☬-Thorn of The Rose-☬ 2x2 W/ Wolfrunner & Spiritstar3

[wolfrunner]

The blonde wondered the halls of the Renier Family Estate running a hand through his hair as he did so. Green eyes focused forward even with greeting the staff members he passed by as he walked. But this walk was nothing special. Just his typical rounds around the manor. Everything from patrols for security sake (in case any soldiers decided to go rouge again or Hunter popped up) to what you would expect of a young lord of a household. Well really a lady's task since the house was her responsibility, but with the abstance of such it had fallen to Lucas to conduct the house affairs. Or so it was up until a month ago at any rate.

The night his brother had returned to the manor with the princess unconsciously in tow was the craziest night the place had seen in hundred of years. It was not a night he would forget lightly. The way his older brother had looked when he returned with the princess......it stirred something inside of Rigel that was unexpected. Rigel had grabbed the human prince and held him back from going to his sister as the urge to gaurd the human tingled along his nerves. It was as though an enemy vampire had shown up in the house. Lucas had appeared in a way which he hadn't in so long that seeing it again, though the younger knew him perfectly capable of it, kicked his normal childish reckless little brotherness right out leaving only pureblooded vampire behind. He'd shouted for the staff before whisking Haruna away to his room and locked him in there, placing a staff member at the door gaurd. He wasn't taking any chances with the eldest and the human prince.

But that hubbub was a month in the past.

Since then Lucas had shut himself away, diving fangs first into the duties of an Army General while keeping himself out of the princess's sight and path. Thus the duties were silently split between the two brothers. The eldest handling the king and military affairs. While the youngest delt with the control of the household and town, becoming the public face of the Renier Family literally over night. Teamwork. Thats how they handled the situation. It was how they best functioned and accomplished what they were able to accomplish.

[Spiritstar3]

Konan Semantis- 20- Genderfluid (m)- Ember Infiltrator- Bisexual- his house- Tags: open for now

The dark haired vampire was fluttering about as usual, or rather in a flutter. The beautiful dog, his dog, was only a week or two away from having the pups. She'd slowed down exponentially therefore. She slept and ate a lot more, drank more maybe. He seemed more nervous the closer it got to time. Of course he was nervous, as his dog had never had puppies before.


Haruna- 18- male- Embere Heir- homosexual- manor stables- Tags: open for now

The dark haired boy hummed as he sat with his horse, just kind of sat there. He hummed quietly as he pet and patted the red horse. The black one was right next door, in the next stall over. He was always in that stall, of course. He remembered the night the elder Renier had brought Akira back...Hed wanted to go to her, and indeed he had in fact tried. Rigel had stopped him, however, and he wasn't sure why. He'd been held back, and it had been kind of nice? At the same time, he'd been annoyed and wanted to see his sister. He'd wanted to know that she was alright. He'd been taken to his room and locked inside. He'd beaten on the door, but of course they wouldn't let him out. A month had passed since then, and now here he was with his horses. He saw his sister around sometimes. He felt this kind of...awkwardness around her, though. He shook his head now, patting Angel then getting up to go to Demon. Oh, and he still had mama's pendant or locket. He loved that thing with all of his heart.

[wolfrunner]

The blonde felt the bed shift as a pair of arms moved around her pulling her into an embrace but she didn't fight back. It wasn't like she could at the moment, even if her throat wasn't the topic occupying her mind at the moment. Aralynn was confused. Weak. Could feel fear starting to settle as the fact something had happened dawned on the teen. And wanted nothing more at that moment then to get rid of the sensation in her throat not helping in the least sense of the word. The last thing she recalled aside from pitch black nothingness was Al fulfilling her wish and drinking her blood. That was it. After that it was nothing but curled up floating in a void for her, not what she expected of death but what did she know?

Still the girl leaned back carefully easing her back against something warm which the arms around her were pulling her to. Aralynn let them support her, envelope her as tight as they wished without a fuss when one of the arms came into her view. At first she looked at it not entirely sure what she was supposed to do next or what was wanted from her. Actually she attempted to shrink back away from it at first fearing that it would reach out and take her or hit her for some reason. Yet one of her hands came up cautiously, curiously even, trying to trust the hand offered when nothing happened right away. The arm just sitting there in front of her waiting. Aralynn slipped her hand into the one of the offered arm before cocking her head a bit to the side. Then, without word or thinking much, leaned down towards it opening her mouth to briefly reveal well pointed fangs now resting among the rest of her teeth, sinking into piercing the skin of the wrist. And so started to feed.

