When Darkness Falls

[Ithica]

Amelia

Amelia took the note from Sylvia and said,

"Thank you. Can you leave me directions to the garage."

Amelia noticed how nervous Sylvia was acting and turned her attention back to the cell phone.

"Dahmnall, keep my sister away from the apartment. I don't know if they will go after her or not. I don't have much time left."

Amelia gave him the number for Fry's cell phone and the directions to the house along with a summary of the security Syliva had told her.

 

[Mystical Avalon]

Lorien turned to Dahmnall and waggled her finger at him.

"Tsk tsk, my lovely Irishman. You shall not take Leola's name in vain unless of course you have her head on a platter. And I would thank you if you stopped calling me names. I have feelings ya know?" she said. Leola. A name from a past she no longer wanted.

Leola was a crazy bitch. Yup.

"Besides. Peddyro here and myself are the ticket YOU need to get Amelia. Leola wont play nice with you cause you stink. You smell human and she dont like that. Besides, your an ass and it shows. Me and ole Peddyro here can get you what you want eh? You remember Leola dont ya?" she said turning to Pedro.

Dahmnall gave her a look that said bitch but she laughed it off. When this was over, she would show him bitch she thought. What Cecillia had done was nothing to what she, Lorien COULD do to him,

 

[rengadeirishman]

Dahmnall

"I will do as you say Ami." Dahmnall hung up "Elizabeth, I have to keep you away from your apartment, I'll take you to my place, a great-uncle of mine is a bishop, and he sanctified it. They can't get you there." Dahmnall said. "I dont need you Lorien, or your wetback friend, I now have directions and info on the security of Leolas place. I can crack it with Kyrev if he'll join me, or I can get a few of my cousins and we'll take the place down. I dont trust you to watch my back anyway." Dahmnall said. "Kyrev, you with me?"

 

[Screech]

Kyrev nodded. "Sure, I'll help out, but if you get into trouble, you're on your own. I swore several years ago to never take another's life."

Pedro laughed. "Oh, Leila? She that nutcase posh one chiquita? So many blows to the head, I find it hard to distinguish sometimes" He looked over at Dahmnall and shook his head. "You call me wetback, gringo? I've killed more vampires than you have. It's fun to drink an Elder's blood!"

 

[Mystical Avalon]

For once she was truly flustered. She offered to help this man and he just slaps her face. That would not do. Not at all

"Listen. Im not in this to keep your ass alive Irish. It makes no never mind to me if you die here or there. But, Leola is worse than anything I suspect you may have encountered. She has fought armies and came out standing. She, unlike others, does not care if its her own mother. If it stands in her way it will die. And gruesomely. I care for the saftey of the woman and her sister. If you attack Leola, she wont harm you. She will start with those closest to you and If I can smell it on you and me a lot younger than her, she will know you reek of it. Emotions get you killed Irish" Lorien wasnt looking for the citizen of the year award. She meant what she said. Another dead hunter was nothing to her but, the mortal women, that was another thing all together.

"If Elizabeth says okey, then whether you like it or not, I am in. I know Leola. Personally. And I know her scent. You may have your fangled directions but, if she isnt there, you wouldnt know it until she had her hands ripping yout throat out. Amelia is in real danger and we arent toy soldiers. Watching your back, hell, I dont care about your back. Like I said. I care for her and her sister" she said pointing to Elizabeth.

The look in the girls eyes told Lorien what she wanted to see. No matter how much her sister trusted the shanty Irishman, this one would see to it that she, Lorien was there to help rescue Amelia. She spoke true also. She did not give one shit about Dahmnall. She only cared that she too had been mortal once with a sister. She had watched as Leola killed that sister but she did not want to reveal her emotions to them. The smell of hate and fear were strong and Leola was killer with her scent. It made no never mind to her who you were. It was all blood to her.

"Elizabeth? what do you say?" she asked.

