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/Gabriel/

"That's probably a good idea," I said. "And perhaps not here...the food leaves something to be desired here..."

/Catherine/

"Oh, yes...I remember that story," I said softly. "I felt so horrible when he told me that story...I think that was really the first time I got to see the demons that have tortured my poor Egil..."

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/Cynara/

Erik and I scooped him and took him to our bed where we let him cry....

Miss Carmen came in and asked us how we were doing. She sat on the bed, rubbing his back.

"Poor kid...." She whispered."

/Dracula/

What has become of my castle, a zoo? I thought watching a bird caw annoyingly, its grand wings spreading out as it soared around the ceiling.

"I have no use for your little pet anymore--so worry not. . All I care about is our little deal--and that all hiding in the corridors of my grand castle will show themselves for the cowards they truly are." I said sensing the different amass of people watching from afar. . my brides had a lot of work to do, then.

/Viv/

I nodded, sitting on the bed. "You're right...it's something alright..." I murmured, rocking Fiona. "A-Again, I can't thank you enough...."

/Gene/

I nodded, jumping off the window ledge, spreading my wings. "Do not try anything on me, Sigrid. I intend on getting tou home,"

/Gabriel/

"It's quite all right," I said to Vivian. "I'm glad I could have brought Fiona back unharmed..."

/Viv/

"I'm glad you did.....I don't-t know what i'd-d do-o if I-I lost-t her-er.."

/Gabriel/

"Thankfully, she's unharmed as well," I said to Vivian, gently reaching out to stroke Fiona's small, smooth cheek. "I think a little time with her mother-well, you-and she'll be just fine..."

/Viv/

"Thank y-you...." I whispered. "Would you like to hold her? You said that she liked you".

/Rolf/

“Yes, he has been a victim of many of the world’s cruelties,” I murmured, leaning back up against the wall, “Which is one of the reasons why we got along so well.”

/Erik/

I stared morosely at Quinn, wishing there was something I could do to help him. “Does he have any spare clothing to change into?” I asked Carmen, brushing my hand against his forehead to comfort him.

/Sigrid/

My head managed a half-nod to Gene but before he took off, I whispered to him, “Don’t forget to someday tell Savne Gabriele that you love her.”

/Gabriele/

Okay, I was really getting fed up playing the damsel in distress role so enough was enough. While Dracula was preoccupied, I shot my leg back and kicked him firmly in the groin. He went down like rock, groaning in sheer agony much to my delight. Before he could recover and exact his revenge on me, I lunged out his range of attack yet a flock of crows surrounded me, as if they wanted to me to go somewhere.

What in the hell…?

/Morfran/

The strident callings of my pets conveyed to me they find my next prey and I smirked darkly at their news. It had been awhile since I last hunted and I was resolved to make this fight last.

“Blood will be shed tonight…” I murmured, melting myself into the shadows.

/Dracula/

My God if these damn birds make any sort of mess---- I threatened callously, recovering quickly from her blow--I had what some would say parts of steel, for one reason or another. .

"Do come out of the shadows--and sick off these infernal flying rats, they quite take away from the beautiful atmosphere." I remarked sourly seeing how my plans weren't quite falling into places I had wanted them to. .

/Carmen/

I shook my head. "Not that I know of..."

/Gene/

I looked down, hiding my anger. "Sigrid. I do not love her! I just met the girl a little while back." I scolded her. "You're just a little girl, stay out of my personal affairs..."

(Gene's going to be hard to convince to love.)

/Alexandra/

"If anyone's a flying rat, it's you..." I quipped to Dracula, giving him an eat-shite smile, as it were.

/Catherine/

"Maybe that's why him and I got along so well..." I said to Rolf. "I'd be lying if I said that life's been all roses. After all..." I chuckled, almost bitterly. "I had to be ressurrected somehow..."

/Gabriel/

"I'd love to hold her," I said to Vivian, holding out my hands to take Fiona for a little while.

/Viv/

I slowly transferred Fiona to Gabriel's arms, my fingers brushing against his strong finger which gave me a shiver down my spine.

Why did I just shiver when I touched him? You're infatuated with him, aren't you girl? That's why you let him get away with a dinner. You like him.. I concluded.

/Gabriel/

Vivian passed her daughter to me, and I held her carefully, surprised at how well I seemed to be doing taking care of a baby. I had no recollection of ever having a child of my own.

But you have Gabriele, I thought to myself. You've been a father before, whether you remember it or not. Question is...do you want to be her father, like Carmen said you did?

/Viv/

I watched Gabriel with curiousity. He seemed to be transfixed with taking cae of Fiona. I smiled when Fiona reached up and grabbed the buttons of Gabriel's coat. That reminded me. I picked up the scarf and rewrapped around Gabriel's neck for him. "Thank you fr keeping her warm..."

/Gabriel/

"You really should thank Carmen, not me," I said. "She's the one who pointed out that Fiona was left in a chilly room with no proper clothing and that she needed something to keep her warm. I just happened to have my scarf handy, was all..."

