Shadowess

shadowess - March 9, 2021 "Just hang on, Kite. We're almost there!" Sebastian said as he ran. He was listening to his heartbeat the whole time to make sure he would make it. They arrived at the hospital and Sebastian had to slow his running down drastically to avoid being caught on cameras running at such a speed. He walked through the doors and immediately shouted at the nurses nearby to help him. They rushed over and fussed over Kite, hurriedly placing him on a stretcher and wheeling him away. Sebastian stood around helplessly, waiting to hear if he's alright. All the while he kept looking out of the windows, making sure he wouldn't run out of time to stick around. He would need to leave when the sun started to rise. --- Neva smiled when Carter took the cuffs off her. She rubbed her wrists then nodded quietly at him when he told her to stay put. It didn't take Tom long to return with the mug of hot chocolate. He set it down in front of her and sat in the nearby armchair. Neva picked it up straight away and Tom lifted a hand. "Be careful! it's still very-" Then he trailed off as he watched her blow onto the drink, her eyes turning white as she did and the hot chocolate cooled down to her desired temperature. When she stopped blowing, her eyes returned to normal and she took a few big gulps of the hot chocolate with a smile. Tom grinned, looking at her in amazement. "Ok, that's pretty cool." He said and Neva raised an eyebrow at him. He chuckled. "No pun intended..." --- Parker was out cold but his dreams kept him tossing and turning. He was back in the penthouse, looking around in confusion. "Guys?" He called out, walking around. He tried to leave but the door wouldn't budge. He tried opening the balcony door too but it was stuck fast. "Guys?!" He called out again, turning around to walk back to the door only to come face to face with himself. He stared at himself in confusion. The other version on him was paler. His eyes turned red. He grinned at the way Parker looked at him and Parker saw the fangs. This was the other version of Alex. The Blood God version. The insane version. "I'm getting tired of waiting, Parker." Alex said to him and Parker took a step back. "Waiting for what?" "For you to die." Alex's arm shot out and gripped the scruff of Parker's shirt. "Because until you do, I'm stuck in here!" He pointed to Parker's head. "Stuck to watch you flail about in a human life. Clumsy. Naïve. Pathetic!" "Get off me!" In reality, Parker's sleeping body stood up from the bed and began walking towards one of the windows. In his dream, Alex had pulled Parker close to him. "I want you to die. I NEED you to die. The world needs to know who it's true ruler is! Hell needs a stronger leader than that weak woman!" He growled at Parker. Parker struggled to pull away from him, staring at him in terror. "Get off!" "My time is now." Alex gripped Parker's hair, yanking his head back as he plunged his fangs into his throat. Parker yelped and struggled to break free, feeling the venom begin to weaken him. Meanwhile his sleeping body had unlocked the latches on the window and climbed up onto the edge, ready to jump. Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 Kite was in a hospital bed covered in a few blankets. He was starting to become more warm. His temperature was rising to its normal numbers. His heart rate was stable. A nurse walked over to Sebastian. "He's stable but sleeping so you won't be able to talk to him. You can still see him if you would like to." ----- Carter opened the door when he heard the commotion. "Parker!" He yanked him from the window. Making both him and himself hit the floor. shadowess - March 9, 2021 Sebastian nodded to the nurse and followed them into the room where Kite was sleeping. Glad to see he was alright, but was disappointed that he didn't have a lot of time left. Not if he wanted to make it back to Carter's in time. So wouldn't be here when he woke up. He went down to the little gift shop and bought him a get well card which he signed from them all at Carter's office. He then put his and Carter's number at the bottom so that he could call them as soon as he felt better. He left the card in the room with him before running back to Carter's office. --- Parker's still sleeping body fell next to Carter's. In the dream, when Carter had shouted his name, Parker heard it coming from the penthouse door. Parker continued struggling to get out of Alex's grip. Growing more and more desperate. "CARTER! HELP! PLEASE HELP!!" He shouted back, tears streaming down his face. Back in the bedroom, Parker turned his head this way and that while mumbling in his sleep "Help...h-help me...help..." A moment later, his eyes snapped open and he screamed, hurriedly backing up across the floor until his back hit the wall. He looked around the room wildly until his eyes fell on Carter. "Wh-what happened?" He looked around the room again, terrified that this was still a dream and Alex was lurking somewhere nearby. "Where is he!?" Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 Carter stood. "Where's who?" He walked over. "You should sit down. Just take a deep breath and relax." shadowess - March 9, 2021 Parker was shaking as he caught his breath. His body drenched in sweat and the open window making him feel cold. He looked at Carter when he asked who he was talking about but didn't answer. How do you explain that you were just attacked by yourself in a dream? He nodded at Carter's suggestion to try to relax and he stood up, walking over to the bed where he sat down and tried to steady his breathing. "I-it was just a nightmare..." He said finally, wiping the sweat from his face. He looked up at Carter with an expression of mild confusion. "What were we doing on the floor?" Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 Carter locked the window before sitting next to him. "You almost jumped out the window." He shook his head. "Parker, tell me what you saw in that nightmare. It might help if you explain everything to me." shadowess - March 9, 2021 Hearing what Carter said about him almost jumping out of the window, Parker tensed and stared at him with wide eyes. When he suggested he tell him what happened in the nightmare, Parker nodded, shaken by what had happened. He took a deep breath and explained what he'd seen in his dream. What the other version of him had said and what he did. By the time he was finished he was shaking again. Now seeing a relation to what Parker had seen in the mirror earlier, he also decided it was probably best to tell Carter about that too. "Th-that's not all..." He'd said slowly. "Earlier, before coming to bed...I went to wash my face and...my reflection in the mirror...it was just for a second but I swear it was him! The other me!" Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 Carter sighed. "Listen." He wrapped an arm around him. Bringing him close. "You can't let that part of you get to you. He's already dead. You're not. You're better than him. Stronger than him. You've got a family and he's got nothing." shadowess - March 9, 2021 Parker listened to Carter, comforted by what he said. Maybe he was right. Maybe this was all just in his head. Just something he needed to work through. Parker nodded with a small smile. "Thanks Carter." He said quietly then looked around the room warily. "I should probably try to get some sleep but...what if I sleep walk again?" Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 "I'll sleep on the floor and keep an eye on you. I'm going to get myself a bag real quick and tell the others downstairs that I'll be staying with you. In the meantime, just hang in there." Carter headed downstairs. He walked to the kitchen where he grabbed a bag and drank it all up. He threw it in the trash can with a sigh. He walked to Tom and Neva. "Hey, I'm going to keep an eye on Parker. You two should head to the house right now. I'll give you the address and my number in case anything happens. You can take the car there." He tossed the keys at Tom. "My house key's attached to that chain too." He wrote down the address and his number on a notepad then gave the ripped page to him. "Anyway, stay safe guys. I'll check on you two later."

shadowess - March 9, 2021 By the time the kid was blinking her eyes open, she was already on the couch with her hands in cuffs. Sebastian was sitting in one of the chairs close by and Tom was leaning against the far wall, all eyes on her. Realizing she was in an unfamiliar place and surrounded by strangers, her eyes widened and she immediately started looking around for the nearest exit, planning on running. Her own pockets felt lighter and she knew they must've taken all the money she'd stolen. She became both angry and frightened. Angry because she'd been collecting that money all night and frightened of what might happen to her if she didn't deliver that money to her 'boss'. She looked up fearfully and guiltily at Carter. She recognized him as the man she'd punched earlier. Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 "Now, take a deep breath and calm down kid. We don't want to hurt you. We just want to know why you're pick pocketing people at the club. But if you try to escape then we will have to tackle you. Got it?" ,said Carter. shadowess - March 9, 2021 The girl didn't move. Just stared at Carter as if frozen to the couch. Now that they were in a well lit area, Sebastian could see the state she was in. How thin she was. How dirty she was. This was a familiar sight to him. He'd been in this position himself when he'd been human. "You're homeless, aren't you?" He asked gently. The girls eyes darted to him but she didn't answer. He kept a steady gaze. "When was the last time you ate something?" This question gained a reaction. Albeit a small one. Her lower lip quivered for a second as though she wanted to cry but she took a breath and kept her composure, staring hard at Sebastian silently. Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 "I'll go see if I can find something in the kitchen." Carter went over there. He whipped up a sandwich and brought it over. "Here. I made this. Figured you'd want that." He set it on the table. "Now, I've got to ask. Would you mind if we helped you out?" shadowess - March 9, 2021 They were quiet as Carter dipped out to make some food for the girl. The kid's eyes moved from person to person suspiciously. The cuffs on her wrists rattling a little was the only give away that she was shaking. This wasn't normal. Any other police officer would have taken her to the station where she'd be put back into the system. What was this place? Who were these people? When Carter set the food down in front of her, she immediately leant forward and starting eating it hungrily. Too starved to care about her position while there was food in the room. Sebastian watched her, bringing a hand up to cover his mouth, resting his elbow on the arm of the chair as he watched how desperate she was to simply eat something. He glanced over at Carter, giving him a worried look as she ate. When she'd finished she looked back up at Carter and hesitated. "H-how?" She asked quietly. "Let's start with something simple?" Sebastian suggested, lowering his hand from his mouth. "What's your name?" The kid hesitated again, looking between them all nervously. "It's alright. We want to help but you need to talk to us first." Sebastian said gently, seeing her fear. "N-Neva..." She replied in a quiet voice. "How old are you, Neva?" "F-fif-fifteen..." Her eyes began to water. "It's ok. It's ok." Sebastian said softly, seeing her tears. He then looked at her more seriously. "You were pulling in an awful lot of money for one kid...you could've stopped at one or two but no, you just kept going...so, who's the ringleader?" He asked sternly. Neva's eyes widened fearfully and she flustered. "H-how-?" "I've been in your position." Sebastian explained. "If there was one thing I learned, it's that kids who pickpocket that much usually report to some kind of leader who keeps most of the profit and distributes a small amount among their 'workers' so they can just about survive but have to continue to rely on the leader to get by." The kid had turned pale and looked terrified. This caused Sebastian to frown. "You don't need to be afraid. We won't let them hurt you." "I-I can't..." She shook her head. "It's ok-" "N-no, you don't understand!" Neva started to cry. "H-he'll kill me!" As the girl began to panic, the lights in the living room flickered. The temperature of the room dipping just a little. ---- Panting and covered in sweat, Parker lay sprawled out on the bed, smiling and staring at the ceiling which seemed to be spinning a little. "Woah..." He breathed, in awe of how Nate had made him feel. As he felt his heart rate returning to normal and he caught his breath, he soon felt a little sick. Not just because he was drunk, but because he was beginning to realize what he'd just done and how Tom might react if he ever found out. His heart rate increased a little again and he began to feel incredibly guilty. "I...I shouldn't have done that..." He started slowly then lifted his hands up to grip the sides of his head. "Oh god, I shouldn't have done that!" His nausea got the better of him and he flung himself from the bed, racing to the bathroom to vomit into the toilet. The entire time he was throwing up he was convincing himself that he should never tell anyone about this. Tom can never know what they did! Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 Kite started rubbing his arms as he shivered. "I-It's freezing!" Carter placed a hand on her shoulder. "Hey Neva. It's alright. We'll protect you from him. We're not humans. We have powers." ---- Nate gently rubbed his back. "I only did it to make you feel better. You don't have to worry about what Tom thinks. I'm sure he would understand." shadowess - March 9, 2021 Neva had flinched when Carter touched her shoulder then looked at him as she realized he wasn't about to hurt her. Concealed by her hoodie were dozens of bruises covering her arms and torso. Instead, he told her they'd protect her and that they weren't humans. She blinked and looked between them for a moment. "Y-you're not?" She asked quietly between breaths. She seemed to think for a moment and as she began to calm down a bit, the lights and temperature returned to normal. "T-Tricky Ricky..." She said the name, almost fearful that the name itself would hurt her. Tricky Ricky (Aka Rickster the Trickster) was fast becoming a notorious criminal that has evaded arrest numerous times. Currently wanted for theft, drug dealing, pandering sex workers, assault, rape and suspected of a number of murders. Yet anytime any officers get close to finding him, he slips through their grasp as though he just vanishes before they can reach him. "H-he's not human either." Neva said, shaking. "He has powers too...and he uses them to hurt people...I-if we disobey him, he hurts us...if we try to run or rat him out...h-he...he..." She lowered her head to her hands and started crying again, absolutely terrified that he might find out that she snitched on him. --- Parker gripped the toilet seat tightly as he threw up some more while Nate spoke to him. He was shaking and crying. He shook his head a little and tried to catch his breath so that he could speak. "N-no..." He slurred into a groan. "Th-this will hurt him...we betrayed him...w-we shouldn't have done it...it wasn't right..." Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 "S-So....cold....." Kite collapsed. "Check on him, Sebastian." Carter held her hand. "Don't worry. We won't let him hurt you. We'll put a stop to his bullshit. You can stay here for however long you need to. If there isn't enough room here then you can stay at my other house. I'll have someone guard you." ----- "I don't get it! I do this as a service for humans! So that they can feel better! You're not feeling better! Why don't you like this? I don't understand!" Nate's wings fluttered rapidly as the mirror cracked and the door splintered. He disappeared. shadowess - March 9, 2021 Sebastian immediately knelt by Kite and checked his temperature and pulse. "Bloody alcohol!" He cursed. The alcohol had lowered his body temperature already so combining that with how cold this room had gotten so quick may have caused minor hypothermia. "I'm sure he's fine but I'll take him to the hospital just to be safe." He said as he picked him up and ran rapidly with him to the hospital. Neva looked up tearfully as Carter told her they'd protect her and she leant her head against his shoulder, wanting to hug him but the cuffs on her wrists making that difficult. She flinched again at the smashing noise upstairs. Tom looked up at the ceiling briefly, wondering what was going on up there. Then brought his attention back to the girl as he stepped away from the wall and stopped in the middle of the room. "Maybe staying at your other house isn't such a bad idea...I'll go with her, if you want. Keep an eye on her?" He said to Carter then looked at Neva. "Would you like a drink of something? I can go get it for you? I could make you a hot chocolate?" Neva looked over at Tom hesitantly then tried to smile as she nodded her head. "Okay." Tom nods too then heads into the kitchen to make the drink for her. ---------- Looking up at Nate as he seemed to lose his temper, Parker's eyes widened and he covered his head with his arms when he started moving his wings, damaging the mirror and the door. When he'd gone, Parker looked around the little bathroom fearfully. It took him a couple of minutes to calm down again. Once he was a little calmer, he flushed the toilet and stood, stumbling towards the door while trying not to stand on any splinters with his bare feet. He caught a glimpse of his reflection in the shattered mirror and gasped, backing up against the wall with wide eyes. It was that face again. Grinning at him as though it had some sort of twisted pride in what he'd done. Parker shut his eyes tightly and shook his head a little then opened his eyes. When he looked back at the mirror, his reflection was back to normal. Breathing a little heavily, he left the room, wanting to get away from the mirror. He went back into the bedroom and crawled under the sheets, crying into the pillow until he passed out. Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 Kite was shivering in Sebastian's arms. He clutched his shirt. "D-Dark.....So dark....." ----- "I don't think you need these anymore." Carter took the handcuffs off of her. He nodded at Tom. "That's a good idea. There's still plenty of food in the fridge there and enough blood bags for you that we had to leave when the house was attacked. Thankfully, we don't have to worry about that." He gently rubbed the back of her head. "Hey, I'm going to check on that noise. You stay here with Tom. Ok?" He headed upstairs and went to the bathroom. "What the-?!" He saw the damage that had been done. He knocked on one of the bedroom doors. "Hello? Is anyone there?"

