Previously:
"Skywar!- daddy! Sista's here!" Schuyler felt her stomach churn, and her heart race. She just froze there as everyone stared at her wondering what her reaction to this would be. The little toddler girl with black blue hair was pulling along some tall man anxiously from the study….. She went blanched.
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Benjamin Chase!
Allegra Van Allen, soon to be Mrs. Force in a weeks time, postpone due to her daughters departure to reconcile her differences with her son in law Kingsley Martin. Charles is perfect. He is her twin, and the two couldn't be more contrary. He for one has the black hair/ salt and pepper now, and gray eyes, where she has blonde hair and is blessed with green eyes. Charles has indeed transformed into her handsome prince charming during her wretched deep slumber she took upon her self in mourning the lost of her love- her Bendix. Charles used to be shorter than her and was the one who was a naturalist and activist at heart- where she would be the one always engaged in the in crowd elite. Charles however bloomed during her subdued refuge slumber. For instance he is taller than she is now and is a very handsome man. His hair though paled from all the worry he has taken upon his heavy heart most humbly.
As they sit in the parlor dealing the recent transpirations that ensued of late- a young man, Darius, 19, a familiar of none the less Schuyler has inflicted pain on his self due to his desperation from the sudden retreat- withdraw from the sacred caerimonia ritual.
Allegra fanned her face with a Venetian floral fan as she tried to settle the wariness that has fallen upon her. She has a deep unsettling feeling within the core of her gut that something is coming their way. Something inevitable and time consuming.
Charles just gripping her hand wishing to take her wariness upon his self to free her of anything that causes her pain. Not knowing how to make her feel better.
"I feel so helpless when I see you this way my dear," he breathed with a pained expression upon his usually impassive face. No more is he haunted by the shadow of his past self. No he is lifted higher with his twin at his side. Though times like these- are times to ask the father of fathers, the holy's of holy's and the great I AM for guidance. Knowing Allegra is keen to the glom more and more each day he knew not to doubt her in her feelings. Allegra's visions and feelings are never to be taken lightly.
Allegra eyed Charles and graced him with a warm smiled then squeezed his hand in assurance that she is content with him even at the break of darkest hours.
"Oh Charles, I realized just now that, as long as I have you here at side- there is nothing that we can not overcome together. And no matter what it is our father is trying to warn us about- when ever that is it shall arrive-" the door bell rang and their maid rushed to the door to answer it. Not a moment later did the maid come with wide eyes. Charles eyed her impatiently,
"Mr. Force, it seems a man claiming to be miss Allegra's husband and request's an audience with her at once-" Allegra gasps as Charles stands up annoyed and scowling at the maid,
"You stay here my dear. And I'll take care of this rather peculiar misunderstanding." Allegra was wide eyed and then nodded as she proceeded with her fanning once again. Now rocking her self back and fourth anxiously,
'Oh lord- what madness has befallen me? Is this apart of my punishment for past transgressions I've longed forgotten about which I committed against you? Or is this all but the price one pays for choosing to follow the fallen down to earth living in carnal?'
'Fret not my beloved child, such things are but an obstacle, a test to strengthen what bond thy will has melded together'
she heard in her head, sounding of not her beloved father but the messenger of heaven.
Bringing her out from her reverie she hears a familiar voice,
"I know she's here Charles, and I'm not leaving until I speak to her- she is still my wife!" she shot up out of her seat, this isn't possible! Lord? She froze at the sight of the man portraying her former dead husband,
Allegra right away panicked and manifested her sword, because the man had his hands around Charles' neck,
"Release him or die Croatan!" she murmured an incantation that freezes a Silver blood, and unveils, revealing their true essence. But when nothing happened and she heard a small voice scream from the front doorway,
"No! pwease don't hoyt my daddy!" the little girl ran to her fathers leg and hugged on to him as if to shield him from harm, Allegra gulped eyeing the child incredulously. The little girl was about 3 years old, no older, and had an impeccable resemblance to her daughter Schuyler.
Allegra choked out a strangled wail, stepping back, dropping the sword to the ground , the luminous light dying down.
