Diaries of a Firebird: The Embrace
X-Over:Kindred the Embraced & Firestarter
Disclaimers: I do not own anything. All Firestarter characters and themes belong to Stephen King (i.e. Charlene "Charlie" McGee, Andy McGee, John Rainbird, pyrokinesis.) I'm not sure who owns the rights to the film version of Firestarter. Firestarter Rekindled belongs to the SciFi Channel. All references to the RPG Vampire: the Masquerade belong to White Wolf. I don't know who owns Kindred the Embraced. As I said I own nothing and I ain't gettin any money for this. So enjoy my ramblings.
Author's Note: Okay this is the first fanfic I've written for this site. It's also my first Kindred or Firestarter fic. I can be a bit long winded. I'm just warning you in advance. Just so you know, I absolutely love crossovers. They are my raison d'etre. Needless to say,I'm a big fan of Kindred the Embraced and Vampire the Masquerade. I love all things Firestarter. I will do my best to do justice to all concerned (for, as I said before, I own nothing.) R/R please. And enjoy.
Prologue
The Prince of the City sat back and surveyed the four Primogen before him. Two of them, he considered his closest friends. One was his most bitter enemy. The fourth was his ex, which made her loyalties to him ambiguous. All he considered with a weary look.
"Okay, now that we've concluded with the issue of Nosferatu sitings in Chinatown," he gave the Nosferatu Primogen, Daedalus an annoyed look, "and with the Brujah concerns over Ventrue buisness conflicts, is there any new buisness?" Julian looked at the Primogen of the Gangrel as he posed the question. Cash had been looking antsy for the last part of the meeting. The Prince had spoken to his bodyguard and friend about the issue before the clan meeting and had asked that the Gangrel pose his request publicly before he made a decision. Julian gave Cash a pointed look that told him to speak now or forever hold his piece. Cash shifted uncomfortably before clearing his throat. " I have some new buisness, my Prince." he answered.
"Speak your mind, Cash." said Julian Luna, giving his friend a compassionate look.
Cash cleared his throat again.He rose to his feet to stand before the Conclave. * Why did he have to make me air this before the Conclave?* he thought. However,Cash knew full well that the Prince had to give consent to his request publicly. The problem was that Cash considered the issue to be private clan buisness. "As the Conclave is aware, Gangrel Clan has suffered great losses of late in the service of our Prince. We are aware of the laws concerning the permission to Embrace." Cash took a deep breath. "On behalf of my Clan, I request permission for Free Embrace. If my Prince sees fit to grant this request it would hold until such time as Gangrel Clan is repopulated by my own estimation or until my Prince sees fit to rescend his consent. I ask this, as the law requires, before the Conclave so that all may know that the intentions of Gangrel Clan are honorable and just."
Cash let out the last of the breath he'd been holding. He looked around the table to gauge the reactions of the other Conclave members. Julian gave him a proud look. *Stevie Ray taught him well.* the Ventrue thought. Cameron, the Brujah Primogen, looked absolutely outraged. Daedalus looked utterly stoic as usual. The Toreador boss, Lillie Langtry, seemed slightly amused.
Julian rose to his feet as Cash took his seat once more. "As is the law, such a request requires that I consider the recommendations of the Conclave before making my final decision. Does Nosferatu Clan have anything to say on the matter?"
Daedalus regarded Cash for a moment before speaking. " Gangrel Clan makes a valid request. Their numbers are down considerably and their hardships have been brought on by protecting our Prince and keeping the peace within the city. Therefore, the Nosferatu recommend for granting of Free Embrace to Clan Gangrel."
Julian caught the grateful look Cash was giving the Nosferatu. Cameron looked ready to explode. " I think we can assume Brujah Clan recommends against granting Free Embrace. So why don't we move on to Toreador Clan? Lillie, have you anything to say on the matter?"
