Reunion (Sed)

[Vlad Drăculea]

It was a shame she had to come here now, here where the beauty of the flowers was in full bloom. This was the last place she had seen him, back when she was nothing but a teenage girl. He showed her true wonders, beauty that she could not see in her own homeland. It was he who truly opened her heart to others, as much as it could be given the damage that was already done. Why had they parted ways here? She could not remember, but she could remember that he told her that she could find him here. All she had to do was wish for it, wish for him with all her heart and he would feel her desire.

That was what she was doing here now, though around her the flowers withered and died. There was a hint of sorrow in her expression as she watched, she took no joy in desecrating one of the few good memories she had. Still it was important now that she did it, she had to make sure that nothing had happened to him. Was this strange feeling what adults called love? Or was she simply attached to him because he was her only friend? She couldn't find an answer to that question, it was maddening.

Sedaiyus. I need you now, please come find me. Please hurry..

Virulia closed her eyes and wished with all her heart, making him the center of her desire. All she wanted was to see him again, to hear the playful edge in his voice and hear him tease her as he always had. She really hoped this worked, hoped that it was not all a ruse like Bacchus had told her it was. If it was she would be devastated for the final time. While she waited Virulia kept her senses trained on the surroundings, she had a feeling that it would not be long until the wolves knew of their arrival as well.

Her dark cloak once more began to shift, changing into a red gown. She had grown since they last met. Her red gown clung to the shape of her new form, accentuated her curves while making her seem like she was a respected noble. Around her neck she wore the crest of her house, the cold steel emblem resting against her chest. To a stranger looking into the field they might wonder to themselves; what was such a woman doing waiting by herself in such a place?

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Sedaiyus had taken a different approach to life than he was use to as of late. With the release of Bacchus which no doubt meant the inevitable unleashment of their dear mother, Sedaiyus had went into hiding and though he didn't give up in his hedonistic lifestyle, he certainly didn't make as much noise as he once did. As far as he saw that was the only actual problem he had. Nothing else nor anyone else that wanted him dead or captured was seen as a threat. Though it was hard to tell with Sedaiyus as he rarely saw anyone as a threats especially those he should. Sedaiyus had awoken from late night party he had crashed. He put his cloths on and cleaned himself up and was heading out the door when he felt something familiar. It was a call, a feeling, a pull. The source was unexpected as well, but he knew who the call belonged to, and he was happy to respond despite his time away. It had been years since he had seen the young princess, though was she still so young? Had it been so long? Sedaiyus never could keep track of time as he lived in the moment, carefree, and an immortal life. But with a happy smirk on his face he looked around one last time before stepping into a shadow then out of a shadow to Katia. Sedaiyus appeared as he did the first time he had met Katia. Everything about him was the same, his age, his carefree perfect smile, and purposefully for this meet even his attire.

Sedaiyus had a very specific taste in how he dressed too. The variation was great, he could pull off a dark gothic or emo persona'd attire all the way to a nobleman or lord. But it had to be in his own way and at its best. Sedaiyus wore what he felt looked good and described him best as he wished to appear not what was most popular or what was most expensive or famously branded. He hasn't ever let himself down yet in these choices either. He walked in wearing a suit of sorts, well in appearance, grey, fine material. A white button up shirt similar in design, then a matching grey vest buttoned up with matching grey but fair looking dress shoes.. Top button of his shirt was undone and collar folded over the vest. His under shirt was not tucked in like most nobility would have it and his long sleaves were slightly rolled and pulled up a bit but it just seemed to look good anyhow, Sed really pulled it off he thought anyhow. It defined great taste yet at the same time made apparent Seds great laid back and care free nature but not so far as showing careless nature. Sedaiyus's soft dark blond hair was done up in an odd manner too. A kind of spiky manner, it was the kind of controlled chaos he wanted to represent in his style. Again defining a laid back, easy going feel yet not being indeliberately messy, just a style Sedaiyus was fond of.

Sedaiyus held many characteristics that enticed those around him, he could easily be described as a blandiloquent man, and like his brother he shared many captivating aspects about him. He had evocative alluring ocean blue eyes that seemed to sparkle in any light, almost hypnotic and entrancing if one let themselves go to the near enticing appeal. His body was was near flawless, well toned, muscular in an athletic manner, yet not too buff or burly holding onto great masculinity without giving up many elegant features more akin to a woman. No doubt bringing cynosure to many men who idolized such a figure. His skin was always well blended and tanned just right, not too light but far from bronzed. His skin itself was silk like, soft to the touch, never rough despite how active he was in athleticism and combat. There was a gentleness to his touch, fairly graceful in fact in his movement, always carefree and fluent. At the same time it was apparent he held great strength and security about him, illuminated with self confidence. He had a nice smile, a smile that could lighten up the night sky itself. Even his soft and mellifluous voice was something to behold easily soothing and dulcet.

