When Edge returned to Nemesis' room Christian was still at her side.
The smaller blonde looked up as his brother entered, "Did Eternity knock
any sense into you?"
Edge chuckled, "Yeah, she did," he returned softly moving towards the bed, "She looks so tiny and fragile right now," Edge whispered glancing up into the blue eyes of Christian.
"I know," Christian agreed, "But she's strong and even more stubborn than you are," Christian told him, "She'll be fine."
Edge stretched out on the bed next to Nemesis while Christian did the same on the other, "Most of her wounds should be healed by tomorrow night," Edge remarked with a slight yawn.
Christian nodded, "We don't know how badly this will have affected her mentally though," Christian sighed softly, "She's been through a lot in such a short time."
Edge reached out to stroke the sleeping vampire's hair, "We're her family, we'll help her through it."
Christian sighed softly, "Seeing her hanging from the ceiling like that . . ." he trailed off not know how to express his feelings but Edge understood.
"I know," Edge whispered, "I'm going to spend the rest of eternity preventing that from happening again."
Christian nodded and the two lapsed into silence, keeping a silent watch over their sleeping sister. Gangrel and Eternity checked on them often and when dawn was near it was Eternity herself who pulled the blankets up over the sleeping childer.
"I have known many vampires, and those vampires have sired many," Eternity told Gangrel softly, "But I've never been so fond of any others. I have yet to sire a childe of my own, but I do think of these three as my own."
Gangrel smiled, "And I do believe that my childer also hold you in a special regard . . . as do I."
Eternity looked up sharply staring uncertainly at her long time friend. After a long moment she broke into a smile and allowed Gangrel to place an arm around her as they left the room. The sun weighed heavily on their minds and it was time for all vampires to be in bed.
Nemesis felt consciousness returning and she fought to remain wrapped in the comforting darkness. She was jolted from her sleep as memories of the previous night assaulted her exhausted mind and Nemesis let out a scream of terror as she sat bolt up right in the bed. Nemesis vaguely heard someone cursing beside her as she continued to scream, eyes open but not really seeing her surroundings.
Edge and Christian were torn from their sleep by their sister's screams. Edge pulled her into his arms trying to calm her but she fought blindly against his embrace. "Nemesis!" he called trying to snap her out of it, "Vicky, come on, it's okay, it's me! It's Edge!"
Nemesis was oblivious to his words and Edge looked over desperately at Christian who reached out and did the only thing he could think of, he took Nemesis face in his hand and roughly turned her face to his. As their eyes met Christian willed her to calm down and slowly Nemesis went limp in Edge's embrace falling back against his chest and images of her and her brothers' together flooded her mind.
Nemesis blinked several times as the door crashed open and Eternity and Gangrel burst into the room. Slowly Nemesis became aware of her surroundings and after looking around the room once burst into tears.
Edge cradled her against his chest whispering words of comfort to her as she cried. No matter how hard they tried to sooth her she continued to cry. Finally, exhaustion alone forced her tears into submission and she sat quietly in Edge's arms.
Nemesis tried desperately to concentrate on the feeling of Edge's strong arms around her and took a deep breath inhaling the scent that was uniquely him. She sighed softly as Edge ran his fingers through her hair.
"Better now?" he asked softly not loosening his grip on her. Nemesis nodded slightly and he smiled in relief at getting a response from her.
Nemesis slowly lifted her head from Edge's shoulder, "I'm sorry," she whispered hoarsely, "I don't know what came over me . . . I just . . ." Nemesis trailed off too emotionally drained to express herself.
Eternity smiled gently, "It's okay, childe, you've been through a lot."
Gangrel sat down on the bed and lifted up Nemesis' shirt just slightly and was happy to note that the wounds on her back were almost gone, only a few white lines remained and those would be gone soon. "You must be hungry," Gangrel stated studying his youngest carefully.
Nemesis shrugged, "A little I guess."
"Do you feel up to going out?" Gangrel asked.
