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Post by marcus on Jul 19, 2011 15:54:53 GMT 1
*Marcus stepped out from a blackened corner of the room his arms crossed... Unnoticed.... His steps so lightly it was as if he were gliding.... nobody even realized he was actually in the room...*
"Regardless of what you need to ask... she requires her life for us to even consider answering a question to you..."
*Marcus broke his silence and began walking casually over to Valena... Passing this mysterious vampire duo along the way by only inches... Not even hesitating to show his back to them. Marcus put a hand on Kozlaks shoulder and looked at Ebony. Kozlak was ready tear the couple limb from limb... Ebony looked a little lost... knowing what was happening... but not knowing what was to come. Marcus Took Valena from Kozlaks arms and layed her down comfortably. Leaning over her body...*
"Valena... We're going to make you better. Don't you worry.... Conserve what strength you have left."
*Marcus stood and turned quickly walking faster to this couple known as Abel and Katherine... Stopping only inches away from the two of them. Marcus leaned forward ever so slightly.*
"If any harm comes to her, I want to be very clear for your understanding that what you did will be only a fragment of the pain you will feel."
*Marcus turned his eyes from one to the other.*
"You will live for decades before we grow bored of you... And then you will die. Are your questions that important to you... or do we think it can wait while Kozlak fetches some food for her."
*Marcus stood straight again, taking two steps back before turning... looking to Kozlak he spoke again.*
"Kozlak, find her something... be it human or not... first thing... She needs something... you know that."
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Post by Culmir on Jul 28, 2011 12:58:59 GMT 1
Valena could barely keep her eyes open, her head lolled back and forth as she was held by Kozlak, her neck hurt viciously and even the small movement of Kozlaks tensing form send shocks of pain careening down her body, she felt like she was dying all over again, but last time she knew she'd come back, this time she wasn't so sure. Her black and red eyes hazed over as a wave of pain broke through her silent resolve to endure it quietly and a moan of pain escaped from her pale lips as she noticed she was being transferred, her pain addled brain tried to understand why it was being moved again when whomever did it knew it had to hurt. The soft padding of the sofa underneath her told Valena she'd be placed down, the likeliness of her being jostled was lessened now and she tried to form a thankful smile as her brain finally linked the face she'd seen hovering over her to a name she knew, Marcus. She saw his lips move and focused on hearing what he was trying to tell her as her body decided then to stop sending blood to all the lesser parts of her body to conserve the smaller blood flow that usually would provide her heart and lungs with the vital fluid. Valena could barely make out his words and mustered up the strength to nod a small and one time movement that send shards of pain lancing through her petite form. The worst part was that she was so hungry, it was an agonizing flame in her throat and she felt it would soon become true and combust into actual fire, setting the house aflame, what she could hope for was that she would be fed, and fed soon. As she lay there she began to try and focus onto the conversation going on around her now that she was no longer being tortured by minimal movements from Kozlak, grateful though she was for him rescuing her from this deranged couple who seemed to know Ebony.
Ebony stood quite still as she watched Marcus enter the room silently, her topaz eyes locked onto him momentarily before they darted back to Katherine and Abel, not wanting to leave them a moment of unwatched silence. Ebony wholeheartedly agreed with what Marcus was saying and she could see a pinch of fear spark inside Abels eyes as the elder vampire came to within an inch of his own face. She nodded slowly as Katherine turned her scarlet gaze on her, she could see the woman was wondering if he was for real and if she would actually allow this elder vampire to torture and murder them. The nod was more than enough for Katherine to turn stone hard and rigid on her spot, her scarlet eyes dazed from their vibrancy as she managed to look somewhat ashamed of her actions. Ebony turned around to face Kozlak "Please help her" she pleaded to the immobile vampire who seemed to be shaking in rage.
Katherine watched the 4 vampires, the prone form of the brunette they had taken seemed to be fairing better now that she was laid to rest on a battered and old sofa, the newcomer had a certain air of power around him and the redhead knew she had better not cross him in this matter or she would no doubt be wishing she were dead as he had said to them moments before. She gestured at Abel imperceptibly as he moved a little closer to her "We will wait until your companion recovers before asking our questions" Abel said smoothly as he sidled closer to Katherine who glared at him. "What he means is that we'll wait until you are ready to talk to us, it was wrong to try and force your hand by taking your friend and we.." she paused, a chagrined expression on her face "we apologize" she choked out.
Ebonys head whipped around as Katherine said that "you know what you can do with your apology?!" she spoke calmly though on the inside she was boiling with rage "you can go ahead and piss off with it, next time I'll talk to you, it'll be the day you die" she hissed, baring her fangs angrily before turning around and sinking down to her knees beside Valena, muttering soothing words to her friend.
