That's right, it's started. Here is the first chapter for the next part of EY. 24/Moonlight
Tony/Michelle - NC-17 overall
Blood covered the werewolf's face as he tried to breathe. He reached up and ran his hand across the slashes on his chest. It was only a matter of time before he died. He couldn't live through a beating like this. He felt the other wolf approach. He was stronger than any other werewolf he'd ever fought. Clearly, they hadn't been well informed.
He lay there and watched as the black wolf leaned over him, checking him out and sniffing the air around him. He watched as a silver wolf joined the black one. They looked at each other then shifted back into human form. One was darker skinned and looked to be of Spanish decent. The other was older with silver grey hair and sharp blue eyes. He knew them both, but they were not who he was sent to find.
"We aren't going to get what we need out of them if you keep killing them Tony." Bill looked at the younger man. He was breathing hard and staring at the man on the ground. He'd changed shortly after they had. He couldn't blame Tony for his fury. If anyone were to threaten Karen…
Tony didn't even seem to hear him. He leaned down closer to the man and pulled him up by his throat. The man held onto his forearm, trying to pry his grip away. Blood dripped out of the man's nose and mouth, covering Tony's hand.
"Tell me what I want to know and I might let ya live." Tony wasn't speaking loudly, but the man heard him clearly. He also knew he was lying. He started to laugh. It was a wet, slippery sound that caused him to choke.
"You're a terrible liar Almeida. No matter what I do, you're gonna kill me." He coughed and blood splattered across Tony's face. He didn't even flinch. He didn't even blink. The man watched as his eyes turned from a deep brown to a sharp blue.
"You're right. I'm going to kill you. But I want ya to tell me who sent you. What do they want?"
The man began gasping and just smiled up at him. "He wants her."
Kill him Spaniard!
Tony's reaction was immediate. He pulled the man to him and bit into his neck roughly. The man struggled against him furiously but couldn't break Tony's grip. Bill watched as the man's motions slowed to a crawl before he lay limply against Tony.
Tony pushed his body away and it hit the mud with a wet thwack. Bill watched Tony stand, the blood running down his chin.
"This is the fourth one this month. Karen killed the last one trying to get closer to the house. She just happened to be out when she caught him using the trees to access the roof. He wouldn't tell her anything either. What's going on Tony? Why do they want Michelle?"
Tony used his forearm to wipe the blood from his mouth. "I have no idea. But I'll kill every last one of them if they try to harm her or my child." He turned towards Bill and started to change back into a werewolf. "Tell Michelle I'll come by later."
Bill nodded and started to change as well. He watched Tony pick up the man's body and take off into the woods.
Michelle handed a plate to Karen and returned her hands back to the soapy water.
"Michelle, I know we live in a woodsy area of L.A., but we do have a dishwasher." Karen dried off the plate and placed it in the cupboard.
"I know, I'm sorry. It just gives me something to do. I'm going stir crazy in here."
"When do you go back to work?"
"In a week. Of course, that's only till my maternity leave starts. You should have seen the look on Maureen's face when I told her I was pregnant." Karen smiled at her and reached for another plate.
"What's Tony think about you going back to work?" Karen watched Michelle's smile fade a bit.
"He doesn't like it, but it isn't his choice is it?"
Karen just smirked at her. "Trust me. I know where you're coming from. I think if he had his way, Bill would have me in a nice little glass case on the mantle." Michelle laughed at that. "He knows better though. He may be a bigger wolf, but I can still kick his ass when he needs it."
They both startled at the sound of someone coming through the door.
"Aunt Karen! Aunt Michelle!"
Angela Edmonds had come storming into the kitchen with the energy and noise level of a freight train. She found them by the sink and attached herself to Karen's legs.
"My goodness, aren't you full of energy. Daddy let you have sugar before dinner again didn't he?" Karen looked up in time to see Kim enter while rolling her eyes.
"Who in their right mind gives a five year old part of a Red Bull?" Kim dropped her bag on the table.
"I heard that!" Chase yelled from the front door. Kim just laughed.
Karen's head snapped up and she got a faraway look on her face. She turned to Michelle and smiled. "Bill's home."
They all turned as a large silver wolf ducked down to enter the kitchen from the back door.