shadowess - March 9, 2021 Sebastian helped him over to the bar and waved Blaire over. "Hey, isn't that Kite?" Tom said as he followed them in and had been looking around the bar. Sebastian looked over at Kite as well and saw the woman about to bite him. "Hey!" He called out, leaving Carter on the stool while he rushed over to Kite's side. He placed a hand on the woman's shoulder and gave her a warning look. "Excuse me, this man is my friend." He then turned to Kite. "What are you doing here? It's dangerous for humans!" --- Amelia smiled when he said it back. She kissed him again, her kisses gradually getting more and more passionate. --- Feeling arms around him and Nate's body against his, Parker shivered. In his drunken state he wasn't thinking clearly and was unable to hide his arousal. He brought his hands up to hold his arms and leant his head back against Nate's shoulder. "W-wait...what about Tom?" He slurred into a whisper, just about having enough sense to recall seeing Nate and Tom together. Right now, there wasn't a shadow of a doubt that Parker wanted Nate. Only physically of course, he had no interest in forming a relationship with anyone yet. But he also didn't want anyone to get hurt. Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 Blaire ran over. She examined Carter. "I'll get an ice pack and some blood for you guys. I have a feeling you didn't just come here for a visit." The woman glared before leaving them. Kite raised his glass. "I just figured it'd be ok if I came here since I'm friends with you guys now. Ya know? Getting use to the new crowd and being comfortable in it." He fell off the stool. Knocking it over along with his drink. He flinched as he rubbed his head. "Shit! That really fucking hurt." ----- Charles placed both hands on her waist as he continued to kiss her. ---- Nate kissed his neck. "I still love him. I'm just doing this so you can feel better. I use to do it for the humans years ago." shadowess - March 9, 2021 "But you had no idea we'd even be here! It was only by dumb luck that we were or you'd have been that woman's snack for the evening!" Sebastian scolded him. He then saw him fall off the stool before he could catch him and tutted, helping him to his feet while calling over to Blaire. "Blaire, we're going to need another ice pack..." --- Feeling his hands on her waist, Amelia moaned quietly and kept the kiss going. The hand on his cheek moved to his hair while her other hand moved to his chest, slipping under his robe. She brought her leg up, placing her foot against the counter behind her, her knee bent and resting against his hip. --- Parker shivered a little more when he felt Nate's kiss on his neck and he bit his lip. Although Nate's words didn't exactly sound right, in his current state Parker couldn't put his finger on why. The only thing he could focus on was how his voice was like silk. "If...if it's ok then..." He slurred, turning his head to drunkenly look at Nate. Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 Kite leaned against the counter. "Well geez! Didn't think she was gonna bite my ass." Blaire came back with two ice packs and a gift bag with the cooler of blood bags inside. "Here ya go. Also, I changed the price for blood to 16 only for you guys. But don't tell anyone." She winked. Carter took an ice pack and placed it over his crotch. He sighed as he felt it sooth that area. ---- Charles leaned further in. Slipping his hands under her shirt as he moved his lips to kiss her neck. Getting to her collar bone. ----- Nate smiled. He cupped his chin. "Of course it is." He slipped a tongue into his mouth as he kissed him. They appeared in the only bedroom available. Nate had Parker on the bed. His wings sprouted. He was on top of him. Continuing to kiss him as he began to unbutton his shirt. shadowess - March 9, 2021 Sebastian smiled at Blaire and handed her his card. "Thanks Blaire. Uh, this is Tom by the way." He nodded his head to Tom who waved at her awkwardly. "He's new to being a vampire. "And this is Kite." He then said, looking over at Kite. "Kite is human but he knows everything." He explained. "Could you do us a favor? He ever decides to come here for drinks on his own again, could you give one of us a heads up?" Having not seen the man who'd grabbed her earlier, the girl had returned to the club and managed to sneak her way inside. She skulked in the shadows of the club, slipping money out of people's pockets and replacing their wallets and purses without them noticing. --- She felt his hands on her bare skin, his kisses moving down to her neck. She tilted her head back, shivering at his touch and letting out a shaky breath. Smiling and moaning softly from how he made her feel. She kissed the side of his head as his kisses moved to her collarbone. Her hand under his robe moving down to undo it and push it off his shoulders. (Private Time) --- Nate kissed him and Parker felt his tongue caressing his own. He kissed Nate back, becoming lost in his passion. Before he knew it, he was laying on a bed with Nate on top of him. He looked up and saw his wings, the sight filling him with excitement as he continued to kiss him back. He knew his shirt was coming undone and moaned excitedly, lifting his hands to also remove Nate's shirt. (And Private time as well lol) Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 Kite pressed the ice pack on his head. He flinched as it touched him. Blaire swiped the card then handed it back to him. She waved at Tom. "Hey." She gave a look at Kite. "I think I've met him long enough." She gave a thumbs up. "I'll be sure to let you know." "Hey! That bitch is stealing everybody's money!" ,said Hades who pointed at the teenager. Carter quickly threw the ice pack at the teen. Hitting her hard on the head. Knocking her out. He took the money out, wallets, and handbags. Giving them back to everybody. He lifted her off the floor. Putting her over his shoulder. "Looks like we've got another case. I'm going to have to take her into the officer for questioning. We should head home now." shadowess - March 9, 2021 When Hades pointed the girl out, Sebastian and Tom had whirled around to look in her direction as well. Spooked, the girl started running towards the exit when the icepack struck the side of her head and she fell to the floor with a grunt. Sebastian had winced when he saw how the icepack had hit her but guessed she deserved it after hurting Carter and stealing money from people. He nodded and they headed out to the car. "Do you want to sit in the back with her to keep an eye on her while I drive?" He suggested in case she woke up in the car. His nose creased at her smell. She smelled like she hadn't bathed or washed her clothes in a while. Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 "Sure. It'll give me a good excuse to punch her if she tries to escape." Carter nodded at Kite. "By the way, you're coming with us. We need a bodyguard for this." "Woo!" Kite followed them. Sitting next to Carter who had buckled the teen in the backseat. shadowess - March 9, 2021 "Maybe don't be too rough with her?" Sebastian suggested. "I know she hurt you earlier but look at her...she's just a kid." He took Carter's car keys and got into the drivers side. Tom sat in the front passenger seat. As they drove, Sebastian had already had the forethought to lock the doors in case she woke up and tried to open the door to escape. Thankfully, she didn't start coming to until they were pulling up at the office. Just as he turned the engine off he heard her groaning in the back seat, her eyes not open yet as she moved her head a little woozily. He unlocked the doors and got out. Tom followed. Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 Carter sighed. "Fine. I'll be careful." He lifted her out of the car and over his shoulder again. "Wakey wakey kid. Time for you to answer some questions." Kite followed inside the house as everybody was now in. Carter set her on the couch. Once the door was locked, Kite took out some cuffs and placed them over her wrists. "Good thinking Kite."

