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.~

Twilight: BDB Unbound Style ~ 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, Autumn experiences Twilight for the very first time. Tohrment and Lassiter?  Joins the ride!

Originally posted: January 27th, 2013

Who nominated it:  Autumn

ENJOY!

XOXO!

The Unbound Team ♥

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Autumn Ghardian

*Putting the DVD into the player and handing the remote to Tohrment, I sit down next to him and cuddle up.* Remember it was my turn to pick, so no grumbling. *As he wraps his arm around me I check the bowl of popcorn.* Do you think this is gonna be enough? *I laugh as you shrug. The first preview starts to play.* Are we gonna watch the previews or should we wait for Lassiter?

Lassiter Ghardian 

*I stroll in with my arms full of goodies and laughs as I see the menu box* Oh Tohrment Ghardian! You ARE gay! Food's here, but Sour Patch Kids are mine!

Tohrment Ghardian 

*I groan loudly. And groan again, dodging as Autumn swats me.* Really, Autumn? We're watching this shit? And shut the fuck up, Lassiter. Throw me some of those junior mints. *I relax and let Autumn snuggle up next to me.* Be prepared, love. This is gonna be a hot fucking mess.

Autumn Ghardian 

*The movie finally starts. I turn and look at Tohr who is tossing back the candies and turn to Lassiter who is rattling a bag. I watch as the screen shows a human girl holding a cactus and she's talking but her mouth isn't moving on the screen.* Does she talk like that thru the entire movie? *I reach for a bag of m&m's.*

Lassiter Ghardian 

You haven't seen this? Oh, Twi-virgins! What fun! *I sit up, chewing my candy* Yes-she's all sad about leaving Phoenix, but that's really acting. I mean, Phoenix sucks. Then, she heads out to Forks, where dear-ole-Dad is, and then you know...she runs into you guys...

Tohrment Ghardian 

Us guys? Uh, hell no. *Autumn looks up at me.* He means vampires, love. And I don't care what anyone says, those are not fucking vampires. *We watch as Bella starts school in Forks.* And I hate to say it, but I'm not a Twi-virgin, asshat. Rhage is a closet Twilight fan and he had it on in the game room last week.

Lassiter Ghardian 

Annnd here you are, watching it again. Nice. Don't EVER make fun of my Maury again. and they drink blood so, yeah-they are vampires.

Autumn Ghardian 

*Watching as Bella meets the Cullens. Seeing the one with the big hair stop the truck.* Well they obviously are not real vampires. He's in the sun, and they are going to school with humans. This must be a comedy. *Waiting for it to get funny.*

Lassiter Ghardian 

*staring at Alice* What?

Tohrment Ghardian 

Nope, not a comedy, love. *We watch as Bella goes dress shopping with some girls.* Kristen Stewart makes me fucking crazy. She's too fidgety or something. And look at that Edward. He's as pale as Lassiter.

Tohrment Ghardian 

What, what, Lassiter? She's pretty hot, really. For a fake vamp.

Lassiter Ghardian 

*flipping my hair* I'm a perfectly perfect shade of gold-says the tanning lady at my salon. She's a hottie-I'd do her. *grabbing the Red Hots*

Autumn Ghardian 

*Rolling my eyes and watching Edward lead Bella into the woods. Thinking this is a point where he bites her. I laugh out loud at the site of him sparkling. I cover my mouth and laugh.* Really? He shines bright like a diamond. *I elbow Tohr as I laugh*.

Lassiter Ghardian 

Bor-ring. I like Victoria too. I want that shawl.

Tohrment Ghardian 

Sparkling. Give me a fucking break. *I reach over and throw popcorn at Lass.* Quit flipping your hair around. You're gonna get it in the food. And you wouldn't look good in that shawl. It'd clash with your eye make up.

Lassiter Ghardian 

*does a Madonna 'Vogue' move around my face* Pleassseee-this is all natural, and don't hate be because I'm beautiful. *flips my hair right into your candy* Mine. now.

Autumn Ghardian 

*Emmett and the other Cullens play baseball.* Speaking of hot. His name was Emmett right? *Looking at Lassiter grin and Tohr narrow his eyes.* Where is the soda?