/Viv/

"That's just it...it's your scarf, not Miss Carmen's so I am thanking the right person.." I smiled.

/Gabriel/

"Ah..." I said. "That makes sense..."

/Viv/

"So I say this onto you. Thank you so much!" I wrapping my arms around him, hugging him tightly, being careful at the same time. "Thank you for saving my baby..." I whispered. "You are a true friend..."

/Gabriel/

I smiled when she wrapped her arms around me in a friendly hug. "I'm glad that I could be your friend, Vivian..."

/Viv/

"Can I say something private to you, Gabriel? When I-I was younger, I was quiet...shy, you know? You are, honestly, the first true friend I had the pleasure to have. Everyone else never stuck around to be my friend, come and go to my parents' outrageous parties." I confided. "And I'm glad I met you." I said, still hugging him.

/Gabriel/

"If I may speak candidly...I'm glad I met you as well," I responded. "I...well, I never really thought that talking to anyone about my problems would help, but...talking to you really helped. You're a wonderful listener, by the way..."

/Viv/

I pulled away to look at him, but kept my hands on his shoulder. I blushed and smiled. "I'm glad I could listen. Practice, really. As I said, I used to be shy. I did more listening than talking...." I giggled.

/Gabriel/

"Nothing wrong with being shy," I told her. "According to Catherine, her and I were both...well, shy's not the right word, but I suppose anti-social would be a good term...back when we were children, we tended to keep to ourselves, according to her.

I couldn't help but notice that she looked beautiful when she blushed, much like Kaja had...and her laugh, it really was adorable...

Am I...do I have...feelings for her?

/Morfran/

I nearly rolled my eyes at the vampire lord’s rather condescending decree, just because he was king of vampires that didn’t give him to right order everyone around like they were beneath him.

Inclining my head to my ravens, half of them swarmed and attacked the count and others in the vicinity while the rest of the ebony-feathered creatures pushed a blonde-haired female with sea-green eyes in my direction. As she came closer I was able to gauge that she wasn’t fully human…Adoni blood ran strong in her veins.

Ah, I never fought a part Adoni before… This battle shall be quite interesting.

/Gabriele/

I swatted the putrid ravens away with ferocious rage, unsheathing my epee so they could stop pecking and prodding me around. Suddenly, the hairs on the back of my neck stood up and I realized I wasn’t alone…someone was out there, watching me.

“Whoever you are, I am not known for my patience! Show yourself!” I hissed furiously into the darkness and I was rewarded with a soft, regaled chuckle.

/Erik/

“Perhaps I can find some clothes that will fit him…” I turned to Cynara. “Are there any shops nearby that house children attire?”

/Sigrid/

I scowled up at Gene. “I may be little but I’m not blind. You say you do not love her but what about later on, when you spend more time with her? Then what?” I retorted, piercing him with my inspecting blue eyes.

/Rolf/

An equally bitter laugh rose from my throat. “Ah, I heard the tale of your resurrection. I am sorry for your parents’ passing, Frau Catherine.” I said sincerely, pondering for a brief moment what life would be like with out my parents—that was thought I really didn’t want to dwell on for long.

/Catherine/

"It's quite all right, Rolf," I told him. "You know...for the longest time, I wondered why God sent me back to Earth, seeing as I thought my only purpose was to hunt unholy creatures, a task which, let's face it, can easily be passed on to another person, even if they weren't a Van Helsing. But...now...I think I'm starting to see why it is God put me on this Earth and kept me here for so long..."

I couldn't help but smile a little as I thought of Egil. God...wherever you are, Egil, I hope you're safe...I hope you're alive, and well...I hope you're coming home soon...

/Cynara/

"Yes....there is a attaire boutique a few blocks away, but I'm not sure i-if they have clot--" Quinn cut me off/

"I-I do-don't want-t n-new clothes-s..." He wailed. "I-I want-t t-to keep-p m-my brother's-s blood-d-d..."

/Gene/

"By your cllaim, Sigrid, you're saying that i'll fall in love if I spend enough time with with her." I landed in front of the inn. "Then, why didn't I fall in love with Miss Carmen before she fell in love with Mr. Alexsei?" I was getting irritated. "Why haven't I loved Savne Catherine before she started loving your uncle?" I retorted back. "Love cannot be forced, little lady, if you keep insisting upon loving her, I will see to it that I will not love her, understand?" I walked her down the hall. I spotted Cathy talking to Rolf. I hutrried my steps, eager to get Sigrid off my hair. "Cathy!" I said, coming up to her side. "Here's Sigrid. And please keep her away from me, I'm begging you....She's giving me a migrane..." I said, rubbing my temples.

/Vivian/

I smiled. "Looks like we have more in common than we think, Gabriel." My smile faded when Fiona kicked my stomach again. I winced in pain andscooted back so she couldn't kick me again. "No, Fiona...don't kick me..." I cooed to her.

