Nikita Seigrid

(FC: Marina Aleksandrova) Layla's Little Sister, normal in a whole lot of crazy Nikita works in Theater she does a little bit of everything, design, sets, writing but she mostly does acting. The theater is her calling and that's what is prompting her to come to Seacoast city with her big sister Layla

[lochiels]

Marina Aleksandrova as Catherine the Great in Ekaterina

Happy Birthday dear @edwardslovelyelizabeth​ ♡

[dracula-resurrected]

Average AU || Multi

Vlad stared at the tincture before he downed it gagging. According to every doctor he had the worlds worst case of Anemia. He took his steak rarer than most would and his canines were far more prominent than others but that was fine. His skin burned easier in the sun that was fine too! He didn’t have a job outside so he could avoid that. Life was good, he made decent pay enough to cover expenses and a bit to put away for the rainy day or when his health bill was too much. Fruit helped.... that was the part the doctors couldn’t explain, why the fruit alleviated the symptoms. He had always been pale and stick like, but he figured he just couldn’t keep on weight.

Sometimes he had nightmares, ones that passed through his mind and stayed in the far back. Visions of himself soaked in blood, the bodies so many bodies, the smell of fire, brimstone and everything laid to waste. A firey crown perched over his head and a cry of anguish from his lips as he sat back upon a twisted throne and looked on at his work before him. Made for a good DnD plot.

His service dog was an enormous fluffball named Cerberus, though he didn’t start out so big, what had once been a five pound fluff had become a hundred thirty pound mass of muscle and fluff. Cerberus was a very protective dog and while he says that he saved Cerberus it was the other way around. He still thinks it was a dream, there was no way that the dog’s mouth unhinged and swallowed a gun.

Days passed the same, either working at the Bar, tending his bees, or playing video games till the crack of dawn pierced his red-eyed gaze. He attended the local university and was making his way in getting a doctorate in History. Having been praised for his writing and essays. The most common was, “you must have lived there in a past life!!!” He chuckled but honestly his dreams were rather vivid of things he shouldn’t know. He specifically had latched onto history of Eastern Europe.

Vlad currently was shaking a martini up at his job, dressed like a bard he acted as bartender. For a twenty dollar tip one could have him sing from a choice of songs that were provided on a easel next to the jar. Songs like ‘What is Love?’, to ‘Careless Whisper’, all the way to ‘Bad Romance’. It was a busy night and the sounds of rolling dice filled the air.

[wickedxweaver]

"do you want me to get you out of the mirror?" Julius asked him with a scowl as Angela just looked like hurt

"got it!" Layla said as the lock clicked and she untangled Julius from the chains and Julius sighed rolling his shoulders for a moment before he reached into the mirror and yanked Vlad out

"thank you,now to kill that bastard for touching my mirror! You don't mess with the mirror of fate!"

[dracula-resurrected]

“Thank you!” Vlad hugged Julius. “Ok but first how do I switch back to my body?” Vlad asked. “I don’t want to be old! Gross Lucifer! I want to be me!” He reached for Mjolnir and the hammer came to him.

[wickedxweaver]

"ask the necromancer" Julius said looking at Layla again, Layla quirked a brow

"sorry unless you have someone hiding from the law that you need found I'm all out of tricks"

"well technically I'd you're a necromancer and Lucifers body is technically dead you should be able to swap their souls back" Angela said shrugged"it's simple necromancy Layla frowned

"so grab them at the same time and hope he doesn't possess me too?"

[dracula-resurrected]

“Sounds as good an idea as any,” Vlad said with a shrug. “Now to find me and stop all this madness.”

[dracs-descendant]

Nikki nodded she wanted this to be over it had been a very long day

"when this is over I'm holing up in Angela's kitchen and eating all the sweets" Nikki said shaking her head "then I'm going to buy a giant tub of ice cream and cuddle.my boyfriend and my girlfriend while I eat it and watch Disney"

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad nodded, “and I am going to just never leave my neat tidy life again or wish for adventure I have had a life full of it in a two day period. Possibly three I lost track.” Vlad skidded to a stop catching his younger self. “Now Layla!”

[drop-dead-detective]

Layla ran ahead and grabbed ahold of each if them the energy of the two most powerful beings and for a moment felt like the air left her lungs and when she was sure it was done she let go and fell to her knees all of her energy gone with the transformation

"did it work?" She asked breathless

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad punched Lucifer hard in the face as Mjolnir flew to him, “get the fuck away from my family and friends you fucking ass hat!” He slammed the hammer into him sending him flying back pinning him. Vlad began punching him the wall behind becoming imprinted with Luci’s shape.

Lucifer tried to move the hammer keeping him in place.

“You aren’t going anywhere,” Vlad looked to Julius, “can you seal him in a mirror?” He asked mid-punch.

[wickedxweaver]

"get me one that's not mine" Julius said smiling wickedly at the idea Nikki went into her pocket and pulled out a compact

"perfect" Julius said all to gleefully as he took it

"hold him still!"

[dracula-resurrected]

“Shouldn’t be hard,” Vlad said motioning to the hammer that pinned a bow panicked Lucifer.

[wickedxweaver]

"waited way to long for this" Julius said as the mirror glowed a faint purple in his hand and he took a dagger pricking Lucifers finger and snapping the compact closed on it only for the Man to vanish as it clicked Julius shook it for a moment enjoying the rattling he heard before he turned to nikki

"you may want to ductape this shut and throw it in the nearest ocean"

[dracula-resurrected]

“No we keep it close under lock and key, if we know where it is it can’t be found by anyone else or used against us when we least expect it.” Vlad turned to Honey. “Pardon.” He pulled her close and dipped her low kissing her deeply then pulled away. “Now for me to seal that bloody portal and end this madness.” He walked towards the basement where he could seal it mjolnir in hand.

He stopped by Layla, “you did good big sister. Now let me make sure it wasn’t in vain.” He pressed a hand to her head in a loving way before continuing on.

[drop-dead-detective]

Layla looked at Nikki and they shared a worried look before following closely after him Angela took honey and headed back outside hoping to find a healer the demon was looked worse for ware and Julius quickly followed to make sure honey was safe

"don't do things like that you act like the self righteous hero who is going to sacrifice himself to save everyone else" Layla said glaring at him

"and you're not doing that" Nikki said in a time that meant no room for arguing with them

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad chuckled, “for you both and the world to be safe maybe I have too.” He turned from them, “just make sure Cerberus is well cared for!”

[drop-dead-detective]

Layla grabbed him and practically threw him on the ground

"no" she said glaring as her temper rose she even went as far as pointing her sword at his throat

"You will do that because YOU aren't going anywhere, we're either in this all together coming out or not at all." Layla said glaring at him she dared him to argue with her

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad looked at her, “I have never sealed a portal let alone a demon portal. I don’t know what it will take. I won’t lose you or Nikki again. I can’t you two are the best things that have happened to me in this family I know that family is what you choose, but of the ones I had no choice you two are the best. I love you both, but every moment more we stall the higher the chance I might not make it. Please trust me,” Vlad pleaded. “Trust me to make it back alive.”

[drop-dead-detective]

"we do because we're going with you" Nikki argued back Layla didn't even move as she fumed

"in this together or not at all, losing you isn't an option either." Nikki told him agreeing with Layla

"so let us help you fix the world or let us watch it burn"

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad looked at them, “the world will burn if I lose you both in this.”

“Then it sounds like either way they’re going with you.” Ezra said having come in, “sorry demons are dead outside and there was no word on the inside. Had to make sure that you were all alright. Also you three are like the Tri-force so it will be easier to deal with the three than just the one.”

[drop-dead-detective]

Nikki nodded and looked at vlad

"we're coming. Stop being the hero and be our brother. Because in this case we will literally follow you into the depths of hell if we have too" Nikki told him Layla nodded a bit she still didn't dare move knowing Vlad may try to abandon them

"so let us help now"

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad sighed, “fine.” He just didn’t want them getting hurt or seeing them hurt anymore. Seeing anyone hurt. “Now let me up. We need to end this. Before it can’t be ended.” He reached up for Layla and Nikki’s hands.

[drop-dead-detective]

Layla paused searching for any hint of him lying

"you try to run and I'll smash that mirror and figure out how to close hell on my own" Layla told him lowering her sword and taking his hand Nikki took his other one and helped him up before she hurried to Ezra and kissed his cheek

"thank you" she said softly before she returned to her brother and sister

"let's go!"

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad walked with his sisters to the opening the rim of the portal glowed red and ominous eldritch and abyssal symbols glowed in the ground. “Right well, maybe we should think about it being closed does that work?” He asked them.

[dracs-descendant]

"maybe start by erasing some if the symbols?" Nikki asked staring at the portal nervously as she looked around

"or find block it up for a while until we can figure out what we do need to do"

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad nodded, “you two try removing the-“

“Portals are such finicky things, you can’t just erase random symbols.” Callista said walking up to them. “You two on each side then Vlad in the center of the portal. I’ll take the opposite side of him. Then join hands to each other. Then we raise our hands to the portal then back down as fast as possible it should snap closed the symbols will stop glowing and all of this will be done.” Vlad nodded and took his sister’s hands as he took position.

[dracs-descendant]

Nikki and Layla did as told getting in position and wondered where the heck callista had appeared from but honesty today had been an insane day and nothing should surprise them at this point

[dracula-resurrected]

Average AU || Multi

Vlad stared at the tincture before he downed it gagging. According to every doctor he had the worlds worst case of Anemia. He took his steak rarer than most would and his canines were far more prominent than others but that was fine. His skin burned easier in the sun that was fine too! He didn’t have a job outside so he could avoid that. Life was good, he made decent pay enough to cover expenses and a bit to put away for the rainy day or when his health bill was too much. Fruit helped.... that was the part the doctors couldn’t explain, why the fruit alleviated the symptoms. He had always been pale and stick like, but he figured he just couldn’t keep on weight.

Sometimes he had nightmares, ones that passed through his mind and stayed in the far back. Visions of himself soaked in blood, the bodies so many bodies, the smell of fire, brimstone and everything laid to waste. A firey crown perched over his head and a cry of anguish from his lips as he sat back upon a twisted throne and looked on at his work before him. Made for a good DnD plot.

His service dog was an enormous fluffball named Cerberus, though he didn’t start out so big, what had once been a five pound fluff had become a hundred thirty pound mass of muscle and fluff. Cerberus was a very protective dog and while he says that he saved Cerberus it was the other way around. He still thinks it was a dream, there was no way that the dog’s mouth unhinged and swallowed a gun.

Days passed the same, either working at the Bar, tending his bees, or playing video games till the crack of dawn pierced his red-eyed gaze. He attended the local university and was making his way in getting a doctorate in History. Having been praised for his writing and essays. The most common was, “you must have lived there in a past life!!!” He chuckled but honestly his dreams were rather vivid of things he shouldn’t know. He specifically had latched onto history of Eastern Europe.

Vlad currently was shaking a martini up at his job, dressed like a bard he acted as bartender. For a twenty dollar tip one could have him sing from a choice of songs that were provided on a easel next to the jar. Songs like ‘What is Love?’, to ‘Careless Whisper’, all the way to ‘Bad Romance’. It was a busy night and the sounds of rolling dice filled the air.

[wickedxweaver]

"do you want me to get you out of the mirror?" Julius asked him with a scowl as Angela just looked like hurt

"got it!" Layla said as the lock clicked and she untangled Julius from the chains and Julius sighed rolling his shoulders for a moment before he reached into the mirror and yanked Vlad out

"thank you,now to kill that bastard for touching my mirror! You don't mess with the mirror of fate!"

[dracula-resurrected]

“Thank you!” Vlad hugged Julius. “Ok but first how do I switch back to my body?” Vlad asked. “I don’t want to be old! Gross Lucifer! I want to be me!” He reached for Mjolnir and the hammer came to him.

