Zeeke leaped forward, fangs out towards Marius… she meant to drain him dry! But a rush of wind was felt as Va’lis sprang forward dashing right into Zeeke’s path line. Oh he wanted a piece of that bitch! Probably more than anyone else in that hallway. Realizing her mistake, Zeeke tried to abort but it was too late… she landed right on top of Va’lis sliding down the hall right along with him. Va’lis quickly moved from under her and tried to flip himself over so he would be on top… Zeeke was weak, very weak! Va’lis felt it! He smirked, “I reckon I am going to enjoy this.” He tore at her throat. Zeeke tried to fight him, but proved futile.
Guild Storylines
The Tribunal of Marius de Romanus, Pt. 5
Ahhh a familiar face, “Hello my darling,” I said as I kissed Bianca’s cheek. She smiled and kissed my cheek right back m, then ran to Merida and enveloped her in her arms. Merida and Bianca were still very close. Matter of fact it was Merida that refused to sign the divorce papers back in Sosaria where plural marriages were allowed. I assume if Bianca wanted to marry again or found love of her own, Merida would reconsider. The toddlers of course immediately recognized their Auntie Bianca and embraced her. Bianca was a natural with children and had trained as a midwife many centuries ago.
Marius looked at her, and Bianca felt his stare upon her so she stood up and faced her sire. “Bianca,” he said. “Don’t ruin the moment by speaking Marius,” she said as she went to hug him. She lingered a bit fighting back tears. Her love for him had never faltered, it had never subsided, not even for me. Marius held her softly and didn’t let her go.
The Tribunal of Marius de Romanus, Pt. 4
I stared into Marius’ eyes. I could see his worry that Lestat and I would be overwhelmed with having to step into his shoes as head of this family. I shot Lestat a quick glance and nodded in understanding. Lestat was amazing this way, when he HAD TO step up he stepped up in a big way. He was clutch like that. I knew he would do his very best and he would be the one to hold Pandora together.
I could see how much Marius loved Mary, my sister, and how he worried that with the threats made against her, she would be harmed or killed. He could not bare that thought. It hurt him to have to tell her to stay and he was thankful that Flavius was home and that he would take care of Mary.
I could also see how he longed for Va’lis who had become like a brother to me, much more so than my wife’s sire. He had grown to love him and everything we’re going through now was really because he loved him so much that the harm that came to Carrie at the hands of The Draconians so vexed him that he could not contain his rage. I know my sire. I know his brutality and for him to have lost all control like that takes a lot. It is not something anyone would want to witness.
The Tribunal of Marius de Romanus, Pt. 2
It was late as he arrived in Umbra, having waited till the last possible moment as usual has that tendency.Work in Moonglow was keeping him busy these days and though the pirate threat was passing for the time being, there was always more yet to do. But this, this was more important and the city could manage a few days without him.
His approach was quiet, calculated even, each foot placed precisely before moving on. He thought back as he made his way towards where he knew the others would be. He thought back to all the times Marius had helped him out.
Believing in him, helping him to save Carrie. refusing to allow him things that would endanger those he cared for. The simple things really, such small actions that would echo throughout his mind as monumental moments later on. Marius was there when he needed it.
And now he would be there for when Marius needed it.
A Distressing Situation
My dad rarely spoke about my mother. The pain he felt at the mention of her was so strong… Even though he tried to hide it from me, I could see it in his eyes. A part of him died with her that day. As such, her life and death were one of those topics that I’d long since come to accept as something I’d never know much about. After he died, I simply accepted it as fact that I was alone. Then I was brought here to the orphanage in Umbra and I no longer felt so alone. I’ve met so many wonderful people; my best friends Britney, Frisco and Amira, my wonderful boyfriend Zach, and everyone else that I now consider family.
Romanus or Razele
It’s always something that has been in question, my sanity. For years I fought an inner war created in my own mind. I fought for the approval of the man I eternally loved and would die for. On a whim I would murder for him. I would pick up tasks impossible for one my age to do alone. Now as I sit back and look at my life now…what a foolish little girl I was. I watched my children and my husband playing near the gate to earth. I watched Marius and Pandora huddled together in an act of pure love. I watched Cherry and my dear sire sister Carrie. This is my family. My heart was theirs..I would fight to the end for them…but there was a nagging bug in the back of my mind I could not be rid of.
The Tribunal of Marius de Romanus, Pt. 1
I knew the time had come. Monday is the Tribunal. David and Maharet had done all they could do, at least I wouldn’t be put down like a lame dog. But I would be away from my family, my Lydia. That hurt me more than anything else. I know that as much as she sometimes gets overwhelmed by my antics, Lydia is actually a very sensitive woman and the knowledge that I am out there somewhere where she can run to is a big comfort for her. I am not sure that anyone would be able to quiet the silence that she would feel if they sentence me to a box. Not even Va’lis, for as much as she loves him and he loves her — it’s not the same. That desperation was one I felt when Lydia taken from me and only when you have that kind of love could you ever truly relate. But there was no turning back now, I must face the music.
Mixed Emotions
I decided that I would go and seek my dad out myself. I didn’t tell Ro because I just didn’t want her to worry. This weekend we are moving into our new apartment and Momma starts her job on Monday at the nursery. So things are starting to settle down here in Umbra. But Anson is demanding payment from me for last week’s work. I cannot keep him on by myself, so I need to find Dad and ask him for money. It’s time to figure out why he hasn’t come back to the farm.
This morning I woke up and headed over to the family farm. I got there and Anson said today would be his last day if I couldn’t come up with what we owed him for the previous week. *sighs* So I gave him whatever I had on me and still owe him 250g. So I got to work, I needed to process all the wheat from our farms into sacks of flour so that I could sell them to the locals. Hopefully for enough money to pay what we owe Anson.
A Desperate Desire
It has been five weeks since I first laid eyes on her; since I fell in love with her. It truly was love at first sight. Never have I felt anything as extraordinary or as strong as the love I feel for her. I know she’s younger than me, and that to teenagers 3.5 years seems like a lifetime, but what she’s had to endure has matured her. She’s more mature than most of the girls my age, none of which ever really piqued my interest. Only one to come close was Cora, but that was so short lived and she went off to be a warrior trainee at the Warrior’s Guild in Britain. But Rowan, she is the one. I feel it deep inside my soul. With her I feel like I can take on the world!
Another Incident
Once again the rage took over.
This time it was against Henry. Dad was on his case about forgetting to rake the hay bales scraps like he was supposed to. Instead Henry went to play ball with the boys from the farm up north. Dad ended up striking him across his face, and that’s when I stepped in. I tackled him down and he got up, his rage now thrice what it had been. Round for round we went at it.
Mom hearing the fighting and things crashing around us rushed in to find Dad kicking me in the side. It was her screams that made him stop long enough for me to get away. But I can take his beatings, his abuse. My mother and siblings cannot. I have to stay with them for as long as I can. I didn’t know where else to really go. I passed by the address that Mrs. Romanus had given me but it looked like no one was home that evening. I decided to seek out Rowan.