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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 32 8/15/2014
Ā« Reply #180 on: August 16, 2014, 03:26:40 AM Ā»
"I don't cry often. I just don't see a point to it." - I cry a lot.  :'( But yeah... in hindsight, I don't see the point either. Well, maybe I do... whatever.

Luna's sanguine personality really comes through in this update. The screenshots of the city are gorgeous and I love how you take it from different vantage points. Bridgeport was never one of my favorite neighborhoods, but after this update, I'm reconsidering visiting the city... lol...

As a super Alduin fan (though not so obvious after what he just went through), it was really fun for me to see more pics of him. ^_^

I love Luna's apartment and I want her television set. Not for my sims. For me. As in IRL. O_O

Looking forward to seeing more of her PI adventures. This whole chapter gave me a sense of nostalgia, remembering what it was like for me moving out of home and living in the city. (I burned a couple of waffles... I think I even burned water once.)

Finally, why? Why? Why end it there?!

To answer your last question first: 1) because I could! mwahahahaaha and 2) because I was at the 25 shot limit :P lol

Thank you, I love Bridgeport at times.  At night is my favorite time and I was pretty proud of those screenshots, so I'm glad you liked them.

Guess what?  Another update incoming!

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 32 8/15/2014
Ā« Reply #181 on: August 16, 2014, 03:27:02 AM Ā»
Chapter 33: The Bridgeport Chronicles, Part 2

My head is just reeling.  I canā€™t even catch my breath.  Iā€™d taken a bit of a ā€˜meā€™ day so I could see about getting things arranged to make a visit home.  So I headed to a park called the Butterfly Esplanade.   The guys at the precinct told me about it.  Thereā€™s a biodome there that houses some rare species of butterflies.

No sooner had I gotten there then I saw himā€¦  It was like bolt of lightning right to the temple.  He came walking down the path, looking a bit parched in the sun- that was another surprise.  Seeing a vampire out in midafternoon like he was.   But as he got closer, I saw his eyes.  They were the same eyes that had haunted my dreams since I was a kid.


I must have looked like an idiot, just standing there in the middle of the path.  But he stopped and smiled at me.  ā€œHi there.  You ok?ā€

I blinked and must have blushed.  ā€œYeah, Iā€™m fine.  Thanks.  Sorry, just uhā€¦ enjoying the scenery.ā€  I put my hand out.  ā€œIā€™m Luna.ā€


He took my hand and shook it.  ā€œRoark, Roark Donovan.ā€

I boggled.  ā€œWait, Roark Donovan?ā€  I began to laugh.  ā€œWell, thenā€¦ thatā€™s certainly interesting.  I do believe that youā€™re my landlord.ā€

His eyes widened and he began to laugh.  ā€œYouā€™re Luna Wyvern?  Howā€™s the apartment treating you?ā€

ā€œVery well, thanks.ā€

We chatted a few moments longer before I noticed he was, umā€¦ smoking a little.  ā€œWhoa!  Shouldnā€™t we get you out of the sun?ā€


He looked down and grinned ruefully.  ā€œYeahā€¦ might be a good idea.ā€  He grinned.  Man, that smileā€¦ Iā€™d never really quite believed it when someone talked about going weak in the knees, but boy, his smile sure did that.  ā€œThereā€™s a coffee house down the street a ways.  Feel like grabbing a cup of coffee?ā€

ā€œIā€™d love to.ā€

So we hopped in his truck and left.  The little coffee house was cute; it was one I hadnā€™t been to yet.  We walked in; I couldnā€™t help it when my gaze kept roving over him.  Was I dreaming again?  I hoped not.  Roark was a very hot vampireā€¦ and I donā€™t just mean from the sun.


I donā€™t actually know how long we talked in there.  We talked a lot about the city, about what we did.  He thought it interesting that I was a PI.  He, apparently, is a military man.  The Air Force, in fact.  Heā€™s a Squad Leader, on leave for an extended period of time.  Our coffee cups were long since drained, but we stayed there till the sun was actually beginning to set.  Finally, he sighed and stood up.  I followed and we went out the door.  ā€œI should get home.  My sister will wonder where I am before too long.ā€

ā€œSister?ā€

He nodded.  ā€œYeah, my sister Cyn lives with me.ā€  He hesitated just a little.  ā€œSheā€™sā€¦ special.  She canā€™t live on her own so her and I share the house we grew up in.ā€

The love in his eyes as he spoke about his sister reminded me of my brother and I.  Touched, I took both of his hands in my own.  ā€œThat is incredibly sweet,ā€ I murmured, looking into his eyes.


He laughed a little.  ā€œSheā€™s my sister.ā€  It was said so simply and with such love, I had to swallow before I could speak again.

ā€œIā€™ll let you get back to her then.ā€  I paused for a moment and tilted my head to the side.  ā€œWhy donā€™t you give me a call sometime?  Maybe we can get more than coffee?ā€

ā€œIā€™d like that,ā€ he murmured.  ā€œUntil then, Luna.ā€  He took one of my hands and brought it to his lips, brushing them over my knuckles before walking away.  Oh My Watcherā€¦ my knees almost did buckle then.  I found himā€¦ I found my Vampire Prince.  And during our entire conversation, I hadnā€™t gotten one reading off of him.  None at all.  It must have been because heā€™s a vampire.



From: thelonewolf @ MonteVista.net
To: eclipsesshadow @ Bridgeport.net
Subject: Hey!

Hey Sis,

I know youā€™ve been busy.  But thought Iā€™d check in on ya, find out whatā€™s been going on.  I donā€™t know if Mom told you, but I decided this year to do the homeschool thing.  Being with so many other people just takes a toll, ya know?  Itā€™s pretty easy.  I can move as fast as I want.  Iā€™m actually due to graduate early.  I simply download the homework, do it, then upload and turn it in that way.


When I need help, Dadā€™s been giving me a hand.


By the way, thanks for the laptop.  I love it.  It even handles the modded games Iā€™ve installed on it.  Because of all my free time with homeschooling, I decided to get a part time job.  I know, I know, I can see your jaw dropping to the floor already.  Sorry to disappoint, but I got one at the mausoleum.  Perfect for me, right?  At least Iā€™m with peopleā€¦ even if they are dead.  Then again, for me, that still makes them very much ā€œaliveā€.


