Xhex v. Assail Round....? ~ Story Line

Dear Challa's,

Until July 10th, we're doing something special and sharing some of our favorite Story Lines of the year that previously didn't make it onto the blog.

In this one, Xhex and Assail come face-to-face..

Originally posted: March 20th, 2013

Who nominated it:  Assail

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XOXO!

The Unbound Team ♥

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Assail Ghardian

*Pulling up and parking my jaguar about a block away from the Iron Mask. Sitting back in my seat a bit as I glance at the time. 10:30 in the evening. For some this was the time to call it a day, of course I have no interest in those sort. Oh no, now was about the time my clientele began to make their ways out of the sewers and other various hell holes they called home in search of their next fix. Who am I to deny them that which gives them pleasure? Five minutes later I hear a tap at my window, a bit early this evening. Not that that should surprise me, when junkies wanted it, they wanted it right then and there. Rolling down my tinted window fully prepared for the regular sight I am surprised as I see a helmet. Grinning as the visor of the helmet lifts and I see just who it belongs too.* Why Xhex, to what do I owe this pleasure?

Xhex Ghardian 

*I'd headed out for a quick ride during my break from the IM and when I pulled up to my usual parking space, it didn't take me two seconds to zero in on the Jag parked just down the block. Immediately I feel the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Fuck. Assail. Bringing his low life clientele around the Iron Mask, like Caldie isn't big enough for him to find somewhere else to play. Asshole thinks he's going to become the next Rehvenge, like that would ever actually happen. I casually walk toward the car and lean over to tap on the window. It slides down and there he sits, not one ounce of surprise on his face, asking to what he owes this pleasure.* Pleasure? Not sure that's quite the word I'd use, Assail. What are you doing hanging around dark alleys and side streets near the IM?

Assail Ghardian 

*The grin never leaving my face at your accusatory tone. There was always something so sexy about a female when she was pissed.* Forgive me, I was mistaken in thinking that this was still a free country am I wrong? *Watching as Xhex's eyes turn to slits as she glares at me.*"That's not what I meant Assail and you know it." Truly I do not, I simply was out for a drive, much like yourself, and decided to pull over and see what this towns night life is like. I hear the Iron Mask is quite the spot to be.

Xhex Ghardian 

*I lean against the side of the Jag, ignoring your pointed look at my doing so.* Free country? Yeah, right. *For good measure, I cross one foot over the other, smacking the side of the car as I do so, taking pleasure in the wince you try to hide.* I am very certain you are not here to take in the sights and sounds of the Iron Mask, unless it's to scope out potential customers. *You chuckle softly and start to say something, but I cut you off.* This isn't your territory, Assail.

Assail Ghardian 

*Raising a brow as you begin to talk about territory. Knowing quite well that this was Rehvenge's territory at one point in time but that is in the past.* Surely you aren't referring to your boss. *Grinning as I see you nod once and say "who else?"* Ahh how sweet, the half breed still has loyalties. *My grin widening as I see the fire flash across her eyes before she subtly glances around.* What was that? Worried someone might hear? My my.....being mated has truly changed you.

Xhex Ghardian 

*You've hit a nerve and you know it, so I have to take a breath and center myself.* I don't give a shit who overhears, and neither do you, asshat. And I didn't know you cared....*I stretch that out a bit*...that I'm mated. Sucks to be you. *I turn around and place my helmet on top of your Jag, none too gently, and wonder if I can get the bike key out of my pocket without you noticing.* And it doesn't matter if Rehv's still in the game or not. You've got a lot of Caldwell you can go play in, so take your little....business and run along now.

Assail Ghardian 

*Grinning smugly as I can tell I've hit a nerve. My eyes quickly moving to your pocket as I see you reaching for something, by the placement of your hand I know exactly what it is. Moving my eyes back up to yours as I hear you say "Eyes up here -Ass-ail." Unbuckling my seat belt I see the quizzical look cross your face.* I'm sorry Xhex, have I done something wrong? *Opening the door which forces you to take a couple steps back, I watch as your eyes begin to scan your environment, your body begins to poise for an attack. I step out of the jag and shut the door behind me.* Would you like to give me a full body cavity search? Make sure I'm not carrying anything on my person? *Smirking as I see your lip twitch with annoyance.* "You'd like that too much I'm afraid." Oh no my dear Xhexania...*Taking a step towards you so that we are mere inches apart, looking down into your eyes as they show nothing but disgust.*...I believe -you- would enjoy it too much.

Xhex Ghardian 

*If you think you are going to intimidate me, you need to think again.* Be careful, Ass-ail. *I lean in a little closer then reach up and push my finger into your chest.* The only enjoyment I'm going to get with you is kicking your skinny ass if you don't find another area of town to take your little shit bags. *I push harder and then reach around you and slap my hand against the driver's side window of your precious car.* Nice ride. Sure would be a shame to have something happen to it. *I rub my elbow across the streak I made with my hand.* And yes, you can take that however you want.

Assail Ghardian 

*Being sure to keep my emotions in check as I watch you leave a hand print on my jaguar before you smudge it with your elbow. * If I didn't know any better I would say that sounded like a threat. *Watching as you shrug and cross your arms across your chest looking relaxed. Of course I am no fool and know that you are still ready for a fight...itching for one if your scent has anything to say about it.* Now, not that I would know about any such thing but I would think it would be unwise to threaten anyone in my chosen profession....things might start to happen. Horrible things. *Fixing my tie and straightening my jacket after you disheveled it with your finger. Smirking as we are still mere inches apart, so close our chests touch with each breath we take.* Careful Xhex, you wouldn't want that male of yours to get the wrong idea about us. I hear he's the jealous, untrusting type. *A glint of amusement flashes through my eyes as I see the look on your face drop slightly. I've just pressed quite the nerve....I can tell. Mated males and females are -so- predictable.*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I laugh because I can sense that you think you've hit a nerve bringing up John. Seriously? That's the best you've got?* Oh, Assail. Whatever you think you know about me, you need to check your sources because they are giving you very incorrect information. *I look up and cock my eyebrow.* So here it is straight from me. *I reach into my pocket and pull out my bike key, and resist the urge to smile when I see your eyes open wide.* Take your little operation here and move away from the IM. That's not a polite request, by the way. *I lean over to grab my helmet from the roof of your car, being careful to let the light catch the key and reflect it toward you. I bring the key just to the surface of your car door and touch it gently, then slide it back into my pocket.* Been nice chatting with you. *I brush against the car and move back toward the IM, knowing you are watching.*

Assail Ghardian 

*My eyes roaming to your ass as you walk away. Pity she's mated...would have loved to have her for a night. Turning on my heels and climbing back into my jag, after wiping off the smudge Xhex so kindly left on my window. As I shut the door behind me I ponder for a moment. It's amusing how loyal she still is to Rehvenge....how everyone still is. It's also quite amusing how he still thinks he can pull weight in this city though he is a happily mated male. Completely reformed, uninterested in this life anymore. Sure, if he were to get back in the game he would find that things have changed...times have changed. Pulling out a cigar from my center console along with my lighter and bringing it to my lips. I continue to watch as Xhexania reluctantly enters the club. Just you wait Xhex....just let them all wait. Soon enough they will all understand that there is in fact a new kingpin in town, and unlike the Reverend....he will not give up his throne. Lighting the cigar and taking a pull from it as I sit back and await my first customer. They'll come....they always come.* ~

Slice and Dice: symphath Style ~ Story Line

Dear Challa's,

Until July 10th, we're doing something special and sharing some of our favorite Story Lines of the year that previously didn't make it onto the blog.