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Post by marcus on Aug 1, 2011 1:40:00 GMT 1
*Marcus was caught by surprise when he heard Ebony speak... So calm, yet so violent... Who were these two vampires, and why is Ebony so angry with them other than for endangering Valena...*
"Kozlak... you need to wake up out of this state you are in!"
*Marcus turned around and knelt beside Ebony at Valenas side... She was dying... She needed blood badly... Marcus turned his stare to Abel and Katherine angrily... his eyes turned from the regular ice blue, to the blood red in which most vampires look... His voice, much louder than what it was before...*
"I should be ripping apart one of you incompetant fools to replace the blood you took from her, but I think she'll be angry with me for doing it when she will want her own revenge! Ebony, tear a piece from my cape... I will need it to cover the wound..."
*Marcus looked back at Valena... raised his wrist to his mouth and ripped it open viciously to keep it from closing so quickly... He placed it over Valenas mouth...*
"Ebony.... I may need help getting her to stop.... Valena.... be cautious how much you take..."
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Post by Dracafrey on Aug 6, 2011 13:53:34 GMT 1
Kozlak stood there watching the scene in front of him as Marcus took Valena fromhis arms and set her down on the couch and instructed him to find her some food. Moments passed without himself realizing as he stared at the two vampires across the other side of the room, voices only sounding like murmurs in his ears. Watching as Marcus ripped into his wrist with his ravor sharp teeth did his senses return to him. Kozlak moved swiftly over to the kneeling Marcus, grasping his blood dripping wrist before he lowered it into Valena's mouth.
"No Marcus. Your not completely regenerated and you'll need your strength to make it back before sunrise."
As Kozlak raised his free arm and bit into it, allowing the blood flow freely out onto his wrist. Kneeling down beside Valena taking Marcus' place, as he lowered his blood soaked wrist into Valena's mouth. Cringing from the sudden shock of Valena sucking thristily, pulling out his blood forcefully. His gaze turning to Marcus as Valena continues to feed on him.
"Get Ebony home, I'll get Valena home safely, you only have minutes before sunrise, even at your present state Marcus, you wont survive long in daylight. So go now. Dont worry about myself or Valena, and im sure by now the two in the other corner fear for their lives more than anything else. Now go, We'll meet you back in the Coven." Kozlak's eyes glowing fiercly as gave his orders.
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Post by Culmir on Aug 6, 2011 15:39:16 GMT 1
Ebony was torn, she didn’t know what to do with her friend lying there, weak from bloodloss thanks to people she once trusted, once lived with for a while, why would they hurt her in such a fashion? What was it that drew them back to her? Did it mean some of the others would be coming here too? Should she warn someone? Her mind felt like a whirling tornado of thoughts and she barely noticed what was happening around her, it took her a moment to register what Marcus was telling her, she obediently tore a small part from his cape, holding it out to him for when he might need it. Dazed Ebony didn’t realize what Marcus was going to do until she heard the sharp tear of flesh, she watched almost mesmerized as the white limb moved to Valena’s mouth as he spoke to her, but then to be halted by Kozlak who seemed to have awoken from his stupor. He repeated the same gesture as Marcus had with the explanation of the elder vampire still being weak from his years of slumber. Ebony pressed the scrap of cloth onto Marcus’s torn wrist gently, pressing it tightly to help close the wound, after she was sure it was sufficiently stanched did she remove the bolero she was wearing, it was already ruined anyway and it would serve better as a makeshift tourniquet, she tore it in two, tying one part of it around Marcus’s wrist while keeping the other ready to tie up Kozlaks arm.
Katherine and Abel stood around sullen, bearing the snide remarks stoically before they decided to make haste and vanish from the house, they knew the sun was beginning to rise soon and they should go back to their current residence to hide for the daylight. They took the moments of confusion, as the male who had held the brunette before stopped the other elder vampire from allowing the brunette to feed on him and Ebony hardly seemed to mourn the temporary loss of her one time friends, to slip out of the room. The last thing the pair heard was the elder vampire who was now feeding the brunette tell Ebony and the other vampire to get out and go back to the coven and not to worry about them, fortunately they missed the last part that was about them as they hurried down the steps of the house and scurried through the dawn filled streets to their hide out for the daytime.