[wickedxweaver]

"ask the necromancer" Julius said looking at Layla again, Layla quirked a brow

"sorry unless you have someone hiding from the law that you need found I'm all out of tricks"

"well technically I'd you're a necromancer and Lucifers body is technically dead you should be able to swap their souls back" Angela said shrugged"it's simple necromancy Layla frowned

"so grab them at the same time and hope he doesn't possess me too?"

[dracula-resurrected]

“Sounds as good an idea as any,” Vlad said with a shrug. “Now to find me and stop all this madness.”

[dracs-descendant]

Nikki nodded she wanted this to be over it had been a very long day

"when this is over I'm holing up in Angela's kitchen and eating all the sweets" Nikki said shaking her head "then I'm going to buy a giant tub of ice cream and cuddle.my boyfriend and my girlfriend while I eat it and watch Disney"

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad nodded, “and I am going to just never leave my neat tidy life again or wish for adventure I have had a life full of it in a two day period. Possibly three I lost track.” Vlad skidded to a stop catching his younger self. “Now Layla!”

[drop-dead-detective]

Layla ran ahead and grabbed ahold of each if them the energy of the two most powerful beings and for a moment felt like the air left her lungs and when she was sure it was done she let go and fell to her knees all of her energy gone with the transformation

"did it work?" She asked breathless

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad punched Lucifer hard in the face as Mjolnir flew to him, “get the fuck away from my family and friends you fucking ass hat!” He slammed the hammer into him sending him flying back pinning him. Vlad began punching him the wall behind becoming imprinted with Luci’s shape.

Lucifer tried to move the hammer keeping him in place.

“You aren’t going anywhere,” Vlad looked to Julius, “can you seal him in a mirror?” He asked mid-punch.

[wickedxweaver]

"get me one that's not mine" Julius said smiling wickedly at the idea Nikki went into her pocket and pulled out a compact

"perfect" Julius said all to gleefully as he took it

"hold him still!"

[dracula-resurrected]

“Shouldn’t be hard,” Vlad said motioning to the hammer that pinned a bow panicked Lucifer.

[wickedxweaver]

"waited way to long for this" Julius said as the mirror glowed a faint purple in his hand and he took a dagger pricking Lucifers finger and snapping the compact closed on it only for the Man to vanish as it clicked Julius shook it for a moment enjoying the rattling he heard before he turned to nikki

"you may want to ductape this shut and throw it in the nearest ocean"

[dracula-resurrected]

“No we keep it close under lock and key, if we know where it is it can’t be found by anyone else or used against us when we least expect it.” Vlad turned to Honey. “Pardon.” He pulled her close and dipped her low kissing her deeply then pulled away. “Now for me to seal that bloody portal and end this madness.” He walked towards the basement where he could seal it mjolnir in hand.

He stopped by Layla, “you did good big sister. Now let me make sure it wasn’t in vain.” He pressed a hand to her head in a loving way before continuing on.

[drop-dead-detective]

Layla looked at Nikki and they shared a worried look before following closely after him Angela took honey and headed back outside hoping to find a healer the demon was looked worse for ware and Julius quickly followed to make sure honey was safe

"don't do things like that you act like the self righteous hero who is going to sacrifice himself to save everyone else" Layla said glaring at him

"and you're not doing that" Nikki said in a time that meant no room for arguing with them

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad chuckled, “for you both and the world to be safe maybe I have too.” He turned from them, “just make sure Cerberus is well cared for!”

[drop-dead-detective]

Layla grabbed him and practically threw him on the ground

"no" she said glaring as her temper rose she even went as far as pointing her sword at his throat

"You will do that because YOU aren't going anywhere, we're either in this all together coming out or not at all." Layla said glaring at him she dared him to argue with her

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad looked at her, “I have never sealed a portal let alone a demon portal. I don’t know what it will take. I won’t lose you or Nikki again. I can’t you two are the best things that have happened to me in this family I know that family is what you choose, but of the ones I had no choice you two are the best. I love you both, but every moment more we stall the higher the chance I might not make it. Please trust me,” Vlad pleaded. “Trust me to make it back alive.”

[drop-dead-detective]

"we do because we're going with you" Nikki argued back Layla didn't even move as she fumed

"in this together or not at all, losing you isn't an option either." Nikki told him agreeing with Layla

"so let us help you fix the world or let us watch it burn"

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad looked at them, “the world will burn if I lose you both in this.”

“Then it sounds like either way they’re going with you.” Ezra said having come in, “sorry demons are dead outside and there was no word on the inside. Had to make sure that you were all alright. Also you three are like the Tri-force so it will be easier to deal with the three than just the one.”

[drop-dead-detective]

Nikki nodded and looked at vlad

"we're coming. Stop being the hero and be our brother. Because in this case we will literally follow you into the depths of hell if we have too" Nikki told him Layla nodded a bit she still didn't dare move knowing Vlad may try to abandon them

"so let us help now"

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad sighed, “fine.” He just didn’t want them getting hurt or seeing them hurt anymore. Seeing anyone hurt. “Now let me up. We need to end this. Before it can’t be ended.” He reached up for Layla and Nikki’s hands.

[drop-dead-detective]

Layla paused searching for any hint of him lying

"you try to run and I'll smash that mirror and figure out how to close hell on my own" Layla told him lowering her sword and taking his hand Nikki took his other one and helped him up before she hurried to Ezra and kissed his cheek

"thank you" she said softly before she returned to her brother and sister

"let's go!"

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad walked with his sisters to the opening the rim of the portal glowed red and ominous eldritch and abyssal symbols glowed in the ground. “Right well, maybe we should think about it being closed does that work?” He asked them.

[dracs-descendant]

"maybe start by erasing some if the symbols?" Nikki asked staring at the portal nervously as she looked around

"or find block it up for a while until we can figure out what we do need to do"

[dracula-resurrected]

Average AU || Multi

Vlad stared at the tincture before he downed it gagging. According to every doctor he had the worlds worst case of Anemia. He took his steak rarer than most would and his canines were far more prominent than others but that was fine. His skin burned easier in the sun that was fine too! He didn’t have a job outside so he could avoid that. Life was good, he made decent pay enough to cover expenses and a bit to put away for the rainy day or when his health bill was too much. Fruit helped.... that was the part the doctors couldn’t explain, why the fruit alleviated the symptoms. He had always been pale and stick like, but he figured he just couldn’t keep on weight.

Sometimes he had nightmares, ones that passed through his mind and stayed in the far back. Visions of himself soaked in blood, the bodies so many bodies, the smell of fire, brimstone and everything laid to waste. A firey crown perched over his head and a cry of anguish from his lips as he sat back upon a twisted throne and looked on at his work before him. Made for a good DnD plot.

His service dog was an enormous fluffball named Cerberus, though he didn’t start out so big, what had once been a five pound fluff had become a hundred thirty pound mass of muscle and fluff. Cerberus was a very protective dog and while he says that he saved Cerberus it was the other way around. He still thinks it was a dream, there was no way that the dog’s mouth unhinged and swallowed a gun.

Days passed the same, either working at the Bar, tending his bees, or playing video games till the crack of dawn pierced his red-eyed gaze. He attended the local university and was making his way in getting a doctorate in History. Having been praised for his writing and essays. The most common was, “you must have lived there in a past life!!!” He chuckled but honestly his dreams were rather vivid of things he shouldn’t know. He specifically had latched onto history of Eastern Europe.

Vlad currently was shaking a martini up at his job, dressed like a bard he acted as bartender. For a twenty dollar tip one could have him sing from a choice of songs that were provided on a easel next to the jar. Songs like ‘What is Love?’, to ‘Careless Whisper’, all the way to ‘Bad Romance’. It was a busy night and the sounds of rolling dice filled the air.

[wickedxweaver]

"do you want me to get you out of the mirror?" Julius asked him with a scowl as Angela just looked like hurt

"got it!" Layla said as the lock clicked and she untangled Julius from the chains and Julius sighed rolling his shoulders for a moment before he reached into the mirror and yanked Vlad out

"thank you,now to kill that bastard for touching my mirror! You don't mess with the mirror of fate!"

[dracula-resurrected]

“Thank you!” Vlad hugged Julius. “Ok but first how do I switch back to my body?” Vlad asked. “I don’t want to be old! Gross Lucifer! I want to be me!” He reached for Mjolnir and the hammer came to him.

[wickedxweaver]

"ask the necromancer" Julius said looking at Layla again, Layla quirked a brow

"sorry unless you have someone hiding from the law that you need found I'm all out of tricks"

"well technically I'd you're a necromancer and Lucifers body is technically dead you should be able to swap their souls back" Angela said shrugged"it's simple necromancy Layla frowned

"so grab them at the same time and hope he doesn't possess me too?"

[dracula-resurrected]

“Sounds as good an idea as any,” Vlad said with a shrug. “Now to find me and stop all this madness.”

[dracs-descendant]

Nikki nodded she wanted this to be over it had been a very long day

"when this is over I'm holing up in Angela's kitchen and eating all the sweets" Nikki said shaking her head "then I'm going to buy a giant tub of ice cream and cuddle.my boyfriend and my girlfriend while I eat it and watch Disney"

[dracula-resurrected]

Average AU || Multi

Vlad stared at the tincture before he downed it gagging. According to every doctor he had the worlds worst case of Anemia. He took his steak rarer than most would and his canines were far more prominent than others but that was fine. His skin burned easier in the sun that was fine too! He didn’t have a job outside so he could avoid that. Life was good, he made decent pay enough to cover expenses and a bit to put away for the rainy day or when his health bill was too much. Fruit helped.... that was the part the doctors couldn’t explain, why the fruit alleviated the symptoms. He had always been pale and stick like, but he figured he just couldn’t keep on weight.

Sometimes he had nightmares, ones that passed through his mind and stayed in the far back. Visions of himself soaked in blood, the bodies so many bodies, the smell of fire, brimstone and everything laid to waste. A firey crown perched over his head and a cry of anguish from his lips as he sat back upon a twisted throne and looked on at his work before him. Made for a good DnD plot.

His service dog was an enormous fluffball named Cerberus, though he didn’t start out so big, what had once been a five pound fluff had become a hundred thirty pound mass of muscle and fluff. Cerberus was a very protective dog and while he says that he saved Cerberus it was the other way around. He still thinks it was a dream, there was no way that the dog’s mouth unhinged and swallowed a gun.

Days passed the same, either working at the Bar, tending his bees, or playing video games till the crack of dawn pierced his red-eyed gaze. He attended the local university and was making his way in getting a doctorate in History. Having been praised for his writing and essays. The most common was, “you must have lived there in a past life!!!” He chuckled but honestly his dreams were rather vivid of things he shouldn’t know. He specifically had latched onto history of Eastern Europe.

Vlad currently was shaking a martini up at his job, dressed like a bard he acted as bartender. For a twenty dollar tip one could have him sing from a choice of songs that were provided on a easel next to the jar. Songs like ‘What is Love?’, to ‘Careless Whisper’, all the way to ‘Bad Romance’. It was a busy night and the sounds of rolling dice filled the air.

[masters-of-voice]

Nikki stepped back when the door began to melt and worries it was those creatures that had dragged them in there,Layla was still out if it and Nikki knew she had to protect her sister, she stood ready and the moment a person appeared she punched it square in the face as hard as she could only to realize a second layer just who it was

"oh my gosh Ezra!? I'm so sorry I didn't- what are you doing here?! Oh my gosh" Nikki tried to look over his face to see how bad she had hurt him masters burst into laughter on the spot

[dracula-resurrected]

Ezra chuckled and swooped her down into a deep and passionate kiss. “Hello Nikki darling.”