 

[rengadeirishman]

Dahmnall

"All vampyres can be killed the same way, and I've yet to lose. You vampyres all have this arrogance that makes you think you are superior to mortals, constantly underestimating me because I am human, you fall to realize that at nighttime my strength and speed are greater than or equal to yours. If you want to tag along while I save Amelia, feel free. For all I know, it could have been Leolas punks who attacked the church and tried to kill my uncle, and for that, they will also die. Dahmnall lit up a cigarette, then pulled out his phone and dialed "Hullo Grandda? Its Dahmnall, Uncle Patrick got hit by vamps today, hes still alive, but in pretty bad shape, the doc thinks that he'll pull through. Listen call Uncle Eamon's kids for me, no not Deirdre, Shannon or Brigid, I need some backup, theres a hive of vamps that needs to be taken down. call Finn, Michael, and Eamon Jr. and tell them to get strapped and meet me at my house. Tell them to say their St. Michaels and bring their rosarys too, cause this bust may get ugly. thanks grandda, and yes I know we have dinner after mass sunday, we've had it for 20 years, alright bye grandda, slainte" Dahmnall hung up and took a good long drag "Elizabeth, Kyrev, you ready to roll?"

 

[Ankara]

Leola

Leola sat down at her desk and switched a lamp on. She pulled out a peice of paper and began to write.



Dear Dracius,

I wish to thank you for the use of your estate and would like to thank you in person if you would be kind enough to visit. I have a gift here for you for all your kindness and generosity. I understand that hunters have become a problem in your city. I have a young woman who has been seen in their company staying with me. Everything has been set up perfectly and I am eagerly anticipating her friends arrival. But of coarse my enjoyment wouldn’t be complete if you were not here to share it with me.

Eagerly waiting your arrival

L

 

[Ithica]

Elizabeth

"Lorien, I'm not running this show. Since I've met you, none of your actions make sense. I can't tell if you are insane or if you are against us. The only lucid moment of yours I have seen is right now. I'm too new in this world to be the one to decide what should be going on, which is why I went looking for people who could help. I don't know how you can help if you can't be trusted. Just because you are here does not mean that by default you should be able to go along. Maybe next time you should spend less time going into long monologues about yourself and assuming how people are reacting to you. The time could have been better spent finding ways to fit into the group you are so eager to be a part of. You need to learn how to work productively in a group. I hope you understand what I am saying to you. It's Dahmnall's call since he seems to know what he is doing."

 

[Mystical Avalon]

"Look lady, I never said I wanted to be a part of this fucking group. If you want this son of a bitch to be your LEADER, then by all means kill yourself and your damnable sister cause thats what your going to do. I could care less if you trust me. The only point I have been trying to make is that I know the things you all are going up against. I know how they think. I know their blood cause it runs inside me. You stand there running that trap of yours while all the time you and this bastard Irishman decide its time to turn on the outcast. Well, go fucking find your sister if she lives and maybe you will walk out in the sun again. Who gives a shit. I tell you this and mark it. If they turn you, I will hunt you and kill you. I could care less" Lorien was pissed. But she did not care

These people seek to destroy her because she likes a little fun in her hunt. She is not all kill or be killed and it is definately not all about her. If those standing there felt that way they were to self absorbed to understand she wanted to help and she could. She was a vampire because of the people they were choosing to hunt. The vampire that had in fact mangled the face of the hunter before her was also part of the nest he wanted so badly.

In her heart, she felt hurt, but they could die. Then they would understand.

"You dont charge Leola and try to save the day. She knows your coming of that I would lay money on it. Why would your sister call? Leola knows what she is doing you stupid assholes. I would not be suprised if Draciud himself is involved. But go on, have a time. I hope you think about what a fuck hole your being when she drains the last drop of blood from your heartless soul" and with that she spat at Elizabeth.

Let them go. Why should she care? She would find Leola her own way. It was after all the easiest way to get to Dracius. Once a bitch of a master vamp always a bitch she thought.