"Uncle Bill!" Angela released Karen and made a beeline for Bill, wrapping her arms around his calf. That's about as high as she could reach while he was changed. He reached out a pawed hand and placed it on her back, drawing her closer. She pressed her face into his fur and he leaned down and nuzzled his wet nose against her cheek.
"Uncle Bill your nose is cold!" She giggled and grabbed onto his face. "I wanna ride!"
He sighed, causing her hair to wave but bent down on all fours. She climbed on his back and wrapped her arms around his neck, holding on tight. Chase entered the kitchen.
"You hold on tight young lady. If Bill tells me you're goofing around back there you won't go out anymore."
"I don't goof!"
Karen stepped up between the shouting match. "Alright enough. Bill, we got about 30 minutes before we eat so don't be late. You guys come back by 8:30."
Bill stood and nuzzled his head in her hair. Karen sighed and smiled as she felt his wet nose. "Angela's right. Your nose is cold." He turned to head back out the door when Karen's voice stopped him. "Oh, is Tony coming to dinner?"
Bill just looked at her. No one else in the room could see it, but Karen could. They'd fought another one. "Later then." He nodded slightly and took off out side. They could hear Angela's trailing laughter as they moved away from the house.
Karen glanced over at Michelle. The younger woman had a worried look on her face. "It was another one, wasn't it?" Karen nodded. "Is Tony ok?"
She smiled at Michelle. No one loved each other like these two did. "He's fine. Bill would have said something if they had a problem. Tony will be by later."
Michelle just nodded and went back to washing dishes, only slightly paying attention to the chatter that had started in the room. Something was going on. Something bad. And she felt it had everything to do with her.
Dinner had been enjoyable, as usual. She always liked when Kim and Chase were here. She didn't grow up in a large family. They weren't related by blood but this was her surrogate family. They were all very different but they were all tied together in important ways. And she always enjoyed Angela. Michelle ran her hands over her stomach thoughtfully.
He is here my dear. I can feel them.
Michelle smiled to herself. So can I.
She walked to the patio doors and opened them, the chilly breeze causing her to shiver slightly. The moonlight didn't offer much as way of sight, but she didn't need it anymore. She could see well enough in the dark and could just make out movement in the trees. If she hadn't known how to look for him, she wouldn't have seen him. Jack was right. Watching Tony move was beautiful. No one had said anything to her, but she knew she and Tony moved different from others of their kind. Well, not that there were other half vampires half werewolves, but they moved unlike any other creature from either side.
Tony was making his way through the trees. Since biting Michelle and taking on the ability to change into a werewolf, he felt exhilarated. Even without turning into the wolf he was able to move faster and more agile than he was before. He jumped from one branch to another, the wind whipping his clothes around him. He felt so alive.
He stopped near the top of one of the trees closest to the house.
She is there Spaniard. She drives you, not this tainted blood, although it helps.
Tony smirked. It's a combination of the two Caine. I know ya hate the idea of being part werewolf, but deal with it.
He watched Michelle search the trees and closed his eyes, concentrating on her.
Yes Spaniard, do you feel it? This tainted blood is strong, but she makes us stronger. You must make her see this separation is harmful. We are less than what we could be without them.
Tony opened his eyes and crouched down. His movement didn't go unnoticed by Michelle. She pushed a few curls of hair behind her ear and waited for him to move. He focused on the edge of her patio and jumped.
Michelle watched as he sliced through the air and landed on the railing. She raised one eyebrow at him. "You're such a showoff. You know that right?"
He jumped down and made his way to her, wrapping his arms around her waist. "Anything to impress the lady."
She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him in for a deep kiss.
"Oh she's very impressed."
Tony growled and pulled out of the kiss. He nuzzled under her hair, something she noticed he always did as soon as they were together again. "Why do you do that? I see Bill do it to Karen too." She giggled when she felt him nip at her.
"I'm smellin' ya. Your scent…affects me. I'm sure it's the same for Bill and Karen." He pulled her in tighter and she sighed softly.
"I've missed you." She rested her head against his chest.
"I've missed you too baby." He brought her chin up with a hand so she could see his eyes.
"We need to talk."