Nemesis thought for a moment, "I think I'll be okay. I'm just really tired."
"I'll go get the car," Christian volunteered standing up and walking from the room.
Edge gathered Nemesis into his arms and stood and she snuggled into his arms enjoying the sense of security. She remembered all too well the fight they had had before she was taken but for now she pushed it aside. She needed to comfort of his presence way too much to push him away.
Edge followed Gangrel and Eternity down the stairs and noted how closely together they were walking. Absently Edge wondered what was going on there before looking down at the small vampire curled up in his arms. "We're going to talk later," he whispered his tone brooking no arguments.
"I know," Nemesis whispered back before closing her eyes and resting her head on his shoulder. Edge carried her to the car and placed her on the backseat before climbing in himself and pulling her back into his lap.
Christian scooted in beside him while Gangrel slid into the driver's seat and Eternity took shotgun. "Where are we going?" Christian asked glancing over at Nemesis. The normal club would not do, too many people in the city would wonder why Nemesis was being carried into the club.
"I know a place," Eternity told them, "It's a little ritzy but once they see me we'll get in with no problems." Eternity turned to Gangrel, "Turn left."
Eternity led them to a secluded building which didn't look like much but that was often the case as to not draw attention, what the building's looked like on the inside was usually a completely different matter. The five vampires climbed out of the car and headed towards the entrance the bouncer straightened up ready to send them away but then caught sight of Eternity and bowed low. "Welcome, Elder, it's a privilege and an honor to have you visit us."
Eternity rolled her eyes; she was in too much of a hurry for ass kissing right now. "Thank you, I need a private room right now," she told him briskly, "And I want no disturbances, the only one I want to see is your boss."
The bouncer nodded, "Of course, Elder," the bouncer turned towards the door, "Follow me, please."
The burly vampire led them to a large room that was furnished luxuriously, in deep greens and black marble. "This is our best room," the bouncer told her, "If you will wait just a moment I will send my employer in."
Eternity nodded and waved him off and turned to see Edge settle Nemesis on a bed. Eternity smiled the boy was so loving and tender with the girl that it would not be long before things were fixed between them.
Gangrel sat on the edge of the bed checking his childe over, "How do you feel, my girl?"
"Like shit," she answered honestly.
"You'll feel better once you feed," Eternity assured her.
There was a knock on the door and the owner entered bowing, "What can I do for you, Elder?"
"I want your choicest humans brought here, at once," Eternity told him, "Then secure two other rooms please, we'll be staying the night."
Once the man bussled off Nemesis managed to lift her head slightly, "What is this place?" she asked confusion in her voice.
"This is sort of a retreat for vampires that are the head of clans or other cities," Not many know of it, even those within this city." Eternity smiled, "I thought we all could use a little babying."
Nemesis nodded allowing her head to fall back onto the pillow but a moment later her tired voice filled the room again, "Maybe I should have asked this before now but why are there so many humans that are willing to let us feed on them?"
Edge smiled, "It feels so good that it's addicting to them. They'll do anything to experience it again." He reached out to stroke his cheek and his heart did a flip-flop when she leaned into his touch.
Gangrel and Eternity shared a knowing look and smiled reaching out to hold hands. A few minutes later, the owner of the vampire hotel returned leading five humans. Eternity pointed at Nemesis, "She gets the strongest, healthiest one."
A young woman stepped forward and Nemesis' fangs elongated in anticipation. As the human drew closer Nemesis began to shake her head, "I can't," she whispered tears coming to her eyes.
"Why not?" Christian asked softly, confused, "you've fed before, what's wrong?"
Nemesis looked up with starved, glittering eyes, "I'm too hungry, I'm afraid I'll hurt her."
"No you won't" Edge soothed, "I'm right here," he told her.
"And so am I," Christian chimed in, "It'll be fine."
Nemesis hesitated then nodded, sitting up as the girl reached the bed and sat down so that Nemesis could reach her. With shaking hands Nemesis swept her hair back and using all her control bit carefully into the girl's neck.