Valenas eyes darkened as the smell of blood hit her senses sharply, the tang of copper hung sweetly in her nostrils as her fangs began to exude the toxin that thinned the blood, allowing it to seep easily like water rather than the syrup substance it usually was. She snapped at the first wrist to appear in front of her, only to have it seen snatched away at the last instant, she groaned, trying to twist on the couch from the pain wracking through her system and the denied blood as its sweet intoxicating smell still lingered so strongly. Valenas fangs extended to their maximum, piercing her own bottom lip as she watched a slim pale wrist moving towards her, it dripped with blood and she latched on hungrily, draining the blood from the rich veins easily, though she knew it must be a painful experience from whomever was her blood donor.
Ebony barely heard the words Kozlak spoke to Marcus, she heard her name being mentioned and that was as far as it went, for the most part she focused on Valena, watching what little colour the vampire had of her own slowly return to her face.
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Post by marcus on Aug 20, 2011 2:19:48 GMT 1
*Marcus stood and put a hand on Kozlaks shoulder... He took the cloth from Ebony and placed it over kozlaks other shoulder...*
"He'll be fine Ebony... Valena can help him with it after she comes back.. but we need to leave and we need to do so rather hastily."
*Marcus didn't even wait for Ebony to be ready, his hand outstreched to her upper arm he grasped it softly but firmly, the cold skin gave him goosebumps for the first time in what felt like an eternity... Contact with another... and not even time to enjoy it...*
"You make haste Kozlak... Valena certainly will be fragile in the light at this state... perhaps use your cape to help cover her..."
*Marcus now had Ebony to her feet, standing nearly par to himself...His eyes locked to hers.... Still looking down at her feeding friend... Marcus pulled Ebony to his body and put his arms around her, leaning his lips to her ear.*
"She's going to be quite alright.... I think you may be surprised how well she'll recover. We must leave though... You will see your friend again very soon. Come."
*Marcus turned with a hand holding Ebony's and tore away from the room out of the house and to the forests edge in seconds... The sun was going to be out within the hour... But the density of the forest covered enough to allow a slower pace... Marcus stopped several feet into the forest and looked to Ebony... His eyes still red, obviously must have Ebony confused... there's time for explanations... but perhas she should start... His arm travelled from her hand to her shoulders, pulling her towards him in a comforting way as they began walking through the forest...*
"Ebony... I require some context from you... What I need to know... I won't pry... But please whatever you feel you can tell me about them and what just happen. There will be a lengthy discussion between Kozlak and I for certainty... Adian perhaps as well... But if you can talk to me... It will save you from having to be in there as well and you can remain by Valenas side."
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Post by Dracafrey on Aug 21, 2011 14:58:07 GMT 1
Kozlak nodded best he could to Marcus as both he and Ebony left the building to make their trek back to the coven before sunrise. Kozlak's attention returning quickly back to Valena as pain shot up his arm as Valena continued to suck fiercely on his wrist. Moments only passed as he began to feel the lessening pain of Valena's fierce hunger on his wrist, smiling slightly to himself as he watched Valena's eyes begin to open while she still continued to feed on his blood to fully regain her strength. Smiling down at her, happy that shes recovering quickly and to let her know its alright for her to keep feeding until she thinks shes ready to finish. Grabbing the cloth from his shoulder that Marcus had placed before leaving, readying for when Valena finishes feeding.
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Post by Culmir on Aug 23, 2011 20:57:35 GMT 1
Ebony couldn’t and wouldn’t tear her topaz eyes from the blooddepraved form of her long time friend, the one person in the world that had stood by her through the good times and the bad, who had listened to her story and not judged her like others had, who was now paying the ultimate price for what others deemed to be her fault and only mistake. She felt the weight of Marcus’s hand coming to rest on her upper arm as she tried to make sense of the hazy words trying to slip through her reverie, the words had meaning, put into a proper context in a sentence and her subconscious told her that his explanation made sense and she should abide by his wishes as he was an elder vampire. Allowing herself to be pulled onto her feet Ebony kept her worried eyes on Valenas face, watching hopefully for any sign of her dear friends consciousness seeping back into her, rather than the need to feed as it presented itself now. Ebony found herself nodding at the words being whispered into her ear as her pixie like hair tickled her neck from being crumpled by Marcus’s proximity. The flight from the house was barely registered by Ebony as well as the flighty path they took into the safety of the nearby forest as just before Marcus guided her out of the room Valena had opened her eyes. Able to relax more fully now that she knew her friend was going to be okay, as was promised to her by two elder vampires she found herself focussing on her surroundings. She could smell the dawn approaching and every one of her instincts were telling her to run, and run fast, towards the safety of the mansion, knowing there was a possibility she could be shunned from it evermore once they heard her story and cast their votes on her fate. Thoughts tumbled through her head like a silent avalanche as she found herself being in the comforted one armed embrace of Marcus who spoke quietly to her as they travelled. She sighed softly, glancing sideways at the elder vampire by her side “Their names are Katherine and Abel” she started, feeling like that was the best place to start “After my...” she pondered the word “awkward rise from the grave, cause I was an unwanted and unintended changeling by a vampire whose identity I still don’t know, Abel and Katherine were kind enough to let me stay with them for a while“ she paused, knowing she was explaining this poorly “let me try again” she smiled apologetically. “After I crawled out of my grave, I wasn’t sure what happened to me, whomever made me didn’t stick around to explain the basics of being a vampire, and I killed someone unintentionally” she smiled ruefully at the memory “I sought sanctuary in a nearby church where I met another vampire, who escorted me to his coven of sorts, Abel and Katherine led that coven” she spoke blandly, tying no emotion to the story to save her the heartfelt sorrow once again. “My killing someone led to a series of investigations which sent a pair of vampire hunters on the trail of the coven, they lost 2 valued members because of it and soon after each one set their own way” Ebony shot a nervous glance at Marcus as they walked “Abel and Katherine blame me for that happening, and would probably like to see me excommunicated from any coven I might be accepted into, I suspect this is why they are here but I’m not sure” she finished, staring down at her feet.
