweep of her jewel headed polearm, she waved it horizontally across the space in front of her. The very magical symbols that had he had created becoming inactive for a short time. A low level demon scoffed at this showdown, and that was when she turned on him. It was never the White wolf she wanted, oh no. Instead she cast her glowing ball of energy at him in a trice, causing the demon to lift off the ground and then suddenly be racked by incredible pain, as his aura became a blazing red light, that carried back to Cali. The Blood elf snatched it out of the air, just as his body exploded into a fire of sparks. The life force of the demonic creature was consumed; right before the eyes of the crowd as the Blood elf lowered, and she then scoffed at all at the scene and walked out the Inn door. <3>
IceTe3a: He watched as she was levitating off the floor, an impressive skill not many could do. She then went ahead and disengaged the signs on the floor a brief moment, he watched as she attacked a low level demon; it exploded as its energy drained out of its body and slipped its way in between her lips and into her mouth as she consumed it. He smirked knowing now she needed life force or magical energy to live, she then scuffed at everyone and walked straight out the door. With a simple wave of his fingers the Signs on the floor disappeared all together, he took up his pipe once more and smoked it as the inn slowly returned to normal they started talking loudly and were now over the whole ordeal even if she just left. Her race of elf were indeed a new species and easily more powerful than that of their cousins, thus the need to feed on such things, he wondered what brought her here but soon waved it off as he took out a map and started to plot his next course.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Many a patron had been frightened by this Blood Elf and her ability to just take a life as though it was nothing. Whispers mounted, and the Inn keeper felt it his duty to approach the White Wolf, who had removed his magical traps from the floor. Shuffling over in his tunic and leather boots, the Inn keeper rubbed the back of his neck, before setting down yet another pint of ale. ”Why did you not stop her?” He asked, genuinely curious that he let her walk out alive.”People will start to talk. She was not from these parts. Not that kind of Elf. Seen many in my time, Sir. Many. That one…had eyes like Jade. Ears longer than a foot.” The Inn keeper took out a stool and sat down at the White Wolf’s table, glancing at the map, then up at the Witcher’s face. ”You think she will be back?” He was genuinely concerned about the effects that her visit might have on passing trade. A business man through and through. Always taking care of his own interests. <3>
IceTe3a: Listening to what the Innkeep had to say, he knew this was going to happen; the innkeep was afraid for his business and wanted to know why he let the elf go, with a sigh he folded up the map and placed it in a pocket “Just because I could kill her doesn’t mean I should” with a shake of his head he knew the Innkeep would not let this go, coming to a stand he waved the innkeep a farewell and picked up his pipe as he placed it between his lips he walked through the Inn as people watched him with curious eyes. Exiting the door into the woods he didn’t bother looking over at the elf he knew she was still there as he took a couple of puffs from his smoke, leaning against the fence his hues were scanning the dark forest; his eyes almost like that of a demon – allowed him to see through the darkest of nights almost as if it was day time. “Why are you here, elf he simply stated, he was blunt and to the point.
CharlotteCarrendar: – the Blood elf was somewhat surprised that the White Wolf had come out of the Inn in such a short space of time, since she had promptly left after feeding on the life aura of one of the patrons. Dabbing her lip with her index finger, she lowered her arm to her side. She was leaning against a rather large oak after her meal, and now was being interrogated by the strange white haired Witcher. ”Not to pick fights in taverns, I assure you.” her voice had a noble ring to it, though she was not of high standing, rather she was a mere paladin. Pausing a moment, as a large butterfly flittered around her, she continued. ”My beloved entered your world some months ago. He never returned.” At this she picked up her polearm and drove the end of it into the dirt. ”I’ve come to find him.” For a Blood elf, she was surprisingly honest, but she had no reason to lie. If one was on the wrong side of her, they would feel her wrath, but as she had just gorged herself on a demon’s life force – she was being amicable. <3>
IceTe3a: As he thought she was not from this world, as he listened to her tale about her husband. So her husband came to this world and was now missing, he chuckled lightly and shook his head “He’s either dead or a slave by now, these lands.. even the bravest of warriors cannot survive them for long “ it was true people lived a short life in this world due to the over population of magical beasts, death by a magical creature or even a beast was a common thing in this world her husband was surely dead being new to the terrain. “ You will fall to the same fate if you do not go back to where you came, this is no place for you. Accept your losses and go home “ he was really blunt and it showed, but he was always truthful, matter of the fact is her husband was most likely dead or a slave, slaving was a big part of this world and a common trade, the weak either died or became slaves and the strong were corrupt, there was no good or evil in this realm just.. Neutral evil and chaotic evil, which side you choose was completely up to where you were born.