Vlad was beyond brimming with a brilliant smile as he hurried over and hurried to Layla scooping her up. Don’t worry I’ve got you.” He told Layla. “We need to get her to Dr. Emelyne then. We need to get the streets cleared and hell sealed back up. Will you all help me? Please?” Vlad asked.

[geekhunter101]

Angela smiled at him

"as long as I get mjolnir back at the end" Angela said she thought the whole thing was cute "and my boyfriend where is Godwin?" Angela asked she would have thought he would have joined them by now

[dracula-resurrected]

The elevator door opened and Godwin Arthur stepped out guns blazing. “Aww we missed it... Babe!” He ran over to Angela. “There is my fine Warrior woman!”

Vlad took Layla and laid her on the nearest bed while Arthur hurried to her. Vlad put back on the bracer and looked around, “alright head count who is up who is down and who is ready to fight the hordes of Hell?”

[masters-of-voice]

"I think Layla is down" Nikki said still hugging Ezra happy to have someone familiar in her arms and not wanting to embarrass Vlad on front of his cool new friends

"give me something to fight with and I'm good to go"

"I never even got to participate so I'm good" Ben said masters shook his head

"no you're staying on base to help emelyne with the wounded. You're not even ready to face Christmas elves yet let alone demons of the Underworld"

[dracula-resurrected]

“Christmas elves are no joke!” Ezra said. “What they can deck your halls and slay you, don’t get me started with the Reindeer.”

Vlad quirked a brow “you fought Christmas elves?”

“Gingerbread men too, it was a crazy Christmas and I was bored.” Ezra waved it off.

[techyknight]

"that means somehow he caused it" Angela said rolling her eyes as she kissed Godwin and smiled

"I hit Lucifer in the face with mjolnir it was awesome" she said excitedly

"I think will is the only one down and Ben and I are out" shiro said "I'm safe as long as I can control the base, the whole place is my weapon and unless masters wants me to turn this whole place I to a mech I'm better off here being your eyes around the city"

[dracula-resurrected]

Will nodded, “I should sit the next part out.” He looked like he needed blood and rest.

Vlad nodded.

“Ooh Babe!” Godwin grinned. “I wanna see the security footage later!”

Ezra looked Nikki over, “Hmm, not like this you aren’t.” He snapped his fingers and the hospital like gown transformed into far better battle armor. “Now then what weapon would you like?” Ezra pulled up her hands and kissed her hands before pulling out the necklace that contained Carina’s amulet in a moment the Djinn was there. “Ok coast is clear enough for you to be here.”

Vlad stared at the Djinn and then at Nikki. “Right well our numbers just increased.”

[xtwistedwishx]

Carina smiled and cracked her knuckles

"okay for once Ezra needs wishes granted what's up, what Am I up too? Hey babe!" Carina said smiling when she spotted Nikki and kissed her gently Carina spotted will and with a snap of her fingers his burns were healed and she had a pint of blood in her hand offering it to him with a bendy straw

[dracula-resurrected]

Will had been quite drained and was leaning on Masters, “hey if I don’t make it, you take good care of Jane and the twins ok?” He patted Masters on the cheek and kissed him on the lips before passing out. That was when Carina’s magic hit him and he sat up oblivious to his previous actions he took the bottle and drank slowly.

“Firstly Layla could use a pick me up.” Arthur said. “If you don’t mind.”

“Then Honey please, she is missing a pint of demon blood.” Vlad said. “Thank you.”

[xtwistedwishx]

A few more snaps and Layla opened her eyes again and smiled cuddling into Arthur a bit more

"good morning"

"it's not morning so don't get to cuddly" Nikki said still wrapped in her boyfriend's arms Layla frowned and opened her eyes pouting

"shit it wasn't a dream?"

[dracula-resurrected]

“Afraid not.” Vlad said before giving the rundown which ended with Will kissing Masters.

Will chuckled, “that does sound like me.”

Ezra waved his hand and Layla was in battle gear. “Alright now for Honey was it?” Ezra held open the lift doors. “Not all at once there is more than one elevator.” He patted Kaleb. “You should really get our more your eyes are worth more than the stars. Heimdall.”

[masters-of-voice]

Ben quirked a brow at him

"did I miss something? Why Norse mythology?"

"long story" masters said ushering Ben to the other lift so they could get to work it wasn't going to be easy closing the gates of hell after all

[dracula-resurrected]

Ezra walked beside Nikki and Layla, “oh Carina, Bella dolce.” He pressed a kiss to her cheek. “I think we will need Sif’s weapon any chance you can locate it?”

Vlad frowned, “wait who is Sif?”

“Well if she isn’t Honey then she is somebody and they will want their weapon for this.” Ezra hummed with thought.

[masters-of-voice]

Carina raised a brow

"your eyesight is going love" Carina teased as she pointed to a glass case across the room containing some collects swords Rohan frownes

"those aren't for fighting they're just decorations" he warned quickly knowing exactly what was coming next

[dracula-resurrected]

“So break in case of emergency?” Ezra asked only party joking as he opened the cabinet and after a moment selected one, “decorative it may seem but Vlad or Thor here got really good at making ornate battle ready weapons.” He tested it. “Yes she is going to love this.” He smirked and held it, looking at Masters. “Your going to want to ask her for it back.”

Vlad looked at Masters, “sorry.” He grimaced then continued along till they got to Honey. “Honey!” He moved to her looking rather handsome in his armor. How are you?”

Ezra held out the sword, “you’re either going to need this or someone else will.” It split to become two smaller swords.

[honeystone-fashion]

Honey sat up when Vlad came in and looked him over with a smile at the new look

"I'm doing a lot better now" honey said smiling as she brushed her hair back out if her eyes she was a little confused to be handed a sword but she chose not to question it as she rested the weight in each hand before swinging them q little to get a good feel

"looks fun I'll give it a try"

[dracula-resurrected]

Ezra nodded, “would you like a battle make over too?” He gestured to the others looking Viking battle ready.

Vlad set mjolnir down and sat beside Honey, “I’m glad you are recovering.” He said earnestly. “Because I may have unleashed some of hell’s less than favorable occupants on the world.”

[honeystone-fashion]

Honey sighed and shook her head

"yeah I know I can feel the aura from outside" honey said

"that and Ava took off immediately in the phone with her family do you wont be alone out there" emelyne said smiling honey questioned for a moment before she groanes

"I heard the van Hellsings were in town I didn't know that was her!!"

[dracula-resurrected]

Ezra chuckled, “she and her family are good people. I wouldn’t worry too much about it.”

Vlad nodded, “I’m just glad I’m not alone in facing this.”

[honeystone-fashion]

Honey sighed and stood up

"alright let's get this show on the road" honey said stretching a little bit she was sure Julius was likely out there already raising hell for those who left hell so she had to go and make sure he was ok

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad smiled.

“Once in a lifetime opportunity, to fight the forces of hell and stop the apocalypse.” Godwin said. “I think we got this, I know I do. We have everyone you could hope for to have on the apocalypse squad including the Men in Black. Norse Mythos and the Anti-Christ. Willam Shakespeare is there anyone I am missing? Oh wait and Angela the baddest ass of them all.” He kissed her.

Vlad nodded, “everyone have what they need? We should split into groups make sure that we are well spread to eliminate as much dangers as possible.”

[honeystone-fashion]

Ben sighed and sulked

"great have fun" Ben said waving masters smiled and patted his shoulder

"I'm sorry but you're still to inexperienced. Next big mission I promise you'll be on it" Rohan told him Ben obviously didn't look very hopeful it Rohan wasn't to bothered by it either as he headed out

"alright I've got to lead what's left of my men here and divide them but I'll be joining you once I can, Kaleb go with them and watch their backs keep an eye out for Ava and make sure she knows who is friend as well" Rohan said to him honey nodded a bit before she headed for the door

"let's go we have a lot of ground to cyber and not a lot of time to do it"

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad looked at Ben, “when this is over whatever weapon you want me to forge for you, I will endeavor to do my best.” He smiled honestly at Ben.

Kaleb went with them, “alright Angela Godwin Me, Nikki, Loki, Carina was it? Honey Vlad and Layla. Someone for Air some one for the ground and some one for behind.”

[geekhunter101]

"you forgot Arthur" Layla said looping her arm around Arthur she pressed a kiss to his vheek

"unless you want to stay here with Ben and the doctor?" Dhe added to him

"I can get air support I can do a bit of floating" Carina said smiling

"I can take you the rear" Angela said she joked by squeezing Godwin's tush before she took up the position

[dracula-resurrected]

Arthur nodded, “actually I think it would be best if I stayed here, I’m not really battle savvy and the doctor could use an extra pair of hands, I’m certified so my strengths are here.” He kissed Layla. “Just return to me in one piece?”

Godwin smirked at Angela, “Careful or I might get ideas.”

Vlad rolled his eyes, “Why don’t we get going before we end up being the only ones not doing inappropriate things.” He said to Honey.

[geekhunter101]

Honey laughed

"I mean we could do inappropriate things" honey teased him Angela laughed a bit and looked at Godwin

"keep those in mind for later ok?" She asked him

Layla kissed Arthur quickly

"I'll always come back to you, just be careful I only trust these guys like 30%" Layla said glancing around the base again with a frown

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad frowned at Honey out of confusion. “You would want to do that with me?” He honesty didn’t think she thought that way about him and barely remembered what had happened in the infirmary before getting to taste her blood. “I mean I would with you... and...” he blushed. “I’m shutting up now.” He looked away.

Ezra sighed, “oh dear sweet Sleipnir, you really need to get a room you two. Please for Vlad’s sake.”

[geekhunter101]

Honey smirked a little bit

"save the world first find a few rooms later" honey told them before she headed out Angela close behind master sword and shield in hand

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad walked out looking around at the world, everything he saw, “this is my fault so it is only right that I fix it. Thank you for helping me.” Vlad smiled at them. “I could think of no better group of warriors to lead into battle.”

Ezra sighed, “stop you’re making me nauseated with all the sentiment. Last I checked this is a battle not a play. Cause if it were I would be seated back watching Nikki perform.”

Large demonic creatures were causing chaos and destruction through the city.

Kit looked at Hades, “after this we are not leaving the bedroom for at least a week to sleep another to do naughty things we could only dream about. Then another week to just cuddle.” He brought up a tangle of vines to stop a few demons in their tracks for Hades to burn down. “Have I told you I love you?”

[dracs-descendant]

Hades grinned and pulled kit close

"three weeks of sleep and passion? Why didn't the apocalypse happen sooner?" Hades asked as he incinerated the lower level demons and kissed kit lovingly before letting him go and taking his hand as he hurried off to fight demons and save the world

--

Nikki laughed

"no need to be so dramatic we got your back" Nikki promised Vlad as she drew her sword proudly

"let's get started we have a lot of clean up to do!"

[lacetulle]

Elie Saab | Fall/Winter 2019 Couture

[dracula-resurrected]

Average AU || Multi

Vlad stared at the tincture before he downed it gagging. According to every doctor he had the worlds worst case of Anemia. He took his steak rarer than most would and his canines were far more prominent than others but that was fine. His skin burned easier in the sun that was fine too! He didn’t have a job outside so he could avoid that. Life was good, he made decent pay enough to cover expenses and a bit to put away for the rainy day or when his health bill was too much. Fruit helped.... that was the part the doctors couldn’t explain, why the fruit alleviated the symptoms. He had always been pale and stick like, but he figured he just couldn’t keep on weight.

Sometimes he had nightmares, ones that passed through his mind and stayed in the far back. Visions of himself soaked in blood, the bodies so many bodies, the smell of fire, brimstone and everything laid to waste. A firey crown perched over his head and a cry of anguish from his lips as he sat back upon a twisted throne and looked on at his work before him. Made for a good DnD plot.