shadowess - March 8, 2021 "They can?!" Tom asked in awe as he followed them out to the car. Once in the car, Sebastian thought on what things they would need to teach Tom. He glanced at Tom in the rearview and it occurred to him just how little they know about this man in the backseat. "How old are you, Tom?" He asked curiously. "Huh? Oh! uh...twenty two." Tom replied, thinking nothing of it and scratched the back of his head while looking out of the window. Sebastian blinked and glanced back at him. That made Tom only a couple years older than Parker. --- Amelia rubbed her eyes and looked up at Charles while Parker continued to drink next to her. "Shall we go back to your place and rest up?" She asked Charles with a small smile. Parker finished his drink and poured himself another. He then looked up at Nate and Elliot with a smirk. "You guys guna make me drink on my own?" Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "Pretty much." Carter read Sebastian's face. "What's on your mind?" ---- Charles smiled. "Sure thing." They disappeared. "I can't get drunk and I don't need to consume anything to stay alive." ,said Nate. "Well, that's disappointed." Elliot walked over. "I'll join then!" He sat next to Parker and poured himself a glass. He started drinking. shadowess - March 8, 2021 Sebastian shook his head a little. "Oh, it's nothing. Was just thinking of what we should teach Tom..." --- Outside the club, skulking in the shadows was a small, very thin girl. She looked no older than fifteen. Wearing some very worn out jeans, a dirty hoodie with the hood up and slightly ripped up trainers. She was watching the club entrance and hanging around the ally nearby. Whenever some drunk stumbled past her, she'd slip their wallets out of their pockets or their purse from their bags without them noticing her and hide them under her hoodie until they'd gone. She'd then take out any cash, pocketing it before throwing the wallets and purses into the nearby dumpster. --- Amelia looked around them when they arrived with a small smile. It felt odd to her that her relationship with Charles was still so new yet she felt like they'd been together a lot longer. She looked back at him, still smiling, her heart swelling with the love she felt. She gave him a tender kiss before stepping away from him to pour herself a glass of water. --- "Oh..." Parker raised his eyebrows at Nate. "Huh..." When Elliot said he'd join the drinking, Parker grinned and then looked over at Vincent. "What about you? You wana join in?" Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "Alright." Carter parked the car near the club. Kite was in a white shirt, jeans, and brown jacket. He had gotten off duty before and decided to go to that one vampire club. Just to see how it felt to be in there with real vampires. He decided to get drunk. Sitting at the bar while he was having a few bottles of beer. ----- Charles walked over. "How do you feel?" ---- "Sure, why not? It's been a while." Vincent sat next to Elliot who poured him a glass. He took some sips. Nate disappeared. Staying in one of the bedrooms. Vincent and Elliot were soon finding themselves more drunk. And once the buzz was kicking in, they were seeing each other in a completely different light. shadowess - March 9, 2021 Sebastian and Tom got out of the car and headed towards the club with Carter. "A night club?" Tom asked, looking at them both in mild confusion. Neither Sebastian or Tom noticed the pickpocketing teenager nearby who now seemed to be looking for the perfect opening to get into the club unseen. --- Amelia took a sip of the water then put the glass down on the counter. She turned around to lean against the counter with her hands on the sides as she looked at Charles with a smile, blushing a little. "A little tired but otherwise fine..." She replied honestly. She still found their current circumstance a little difficult to believe. She'd read the book but it didn't feel quite real yet. She then looked at Charles with a little concern. "What about you?" She asked softly. --- Parker could see something going on between Vincent and Elliot and didn't want to intrude on them so he kept drinking until he started to feel drowsy. Before long he'd sat back on the chair and fallen asleep, still holding the now empty glass loosely in his hand which rested on his lap. Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 "Yep! It's the only place where we can get our blood." ,said Carter. He grabbed the teenager by her sweater. "What the hell are you doing kid? You want to get arrested?" ---- Charles nervously scratched his neck. "Just a bit confused about all this. You know, it's still hard to believe that I'm going to be a dad." ----- As Vincent and Elliot were still drinking, they suddenly stopped. They started kissing. Elliot had his hand on his thigh while Vincent was keeping a hand on his waist. Vincent kissed his neck as Elliot moaned. They disappeared. Soon, the bed was making lots of noise as it was being shook along with the wall as the bed was hitting it. (private time) shadowess - March 9, 2021 When her hoodie was grabbed, the kid whirled around to look up at who had grabbed her. The streetlights illuminating her dirty face, short white hair and dried, cracked lips. Her brown eyes widened at the man fearfully as she quietly tried to pull away from him. Failing that, she had to resort to attempting a swift punch between his legs to make him let her go. She didn't want to go back into the system. She just couldn't. --- Amelia laughed nervously and licked her lips. "Yeah...I know what you mean..." She shrugged her shoulders and looked towards the ground. "I-...I'd kind of hoped I'd be a mother one day...Just wasn't expecting it to happen so quickly..." she admitted then looked up at Charles with an uncertain expression. She was a little scared. She was excited to be having a child, sure. But she was also very frightened. Frightened that she won't be a good mother. Frightened that she'd lose either Charles or the child. Frightened that the child would become a target for those who might want to hurt them. "We'll be ok, won't we?" --- Parker was woken up by the banging coming from upstairs. Still very drunk and having only been snoozing for a few minutes, he groaned and stumbled to his feet. The room spun and he started to feel a little ill. He wandered to the bathroom where he left the door open and tried to sober up a little by washing his face in cold water. When he brought his face up and looked in the mirror he froze, his heart skipping a beat and his features turning pale. For just a moment, he saw himself looking utterly different. Pale. Red eyes. Grinning with fangs protruding. He looked absolutely menacing but then his reflection shifted and he was looking at his normal but now very frightened and dripping wet face. He caught his breath and shook his head a bit. "Now I'm seeing shit...great...Stupid booze..." He slurred, gripping the edge of the sink. Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 Carter let her go. He groaned as he covered his crotch. He fell to his knees. "Fucking...!" ----- Charles held her hand. "I promise that I won't let anyone or anything harm our child. And I can assure you that you will be a great mother." ----- Nate appeared behind him. "You alright?" shadowess - March 9, 2021 "Hey!" Sebastian had shouted when the kid hit Carter and he fell to his knees. The kid had already run off, darting around the corner and vanishing into the shadows. He hurried forward and knelt next to Carter, his hands on his shoulders. "Are you alright?!" He asked, still looking around to see if he could see the kid anywhere. Tom had also run up to make sure Carter was ok, looking towards where the kid had disappeared. "What the hell was that about?" Sebastian helped Carter to his feet. "C'mon, lets go in and see if Blaire can get you an ice pack..." --- Hearing his words, Amelia's heart melted and she smiled at him. In just a few words he managed to make her feel safe and loved. That having a family with him while still remaining safe was entirely possible. She leaned into him and gave him a tender, lingering kiss. Raising her hand to cup his cheek as she did. When the kiss broke, she looked into his eyes and whispered for the first time; "I love you." --- Parker jumped at the sound of Nate's voice and whirled around to face him only to stumble back drunkenly and almost fall over, ending up leaning against the wall instead. "Yeah, I'm good..." He lied, his words slurring. He was still a little shaken from what he'd seen in the mirror. "Just...need some water, that's all..." He stumbled towards the stairs and shakily made his way down towards the kitchen where he poured himself some water and took a few gulps of it. He couldn't stop seeing that face...it had been haunting...and he'd do anything to forget that he'd seen it. He took another sip of the water and put the glass down, wiping the water from his chin. Denix Vames - March 9, 2021 "Y-Yeah, I'm alright." Carter walked slowly into the bar. "Some weird looking girl was trying to get in the club. She had white hair too. It was so bizarre." Kite was clearly seen at the bar with a vampire lady sitting next to him. She flirted with him. Trying to get him to comply. Once she got him to kiss her, she brought her fangs out. Getting ever so close to his neck. ----- Charles touched her hand. He said, "I love you too." ----- Nate appeared from behind again. He wrapped his arms around him. "Maybe I can help?" He smiled.

shadowess - March 8, 2021 Once Kite went upstairs, Amelia sighed and turned to Charles. Happy to finally get a moment of peace to do what she'd been wanting to do since he woke up. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders and hugged him tightly. Parker sighed in relief that everything was calm again and walked over to the couch, sitting down. David looked between them all. It seemed everything was finally in order again and his daughter was in capable hands. "Well, this has been an interesting day." He looked at Vincent, Charles and Amelia. "I'll be returning to Hell, then. Take care of her for me?" He then looks at Charles. "I'll be sure to visit and keep you updated on any Hell related matters. If you need my assistance again, I'll be happy to help." He then pauses as he turns towards the door. "Give Atma my regards when you see her." He smirks. Tom kissed Nate's cheek before heading into the kitchen, wanting to drink a bag to keep his hunger under control. Sebastian walked over to Carter, looking at him worriedly. "Are you alright?" He asked, recalling what it felt like to be tased. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Charles smiled and kissed her. Vincent nodded. "I won't let anyone hurt her." Charles raised a brow. "Atma...?" Carter smiled. "I'm alright. At the police academy, you're tased so that you can resist the shock and pain in case a suspect somehow gets your weapon." Kite splashed some water on his face and took a deep breath. "This is not something that I was expecting but I guess I've seen weirder shit." He headed downstairs. Elliot held a coke for him. "Here." "You know little redneck, not every guest wants a coke. Sometimes, they want to just fu-" "Coke's fine. Thanks." Kite took it. "I do need to go though. Everybody at the precinct is gonna expect me to get back." shadowess - March 8, 2021 "She's a spirit. Like an Angel or a Devil but somewhere in between. Neutral." David explained. "Atma Tuo Vitae. Roughly translated her name means The Spirit of Life." "But most Demons and Angels know her as The Midwife." Amelia finished then sighed. "I've met her before...She wanted to replace my memories and place me on Earth once I was old enough to leave Hell. Before I became a Devil." "But Amelia... being my daughter...managed to give her the slip as soon as they arrived on Earth, keeping her memories." David chuckled. "She'll be visiting you soon, no doubt." He then waved a hand and headed towards the door. "Take care all." He called as he left, teleporting back to Hell's library as soon as the front door closed behind him. Seeing he was fine, Sebastian smiled as well. Although he didn't much like the idea of being tased to build up a tolerance. Parker grinned when Elliot took a coke to Kite, recalling it had been what he'd done to welcome Alex when he'd arrived. When Kite also explained that he would need to leave, Sebastian turned to him with a kind but serious expression. "Just be sure not to tell anyone about us. They may think you're crazy or do something worse. But you're welcome to come back and visit if you need someone to talk to." Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "Just consider me your personal bodyguard." Kite opened the door. "Well Carter. Guess you got yourself a new family. I'm glad to see that your doing a lot better." He frowned. "Maybe someday I'll have my own family." "What are you talking about? You're already part of this one." He smiled. "Thanks Carter." He hugged him. "Anytime. Just stay safe." "You too. See ya guys around!" He left. Getting into his cruiser and driving away. shadowess - March 8, 2021 Parker sighed and half laughed. "Well...that was interesting!" "You can say that again..." Tom said as he came back into the living room, having finished his bag. "Oh! and uh-" He looked over at Sebastian and Carter, pointing his thumb into the kitchen. "We've got like, one bag left. Where do we get more from? I can't imagine there's a vampire grocery store..." Amelia smiled, resting her head on Charles's shoulder. Sebastian smiled at Carter as he came back in after seeing Kite off. "Guess it's time to do another run to the club. Maybe we should take Tom with us? Show him what to do." Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "Sure but let's make sure that he doesn't get flirt on by any vampires who want to take his clothes off." ,said Carter. Elliot chuckled. "That never happened to me. I was good being in there." Nate said, "There was a human dressed like a vampire who wanted to fuck you." Elliot paused. "Oh." shadowess - March 8, 2021 Tom chuckled and shook his head. "I'm sure I can handle myself. Besides, there's only one man that I have eyes for." He smirked at Nate. Feeling tired from the day's events, Amelia let go of Charles to sit on the couch. Parker had poured himself some of the whiskey. "Eh...if no ones wants it..." He chuckled as he sat back and took a sip. He immediately made a face at the taste, having never drank something so strong before. Sebastian chuckled as well, both at Tom and at Parker's reaction to the drink. "Well alright, there's no time like the present. You two ready?" He asked Tom and Carter, ready to get going. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "Sure. Let's just hurry before it turns into day. We can get there by running." said Carter. shadowess - March 8, 2021 "Running?" Tom asked, looking a little confused. "Woudn't it be easier to drive?" "Relax, it's still pretty early in the night. We have hours yet." Sebastian said reassuringly. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "Fine. Guess we'll take the car. And by the way, vampires can run super freaking fast. We're gonna have to teach you that at some point." They all got in the car. Carter started the engine and drove into the direction of the vampire club.

shadowess - March 8, 2021 David shifted uncomfortably. The topic of suicide and how it affects you in the afterlife is a touchy subject. If it were hundreds of years ago, the powers that be in the afterlife would still have considered it an act of murder and therefore a sin but now? As Earth's moralities have progressed, so have Heaven and Hell's. Now it is no longer deemed a sin because the person committing the act is simply not well and in dire need of help for even considering such an act. When that change came into effect, anyone in Hell who had otherwise lived a good life was immediately ascended to Heaven to receive therapy. Now the only thing that affects an individual's judgement in the afterlife is whether or not they committed grievous sins prior to their death, no matter how they died. As David thought on this, he realized that Kite had already mentioned he didn't want therapy. He folded his arms and leant back in his chair while looking at Kite seriously. "You already said that you would rather not go into therapy...but I can guarantee you that if you take your own life, therapy is all you will get for however long it takes you to get well...whether that's days, weeks, years....decades...even centuries. what I cannot guarantee is that you will be reunited with your beloved before that therapy is successful...and you won't be able to simply bluff your way out of it either. Not with telepaths and empathics monitoring your every move." He sighed. "And it is like your friend said earlier. Do you think your beloved would approve of your choice or even want to see you if you went through with it? Take my advice, there are better ways you can spend your life than at the bottom of a bottle. Now that you know there is an afterlife, why not do everything in your power to go to Heaven as a hero? Help people who need help. Be there for others who have no one else to turn to, if no no other reason than you know what it is like to be alone." Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Kite slammed his fist against the table. "When has the people ever thanked us for what we've done? They never accepted us!" He flinched at the force he used. Carter put the gun aside. He gripped his wrists. "Hey! What are you doing?! Let go!" He rolled up one his sleeves. Revealing old cuts and recent ones. "I knew it! You're still doing this crap." Kite pulled his arms away. "You're one to talk! Me and you use to drink together all the time. What the hell happened to that?" "I'm a vampire! I can't drink alcohol!" shadowess - March 8, 2021 Hearing arguing downstairs, the others in the bedroom looked between each other quietly. "What the hell is going on down there?" Parker whispered. --- "Gentlemen!" David barked. "Calm yourselves." He looked between Kite and Carter for a moment before looking back at Kite. "Kite, you're getting the wrong idea. No one who truly wants to help people do so for the 'thanks' they'd get. They do it because it is the right thing to do. They do it because no one else will help." Sebastian kept quiet, watching the whole thing unfold and feeling a little helpless. Unsure of what to say that David wasn't already saying. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "I don't know but it sounds like it's getting good." ,said Nate. ----- "Then maybe I shouldn't even be a cop." Kite stumbled to the door. Carter walked over. "You don't mean that." Kite glared. "How could you just abandon me?! When I needed a friend, you weren't there!" "My family was killed!" "We could have talked about it! Hell! I wouldn't have mind talking about my problems. But you left me in the dust!" Tears dripped down his cheeks. He clenched his fists. "You left me to die." Carter frowned. He gently pulled him in for a hug. Kite's head rested over his shoulder. His eyes were closed. He hesitantly placed his hands on his back. "I'm sorry. I'll do better. But you have to promise me that you'll do better." Kite said, "Deal." shadowess - March 8, 2021 When Kite had begun walking towards the door, both Sebastian and David had stood up. They watched as Carter went after him and managed to calm him down. After a minute of them hugging, David faked a cough into his fist to get their attention. "Now that he knows about us, I'm sure the others would like to come out of hiding?" He suggests, pointing towards the ceiling. Sebastian laughed. "I almost forgot they were still here!" he then looks at Kite. "You may want to brace yourself. Some of our friends can be a little intense." Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Kite raised a brow. "Others?" Nate appeared with his wings out. "Hello darling." "Whoa! You have wings?!" Kite touched them. "Yes I do but don't have fun with them for too long. You'll make someone jealous." Everybody else headed downstairs. Charles was fully clothed in a dark purple cloak and dark red robes. Nate put his wings back inside himself when Kite ran over to the stairs. "Parker?! Is that you?" shadowess - March 8, 2021 Amelia, Tom and Parker descended the stairs. Tom moving to stand next to Nate and Amelia standing with Charles, taking his hand. When Kite ran over to the stairs, Parker paused halfway down and scratched the back of his head awkwardly. "Uh...yeah...Hi, Kite..." He said nervously. Sebastian walked over to stand next to Carter and wrapped an arm around his waist. "Well, I suppose introductions are in order..." David said as he gestured to each person. "Nate, Tom, Elliot, Charles and my daughter, Amelia." He then lowered his hand. "And I see you already know Alex. There's Vincent as well but I believe he's still asleep so may not be joining us this evening." Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "Hey there!" Elliot hugged him. Surprising Kite. "Uh hey." Vincent appeared. "I'm fine now." "What the-?!" Kite pulled out his taser. Vincent raised his arms up. "Whoa whoa whoa!" ,said Carter who stepped in before the taser could have shocked Vincent. He flinched at the electric pain but was able to stand. Kite stopped. "What are you doing?! He's a killer! He's the one who murdered your entire family!" Carter pulled the plugs off with a flinch. He let them fall. "Was a killer. But he's changed since he died. He's a demon now." "Seriously? You're not fucking with me?" "Not in the slightest." shadowess - March 8, 2021 "Dude, no!" Parker tried when he saw the taser come out. They all held their breath as it struck Carter instead of Vincent then watched as Carter explained that he'd changed. "Forgiveness is a hell of a thing." David commented. Amelia nods. "Upon his death, Vincent was enrolled in the Redemption Programme in Hell. Now he's spending his new life making up for his sins by helping others." She explains then smiles at Vincent. "He has become a good person and a great friend." Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Kite rubbed his forehead. "I think I'm gonna need a minute." "Take all the time you need." ,said Charles. Kite picked up the plugs and put them back in place. Placing the taser in its holster. He took his gun and placed it in its holster too. "Where's your bathroom? And this time I mean it." Carter pointed up. "At the far end to your left. You can't miss it." Kite walked upstairs. Heading into the bathroom where he opened the cabinet there. He took out the scissors and started cutting his hair. Keeping it at a somewhat long length but making sure it only stayed nearly close to his shoulder.