Lassiter Ghardian 

THAT, would be Tohrment Ghardian's contribution? *lifts a brow* Better have Wild Cherry Pepsi under that bed.

Tohrment Ghardian 

*I look around for the soda and see only beer.* Try one of these, A. You might like it and it might make the movie better. *We watch the Cullens play baseball.* I like this music, tho. It could be Lass's theme song.

Lassiter Ghardian 

*shrugs* Muse? I could do better.

Tohrment Ghardian 

Like what?

Lassiter Ghardian 

Hold on-let me go grab my back-up band. I'll see if Gabriel and Luke are still up.

Autumn Ghardian 

*I take the beer and toss it back.* Yuck. *I take another sip and shrug and look back at the screen. Again with the monologue.* So, this is all these vampires do? *I take another swig*

Autumn Ghardian 

The beer isn't helping and you two are worse than kids. *I grab the remote and turn it up.*

Tohrment Ghardian 

Apparently. And they don't eat, either. Just all blood, all the time. *A looks at me like I"m crazy.* And it's animal blood, too.* I grab the M&MS from Lass.* And you WISH Gabriel and Luke were even talking to you, let alone singing back up.

Lassiter Ghardian 

Hey-not my fault I'm the lead singer and I get all the chicks. Posers.

Tohrment Ghardian 

Posers? The archangel? Give me a break. *The Cullens go on the run with a helpless Bella. I want to smack her because she's not stepping up and taking care of shit on her own.*

Lassiter Ghardian 

Have you seen the way the guy dresses? So 1970.

Tohrment Ghardian 

Sorry, not hanging out with the celestial folk, dude. *I pass him another beer.*

Lassiter Ghardian 

Good thing -you dress badly enough already. Cheers!

Autumn Ghardian 

*Trying to hard to focus on what the movie is saying I give up and take another swig and a handful of popcorn.*

Tohrment Ghardian 

Fucker. *A looks up.* Not you, sweetheart. *Oh, that James guy is king of the assholes. Watch what they do to him. Epic.

Lassiter Ghardian 

Alice gives him head.Well, HIS head. Haha!

Tohrment Ghardian 

*I spit out my drink.* Good one! *leans over to give the angel a high five*

Lassiter Ghardian 

*high-fives T*

Autumn Ghardian 

*rolling my eyes completely confused on the movie and the conversation between the two males I sit back and start to sing.* Shine bright like a diamond *And giggle.*

Tohrment Ghardian 

Autumn? Shit, Lass, I think she's had one too many beers.

Autumn Ghardian 

Nah, pass me another. *Thinking about another movie.* Doesn't the next one have wolves in it? I'm sure Rhage has that one too. Think he'll let me watch it?

Tohrment Ghardian 

I'm sure he will, A. *I look over at the angel, who is gathering his shit up.* What? You're not staying for the next one?

Lassiter Ghardian 

Oh yeah, and you're her "shiny new toy." I'm outie! *blows A and kiss* Have a good night, kids!

Tohrment Ghardian 

*I watch as Lassiter waves and exits. I start to say something to Autumn about asking Rhage for the next movie but look down to see she's fallen asleep against me. All in all, a good evening.*~

XOXO!

Vishous recalls the first time he ever had sex ~ 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, Vishous remembers what it was like his very first time.  Unfortunately, it wasn't all wine and roses.

Originally posted: January 8th, 2013

Who nominated it:  Jane

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XOXO!

The Unbound Team ♥

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Vishous Ghardian

*Stepping into the room and letting out a slight sigh as the humid, chlorine filled air hits me. Walking over to the edge of the pool I remain there, gazing into the crystal clear water. My mind taking me back to a rougher time...a time before that meat sack Manny, before my Jane, before I knew about mine twin Payne. A time when all I knew was the feeling of hunger, pain and a longing for a mahmen who cared for me. What a fucking load of bull shit that was...if I knew then what I know now I....I would have never survived. As I continue to stare into the water I'm transported back to that cruel hell hole disguised as the Bloodletter's camp.*

