A/N Thank you guys so much for your continued support and reviews. I sometimes fear that I'm throwing too much myth stuff in here but I promise to always tie it in with Criminal Minds flavor and every detail has a purpose!
"Ok ok ok… this time I got it" Jennifer took a deep breath and focused her energy on controlling her wings. The two women had spent the last hour on the beach adjusting to their new powers. Emily was thrilled to find out that she could circle the entire island in seconds. Neither was able to accurately calculate the speed in which she was running, but being the comic nerd that Emily was, she was quite proud to say that she was faster than a speeding bullet. In actuality she was moving quicker than the speed of light, and her strength was immeasurable as well.
Currently they both are working on Jennifer's ability to fly. After about twenty minutes the blonde had mastered extending and retracting her wings at will; now she was trying to actually put them into use. At first she was able to flap them. Then she was able to get herself a couple of feet off the ground, though it took a few tries before she could get up without crashing into the sand like a ton of bricks. Finally she was able to get pretty high in the air; unfortunately she was having trouble with direction control and landing. After crashing down into the ocean a few times she realized that it was much harder to maneuver soaking wet wings.
Emily stands in front of the Valkyrie with an encouraging look in her eye. "Ok babe, you got this. Just remember to focus. Think of your wings as a kite, don't fight against but work with the wind."
"Alright… here goes nothing" Jennifer took a running start and as she built up speed she extended her wings. As she began to lift into the air a calm settled over her. She allowed her instincts to take over and she was able to seamlessly go between flapping and gliding with the wind. As she grew more confident she climbed higher and higher. Unknown to her, she had begun to move at a much faster speed than she had before. Emily was barely able to see her. The blonde had gotten so high that she was able to soar above the clouds. Unfortunately clouds are made of water, and she had yet to master control of water soaked wings. Jennifer momentarily lost control and began to tumble back towards the earth.
Emily frantically ran along the beach trying to position herself so that she could catch the falling Valkyrie. Luckily the blonde was able to regain some control right in time, bringing herself to a graceful glide several hundred feet above the ground. The vampire and Valkyrie were both relived, but that was short lived as they both soon discovered that the blonde had yet to master landing.
"That fucking sucked" Jennifer groaned as she tried to stand from the pile of debris that she had landed on.
"OH MY GOD"
"I'm fine. It didn't even hurt surprisingly… well perhaps my pride. I really thought I had it this ti-"
"Not you! MY CAR!" Emily stood aghast at the rumbled remains of her beloved Audi R8.
The Valkyrie shot the brunette a murderous look as she pulled herself up from the destroyed pile of metal that was Emily's car. "Seriously, I just face planted and your only concern is your car?"
Emily knew that her answer should be absolutely not. She knew that she should be checking on her mate to make sure that she wasn't hurt. But knowing what you should do and what you actually do are two separate things. And what she should have said and what she actually said were exactly the opposite "I know you're ok, you don't have a scratch on you. My car on the other hand, it didn't not survive your less than graceful landing"
Wrong answer! Oh that was sooooo the wrong answer, and as soon as Jennifer shot into the air and landed forcefully in front of the vampire, Emily knew that she was in the dog house.
With a cheeky grin Emily tried to charm her way out of trouble "you stuck that landing perfectly" Jennifer's unimpressed look sent a shiver down the vampires spin. To be honest it was partly out of fear, but partly because the Valkyries angry stare was dead sexy. So she tried again "I'm sorry baby. Did it hurt?" Emily tried very very hard not to say what popped in her mind next. Don't do it, don't do it, don't "When you fell from heaven… did it hurt?" Damnit! Was all the vampire could think as she watched the blonde storm off towards the cabin. "Wait, Jen come back! It was a joke!" Way to go Emily, did it hurt when you fell from heaven? Ha it was totally funny though. Derek would have thought it was funny. Emily's inner praise at her ill timed joked ended abruptly as she realized the blonde continued to walk away from her. She flinted forward in hopes of convincing her lover to forgive her.