Speaking of thatā€¦ Guess who paid me a visit again?  I havenā€™t seen her in a long time.  But today, she came walking in and sat down next to me.


She kept talking about going to University.  Isnā€™t it bad enough that you badger me?  Now I have our dead great-grandmother doing it tooā€¦ Yeesh.  Iā€™m going, just so you know.  Gonna try it out.  Plus, thereā€™s that recruiter that keeps calling me.  Weā€™ll see how it goes. 

Oh, momā€™s started me on the olā€™ self-defense training.  Itā€™s not half bad, actually.  Though, uhā€¦ trying to attack my own mother just feels weird.  I made the mistake of telling her that, though.  She made me tryā€¦ mind you, I say try, to attack her.  It didnā€™t end well for me.


Anyway, think thatā€™s about all.  Hope everythingā€™s going well for you.  Miss ya, sis.  Love you.

-Alduin



From: eclipsesshadow @ Bridgeport.net
To: thelonewolf @ MonteVista.net
Subject: Re: Hey!

I know Iā€™ve been terrible with communicating the last little while.  Just been busy.  Cases are starting to pile up.  Itā€™s great, but at the same time, makes it hard to really do much else.  Iā€™ve been talking to a lot of people lately.

Other than that, there hasnā€™t been much.  Iā€™m sorry I havenā€™t been able to come and visit.  Iā€™m just swamped.  Maybe I could try to convince mom and dad to let you come visit me here?  I know momā€™s not gonna wanna come, but maybe you can crash here for a bit with me.

Oh, gotta go little brother.  Iā€™ll call you guys later this week, ok?  Love you all!

Luna



Alduin looked at his computer screen, reading his sisterā€™s email.


Something wasnā€™t quite right there, he knew.  Though Luna still called faithfully and sent an email every now and again, he had the feeling that she was hiding something.  When he talked to her, she seemed happy and perfectly content, but he also knew her well enough to know when there was something else on her mind.  He was half tempted to do a bit of hacking and find out.  But the violation of privacy stopped him.  Certainly nothing was wrong, so heā€™d let it go.  Lunaā€™d tell him eventually, he was sure.  He did miss her.  It had been ages since heā€™d seen her.  There had been that one little mini trip almost two years ago, right after his birthday.  But sheā€™d only been able to fly in for the weekend and hadnā€™t been able to stay long.

He seriously considered the invitation to go and spend a few days with her in Bridgeport.  He wasnā€™t overly fond of the thought of all those people, but the photos and stuff sheā€™d sent made it seem really cool. Heā€™d have to ask his mother, though he winced at that.  He didnā€™t think his mom would want both her children there, even if it was only for a few days.

As he sat there, contemplating a course of action, his phone rang.  Heā€™d set it beside his computer earlier when heā€™d come downstairs.  He picked it up.  ā€œCaptain Wyvern here, at your service,ā€ he greeted the caller, looking smug. 

The smug look faded though as soon as he heard the voice on the other end.


ā€œHave you thought about our offer, Mr. Wyvern?ā€

ā€œI have,ā€ Alduin answered after a moment.  He checked around him, making sure there was no one else around.  ā€œIā€™ll do it.  Iā€™ll join your agency and this new team of yours.  But I want assurances.  This wonā€™t come back on my family, right?ā€

ā€œOf course, Mr. Wyvern.  Youā€™re training begins now.ā€  There was a click as the caller hung up.  Alduin stared down at this phone and then a steely look came into his eyes.  He was a Wyvern.  Heā€™d been given this gift for a reason.  He was going to use it.



I told myself that I would be as honest in this journal, this chronicle of our family, as I could be.  The truth is, I hate not being honest with them.  I lied when I told my little brother that I was too busy working cases.  The past year has been good for business, itā€™s true.  But that isnā€™t what kept me busy.  Whatā€™s kept me busy is a certain red-eyed vampire. 

I hadnā€™t heard from him for a couple days after our coffee date.  Then one night, my phone rang.  I looked at the caller ID and I swear, I giggled like a school girl when the readout showed his number.  I like to think that my voice was calm when I answered the phone, but I honestly have no idea if it was!


ā€œHey, Luna.  How would you like to go to the Aquarius tonight?  We can have a drink, maybe a little bit of dancing?ā€

ā€œIā€™d love that,ā€ I murmured.  Inside, I was dancing and shaking my booty.  After we agreed on the time, I hung upā€¦ and proceeded to dance around the apartment.  Though I was always more outgoing than my baby brother, certain things never appealed to me.  Iā€™d never gone on dates, hadnā€™t even attended my own prom.  This was something new for me.

He arrived promptly when he had said he would.  I opened the door for him and just had to admire him.  He was a handsome man, but seeing him in his formal attire made my mouth water.  His eyes had widened when he saw me and I saw appreciation in them.  ā€œYou look beautiful,ā€ he murmured.

ā€œYou donā€™t look too bad yourself.ā€


Boy, I could have looked into his eyes for ages.  We must have stood there for a long time, just staring into one anotherā€™s eyes.  I was fascinated and attracted and all manner of things.


Grinning, he finally said, ā€œShall we go?ā€

I could only nod.  I donā€™t honestly remember a whole lot from that not.  I was on Cloud 9 and it was all such a haze, like some sort of a dream.  I do remember dancing with Roark though.  I remember one hand on my shoulder, the other holding one of mine, my other hand resting at his waist.  And I remember the melody of the music as we swayed, the lights dancing over our bodies.


We must have danced for hours.  The Aquarius actually was closing by the time we left.  Roark walked me up to my apartment.  ā€œWould you like to come in?ā€ I asked.  What was I doing?  I was inviting a really handsome man- vampire- into my apartment.  Thatā€™s what I was doing.

ā€œIā€™d love to.ā€

Iā€™m not really sure who actually made the first move.  Maybe we both did at the same time.  All I know is, I found myself being kissed like Iā€™d never been kissed before.


I was drowning.  Drowning in sensation.  Was this what happened between my parents?  And between my grandparents?  Did they experience almost a loss of self when they held each other in their arms?  These questions and more ran through my head so fast, it was like warp speed.  After a moment, we parted and Roark gently sat a hand on either side of my face.