CharlotteCarrendar: – It was fair to say that the Blood Elf knew very little of the world she had entered. Even if she had, that would not stop her from doing what she had vowed to do. The Witcher was brutally honest and to the point. Her husband may well either be dead, or a slave. As he put, even the strongest warriors cannot survive for long. ”You speak as though you have experienced this yourself. But tell me, you are not weak and yet here you are. Free, by most standards.” She pushed herself from the tree and rose to full height. The beauty of the Blood elf somewhat gracious, though she was not to be misread. She was dangerous in her own right. ”While I thank you for your warning, I simply can’t go back alone. I have but one way and that way is with him. I must find him.” You could see the determination in her eyes. She clearly loved her husband beyond words. Cali had no idea where to start to even look. She cast her gaze right, and then started off down the path. She was either incredibly head strong, or daft. <3>
IceTe3a: She was determined that was for sure she just would not give up on her husband and then she went and flipped the question stating if what he said was true why is he not dead or a slave. The answer was simple, he was a Witcher trained at birth to deal with these creatures, he knew how to survive and no mundane could ever hope to beat a Witcher they were physically weaker and slower than an ordinary Witcher, let alone him. He watched as she started to stroll down a random pathway, she had no idea where she was going that much was for sure. “You’re heading deeper into the forest, the closest city is two days walk from the east “ he shook his head, she would be dead by morning. Turning around he walked back into the Inn to re assure the Innkeeper that the elf means no harm and was now on her way to her doom.
CharlotteCarrendar: – Cali paused in her step for a moment, when the White Wolf said that she was heading deeper into the forest and that the closest city was at the very least two days walk. Undeterred, she continued on for she knew that at the next city she would be one step closer to finding him – her beloved. Death, was a risk she was willing to take; for a life without him was like death itself. The bond between Cali and Saerus was a strong one, however she could never be the kind of woman to keep him from his love or sense of adventure. His cravings, his addiction to the magics of great beasts was well known to many. It was this that took him from her world, and possibly led him into great danger. She may well be following the same dangerous path, but she could never live with herself, if she didn’t try and bring him home. His quest, had become her own. :: The Innkeeper happily opened the door for the Witcher and spied that the Elf had taken the path to the darker woods. ”That be the end of the likes of her…ha!” <3>
IceTe3a: He watched as the Innkeep opened the door and looked over to the travelling elf commenting on how she was going to die “She won’t last the night going that deep into the dark woods, and she’s still going the wrong way”walking past the innkeep the others were back at it with each other, boasting and singing a marry song as if nothing happened. He didn’t bother going to his table this time as he walked over to the bar and sat on a chair at the bar, helping himself to a glass of ale he took a decent swig as he let out a sigh. The elf and her problems long out of his mind now, as he continued to think and plan his next move, he needed to travel to another city to find some work or see if any chaos was being held there. Generally smaller towns that could not defend themselves would have been overrun by Lycans or other aggressive beasts and where in need of some sort of aid, that is where the Witchers stepped in. Pulling out his pipe he stuffed it with tobacco and lit it as he started to puff on the smoke, it was turning out to be a long night after all.
CharlotteCarrendar: – The Innkeeper was well pleased to see the harmony and revelry of the Inn return. The rising song of drunken voices and laughter was like music to his ears, and the more they sang the more they drank. He wiped down the bar top surface as the Witcher took a seat and then pulled out a pipe. ”Can I get the young Beatrice to get you a room ready for the eve, Sir?” He asked with a generous expression, since he considered the Witcher to be the hero of the day, in sending the Blood elf on her way. ”Even a copper bath if you be looking to scrub up.” The Inn keeper was indeed being hospitable. <3>
IceTe3a: He glanced up at the innkeep as he came around and started cleaning the table top asking if he could get him a room and a hot bath. He shook his head “ No, I have better things to do than sleep. Finishing off his Ale he gave the Innkeep a nod and left a few coins on the tabletop for payment as he walked through the door and exited the Inn, his hues glance around slowly as he takes in a deep breath of air, smelling for anything that may be near. His hues flicker up to the moon as he gets his bearing, with a light step he started to walk east towards the route of the nearest city. It was always dark in here, it had to be almost fully night time, the sun would rise in a good 9 hours that was for sure. His footsteps silent as they left no sound rather kicking up dirt and dust with each step as he casually walked through the dark forest. He would not be able to make it through tonight, as he will need to set up camp further down the track. After an hour of travel without hassle or running into any beasts he decided to set up camp, with a simple flick of the wrist he signed the symbol for fire as a fire exploded on the ground and started to crackle and roar, gathering wood and twigs to keep the fire going he placed them in the fire and stoked it. The fire would keep him warm and the smaller beasts away but quite possibly it could attract bigger beast and even bandits, as he laid down on his back near the fire he always kept his swords attached to his back just in case.
