Scambo 11-14-2008 07:17 PM<br/>Jack absorbed Shey's words passively as he pulled up to a light, depressed the clutch and rolled the stick shift back to first gear. He squeezed the wheel as he contemplated just what she was saying. He let out a breath before he began speaking.<br/>"Listen Shey....5 years ago my dad died. At the time I was still with the Arrows. A lot of things were bad and pushed me but my dad's death took me right over the edge. The real reason I became a private investigator was so I could follow up leads and track my father's killer legally. It took me a year but I found the bastard and.....I killed him. Shot him dead for what he had done to my father, my family......But, when he was dead it didn't give me the satisfaction I wanted....it left me feeling empty and hollow. I haven't even told my family this, but I'm telling you because...I love you Sheyera West, I have since the moment saw you and I don't want you to feel the emptiness I did. When you live for revenge, what've you got left after you take it? When I left the alley on that cold, brutal night I didn't feel any relief, I didn't feel any better. I just took the life of a man I didn't know. But, I'll be there for you, no matter what you decide, I'll be there for all the cold nights and stormy skies, I'll be there. Just like I promised. But, please, remember that there are innocent people still left in this fucked up world..." The light changed and the car thrummed to life as he came off the clutch and let his foot depress the gas pedal. He looked up at Shey and felt his heart soar, along with something he hadn't felt in a long time: hope. He reached over slowly and gently lifted her chin up to look in her eyes.<br/>"We're going to be ok. I promise." Lost in the infinite expanse of her gaze, he let thoughts of demons and bloody shadows fade to the recesses of his mind and focused only on the one he was madly in love with.<br/>We're going to be ok.....<br/><br/>Forgotten Wolf 11-14-2008 08:15 PM<br/>Dherris sighed as Cutra passed over into sleep. He got up from his kneeling position and looked at her for a long while. It wasnâ€™t how he planned to end the night, he was hoping for something a lot moreâ€¦ fun. Another sigh escapes him as he grabs a pen and tears off a piece of paper from a pad by one of the council desks. *Call me when you need me* was all he wrote along with his number before folding the paper so it stood up on the desk in front of Cutra. Finally he left the council hall thinking that he at least he got his foot in the door.<br/><br/>He couldnâ€™t stay with Cutra asleep, if he was discovered by some other mage he would have been in serious trouble. Even more so if an archmage caught him since he is after all supposed to be in exile from the city. It was best for him to just try and avoid trouble until Cutra could piece together her plan for keeping him in the city.<br/><br/>He walked quietly through the warm air and the bloodstained streets to make it back to his apartment. There was little else he could do that night, there wasnâ€™t enough time really to go out and find new entertainment for the night. His hand came up and covered his eyes as the headache from earlier started to return though much less than the migraine it used to be it was still strong for the moment. With his hand over his eyes and the headache, Dherris failed to notice two critical things. The first was the fact the hairs on the back of his neck were standing up telling him a supernatural he had never encountered before was near (mages have the innate ability to sense other supernaturals but only Prime practitioners are able to identify them by their aura). The second was that he wasnâ€™t watching where he was walkingâ€¦<br/><br/><br/>Brian*********************<br/><br/><br/>Brian groaned as he picked himself off his bed for the moment required to look at the messages on his phone. The first saying the new prince wanted to speak with the Alphaâ€™s and the second by Lady Cutra telling the leaders to show for a meeting at midnight the next night. He resolved to go to the mages meeting and if the prince didnâ€™t show for that then heâ€™d call the princeâ€¦ Besides he was going to be busy that day (actual daylight hours) spending time in the Shadow again trying to slow the progress of the Wound.<br/><br/>No werewolf in their right mind would spend time inside a Wound. Most that go in donâ€™t come out again or come out insane. Brian though was doing his best for the city. He didnâ€™t care about his life so much as the lives of all those who lived in the city and it grieved him that he dragged his pack into thisâ€¦ They though decided to stay and help the city as best they could despite Brianâ€™s warnings. Brian hoped that they made some progress soon though; he wasnâ€™t sure how much longer he could take the mental/spiritual abuseâ€¦ It felt now as if something was trying to force its way into his head but he couldnâ€™t let it get to himâ€¦ He wasnâ€™t going to let the city or his packmates downâ€¦<br/><br/>Elvenoff 11-15-2008 10:50 AM<br/>Romstrahd's eyes never diverted from the view of the city. Its lights glaring out and forcing the cold darkness away giving false hope of security to the humans that dwelled within. He knew this false sense of security all too well, for when that night his beloved became a victim to the war of the clans, he was her false sense of security. There is nothing in this world can offer complete security, one may think so but the cold reality is there is none.