Chapter One : "Father"

Sitting back, Javero yawned, scratching his brown hair, his brown eyes lazily half open. He had eaten a good meal, and, after taking care of his daughters hunger, had finally gone down to his study to relax. It had been almost seven years since he had adopted her – he had never had a child before to attend to, and while it was hard at first, he had quickly become attached to the whimpering girlchild he had brought with him.
It was almost time, he knew that. She was of mateable age now – and he would present her to the highest ranks of the Liege, hoping to find for her a strong male that could take care of her. Ofcourse, the male would need his approval before he could start courting her – and, by the Gods, he would make sure she got the best. A general, perhaps – he would like that.
Though he knew, deep down, she wouldn't want to be forced into it. But that was the way it was; the traditions dictated it. But she was strong willed.. A fierce girl, to be sure, but with a gentleness he knew he would never be able to quite understand…
He remember when she had first tried to tell him her name. Victoria, was what her mortal family had named her. But it had reminded him of another name, so he had taken to calling her Victoreas – short for Victoreannas, the name of the first Archangel. It was bittersweet – though if his eldest brother had caught him using that name for her, he probably would have killed him. He didn't care, though.
His thoughts traveled to his brothers, and he wondered how they were doing. Knowing most of them, they were fine; most likely happily settled down with their mates, enjoying the finer things in life. Though he knew Roberto wasn't – he had lost his lifemate a few thousand years beforehand, and had still not recovered. He was probably doing good – knowing his oldest, and most favored brother, he had adapted well. He was probably even still out hunting – just like he was. Both of them were restless spirits, after all.
A rap on the door brought him back to reality and he stiffened. " Victoreas?.."
" Can I please come in?"Her soft voice asked.
" Ofcourse you can, since you asked so politely." He chuckled – he had been trying to teach her manners for quite some time, and denying things until she had said please was working the best, he had found.
The door opened slightly and the girl peeked in. Her hair was a dark brown, darker then his, though their eyes were the same color – he was thankful for this, as few of Hell's male nobility adopted children – they sired them. Though she was, truly, his child; he loved her as much as her real, human father would have, and he liked to think he loved her more.
She walked into the room, sitting down on one of the dusty old chairs and looking at him, her head tilted. " What're you thinking, dad?"
He chuckled again, the sound louder this time. " How glad I am to have such a polite daughter. Did you clean up after yourself?"
" Ofcourse, you silly old man," She purred out playfully, giggling. " You're the one who usually forgets.."
" How right you are. And when that happens, you always get a new book, don't you?" Smirking, he leaned forward, wings fluttering a bit. " My work may be important, but I still keep my promises, don't I?"
" You do." Laughing, she leaned back in her chair. " So, dad…. When are we going to go to the capitol? You promised you'd take me sometime this summer…"
He stood, stretching. " How about tomorrow, kiddo?"
" Really? Tomorrow?" Her voice was raised to a delightful tone, and he could tell she was excited. " Do I have to start packing now?"
" You ought to. I suggest bringing your best dresses; there are celebrations all the time, my child, and I know how you always want to look your best. Get your books, too," He waved her off with a motion of his hand, turning and walking off to the other side of the room; opening the door that lead to his bedroom, wings flicking back as he entered.
The next day, they left.

Chapter One Fin
Note: I still don't own JC, despite my desperate pleas to Victor Salva to give me rights to the film.
Oh, well... I still own the characters. Javero and Victoreannas are copyrighted to me, VW, aka BAC.
The names Victoreannas and Victoreas are also copyrighted to me.
Use them, and I will rip your flesh off and feed it to my dog. He eats anything.
Copy me, and I'll laugh at you for being lame. ) Then tell my friends and everyone else
So they can laugh at you, too.
(Lame!)