Allegra calmed as everyone sat in the parlor sitting awkwardly across from one another. Charles grabbed her hand, feeling the need to give the pair privacy to discuss what the hell happened back then that made him fake him his own death and flee. He was curious. Charles was wary and felt uneasy. She turned her gaze to him and smiled warmly,
'Will you be ok if I leave you to tend this business?' she nodded, and just before he could get up she gave him a kiss on his cheek to assure him she is with him. Charles decided to ask Ben if his little girl was hungry,
"Can Rosa accommodate the child with anything? Perhaps a meal, or?" Charles stole a glanced at Allegra briefly while Ben eyed the little girl who looked real content in his arms with her thumb in her mouth eyeing everyone so nervously.
She looked up at him and nodded her little head, Ben then said ,
"I suppose a meal would be good"
Charles extended a hand at the little girl, who was eyeing him curiously, then back up to her daddy for permission. Ben nodded so she grabbed Charles' hand as he lead her to the dining room where the maid Rosa tended her.
Charles stayed and watched over the child who looked exactly like the girl he holds dear to his heart and calls daughter. He felt protective of her for that reason alone. Surely she is not of real importance to him because she is a red blood- (or so he presumed ) however not just any red blood, the red blood version of Schuyler. Same eyes, hair, and innocence- But still- why should he care? She isn't of Gabrielle. She has her eyes. Schuyler's eyes.
"What is your name child?" Charles inquired as she finished up her meal,
"Winter Anne Chase"
"What a pretty name you have" Charles smiled warmly.
She shrugged and winced "Thanks. Its alwite I guess" he smiled, "Do you know my sista Skywar?" Charles nodded and smiled,
"Yes. You remind me of her in a lot of ways."
"Weally?"
"Yes, really. After you finish up here, would you like to see some photos of her?"
"Would I!"
Allegra looked out of it, distracted looking to nothing rigid and wide eyed. Ben watched her intently. There was the woman he had loved entirely and was forced to leave her and his newborn daughters side because of her hereditary calling. Her fate already being written in the stars. She was beautiful, even more now it seemed, if that was even possible. When he found out the impossible women one would call Cordelia had perished this cycle, he was already on his way. They sat there in silence, awkwardly. Ben finally broke the silence,
"So. Looking good Legs" he smirked, licking his lips, she looked up to him and eyed him gravely looking around gingerly,
"Bendix? Have you any idea what you put me through? Our daughter grew up practically an orphan!"
He gulped then explained what Cordelia did- how she threatened him- paid him off good money to fake his death and leave without making a spectacle of everything.
Now that Allegra thinks about it though, he had a closed coffin during the wake. His body supposedly burned to the point of no recognition. He had no relatives Allegra knew of so she had Cordelia take care of all the funeral arrangements, Cordelia insisted. Now she knows why Cordelia was so accepting to their union back then. She had ulterior designs. She wouldn't have in her wildest dreams would have guessed Cordelia would do something like this.
Allegra shook her head after having a moment to process the information he just gave her. She couldn't believe it but it was true. As she looked him over though, she began to wonder how he managed to preserve his youth all these years. He didn't look at all aged as she does. And how did he sustain himself without the caerimonia ritual, without the kiss? Surly he would've gone mad without it. As a familiar he would be desperately seeking her out regardless so how is he still here?
"Bendix- how did you go without the sacred kiss all this time?" he smiled,
"Do you remember when we exchanged blood that one time?"
"Yes. What are you trying to say ?"
"I am the first vampire in Blueblood history," he paused, "I started to transform on my own. My senses heightened, I began to crave blood, eat raw meat, drink the blood though it wasn't nearly enough, so I eventually contacted Cordelia and she gave me the number to someone who would be able to tell me what was wrong. I am the result of a unique blood bond, drinking your blood did this. I am immortal."
Allegra had no idea drinking blue blood for red bloods can result in a transformation, no one has ever gave their blood to a red blood to consume. But looking at him, she noted how he hasn't aged a day since she last spoke to him, and knew he had to be telling the truth. But if he is immortal what does that make little Winter, his daughter? Allegra winced incredulously,
"But you have a daughter?"
"I can still procreate with humans. But I am immortal and need blood to consume on a daily basis, I can compel humans, and my familiars don't get addicted to the kiss or become poison to other bluebloods as your average familiars would be. My daughter Winter shows no symptoms yet. She is healthy and is more human than anything. She is what they call a hybrid."