Vishous Ghardian 

*It had been three days since my transition and true to my blood line my new body was tall, muscular and built to kill. As was customary for all newly transitioned males there was to be a fight...of course they were normally between two newly transitioned males around the same height and weight but not mine. My father, if you could even call him that, had planned for me to fight the second strongest and deadliest male in the camp. His reasoning was not known though I believed it was to show me some kind of lesson. The Bloodletter had been even harder on me since the day he burned my books, the day I lost all emotion and became an empty shell. As I sat in the cave I watched the pre-trans as they squabbled over something trivial while waiting for the sun to go down. They kept their distance, as did everyone in the camp...I was as much an outsider as a full fledged male as I was an insignificant pre-trans. My diamond eyes shifted to the edge of the cave as I heard a whistle...the sign that it would soon be dark....the sign that tonight festivities would soon begin....the sign that I must fight....or die because loosing....was not an option....not for me.*

Vishous Ghardian 

*As the sun continued to set the mood in the cave had shifted. Everyone, warriors and pre-trans alike, would be there tonight. They all wanted the same thing....to watch me loose. My icy eyes glance up as a pre-trans comes close...well closer then anyone else...and informs me that The Bloodletter say's it is time. Rising to my feet, my hand shoots out to grip the wall as I sway. I was still not fully used to my new body which made simple coordination difficult. Once steadied, I made my way to the mouth of the cave, soaking in the view around me, inhaling the cool air allowing it to fill my lungs. Nodding as I hear another pre-trans come to get me. Looking at what I'm sure is my last at the world out there before turning and following the pre-tans into the belly of the cave. Wrinkling my nose slightly as the deeper we go into the cave the stronger the smell of sweat and blood mixed with rotting flesh and bowel extract. Lit by torches along the wall I see the circle in which the battle would play out this evening with the Bloodletter in his "throne". The look of pure malicious joy upon his face would be enough to make anyone slink away...anyone with anything to loose that is.*

Vishous Ghardian 

*As I arrive the circle of males parts for me and I move to the center of the circle. My diamond eyes moving to meet the identical set upon the Bloodletter's face. Watching as his light up indicating my opponent has arrived, I turn my gaze from my sire to that of the male opposite me. He was large, not necessarily taller then me but definitely more stout. Not fat though, all of him was pure muscle and having been trained by the Bloodletter he was nothing but pure rage and maliciousness. You could cut the tension in the room with a knife and hear a hair fall on the floor with the silence as all eyes bore down on us. With a raise of his hand the Bloodletter begins the fight and both my foe and I bow respectfully towards each other. I rise quickly from the bow and instantly regret it as I become dizzy. Fucking new body. That's all my opponent needs as he takes his first swing, his fist colliding with my side and a groan escaping my lips while the crowd bursts into cheers and various curses directed at me.*

Vishous Ghardian 

*Steadying myself on my feet and taking a good look at my opponent. It is then that I see the smug confidence that will be his downfall...stealing a glance at my sire I see the same look. They think this will be an easy one two done. No. I refuse to give them that satisfaction. I right myself and get into a fighting position as I see the look of confusion momentarily flash through his eyes before he to, gets into a fighting stance. Blocking a few of his punches before I go for one of my own, my fist making contact with his shoulder. Watching as he takes one step back before retaliating with a blow of his own. Grunting as it hits me in the jaw and I fall back. Quickly looking around I see a stone and grab it just as the huge male jumps on top of me. I take the stone and slam it into his skull. Hearing the gasp from the crowd as they didn't expect that. My opponent's hands go to shield his face and it's then that I take my move. Something inside of me snaps and I land blow after blow into his chest, his gut, his face. My fists covered with his blood as it covers his face...the only thing causing me to stop is the sound of my sire's voice as he says "enough".*

Vishous Ghardian 

*Looking around at the eyes of the onlookers and seeing the look of shock and some of fear. My chest rising and falling with each breath as I drop the stone next to the bloodied body that used to be a grand warrior. I turn to take my leave when the Bloodletter stops me by saying my name. It is the first I have ever heard him speak it aloud. I turn my icy stare to meet his as he gets a smug smirk on that mug of his. Other's would mistake that look for that of pride but not me, I know that look could only mean one thing. Challenge...accepted. My stomach curdling as I hear the fucker speak the unimaginable. "Take thee thy right by winning warrior." You could practically feel the poison drip off the last word as he spoke. I knew what he meant of course, it was a well known fact that after an altercation such as this that the winner would emasculate the looser in the best way possible. I watched as a couple of the pre-trans, alright more like half a dozen, positioned the bloody pulp that was once a reviled warrior into the position before they took their place amongst the on-lookers.*