Sedaiyus stood with a warm hearted smile on his face as he gazed at the woman before him he knew as Katia, the princess of the Vampire race. He began to walk so that he knew she saw him if she didn't already sense his presence there already. In a carefree manner his soft tone filled the air calmingly and sweet "Katia, my dearest princess and friend. It is a most pleasant site to see you again love." Sedaiyus looked around noticing now where they were. His eyes gazed back at Katia and he chuckled playfully "Still chasing werewolves are we? It is a wondrous place as you already know after all." Sedaiyus teased a bit. He carefully observed the woman the little girl he had once met long ago had become. There were many things different about her in both appearance and energy. But Sedaiyus could still see Katia and feel who she was no matter how time changed her. He smiled alluringly as he stood a little closer than he had been a minute ago. "Awingly beautiful just as expected. I knew the first time I saw you how great you would be and how elegant but I apologize for I had no way of knowing you would exceed my predictions so very much." Sedaiyus looked around and noticed the plants dying around Katia. He gave a short and faint giggle then focusing both his life energy which he had in spades as he just absorbed an entire party hours ago and a bit of illusion to help speed up the cosmetics the dying plants began to spring back to life.

"Nothing to fret over you see. I would not wish to deprive you of the memory you have of this place when you were younger, and so my dear, as always it is my pleasure to ensure that it remains as you loved it to be." Sedaiyus spoke charming as ever. Sedaiyus sighed and had an affectionate look on his face. "Darling I know I promised you many things. And I swear on my life and soul that it was all true and I will in time keep such promises. Your happiness has always ever been my own joy to bring. However one thing has and will always trump your happiness. And that is your safety. I left you because someone from my past had brought said past along with him back to me, and that past is a very very dangerous maze to walk through, I would not have you involved in such personal affairs of mine that would put your life at risk so easily. But at the same time as you can see, I could never ignore your call, I will always and forever be yours Princess. So what is it that your heart desires today?" Sedaiyus asked.

[Vlad Drăculea]

Honestly she was not sure he would even come, her mind was filled with doubts. Because of this she did not sense his arrival, in fact her mind was lost in memories of their adventure to Arnul. She could not recall a time that she was happier to be honest and it had nothing to do with kingdoms and titles. She was free to be a child and to explore the world with someone who seemed to understand that it was exactly what she needed. Virulia laughed softly, recalling a memory of them spinning through the meadow, both of them laughing at the top of their lungs. They had just escaped a rather irrate group of wolves who they borrowed a few things from.

When his voice cut through her silent reverie, Virulia's eyes snapped open quickly. A smirk spread across her face as she whipped around to look at him. Just as if she had never left, he seemed to be the exact same as she remembered him on that day. The same smile, the same clothing even! It was as if she had never left, an overwhelming wave of nostalgia threatened to consume her as she tried to keep herself from crying. Was it possible to miss someone even when they were present? That was how much she just realized how much she hated that she had been away for so long.

"No. I am here for you.. just you.." she said quietly, feeling shy for some reason. Perhaps it was because it was the first time he would be seeing her like this. She had a crush on him when she was younger, now she was old enough to do something about it but she was afraid to admit it. As always his words gave off a calming aura, she could feel her nerves melt away with each syllable. This is why she longed for him when she was struggling, alone in the darkness as she climbed out of the pits. It was only by his voice that she could be truly saved, it was a shame that such a being was forced into hiding from his own family.

"It was only ever you who could say such nice things. Only you saw something different, something more than a monster child." she said, smiling as she watched him feed life into the flowers she was killing. He could undo the damage she was causing and it brought a sigh of relief to her lips as she fought inwardly with herself. What did she do first? What did she say to him about all of this? Unable to hold herself back for long, Virulia ran to him, throwing her arms around his neck as she buried her face in him. "Whether you would have me in the middle or not I am. They are looking for you, Sedaiyus. The Brigade, a man named Bacchus, and your mother." she said, drawing a deep breath.

"He told me things, things about you that I refuse to believe are true." she said, her voice almost a sob. "He said that you were nothing but a trickster. That you would say anything to have your fun before abandoning the person you've used. But you are here.. and you came because I asked. Please tell me that is not true." she pleaded, holding on to him. He was her greatest friend in all the world, she could not stand the idea that she meant nothing in return. "I told him I would find you, I would ask you about all of this. Do not worry though, I have aquired new abilities. I can shield you from them as long as you are close to me." she said, smiling.