As the Valkyrie stormed away she was upset, but not nearly as pissed as she led the vampire to believe. She knew that Emily loved her cars, and truthfully she wasn't physically hurt in the slightest bit. Aside from a bit of a bruised ego she was completely fine, however she was not about to let Emily know that. Jennifer was fully prepared to allow the vampire to believe that she was in serious trouble, and she couldn't help but smile as she thought of a few ways that the brunette could "make amends"
Jennifer nearly jumped out of her skin as she walked into the cabin. In front of her stood Emily, holding a Blood Orchid. "Did you know that the Blood Orchid is actually a myth in a lot of cultures? Most people only heard of it from that movie Anaconda, but Rossi use to tell me stories about it when I was younger. It's extremely rare and only grows every seven years in areas that the flower itself deems worthy. It supposedly grants longer life to those who possess it and it's a symbol of new life beginning." Emily pauses and walks towards the stunned Valkyrie "Uncle David use to say that every person has a flower that represents them, and that one day I would understand what that flower was and how it pertains to me. I find it ironic that it's called a Blood Orchid considering I'm the 'Bloodqueen' but the meaning is not lost on me. You are my new life Jennifer, and in the time that I've known you I have experienced more joy than in any of my five hundred years. I hope that this flower, this island, this bond will grant us a long life together. You mean more to me than any car. You mean more to me than anything."
The Valkyrie accepts the orchid from Emily and smiles as she shakes her head at the woman. This woman who is infuriating, and sarcastic, and strong, and hopelessly romantic. "I'm never going to be able to stay mad at you am I? Where did you find this?"
"Oh I'm positive that I will be able to piss you off to the point that you will want to throttle me. I found a bunch of them in some vegetation on the other side of the island"
The blonde wraps her arms around the taller woman's neck effectively closing any space that was between them. She kisses the vampire softly on the lips, then along her jaw until she reaches the woman's ear. Her voice is laden with lust and that classic Jennifer rasp as she whispers "you know I wasn't even that angry. I can't wait to see how you would make it up to me when I'm really pissed"
"mmm… well I can give you a demonstration if you would like" Emily began to work her hands under the blondes shirt as she laid kisses down her neck. Just as her hands reached Jennifer's breast the sound of her cell phone interrupted them. "damnit…. Hold that thought"
Before the vampire could pull away, Jennifer stops her "Let me. Can't have you crushing another phone now can we" Both women laughed as the Valkyrie went to retrieve the phone.
"It's another message from Penelope. She said that Hotch wants us to head to the manor ASAP"
Both women looked at each other knowing that the time they spent in their little personal paradise had come to an end. In the back of their minds they knew that this whole thing had been born out of prophecy, war, and a lot of bloodshed. But since entering the cabin they had allowed everything else to fade into the background and enjoy the love that had arisen between them. Neither was quite ready to head back to into reality, but both knew that it was inevitable.
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Both women got dressed, Emily dawning tight black jeans, combat boots, and a fitted black hoodie with a deep red leather Jackie over it. Jennifer could only describe her in the word coined by Garcia, vagingling. Of course the blonde looked quite enticing herself in skinny grey jeans and a fitted long sleeve redskins vintage tee. The sun was coming up so, out of habit, Emily grabbed her sunglasses as she reached for her car keys. The two women headed out of the cabin only to come to a screeching halt at the forgotten destroyed Audi.
Jennifer blushed and then winced as she remembered that her practice flight had put their transportation out of commission "Oops… I kinda forgot about that"
The vampire was definitely sad to see that one of her vehicles had met its tragic end; however she wasn't going to go down that road again "It's ok, we can just run back to the city." She says as she rips the trunk open to retrieve her two non-bureau issued Desert Eagles, which she secures in her dual leather strapped gun vest.
"Perhaps that would have worked before but I'm only as fast as you use to be. I'm defiantly not able to keep up with you now." Jennifer is barely able to mumble out. She didn't even know Emily was wearing the vest holster under her jacket and it caused her arousal to spike at the overall image of a fully geared up Emily.
"I could carry you! What do you say, wanna ride on the Prentiss train?" Emily flashed the blonde a shit eating grin at the innuendo
Jennifer, however, was not one to back down from a challenge. Despite the fact that Emily's comment had bombarded her brain with all sorts of naughty images, she was fully loaded with her own witty banter. "Nah… I've already ridden that ride. It's not that great" Great couldn't accurately describe how mind-blowing Emily is in bed, but the Valkyrie wasn't about to forfeit this little game.
Emily raised a perfectly sculpted eyebrow "Now I know for a fact that you are lying." The vampire stands in front of the Valkyrie and traces two fingers across the woman's lower abdomen. " If memory serves me correctly, I had you screaming my name before I even completely pulled into the station" As if to emphasize her point Emily allows those two fingers to dip teasingly below the waistband of the blondes pants.
The Valkyrie moaned then pushed the vampire away before her lust took over and she begged for Emily to throw her down in the sand. "Ok you are not helping right now. Focus! I'm not hopping on your back like you're Edward and I'm Bella. Uh uh…. Not gonna happen."
