{okay Im going ot say this now so I dont have to later. Neither Kain Nor Sebastian belong to me...pity. They all belong To Eidos and Crystal Dynamics. In fact all of the characters in this story belong to Eidos and Crystal Dynamics. but their love lives and preferences. *grins* are mine to twist! sorry for the lack of updates but I am working on two stories at once! ( The other is A fledgeling's discovery. Im having a big creative rush here!)
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Kain spent that day wrapped in the cloaks protective warmth. He felt somehow at peace, he somehow felt his pain ease slightly. The cloak still had Sebastian's soft scent, and it still felt like he was near. Kain had fallen asleep on Sebastians bed, and dreamed in bits and peices. Most nightmares, or memories but none enough to cause him pain. He awoke later to the sound of thunder. Again it was storming and again he was confined. He sat up and rubbed his eyes, still red from all his crying. he looked about the dark room. The glittter of gold caught kains attention,and he slowly made his way over to the chair and lit the torch nearby.
There, on the chair, rested a box. And It was rather large, with beautiful inlays and jems, though the symbol of the Saafan was on the lid. Kain had not seen it before as the cloak was in the way, He opened the lid slowly wary of its contents. Inside was a small shallow tray, and in it was an assortment of jewellry. Kain picked up a simple gold ring. It said Sebastian's name in Nosgothic Runes. he looked it over in his hand. It was a heavy gold, but flawless and shining. Kain smiled and dropped the ring back into the box, closing it as the ring landed with a hollow thump. kain turned away and walked to the door. He needed a drin....wait a minute.... kain thought to himself as he turned around and walked back to the box. It had made a very hollow sound...
He walked back to the golden box and opened the lid again. He pulled on the small tray inside the box...It came loose. Kain pulled it out with trembling hands, his brow furrowed. He dropped the tray with a sharp cry as his eyes went wide. It was one thing to hear a legend and listen to tales, but it was another matter completely to rest eyes upon it. Kain felt a sharp agony in his heart for the poor creature. A torture so painful...so cruel that one could not help but feel sorry for the creature. He felt sick.
Che closed the lid and picked up the box, still feeling ill and wondering just how Sebastian had gotten a hold of the thing. He walked to the Library and set it down on a table, having to all by force himself to open the box again.
Immediately the visage of the Ancients face, the clear blue skin, the amber eyes that emanated peace and serenity, The large feathered wings that arched from his strong back...Then another visage made him tremble. That beautiful creature, lying across the table, torn open for the whole, cruel world to see, his heart still beating in The Sarafan leader's hand. Janos was living when they tore his heart away...He was still feeling the pain...Kain let the ill feeling take him, as he still wondered why Sebastian held it.
"The heart...of Darkness...the replicas are nothing compared to the real horror of your plight Janos...but I fear I must do something...Janos, I thank you for you sacrifice...It is not in vain..."
It took all of Kains strength to close the lid and pick up the box again.Tee nauseaous feeling returned. He shivered as he walked to the window and looked out. The rain had stopped. Kain, without delay, opened the door and set off through the swamp towards what was left of Meridian. He moved quickly, all the while Sebastians cloak sheltered him in its velvet warmth. It was what gave him the strength to continue. He moved on, trudging through the swamp, and emerging outside. He took a moment to gather his bearings, and still holding the box tightly, veered off in the direction of Meridian.
He was careful to stay out of sight, after all vampire hunters still existed and the townsfolk liked him not. He entered Meridian quietly through the back alley and and made his way into the depth of the industrial Sector. He looked around at the ruins of the place, and found it difficult to locate the landmark he searched for. He located it after intensively searching and headed farther in. He walked for what felt like hours, on guard, tensing at every sound. Clutching the box he prayed to all of his Dark Gods that this was over soon.
He reached his destination, his mind reeling now. Memory, loss... agony. The sights, the sounds....the heat...Kain shook his head viloently to force out the relapse. He was aware that even though he held the cloak, he was cold.
He placed the box down and opened it forcing down the terrible thoughts. He now shrugged out of Sebastians cloak and laid it on the ground softly. He sighed.
