Note: I'm going to be getting back to the old sick, twisted, and sometimes cruel Kain we have grown to love over the yrs, but don't think harshly of him...yet.

Disclaimer: Don't own them. I only own my characters and to speak, so far, I am quite proud of my main character Helios Audron.

Chapter 6: Infection

She had left the empire nearly 4 days ago. She knew that her skills at being undetected were far better than any of the lieutenants or even Kains ability to track someone down. She had found a decrepit old shack perched high on a cliff and there she had remained, sorting out her thoughts. She had felt something that night for Raziel, a sort of connection between them and when he had spoke those words to her, she knew them to be true, but her bliss was stopped instantly. Something was holding her back from feeling the entire connection that she knew they could share, given the chance. She had also stopped because, she knew Kain would become jealous for no other reason than he felt Raziel was touching what was his. She could kill Kain easily. He was evil and sadistic and a plague upon the land, but her own flesh and bestowed upon him the duty to protect and watch over her, so he must have his worth somewhere. She decided that she didn't want to remain in the empire, so she would return tonight and kill Kain. She held her head low. It was not something that she wanted to do, but he would never let her leave if she didn't. She took to the skies, praying silently to her brother that she was going to do the right thing.

In the throne room

Kain paced mechanically. It had been nearly 5 days and no one had been able to track Helios. He grunted in frustration. Why had she stormed out the way she had? Raziel had swore that it had nothing to do with him and he did believe his first-born, but if it was not him then what? His mind reeled, until the doors burst open and Helios flew in. Relief washed across everyone's faces, save Kains. She began to speak, until she felt a cold hand connect with her cheek.

"Insolent bitch!" I bring you here, become your guardian against my will and try to shower your with everything you once had and you repay me by disappearing for nearly 5 days without a reason as to why?" When he had finished, Helios stared at him with hatred sewn across her features. All the lieutenants had looks of surprise or shock on their faces, but ones was slowly becoming anger. (Guess who)

"Are you quite finished? Have you made yourself feel so much better by striking me? If you don't mind, I will retire to my room now." Kain blocked her path.

"No, you will retire to my room. I will not have you leaving here as you wish after you were placed under my protective care. Turel and Raziel, lead her to my quarters now." The tow bowed and did as they were told. Kain threw himself unto his thrown, disdain chiseled in his face. He really had not meant for it to go as it had, but when he saw her enter his throne room unharmed and quite carefree of the fuss that had been made over her, he fumed. It really had not been his intention to strike her and he didn't know how she would ever forgive him of that transgression. He hung his head in utter defeat. That woman was far too complex for him to dwell on it. He would just have to talk to her later.

Meanwhile, Turel, Helios, and Raziel walked in utter silence, until Turel chose to speak.

"Our Lord was really concerned for your safety My Lady."

"Yes I could tell by the firm hand across my face that he was filled with joy at my return."

Turel continued. "He sometimes acts before he thinks. I am sure it was not his intention to bring harm to you."

"How would you know Turel? If he did not have any intention of hitting me, then he would have never done it."

"Sometimes affection is not always shown by being showered with kisses and gifts My Lady." At this piece of confusing advice from Turel, Helios quieted herself.

"Here we are Helios." Raziel opened the door for her and as she walked by she whispered in his ear.

"I am scared Raziel." Never had she let those words slip from her mouth, but she knew what Kain was capable of and most likely her dear brother had put a spell on him, so that she could do him no harm.

"You will be alright. I told you that I would protect you. Even from my own father and ruler Helios." He kissed her lightly on the forehead and closed the door. When he returned to Turels side, he saw the inquiring look on his face.

"Not now brother." Turel got the drift.

"Another time perhaps. Your love for her is safe with me Raziel." Raziel smiled weakly as they made their way back to their respective clans.

Down the Corridors

Kain stormed down the corridors making his way to his room. He knew she would hate him for the physical attack he inflicted on her, but she had to learn that she could not just cavort around in these dark times. Yes, she was powerful, but dark forces lurked out there and once they got word an Ancient was in his empire, he knew things would begin to take a turn for the worst. As he opened the door he saw her sitting in a small lavish chair by his fireplace reading a book on Nosgoth's history.

When she saw him, her face turned to a look of disdain and she closed the book abruptly looking down towards her feet as though she knew he would scold her.

"Why did you take off the way you did nearly 5 nights ago." It was more of him demanding her to tell him than asking her.

"It is no concern of yours Kain, what I do or do not do!" She talked low, but with fierceness in her tone.

"Yes it is. I am responsible for you. Your brother made sure of that."

"I do not care Kain. You can not treat me like a fledging and like I cannot take care of my own person!" By this time she had stood and made her way towards him.

"You have barely been here 2 months and you are so sure of yourself. Things lurk out there that I know are plotting my downfall. Things that may prove difficult for me to defeat and you an Ancient living in my palace will do nothing but ensure that they make my life hell, but I took the responsibility and you have no right to accuse me of treating you like a damned fledging!" Kain had made his way over to her, staring her down. This went on for some time, until she turned and spoke.

"Still and all, you should have had enough confidence in me to know I would take care of myself." Kain's face became less tense and he slowly walked behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist, catching her off guard.

"I thought something had happened to you Helios. I could not track you down and it angered me. I felt that I was lacking at my skills." She couldn't pin point it, but she felt secure in his arms. It was as he was showing a side to her that no one had ever seen. Had he been afraid for her? Feared for her safety and well being? Or was it just that he didn't want to loose his prized possession? She turned to look him in the face, still in his arms.