The human's warm blood splashed into her mouth and Nemesis was lost. She drank deeply, hungrily, her hands tangled in the girls long brown hair. After a minute or two she felt hands attempt to draw her back and she growled, her eyes glowing with a feral light as she was torn away.
Viciously Nemesis stamped down the beast within her shaking her head as slowly her bloodlust faded. Trembling she raised her head to see Christian holding the unconscious woman in his arms and she swallowed hard, "Did I . . .?"
"She's just sleeping," Christian assured her, "She'll be good as new in a few days."
Christian handed the girl off to the owner who in turn opened the door and handed her over to someone else. The four other humans waited with eager anticipation as they were beckoned closer to the other vampires. A young male approached Edge and the lanky vampire turned to his love, "Still hungry?" he asked smoothing her hair back.
"A little," she admitted not able to tear her eyes away from the human.
"I'll share with you," Edge told her as he helped her to kneel and together they bit in to the handsome young man's neck. This time Nemesis was in better control and finally sated pulled away stroking Edge's hair as he fed. Gasping Edge pulled away and the two kissed their passion intense after the feeding.
Edge broke the kiss and to two remained in each other's arms; eyes locked suddenly wishing the others were far away.
Gangrel saw this and turned toward the owner, "We would like to be shown to our rooms now," he said as the last of the humans were carried away.
The owner nodded, "Of course, if you'll follow me," he replied heading towards the door. Christian, Gangrel and Eternity followed, no one questioning the fact that Edge would be staying with Nemesis. Edge snickered slightly as he realized that they had only gotten two other rooms. He could guess where Eternity would be sleeping.
When the others were gone Edge bent down to kiss Nemesis' forehead, "I'm so sorry, Little One," he whispered hoarsely, "This was all my fault."
"Edge," Nemesis sighed, "It was no ones fault but Malice's and Entropy's.
Edge shook his head, "That still doesn't excuse how I've treated you, how much I've hurt you," Nemesis opened her mouth to protest but Edge laid a finger on her lips silencing her. "Let me talk," he told her, "I need to say this."
Nemesis nodded and sat down and Edge sat next to her taking her hands in his. "I've been so afraid to get close to anyone," Edge confessed softly, "I lost so much when I was turned. You see, I was engaged when I was embraced and ever since I lost her it's like I've been locked in a dark room." Edge looked deep into Nemesis' emerald eyes, "But then you came along, and from the moment I first saw you it was like the curtains had been opened and I was bathed in sunlight. I was afraid to loose you, I don't think I could bear loosing that light again," Edge kissed Nemesis' hand, "But because of my stupidity, I almost lost you anyway," Edge took a deep breath. "You asked me how I felt about you, and I wasn't ready to answer you. Now I am," Edge slid off the bed and got down on one knee, "I love you, Victoria, I always have and I always will. You are my everything. If you'll have me, I want nothing more than to be bonded with you."
Nemesis smiled and blinked back tears, "Oh, Adam," she whispered, "Of course I'll have you . . . I love you too."
Edge smiled and pulled her down into a deep kiss. He made love to her that night, over and over. He took his time worshipping her the way she deserved and as the sun rose they fell asleep wrapped tightly in each others arms.
Two weeks later they were bonded in front of the entire vampire community. Eternity herself performed the ceremony and Gangrel stood by her side smiling proudly. As the two young vampires kissed each other Eternity and Gangrel shared a smile wondering if they would soon be taking the same path. They were now seeing each other and things were going well. Gangrel looked over at Christian who was standing just behind his brother and sighed. If only Christian could find someone it would be perfect.
Once the ceremony was over Eternity congratulated the couple and declared drinks were on the house. Half way through the night Edge and Nemesis sneaked out and spent the rest of the night in each other's arms. They didn't know what the future would hold but they did know that they would face it together.
~Fin~
Author's Note: I'm considering doing a sequel to this and just maybe we'll find someone for Chrissy. But only if I get some feedback for this. :-P. Hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing this.
