When Darkness Falls

[Countrytwilight83]

Giddian travled the few miles in the cab. Finally it reached near the warehouse, but he had the cab stop early. It would do no real good if anyone connected him to the warehouse later.

"That'll be 20 bucks mister." The cab driver had rolled his window down and popped his head out staring at Giddian as he exited the back seat. Giddian nodded and reached in his pocket for the cash and withdrew a fifty.

"How about I give you this and you never picked me up?" The cab drivers eyes glazed at the sight of the bill and agreed. Giddian smiled as he saw the greed in his eyes. Thanking Giddian for the money and then promptly promising not to tell of drivinghim to the location, he sped of peeling rubber slighty.

Giddian cursed loudly as he watched the cabbie leave. If there was anyone in the surrounding area, they would definatly know of his presence now. He jogged over to a small shadow inched up near a wall. He placed his body aginst it and waited for a minute to see if anything owuld appear. After noticing that nothing came, he walked back out to the street.

He could hear the sutle sounds of the waters by the docks and smell the salt from them. For a second he was almost detered from going to the warehouse just yet. He wanted to sit by the docks for only a minute. Then he knew that in just that minute, he could be attacked, could be led astray from his hunt. That was not going to happen.

He glanced around again and spotted a building in the distance. He didn't think he had let the cabbie get him that close, but it didn't matter. He had agreed to silence. Smiling, Giddian pulled his rifle from around his shoulder and held it in his hands as he made his way over to the warehouse. The paper in his pocket now felt like a dead weight. Would those people be in there? What else might he find there?

The air seemed to creep in creating a dead silent effect like in movies where the fog rolls across the screen as the "evil bad do-er" pops out. Giddian took a breath and walked over to the door. It was partly open already. He nudged it open the rest of the way with his rifle peering into the blankness of it before he stepped into the room itself.

 

[caela]

"You have had your fun, now back away and I shall have mine. Or if you like, you shall be my fun" and with that she ran her finger down the others cheek.

Dria kept her revulsion from showing on her face when the other woman implied she'd be willing to feed off her. What sort of vampire fed on others of their own kind?! No there was something wrong with this woman beyond the human stink that clung to her. Something was wrong with her mind if she was willing to feed on other vampires. Dria didn't know what that something was but she didn't want it invading her hunting grounds.

"I won't be far and I'll be watching. If you take one I've already fed from, or seek to take too much it will be you and not them that lies dead tonight. I have no intention of losing hunting grounds I've gone to such lengths to clean up to an act of stupidity on your part girl."

Releasing the other woman she spun her out into the throbbing mass of humanity that was the dance floor but she remained nearby. Her eyes never left this odd creature who haunted her hunting grounds.

 

[Ithica]

Amelia left the church and went home to get ready to go to the bar. She had a shower and was thinking about what to get her sister for her birthday. With this serial killer on the loose the only thing Amelia could think of as a good gift was a taser. But she doubted Liz would appreciate the gift. She left her blonde hair loose and put on a pair of black slacks. Amelia looked around her room and realize one more negative of working long hours was no time to do laundry. She ran over to Liz's room and picked a frilly red tank top. It was more girly than what she was used to and hoped that Liz wouldn't mind her borrowing the shirt. She put her holster that fited across her shoulders and held the gun against her ribs, secured her gun, put her jean jacket on and left for the bar.

Amelia waited in line to get into the Purple Dragon. She agreed to go to this bar because it had a reputation for being clean. The police never had to deal with fights or drug issues with this bar. When she got to the bouncer he checked her id and nothing else. That was usually the way of it, she didn't usually have to show her badge to explain why she was wearing a gun because most bouncers won't check women for weapons. Amelia made her way around the dance floor until she found where Elizabeth and her friends were sitting. Her sister looked like she was having a good time and smiled at Amelia when she went up to hug her.

Ami, you made it.

Of course I did, happy birthday. Let me buy you a drink.
Amelia seated herself so that her back was to the wall and she could see what was going on in the rest of the bar. She didn't know anyone else at the table so when Elizabeth was destracted Amelia turned her attention to the dance floor. The bar was busy tonight and lots of people were dancing. There were a lot of very drunk men but nothing worth causing any trouble over as long as they stayed harmless. She watched a tall beautiful red headed woman in a white shirt follow a young man out to the dance floor. The red head was stopped by a willowy looking black haired woman. She danced with the red head but looked pissed off when the red head looked like she was showing some interest. They looked like they may end in a fight but before Amelia could move, the black haired woman walked off.

