Post by Culmir on Mar 2, 2009 20:40:28 GMT 1
Valena’s eyes opened slowly, her unused lungs drawing in air though she didn’t need it, it was still unnerving to go without a sense of smell.
The lithe vampire stared around for a while, it was always amusing to watch the dust motes float around in the moonlight that lit her room.
With a sigh Valena pushed herself up from her bed, days seemed to pass faster nowadays which made it easier for Valena to sleep knowing she would wake soon enough.
With inhuman speed she moved through her room, yanking the big closet doors open to find a suitable attire for her current mood, bored to death.
Her bright red eyes moved over her ensembles coming to rest on a creme coloured skirt with matching corset.
Slipping out of her nightclothes, dropping them to the floor around her feet before she laced herself up into her skirt and corset, pulling her wavy curls up and piling them on top of her head and clipping them down with ivory hair combs.
She fastened a choker around her elegant neck, a beige ribbon with a white ornate rose slightly to the left of her neck.
Eyeing herself in the mirror she smiled, pleased with her looks for now, she would certainly change clothes the minute her boredom evaporated.
She turned around and headed to her room door, opening it silently and slipping through, not sure if her recently acquired neighbour was still asleep or already out on the hunt as she had missed him and Adian the night before.
Not that it was entirely necessary to hunt on a daily basis it did however keep the scorching thirst from being too uncomfortable to bear.
Valena’s blood red eyes focused on the ground, her eyes following the patterns of the carpeting in the hallways as her feet led her downstairs to the hall.
Lifting her head slowly Valena looked around in the hallway a soft sigh escaping her lips, of course she was the first one out of bed, of course she would be the first one to go hunting, she always was.
Usually she was accompanied by Adian but he marvelled in absence the past days and not even letting Valena know where he had drifted off to, it was unnerving for her to be so, uninformed.
Flicking an imaginary dust piece off her skirt Valena moved gracefully towards the door, pulling it open and stepping through, letting the doors slam behind her.
It had rained during the day leaving the surrounding forest chirping with wildlife that craved the water during the hot days of summer.
It smelled like moss, rain, a slight hint of the sunlight and flowers that were closing in the absence of light.
It wasn’t until Valena stepped onto the soft crass covered ground that she noticed she hadn’t put shoes on, she raised her eyebrow slightly, chiding herself for her forgetfulness.
She shrugged lightly, not really caring, she wouldn’t notice stepping into anything, one of the conveniences of being as hard as marble.
Valena’s eyes closed as she inhaled deeply, relishing the scents that lingered in her lungs for as long as she wanted not really having to take another breath soon, a smile tugged at the corner of her lips as she inhaled deeply once more having noticed a familiar scent, one that had been absent for a while.
Eyes snapping open, sparkling with delight as she crouched down like a lioness ready to pounce, flinging herself forward Valena started to run, really run.
Her feet barely touching the ground as she flew through the forest, her skirt whipping behind her, and some curls escaping the combs as she ran.
Running was a very liberating feeling, almost as easy as breathing with super sensitive reflexes to make sure you didn’t collide with anything, not that there was much that could stop a vampire in full run.
Valenas breathing remained even through her speedy flight, breathing in and out evenly, smiling widely now as she found herself getting closer to the familiar scent.
She sped up a little more, she felt the branches of the trees ripping at her skin and clothes as she flung herself into the more densely packed trees in front of herself.
Sniffing the air every now and then before turning a sharp left, leaning into a crouch mid stride and lunging herself at her target.
It sounded like a rock slamming into an even harder rock and it echoed briefly through the forest before laughter erupted from the same spot.
Valena had her arms wrapped tightly around one of her very first vampire friends, Ebony’s arms were in return wrapped around Valena.
“Why did you come here?” Valena asked quietly, her blood red eyes seeking the strange golden ones of Ebony as Valena gently released the woman from her hug.