Edge chuckled, "Yeah, she did," he returned softly moving towards the bed, "She looks so tiny and fragile right now," Edge whispered glancing up into the blue eyes of Christian.
"I know," Christian agreed, "But she's strong and even more stubborn than you are," Christian told him, "She'll be fine."
Edge stretched out on the bed next to Nemesis while Christian did the same on the other, "Most of her wounds should be healed by tomorrow night," Edge remarked with a slight yawn.
Christian nodded, "We don't know how badly this will have affected her mentally though," Christian sighed softly, "She's been through a lot in such a short time."
Edge reached out to stroke the sleeping vampire's hair, "We're her family, we'll help her through it."
Christian sighed softly, "Seeing her hanging from the ceiling like that . . ." he trailed off not know how to express his feelings but Edge understood.
"I know," Edge whispered, "I'm going to spend the rest of eternity preventing that from happening again."
Christian nodded and the two lapsed into silence, keeping a silent watch over their sleeping sister. Gangrel and Eternity checked on them often and when dawn was near it was Eternity herself who pulled the blankets up over the sleeping childer.
"I have known many vampires, and those vampires have sired many," Eternity told Gangrel softly, "But I've never been so fond of any others. I have yet to sire a childe of my own, but I do think of these three as my own."
Gangrel smiled, "And I do believe that my childer also hold you in a special regard . . . as do I."
Eternity looked up sharply staring uncertainly at her long time friend. After a long moment she broke into a smile and allowed Gangrel to place an arm around her as they left the room. The sun weighed heavily on their minds and it was time for all vampires to be in bed.
Nemesis felt consciousness returning and she fought to remain wrapped in the comforting darkness. She was jolted from her sleep as memories of the previous night assaulted her exhausted mind and Nemesis let out a scream of terror as she sat bolt up right in the bed. Nemesis vaguely heard someone cursing beside her as she continued to scream, eyes open but not really seeing her surroundings.
Edge and Christian were torn from their sleep by their sister's screams. Edge pulled her into his arms trying to calm her but she fought blindly against his embrace. "Nemesis!" he called trying to snap her out of it, "Vicky, come on, it's okay, it's me! It's Edge!"
Nemesis was oblivious to his words and Edge looked over desperately at Christian who reached out and did the only thing he could think of, he took Nemesis face in his hand and roughly turned her face to his. As their eyes met Christian willed her to calm down and slowly Nemesis went limp in Edge's embrace falling back against his chest and images of her and her brothers' together flooded her mind.
Nemesis blinked several times as the door crashed open and Eternity and Gangrel burst into the room. Slowly Nemesis became aware of her surroundings and after looking around the room once burst into tears.
Edge cradled her against his chest whispering words of comfort to her as she cried. No matter how hard they tried to sooth her she continued to cry. Finally, exhaustion alone forced her tears into submission and she sat quietly in Edge's arms.
Nemesis tried desperately to concentrate on the feeling of Edge's strong arms around her and took a deep breath inhaling the scent that was uniquely him. She sighed softly as Edge ran his fingers through her hair.
"Better now?" he asked softly not loosening his grip on her. Nemesis nodded slightly and he smiled in relief at getting a response from her.
Nemesis slowly lifted her head from Edge's shoulder, "I'm sorry," she whispered hoarsely, "I don't know what came over me . . . I just . . ." Nemesis trailed off too emotionally drained to express herself.
Eternity smiled gently, "It's okay, childe, you've been through a lot."
Gangrel sat down on the bed and lifted up Nemesis' shirt just slightly and was happy to note that the wounds on her back were almost gone, only a few white lines remained and those would be gone soon. "You must be hungry," Gangrel stated studying his youngest carefully.
Nemesis shrugged, "A little I guess."
"Do you feel up to going out?" Gangrel asked.
Nemesis thought for a moment, "I think I'll be okay. I'm just really tired."