Vishous Ghardian 

*I stared at the male as he knelt completely vulnerable before me. I could feel the icy stare of my sire on the back of my neck as I hesitated. Could I honestly do this? Could I humiliate this male who had done no true wrong to me other then follow orders? It is then that I realized....were the roles reversed, were it me in his place and he in mine there would be no hesitation. He would have humiliated me and taken from me what he could and have been on his way. A low growl escaping my chest as I walk up behind him and lower the pants that were supplied to me upon my transition. Positioning myself at his hole I paused for a brief moment before inserting myself into him. Clenching my jaw at the sensations....fuck if I thought my first time would be like this but so it was. I slowly began to move in and out of him before quickly picking up the pace. It didn't matter to me his gurgled cries of pain as he scraped at the dirt ground. I pounded harder and harder into his hole until at last I came. Upon pulling out the poor sap fell to the ground, his breathing ragged but even in total defeat he showed no sign of weakness. It was the Bloodletter's training at its best, even in defeat you act as if you've won.*

Vishous Ghardian 

*As I slowly come back to the present I can still smell the mixture of blood and sex, see the look on the Bloodletter's face. Shutting my eyes tight and running my leather clad glove over my face as I take a deep breath in and let it out slowly. Fuck with everything I've gone through...everything I've survived I can deal with a tiny vow about getting on with that meat sack Manny true? Leaping off the edge of the pool and lifting my arms over my head before I hit the water. The warm liquid surrounding my form as I fall deeper and deeper into the depths before swimming up to the top. Breaking free and taking a deep breath. I can do this. For Payne. For Cop. For my Jane. I can put up with the human...I -need- to. Pushing off the wall and beginning my laps, clearing my head with each stroke of my arm through the water.* ~

XOXO!

Qhuinn has a nightmare ~ 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, Qhuinn has a nightmare of an alternate future... which involves Lash.

Originally posted:  January 16th, 2013

Who nominated it:  John Matthew

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XOXO!

The Unbound Team ♥

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Qhuinn Ghardian

*It's been a brutal work out session. Pushing past my usual limits, my muscles scream for relief. I've been hiding down here for the past two hours, hiding from the pregnant female I share a suite with. Damn, I don't know what happened - she was sweet one moment, talking about the baby kicking, and next she was staring at my with murderous intentions. I'm feeling more and more out of my league and I wish I could make this easier for her.* What I need is a fucking instruction manual for this! *I let out a tired breath, speaking to myself. I should get showered up and see if she's calmed down. Laying back on the weight bench, I close my eyes. Maybe after I take a small nap. Get my energy back for another possible battle. I chuckle as my body relaxes. What the fuck happened to my happy Layla?"

Qhuinn Ghardian 

*** DREAMING ***

*There's a noise. I recognize it but it still confuses me. A baby's cry, a sound I haven't heard for a while. Young Nalla is older and babies in the Manse? But there's no denying the screaming young has woken me. They sound angry? Hungry? Lonely? I don't know. Why isn't anyone helping them? I sit up and look around. I'm still in the training room and the wailing seems to bounce of the wall - echoing louder and louder.*

Hello?

*No one answers. There's a feeling inside my chest. A tug and pull. An urgency that is building alongside the baby's cries. Placing my hand on my chest, it's heavy and uncomfortable. It comes with the thought "Find your child, Q. They need you."

This is my young? Yes. I can feel it. The bond is familiar now and blazing. Something is wrong and I promised. I promised I would always be there.*

Where are you, precious one? I'm coming.

Qhuinn Ghardian 

*Scanning the area, I don't see anything out of the norm. Just the usual weight equipment and mats. I can't tell where the crying is coming from, only that it's not in this room. It's .... over there.