In this one, Rehvenge and Ehlena are out for dinner when John Matthew and Xhex show up.  Tension blossoms and escalates when lessers catch sight of Ehlena.

Originally posted:  February 7th, 2013

Who nominated it:  Xcor

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XOXO!

The Unbound Team ♥

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Rehvenge Ghardian

Do that again. *Holding up the fork so Ehlena can take another bite, the light in her eyes more illuminating than the candle on the table. It's not every night I can take her out and spoil her. To watch her take small dainty bites. To be alone... Ish. Looking around the room, not a lot of people are here. Private. Something's that lacking in the Manse* But do it slower this time. Much slower.

Ehlena Ghardian 

Like this? *Meeting his amethyst eyes and slowly taking the bite of the Tiramisu, licking the end of the fork with my tongue. Slowly of course. I can't hold back my smile as he rearranges himself in the chair, his loafer covered foot brushing near my stillies* Or like this? *Leaning in, dipping my fingertip in the chocolate drizzle and raising it to his mouth, his fangs elongated as he sucks the tip of my finger in his mouth*

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Dematting in the alley right behind the restaurant, so we are not seen, I grab Xhex's hand and squeeze it as we make our way to the door. Tohrment surprised us with giving her the night off, since she's been patrolling every night this week. Deciding at the last minute that we would go out for a nice quiet dinner alone. Qhuinn was already out on patrol so, he has no idea that I am not in the mansion. But we won't be out long. What he don't know won't hurt him. Taking her hand and bringing to my lips and kissing it as I mouth, "I love you"*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I smile at John, so glad to be free of the manse and Qhuinn's brooding ass for a few minutes. I squeeze his hand and we step inside the restaurant, giving our names to the maitre'd who gives us the silent but scared once over. As we stand there waiting for him to find a table for us, I look around, feeling a very familiar tingle coming at me.* Hey, guess we're not the only couple out on the town, true? Rehvenge and Ehlena are here. Check it out. *I saunter past the startled maitre'd and walk toward the table in the back where Rehv currently has E's fucking finger in his mouth, John striding behind me.* Hey, Rehv, Ehlena. Fancy meeting you guys here.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Licking slowly, about to lean in annnnnnnnnnnnnnd... well there goes the neighborhood. Releasing Ehlena's finger, looking up and pegging Xhex with a hard glare* Do you mind? *Seeing her smirk, Ehlena of course straightening herself in my peripheral vision. Please don't invite them to sit down... begging silently, half-sexed up and half-pissed will make a Male go crazy*

Ehlena Ghardian 

*Using the tip of my stillie to nail Rehvenge in the shin... softly--but it doesn't matter, he doesn't feel it regardless. Dopamine. Duh, Ehlena. Shaking my head as I resist the urge to face palm myself. Looking up at Xhex, meeting her gray eyes* Would you two like to join us?

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Trying to catch the maitre'd's attention, to hurry up and bring us to our table, my arm stops in mid wave as I hear Ehlena ask us to join them. Fuck! Please say no, please fucking say no! Plastering a smile to my face as I turn around and see the smirk on Xhex's face. Shit! Glancing over at Rehvenge and seeing he's wearing the same expression I was gives me a brief moment of....elation. Maybe I do want to join them. Pulling out a chair for Xhex.* ~asl~ Sure, we'll be happy to join you two.

Xhex Ghardian 

*I take a seat and pull right up to the table while signaling the waiter for a glass of wine.* Thanks, E. *I return her smile and put my hand on John's knee as he sits down beside me.* God, it's fucking awesome escaping the manse, true? And John gave Qhuinn the slip so here we are. *I smile sweetly at Rehvenge who flips me the finger. I take a sip of the wine the waiter has brought after clinking glasses with both Ehlena and John.* So what's doing? You guys celebrating something special?

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Meeting Xhex's eyes, speaking to her in the way of symphath's: Way to cock block, Xhex. She smirks, amused, giving her cold bitch grin. With her eyes of course. Fuuuck* Privacy. That's what we WERE celebrating. *Elaborating the word 'were' before taking Ehlena's hand into mine. Looking over at John* So you gave the sitter the slip?

Ehlena Ghardian 

*Glancing over at Rehvenge. Geez. Rude much? Meeting John's eyes, apologizing silently* Well, I'M glad you two are here. We don't get to see much of you two at home. We're all always so busy. *Smiling sweetly and putting down my wine glass* Did you two want dessert or dinner?

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Sits back in my chair and puts my arm around Xhex as I tip my glass to Rehvenge. ~asl~ He's out on patrol if that's what you want to know. *Taking a sip as he cocks one eyebrow at me and before I can say anymore, I feel Xhex's hand move up my thigh and squeeze. She smiles over at me and glances towards Ehlena. ~asl~ I think we'll be having a full course meal tonight and dessert. You two planning on the same? *glancing over at Rehv and try to keep from smiling.*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I slide my hand a little higher on John's thigh and feel him tense beside me...in a good way, of course. I cock my eyebrow at Rehvenge as I place my order and send him a message: Fuck, yeah, but you love me, true? I then turn to Ehlena who is sending I'm Sorry signals to Rehv.* So, when are we going to do another manicure session, E? *I laugh and so does John. This is fucking great.*

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Thinks back: Not at the moment, Xhex. Ignoring the small talk for the moment as the waiter comes over with menu's, this is NOT what I planned. What I had in mind was going back to the Pent, stripping Ehlena slowly and eating the rest of the Tiramisu off her. For starters. The convo turns into boring shit. I don't give a flying fuck about what's doing with the whole Manse right now. Do I look like the Male who cares about whether or not the foyer is being waxed next Sunday? Nope. Settling back in my seat, the vibes coming off the youngling annoying. His grid fired up.. not able to help it, I do a public service and provoke him* So, Xhex? *She glances over, mid-sentence* You gonna visit the Colony this weekend?