"I really don't know what to say," she didn't know what to think. He was an abomination. So was his daughter. She couldn't tell Charles. She wouldn't know what he would do. Suddenly she heard the sound of a little Winter giggling up a storm, and heavy steps near them,
"Wee! Hurry up horsey! Hurry! Wee!" Charles chuckled as he ran inside the parlor with a giggly Winter upon his shoulders, Allegra couldn't believe her eyes. Charles was a big softy now. She never saw this side of him.
"Winter, looks like your rides up!" Charles took her down, and that's when Lawrence walked in, his eyes went wide when he saw Winter, he has never seen Bendix though, so he is a bit confused. Mimi and Jack then walked inside. Charles went wide eyed,
"Where's Schuyler, I need to warn her first" Charles rushed out side to meet with Schuyler first before she came inside to this.
"So this is what has you distressed. I'm guessing this is a long story dear?" said Lawrence to Allegra, she nodded.
Suddenly the little Winter Anne came storming in excitedly, pulling her dad by his hand and leading him to the parlor,
"Skywar!- daddy! Sista's here!" Schuyler felt her stomach churn, and her heart race. She just froze there as everyone stared at her wondering what her reaction to this would be. The little toddler girl with black blue hair was pulling along some tall man anxiously from the study….. She went blanched.
Schuyler blinked and gulped, she looks a little like her self, and that man with Black blue hair and blue eyes like her self…. She gasped and looked to her mom for answers,
The little grabbed her hand and lead her to her father. Her father smiled nervously, and ran his hand through his hair, then finally offered his hand,
"Schuyler, I'm-"
She retorted, "I know who you are- your Steven Chase, my father!" he paled, Steven Chase was his alias name.
"Benjamin is my real name."
"Right. I think I'm going to just….. go" he tried to stop her and she recoiled and glared, "I know everything you want to tell me already through the glom, there's nothing more I want to say to you- I just need time. Will that be ok with you?" she cried, and just went to get her clothes to move back in with her beau.
Schuyler wasn't thrilled about her father being alive because now her mom is bewildered and confused about what she's to do about her marriage. She still loves her father. This sucks for Charles. Charles is her father in her eyes. She cant hate her father Ben for what her grandmother was responsible for. How could her grandmother do that to her daughter in this cycle? I mean technically bluebloods are not able to reproduce which is a contradiction in it self right?, Schuyler sighed as Charles walked in wearing a wry smile.
Schuyler right away went to hug him tight.
"I hate the fact that he isn't really dead- I mean isn't that horrible?" she cried, Charles sat down on the bed and Schuyler sat down next to him.
Charles sighed, and hugged her closer, "No. no I can say the same thing, you know- but think about it this way honey- you have a little sister who already looks up to you and admires you, even though you're a stranger to her"
"Oh crap, I didn't even say hello to her- she probably thinks I didn't like her, but the truth is I barely processed that information. I'm such a horrible sister, what does she think of me now? a coward running from her issues"
"Ah, I don't believe that- she's a cutie, she reminds me of you in a lot of ways. Her name is Winter Anne Chase by the way"
"Really? Winter is a unique name. So I'm guessing my dad remarried then?" Charles shrugged,
"He said he's still your mothers husband so I'm thinking not"
She frowned, "But what about the bonding ceremony and the wedding? I really wanted you to be my dad! This is so unfair!" she cried, she was crying because she thinks she'll lose Charles. Thinking he will become that cold hearted impassive 'Ass'. she knows if her mom leaves him he will suffer gravely this time. She knows they barely started to be intimate this cycle- which means he is far more in love with her mother than ever now, and this is just not fair!
"Oh Schuyler- I feel so numb right now. But everything will be ok regardless, I promise dear, despite the heartache. I'm sure I'll get through it, and learn how to live without her-" he sounded impassive, and hollow. He was looking down to the floor as he said this. No emotions running through his words. This made Schuyler even more sad. It was like he wasn't even there.
"Please don't give up-just," her voice failed her. She has grown so close to this Charles, but if she knew better she would see that this is the real Charles- the Charles who has his mate at his side for now.
"I hate him!" she frowned bitterly, and Charles then turned to face her,
"No Schuyler, please don't do that" he wiped her tears away with his thumbs. Then brought her into a comforting security filled hug, she cant give up these hugs- she remembers how safe she felt when he found her wondering the city alone bewildered. She remembers how everyone else terrified her but him. His gray eyes bore concern, and for some odd reason the man she once feared, became the savior of her life, the beholder of her refuge. "I'm going to go talk to your mother darling. And you- stop worrying about me hone- you will always have me even if your mother and I don't bond next week, ok?"