Oh the sweet and delicious blood, so rich and full of life, so succulent and unbelievably potent with power! Valena could feel it spreading through her veins, burning a bloody path of pleasure through her system as she drank forcefully from the vein that had been offered to her. Her sense were beginning to return to her, she could hear hushed conversation in the back, slowly growing more and more loud as the blood she drank began to return to her bodies systems, she heard the scuff of boots and knew by the smell that wafted by that Ebony and Marcus had left the room. Snapping her eyes open Valena darted an anxious glance at her friend, before fully registering what was happening and what she was doing. Her bloodred eyes skipped from Kozlaks slightly agonised expression to the arm extended to her, down to the wrist she was so possessively clinging to as she drank more and more of the elders blood. Dropping Kozlaks wrist she locked her gaze onto his face immediately, her face flushing with his blood being pumped to her cheeks, she licked her lips reflexively, taking in the remaining drops that lingered on her lips “Thanks” she muttered, mortified. Memories flooded through her brain, she had been playing chase with Kozlak one moment and the next an unknown vampire was draining her blood from her veins. She shuddered at the memory of exquisite pain that had lanced through her veins, like shards of ice clawing through her entire body, shredding everything in their wake. Valena sat up on the couch smoothly, the blood finally completing its course and renewing her strengths instantly, she smiled her most dazzling smile at Kozlak as she whipped her brown curls over her shoulder “Bet that wasn’t your ideal of a nice first date” she said daintily as she tugged the piece of cloth he was tying around his wrist expertly from his grasp “let me do that, after all you’re the one that’s a little depraved of blood right now” she joked, hoping to clear the air with some light humour. As her fingers worked with the fabric she got a closer look at it “Oh no she didn’t” she shook her head, eyeing Kozlak crossly “tell me, that my dearest old friend, did not, seriously, tear up my designer, one of a kind bolero to help tie up some wounds” she demanded, completely back to her old self.
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Post by marcus on Aug 23, 2011 23:54:21 GMT 1
*Marcus felt the emotion through Ebonys words... Obviously she felt the guilt for it, something difficult for any vampire to try living with... Marcus knew the feeling quite well... After all his guilt remains centuries after Monica was taken and their darling child was slain in their own home.*
"Ebony, It really truthfully is not your fault. A rule among vampires as long as I can recall, never turn a mortal if you are not willing to be the teacher. Your situation places blame on the vampire we don't know of. It does not rest on your shoulders. Abel and Katherine will know of this, and will accept it. Then they will apologize to you for the time you have felt responsible."
*Marcus rubbed Ebonys arm slightly in comfort. He knew himself how the guilt consumes the mind. His eyes, still red, peered ahead, noticing blotches of light sneaking through. His hand moved to his collar, untying the delicate knot holding his cape, he removed it fom his shoulders and stood infront of Ebony, bringing her to a hault. He swung his arms around her and began tying the silk threads together. His hands slipped under the soft material back to Ebonys arms holding them both in his hands, Marcus dipped his head to look into Ebonys face which looked to be staring a hole into the earth beneath her.*
"Ebony.... I do not wish to force you into a more presentable presentation, but I would like to remind you of two things. One, Valena is fine... Just as I promised you she would be... Secondly... I know I told you to be yourself with me, but I do not want this kind of attitude in my presence right now when everything turned out very well."