He closed his eyes and detached his soul. Seeking any who rested nearby, he searched. He found nothing. He concentrated on locating it...nothing... he searched frantically, desperate to find it as he could not
And he found it. The lost soul. he spoke softly "Janos, Your sacrifice grants unlife as if it had never perished...The time has come again. Kain touched the spirit. It faded away as the ground heaved a sigh. The ground under the cloak raised and the heart beat again...louder and stronger before falling silent. Kains mind raced, his palms were damp. He felt his body shake as he returned to it, exhausted. He was drained. He reached over as he caught his breath and picked up the cloak. Those eyes...Amaranthine eyes....the gazed at him a moment before they narrowed. Kain couldn't help but feel a small amount of joy. Sebastian....It had worked.
"You again. Is it not bad enough that I despise you. Now you have to revive me so this starts again." he got up, his strength returning quickly.
Kain scrambled to his feet, not expecting to be greeted so harshly. yet his mind chided him, You knew Kain...you just deluded yourself into thinking that he would accept you...you are a fool...
Sebastian advanced slowly on kain, who was still recovering from the revival ritual. Kain backed up, trying his hardest to regain his strength. Sebastian grinned, his eyes cold again.
"So, you are still as you always were. Though fear is new. I suits you..." He was angry. kain felt it. the wall. he had no where to run, and nowhere to hide. Sebastian slammed one hand against the wall on either side of kain, preventing his escape. He leaned in snarling. For once it was Kain who was trapped.
Sebastian half expected one of Kain's sarcastic remarks to break the silence, but found himself bewildered. Kain was looking at him with strange eyes. A look he had never seen before. It was ....soft. Before he could turn away Kain spoke, his voice barely a whisper
"You hate me?"
Sebastian blinked. What kind of a question was that? he grinned sadistically. A chance to really make kain squirm. Sebastian fought the urge to say somethingunlike him, and instead opted to look Kain in the eye with a dangerous look.
"Hate isn't a strong enough word Kain..."
"I suppose then that you...."kain faltered. "...Hate me more than the Sarafan?" Kain had almost a look of pain in his eyes as he telekinetically retrieved Sebastian's cloak in his hands.
Sebastian was confused. Kain....Hes playing some sort of game with my mind. Well this time he wont win... "I hate you more than I hate humanity, more than I hate the Sarafan...I...DESPISE...you." Sebastian grinned inwardly. that should put a stop to this mind game.
Kain blinked, his eyes changing. they became dull, pale. they looked....broken. they seemed almost wet with....tears? Sebastian was taken aback when kain pushed his arm gently aside and walked away, his silver hair caught in the wind. He turned back and loked at Sebastian once more, this time there were tears. Two...in the very corner of his eyes. He spoke softly. "I said I wished you to rule beside me...but I am sure Ruling Nosgoth is much easier if you do it yourself Sebastian."
Sebastian was shocked. Kain had removed his armour, and along with it Vorador's ring. His Blood Reaver he took with him, along with sebastians cloak, but that was it. Kain dissappeared and said softly. "Balance."
Sebastian opened his mouth to speak but nothing came. He tried to comprehend what just happened. He looked down to see the Heart of Darkness. He blinked. "Kain did revive me....but why?"
He picked up kains things and the golden box, before setting off in a mad dash, back to his father mansion.
Upon arrival, he found that Kain wasn't there. Sebastian searched every room, finding no sign of the silver haired vampire.
"Where did he go?" Sebastian mused as he entered his own room. everything looked fine. But there was a parchment on the desk....sebastian moved slowly over and read it. When he reached the end he came to a startling conclusion.
....You made me Kain....
He froze...Kain...admired him...Kain....Loved him? He dropped what he held in his hands except for the box. Kain had been trying to tell him that back in Meridian...Sebastian had gone...and...and...