<br/><br/>His gaze only left the view momentarily when Enoch gave Memnock some orders; a small smile crossed his face as he looked upon the angered face of Memnock, the baby sitting orders didn't coincide with him to well. But we all have a job to do and some just isn't as glamorous as others. As the prince continued to address him, his gaze returned to briefly before moving back to the city view. Giving a slight nod of his head as he understood what the prince was telling him.<br/><br/>Shattering glass brought his gaze upon the three crazed Vampires that entered the office with weapons readied. Turning slightly to face the intruders Rom's hand found the pommel of his sword but refrained from pulling it when the prince's words streaked by. A slight smile formed over his face as the two sides squared off with words.<br/><br/>The speed of the prince and his fighting ability put Romstrahd's doubt in check for he was good, but being a fighter isn't all that is necessary to run a society. It takes diplomacy as well as a strong hand, but in time all will be reveled. He only hoped that it was sooner than later. He turned back to the view of the city once again as the last traitor fell and the prince resumed his posture.<br/><br/>â€œThank you.â€ replied Romstrahd as he was welcomed and given permission to use the facility. â€œAs you wish.â€ He moved toward the door upon the princes waving him off. He knew what the Prince wanted but before he was going to jump in without feeling around a bit was not going to happen. He wanted to scope the city out more, get the feeling of what is really going on and get the other side of the story before making his presence noticed.<br/><br/>The city night's air was refreshing as he emerged from the building. His destination was unknown at the time so he just began to walk the streets, taking in the atmosphere as he moved away from the Vampire haven. â€œSo it shall begin.â€ he muttered as his figure faded into the shadows...<br/><br/>Ladypuppet 11-16-2008 01:34 PM<br/>*Cutra had awaken sometime later she clutched the chair as she did and woke up form a cold sweat and winced slightly looking around. She woke hearing the chilling scream of a dieing soul, on that died prematurely. *â€œDherrisâ€¦Dherrisâ€¦â€ *She whimpered out and blinked several times. Seeing him nowhere she turned and saw the paper on the desk. She frowned and was deeply sadden that he had left her there asleep. If anyone that was against humans or mages, the could have easy killed her in her sleeping form. She pulled out her phone and put his number into your phone and then on her speed dial. Yawning softly she looked at the clock on her phone it was about 2 am. She arose and headed out she was about a mile from her hotel room.*<br/><br/>*She stood slowly and wobbled slightly and walked toward the door she could still feel Dherris present that would be a problem if any of the other mages showed before the meeting. She walked out and shut the doors behind her and walked off. She was worried about Dherris, she didnâ€™t want to call she didnâ€™t know if he would be asleep so she didnâ€™t call. She walked and leaned heavly on the wall as she did, she was awake but still not have all her normal senses back. The war troubled her, she heard more and more screams everyday it was getting out of control and it needed to be stopped. Even if it meant she had to kill again which was something she didnâ€™t want to have to resort to. She thought to herself. She had wanted Dherris to be there during the meeting. She doubted she would have enough mana to do much but she would call him if she needed to. She had made it through her first date kind ofâ€¦well till she fainted. To bad that had to cut her night short. She looked and felt the present of the new supernatural in the city, he was faint from were she was but she would probably see him or her at the meeting if they decided to attend.