ā€œI donā€™t know what this is, Luna,ā€ he murmured.  ā€œBut I want to find out.  And-and I havenā€™t had that urge in a long time.  I want to tell you now, that I havenā€™t felt this way about a person in many years.  Iā€¦ There was someone else once, but I lost her.  Cancer.  Itā€™s an old wound, one I havenā€™t really looked to open again.  But Iā€™m drawn to you, Luna.  I want to see where this goes.ā€

ā€œI do too, Roark.  I have a confession to make.  Iā€™ve hadā€¦ dreams since I was a child.  You were in those dreams.ā€

ā€œMe?ā€ he asked, looking surprised.

I nodded.  ā€œYes, you were.  When I saw you that day at the Esplanade, I was so shocked.  But I wanted to know you then.  And I still do.ā€

ā€œGood.  But I want to take things slowly, if thatā€™s ok with you.ā€

I nodded again.  ā€œYeah, slow might be best.ā€

He leaned forward and kissed my cheek.  ā€œHave a wonderful night, Luna.  And sweet dreams.ā€



That was over two months ago now.  Unfortunately, I did get busy for a bit with cases.  Ended up at a stake-out for three nights in fact.


But we talked on the phone almost every night.  I was talking to him more than my own familyā€¦ and the guilt of that is pretty high.  I need to tell them, but I think I might be a little afraid to.  Well, maybe not afraid per se, butā€¦ hesitant?  I canā€™t really say why, honestly.  Maybe Iā€™m enjoying being on my own.  Iā€™ve never really kept any secrets from my family before.  Maybe it makes things more exciting, I donā€™t know.  Maybe I just want to keep  him to myself for a while longer.  Is that wrong?  Iā€™ll tell them soon.  I want to find out where this is going first, I think.



Iā€™m writing today in a very unusual spot.  Iā€™m in Roarkā€™s homeā€¦ in his bedroom, actually.  Well, I guess it isnā€™t unusual, since weā€™ve been dating, well, I guess you can call exploring one another dating.  Anyway, sorry.  Trying to keep things straight.  Been hard of late.  Still feels like a dream at times.  About a month ago, a pipe burst in the wall and flooded my apartment.  I heard the noise coming from the bathroom and walked in to find water all over the floor and spreading rapidly.  Iā€™ve always been good at fixing things, but since I couldnā€™t really see where it was coming from, I made a call.


ā€œRoarkā€¦ my apartment is flooded.ā€

He promised to send a crew over as soon as he could.  Then he says, ā€œYou canā€™t sleep in a flooded apartment, so why donā€™t you come stay the night at my place?  Thereā€™s plenty of room.ā€

ā€œSure.ā€  It was that simple.

He gave me the address.  I packed an overnight bag and left.

When I got there, I saw someone outside, in the rain.  It was his sister Cyn.  I spoke with her for a moment and she smiled at me and told me to go on in. 


Wondering what she was doing in the rain, I shrugged and went inside.  She seemed normal enough, though being out in the rain was a bit odd.  As soon as I got in, there he was.  ā€œHi.ā€

ā€œHi yourself.ā€


He pulled me close and there we were, kissing again.


I was expecting it to beā€¦ duller than the first time.  After all, once youā€™ve done it once, any time after is just a repeat, right?  No, no that is utterly wrong.  It was the same, yet so much different.  Before, we had no idea about the other one.  This one had heat to it, but also tenderness.

Roark stepped back just a bit so he could frame my face with his hands once more.


ā€œI think I might be falling in love with you,ā€ he murmured.  There was a hint of sadness there, though.  I couldnā€™t pinpoint it.  Not being able to read him was still a bit odd.  ā€œAnd I think Iā€™m happy about that.ā€

ā€œGood,ā€ I murmured, ā€œbecause I think I may be falling in love with you, too.ā€



Iā€™ve been at Roarkā€™s for a week now.  Iā€™m fairly sure the work crew has finished with my apartment, but I really donā€™t care.  I donā€™t want to leave.  There is one very good reason for me to stay here.


I think I might stay here longer.  Weā€™ll see what unfolds.

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 33 8/16/2014
Ā« Reply #182 on: August 16, 2014, 08:28:03 AM Ā»
Knowing every story that's ever existed, she's preggers! OMG! Just, Luna, tell him, invite him into your household, and go home before the babe happens.

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 33 8/16/2014
Ā« Reply #183 on: August 16, 2014, 09:24:41 AM Ā»
Wow, I'm gone a few days and there are a ton of updates! So incredibly awesome! Ooh, I want to know more about Cyn. She seems like an interesting person. And Luna found her vampire prince, so is much happening!

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 33 8/16/2014
Ā« Reply #184 on: August 16, 2014, 09:48:56 AM Ā»
How awesome would it be if Alduin played modded Sims? So meta.  :o

And so Luna finds love in Bridgeport. A vampire at that. Wondering how exactly Draco reacts to that.

Listen to your great-grandmother, Alduin. Go to Uni, where awful things are waiting to happen to you... but in the end, you wouldn't have it any other way. (I imagine him rolling his eyes when he says this: "Yeesh.  Iā€™m going, just so you know.") Loved the whole self defense training part. Lol. Got schooled by his mom.

I need more Luna/Roark moments. And yes. Yes. That AkonIsAwesome said. More Cyn. Bow.

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 33 8/16/2014
Ā« Reply #185 on: August 17, 2014, 08:45:03 PM Ā»
Knowing every story that's ever existed, she's preggers! OMG! Just, Luna, tell him, invite him into your household, and go home before the babe happens.

*evil grin* You've never read one of my stories, my dear.  You should never assume ;)  You'll see why.

Wow, I'm gone a few days and there are a ton of updates! So incredibly awesome! Ooh, I want to know more about Cyn. She seems like an interesting person. And Luna found her vampire prince, so is much happening!

Hehehe, she IS!  I love Cyn.  You'll see more of her coming up.  And yes, so much is happening XD So much will happen.

How awesome would it be if Alduin played modded Sims? So meta.  :o

And so Luna finds love in Bridgeport. A vampire at that. Wondering how exactly Draco reacts to that.

Listen to your great-grandmother, Alduin. Go to Uni, where awful things are waiting to happen to you... but in the end, you wouldn't have it any other way. (I imagine him rolling his eyes when he says this: "Yeesh.  Iā€™m going, just so you know.") Loved the whole self defense training part. Lol. Got schooled by his mom.

I need more Luna/Roark moments. And yes. Yes. That AkonIsAwesome said. More Cyn. Bow.