Sebastian drew in a sharp breath. " I broke him. I broke the heart of the ruler of all nosgoth....me...I was the one he desired...I broke his hert in one foul swipe." Sebastian felt....terrible. It was not like him to feel that way, but the secret in his own heart betrayed him. he hung his head. He destroyed the chance to be with the one person he found beautiful...
"Balance? kain was the pillar of Balance...he must be there....but why?" He didnt have to think long. It hit him like a hard blow. He stumbled back. Kain was going to restore balance...
He raced off, without thinking. He used his speed to almost fly to the Pillars. and as he approached them a feeling of Foreboding washed over him. The pillars all stood tall, and pure, reaching up to the sky. The pillar Of Balance rested in the center, just as pround and....pure...
Yet its base was not so pure. Something rested at its base....
Sebastian let out a shrill cry and raced the short distance to the pillar. The object resting at its base was a pale, silver haired vampire. He looked as if he were just resting...but the large wound in his chest and the puddle of crimson showed otherwise. Kain's Skin was a pale grey, his soft hair stained with crimson. his eyes were open, staring ahead. More of a brown than an amber they showed no life. and And asSebastian looked on Horrified, the corners of his eyes glistened, and two small tears tracked down his lifeless face. He had cried his last tears forthe one that stood in front of him.
Sebastian cried out again. A piercing sharp, forlorn cry. He knelt and pulled Kains body into his arms.
The spectre Ariel was free. But she looked on at Sebastian. He looked at her and narrowed his eyes "You!... you got your wish Ariel...Kain restored Balance. you little game is won. go Be free you heartless wench..."
Sebastian was in tears. "leave me to my mourning..."
She stared at Sebastian, and found herself unable to meet his eyes. He was right. their Games cost one man his mortality, his after life and his happiness. She remained where she floated head down.
Sebastian Cradled Kains head in his arms, closing his staring eyes gently. "Im sorry. I thought this was one of your games..." he placed his face against Kain's. "I..." He faltered, acidic tears streaming down his face. HIs kissed Kain's forehead softly. "im...I'm sorry. You revived me beacuse you loved me...and my pride took over..."
He leaned against the Pillar, oblivious to Ariel. He leaned down and kissed Kain's cold lips once as his tears spilled down. as he pulledaway he held the body close and whispered.
"I made you strong...
I made you feel...
I made you kain...."
And I destroyed you...
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Kain spent that day wrapped in the cloaks protective warmth. He felt somehow at peace, he somehow felt his pain ease slightly. The cloak still had Sebastian's soft scent, and it still felt like he was near. Kain had fallen asleep on Sebastians bed, and dreamed in bits and peices. Most nightmares, or memories but none enough to cause him pain. He awoke later to the sound of thunder. Again it was storming and again he was confined. He sat up and rubbed his eyes, still red from all his crying. he looked about the dark room. The glittter of gold caught kains attention,and he slowly made his way over to the chair and lit the torch nearby.
There, on the chair, rested a box. And It was rather large, with beautiful inlays and jems, though the symbol of the Saafan was on the lid. Kain had not seen it before as the cloak was in the way, He opened the lid slowly wary of its contents. Inside was a small shallow tray, and in it was an assortment of jewellry. Kain picked up a simple gold ring. It said Sebastian's name in Nosgothic Runes. he looked it over in his hand. It was a heavy gold, but flawless and shining. Kain smiled and dropped the ring back into the box, closing it as the ring landed with a hollow thump. kain turned away and walked to the door. He needed a drin....wait a minute.... kain thought to himself as he turned around and walked back to the box. It had made a very hollow sound...
He walked back to the golden box and opened the lid again. He pulled on the small tray inside the box...It came loose. Kain pulled it out with trembling hands, his brow furrowed. He dropped the tray with a sharp cry as his eyes went wide. It was one thing to hear a legend and listen to tales, but it was another matter completely to rest eyes upon it. Kain felt a sharp agony in his heart for the poor creature. A torture so painful...so cruel that one could not help but feel sorry for the creature. He felt sick.
Che closed the lid and picked up the box, still feeling ill and wondering just how Sebastian had gotten a hold of the thing. He walked to the Library and set it down on a table, having to all by force himself to open the box again.