*Marcus stood straight again, he brought a hand to Ebonys chin and slowly raised her head. Her eyes told a truer story... The golden topaz was there, but there was so much more, that words could not explain. At that moment, Marcus thought back to something he heard long ago... The eyes are the window to the soul. Vampires always believed they lost their soul when they died. And with their rebirth, they were soulless immortals. However right this moment.... Marcus could see something in Ebony, and it was staring back...*
"You are going to be perfectly fine, and well taken care of. I promise you again, my life will end before I allow yours to."
*Marcus' eyes slowly changed back to their familiar blue... His eyes not once moved from the topaz mirrors looking back at him.*
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Post by Dracafrey on Aug 25, 2011 17:14:48 GMT 1
Kozlak's focus turned onto Valena as she took the cloth from him to tie his wrist as she recognized the piece of cloth was part of her clothing that she had apparently borrowed to Ebony. His eyes still fixed onto Valena who seemed now to be furious holding the cloth in her hands.
"I would not know, but you must not dwell on these things at the moment Valena, we have to get you back to the coven quickly. And I fear we will not make it back in time. As dawn is already approaching with the next few minutes and we arent near the forest for some cover."
As kozlak reached over and placed his good hand onto Valena's shoulder nodding reassurance that they'll be fine, she finally tied the torn piece of clothing around the wound on his wrist.
"Now lets you get you safely back." As kozlak stood slowly and unbuckled his cap slowly, swooshing it around and now holding it across his arms in front of him as Valena stood silently at him.
"Here, this will give you some additional protection from the rays of the sun. The blood you have drank from me will also protect you, but I fear it will not protect you long enough, so where this as well." As he swung the cape around her slim body and buckled it on her.
Smiling at her as the cape ungulfed her entire body, hiding everything besides her head, until she put on the hood.
"What ever happens Valena, promise me you wont stop. And dont send anyone out of the coven, not even the elders. You must promise me this." Kozlak's eyes glowing brightly as looked down at her waiting for her promise.
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Post by Culmir on Aug 28, 2011 12:42:52 GMT 1
Ebony was staring a hole into the forest ground as she listened to Marcus’s words, she had tried to explain the situation to Abel and Katherine after the incident, tried to make them understand she didn’t know what she had done had led to this situation where two of their own were murdered but they hadn’t listened then and she doubted they would listen now. she suppressed a snort when Marcus mentioned Katherine and Abel apologising to her, they would never do that, they were older than her and probably felt like apologising to a younger vampire, a mere fledgling in their eyes was beneath them.
Ebony came to an abrupt halt as Marcus moved in front of her, she frowned as she heard the swish of a cloak and not before long feeling the unfamiliar weight of it coming to rest around her, the smooth fabric lying comfortably on her shoulders as Marcus tied the threads together to keep it from slipping off. She smiled weakly “Thanks” she muttered “though it wasn’t necessary, truly it’d be better if I just burnt in the sun” she sighed, sinking into melancholy.
Ebony shied away from the seeming harshness of Marcus’s words as he told her straight and to the point that she had to snap out of it and stop acting like her existence was over with the injury of Valena and the sudden appearance of her old acquaintances. As Marcus placed his hand under her chin Ebony fought back tears that threatened to spill as she raised her pixie like face up to meet his eyes, she noted the peculiar change of colour from a deep murky red slowly to a purple and finally settling back into the ice blue she’d come to appreciate. The smile forming on her lips was more genuine this time “you shouldn’t say silly things like that” the corner of her lip tugging up into a bigger smile “cause really if you’re telling me not to be so pessimistic you shouldn’t go around spouting stuff like that to me” she smirked.
Valena was contemplating which way to go, a raging hissy fit at her friends complete disregard of the importance of adequate clothing or seek other ways for Ebony to redeem her mistake by forcing her to go shopping with her until the garment she so roughly destroyed was properly replaced. She was leaning towards the second option, knowing it would be utter torment for Ebony to be forced to endure something like that, it took her a moment to register what Kozlak was saying to her, she was tempted to wave off his concern but it wasn’t right to do that, it was the blood in her system telling her not to worry. “Guess we’d better get a move on then” she sighed as Kozlaks hand came to rest on her shoulder lightly, with some resentment she used the torn up piece of clothing to tie up the wound on Kozlaks wrist, plotting her way to the revenge she’d have on Ebony once she’d get her hands on her.