Ebony tilted her head slightly, her short pixie like black hairs shifting slightly “I’m not sure, I felt compelled somehow to make an appearance in your life” shrugging.
Valena pouted “You should have felt compelled sooner, I’ve missed you! and our hunting parties too of course” she grinned suddenly remembering why she had gone outside to begin with.
Ebony laughed, shaking her head slightly “I’ve gone vegetarian for a while” she said, eyeing the curious look spreading on Valena’s face, urging her to explain.
Sighing the black haired vampire settled herself on the grass “You know, vegetarian, animal blood only” she muttered, plucking absently at some grass.
Valena made a face, Ebony didn’t notice “Why would you do something gross like that?” Valena demanded making Ebonys lips twitch slightly into a smile “They started noticing unusual death numbers where I was” she shrugged again “It’s not half bad you know, if you know what animals to pick anyway, plus it makes your eyes all golden” she smiled up at Valena whose face was contorted into an expression of disgust mingled with awe at the same time.
“How do you do it?” Valena breathed “With all those delicious humans running around smelling the way they do”
Ebony chuckled softly “You avoid them as much as possible, eventually you get used to it like I said, it’s a matter of control, you could probably do it if you wanted to” she suggested, her eyes appraising Valena curiously.
Valena shook her head, laughing lightly “I don’t think so, for one the coven probably wouldn’t agree, for two Adian wouldn’t agree to keeping a vegetarian for a lover, for three we have plenty of human wildlife here” she ended with a grin.
Rolling her eyes Ebony stood up “You’re still the same impossible girl I left in Transylvania” she chided jokingly.
Valena nodded fervently as she jumped to her feet too “Yes I am, and you’re still the same weirdo, whatever did you do to your hair!” she demanded as she touched the short locks on Ebonys head “you used to have such lovely long hairs” Valena pouted.
Ebony chuckled again “I prefer it this way, it keeps out of the way, plus mountain lions tend to claw back when you try to rip their throats out, it’s not comfortable having a claw tangled into your hair, the knots are impossible to get out” she said, rolling her eyes.
Valena made another face “ew” she stated plainly as she took Ebonys hand, pulling her along back towards the mansion “you have to see the house, and you have to meet Adian and you have to meet out other guests too of course, they arrived a few days ago as well, maybe you’ve met on the road!” Valena suggested, though regretting it instantly, she wasn’t entirely sure she wanted to share her favourite males with her yet.
Maybe Adian would remain absent for a little while longer, along with Kozlak who as mysteriously vanished along with him.
There was a very good possibility Adian would find Ebony much more alluring with the strangely procured golden eyes and short cropped hair, unwillingly Valena moved her free hand to her brown curls.
Ebony didn’t seem to noticed Valenas internal little conversation as they walked towards the mansion, she didn’t care much what Valena was after she was just happy if she would get a place to rest.
Finding a hiding spot during daytime wasn’t very easy in a land you’re unknown with.
Valena smiled suddenly “want to race me” she suggested with one eyebrow raised slightly, making Ebony slightly weary about what the young vampire was up to.
“S-sure” she reluctantly agreed, pulling her hand free from Valenas as she watched the brunette crouch like a lioness, a smirk appearing on Ebonys face as she did the same.
“3” Valena muttered.
“2” Ebony continued.
“1” they both whispered.
they both took off at inhuman speed, Valena dead on target as she knew where the mansion was, Ebony slightly confused as to her direction until she breathed deeply, her nose locating the sweet vampire smell in the distance.
Racing to the heart of the smell Ebony gained quickly on Valena who was really going for it, blurring sometimes because of her speed.
Valena entered the clearing in front of the mansion before Ebony but Ebony quickly overtook Valena as she took bigger strides than the shorter Valena, reaching the doors seconds before the brunette.
Valena’s mouth instantly pulled into a pout “I was hoping you’d be slower because of your newly adopted diet” she muttered as she stepped into the house, Ebony trailing behind, glancing around in the vast mansion.
