Vampire RP 2: Redemption

She refused to give ground. She stood face to face with him, her head held high. "Love? You dont know the meaning of the word. Im not interested in playing your games or hearing your 'story,' Infernus. Step back." She growled.

"I never really have been well, Benjii. You know that. I wasnt meant for a life in the darkness. I feel like a burden. Kiki struggles to get me to drink. She's tried to hard to help.. But I just cant bring myself to do it. And its only gotten worse since you left. I have cole to look after so I just dont have time to care for myself.." She rubbed her arm. "Kiki told me she never expected you to return. With that in mind I came to live here at the tower."

Vrix kept one arm around Kiki tightly, and drew his right arm behind her and under he coat. "We know the story, Infernus... you wrote it."

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Infernus smiled as he watched the two. "a great story at that. maybe some day there will be a sequel...where the heroes die." he winked at the two before turning towards the tower and walking.

Benjii slowly walked towards Steph and stopped a few inches before her as he ran a hand through her hair. "i know you hate to drink, Steph but you must or i'll lose you...and not only will i lose you but Cole will lose you as well. and why would you listen to Kiki about me never returning? you know she only hopes that..." he sighed heavily as he carefully wrapped his arms around Steph's frail form.

Serenity stumbled through the darken allies of the city, she hummed a lullaby she used to sing to her daughter, she had nowhere to go but she always wanted to stay moving this city was dangerous at night especially if you were homeless. The woman wasn't running from the danger but running after it, all vampires were evil, they took her child so all of them must be purged she thought.

'I wonder... Oh how I wonder what to do next... I've been here before - At least twice. It's quite the popular place... For our kind... What to do, what to do, what to do... What do I do? What will I be now? I've been so many things. Perhaps too many, but what can one do? How does one live century after century without a hobby? Or fifty?'
Alexander Kalhazred III, once heir to the kalhazred fortune, now a vampire and heir to nothing but an eternity of boredom and unanswered questions, sits upon a bust on the edge of a low hanging rooftop, lost in three centuries of thoughts. He had planned to start his life over for the umpteenth time, but he was lost. Was there an occupation he hadn't filled over the centuries? Was there still one job out there that was crying out for his expertise? It seemed unlikely, nay, impossible, for there to be purpose in Alexander's life, or rather, existence.
'What do I do now?!'

Vrix watched Infernus turn and walk away, and bit back a comment. He released Kiki from his grip, removing his grasp from the sword under the coat. "I'm sorry."

Infernus waved with turning around, shouting into the cold air "don't stray too far from the thought of killing me Vrix"

"You could get a job at the tower." Darrius was looking up at the pondering vampire perched atop a bust from two stories below. He had no intention of speaking to the man as he made his way by but his thoughts were loud. "I've heard that they are in need of some guards."

He gracefully and agily(?) alighted to the roof and stood a few feet away from his fellow night walker. Even though he didn't need it, his hands were in his thigh length coat. It was he midst of winter and he didn't want to draw unnecessary attention to himself to the humans. They would surely assume his immortality if he walked past them in the dead of winter wearing no outerwear. He looked towards the tower in the distance. The home to vampire and human alike. He didn't think it could work but Kiki was seeing that it did. But with sadistic vampires like Infernus walking around and trigger happy, terrified cops 'protecting' the city, things would soon start to fall apart.

"Bad things are in the works, Mr. Kalhazred," Darrius said pulling the mans name from his mind. "The ruler of this city is a just one if not stupid. She fails to understand that humans a vampires cannot coexist in such close proximity to each other without first becoming suspicious towards each other and violent." He said this with a hint of pity in his voice. "And the company she keeps is....questionable," he said in regards to Infernus.

"I do not know you and you didn't ask me anything. But I know what your thoughts are. You're bored and want some excitement. I suggest you go to the tower. They're looking for help. In more than one way," he said with a mildly bored expression on his face. As he looked out at the city, he could hear many a conversations between the humans who were out in the cold darkness.

The simple-minded creatures had no idea the dangers that lurk in the night. Instead, they go about their insignificant lives as if the world revolved around them with their talk of work and love and home. Was it that long ago where he shared the same thoughts and conversation? He was only 110 years of age so it couldn't have been that. He pondered why he thought so little of the humans when he used to be one himself. He was more than sure he appeared strange to Alexander, just standing there after talking to him because his thoughts were apparently read.