CharlotteCarrendar: – The darkened forest only became more dangerous after the sun had set, and replaced by a pale moon. Little did Cali know the inhabitants of this part of the forest foraged after dark, and strangers into their lands were fair game. The rumble of the earth heralded that something or many things were coming towards her as she tried to make her way through the forest. The galloping of many horses hooves, but was it indeed horses? As Cali fell in behind a large oak, she could hear the sounds of the voices of men. But when she peered around the tree trunk, she spotted instead Centaurs. The leader; a dark skinned one, with flowing long black hair and red eyes was looking about him, as he pawed at the ground with his front right hoof. ”Show yourself, creature!” He roared, as his fellow centaurs sung out loudly for the Blood Elf to make herself visible. She was unwelcome in their part of the forest, and with their anger mounting at her trespass, they would be sure to make her pay when she came to light. ”Spread out!” The lead Centaur ordered as his herd started to go through the forest and seek her out. <3>
Denise found Ernie at the Nurse’s Station, flirting with Wanda, his current crush of the month. Ernie had a reputation around the facility as a bit of a ladies man, and was under the impression that no woman in their right mind would turn down a chance to date him. Wanda was made of sterner stuff and said no to him every time he asked.
“Give it up, Ernie. Wanda has better taste in men.” Denise grinned, moving around the counter. Ernie made a face at her.
“Aw come on, Den. I was beginning to wear down her resistance.” Ernie grinned. At that, Wanda rolled her eyes.
“He likes to think he’s wearing me down.” she snorted. Denise chuckled.
“So, Ernie. Got a new patient for you. Hard-luck case, too. Right up your alley.”
“Drugs, alcohol or sex?” Ernie wondered.
“Alcohol. Bit of an obsessive-compulsive.”
“Oooo. A challenge. I love those.” Ernie rubbed his hands together. Denise handed him the file that had been started on Max. Ernie quickly skimmed it and nodded.
“Where’s he at now?”
“Holding. We didn’t have a room ready for him last night so we left him there. He’ll be in Room 225 starting today, though.” Wanda stated after checking Max’s placement in the computer.
“Doc wants him cleaned up and in the general population before breakfast.” Denise repeated Ansel’s orders for Max.
“Hm. I’ll have to take a couple of sets of clothes with me since I don’t know his size.” Ernie nodded, turning to head off to the patient supplies closet. All new patients were issued a standard set of facility clothing; a tshirt, a sweatshirt for cold days, sweatpants, socks and non-slip sneakers, with the initials of the facility stamped across them.
“Be careful with this one. He was a bit wild when they brought him in last night.” Denise warned.
“They’re all wild when they first get here. I’m used to it.” Ernie shrugged. He waved to the two women and went off to make the rounds.
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Patient Holding
The holding center for new patients was somewhat similar to a holding area for new inmates, only there were beds instead of chairs. It was on one of these beds that Ernie found his new charge, looking a bit worse for wear after being sedated for the past 12 hours. He dropped a bundle of clothes in a nearby chair and approached Max.
“Well, good morning, Scotch!” Ernie grinned, already deciding on a nickname for Max. Ernie liked giving his patients nicknames, it was easier to remember who they were. “Looks like you had a rough night. I hope you got enough sleep.”
After a moment, Ernie continued on.
“Well, let me introduce myself. My name is Ernie Jefferson, no relation to Thomas and I’m going to be the guy in charge of your everyday life here until the doc says you’re cured. Follow the rules and we’ll get along. Don’t follow the rules, and things could get ugly.” Ernie grinned. “Now, I’ve brought you a change of clothes and I’m sure you want to take a shower. We’ll get you cleaned up, get some breakfast in ya, then I’ll take you on a tour of the place so you can get your bearings before I show you to your new room. How’s that sound?”
“Well, good morning, Scotch!” The cheerful yet deep voice of Maxwell’s in-keeper – for want of a better word. Maxwell slowly raised his head, and then the full size of this mountain of a man came to light. Was it possible that the center hired ex football stars to keep the inmates in line? This was starting to feel more and more like prison. The name Scotch was comical, if you were yourself drunk when you heard it. Sober, on the other hand it was more like he was teasing Max.
