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Post by Merlin on Jul 14, 2008 9:28:48 GMT -5
*Merlin was sitting in front of the crackling fireplace in the library. His eyes were distant and his mind was worried. He was thinking of Malefica.*
Where is she? She should be here a long time ago. Has something happened to her?
*He was holding Gawain in his arms. The baby was wrapped in warm blankets to keep the chilly night air out. Merlin's eyes softened as he looked down at the baby, and he lifted his hand and stroke gently the soft hair on Gawain's tiny head.*
"Don't worry, little one. I will take care of you. You have nothing to fear."
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Post by Malefica on Jul 14, 2008 9:52:30 GMT -5
*Malefica entered the fortress, still wearing her dark hooded cloak, hiding her blonde curls and her long, white dress under it. She brushed the hood away from her head as she entered the library, where she had spent so many hours reading and studying, trying to get a good education. A bitter smile went over her face as she thought about the days she was hoping for a better future.*
It seems it is not in my destiny to be happy. I am always longing for something I cannot reach. And yet I have already accomplished so much. What is wrong with me?
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Post by Merlin on Jul 14, 2008 9:58:46 GMT -5
*Merlin's body tensed when he saw Malefica. He stood up, looking at his adoptive daughter with a stern look on his face.*
"Now, there you are. I was worried about you."
*His sharp eyes studied her carefully. There was something different about her. Instinctively he held Gawain closer, in a protective way, ready to defend him if necessary.*
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Post by Malefica on Jul 14, 2008 10:07:57 GMT -5
*Malefica's beautiful face brightened up in a warm smile by the sight of Gawain. She lifted her hand and caressed him gently, and her heart was filled with the love a mother feels for her children. She was still worried about Eden, but assumed that where ever the girl was, Icarus was right there with her. He was a very protective father.*
Stop worrying, Eden is fine. She is a strong and smart girl, and whatever happens to her, she will make it. She is not like you, you idiot, running from one problem to another.
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Post by Merlin on Jul 14, 2008 10:12:39 GMT -5
*Merlin relaxed a bit when he realized that Malefica would never harm her child. But that didn't give her the right to disappear for so long without telling where she was and what she had done. He was, after all, her adoptive father. He furrowed his eyebrows, and his voice was stern, just like when she had been a green, devilish girl growing up in his home.*
"Young lady, what do you mean by coming home at this hour? And why are you so late?"
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Post by Malefica on Jul 14, 2008 10:22:03 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled. This reminded her about when she was a teenager, and Merlin had caught her sneaking back to her room at midnight, after doing her magic witch rituals in the light of the full moon.*
"Forgive me for being so late, Merlin. So many things have happened since we last met. First I had a fight with Lilith, and it ended in a tie. We both got injured, but not seriously. I fear she will come back for more, by the way."
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Post by Merlin on Jul 14, 2008 10:47:52 GMT -5
*Merlin studied her face, trying to catch a glimpse of her green eyes. Malefica's eyes were always expressing her emotions. Joy, sadness, anger, despair, fear... her eyes told him everything he needed to know. And he recognized her way of trying to sneak away from confrontations she knew would happen.*
"From what you say, that is not the only thing that has happened. Anything else?"
*He looked at her sharply, with the look that told her she would not get away that easy.*
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Post by Malefica on Jul 14, 2008 11:20:29 GMT -5
*Malefica sighed deeply. She knew what that look meant. She could fool other people, but Merlin was too wise to believe in human words. She decided it was best to tell the truth.*
"As you wish, father. I - I wasn't happy with Icarus. Well, I was, at first. But then things changed. He started behaving grumpy, and then he started avoiding me, like he hated me. It hurts to feel that everybody hates you, Merlin."
*Her beautiful green eyes filled with tears.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 14, 2008 11:26:01 GMT -5
*Merlin furrowed his eyebrows. When would the girl stop feeling sorry for herself and do the best out of what she had got?*
"There, there. Aren't you exaggerating just a little right now. From what I understand, he has given you anything he could to keep you happy. He TOLD you he couldn't love anyone. And still he does a lot of things for you that nobody can expect from a man like him? What had you expected? A dream castle and Prince Charming kneeling at your feet? You know perfectly well that after one week he would have bored you into tears. No matter what you feel about Icarus he is the father of your children, and he deserves respect."
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Post by Malefica on Jul 14, 2008 11:43:00 GMT -5
*Malefica looked up at him, her green eyes sparkling with fury.*
"And what about me? Don't I deserve respect? Has he the right to kick me like I was a dog or to growl at me the way he does? Has he the right to drown me in his hatred when I try my best to give him my love? He is a good father, I grant him that, but a good husband he is not!"
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Post by Merlin on Jul 14, 2008 12:10:26 GMT -5
*Merlin looked at her again, furrowing his eyebrows even more. He looked like an old grandfather, and wisdom and life experience was written on his face. His intelligent gray eyes examined her sternly. When he spoke, it was a sarcastic tone in his voice.*
"I can't remember raising my daughter to drown herself in self-pity! Calm yourself. Icarus has never kicked you, and you know that. As for his grumpiness: What do you expect from a man that is sacrificing all he is for a woman he can't love, but is still obsessed with? He gave you two children only because you asked him to! If that is not love, nothing is!"
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Post by Malefica on Jul 14, 2008 12:15:52 GMT -5
*Malefica hung her head like a dog who had been brutally kicked by it's master. A silent tear trickled down her cheek.*
"I left him."
*She whispered quietly.*
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Post by Merlin on Jul 14, 2008 12:19:51 GMT -5
*Merlin arched his eyebrows questioning.*
"What?"
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Post by Malefica on Jul 14, 2008 12:24:08 GMT -5
*By the thought of Dracula, Malefica blushed and looked down. Her heart beat faster just by thinking of him.*
"I have met another man. He asked me to be his bride. And I said yes. He lives at the Mondego Mansion with me now. He and his other wives. His name is Vladislaus Dracula."
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Post by Merlin on Jul 14, 2008 13:09:01 GMT -5
*Merlin pulled Gawain closer to him, as to protect him from the evil powers of the world. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a second.* She left a demon to marry a vampire. The very same vampire that is carrying the most evil vampire name in the world. Will she ever come to her senses?*He felt anger streaming through his body as he opened his eyes again and looked at her. Never before had he wanted so much to grab his adoptive daughter and beat her senseless. If it only had helped. He took another deep breath.* Calm down, Merlin, this is nothing to be upset about. Even if she is a Guardian with two children to take care of... Calm down... Calm down... You have killed enough in your time, old boy, calm yourself......"ARE YOU COMPLETELY OUT OF YOUR MIND? " *His voice was sounding strong and clear, like a thunderstorm, echoing through the fortress, and lightning could be seen in his now dark grey, stormy eyes.*
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