Surprise in Scarlet

"...The Vampir woman was unlike anything I've ever seen" Boris told, his voice a grim recollection, "We had been on guard for hours, we had all of Roman's security detail gathered in the hall, we were armed and ready just as He requested." You raised an eyebrow as Boris siped at his glass of straight Vodka on the rocks, "So, You're saying that He was expecting her, He knew that she was coming?" Boris scoffed "He knew more than that, Myska... She and He had been working together for months." The knot in Your stomach tightened at the revelation, sitting back in Your chair, the implications of this being enough to almost awakened the Beast from his slumber, Boris continued "I don't know what exactly they were doing during her visits, but it was clear that She had something on him, He dodged any questions I asked," rubbing Your eyes with frustration You nodded "that old man thought He could handle her on his own..."

"No one can stand against that Woman, Myska." Boris said, his eyes becoming distant "She killed all of them, every last one of them so fast that we couldn't stop her, but slow enough so that We could all watch... She let me transform, beat me, mocked me, and left me sliced open, I think she knew that I would survive." Diana finally emerged from the Shower area, dressed in a white blouse, tight black jeans with Her Black hair tied back, She still couldn't meet Your eyes, "It was her." Diana stated, Her very own look of revelation adorning Her beautifully Avavin face "Stop it," You thought with annoyance, "What was Her?"

"Dad said that He was working with a woman who was interested in some nearby ruins, He wouldn't tell me who she was but..." You stood, darkness about You "There is more to this then I thought... whatever Valerica and Dad were working on, it must be why she's here, why she killed us..." Diana stepped forward "Maybe it will give us an edge in killing her?" You looked to her, smiling furtively, "Maybe..."

A gentle knock at the Cave doors echoed through the hall, Diana naturally went to open it and a very happy looking Belle burst in, five or six bags with very expensive looking logos on them, all of which were very full, all of which she seemed to be struggling to carry "I'm Baaaack!" She announced, quickly shoving a bag into Your sister who grunted with confusion as the Olive skinned beauty shuffled over to You, "H-Hey... that is a lot of clothes, going a little overboard aren't You?" Belle scoffed, "An Artist can never have too much paint, and You, My Master, are the greatest canvass that I could ever ask for!" Diana seemed lost in confusion, approaching with two heavy bags in hand "Master?" You chuckled nervously, scratching Your head "I can explain, um... Belle here is..." Twirling stylishly, Belle pointed to herself "I am Charlie's faithful (and beautiful) Assistant. Come on, I want to get You ready for Your Date before the Scary Lady gets back!"

"Date?" Diana said just as perplexed, a little hurt even, "Didi..."

"No time, come on let's go, let's go, let's go!" Before You could say another word, Belle took the bags from Your sister's arms, shoving them into Your arms before dragging You away into the Privacy of the Shower Area "B-Belle, wait... I-"

"NO TIME!" she said quickly cutting You off, Her small hand gripping your large Bicep and towing You away.

Rose adjusted her wide Straw hat as she walked through the busy City streets of Wallace, the wide-brimmed hat, paired with her large sunglasses easing the slight discomfort of being under the Sun's woeful gaze. She had spent Her time in the daylight sparingly, cloudy days were certainly preferable on her little exploratory outings in the world of the living, but She had a part to play in Charlie's plan to catch Valerica and that was reason enough to utilize her advantage in not burning to **** when in the sunshine. "It is a good enough plan..." She thought to herself, Charlie's smile lingering in her mind, his powerful body, silky Black curls with those Perfect golden eyes that flooded with red when He touched her skin, his powerful hands caressing her body like no one had before, his thick Member throbbing for her as she...

Rose's shoulder collided with an obtuse man in a brown suit, the balding man flushing with anger as she yelled at her "Watch where Your fucking going Lady!" She ignored him, pressing forward on the scent that she had been following "Focus. You are an Inquisitor of the High court, stop getting distracted." She tried to resume Her focus, Her attempt to put Charlie out of her mind only slightly working as She pressed forward.

Valerica would be Resting at this time, She never could stand the daylight, even when it did nothing to physically harm her, a Knight of the Court's place was in the Shadows, or that is what Rose was counting on, allowing Her to track Valerica's movements by following Her distinct scent.