Ehlena Ghardian 

Of course we will. I was thinking... *Trailing off, mid-sentence also, I look over at Rehvenge. Why is he being like this?! Leaning closer to him, whispering* Pleaaaaaase be nice. Or when we get home? YOU'RE taking the dogs out. I'm going to bed. Alone. *Straightening myself and nodding in thanks at the waiter as he sets down coffee in front of me*

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Stopping mid bite as I hear that motherfucker bring up Xhex going to the fucking Colony. Glancing over at Xhex as she becomes very still beside me and even her hand has stopped teasing me. Placing my fork down softly on the table and wiping my mouth with the napkin. Fucking Rehv! Fucker uses my shellan for his dirty work and then fucking throws that shit hole in my face. Standing up, I glare at him as he gives me a shit eatin' grin. ~asl~ Enjoy your coffee while its still warm Ehlena . Can I have a word with you Rehv? *nodding my head to the door*

Xhex Ghardian 

*They get up and I can tell it's gonna be a pissing contest, so with a look at Ehlena, I throw some bills on the table and we get up fast to follow them. Rehv's got a shit-eating look on his face and John's thinking about what happened a few weeks ago. They slam outside and we follow, me grabbing John's arm as he goes toward Rehvenge.* John, let it go, feel me? He's just yanking your chain-- *and I stop short because I see them across the street, moving toward the shadows. Fucking lessers.*

Rehvenge Ghardian 

No, this shit ends now. *Gripping my cane's handle tighter as I nail John Matthew with a glare, flaring my nostrils until... the sweet smell of baby powder and roadkill permeate the air. Noooo... looking over at Ehlena, her toffee eyes meet mine. Fear in her eyes. I easily shake off the pissed off feeling and it's replaced with fear. I was the one who found Wellsie. I will never forget that as long as I live. Turning to John, gritting my teeth as I growl* Take Ehlena with you. Demat. Now. Get her home safe.

Ehlena Ghardian 

*Looking back and forth between Rehvenge and the figures across the street, they've noticed us. Their smiles evident even across the streets* Rehvenge... *Whispering low* Oh SV... *Dropping my clutch as they start to prowl across the street, I instantly move behind Rehvenge. I don't feel the cold. I don't feel the wind. I do feel the heat Rehvenge's body is throwing off*

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Sensing the lessers along with everyone else my body goes into instant fighting mode. MY left hand reaching for my dagger and then my head snaps over to him as he tells me to take Ehlena home.* ~asl~ Fuck that! Xhex can take her home! *As I notice Ehlena standing behind Rehv and see the terrified look on her face I try to speak calm and softly.* Everything is gonna be fine Ehlena. We'll just get Xhex to help you back to the mansion....*looking at Xhex as she grabs my arm* ~asl~ Take her!

Xhex Ghardian 

*There's not time to have this fucking conversation, but have it we will because I am so not letting John get Qhuinn in deep shit over this.* Damnit, John, you have to take her! Rehv's right! You can't fight because Qhuinn isn't here! And don't give me shit about it because you know your ass and Qhuinn's will be in it too fucking deep if you stay. Take Ehlena and go! Now! *I turn and look at Rehvenge--it's been a while since he's fought but I've got no worries that he can take them.* Let's go, Reverend!

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Turning, ignoring John's finger flappin' as he tries to argue, I take one last look at Ehlena* I love you. *Following Xhex, I shrug out of my sable, letting it slide to the ground as if it wasn't worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fuck being warm. My body will heat up in... the nape of my neck tingles, signalling my other side coming out. My vision turns to rose-hued, the lessers white hair now pink in the red streetlight. Stepping forward to follow Xhex, my body not numb anymore but hardcore in feeling, a hand drops down on my forearm. Turning, it's John, his eyes glowing blue* Go. Now. Take Ehlena home. *Growling low* If anything happens to her, I WILL hold YOU solely responsible.

Ehlena Ghardian 

*His eyes glow red. Taking note of that and nothing else as I watch Rehvenge turn away from John, shrugging hard out of his grasp. No longer the amethyst that I lose myself in. Red. Backing up, I reach for John, completely out of my element* We need to go. *Gulping for air as I look up at him* Please...?

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Before he can pull out of my grasp, I make sure he understands every word I'm saying.* ~asl~ That's my life *pointing to Xhex* you are going to be fighting side by side with. You better make good use of that fucking cane you got there and if she comes home with one fucking scratch on her. You will be dealing with me, feel me? *As he pulls away, I look at Xhex and we lock eyes. Not a word is said as I turn away and gently take Ehlena's arm and calmly tell her that everything will be just fine. I glance back just as Xhex charges after the first lesser and we demat out.*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I give John Matthew a last glance as he demats out with Ehlena and then nod at Rehvenge, knowing he is already ahead of me in plans. We take off toward the white fuckers as they step behind a dumpster--wouldn't want the humans seeing this little dance, true? I pull my dagger out of my jacket pocket and go into a defensive stance as we come face to face with the shit-sicles.* Whoa there, boys, you're a little too public tonight, true? We can't be having your shit around here.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Staying silent at the moment, already gearing for a fight. Fucking John Matthew. Glaring hard at the fuckers in front of us, their hands going for the butts of their guns. Fuck it. Unsheathing my sword from my cane, the outer casing falling to the ground* Easy way or hard way. Your choice.

Xhex Ghardian 

*They look at us with sneers--yeah, the chick and the fucking invalid with the cane, right. Then Rehv pops the sword out and the three of them waste no time in coming at us, popping their own daggers out. One has a pistol but before he can even think about pulling a trigger, Rehv has that sword singing, taking not only the pistol but the entire fucking hand with it. I move in as he drops to his knees in agony, my dagger popping into his chest and sending him home to papa with a flash. I hear Rehv moving behind me as I swing around and land my foot in the stomach of the one to my right with a loud thud, knocking him down. I'm about to move in to finish him off when someone grabs me from behind.*