His service dog was an enormous fluffball named Cerberus, though he didn’t start out so big, what had once been a five pound fluff had become a hundred thirty pound mass of muscle and fluff. Cerberus was a very protective dog and while he says that he saved Cerberus it was the other way around. He still thinks it was a dream, there was no way that the dog’s mouth unhinged and swallowed a gun.

Days passed the same, either working at the Bar, tending his bees, or playing video games till the crack of dawn pierced his red-eyed gaze. He attended the local university and was making his way in getting a doctorate in History. Having been praised for his writing and essays. The most common was, “you must have lived there in a past life!!!” He chuckled but honestly his dreams were rather vivid of things he shouldn’t know. He specifically had latched onto history of Eastern Europe.

Vlad currently was shaking a martini up at his job, dressed like a bard he acted as bartender. For a twenty dollar tip one could have him sing from a choice of songs that were provided on a easel next to the jar. Songs like ‘What is Love?’, to ‘Careless Whisper’, all the way to ‘Bad Romance’. It was a busy night and the sounds of rolling dice filled the air.

[dracs-descendant]

Nikki was still trying to get the door open, her and Layla were locked in a holding cell and Layla wasn't doing well, she'd been given some kind of anesthetic and was pretty groggy Nikki was going to kill these knights when she figured out what the frig was going on

--

Rohan flipped the switch on the gun quickly and began covering behind them

"knew the man was mad but this is a little out there even for him" Rohan said watching as the creatures began filing out of their cells behind them

[wickedxweaver]

|| another time, another way. || Multi

Everyone was mad and looking for her, they didn’t get the story or else they would have murdered their queen too, hell the way the dad acted they probably would have thrown him in there as well but that wasn’t his focus right now.

The focus was Daria, the poor girl was practically shaking as they hurried through the dark night and he was guiding her as best he could, they had no light but he could see still demon eyes were wonderful that way. He just had to get her to Hades right? Hades always knew what to do and despite everything he was good with dealing with kids and crossing boarders would somewhat keep her safe right?

Julius lead Daria around a root so she wouldn’t trip before he could see light through the trees, not far up ahead a few small candles still flickered in the windows and he smiled as they got closer and Julius knocked loudly in the doors and looked at Daria she was still frightened and probably in shock it had been far to long of an adventure of them running and he actually felt bad for the kid. First murder,her entire country out to kill her for it….yeah it was a mess for a teenager to have to deal with.when the door opened Julius smiled

“forgive me for the interruption I know it’s late but my companion and I request lodgings for the night and uh….” Julius figured out how to out this,Hades was the boogeyman he couldn’t pull that card yet

“the prince is a Friend of miss Daria’s”

[honeystone-fashion]

Honey smiled and before he pulled away from her hand she took his wrist and pulled him closer placing a kiss to his lips as she smirked a little bit

“They aren’t sleeping together yet, Hades is still to scared but trust me you’ll hear a few quips from him that will make William shakespeare jealous.” Honey told him as she wrapped her arms around his neck before she kissed him again and disappeared right before his eyes

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad closed his eyes and in a quick burning sensation around him he was gone from the mortal plane to that of Hell. Entering and passing by various demons, he no longer cared or minded them. Striding in he saw the blonde gentleman perched at a desk looking perky as ever. “You must be Kit Honey sends her regards.”

“Well in that case,” Kit gestured towards Hades’ office. “Come on in handsome.” He smirked up at Vlad. “Who might you be?”

“Vlad Dracula son of Lucifer.”

Kit’s eyes narrowed, “well that does explain the aura of darkness and brimstone about you.”

Vlad smiled and walked passed him, “indeed.” He entered Hades’ office. “Well it certainly has been some time, shame you don’t seem to have changed much love what you’ve done with the desk out there, I thought it could use a ornament.” He gestured towards where Kit sat beyond the door. “Though from what I have heard that man is actually quite brilliant.”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades turned to vlad and leveled him with a glare

“he isn’t an ornament Luci I’ve told you that a thousand times- oh wait it’s just Vlad come to grace us with his presence” Hades said emotionlessly as he readjusted his glasses and looked back at his papers

“what could I possibly have done to have you bless my home?”

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad grimaced, “you wound me Lord Hades still gnawing at that bone? I was simply reminded that you existed by a vision of a devil. Truly she is remarkable especially with how well she has taken to being a demon now. That is to say Daria now called Honey.” He looked at the desk and moved a pen ever so slightly off kilter like Ezra would have. “Tell me and tell me honestly how long did you know she was back and why in a Lucifer’s name didn’t you tell me?”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades looked at him over the rims if his glasses

“would it have made a difference? You’ve already lost yourself and she needs to figure out herself before she figured out you. She has the same heart and memories but honey is still her own person. And she still has a part of her that can be saved, Julius has tried very hard to nurture that part” Hades told him he reached over and straighten the pen just as he liked before he looked at Vlad again

“besides how often do you actually come to visit where we can share such pleasantries?” He asked a bit bitterly as he took the papers and made sure they were in the right order before he went to the doorway

“kit, could you go file these in the archives and ask Ashe to send up down tea and snacks when she’s free? I’m guessing we’ll need four cups because no doubt Julius is going to be forced to be involved in this at some point” Hades asked him

[dracula-resurrected]

“Because this might end like it did last time only with Ezra?” Vlad asked crossing his arms, things had gotten heated words were said harsh words that Vlad deep down knew he should apologize for but was too proud to say so even at this point in time. “And what do you mean lost myself?” Vlad asked him his tone becoming less than friendly. “I am what life has made me, what you and Ezra, the Ottomans, and every other horrible thing that has happened to me. I am the son of Lucifer kindness isn’t in my lot to give.” He leaned against Hades’ desk. The words he had thrown in Hades’ face echoed terribly in his mind as he looked at him. “You are not my Father! Don’t even try to be my Father! I don’t need a Father like you! You never even came to visit! Shows how much you care! I have been on my own for so long now I don’t even need you!!!” It had escalated from there and in the process Vlad had to be pulled away by Ezra who then got the brunt of Vlad’s anger as well. He was hurt and took it out on everyone around him while it is true that people made bad choices when angry said things they didn’t mean it didn’t change that those things had been said. Vlad couldn’t take those words back and now pride kept him from repentance. Deep down under all of the pride, anger and twistedness Vlad was his Mother’s son more than his Father’s. He had only lost his way and in losing it, he lost not only himself as Hades had said but everyone who had still cared about him. “Who are you to ridicule me about losing myself, you aren’t yourself anymore.” That was a good thing and Vlad knew it but pained people, stupid people, felt the need to twist knives and poke fingers at sore things because they themselves were sore.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades turned and glared at vlad

“if you choose that life as Lucifer’s son then you should go to your mother and beg her forgiveness. You were not raised by lucifer you were raised by eupraxia in kindness and understanding.” Hades said to him he wanted to say that he was raised by him and Ezra as well but he wouldn’t dare open Pandora’s box in her own home.

“and since when does the offer of tea mean anything about your past tantrums? Unless tea offends you now in which case I have news for you honey enjoys it and you’re going to have some problems if you fly off the handle at the mention of it” Hades added Hades was still hurt by such words, he had never visited in the ottoman empire because he couldn’t. Lucifer would punish him,Vlad would blame himself and eventually would likely have killed him and who would have been there to help look after him then?

The wound was still there though and Hades wasn’t known for letting things go easy and if Vlad was going to throw salt in his wounds then Hades would drown his in an ocean of it.

[dracula-resurrected]

“For all of twelve years and look at what kindness sowed for me? Pain, agony, loneliness.” While there was some truth to that, it was only more so now that he acted more like his Father. “No, it isn’t the tea.” Vlad waved his hand dismissively. “It is that you feel we need a third party.” He sighed, “your one to talk Mr. Petty.” If he was truly as twisted as his Father he would have remarked that Hades was one to talk, what of begging for forgiveness from Persephone at Pompeii for the destruction of innocents? But he knew that was too far, there was some good though it was harder to see now, too deep under the surface.

[they-call-me-hades]

“I don’t think I need a third party, I just suspect once Julius knows you’re yelling about honey he’s going to show up too and it’s best to have enough for everyone” Hades said rolling his eyes he was perfectly capable of dealing with Vlad on his own there was no doubt about that.

“besides if I needed a third party I wouldn’t have sent out away. I may be older than you but I’m perfectly capable of handling a whiny child on my own” Hades said to him he never sounded particularly angry,butter and sarcastic yes but that was pretty typical for Hades these days. He didn’t want to allow Vlad to get a ride out if him

[dracula-resurrected]

“I’m not a child Lord Hades,” Vlad said. “But I suppose you can never stop seeing me as one, you or Lord Ezra for that matter. Unable to accept that time has happened and that stupid little boy that let his heart bleed is gone. I’ve done things, unspeakable things and that is what has kept me alive, that is what has kept my Father from hurting me.”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades leveled him with a glare

“how do you expect me to not see you as a child when that’s all you act like? Your father still torments you and if you don’t believe me I dare you to go and tell him right now about raelia.” Hades challenged him glaring he let the words hang in the air for a moment

“your father wishes to destroy your happiness and make you bitter and angry do when you destroy the world you’ll be and do exactly as he wants. I’m ashamed to day that it’s working. Your father has always called you and everyone around you pawns and let me tell you, you are being played very well.”

[dracula-resurrected]

“How fitting a chess comparison, I lost my Queen my knights and everyone else it has been just me on this board. It has been that way for a long time.”

“You have only yourself to blame then.” Kit said setting the tea tray down.

Vlad narrowed his eyes, “who are you to speak to me that way?”

Kit looked at him squarely, “Kit Marlowe, Secretary of Hell and Honey’s best friend. I’ll also be damned, already am, to let you talk to Hades that way. After all he did for you.”

Vlad looked like he was going to kill Kit where he stood. “I am going to ask you one more time, who the fuck do you think you are to talk to me that way.”

Kit took in a deep breath, “I’m the third party of course, always present and never out of style Darling.”

Vlad was ready to spring into action only to be stopped as Kit spoke again.

“Hades is right, you have lost yourself and if you looked deep down you would realize that you have only yourself to blame. You don’t deserve Honey, not like this you don’t. Trust me, I’ve known people like you all my life and they don’t get second chances but you have been handed new ones left and right, so why don’t you prove how much of a “grown up” you are and apologize.”

“Apologize for what?”

“That’s the thing about soul searching darling, for those that have one, you have to figure that out yourself.” He had made a cup of tea and now held it out to Vlad. “Take it, drink it and don’t speak till you have finished it. Think before you speak and choose your words wisely darling. Because if I hear you talk like that again, well I better not.” With that Kit took his cup and looked at Hades, “I think I should return to work.” With that he went to his desk tea in hand.

Vlad stood there silent but not drinking, still trying to process what just happened.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades couldn’t help but smile at kit as he watched the other man return to his desk, he could have kissed him there if he didn’t think kit would stop him.

Hades looked at Vlad and smiled

“would you like some ice for that or…?”

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad stared after the blonde man, opened his mouth to say something but instead took a sip of tea.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades chuckled and sipped his own Rea fixing whatever Vlad had messed upon his desk and leaning back in his chair

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad finally worked up the ability to talk. “Is there man always like that? Or am I just special?”

[they-call-me-hades]

“he is sassy to rude guests” Hades told him taking a quick glance towards kit even if he wouldn’t admit it,it was very clear how find of him Hades was

[dracula-resurrected]

“So does he know that your eyes are glued on him and that your heart skips a beat in his presence or are you just going to let it pass you by?”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades frowned at him but his ears turned a little red and he slouched in his chair

“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he grumbled before he sipped his tea again fine so Vlad had gotten a reaction from him, he got this one victory

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad smirked, “well I think you should tell him before a tasty piece of ass like him gets snatched up. You’ll have no one but yourself to blame.” Vlad set the cup down and made his way for the door. “See you around Lord Hades.”