Immediately the visage of the Ancients face, the clear blue skin, the amber eyes that emanated peace and serenity, The large feathered wings that arched from his strong back...Then another visage made him tremble. That beautiful creature, lying across the table, torn open for the whole, cruel world to see, his heart still beating in The Sarafan leader's hand. Janos was living when they tore his heart away...He was still feeling the pain...Kain let the ill feeling take him, as he still wondered why Sebastian held it.
"The heart...of Darkness...the replicas are nothing compared to the real horror of your plight Janos...but I fear I must do something...Janos, I thank you for you sacrifice...It is not in vain..."
It took all of Kains strength to close the lid and pick up the box again.Tee nauseaous feeling returned. He shivered as he walked to the window and looked out. The rain had stopped. Kain, without delay, opened the door and set off through the swamp towards what was left of Meridian. He moved quickly, all the while Sebastians cloak sheltered him in its velvet warmth. It was what gave him the strength to continue. He moved on, trudging through the swamp, and emerging outside. He took a moment to gather his bearings, and still holding the box tightly, veered off in the direction of Meridian.
He was careful to stay out of sight, after all vampire hunters still existed and the townsfolk liked him not. He entered Meridian quietly through the back alley and and made his way into the depth of the industrial Sector. He looked around at the ruins of the place, and found it difficult to locate the landmark he searched for. He located it after intensively searching and headed farther in. He walked for what felt like hours, on guard, tensing at every sound. Clutching the box he prayed to all of his Dark Gods that this was over soon.
He reached his destination, his mind reeling now. Memory, loss... agony. The sights, the sounds....the heat...Kain shook his head viloently to force out the relapse. He was aware that even though he held the cloak, he was cold.
He placed the box down and opened it forcing down the terrible thoughts. He now shrugged out of Sebastians cloak and laid it on the ground softly. He sighed.
He closed his eyes and detached his soul. Seeking any who rested nearby, he searched. He found nothing. He concentrated on locating it...nothing... he searched frantically, desperate to find it as he could not
And he found it. The lost soul. he spoke softly "Janos, Your sacrifice grants unlife as if it had never perished...The time has come again. Kain touched the spirit. It faded away as the ground heaved a sigh. The ground under the cloak raised and the heart beat again...louder and stronger before falling silent. Kains mind raced, his palms were damp. He felt his body shake as he returned to it, exhausted. He was drained. He reached over as he caught his breath and picked up the cloak. Those eyes...Amaranthine eyes....the gazed at him a moment before they narrowed. Kain couldn't help but feel a small amount of joy. Sebastian....It had worked.
"You again. Is it not bad enough that I despise you. Now you have to revive me so this starts again." he got up, his strength returning quickly.
Kain scrambled to his feet, not expecting to be greeted so harshly. yet his mind chided him, You knew Kain...you just deluded yourself into thinking that he would accept you...you are a fool...
Sebastian advanced slowly on kain, who was still recovering from the revival ritual. Kain backed up, trying his hardest to regain his strength. Sebastian grinned, his eyes cold again.
"So, you are still as you always were. Though fear is new. I suits you..." He was angry. kain felt it. the wall. he had no where to run, and nowhere to hide. Sebastian slammed one hand against the wall on either side of kain, preventing his escape. He leaned in snarling. For once it was Kain who was trapped.
Sebastian half expected one of Kain's sarcastic remarks to break the silence, but found himself bewildered. Kain was looking at him with strange eyes. A look he had never seen before. It was ....soft. Before he could turn away Kain spoke, his voice barely a whisper
"You hate me?"
Sebastian blinked. What kind of a question was that? he grinned sadistically. A chance to really make kain squirm. Sebastian fought the urge to say somethingunlike him, and instead opted to look Kain in the eye with a dangerous look.
"Hate isn't a strong enough word Kain..."
"I suppose then that you...."kain faltered. "...Hate me more than the Sarafan?" Kain had almost a look of pain in his eyes as he telekinetically retrieved Sebastian's cloak in his hands.