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Reaching out, shit's got real all around us. Xhex goes off balance as one tries to take her. XHEX. Take HER. Like an addict long deprived of it's favorite hobby, my dark side comes out, easily penetrating the lessers brain who has his hand wrapped around Xhex's throat. Stepping forward, not speaking as I pop the top off all kinds of fun memories. Mommy issues which later fed his sadistic side in life. How... cute. He lets her go, a scream erupting from his throat, his hands goes to his ears to try to block out the inner torment. I turn my back, knowing damn well Xhex can take care of herself, the Lesser backing up slowly behind me. Hmm...* Didn't your maker ever tell you about US? *Grinning sinister at him, pausing, my symphath side roaring*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I nod at Rehv as soon as his cane makes short work of the asshat who grabbed me from behind. I shoot him a mental message--Thanks but I had that one, you fucker--and almost laugh out loud when he cocks his brow at me. Rehv may not fight much any more but damn, he's still got every move he ever fucking made. I turn my attention from him back to the remaining pieces of shit coming at us and ram my elbow up into the jaw of the next one, hearing it shatter with a satisfying crack. I spin, dagger ready, and cut him across the throat, watching his look of disbelief with a chuckle.* Yeah, asshole. That's right. I'm a fucking female. And that's the last fucking thought you'll ever have.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*She's having fun. As usual. Only thing Xhex loves more than spilling blood is possibly John Matthew. Sometimes that's a toss up though. Ignoring Xhex, pretty confident she can take care of herself* He didn't? *Tilting my head to the side, it's been a long time since I played. Since I've killed. Maimed. I've been clean... almost a righteous law abiding citizen even. I've kept my nose where it belongs. But shit, once you've killed... especially when you're a symphath? You crave it. I crave to see the light drain from their eyes. Opening my mouth, my fangs elongated as I hiss, I grab the lesser who is trying to barrel past me and get down the alleyway. Shoving him face first into the brick, his cheek making impact, shattering against it. Flipping him over, exposing his chest, I raise my sword and do the stab routine-the bright light filling the alleyway. Red to me. Red...*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I pick off the last of the dickless fuckers and wipe my dagger against my leathers, breathing hard. There's something about being outnumbered and fighting hand to hand that makes my blood race. I know I was born for this, I feel it every time I fight. I turn and look for Rehvenge. I don't see him at first but I feel him, his emotions so wild it's like a fucking hurricane hitting me. I follow his grid and see him with a lesser against the brick of the alley, and watch as though in slow motion as he pops the arse wipe off to the O. I can see, can literally fucking see, his vision go red. Approaching slowly, I know I've got to bring him back, get him away from his the blood lust, the kill.* Rehvenge? Breathe, you fucker. We're done.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Grabbing my face, smearing some of the Lesser blood from my hand onto it. I look back at Xhex* I can't go home like this. I just... can't. *Her features are red. RED. From her eyes, normally gray to blood red, to her face... red tinted. Starring at her with my two-dimensional vision, I can't see Ehlena like this. I will pounce on her. Show her the side of myself that I've hidden from her* Shit. My dopamine is in the car. *Blinking, her grid is three dimensional.. but she's blocking any thoughts that go through her cranium* I... *Trailing off, the aftermath of what happened still coursing through my veins. It's hard to turn it off. So fucking hard. But so easy to fall back into it* Xhex..

Xhex Ghardian 

*He's deep in the shit and he's right, he can't go home now. He knows I'm blocking him because sweet Scribe Virgin, he's a wreck and it makes me feel shit I just cannot allow myself to feel. I look at him, knowing he's seeing me in red...is this what I could become without the cilices? It scares the fuck out of me.* Throw me your keys. I'll get the drugs. You stay here and breathe. *I grab the keys he tosses at me without looking and demat to his car. My hand is shaking as I pop the locks and reach inside--I swear if a security guard shows up, he's gonna be fucking dead--and rummage in the compartment under the driver's seat. My hand closes around Rehv's dopamine shit and I grab it to my chest, slamming the door. I almost demat back before I realize I'd better hit the locks--I can hear the fucker asking if I locked his precious car as soon as the meds calm him down.*

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Waiting for Xhex to come back it seems like an eternity. Why not have a little fun? Reaching out with my symphath side, I know where she is. I also know she's moving as fast as she can and I'm pretty damn sure her thoughts are NOT the nicest. Xhex likes to put the fun in funeral always. The people milling out of the restaurant, catching cabs or going home is next. Ah.. sex. Lust. One Male is there with his pretty little play thing... hoping for some time with her before his wife calls to check in. Niiiice. They're naked before me, but clothed. Their emotions and thoughts completely exposed. Almost tempting for someone like me. Reaching out, about to...--Xhex grabs my arms, pulling me from the daze* Did you grab it all? And my sable?

Xhex Ghardian 

*Shit, forgot the sable.* Hell, no, I didn't get the sable. You can fucking get it yourself after you shoot yourself back to normal. *I hand him the meds and the syringe but he's preoccupied...times like these, I can feel him reaching out, poking into the minds around him, getting him off. I jerk the dopamine back and fill the syringe myself, not sure of the measure but knowing it's got to be a lot to bring him back. I throw the empty bottle on the ground and hand him the syringe.* I'm not shooting your ass up, Rehv. You're gonna have to do it yourself.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

How shit's changed. *Pulling off my suit jacket and jacking up my shirt to expose my forearm, I don't care about the buttons. That can be fixed. Tying the tourniquet on my arm as I stare down at my vein, my vision is off. Depth perception gone. Taking the needle from Xhex, I try once.. but nothing* I can't do it. I can't tell if i'll hit it. *My phone vibrates in my slacks, but I don't answer it. Nope. Right now this is important. Looking up at Xhex, pleading with my eyes*

Xhex Ghardian 

Fuck you, Rehvenge. *I grab the damned syringe from him and eye the vein that is now pulsing its life under the tourniquet. I thought these days were fucking behind me! I feel the anger heat up my skin and I plunge the needle straight into that vein, sending the dopamine into his system. I look up as the last of the liquid leaves the syringe and meet his stare, looking into what's left of his soul.*

Rehvenge Ghardian 

Thank you. *Murmuring low, I close my eyes, waiting... I don't want to lose myself. Not tonight. I want to go home, take my shellan in my arms and make sure she's okay. Xhex's breathing is hard, she's pissed. What's new there? My phone vibrates AGAIN but I don't open my eyes. Not yet. I can't--not until I'm sure that I'm ME again. Rubbing my hand across my face, opening my eyes to slits.. Xhex is Xhex again. Her face normal. My sight's... back* Thank you, Xhex. And shit.. I'm sorry.

Xhex Ghardian 

*The world has shrunk down to the two of us in a fucking alley. I feel my own phone vibrate in my jacket pocket and I angrily pull it out.* ~text~ Where are you? You ok?~etxt~ Shit. *I thumb a return text.* ~text~All's good. Be there soon.~etxt~ *I slam the phone back in my pocket and look at Rehv.* It's all good, Reverend. *He chuckles softly and so do I. Doesn't matter what's gone down, how pissed I am, what he thinks he knows about me or any other shit.* You got my back, I got yours. True?

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Nodding, completely on the same level as Xhex, I reach down and grab the sheath for my sword just as the numbness comes back. The bone chilling numbness. Shivering, sheathing my sword and balancing my weight on my cane, I follow her back out of the alley. I pray I don't come face-to-face with John... that shit he pulled? What the fuck was he thinking? I want to go home. Shower. Pull Ehlena in my arms...* Xhex? *She looks over, her movements strong. Steady. Unlike my ass as I stagger around, relying on my cane, completely without sensation in my body* Never mind. Just get us home.~

Rehvenge and Assail Round Two ~ Story Line

Until July 10th, we're doing something special and sharing some of our favorite Story Lines of the year that previously didn't make it onto the blog.