He exited closing the door and as he walked passed Kit. “I think you have his attention, probably shouldn’t let it dissipate.”

Kit looked up at Vlad, “you really think so?”

“Only one way to find out.” Vlad shrugged and walked off passed the other demons and out of Hell.

Kit looked back at Hades’ office, before standing and knocking, “well that went about as well as it could have. I apologize if I spoke out of turn.” He neared Hades’ desk and leaned across it careful not to disturb a thing, his face inches from Hades, “but I couldn’t let the boy talk to you that way Darling.” His green eyes flashed and his lips said kiss me now.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades rolled his eyes at Vlad and practically pouted when he left but when kit entered he tried to look more normal

“no you were brilliant my dear,” Hades said to him with a smile “Vlad sometimes needs harsh words spoken to him to understand coming from you it likely helped out the nail in the coffin that something might not be right”

He hoped anyway but the way kit leaned ever so temptingly across he desk had Hades throat going dry as he tried to proceed processing thought

[dracula-resurrected]

“Yes well, sometimes hearing it from an outside party helps.” His mind went to what Vlad had said and when Hades didn’t kiss him Kit pouted, “well take your time darling,” he said. “You’ll know,” he got inches from Hades’ face. “When you are ready.” He let his eyes drift down to Hades’ lips before leaning back as he stood. “Anything else Hades?” Kit asked looking especially like a tasty snack that he was arms crossed standing just so he was a incubus and knew his craft well. However he most certainly felt what he was expressing to Hades. He would never admit it, not until Hades did, but he did wish that Hades would snog him.

Vlad returned home and laid down in his bed staring up at the ceiling. Tears flowing from his eyes as he fell asleep.

Vlad stood beneath the tree his eyes looking back over at the vision of his Mother, “Mama?” He felt like a boy again, “Mama!” He ran to her embracing her. “I miss you and I love you!”

[dracs-descendant]

Eupraxia hugged him tight and smiled brightly

“I love and miss you too,” she told him she pulled back and looked over her son, now an adult and she just smiled as she reached out and began fixing his hair

“look at you, what happened to my sweet baby boy?” She asked with a bit of a pout as she compared their height with her hand for a moment

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad stared at her with a crestfallen look and immediately he began to understand what everyone had been saying. “So many things.” He said. “Oh Mama terrible horrible things. I did so many of them.” He reached out for her. “Things you would be ashamed of, things I should be ashamed of.” He looked down, “I-I don’t know where it began but, somewhere along the way I lost myself.” Then Vlad told her everything even the worst of it. Laying his heart to bare for her. “Is it too late for me Mama? Am I no better than Father?” He looked down at his hands. “I hurt so many people, some to protect people but some I did it because in that moment it felt good and eventually I just walled away the shame, the guilt to where it no longer felt anything but numb. Oh Mama.”

[dracs-descendant]

Eupraxia listened never faltering as she heard her son out on all she had missed, she had been watching and had known but she wouldn’t say anything until he had finished

“do you regret it?” Eupraxia asked him not yet answering his question as she asked her own

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad’s face twisted painfully, “yes.” He said softly. “I can’t help what I am though, there is no alternative for blood. But I still regret even that.”

[dracs-descendant]

Eupraxia smiled and stood on her tip toes to press a gentle kiss to her son’s forehead

“then you are already miles above your father in all you do. I raised you to have compassion and to care for others, you’ve gone down a dark path and I wish I could have been there to help you. You are who you decide to be not what your blood decides. If blood decided such things your Daria would have been a stuck up royal like her father or cruel like her grandfather.” Daria told him she knew Daria herself was a little lost herself but she had people working towards her happiness and well being as well.

“blood means nothing, actions do”

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad hugged his Mother greatful for her Council as ever, “Mama I love you. I wish you could meet her, you would have loved Daria in her first life and I know that you want what makes me happy. She does Mama as Daria or as Honey, I love her, she makes the world a better place because it isn’t so lonely, it is warmer with her around, and she makes me laugh. When she is next to me I feel alive.” He looked down, “so you think Ezra and Hades will forgive me? I know I have to ask for it. But do you think I haven’t burned the bridges too much?”

[dracs-descendant]

Eupraxia smiled and cupped her son's face in her hands

"they love you Vlad, if you show regret and let go of your pride they'll forgive you." Eupraxia told him smiling

"and I know, she used to come to the garden and talk to me when you were to busy to be spending time with her. She's a sweet girl she just needs a little help"

[wickedxweaver]

|| another time, another way. || Multi

Everyone was mad and looking for her, they didn’t get the story or else they would have murdered their queen too, hell the way the dad acted they probably would have thrown him in there as well but that wasn’t his focus right now.

The focus was Daria, the poor girl was practically shaking as they hurried through the dark night and he was guiding her as best he could, they had no light but he could see still demon eyes were wonderful that way. He just had to get her to Hades right? Hades always knew what to do and despite everything he was good with dealing with kids and crossing boarders would somewhat keep her safe right?

Julius lead Daria around a root so she wouldn’t trip before he could see light through the trees, not far up ahead a few small candles still flickered in the windows and he smiled as they got closer and Julius knocked loudly in the doors and looked at Daria she was still frightened and probably in shock it had been far to long of an adventure of them running and he actually felt bad for the kid. First murder,her entire country out to kill her for it….yeah it was a mess for a teenager to have to deal with.when the door opened Julius smiled

“forgive me for the interruption I know it’s late but my companion and I request lodgings for the night and uh….” Julius figured out how to out this,Hades was the boogeyman he couldn’t pull that card yet

“the prince is a Friend of miss Daria’s”

[honeystone-fashion]

Honey smiled and before he pulled away from her hand she took his wrist and pulled him closer placing a kiss to his lips as she smirked a little bit

“They aren’t sleeping together yet, Hades is still to scared but trust me you’ll hear a few quips from him that will make William shakespeare jealous.” Honey told him as she wrapped her arms around his neck before she kissed him again and disappeared right before his eyes

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad closed his eyes and in a quick burning sensation around him he was gone from the mortal plane to that of Hell. Entering and passing by various demons, he no longer cared or minded them. Striding in he saw the blonde gentleman perched at a desk looking perky as ever. “You must be Kit Honey sends her regards.”

“Well in that case,” Kit gestured towards Hades’ office. “Come on in handsome.” He smirked up at Vlad. “Who might you be?”

“Vlad Dracula son of Lucifer.”

Kit’s eyes narrowed, “well that does explain the aura of darkness and brimstone about you.”

Vlad smiled and walked passed him, “indeed.” He entered Hades’ office. “Well it certainly has been some time, shame you don’t seem to have changed much love what you’ve done with the desk out there, I thought it could use a ornament.” He gestured towards where Kit sat beyond the door. “Though from what I have heard that man is actually quite brilliant.”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades turned to vlad and leveled him with a glare

“he isn’t an ornament Luci I’ve told you that a thousand times- oh wait it’s just Vlad come to grace us with his presence” Hades said emotionlessly as he readjusted his glasses and looked back at his papers

“what could I possibly have done to have you bless my home?”

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad grimaced, “you wound me Lord Hades still gnawing at that bone? I was simply reminded that you existed by a vision of a devil. Truly she is remarkable especially with how well she has taken to being a demon now. That is to say Daria now called Honey.” He looked at the desk and moved a pen ever so slightly off kilter like Ezra would have. “Tell me and tell me honestly how long did you know she was back and why in a Lucifer’s name didn’t you tell me?”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades looked at him over the rims if his glasses

“would it have made a difference? You’ve already lost yourself and she needs to figure out herself before she figured out you. She has the same heart and memories but honey is still her own person. And she still has a part of her that can be saved, Julius has tried very hard to nurture that part” Hades told him he reached over and straighten the pen just as he liked before he looked at Vlad again

“besides how often do you actually come to visit where we can share such pleasantries?” He asked a bit bitterly as he took the papers and made sure they were in the right order before he went to the doorway

“kit, could you go file these in the archives and ask Ashe to send up down tea and snacks when she’s free? I’m guessing we’ll need four cups because no doubt Julius is going to be forced to be involved in this at some point” Hades asked him

[dracula-resurrected]

“Because this might end like it did last time only with Ezra?” Vlad asked crossing his arms, things had gotten heated words were said harsh words that Vlad deep down knew he should apologize for but was too proud to say so even at this point in time. “And what do you mean lost myself?” Vlad asked him his tone becoming less than friendly. “I am what life has made me, what you and Ezra, the Ottomans, and every other horrible thing that has happened to me. I am the son of Lucifer kindness isn’t in my lot to give.” He leaned against Hades’ desk. The words he had thrown in Hades’ face echoed terribly in his mind as he looked at him. “You are not my Father! Don’t even try to be my Father! I don’t need a Father like you! You never even came to visit! Shows how much you care! I have been on my own for so long now I don’t even need you!!!” It had escalated from there and in the process Vlad had to be pulled away by Ezra who then got the brunt of Vlad’s anger as well. He was hurt and took it out on everyone around him while it is true that people made bad choices when angry said things they didn’t mean it didn’t change that those things had been said. Vlad couldn’t take those words back and now pride kept him from repentance. Deep down under all of the pride, anger and twistedness Vlad was his Mother’s son more than his Father’s. He had only lost his way and in losing it, he lost not only himself as Hades had said but everyone who had still cared about him. “Who are you to ridicule me about losing myself, you aren’t yourself anymore.” That was a good thing and Vlad knew it but pained people, stupid people, felt the need to twist knives and poke fingers at sore things because they themselves were sore.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades turned and glared at vlad

“if you choose that life as Lucifer’s son then you should go to your mother and beg her forgiveness. You were not raised by lucifer you were raised by eupraxia in kindness and understanding.” Hades said to him he wanted to say that he was raised by him and Ezra as well but he wouldn’t dare open Pandora’s box in her own home.

“and since when does the offer of tea mean anything about your past tantrums? Unless tea offends you now in which case I have news for you honey enjoys it and you’re going to have some problems if you fly off the handle at the mention of it” Hades added Hades was still hurt by such words, he had never visited in the ottoman empire because he couldn’t. Lucifer would punish him,Vlad would blame himself and eventually would likely have killed him and who would have been there to help look after him then?

The wound was still there though and Hades wasn’t known for letting things go easy and if Vlad was going to throw salt in his wounds then Hades would drown his in an ocean of it.

[dracula-resurrected]

“For all of twelve years and look at what kindness sowed for me? Pain, agony, loneliness.” While there was some truth to that, it was only more so now that he acted more like his Father. “No, it isn’t the tea.” Vlad waved his hand dismissively. “It is that you feel we need a third party.” He sighed, “your one to talk Mr. Petty.” If he was truly as twisted as his Father he would have remarked that Hades was one to talk, what of begging for forgiveness from Persephone at Pompeii for the destruction of innocents? But he knew that was too far, there was some good though it was harder to see now, too deep under the surface.

[they-call-me-hades]

“I don’t think I need a third party, I just suspect once Julius knows you’re yelling about honey he’s going to show up too and it’s best to have enough for everyone” Hades said rolling his eyes he was perfectly capable of dealing with Vlad on his own there was no doubt about that.