LOL!  He really should play modded Sims... that would be great lol.  And yes, Luna has found love.  Well, one never knows with Draco, do they?

hehehehe, oh he'll go *grins*  He did get schooled by mom... 3 times lol 

More Roark/Luna moments as well as Cyn coming up!

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 33 8/16/2014
Ā« Reply #186 on: August 17, 2014, 08:45:48 PM Ā»
Chapter 34: The Eclipse Begins

From: eclipsesshadow @ Bridgeport.net
To: thelonewolf @ MonteVista.net
Subject: Guess what!?

Hey lil brother!

Guess who will be making an appearance at one, Alduin Wyvernā€™s eighteenth birthday party?  Thatā€™s right!  Your big sister took two weeks off and will be there for your big day!  I can send you off to University in style!  And yes, that is totally a crack about your wardrobe choices :-P  Love you lil brother ^^

Iā€™ll be sure to give you the details as soon as I know them, ok?  I love all you guys!  I canā€™t wait to see everyone!  Itā€™s been too long. 

Love Always,

Luna



I havenā€™t talked to Roark yet about going home to visit the family.  I was hoping heā€™d actually come with me.  I knew his leave wasnā€™t up for a while yet.  Hopefully heā€™d be able to come so he could meet everyone.  But maybe he wonā€™t want to come.  We had an odd conversation the other day.  It was midafternoon.  He was still in his PJs.  Iā€™d gotten home from a short case in the early morning hours and wasnā€™t ready for bed yet.  We were cuddling together on the couch.


ā€œHey babe,ā€ he asked after a bit.  I could hear a slight hesitation in his voice as if he had to really think about what he was going to say next.

I turned just a bit to look at him.  ā€œEverything ok?ā€

He gave me a smile.  ā€œSure it is.  Iā€™ve just been thinking.  Iā€™ve been hesitant to ask because I wasnā€™t sure how youā€™d react, butā€¦ your last name, Wyvern.  Are you related to Draco Wyvern?ā€

I grinned and made a grand gesture.  ā€œYou could say that.  Heā€™s my grandfather.  Why do you ask?ā€


He smiled, though it looked forced.  ā€œJust kinda hard to live here and not know the name of Wyvern.  Just curious.  Heā€™s a hero here, after all.ā€

For some reason, it had the ring of falsehood about it or at least it sounded like there might be more to it.  But I couldnā€™t tell why heā€™d lie or even what he might have been lying about.  It made me a little nervous.  Especially in light of what I had wanted to ask him.  ā€œAre you sure?ā€

ā€œYeah, of courseā€¦ā€

I wasnā€™t quite sure where to go with it after that, so I dropped it.  I decided to wait to broach him coming with me to meet my family until a little later.  Maybe he was just intimidated.  Aside from the police force, when most found out my name, they looked at me with awe.  Iā€™d become used to it really.  After all, the paparazzi still liked to hang around outside the fence at home.  I shrugged one shoulder and settled back and watched him play games.




I saw Roark looking in the fridge today, a frown on his face.  ā€œWhatā€™s wrong, love?ā€

ā€œNeed to run out and get some more plasma juice,ā€ he grumbled.  ā€œCyn must have taken the last one and forgot to tell me.  She wonā€™t be home from work till later.ā€  His sister had a part time job working at the science center.  She loved it there.  Those that worked there looked after her and she got to garden to her heartā€™s content.  They actually had quite the garden in the basement.  Yes, the basement.  Gardening outdoors would be dangerous for a vampire, after all.


ā€œRoark, why bother with the juice?ā€ I asked quietly, looking at him.  ā€œIā€™m right here.ā€

He stopped and stared at me, his eyes wide.  ā€œWaitā€¦ are youā€¦ are you giving me permission toā€¦ drink from you?ā€

I grinned at him.  ā€œOf course I am.  You should know Iā€™d be fine with it.  I love you.ā€

He put his hand to my cheek tenderly.  ā€œAnd I love you.ā€


ā€œI promise that Iā€™ll be gentle.  You might feel a little prick when I bite, but my saliva will deaden it immediately, ok?ā€ he murmured as he leaned forward.  I stood there, waiting.  I was actually curious about the sensation.  Iā€™d heard that vampire feeding could feel quite good, depending.  He was right; there was a little prick, almost like a pinch, but it was over and done so quick, might not as well have felt it at all.  The sensation of him feeding was like nothing Iā€™d ever felt before.  There was this kind of calm with a hint of euphoria mixed in with it.  At that moment, Iā€™d have done anything he wanted to do.


Iā€™m not actually sure how long he fed.  I didnā€™t move at all during it, though I honestly donā€™t know if I could even had I wanted to.  As soon as he stopped though, I staggered.  I might have fallen had he not been there to catch me.  ā€œYou ok?ā€ he asked, his expression full of concern. 

I had to shake my head, trying to clear the fog.  ā€œYeah.  Yeah, Iā€™m fine.  Little light-headed, thatā€™s all.ā€  I looked at him.  ā€œWowā€¦  That was definitelyā€¦ something.  Is it always like that?ā€

He chuckled.  ā€œWell, it wonā€™t be quite so overwhelming once you get used to it.ā€  He licked his lips.  ā€œJust so you knowā€¦ you taste really good.ā€  He slung his arm around my waist.  ā€œCā€™mon, youā€™ll be tired after that.  Letā€™s go get some sleep.ā€

I didnā€™t argue with that.  I changed then crawled into bed.  No sooner had he curled up next to me, his arms around me then I was asleep.




The next morning, I was still a little out of it, but more like Iā€™d been on a stake out for three nights without any sleep.  Cyn was up and sitting at the island in the kitchen.  I yawned loudly, then grinned at her.  ā€œMorning, Cyn.  Whereā€™s your brother?ā€

She smiled back, just a little shyly.  Cyn was such a sweetheart.  ā€œHe went out for a quick run.  Said heā€™d back soon, though.  You ok?ā€  Her voice sounded like a childā€™s and she cocked her head to the side.  It was hard to tell at times, but Cyn was trapped somewhere between an adult and a child, sometimes having moments of utter clarity. 

I grimaced.  ā€œJust tired.  Iā€™ll be ok.  Need to wake up is all.ā€

Her expression brightened and it was such a child-like excitement, my heart just melted.  ā€œCan I show you my game before Roark gets back?ā€


ā€œSure!ā€  Cyn had already jumped up.  I couldnā€™t help but grin as I went to stand up.  But the grin soon turned to a look of fear as Cyn let out a blood curdling shriek.  I wasnā€™t sure what to do; Iā€™m ashamed to say I froze a little.