A faint glow of light flickers from the locker area. Where the showers are and taking a few furtive steps forward, I can now here the echo from each cry bouncing off tiled surfaces. The young is there and there is no break in the screams. They sound desperate. Terrified. It strikes fear in me.*

Any one here? Layla?

*Where is Layla? I can't imagine her being far from our young. Did she have the baby already? I try remembering but the details are jammed. I can't think beyond the constant wailing. I saw her earlier. She was still pregnant. She'd just seen Doc Jane and there was no talk of an early delivery. Did she miscarry? Is the baby living its last seconds?*

FUCK!

*I race toward the showers, my feet pounding as loud as my heart. I come to a screeching halt. There on the wall. Fuck off. That's not ... is it?*

Blood

*A blood hand print smeared into a long trail. I instinctively reach for my daggers and come back empty.*

FUCK!

Qhuinn Ghardian 

*I can't take my gaze off the blood. Whose is it? It bombards my senses - teases it and I know. I know who it belongs to. Layla*

LAYLA! Baby girl, answer me please!

*I start running, ignoring the increase in blood. It's also on the floor and soon I see foot prints. Bright red staggering footprints. I need a weapon. I need something. The endless crying of my young heightens my awareness, pushing me straight into warrior mode. Whoever has done this. Whoever has dared to threaten what is mine WILL. DIE.*

Show yourself. Coward.

*I enter the showers and the blood scent is like a brick wall. Layla. My beautiful friend and mother of my child lies crumpled in a heap. Broken. Bleeding. Her soft white nightgown is scarlet red, vivid against the stark whiteness of tile. My eyes refuse to believe what I'm seeing. Layla. My Layla. Where is my child? Crying. Always crying.*

Layla! Speak to me.

Qhuinn Ghardian 

*I crouch beside her. There's so much blood. There's the faintest of whimpers but she's already turning blue. I move her, trying to access the damage. Where the fuck is all the blood coming from? My hands start checking her body, shifting her gown. Then I see. I see where the death blow was dealt. Death because there is no way I can save her from this horror.

My hands are covered in her life essence. I stare at her stomach, the place where the beloved young once rested, cradled. Nurtured. She was already showing and I can still remember the joy of placing my fingers on her bump and feeling movement. My hands shake as I reach out ... and find nothing. No bump. No sign that she is pregnant.

And still the crying continues. It shreds my nerves.*

Where is the baby, Layla?

*I pick her up and cradle her in my lap. Her breathing is labored, unsteady, faltering. Her eyes are slowly emptying, her life slipping away. Her lips are coated with blood and they move ever so slightly. A word. My Layla is trying to speak and I raise her face to mine, hoping to catch it before she fades. Nothing*

I'm so sorry. I'm sorry I couldn't protect you, baby girl. Sorry I couldn't be what you want.

*I feel a faint wisp of air. A last breathe and with it a name. The one responsible for this.*

Lash.

Qhuinn Ghardian 

*Lash? What the fuck does he have to do with this? He's dead. I stabbed him once, right here in this spot. It was his blood everywhere. It was his death that changed my life and set the ball rolling. His death that gave my life purpose. His death that put me in the path to being with Layla in her needing. The fucker is long gone. Surely Layla was mistaken.

I gently try to rouse her again but her head topples backward. Her mouth open. Her eyes both returning a death stare. Her warm body already sending a chill through my grip. She's gone. Dead. Alone and unprotected.

I lay her back down and I see her stomach better. The blood isn't from between her legs. It's from her abdomen. Ignoring her last utterance, I rip the material from her body and gag at the sight. The horrendous sight.

Layla didn't give birth. No. The baby was ripped from her body. Something ... someone had descreated her by tearing her open and removing my young. Bile rises in my throat. Horror catches my breath. Rage fuels my vision.

Some. fucker. violated. her.

Some. fucker. stole. our. young. straight. from. her womb.

Some fucker.

Lash.

Crying breaks through the intensity. The maelstrom of emotions and fury. And laughter. Someone is laughing.

Lash*

Qhuinn Ghardian 

Welcome hello dumbfuck. You miss me?

*Lash. He's here with that same sick maniacal grin plastered on his smug asshole face. I raise to my feet, my fists clench, fury burning through my veins. Vengeance. Layla's blood screams for it. But first, my young*

Where. Is. My. Young. Fucker?

