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If I treasure my anxiety will you change your heart?; don't cascade from me, for I dreamily await for you.

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Chapter 4, Unsteady till Never

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The glow of dawn spread across the land reflecting golden-red hues and the dawn slowly stalked into the curtains and stained windows of the dark manor. In a sense it looked prettier this way, like a fairy tale castle. The soft murmurs of maids and mistresses caressed the air, almost like a hymn. The castle began to look full of life, yet the dark shades of crimson and black seemed to give it an ever-haunting feel. The smells of breakfast floated on the air from the morning breeze. A fragile whisper was heard as sienna eyes awakened.

"Good morning milady, breakfast is served." greeted Veronique with a charming smile. Alexiel removed a bothering strand of hair from her pale face and rose into a sitting position. "What happened last night?" questioned Alexiel, Veronique smiled as she began to look through a wardrobe located near the vanity in the corner of the room "You became faint, so I brought you to your room. You seemed so full of rage." she replied.

Alexiel felt a burning sensation on her neck, that gash it was still very painful. She brought her fingers to touch it and even that stung. Veronique pulled a silk scarlet dress from the wardrobe "Ah, its beautiful, it seems to accent your lips and eyes…" she placed it on Alexiel's bed "Dress up milady for today you have another meeting with our lord." Alexiel's eyes flared with anger "I wish not to see him!!" she screamed. Veronique's eyes widened with astonishment, and then she just slightly shook her head "This could be the difference between freedom and being held prisoner; know when to hold your tongue and when to speak milady and I'm sure your heart's desire shall be obtained." preached Veronique.

"Are you saying I should respect this devil?!" lashed Alexiel. Veronique smiled "Yes." replied Veronique as she reached placed a hand on the handle of the door "Honestly milady must you hold so much hate for him? One should get to know another before making assumptions." before Alexiel could respond the close of the door closing was heard. Alexiel scoffed and hastily took the scarlet dress and placed it on. She turbulently grasped the silver brush and untangled her long, curvy hair. She took deep breaths as she looked at her reflection in the mirror. She examined her once white bandage "Its crimson and it matches perfectly, no mystery Veronique picked this one." with a deep breath and a regretful sigh she began to lethargically leave her chambers.

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Lucifer held a gold goblet in his hand taking slow sips of ale, "Where is she, I grow impatient Veronique." his words seemed to be fuming, Veronique fluttered her eyes trying to think quickly of an excuse "She's coming Lord Lucifer, her injury has made her pace rather slow." she answered in a respectful tone. "You better not be fibbing, as my loyal servant I hold your life intertwined with my fingers, just a slight mistake, a slight flaw will result to your death." his words stood stoically and Veronique nodded slightly keeping a firm gaze to the wooden-carved doors. "…If I may ask…?" she began timidly like most of her questions. Lucifer's obstinate stare decreased as he arched a brow "…What is it?" he grumbled as if annoyed by her speaking. Veronique began to scrunch a bit of her velvet amber dress, an uneasiness feeling came across her but now was not the time to be anxious.

Veronique took a slight inhale and began "Milord… I wish to know of…" she stopped. Lucifer's attention was now concentrated on Veronique as his harsh gray eyes laid upon her, "…Speak." he demanded. Veronique now had a large amount of her velvet dress wrapped around her hand, she liked the soft feeling of the fabric, it gave her a sense of reassurance. She bit her lower lip and began "…I just wish to know if… your feelings, perhaps elevated?", Lucifer placed his goblet down and soon motioned for her to keep quiet. He took balanced steps to the wooden door and found Alexiel leaning against the carved door, "So milady you've decided to dine with me.", Alexiel nodded slightly and walked inside digging her nails into her palms and keeping herself from going on a rampage. Lucifer walked in quite close behind her, tasting her scent as he walked past Alexiel. Veronique smiled slightly, preparing Alexiel's seat and nodding with a kind respect. Alexiel smiled somewhat weakly and nodded in the same respectful manner and took her seat. Lucifer examined her dress and body, every slight wrinkle, every curve, everything looked in its proper place. Once he took his stare from her he turned to Veronique "…Leave us, our discussion shall be continued at a later time.