shadowess - March 8, 2021 "Um..." David hesitates. He didn't know this house well enough to give directions and he'd never needed to use the bathroom since he died. He glanced back at Carter and Sebastian, who were chatting in the kitchen, uncertainly. Sebastian nodded "It is for the best." he said gently. He then walked back towards the living room with Carter. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Kite raised a brow but ignored the hesitation when Sebastian and Carter walked in. "Hey, where's your bathroom?" "Why?" ,said Carter. "I've got to take a leak." "Bullshit! I can read it in your face man. I know what you're going to do." Kite glared. "Fine then." He pulled out his gun. Carter snatched it out of his hand. Knowing he would be too drunk to react in time. "Hey! Give it back!" Kite stood then immediately fell over. "Just stop this crap! Alright?! Just stop! Doing this isn't going to make her happy! You think she'd want to see you after what you plan on doing?" "I figured you of all people would get it!" "Oh I do. But this isn't the answer. You shouldn't do this!" "Yes it is! This is what I have to do!" shadowess - March 8, 2021 "No, it's not!" Sebastian chimed in. "Just-...Kite, please take a seat...We need to talk to you..." David had watched everything in silent alarm, his concern increasing a little when Sebastian said they needed to talk. He gave them both a questioning look. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Carter kept his hand on the gun. Making sure that it didn't leave his side as he sat. Kite hesitantly sat too. "If this is about hiring some damn shrink then I'm out of here." "No, that's not why we want to talk to you." "Then what is it?" shadowess - March 8, 2021 David watched Sebastian and Carter anxiously, wondering what they were up to. Sebastian sighed heavily and looked at Kite. "We want to help you...but if we're going to do that then we must first be honest with you." He began and David's eyes widened a little. "What are you doing?" He asked, lowering his voice a bit. "I'm afraid we lied to you when you first arrived, Kite." Sebastian gestured to David. "David isn't a relative of Carter's and neither am I. David is a friend and I am...well..." He looked over at Carter and smiled. "I'm Carter's boyfriend." He then hesitates before continuing. "Kite, please believe me when I say, we mean you absolutely no harm...David is a demon and we are vampires." Sebastian and David watched Kite carefully. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Kite paused for a moment. He looked at the bottles. "I'm definitely drunk right now." "I mean you are but we're telling you the truth." ,said Carter. "And how can I believe that?" shadowess - March 8, 2021 David sat back in his chair, defeated as he watched the conversation. He wasn't so sure this was a good idea but it was too late to go back now. Besides, Carter and Sebastian seemed to be doing an alright job of it so far. Sebastian hesitated when Kite asked how he could believe they were telling the truth. He glanced at David who shrugged at him. "Don't look at me. Any demonstrations I give would terrify him." David said honestly. Looking back at Kite, he took a deep breath and sighed heavily. "Alright...Just remember, we don't mean you any harm, ok? We just want to help you." He said seriously, wanting to make it absolutely clear to Kite that regardless of what he saw he wasn't in any danger. He gave one nervous glance to Carter before looking back at Kite nervously, glad that Carter was the one with the gun and not Kite. Sebastian opened his mouth and slowly let his fangs grow so that Kite could see them. He'd let him get a good look at them before retracting them and closing his mouth again. "You see?" He said nervously, offering a small smile. "No big deal..." Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Kite shrugged. "Ok." Carter raised a brow. "Excuse me?" "I mean if you guys are vampires and he's a demon then whatever. Still doesn't change what I'm going to do." shadowess - March 8, 2021 "Even though you now know that there is an afterlife?" David asked skeptically. Sebastian looked at Carter, unsure of what to say or do, he was utterly baffled by Kite's response. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "I mean that just means I get to be with her." "But that doesn't make it-!" Carter pinched the brim of his nose as he shook his head. "Can somebody us else tell him?"

The world was already chaotic with a secret society of supernatural creatures hiding their existence from humans to simply survive. Throw in the afterlife and alternate universes and you've got some realms in desperate need of balance.

The world was already chaotic with a secret society of supernatural creatures hiding their existence from humans to simply survive. Throw in the afterlife and alternate universes and you've got some realms in desperate need of balance.

The world was already chaotic with a secret society of supernatural creatures hiding their existence from humans to simply survive. Throw in the afterlife and alternate universes and you've got some realms in desperate need of balance.

The world was already chaotic with a secret society of supernatural creatures hiding their existence from humans to simply survive. Throw in the afterlife and alternate universes and you've got some realms in desperate need of balance.

The world was already chaotic with a secret society of supernatural creatures hiding their existence from humans to simply survive. Throw in the afterlife and alternate universes and you've got some realms in desperate need of balance.

The world was already chaotic with a secret society of supernatural creatures hiding their existence from humans to simply survive. Throw in the afterlife and alternate universes and you've got some realms in desperate need of balance.

Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Nate put a finger to his lips. "Human who doesn't know us is around." ---- "I'll go get some glasses then." Carter opened one of the top cabinets in the kitchen. He soon set three glasses on the table of the living room. "Sure thing. I'll keep it down." ,said Kite. He sat on the couch. Leaning back as he took a deep breath. "Man, it feels good to relax sometimes." He opened the bottle of whiskey and poured some into the glass with a mix of tequila. He took a quick sip before shaking his head as the bitter flavor got to him. "Damn. That's some good shit." shadowess - March 8, 2021 In the bedroom, there was silence. All of them looking between each other nervously. ---- David had poured himself some of the whiskey, remembering that as the drink that he'd liked during his life. He then sat down on one of the armchairs. Sebastian also poured himself a small amount and sat close by, staring into the glass with a bit of a frown. He wondered if there was a way to quickly get this guy so drunk that he'd need to leave before they could talk about anything that might slip them up. He also wondered if anyone remembered to lock the back door. God forbid he decide to go into the garden for fresh air and see the human sized mound of dirt in the middle of the grass from when they buried one of Amelia's bodies. "So, you used to work with Carter?" David asks, trying to keep the mood relaxed. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Carter sat. He poured himself a bit of whiskey as well. Kite continued to drink. "Work? More like have fun. This guy was always the jokester around. Being silly and whatnot. We use to do the most randomest shit in the precinct all the time." He watched the liquid move about in the cup. "Before that Christmas day." Carter frowned. "I told you that I would never talk about it." "Hey, I'm not here to bring up shitty memories." Kite drank some more. Feeling the buzz already. He poured himself more tequila with some whiskey. Carter noticed how fast he was trying to get drunk. He raised a brow. "Then what are you here for?" Kite burped. "First, I'm going to get drunk. And then second, I'm going to kill myself." Carter paused. "Wait, what?" "You heard me." "Is there a reason?" "Should there be?" "Most of the time yeah." "Well, maybe this time there isn't one. I mean, why do you think I came here? You're my only friend these days. The other guys don't get it." shadowess - March 8, 2021 Sebastian and David stiffened in their chairs when they heard what this man intended to do. Sebastian looked over at Carter hurriedly then nodded towards the kitchen, wanting a word. David shook his head at Kite, placing his untouched glass down onto the coffee table. "Kite, why do you want to end your life?" He asked gently. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Carter followed him. "What is it?" Kite shrugged. "Got nobody anymore. I mean, what's the point of being a cop when you've got no one to protect? Stacy's waiting for me on the other side. I just know it. So I'm going to her. No matter what. She's my girlfriend after all." shadowess - March 8, 2021 "You believe in the afterlife?" David asked. It was a little surprising to find genuine belief nowadays. Sebastian paced the kitchen a moment before whispering to Carter. "We can't let him hurt himself. M-maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea to...you know...tell him about everything? If we're honest with him we might be able to help him out of that dark place that he's in." Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "No but it's worth a try. I've got no other options." ,said Kite. He drank some more. He was beginning to feel more drowsy. Slurring his words. "We don't need to tell him the truth to make him feel better. Plenty of humans have gotten out of depression without a family of undead creatures giving them therapy. We just have to keep an eye on him. Like a Suicide Watch." ,said Carter. Shadowess - March 8, 2021 "There are always options. Some more difficult to see than others." David replied gently. Sebastian gestured to the living room. "This. What we are doing now. Is not going to end well. It's literally a matter of time before he figures out that something here isn't right or one of us slips up and he goes snooping. You've seen how humans react when the truth is suddenly dropped on them. This is our opportunity to tell him in a calm and gentle way." Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Kite smirked. "You don't think I haven't tried?" He set his glass down. "Anyway, got a bathroom? I need to take a leak." Carter sighed. "Maybe you're right. I guess we could try."

Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "Amelia's pregnant. She's back to being a fairy." ,said Nate. "Geez! You know that already?" ,said Elliot. "I can read minds." "Oh." Charles slowly opened his eyes. Shadowess - March 8, 2021 "Oh wow, really? Wait- fairy??" Tom was even more confused. Seeing Charles opening his eyes, Amelia put her legs down from the chair and climbed off to kneel next to him. "Charles!" She whispered, smiling at him while caressing his cheek. Her eyes watered a little again but she kept smiling. Her emotions a mess of fear, happiness and love. Mostly, she was thankful that they were safe. That he'd saved them and that he was alright. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "Well look who's awake now." ,said Elliot. Charles held a weak smile. "Amelia, you're safe." He frowned. "David....Where is he?" Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 "And Vincent?" (forgot to include this) shadowess - March 8, 2021 "Thanks to you." Amelia said softly with a smile. At the mention of Vincent, Amelia frowned uncertainly. "I'm here." David said, stepping forward a bit. "Vincent is resting upstairs." Sebastian chimed in. "He was shaken and very upset but he'll be alright." He added, seeing the worry on Amelia's face. Amelia's features relax a bit out of relief to hear that Vincent would be ok. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Charles groaned. "Everything aches." "Been there. Done that buddy." ,said Elliot. Carter opened the door a bit. "Um hey guys? Kite wants to join us." Nate immediately grabbed Charles. "I'll take him upstairs." He disappeared. Shadowess - March 8, 2021 Amelia also ran up the stairs, not wanting to be seen in the state she was currently in. She ran into the bedroom where Nate and Charles would be. --- David fixed his suit once more and stood next to Sebastian. "Remember, you're my son. Carter's cousin. Last name Magpie." he whispered "Got it..." Sebastian whispered back, still annoyed by the situation. Parker looked at Elliot. "Do you want to go upstairs too? I have a feeling there's going to be some drinking involved." Tom stood near one of the walls, watching everything in mild confusion. He didn't know who Kite was but he heard enough from Sebastian and David's whispers to figure out he wasn't supposed to know about them. "Carter! Welcome back!" David then called through to give Carter the go ahead to bring him in. Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 Elliot nodded. He followed Parker upstairs to where the others would be. Nate touched Tom's shoulder before teleporting him to the bedroom. "Hey David. Brought plenty of beer for the party." Carter held out two six packs. Kevin held a bottle of whiskey and tequila. "Got some more right here." He smiled. They set the drinks on the coffee table. "Nice horse statue by the way. Is someone in the family into horses?" "Uh yeah. She gave it to me as a gift." "Nice." Kevin opened up his flask which he pulled from his pocket. He dunked a big gulp before sighing. "Let's get this show on the road then." Denix Vames - March 8, 2021 (so i meant to write Kite instead of Kevin. I have no idea why i typed kevin but sorry lol) shadowess - March 8, 2021 (lol No worries) Amelia sat up on the bed, next to Charles who was now covered by the duvet. Parker and Elliot soon joined them. Parker being careful not to make any noise. Shortly after, Nate arrived with Tom who was looking a little confused about what was going on. --- David looked at all the alcohol nervously. Now being the only one out of the three of them who was able to drink it, it was quite daunting. It had been decades since David had gotten drunk, too! Carter and Sebastian would just have to pretend to be drinking to keep up the lie. Sebastian gave Carter a worried glance while Kite was too distracted by the horse to see. "Of course, although we may want to keep it down now. My daughter was very tired from our journey and has decided to turn in early." David explained Amelia's absence as he moved to take the beers from Carter. "I'll just put these in the fridge to keep them cool."

Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 Vincent smiled a little. "Thank you. That....means a lot." ---- "Oh damn it! Seriously? Well, I'll head over there before he leaves. Would love to get involved in this party. Anyway, just try not to make too much noise now. Have fun and welcome to New York." Kite got into the cruiser and drove off into the direction of the grocery store. ------ Carter frowned. "That was Kite. I haven't seen him or anyone really since I quit the force. He lost his girlfriend to a car accident. He's been drinking ever since." shadowess - March 7, 2021 "You're welcome." Sebastian smiled. "Did you want some time to yourself or are you ready to rejoin the others? There's no rush. You do whatever you feel is best for you right now." --- "Thank you officer!" David waved him off with a smile before closing the door and leaning against it with a sigh of relief. He heard Carter's explanation and stepped back into the living room, nodding at him. "I see...Well, if we don't want him snooping around here again we might want to sell this story I just made up...Carter, do you think you can beat him to the store? You'll need to pick up some alcohol to make it look like I was telling the truth. Oh, and if he asks, my name is David Magpie. Not Sedley. Don't need him looking up the Sedley name...and...one more thing..." He hesitated before continuing hurriedly. "I told him I have a daughter and son. Amelia is the obvious choice for daughter but understandably my son would need a British accent too...you may have to pretend that Sebastian is your cousin in front of him..." He finished, awkwardly. If he'd had more time to prepare a different excuse, he'd have used one. But he didn't so now they were stuck with the lie he'd told. "If at all possible however, try to put him off from visiting again." He gestured to Amelia and Charles. "I don't think anyone here is in much of a position to 'party'..." Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 "I think I need some rest. I'm going to stay here for a bit." ----- Carter sighed. "Guess I'm gonna have to somehow get there before him. Don't know how but I'll try. Also, you could have said you guys were my employees. Now, this is just weird." He took out his car keys. He headed out of the house and hopped into his car. He began the drive to the store. Elliot rubbed his head. He flinched. "Think I've had enough drinks for today." shadowess - March 7, 2021 Nodding, Sebastian got to his feet. "No problem. Take your time. We'll see you when you're ready." He said with a gentle smile before leaving the room to let Vincent rest on his own. ---- David watched Carter out of the door and shook his head a little. British employees? That'd be just asking to have background checks run on them, if only to simply check they're working in the US legally. "Can't vampires run faster than cars?" He asked out loud when he heard the car engine outside. "Hey guys." Sebastian greeted them as he descended the stairs. "What did I miss?" He then asked as he saw the looks on their faces. "If this wasn't serious it would almost be funny..." Parker commented before David began explaining the situation to Sebastian. "You said what??" Sebastian gawped at him. "You seriously couldn't have said ANYTHING else?" "Relax. It's only one officer...and with this groups track record it's only a matter of time before he learns the truth anyway. But better to do that when we have a little more control over the situation, hmm? In the meantime, you are Sebastian Magpie. Understood?" "For fucks sake!" Sebastian huffed, storming off into the kitchen to grab himself a blood bag. Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 Vincent laid on the floor and closed his eyes. He fell asleep. ----- Elliot laughed. He suddenly stopped. "Wait a minute? What does that make me?" shadowess - March 7, 2021 "A drunk Texan!" Parker laughed then shrugged. "I guess we'd just be friends of Carter." At least that wouldn't be a lie. Sebastian stayed in the kitchen while he drank the bag, staying out of Elliot's sight. When finished, he threw the empty bag into the trash and walked back into the living room where he gave Amelia a quick hug. "Congratulations by the way." He said quietly to her before standing straight and giving David an annoyed look. Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 Elliot smiled. "Guess so." He thought for a moment. "Hey, are we gonna have one of them kid baths?" Nate appeared. "I think you mean a baby shower." "Yeah! That's the one!" "I don't know. It all depends on her." shadowess - March 7, 2021 Shortly after, Tom also came down the stairs with a yawn. "Baby whatnow?" He looked at them all a little lost. Amelia blinked at them. She hadn't considered a baby shower. The news hadn't really sunk in for her yet that she was going to be a mother. "Um...I don't know yet..." She said quietly. She didn't want to think about that right now. She just wanted Charles to wake up and to know that Vincent was alright.

Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 Vincent nodded. "Charles tortured and killed him. He's unconscious. He used a lot of energy. He's sleeping on the couch right now." Carter read his face. "What else?" Vincent hesitated before saying, "Amelia's pregnant." ---- Elliot looked at Amelia. "Guessing your day was no better than mine. Sorry about what happened." shadowess - March 7, 2021 Hearing what Charles did to Theo was a little unnerving but Sebastian supposed things must run a little differently in Hell. He was even more surprised at the news about Amelia. "What??" He gasped, his mouth dropping open. He stared at Vincent for a moment in disbelief before being unable to contain a small smile. "but...that's good news, isn't it?" --- Amelia looked up at Elliot as if just realizing he was there. She then glanced at Parker and then back at Elliot. Wiping her tears away she strained a smile and nodded at Elliot. "Thanks..." David came through just a minute later and placed Elliot's coffee on the little table in front of him. He then turned to Parker. "Apologies, did you want a drink as well?" "No thanks, I'm good." David nods and walks over to another chair to sit down with them. Parker leans against the nearby wall with his arms crossed, unsure of what to say or do. Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 Carter was shocked. "Excuse me? Did I hear that correctly?" Vincent nodded. "The problem is that she's turning humanish. I think she might be back as a fairy. Either way, she can't be in Hell while she's still vulnerable. Her devil powers aren't working. I've been ordered by David to stay here and protect her. But I can't stand to be near her right now because of our argument." ---- Elliot nodded. "You just let me know when you need help." He took the cup. "Thanks." He chugged the coffee. Trying to forget for one moment that he was feeling like shit. Once he was done, he burped out loud. Shadowess - March 7, 2021 Amelia was turning human? or even fairy? This was certainly some news. Sebastian listened as Vincent told them he was ordered to protect Amelia but that he couldn't go near her after an argument they'd had. Sebastian nodded understandingly. "Well...I heard her voice earlier so that must mean she's here...which means she's safe. It's only natural that you'd need time to cool off after an argument...especially after what you went through... so while you do that, we'll watch her for you." He offered Vincent a reassuring smile. --- At Elliot's words, Amelia's smile became a little more genuine. She nodded and kicked her shoes off before bringing her feet up onto the chair to hug her legs, making herself more comfortable on the little armchair and feeling tired after the day's events. Parker chuckled at Elliot's burp. "Dude!" He laughed. David tried to look unimpressed by the burp but couldn't contain his smirk. Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 Vincent hugged his legs as he rested his head over his knees. "Ok." Carter quickly got dressed. "Let me see how everyone's doing. You can stay here with Vincent if you want to." He left the room. ---- Elliot blushed as he smiled. "Sorry." ---- Kite Ryder, an officer, had some short long brown hair. He looked as though he never sleeps. He had a five o'clock shadow. He reeked of whiskey. Part of it covered half his face. He knocked on the door. "Hello?! Is anyone in there? Got a call about this house!" shadowess - March 7, 2021 Sebastian nodded at Carter. He had a feeling Vincent needed a friendly ear for a while. When he'd gone, Sebastian moved to sit next to Vincent, with his back against the wall. He rested his forearms on his knees as he looked over at him. "Do you mind if I ask what the argument was about?" He asked gently. --- Amelia, Parker and David all looked towards the front door when they heard the knock and the voice. Amelia tensed, knowing things might appear bad with Charles passed out naked on the couch, Elliot stinking of booze and herself with tears and fresh bruises on her arms, wrists and ankles. David saw her expression and held a hand up to quiet her. He got to his feet and straightened out his suit before walking calmly to the door, hoping he could convince the officer that all was well. He opened the door, only enough that the officer could only see him and nothing behind him. "Ah, hello officer. How can I help you?" He asked pleasantly. Parker hovered against the wall nearby, listening in. Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 Vincent bit his lip. "I told her that I should die because I'm a danger to everyone else." ---- Carter headed downstairs. He looked at everyone there. He was about to say something when he heard a knock at the door. He watched David go there. Talking to the officer. "Yeah sir. My name is Officer Ryder. I got noise complaints from neighbors that are about this house. Is everything alright?" Though the officer looked a bit bulky from the bulletproof vest, he was on the lean side. Having just enough muscles to do his job. He leaned against the wall near the door with his hand on his hip. "And are you the owner of this house?" shadowess - March 7, 2021 "I see..." Sebastian said thoughtfully as he lowered his gaze to the ground. He then shook his head, looking back at Vincent. "Yeah...I don't see it." He said bluntly with a small smile. "Do you want to know what I DO see? I see a completely different guy to the one we met back in that abandoned school. I see someone who has strived to make up for their wrong doings. Who helped to save my friends more than once. I see someone who cares deeply about those around him and genuinely wants to do the right thing. I see a man who could do a great amount of good...if only he'd forgive himself first." --- Crap, they hadn't changed the deed to the house and it wasn't like David could go get Vincent to say he owned the house. Not with him being wanted for murder. David didn't outwardly panic though. Instead, he maintained his calm appearance and hoping his confident tone would convince the officer that there'd be no need to do any background checks. "Me? Oh no, this is Carter's new office." He pointed to the name that was frosted into the glass on the door. Thankfully the glass was the type of frosted white glass that you couldn't see through. "I'm a relative, visiting from the UK. Long lost cousin. We did one of those family tree things, you know the ones? Well, I thought I'd bring my little family over to meet him. I apologize for the noise. My son and daughter occasionally have quite vocal disputes. Sibling rivalry, you understand?" Behind him, you could cut the tension with a knife as everyone remained silent. Listening and waiting. Amelia had started biting the nail on her thumb again out of nerves. Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 Vincent paused. He wasn't so sure what to say. "Do you really think so?" ----- Kite smiled. "Really? Detective Travis Carter himself? And he's part British? That's awesome! Is he around? I'd like to come in and have a couple of drinks with him. It's no big deal. This could be our little secret. Trust me. I know how to drive even when I"m drunk." shadowess - March 7, 2021 Sebastian continued to smile as he nodded to Vincent's question. "Wouldn't say it if I didn't." --- "That's the one!" David grinned, happy that the officer seemed to buy the lie. He then hesitated as the officer asked to enter the house for drinks with Carter. "Uh- I'm afraid you just missed him." He chuckled. "He just nipped out to er- buy a couple of celebration drinks. We opted to stay behind and rest after our long journey here. I believe you might be able to catch up to him at the local grocery store though." David chuckled again and shrugged. "Please, do forgive me but we are rather tired." He hinted politely, hoping the officer would leave.