[owl0430]

It was unclear how much time she had been lost in her thoughts- even unaware of how nice of a day it was outside. It was just the next thing she knew that one of her ladies in waiting had approached her- one she didn't entirely recognize. Rena seemed to avoid her these days as well, so one of the other ladies of the staff had taken her place. " My lady" the girl spoke. " My apologies, but you've been staring into the mirror for quite some time now. The day is beautiful- what say you to the prospect of spending a bit of time in the manor's gardens? I can even prepare some tea and sandwiches, perhaps?"

" I'm not sure...besides if I wished to enjoy some time outdoors, why would I not simply just go to the balcony?" her voice was monotonous but gentle. "Oh, come on now my lady, you've holed yourself up in here for the greater part of a month. If not for your own sake, at least go so we don't have to worry as much for your health." At this, the blonde let out a sigh, arranging her hair so it covered the marks on her neck. " Very well then...I shall go...." briefly closing her eyes, she picked up one of the perfumes, applying it to herself. " Estella-" she called, knowing the girl was nearby. " Would you please accompany me to the garden?" If there was anybody she ever tried to make conversations with, on the rare occasions she said much of anything at all, it was Estella and Haruna. Aside from them, her words were always few and far in between. Though with Haruna, she could not help but note some sort of tension between them, though she didn't know of its cause.

[owl0430]

When was the last time fangs had pierced his skin? Had they ever? Well, if one counted his own fangs...no, the last time he'd been bitten in this manner was that night on the town- the night Adrian had destroyed his life. These days those memories were a bit hazy, but he doubted they would ever fully disappear. He did note, however, the pain was relatively the same. Aralynn's bite was just a bit gentler than his had been and lacked whatever intent and sense of foreboding Adrian's bite had possessed.

" There we go, my dear. Take however much you need. "Tis my fault you exist now in this manner. Your entrance into this life...is all because of me. As such, it is my job to care for you. To watch over and protect you. To teach you our ways, and assure you don't step out of line. As if I had ever possessed any other intentions than to protect you, however. When the time comes that you are ready to venture out, we will have to start elsewhere, far from here. Lest they find out you live and kill us both. Though we are naught but actors who dance and fret upon the stage, the curtain must close on our act one day. I just have no intention of letting it be anytime soon,"

"

[wolfrunner]

True to the norm, the young maid entered the main part of the princess's room right on her cue. The former seamstress finishing her normal duties of going about Akira's chamber tidying up or else inspecting every nook and cranny to ensure not a speck of dust was out of place. Though her real task, as it had been since it first seemed the blonde didn't mind occasionally speaking with her, was to just be on hand at the ready. To be present should the young women ever wish to speak and simply be a companion for her. Now Estella stood tall with back erect smiling wide and genuine at Akira as she nodded. Taking a glance out the near by window, "You know I'd be happy to My Lady. Especially on such a day as today, oh we can truely enjoy ourselves even just sitting watching the birds and insects flit about their bussiness." Turning back to her mistress, "Shall I bring anything with us? A book? Sewing materials? Ask some of the lads to make sure art supplies be set up?"

[wolfrunner]

It was strange. Feeding. At first Aralynn had no idea what exactly she was doing with the exception of knowing that she was soothing the irritation in her throat. The moment she swallowed the first little bit of Al's blood it was like putting a much needed salve on a badly burned, exposed area of flesh. It soothed her throat and took a bit of the edge off of her need which, in return, soothed her. The girl relaxed letting herself almost fall back into Al's embrace, but kept her hand in his the entire time. Not in a restrictive manner but more in something to hold on to for safety. Comfort. Assurance. But the more Aralynn fed it was like the blood wasn't just soothing her throat, it was like it was also dispelling the fog and any traces of confusion from the new vampire. It was bringing her reality pretty much.

As the teen continjed to feed her mind started to gradually clear up.

