Bernadette
"I wasn't born with siblings, but if I were... I imagine she would be a lot like that" *Murderous nature was very hip in the vampire world. Slap some fangs on her and an affinity for the night and boom. * "Oh, I've seen her fight many times. I've seen her fight a werewolf, an angry mob, a demon.." *And she was very efficient. When he brought up the tavern, she'd give a slight smile* "We barely made it out of that mess... At the time, I didn't know if the outcome would be fruitful and I feel more prepared now should it happen again." *Not to mention, they had Ysildea... So... That played a big part in her confidence.

Feeling his arm gently hug her against him, her eyes widened in surprise as her face flushed a deep scarlet. Averting her gaze to her lap, she felt her heart pounding agaisnt her chest. She didn't want to let go of the reigns, but she would gently nuzzle her nose agaisnt his neck.* "Faedon?.." *This smell, she recognized this smell... His scent wasn't that of a stranger... And she fondly revealed in the feeling of having her friend back.* "Do you think... I..." *Blinking rather quickly, she gently shook her head.* "Ah, nevermind. There's a lot of thoughts in my head at present.." *Yes. A lot of thoughts.*
Josephine
*Listened to her as he felt her nose gently nuzzled against his neck he lifted his head a little to the side as he held her close the best he could with his broken hands, but his face and body was hot to her touch and listening to her soft voice he spoke* `"Is everything alright...? Is there something you want to say...? Do I think...?"` *He gently moved his head back a little bit and placed his right hand gently under her chin and lifted it softly to look at his eyes as he held her wondering what was going on inside her head as he saw her red beat face his face was also hot and just as red his chest felt right as he felt many emotions. He was very nervous however and reserved as they talked he knew if anything came up ysildea, Aslan could protect them and ai could protect herself now from her newfound confidence.*
Bernadette
*No. Not like this. She didn't want him to look at her like this... It was embarrassing. Shaking her head she covered her face with her hands with an audible sqeak, freely releasing the part she was holding to do so. Burrying her head into him she didn't look up, and would probably hide like that for a while. She didn't want to be witnessed in a state that even she didn't understand. She'd definitely talk to Ysildea about it, maybe when they found a hotspring. A few yards to the left, the wings of a fluorescent blue butterfly shone vividly against the darkness of the night.*
Josephine
*Looks at her as she shook her head and let go of the reigns of the horse aslan wouldn't stray from his path and continue on the road as her hands covered her face he was concerned and confused as he gently cupped her face the best he could with his bandaged hands using his thumbs to gently push her finger's out of the way before leaning in finally having the courage he was going to kiss her his lips only less then an inch away from hers as he tilted his head to the side his soft pink lips gently kissed hers for a soft brief moment with his eyes closed until he opened them and saw the butterfly he would move his head back and speak nervously as he moved away scared* `"Im sorry... I shouldnt... Look there is a butterfly... It's glowing..."` *He would point out.*
Bernadette
*Her eyes widened, her lips had touched many body parts but never here... Never like this. Her first kiss as it were, shrouded in a veil of moonlight with the gentle lull of trotting hooves. Closing her eyes as if it were instinctual, she returned the kiss with the softest coo. When it was broken, she lingered if not for a second longer before opening her eyes to stare at him. Clutching a hand against her chest, she slowly looked at his hands as the gravity of it all began to slowly descend upon her. A human and a vampire broke every moral code and law of the natural world. They'd be damned... And she would put him in incredible danger, a danger that she knew she could not protect him from. Maybe with Ysildea- no. She had to think. Was it selfish to pursue this love? They'd always be on the run, she was jeopardizing him ever attaining peace, and he could die. Would she be able to live with that? Could she be selfish... Just once?* 

"Faedon... Would I be able to fly for a little while? Just a little while? I won't be far... Please?" *She wanted him to know she was just fine, she only needed a moment to collect her thoughts. She would be nearby, and she would even throw in the sweetest pleading look she could muster.*
Josephine
*She was also his first kiss in his own culture he didn't know if he should have done it but she kissed him back there miss was under the moonlight with aslan trailing in the path the beautiful blue butterfly passing by then as she moved away and he did he looked at her. They were not to far from his hometown they were coming up towards the border there could be seen people dawned in black and blood red flaming kimono's they had katanas torches lit up the wooden walls and walkway they were walking in there was large spiked wooden staked logs all across the walls length with a large moat Infront of it flowing with water it was around 15 feet wide with single wooden platforms just above the water by an inch in the center each of those logs separated by 100 feet each with warriors dawning the same clothing but with flames trailing up to the chest signifying they were higher up on the chain of ranking. The wall went on as far as the eye could see all the way to the coastal beaches into the beaches and into the water into a bay that had large wooden gates to let ships in and out but they couldn't see that far.