 

[rengadeirishman]

Dahmnall

"Thank you Elizabeth." Dahmnall said. "Listen Lorien, I am going to rescue Amelia, I don't need your help, nor do I desire your company. If you have a score to settle with Leola, feel free to settle it, I am even willing to let you be there at the same time as us. But you can expect no aid from me. Ami told me to get Elizabeth somewhere safe, and my house is a safe as any, and safer then most. I am even going to have some more of my kin guard the house while shes there. My family has been killing vampyres like you since their were vampyres to kill." Dahmnall said his phone rang "Oi Fionn? Yea its Dahmnall listen before you Eamon and Michael get there, Get Shannon, Danny, Patrick, and William with you. Tell Shannon to bring clothes, and tell Danny, Patrick and William to come strapped, I need to set a guard on my house to protect Elizabeth Callahan, and Shannon looks to be about the same size as Elizabeth, and she will need clothes. What did ya say boyo? This is no time for your humor lad, Good Gog, you need to go to confession. see you there bye" Dahmnall hung up "Elizabeth are you ready?"

 

[Ithica]

Elizabeth

Elizabeth side stepped the spit Lorien sent her way and wondered how someone could run hot and cold so fast.

"Lorien, if you don't want to be part of this group, why follow? Trust is important. Why should we risk getting our throats ripped out by you while we are worrying about someone as dangerous as you say Leola is?"

Elizabeth shook her head and glared at Lorien,

But if things do go bad and I do get turned into a vampyr then I'll be sure to keep a look out for you. I'm sure we will have fun then."

Elizabeth turned away from Lorien and told Dahmnall that she was ready to go.

 

[Mystical Avalon]

"You have it in your head im crazy and untrust worthy. Dont you think that, being in the company of this human and you as well, I would do something really stupid? I am not a run of the mill vampire. Go, go hunt your vampires, play killer. Hitler did that well also. I am just asking you for the sake of those around to at least listen to what I am saying. You know Dracius, Dahm. He is a sinister bastard that does not care one iota about life. He likes being dead. He loves making the dead too. All I ask of you, and as a hunter you have to admit its little, is that you allow me to help you find Leola and take her down. I cannot kill her. She was part in my making. It is against laws that even I have no control. But I would like to see her dead and her head hanging from one of your swords. That I will give you. Trust me, your pride will not suffer" she gave him her most compassionate action.

She held out her hand and took a nail scratching the palm. It was meant as a sign of good faith. All hunters knew it. Yet she did not expect him to reciprocate. All he had to do was acknowledge her admissions and with a blood oath, she was sworn to do his bidding.

She saw the hesitation. Not so many vampires were so eager to offer this service. Yet, she felt that if she could save a life that was truley innocent, she could save the soul she lost. Or at least try to aid in the saving of her soul.

"See this? Blood oath. You know what that means. I swear by this that I will be in your service doing what you tell me to at all times. Would a rouge vampire do that? No. And you know it. Just let me help you kill her. I ask nothing more" the honesty in her voice silenced them all for a moment.

 

[Ithica]

Elizabeth was actually not silenced for a moment by the honesty in Lorien's voice, perhaps it was because the person writing her dialogue was wondering if she was unclear in any fashion about being annoyed by people who assume how her character reacts to what Lorien says. Because if Elizabeth was going to react to what Lorien does shouldn't the person writing for her comment on such a thing instead of another writer over stepping her boundaries to do it or maybe Elizabeth was trying to figure out how Hitler fit into this whole thing.

