AN:
Would You Fall in Love with Me Again is a Song by Anna Lea and Jorge Rivera-Herrans from epic musical
little birds of perfection:
Elaine came down with a head cold just before the holiday season was to start for them. Making her unable to do her usual work around the bar, or run errands. This bothered Konstantin when she didn't make her visit to him or Mrs. Richards. This warranted a visit to the bar after hours when Goleon was doing closing duties. Where he found Serenity was in her seat at the bar and drinking like usual. Teens were in the corner of the bar surrounded by the hounds with black cat nearby. Only person behind the bar was Goleon putting away freshly cleaned glasses.
"Keep these safe," Konstantin recalled the key and coin, "I trust you can do that."
"Weren't they collected to take you home?" Corbin asked out of turn, "I mean don't you miss your family? Since your mom made minor appearances."
Sound of glass cracking when dropped from behind the bartop by Goleon, made heads turn. He apologized when he heard Corbin's question about the royal family.
"Let me guess," Hepzibah took in Goleon's behavior, "Morningstars aren't big on emotional displays in public?"
"Explains a lot." Corbin looked at Konstantin.
Serenity tried to not laugh at the meaning when Konstantin pondered on what the teens met. Goleon wasn't going to say a word about an off limits topic. Left attention to be turned to Wyatt about to go upstairs with a trey. Minor healing potion was among the items Konstantin could identify.
"Am I missing something?" Wyatt asked, feeling the tension.
"I'll take this," Konstantin took the trey from Wyatt, "Since your niece and nephew are too inquisitive."
"I thought I told you two," Wyatt allowed Konstantin to pass him, "Stop bringing up off the limits subjects."
Answers that followed fell on deaf ears belonging to Konstantin when he climbed the stairs. Making his way to the bedside of a slumbering Elaine in her room. He placed the tray on an empty bedside table as quietly as he could. Removing his gloves and coat to get more comfortable as he walked. He laid them on the lazy sofa next to the bookshelf as Elaine stirred.
"Konstantin?" Her eyes fluttered open, "I thought you were meeting with the police on a case?"
"Sister- in- law working with the local priest," He answered, "You're more of a priority."
"It's just a head cold." She was amused by his concern.
She ended up making space for him to sit on her bed when she slowed her breathing down. Onto the corner he sat with a hand seeking out her own. She weakly allowed him to weave her cold clammy fingers with his.
"I wish you to get better for the holidays," He replied softly, "There's something between us; a sort of pull. Something you always do to me, and I to you."
"A sea of whisky couldn't intoxicate me as much as a drop of you." She answered with a weak voice.
This moment was one of many for two each day she slowly started getting better. Thankful in a way the Serenity and her brother were around when she got feverish. Boxes of tissues and cough syrup were worth hours spent caring for her. Different take on rice porrage to chicken noodle soup were served. Followed by a cold remedy made from several kinds of herbal leaves, roots, and at least three different kinds of liver. Since she found herself well enough to step out of bed and pick up where she left off. Place she headed was the doorstep belonging to Konstantin in her suited skirt. She made her presence known by using his new door knocker. He answered to find find her in her skirted suit and waist length, hooded Cape Coat.
"Must you wear those boots?" He asked about familiar pastel blue boots.
"Black only color you have in your wardrobe?" She asked back.
"Can you two cut it out?" Serenity adjusted her grip on her walking sticking, "Police can't hold a crime scene forever."
Elaine reached out to remove his black cravat to replace it for a midnight blue one. She was careful with the knot before pulling her gloved fingers away. Which he finished off by conjuring the golden apple pin to the center.
"Better?" He asked.
"Much." She liked how he looked.
Serenity didn't know that Wyatt and her were going to be seeing more of these two together. Year to come wear filled with many cases that baffled the mind of future generations. Since their adventures together long after they left the world of living were filled with how, famed detective started out to when he met his associates.