"Ok, but your still going to be the man who gives me away at my wedding, which will be soon" he smiled and nodded,
"Yes of course I will"
"Sweetheart- what's wrong?" Kingsley purred as they laid down for a nap.
"Nothings wrong. Just thinking, that's all." he kissed her forehead and she closed her eyes then rolled over on top of him. Kingsley gasped,
"Awe thinking about me again I see" she nodded with a smile and flushed brightly. Then kissed him as he grasped her thighs and rolled them over that way he was on top on top of her.
"I cant wait for our real honeymoon- I want to enlighten you thoroughly."
"Why wait, when we can do it now?" she smiled mischievously,
He eyed her seriously, incredulously, then again she has been ready since that night all the drama with the damned condom wrapper and Deming started. He should be thrilled but when he looked into her deep dark blue eyes, he knew she was trying to take her mind off of something.
"My lover, tell me what's wrong first?" he eyed her with concern.
Schuyler suspired, "Why cant you just do this one thing for me? Why do you have to press it on when I don't want to talk about it right now!" he knew it. She was using this as an distraction for her issues about her father coming into equation, and taking Allegra away with him, away from Charles.
"Schuyler, your mothers a big girl- she knows what she wants"
"Just leave me alone Kingsley! Obviously she don't!" she cried. Kingsley sighed and just went out to go do something for his wife. He wanted to make her feel better.
"Ben I just need a little time alone please?" Allegra cried, they moved into a nice 5 bedroom home on the other side of the city. He is alive. And she is still in love with him.
"No. you had more than enough time without me! I missed you Legs! God-" he pulled her in his arms. Then kissed her. She kissed him back. The kiss was long and all lust not love. No. it was nothing like his kisses.
A week went by and Kingsley invited Ben, Allegra and Winter over for dinner. He wanted to solve the issues before his Schuyler walked down the isle to him. Only problem is, Schuyler was oblivious about it.
Schuyler was so distracted that she didn't notice Kingsley hired help to tend on them. Kingsley knew however that he was going to need support from her friends and her sister bliss for Schuyler will have to be civil. Which is why Mimi Force was on top of the guest list. She always knew how to talk some sense in the raven haired beauty.
Schuyler groaned when someone abruptly jumped on her bed to wake her up, so that she could wake up. She has even been sleeping away from Kingsley, since she wanted space but enough is enough. A week of space is more than enough!
"Wake up hone! Hurry up- we need to get you cleaned up for the dinner party!" Schuyler hasn't even been to school within the past week. She cant even remember the last time she showered.
Schuyler grumbled, "Go away Mimi!"
"Nope! Not going to happen babe! You best get your ass up now and shower yourself or I will Force you! And trust me hone, I'll be doing everyone a favor by getting you cleaned up, dear god Skye- when was the last time you showered?" Mimi covered her nose. Schuyler smiled and shrugged,
"I cant remember. Ok I'm awake!" she said as Mimi tipped over the mattress letting her fall to the floor. Schuyler took a long shower as Mimi picked her something to wear. Kingsley couldn't even do what Mimi just did. Mimi was talented in bossing people around, and her methods were efficient.
Schuyler was all ready, and she smelt a whole lot better. What the hell is this for again?, she thought to herself as she eyed her self in the mirror.
"Well look who cleans up well- and smells a whole lot better by the way! My work is all done!" Mimi smirked proudly at her work.
Schuyler smiled and sighed,
"Now are you going to tell me what I got all dressed up for?" she hissed,
"One moment hone" Mimi pinched her nose while taking the soiled blankets and sheets to the laundry room.
Schuyler was wearing a white camisole crop top with a sheer button down collared chiffon tunic blouson, a crop leather cinch belt with rhinestones and silver studs low rise denim jeans and brown boots. Her hair sleek down, black smoky eye shadow, blush, mascara, lip gloss. She sprayed her self with Versace perfume, then her matching pearl earrings and went to exit from the room.
She looked good. At lease Kingsley thought so. In fact he was watching her the whole while from the hallway, creaking into the door. As soon as he saw she was ready to go down stairs he decided to snatch her away for a little kiss. He couldn't help himself. She has been in her room avoiding everything and everyone else all by her self.
