A/N: I don't own anyone but my OC's…though I wished I owned the rest….*sighs*
And now I can see how beautiful you are….my mate.
Alessa closed her eyes and snuggled closer against Black Hat feeling him respond by securing his arms around her. Soon they would be at the mission where the first step in revenge would be fulfilled.
Can this day get any better?
She smiled into his shoulder daring to envision delicious thoughts of blood spilling at their feet.
"Care to share?"
Alessa slid her head up along his chest sharing a lazy smile with traces of wickedness. Black Hat raised an eyebrow while patiently waiting for her to respond. Alessa ran a finger over the solid defined chest and shoulders before divulging her answer.
"Well, I was just thinking about how this great day will become even greater once a certain outpost is destroyed."
Black Hat laughed at her response. The predator in her had been easily accepted, waiting for the first taste of human blood.
"But I don't want them turned. Their blood is tainted with filth."
"Which is why we are not going alone," he gently reminded her.
"If know how those hypocrites work they will have whores surrounding them. Their blood will be less vile against my tongue. They are honest in what they practice. I never held ill will towards them but rather held sympathy for their plight."
Black Hat recalled the times he had seen such women of comfort. They had been shunned by the very Church that had sworn they protected all. It was why they were in the Wastelands away from the prying eyes of the Church. They were honest in their trade as Alessa had stated.
"Collateral damage," he sighed.
"Blood has to be spilled," Alessa added. "The cost of war is not measured in material loss but in how much blood has been shed."
"Yes it is," Black Hat kissed the top of her head. "But let us savor this time together."
Black Hat rose and pulled Alessa out of the cool water. He grabbed the towel and tenderly dried off her body. He lightly nipped at her sides causing her to squirm with delight.
"My turn," she snatched the towel and reciprocated the favor. Black Hat reveled in her attentive strokes and pats, mindful of the sensitive areas. Her lips mouthed the areas she had bitten earlier earning several sighs of pleasure from her lover. As her lips withdrew from his body, Black Hat swept Alessa from the floor and carried her back towards the bed. She nestled under the blankets finding them crisp and inviting. The mattress settled as he eased in behind her. Alessa twisted around wanting to gaze into the pale yellow eyes. While a human would be reviled, Alessa thought they were hauntingly beautiful. His aura was relaxed but then again it had been that way since she was turned.
Their naked bodies locked beautifully together as one beneath the sheet with not a single bit of space between them. Alessa smiled lightly as the strong protective arms wrapped around her body with hands coming to rest across her chest. She grabbed his hands and started to lightly stroke the tops, feeling his body relax even deeper behind her. This was the beginning of her new existence.
The subtle pressure of his lips pressed against the nape of her neck, producing a tiny moan from her lips. The sprawl of midnight tresses was splayed across the pillow brushing the sides of Black Hat's face. Had he still been a Priest he would have been ignorant of the pleasures and euphoria of being intertwined with her. Never to know the touch of the deepest most intimate parts of her body or hear her scream his name as they were caught in the ancient throws of mating let alone having found his mate. The Queen had truly bestowed a cherished gift upon them both.
Alessa shifted around wanting to face her dark haired lover.
"That's more like it," she pulled him towards her expectant lips. The large powerful hands slowly explored her body like it was the first time becoming acquainted with the subtle ripples and cuts of muscle and skin. His tongue raced greedily through her mouth pausing only to linger on the identical set of fangs that mirrored his. The sensation of the needle sharp points along his tongue shot bolts of electricity though his being.
Mine….
Her voice rolled in his mind like an approaching storm.
Mine and no one else's….
She felt him withdraw but kept their mouths flush with one another.
"Always," he dove back in consuming her lips.
As you belong to me and only me…
The deep roll of his commanding voice echoed in her mind. But it wasn't cold and possessive but warm and embracing. Her lower body bucked against his making him swell with lust. She felt the flush heat crawling across her body from his. His hands wandered over her breasts, gently pinching the erect nipples. Alessa gasped and flung her head back as his mouth joined in on the sensual torment. Alessa slipped a hand across his tight torso, curling around the rigid weeping length. Black Hat hissed at the swift rhythmic pumping sensing it was adding fuel to the fire of lust.
I need you….
She nodded and rolled back onto her back dragging his solid form on top of her. Black Hat wasted no time reclaiming Alessa as his.
"So beautiful," he whispered thickly in her ear. "So mine…."
Alessa arched her back meeting his hips with hers feeling him sink deeper inside. The swollen head hit the spot buried deep inside her; the tiny spot that wielded immeasurable pleasure. Her legs lifted higher on his waist as her cries of ecstasy climbed higher and higher.
"That's it…" Black Hat purred. "Let it go Lessa….."
He felt his own body drawing close as the sexual charge surging through her body bled into his pores. He was instantly addicted. But then again he was already addicted to her; everything about her. His mouth darted over her skin, tasting the salt mixing with adrenaline and sex against the smooth hot surface. Black Hat couldn't find the words to describe what was racing through his mind as the deep shuddering racked his body spilling into hers.