"I'll go get the car," Christian volunteered standing up and walking from the room.
Edge gathered Nemesis into his arms and stood and she snuggled into his arms enjoying the sense of security. She remembered all too well the fight they had had before she was taken but for now she pushed it aside. She needed to comfort of his presence way too much to push him away.
Edge followed Gangrel and Eternity down the stairs and noted how closely together they were walking. Absently Edge wondered what was going on there before looking down at the small vampire curled up in his arms. "We're going to talk later," he whispered his tone brooking no arguments.
"I know," Nemesis whispered back before closing her eyes and resting her head on his shoulder. Edge carried her to the car and placed her on the backseat before climbing in himself and pulling her back into his lap.
Christian scooted in beside him while Gangrel slid into the driver's seat and Eternity took shotgun. "Where are we going?" Christian asked glancing over at Nemesis. The normal club would not do, too many people in the city would wonder why Nemesis was being carried into the club.
"I know a place," Eternity told them, "It's a little ritzy but once they see me we'll get in with no problems." Eternity turned to Gangrel, "Turn left."
Eternity led them to a secluded building which didn't look like much but that was often the case as to not draw attention, what the building's looked like on the inside was usually a completely different matter. The five vampires climbed out of the car and headed towards the entrance the bouncer straightened up ready to send them away but then caught sight of Eternity and bowed low. "Welcome, Elder, it's a privilege and an honor to have you visit us."
Eternity rolled her eyes; she was in too much of a hurry for ass kissing right now. "Thank you, I need a private room right now," she told him briskly, "And I want no disturbances, the only one I want to see is your boss."
The bouncer nodded, "Of course, Elder," the bouncer turned towards the door, "Follow me, please."
The burly vampire led them to a large room that was furnished luxuriously, in deep greens and black marble. "This is our best room," the bouncer told her, "If you will wait just a moment I will send my employer in."
Eternity nodded and waved him off and turned to see Edge settle Nemesis on a bed. Eternity smiled the boy was so loving and tender with the girl that it would not be long before things were fixed between them.
Gangrel sat on the edge of the bed checking his childe over, "How do you feel, my girl?"
"Like shit," she answered honestly.
"You'll feel better once you feed," Eternity assured her.
There was a knock on the door and the owner entered bowing, "What can I do for you, Elder?"
"I want your choicest humans brought here, at once," Eternity told him, "Then secure two other rooms please, we'll be staying the night."
Once the man bussled off Nemesis managed to lift her head slightly, "What is this place?" she asked confusion in her voice.
"This is sort of a retreat for vampires that are the head of clans or other cities," Not many know of it, even those within this city." Eternity smiled, "I thought we all could use a little babying."
Nemesis nodded allowing her head to fall back onto the pillow but a moment later her tired voice filled the room again, "Maybe I should have asked this before now but why are there so many humans that are willing to let us feed on them?"
Edge smiled, "It feels so good that it's addicting to them. They'll do anything to experience it again." He reached out to stroke his cheek and his heart did a flip-flop when she leaned into his touch.
Gangrel and Eternity shared a knowing look and smiled reaching out to hold hands. A few minutes later, the owner of the vampire hotel returned leading five humans. Eternity pointed at Nemesis, "She gets the strongest, healthiest one."
A young woman stepped forward and Nemesis' fangs elongated in anticipation. As the human drew closer Nemesis began to shake her head, "I can't," she whispered tears coming to her eyes.
"Why not?" Christian asked softly, confused, "you've fed before, what's wrong?"
Nemesis looked up with starved, glittering eyes, "I'm too hungry, I'm afraid I'll hurt her."
"No you won't" Edge soothed, "I'm right here," he told her.
"And so am I," Christian chimed in, "It'll be fine."
Nemesis hesitated then nodded, sitting up as the girl reached the bed and sat down so that Nemesis could reach her. With shaking hands Nemesis swept her hair back and using all her control bit carefully into the girl's neck.