/Catherine/

Before Rolf could say anything, Gene suddenly appeared at my side, clutching Sigrid and pushing her to me. I gave a cry of delight and scooped her up, hugging her tightly, feeling tears burning in my eyes.

"My God, Sigrid, don't scare me like that again!" I half-sobbed. "I was scared to death when I figured out you were gone!"

/Gabriel/

I watched as Vivian scooted back and winced in pain when Fiona kicked her in the stomach. I was starting to get a little concerned.

"You all right?" I asked her. "Sure you don't need to see Alexsei when he comes back?"

/Gene/

"Keep her on your watch, Cathy." I instructed. "And away from me." I stormed off to the front dest to get myself a room.

/Viv/

I shook my head. "I'll be fine, Gabriel. She just kicked the baby that I....." I trailed off. I looked up at Gabriel. "Tell me the truth, Gabriel....is it possible for a husband to rape his wife? Or is the fact that they're married mean that a husband can do what he pleases to his wife?"

/Catherine/

I nodded at Gene's words as he stormed off, and I couldn't help but wonder what was eating him. He usually was very upbeat and cheery, so why was he so angry now?

/Gabriel/

"In my opinion?" I asked. "It's possible. It all depends on whether or not you were willing for him to lie with you, or if he did what he wanted and assumed he could do what he wanted because he was your husband. If it was the second option...by all means, Vivian, yes, a husband can rape his wife."

/Viv/

I choked on the lump that was formimg in my throat. I looked away, sniffling back my tears. I stood up. "I'm-m going-g o-out f-for a-a bit o-of fresh-h air-r..." Without waiting for his response, I left the room in a run, hiding my tears as I ran out the front door."

/Gabriel/

I sighed as Vivian ran, mentally kicking myself. Nice going, Gabriel. Open mouth and thus, insert foot. That was probably the last thing she wanted to hear, that she's potentially been raped by her own husband. God, I'm an idiot...

(You are an idiot, Gabe *hugd* that's why I love you)

/Viv/

I kept running and running, as far as I could. I was raped....by my own husband.....I thught he had loved me. I guess...I guess he just wanted my body...

/Gabriel/

I paced, waiting for Vivian to come back...I was starting to get worried. I hoped she was all right...God, I scared her off, hadn't I?

(Gabe needs to go after her. She's not coming back...)

/Viv/

I ran until I was out of breath. I was in the deep end of the forest - the part no one felt safe in. I dropped on my knees, burying my face into my hands and i sobbed until I could cry...

/Gabriel/

Finally, I could take it no longer. I wrapped Fiona tightly in her blanket (since most everyone was gone and unavailable to look after her) and then headed out to find Vivian. I figured she had probably bolted, and set off into the forest.

"Vivian?" I called out. "Vivian?!"

/Viv/

I heard someone call me - It was Gabriel - but I ignored his calls and kept crying.

/Gabriel/

I paused, listening to the forest around me. I heard a faint, soft sound...the sound of a woman crying. Vivian. I hurried off in that direction.

/Viv/

I yelped and spun around n fear when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I sighed in relief, wiping my tears away. "Oh, it's just you...how-w-w d-did-d you-u find-d m-me..?"

/Gabriel/

I sat down next to Vivian, keeping my hand on her shoulder. "Well...after a while, I figured you weren't coming back, so I decided to go out looking. You seemed, to me, the type to find sanctuary in the forest, so I came into the forest first. The rest was simply a matter of looking and listening to see if I could find you..."

/Viv/

"O-Oh..." I kept my gaze down, occasiionally drying my soaked cheeks. "Y-Your skills-s, they-y must-t b-be sharp-p to d-do w-what you-u d-do, no?"

/Gabriel/

"I suppose you could say that..." I commented, gently reaching out and helping to dry Vivian's face. "I'm sorry...I said the wrong thing, the stupid thing...I should have kept my mouth shut..."

/Viv/

"B-But it's-s the truth-h...I whimpered. "He did-d r-rape-e-e m-me-e...."

/Gabriel/

"Just because it's the truth doesn't mean I should have said it..." I said, shifting Fiona so I could put an arm around Vivian. "I feel terrible for what I said..."

/Viv/

I buried myself in his arm, crying. "I-I'm-m s-sorry-y I-I r-ran-n off-f l-like-e that-t...I-I shouldn't-t have don't that..."

/Gabriel/

I pulled her against me, gently rubbing her back with one arm as she cried. "Shush...it's all right, Vivian. I can understand...you're under a lot of stress...it's all right that you ran. Sometimes..." I sighed. "Sometimes, that seems to be the only way to solve your problems. To run..."

/Viv/

I continued to cry into his shoulders. His back rub soothed me, something I never received. I clung to Gabriel tightly. I didn't want him to leave.

/Gabriel/

For a while we sat, and I let Vivian cry. It was starting to get cold outside, since winter was coming soon. I looked down at Vivian.

"Do you want to head back? It's a little chilly out here..." I asked her gently.

/Viv/

I nodded, slowly standing up. "L-Let's-s g-go-o.." I still clung to him as we walked, sniffling.

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