Raphael_pwns: Sorry for the huge wait. My computer sucks and wouldn't let me upload anything. SO here finally are the next few chapters. I Hope you enjoy them. I think this one is one of my favorites! Remember to rate and Review! ^w^ Now Larten will you do the honors?

Larten: I will not.

Raphael_pwns: Kill joy. Ummm DARREN! I choose you!

Darren: Raphael_pwns does not own anything having to do with Cirque Du Freak except for Victoria!

Everyone: aaaaaaaaaaand ACTION!

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Victoria sat alone in her room shivering and trying to get warm with about three blankets wrapped around her body when she heard the door open and Gavner walk in. He looked over at her shivering form and raised an eyebrow.

"Have a dip in the hall of Perta Vin Grahl?" He asked in an amused tone. Victoria glared at him.

"Excuse me. But I enjoy being clean."

"And freezing your backside off apparently."

Victoria rolled her eyes and pulled the blankets closer to her. Gavner sat next to her and pulled her towards him to help her warm up

"I miss my warm apartment." She groaned causing him to chuckle.

"You are the most human vampire I have met." He said shaking his head. "Most vampires your age are set in the old ways."

Victoria rolled her eyes.

"To hell with the old ways. I've been in this world for far too long. I enjoy human life. I have what most of our kind do not. A home, a job, security. Unfortunately what I don't have is love or family."

"but you do. Her with us. Me, Larten, Darren, Seba. We are your family." He told her making her smile.

"I know, and I love you guys so much." She replied hugging Gavner and standing. She flattened her still semi-wet hair and put her over coat back on.

"Lets go to the Hall. I'm hungry." She told him earning another raised eyebrow.

"Geez woman. You are always hungry. How do you not gain any weight?"

Victoria grinned. "Cuz I'm awesome!"

"Yes your weight loss is due to your so called 'awesomeness'."

Victoria stuck her tongue out at him and walked out the door with Gavner following close behind.

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In the hall of Khledon Lurt Gavner and Victoria sat together and was talking when Darren came in after trained. He walked over and sat next to them scratching his skin all over.

"If you keep scratching like that you'll only make it worse." Victoria told him pushing a bowl of bat broth toward him and using her spit to heal some of his minor cuts.

"I cant help it." He said gulping a mouthful of broth. "It itches."

"I know. When I did my first trials I had to do this one." She told him rubbing spit on a gash on his cheek. He scrunched up his face as she did making her laugh.

"Victoria. Stop treating him like a child." Gavner chuckled.

"I agree. He is not to become a proper vampire with you treating him like an infant." They heard behind them. Victoria looked over and saw Larten's tall form hovering over them.

"Larten!" Gavner greeted. "so good to see you."

Larten rolled his eyes and sat down next to Darren. Victoria had stopped healing Darren's cuts and was playing with a necklace around her neck. It brought back a lot of memories.

"Do you still have that old thing?" Larten asked her, pulling her out of her thoughts.

"huh? Oh yes."

"May I ask why?"

"I like it. Its pretty and was given to me by someone special to me." She smiled. Larten's cheeks turned pink.

-FLASHBACK-

Larten and Wester were walking around one of the many towns they had stayed in. A woman they had met quite a few years prior was trailing behind them looking at all the small shops and carts as the three of them passed by.

"Ms. Nakamura? Is there something you are looking for?" Wester asked politely. Victoria was observing a stall with many pieces of jewelry.

"Not really. I am just looking. Some of these things are really nice." She said as the two boys walked up next to her.

"This necklace is really pretty." She said fingering a small fake green teardrop shaped gem on a simple silver chain. Larten watched as she smiled when she pointed out the necklace. Victoria had been traveling with them for sometime now. The three of them decided to go into town when one of Seba's old friends stopped by. Victoria was asked to go with them to keep them out of trouble. The two young men didn't mind her company at all. Wester believed it was refreshing having a woman's touch in the group of men. Larten loved looking at the beautiful woman. Over the past few months she had spent so much time with them that it felt she had been here for years.

Larten knew he began to developed feelings for Victoria. She was a kind and beautiful woman. The two of them have learned much about each other over the past few months Larten had told her of his cousin's death and how he had found Wester. Victoria was understanding and listened to everything he had to say. She told him of her curse and how Seba had been the only one there for her. Larten knew hat that moment he wanted to be there for her as well.

Larten looked at the necklace Victoria was staring at. He had to admit it would look stunning on her.

"Well if you like it so much why don't you buy it, Ms. Nakamura?" Wester asked. Victoria smiled at him.

"I would love to but I don't really need it. It is probably best not." She said walking away to the next little shop to browse some more. Larten stood there for a moment looking at the necklace Victoria loved so much. Victoria and Wester had already moved on to more shops and didn't notice Larten was not following. He made sure they were not looking and pulled out some money.

"That one please." He told the owner. Once purchased Larten slide the necklace into his pocket and went to catch up with his friends.

"Oh Larten there you are!" Victoria greeted smiling at him. He smiled back. Seeing hers always put a smile on his face. The three of them continued their shopping spree and were back around midnight. Victoria grabbed the basket of food they bought and got to work on making dinner for everyone. Seba was still talking to his friend when they returned. Larten and Wester went to help Victoria as to leave the men be.

"Wester? Is the buffalo Larten caught still outside?" She asked him. He nodded.

"Yes and it has been bled."

"Can you please prepare the meat for our meal?"

He nodded again and went to do as he was told. Larten watched and helped as Victoria sliced vegetables and started a fire. She went outside and grabbed a large metal pot filled with rain water and placed it upon the flames. The two of them began adding an assortment of vegetables to the boiling water. As Victoria cooked Larten and Wester watched as she would add herbs and powders into the stew.

"What are those, Victoria?" Larten asked her as she dumped a brown powder into the pot of boiling food.

"Spices. They are used to ass flavor to food. I got these during my trips to Asia. I use them for special occasions." She explained to the two curious men.

Grabbing bowls and spoons Victoria served everyone their meal. Seba and his guest nodded in thanks.

"It is lovely to see you again Victoria. You are beautiful as ever."

"It is wonderful to see you as well Vancha"

"Sit. Join us." He told her grabbing her hand and pulling her down. He made her sit in his lap and Vancha grinned.

"We look wonderful together do we now?" He asked Seba. Seba smiled and drank from his stew.

"Yes like beauty and the beast." He commented. Victoria giggled and Vancha howled with laugher. Seba shook his head and held his hand out. Victoria took it and he pulled her over to him. Victoria kissed Seba's cheek.

"Sorry Vancha, but I just cannot resist Seba. Please forgive m" She joked.

The rest of the night the three of them talked while Larten and Wester were forced to entertain themselves. Once Vancha had left Victoria began to clean things up from their meal. Seba had said his good days and heading to sleep. As she cleaned Larten came up to her.

"umm Victoria?" He asked. She turned and smiled.

"Oh hey Larten. How are you?"

"I am alright. I have something for you."

"Really? For me? You didn't have to."

Larten dug in his pocket and pulled out the necklace. Victoria gasped. It was the same necklace she was looking at a few hours ago..

"Oh Larten, It's beautiful. You really shouldn't have." She smiled. "Thank you."

"You deserve it." He told her as he put the necklace on for her. Victoria blushed as Larten's gentle hands slid the gift around her neck.

"There. Beautiful." He mumbled. Victoria smiled and wrapped her arms around the orange haired man's neck, hugging him.

"Thank you Larten. I love it." She said giving his lips a small kiss causing him to blush and rub the back of his neck.

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WOOO!next chapter is done! Again sorry for the wait remember rate and review!