A mortal in the Band (Closed)

[TertiusHuman]

He looked between them all and arched an eyebrow at Omen, with a sigh, he set the guitar down and moved up beside Eden and placed a calming hand on her shoulder

"Explain to me why this is a problem between you two."

 

[Asa]

The old man shook his head.

The ways of this modern music world of theirs makes it harder to watch over her as you requested. Even for his age Omen is as you can see still willing to back her over all reason one vampire and one feline can not stop an army were he to grow weary of the cat and mouse and mobilize many against her to take her from us all and you.

She calmed some at his touch. Omen grumbled

How is that any worse than in some stuffy old hotel lounge in some ancient forgotten relic part of town old man?

 

[TertiusHuman]

He smiled

"You can not fault the logic on both reasons."

He ran a finger over Eden's cheek

"But there is one good thing about a tour. The moment something happen, you can be assured that all the fans will step in. Instant army. And we all know that most of the fans isn't mortals. Building an army around a central point is only asking for trouble. That is why I believe the tour is the best way to stay ahead of a fixed army and to disappear when needed."

 

[Asa]

She stood up arms crossed and looked first to the old Eagle and then to the others mumbling their agreement with one side or the other.

One thing you all forget is I am not some fragile China doll easily broken. Even our enemy knows this not for lack of trying. I will not be some kept animal in a cage because of our enemies nor will I underestimate their determination and lack of sanity or honor.

She stood there the determination borne of all she has lived through radiating from her.

Oman spoke up once more.

Any of you tell me you would be willing to argue with that. She has put many of our fighters on their asses herself for them overstepping and trying to get over protective and old man I feel sure she could do the same.to you.

Looking back to his old friend reborn.

In case you had not realized yet her stubbornness has only grown in your absence... good luck with that.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He shook his head

"I noticed."

He sighed

"It is not about how powerful, talented or determined we are. Numbers always tell. You have become a leader in my absence and I am not about to take that away from you. The tour is a good idea as I have said, even if it does cause my brother to become bolder."

He looked at the others

"Will you be able to defend our home? Is there a plan if the defenses fail?"

 

[Asa]

The old man nodded.

As always.

She stood her ground listening.

Stubborn because I refuse to run and hide. Do not forget I know what he seeks and...

She went silent and walked out not wishing to worry him still so new that she had for a short time ended up in his brothers hands. The scars no blood can heal on his brother will reveal that in time. That... Omens big mouth or the kids memory of a "kidnapping scare.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He looked after her as she walked out and sighed

"Well there seems to be a lot of things that I should know about."

He sat down on the chair and looked at the gathered group,

"Is there anything we should talk about, before we go to meet with your different clans?"

 

[Asa]

The old woman stood off to the side.

I have already told them their orders we will all be ready for this tour and whatever he throws at the band.

Omen nodded to her


Leave us...

He dismissed everyone.

Sit down brother we need to speak.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He looked at Omen with a raised eyebrow, since he was already seated, but he realized that Omen needed him to sit closer. He got up from the chair and walked closer to take a seat next to Omen, twisting himself to look at the bigger man.

"I get the feeling that you want to tell me something which I should have noticed."

 

[Asa]

Omen nodded.

Can you go into your host's memories? If so seek out any k knowledge he remembers of a kidnapping scare with his idol.

Omen waited a few moments.

Your brother in one of his mental torture moments wanted to show us all many yrs ago that he could get a hold of her. She was "missing" for two weeks. Before she was found and tour brother was mysteriously sporting a bandage around his neck for a while licking his wounds so to speak. She will not speak of what happened except for warning of being careful with any Relic image sword we find.

 

[TertiusHuman]

At Omen's words, he did not even have to think about the kidnapping, the images of news articles and news clips along with gossip on the internet and persons, all came readily to him. He smiled inwardly,it seemed that Eden already had a big love in the mortal which is now slowly becoming him.

"Yes, I see. It also does explain a few things that I should have thought about if my mind weren't so clouded by hunger and being with my beloved Eden again."

He heaved a sigh and looked at Omen

"She hides the signs, but she was tortured. I saw the scars and now that you spoke about it, I only realized that I did see them and never thought of them as strange, even though she had none when I was . . . murdered."

