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Post by Malefica on Jul 14, 2008 9:44:20 GMT -5
******NEW DAY******
*Malefica was pacing the room, like a tiger trapped in a cage. She knew her children should be in safety, but she hadn't heard from them for a long time. She knew that if she attempted to seek them out, Lilith's spies might find out and track her to them, but her worries were becoming unbearable.*
Oh gods, what am I supposed to do? The worries about my childrens safety are killing me. And I have nobody to talk about my worries to. Leetah is having her hands full in Lorien, my husband is busy with his other wives and I don't know Magenta well enough to burden her with my troubles.
*She lifted her tiny hand and wiped away a tear from her cheek.*
I can't take it anymore! I have to see if they are safe. I can't go to Lorien, that will be too risky, but to my fortress, protected by ancient magic? I will try to get there undetected.
*Malefica put on a hooded dark cloak, completely hiding her white dress and blonde curls. Then she quietly snuck out of the mansion and disappeared into the night.*
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Post by Count Dracula on Jul 15, 2008 6:54:52 GMT -5
*Dracula wandered the great halls, smiling to himself on how things were coming. Three brides so soon. Now that was a good sign. He wondered if any of them had managed to conceive as of yet. At least Malefica should be happy, he knew how much she loved family. It would be a boon to them, when they were able to pump some life into the hatchings. Where was she anyways? He walked faster, pacing the halls, seeking her out, but he could find no trace of her. That wasn't good.*
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Post by Malefica on Jul 15, 2008 9:17:48 GMT -5
****AFTER THE TALK WITH MERLIN AT THE FORTRESS*****
*Malefica snuck quietly into the hall, took of her dark cloak and hung it up beside the fireplace, so it could dry. It had been raining outside, and the cloak had become wet. But she felt better now, knowing that at least one of her children were safe. Humming she started walking down the hall.*
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Post by Count Dracula on Jul 15, 2008 9:26:02 GMT -5
"Just needed some air then?" *Dracula spoke flatly from the armchair by the fire where he had been waiting for her perfectly still.*
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Post by Malefica on Jul 15, 2008 9:31:03 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled and came over to him. She leaned down and gave him a kiss. He was her husband, and she didn't want to lie to him.*
"Oh, I was worried about the safety of my children, and went to talk to my adoptive father Merlin about it. He is very good at calming me down when I am upset. I hope I didn't worry you."
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Post by Count Dracula on Jul 15, 2008 10:19:55 GMT -5
"Worry? Why should I worry?"
*Dracula did his best to shed his frustration as he stood and took her gently by the shoulders.*
"Is it so wrong that I want to know where you are?"
*He smiled, trying to get her to see his position.*
"Although you may be more impervious that many of my brides, I have enemies that would happily kill you to get to me. I just want my family safe."
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Post by Malefica on Jul 15, 2008 10:26:24 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled and leaned against him for a moment to kiss him lovingly.*
"Forgive me, my love. I am not used to people caring about where I am. Most of my life I have done what I wanted, and nobody ever gave a damn. I'll try to work on that. Next time I go to see my adoptive father, I will tell you first."
*She looked him deeply into his eyes, more concerned about him than about herself.*
"You have enemies, my love? Is there any way I can protect you? A magic spell, a potion or an amulet?"
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Post by Count Dracula on Jul 15, 2008 10:36:39 GMT -5
*Dracula shook his hand, cradling her hand in his.*
"No, it's not that. I have yet to find an adversary that I cannot beat, but I worry for you and the other brides, that are more vulnerable."
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Post by Malefica on Jul 15, 2008 10:42:32 GMT -5
*Malefica looked warmly into his eyes for a moment, with all the love she felt for him. Then she hugged him gently and placed a kiss on his cheek.*
"You don't need to worry for my sake, my love. If I can fight my mother, Queen Lilith of Hell, I am also strong enough to fight your enemies. I am not as vulnerable as I may seem."
*She looked up at him again.*
"Would you care to tell me who your enemies are?"
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Post by Count Dracula on Jul 15, 2008 10:49:13 GMT -5
*Dracula shrugged.*
"It is of little matter. There are many that hate what we are on principle. The most recent was a hunter for the Church. An old soul, but...I do not believe that he has followed me here."
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Post by Malefica on Jul 15, 2008 10:52:10 GMT -5
*Malefica shuddered and snuggled closer to him.*
"That doesn't sound very nice. If I notice something unusual, I will tell you right away."
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Post by Count Dracula on Jul 15, 2008 11:16:47 GMT -5
"Thank you." *He wrapped his arm close about her.*
"So what was it that your father said?"
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Post by Malefica on Jul 15, 2008 11:23:23 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled and leaned against him.*
"As you might imagine, he gave me a long speech about how wrong it is for a woman to leave man and children behind and start a new and better life. Women of his time are obviously expected to stay with their families, no matter how much they suffer themselves. And he hit the ceiling when I told him about you. But he calmed down, eventually. My children are safe for now. But I can't stop worrying anyway."
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Post by Count Dracula on Jul 15, 2008 11:34:53 GMT -5
*His brow lifted in surprise.*
"They will not be joining us? That will be unfortunate."
*He squeezed her tighter.*
"Fret not though...with any luck you will soon have other things on your mind."
*His other hand slipped to her belly.*
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Post by Malefica on Jul 15, 2008 11:39:57 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled and looked up at him.*
"There is nothing I would like more than to introduce you to my children. But my mother Lilith is constantly attacking me. I was worried about the safety of my children, so I felt forced to send them away, to make sure they would be free of her attacks."
*She smiled and pressed her slender body closer to his. She wrapped her arms around him and kissed him on the throat.*
"I am not worried for my own part. I am strong and can defend myself and any children you are willing to give me."
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