It's official, I've booked tickets for tomorrow 😄

Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 "Just leave me alone!" Vincent disappeared. ---- Elliot slowly nodded before letting Parker guide him. Vincent suddenly appeared in front of them. "Oh, what do you want?" ,said Elliot. Vincent flustered. He didn't know why he appeared in front of them. He just knew he had wanted to get away from Amelia and David. He cleared his throat. "Um I just appeared." shadowess - March 7, 2021 "Vincent!" Amelia stood when he vanished, feeling lost now that she couldn't just follow him. "Amelia." David said gently, walking over to her and placing a hand on her shoulder. "He'll be alright. He just needs some time away to calm down. It's been a hell of a day for everyone..." He tried to reassure her. She looked at him tearfully and for a moment he felt like he was looking at his little girl again. He pulled her in for a hug and stroked the back of her head. "It's alright. Everything's going to be alright." He said to her soothingly as she cried quietly into his shoulder. --- Parker and Elliot had paused when Vincent appeared. When Vincent answered the question, Parker chuckled. "No shit." He then frowned when he saw the tears. "...You alright, man? You look upset." Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 Vincent rubbed his eyes. "Just had an argument with Amelia. It's a long story." He looked at Elliot. "Are you ok?" Elliot stumbled over. He glared. "Oh! Now you suddenly care?!" "I never stopped caring! You just can't be with me anymore." "And why the hell not?!" "Because it's dangerous to be around me! You're human and I'm a Demon. I would be putting you in more danger than you already have been." "Just let me deal with it!" "NO!" Elliot punched him. Vincent stumbled back. Shocked. He hadn't expected that. Shadowess - March 7, 2021 Parker could only watch awkwardly as they both argued. When Elliot struck Vincent, Parker stepped in. He placed a hand on Elliot's shoulder. "Woah! Hey! Let's just calm down a bit?" Parker then looked at Vincent. "He didn't mean it. He's had a lot to drink..." He then tilts his head and smiles a little. "Though you gotta admit, he kinda just disproved your point there... Elliot seems pretty capable of handling himself if he needs to." Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 "You're damn right!" ,said Elliot. Vincent glared. "I'm not going to be with someone who hits their own boyfriend." Elliot frowned. "I didn't mean it like that." "Shut up!" Vincent disappeared. Elliot kicked a rock. "God damn it! Can't catch a break anywhere!" Vincent appeared in Carter and Sebastian's bedroom. Shadowess - March 7, 2021 Parker was a little confused by Vincent's comment. Couldn't he see that Elliot was just drunk? He never knew about Theo so had no idea about Vincent's experience of having an abusive relationship. He sighed heavily. "C'mon...let's get you back... I think we could both use some rest after today..." --- Sebastian had already been woken up by Amelia and Vincent's yelling downstairs. He was trying to go back to sleep, cuddling into Carter's back when he caught Vincent's scent. Blinking his eyes open, he squinted over Carter's shoulder to see Vincent standing there. He sighed and lowered his head back to the pillow. "Whatever sexual fantasy you have in mind...the answer is 'no.'" He said sleepily. Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 "It's not that." ,said Vincent. He slid to the floor. Sitting here with his back against the wall. He sobbed. Carter slowly opened his eyes and lifted his head up. "What's going on?" ---- They soon reached the house. Shadowess - March 7, 2021 Hearing Vincent, Sebastian lifted his head again to get another look at him. He watched as Vincent sat on the floor and began sobbing. When Carter woke up and asked what was going on, Sebastian shrugged. "No idea..." He answered and rolled over to pick up his pants that were laying on the floor next to the bed. He pulled them under the covers and pulled them on discretely before climbing out of the bed and walking over to Vincent. He knelt down in front of him. "Hey, what's wrong? What's happened?" He asked gently. --- Parker opened the door and helped Elliot in. Once inside, they saw Charles naked and unconscious on the couch with just Vincent's jacket keeping him covered. Amelia sat in a chair close by him, watching him quietly with tears rolling down her cheeks. A faraway look in her eyes and David standing nearby holding a cup of tea. "What the hell did we miss?" Parker asked as he walked in. Amelia didn't look up but David walked over to them, talking to them quietly. "Amelia will need to stay on Earth for a while. She's slowly turning human so she's going to need friends to look out for her." "Wha-? How did that happen?!" Parker asked just as quietly, looking at David confused. David hesitates but decides there was no point in hiding it at this point. "She's pregnant." He sighs. "There's more. There was an incident in Hell. Theo got loose. Stole Vincent's crystal and manipulated him into helping him bribe Charles into making him a Devil...using Amelia as a hostage." "Who's Theo?" "Vincent's abusive ex." David glances around the room momentarily before looking back at Parker and Elliot. "We...obviously managed to get away unharmed but both Amelia and Vincent are very shaken up by what happened." He finished explaining. He looked at Elliot. He could smell the alcohol from the minute he stepped through the door. "Perhaps you'd like a coffee to help you sober up a little?" David asked kindly. Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 Carter sat up but stayed under the covers. Vincent barely lifted his head up. "Theo tried to become a Devil. I helped him." "You what? Why?" "I-I didn't want to! He took my crystal and made me feel different. Like the killer I use to be." He breathed heavily. "I hated it." ----- Elliot's eyes widened. "Whoa! Back up! She pregnant?" He nodded. "Think I'm gonna need coffee after all this." shadowess - March 7, 2021 Sebastian was quiet for a moment after he spoke. When he began breathing heavily, Sebastian placed a hand on his shoulder. "It's ok. You're back and you seem to be in your right mind. I'm guessing he didn't succeed if you're here, so that has to count for something, doesn't it?" --- "Yes." David answered his question then smiled and nodded. "Then I'll make you some. Have a seat, I'll bring it through shortly." He then turned and walked towards the kitchen. Parker sighed. That was a lot of information to take in at once. He helped Elliot to one of the chairs. Amelia still hadn't looked up from watching Charles. She had lifted her hand to move his hair out of his face lovingly though.

Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 Vincent nodded as he was still shaking. Charles appeared. "MUST PROTECT!" shadowess - March 6, 2021 As soon as Charles arrived, Amelia stepped between him and the other two. "Charles, that's enough. I'm safe! You saved me! The threat is over!" She said, looking at him as if this form he was in was no different from his other form. Her eyes softened. She felt a new burst of energy from deep within come bubbling forth as she spoke to him. Her eyes glowed blue and her wings appeared along with a new calming aura that flowed from her and around them all. Yet she continued to look at him as if completely unaware that she was doing anything different. "Please, Charles. Enough." Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 Vincent's eyes widened at the sight of her new appearance. Charles froze. Seeing everything about her had changed. Something about it had affected him in some way. He walked over as his skeletal form began to faded away. Leaving him naked. His head rested over her shoulder. "Fairy...." He passed out. Shadowess - March 7, 2021 David hadn't seen those wings nor felt that aura since before she changed herself into a Devil. He'd thought her transformation had completely take this ability away but perhaps not. He watched anxiously as Charles paused before walking towards her, changing as he did. When he collapsed and he saw Amelia try to hold him up, he rushed forward and helped her to hold him. Amelia had blinked when Charles had spoken and once his head was on her shoulder she saw her reflection in the glass in the door behind him. Her breath caught in her throat at the sight, this was the first time she'd ever gotten a glimpse of her own wings. Yet as she watched, they quickly dimmed and faded as if they had been made of pure light. Her eyes returned to normal and the aura faded as well. She suddenly felt exhausted. "Here, apparently women in your condition shouldn't be doing any heavy lifting..." David said as he pulled Charles off her, pulling his arm around his shoulders. Amelia looked at David in surprise and he merely smiled at her. "No one read THAT book just for the fun of it." He commented before turning to Vincent and sighing. "Amelia needs to stay on Earth for a while...Hell isn't safe for her while her powers dwindle. Vincent, do me a favor? Keep an eye on her. Make sure she stays safe." Amelia also turns to Vincent and she offers him a small smile. "I'll ask Nate if he can get you another crystal." She said as she laid a hand on both David and Vincent. David smiled at them both then teleported them to the living room of Carter's office where he lay Charles down on the couch. Amelia sat close to him, waiting for him to wake up while David walked into the kitchen to make tea. He wanted to stick around just a little while longer to make sure everyone was alright. Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 Vincent threw his coat over Charles. He sat on the coffee table. He frowned. "Theo's still roaming in Hell. We have to kill him. We don't have an option anymore. None of us can wait for him to be better. I know it's not going to be happen." He clenched his fists. "I know that now. And I know that it will never happen for me. I have to die too." ----- Elliot was stumbling out of the establishment with Parker helping him walk. Elliot had that silly grin on his face. He reeked of beer. "You're pretty cute." He kissed his cheek. Shadowess - March 7, 2021 Amelia slowly looked over at Vincent as he spoke. When he finished, she stared at him with fresh tears in her eyes. "No." She shook her head, her voice breaking a little. "Don't say that. Don't you dare!" She scolded him while crying. "Theo is a vile, rotten, manipulative bastard! You are nothing like him! You are better than him! I know you are! You didn't even have the crystal on you but you still tried to fight your old self! Vincent, you have the capacity to be good! So, please don't give up on me." David was waiting for the water to boil in the kitchen and heard the entire exchange. He sighed and stood in the doorway, looking in at them. "I wouldn't be too worried about Theo now anyway." David shrugged. "Even if he is a lunatic, he would have to be utterly stupid to try something like that again after what Charles did to him." He shook his head. "No. I think he's probably hiding somewhere in Hell with his tail between his legs after that." He turned and walked back into the kitchen while calling back. "And Amelia's right. You're not a lost cause. You just need time...and to stay the hell away from Theo." ----- By the time they were leaving the place, the sky was just beginning to turn dark. Parker had had fun with Elliot, despite the fact that only one of them drank any alcohol. He had Elliot's arm over his shoulder as he helped him walk back towards Carter's office. He blushed at the compliment and flustered to respond, then froze when Elliot kissed his cheek. He came to a stop and turned his head to look at Elliot with a frown. "Elliot, I appreciate it but...I don't think that's a good idea. Do you?" He asked gently, trying not to hurt his feelings. "I had fun today, don't get me wrong...it's just...you have Vincent and...well...I'm just not ready to commit to anyone just yet...not after my last relationship..." As much as he hated Bryce for what he put him through, a part of him still couldn't help but love him. He knew that because of this, it would be unfair to get into a new relationship while he still hadn't gotten over Bryce yet. He sighed. "C'mon, let's get back so you can sleep this off..." He started walking again. Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 Vincent cried over his hands. "It's not right. I'm like some fucked up two sided thing!" ----- Elliot frowned. "Vincent and I are barely close. We try to be but I can tell he doesn't want me anymore. Things just aren't the same." shadowess - March 7, 2021 "So, let us help you!" Amelia cried. "Vincent, I don't want to lose anyone else!" --- Parker looked at Elliot sideways with a sad expression. "I'm sorry, man..." Denix Vames - March 7, 2021 "Don't you get it, Amelia?! No one can help me! I'm a lost cause!" ---- Some tears left Elliot. "I shoulda never come to this city. Nearly died and got my heart broken." He covered his mouth before pushing away from Parker. He vomited over someone's lawn. Shadowess - March 7, 2021 "Stop it!" Amelia shouts "Just stop! That's not true!" David comes back into the room a little hurriedly. "Keep it down. You're going to wake them up!" "I don't care!" Amelia cries then turns back to Vincent. "I refuse to give up on you! I know you can be a good person!" --- Watching Elliot being sick, Parker frowned. He knew his emotions were being exacerbated by the drink. "C'mon Elliot..." He walked back over to him and placed his hand on his arm gently. "You'll feel better after some water and some sleep..."

Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 (forgot to add this in) Charles growled. He clenched his fist. "I swear I'm going to crush every single one of his bones." He disappeared. Imagining himself as to where they are. Shadowess - March 6, 2021 Laughing, Parker shook his head a little at Elliot's order. "You know what, that actually sounds good. I'll have the same, minus the beer please." --- Amelia had tried several times since she was brought to the hospital to teleport away but just like all of her other powers, this one was failing her too! She saw the way Vincent behaved and a little hope was sparked in her. "Vincent! Vincent, please help! Please!" She begged him, her eyes watering. Seeing his beloved falter, Theo walked over to him and placed his hands on his shoulders. "My love, don't listen to her. Do you not see how she and her friends have been brain washing you? Help me, my love. We can be powerful together." He smelled a familiar scent and looked over to see an angry Charles and David appearing in the room. Growling, he darted over to Amelia and hovered over her throat. His mouth elongating and his teeth sharpening. "That's close enough!" He growled, his voice coming out inhuman. His eyes turned yellow. Amelia had turned her head away from Theo whimpering and she stared at Charles and her father fearfully. 'I can't teleport!' She thought at Charles desperately. Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 The waiter wrote the order and left. He soon came back with their meals and Elliot's glass of beer. Elliot grabbed one of the big ribs and tore off at the flesh. Eating like an animal as he drank his beer sometimes. ----- Vincent caught his breath as his insanity won over him again. He grinned. "Powerful? I just want to create art." He readied his knife as he saw David and Charles. Charles's voice was filled with panic. "Leave her alone! Take me instead!" shadowess - March 6, 2021 (I think we could probably catch up with Elliot and Parker again later lol) "All in good time beloved." Theo promised Vincent. First he had to ensure they were both powerful enough to be able to fight back if either of these Devils ever came after them again. He then grinned savagely when he heard the panic in Charles's tone. Seeming to gain a sick pleasure from the situation. "Vincent, enough of this! What's wrong with you?!" David barked at him. "Either of you take another step and your lady friend here becomes part of my pack!" He let out an deep growl that made Amelia tremble and close her eyes tightly, whimpering. "Now then. I'm more than willing to let her go unharmed." Theo then says, maintaining his sharp teeth as he brought a finger up to stroke her cheek, making her recoil in disgust. "For a price." his eyes flicked back to Charles. Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 "I know what you want." Charles lowered his head. "And you can have it as long as you don't hurt her." Vincent looked at what Theo was doing and saw Amelia's frightened expression. "Theo? Maybe we shouldn't do this?" shadowess - March 6, 2021 Theo shot Vincent a dangerous look. It was a look he gave any time Vincent ever questioned or disobeyed him. A warning to not overstep him. He then looked back at Charles, grinning when he heard he could have what he wanted as long as Amelia was unharmed. "You have my word. I won't harm a hair on her head." He then glared. "But if you try anything funny." He shook his head, baring his teeth. "All it takes is a nip!" "Vincent. You can't let him-" David started but was cut off by Theo roaring at him. "STOP TALKING TO HIM! I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF YOU TRYING TO TURN HIM AGAINST ME!!" David held up his hands, frightened Theo might hurt Amelia if he pushed his luck any further. Theo then looked back at Charles, calming down a little but was still very visibly angry. "Do we have a deal?" 'Charles, he won't stop. Don't give him what he wants!' Amelia tried to think to Charles, she was so frightened that her thoughts kept getting jumbled with other thoughts. Thoughts about the book she read. That the reason she'd been weak lately is because she might be carrying his child. A side effect of pregnancy in Devils, Demons and even Angels is their rapid transition into a human after only a day or two from conception. There was still no certainty that that was the case. For all she knew she might only be sick... but it couldn't be ruled out. Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 Vincent dropped the knife. He fell to his knees as he clutched his head. Crying as he was scared. Tears fell from Charles's eyes as he heard her thoughts. He appeared then reappeared in front of Theo. Wrapping his hand around his neck before he had the chance to bite her. He slammed him against a wall. His aura appeared as he transformed into his skeletal form. "Get away from my FAMILY!" He began to burn him slowly as Theo's bones started to break. Shadowess - March 6, 2021 Hearing the knife clatter, Theo momentarily took his eyes off Charles to glare at Vincent. "What are you doing?! Get up! Pick up your knife and help m-" He was cut off mid shout by Charles who had apparently taken this momentary distraction to grab him. Before he knew it his bones were breaking and his body was burning. He let out horrid, agonized shrieks as he struggled to get out of Charles's grip. All he knew was pure agony until he either lost consciousness from the shock of his injuries or died depending on how badly Charles burned him. As his clothes burned, a hole formed in his pocket causing Vincent's half crystal to fall out and drop to the floor. David had run forward when Charles had grabbed Theo. He ran to Amelia's side and quickly loosened her restraints, helping her off the bed and away from Charles and Theo. He was about to teleport them away when Amelia stopped him. "Wait." She said shakily then looked at Vincent. "Vincent, come with us." She held out her trembling hand to him, not giving up hope that he was still a good person. Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 Theo was dead. Charles let his burnt contorted body go. He stomped on the half crystal. He turned to Vincent. Seeing only him as an enemy. Vincent took Amelia's hand. "DON'T TOUCH HER!" Charles flew to them but missed as they disappeared. Shadowess - March 6, 2021 David had been tempted to take them to the library but with the way Charles was now, he'd probably burn it down. Instead he teleported them to the abandoned school in Lost City. Oh, the memories in this place...This gym is where he'd found Amelia...and her dying mother. At least if this place burned down, he wouldn't miss it so much. He could do without the constant reminder of what had happened to Amelia's real mother. Amelia stayed in front of Vincent, her hands on his shoulders as she looked at him. She still had tears streaming down her face and she was still shaking from what had happened. "It's alright. It's ok." She reassured him. "I know you didn't mean it. Theo tricked you. I know you're still a good person inside. I just know it." She pulled him in for a hug. "You're still my brother. Do you hear me? I won't let anything happen to you." "Amelia, he'll follow us." David warned her, worried about Charles's current state of mind. "I know..." Amelia said, pulling away from Vincent to keep her eyes open for him, ready to jump between Charles and the others when he arrived. "I just need to talk to him..."

Omg not yet but I'm dyyying to. Might treat myself and go see it this weekend

shadowess - March 6, 2021 Parker and Elliot spent most of the morning heading around the local businesses and handing out the cards before heading for the club. He stepped in with Elliot and looked for the lady that had tried to serve him drinks the night before. --- "Oh?" Sebastian grinned, looking into Carter's eyes. "What did you have in mind?" He asked playfully. --- Smiling at the kiss, Tom shivered a little as he always does whenever Nate touched or kissed him. "I just don't want to hurt anyone. I was so scared when I realized what I'd almost done...it could have so easily ended differently...If I'd hurt any of them...I don't think I could forgive myself." He explained. --- David's heart sank. He didn't want to believe Vincent would fall for such a trick. "Now, let's not assume anything!" He said, putting his book down. "By the way they were acting, I had no idea Vincent was still with Elliot or I'd never have stood for it. When I spoke to Theo he seemed to genuinely want to change his ways." He explained although now that he thought on it, he hadn't felt comfortable from the moment Vincent teleported them to the cells. Amelia had also stopped reading. She was a little pale at hearing David had actually freed Theo. "Dad, he's bat shit crazy! and he's clearly had years worth of practice at manipulation!" She shook her head. "I don't believe for a second that that monster has changed his ways this soon!" David looked between them, faltering. His own concern growing the more he thought about it. "Per-perhaps we should check on Vincent? Make sure he's alright." He then said, beginning to seriously doubt his decision to let Theo loose. Amelia put her book down and stood "Ya think?!" She started walking towards them, not hesitating to go with them to make sure her adopted brother didn't get hurt. Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 Elliot looked around. "Wow! This place looks so much different when the sun's up." Blaire walked over. "What are you guys doing here?" He held out a card with a smile. "We're here to tell ya that Carter's a private detective and he's opened for solving crimes." A fake vampire eyed Elliot. He walked past him as he kept his eyes on him. Almost about to just grab him and do whatever he wanted. Blaire noticed. She walked over to Elliot and took the card. "Yes, well thank you. I'll be sure to get the word out in the club." She turned him around and pushed him out the door. "Just be safe now." ----- Carter kissed him slowly. Letting the moment linger. "You know what I'm talking about." ----- Nate moved his hand further up to his chest. He whispered, "I understand now. I won't let you hurt anyone. I promise." He kissed his ear. ----- They all headed over to the cage. Vincent and Theo were gone. "Damn it! They must have went to earth." ,said Charles. shadowess - March 6, 2021 Parker chuckled as Blaire pushed Elliot out of the door. He handed quite a few cards to her. "Here, for your customers. Just so you know, Carter's business is open to the supernatural who might need help too. We'd appreciate it if you got that word out as well. I'm sure the supernatural community would appreciate a detective on their side." He then turned and left so as not to leave Elliot alone. "Well, we're all out of cards...What do you want to do now?" --- Sebastian kissed him back, loving how he made him feel. He grinned at his response and got to his feet, taking his hand and pulling him towards the stairs. "Maybe you could show me?" He asked coyly, biting his lip as he looked back at him. He lead Carter to the empty bedroom. (Private time) --- His touch and his kiss sent even more shivers through him and Tom bit his lip, thinking of what he'd love to do with Nate right now. "Thank you." He whispered, turning his head to capture his lips. --- "Vincent, sure. But Theo is still just a soul. He's bound to Hell and cannot leave...not unless he becomes a Demon or Devil and he'd need one of you two to do that...no, they couldn't have gotten far..." David said as he looked around the cells warily. With her powers acting up, Amelia felt vulnerable and hearing that Theo was on the loose in Hell again didn't make her feel any better. But she wouldn't believe that Vincent meant any harm. Surely he's just a victim in this? She really didn't want to see him get hurt. She walked further into the prison, glancing into the cells as she went. "Vincent?!" She called out, worried. Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 "Barbecue! We gotta go to a place that sells barbecue." ,said Elliot. ----- Nate ran his hand through his hair. Kissing passionately as he pressed himself against him. ----- "Are you sure? Is it possible that he didn't just find a loophole? Maybe he can possess Vincent." said Charles. shadowess - March 6, 2021 (What if Theo took Vincent's half crystal while they were 'busy'? lol) Parker chuckled and nodded. "Sure! I know just the place!" He said excitedly, beginning to walk. --- A soft moan escaped Tom's lips as he felt Nate pressing himself against him, driving him mad with passion. He kissed Nate just as passionately, utterly lost in the kiss and moved a hand to Nate's hips, gripping them gently. (Private time for these as well lol) --- David shook his head. "Still just a soul and they don't have any power. They're only as strong as they were when they lived and Theo was just a werewolf on Earth." Amelia rounded a corner, out of sight from Charles and David while they were busy talking. "Vincent?" She called again, looking around warily at the dark corners and shadows in the prison, recalling that was how Theo had snuck up on her last time. "Vincent?? Please answer me!" Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 (yeah sure. ill just have vincent go crazy) Elliot followed. "Hope there's some beer there." ----- Charles frowned. "I wonder what Theo has done to him." Vincent laughed in the darkness. He swung his knife at her. "Peek a boo!" shadowess - March 6, 2021 "There usually is." Parker smiled. "Though I probably should lay off. For all I know we might get a job and I'll have to be sober for it." He then grinned at Elliot. "You knock yourself out though and have fun. I'll make sure you get back safe." They soon arrived. --- Seeing the flash of a knife, Amelia gasped as she stumbled back to get away from it. She tripped but before she could fall back, she was caught. Theo's arms wrapped around her upper arms and torso tightly and she heard him chuckling in her ear, making her face turn pale. "Vincent?!" She stared at him in disbelief. Why was he doing this?! "Got her, let's go!" Theo said to Vincent hurriedly, fully aware that Charles and David were very close. "No!" Amelia screamed, struggling to break free from his grip. Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 "Alright!" Elliot raised his arms. "I'm gonna drink all the beer I can get my hands on!" He ran inside. Once he smelled the barbecue he licked his lips. "I can already picture the ribs now." ---- Vincent placed a hand over Theo. All three of them disappeared. Charles ran over. "Shit! They're gone!" He shook his head. "Theo must be doing something to him to make him help." shadowess - March 6, 2021 "Go nuts buddy." Parker said with a smile as he walked in as well. He ordered himself a glass of water and sat at one of the tables to relax, still deciding on what he wanted. ---- Hearing Amelia's scream, David had run over as well and saw them just in time for them to vanish. "Amelia!" His heart was in his throat. His daughter was in great danger and he was responsible! "This is my fault!" He said shakily. He looked at Charles, his eyes full of fear. "We need to find them!" --- They arrived in an abandoned looking hospital somewhere in Lost City. Theo still had Amelia in his arms who was looking around, then she looked at Vincent with a mixture of confusion and fear. "Vincent, I don't understand. Why are you doing this?" "This had better work" Theo growled. "This one said she couldn't make people into Devils." "Are you seriously still on about that?!" Amelia snapped angrily. "Let me go!" "Shhh. Not yet. We need you to motivate your other Devil friend to change us. Nothing personal, but one wrong move from your boyfriend and I'm afraid we're going to have to hurt you." He picked her up and flung her onto one of the beds. She screamed and struggled as he forced her wrists and ankles into the restraints, tying her down so tightly that the leather hurt her skin. Once she was strapped down, Theo frowned at her and leaned close to her hair, sniffing it for a moment. "You smell...different." He commented before walking away from her to lean against a set of cabinets. "Vincent!" Amelia looked at him desperately. "Vincent, please! Don't do this. You're better than this, I know you are!" Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 Elliot spoke to a waiter. "I want like a ton of ribs with extra barbecue sauce and a large glass of beer! Just keep them coming until I'm dead! The beer I mean." ----- Vincent flinched. He pressed his hands against his head. A part of him was trying to fight his insanity. "A-Amelia....?" He cried out as his head pounded.