“besides if I needed a third party I wouldn’t have sent out away. I may be older than you but I’m perfectly capable of handling a whiny child on my own” Hades said to him he never sounded particularly angry,butter and sarcastic yes but that was pretty typical for Hades these days. He didn’t want to allow Vlad to get a ride out if him

[dracula-resurrected]

“I’m not a child Lord Hades,” Vlad said. “But I suppose you can never stop seeing me as one, you or Lord Ezra for that matter. Unable to accept that time has happened and that stupid little boy that let his heart bleed is gone. I’ve done things, unspeakable things and that is what has kept me alive, that is what has kept my Father from hurting me.”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades leveled him with a glare

“how do you expect me to not see you as a child when that’s all you act like? Your father still torments you and if you don’t believe me I dare you to go and tell him right now about raelia.” Hades challenged him glaring he let the words hang in the air for a moment

“your father wishes to destroy your happiness and make you bitter and angry do when you destroy the world you’ll be and do exactly as he wants. I’m ashamed to day that it’s working. Your father has always called you and everyone around you pawns and let me tell you, you are being played very well.”

[dracula-resurrected]

“How fitting a chess comparison, I lost my Queen my knights and everyone else it has been just me on this board. It has been that way for a long time.”

“You have only yourself to blame then.” Kit said setting the tea tray down.

Vlad narrowed his eyes, “who are you to speak to me that way?”

Kit looked at him squarely, “Kit Marlowe, Secretary of Hell and Honey’s best friend. I’ll also be damned, already am, to let you talk to Hades that way. After all he did for you.”

Vlad looked like he was going to kill Kit where he stood. “I am going to ask you one more time, who the fuck do you think you are to talk to me that way.”

Kit took in a deep breath, “I’m the third party of course, always present and never out of style Darling.”

Vlad was ready to spring into action only to be stopped as Kit spoke again.

“Hades is right, you have lost yourself and if you looked deep down you would realize that you have only yourself to blame. You don’t deserve Honey, not like this you don’t. Trust me, I’ve known people like you all my life and they don’t get second chances but you have been handed new ones left and right, so why don’t you prove how much of a “grown up” you are and apologize.”

“Apologize for what?”

“That’s the thing about soul searching darling, for those that have one, you have to figure that out yourself.” He had made a cup of tea and now held it out to Vlad. “Take it, drink it and don’t speak till you have finished it. Think before you speak and choose your words wisely darling. Because if I hear you talk like that again, well I better not.” With that Kit took his cup and looked at Hades, “I think I should return to work.” With that he went to his desk tea in hand.

Vlad stood there silent but not drinking, still trying to process what just happened.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades couldn’t help but smile at kit as he watched the other man return to his desk, he could have kissed him there if he didn’t think kit would stop him.

Hades looked at Vlad and smiled

“would you like some ice for that or…?”

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad stared after the blonde man, opened his mouth to say something but instead took a sip of tea.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades chuckled and sipped his own Rea fixing whatever Vlad had messed upon his desk and leaning back in his chair

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad finally worked up the ability to talk. “Is there man always like that? Or am I just special?”

[they-call-me-hades]

“he is sassy to rude guests” Hades told him taking a quick glance towards kit even if he wouldn’t admit it,it was very clear how find of him Hades was

[dracula-resurrected]

“So does he know that your eyes are glued on him and that your heart skips a beat in his presence or are you just going to let it pass you by?”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades frowned at him but his ears turned a little red and he slouched in his chair

“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he grumbled before he sipped his tea again fine so Vlad had gotten a reaction from him, he got this one victory

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad smirked, “well I think you should tell him before a tasty piece of ass like him gets snatched up. You’ll have no one but yourself to blame.” Vlad set the cup down and made his way for the door. “See you around Lord Hades.”

He exited closing the door and as he walked passed Kit. “I think you have his attention, probably shouldn’t let it dissipate.”

Kit looked up at Vlad, “you really think so?”

“Only one way to find out.” Vlad shrugged and walked off passed the other demons and out of Hell.

Kit looked back at Hades’ office, before standing and knocking, “well that went about as well as it could have. I apologize if I spoke out of turn.” He neared Hades’ desk and leaned across it careful not to disturb a thing, his face inches from Hades, “but I couldn’t let the boy talk to you that way Darling.” His green eyes flashed and his lips said kiss me now.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades rolled his eyes at Vlad and practically pouted when he left but when kit entered he tried to look more normal

“no you were brilliant my dear,” Hades said to him with a smile “Vlad sometimes needs harsh words spoken to him to understand coming from you it likely helped out the nail in the coffin that something might not be right”

He hoped anyway but the way kit leaned ever so temptingly across he desk had Hades throat going dry as he tried to proceed processing thought

[dracula-resurrected]

“Yes well, sometimes hearing it from an outside party helps.” His mind went to what Vlad had said and when Hades didn’t kiss him Kit pouted, “well take your time darling,” he said. “You’ll know,” he got inches from Hades’ face. “When you are ready.” He let his eyes drift down to Hades’ lips before leaning back as he stood. “Anything else Hades?” Kit asked looking especially like a tasty snack that he was arms crossed standing just so he was a incubus and knew his craft well. However he most certainly felt what he was expressing to Hades. He would never admit it, not until Hades did, but he did wish that Hades would snog him.

Vlad returned home and laid down in his bed staring up at the ceiling. Tears flowing from his eyes as he fell asleep.

Vlad stood beneath the tree his eyes looking back over at the vision of his Mother, “Mama?” He felt like a boy again, “Mama!” He ran to her embracing her. “I miss you and I love you!”

[dracs-descendant]

Eupraxia hugged him tight and smiled brightly

“I love and miss you too,” she told him she pulled back and looked over her son, now an adult and she just smiled as she reached out and began fixing his hair

“look at you, what happened to my sweet baby boy?” She asked with a bit of a pout as she compared their height with her hand for a moment

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad stared at her with a crestfallen look and immediately he began to understand what everyone had been saying. “So many things.” He said. “Oh Mama terrible horrible things. I did so many of them.” He reached out for her. “Things you would be ashamed of, things I should be ashamed of.” He looked down, “I-I don’t know where it began but, somewhere along the way I lost myself.” Then Vlad told her everything even the worst of it. Laying his heart to bare for her. “Is it too late for me Mama? Am I no better than Father?” He looked down at his hands. “I hurt so many people, some to protect people but some I did it because in that moment it felt good and eventually I just walled away the shame, the guilt to where it no longer felt anything but numb. Oh Mama.”

[dracs-descendant]

Eupraxia listened never faltering as she heard her son out on all she had missed, she had been watching and had known but she wouldn’t say anything until he had finished

“do you regret it?” Eupraxia asked him not yet answering his question as she asked her own

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad’s face twisted painfully, “yes.” He said softly. “I can’t help what I am though, there is no alternative for blood. But I still regret even that.”

[dracs-descendant]

Eupraxia smiled and stood on her tip toes to press a gentle kiss to her son's forehead

"then you are already miles above your father in all you do. I raised you to have compassion and to care for others, you've gone down a dark path and I wish I could have been there to help you. You are who you decide to be not what your blood decides. If blood decided such things your Daria would have been a stuck up royal like her father or cruel like her grandfather." Daria told him she knew Daria herself was a little lost herself but she had people working towards her happiness and well being as well.

"blood means nothing, actions do"

[wickedxweaver]

|| another time, another way. || Multi

Everyone was mad and looking for her, they didn’t get the story or else they would have murdered their queen too, hell the way the dad acted they probably would have thrown him in there as well but that wasn’t his focus right now.

The focus was Daria, the poor girl was practically shaking as they hurried through the dark night and he was guiding her as best he could, they had no light but he could see still demon eyes were wonderful that way. He just had to get her to Hades right? Hades always knew what to do and despite everything he was good with dealing with kids and crossing boarders would somewhat keep her safe right?

Julius lead Daria around a root so she wouldn’t trip before he could see light through the trees, not far up ahead a few small candles still flickered in the windows and he smiled as they got closer and Julius knocked loudly in the doors and looked at Daria she was still frightened and probably in shock it had been far to long of an adventure of them running and he actually felt bad for the kid. First murder,her entire country out to kill her for it….yeah it was a mess for a teenager to have to deal with.when the door opened Julius smiled

“forgive me for the interruption I know it’s late but my companion and I request lodgings for the night and uh….” Julius figured out how to out this,Hades was the boogeyman he couldn’t pull that card yet

“the prince is a Friend of miss Daria’s”

[honeystone-fashion]

Honey smiled and before he pulled away from her hand she took his wrist and pulled him closer placing a kiss to his lips as she smirked a little bit

“They aren’t sleeping together yet, Hades is still to scared but trust me you’ll hear a few quips from him that will make William shakespeare jealous.” Honey told him as she wrapped her arms around his neck before she kissed him again and disappeared right before his eyes

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad closed his eyes and in a quick burning sensation around him he was gone from the mortal plane to that of Hell. Entering and passing by various demons, he no longer cared or minded them. Striding in he saw the blonde gentleman perched at a desk looking perky as ever. “You must be Kit Honey sends her regards.”

“Well in that case,” Kit gestured towards Hades’ office. “Come on in handsome.” He smirked up at Vlad. “Who might you be?”

“Vlad Dracula son of Lucifer.”

Kit’s eyes narrowed, “well that does explain the aura of darkness and brimstone about you.”

Vlad smiled and walked passed him, “indeed.” He entered Hades’ office. “Well it certainly has been some time, shame you don’t seem to have changed much love what you’ve done with the desk out there, I thought it could use a ornament.” He gestured towards where Kit sat beyond the door. “Though from what I have heard that man is actually quite brilliant.”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades turned to vlad and leveled him with a glare

“he isn’t an ornament Luci I’ve told you that a thousand times- oh wait it’s just Vlad come to grace us with his presence” Hades said emotionlessly as he readjusted his glasses and looked back at his papers

“what could I possibly have done to have you bless my home?”

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad grimaced, “you wound me Lord Hades still gnawing at that bone? I was simply reminded that you existed by a vision of a devil. Truly she is remarkable especially with how well she has taken to being a demon now. That is to say Daria now called Honey.” He looked at the desk and moved a pen ever so slightly off kilter like Ezra would have. “Tell me and tell me honestly how long did you know she was back and why in a Lucifer’s name didn’t you tell me?”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades looked at him over the rims if his glasses

“would it have made a difference? You’ve already lost yourself and she needs to figure out herself before she figured out you. She has the same heart and memories but honey is still her own person. And she still has a part of her that can be saved, Julius has tried very hard to nurture that part” Hades told him he reached over and straighten the pen just as he liked before he looked at Vlad again

“besides how often do you actually come to visit where we can share such pleasantries?” He asked a bit bitterly as he took the papers and made sure they were in the right order before he went to the doorway

“kit, could you go file these in the archives and ask Ashe to send up down tea and snacks when she’s free? I’m guessing we’ll need four cups because no doubt Julius is going to be forced to be involved in this at some point” Hades asked him

[dracula-resurrected]

“Because this might end like it did last time only with Ezra?” Vlad asked crossing his arms, things had gotten heated words were said harsh words that Vlad deep down knew he should apologize for but was too proud to say so even at this point in time. “And what do you mean lost myself?” Vlad asked him his tone becoming less than friendly. “I am what life has made me, what you and Ezra, the Ottomans, and every other horrible thing that has happened to me. I am the son of Lucifer kindness isn’t in my lot to give.” He leaned against Hades’ desk. The words he had thrown in Hades’ face echoed terribly in his mind as he looked at him. “You are not my Father! Don’t even try to be my Father! I don’t need a Father like you! You never even came to visit! Shows how much you care! I have been on my own for so long now I don’t even need you!!!” It had escalated from there and in the process Vlad had to be pulled away by Ezra who then got the brunt of Vlad’s anger as well. He was hurt and took it out on everyone around him while it is true that people made bad choices when angry said things they didn’t mean it didn’t change that those things had been said. Vlad couldn’t take those words back and now pride kept him from repentance. Deep down under all of the pride, anger and twistedness Vlad was his Mother’s son more than his Father’s. He had only lost his way and in losing it, he lost not only himself as Hades had said but everyone who had still cared about him. “Who are you to ridicule me about losing myself, you aren’t yourself anymore.” That was a good thing and Vlad knew it but pained people, stupid people, felt the need to twist knives and poke fingers at sore things because they themselves were sore.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades turned and glared at vlad

“if you choose that life as Lucifer’s son then you should go to your mother and beg her forgiveness. You were not raised by lucifer you were raised by eupraxia in kindness and understanding.” Hades said to him he wanted to say that he was raised by him and Ezra as well but he wouldn’t dare open Pandora’s box in her own home.