I heard the door slam open and Roark came running in.  He approached his sister who was letting out little whimpers and shrieks.  He looked at me even as he began to talk to his sister.  ā€œHey Cyn, Cyn.  Itā€™s ok, sis.  Youā€™re alright.  Itā€™s just Luna and I here, ok?  You know what to do.  Itā€™s ok.ā€  I held my breath.  I hadnā€™t seen one of her episodes yet.  It was terrifying and heartbreaking.  But the gentle way Roark handled Cynā€¦ if I wasnā€™t in love with him before, I surely was now.

After a moment, the panic seemed to leave her eyes and she pulled a paper bag from her back pocket and began to breath into it, in and out, in and out.


And just as if nothing had happened, Cyn was back.  She smiled at both of us.  ā€œCan I show Luna the racing game, Roark?ā€

He smiled at her.  ā€œOf course you can.ā€  He put an arm around her shoulder and gave her a quick squeeze.  Then he looked at me.  ā€œIā€™m just gonna take a quick shower, then Iā€™ll join you girl, ok?ā€  Cyn gave a loud cheer and then leapt over the back of the couch and grabbed the controlling.  I went around.


She was so excited to show me her game, a game I used to play with Pop all the time that I just had to grin as I sat there.


After her first face, she looked at me.  ā€œWanna race, Luna?ā€

ā€œYou bet!  I used to play like this with my Pop all the time!  Youā€™re on, Cyn!ā€

Our game was good-natured, if a little vicious at times.  ā€œOh, cā€™mon, not the wall again!ā€ I wailed.


Roark came out to join us after his shower and you could hear all of us yelling and giggling.  I canā€™t wait for my family to meet them, theyā€™ll fit in so well.



I sit here on the floor of my apartment, wondering where it all went wrongā€¦ 


Well, not wrong, I guessā€¦ I donā€™t know.  I need to back up.  Tell it from the beginning.  Roark had been watching a bit of the game on TV the other night when Iā€™d ask him if we could talk about something. He stood up and nodded.  ā€œSure, babe.  Whatā€™s up?ā€


ā€œSo, my little brother will be turning 18 in a couple weeks.  I told my family Iā€™d be there for it.  I want you and Cyn to come with me.ā€

I thought heā€™d be overjoyed or at least curious after the one conversation weā€™d had.  Instead, his gaze became shuttered and he looked away from me.  ā€œIā€™m sorry, Luna.  W-we canā€™t.ā€


ā€œWhat do you mean?  Did your leave end already?  Did you get called up again?ā€

ā€œNo, no Iā€™m still on leave.  I justā€¦ we canā€™t go.ā€  The way his voice had gone hard had my own hackles raising.  There was something in his voice, something that sent off warning bells in my head.

ā€œWhy not?  Donā€™t you want to meet my family?  Whatā€™s the deal, Roark?ā€

ā€œNo, I donā€™t!ā€ he exploded.  My eyes widened in shock, then narrowed. 

ā€œFine,ā€ I murmured.  I couldnā€™t believe how calm my voice was.  I was nowhere near calm.  ā€œThatā€™s just fine.ā€  I turned and walked right out of the house, slamming the door in his face.  He didnā€™t follow.

So now I sit hereā€¦  I donā€™t even know what happened.  Maybe I jumped the gun a bit by asking him to come meet my family like that.  I just thoughtā€¦ maybe it wasnā€™t as serious for him as it was for me?  But I canā€™t believe that.  I may be young yet, but, cā€™mon I know how he looked at me!  I know that kinda look. 


Itā€™s the same look my parents get when they look at each other, or Nan and Pop.  I-I probably just came on too strong.  Thatā€™s a big step, after all, meeting your girlā€™s family.  Then again, I donā€™t know much about his family, other than Cyn.

We said weā€™d take it slow.  This wasnā€™t slow enough, I guess.  Iā€™ve always had that problem.  Alduin calls me a whirlwind sometimes.  Well, Iā€™ll give him his space for a couple days.  Maybe heā€™ll give me a call.  I have a couple cases I can look into in the meantime.  I hope he callsā€¦



Couple Weeks Later; Back in Monte Vista

Alduin went to the fridge, then stopped.  Aurora looked up.  ā€œWhat is it, dear?ā€


ā€œI donā€™t knowā€¦ just upset that Luna isnā€™t coming after all.  She was so excited just a couple weeks ago.  Wish she would tell us whatā€™s wrong.ā€

Aurora sighed.  She agreed with her son wholeheartedly.  But Luna was a grown woman.  She had a right to her privacyā€¦ even if it broke her motherā€™s heart.  ā€œI know, baby.  Cā€™mere.  Donā€™t worry, Iā€™m sure sheā€™ll be ok in a little while.  You know her, nothing keeps her down for long.ā€

Alduin nodded.  ā€œYeah, guess youā€™re right.  Maybe during break Iā€™ll fly out to see her in Bridgeport, cheer her up.ā€  He shrugged and walked on.  Aurora looked after him, holding her smile in place until he left.  Then she let the worry show.  What was going on with Luna?  Her terse email, not even a call, had simply said, ā€˜Not able to make it, will call and talk later.ā€™

No one had been able to make anything of it.  Draco had been concerned, but heā€™d felt nothing from the Universe, as he liked to call it.  ā€œPerhaps sheā€™s experiencing some boy trouble,ā€ Sophia had offered.  She looked troubled herself.  ā€œOr a case isnā€™t going well.ā€

They traded theories back and forth, but the truth was, they really couldnā€™t know anything unless Luna confided in them.  Sheā€™d always been an outgoing girl, so having her withdraw was difficult on them.  But they agreed that letting her come to them would be better right now.  Sheā€™d come, when she was ready.

The next day, they gathered around Alduin as he stood behind his cake.  They were all putting on bright, cheery faces, but they were all too aware of Lunaā€™s absence.


Alduin stepped up to the cake, closed his eyes and breathed a quick little plea that Luna was ok before blowing out his candles.


The sparkles surrounded him and Alduin became a young adult.


He was able to graduate with some of his old classmatesā€¦ and chose some odd attire to do so.  In fact, it was a SimTrek uniform that his grandparents had gotten him for his birthday.  His mother and father looked at him askance, but then they just shrugged.  Alduin liked to make a statement at times.