 

[Mystical Avalon]

Smiling her almost fangless smile, Cecillia made her way onto the floor. She would not be told by anyone where she could and could not feed. Half way across the floor, she suddenly caught wind of a young female scent. Turning and making her way back to the bar, she stood just out of sight of the young lady, who minutes before, was not there. Her blonde hair accented her body and the red tank top and black slacks were intoxicating. She would have this one.

Walking just beside her, Cecillia spoke. Her voice calm and seductive.

"Hi, I love your hair it is beautiful. The red top just brings it out. Im Cecillia by the way" I said holding out my hand. Catching the eyes of the other, she stuck out her tongue in a very crude gesture. She would not be denied her pleasre.

 

[caela]

Catching the eyes of the other, she stuck out her tongue in a very crude gesture.

Dria bristled as the other woman pulled a face at her. Something was wrong with this girl but Dria couldn't quite put her finger on what it was. It was as if she was a mere child!

Her mind stopped on that thought, rolled it around, worried over it for a long moment without taking her eyes of the woman who'd called herself Cecillia...A child. That was what bothered her! This woman didn't show any of the cool calculation that was typical of her kind but instead acted with the impulsiveness of a human child.

No other vampire would have sought prey that had already been fed on, and certainly in all her years none had threatened to feed on her! It was as if this girl simply didn't know better and didn't care to. The thought was chilling and only made Dria watch her all the more closely.

The girl had said she only wanted a taste but could you really trust a creature that still carried the scent of a human about her and had a vampire's hunger?

Probably not.

Apparently the Fates had taken her wish for something interesting to happen tonight to heart. Next time she'd be more careful what she wished for.

Knowing none of the humans would notice she moved closer to where Cecillia spoke with the human woman. A pretty thing that gave off an air of authority and competence that Dria had found rare in human females. She'd guess the woman worked in a male dominated profession to carry such an air about her even here.

Catching Cecillia's gaze the look on her own face was clear, This is MY hunting ground and you feed at MY sufferance. Don't push me. Making sure she was close enough to intervene if needed she stopped. As long as the girl behaved she could have her taste of the human.

 

[rengadeirishman]

dahmnall

dahmnall entered the warehouse but found no vampires. He kicked himself for missing them. he could feel they're residual energy, but no other signs of them. Swearing to himself, he left the warehouse. At his motorcycle He gulped down the rest of his flask and poured the remainder of the original bottle into it, taking another large swig. he lit another cig and drove off. He decided to check a club, all the humans there, who were drunk and high and absorbed in dancing made it a virtual buffet for vamps. He had already killed three tonight, so he decided to treat himself to a club with a well stocked and reasonably priced bar. So he drove towards the purple dragon, he knew the bartender and the bouncer so there'd be no problems.

 

[Mystical Avalon]

She knew the other was watching. Not only was she intrigued by her but was also invigorated at the thought of her. She was not finished with her yet of that she was sure. She turned her mind back to the lovely blonde at the bar. Her thoughts going to the neck, the breasts. All the places she could tear into. Ripping through the skin, the warm blood coursing down her body. Suddenly she shuddred with pleasure. She would have to kill soon or tempt the fates and try a used human. Raising a hand to the other, she smiled and waved.

Watch all you want other one, for I will not be stopped. Let me dine, let me kill, what is it to you? she sent the message in her mind and almost instantly she saw with somewhat of a pleased smile the tell tale signs on her face. With that she blew a kiss and turned again to the lovely before her.

 

[Ithica]

After Amelia watched the black hair woman walk away, Liz grabbed her attention and commented on borrowing clothes, Liz laughed and started to talk to the man beside her. Suddenly Amelia heard

"Hi, I love your hair it is beautiful. The red top just brings it out. Im Cecillia by the way"

The red headed woman had a very beautiful voice and Amelia was surprised that she had managed to sneek up on her. Amelia was unsure about what game this woman was playing with the black haired woman but decided to see where this was going.

Thank-you, my name is Amelia.

and shook Cecillia's hand.

