You're going? Mikoto asked, she knew it before Anastasia spoke. she nodded her answer as she stood at the foot of the hospital bed. She was nearly finished dressing. Her perfect form wrapped in tight black armor, composed of military grade ceramics in the shape of small dragon scales, plastics and thick heavy boots. She looked great. who is she kidding. She looked fantastic. Nothing no word could describe her, well except, predator, succubus, goddess. Despite being annoyed, Mikoto's cheek blushed, her face warmed. Also, she smelled of wildflowers having showered in the private bathroom. She put on and adjusted her gloves, as her bodyguards made finally adjustments, her long blond hair wrapped in a bun held by a few old style wooden hair pins. She had a serious expression on her face. When she finished, she let out a sigh and spoke, don't make a scene.

Anastasia was one to talk. -Mikoto may have been one to yell, sulk and even try to intimidate. - She was a clinger. Every time Mikoto would leave she'd wrap her arms around her begging her to stay. Even holding on to her leg as Mikoto tried to walk away. Quite the odd sensation to the others. Her royal guards would cover their eyes, smiling or chuckling, shaking their heads. And would eventually result in the bluish white bloom and flushed faces and changed underwear. By the goddess of the woods, how they loved when Mikoto would leave the four kingdoms.

Huh!? Mikoto's heart stopped, narrowed her eyes, her heart thumped, what! Don't make a scene. Her mouth thinned Was I interrupting something... she growled, maybe something that had to do with the smell of fresh dirt, gun powder and...?

Anastasia pulled her lower lip into her mouth, catching between her fangs. Shoulda changed before... she thought.

Before! What!

Crap... the bond...

Oh, yea that pesky bond! She leaned forward glared at Anastasia. Shining crimson red eyes steeled, Anastasia swallowed, she loved this expression on Mikoto. that was a look that was only for her. She fought the urge not to crack a smile.

With a deep yea I hear you breath, Anastasia turned and looked at Mikoto from the end of the bed. Tilted her head, her cheeks flushed, and her eyebrows slowly lift, Cute Attack! Would you believe a game of football... her voice waned, or rabbit? She held her hands out to the side and shrugged. Mikoto deliberately shook her head, eyes shifting, turning deeper dark shade of red. Anastasia licked her lips. She did her best to empty her mind.

Fine!Anastasia huffed, the Mecklenburg empire refuses to let go of Senessa's new kingdom. They have amassed an army along the new borders. So, she shrugged, we're happy...

You mean you're happy. Mikoto interrupted. Anastasia put her hand to her chest and closed her eyes, do you think I would find …. She held a sarcastic expression and tone in her voice. Of course, she was happy.

Pleasure in kicking ass for Senessa's treatment maybe... Mikoto cocked her head, curled the left side of her mouth.

Like you wouldn't...

Well let me get dressed and….

you will stay right her!. You are not fully healed. It will take you at least two full days to recover. Anastasia snarled, shaking her head, pointed at Mikoto, have you heard from her yet?

Heard from? she slumped back on the pillow, no she said weakly, I haven't."

You're an injured queen vampire, a liability on the battlefield. Might as well put a sign over your head and say here I am... kill me...or worse.

Pleeesseee...with a huff, crossed her arms over her chest. I can still zap them.

Anastasia smiled, yes, you could...but then your secrets out...no one knows that your esper powers are unaffected. She walked over, sat on the bed, next to Mikoto and took her hand and held it. she squeezed, lightly bringing her hand to her mouth and kissed it softly. Yes... I am getting my pounds of flesh. It's not an all-out battle, just hit and runs... Elaine...she grinned maliciously, is running rampant standing at the edge of the river that divides the area, daring, yelling and teasing the enemy. Very undignified and when that doesn't work... she rushes over yells tag and kills a few. I have enough trouble keeping her in check. I mean...she leaned over kissed Mikoto on the cheek, she sighed heavy, right now it could be all over and I'm sitting here with you....she puckered her mouth, I mean it's nice, have a few quickies and all but she shrugged again, killing your enemy is fun...too

Mikoto turned her head slightly, glared into Anastasia's eyes, so I'm a burden. Anastasia's face tensed, puckering her mouth, no... you're not a burden... just...

Sorry for making you rush over here...

I would've rushed over here...but

You didn't

Anastasia answered without a thought, No... seems someone had the capability of lying to me...it wasn't until...

You didn't rush over...the room got cold.

Oh crap...realizing her mistake

How did you?

Took an electric SUV through the sewer, good for the environment... nice sewers by the way.

I see... the room dropped a few more degrees. So, you're telling me you didn't rush over becauuuuusssseee...her red eyes shined and quivered. You were enjoying a nice ride in electric vehicle through the nice sewers... her right eye twitched. Anastasia sighed, her shoulders sank, when I sensed you, you were calm...but when I heard about the anticoagulants, she put her hand to her chin, looking deep in thought, we rushed over. But it didn't make sense. little misaka was fighting I should have... I know you have that passive defense but still I Shoulda...