"Well I would suggest that you fly… but"
"Don't finish that sentence if you plan on getting laid ever again"
Emily shut her mouth immediately. Both thought about a solution for a few seconds before they were interrupted by the sound of a galloping horse. Running towards them at an unnatural speed was the pony that resembled Jennifer's horse in Asgard. When she had seen it a couple days ago it was the size of a pony. Now as it approached it seemed that it had grown to the size of a full blown horse, although not as big as the horses of Asgard, it was still larger than a Clydesdale.
As the white horse with black tail and mane approached, something familiar overcame the Valkyrie. She knew that this could not be Shadowmire because he was not sent to earth with her, and was much smaller. But she couldn't shake the feeling she had. The horse came to a stop just a mere foot away from the women. Both looked at the magnificent steed in awe as it gave off an aura of divine greatness.
Suddenly the horse reared up on its hind legs. As it stood a white light surrounded the beast. The light was brilliant but not blinding which allowed the Valkyrie to peak at the horse shoes on its front feet. Sure enough the horseshoes had 'Shadowmire' engraved in them, along with the symbolic raven wings.
"Shadowmire" The blonde whispered. It was almost a question as much as it was a revelation. The shock over seeing her bellowed battle horse in this smaller earthly form was quickly overshadowed as the light began to recede. The steed landed back on all fours and to both women's surprise, it now adorned white wings.
"A Pegasus" Emily had been silent every since the horse had approached. Most animals instinctively shy away from vampires so the fact that it had gotten so close to her was amazing. The only animal that had ever gotten close to her was black cats that use to rub up against her leg every time she left her penthouse. Turns out it was a shape shifter named Sergio that was a bit of a pervert when it came to the ladies. Her next shock came when Jennifer had called the horse by name. During their 'date' the blonde had told her about Shadowmire and how she loved the horse dearly, and how she hoped that he was roaming the fields of Asgard freely. But the biggest shock came when she realized that this was no ordinary horse. Standing before them was a real life Pegasus.
"You didn't tell me that Shadowmire was a Pegasus"
The stunned blonde slowly approached the horse as she reached to stroke a hand through his mane "He's not… or he wasn't. I mean… I didn't know!"
"Wow"
Shadowmire shook his head as if to say 'get over it' to the two stunned women. He then trotted in a circle before ducking his head and lowering one of his front legs down to his knee
"I think he's offering a ride" Emily stated and the horse snorted, which seemed awfully close to a 'duh' in horse language. "Great, my girlfriend's horse has as much attitude as she does"
The Valkyrie laughs as she climbs onto the horse "Yep, Shadowmire definitely has personality for days"
Shadowmire nudges Emily as she pouts, but it's clear that the horse is also adapt in its own form of banter and play. "Awh he likes you Em! I guess that means that you're a keeper" The horse then trots in circle and neighs.
Emily loves the smile that is on Jennifer's face and she can see that having her companion from her days In Asgard makes her truly happy. "How about you two spend some time getting reacquainted? Perhaps Shadow here can really show you how to use a pair of wings. What do you say Shadowmire… race you to the manor?"
The horse actually nods his head as he snorts, but Jennifer objects immediately "Hold on… wait a minute. I've never flown on my horse before, I'm still adjusting to the fact that he now has wings"
The horse snorts only this time it's not out of amusement, clearly he feels offended.
"Don't worry babe, he's a Pegasus. Flying is his thing. Isn't that right buddy?"
The blonde rolls her eyes as Shadowmire leans into Emily's hand as if he agrees with what the vampire was saying "I believe I'm truly going to regret you two getting along" Truthfully she loves it. Shadowmire didn't get along with any of the other Valkyries back in Asgard. On good days he tolerated the presence of Tamsin.
Emily gently scratches Shadow's neck before looking up to the Valkyrie who truly looks like a God sitting astride the mystical beast. "He returned to you for a reason Jennifer, it will be fine. Do you trust me?"
A smile crosses the blondes face as she looks her lover in the eyes "I'm not sure if I should… but I do!"
Emily's heart leaps at the new twist on their phrase "Good. Alright Shadow, you know the way?"
The horse nods and neighs "Last one to the manor is the lamer species. On three. One… two…"
And with that the Pegasus took flight in a streak of light that quickly leaves range of the vampires vision
"Hey… you cheated!"
A/N Well guys the fluff is officially over! I tried to cram in as much loving time as I could but now it's time for the shizzle to hit the fan!
