Disclaimer – I do not own any of the characters in the Legacy of Kain series. They belong to Eidos and Crystal Dynamics. I'm not making any $ so please don't sue me.
Author's Note - I'm rewriting the whole fic because I'm really unhappy with my first attempt at a Kain/Umah fic. It sucks and I hate it so that's all the reason I need.
Chapter 1 – Return to Sanctuary
Her body was a mass of pain. Everything hurt and there was blood everywhere, but she was not dead. The vampiress pushed herself up from the ground and rested for a moment before crawling over to the dead Sarafan knight. She fell to the ground and grabbed the Sarafan's armor. With her little strength she turned him to her and bit him. Her magic was the only thing keeping her alive. She felt the warm blood flow into her. Oh, that wondrous crimson elixir felt good. It tasted good, it smelled good, and it restored her. She drank from the other knights and was partially restored. She stood up and looked at her surroundings. She was still in the wharves, where Kain had tried to kill her. He had nearly succeeded, and that simple fact sent a chill down Umah's spine. She had just enough magic to teleport herself home.
She uttered the spell and was quickly returned to her chamber. She walked to the mahogany desk and picked up the pitcher of blood. She quickly poured herself a goblet and drained it in a gulp. She proceeded to have another two goblets before she was sated. She was still very tired but she had to get to Vorador. He would help her fix this horrific mess she had made. By betraying Kain she had only increased his dislike of the Cabal. Now he would surely destroy them all. He would spare Vorador of course but he would kill the other brides and members of the resistance. More out of inability to kill the ancient vampire than actual sparing.
She entered the hallway and found Vorador's room. She knocked and then waited for the annoyed vampire to come to the door. He was probably in the middle of planning another mission. She heard him walk to the door and she quickly dispersed her thoughts of the cabal's next move. She had to concentrate on the task at hand. He looked at her questioningly. She inwardly steeled herself and began.
"Sire I've made a horrible mistake." She started.
"What happened Umah? I'm sure we can fix it." He said
"I betrayed Kain in the Wharves. I took the Nexus stone from him and he nearly killed me. I have to fix this, I need to travel through time." She finished
"You insolent bitch! What makes you think I can travel through time? Why on earth did you betray him! Now he will surely kill us all!" He roared as she backhanded her.
"Sire please, I have heard you talk of time travel before. And Kain lied when he told me the Cabal would be spared. He would have killed us; I did it to save our people! Please let me have this chance Sire! I will not fail." She pleaded as blood tears ran down her cheek.
"Alright Umah you may try. But if you fail again you will be punished more severely. Now go to the cellar beyond the feeding chamber. There you will find a portal, you will know how to operate this portal." Vorador icily replied
"Thank you sire." She said and kissed him on the cheek.
She couldn't forget her place here. She almost flew through the maze of halls and stairs. She reached the cellar and stopped for a quick drink. She had to regain her strength for what lay before her. She reached the portal and gasped. It was a shining white light but it was also water. She looked around and quickly located the controls and set them for the night before. Then she dove into the strange liquid.
It had worked, she was in her chamber! She waited in her closet for herself to walk through the door. Her past self walked in soon after she had lain in wait. She quickly grabbed a tabard and tied herself to a chair. Just to make sure she couldn't leave she also locked her door. She returned to the portal and the future where her endeavor had been successful. She had never betrayed Kain and the Cabal would not be outright destroyed. At least they had a chance this time, a chance to flee. Kain would not kill them all.
Umah was in her chamber when Kain triumphantly walked in. She was taken by surprise and he seemed amused. She knew what would come, but she wanted Kain to tell her or show her his affection. She would be his queen and a queen knew when to be subtle and when to be bold. This was a time to be subtle and let the master vampire take charge. Not that he would control her, no one ever had or ever would. Subservience shouldn't be mistaken for control. What she craved was equality not subservience. A queen should be equal to her king after all. And a king should also be equal to his queen.