“I beg to differ.” Max retorted, still coming out of the effects from the sedatives. “Looks like you had a rough night. I hope you got enough sleep.” Sleep? A drug induced coma? Maxwell didn’t regard it as sleep at all, though Ernie was right about one thing, he had had a rough night.
“This isn’t exactly the Hilton, so I would have to say no, to answer your question. I had a terrible night and feel as though I have been hit by a lorry. That is a truck, since you probably don’t understand the Queen’s English.” Rubbing his head slightly, he then gave Ernie the floor. Well, Ernie kind of took over the conversation. Making it clear that HE was going to be in charge of his every day life until the Doc says he is cured. Now one thing about being an alcoholic was, he didn’t think there was anything wrong with him. He lived in a constant state of denial. Maxwell gave him a foul look to hear that he was going to be bullied by this walking mountain till somehow he managed to get released. The clothes that had been dropped unceremoniously on a nearby chair were intended for him to change into.
Now, I’ve brought you a change of clothes and I’m sure you want to take a shower.
Maxwell looked at the odd assortment of clothing in the drab colours. They didn’t suit him at all, and he had to wonder what size the pants were. “These? What, the poor reject them?” Maxwell was mortified, and even more so when he discovered it was a group shower block. There was to be no privacy in the holding area. Max didn’t mind showering with a woman, or by himself, but never with other men. This was turning into something out of one of those B grade jail movies. He was actually terrified to drop the soap.
We’ll get you cleaned up, get some breakfast in ya, then I’ll take you on a tour of the place so you can get your bearings before I show you to your new room. How’s that sound?”
Maxwell pinched himself, and then cried out since it hurt. This nightmare was actually real. Being sober made it all the more frightening. He shot a look again at Ernie and then whispered. “I don’t belong here. See, my sister made a terrible mistake. I’m perfectly fine. Not like the rest of these loonies. Look, I have this trust fund at the National bank. I’ll pay you ten thousand, if you get me out of here.” He then did a wink and tried to get Ernie to shake on it. Needless to say, this probably wasn’t going to go well.
The stark reality of Maxwell’s rehab stint have yet to sink in. Will Doctor Monroe be able to make a break through with their newest patient? Welcome to Lipstick Lies!
Seattle Substance Abuse & Treatment Facility
Doctor Monroe’s Office
The Seattle Substance Abuse & Treatment Facility sat isolated on a hill on the outskirts of the city. Established in 1845, it rivaled the Betty Ford Clinic with the number of celebrities known and unknown that traversed its hallowed halls.
When a facility was built and opened in Seattle in the early 1990’s, Ansel Monroe was tapped to be its head, a role he has relished for over 15 years.
Well-versed in the addictions that plague celebrities, it was his calm demeanor and professional attitude that allowed him to be so successful with the treatment of his patients.
The people he saw on a daily basis put their faith and trust in him, due to the simple fact that what they tell him in confidence, stays in confidence. None of what they went through was ever leaked to the paparazzi that were always camped outside the gates.
And woe to those story-seekers who dare try to traverse the gates to get inside for their scoops. Glory hounds were frowned upon and were dealt with extreme prejudice.
It was the morning following Maxwell Hines’s entrance into these same halls and Ansel was in his office, reading Max’s file. He kept a seperate notepad beside his hand to make observations based upon what he was reading in the file, also reading the letter that his sister had sent along.
There was a knock upon his office door and he pulled his eyes away to see who it was.
“Yes?” he called out. His assistant, Denise McBride, also on staff as a Registered Nurse, poked her head in the door.
“Good morning, Ansel.” she smiled.
“Good morning, Denise. How’s Lilith doing?” Lilith was Denise’s 5 year old daughter.
“Much better, thank you for asking. Chicken pox are a pain in my ass.”
“At least she got them while she was still young and not an adolescent. That would be disasterous, I imagine.”
“You’re probably right.” Denise chuckled, pulling up her clipboard. “So…looks like Jordan slept peacefully last night. I think she’s finally over the hump. She has an appointment with you this morning after breakfast.”
“Mm, yes. Her addiction to cocaine was particularly nasty this time around.”
“Dottie is still having trust issues with some of the elderly staff.”
“Sexual abuse that transitions into prostitution is a difficult one to process. But we will continue to do our best for her.”
Denise nodded and moved her pen down her list, stopping at a name on the bottom.
“And our newest patient had to be sedated last night when he was brought in. He tried to bite Steve, and aimed a kick at a delicate portion of Dan’s anatomy.”