What did she desire today? The answer was embarassing really, but she would give it anyway. "You, just you." she said simply. There was a long silence after that which she said nothing, but the question ate at her like a cancer. She had to know what was happening, even if she was better off not knowing the truth.

"What does your mother want with you, Sedaiyus?"

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Sedaiyus listened as Katia spoke clearly happy to see him though he sensed a certain distraught feeling from her. As she ran and embraced him he wrapped his arms around her as well and hugged her gently. He grinned happily "I have missed you greatly as well love." He caressed her cheek softly with his hand and pushed back some hair to look her in her eyes as she explained to him her purpose there and what had happened. When she was done and her questions asked Sedaiyus didn't seem conflicted or worried at all. He sighed faintly and stepped back a little but held Katia's hands in his own. "There are things he said that are probably true, the rest at least half truths, it is why he probably sounded so convinces, able to place doubt within you. He is quite good at it, more so than I I'm afraid. But I could never lie to you Katia. The truth is, yeah, sure, I have tricks." He raised his right hand from hers and snapped his fingers and in his hand a black diamond rose appeared which he carefully placed in her hair. "A flower to match your elegance and worth but unable to ever die as you shall not as long I have anything to do with it." He took her hand again and continued "But in the end, we all have our tricks, if that makes me a trickster, so be it." Sedaiyus's grin faded slightly to a smirk but his eyes gazed seductively in hers. "I am sure he anticipated all that you would do to help me. He always has ulterior motives. But unfortunately he know what you mean to me by now and I cannot simply hide in the shadows anymore while your life is at risk for something I have brought on myself."

Sedaiyus turned around and looked out across the land. He thought painfully about his mother and his time with her, how horrible it was. "My mother is one of the oldest and most powerful beings I have ever met in my centuries alive. And I say this having met your own father, my brother who is over seven centuries, and confronted the best of werewolves, witches, and even dragons. And still I have found no comparison. She is the manifestation of all the terrible desires of every world and has done things I couldn't even imagine until I saw with my own eyes. But she wants me for her own gain and nothing more." Sedaiyus chuckled faintly at a joke he thought of fitting his explanation perfectly. "Lets just say I am no more her son in her eyes than you would be a son to her. She cares only about her own power and nothing else. She wanted to mold me into her own desired prodigy to further her own status and might, she never saw me as anything else than a tool or weapon. She sends her children into impossible and suicidal situations and if we survive she acts as though we did only what was expected, nothing special, no concern for us what so ever, replaceable puppets. Bacchus has been serving her blindly for over seven centuries and he is no closer to pleasing he than I am."

Sedaiyus turned back to Katia and continued. "I was born in this world, my father was actually half human, well witch. But I have been to my mothers realm and it is a dreadful place. There I am considered to be an embodiment of love though the idea of love in this world is very different than its meaning there. None the less lets just say I didn't fit in well. I didn't wish to manipulate or destroy everyone I came across. I wanted to live, I wanted to laugh, and sure I wanted to play. Lifes a party, paradise, and wonder and its waiting for us every moment of every day but we have to go to it, it will not come to us. I understood that long ago and so my mother abandoned me when I was very young. But it was the best thing thats ever happened to me. Now she hopes to ruin my life once more no doubt for her own ambitions. I wouldn't be surprised if I was required as some sacrifice to help bridge her way into this world once more." Sedaiyus forgot about the Brigade, he never took them seriously before, he wouldn't now just because they had a open interest in him and his livelihood from his little mistake. Bacchus however was a different story. He was pure demon, and one just like his mother, albeit not as powerful, certainly more so than Sedaiyus himself. He smiled warmingly towards her feeling no wish to dwell on such troubling matters anymore. "If it is me you desire your highness, then it is me you have. Don't worry yourself over such things though please, I will always be around as long as you need me, regardless of who wishes I was not. But for now, what do you wish to do now? Where to go? From now on, no matter what, I will always be at your side unless you wish me away." Sedaiyus placed his hand softly on her cheek and leaned in slowly whilst gazing into her eyes and lightly kissed her releasing some life force to her in the kiss creating an electrifying experience however small the kiss was.

[Vlad Drăculea]

There was an undeniably strong feeling welling up inside of her - though she had no idea what it was. Holding tightly to his every word, she was almost afraid that if she let go she would be torn away once more. It was taking her longer than expected to find her footing as this new being, though once she found her scythe she would change once more. With this in mind, Kat was afraid that she would become even more cold than she was already. As much as she was treated like a monster, she tried to be like her mother, but that wasn't who she was. For all intents and purposes she was weak, that much she already knew.