Valena couldn’t help but smile hugely when Kozlaks cape swished around her petite form and covered her completely, even dragging over the floor a bit as Kozlak was taller than her, now she felt like she had when she first found out she was turned into a vampire, powerful and dangerous. She met Kozlaks gaze straight on “I promise” she spoke clearly, though unsure why he’d ask such a thing.
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Post by Dracafrey on Sept 1, 2011 18:03:13 GMT 1
Kozlak smiled as Valena gave her word not to stop if anything were to happen. His eyes fell down to the cloth and nodded at Valena’s finesse then returned his gave onto her.
"Thank you, but we should now be going, since we are already late enough." As Kozlak moved swiftly out of the room to the main entrance leading outside.
His hand reaching out and firmly grasping the handle as he slowly twisted it. The latch clicking as the door opened and the dim light of the early dawn came in through doorway as he opened the door. Kozlak’s eyes met Valena’s once more as he watched her enter the room covering herself in his cape.
"We don’t have much time Valena, we must hurry." Holding out his hand for her to take as he led her outside.
Stepping outside moments after her as he still held her hand in his, leaving the door of the brothel still ajar, as he let his hand drop out of hers.
"Now run Valena, and don’t stop until your inside the safety of the coven."
Their gazes met once, but all she gave of a reply was one quick nod as she took off in a blur rushing towards the cover of the forest. Kozlak smirked at her response and took off right after her, watching the rising sun in the distance over the tree tops. Kozlak’s fangs should as his anger grew knowing Valena may not make to the cover of the woods, as he began to notice the distance between himself and Valena had grew with each passing moment.
"What’s happening…." After finishing his rhetorical question his eyes lifted to the sky as he the top of the sun breaking over the trees.
"oh no…" he said to himself, as he forced himself to run faster towards Valena with no avail.
"VALENA, DON’T STOP YOU CAN STILL MAKE IT!" he yelled at her from the distance as he saw her head turn back to him momentarily watching as the sun began to take affect on her. Small pockets of smoke rising from the cloak that’s protecting her.
"KEEP GOING YOUR ALMOST TO THE FOREST AND REMEMBER YOUR PROMISE!" As he watched Valena struggle to keep going without him near him, but forced herself to look forward again and disappear into the woods seconds before the full force of the sun covered the fields.
"Thank goodness she made it in time, hopefully she makes it through the fores…." Kozlak sentence ending abruptly as he fell to one knee as his vision began to blur. His hand falling to the ground supporting his weight up as his body began to shutdown.
"I had a feeling thhsss would happennn, errm. Damn she fed to long on me, my strength is failing mee…." As he finished his last word Kozlak’s body fell limp to the ground, still barely conscience.
'Marcus….don’t come out….keep her safe…I’ll be fine….just keep them saf….' As Kozlak loses his connection with Marcus as he falls unconscious in the middle of the fields as the day just begins and alarms begin to sound in the distant town they had just ran from, as they found the dead bodies in the brothel.
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Post by Culmir on Sept 3, 2011 17:35:05 GMT 1
Valena followed Kozlak swiftly through the mansion, her senses heightened by the ingestion of Kozlaks rich elder blood, she felt like she could face anything right now. Blood red eyes followed Kozlaks movements easily as they weaved through the manors many halls till they discovered the main entrance to the building that was adjacent to the brothel but still a part of it to any of the frequent visitors. As the door clicked open Valena could smell the freshness of dawn lingering on the morning mist that hovered above the dampened streets of the village, she could smell the blood running through veins faster as the village inhabitants began to stir and awaken to a new day. True to her word Valena kept the cloak tightly wrapped around her form, she wasn’t stupid enough to think that with the drunken blood of a sunwalking elder she’d suddenly become immune to its deadly rays, keeping the cowl of the cape over her head she eyed the opened door wearily, the last time she had seen a sunrise was centuries ago and the thought of seeing one scared her more than she was willing to admit, only suicidal vampires welcomed the sun. Valena nodded once, stiffly at Kozlaks words as he mentioned the time factor to her, she placed her hand willingly into Kozlaks outstretched one as he guided her outside. Her first instinct was to cringe away and rush back into the safety of the house as the pre morning glow began to suffuse the horizon, it was so unnaturally bright! Squinting Valena glanced at Kozlak as he released her hand and told her to run and don’t stop, she saw the determination in his eyes and she nodded in response, she was not going to die this day! Taking off like a bat out of hell Valena pushed her legs to the limit of her speed, rushing through the streets like a spectre wrapped