Lillie still had the amused look on her face. She knew full well that Julian was going to grant Cash's request. The Gangrel were an honorable clan and there was no reason to deny them Free Embrace. But Lillie wasn't going to be won over too easily. She might as well try to get something out of the deal for her clan if she was going to recommend for the Gangrel's request. "Toreador Clan has no objection to our Prince granting Free Embrace to Gangrel Clan. However, if you would grant their request, the Toreador too would request the right to Embrace freely without individual approuval as well."
The Prince as well as the other Primogen looked at Lillie incredulously. Cameron was seething by now. Daedalus was still remaining somewhat stoic. Both Julian and Cash were giving her extremely annoyed looks. After a few moments, Julian spoke. " Well it seems that the majority of the recommendations are in the affirmative. I therefore publicly grant the Gangrels' request. Let it be known that any Gangrel, with the consent of their Primogen, may Embrace freely without first coming to me for permission. I trust Cash will make the appropriate descisions regarding the repopulation of Gangrel Clan. I have every faith that all Embraces under this decree will be made with due consideration for the rules of the Masquerade."
Cash nodded. "Gangrel Clan thankfully excepts our Prince's decision."
Julian turned to Lillie once more. "As for Toreador Clan's request. I will give it some thought. However, I must
remind you Lillie that your clan does not have a pressing reason to request Free Embrace. But as I said I will consider it. Now, if no one has any other new buisness, i'll conclude this meeting of the Conclave." Before either Lillie or Cameron could comment the Prince of San Francisco headed for the door with his bodyguard in tow.
As they headed for the main level of the Haven, Cash spoke to his Prince. "Thanks Julian."
"For what? It was a valid request. Any wise Prince would do the same. I myself have been getting a little worried
about Gangrel Clan. You've taken so many hard hits lately. I think Stevie would have been quite proud that you tonight, Cash."
The Gangrel smiled as he escorted Julian to is limosine. That was the greatest compliment anyone could pay him."Shall I tell Cory to take you home my Prince?"
"Yes, I think I'll call it a night. We've both been working too hard lately.Why don't you take the next few hours off? Tell your clan the good news."
Cash gave Julian one last thankful smile before the car sped off and the Gangrel returned to the music filled halls of the Haven.
X-Over:Kindred the Embraced & Firestarter
Disclaimers: I do not own anything. All Firestarter characters and themes belong to Stephen King (i.e. Charlene "Charlie" McGee, Andy McGee, John Rainbird, pyrokinesis.) I'm not sure who owns the rights to the film version of Firestarter. Firestarter Rekindled belongs to the SciFi Channel. All references to the RPG Vampire: the Masquerade belong to White Wolf. I don't know who owns Kindred the Embraced. As I said I own nothing and I ain't gettin any money for this. So enjoy my ramblings.
Author's Note: Okay this is the first fanfic I've written for this site. It's also my first Kindred or Firestarter fic. I can be a bit long winded. I'm just warning you in advance. Just so you know, I absolutely love crossovers. They are my raison d'etre. Needless to say,I'm a big fan of Kindred the Embraced and Vampire the Masquerade. I love all things Firestarter. I will do my best to do justice to all concerned (for, as I said before, I own nothing.) R/R please. And enjoy.
Prologue
The Prince of the City sat back and surveyed the four Primogen before him. Two of them, he considered his closest friends. One was his most bitter enemy. The fourth was his ex, which made her loyalties to him ambiguous. All he considered with a weary look.
"Okay, now that we've concluded with the issue of Nosferatu sitings in Chinatown," he gave the Nosferatu Primogen, Daedalus an annoyed look, "and with the Brujah concerns over Ventrue buisness conflicts, is there any new buisness?" Julian looked at the Primogen of the Gangrel as he posed the question. Cash had been looking antsy for the last part of the meeting. The Prince had spoken to his bodyguard and friend about the issue before the clan meeting and had asked that the Gangrel pose his request publicly before he made a decision. Julian gave Cash a pointed look that told him to speak now or forever hold his piece. Cash shifted uncomfortably before clearing his throat. " I have some new buisness, my Prince." he answered.
"Speak your mind, Cash." said Julian Luna, giving his friend a compassionate look.