Actual doctor that worked beside famed detective with her trusted wolf dog
Mixed heritage witch that captured heart of famed detective
Unofficial haunter with knowledge of a doctor and ran a bad for supernatural community
8*8
Seeing your son wear a mask of strength after returning to hell was a grand reunion. Beyond the mask he wore during a week long celebration of his return throughout 7 rings. His father and mother noticed a strange sadness he carried. From greeting old faces in his parents' court to The Sins themselves. Deeply hidden away and only trained eyes could spot this change in him. Lack of interest in arguing with his sister or the way his tail used to sway. Showed them SOMETHING was truly missing from his life. Answer soon came to them when he started turning down companionship in ANY form. Not an incubus or succubus turned his head like in olden days. He was a tad interested in carrying on conversations with daughters of nobility.
He was still mentally sharp enough to out debate ANYONE that dared try with him. Showing his knowledge and what he was taught hadn't eroded away when in the living world. Just never ended well since they were cut off in this cold way. Among his other duties he was still able to carry on without much trouble. When he returns to his old chambers after the end of each day, to quietly decompress. Spending those days on a human art skill he picked up. Slowly painting brush stroke after stroke as days turned to years. Creating a portrait of her from the last memory he had of her smiling for him.
~Came To End~
Most secluded area within the royal gardens where he was to go with his sister, by his parents. Found by him when he entered the area not knowing what was coming. A voice he heard since she first sang for him turned his head into the air. Almost gliding toward him like a ghost from his last as a human. Her complete face and upper body covered by a lace veil of midnight blue. in these peep toe pumps with a 4 and half inch heel. Trail of spider lilies started forming around them when she came near.
[ELAINE]
I will fall in love with you over and over again
I don't care how, where, or when
No matter how long it's been,
You're mine
Don't tell me you're not the same person
You're always be my husband
and I've been waiting, waiting
[VALERIUS]
ELAINE
[ELAINE, VALERIUS]
Waiting, waiting (ELAINE)
Waiting, waiting
Waiting …
Clear as crystal aria came to an end for him when his posture relaxed and arms came to rest at his side. His eyes lit up with a rare smile spreading across his face as he reached up. His talons grab the edge of a lace veil with him uttering a single word. Started to burn away the black lace and embroidered rose pattern. Reveal a sideways, cascade ponytail made of silvery chestnut tresses, held by a volcanic stone barrette. Midnight blue irises with thin vertical reddish pupils looked into his. Same kindness reflected in them like the night they first met at that doorway.
"And choose you;
In a hundred lifetimes,
In a hundred worlds,
In any version of reality,
I'd find you and,
I'd choose you." He answered her.
His white irises with thin red reddish pupils surrounded by violet looked right at her. Filled with a single ember of life NOBODY hadn't seen in him since his arrival. Way his tail came to life by slowly swaying when he further neared her. His talons tranced the curve of her cheek and cupped the side of her face. Welcoming one of her gloved hands taking hold of those bare talons.
"Oh how I' ve missed you," He whispered, "How long have I gone without your voice? That sweet, floral fragrance with slightly spicy notes or your sapphires for eyes?"
"20 years," She calculated, "Give or take. What would you three say?"
To her side a fully grown Displacer Beast and a phantom panther in black coloring, stepped forward. Both wore collars made from tree pulp straps and volcanic stone tags. Came after knights failed to hold them back with an owl with them.
"Lucian has grown and his friend?" Valeris recognized one of the two felines.
"Lilium," She answered, "A phantom panther I came across during an animal trafficking ring. They followed me even after I died and was brought here."
Valeris didn't have to look far to two escorts that stood a few feet behind the felines. One was a Dullahan who long since removed his helmet without a care or stitch of fear. Other was a familiar witch with leaves of fir tree and Petals of a portulaca flower. Woven into her simply braided hair with a stupefied rooster beside her. Both took a familiar stance when they bowed to him and his sister.
"Um…." A porcelain doll complex with crimson snakes for hair excitedly got between them. Her wide reddish- orange eyes looked from her brother to Elaine. "This her? That witch our parents speak with you about. She's pretty like one of my dolls and her voice sounds so pure."
"You were right about her being inquisitive," Elaine liked this one's curiosity, "I am Elaine 'Elle' Bloodsaw. My familiars are Hoo hoo, Lucian, and Lilium."
Bowing to her with a hand in a half glove worn on it as the rest of her was in an off- the- shoulder gown. Long lace sleeves with cuffs that stopped at her first knuckle. Corset bodice flowed into floor length, a- line skirt with frontal double slits. Stocking clad legs where peep toe flats were worn. Came in a black coloring with red beading sewn in a blood splatter.