"Lessa…." He growled against her shoulder. His mate fisted the short dark locks and thrusted her body in a final collision as he rode out the intense climax. Alessa was panting hard as she was lost in the sea of his sexual bliss which only made this delicious moment between them more intimate and meaningful.
His hips slowed down until they went still against her own. Neither was in a rush to unwind the tangle mass of legs and arms though they couldn't linger for much longer. Black Hat lightly traced the knots of her spine, feeling the planes on either side ripple in response. There would be more times like this in the future but unfortunately today was not one of those days.
"Lessa, we have to get ready," he regrettably pulled away taking her up and off the bed.
"Fine," she sighed in a huff.
"Do not worry for we will have our time."
"I'm going to keep you to that," she flashed a grin which revealed her canines towards him.
"I never break a promise," Black Hat quietly reminded her then stole a quick kiss before ushering her back towards the bathroom.
"Master we are here," the familiar announced from the door.
"Excellent," Black Hat nodded. He was clad in the same black shirt, pants, boots, jacket, and of course hat. "Are you ready Lessa?"
Alessa finished lacing up her boot then glanced over her shoulder giving her lover an affirmative nod.
"I've been ready for a long time now."
The train came to a halt at the long neglected station. The town, Samarra, was more of a missionary's outpost than town as there were more of the Church's agents than actual civilians. The few residents gathered were there for safety than anything. No families existed but rather it was occupied by outcasts who wished to be out of the microscopic eye of the Church.
The streets were quiet as everyone was locked up behind the security of their doors and windows….
Or so they thought…..
Father Markus didn't choose this as his station but rather the Church had made his decision for him. A token of gratitude for years of unwavering service during the Wars they told him but in reality it was their way to be rid of another reminder of that era. The priests under his supervision were young and bawdy having forgotten what their main mission was. Instead they were taking in the sins of the flesh as the few women who hung around volunteered their bodies for the company of another. They didn't care what the men wanted as long as they could have that night of comfort.
The rapping on the door caught the older man's attention causing him to peer suspiciously at the door. Who could be out at this ungodly hour? Perhaps it was one of the so called locals out in another drunken stupor like many of them had decided to remain in.
He cautiously stepped closer towards the door with gun drawn in one hand. He may be a man of God but he wasn't a foolish man.
"Father?" A female voice weakly called out. "I'm in need of help. Someone please help me?"
Relaxing slightly, Father Markus straightened then slowly opened the door. Standing on the other side was a woman of short physique with raven black hair that draped past her shoulders. She was dressed in pants, boots and shirt that appeared to be very well fitting on her upper body. Her face was turned down to the floorboards.
"What is it my child?"
"Thank goodness someone answered," the woman responded joyfully. "I have been traveling for days and haven't eaten since."
"Well come in child," the holy man opened the door to let her in. The woman stepped in and Markus went to close the door only to feel a solid force keeping it open. Markus shoved with everything he had but the door was pushing the opposite way as Black Hat entered showing off his golden amber eyes and fangs.
"What in the name of God….."
"God can't help you," the woman shot her head up with identical eyes and fangs. Her eyes burned with a cold hatred directed towards him. "It's time you and the rest of your kind atone for your sins…..Father."
The other vampires rushed in but Alessa was quick to make her wishes known. With a wave of her hand she sent the other man sailing across the room, breaking his back as he crashed violently against the solid prayer table. He screamed in agony as he landed on the floor.
The ones proclaiming to be men of God are yours for the taking but leave the women for us!
The creatures pounced on Markus tearing at his robes as the alluring scent of his blood drove them insane with the blood lust. His dying screams fell upon deaf ears as Alessa and Black Hat casually strolled up the stairs towards the rooms that held the shrieks and ear piercing screams of the women.
Their heartbeats called out to the hybrids as they stepped over and around the mangled corpses of the Church's minions. The vampires feasted noisily on their prey with some fighting over various parts. Alessa smiled to herself as she watched her brethren enjoy the hearty bounty. She went into the first room watching as the vampire had cornered the whore in the far left side.
"Stop," she barked from behind. The sharp tone made the creature bow down and step aside allowing its superior to assume control. "Patience," she ran her hand across the top of the vampire's head feeling it settle down against her touch. "Your time is going to come I promise. We both know there are greater things awaiting you and I but tonight it is my time."
The vampire growled but darted from the room leaving Alessa lone with the shaken woman. She couldn't have been about 18 years old with burgundy locks that were disheveled and sticking out from the hair tie on the back of her head. Her clothing was scant: A corset that was two sizes too small and fishnet leggings that made her legs look thicker than they appeared. Her mascara was smeared like the coal dust of the walled cities, discoloring her otherwise beautiful pale skin.
"P-Please…" she tearfully beseeched. The girl's pain slammed Alessa's body as her empathic abilities had enhanced from the transition. It was like she was inside the girl's body and mind, living her pain and fears as if they were her own. The urge to cry was powerful but the hybrid shook it off, refusing to let this weak human's pitiful emotions drag her down.
"Shhhh," Alessa pressed a finger to her lips. "It's going to be over soon. Don't be afraid."