Valena turned on her heel in the hallway, staring at Ebony who was looking around “So, it’s pretty customary now to wait for the leader of the coven but I’m very doubtful he’s going to show up, he’s been gone for days now, and I can know, it makes my bed very cold” she nodded finally.
Ebony chuckled again “Well if he’s not going to show we should entertain ourselves till he does” she suggested in an off hand manner, noticing the sparkle in Valena’s eyes indicating the brunette sort of already had something in mind but was waiting to be asked for a suggestion, Ebony sighed, succumbing “anything you’d like to do Valena?” she asked, feigning innocence.
Valena’s mouth moved into a perfect O shape before grinning, obviously acting like she was thinking “hmm” she said, taking a pondering pose “Well we could, maybe, do a duet like old times” she said, her blood red eyes sparkling as she already snatched Ebonys hand, not waiting for her reply as she began to tug her along to the hallway next to the stairs.
Valena moved swiftly through the halls, knowing exactly where she was going, leaving all the doors behind her opened though she usually closed them for more privacy when she was on this course.
Her grin had spread into a full blown smile now as she pushed open the heavy two doors leading into the houses library, the walls were lined with bookcases, ladders propped up in front of them so you could reach the higher shelves.
In the middle of the room however stood the very piece of Valenas undying interest, a grand white piano, glistening lovely in the pale moonlight that shone through the windows.
Ebony couldn’t help but smile, tugging her hand free from Valena’s grip as she moved silently through the room, her fingers tracing gently over the smooth surface, sighing.
Valena had slipped silently behind Ebony, seating herself onto the cushioned bench that stood in front of the piano wing, her fingers caressing the keys lovingly before setting them onto the desired keys.
Pushing them down gently she began playing something that she and Ebony had composed some time ago.
Ebony smiled, slipping beside Valena as she placed her slender fingers onto the keys she fell in at her queue.
The house filling slowly with the music coming from the grand piano, trailing from the library through the hallways, seeking ears to seep into.
yay boredom XD
The lithe vampire stared around for a while, it was always amusing to watch the dust motes float around in the moonlight that lit her room.
With a sigh Valena pushed herself up from her bed, days seemed to pass faster nowadays which made it easier for Valena to sleep knowing she would wake soon enough.
With inhuman speed she moved through her room, yanking the big closet doors open to find a suitable attire for her current mood, bored to death.
Her bright red eyes moved over her ensembles coming to rest on a creme coloured skirt with matching corset.
Slipping out of her nightclothes, dropping them to the floor around her feet before she laced herself up into her skirt and corset, pulling her wavy curls up and piling them on top of her head and clipping them down with ivory hair combs.
She fastened a choker around her elegant neck, a beige ribbon with a white ornate rose slightly to the left of her neck.
Eyeing herself in the mirror she smiled, pleased with her looks for now, she would certainly change clothes the minute her boredom evaporated.
She turned around and headed to her room door, opening it silently and slipping through, not sure if her recently acquired neighbour was still asleep or already out on the hunt as she had missed him and Adian the night before.
Not that it was entirely necessary to hunt on a daily basis it did however keep the scorching thirst from being too uncomfortable to bear.
Valena’s blood red eyes focused on the ground, her eyes following the patterns of the carpeting in the hallways as her feet led her downstairs to the hall.
Lifting her head slowly Valena looked around in the hallway a soft sigh escaping her lips, of course she was the first one out of bed, of course she would be the first one to go hunting, she always was.
Usually she was accompanied by Adian but he marvelled in absence the past days and not even letting Valena know where he had drifted off to, it was unnerving for her to be so, uninformed.
Flicking an imaginary dust piece off her skirt Valena moved gracefully towards the door, pulling it open and stepping through, letting the doors slam behind her.
It had rained during the day leaving the surrounding forest chirping with wildlife that craved the water during the hot days of summer.