As her mind started to clear up more then just her sense of touch started returning. Her senses of smell, taste and hearing all started returning to her right mind again as well. And it was all just in time to hear his voice. Releasing the dark haired male's wrist, Aralynn twisted her head back to look at the one that held her. Lips now bright red as she looked up at him. "Al."

[Spiritstar3]

Konan Semantis- 20- Genderfluid (m)- Ember Infiltrator- Bisexual- his house- Tags: open for now

The dark haired vampire was fluttering about as usual, or rather in a flutter. The beautiful dog, his dog, was only a week or two away from having the pups. She'd slowed down exponentially therefore. She slept and ate a lot more, drank more maybe. He seemed more nervous the closer it got to time. Of course he was nervous, as his dog had never had puppies before.


Haruna- 18- male- Embere Heir- homosexual- manor stables- Tags: open for now (James and/or Louis)

The dark haired boy hummed as he looked around for Louis or James. One or both of them had come with him to the stables/barn. He finally saw at least one of them. "Is that you, Louis, or is James?" he asked, then hummed once more. It didn't matter either way which it was. He was going to ask if they'd help him.

[owl0430]

After having thought about it for a moment, the female considered Estella's words. " Hm....I think some art supplies would be nice, and perhaps a book. I've never been much of one for sewing." Meanwhile, the other lady had mentioned she was going to go retrieve the tea and morsels for them, and would inform the lads of Akira's desire for some art supplies so Estella could immediately head out to the gardens with her, and had left. " Well then, Estella. Let us be off, yes?" she vaguely knew her way to the gardens, but she figured Estella would take the lead if she took a wrong turn. " So, what is new with the town? It's been some time since you've last told me of the latest news."

[owl0430]

As the former queen fed, he gently squeezed her hand in return. She may have been caught up in the thirst of a newly turned vampire, but instinctively she still seemed to desire reassurance, a comfort of sorts. Something to ground her. So if it was a rock she needed, that's what he would be. Therefore when she began to relax in his arms, he closed his eyes, leaning against the headboard so as to relax a bit himself.

But when he heard her voice, it was as if he had just heard the most beautiful melody in the world. " Hello, my love. Did you rest well?" he mused, with a kind and gentle gaze. " I would sure hope so- you've kept me waiting for nearly over a month."



-----meanwhile, in the underground palace-----

" Orion" the ancient vampire spoke, only now noticing the mess he'd made when he was reawoken. " Draw me a bath and, if you could, fetch me some fresh garments. I wish to see my kingdom, but I can't go out there looking as I am. It would draw far too much attention, even in a kingdom of vampires."

" But, sir- the other twin spoke in a worried tone. Are you sure you wish to go out so soon? You have only just woken, and you're still so weak! What if-"

"Fear not, Esmerelda. I will have you two with me, will I not? Besides, I have no intentions to cause trouble so soon, let alone in broad daylight. And if worst comes to worse, we shall escape through the shadows. I simply wish to feel the scorch of the sun on my own skin again." Though worried, Esmerelda agreed, as did Orion, as he left to procure garments for him. " Oh, and Esmerelda?" he mused, glancing at the female. " I do not know how many from my reign still live. Too many, I would presume, for me to wonder about as I am. I think it's time you removed your magick. Very few should know me then. To all but a select few, I will mostly be seen as just vaguely familiar, or completely unknown."

" As you wish, my liege." she replied, moving over to the male and placing a hand atop his head. After a few moments, his long blonde hair had turned to a silvery-white, and his eyes, untainted by the iconic vampire scarlet, were different from before as well.

--

Eventually Orion had returned with some garments for him- a black dress shirt and a matching vest, adorned with silver buttons unto which roses were engraved and carved. The pants were a dark brown in color, and he'd even been brought undergarments and a beautiful coat that reached his knees, the edges of the coat adorned with a silver pattern of sorts. After having tested the material for the quality, he finally made his way to where his bath was drawn- and oh, what a blessing it was. The warmth of the water, The way it flowed through the hair, and glided across the surface of anything and everything. But that was only the beginning.

Everything was much more exciting up in the world- so you can bet that once they reached the surface through an entrance in Runemeth, a true smile crossed father white-haired vampire's face, his vampiric escorts equally thrilled to see him so excited.
" Even in the burn of the sun, I must say...it is quite nice to be home."