"Did you fear for me? Were you worried about my well being or just loosing a valuable asset to the expansion of your empire?"

"All of them." She felt angered slightly, but she knew that this was the end of this conversation. She moved from him and sat back down in the chair. He walked to his wardrobe and grabbed a pair of burgundy silk shorts, a black robe, and a red robe. He walked lazily over to her and reached her the red robe.

"You are not leaving out of this room tonight." He spoke harshly. "So whatever luxuries you were used to at night are revoked until tomorrow night." Before she had time to speak, he was undressing himself.

"What are you doing?" She was shocked her would just undress in front of her.

'I am preparing for a nights rest woman and you better do the same." She turned her head while he removed his pants, but stole a small glance while he was doing so. Once he was done, she stood and watched him crawl into his bed. She walked over to the front of the fireplace, as far away from Kain as possible and turned her back to him. She still had on the dress from days ago and while it was still in excellent condition, she was anxious to remove it. She slid the straps down her body, but realized there were small buttons that needed undoing at the back. After struggling a little while longer, she became frustrated and hurried to remove it before Kain noticed she needed assistance. Unfortunately for her, Kain had made his way out of his bed and crept up behind her. Without saying a word, he undid her buttons and turned her around. She struggled, suddenly becoming scared. He stepped back and awed at her beauty. Her body was that of a goddess statue. The windows flew open and he walked over to close them. A gust of wind went by him and caused him to shudder slightly. He smirked evilly when he noticed her trying to hide herself from him and then something clicked.

"Have you never been in the presence of someone else naked Helios?" She blushed from embarrassment and waved her hand quickly. Afterwards she walked by Kain and went towards the bed. His disdain was visible at the fact that she could cloth herself at will. He made his way towards the bed and once in; he ripped her cloths off, but made no other move.

"What the hell are you doing?" Helios blurted as she waved her hand once again. She glared at him, turned over and commenced to try and sleep until it was time for her to make her move. Kain glared at her back, grabbed something from his nightstand next to him, and ripped her cloths off again, but before she could wave her hand again, Kain wrapped the ropes around her small neck, infused with his own magic.

"Kain what are you doing stop this!" She tried to use her magic, but nothing happened.

"These ropes were made by your people I assume. I found them ages ago it seems in an underground burial chamber. I guess they had their use after all. Nothing you do or say will unbind these ropes. Only…"

"Only the one who bound them can unbind them. You bastard, why are you doing this to me? How dare you do this!"

"Too long have you sauntered through my empire torturing me and depriving me of your touch. I have not had a good rest since your arrival nor have I had my senses about me. Once I have releaved myself, you can continue on with your life in my empire. Kain undid his pants and posistioned himself by her opening, but did not yet enter. He kissed her fiercly and then traveled down towards her breast. He sucked on one nipple until it was hard and then continued to the other. The entire time, Helios was praying to some unknown God to stop what was about to happen to her. She tilted her head back and hoped this was a dream. What kind of creature had her brother delievered her to? She moaned against her will as Kain slid his tongue down the length of her torso, stopping at her bellybutton, dipping his tongue in. He moved further to her entrance and let his tongue taste her. He grabbed her clit with his teeth and bit down hard. She screamed in agony at the pain and she knew he had drawn blood. Before she could cry longer, he sucked it fondly until the bleeding came to a stop. He inserted one claw into her opening, taking note of how tight she was. He continued with his apendage until she had became slightly wet. It agitated him greatly to see that she was not in a heat of passion with his menastrasions. He posistioned himself back over her and in one sickening motion, he entered her. She wrenched her head back and let out a sharp cry, but he continued his actions. He knew she was bleeding, but still Kain continued.

Raziel had not been able to sleep, so as he frequently did, he had chose to walk the empires long dark halls. He had been in a relatively quite state, keeping his emotions on what had happend to Helios to himself. How could Kain bring himself to strike her? He had always had a love for all things beautiful, so how was it that he disrespected such beauty, such a treasure? He continued in his thoughts until he heard a blood chilling scream. He ran to its source and froze. On the other side of the large oak doors, he knew what was happening. He knew that Kain was taking Helios against her will. He paced outside the doors, until he feel to his knees and spoke quietly.

"Forgive me Helios, I have failed you. I could not protect you from harm as I promised, but I just cannot bring myself to rise up against my father." He had actually only told her that he would to reassure her. He would have never guessed Kain would have harmed her and in this way no less. Raziel looked up at the doors, bloody tears falling down his cheeks to the hard marble floors.

Once Kain was finished, he had teleported himself out of the room, leaving Helios a bloody mess on the bed. She had eventually sat up and looked around, placing her legs up to her chest, remembering what Kain had said while atop her.

"I must do this to rid myself of the spell you placed on me woman. You are my infection, but after tonight, I will be cured of whatever it is that infects me."

End flashback

After he had said those words, he had released his undead seed within her. She cried at the thought. She knew vampires where sterile as well as her people, but she had always wanted to raise undead children. She felt at the rope around her neck. She remembered these. In her day, some Ancients went mad after the curse had been placed upon them, so the council had began working on a way to contain, but not destroy them. They eventually mad these rope bindings so as to dampen their powers. They were given to a family member to bind their kin, so it was placed in their care to never unbind them. Never was a counter spell made for these bindings. If ever someone was found making counter spells, they were severly punished. She slid slowly off the bed, limping at the pain between her legs. She knew that overtime the bindings would drain her power and soon she would be as defenseless as a human. With that in mind, she knew that Kain had her at his mercy. Helios didn't know it yet, but this was to be the beginning of the most unbearable, lonely, joyous and painful 150 years of her life.