*<br/><br/>*Finally reaching the hotel she collapsed against her bed looking around she sighed gently to herself. Why was it that war and death was around her were every mages showed up. She wondered if Dherris was okay and was tempted to call him but did not she soon fell back asleep. Only to be awoke later that mourning by an underlings giving her information about the new signature in the city. Yawning she got up and figured she would have to be getting ready for the meeting. It was still early but she wanted to get there early. She did have something she wanted to take care of. Getting up she took a shower and got dressed in a long black dress with long sleeves to cover her still pale skin. They didnâ€™t know that she was weaker then she was letting on and she would use that to her advantage. She moved collecting what she need and moved back to the council hall, to mediate for the mourning so she could speak to the elder spirits. She would stay like this from most of the day.*<br/><br/>eferhilda 11-16-2008 05:50 PM<br/>Shey felt a single tear fall down her cheek as she heaved a silent sob, suddenly the thought of getting revenge on the humans did not seem so important now. All she wanted was to believe deeply in his words about them being ok and everything working out, but some part deep in her knew that this would not be the case. There needed to be blood for the blood that was spilled by the humans, it was a matter of honor. Still she closed her eyes as she swallowed back the lump in her throat, then softly "I love you too." finally voicing it aloud and admitting it to herself. When they pulled into the clearing that lead up to the newly relocated pack territory, she went into his arms once they were both out of the car. "I know there are good people left in this world or else you would not be here with me. There is just so much pain going on now and I just want to hurt those who hurt me so bad." she growls as she buries her face into his chest. After a few moments for breathing deep into his comforting scent she inclines her face to his own a sudden need coming over her as she kisses his lips deeply and passionately.<br/><br/>Sasha was strolling along the city streets just enjoying the feel of the mortal world against her body, not really paying attention until she bumped into someone. "Excuse me...." she began when she suddenly felt his aura and the taint that was on it. When his eyes met her own she knew exactly what she had been sensing was demon taint, making her lick her lips slowly with sudden desire. Going to his arm, "Hey they honey....you don't look too good. Are you ok? Need some help?" she asked as she let a trickle of her magic leak into him stirring his desires and needs just a bit.<br/><br/>Forgotten Wolf 11-16-2008 06:43 PM<br/>â€œSorryâ€¦â€ Dherris said when he walked into someone but when his eyes swept upward to look at the person. He found his gaze wandering upon a near perfect female form before meeting her eyes and suddenly he knew his night might not be a total lost. With a quick mental flick, he glanced upon her emotional aura and was almost blinded by the lustful red coming off of her. That find confirmed one thing in Dherris mind: the night was not going to be a lose.<br/><br/>Going to his arm, "Hey they honey....you don't look too good. Are you ok? Need some help?" Sasha asked as she let a trickle of her magic leak into him stirring his desires and needs just a bit.<br/><br/>The trickle of the succubusâ€™s magic served to stoke already smoldering desires inside the mage and it just drove him to move things along a bit faster than normal. In his own way, Dherris reached out with his magic to make the womanâ€™s desire burn brighter. â€œOn the contrary, Iâ€™m starting to feel better already since running into you but I donâ€™t mind being your escort tonight. After all, this city has become a dangerous place. Is there anyplace in particular you were headed?â€ Dherris spoke in his charming voice as his red irises shined in the streetlight.<br/><br/>Scambo 11-16-2008 07:04 PM<br/>As she buried her face in his chest, he squeezed his eyes shut and stroked her hair comfortingly.<br/>Way to go asshole. Why don't you tell her that Santa isn't real and that the rabbit was inside the hat the whole time? He rested his chin on her head and murmured soothingly into her ear.<br/>Its never this hard in the stories. Boy grows up, boy finds out that everything he ever knew about anything was a lie, boy gets powers, boy fights monsters, boy meets girl....How do we get to the 'happily ever after' part? God, Gaia.......Easter Bunny...... I could use a little help if you don't mind. As her lips sought his, he gave a silent thanks to whatever had listened. He kissed her back just as intensely running a hand through her flowing auburn locks and tracing her delicate curves with the other. A fierce sting stabbed into his head and he jerked back momentarily, groaning. Jack coughed, embarrassed and annoyed.<br/>Dammit, whatever it was its getting stronger.....maybe....maybe I should just tell her. No. That.....thing...was made with magic, and it falls to magi to get rid of it. He gave her a nervous smile and caressed the side of her face lovingly.<br/>"Well, its up to you, but do you think you could keep your clothes on long enough to get to your place? Cuz theres some stuff in the back, and I don't feel like competing with the shifter for your.....attention..."