*My jaw is tight, my teeth clenched. I want to rip Lash apart with my bare hands. Only when I know my young is safe. Only when I can calm the relentless screams. Now I know why - they are frightened, alone, cold, ripped from the nurturing body of Layla. Lash with pay for this. Pay for eternity.*

You mean this? *Lash raises his left arm and from his hand dangles my child. A boy. A beautiful screaming boy. Mine. My boy. My only family. I reach again for my daggers, forgetting I'm weaponless and Lash laughs* Looking for this, Cock Sucking Asshat? *In his other hand, a dagger. THE dagger. The one I killed him with.* Sorry about the mess, but I was getting impatient, true? Couldn't wait a second longer. Needed to see what your bastard looked like and see? Just like his father ... a mismatched freak of fucking nature. Shall we do what your cowardly parents didn't have the guts for? Shall we, Qhuinny boy? Huh huh?

*Lash offers me the dagger, laughing before he reneges, whipping it back and pointing at my son*

Oh wait. Can I have the honors? You know, tit for fucking tat? I heard the blade just sliiiiidddeeesss in nicely like butter.

*I lunge forward but stop quickly. Lash nicks my son's skin, blood starting to drip. The crying intensifies. I need to be smart. I need to keep my word and protect my young*

Give. Me. My. Son. NOW.

*Lash shakes his head and slices my son again.

No? Be a pal, Q. I really really wanna see. Curiosity and all. *Lash pauses and I can't wait any longer. I throw myself forward*

Paybacks a bitch, you fucked up piece of shit. Time to send the bastard to its whore mother!

*I scream as I reach Lash too late.*

John Matthew Ghardian 

*Walking in to the training center, planning on getting a good work out, as I open the door.... What the fuck? *hearing the sounds of screaming and thrashing around. I see Qhuinn, on the weight bench. Getting to him a two long strides I shake his shoulder and give a soft whistle. His eyes fly open and he looks at me with such terror on his face.* ~asl~ Qhuinn, you okay man?

Qhuinn Ghardian 

*I don't make it in time. My son, he kills my son and I couldn't stop him. I can protect John and Blay. The Brothers. The King. But not my precious child. I've failed.

I scream. Scream beyond breath. Scream beyond my rage and grief. I start shaking and ...

My eyes fly open and I'm staring into John's. Concern covers his features*

Qhuinn, you okay man?

*My heart is pounding. Was it a dream or reality. There's no blood. No sign of Lash. Nothing. Just me alone in the training room. Now with John*

F..u..ck...

*My voice is raspy. John watches me but I don't have words for him yet. No way of telling him.*

I need a drink. Or ten. Or twenty, feel me?

*He nods, and helps me up*

And we need to go see Layla. Now.

*He nods again, understanding. That's why I love this male. He's my best friend and he fucking gets it. Together we leave the room.

But my fear comes with me* ~

XOXO!

Wrath calls a meeting to get back Fritz ~ 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, Wrath calls a Brotherhood meeting to see if there's any new Intel where Fritz is being held.  Tensions are high... 

Originally posted:  September 19th, 2012

Who nominated it:  Layla

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XOXO!

The Unbound Team ♥

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Wrathh Ghardian

*It's time to figure out our game plan. I sit back in my chair with Beth next to me. Butch beat everyone here. The rest trickle in. From the scent of Vishous' cancer sticks and Rhage's lollipops, to Payne's scent of sandlewood; from the cologne that Phury uses and the scent of apples that linger on Zszadist's breath to Xhex's spicy, prickly attitude, Tohrment and John's fresh smelling, affable love, and Blaylock's steadiness...my family gathers together to rescue to the one member that has pulled us all together: Fritz.* Family, grab some chair. We gotta figure out what the hell is going on, what to do about it, and where to go. Xhex, tell everyone what you told me about Xcor and how we know it's Fritz.

Xhex Ghardian 

*I lean back against a bookcase as everyone's eyes move toward me to find out what's going down.* Basically, I had an unexpected meeting with Xcor outside the IM. We exchanged words, the usual shit, then as his Bastards showed up, he told me to give Wrathh a message. He said W needed to keep an eye on everything he cares about because he was. I came back to the manse to meet with Wrathh and we started going over where everyone was and realized Fritz was missing.