ā€œCā€™mon guys, get together, I want a picture!ā€ Aurora called out to her family as they came out of City Hall.


Having already completed all the paperwork, registering for classes, choosing his housing, Alduin was ready to go to University.  Early the next morning, before the sun was even up, the small moving van sat outside, idling at the curb.  Amidst his familyā€¦ he frowned, wishing that Luna had been able to come.  But he sighed and took his small suitcase out to the van, his family waving and calling goodbye.


Then he was off to University.  As soon as the van pulled away, he looked at the driver.  He didnā€™t know his name only that he worked for the Agency as well.  ā€œSo, whatā€™s this big assignment Iā€™m supposed to be on while Iā€™m at Uni?ā€

The man, his skin pale as wax, with green glowing eyes, shook his head.  ā€œYouā€™ll find out when ya get there, boy.ā€



Ok, guys.  Iā€™ve been excited to get to this part.  For those who want to see Alduinā€™s adventures in Uni and to find out about this Agency of his, check out BrainofIvaneā€™s The Chronicles of Clarke.  She and I have had a tremendous blast collaborating on our now shared world.  I highly recommend you read from the beginning, but if you absolutely donā€™t have the time, hereā€™s the link to the first page Alduin shows up in. Are you a Werewolf?.  Again, highly recommend reading from the beginning ^^



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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 34 8/17/2014
Ā« Reply #187 on: August 17, 2014, 09:27:38 PM Ā»
I'm with Cyn.


Okay, first off, Cyn is gorgeous and I'm really curious how she gets more involved in the story.

I feel bad for Luna feeling suspicious about what's going on with Roark, but I'm relieved that she knows he loves her.

I LOVE - of course - that bit in the end when Alduin talks to the driver about the agency and his assignment. Dundundun...

I'm sad to find that Alaric is dead. He's one good-looking vamp. O_o

Thank you thank you for the shout-out! ^_^

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 34 8/17/2014
Ā« Reply #188 on: August 18, 2014, 06:11:27 AM Ā»
Oh yay! A recommendation! Off to read it! But first, I don't know why, but I feel like Rorak has some connections with Elvira. Not sure why, it's just, he knows Draco's name, and he's a vampy.

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 34 8/17/2014
Ā« Reply #189 on: August 18, 2014, 08:29:56 AM Ā»
I must agree with Ivane, Cyn is beautiful! Someone needs to introduce Cyn to Alduin, because they both wear so much awesome yellow! And oh, another story to read! I am a very slow reader, but I will definitely be doing that :)

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 34 8/17/2014
Ā« Reply #190 on: August 18, 2014, 08:32:35 AM Ā»
...wow, a lot is happening. There is something seemingly suspicious about why Roark asked about Draco. I hope that Luna knows what she's doing. And Alduin, for that matter. This ought to be interesting. :)

Cyn is so sweet and likeable.

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 34 8/17/2014
Ā« Reply #191 on: August 18, 2014, 04:32:58 PM Ā»
I keep not commenting, so I just thought you needed to know that I love what you're doing here and I am reading along happily. I just rarely post a comment unless I feel I have something to say ^_^ (this was sort of the exception but you know...)



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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 34 8/17/2014
Ā« Reply #192 on: August 19, 2014, 03:43:24 AM Ā»
I'm with Cyn.


Okay, first off, Cyn is gorgeous and I'm really curious how she gets more involved in the story.

I feel bad for Luna feeling suspicious about what's going on with Roark, but I'm relieved that she knows he loves her.

I LOVE - of course - that bit in the end when Alduin talks to the driver about the agency and his assignment. Dundundun...

I'm sad to find that Alaric is dead. He's one good-looking vamp. O_o

Thank you thank you for the shout-out! ^_^

Yeah, I absolutely love Cyn.  She is really beautiful and her faces!  I just love her faces.  Yeah, Luna and Roark are going through a rough patch right now...  hehehehe Oh Alduin...  And yes, Alaric is very good looking.  And you are quite welcome ^^

Oh yay! A recommendation! Off to read it! But first, I don't know why, but I feel like Rorak has some connections with Elvira. Not sure why, it's just, he knows Draco's name, and he's a vampy.

Yes, definitely read it!  It's fantastic!  *grins* You'll see.

I must agree with Ivane, Cyn is beautiful! Someone needs to introduce Cyn to Alduin, because they both wear so much awesome yellow! And oh, another story to read! I am a very slow reader, but I will definitely be doing that :)

lol, Alduin has a different path to take at the moment and you will see when you read about the Clarkes ^^

...wow, a lot is happening. There is something seemingly suspicious about why Roark asked about Draco. I hope that Luna knows what she's doing. And Alduin, for that matter. This ought to be interesting. :)

Cyn is so sweet and likeable.

You'll just have to see won't you?  And yes, I know a lot is going on XD  I hope no one is too confused.  If you are, just let me know!  I'll do my best to bring clarification.  And yes, Cyn is just a sweetheart!

I keep not commenting, so I just thought you needed to know that I love what you're doing here and I am reading along happily. I just rarely post a comment unless I feel I have something to say ^_^ (this was sort of the exception but you know...)

That's perfectly alright ^^  I know that commenting can sometimes be a chore when you aren't sure what to say other than you loved it lol.  So I understand.  And the next update is dedicated to you, Louise!

Update incoming!

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 34 8/17/2014
Ā« Reply #193 on: August 19, 2014, 03:43:41 AM Ā»
A/N: Ok got a couple of important shoutouts here.  The first is to intl_incident who not only created the gorgeous manor that I have used for the prologue as well as all the Interlude shots, but you will see her amazing Ultramodern Penthouse in this update.  Go check out her stuff!  Itā€™s wonderful!

And of course, a HUGE thank you to Louise, AKA Notjustabook of Hollander fame, for the absolutely awesome poses she made for me for not just this update, but the ones following it.  If you go here: Her Blog you can find the poses she did.  I also have to apologize profusely once again to her for all I put her through XD  I had originally intended to have her make them piece-meal, just a few at a time.  But because I was having some difficulties in RL, I ended up dumping them on her all at once.  Iā€™m sorry Louise!  However, they came out soooo awesome!  I hope you enjoy how they are used ^^


Chapter 35: Itā€™s Always Darkestā€¦

Several months later

The woman looked out the window of the quiet apartment, her beautiful face marred by a melancholy expression.  In the depths of her red eyes, anguish and pain roiled within them.  She looked down at her swollen stomach, resting her two hands upon it, feeling the life inside of her. 