Cash cleared his throat again.He rose to his feet to stand before the Conclave. * Why did he have to make me air this before the Conclave?* he thought. However,Cash knew full well that the Prince had to give consent to his request publicly. The problem was that Cash considered the issue to be private clan buisness. "As the Conclave is aware, Gangrel Clan has suffered great losses of late in the service of our Prince. We are aware of the laws concerning the permission to Embrace." Cash took a deep breath. "On behalf of my Clan, I request permission for Free Embrace. If my Prince sees fit to grant this request it would hold until such time as Gangrel Clan is repopulated by my own estimation or until my Prince sees fit to rescend his consent. I ask this, as the law requires, before the Conclave so that all may know that the intentions of Gangrel Clan are honorable and just."
Cash let out the last of the breath he'd been holding. He looked around the table to gauge the reactions of the other Conclave members. Julian gave him a proud look. *Stevie Ray taught him well.* the Ventrue thought. Cameron, the Brujah Primogen, looked absolutely outraged. Daedalus looked utterly stoic as usual. The Toreador boss, Lillie Langtry, seemed slightly amused.
Julian rose to his feet as Cash took his seat once more. "As is the law, such a request requires that I consider the recommendations of the Conclave before making my final decision. Does Nosferatu Clan have anything to say on the matter?"
Daedalus regarded Cash for a moment before speaking. " Gangrel Clan makes a valid request. Their numbers are down considerably and their hardships have been brought on by protecting our Prince and keeping the peace within the city. Therefore, the Nosferatu recommend for granting of Free Embrace to Clan Gangrel."
Julian caught the grateful look Cash was giving the Nosferatu. Cameron looked ready to explode. " I think we can assume Brujah Clan recommends against granting Free Embrace. So why don't we move on to Toreador Clan? Lillie, have you anything to say on the matter?"
Lillie still had the amused look on her face. She knew full well that Julian was going to grant Cash's request. The Gangrel were an honorable clan and there was no reason to deny them Free Embrace. But Lillie wasn't going to be won over too easily. She might as well try to get something out of the deal for her clan if she was going to recommend for the Gangrel's request. "Toreador Clan has no objection to our Prince granting Free Embrace to Gangrel Clan. However, if you would grant their request, the Toreador too would request the right to Embrace freely without individual approuval as well."
The Prince as well as the other Primogen looked at Lillie incredulously. Cameron was seething by now. Daedalus was still remaining somewhat stoic. Both Julian and Cash were giving her extremely annoyed looks. After a few moments, Julian spoke. " Well it seems that the majority of the recommendations are in the affirmative. I therefore publicly grant the Gangrels' request. Let it be known that any Gangrel, with the consent of their Primogen, may Embrace freely without first coming to me for permission. I trust Cash will make the appropriate descisions regarding the repopulation of Gangrel Clan. I have every faith that all Embraces under this decree will be made with due consideration for the rules of the Masquerade."
Cash nodded. "Gangrel Clan thankfully excepts our Prince's decision."
Julian turned to Lillie once more. "As for Toreador Clan's request. I will give it some thought. However, I must
remind you Lillie that your clan does not have a pressing reason to request Free Embrace. But as I said I will consider it. Now, if no one has any other new buisness, i'll conclude this meeting of the Conclave." Before either Lillie or Cameron could comment the Prince of San Francisco headed for the door with his bodyguard in tow.
As they headed for the main level of the Haven, Cash spoke to his Prince. "Thanks Julian."
"For what? It was a valid request. Any wise Prince would do the same. I myself have been getting a little worried
about Gangrel Clan. You've taken so many hard hits lately. I think Stevie would have been quite proud that you tonight, Cash."
The Gangrel smiled as he escorted Julian to is limosine. That was the greatest compliment anyone could pay him."Shall I tell Cory to take you home my Prince?"
"Yes, I think I'll call it a night. We've both been working too hard lately.Why don't you take the next few hours off? Tell your clan the good news."
Cash gave Julian one last thankful smile before the car sped off and the Gangrel returned to the music filled halls of the Haven.