She had been surprisingly stationary during this period, surely she would have known that their Father would send someone to get her, Fifty years away from the court is enough to issue a charge of destruction and Valerica had escaped the Castle nearly a century ago, His Majesty being surprisingly lenient on her disappearance as if all of this wasn't strange enough, Valerica had been acting even more erratically than she realized, Hunting down humans, Doctors mostly, killing them and stealing their research, Rose had managed to find some of the remnants of Her victims, One Dr. simons bring heavily eviscerated, half of his paperwork marked under stem-cell research taken with bloody hands, Abortion clinics, Fertility specialists, Doctors with track records for Human birth deliveries... "What is she playing at, she has no use for these things... maybe Charlie will have a better idea, Maybe I can ask him at the fair?" Valerica's trial ended a few blocks ahead, Rose paused, smart enough to keep out of her range of sense, Day would break in a few hours, and she still had to get ready for her date, so she turned around and began Her walk back, "Is it okay to bring that sort of thing up in Human courtship?" She was moving in unknown territory here, yet she couldn't help but foster excitement... if she could spend time with Charlie, she would go to any height to do so.

"Belle..." You said with an exhausted frown, the Little minx quickly handing You another Shirt "Put it on!" You growled at Her, but she seemed almost completely unafraid, instead, putting on a pouty sad face "Please, Master, last one... I promise."

"You said that about the last Three I tried on!" You said with a defeated sigh, rolling Your eyes as You pulled away at the White designer Polo that she had also promised was the last one before, Belle bit her lip as Your muscled torso was exposed, her eyes lingering on your abs and a sad loo coming about her as they were hidden away by the tight-fitting, long sleaved Black shirt.

Belle backed up, taking in Your Visage and eyeing You critically before smiling with satisfaction "Now that is what I'm talking about!" You were going to protest in annoyance... but these clothes were really fucking comfortable, Stylish black jeans, tight enough to show Your strong legs but loose enough for ease of movement The black Italian loafers fit well, they were light on your feet, She had a good eye for sizing to have just guessed, Your tight black shirt was flexible black cotton, soft, sliding along Your skin elegantly as You stretched "Wow... this is good stuff." Belle grinned proudly "Only the best for my Master, You looked uncomfortable in Your other clothes, I'm guessing that moving around is important for You, so I went for a study but breathable brand." all doubt of Isabelle Harlow drained away in a heartbeat, she was not as foolish as she may come across "I'm happy to have such a useful assistant then." Belle gleamed with joy at Your praise, before quickly poking You in the chest "Take a Shower, moisturize with the Body lotion, use the deodorant that I showed You and a touch of the Cologne, only a touch too much and it will be overpowering..." You smiled, quickly embracing Belle happily, she flushed as You hugged her "Thank You, Belle, You're a life-saver, so to speak."

"Anything, for my master."

Under the warmth of the hot shower, Your mind began to wander, thoughts gathering in the precipice of a single question, "Am I worthy to be where I am?" You had people under Your belt now, You were becoming a leader of a ****, the head of a snake, Rose, Diana, Boris, Belle... folks old and new, following all at the end of Your vengeance. righteous as were Your intentions, to rid this world of a monster greater than You... No, You had no more room for doubt, this was happening, Your will was being done, and would be done in greater scale.

Finishing up, You did as Belle instructed, moisturize, deodorant and Colone; just a touch, and You felt like a Man, no... You felt like a King.

"Wow..." Diana said as she and Boris looked in awe, Belle's face painted with pride "You look good, Myska." Smiling, You felt the soft cotton of Your shirt on Your skin "I feel good," Belle raised an eyebrow "I feel Fabulous." You corrected, making Belle skip in place "Yay!"

Your happiness was cut off by a very sudden, very deep woeful feeling began to well in Your chest, Your claws brandishing and teeth extending as the Doors to the Cave burst open.

Rose's face was cold, blank as Valerica's claw pressed into her chest, She grinned happily, holding her sister close as she walked her inside "Charlie..." Valerica said in a low growl, Your body tense and ready for a battle "Uh uh..." She quickly said, her claws lengthening so that they early pierced Rose's clothes, "Stop!" You cried, fearful of her life, You look to the others, Diana, Boris, and Belle, "Get behind me!" Belle complied, looking a little scared, But Diana and Boris looked ready to tear Her face-off as she stepped into the Cave, "Myska..." You snarled at them "Don't even think about it, she'll kill Rose then She'll kill you, in the blink of an eye!"