 

[Mystical Avalon]

Taking the hand presented respectfully, Cecillia shook it.

"Nice to meet you. May I buy you a drink or are you with someone?" being forward was one of her most annoying traits. She loather the fact that she could not beat around the proverbial bush. She needed to only get close enough.

 

[Ithica]

Sure, a coke would be great and I'm here with my sister.

Amelia grinned, she knew what the woman was asking. Amelia started to wonder if this woman was hitting on her and was a little flattered.

Are you here with someone?

 

[caela]

Watch all you want other one, for I will not be stopped. Let me dine, let me kill, what is it to you?

Kill?! A low growl filled Dria's throat. The sound quiet enough that no human would hear it but most vampires would. It was a clear warning tot he other though she acted as if she couldn't here. Perhaps this Cecillia hadn't heard, could the human stink on her be more than just proximity?

Are you here with someone?

Slipping up as the human was asking her question, Dria plastered a smile on her face but the look didn't reach her eyes.

"Actually she is, like you she's here with her sister. Alexandria St. James," she said offering the human her hand. "Please forgive me for interupting but I need to speak with my little sister here for a moment."

Taking Cecillia's hand she didn't give the woman a chance to fight or argue but used her strength to pull the woman close to her, her fingers twining up into the little bitches hair and tugging her hair back, deliberatly holding her head still so the wench didn't try for her own throat.

"If you need to kill get the fuck out of my bar bitch," she hissed quietly, the heavy thumping of the bar music keeping her from being heard by anyone but Cecillia. "Drag the fucking hunters and slayers to your own grounds not mine. I've no interest in being a pile of dust come morning so go be suicidal somewhere else."

Releasing the girl so suddenly and sharply that she stumbled slightly she continued to glare at her, her anger evident even to the humans now.

"It's time to go home little sister. Stop on your way for dinner if you need it but don't let me see you here again."

 

[Ithica]

Amelia didn't understand what game these two were playing and grinned when the Alexandria dragged Cecillia away. Her grin left when she realized that, what ever game was going on, these two weren't playing nice. Amelia walked up to the women as Alexandria let go of Cecillia. Cecillia stumbled and the crowd around the two women was getting uncomfortable. With the intent to difuse the situation, Amelia walked up to the women and said,

I haven't properly introduced myself, my name is Detective Callahan. I don't know what is going on with you two, but perhaps we need to take this outside and let everyone else enjoy the rest of their evening.

 

[Mystical Avalon]

Cecillia cared not once for hunters or slayers, she made them no mind. Alexadria wanted to play. Well school was out and recess was just beginning.

"I am so sorry Detective. My sister is a bit off and times when she doesnt get her medication she gets grumpy. We do have to be going. I am so sorry about the coke, A raincheck maybe?" she asked sweetly never taking her eyes from Alexadria. She wold pay. Somehow Cecillia would see to that.

 

[caela]

I haven't properly introduced myself, my name is Detective Callahan. I don't know what is going on with you two, but perhaps we need to take this outside and let everyone else enjoy the rest of their evening.

A Detective. That explained the aura around the woman. Too bad she didn't know what she was dealing with. Still if it meant getting this bitch out of the Purple Dragon Dria was game to go along with it. About to agree the stupid little bitch just had to pipe in her two cents.

"I am so sorry Detective. My sister is a bit off and times when she doesnt get her medication she gets grumpy. We do have to be going. I am so sorry about the coke, A raincheck maybe?"

"I don't get nearly so grumpy as you dear sister; especially when you haven't eaten. Now lets do like the pretty Detective said and take this outside and away from all these nice people."

Offering Amelia a slight grin she turned amiably enough as if to make for the door while keeping an eye on Cecilia.

 

[Mystical Avalon]

Opening the door to the cool night air, Cecillia turned to this girl Alexadria.

"What it is you wish me to stop doing isnt working little one. You feel yourself strong and ruthless. Let me tell you about ruthless. I am human born to walk this earth for eternity to drink to souls of other. I am a vampire made to feed on the death of the living. And at my wish, they may or may not live. I do not hide what I am under a cloak. I am what you see, a hume. What you have seen walking this earth would never hold to what I have created and destroyed dear heart. So whatever you have in mind, get down to it. I must feed" Cecillia spoke her words nonchalantly. She played no games. Not when someone recognized her for what she was. Killing a human or vampire made no difference to her. Blood was blood.