Her lips lifted up into a smile scaring the girl more as she caught sight of the fangs. Alessa stepped closer and lightly stroked the younger girl's face.
"I'm going to free you from this life," she whispered in the girl's ear. "No longer will you be a whore for cowards and sadists."
Before the girl could ask, the piercing pain tore through her body as the fangs ripped into her shoulder and throat. The girl never had a chance to scream as it along with her life went silent in an instant. Black Hat watched from the door as Alessa fed until the last drop of blood was drained from the girl's body then callously dropped the corpse to the floor. The sight of blood coating her full lips and golden rings glowing with satisfaction made her look even more beautiful than she normally did. She was his ethereal huntress.
Alessa closed her eyes and licked her lips clean of the remaining elixir knowing Black Hat was standing there behind her, taking in the sight of her after she made her first kill. Alessa had seduced the young girl, offering comfort in the shape of Death. She could feel his elation over bearing witness to such a spectacular drama as it unfolded.
"That was breathtaking," he wrapped his arms around her waist. The scent of the woman's blood clung to her mouth and tongue drawing him in to taste the fleeting tresses. Their mouths connected sharing the victory of Alessa's kill. The other vampires had taken the corpses away leaving behind silence…..heavy but sweet silence.
"I'm glad I could appease," she purred in his ear. Black Hat chuckled in response. She didn't have to appease him. She would never have to appease him. They were equals, partners, and mates.
"There is no need to please me," his forehead was leaned against hers. "You executed that perfectly on your own."
Alessa smiled and tingled from head to toe as the thrill of the kill washed over her being. The comfortable sensation was now settling in as her first feeding soothed her body and mind.
"I feel tired," she yawned.
"The first kill is like being drunk Lessa but the more often you feed the better it gets. Come, let us rest. We have had a very active night."
Rest, yes that would be wonderful. Letting her mate support her heavy limbs, Alessa stepped out the door and headed back towards the station. As they started up the steps something caught her eye making her stop.
"Lessa what is it?"
Alessa pulled away from Black Hat and knelt down plucking the ring from the warped floorboard. It was silver with an intricate design that was highly detailed. The stone was a rich burgundy that held a crest on top of it. Black Hat caught the distant look growing in her eyes as her hand began to tremble. He instantly felt the wounds being shredded open as the tear trickled down his cheek. It was Alessa's pain he was feeling.
"Lessa," he swooped down and gathered her in his arms as the memories invaded his thoughts.
The hand belted her across the face when she cried out at the intrusive pressure between her legs. The ring cut deep into her cheek leaving a smear of red on the stone.
"You will lay there and take it," the voice snarled angrily in her ear.
"N-No…please….stop…." she weakly pleaded but the hand struck her other side delivering an identical cut on the opposite cheek. The man on top of her had tied her wrists with rope keeping her from fighting back as he fucked her into the mattress. Her body had resisted, tightening up to keep him from stealing what wasn't his to take. But he refused to be denied what had been given to him.
"We're just getting started," he pried her legs wider then cruelly thrusted inside. She wailed out which angered the man causing him to strike her once again. Alessa sobbed as he drove harder inside, tearing her body apart for his sick pleasure.
"A virgin…." He grinned. "Truly a gift indeed."
The pain washed over her as he broke the barrier inside. She could smell faint hints of blood and knew it was hers. The grunts above her grew longer and deeper as her body surrendered letting him take what he wanted the most. The warmth was fanning through her body as she panicked internally. What was wrong with her? Why did she feel this way? She didn't like this! She didn't want this!
"So beautiful," he moaned as she convulsed around him. Her sobbing grew louder as he flung his head back and spilled into her unwilling body. She felt the weight crushing her as he collapsed onto her.
"So good…." He nibbled at her neck and ear then shoved two fingers in her mouth. "Suck them…"
Alessa bit down causing him to yelp and forcing him to snatch his fingers back. He retaliated by taking the injured digits and plowing them in the tight ring of muscle. Her back arched off the bed as the burning pressure exploded in her lower body.
"You want to be rough? I'll give you rough," he jerked his fingers out then mercilessly thrusted in. This was worse than the first time! Her body was being split apart!
He slammed his hips against her feeling his cock become slick with her blood.
"Take it," he dug his nails into her sides, drawing out 10 half moon shapes. Alessa kept sobbing as he pummeled harder against her. His body coiled tighter with each thrust then the wonderful explosion flooded his body as he filled her once again.
"It was him," she snarled. "He did this to me!"
"Who Lessa?" Black Hat was stroking her hair as she shoved the ring in her pocket.
"Father Markus was the one who raped me. He robbed me of my virginity and innocence. But he wasn't the first."
"And he's dead now."
"Take me back to the train," she looked up with wide frightened eyes as Alessa resembled a scared child then a ruthless killer. It was breaking Black Hat's heart. "I want to be gone from this place."
"Of course," he held her tight as they walked together towards the waiting locomotive.
Wow that was TOUGH to write! Well one part of her past has been revealed...Not pretty :(
