Exchanging words

Both men had secluded themselves in another room, "having words," as Raziel said. Zephon had offered his superior a chair, despite his still drowsy state.

"What did you want to discuss this time brother?" Zephon said leaning back in his chair, hands clasped together in front of his mouth. Raziel raised a brow, leaned back and folded his arms.

"I just came to inform you about the council meeting in one hour. Oh and I want you to tell me what you did to Dumah."

"Ah yes the meeting!" Zephon's eyes went big. "I almost forgot," he said brushing his talons through his hair. His gaze went to the floor, heavy in thought. 'What could the master want this time? War? No! It could not be!'

"Uh...Zephon? Are you alright?"

Zephon eyes shot up to Raziel's. "Hm? Oh yes. Ahem. What were you saying?"

"Dumah. I asked you what happened between you both." Zephon had to explain to Raziel every little detail. Not to mention the small interruptions that Raziel made.

"Ah so I see. You were just mainly fighting because he threatened to hurt Regina."

"He didn't threaten to hurt her! He threatened to kill her! Also because I wanted to prove to Dumah that he should never have brought his stupid ignorance near my lands." Raziel smiled.

"Yes he does stick his nose in places where it shouldn't be stuck."

"Hmph. Like his ass."

Raziel chuckled. "Well yes. Anyways that's all I wanted to inform you about." Raziel stood to leave but remembered something. "Oh brother. You do know that if you mention Regina to Kain, you will have to explain to him who she is."

"Yes I know. But how do you think he's going to react when I mention her?"

"I don't know. I'm sure he won't even say anything. If you were putting your life on the line for someone you love, then it shouldn't be a problem. Especially since she is a vampire now." Zephon nodded his head, getting up to exit also.

"I appreciate you coming over and informing me Raziel."

"Don't mention it brother."

The door knob turned and both lords stepped out. I awoke with a start. Seeing them come towards me I slowly got up, ready to greet Raziel goodbye.

"Thank you for visiting Lord Raziel," I said bowing my head in respect. "I hope to see you soon." Raziel reached for my hand, planning to lay a small kiss upon it. Zephon defeated him in his attempt.

"A handshake is good enough Raziel." Raziel smirked.

"Very well. I hope to see you as well my Lady. Zephon." He nodded and proceeded out the door.

"Damn him." He sighed. "Be glad you have no siblings. It's a pain in the ass, especially when your one of the youngest." I shrugged my shoulders.

"Whatever you say sire. I will take your word for it." He smiled in return. "Any ways my lord, what is it that you would like me to do today?" He was taken aback by this rhetorical question.

"What do you mean? You don't really expect me to force you into labor now do you?"

"I thought you wanted me do something for you. Clean, perhaps?"

He shook his head. "No. You are mine now. And as such you will not do nothing that require physical work." His eyes widened to what he actually said.

"No physical work? Well I guess that's just fine. No sex ever eh? Sounds good to me," I smiled.

"Regina I...I didn't mean that physical work. I meant cleaning... Yes cleaning."

"I'm sorry sire but as my Master you clearly stated that I was to do no physical work. It would be treason to disobey orders. And I am not one to do that." He growled. In an instant he pinned me on top of the bed. Now what?

" Let me explain myself, Regina," he whispered. " You will give me that physical pleasure whenever I ask for it. Or else something will happen to you," he said licking my neck. I slightly moaned with the wet muscle contact. He smirked.

"Is that a threat? What if I refuse? What will happen to me then?" He smiled.

" Well I bet I can think of something." He tugged my shorts that I had on the night before down. My bottom half lay completely nude before him. "Hmm. Somebody was excited down here." My face immediately turned red. Never before had I felt so embarrassed, especially in front of a man. He let his tongue roam over my sensitive area. God was I in for it. As good as it felt, I didn't want this so early in the morning.

"Yes. Zephon I submit." He only smirked again.

"Good girl," he began. "You almost got punished for disobeying your sire." He pulled my shorts back up and left me. "I must get ready. I shall return shortly." I sighed heavily. I escaped his nasty hands without much to compromise. What was I to do now? Would it be wise to ask him what he and Raziel were talking about? He might not tell me, even if it was something meaningless. Zephon appeared moments later only clad in his leather pants, slipping on his leather gloves.

"Regina have you seen my clan drape? I know I put it somewhere but...I just don't recall where." I raised my brow in question.

"Is it not hanging up with your armor?" His expression was blank. He said nothing and went to check only to turn with the drape in his grasp.

"Found it," he said dangling it in the air. "Oh would you be so kind as to help me get ready?"

"Of course." I immediately got up to meet Zephon's need, knowing that he possessed little patience.

Sometime after...

My Lord had at last finished strapping on the remaining armor. It was now time for him to depart on his journey to the sanctuary. I feared for his absence, for I would be alone and unprotected from others. Knowing that this meeting shouldn't take long as the last one he had, as Zephon mentioned, I wasn't that worried. As long as he made it back in one piece I would be fine.

"Well my dear it is time I be on my way. Lord Kain would not tolerate my tardiness." I nodded in reply, hands in front of me. "Now you must remain here until I get back," he began. "I'll be back when I can but do not go looking for me if I am longer than expected, understand? I don't want something happening to you."

"But what about you," I protested. "What if something happens to you while you're gone, what am I to do then? Just forget about your absence? What if Dumah-"

"Dumah can't do a damn thing!" he snapped. "That bastard already knows what he's up against and he'd be foolish to make the same mistake twice, unless of course his arrogance gets the best of him. But I can assure you Lord Kain is well informed of this situation and will see to it that Dumah receives some kind of punishment for his actions."

"And...will there be a punishment for you?" He bit his lip, rubbing his chin in thought.

"I don't know. If there is then so be it." It became silent for a while. Zephon was looking down at the floor, making weird faces as if trying to remember something that was forgotten. He shook his head.

"Anyway I must be off." I grabbed his arm before he went through the door. He gave me the most irritated look.

"Be careful...please." I tried to smile. I knew I shouldn't have said something like that. He would probably think that I doubted his ability to care for himself. "Come back to me."

"You talk as if I'm going away forever." He grinned. "Don't worry I'll be back. You'll see." He leaned down to kiss me. "Goodbye, then." He made his way down the hall and I watched him depart further and further away from me. "Oh and Regina." He called back. "There will be maids to meet your needs if you so desire something. They will be around to check up on you shortly." He winked before he disappeared. My heart could not feel more empty. My sire, my master, my lover, was gone.