Veronique curtsied and looked to Alexiel "Enjoy your breakfast my mistress, I shall meet you in the garden at mid-day." Veronique's dress swayed slightly behind her as she left the vast dining quarters. Lucifer ate nothing taking only slow sips of ale, as he watched Alexiel scan her food. Her golden-flecked eyes looked upon Lucifer as question was seen in her expression "…Are you going to eat?" she asked without swearing at him. "No, I finished before you came." he responded ungraciously. She began to eat an apple, the silence of the vast room began to become deafening and the echoes of nothing were also becoming rather aggravating. "Milady you shall be sleeping in my quarters this evening…" Lucifer began, Alexiel almost choked on her apple as she slammed her wine glass down "…Excuse me?" she managed to say. Lucifer rose from his seat and began to motion towards the exit, he stopped and yet not turning around he spoke "You have my permission to move freely about the manor but… if you abuse your privilege by laying a finger on the steel gates you shall suffer severe consequences." with his rules and demands laid out for Alexiel he left the dining quarters and ascended upon the large flight of stone steps. Alexiel clenched her wine glass and violently threw it onto Lucifer's grand seat. She watched as the glass exploded into pieces and listened to the shattering sounds. She scowled taking one last bite of her apple and slammed out of the dining hall.

She wandered through the endless halls searching for something to keep her occupied, often times Alexiel asked if there was anything that she could do to help and was always turned down many of the servants seemed to look at her with disgrace. Useless. Never in her life did she feel that way. She walked upon the stone steps and reached the balcony, she wanted to become secluded. She looked upon the horizon and watched longingly as the birds flew in home. Some place she desired to be.

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The spring breeze played with her auburn hair as she admired the scenery around her. She stood in the center of the flourishing garden. It obtained so much beauty, so much serenity. Not a single flaw, the garden glowed with a heavenly aura. The roses and carnations interlaced with one another becoming one. The ivy grew into the long stone wall combining colors of forest green and emotionless gray. Veronique took even steps in the feathery green grass and sat under the shade of the large maple tree watching the sun light dance and glitter through the leaves casting greenish light unto her. She began to braid strands of her long silky hair as she awaited for Alexiel's arrival. Between the singing unison of birds she heard steps, Veronique was positive of who it was she could always tell, it became a 6th sense. He shot a dark gaze toward Veronique arching his brow, questioning her without a word. She ruefully took her enticing green eyes from the magic around her and looked upon him, "Milord…" she began with a graceful smile. His eyes softened slightly, although undetectable by any one else, she saw it. "…What is it you want from me?" he snarled, she stood up brushing her now finished braid behind her. "I wish to know if you've changed…?" she asked with sorrowful eyes.

He pierced through Veronique's eyes watching as she became uneasy with thought "You captivated me, but only for a moment." Veronique's eyes began to become glassy "…Is there any more I could do?" she asked smiling through useless tears. Without a change of emotion he looked into her in depth eyes "…No." he answered. Veronique closed her eyes, she wished to see the darkness he often succumbed to "Lucifer--milord… you hold me prisoner but why? There must be something that keeps you from allowing my departure…" she whispered. He began to leave "If it is freedom you desire then go you should not let me stand in the way of what your heart deeply desires." he spoke darkly as he began to leave. Veronique wiped her tears away as he walked back among the manor. "I have nowhere to go but here, I wish to stay here but… if I do my desires will grow as well as my anxiety." she felt the wind caress her body as if making an attempt to embrace her, to comfort her. She brushed off her dress and began to tend to the flowers. "I shall not be pessimistic. We're just being… unsteady." she chided to herself.

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A/N: *ducks flying vegetables* ^^;; hallo all! …I know you guys must hate me for not updating ;_; I've just lacked inspiration for this fic, I kinda rushed into it. I'm currently working on an original fic called Lost in 'Midnight's Aura' I just seem more into the plot for that one. I'll update whenever I feel any inspiration for this fic, but if anyone would like to write for it instead…_;; not that I don't want to stop writing on this ficcy but I would hate to see it being procrastinated on. Someone could take it off my hands -_-;; I tend to get MAYJOR writer's block and my writing always turns… bleh without the ideas and such. I'll stop ranting… ^^;;. Till next A/N KONBANWA!!! Oh yeah you guys know I suck at editing, so sorry if it is poorly edited.

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Disclaimer: …Yeah I don't own Angel Sanctuary (y'know you never have to write these for original fics).