“and since when does the offer of tea mean anything about your past tantrums? Unless tea offends you now in which case I have news for you honey enjoys it and you’re going to have some problems if you fly off the handle at the mention of it” Hades added Hades was still hurt by such words, he had never visited in the ottoman empire because he couldn’t. Lucifer would punish him,Vlad would blame himself and eventually would likely have killed him and who would have been there to help look after him then?

The wound was still there though and Hades wasn’t known for letting things go easy and if Vlad was going to throw salt in his wounds then Hades would drown his in an ocean of it.

[dracula-resurrected]

“For all of twelve years and look at what kindness sowed for me? Pain, agony, loneliness.” While there was some truth to that, it was only more so now that he acted more like his Father. “No, it isn’t the tea.” Vlad waved his hand dismissively. “It is that you feel we need a third party.” He sighed, “your one to talk Mr. Petty.” If he was truly as twisted as his Father he would have remarked that Hades was one to talk, what of begging for forgiveness from Persephone at Pompeii for the destruction of innocents? But he knew that was too far, there was some good though it was harder to see now, too deep under the surface.

[they-call-me-hades]

“I don’t think I need a third party, I just suspect once Julius knows you’re yelling about honey he’s going to show up too and it’s best to have enough for everyone” Hades said rolling his eyes he was perfectly capable of dealing with Vlad on his own there was no doubt about that.

“besides if I needed a third party I wouldn’t have sent out away. I may be older than you but I’m perfectly capable of handling a whiny child on my own” Hades said to him he never sounded particularly angry,butter and sarcastic yes but that was pretty typical for Hades these days. He didn’t want to allow Vlad to get a ride out if him

[dracula-resurrected]

“I’m not a child Lord Hades,” Vlad said. “But I suppose you can never stop seeing me as one, you or Lord Ezra for that matter. Unable to accept that time has happened and that stupid little boy that let his heart bleed is gone. I’ve done things, unspeakable things and that is what has kept me alive, that is what has kept my Father from hurting me.”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades leveled him with a glare

“how do you expect me to not see you as a child when that’s all you act like? Your father still torments you and if you don’t believe me I dare you to go and tell him right now about raelia.” Hades challenged him glaring he let the words hang in the air for a moment

“your father wishes to destroy your happiness and make you bitter and angry do when you destroy the world you’ll be and do exactly as he wants. I’m ashamed to day that it’s working. Your father has always called you and everyone around you pawns and let me tell you, you are being played very well.”

[dracula-resurrected]

“How fitting a chess comparison, I lost my Queen my knights and everyone else it has been just me on this board. It has been that way for a long time.”

“You have only yourself to blame then.” Kit said setting the tea tray down.

Vlad narrowed his eyes, “who are you to speak to me that way?”

Kit looked at him squarely, “Kit Marlowe, Secretary of Hell and Honey’s best friend. I’ll also be damned, already am, to let you talk to Hades that way. After all he did for you.”

Vlad looked like he was going to kill Kit where he stood. “I am going to ask you one more time, who the fuck do you think you are to talk to me that way.”

Kit took in a deep breath, “I’m the third party of course, always present and never out of style Darling.”

Vlad was ready to spring into action only to be stopped as Kit spoke again.

“Hades is right, you have lost yourself and if you looked deep down you would realize that you have only yourself to blame. You don’t deserve Honey, not like this you don’t. Trust me, I’ve known people like you all my life and they don’t get second chances but you have been handed new ones left and right, so why don’t you prove how much of a “grown up” you are and apologize.”

“Apologize for what?”

“That’s the thing about soul searching darling, for those that have one, you have to figure that out yourself.” He had made a cup of tea and now held it out to Vlad. “Take it, drink it and don’t speak till you have finished it. Think before you speak and choose your words wisely darling. Because if I hear you talk like that again, well I better not.” With that Kit took his cup and looked at Hades, “I think I should return to work.” With that he went to his desk tea in hand.

Vlad stood there silent but not drinking, still trying to process what just happened.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades couldn’t help but smile at kit as he watched the other man return to his desk, he could have kissed him there if he didn’t think kit would stop him.

Hades looked at Vlad and smiled

“would you like some ice for that or…?”

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad stared after the blonde man, opened his mouth to say something but instead took a sip of tea.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades chuckled and sipped his own Rea fixing whatever Vlad had messed upon his desk and leaning back in his chair

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad finally worked up the ability to talk. “Is there man always like that? Or am I just special?”

[they-call-me-hades]

“he is sassy to rude guests” Hades told him taking a quick glance towards kit even if he wouldn’t admit it,it was very clear how find of him Hades was

[dracula-resurrected]

“So does he know that your eyes are glued on him and that your heart skips a beat in his presence or are you just going to let it pass you by?”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades frowned at him but his ears turned a little red and he slouched in his chair

“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he grumbled before he sipped his tea again fine so Vlad had gotten a reaction from him, he got this one victory

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad smirked, “well I think you should tell him before a tasty piece of ass like him gets snatched up. You’ll have no one but yourself to blame.” Vlad set the cup down and made his way for the door. “See you around Lord Hades.”

He exited closing the door and as he walked passed Kit. “I think you have his attention, probably shouldn’t let it dissipate.”

Kit looked up at Vlad, “you really think so?”

“Only one way to find out.” Vlad shrugged and walked off passed the other demons and out of Hell.

Kit looked back at Hades’ office, before standing and knocking, “well that went about as well as it could have. I apologize if I spoke out of turn.” He neared Hades’ desk and leaned across it careful not to disturb a thing, his face inches from Hades, “but I couldn’t let the boy talk to you that way Darling.” His green eyes flashed and his lips said kiss me now.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades rolled his eyes at Vlad and practically pouted when he left but when kit entered he tried to look more normal

“no you were brilliant my dear,” Hades said to him with a smile “Vlad sometimes needs harsh words spoken to him to understand coming from you it likely helped out the nail in the coffin that something might not be right”

He hoped anyway but the way kit leaned ever so temptingly across he desk had Hades throat going dry as he tried to proceed processing thought

[dracula-resurrected]

“Yes well, sometimes hearing it from an outside party helps.” His mind went to what Vlad had said and when Hades didn’t kiss him Kit pouted, “well take your time darling,” he said. “You’ll know,” he got inches from Hades’ face. “When you are ready.” He let his eyes drift down to Hades’ lips before leaning back as he stood. “Anything else Hades?” Kit asked looking especially like a tasty snack that he was arms crossed standing just so he was a incubus and knew his craft well. However he most certainly felt what he was expressing to Hades. He would never admit it, not until Hades did, but he did wish that Hades would snog him.

Vlad returned home and laid down in his bed staring up at the ceiling. Tears flowing from his eyes as he fell asleep.

Vlad stood beneath the tree his eyes looking back over at the vision of his Mother, “Mama?” He felt like a boy again, “Mama!” He ran to her embracing her. “I miss you and I love you!”

[dracs-descendant]

Eupraxia hugged him tight and smiled brightly

“I love and miss you too,” she told him she pulled back and looked over her son, now an adult and she just smiled as she reached out and began fixing his hair

“look at you, what happened to my sweet baby boy?” She asked with a bit of a pout as she compared their height with her hand for a moment

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad stared at her with a crestfallen look and immediately he began to understand what everyone had been saying. “So many things.” He said. “Oh Mama terrible horrible things. I did so many of them.” He reached out for her. “Things you would be ashamed of, things I should be ashamed of.” He looked down, “I-I don’t know where it began but, somewhere along the way I lost myself.” Then Vlad told her everything even the worst of it. Laying his heart to bare for her. “Is it too late for me Mama? Am I no better than Father?” He looked down at his hands. “I hurt so many people, some to protect people but some I did it because in that moment it felt good and eventually I just walled away the shame, the guilt to where it no longer felt anything but numb. Oh Mama.”

[dracs-descendant]

Eupraxia listened never faltering as she heard her son out on all she had missed, she had been watching and had known but she wouldn't say anything until he had finished

"do you regret it?" Eupraxia asked him not yet answering his question as she asked her own

[wickedxweaver]

|| another time, another way. || Multi

Everyone was mad and looking for her, they didn’t get the story or else they would have murdered their queen too, hell the way the dad acted they probably would have thrown him in there as well but that wasn’t his focus right now.

The focus was Daria, the poor girl was practically shaking as they hurried through the dark night and he was guiding her as best he could, they had no light but he could see still demon eyes were wonderful that way. He just had to get her to Hades right? Hades always knew what to do and despite everything he was good with dealing with kids and crossing boarders would somewhat keep her safe right?

Julius lead Daria around a root so she wouldn’t trip before he could see light through the trees, not far up ahead a few small candles still flickered in the windows and he smiled as they got closer and Julius knocked loudly in the doors and looked at Daria she was still frightened and probably in shock it had been far to long of an adventure of them running and he actually felt bad for the kid. First murder,her entire country out to kill her for it….yeah it was a mess for a teenager to have to deal with.when the door opened Julius smiled

“forgive me for the interruption I know it’s late but my companion and I request lodgings for the night and uh….” Julius figured out how to out this,Hades was the boogeyman he couldn’t pull that card yet

“the prince is a Friend of miss Daria’s”

[honeystone-fashion]

Honey smiled and before he pulled away from her hand she took his wrist and pulled him closer placing a kiss to his lips as she smirked a little bit

“They aren’t sleeping together yet, Hades is still to scared but trust me you’ll hear a few quips from him that will make William shakespeare jealous.” Honey told him as she wrapped her arms around his neck before she kissed him again and disappeared right before his eyes

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad closed his eyes and in a quick burning sensation around him he was gone from the mortal plane to that of Hell. Entering and passing by various demons, he no longer cared or minded them. Striding in he saw the blonde gentleman perched at a desk looking perky as ever. “You must be Kit Honey sends her regards.”

“Well in that case,” Kit gestured towards Hades’ office. “Come on in handsome.” He smirked up at Vlad. “Who might you be?”

“Vlad Dracula son of Lucifer.”

Kit’s eyes narrowed, “well that does explain the aura of darkness and brimstone about you.”

Vlad smiled and walked passed him, “indeed.” He entered Hades’ office. “Well it certainly has been some time, shame you don’t seem to have changed much love what you’ve done with the desk out there, I thought it could use a ornament.” He gestured towards where Kit sat beyond the door. “Though from what I have heard that man is actually quite brilliant.”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades turned to vlad and leveled him with a glare

“he isn’t an ornament Luci I’ve told you that a thousand times- oh wait it’s just Vlad come to grace us with his presence” Hades said emotionlessly as he readjusted his glasses and looked back at his papers

“what could I possibly have done to have you bless my home?”