The human's warm blood splashed into her mouth and Nemesis was lost. She drank deeply, hungrily, her hands tangled in the girls long brown hair. After a minute or two she felt hands attempt to draw her back and she growled, her eyes glowing with a feral light as she was torn away.
Viciously Nemesis stamped down the beast within her shaking her head as slowly her bloodlust faded. Trembling she raised her head to see Christian holding the unconscious woman in his arms and she swallowed hard, "Did I . . .?"
"She's just sleeping," Christian assured her, "She'll be good as new in a few days."
Christian handed the girl off to the owner who in turn opened the door and handed her over to someone else. The four other humans waited with eager anticipation as they were beckoned closer to the other vampires. A young male approached Edge and the lanky vampire turned to his love, "Still hungry?" he asked smoothing her hair back.
"A little," she admitted not able to tear her eyes away from the human.
"I'll share with you," Edge told her as he helped her to kneel and together they bit in to the handsome young man's neck. This time Nemesis was in better control and finally sated pulled away stroking Edge's hair as he fed. Gasping Edge pulled away and the two kissed their passion intense after the feeding.
Edge broke the kiss and to two remained in each other's arms; eyes locked suddenly wishing the others were far away.
Gangrel saw this and turned toward the owner, "We would like to be shown to our rooms now," he said as the last of the humans were carried away.
The owner nodded, "Of course, if you'll follow me," he replied heading towards the door. Christian, Gangrel and Eternity followed, no one questioning the fact that Edge would be staying with Nemesis. Edge snickered slightly as he realized that they had only gotten two other rooms. He could guess where Eternity would be sleeping.
When the others were gone Edge bent down to kiss Nemesis' forehead, "I'm so sorry, Little One," he whispered hoarsely, "This was all my fault."
"Edge," Nemesis sighed, "It was no ones fault but Malice's and Entropy's.
Edge shook his head, "That still doesn't excuse how I've treated you, how much I've hurt you," Nemesis opened her mouth to protest but Edge laid a finger on her lips silencing her. "Let me talk," he told her, "I need to say this."
Nemesis nodded and sat down and Edge sat next to her taking her hands in his. "I've been so afraid to get close to anyone," Edge confessed softly, "I lost so much when I was turned. You see, I was engaged when I was embraced and ever since I lost her it's like I've been locked in a dark room." Edge looked deep into Nemesis' emerald eyes, "But then you came along, and from the moment I first saw you it was like the curtains had been opened and I was bathed in sunlight. I was afraid to loose you, I don't think I could bear loosing that light again," Edge kissed Nemesis' hand, "But because of my stupidity, I almost lost you anyway," Edge took a deep breath. "You asked me how I felt about you, and I wasn't ready to answer you. Now I am," Edge slid off the bed and got down on one knee, "I love you, Victoria, I always have and I always will. You are my everything. If you'll have me, I want nothing more than to be bonded with you."
Nemesis smiled and blinked back tears, "Oh, Adam," she whispered, "Of course I'll have you . . . I love you too."
Edge smiled and pulled her down into a deep kiss. He made love to her that night, over and over. He took his time worshipping her the way she deserved and as the sun rose they fell asleep wrapped tightly in each others arms.
Two weeks later they were bonded in front of the entire vampire community. Eternity herself performed the ceremony and Gangrel stood by her side smiling proudly. As the two young vampires kissed each other Eternity and Gangrel shared a smile wondering if they would soon be taking the same path. They were now seeing each other and things were going well. Gangrel looked over at Christian who was standing just behind his brother and sighed. If only Christian could find someone it would be perfect.
Once the ceremony was over Eternity congratulated the couple and declared drinks were on the house. Half way through the night Edge and Nemesis sneaked out and spent the rest of the night in each other's arms. They didn't know what the future would hold but they did know that they would face it together.
~Fin~
Author's Note: I'm considering doing a sequel to this and just maybe we'll find someone for Chrissy. But only if I get some feedback for this. :-P. Hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I enjoyed writing this.