Sebastian was confused. Kain....Hes playing some sort of game with my mind. Well this time he wont win... "I hate you more than I hate humanity, more than I hate the Sarafan...I...DESPISE...you." Sebastian grinned inwardly. that should put a stop to this mind game.
Kain blinked, his eyes changing. they became dull, pale. they looked....broken. they seemed almost wet with....tears? Sebastian was taken aback when kain pushed his arm gently aside and walked away, his silver hair caught in the wind. He turned back and loked at Sebastian once more, this time there were tears. Two...in the very corner of his eyes. He spoke softly. "I said I wished you to rule beside me...but I am sure Ruling Nosgoth is much easier if you do it yourself Sebastian."
Sebastian was shocked. Kain had removed his armour, and along with it Vorador's ring. His Blood Reaver he took with him, along with sebastians cloak, but that was it. Kain dissappeared and said softly. "Balance."
Sebastian opened his mouth to speak but nothing came. He tried to comprehend what just happened. He looked down to see the Heart of Darkness. He blinked. "Kain did revive me....but why?"
He picked up kains things and the golden box, before setting off in a mad dash, back to his father mansion.
Upon arrival, he found that Kain wasn't there. Sebastian searched every room, finding no sign of the silver haired vampire.
"Where did he go?" Sebastian mused as he entered his own room. everything looked fine. But there was a parchment on the desk....sebastian moved slowly over and read it. When he reached the end he came to a startling conclusion.
....You made me Kain....
He froze...Kain...admired him...Kain....Loved him? He dropped what he held in his hands except for the box. Kain had been trying to tell him that back in Meridian...Sebastian had gone...and...and...
Sebastian drew in a sharp breath. " I broke him. I broke the heart of the ruler of all nosgoth....me...I was the one he desired...I broke his hert in one foul swipe." Sebastian felt....terrible. It was not like him to feel that way, but the secret in his own heart betrayed him. he hung his head. He destroyed the chance to be with the one person he found beautiful...
"Balance? kain was the pillar of Balance...he must be there....but why?" He didnt have to think long. It hit him like a hard blow. He stumbled back. Kain was going to restore balance...
He raced off, without thinking. He used his speed to almost fly to the Pillars. and as he approached them a feeling of Foreboding washed over him. The pillars all stood tall, and pure, reaching up to the sky. The pillar Of Balance rested in the center, just as pround and....pure...
Yet its base was not so pure. Something rested at its base....
Sebastian let out a shrill cry and raced the short distance to the pillar. The object resting at its base was a pale, silver haired vampire. He looked as if he were just resting...but the large wound in his chest and the puddle of crimson showed otherwise. Kain's Skin was a pale grey, his soft hair stained with crimson. his eyes were open, staring ahead. More of a brown than an amber they showed no life. and And asSebastian looked on Horrified, the corners of his eyes glistened, and two small tears tracked down his lifeless face. He had cried his last tears forthe one that stood in front of him.
Sebastian cried out again. A piercing sharp, forlorn cry. He knelt and pulled Kains body into his arms.
The spectre Ariel was free. But she looked on at Sebastian. He looked at her and narrowed his eyes "You!... you got your wish Ariel...Kain restored Balance. you little game is won. go Be free you heartless wench..."
Sebastian was in tears. "leave me to my mourning..."
She stared at Sebastian, and found herself unable to meet his eyes. He was right. their Games cost one man his mortality, his after life and his happiness. She remained where she floated head down.
Sebastian Cradled Kains head in his arms, closing his staring eyes gently. "Im sorry. I thought this was one of your games..." he placed his face against Kain's. "I..." He faltered, acidic tears streaming down his face. HIs kissed Kain's forehead softly. "im...I'm sorry. You revived me beacuse you loved me...and my pride took over..."
He leaned against the Pillar, oblivious to Ariel. He leaned down and kissed Kain's cold lips once as his tears spilled down. as he pulledaway he held the body close and whispered.
"I made you strong...
I made you feel...
I made you kain...."
And I destroyed you...