shadowess - March 6, 2021 "No worries." Parker smiled, leaving him to it, sure he'd be fine. He headed back into the living room and looked over at Carter. "So, is there anything you want me to do? Work wise?" He asked, eager to get started. Considering Parker could go out in daylight, it meant he could do things during the day that Carter otherwise would be unable to do. --- David hesitated at the suggestion and Amelia stared at Vincent. Her fingers gripping the book tightly at the thought of Theo being on the loose again. David looked between Charles and Amelia dubiously before putting the book he was holding down onto the table. He walked over to Vincent and sighed. "I think I'd want to see it for myself. No offense Vincent but you two have a history. For all I know he could just be trying to manipulate you." "Dad, you're still recovering." Amelia reminded him, worried. David held up a hand and looked back at her with a calm smile. "Relax, as long as he's still behind those bars I have nothing to worry about. Besides, if what Vincent is saying is true then I won't have to worry anyway." Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 "Unfortunately, no one knows about this business. We need to somehow get the word out there that we're here to help." ,said Carter. ---- Vincent nodded. "I understand but don't worry. He's a new man now." They soon reached Theo. "Look who's here." shadowess - March 6, 2021 When Carter explained that he still needed to somehow advertise his business, Parker looked around the room thoughtfully. His eyes landed on one of the boxes with the business cards inside and he smiled, picking it up. "Well then, I guess I could visit the local businesses and distribute these? That might help get the word out." He suggested. It wasn't exactly an exciting job to do but if it would help them to actually get some work. "I'll swing by the vampire club and give them a few too. Don't worry, I'll be careful." He added the last part to settle any apprehension they might have about him going near other vampires. --- Theo turned to look at David and knew he'd have to convince him to let him out. "Vincent says you're a changed man." David says, looking at Theo suspiciously. "He's right." Theo said, stepping up to the bars. "I've seen the error of my ways and I want to do good. I'd like to get on that Programme of yours." David was staring hard at Theo, trying to read him. "You tried to hurt my daughter." He growled. Theo placed a hand on his own chest and looked at David with a sorry expression. "And I'm sorry for that. I'll happily apologize to her as well when I next see her." Theo placed his hands on the bars, looking pleadingly between the two men. "Please. Please let me out. I promise I'll do better." David was hesitating. He wanted to believe that Theo had changed but something in his gut was telling him that something was seriously wrong. Unfortunately, unlike Vincent or Charles, David was simply unable to read minds so he could only judge someone by their words or actions. This was tough. David was usually so good at telling if someone was lying to him but if Theo was lying, he was hiding it very well. He sighed, he couldn't find a reason to fault him and therefore it would be unfair to keep him locked up if he really wanted to change. He turned to Vincent, the only one in this room that he currently trusted. "You know him better...Is he telling the truth?" He asked. His hand was holding the key in his pocket. Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 "Sounds like a good idea. And you'll be fine there anyway. It's day time. The only vampires you'll see are the fake ones." ,said Carter. Elliot had finished his glass. He walked to the living room. "Hey ya'll. What'd I miss?" ----- Vincent smiled. "Without a doubt." shadowess - March 6, 2021 "Good point." Parker chuckled. When Elliot came back, he smiled at him. "Not much. I'm just about to hand these out around town. Did you want to come with me? Keep me company for a bit?" He offered, wondering if getting Elliot out of this house and distracting him from thinking about Vincent for a while might do him some good. --- David nodded then looked back at Theo, pointing a finger at him. "You try anything stupid and there won't be a third chance. Do I make myself clear?" He warned and Theo smiled with a nod. "You have nothing to worry about." He reassured him. David lowered his hand and took out the key. Theo watched him eagerly as he unlocked the cell and opened it up. David then stepped to one side, giving Theo room to step out, key still in his hand as he watched Theo warily. Theo walked out of the cell and tilted his head back, closing his eyes. He took a deep breath and smiled wide. "Ah...freedom..." He sighed and looked at Vincent with soft eyes. "Thank you, my beloved." Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 "Sure. That sounds like fun. Can I get a fancy business?" "You can keep one." ,said Carter. "Cool!" ---- Vincent grabbed his hand. "C'mon!" He pulled him to a corner of the area. He quickly threw his clothes aside as he kissed him. (private time) shadowess - March 6, 2021 Parker grinned and started heading towards the door. "We best get going then." He called to Elliot then waved at the others. "See you guys later." Sebastian sighed with a small smile. "Well, a bit of a rocky start but I think this morning is getting better." "I er...I'm guna go take a nap." Tom said, getting to his feet. He threw the empty blood bag he'd been holding in the trash before heading up the stairs. He felt emotionally exhausted after everything that had happened that morning and also wanted to be alone as he worried over whether or not Nate would return. --- David arrived back in the Library, his cheeks having turned red. "They could've at least waited until I'd left..." He muttered, shaking his head as he tried to get the image out of his head by picking up one of the books. "Have you managed to find anything while I was gone?" He asked Charles. Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 Elliot followed. Leaving the house with him. "Where should we start?" Carter leaned against the couch and sighed. "At least that's over with." He watched Tom leave. "Hope he's doing alright." Nate appeared when he saw him in bed. He laid next to him. "I'm sorry about what you went through. I should have been concerned but I wasn't." He slid his hand under his shirt. Finding comfort in touching him. "It's hard for me to learn how to be human but I'm trying." ----- Charles shook his head. "Unfortunately no." He laughed when he looked at him. "Saw something that you weren't supposed to see?" shadowess - March 6, 2021 "Small businesses, I guess?" Parker suggested as they started walking. --- Sebastian nods with a small sigh. "It's going to take time but he seems to be ok now. We just have to hope he'll talk to us if things get too much again." --- Tom opened his eyes when he felt the bed move as Nate lay next to him. He heard his voice and sighed in relief, just happy he'd come back. "It's ok." Tom whispered, moving his hand over his shirt to cup Nate's hand underneath. "It doesn't matter now. I'm just happy that you're here." He said softly. --- "Yeah..." David's cheeks turned a slightly deeper shade of red. "Guess those two missed each other..." Amelia was biting the nail on her thumb, completely engrossed in the book she was reading. So much so, she didn't pay much attention to Charles or David. David began reading the book he'd picked up as well. The room becoming quiet as they each did their research. Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 "Then let's get to it!" ,said Elliot. ---- "In the meantime..." Carter moved closer to Sebastian. Wrapping an arm around him. He smiled. "How about me and you get busy?" ---- Nate kissed his cheek. "I want to care about the things that you care about." ----- It took Charles a long moment before realizing. He raised a brow. "Missed each other? That's strange. Elliot's with Vincent. Unless...." His eyes widened. "Vincent told us how abusive Theo was. This has to be Theo manipulating his mind. And you freed him!"

shadowess - March 6, 2021 They were quiet as Elliot told his story. When he'd finished, no one was sure of what to say. After a quiet moment, Sebastian spoke. "Like you said, that was an accident. You were only a little kid, you couldn't have known any better." He said gently. He then sighed, looking a little hesitant before adding. "Well, while we're all getting it out there...When I was locked away in the asylum, I tore out a scientists throat with my teeth for horribly murdering someone close to me." Tom fidgeted with the empty bag in his hands, not lifting his eyes from it. "You all already know what I was doing before you met me..." Then Parker looked over at Elliot, taking a seat as well. He sighed heavily before speaking. "You know Amelia, right?" He started. "Before I lost my memory...I went crazy...I kidnapped and tortured her. I also tried to kill her, Vincent, Sebastian and Carter..." He lowered his gaze to the floor. "They all saved me. Now...I'm not the same. I don't want to do those kinds of things ever again." He brought his eyes back up to Elliot's. "No one is perfect. But we can always help each other to get better." ---- "Me neither..." Amelia admitted. She'd been feeling ill from nerves just thinking about it since she saw the book in her dream. "Feel about what?" David asked, he'd been stood behind them when they materialized in the library. Amelia turned and hesitated before speaking. "Um...hey. How's your back?" David rose a brow at the change in subject. "Getting better. What brings you to the library? I'm guessing it was you two who left all the books out?" "Sorry..." Amelia shifts uncomfortably for a moment. "We need to look for...a couple of things. "Oh?" "A spell or something to change a vampire into a human." "...and?" Amelia heads over to a particular book and pulls it out, holding it in her arms as she looks between them. "This book...I'm going to go read it for a while...would you mind helping Charles find the other thing?" David's eyes move from the book in her arms back to her eyes. He frowned thoughtfully. "I'll do my best." He nodded. Amelia smiled and headed over to the couch, opening up the book to read it. David turned to Charles. "I can read the language. Can you?" David had learned from the Demon that Lucifer had assigned to train him. Though, he had to learn it the hard way rather than gaining the ability easily like Amelia had. Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 Carter raised a brow. "I hate to break this serious moment but geez. Am I the only one here who hasn't done something terrible?" Elliot laughed. He rubbed his eyes. "I guess so." ----- Vincent appeared before Theo. He smiled. "Hello there." ----- Charles shook his head. "Never had a reason to." shadowess - March 6, 2021 Sebastian, Tom and Parker chuckled at Carter's comment. Sebastian then looked at Elliot with kind eyes. "The point is, as long as you're willing to take the right path and do some good with your life, then your past doesn't matter." He tilted his head a little. "Maybe bear that in mind when Vincent comes back and tells you his story?" --- Theo paused, having been pacing around his cell. He glared at Vincent with some mild confusion in his eyes. "Are you Vincent? or someone else?" He asked, eyeing him up and down. --- David sighed and looked around the room. "Alright..." He then went about doing what Amelia had been doing the last time they visited the library. Pulling out books that he thought might help and piling them on the table. He then walked over to Charles. "I can make you learn, if you'd like?" He suggested. "It would only take a moment and might give you a mild headache but you would be able to read and speak the language when I'm done." Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 Elliot slowly nodded. "Ok. I think I sort of get it." "Well, at least you understand enough." ,said Carter. Elliot's stomach growled. Carter smirked. "Maybe you should start eating those pancakes." Elliot blushed a bit. He chuckled. "Yeah. I probably should." ----- Vincent leaned in. Getting close to the cage as he began to unbutton a few of his buttons. He smirked. "Oh I'm the Vincent. And I came here for some fun." ---- "If it'll help me then sure." ,said Charles. shadowess - March 6, 2021 Parker got to his feet, smiling. He headed into the kitchen and brought back the two plates with big pancake towers on them, passing one to Elliot. "Here ya go. Let's see who can finish first." He grinned, sitting down with his own plate. Sebastian chuckled at the game while Tom simply watched with a quiet smile. --- Theo watched Vincent begin to undress with a smirk. He stepped close to the bars, slowly putting his hand through to run it through Vincent's hair before caressing his cheek. "You want to come back to me, my love?" He leaned in close, seductively. "Then let me out and we can find somewhere more comfortable." --- Nodding, David raised his hands and placed his index & middle fingers on either side of Charles's head. He closed his eyes and concentrated. "You might feel a little pain..." He said before pushing the knowledge he had about the language into Charles's mind. It would only last a few seconds before he'd pull his hands away and step back, looking at Charles curiously. He gestured towards one of the books. "Try reading a title." Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 Elliot grabbed pancake. He licked his lips. "Hell yeah!" Once the contest started, they were eating like crazy. Carter shook his head. "I think I'm gonna be sick just from watching you two." ----- Vincent enjoyed his touch. Closing his eyes as he thought about what Theo would do to him. He opened them when Theo wanted out. "Oh? And how can I do that? I'm not a Devil anymore. Unless I can use my demon powers on this little bad boy." ----- Charles cried out as the knowledge hit him. He rubbed his head before walking to the books. He looked at the one he specifically told him to read. He picked it up. "The 666 Sex Moves for Devils & Demons Alike." shadowess - March 6, 2021 Sebastian laughed at Carter's comment as they watched them eat the pancakes as quickly as they could. Parker ate pancake after pancake rapidly but soon slowed down, his stomach beginning to feel full. He looked over at Elliot's plate and could see he was already ahead on Parker. "Dammit!" He laughed trying to force down a few more bites before giving up. Sebastian chuckled, looking at Elliot "I think we have our winner!" --- Theo sucked in a bit of air through his teeth as he thought. If he wasn't a Devil, he couldn't get him out. Not unless he managed to slip the key from a Devil or that David guy. "Too bad." he tutted, stepping away from the bars and out of Vincent's reach. "If you got me out of here, I found a good spot where we can be comfortable together." He shrugged and turned away from Vincent. "Until then..." he trailed off, trying to bribe his way to freedom by promising sex. --- Amelia looked up from her book at Charles when he read out the book title, her face turning crimson as she tried to conceal her laughter and embarrassment. David on the other hand was laughing his ass off. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" He laughed. "Couldn't resist!" he wiped away some tears that had welled up from his laughter as he shrugged. "But hey, at least now we know you can read these books!" Chuckling, he walked over to the books he'd piled up on the desk. "Now then, let's get to searching, shall we?" Shaking her head a little while smirking, Amelia went back to reading the book that she had. Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 Elliot raised his arms up. "Woo hoo!" He covered his mouth when he felt himself getting close to vomiting. He ran to the bathroom where he hurled out the contents of his stomach into the toilet. Carter cringed at the sound and covered his nose. "I hate that I have heightened senses." ----- "I know just the person to find for this." Vincent disappeared. ----- Charles blushed. He set the book down and shook his head. "How immature of you." But he smiled anyway. Vincent appeared. He smiled. "Hello everyone." shadowess - March 6, 2021 Sebastian cringed a little. By now he was used to these kinds of sound and smells. Especially given his history where there was no shortage of people vomiting nearby. Tom however, had turned pale and also looked like he was going to throw up. He also covered his mouth and nose, trying to block it out. Parker chuckled, looking around at them. "Guess that's one thing I don't miss..." He commented as he got to his feet and headed into the kitchen. He poured a glass of water and took it to Elliot. "Here buddy, this'll make you feel a little better." --- Theo grinned evilly once Vincent left. "Hook. Line." He turned to look at the spot Vincent had been standing in. "Sinker." --- "With eternity at your feet, you have to entertain yourself somehow." David shrugged, still smiling while picking up another book. "So that's where I get it from..." Amelia commented, her eyes looking up at David with a playful smile. "Hey, that's not fair!" David chuckled. "Carol was way worse than me!" When Vincent appeared in the room, David and Amelia smiled at him. "Vincent!" David greeted him happily. "Come to help us do some research?" Denix Vames - March 6, 2021 Elliot took the glass. "Thank ya." He drank slowly a few sips. ---- "Actually, I was wondering if you could release Theo from his cage. He's a changed man now. He wants to do better now." ,said Vincent. Charles raised a brow. "And are you sure about this?" Vincent nodded. "Of course I am. I wouldn't be here if I wasn't."