 

[rengadeirishman]

Dahmnall

Dahmnall appraised the vampyre woman for a moment, a blood oath was a serious matter, among vamypres as well as slayers and hunters, hell even among the irish. Dahmnall drew his knife as was proper and cut his own palm "Blood oath accepted, rally whatever you need and meet me at my home," he said giving her the address "there is an alcove in back that isnt blessed, I keep a warrior shrine back there, Depending on your vampyric clan youll understand what that is. Go there, and await me and my cousins, we always pray in the warrior shrine before a big battle. One of my families oldest and least catholic traditions, but even the clergy in our family respect it and do it. You and your friend will go there." Dahmnall said. "I hope you have two have blades, because your weapon is part of the ritual and guns dont count." Dahmnall said "Elizabeth, let's go." he said getting in the car

 

[Mystical Avalon]

Flipping her blonde hair at Elizabeth, she quickly smiled and began her walk. She would not allow others around her to fuck with her head. It was something she could do just fine and intended to do it at will. She prayed herself that someone would indeed be turned. She had not had the fun or thrill of the hunt in a while and would love nothing more than ripping a throat.

 

[Ankara]

 

[Mystical Avalon]

As Lorien was walking towards the open street, she did not see the truck heading for her. When the poles attached slipped easily through her chest and into her heart, she smiled. Death was more than welcome as to have to walk this earth with those it in.

OOC: Dead. Out. Done.

 

[rengadeirishman]

Dahmnall

Dahmnall watched, as lorien was ashed by the truck that hit her. "O well, cup of tea before battle elizabeth?" he said getting in the car

 

[Ithica]

Elizabeth watched the crazy vampyr walk out into traffic to be dusted by a well aimed vehicle.

"A cup of tea sounds lovely." and got into the car after Dahmnall.

 

[rengadeirishman]

Dahmnall

They pulled out and started driving to dahmnall's house, "Elizabeth, did you know that Seamus used to have the biggest crush on you when we were lads? Hell, you were the only reason he went to mass."

 

[Mantra]

And then he was there...

Leola had sent her letter to the wind not but twenty minutes ago, and then Dracius was there, standing on the balcony just outside her master bedroom holding her letter in one hand.

"I find your version of fun to be a bit quirkish Leola, but then again, we are all a bit quirkish after the first few decades of undeath are we not?"

 

[Ankara]

Leola was brushing out her hair, getting ready for another visit with Amelia when she heard a voice coming from her balcony. Normally it was bolted shut, to keep the sun out. Leola rarely had it open, but it was such a beautiful night and she could feel a strange energy flowing through her body at the thought of the game that was well under way.

"I find your version of fun to be a bit quirkish Leola, but then again, we are all a bit quirkish after the first few decades of undeath are we not?"

Leola threw her brush to the ground and leapt off of her chair laughing “You’re here! I was afraid you wouldn’t be able to make it.” She looked at the letter and smiled. “ Lord Dracius, you have been so kind to me, I am thrilled at the thought of repaying you for everything that you have done for me.”

 

[Mantra]

Dracius shrugged, flipping the letter away as he did so. The letter imeadiatly sparked into flames, fizzling out seconds later after completely consuming the letter.

"What have I done? Given you some shack to dwell in while I deal with boring, meticulous business work. Something different might be interesting for an old thing like myself. So come Leola, what has caught your attention this night?"

 

[Ankara]

"What have I done? Given you some shack to dwell in while I deal with boring, meticulous business work. Something different might be interesting for an old thing like myself. So come Leola, what has caught your attention this night?"

"As I said in my letter I have a women staying with me that has been seen with the hunters. It was a bit of luck that I had taken her partner a few months back, because I used him to get her, and in turn will use her to get the hunters.
I left my stupid little servant Sylvia with my guests partner long enough for him to put ideas of freedom, and pity for his daughters in her head, and I suspect that Sylvia is in my guests room working out their escape. Using his cell to call for help. I'm expecting the hunters to arrive later on tonight, latest tomarrow."

 

[Mantra]

Dracius scowled. "I do hope it is sooner than that. I have many things afoot Leola, and I do not care to have my time wasted needlessly."

His head turned towards the door. He could sense the living blood not far away, but blood was not on his mind at the moment.
"I am certain that you have not gotten any real imformation from her, perhaps I might be able to pursuade her to bring her friends more quickly...."