In this one, Rehvenge arrives at Assail's house, ready to confront him about a body he found in an alleyway near Iron Mask.

Originally posted: April 16th, 2013

Who nominated it: Assail

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Rehvenge Ghardian

*Parking my Bentley, I remain in the car for several minutes, passing time slowly. Personally? Assail doesn't strike fear in my heart, the black muscle it is. No, quite opposite. From his little "gifts" in alleyways to ignoring my phone calls... it cranks my shit right out. Opening the door and slowly getting out of the car, my Ferragamo's aren't marred by his pavement. Assail is like me in ways... he has style. Class. But he doesn't know when to keep his nose clean, pun intended. Reaching into the vehicle and pulling out my cane and sable, and checking underneath my Tom Ford jacket for my Hecklor and Koch--I don't want to go unarmed, especially given the way other conversations goes. If worst comes to worst, gripping my cane's handle tight as I move up the drive way towards the front door, I can always bring my fucking sword to a gun fight*

Assail Ghardian 

*Glancing at the screen as an alert of an intrusion shows up. On the screen I watch as a Bentley drives up the driveway and parks yet no one steps out. There is only one person I know who would drive such a car but the question is....what is he doing here? Looking over my shoulder at Ehric and his twin.* Go and meet our guest at the door, but do not harm him. *As they both nod before turning and heading downstairs I get up from behind my desk. Straightening my tie before leaving my room and heading down to the kitchen. Pouring myself a snifter of Brandy just as I hear the doors open and the sound of footsteps along with a cane echo throughout the foyer. Turning around to see Rehvenge, sable and all standing in the entry way.* Ahh Reverend, to what do I owe this surprise visit to my home?

Rehvenge Ghardian 

Don't bullshit me. You know exactly why I'm here. *Plugging my cane into the polished marble floor and making my way closer to him, he may know one side of me. Leahdyre. The Glymera bullshit. He is also well informed to the seedy side, being the ex-reigning Drug Lord over Caldie and he stepped into my shoes. Speaking of which, lowering my eyes to his loafers, it brings a smirk to the corner of my mouth. My feet are bigger. But he-nor no one else outside of the Manse knows about my OTHER side. The Symphath King. He may think I'm a Half-Breed but he doesn't know the full extent. And he doesn't know that I am god damned sure he's blocking me from his cranium access. So if he wants to play mind games? I'm game* Nice place you have here. *Looking around at all the glass and elegance...* I'm not going to leave with a bullet in my neck, am I?

Assail Ghardian 

*Taking a sip of my brandy as I watch the reverend examine every detail of the room. Elegantly smiling at his little jab about a bullet in the neck....now there's an idea.* I assure you, you shall leave here unharmed as I have told your king I was unaware of the attack that transpired in my home. *Continuing on as he scoffs* As you may recall I was the one who provided the escape vehicle that got your king out of here was I not? Now for your reason of being here I assure you that I have no knowledge of what it could be. As I have told you countless times that I resign from the council and am therefor completely uninterested in it's goings on. I am simply a business man interested in that which only helps my business thrive, I have no interest in the political garbage that is the Glymera. *Shaking my head subtly to Ehric as he eyes the back of the reverends head.*

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Raises both brows* Who said I was here on Glymera biz? *Taking my stance, casual as I know that one of his friends is at my back, showing I'm not threatened. At all* Can't two friends just have a casual conversation in the midst of company? *Cocking my brow, he offers me a Brandy-which I take. It would be rude NOT to accept his offerings, feel me?* So, I have a question. *Raising the Brandy to my mouth* Are you going to offer me a seat or are we just going to stand here sizing each other up all night?

Assail Ghardian 

Forgive me I seem to have forgotten my manners. *Gesturing towards the kitchen table* Won't you please have a seat. *Taking a seat across from the male I used to look up too. It seems strange but he seems...smaller somehow. Definitely out of place among my possessions as well as in so many other ways. We sit in silence for a few moments, both of us eyeing each other before I clear my throat.* Might I offer you something to eat? Refresh your drink perhaps? Or shall we just get down to the matter of your visit which you have yet to inform me of.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

No food. *Placing down the brandy on the table* And this is fine. I don't want to go home with alcohol on my breath. *Leaving it at that, he doesn't need to know about MINE shellan-especially after our last convo. Steepling my fingers on top of the table, how to approach this.. ah, yes, I'm not one to bullshit around* I found your gift in the alleyway. The Female? *Cocking my brow, his face gives away nothing* Next time? Leave your trash in a dumpster, not for plain view.

Assail Ghardian 

*Smirking as I hear him mention not wanting to go home with alcohol upon his breath. That shellan of his must not be all that tolerable, or perhaps he is diluted in some ill begotten attempt to save her from all that is evil in the world. Such a typical bonded male response...refusing to let my mind go where it so desperately wants I concentrate on the conversation at hand. It appears Amelia is still talking even after being long gone. Though with him being here it is obvious that only he believes it was I to cause her untimely end. Of course he's right....in a way...however I would be a fool to admit to any such thing. My face and voice not giving away anything as I speak.* Surely I have no idea what you're talking about, I don't waste my time with females and if I did they wouldn't be found in an alleyway as you so vividly pointed out. I'm afraid you've got the wrong man.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Rolls my eyes briefly before focusing on him again* You can cut the bullshit. Under all the rot, it smelled like you. The signature. Honestly, I didn't know you had it in you. You-- *Raising the Brandy again, using it to motion to him* don't seem like the type of male *Or have the balls* to hurt even a hair on top of a Female's head. Now tell me. If you didn't? Who did. *Wording it as a statement, not a question, I meet his eyes. And the cold, calculating male who they belong to. Under different circumstances, he and I might've got along. We're cut from the same cloth, he and I. We do nothing without reason* Tell me why you left her there so close to Iron Mask.

Assail Ghardian 

Well if I was the one to have done what you are so sure that I have, do I seem like the type of male that would be dumb enough to leave something like that so close to where anyone could find it? *Watching the male across the table from me as he listens to my words. Knowing that he knows it was I who did it however also able to see that even he believes I wouldn't have done it so close to the Iron Mask. Which of course is true, when it was done it was way beyond the IM....some low life must have moved it or perhaps a stray dog or two carried the useless remains closer into the city.* As to the why it happened, I believe you said something about a signature or inscription of some kind? Perhaps that could be a clue. I however will have to inform you once again that I have no knowledge of what you are talking about. I apologize if you have come all this way for that sole purpose only to find out that it isn't true but so be it. *Rising to my feet I raise a brow as he makes no move to get up. Raising a brow I look down at him.* Was there something else, perhaps another accusation you would like to throw my way?