He looked at her as he looked ahead they were almost there they were so close and she wanted to leave was it because of the kiss? His hands slowly moved into his lap with a defeated expression maybe he shouldn't have kissed her it probably ruined there chances to explore the world together.* `"I'm sorry... I shouldn't have... Yes I'm not going to stop you from going just be safe. I do remember you told me you were going to be wed off the only way was for you to die or be just wed off if that makes you worry about me I promise you we will be fine here in my home country until we can figure something out..."` *He knew they would be safe in his hometown however if they were to ever leave his hometown based on how scared ai was of her family it could mean certain death for them all... What if the vampires came here in full force they could maybe hold them*

*However at what cost how many lives of his people and her people would need to be given over the principal of marriage? He shook his head she shouldn't have to be forced to marry off but it was her decision he lowered his head and waited for her to fly off closing his eyes fearing the worst he may never see her again.*
Bernadette
"It's not that! Its-" *She couldn't put it into words* "Its not that.." *She felt he didn't understand her, so she needed to have some time to just... Clear her thoughts. Evaporating into her bat like form, she fluttered off into the sky to have ample room to breathe. Just a little ways away, not too close and not too far, she found a small little patch of moonflowers. Shifting back into her human like state, she floated down to sit within them.* "These feelings..." *With each one she picked, she untangled her jumbled emotions and swaying heart.* "I just want-" *What did she want? What did **She** Want?* "Faedon... I want to be with Faedon.." *Would he trade his mortality for her? An immortal soul couldn't be with a human. Would she turn her back on the world for him? Would she **Die** For the sake of their forbidden love?*

"I make my own path, it's my choice alone... Faedon... Wait for me!" *With these moon flowers, she was going to profess her love to him- but she was stopped. Two, long strands of white hair poured over her shoulders as the air became instantaneously cold, and a thin layer of frost delicately coated the surrounding grass and leaves around them.*
Marian
*Peering down at this little thing, her face was a mere inches away from hers as her hair draped either side of Ai's face like curtains. White, pointed fangs glinted from beneath her pink lips that had curved into a slight smile. Bone chilling blue eyes peered into Ai's very soul as she uttered but her name*


**"Aaaaaiiii Chi~"**
Bernadette
*She froze. She knew those eyes, and it was like she was staring death in the face.

**Miho**

You didn't walk this side of the continental plane without knowing her name. She quickly stood up, and held out her hand with her palm forward defensively. She wasn't a match, none of them were. What was she doing here??? Was she followed??* "We in standing of the Vampires Creed, with the alligence of our forefathers decree no act of-"
Marian
"Do not recite the creed to me **Girl**" *She interupted sharply.* "I was there when it was forged." *Lifting her hair out of the way of her eye, she lifted her head proudly. Sure, she may take a little nap but little Ai would die. She'd lose that fight.* "A psychological vampire cannot survive so far away from their clan, we all know this to be true! So. What are you doing so far away from home?" *She sneered mockingly.*

 "Surely you know about the war... My clan is traveling North to join our ancestors and will take no part in the battles. Your father I believe, is leading the rebellion. Who knew, he had a weak point for humans which I for one, have found very informative~" *She wasn't here to kill as much as she was passing through.*
Josephine
*Looked up as she yelled at him he flinches slightly ready to speak but she flew off into her bat form Aslan was heading towards the drawbridge moat he pulled the reigns for Aslan to stop but he grunted and reeled in pain dropping them just as quick to stop before the reach there he would wait her for ai as he slowly slid off the seat he would walk to the back of the carriage and sit down on the ledge and look into the sky as his hair and head pressing against the back of the wood, he wouldn't continue any further without her he went to reach for his sword but he forgot it was broken in two and set his hands on his lap with a soft sigh hoping she was ok.*
Bernadette
*She whimpered, and stared down at the grass. She was out-ranked, and she knew the rules. But- what did she mean??? With a gasp, she looked up* "Leading the rebellion??" *What should she do?? What did she mean... Not fight? Why wouldn't they fight?! The ice clan would tilt the scale so fast... Why would they not fight??!!! She would go find Faedon to seek his guidance. She knew nothing about war. That fateful day at the cemetery... Who knew it would lead to this. She caught onto her little remark about having a weak point for humans, and instantly got defensive.