Tears stood in her eyes, though they didnā€™t fall, just swam there, making the evening light reflect oddly against her irises.  ā€œIā€™m so scared, little one,ā€ she whispered.  ā€œSo scaredā€¦ā€  At that moment, she wanted her mother.  She wanted her with a fierceness that shocked her to her core.  After months of feeling as if she were trapped in a deep well of her own making, Luna finally knew what she had to do. 

She picked up her phone, punched the #1, and then let it ring.  As soon as the voice on the other end of the line picked up, something tore loose in the girl.  ā€œMommy,ā€ she whispered.  ā€œItā€™s me.  Itā€™s Luna.  Mommyā€¦ I messed up.  I messed up bad.  C-can I come home?ā€

Aurora froze, her grip on the phone extra tight.  Her daughterā€™s voice sounded so unlike her.  She hadnā€™t heard Luna speak like that since sheā€™d been a toddler, after Draco had almost been killed.  And her connection to her daughter brought a whirlwind of feelings.  Guilt, fear, sadness, griefā€¦ confusion.  It was a miasma of emotion.  But Luna was alive.  And she needed her mommy.  ā€œSsshhh, baby,ā€ Aurora soothed.  ā€œTell your mama whatā€™s wrong, baby.  And you shouldnā€™t even have to ask.  You know better than that.  You are always welcome here.  Here is your home, no matter where you are.ā€


The last part said in such a scolding, no-nonsense way brought a giggle out.  It surprised Luna.  Yes.  Yes, this is exactly what she needed.  ā€œMomā€¦ I-I really messed up.  Iā€™m so sorry.ā€

ā€œSweetheart, why donā€™t you tell me what happened.  Start at the beginning, ok?ā€

Luna drew in a deep breath.  ā€œI-it all startedā€¦ when I met my Vampire Prince.ā€  Luna took her mother through her first meeting with Roark; she didnā€™t hear the gasp on the other end of the line as she continued on, her voice rising and falling, even cracking with emotion.  Auroraā€™s heart went out to her.  Her baby had found loveā€¦ and heartache, and tragedy.  It poured off her in waves, something that even through a phone connection, Aurora could feel it.  She let go on, though, knowing Luna needed to tell her story.



I had decided that I was going to give Roark and I few days to cool off.  I concentrated on my work as much as I could, but my heart wasnā€™t in it.  I felt bad about our disagreementā€¦ or whatever youā€™d call what we had.  I should have stayed, talked it out.  Things had happened kinda fast between us, despite what we had intended.  While I waited and debated whether to call him, my phone rang.  I looked at the caller ID, hoping it was him and yet calling myself a bloody fool for being disappointed that I didnā€™t recognize the number.  Rolling my eyes at my own foolishness, I answered the phone. 

ā€œLuna Wyvern, Private Investigator Services.ā€


ā€œHello Miss Wyvern.ā€  The voice on the other end was masculine, and there was definitely an air about him.  ā€œI find myself in need of certain services.  The kind of services that I hear you excel at.  Would you be interested in meeting with me tomorrow night?ā€  He rattled off the address.  ā€œYou can find me in the penthouse suite.ā€

ā€œOf course, Mr. ā€“ā€œ

ā€œIā€™ll see you tomorrow night, Miss Wyvern.  I look forward to meeting you.  Iā€™ve heard some very good things.  Until then.ā€  I had to look at my phone after I heard the click.  Iā€™d gotten some strange phone calls, but that was one of the strangest Iā€™d had yet.  Should prove interesting, though.  It would be a much needed distraction.



So the next night, I found myself heading out, using my GPS to guide me.  After the valet parked my carā€¦ yes, the valet, I looked up.  Iā€™d seen a lot of great buildings in this city.  But this one took the cake.  It was gorgeous.  It went up and up and up.  Everything was top of the line.  Marble and glass and steel combined to make a truly beautiful spectacle.



Iā€™d been in the city almost two years now, so this kinda thing really shouldnā€™t take me by such surprise, but I was pretty impressed.  I was intrigued by my new client especially since he had told me he had the penthouse suite.  In a building like this, you had to not only be wealthy, but have some major pull.  I rode the elevator up; even that was luxurious with a dark purple velvet over the walls.  Wondering if I shouldnā€™t have dressed a bit moreā€¦ professionally, or at least provocatively, I stepped off the elevator and entered into a small foyer that opened up into what I assumed was his office.


The dĆ©cor was certainly eclecticā€¦ and surprising.  As was the man behind the desk.


He was definitely something else.  The nonchalant, even flippant way he sat there, leaning back, his feet on the desk spoke of power.  As I got closer, I realized he was a vampire. 


As I approached the desk, he leaned forward, a smile on his face as he extended his hand in welcome.  ā€œYouā€™re prompt, Miss Wyvern.  Very prompt.  I trust you didnā€™t have a problem finding your way here?ā€


I chuckled as I took his hand.  Before he could try to kiss my knuckles, I took my hand away.  ā€œYes, it wasnā€™t a problem.  Now, shall we get down to business, Mr. -?ā€

ā€œYou can call me Alaric.  Would you mind if I call you Luna?ā€

ā€œNot at all, Alaric.  Not at all.ā€  I think I was a bit moreā€¦ coy than I otherwise might have been.  I could tell he was one that liked to play games.  And while Iā€™d dealt with all sorts, his type was often difficult to pin down on just what they wanted.  That and playing the mysterious vampire, but with friendly tendencies made me want to giggle.  It was a bit clichĆ©, yet I couldnā€™t deny that he was handsome, nor could I deny that I was intrigued just on principle. 

He got up and came around the desk, sliding one hip onto the mahogany surface as he grinned at me.  ā€œI see youā€™re a woman who likes to get straight to business, hm?ā€


ā€œYes, I like knowing why Iā€™ve beenā€¦ summoned,ā€ I answered tartly.  His charm was oozing from him, but a lot of the time I found that to be more cloying for some reason.  Still, I was intrigued by him.  There was a sense ofā€¦ familiarity about him.

ā€œAh yes, I should have known,ā€ he murmured, nodding.