Rehvenge Ghardian 

Accusation... *Clenching my jaw, the tic forming there as I remember I cannot KILL him. Too messy. Now Xhex on the other hand...... Shit, John Matthew. And Trez is too messy now. iAm? There's a plan* Have you followed up on that helpful little info I gave to you? Or are you just letting it slide? Hmm...? *Cocking my brow before taking a deep drink of the Brandy, I don't feel the burn as it goes down my throat and lands in my belly, but I sure as hell have the taste on my tongue* You know, you've been imputed in Wrathh's assassination attempt. That's not going to go away anytime soon.

Assail Ghardian 

*Turning my head slightly at his next statement before slowly taking my seat once again. Making sure to keep my voice as calm as I can though having a bit of difficulty keeping the malice from it.* The problem has been....dealt with. However I thought you had said that only you and the brotherhood were aware of the slander against my name. Surely the king knows that I had nothing to do with what transpired here last fall....if there are any more names of any others who have tarnished my good name I implore you to give them so that I may deal with the transgressions against me.

Rehvenge Ghardian 

*Shrugs my shoulders slightly before answering, that's neither here nor there* I could tell you but *Starring straight at him, using his words* I know nothing of it. *Using my cane to plug it in the floor so I can rise slowly to my height as he pulls out one of his cubans and continues to strike his lighter instead* But as soon as I do? I'll let you know. *Winking and turning towards the door, his lackey moves out of my way and opens it* Oh, and Assail? *Turning to look over my shoulder, a brief grin on my face* Next time use a ditch or a quarry. You don't want to be under the Human's eyes again, now do you? *Leaving him to his cuban, I head to the door, his reply muffled by the closing of the door*~

Lover Revealed ~ Video Reveal

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Story Line ~ Beth and Xhex have a sisterly discussion

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This Story Line was voted on by the Fans of the Fan Page for their favorite Story Line in a two week period.  Read on and see exactly why.

Xhex Ghardian

*After John fell asleep, I was still awake, so I quietly slipped out of our bed and ran down to the kitchen, determined to find something to eat. I figured I could grab a muffin or something without being seen, so I didn't bother to even comb my hair. The manse is really quiet...yep, gonna get in and out of Fritz's domain without running into another soul. I flip on the lights and give a startled, almost girly yelp.* What the hell?

Beth Ghardian 

*looking up from my coffee and snack , when I hear a "What the Hell?"* You honestly did not just squeal like a girl did you? I think I may need to say something to Fritz about the kitchen door being squeaky. Yeah it must be the door because there is no way you made a sound like that. *trying to contain my laughter but no very successfully, busting out laughing* Hello Xhex, how are you? Would you like to join me for a snack and coffee?

Xhex Ghardian 

*Oh, shit. I can't get out of this one. I look down at the ratty t-shirt and shorts I threw on and shrug.* Sure, why not? *Sweet Scribe Virgin, who the fuck looks good in the middle of the night like that? And she's so...so....chipper. Is that normal?* Want me to check and see what's in the fridge?

Beth Ghardian 

*shrugging shoulders* Sure, but I can tell you I just finished off the chicken salad earlier and strawberries. But I'm sure you can find whatever in there. Fritz always has it packed with good food. *taking a seat at the counter* So how have you been? How's my little brother doing? I haven't seen him around lately. He is treating you right isn't he? * smiling and laughing at my question*

Xhex Ghardian 

*I rummage around inside the fridge and come up with some blueberry muffins, some jello, and some grapes. Not really sure what you'd want after already eating all that, I carry it over to the table and look for plates. I almost fall over when you suddenly start firing questions at me.* What? Oh, good. We're good. *I try to smile and then realize you're staring at me. Oh, what the hell?* Truth is, we're having a couple issues.

Beth Ghardian 

*picking at the grapes* Mated warriors should come with instruction books. *looking at your face* I'm sure it would be a multi volume set really. *knowing you are a very private person* Do you want to talk about it? or should I just dazzle you with my knowledge of the mated warrior. And really it is probably even more difficult because you are a warrior also. *popping another grape in my mouth* We can talk about that or we can talk about the weather.

Xhex Ghardian 

*I laugh and grab a spoon for the jello.* Sure, we can talk about it. Doesn't matter if I'm a warrior or not, true? Being mated is sure as hell harder than fighting a lesser. *I swallow a big bite of the jello, swishing it around in my mouth.* Basically, here's the problem: John and I snuck out of the manse without Qhuinn *your eyes go wide, knowing Wrathh would have our asses if he knew* and we ran into Rehvenge and Ehlena. One thing led to another, we were leaving, and we ran into some lessers. I couldn't let John fight without Q, and somebody had to get Ehlena out of there, so Rehv and I sent him off with E. Long story short...he thinks I say how high when Rehv says jump.

Beth Ghardian  OH.MY.GOD.youtotallytreatedhimlikeagirl *giving you a disgusted look, holding up fingers as I tick off the reasons* That was just wrong for a number of reasons. 1. Do not leave the manse without Qhuinn. When will you understand that? *getting a little loud* You are not only playing with your life and my brother's life you are playing with Qhuinn's life. *trying to rein it in and breathing* 2. YOU wouldn't let John Matthew fight. *shaking my head* Holy shit Xhex. You just told him that he is weak and not worthy. You told him that he can't do anything right with that move right there. 3. I understand that you work for Rehv, but John Matthew is your mate.

Xhex Ghardian 

*I drop my spoon and stare at you, thinking I fucking wish I'd never opened my mouth. I can feel the heat rise from my stomach up through my shoulders and I take a deep breath to keep from telling you to fuck off, reminding myself 'This is John's sister, this is John's sister...' until I feel like I'm not about to kill the fucking queen of the race.* 1. I know we shouldn't have left the manse. We BOTH take responsibility for that. So, yeah, it's not something we'll be doing again. Lesson learned. *Breathe.* 2. John is anything but weak and unworthy. That has nothing to do with him not fighting. Since we were out, he could not fight. I wasn't treating him like he couldn't fight, I was thinking that Ehlena had to be kept safe and if he got hurt, Qhuinn, through no fault of his own, would be up shit creek. Not only my fault, but his, too. *One more breath.* 3. I may work for Rehvenge, but I sure as hell know who is my mate. And that had no fucking thing to do with it. It was a situation that needed to be dealt with and we did. If you had been out on the streets fighting, you would know what I mean.

Beth Ghardian 

*staring at you* Well I surely hope that you won't do it again but I totally disagree with you about making John feel weak. Xhex you need to think like he does for a minute. You told him that he couldn't fight that he had to take Ehlena home. How does that make you feel when he has said that to you? You picked Rehvenge over him. Rehvenge and you have a *using air quotes* history. *leveling a look at you* Do not ever say anything about me fighting, I do not fight out on the streets. Are you saying what I do isn't important? That I am just Wrathh's sidekick, Is that what you are saying. because you are wrong. We are both fighters, we just do it differently. You fight against the lessers, and I fight to get the laws changed that bring the race into this century.