in black, she could feel the sun creeping up on her, her eyes beginning to water painfully from the brightness of the light that began to rise like a nemesis from the east. Valena could hear the footsteps of Kozlak behind her, she had expected him to catch up on her already and possibly even passed her by now but she thought maybe he was holding back to make sure she’d make it to the forest and into the coven safely. The cowl of the cloak had slipped off her head early into her flight for safety and her elaborate hair had come undone by the swiftness of the air being displaced by her speed, allowing her brunette curls to bounce on her back. Pain began to register on her hands, the skin cracking and peeling slowly and painfully as the sun crested higher above the streets of the town, blackened pieces of skin drifted from her hands and face as Valena whipped her head around at Kozlaks yelled words. Smoke began to curl in wisps from the cloak that was meant to protect her, even the tightly woven fabric could not stop the UV rays from reaching through and searing Valenas flesh painfully, gritting her teeth Valena ran faster, tears streaming down her face from the bright light and the gnawing guilt that she was leaving Kozlak behind to struggle through the daylight on his own. The forest lay directly ahead of her now, it took all her willpower to keep going and rush into the dense woods that would shield her from most of the suns deadly sting. Valena dashed through the woods as if she was being chased by the devil himself, she saw the coven ahead of her, it looked strange in the sunlight streaming in from above, less grand and more decrepit than it did at night when it seemed to exude power. In a strange disjointed thought Valena made a mental note to send out some newborns to fix it up during the night as she rushed into the safety of the mansion, slamming the doors shut behind her with a loud thud of finality before she collapsed on the marble floors in the hallway, sobbing uncontrollably.
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Post by marcus on Sept 5, 2011 2:16:34 GMT 1
*Marcus laughed lightly to himself... for a moment after hearing what Ebony said.*
"It is true what you say Ebony, but forgive me, you missed my poor attempt of humor... I mentioned my life coming to an end before yours because my life will NOT be ending any time in the near future hahaha..."
*Marcus remained in front of Ebony a moment longer... Reassuring her that there is nothing to fear... His gaze moved from her Topaz eyes to the navy blue sky...*
"Ebony the sun is beginning to peak and I do not know how well you will fair even under the cape... It only helps a little... but it's more to help... Especially after you took care of the bolero Valena had loaned you... I thought I seen a shine in your eye as you tore it up... You know Valena is going to have your ear for a long while..."
*Marcus began walking backwards towards the marble mansion in the distance... Holding Ebony's hand to make sure she would not let her emotions of this evening make her do something foolish. He began walking beside her, the coven coming clearly into sight only a hundred yards away...*
"Now Ebony when we get to the line of the..."
*Marcus was cut off sharply and stood motionless for a moment... It was Kozlak speaking to him.'Marcus….don’t come out….keep her safe…I’ll be fine….just keep them saf….' Marcus spun quickly, turning in the direction of the town.*
"KOZLAK!"
*As Marcus just finished yelling the name a blur came sprinting by... In and out of sight in less than a second.*
"Valena!, Ebony... Hang on to this cape and keep yourself as covered as possible... You will be in the protection of the coven in a second... Promise me you will do nothing I would not agree with until we speak again..."
*Without even waiting Marcus grabbed at his cape spinning it around Ebony's tall frame and picking her up all in one motion. His eyes looking down at hers, he placed a soft kiss on her forehead and brought the hood of his cloak over her face. Marcus pushed himself in his speed, the solid oak doors looking like they were shot in his direction as he was shot in there's... The sun beaming through the small opening around the ancient architecture they resided in. He could feel the warmth of the sun.... He was still strong enough to survive without burning instantly... but now was not the time to figure out how much. He put his back against the doors and gave a solid kick, bursting a door open. Valena was still on the ground covered... Marcus placed Ebony down nearby, removing the cloak from her face, giving her a half smile. His eyes scanned the room quickly, fledglings scattered all over after his abrupt entrance... He moved to Valenas side, kneeling beside her with a familiar hand on her body. He pulled at Kozlaks cloak, noticing small burnt patches... He moved the hood away and ran his hand through the brunettes curly locks. Trying to relax her pain.*
"MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR THESE TWO WOMEN! NOW!!! ANYONE I SEE NOT DOING ANYTHING WILL BE CAST OUT TO FEEL WHAT THEY HAVE AND YOU WILL NOT RETURN!"
*Marcus lowered his whole body to the ground beside Valena.*
"Valena... Kozlak is not here, where was the last place you seen him."