“Ah, yes. Maxwell Hines. I just finished reading his file.” Ansel nodded, sitting back in his seat.
“What’s his story?” Denise wondered, sitting in the chair in front of his desk.
“Obsessive-compulsive, alcoholic with low self-esteem. I believe he’s an art gallery owner.”
“Oh! I’ve been to a showing at his gallery. He’s got a great eye for detail.”
“Apparently, his eye for detail pointed more toward drinking and not working. His sister had him committed.”
“Sounds like she’d reached the end of her rope with him.”
“Something like that. According to her, he was on a self-destructive path to the grave.”
“She’s not an enabler, is she?”
“No.” Ansel shook his head. “Far from it. She was trying to get him to see that he was hurting everyone around him. But he was in denial of it all.”
“Denial is an ugly road to travel.” Denise sighed. “Would you like to set up an appointment with him today?”
“No. We’ll give him another day to himself. Is he still sedated?”
“It should wear off in another hour or so.”
“Good. Get him cleaned up, introduce him to the general pop and see how he does. I’ll simply observe him today so that I can get some idea of how to handle him when we meet.”
“Right. Who do you want to assign to him?”
“I think Ernie would be a good choice. He’s got that no-nonsense vibe.”
“Oh boy.” Denise chuckled, making a note on her chart. “I’ll go and catch Ernie before he starts his rounds.” Denise got to her feet and started to leave.
“Thanks, Denise.” Ansel smiled, watching her walk away. He made a couple of more notes for Maxwell’s file before he closed it and left the office.
A glittering night. A crowd bustling within his gallery all to see the work of the latest artist about town- Clarke Morrigan. Her sculptures had gotten rave reviews from the press releases, and now Maxwell was basking in the heady glow of the patrons attentions. Once again, Maxwell had pulled it off. Found another star in the midst of Seattle’s art community and launched them into the international spot light. A genius…yes indisputable. There was Lucy. Ah, what a girl. Handling the press like a natural winner. Again a credit all to Maxwell and his amazing skills at recruiting only the best.
But just as he was relishing in the adulation, the glory of yet another magnificent show his sister appeared.
“Look at you!”
“What? Darling, let’s not make a scene shall we?”
“You’re naked! Drunk…as usual and naked. Can’t you see everyone staring at you?!”
Suddenly hordes of cameramen all closed in, taking snapshots of the Gallery owner, who brought up his scotch glass and then looked down to see he was in fact naked. Completely. Lucy was standing in the background, her face ashen and the look of disappointment showing clearly.
“Help me, Felicity. How did I lose my clothes?” He wailed, trying to hide behind her as more people took photographs, some even pulling out their iphones. “I’ll be ruined. How could you let me do this?” He was mortified, and then suddenly grabbed on the arms by two large gorillas in white jackets. Felicity turned on him, and had the head of an evil witch – her face all green with a long nose and a large wart on the end of it.
“Oh I’ll help you. Come my pretties…fly…fly…FLY!” This was turning into something horrible from the Wizard of Oz. the gorillas sprouting wings and then taking off with the naked Maxwell into the sky about to hit the ceiling. The room filled with art lovers all applauded loudly, most were laughing too.
“FELICITY…YOU OLD WITCH!” Maxwell screamed as he struggled, kicked and bit till finally he landed on a stained mattress and was surrounded by padded walls. There was some man babbling about sucking cock for coke. Maxwell was now in some striped pyjamas, and his hair all disheveled, as though he had been this way for months. He feebly reached out towards the door, only to see a large gorilla…laughing at him and offering him…a banana.
“Felicity…..how could you do this to me?”
~End dream sequence~
The sedative that Maxwell had been given on his arrival at the SSA was a powerful one, and only now the following day was it starting to wear off. Maxwell’s eyes finally opened to see he was still locked inside his room. The other patient must have had access to the rest of the facility – a privilege that Maxwell was yet to earn.
He sat himself up slowly, smacking his dry lips together and taking up his flat pillow which he cuddled to himself. This was his worst nightmare. Being locked up like a looney. Was he a looney? What was this place? He knew one thing it smelt really funny – like a heavy concentration of anti-bacterial solution. Maybe they had washed the floor at the foot of his bed where he had been sick? Maxwell brought his hand up to the side of his head and then looked to see his rolex watch was gone. Hell, his rings were gone. They took all his jewelry. He suddenly felt very naked indeed, even with the odd pyjamas on.
“I need a drink.” he thought to himself..and wondered when happy hour was.
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.