It smelled like moss, rain, a slight hint of the sunlight and flowers that were closing in the absence of light.
It wasn’t until Valena stepped onto the soft crass covered ground that she noticed she hadn’t put shoes on, she raised her eyebrow slightly, chiding herself for her forgetfulness.
She shrugged lightly, not really caring, she wouldn’t notice stepping into anything, one of the conveniences of being as hard as marble.
Valena’s eyes closed as she inhaled deeply, relishing the scents that lingered in her lungs for as long as she wanted not really having to take another breath soon, a smile tugged at the corner of her lips as she inhaled deeply once more having noticed a familiar scent, one that had been absent for a while.
Eyes snapping open, sparkling with delight as she crouched down like a lioness ready to pounce, flinging herself forward Valena started to run, really run.
Her feet barely touching the ground as she flew through the forest, her skirt whipping behind her, and some curls escaping the combs as she ran.
Running was a very liberating feeling, almost as easy as breathing with super sensitive reflexes to make sure you didn’t collide with anything, not that there was much that could stop a vampire in full run.
Valenas breathing remained even through her speedy flight, breathing in and out evenly, smiling widely now as she found herself getting closer to the familiar scent.
She sped up a little more, she felt the branches of the trees ripping at her skin and clothes as she flung herself into the more densely packed trees in front of herself.
Sniffing the air every now and then before turning a sharp left, leaning into a crouch mid stride and lunging herself at her target.
It sounded like a rock slamming into an even harder rock and it echoed briefly through the forest before laughter erupted from the same spot.
Valena had her arms wrapped tightly around one of her very first vampire friends, Ebony’s arms were in return wrapped around Valena.
“Why did you come here?” Valena asked quietly, her blood red eyes seeking the strange golden ones of Ebony as Valena gently released the woman from her hug.
Ebony tilted her head slightly, her short pixie like black hairs shifting slightly “I’m not sure, I felt compelled somehow to make an appearance in your life” shrugging.
Valena pouted “You should have felt compelled sooner, I’ve missed you! and our hunting parties too of course” she grinned suddenly remembering why she had gone outside to begin with.
Ebony laughed, shaking her head slightly “I’ve gone vegetarian for a while” she said, eyeing the curious look spreading on Valena’s face, urging her to explain.
Sighing the black haired vampire settled herself on the grass “You know, vegetarian, animal blood only” she muttered, plucking absently at some grass.
Valena made a face, Ebony didn’t notice “Why would you do something gross like that?” Valena demanded making Ebonys lips twitch slightly into a smile “They started noticing unusual death numbers where I was” she shrugged again “It’s not half bad you know, if you know what animals to pick anyway, plus it makes your eyes all golden” she smiled up at Valena whose face was contorted into an expression of disgust mingled with awe at the same time.
“How do you do it?” Valena breathed “With all those delicious humans running around smelling the way they do”
Ebony chuckled softly “You avoid them as much as possible, eventually you get used to it like I said, it’s a matter of control, you could probably do it if you wanted to” she suggested, her eyes appraising Valena curiously.
Valena shook her head, laughing lightly “I don’t think so, for one the coven probably wouldn’t agree, for two Adian wouldn’t agree to keeping a vegetarian for a lover, for three we have plenty of human wildlife here” she ended with a grin.
Rolling her eyes Ebony stood up “You’re still the same impossible girl I left in Transylvania” she chided jokingly.
Valena nodded fervently as she jumped to her feet too “Yes I am, and you’re still the same weirdo, whatever did you do to your hair!” she demanded as she touched the short locks on Ebonys head “you used to have such lovely long hairs” Valena pouted.
Ebony chuckled again “I prefer it this way, it keeps out of the way, plus mountain lions tend to claw back when you try to rip their throats out, it’s not comfortable having a claw tangled into your hair, the knots are impossible to get out” she said, rolling her eyes.
