A/N--I survived my first day on my new shift! Go me! Don't worry, Silverbane, more action is coming up, more romance too I'm afraid, but I'll try not to get too mushy about it!
Chapter 5--The Vampire's Bride
Altos was feeling very pleased with himself as he came to the room where his future bride was. He carried an unconscious girl that was gagged and bound hand and foot over his shoulder, but the burden didn't bother him. He had taken the girl from a farmhouse the previous night. He unlocked the door and stepped in, closing it.
Glenna had been asleep, but she woke with a start. Seeing him, she cringed back. "No, please, no more!" she pleaded.
Altos lowered the girl to the floor. "Come to me, my lovely Glenna," he ordered.
Glenna shuddered as her body betrayed her. Soon she was standing before him and waiting for further commands.
"Tonight you become fully mine," Altos said. He tilted her hear back and bit into her throat and began to feed. This time he didn't stop until she was nearly drained and barely clinging to life. He slit his wrist and allowed his blood to trickle into his intended bride's mouth.
Glenna's body convulsed violently then went limp. Tenderly, Altos lifted her into his arms then laid her back on the bed. She would awaken as his bride the following evening. He looked over at the girl. He smiled at her, baring bloody fangs then walked towards her.
The girl whimpered in terror as he picked her up and carried her to the corner then laid her down. "My bride will be hungry when she wakes. You will make her a fine tidbit," he said. He could hear the girl screaming through the gag as he left.
Meanwhile
The small group had been forced to seek shelter after getting caught in a heavy downpour. Luckily they had found a cave that was big enough for them and the horses.
Shandra wandered over to the cave entrance and sat down beside Drizzt and stared out. "So what is so interesting out there?" she asked.
"Nothing, really, I was just thinking," Drizzt said.
"Hmm, silver for your thoughts?" Shandra offered.
Drizzt laughed. "I don't think they're worth that much," he said.
"I'd still like to hear them if you care to share them with me," Shandra said.
"I was considering how things can happen that you never expected. After all my friends died I had truly expected that I would spend many years guarding Icewind Dale just like before. Perhaps watch over my friends' children. That's not how it worked at all," Drizzt said.
"You never can predict what fate has in store for you all you can do is hold on and enjoy the ride," Shandra said.
Drizzt laughed. "I suppose you're right. I never would have thought I'd travel with two Elven paladins, and an outcast Drow female that's also my half-sister," he said.
"So why did you leave Icewind Dale?" Shandra asked. "It sounds like you were content there." She was startled to see a flash of pain and hurt in Drizzt's eyes before he managed to conceal it.
"It's a long story and not a very pleasant one," Drizzt admitted.
"I'm sorry, you don't have to tell me anything if you don't wish too," Shandra said.
"No, perhaps it would be best if I did tell you. It might even help," Drizzt said.
Shandra settled herself comfortablely and gave Drizzt her full attention. "Then lighten your burden," she said.
Drizzt took a deep breath and began telling her everything.
Shandra was quiet through the whole story, only nodding occasionally. When it was finished. She shook her head. "I'm sorry that you were treated so shabbily, Drizzt and apologize once again for my earlier behavior," she said. "They were cruel and dishonorable to treat you with so little respect or gratitude," she said.
"Thank you for listening," Drizzt said.
"You're welcome, Drizzt and thank you for telling me," Shandra said.
A comfortable silence came over them as they looked out at the rain.
When Glenna woke she was weak and disoriented. She touched the bite on her neck and shivered. She didn't understand why she felt so cold.
"Good evening, lovely. You are now truly mine," Altos said. He smiled at her from where he was sitting.
"I'm a vampire?" Glenna asked. She would have burst into tears in that moment, but she found she couldn't. It terrified her. She curled into a ball on the bed. "I don't feel so well," she whimpered.
"You are hungry, that's all, but I have something to take care of that," Altos said. He stood and picked up the girl. Carrying her over, he laid her on the bed next to her. "I brought your supper."
Glenna sat up and looked at the girl in horror. She was sickened when she felt her canines enlarge. "I can't! I won't!" she said.
"You will because you must," Altos said. "Can't you smell her fear and the blood in her veins?"
Hunger surged through Glenna. "Yes, I smell it," she said. Her voice sounded strange to her like she'd been drugged. She stared down at the girl.
"Concentrate on her. Take control of her will, her mind and make her submit. It will make it so you may take your time and savor your meal," Altos said in a soothing voice.
Glenna couldn't fight the hunger anymore. She obeyed, staring into the girl's eyes and compelling her to be still. It worked the girl calmed and stared up at her.
"Very good, my sweet. You will make a fine vampiress," Altos praised. He unbound the girl's hands and removed the gag. "Bite here, it is the best place to feed," he added, touched the base of the girl's throat. "Take your time and enjoy."
"Yes," Glenna whispered. She nuzzled the girl's throat gently; smelling blood then finally pierced her throat and drank. It was ecstasy and fire. She drank greedily until the girl was dead.
Altos laughed as Glenna let the girl's drained body drop. Now she was his in truth for all eternity.
"I have a score to settle with those that captured me. Will you help me, my husband?" Glenna asked.
"Of course, my sweet. Tell me all about them," he said and Glenna did. Altos's eyes gleamed in excitement. They would be fascinating prey….
A/N--I know, no action, but as you can see it's coming soon! R/R please!
