Chapter 12: Dreams and Decisive Actions

Dream sequence

Blood all around. Ariana looked around the crimson void. She felt a familiar tug at her power. Looking up the full moon was the only thing that wasn't crimson. A dark winged form appeared in front of the moon and landed heavily in front of her in a crouch. It was Virgil as she once knew him. His devil wings folded neatly against his back and vanished. His clothes were blue. (like in DMC 3)
Be careful Ariana, Mundus will rise with the Blood Red Moon.

Look towards the moon and be careful.
This wasn't her mate at all. Sure he showed concern but not this deeply. Turning towards the moon she watched it bleed crimson. The orb slowly turned red. When the moon was completely bloodied her body had shifted. Her true demonic form looked around lusting for blood of the enemy. The only good thing was that her mate's scent could cut through the madness and therefore when the moon became silver again turn her back. Leaping forward she attacked Virgil. Her mind screamed at her to stop he wasn't a threat. Crimson stained her vision as her claws hit flesh.

end dream

Ariana woke up in a cold sweat. Silver and Raziel were asleep leaning against each other. Getting up she went to the window to see that moon was almost full. The change would happen tomorrow. She flexed her clawed hands. The dream was fresh, and it scared her. That set her in a determination that she wouldn't allow Van to meet his end at her hands.
What is it Ariana? a quiet female voice asked.
Go back to sleep Silver.
What troubles you?
I want you to protect Van with your life when the bloody moon night goes down.
You're planning on dying aren't you?
If I do then so be it, but I'm not planning to.
The moon beckoned to her telling her now was the time to act. She stood there until the sun rose signifying a new day. Her claws flexed in irritation. This would be Mundus's final night if she had anything to say about it. A low dangerous growl escaped her as she watched the outside world waking the other occupants in the room. Suddenly for no reason Ariana lashed out and left five deep gashes in the wall. Sinking to her knees she began to sob.
Raziel was about to get up to comfort the enraged demi-goddess but Silver stopped him.
There is nothing you can do for her. Her blood calls for blood and she's very incoherent right now, Silver said quietly.
You mean you've seen this before?
Yes, during the angel/ demon war Ariana went like this. Its the day of the Blood Red Moon. Mundus rose the last time this moon appeared, and she sent him back for the time being. The sad thing is she's the only one ready to take on Mundus and win. I have a bad feeling one of the mates isn't going to make it out alive.
But they have to. They haven't had a chance to be together and their child. Not one of them has had a chance to live.
That's the way they were destined.
Are you saying you agree with that?
Of course I don't agree with that. If anyone deserves to live a happy life it's her and Van, but you have to remember she is a shunned creature.
Ariana was incoherent and not listening to the talk.
Even shunned creatures can find love.
Its not a question of love because she has it. The serious aspect is her father's rules.
What does... Aries dictates her life? Raziel asked in shock.
In a sense yes. He's the deciding factor in his daughter's life. However his choices also does effect Van's life in most cases the worst.
Ariana should lead her own life.
Yes, she should, Silver said with sadness in her voice.
Silver have you seen this beast form of hers?


The beast is a fox like creature in looks but it stands on two legs. Her tail thrashed angrily...

Flashback

The blood red moon rose as it always did this time of year. The scent of blood was already in the air. She let the transformation take hold. Every part of her eyes bled. Her sharp fangs became more pointed. The elfin ears became more pointed and longer. A fox tail grew on her backside. It thrashed angrily as if waiting for the chance to kill. She looked like fox that could walk on two feet. Her hands were more human like but covered in fur whereas her feet were large paws. Her fur was completely black except for the few white markings on her hips. She almost looked more wolfish than foxish. (foxish isn't a real word but go with it) The only thing restraing her true power was a simple golden chain. A familiar amulet hung from her neck. The ruby glittered.
This was her night and she knew it. Mundus had risen again and this was her chance to get a piece of him without the interference of her mate or mate's brother.
So you've finally made it here Ariana, Mundus sneered.
she hissed. You will pay I swear to it.
Then give it your best shot.
If you insist.
She leapt forward. There was no sanity in the demons eyes. This was for everyone this monster destroyed and he'd finally meet his end. The fight was feirce but only one survived for the time being.

End Flashback

She never quiet got over that.

Because she defeated him but for nothing. He'd still come back to challenge them.
She'll finish it perminately this time.
We all hope so perminately without the loss of any of their lives.

A/N: Next chapter complete.