Valena made another face “ew” she stated plainly as she took Ebonys hand, pulling her along back towards the mansion “you have to see the house, and you have to meet Adian and you have to meet out other guests too of course, they arrived a few days ago as well, maybe you’ve met on the road!” Valena suggested, though regretting it instantly, she wasn’t entirely sure she wanted to share her favourite males with her yet.
Maybe Adian would remain absent for a little while longer, along with Kozlak who as mysteriously vanished along with him.
There was a very good possibility Adian would find Ebony much more alluring with the strangely procured golden eyes and short cropped hair, unwillingly Valena moved her free hand to her brown curls.
Ebony didn’t seem to noticed Valenas internal little conversation as they walked towards the mansion, she didn’t care much what Valena was after she was just happy if she would get a place to rest.
Finding a hiding spot during daytime wasn’t very easy in a land you’re unknown with.
Valena smiled suddenly “want to race me” she suggested with one eyebrow raised slightly, making Ebony slightly weary about what the young vampire was up to.
“S-sure” she reluctantly agreed, pulling her hand free from Valenas as she watched the brunette crouch like a lioness, a smirk appearing on Ebonys face as she did the same.
“3” Valena muttered.
“2” Ebony continued.
“1” they both whispered.
they both took off at inhuman speed, Valena dead on target as she knew where the mansion was, Ebony slightly confused as to her direction until she breathed deeply, her nose locating the sweet vampire smell in the distance.
Racing to the heart of the smell Ebony gained quickly on Valena who was really going for it, blurring sometimes because of her speed.
Valena entered the clearing in front of the mansion before Ebony but Ebony quickly overtook Valena as she took bigger strides than the shorter Valena, reaching the doors seconds before the brunette.
Valena’s mouth instantly pulled into a pout “I was hoping you’d be slower because of your newly adopted diet” she muttered as she stepped into the house, Ebony trailing behind, glancing around in the vast mansion.
Valena turned on her heel in the hallway, staring at Ebony who was looking around “So, it’s pretty customary now to wait for the leader of the coven but I’m very doubtful he’s going to show up, he’s been gone for days now, and I can know, it makes my bed very cold” she nodded finally.
Ebony chuckled again “Well if he’s not going to show we should entertain ourselves till he does” she suggested in an off hand manner, noticing the sparkle in Valena’s eyes indicating the brunette sort of already had something in mind but was waiting to be asked for a suggestion, Ebony sighed, succumbing “anything you’d like to do Valena?” she asked, feigning innocence.
Valena’s mouth moved into a perfect O shape before grinning, obviously acting like she was thinking “hmm” she said, taking a pondering pose “Well we could, maybe, do a duet like old times” she said, her blood red eyes sparkling as she already snatched Ebonys hand, not waiting for her reply as she began to tug her along to the hallway next to the stairs.
Valena moved swiftly through the halls, knowing exactly where she was going, leaving all the doors behind her opened though she usually closed them for more privacy when she was on this course.
Her grin had spread into a full blown smile now as she pushed open the heavy two doors leading into the houses library, the walls were lined with bookcases, ladders propped up in front of them so you could reach the higher shelves.
In the middle of the room however stood the very piece of Valenas undying interest, a grand white piano, glistening lovely in the pale moonlight that shone through the windows.
Ebony couldn’t help but smile, tugging her hand free from Valena’s grip as she moved silently through the room, her fingers tracing gently over the smooth surface, sighing.
Valena had slipped silently behind Ebony, seating herself onto the cushioned bench that stood in front of the piano wing, her fingers caressing the keys lovingly before setting them onto the desired keys.
Pushing them down gently she began playing something that she and Ebony had composed some time ago.
Ebony smiled, slipping beside Valena as she placed her slender fingers onto the keys she fell in at her queue.
The house filling slowly with the music coming from the grand piano, trailing from the library through the hallways, seeking ears to seep into.
yay boredom XD