2x2 with Wolfrunner/Spiritstar3-fin.

[wolfrunner]

The blonde human sat calm and proper as she ate with Al, every so often glancing over at him or making a comment to strike up a sort of conversation. Everything tasted better then she thought it would, though that shouldn't have been a surprise. And it really wasn't one of much. It was just......well nice. Calm. Peaceful. Enjoyable. But Aralynn had found that pretty much everything was enjoyable as long as Al was around, even when Adrian was in charge things were better then they would have been otherwise. After all Al was just out of her reach then. It wasn't like one was totally gone gone when the two souls switched places and that thought was what made the former vampire king bearable.

Popping the rest of her bun into her mouth and chasing it with one last bite of beef, Aralynn cleaned her mouth. Looking at Al, "Thank you Al, that was delicious as usual. And yes. I believe I am ready for our next activity, its the one I have been looking forward to for awhile. We should have lots of room in the throne room. What'd you think?"

[wolfrunner]

Lucas raised an eyebrow at the vampire about to speak when another showed up, this one carting along Haruna. If he could the dark haired male would find this new turn in the situation funny. But he was unable to do so. If these two really thought that they were either going to get away with the humans or defeat him, they were both about to learn a eternal lesson their condemned souls would never be able to forget. And their lesson started now.

Within seconds Lucas had cleared the gap between them, now standing next to the first vampire and Akira.

[owl0430]

Akira:


The vampire's eyes spoke of fear, but he wore a smile. " Never turn your back to your opponent, sir~" he cooed, several of the other vampires from earlier leaping down from the rooftops, one landing promptly atop Lucas's back. He then took the potential opportunity and swung the stake at Lucas, aiming for the area of flesh between the bottom of the rib cage and the hip.

Al:
" The throne room should serve just fine for our needs. I have already picked out some songs for you tonight, and it shouldn't be hard to conjure up some music to accompany them." he smiled at her, standing and offering his arm. " Shall we, my lady?"

[wolfrunner]

Without hesitation Aralynn looped one arm around the one offered to her and picked up her skirts with the other. After being sure she would not trip, the teen stood upright looking up at Al beaming. "I believe so. We would not want to be late and leave a bad impression would we? We are the hosts."

[wolfrunner]

The dark haired male grunted as a weight suddenly fell onto his back from above, no more like another vampire. So the two holding the Emberelic Heirs weren’t the only ones desperate for a taste. All the more ways for Lucas to calm down from the night’s events. The timing could not have been more perfect in his mind. Reaching back taking hold of the soldier who had landed on his back, the oldest Renier twisted his body in a sharp movement while moving inwards towards the incoming spike. Only instead of it’s intended target of him, the stake found purchase in the side of his attacker.

[owl0430]

Al: "Very well then, my dear." and so he escorted her to the designated space, as if they truly were attending a ball full of people. " So, do you have any particular requests, my dear? I do know the local traditions, if you would like. Or I have my own- it is your choice my dear."

Akira:
The now-wounded vampire let out a yowl that echoed through the alley, backing off a bit to assess the damage. Meanwhile, the one who'd been wielding the stake growled, his stance low in attempt to attack from a downwards angle. One of the other ones, who had been bystanding before, now entered the fray, latching himself onto Lucas's legs.

[Spiritstar3]

Konan Semantis- 20- Genderfluid (m)- Ember Infiltrator- Bisexual- Fallon’s- Tags: Fallon

The dark haired vampire


Haruna- 18- male- Embere Heir- homosexual- estate- Tags: Lucas, Akira

The dark haired boy looked to his horses, wondering why they hadn't run. They weren't fighting either though, but was that really a good thing? The vampire continued to hold him. Considering he had his hands full, he couldn't join the others to fight.

[wolfrunner]

“I already know the local customs, I was raised with them and having them drilled into my head after all. And I do love knowledge.”, said the young queen, “Besides you know by now that I’m the adventurous type. I want to learn the customs and traditions of the one I love which, is itself, one of the local traditions if I’m not wrong. Think me your eager naive apprentice to mood as you will or need. I shall follow.”

[wolfrunner]

As soon as he had knocked off the vampire that landed on his back another thought that it would be a good idea to attach himself onto Lucas’s leg. No doubt to keep him from moving like he had done seconds ago. Normally it wouldn’t have been a bad strategy and the dark haired male would have nodded to such a tactic. But not tonight. Reaching out, Lucas’s hand grabbed onto the vampire wilding the stake curling his fingers around his hand being sure to dig his nails in as deep as he could into the creature’s flesh. With a firm hold on his assailant, the Renier let the other vampire follow through with his downward attack but kept control so as to shove the stake right at the soldier clinging to his leg. Meanwhile his free leg came up to kick at the leg of the vampire holding Akira hostage.

[owl0430]

Al:
" Very well then....perhaps one from my days as a pirate, hm?" he smiled, releasing her arm. Then, with a swish of his hand, he activated his personal power- unlike that of Adrians- to manifest some instruments with the shadows to play their music. " I had assumed none of the musicians would be able to play my tunes correctly, so please don't mind the musician-less instruments. Besides, it is more private this way, yes?" With a snap of his fingers, the instruments began playing a tune of sorts, heavy on the violin, the music peppy and energetic as Al took Aralynn's hand in his, starting their first dance with a spin. " I~ won't blame the hurting on you, you left in the sweetest way- I~ won't, say that it's you, making me feel this way" he began, twirling Aralynn away from him and then towards him, movements unconventional for that of a traditional ball. There was no set pattern for the footwork, as the dance was more or less a jig that went in whatever direction the participants chose, going with the flow of the music. " It's the heart and the would and the body and the brain- driving me insane. But the wind and the land and the fire and the rain- always stay the sa-ame" a crescendo was at the end, leading into the chorus. " Ai, ai, ai- wanna roll with the wing, bringing distance to everything- Ai, ai, ai- whoah" briefly he lifted her up, twirling her around for a moment before returning her to the ground. "Ai, ai, ai- wanna sit by the fire and glance at the pouring rain- Ai, ai ai- Ai, ai, ai" From there was the second verse, the chorus, and then to the final parts of the song, at which the music slightly slowed down and into a brief instrumental solo. "I would never blame you for the heartache- I would never blame you for the tears- I blame my, stubborn heart, soul, and body- Every single thing around me stays the sa~ame- No matter what." then it was the final chorus for the song, the music playing itself out, ending with Aralynn held up a few inches off the ground in front of him.
(ref. "Roll with the wind"- Alexander Ryback. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NiCIL1M3_o)



Akira:
The vampire holding Akira hissed in pain with the kick landed itself firmly on his shoulder, knocking his shoulder from the socket and causing that arm to release Akira. Still, he quickly backed away, slamming his arm into the wall to get it back in place. " Very well then-" his eyes narrowed with mischief and promises of bloodshed. " A shame to let such a supply go to waste, but she does not good if she's causing war between us, yes?" he raised his free arm up, claws sharp and ready to strike as he position his hand on one side of AKira's neck, one of his claws pricking her skin. Not like he would actually harm her- it was a ruse. His most cowardly assistant had removed the stake from the body of his most tactical teammate, holding it nervously against himself. But if he could distract Lucas by threatening the girl, or the prince...then perhaps that nervous vampire could actually assist in something for once other than lookout.