Chapter three.
King Oran asked Tarn to send some of his most trusted elves to hunt down the traitor who was trying to start a war between him and his new allies. Tarn chose his most skilled and trusted friends to do the job, all of them more than happy to serve the true king.
Lord's Gabriel and Lucifer met up with Tarn's men in their hunt for the rouge fay.
"Lord Gabriel... how lucky is this" grins Harrel.
The vampire tilts his head... this face is familiar to him yet... "Oh Harrel... has it been that long that you've become a man ?" he grins as he realises who it is.
Harrel laughs "Ey... it has, time didn't rob you of your cheeky tongue though i see".
"Nothing could do that" grins Lucifer.
"True... and you are ?" replies Harrel.
"Harrel this is my brother, Lord Lucifer" says Lord Gabriel.
Harrel nods at Lucifer "My Lord always good to meet Gabe's brothers... guess who we found ?".
The vampire general's eyes widen "Tarn sent you hunting ?"
Harrel nods "Ey he did and we found the bitch too... i left two watching them and we're on our way to tell the king and fetch you".
Gabriel nods "Send one to tell Oran, the rest of you come with us and show us where they are".
Harrel nods "Of course... the kill should be yours".
Harrel sends one fay back to Tarn while the rest of them take the vampires to where they found the rouge fay.
Once he has seen the place they are hiding Lord Gabriel sends one of his troops to get Azriel and Dain and thier troops... he intends this to be a slaughter. Pay back for the massacre of his kin and thier harems. He positions his troops as they wiat for their brothers to arrive. It does not take long for the other vampires to join them and take their positions around the rogue fay's hiding place.
Castiel and Balthazar sit with dozens of suggestions in a box and each of them is talking to a few lords or ladies. Answering questions mostly.
"We know because King Oran is helping our brothers look for the rogue fay, he pledged any help we need" replies Castiel.
The lord frowns "And do you trust the fay king brother ?" he asks.
Lord Castiel nods "Oh yes... without Oran i would have lost Dean, he and his fay are our allies brother".
"What will you be suggesting Castiel ?" asks Lady Vanessa.
He shakes his head "I will leave that to wiser vampires and vote on the best idea" he smiles at his sister.
She smiles back and nods.
For hours vampires pour in and out of the council chambers, some asking questions and others bringing suggestions. And by the time there is only four vampires other than themselves left in the chambers five boxes sit overflowing with suggestions.
Balthazar stares at them "Tomorrow we can tackle those... make a list and tally how many of them suggested the same thing" he sighs.
Lord Sam nods "Yeah... tomorrow sounds good".
Lord Castiel ushers the last few lords out and joins his brothers.
"Can we go home now ?" asks Lord Dean.
Castiel nods "Yes... we are going home, we'll take them with us. Come over tomorrow and we'll go through them".
Bal and Sam nod.
"It will be late in the day" says Lord Balthazar.
Castiel and Dean chuckle and nod.
Sam blushes.
"Very late" adds Lord Castiel.
Bal chuckles and nods as he wraps an arm around Sam "We can do that" he replies.
"Goodnight brothers" says Lord Sam.
"Night Sammy" replies Dean with a grin.
"Goodnight" adds Castiel.
Lord Balthazar leads his lover out of the chambers as Lord Castiel's men load the boxes into his wagon.
Lord Dean slips his arm's around Cas "Take me back to bed Cas" he husks.
"Where did you think i was taking you Love ?" teases the older vampire.
Dean grins at his sire then almost drags him out to the waiting wagon.
The rogue fay are surrounded and do not know they are being attacked thanks to some magic worked by Harrel... the vampires slowly tighten their circle around the camp until they are just outside of it.
The second line of vampires advances behind them to head off any who slip the first line.
On General Gabriel's command the first line attack, all of them with orders to kill the fay but capture their general.
The rogue fay put up a good fight but eventually all of them found death at the end of a vampire's sword. Lord Gabriel grabs the rogue fay's general by her hair and drags her through their camp as he snarls "All of your men are dead bitch and you are going before my kin to pay for your crimes and don't try telling me King Oran ordred you to do it... i was with him when he reclaimed his throne... i know you were loyal to that mad bitch".
She glares at him but says nothing.
Lord Gabriel drags her over to Lord Lucifer "Take her to the wagon for me brother... i'll join you in a moment" he asks.
Lord Lucifer nods "With pleasure" he grins as he grabs her by the hair too.
He drags her to a waiting wagon and throws her in, two other vampires grab her and chain her to the floor of the wagon.
Harrel pats Lord Gabriel's shoulder "Tarn would be proud of you".
Gabriel rolls his eyes "Like he'd ever say it".
Harrel chuckles "True... he does love to hate you".
Gabriel laughs.
"Tell him he has our thanks for sending you's to help us" says the vampire general.
"Tell him yourself... Leith just got back and says King Oran and Tarn have gone to the vampire's to show their support, so he'll be there when you get back" says Harrel.
Lord Gabriel grins and nods "Then thank you Harrel... tell Leith and the others we are in their debt".
Harrel nods "Ey i will... live well Gabe" he smiles and offers his hand.
Gabriel takes it and shakes it "You too Harrel".
They nod at each other and part company, Harrel rounding up his fay and Gabriel heading to the wagon and horses.
Lords Castiel and Dean arrive home to find Miss Ellen in a state of near panic.
"Oh My Lord i am so sorry... you did not tell me we were expecting guests... i have no rooms prepared and no food either" she blurts out when they arrive.
Dean raises an eyebrow at Castiel.
"What guests ?" asks the vampire lord.
Miss Ellen gasps and looks faint as she replies "King Oran and his fay... My Lord".
Lord Dean grins.
Lord Castiel chuckles "Calm down Miss Ellen... he didn't even tell me he was coming and King Oran is welcome in our home any time even if i am not here he is an honoured guest".
Miss Ellen exhales deeply and nods "Yes My Lord... he and Tarn are in the drawing room waiting for you".
Castiel offers Dean his arm "Come Love... let's not keep our friends waiting any longer".
Lord Dean takes his sire's arm as he say "They have really bad timing".
Lord Castiel chuckles and nods as he leads his fledgling inside.
~* Yes after a long wait here is the new chapter... I'm sorry... i'm so sorry addicted readers... my pain levels have been very high of late and it has taken me this long to finish it. Thank you all for your well wishes and patience... both much appreciated ! I will do my best to update this tale more often as the Dark Heart story is almost done. For those of you who wonder... my condition is not one that will ever get better but thank you all for hoping so !*~