She would not be used as a bargaining chip. She refused to be pawned off in a ritual, and a war meant that would be a pushed agenda. Her father, being very political would most definitely see to it that she be married to unite with a stronger clan or to end a war in a truce.*

"Until the night.." *She wouldn't reveal to Miho her plan, but she would begin to run back as fast as her feet could carry her. She couldn't fly and hold these flowers at the same time, so in foot it was. Approaching the carriage, she was out of breathe, and very tired.* "May I-" *Nope. Try again.* "I need-" *Nope. Not enough air.* "May I please speak with you about-" *This time what stopped her, was the border. The ominous figures armed with swords in cloaks, the strange symbols, the torches. She could see it all with her vampiric sight. Hurriedly floating into the seat beside him, she fumbled to put her hood on... She knew the drill.* "Do I look ok??" *Timidly holdong the flowers like a bouquet, she looked like the cutest little bride under that hood.*
Patricia
*As she was running back and spotted the swordsmen even though they had masks it would feel as if they were watching her every move the ones in the logs standing in the center of the moat as the water flowed past there feet and wooden round log of a platform they wouldn't move a single inch but as she ran closer and close towards the carriage the two closest to Faedon and her readied there hands and placed them on there swords there ominous aura would be overwhelming it was as if they sensed something much more dangerous out there that could pose a threat and even possibly break past there lines they were on high alert there senses were unmatched.*
Josephine
*Would see the little ai running on her two feet she was holding flowers his eyes were trying to focus in on her then over and way behind her what was wrong what was she running from? As she was trying to speak he would raise his hands slowly and gently place his hands on the sides of her face wincing as it hurt but was more worried on why she was running. She asked him if she looked ok??? What about her running?? He was filled with a dozen questions but spoke soon after seeing the flowers and her hood on and her small cute face* `"Yes you look beautiful... Ai but what's wrong why were you running is everything alright?"`
Claudia
They look like this
Bernadette
"A war.." *She didn't know how well they could hear, so she'd keep her voice to a whisper.* "There's a war... Between the vampires. No human is safe. That day that we left the city... They've been split into two sides. Those opposed to killing all of the humans, and those actively trying to. The seperate clans have all joined their respective sides... I can't go back." *Her eyes filled with worry as she very, very gently placed her hand over his.* "They'll use me... They will use me as a tool. Don'tlet them take me back.." *As much as she wanted to help, she knew her fate would be that as a means to an end.* "What will we do? Where can we go?"
Josephine
*Would feel his hair on his arms stand up slightly as if he felt chills run down his back they were being watched by the kami he listened to her words a war between vampires and humans?* `"It's ok don't worry... We're almost to my country I just hope they'll accept you and grant us entry. I won't let them use you as a tool I won't ever let anyone use you as a tool ever they'll have to kill me before I let anyone hurt you."` *His face looked determined as he gently squeezed her hands softly then a little harder not enough to make her feel any pain or hurt just so she can feel his warmth in his hands as blood began to leak out of the bandages* `"I think I love you... I won't let anyone take someone I love away..."` *He would say as he gently leaned in for a deep kiss as she was mid sentence for a long dozen seconds as he held her hands his soft lips against hers his eyes closed softly he would look towards the moat after either one of them broke away he would speak* `"Then let's hurry and get across the bridge once across we are awarded the protection of the kami"`
Bernadette
*That's right, they might not allow vampires. If they didn't...* "If you're caught smuggling me in, what will happen to you?" *He... Loved her?? She looked from the gate, to him, and then back and forth once more. It was their only chance.* "Faedon... I lov-" *He caught her in a kiss... And a passionate one at that. There was so much she had wanted to say, and in closing her eyes she gently held his hand. She was scared... But at least they could be scared together. Pulling away from the embrace of their lips, she'd give a nod. She would follow him wherever he went and when they got closer, she wouldn't look up and would let him do all of the talking. Holding the flowers close to her chest... She softly trembled beneath her cloak.*
Josephine
*He wouldn't tell her the consequences of him being caught for snuggling in it would be similar seppuku where he would have to take his own life to atone for his own sins he would gently wrap her in his black firey kimono he had stored inside the carriage he grabbed it out and wrapped it around her as he did he would lead her to the front of the carriage and pull the reigns for Aslan to move as the carriage slowly makes it to the draw bridge the 20 feet tall and 15 wooden draw bridge with railings and 4 inches reinforced steel would look intimidating it was behind a solid iron gate 6 inches thick of steel it began to be raised and the draw bridge was being lowered after the steel gate was fully opened as it connected with the ground Aslan began to move forward he hopes that his cloak would cover her vampire scent and it was a gamble 50-50 chance! But it worked since he hadn't showered in a while and the cloak stinked like it was god awful of must but it would have to do it hadn't been washed in at least a month once they made it across she would see the beautiful forests and a warrior standing ahead of there path he would stand with his hands on his sword but would walk to the side he was obviously the most strongest by aura and how everyone bowed to him as he was there.*
Bernadette
*Gently hugging the kimono against herself, she had set the bouquet of moon flowers in her lap. She worried for Ysildea, for she was still fast asleep. He jaw fell slightly ajar at the sight of the gate, but she'd quickly lower her head... She would try to appear as inconspicuous as possible. She didn't lift her head, and she didn't make eye contact with anyone... That was the last thing she needed. She kept her mouth closed as well, for her fangs she couldn't so easily hide from these people she feared. She would pretend to be mute, and not utter a word. 