Xhex Ghardian 

Whoa. *I throw my hands up.* I think we're both getting a little out of line, true? *I fight everything within me not to just get up and leave. I reach out with my senses and feel your anger, but also your concern for John and I try to focus on that.* My point, Beth, isn't that you aren't going hand to hand on the streets. I'm just saying that when the shit goes down, you don't know what you'll do, but you know you gotta stop it right then. There's not a lot of time to worry over hurt feelings in the moment. I'm not saying you're not a fighter. Hell, you're proving that right this fucking minute. *I feel you start to back off a little, still on edge but at least willing to listen.* I get it, I do. We both fucked up. And yeah, when you point it out to me, I did sorta do to John what I complain he does to me. I just didn't see it that way.

Beth Ghardian 

*popping another grape in my mouth* Xhex, sometimes you just have to think like a male. Say to yourself "If I were John Matthew how would this make me feel" or "If John Matthew did this to me how would I feel" *looking at you and shrugging* What? Dr. Phil was on the other day. It made sense. *watching you shake your head with a slight smile* Honestly Xhex that's what you need to do. Think like a male sometimes and think how you would feel if he did that to you.

Xhex Ghardian 

*I laugh and pick my spoon back up, glad the tension is gone. So this is what having a family is like. Huh.* Dr. Phil? Really? And I swear, that is the first time in my life anyone has ever told me I need to think more like a man. *I roll my eyes.* Males. I guess it's always a pissing contest, even if it's with your mate, true?

Beth Ghardian 

*smiling* Welcome to the wonderful world of being mated to a Warrior! Personally, I think the benefits outweigh the rough patches at least tenfold. *smiling coyly* Being mated is like finding the other part of your soul *standing up throwing my trash away, turning to you before I walk out the door* Xhex, take care of him. He is my little brother and I love him very much.~

XOXO!

Story Line ~ The Potato Launcher

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This Story Line was voted on by the Fans of the Fan Page for their favorite Story Line in a two week period.  Read on and see exactly why.

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Vishous Ghardian

*Grins up at Cop as he tosses a huge sack of potatoes on the ground next to me.* This will be fun true? *Unable to remember the last time we were able to do this, as if Butch can read my thoughts I hear the male say "Can you remember the last time we did this?" Looking back at the gun before me, finishing attaching the tank while I talk.* Sure...it was before Phury left for the camp....and took our launcher with him. *Muttering under my breath at how much of a sour puss the male was. All we did was break his window a few times...no big deal true?*

Butch O'Neal Ghardian 

*Laughing* Yeah, just a few times, no big deal, true? *Seeing him smirk at me* Right, we will have fun and no one is spoiling it tonight *He nods at me as he is dropping two decent size potatoes in the launcher* Fuck, bro, where are you planning on aiming them fuckers *Seeing him swing around with the launcher in his hand* Whoa! Watch where you are pointing that thing, they might only be spuds but fuck, they will leave a mark *Hearing him snort as he aims it up to the sky "Just testing the fucker out, true?" I laugh as he lets them go, seeing them go high and wondering where they are going to land, after a while, we hear a crashing sound* Fuck V, sounds like you hit a car, at least I know it ain't the Escalade as in the garage.

Vishous Ghardian 

*Smirking as Cop mentions the Escalade being safe in the garage* Who would leave their car out on a night like tonight? What with it raining potatoes and shit. *Laughing as Cop mentions how Rhage would probably enjoy that if he could fry them.* Hope it was Manny's. *Hearing the sigh from Cop I shrug* What? It would teach him to park his car inside true? *Chuckling slightly as I load up two more spuds into the muzzle and look at him.* Wanna try? This baby definitely has a better kick then our old one. *Holding the gun out to Cop and smirking as he takes it while saying "Fuck yeah"*

Tohrment Ghardian 

*I keep hearing loud booming noises from outside the manse and after the third one, I decide I need to find out what's doing. The noise seems to be coming from the gardens, so I head in that direction. Just as I walk outside, I hear another noise and then the laughter that very definitely belongs to Vishous. Following the sound, I come up to find him passing what's obviously a launcher of some kind to Cop.* Hey, that's not our old one! Son of a bitch, that too cool!

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Been walking in the gardens and around the manse ever since my talk with Rehvenge. Which solved not a damn thing, but making me feel better for saying my piece. Well, that and maybe knowing I interrupted him, if only for a short time. Making my way back closer the thudding sounds are getting louder and louder the closer I get. What the hell is going on? As I round the corner I hear a loud crash and the sound of glass shattering. Oh shit! No way! No fucking way! That is just too perfect. Looking at Rehv's Bentley with the new air conditioning installed in the back window. And over to the far left I see the who and the why of it. * ~asl~ Hey guys! Want to know who's car you just remodeled?

Butch O'Neal Ghardian 

*Laughing as I hear Tohrment* Hey, had to improve it, true? *Seeing him stand beside me as I let off another two, seeing them go high and then hearing another crashing sound* Oops, my bad, wonder what it was this time *Shrugs, then seeing John come from the direction of the cars and say about whose car we just remodeled* Oh come on man, tell us, suspense is killing us, who did V thank for leaving their car out for him to hit? *Laughing as he says Rehvenge* Oh fuck, that is priceless, I just wish I knew what I just hit *Laughing as I feel Tohr pulling on my arm* Whaaaa ..... Oh you wanna go? *Seeing him nod at me as he puts his hand out* Well good job we have others then, isn't it, we made a few just in case one never worked, feel me? *Laughing as he spins around to look for them and seeing Vishous with one in his hands and taking aim into the air again* There she blows .... four!!! *Laughing as they all look at me and shake their heads*

Vishous Ghardian 

*Pulling the trigger and grinning as this one works just as well as the other. Looking over at Cop with a proud smile on my face* Damn we're good brother. *Laughing at Tohrment's eager expression before I hold the gun out to him. Damn he's as giddy as a school boy as he takes it, looking over and seeing John Matthew sign to Cop "Come on man let me have a turn" Having to stifle a laugh as I hear Cop say "You sure you can handle this son? This ain't a Glock true? Nudging Cop* Oh come on man let the trainee have a go...

Phury Ghardian

 *Dematting to the manse to visit my twin. I look through out the manse. Hearing laughter outside in the garden I make my way there. Stepping outside I see my brothers standing there with guns and not the typical gun but a fucking potato launcher. Shaking my head I thought I took the launcher when I left. At closer inspection those are ummmm what the hell did Cop do to those. It is as if he adds shit to them. More high tech. It figures. Yelling * Hey guys *they all turn with guns aimed at me.* Hey hey turn those fuckers the other way.

