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Re: Burning Epiphanies

Subject: Re: Burning Epiphanies
by KTC on 2008/2/5 3:03:13

Wham!

The vampire smashed through the doors. Before they could react, she slammed her fists into the guards' body and ripped their hearts out. Crushing her bloody trophies, she flew up the stairs and kicked the door down. Seething, Teijal grabbed the man and flung him onto the floor.

It snarled, "I warned you didn't I? Didn't I?!" Suddenly the vampire grabbed both of his arms and pulled sharply.

Snap!

The human screamed.

Ignoring the noise, Teijal announced casually, "But since you're a 'Lord', I think it's appropriate you get an audience!"

Laughing, she dragged her broken cargo up the stairs by an arm. Anyone in her way was brutally cut down as she growled, "Out of my way weaklings! You're Lord's about to part with a precious gift, don't want him to be late do we?"

Once she reached the roof, she lifted the screaming man by his hair so he rose above the ground. "What's with the racket? You should be happy!" Smiling she slammed him onto the hard floor. Cackling, Teijal grabbed him by the leg and lifted him again, this time upside down. Carelessly carrying him to the edge, she hung him over it.

She snarled, "Well, human, how's the view?"

When the man whimpered, Teijal tightened her grip causing the man to scream again. "Come come now, fool, you remember what I promised you yes?"

Through the pain, the human's eyes widened as he watched Teijal retrieve a dagger. "No please-!"

The beast's eyes narrowed as she growled, "You should have thought of that before sending those filthy dogs after me. Did you think I wouldn't carry out my promise swine?"

Her eyes narrowed as she twiddled with the knife. "Now, how should I cut? Hmm? Perhaps a little snip by snip? Or just cut the whole thing off in one go? Seeing as you are indecisive , I'll choose for you!"

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Rhen ran through the smashed doors and passed the mangle remains of the guards. She climbed up the stairs panting and prayed she made it in time. Slamming through the shattered door leading to the roof, she stopped. The vampire stood close to the edge, no man in sight.

The human approached the vampire slowly, her body tense. "Teijal!"

The vampired whipped around, cold dark eyes directed on the human. "Rhen."

She turned back to look up at the sky. "It's dark tonight."

Tiring of the vampire's games, Rhen gritted her teeth. "Teijal, what have you done with him?!"

Ignoring the question, the vampire merely shifted her eyes back to the human. "It was a dark night when that happen, wasn't it?"

Thrown off track for the moment, the human looked confused. The vampire turned back to stare over the edge as she continued almost in a whisper, "When we met for the first time."

"Teijal, what have you done with him?" Rhen asked again, softly.

The vampire shrugged. "I'm sure you can find him in pieces on the ground below, sooner or later."

Before the human could react, the vampire disappeared in a cloud of mist. Cursing, the warrior heard a moan coming from over the edge. Peering down, she saw the man had been tied up tightly and hung upside down, slowly swinging from the wind. Breathing a sigh of relief, Rhen collapsed onto the ground. This nightmare was over, thank the Goddess.
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Teijal staggered back through Ghed’ahre's gate. Dark gods above, she was tired. Sniffing the air, she also definitely needed a bath. Instinctively feeling the sun rising, she fled to her house. Making sure the drapes were closed, she collapsed on to her bed and sunk into a deep regeneration sleep.
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Rhen flopped onto her bed late in the afternoon. She has to deal with an irate lord, an unconscious Lars, body cleaning, and on top of that a crazy vampire. The human groaned as she rolled over onto her back, arm over her eyes.

"What's going on Teijal?" She asked, receiving no answer except silence.

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Teijal felt a presence in her room and tensed before noting who it was. Relaxing, she got up slowly and turned to the intruder. She greeted,"Elder." before bowing her head slightly.

The old vampire had deep crimson eyes like Teijal. Even though she was over 7000 years old, she still looked only 30.

"Teijal, you know you do not need to use my 'title' when we're alone." The Elder commented, a faint sign of amusement in her eyes. The young vampire shrugged, "Old habits die hard.. Naikja."

The old vampire shook her head, but let it drop. Getting back to business, the Elder's eyes drilled into the young one. "Your Beast broke through."

Teijal's hands fisted but she stayed in silence.

"What happened?"

Teijal turned her head away, suddenly feeling ashamed. ".. I lost control."

"Yes, but why?"

Teijal shrugged, unwilling to answer, eyes still averted. Feeling a hand on her shoulder, the young vampire turned her eyes back onto Naikja.

"Just be careful Teijal."

After the young vampire slowly nod, the Elder turned and left.

Teijal slumped against the bed, head in her hands. Unbidden memories floated up and flashed in her mind.

"That vampire is ours! We made her with our own blood!"

Someone grabbed her arm pulling her toward them. She didn't want to go with them. They were bad people. Suddenly he released her, crying out in pain. Both of his arms were missing. The young girl looked up to her savior, a tall seething one.

In a low voice, it growled, "Stay away from the fledging and tell your 'Lord' she is under our protection. If we see any of you in our territory again, we will destroy you and your lord."

Teijal shook her head and walked out of the house. She needed to feed.

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