She once heard someone say that it was easy to be bad, it was harder to do the right thing even when it hurt you. Still she clung to Sedaiyus like a stubborn child, putting herself in the middle of an age old issue. His hand grazing her face caused her cheeks to flush as she looked down at his chest almost in embarassment. When he stepped back she opened her mouth to protest, but closed it when he started explaining himself. What she couldn't help but notice, however, was the fact that he avoided answering her question directly by offering her a gift and asking another question. She didn't immediately assume the worst, but she couldn't shake her doubts so easily either.

"So they will not kill you then?" she asked, sounding partially relieved. She couldn't allow him to be caught either, however, because that meant they would take him from her. Still it was a relief knowing that Bacchus wasn't suppose to kill him the moment he found Sedaiyus. If she had anything to do with it he would never be found, that much she could decide despite the fact that he was clouding up her mind. It was hard to think straight being this close to him, like her mind refused to focus on anything else but the sound of his voice. What was this? She never felt this overpowered ten years ago.

"If you are serious about staying here I will see if I can find a way to close the gate between worlds. Surely I must have enough power or the ability to find someone who can!" she said, letting it be known that she wasn't going to let anything take him from the world he loved. There was alot more that she needed to say, but as usual Sed had a way of making her lose track of herself. As his lips pressed to hers in a kiss, she felt her skin tingle for a moment as her body greedily consumed the life force he fed on. If he was not careful then she would consume him as well, though she was holding her own power back for now.

The sensation was electric and brand new which sent a shiver down her spine. Immediately she moved closer to him, what to do now was thrown out the window as her inner desire became blatantly obvious. Inhaling deepily, she took in his scent and it maddened her as she realized that she had not changed entirely. The smell of blood in his veins, demon or not instantly piqued the interest of her vampire side. Without really thinking she tried to hop up and wrap herself about him while simultaneously trying to bite into his neck albeit not with the intent to kill.

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Sedaiyus had an influence over most races that led them to follow a more impulsive nature than that of thought and reason. His entire existence was the embodiment of lust after all. What was lust but carnal instinct as well, craving, yearning, desire, the wanting of something at the highest level. He lived a life people dreamed of, saw the world, partied his time through the ages, and lived under no law of kingdom, no command of a ruler, and no rule other than those he chose to follow. He was completely and utterly free to almost every extent, but this also came at a price. For one thing it tended to get him into allot of trouble, but most importantly it meant he was usually alone. By alone the implication was that Sedaiyus felt he would wander for an eternity by himself, he could sleep with men and woman for the pleasure and nourishment it brought him sure, but he held no true connections. The feelings of such things were foreign to him, frightening, and perhaps even damaging.

Such things were simply out of his nature, or were they? He was part human after all, but could he recognize such feelings even if they brewed? Was it these feelings he felt for Katia? It was hard to say, but Sedaiyus knew he enjoyed her company even more so now that she had grown up and she creating a dangerous excitement to his life he greatly liked.Katia moved herself upon him. He could feel her lust growing insatiably. He desire for him, his blood, and his body. It was nothing new to Sedaiyus, he had been with vampire before, he had been fed upon before. This was somewhat different as Katia wasn't exactly a vampire though he never cared to inquire about it as he didn't view people racially unless it specifically contributed to something pleasurable or of interest to him. Sedaiyus took in the energy as Katia bit into his neck. He would regenerate from the bite marks almost as soon as she stopped and it would keep her from doing any real harm to him, in reality though, being fed upon increased the pleasure he felt.

Before he could become lost entirely with her a series of howls spread throughout the land nearby. Sedaiyus wasn't sure if they would be considered guests in the lands or prey but if they could catch a scent of Katia's vampire nature they might not take too kindly to that. He wasn't sure if they could sense what he was, no doubt they could tell that he was different, they might be prompted to investigate. Perhaps they weren't even coming for them but Sedaiyus didn't want to put Katia in any kind of danger. "You know how perfect you are right? Don't ever think you are anything less. You might be different and feel things that frustrate you but it is only because you have been conditioned to act and feel and behave a certain way. What you depict as flaws and wrong I would say are ways to keep even beautiful perfections occupied so they don't grow bored in this world, nothing more. Besides I love who and what you are Katia, you don't ever need to change for me, know that. However I don't know if the wolves that approach would feel the same. Perhaps we might go elsewhere, though I wouldn't want to further trouble you any more than I already have."