A long annoyed sigh, the temperature in the room rose a few degrees. Mikoto shook her head, when she passed out, I just decided ...maybe

Maybe nothing...

Mikoto dropped her chin, crossed her arms over her chest. Anything else I should know. She looked up at Anastasia. Anastasia put the tip of her sharp fingernail on her chin tapping it lightly.

The gloves she was wearing had holes at the end of the fingers. Fingernails after all, were weapons. Sharp as the sharpest razors, and hard as steel.

A moment of thought, Anastasia slowly nodded, yes... Albedo will be there...by now she groaned. Problem? Mikoto quickly became attentive.

Yes... Albedo and Elaine once shared a lover...together.

Really! they shared...hhiimmm?

Noooo...not really. Seems the male was rather shall we say good at keeping secrets.

No! Mikoto's eyes opened wide like saucersand a tell me more expression lit up her face. Seems even vampire queens have a little drama.

Yes... she nodded. that ended rather badly...and the male got away... she shrugged, so they blame each other. So, when their together things can get rather heated and competitive.... A low groan. A bothersome groan.

Mikoto squeezed her eyes tight, anything or anyone else. Going to be there...a thought crossed her mind. Anastasia's brow creased, puckered her mouth, slowly nodded her head.

Are you sure? Mikoto leaned a little closer... Anastasia face strained in thought...hmm...no i

Someone who...she swallowed...going to show your boobs too...her cheeks blushed, a twinge of jealousy. Anastasia's face slowly relaxed, blushed like a middle school girl, and she smiled, cocking her head. No, she said with a growing smile, he has weekend classes.

Classes?

Yes. She motioned with her head towards Tokyo bay. He attends classes at the Academy close to the Vampire bund.

Is Senessa?

Oh no... she's on Sakura Island. She's safe no need to worry about.

Anastasia felt something unexpected. Unexpectedly painful. She looked down at her hand. Her hand that was now being held by Mikoto Misaka's hand. And she was squeezing it very hard. What is that look for? thinned her eyes, jealous much?

What! Mikoto growled, snapped her hand away, crossed her arms over her chest and fell back against her pillow. JERK! She huffed.

Anastasia held on to her smirk seeing Mikoto pouting. she looked cute, with her red face, crumpled mouth, her fingers digging into her skin. She sighed, we will talk later, we... I need to know why I couldn't sense the danger you were in. I should've been able to feel everything. Especially being so close to you. If I had I would've moved earth and heaven itself to get to you...her eyes soften, shimmered. Thinking of nearly losing her. is there anything...you can think of...shaking her head, they used holy magic but even that wouldn't isolate you from me...

Mikoto shook her head, nothing...she said in a weak voice, nothing... tilted her head, her right brow raised. Well...there was that time...but

But what...

Mikoto shook her head, it was a long time age. So

So...

Well I wasn't good at it... I mean Ruiko...is great at it and... Anastasia eyes widened. She knew. Magic. And not just any type of magic. How? She asked. Katrina...gave us some scripts and helped us but I could only do barriers. Mikoto said. You can't just do barriers...the words slipped across Anastasia mind. Breath of god... Anastasia muttered. Creation magic. Mikoto quickly nodded. Yea that's what she called it...she laughed. I used it to keep Kuroko in the room one time...oh and around my bed..

Anastasia was familiar with the effects of magic on espers. And it wasn't pretty. Many were killed or maimed by its usage. A magic user and espers brains differed in its design and function. She wanted to tell Mikoto not to use or practice it. but she kept her mouth shut. Mikoto was the type who'd do the opposite of what she was asked. The reason she was a vampire queen today. She had acted on impulse to save a young girl and was bitten herself by a man made vampire. His sanity and venom devolving into nothing but a beast. This was something Anastasia would not allow. So, she bit Mikoto.

She worried, keeping her mind blank and her emotions stilled. Breath of God was the top tiered magic. Creation magic by another name. She knew only the eight dragons of creation, her sister Katrina and two former humans, Gabrielle Washington and Ruiko Saten wielded the breath of God. It was powerful magic. The ability to create worlds, galaxies and universes and dimensions. To bend reality to her will if she chose. She wondered a thought that bordered on the impossibility or endless possibilities. Mikoto Misaka, a triple threat. A Level five Esper, a Vampire Queen and a wielder of breath of god magic.

She looked at Mikoto smiled a smile that wondered the possibilities. To know they belonged to each other. Chills rolled over her body and she shivered. Mikoto fretted her brow, are you cold? She asked with all concern. Her anger from earlier faded and a warmth filled her eyes, red flakes glimmered in a sea of soft brown. I'm fine...she said, leaned over and kissed her forehead. I will be back before you know it... she said, victorious as always.

Mikoto groaned. After getting her butt kicked, a nice ass kicking would be nice. She hugged her, and it felt good. Not as good as it should be. She was wearing body armor after all. But cheek to cheek, holding her close, smelling her. don't let go Anastasia whispered. You're the one wearing body armor... Mikoto said softy into her ear.