 

[caela]

Alexandria listened as the girl prattled on. She didn't honestly care what the girl was, she simply didn't want her killing on her territory. Let her bring the slayers down on her own head. If they came into that damned bar it was likely as many humans would die as vampires, they tended to trample each other if they got frightened enough.

"You really are full of yourself aren't you? Go then and feed, kill if you need to. Just don't do it in my bar. I'm the one that took the time to clean it up, make it respectable, get rid of the filth that haunted it, to purify my feeding stock.

Last thing I need is you drawing in hunters which will end up frightening the herd.

As for being a hume I don't care. All that means to me is you lack control. Too much human blood still floating around in your veins, making you act like a spoiled child. But go, feed," she said with a wave of her hand, "Just not here."

Turning her back on Cecillia she made her way back to the bar and smiled at John who let her back without hesitation but not before she whispered to him not to let the girl she'd come out with back in. All she told the bouncer was that the girl was trouble and that was good enough for John. He wouldn't let her back in...at least not until Dria left.

 

[Mystical Avalon]

Closing her eyes she spoke to the girl in her mind.

"I am not full of myself young one. The hunters do not trifle with my kind. You should watch yourself. They want pure bloods not mutated ones. I live and kill for my own purpose." and like that she was gone. The only sign was a faint breeze that whipped suddenly. She moved quickly. She needed to feed. Needed. She would find another place. The Purple Dragon was only one of many.

She suddenly felt very alone. She lived nicely and played hearty but had no one to talk to. Living these many many years as she had, only shone one thing to her. She was doomed. Slowing her pace, she walked behind the alley and hid in the shadow. Someone was coming and it smelled heavenly.

 

[caela]

"I am not full of myself young one. The hunters do not trifle with my kind. You should watch yourself. They want pure bloods not mutated ones. I live and kill for my own purpose."

"And that's the problem," Dria muttered under her breath. Cecillia didn't have to worry about the slayers and hunters chasing her down. If they found one of her kills they'd attribute it to the nearest local vampire and wouldn't think to ask if that vampire had actually done the killing.

And what was all this "young one" crap? Hell she was 155 years old! Certainly not young. Ah well...somehow she doubted that she'd seen the last of Cecillia.

 

[Ithica]

People tend to act stupid around her when she let them know she was a cop and figured that her evening had ended. That or stay and put up with the typical comments that always seem to come up like, if I let you frisk me can I frisk you, or other boring and typical comments in reference to her and handcuffs. She made her way back to Liz to say goodnight and noticed that Alexandria was back in the bar. Oh well, she seemed to be harmless without her sister.

Amelia left the bar and made her way to her car.

 

[rengadeirishman]

dahmnall

Dahmnall O'Daugherty pulled up outside the Purple Dragon, Lighting a fresh cigarette, he walked over toward the door, and saw her. "Amelia Callahan," he found himself saying, She probably doesnt recognize me, why am I bothering her? "How does this beautiful night find you?"

 

[Ithica]

Amelia stopped when she heard voice with a light irish brogue say,

"Amelia Callahan, how does this beautiful night find you?"

She smiled and turned to look up at the hansome man.

"Dahmnall, how are you? It's good to see you. Are you going inside?"

 

[rengadeirishman]

dahmnall

"aye, I am. A shame you seem to be leaving, I would have liked to buy you a drink. Another time perhaps?" Dahmnall said, a glint of hope in his eyes.

 

[Ithica]

oh, I'm um... I was just running out to my car to check my phone.

Amelia hooked her arm around his and said,

But I'll pass that up for a drink with you.

 

[rengadeirishman]

dahmnall

"Very good." dahmnall said breaking into a rare smile. They went into the bar "Captain and Coke Mike," he said to the barkeep "What will you have Ami?" he asked

 

[Mystical Avalon]

Cecillia watched the lady and man go back into the Purple Dragon. She knew there would be no feeding from the cop tonight. Oh well, she sighed. Suddenly a scent caught her nose, hunters. They were close.

She had evaded them for years now. They knew a vampire was killing fresh humans instead of just taking what they needed. Would they smell it on her? She had to run. She needed to feed also. What was she to do?