"I am staying in Gloomwood Manor," Elanie further introduced herself, "I would be honored to have you visit."
"Aurellia Violante and I would love that." She screeched.
She shook her tail at the thought of a new friend, As the tale of veiled beauty with two large felines beside her and an owl on her shoulder. In the company of a knight of hell and witch of chances made her entrance to the royal family. Echoed throughout the 7 rings and caught certain demonic ears. Spread like wildfire through high ranked to lower classes of demons.
Now first ones to visit her within the walls of a Victorian architecture with new breath. Queen Bee of Gluttony Ring lured by the rumor of women's voice. What she found was a scent of honey made from wild flowers. Before Elaine could stop the happily buzzing bee from sampling. Lid of a jar popped open and contains licked cleaned. To only experience strong hallucinating effects for hours on end. This made the Beelezebub want more of the delicious honey. Become a seasonal promise in between visits to her.
Sin of Lust had to see what laid behind the veil she rumoredly wore. Her eyes froze him in his tracks when he laid his own eyes on her. They glittered like polished sea glass freshly picked from the sands of a beach. She in turn asked him to not hide his scars he hides behind a glamour. To only be told she always saw them as part of a person's beauty. Revealing to him only one she carried with her, a single scarred ear. Formed the foundation of his visits to her for tea and homemade scones.
She made a personal visit to Sin of Sloth with a basket holding a salve, a hand of glory candle, and a herbal tea blend. Weren't the items in the basket made by her caught his eye. She knew the scientific name of the flower gifted to him by Lilith. Stating she adored how they only bloomed every 100 years. Become a full blown conversation over similar species. Led to him staying lucid enough for her return visits, until he started seeing her.
"You left an impression on 3 out of 4 of the Sins," Valeris told her during one of his visits to her, "My sister adored you."
"I am that kind of a girl." She shrugged.
"That has never changed." He was glad.
"Come with us?" Elaine asked him, "Your sister is taking me to all her favorite places and a tour of the rings."
"Change of scenery would be nice." He agreed.
How the queen and king of hell found out their children went days without arguing. While traveling around the rings with this fresh new face. Along with her small achievements made with a few sins. Personal touch with having an extinct species of supernatural felines. Became the base for a requested visit with her, Only to find she came to them with their son. Way two stood beside the other at that moment before them. Her wearing a simpler version of her attire with flats in place of her heels and above- the- knee- length skirted dress replaced her gown. Circular capelet with a hood came in a midnight blue and replaced her laced veil.
What happened that day was known only between four of them
Had Elaine become a part of the house of Morningstar and officially received the title of Princess Consort.
8*8
Goleon was never bothered with Elaine bringing life back into his family's home. He quite welcomed small changes once dust was gone, and sheets came off the furniture. New artwork she put up and rearrangement of a few pieces.
Just a beginning …
Having her back within his arms as he had a spoonful of a iles flottante. Placed before his mouth by Elaine when he had watched her baked. He went on to allow pat his lips despite the potent sweetness. Showed when he needed a moment to swallow in those following minutes. His tail flitched as he worked through the sugary taste. Went unnoticed by two napping felines in the corner of the kitchen.
"Lucian and Lilium," Heads lifted into the air as a voice called them, "Come. It's time for your run during my ride."
"Go on," Valeris waved to them, "She's in trusted hands."
Off they went to be run beside a Night Mare mounted steed Goleon rode. A daily habit when Elaine brought them to his family home. Started to give the prince of hell a private chance to reconnect with Elaine. Since he started coming to this place from day one. Seeking out Elaine's company each time in all sorts of ways. Like now, when she watched his tail sway, so aggressively.
" … would you stop that," He warned her, "Ever since you've discovered my wings and tail … "
"No," She wanted to gently stroke his tail, "Mine.
Way her fingertips smoothly slid across finer hairs sent a tingling sensation up his spine. One he got used to when he started being alone with her when away from his family.
"You possessive little minx." He felt her desire.
When he leaned over to claim her lips for an enjoyable activity. One of carnal passions and rediscovering other physical boundaries of one another. Always resulted in them laying out on the floor with a slightly salty and sour scent in the air. She was snuggled up to him with his arm and tail securely holding her against him. Hair is a mess and certain items of clothing lay discarded or lay about.