She'd take a peak here and there however, and it indeed was beautiful. So this was their home... She wished she could show them hers too. She wondered where they were going... To Faedons house? Would she get to see where he grew up?*
Josephine
*Watches the swordman as he stepped aside Faedon wouldn't speak but he would see the man looking at him... It was... One of the highest ranking! Sakakibara Masakado! Ai wouldn't know who this was but it would make sense for the flame water art swordsmens to be here if he was here he only heard his name but seeing his appearance and the kimono of everyone around something big must be going on.*
Daniel
*Slowly looked up his eyes peering up from his headware speaking with a joyous voice he had an upbeat personality his looks and aura didn't match his personality at all he would speak with happiness* `"Welcome back to kurouda! I'm glad you made it back safe why haven't you answered the calls of the HQ? Faedon Koshiro I'm assuming your expedition of the world has been fruitful? You may travel further but I expect to have a full written report of all that's happened! Now you look so tired go get some rest."` *He laughed after he spoke but Faedon shouldn't take his upbeat personality for not being serious.*
Josephine
*Stopped Aslan his hand bleeding even more as he smiles hiding the pain putting on a front of strength Infront of his elder as he would bow his head low and speak* `"This swordsman will be honored to speak to an elder."` *He slowly rose his head to speak* `"It is nice to be back in my home country I have also brought Ysildea back with me she is in the back of the carriage she is asleep. My expedition of the outside world has been interesting but it isn't over I have ran into some trouble my hands have been rendered nearly useless but my friend has helped me make it back safe and alive I lost my sword can you put in a request for me this swordman begs his elder."` *He bows his head respectfully again asking for another sword as he shouldn't have lost it or destroyed it but he doesn't remember anything about it.*
Daniel
*Would remove his hand from his swords hilt and nod after everything faedon said he looked at his tough act saw right through it as Faedon gripped the reigns and he saw blood forming around the bandages he looked up not saying anything back to faedon before taking a soft breath in within nearly a blink of an eye he was on top of faedon looking down on him his knee pinned Faedon to the carriage* `"You need to take better care of your self Koshiro what would have done without your friend. Would you make sure he gets home safe and doesn't hurt himself anymore we need our swordsman's in peak condition you will get your sword"` *He raises a single finger then another* `"Then you will head to the Joutun estate early next morning where another elder will host you and take care of your rehabilitation for your hands I read it in the reports Ysildea sent at least she doesn't forget about us."` *He sniffles as he bonked faedons head before jumping back off and waving as aslan began to continue on his path*
Bernadette
*She didn't say not nuthin. She kept a low profile... One with the cart as they say. Everyone seemed rather informal as opposed to the heavy atmosphere that was going on. Pulling her hood over her eyes, she was able to sneak a quick glance at his weapon. Why did that look... Familiar. She remembered stealing Faedons sword back, and they looked not identical, but similar. She could smell the blood instantly, but she didn't want to make a fuss. She didn't take too kindly to him getting pinend, and she felt her hand twitch- no! No. No putting **Anyone** To sleep! She was out numbered, and locked in, all around it wasn't a safe idea. Biting her tongue it is then... But better believe once they were nearly out of sight she took his hands.* "No... No... I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!" *She couldn't heal him, and health potions didn't seem to be effective. She didn't know how to wrap very well, so all she could do was take the reigns back.* "Who... Who was he?" *In the calm of the forest, she caught glimpses of shrubbery and animals that... She had never seen before. She was ever so cautious however, and never let down her hood for even a moment.* "It's quite beautiful here... Is this forest where I will stay?"