ā€œShould have known what?ā€ I asked him, tilting my head to the side, growing a little tired of the game.


ā€œWhy, I should have known only a woman of your beauty andā€¦ skills would have attracted my brother.ā€

I froze for a moment.  ā€œYour brother?ā€

ā€œAhā€¦ so Roark hasnā€™t mentioned me?  I was afraid of that.ā€  He shook his head sadly.  ā€œMy brother and I arenā€™t exactly on speaking terms, unfortunately.ā€  He shrugged.  ā€œSince our mother and father were incarcerated, we havenā€™t seen eye to eye on many things.ā€

ā€œI-incarcerated?ā€ I whispered, though I knew.  It all made so much sense.

Alaric looked taken aback, even shocked.  ā€œHe didnā€™t tell you?ā€  He searched my face for a long moment and gave a low whistle.  ā€œYou donā€™t knowā€¦  Luna, are name is Donovan now.  But we were born Slayer.  Elvira Slayer is our mother.ā€

I couldnā€™t seem to draw in a breath as the room spun around me.


I donā€™t remember stumbling out of his office.  I donā€™t even really remember leaving at all.  Nor do I remember how I ended up across town, over the bridge almost to the mountains.  But the next thing I knew, I was standing in front of Roarkā€™s house.  My chest was so tight.  I didnā€™t know that I had been crying until that moment.  I scrubbed my tears away and thatā€™s when the rage hit.  It boiled over me, wiping away the hurt, the confusion until anger was all that was left.  I saw him through the window and that rage went cold.

I stalked up the steps, gave two sharp knocks, then walked in.  I still had the key Roark had given me.  He looked shocked to see me.  ā€œLuna?  What are you doing here?  Are you ok?ā€

I laughed bitterly.  ā€œNo, no Iā€™m not.ā€

ā€œWhatā€™s wrong?ā€

ā€œWhatā€™s wrong?  Whatā€™s wrong!ā€  I crossed my arms over my chest, having to take a deep breath.  ā€œWhatā€™s wrong is that you lied to me!ā€


ā€œNo, let me rephrase thatā€¦ to lie to me, you actually have to say something, I guess, unless you count a lie by omission.ā€  He just stared at me, as if struck dumb.  ā€œHow could you not tell me who you were!?ā€ I finally shouted.  ā€œHow could you not tell me who you were?  How could you not tell me that sheā€™s your mother!ā€  I wanted to know.  I wanted to know why he hadnā€™t told me.  Now I knew why he hadnā€™t wanted to go meet my family.  It was too much for him.

He looked poleaxed.  That was the only word that seemed to fit.  ā€œH-how did youā€¦ā€  He swallowed, looking away.  ā€œI was afraid,ā€ he whispered.  ā€œI didnā€™t know who you were at first, didnā€™t make the connection, I guess.  When I didā€¦ I was just afraid.ā€  He looked at me, his gaze hardening.  ā€œWho told you, Luna?ā€

ā€œYour brother.  I met Alaric tonight.  Why didnā€™t you tell me about him?ā€

He crossed his arms over his chest, everything about him going still.  ā€œMy brother?  He told you?ā€

The rage and anger had begun to die away, only to leave this terrible ache in the center of my chest.  I had to put my hand over my face for a moment.  ā€œRoark, what does it matter?  I just want to knowā€¦ why?ā€


He didnā€™t seem to hear me.  He just turned away, his face utterly devoid of emotion.  ā€œStay away from Alaric.ā€  His voice was low and controlled.  ā€œHeā€™s dangerous.ā€


That imperious toneā€¦ the rage flared back with a vengeance.  ā€œExcuuuuuse me?ā€ I hissed.  ā€œStay away from him?  ā€˜Heā€™s dangerousā€™?  At least he told me the truth!  Which is more than I can say for you!ā€


I whirled around, intending to leave.  My heart hammered in my chest when I heard no movement.  He wasnā€™t going to stop meā€¦


I think my heart broke then.  A sob escaped and I raced out of the door, tears streaming down my face.  As if sensing the heartache, the skies chose that moment to open up above me.




As the door slammed behind her, it seemed to snap Roark out of it.  He jolted and whirled around, his heart freezing in his chest.  He ran to the door, intending to follow her.  But what right did he have?  She was right, heā€™d lied to her.  He hadnā€™t told her who he was.  And he should have.  Heā€™d been terrified, terrified sheā€™d hate him.  But heā€™d seen her face.  There had been more hurt than anger there.  And Alaricā€¦  With a violent oath, he slammed his fist against the doorframe, leaning there, wondering how things had gone so very wrong and how heā€™d fix them.




I stumbled into my apartment and threw myself on my bed.  The sobs wracked my body.  I couldnā€™t stop them, no matter how hard I tried.


Iā€™m not sure how long I cried; it was a long time, thatā€™s all I know.  I was all cried out by that point.  I had nothing left in me.  I was feeling numb.  I slowly rolled over, just lying there, staring up at the ceiling.


I tried sliding under the covers, still fully clothed to get some sleep.  But no sooner than Iā€™d close my eyes did they snap open again.  I still didnā€™t have any tears left, but I sure felt like I could use some.  It would have been better than this horrid numbness.


Finally, knowing sleep was useless, I got up and went to the couch, intending to find something to watch on TV.  But as I just sat there, staring at the blank screen, I knew that wouldnā€™t work either.


I languished on the couch for quite a while before getting up to go stare out of the window.  As I did, my phone rang.  I looked at the caller ID and recognized the number as the one Alaric had called me from before.  I thought about just letting it go to voicemail, ignoring it all together.  I didnā€™t want his money.  I...


I stopped, my head going up.  Stay away from him, hm?  Why should I?  He only told me the truth.  In what Iā€™d now call a fit of spite, I answered the phone.  ā€œAlaric.  Yes, Iā€™m alright.  I apologize for leaving the way I did.  Why, yes, Iā€™d love to join you for a drink.ā€  I checked my watch.   ā€œIn an hour ok?  Great, Iā€™ll see you there.ā€

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Re: Queen of the Dragons- Chapter 35 8/19/2014
Ā« Reply #194 on: August 19, 2014, 05:20:00 AM Ā»
Forget to check for a while and all I find is a large mound of epic waiting...

I don't think I can say much more than that... other than it would be very amusing if Alduin was playing modded Skyrim. ;)

 

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