Phury Ghardian 

*Thinking about the old doggen and this whole sitch, I allow my fury to fly* Yo, this sitch with Fritz may have been avoided *I glare coldly in the direction of Xhex.* If you would have just called in for back-up. What the fuck were you thinking female!* Noticing everyone’s eyes as they leave Xhex and turn to me, I throw my hands up in the air.* It’s the motherfucking truth!

Vishous Ghardian 

*Pulling out my hand rolled and placing it in my mouth. Seeing the head of the King turn in my direction, I shrug and put it back. Hearing Phury raise his voice, I shake my head* So Xhex, he gave you a warning, but you had no clue it was about Fritz, true? *looks at Phury* It could have meant anything or nothing. *shrugs thinking* I need some Grey Goose.

Xhex Ghardian 

*I hear John Matthew start growling next to me but I put my hand on his arm briefly and then I cross my arms.* At the risk of repeating myself...Fuck. You.* I shoot him a cold glare.* I don't answer to you. I scouted the sitch, I knew what I was doing, and I'm here. And Xcor had this planned before he saw me. We're wasting time Fritz doesn't have.

Zszadist Ghardian 

*Standing back with my arms crossed, impressed with my twins reaction but it must come naturally with the title. Arching my brow as Xhex responds. I just want to know when are we leaving to get him. Bottom line.* Xcor is a cryptic bastard.

Rhage Ghardian 

*Pulling out my lollipop, I smile at Phury and wink at Xhex* He is just telling you how much he cares!

Butch O'Neal Ghardian 

*Looking around and seeing that everyone is getting wound up over this whole Fritz going missing shit and we are all in close quarters* Guys, guys, calm the fuck down a bit, okay? This will not help Fritz if we are all going for each other throats, I understand we want him back here and to give Xcor and his bastards a slap around but think rationally *Looking over at Wrathh as I hear a growl brewing and can so feel the desk is about to get beaten*

Wrathh Ghardian 

*my growling turns into a snarl* What the FUCK is wrong with you shitheads? This is NOT about Xhex right now - it will be later. But for now? *I half stand and slam my fist down* We're focusing on the Bastards and getting Fritz back. Now, unless you dickheads start spouting out strategy, I'm going to go in alone and find him. *I sit back down and wait for their responses*

Blaylock Ghardian 

*I look around to Brother after shrink my shoulders with the King yelling at us. He's got the point and everybody is losing focus* Wrathh, my King. I do want to have a word now, if you, Sire, allows me.* As he nods I continue* Well, my Brothers, we have already notice he is missing and obviously Xcor and his bastards want a confrontation. Anyway, I do believe Vishous already is tracking Fritz's phone so we can position him. He is expecting the King to rescue his doggen and ambush us just like that day at Assail's house. I believe Xcor can be ambushed by us. Attract him and some of his bastards to a deal. When some of us go rescue Fritz, the others are taking care of Xcor. When they are apart they are not that strong.

Payne Ghardian 

*Watching all the commotion going on and seeing this is getting us nowhere, nodding as I hear Blaylock's words.* He is correct in what he is saying, we need to think of the best way to surprise them as we know they will have set a trap for us. *Just as I hear Wrathh clear his throat as to speak, I hear the doors open, we all stop to look seeing Layla and Qhuinn walk in.*

Qhuinn Ghardian 

*Opening up the door, pulling Layla in behind me. Looking around the room at the Brothers, I nod in acknowledgement of each. I turn to the King* My Liege, Layla had a dream and she saw Fritz. I think she might be able to help us find him *hoping that the one pertinent bit of info that Layla was in the Meadow will be left out of the convo, I look at Layla over my shoulder and bring her more into the room*

Layla Ghardian 

*Slowly walking in behind Qhuinn, I can feel mine legs trembling beneath me. I look around the room and see that everyone is staring at me.Bowing mine head to the King* Sire, *still unsure of the importance of mine dream* I.. I dreamt that I was in a this large dark room and in the back corner of the room. There were many boxes and containers of many different sizes. I saw our beloved Fritz, tied up in a chair. *looking up at Qhuinn as he nods for me to keep going* He was being beaten! I could see many cuts and bruises around his face and they were asking him where you were and he refused to tell them. *looking at the Kings fist clenching* It was Xcor, and his men.