Tohrment Ghardian 

*I take the launcher from V before John can get it and look it over.* This piece is outstanding! *I load the launcher, giggling like a little kid. It's been ages since I've played with one. As I hear Phury yelling at us to turn the other way, I launch a potato in his general direction and hear him yell "Fuck!"* Did I hit him? *V shakes his head no but we are both laughing so hard we can hardly stand. John seizes the moment and steals the launcher out of my hand.* Hey!

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Grabbing the launcher out of Tohrment's hands while he's busy laughing at Phury and Phury is busy cussing him out. I run my hands over this fine piece of equipment. Glancing over at Vishous.* ~asl~ Trainee huh? You do know what an expert marksmen I am, true? You want to see who's got better aim? *He shrugs all casual and places his hand roll in his mouth as he says "loud em up". *Pointing to the top of the fence with the barbed wire surrounding the manse.* ~asl~ See the gargoyle statue? Lets see who can knick the tip of its ear the closest. Ready, aim....fire!

Butch O'Neal Ghardian 

*Watching as John and Vishous take aim at the gargoyles* Seriously boys, watch the fucking windows *Seeing them both side glance at me and grin* I mean it, Wrathh said anymore windows and we would pay for it with, his fucking words were 'pay with your lives' *Seeing them shrug at me and continue to aim at them* Oh well, adds to the fun, true? *Reaching inside the bag on the floor and grabbing the other one and taking aim too, watching as all three of us aim at the same gargoyle and seeing John's spud hit his chest, V hits it straight in the face, with mine hitting his face too* Woohoo, go us!

Vishous Ghardian *High fives Cop before turning to look at John Matthew* You were saying....trainee? *Seeing the annoyed look on his face I smirk* It's alright kid, takes years to get as good as Cop and I true? You'll get there. *Watching as Tohrment takes the gun from JM's hands after patting his shoulder. Seeing the glee in Tohr's eyes right before Phury comes over and grabs the gun. Laughing as Phury aims the empty gun at Tohr and says something about see how he likes it.* Alright now ladies...can we just play nice?

Phury Ghardian 

*Shakes head no he deserves it sorry man. Reaching down for a potato and loading it, seeing Tohrment try to hide behind Cop. Cop shoves him out of the way in my direct line of sight. Telling him to take his punishment like a male. I pull the trigger and it jams, man what the fuck.....

Tohrment Ghardian 

*I dive behind Cop as I see Phury aim the fucking launcher at me, but bust out laughing as soon as it jams.* That's too classic! *I get up and grab the launcher from him, then pound the butt of it until we hear a pop. I swing it around and pull the trigger, not really aiming like I should. The sound of glass breaking shatters the air and then Vishous is literally jumping in the air screaming "It's Manny's car!" * Oh. Shit.

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Tohrment practically throws the launcher at me and I want to shove it back, but can't bring myself to do it.* ~asl~ I'm not taking the blame for that. Hell no! Is there a car left in the compound that you guys haven't hit? *Loading up another round I take a look around at something else to aim at. Looking up at the top of the mansion is the weather vein that is slowly spinning with the light wind that is blowing. let me show these fuckers how good I am. Taking aim, I pull the trigger and "BAM" I hit it and watch it spin! Doing a small victory arm pump I grin back at the guys with my chest puffed out in pride. ~asl~ Was that a great shot or what? *They all look at me and shrug and go back to laughing about Manny's car. Well , fuck! They didn't even see!

Butch O'Neal Ghardian 

*Watching John jump around the garden like a little girl, we all look at him and continue what we are doing* Well, what can we say, we are just great shots, true? *Looking at JM and then Phury* Well maybe not you two but oh well, we can't all be great at everything *Hearing Tohrment and Vishous burst out laughing as JM flips me off* No little guy, you do it this way *Flipping him off as I aim the launcher at him and watching as he starts running fast across the garden, taking aim just behind him and watching as a potato hits the ground just behind him* That's the way you do it *Hearing Tohr tell me to be careful, look at him* I won't hit him, I promise, just fun, aiming well behind him, believe it or not, was trained for this. *Grins*

Phury Ghardian 

* Watching as Cop takes a shot at John. I Walk up to Vishous man you guys are going to be dead when Rehvenge and Manny see what you all did to their cars. I watch as V nods but he doesn't seem all too concerned.* Look man I am going to head inside to see if I can find Zszadist. Let me know how it goes and if we need to perform any fade ceremonies for you guys especially after Rehvenge sees his car. Man, you guys are dead. *Laughing as I tell my brothers I will see them later. I head back into the manse.*

John Matthew Ghardian 

*after Butch takes that last shot at me I decide I've had enough for the night and give them all a high flying bird bird, when I hear Tohrment yell out "Hold up a minute son and I'll head in with you" When he catches up he puts his arm around my shoulder and tells me that was a damn fine shot.* ~asl~ Thanks. Come on lets go inside. I don't want to be out here when Rehvenge or Manny get a look at their cars.

Vishous Ghardian 

*Smirks as Cop starts bawking like a chicken as John Matthew, Tohrment and Phury all run away to the manse. Shaking my head as I clasp Cop on the shoulder* Just like old times right my brother? *Grinning as he nods and goes to pick up the two other guns. Looking at the one in my hand and glancing at the manse then back to Cop. Seeing the sly smirk on his face as once again he seems to have read my mind* Once more shouldn't hurt true? *Grinning as Cop grabs one more potato and loads it into the gun in my hands. Holding it up and aiming at Blaylock and Saxton's room just because it happens to be on this side of the manse. Hearing cop count down and pressing the trigger as he yells fire. We stand there for a few moments before we hear the sweet sound of success, the shattering of glass. Quickly we grab the remaining potatoes, the other two guns and high tail it back to the Pit. Laughing the whole way.....yep, just like old times.*~

XOXO!

Story Line ~ Ehlena and Rehv make a trip to present E's father

Song: Full of Grace - Sarah McLachlan

Ehlena Ghardian

‎~At my Father's Estate in Connecticut ~

*Holding Rehvenge's hand as my Father enters the room, Lusie by his side, I can't help but smile. He looks disheveled but regal. His satin robe is new, his silk pajamas orderly, pressed even. His eyes, not as frantic as they used to be, take in Rehvenge and I. What I most notably notice is the smile that tugs at his lips* My Father. *Switching to the mother tongue, my nostrils flaring to take in the scent of his bay rum aftershave. His response, as always, makes me smile even more. "Daughter mine, how fare thee this night?".* Well, my Father. And you? *Squeezing Rehvenge's hand before looking over at him* Mine Hellren accompanied me this evening.. he wanted to be here when I give you your gift.