Alex listened to the newcomer speak without facing him. His voice contained the slightest hint of an accent, which could only mean he was still fairly young - About 100, if Alex had to guess. He turned slightly to eye the vampire properly. It was immediately plain that this vampire, like him, was well traveled. His clothing hinted that he was attempting to blend in, even now, so as to not attract unwanted mortal attention. In fact, the way he acted as he spoke pointed towards someone who was edgy, even wary, of humankind. Then he mentions mind reading, which of course explained everything. Being able to hear the thoughts of everyone around you would make you slightly uncomfortable, especially around humans, who could think of the strangest things at times...
Finally, Alexander glances up at the tower to which the stranger was referring. He had sounded and looked rather bored when he spoke of the troubles of this city, but Alex knew better than to believe that attitude to be genuine. It was clear that this young vampire was personally involved with the affairs of which he spoke, even if only in a small way. That said, the strife and drama DID seem exciting, and Alex had not tried his hand at human-vampire relations before.
"Very well," he spoke aloud, even though he knew the other vampire could simply read his thoughts. "I'll take that offer. But what about you? It seems like you're going in the opposite direction. I take it vampiric politics isn't your cup of tea?"

"It is not on the top of my list of favorite things to do. I am a former General of the former ruler of this city," Darrius replied with a air of distaste. "Let's just say that we parted on bad terms and I'm glad he's dead. He was a decent leader but horrible vampire. Regardless of what we are, he was a monster. And I'll leave it at that."

He smiled at how insightful Alexander was and attributed it to his seasoned years. "The woman that runs the tower and this city is just to both vampires and humans. But I am beginning to believe that things are becoming too much for Kiki to handle."

Alexander shrugged. "Suit yourself." He stood. "It was nice meeting you." And without even asking for a name, he was off. Moving silently over the rooftops towards the great tower. His shadow flicked in the tiny candle lights below, and disappeared altogether. Whatever was waiting for him when he reached the tower, he would be ready for it.

"Its fine Vrix. Dont fall for his tricks, though. Its what he wants. He lives to fight." Kiki lead Vrix back to the tower and into her private suite. The door was fixed and the blood was cleaned up. Bodies of the fallen men were being taken down to the morgue. Nurses and soldiers gave Vrix nasty looks as he and Kiki passed through the halls. They were sure to leave Infernus be as well. No one wanted to mess with him. Memories of his last rampage were still fresh in their minds.

"She was the only thing I had left. You were gone. I had no choice but to listen to her... We were alone. I havent had time to rest. Cole needs constant attention. She has so much energy. I needed help so I went to Kiki.. And we talked.. And I.. My mind was weak. Her words made sense, and I thought Id never see you again." Steph let him hold her.

Infernus smiled as he walked the halls of the tower, looking at each inidividual as the passed by, his hunger increasing each second, his need to kill close to taking control

Benjii sighed and kissed the top of Steph's head "well i'm back and i'll watch Cole while you rest...and drink. don't refuse it either...i'll go to Kiki and see if she can send some servant down to bed fed upon..." as he said that, his mind was already planning on how to get back at Kiki for telling Steph he'd never be back

Vrix eyed everyone carefully as he wallked these halls behind Kiki. Something didn't feel right. He followed her silently.

Infernus couldn't hold back any longer. he strayed from his course and walked towards the nearest person in his line of sight, his fangs and claws growing as he drew closer. before the young woman could turn around and blink, Infernus had his fangs deep in her neck, tearing at the flesh as he sank his claws into her ribs. after what seemed an eternity of drinking and draining, he raised his head and let the body of the woman fall to the ground.

"Come now, there's no need to make such a mess," A voice said from the shadows behind Infernus. Alexander stepped out into view, a smile on his face. He had been spying around with his unique shadow powers before going in himself. There were no surprises or traps waiting for him. There was, however, no need for this overzealous feeder to know that. "Bodies tend to create an awful smell, you know. Best it be moved, or the place will be uninhabitable soon, even by our standards."

Infernus chuckled as he turned to face the newcomer. he grinned widely, baring his bloody teeth as he tried to control his need to kill for a few seconds. "I'm rather fond of the mess and the smell of decay. One tends to come to like it after a couple of thousands of years, years of nonstop butchery, slaughtering all that breathe and bleed. Now, what is your name and how long have you been standing there?" he lost his grin a little but still bared his teeth at the newcomer.

Alex's smile didn't waver. This was obviously the one that the other vampire had warned him about. "My name is Alexander," he said, noting this vampire's absolute berserk tendencies. Alex personally hoped he wouldn't turn out like this fiend thousands of years from now. "For one of such blood-lust, you appear to be walking away from something. Is there something around here to be wary of?"

"Yes, uninhabitable." A voice spoke from behind him, "but only by the individuals I see before me." The voice wasn't quite behind them as all around them, echoing.

Infernus growled a little and stood straight, ready to attack if needed. "enough of the tricks already and show yourself." 'why did i have to come to the one place where i can't change? damn that Kiki. i'll kill her later...'