She was sashaying down the hall when he snatched her away into their hallway cloakroom, before she can protest or speak he closed the distance. Her heart fluttered and her pulse went haywire. Only he can do that to her. She felt that magical sensation and wanted to ditch the little dinner party she had no idea about until Mimi told her about it earlier.
She pulled away for air, and smiled warmly, then frowned, "I'm so sorry love. I've been so caught up in my-" he placed an index finger over her pouted lips and nodded.
"I understand which is why I had to do this-"
She eyed him suspiciously, "What did you do? Please warn me while you can!" she pursed her lips in a fine line, and narrowed her eyes intensely. Kingsley gulped,
"I invited your parents and a few friends over for our pre engagement party. Though I didn't invite Charles tonight because he is not the one you have issues with" she gasped,
"Kingsley? But I-"
"You left me no choice in the matter Schuyler! You shut me out again just when we finally got back in tune with one another!" he raised his voice and she could hear the finality in it. He was indignant.
"Ok. Your right. Are you mad at me now?" she puckered her lips adorably,
"No. but if you don't resolve your differences between your parents tonight then I will be ok- I want to get bonded with you already! And I think I want it to be the day after graduation day, your grandfather pitched me that idea!"
"Fine. I'll do it only for you then!" Schuyler was mad with her mom for choosing Ben over Charles again.
"That's my girl- now give your sexy beast a kiss for good luck" Kingsley thinks Ben doesn't like him because of a certain comment he heard from Bens mouth, 'What in the world is our daughter doing married to a pretty boy snob like that? and then taking her to a secluded island away from her family? Why did you let her go? And how did you know whether or not she was safe with that boy to begin with!' he didn't know Schuyler was emancipated and that the conclave basically made her marry him to secure Mimi's and Jack's bond and the blue blood future by pulling the fate card with her. Her hereditary calling. And that Kingsley was as innocent as Schuyler was in the whole intervention thing by being sent to a secluded island bounded to each other to work things out. Lawrence was responsible. And Oliver of course.
He kissed her and then prepared his wife for the dinner. As the gorgeous couple glided down the steps hand in hand, Kingsley eyed his wife lovingly and squeezed her hand when her father, Winter and Allegra approached them,
"Allegra, Winter-" she eyed Ben up and down, with discomfort, and Kingsley cleared his throat, so Schuyler could ease up, "Ben- welcome to our home! We are most thrilled to have you here this evening!" she had a small façade going on with her plastered fake smile and glee.
Kingsley rolled his eyes at his wife's over exaggerated cover. It was implied with irony most certainly and directly aimed more at her mom, than her dad. Kingsley watched as her mom looked blanched and wide eyed catching Schuyler's true meaning, she gulped and hugged her daughter awkwardly, as Schuyler pat her mom once then pulled away, avoiding her gaze of concern. Ben went in for a hug but was brushed away by Schuyler's pat and walk off before he could reach her coldly, as she lead them toward the parlor where Jack, Mimi, Oliver, and bliss were sitting going over the plans Kingsley and her friends been helping him with for their bonding day and stuff.
"Hey guys! Welcome to our dinner party! As you can see everyone who is relevant to the cause made it this evening- isn't that just grand!" sarcastically Schuyler smiled widely, with that little façade again. Everyone went rigid and gulped,
Oh no she didn't! Kingsley shook his head sharing a look of amusement with Oliver and Jack.
Well this night should be interesting. Thought Mimi, sure beats sitting at home watching Charles sulk all day!
Ok guys, looks like its near the end for sure. Poor Charles though right? And what about Schuyler and her issues with her mother for choosing Ben over Charles? Again! Oh and just so you know- Ben's girlfriend died giving birth to Winter, so she never had a mom before. Stay tuned for the next chapter. And remember for the 110th reviewer: you get to decide what the next chapter will be about- dedicated to you and everything! Any way thanks so much for those who left me a review- including the bitter one someone left recently by 'Blue blood girl': she said this is a poor rip off to another story on here- and that its poorly written- well thanks anyways for taking the time to read and review my story- I appreciate your criticism and hope that I improve my style and writing in the future that will meet your standards! Once again guys- all of you are amazing and inspire me to do this. But if you don't think I should continue then let me know ok, because I do this for my readers who follow the story- if the story sucks then I shouldn't write anymore right? Before I update I will ask for( 4 ) reviews total, (112)
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