He shifted his seat, looking at Omen

"It is not just the Relic Swords we should be aware of. There are many more weapons out there that can harm us and they come in all forms. She may feel upset now, thinking we stand against her, but I think that the Tour is the best way to keep us all safe and to return to our homeland and question the Elders about how my brother are allowed all these atrocities."

 

[Asa]

She left a wound on him he will not soon forget.

Omen smirked and shook his head.

She refuses to really talk about it and anyone who asked was near banished. As for the council and your brother... it would seem as if he owns some or some are fearful of him.

 

[TertiusHuman]

"We still have to abide by the rules, a grievance has to be taken to the Elders. If they are indeed against us as caused by my brother, I will take things to the . . . "

He paused as a thought from the young man came to the front and then he laughed

"Things will have to be taken to ancient rules. I will have to face him in a duel."

 

[Asa]

The council is little more than slumbering relics any more brother the houses have even divided into factions.

Omen shook his head.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He shrugged

"Even they can't prevent or disagree with our most ancient and sacred laws. They can posture, but I will make certain that if they refuse to step in and let justice prevail, that the challenge I will give to my brother will be so public and so real, that nobody can disclaim it."

 

[Asa]

Sadly that may be your best bet. End him... I hate to say this he is our brother but end him. For everyone.

Omen sighed shaking his head.

As for her... I don't know what to say or tell you.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He looked down and shook his head

"Eden had to endure a lot and was forced to become a different person from whom she was. All because of me. If I were not so complacent, I would never have been killed and left all of you at the mercies of our world."

He looked up at Omen

"But I am back now and this time, we will come out on top this time. We just need to find a way to work together once more, like so many years ago."

He rose and gave Omen a pat on the shoulder

"Eden is my love, for as long as I am alive and even in the great beyond. She will see that."

 

[Asa]

You were not complacent brother. Remember he is a product of our mortal and vampiric fathers creating. Being turned only made both of their evil souls worse. Damning all of us to such war because of the freewill and heart of a wild gypsy woman with the voice of an angel. Luckily there was someone to turn her as well for her very survival.

Omen smiled to his brother.

We will win this time as she has done what none expected. She has brought inthere werecrearures as willing allies not as prisoners or slaves or enemies to wipe out.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He sat down on the chair and picked up the guitar, softly strumming a new tune

"Having friends and allies makes for much better defense. I know most of them will be with us on the tour, but will there really be enough left here? I am sure my brother will try to get to us on the tour, but he can also decide to make a strike at our home."

 

[Asa]

If he could find it. He knows better than to pass the ancient mansion the wolves call home. Beyond that point there is a magic that helps conceal this place. Wards cover the a ove ground warehouses over us. The Eagle is right the tour is honestly the least safe place but... she will not be swayed... you remember the massive wolf who had been embraced back during the humans "great war". She has albeit barely managed to beat him in a fight that nearly killed her as well. That is the only reason no one will tell her no to the tour.

He chuckles.

It did however put the first tour almost a year later than planned while she healed so the others take it as a win

 

[TertiusHuman]

"I think it is just good to follow the plan for now. I know it is exposed, but if we remain here, it could lead to an invitation for a war. If we are on tour, they can't amass too much followers to be able to take us on."

He patted Omen's shoulder

"Let's join the meeting brother. I am curious to hear what Eden has to say."

 

[Asa]

Omen nods doubting she has composed herself enough to speak with many yet. Momma stands lethal guard over her as does a small pack of tiny cubs still not yet to their first shift growling and hissing at anyone who steps close.

I have fought you before over this Tavin. Dont make me fight you again.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He placed the guitar back on the stand and leaves the room, he hears Eden's voice and heads over to it. He looks at the group surrounding her and step closer, giving the cubs a hiss when they growl at him.

"You have no need to fight with anybody love. It is decided and what you wish to do, is what we are going to do."

He looks around at the faces around them

"And if there is nothing new to be said, then it is better to say nothing."

 

[Asa]

She smiled that he would back her up and not turn over protective yet. She motioned to the pups that it was okay he was safe.

Then we should make sure everything is ready.

 

[TertiusHuman]

He gave her a smile

"Before we do, I think it will be good for you to inform our people first. They know that I have a new avatar, but they will not know that it is me yet. They will not believe my words, I need to be among them longer before I can be accepted in this form."

He chuckled

"And I don't smell like a guitar player."