"But-" You cut Diana off "behind me, Now!" They begrudgingly did as they were told, stepped behind You, never taking their eyes away from the Red-eyed Upir, "Looks like I was right, Rosie," Valerica said, Her face deeply satisfied "He really does care about You, How sweet."

"Let Her go Valerica!" She raised an eyebrow, "Don't be silly if I do that right away, You might attack me, and then I'd have to Kill You... and that isn't why I'm here." Diana piped up "Then what do You want?" Valerica giggled girlishly, lightly caressing Her sister's neck "I only came to talk, I bare You no ill will, at least not at the moment" Her Icy voice sent shivers down Your spine, "Why would I ever want to talk with You, You fucking Leech!?" She pouted "Oh... so mean, You can hear me out for just a minute can't You, Little Rosie's existence depends on it." Her claws lightly raked along Rose's neck, making Her grit her teeth, You immediately softened at Rose's pain "Alright, alright Valerica, I'll hear You out, just... don't hurt her" She smiled, Her pretty little grin making Your head explode with thoughts of ****, "That's better. Now, to begin," Valerica said cheerfully "I don't mind that You have little Rosie following me around, It's almost like the little games of hiding and seek we used to play, remember Rosie?" Rosaria didn't make eye contact with Valerica but spoke in a quiet tone "Y-Yes, Rica... I remember." Valerica chuckled "Oh, we used to giggle like schoolgirls, such good times... but I'm getting distracted, I just wanted to stop by to say Good luck." You tilted Your head, "What?"

"Well, You're obviously putting in this adorable little effort to kill me, so... Good luck." You were burning in fury, the level of distaste for this person knew no bounds, her cocky grin, how little she cared, You really wanted to rip her in two "Good Luck... Good luck!?" You said through clenched teeth, "You killed My father, destroyed my home, **** Your curse on me... and that's all You have to say, Well Hear this, Valerica... I am going to tear that pretty smile right off Your face, I'm going to crush You and drink the marrow from Your bones, I don't care how long it takes, how hard I have to fight, this ends in Your ****."

Valerica flushed, her eyes becoming doey as she bit her red lips "Ummm, You are so Sexy when You threaten Me, Charlie..." She walked forward, Rose still ensnared in Her hideously strong grip, Her big Eyes never left Yours, the pure lust inflating as She came closer, "You know what Charlie... I have another thing to tell You." She said in a low whisper, only a few feet away "Here, listen in Rosie, I think that You will be interested in hearing this," Valerica came even closer, Her face engorged with utter delight "I love You, Charlie Drake." You froze the moment that You heard those words, not only because it was the most insulting and despicable thing that could ever be said to You at this moment, but also because... You completely believed her, "I've had so many toys, Charlie, so many useless little things that never even had the balls to look me in the eyes when I broke them, but not You Charlie, You have never been a coward," Valerica pressed her nails into Rose's neck, making Her whimper "Stop it, You fucking psychopath!" Valerica giggled again, her face turning red as her eyes flicked up with joy "Ooooh I just want to rip Your clothes off and..." Valerica frowned suddenly, noticing You utter hatred "But, I don't want just another ****," Rose hissed as Valerica pushed Her sister into Your arms, chuckling ominously as You tried You best to hold Rose back "I Want You to Love me of Your own accord, so consider this a peace offering, You can play with Rosie and however else as much as You want, You can have her follow me around, You can even continue to build until you think You can kill me... which You never will but oh well, Killing helps me pass the time." Valerica's eyes darkened for a moment
"Just remember one thing, Lover boy, Don't ever disrupt my work. It is just as much for You now, as it is for me. it's for Us, I like the sound of that..." Valerica blew You a kiss, waving her fingers at Rose before turning to leave, "See You later, Lover Boy!" she said with a departing Laugh, Her Scarlet hair swaying behind her as she strutted out into the darkness.

Rose stayed in Your arms, her face cold, body tense, You could feel the guys behind You, all wracked with fear... but You, itas much as You hated to admit it, she was right, You weren't a coward, You had only hatred in Your heart, true and honest Hatred.