Wrathh Ghardian 

*standing up so fast, my chair topples over* Layla! You're sure of this dream? *turning my gaze towards Qhuinn's direction* How do we know that this dream is significant? *my heart tears and bleeds at the thought of Fritz getting hurt*

Qhuinn Ghardian 

*shrugs* It seemed very vivid and with many deets. *looking at Layla, not wanting to say anymore* just seemed like it was more than what we had. If you don't think it is important, that is fine. But I wanted you to have all the info at your fingertips

Wrathh Ghardian 

*turning my head down towards my desk, I nod* It's more than anything we have. Layla, do you remember any other details? Locations, anything else stand out to you about the warehouse?

Layla Ghardian 

*lifting mine eyes* No sire. I only saw it from the inside. It was a very large room, with lots of shelves and boxes. So, it's true? Fritz is really missing? *leaning into Qhuinn's chest and he he genly put his arms around me. I begin to cry again* Please Qhuinn, can you take me to mine room?

Payne Ghardian 

*Watching as Layla goes to leave with Qhuinn, I look at Wrathh.* Wrathh, I will assume that I will no longer be needed. *Seeing him nod at me.* I will leave with Layla and Qhuinn then, if that is okay with you two? *Seeing them nod at me, I start to walk towards the door.* Please keep me informed of what is going on and if I am needed in some way. *Seeing Wrathh nod at me, I take my leave.*

Blaylock Ghardian 

*My eyes following Qhuinn and Layla leaving the room with Payne, I keep telling me to focus and overcome this shit. I'm not part of that. Shaking my head to vanish the damn thought and returning my attention to our meeting, I ask to speak again* Well, with this information we can at least start searching. Xhex could... *I look at JM and he nods* Xhex could take a look around the city during the day to check the warehouses. I'm quite sure there's not many outside. We could begin with that one we found him with his soldiers, Xhex! *She nods in agreement* And Vishous will keep trying to track his cell phone. I do not believe they will... *I can't pronounce the word "kill" so I hesitate and gasp* they will do something bad with Fritz. Xcor is smart enough for that. He wants a game. So a game will be played. But with our own rules.

Butch O'Neal Ghardian 

*Hearing Blaylock say what he does, I look at him* I agree, if we can get some sort of idea where those fuckers are, we can do what we need to do *Hearing the snorts and grunts around me* Okay, guys, no need for the animal impressions. *Suddenly feeling a dig in my arm, I turn to look at Vishous* What the fuck V! I was only trying to lighten it up in here a bit, damn, I know its serious but the tension in here is too much, true? *Hearing Wrathh say "He is right, save all this for the streets" I look over at V and grin* Hey, looks like I got the looks and the brains *Suddenly hearing Wrathh growl "Don't push it Cop!" I just shrug my shoulders* Okay, okay, I am gonna sit my ass down and be quiet okay.

Phury Ghardian 

*Feeling the emotional tension begin to ease in the study I stand back and intently listen to the others talk. I feel absolutely horrible for busting on Xhex the way I did. I don’t want her or anyone to get wounded or worse. I expect being the Primale has made me overly protective of females, and I lost sight of who she really is. I will make it right with her though.* Yeah, sounds like the start of a plan to me. Xcor will lose at his own game, and once again, he will know where the real authority lies, true?

Wrathh Ghardian 

*Beth holds my hand, rubbing it with her thumb. I'm barely holding myself back from heading out on the streets myself. Rubbing my temples with my other hand, I grimace* Get your asses out of here and don't come back until you find something concrete. Xhex, do your thing - same way when you found the rifle. The rest of you need to lay off her. Her independence can be dealt with by John. If he's got an issue with it, then so do we. Otherwise, fuck it. Now? Get out and find Fritz. *hearing them all make varying noises that mean they said yes, I lean my head back. I can't help but pray to the Scribe Virgin to keep Fritz safe until we can get to him. Hang in there, Fritz. Your family is coming for you.* ~