*Marcus took Valenas petite hand in his own... Patting it softly... small burns on her hand already beginning to heal... but much slower than usual standards. His stare surveyed the room.... Motion everywhere, panic even... Until Ebony. Marcus gave her a smile and a nod, her friend was going to be fine, an the tears were not entirely from pain. Hopefully Ebony knew it as well. Marcus placed Valenas hand into one of the fledglings coming to take her to a recovery room. He stood and looked at the door, Valena was not in a very clear mind, but either way, he had to go back out and try to communicate with Kozlak...*
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Post by Culmir on Sept 8, 2011 17:57:06 GMT 1
Ebony couldn't help but smirk in return to hearing Marcus's melodic laughter "I understand you were trying to lighten the mood, and I'm sorry you felt the need to, you were right when you said that everything would be okay, it's just not entirely sunk in yet" she sighed wistfully as she stared at the approaching dawn, the brightness of the sky hurting her eyes, making her squint. Marcus's next remark drew a chuckle from Ebony as she nodded "yeah, I probably will have hell to pay for destroying her clothes but at that point it was a better option rather than having to try and explain to her how the tear got in it the first place" she smiled openly, her golden eyes sparkling with amusement as she remembered the moment she tore open the bolero with a rather large amount of pleasure as the fabric was itching her skin more than she was willing to admit to Valena as her friend would of given her hell for bashing the wonderful substance called cashmere. As Marcus tugged her hand, Ebonys feet followed suit, walking towards the mansion at a somewhat leisure pace, being sheltered from the sparkling rays of sunlight as the yellow globe began to crest the horizon, Ebony heard the footsteps running towards them before she smelled the familiar scent of Valena. Ebony heard the scream for Kozlaks name from Marcus as she tried to make sense of the situation, where was he? why was Valena running even now that she was in the relative safety of the forest? That was when the smell of burnt flesh hit her nostrils, tensing Ebony stopped dead in her tracks, barely registering what Marcus was saying to her as her golden eyes locked onto the fleeing for of Valena who was trailing wisps of smoke behind her as if she were on fire. Her mouth opened in a silent 'no' as mesmerized Ebony watched her friend barrage through the woods she nodded at the words spoken to her, assembling them into a promise that she wouldn't do anything stupid, then she was swaddled in a cloak herself, lifted from the ground and was taking off at top speed into the same direction as Valena had. Ebony could feel the heat of the sun on her skin through the fabric of the cloak, the sun was somehow rising much faster than anyone had anticipated, Ebony yelled in pain as a patch of the cloak shifted and the sun hit her flesh directly, searing it instantly as crisps of flaking black skin fell from her hand and arm. She bit her tongue painfully as she was jarred from the impact Marcus had with the door, but she was instantly relieved by the sweet coolness of darkness that was in the house, she gingerly lifted her arm to see the damage and sucked in air loudly as she saw her blistered and peeled arm, covered in red angry boils as flakes of blackened skin dropped from it like rotten leafs did from trees. She looked away and saw Marcus give her a reassuring smile before he moved over to Valenas side who had collapsed not far from her at all, crawling over Ebony reached her friend on the other side of where Marcus was seated as he stroked her hair, trying to soothe the crying brunette who was sobbing uncontrollably.
Valena cringed away from the hands touching her, everything about her hurt as she tried to cling desperately to the cloak still wrapped around her, thinking it would protect her sun ravaged skin some more as long as she kept it covered. Tear of both pain and shame pearling down her cheeks as she hiccoughed sadly, rocking back and forth on the marble floor of the mansion. Her red eyes latched onto Marcus as he barrelled into the house, holding a bundle in his arms which he settled onto the floor, Valena barely recognized her old friend Ebony as she was unwrapped from Marcus's cloak, it's sturdy fabric saving her from some bad burns as well as the fact that she had already been in the forest aided a lot. Valena knew she looked hideous, she watched sadly as black pieces of skin dropped from her nose, her entire face felt badly burnt and she knew she was most likely looking like a human after it spent a night in an inferno. Growling lowly Valena snapped her fangs at a fledgling that tried to pry the cloak from her form, she watched the young vampire reel back as she stared dumbfounded at Valenas violent reaction, Valena began to sob again and resumed rocking as Marcus sat down beside her. "He's still out there" she cried, her tears making her voice hoarse and cracking "in the meadow leading to the forest" she stared pleadingly at Marcus "you have to help him, he'll burn up in the sun!" she wailed.
Ebony sat by her friend, wrapping a comforting arm around her, keeping the damaged arm from view as well as out of reach of Valena, not sure if her friend would be aware of injuries in her current state. "It'll be okay V" she whispered "We'll save him somehow" she spoke reassuringly as she stared at Marcus over her sobbing and distraught friend, wondering what they could possibly do while the sun was up as the sound of tolling bells began to reach the mansion....
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