Becoming one of many moments for Valeris came to share with Elaine. Slowly coming to co- habitat with her after moving into Gloomwood Manor. Over time small changes took place to better suit royal affairs. Household deities were used in place of servants and unused buildings were converted. A few places stayed the same like the library/ private study among other rooms. Head of household staff was a familiar face and her rooster, Valeris was surprised to see again.
"I really have to get used to staring at you?" Clocca asked him as her rooster was preening himself.
"Fact," He took in her new look, "You're being here … amazes me."
"I have a duty to perform and you have fun now," She nods to him, "Your highness."
"Valeris," He corrected her, "You're one of the few souls who may address me by true name."
"Hmmm," She paused for a second, "Tea?"
Rooster ended up clucking away as he walked after her with head carelessly bobbing. Leaving an impression on Valeris when he watched them. Following her through lomg hallways that turned and went straight. Until they came to a breakfast nook, where Elaine was found watering a carnivorous Hell-plant. Lucian, her owl, and Lilium were basking in the natural light coming through the bay windows.
"I'll leave you to do as you please since tea isn't going to make itself," Clocca left Valeris with Elaine, "Be back in a while."
"What do you think of her as head of staff?" Elaine's voice addressed him, "I was iffy at first about giving her the role until she took charge the first day and got house entities to fall in line."
"My uncles and aunt liked how she handled the staff during their visits," He recalled, " Everything is running smoothly with no problems."
"Who knew someone who spent decades alone," Elaine recalled how Clocca's life was before knowing them, "Took to a role so naturally."
To her side, Valeris walked in order to take in the plant Elaine was careful to water with mister. Guessing the plant was one of many gifts sent to her from demonic nobility, or certain Goetic Demon. News of her having an extinct species of hell cats and an owl. Caught the attention of the more ancient demons and their kin with interest.
"It's arrived today," He spoke of a certain license having to do with their private union, "Care to see?"
"Your Parents," Her face and eyes become blank, "Made us marry in a ceremony of my choosing. Still ticks me off."
"Angry looks lovely on you," He watched the cobalt in her eyes glow, "How I missed that."
Swaying of his tail took on at her being huffy had him joining in watering her newest plants. Holding her hand to wrapping an arm around her waist to hold her close. Inhaling her vampiric rose scent like needed air into his lungs.
"Don't you have duties to perform?" She reminded him.
"Had a few hours I wanted to spend with my bride." He whispered.
"Explains your more pleasant mood," She noticed the way he was acting with her in private, "This is your way of getting children out of me? 'Cause twins are a strong possibility."
"Good," He removed the water mister from her hands, "I am in no hurry to produce heirs after being reunited with you."
She rolled her eyes at him while sending the better part of her day's learning routine. Visits to the royal court to personal appointments with high ranked demons in the throne room. Elaine's natural charm and beauty shined through when learning her kindness was not her weakness. Beside her poise and how she conducted herself beside her husband. Aurellia happily filled in the blanks when Elaine had questions just to be around the hellcats. Creating a habit of spoiling them with meaty treats between meals and plenty of scratchies.
"Have a new riddle for me today?" Aurellia asked.
"I weaken all men for hours each day. I show you strange visions while you're away. I take you by night by day take you back. None suffer to have me but do from me lack. " Elaine told her.
"Usual time limit and prize?" Aurellia asked her.
"Positive." Elaine assured her.
This had Valeris wondering what was happening between his sister and wife when he watched. Reading Elaine's lip to find out she gave his sister a single riddle was a tad interesting. He knew the answer right off when he thought through this riddle with a smirk.
"I know the answer," He whispered to Elaine, "What is this prize?"
"Hersprize is helping me fetch a Shen oyster from the envy ring," She recalled her fish tank blueprints, "I can't share yours later."
He was introduced to one of her more personal projects, this was located in their shared closet/ washroom. She was in the middle of putting a Victorian fish tank with certain marine life. From glass paneling made of sand from a beach in the envy ring. To a metallic frame work made from melted down scrap of wreath ring. Water, marine flora, and rock decor are placed throughout.