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad grimaced, “you wound me Lord Hades still gnawing at that bone? I was simply reminded that you existed by a vision of a devil. Truly she is remarkable especially with how well she has taken to being a demon now. That is to say Daria now called Honey.” He looked at the desk and moved a pen ever so slightly off kilter like Ezra would have. “Tell me and tell me honestly how long did you know she was back and why in a Lucifer’s name didn’t you tell me?”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades looked at him over the rims if his glasses

“would it have made a difference? You’ve already lost yourself and she needs to figure out herself before she figured out you. She has the same heart and memories but honey is still her own person. And she still has a part of her that can be saved, Julius has tried very hard to nurture that part” Hades told him he reached over and straighten the pen just as he liked before he looked at Vlad again

“besides how often do you actually come to visit where we can share such pleasantries?” He asked a bit bitterly as he took the papers and made sure they were in the right order before he went to the doorway

“kit, could you go file these in the archives and ask Ashe to send up down tea and snacks when she’s free? I’m guessing we’ll need four cups because no doubt Julius is going to be forced to be involved in this at some point” Hades asked him

[dracula-resurrected]

“Because this might end like it did last time only with Ezra?” Vlad asked crossing his arms, things had gotten heated words were said harsh words that Vlad deep down knew he should apologize for but was too proud to say so even at this point in time. “And what do you mean lost myself?” Vlad asked him his tone becoming less than friendly. “I am what life has made me, what you and Ezra, the Ottomans, and every other horrible thing that has happened to me. I am the son of Lucifer kindness isn’t in my lot to give.” He leaned against Hades’ desk. The words he had thrown in Hades’ face echoed terribly in his mind as he looked at him. “You are not my Father! Don’t even try to be my Father! I don’t need a Father like you! You never even came to visit! Shows how much you care! I have been on my own for so long now I don’t even need you!!!” It had escalated from there and in the process Vlad had to be pulled away by Ezra who then got the brunt of Vlad’s anger as well. He was hurt and took it out on everyone around him while it is true that people made bad choices when angry said things they didn’t mean it didn’t change that those things had been said. Vlad couldn’t take those words back and now pride kept him from repentance. Deep down under all of the pride, anger and twistedness Vlad was his Mother’s son more than his Father’s. He had only lost his way and in losing it, he lost not only himself as Hades had said but everyone who had still cared about him. “Who are you to ridicule me about losing myself, you aren’t yourself anymore.” That was a good thing and Vlad knew it but pained people, stupid people, felt the need to twist knives and poke fingers at sore things because they themselves were sore.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades turned and glared at vlad

“if you choose that life as Lucifer’s son then you should go to your mother and beg her forgiveness. You were not raised by lucifer you were raised by eupraxia in kindness and understanding.” Hades said to him he wanted to say that he was raised by him and Ezra as well but he wouldn’t dare open Pandora’s box in her own home.

“and since when does the offer of tea mean anything about your past tantrums? Unless tea offends you now in which case I have news for you honey enjoys it and you’re going to have some problems if you fly off the handle at the mention of it” Hades added Hades was still hurt by such words, he had never visited in the ottoman empire because he couldn’t. Lucifer would punish him,Vlad would blame himself and eventually would likely have killed him and who would have been there to help look after him then?

The wound was still there though and Hades wasn’t known for letting things go easy and if Vlad was going to throw salt in his wounds then Hades would drown his in an ocean of it.

[dracula-resurrected]

“For all of twelve years and look at what kindness sowed for me? Pain, agony, loneliness.” While there was some truth to that, it was only more so now that he acted more like his Father. “No, it isn’t the tea.” Vlad waved his hand dismissively. “It is that you feel we need a third party.” He sighed, “your one to talk Mr. Petty.” If he was truly as twisted as his Father he would have remarked that Hades was one to talk, what of begging for forgiveness from Persephone at Pompeii for the destruction of innocents? But he knew that was too far, there was some good though it was harder to see now, too deep under the surface.

[they-call-me-hades]

“I don’t think I need a third party, I just suspect once Julius knows you’re yelling about honey he’s going to show up too and it’s best to have enough for everyone” Hades said rolling his eyes he was perfectly capable of dealing with Vlad on his own there was no doubt about that.

“besides if I needed a third party I wouldn’t have sent out away. I may be older than you but I’m perfectly capable of handling a whiny child on my own” Hades said to him he never sounded particularly angry,butter and sarcastic yes but that was pretty typical for Hades these days. He didn’t want to allow Vlad to get a ride out if him

[dracula-resurrected]

“I’m not a child Lord Hades,” Vlad said. “But I suppose you can never stop seeing me as one, you or Lord Ezra for that matter. Unable to accept that time has happened and that stupid little boy that let his heart bleed is gone. I’ve done things, unspeakable things and that is what has kept me alive, that is what has kept my Father from hurting me.”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades leveled him with a glare

“how do you expect me to not see you as a child when that’s all you act like? Your father still torments you and if you don’t believe me I dare you to go and tell him right now about raelia.” Hades challenged him glaring he let the words hang in the air for a moment

“your father wishes to destroy your happiness and make you bitter and angry do when you destroy the world you’ll be and do exactly as he wants. I’m ashamed to day that it’s working. Your father has always called you and everyone around you pawns and let me tell you, you are being played very well.”

[dracula-resurrected]

“How fitting a chess comparison, I lost my Queen my knights and everyone else it has been just me on this board. It has been that way for a long time.”

“You have only yourself to blame then.” Kit said setting the tea tray down.

Vlad narrowed his eyes, “who are you to speak to me that way?”

Kit looked at him squarely, “Kit Marlowe, Secretary of Hell and Honey’s best friend. I’ll also be damned, already am, to let you talk to Hades that way. After all he did for you.”

Vlad looked like he was going to kill Kit where he stood. “I am going to ask you one more time, who the fuck do you think you are to talk to me that way.”

Kit took in a deep breath, “I’m the third party of course, always present and never out of style Darling.”

Vlad was ready to spring into action only to be stopped as Kit spoke again.

“Hades is right, you have lost yourself and if you looked deep down you would realize that you have only yourself to blame. You don’t deserve Honey, not like this you don’t. Trust me, I’ve known people like you all my life and they don’t get second chances but you have been handed new ones left and right, so why don’t you prove how much of a “grown up” you are and apologize.”

“Apologize for what?”

“That’s the thing about soul searching darling, for those that have one, you have to figure that out yourself.” He had made a cup of tea and now held it out to Vlad. “Take it, drink it and don’t speak till you have finished it. Think before you speak and choose your words wisely darling. Because if I hear you talk like that again, well I better not.” With that Kit took his cup and looked at Hades, “I think I should return to work.” With that he went to his desk tea in hand.

Vlad stood there silent but not drinking, still trying to process what just happened.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades couldn’t help but smile at kit as he watched the other man return to his desk, he could have kissed him there if he didn’t think kit would stop him.

Hades looked at Vlad and smiled

“would you like some ice for that or…?”

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad stared after the blonde man, opened his mouth to say something but instead took a sip of tea.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades chuckled and sipped his own Rea fixing whatever Vlad had messed upon his desk and leaning back in his chair

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad finally worked up the ability to talk. “Is there man always like that? Or am I just special?”

[they-call-me-hades]

“he is sassy to rude guests” Hades told him taking a quick glance towards kit even if he wouldn’t admit it,it was very clear how find of him Hades was

[dracula-resurrected]

“So does he know that your eyes are glued on him and that your heart skips a beat in his presence or are you just going to let it pass you by?”

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades frowned at him but his ears turned a little red and he slouched in his chair

“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he grumbled before he sipped his tea again fine so Vlad had gotten a reaction from him, he got this one victory

[dracula-resurrected]

Vlad smirked, “well I think you should tell him before a tasty piece of ass like him gets snatched up. You’ll have no one but yourself to blame.” Vlad set the cup down and made his way for the door. “See you around Lord Hades.”

He exited closing the door and as he walked passed Kit. “I think you have his attention, probably shouldn’t let it dissipate.”

Kit looked up at Vlad, “you really think so?”

“Only one way to find out.” Vlad shrugged and walked off passed the other demons and out of Hell.

Kit looked back at Hades’ office, before standing and knocking, “well that went about as well as it could have. I apologize if I spoke out of turn.” He neared Hades’ desk and leaned across it careful not to disturb a thing, his face inches from Hades, “but I couldn’t let the boy talk to you that way Darling.” His green eyes flashed and his lips said kiss me now.

[they-call-me-hades]

Hades rolled his eyes at Vlad and practically pouted when he left but when kit entered he tried to look more normal

“no you were brilliant my dear,” Hades said to him with a smile “Vlad sometimes needs harsh words spoken to him to understand coming from you it likely helped out the nail in the coffin that something might not be right”

He hoped anyway but the way kit leaned ever so temptingly across he desk had Hades throat going dry as he tried to proceed processing thought

[dracula-resurrected]

“Yes well, sometimes hearing it from an outside party helps.” His mind went to what Vlad had said and when Hades didn’t kiss him Kit pouted, “well take your time darling,” he said. “You’ll know,” he got inches from Hades’ face. “When you are ready.” He let his eyes drift down to Hades’ lips before leaning back as he stood. “Anything else Hades?” Kit asked looking especially like a tasty snack that he was arms crossed standing just so he was a incubus and knew his craft well. However he most certainly felt what he was expressing to Hades. He would never admit it, not until Hades did, but he did wish that Hades would snog him.

Vlad returned home and laid down in his bed staring up at the ceiling. Tears flowing from his eyes as he fell asleep.

Vlad stood beneath the tree his eyes looking back over at the vision of his Mother, “Mama?” He felt like a boy again, “Mama!” He ran to her embracing her. “I miss you and I love you!”

[dracs-descendant]

Eupraxia hugged him tight and smiled brightly

"I love and miss you too," she told him she pulled back and looked over her son, now an adult and she just smiled as she reached out and began fixing his hair

"look at you, what happened to my sweet baby boy?" She asked with a bit of a pout as she compared their height with her hand for a moment

[dracs-descendant]

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[dracs-descendant]

Honey smiled gently at him and kissed the palm of his hand sweetly  “Please, you can’t lose me if you tried.” she teased him “You’re just lucky your descendants are stronger than they look.” She said looking over to where nikki was talking with some cast members who were asking if she was okay, Sweeney todd had obviously woken up and explained about the imposter knocking him out and Nikki was weaving a story about a stalker that was being taken care of.

[dracs-descendant]

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[drop-dead-detective]

Nikki had realized something was wrong when the actor who played Sweeney todd didn’t come on stage, at first she was confused until Sophia had pulled her close and instantly panic set in as she grabbed Sophia’s hand with the knife and struggled with her 

Fabian noticed Drac and Ezra were gone and looked around for a moment before he looked up and realized the panic on Nikki’s face and realization dawned on him

“They’re not acting,” he said quickly catching Honey’s attention as she looked up and realization hit her too she went to turn back to Fabian but he had ducked below the seat and turned into a bat, he fluttered tot he back of the auditorium and threw the fire alarm up setting off the loud bells and whistles that got everyones attention and started directing them out. Carina vanished and reappeared behind the stage to help Ezra and Layla didn’t bother with theatrics pushing through people and heading straight for the stage as most people paid them no mind in their panic to get out 

[dracula-resurrected]

Drac used the panic to his advantage getting away from Sophia’s brutes. Then he spied the ginger haired girl who seemed to be a little too calm and not leaving. He appeared before her. “I think you know exactly what is going on.”

Callista swallowed, he was going to take revenge on her and she knew deep down she deserved it. “I do.”

Drac’s eyes went to the ring, “marriage is such a interesting thing. I think that we should see what your wife thinks about the till death do us part bit.” He seized Callista and they disappeared to one of the boxes.

Sophia was more than a little surprised at the one sister fighting back.

[dracs-descendant]

Layla had just pulled herself up onto the stage when Nikki rammed her head into Sophia’s jaw before throwing her weight into her to knock the other woman down onto the ground and wrenching the knife from her hand

“or...ya know you got this.” Layla said with a sigh of relief as she came over seeing she wasn’t going to have to pull her gun out. she looked Nikki over and once she was sure she was okay she grabbed her by the hand 

“Come on, before-” and just like that the sprinklers went off raining down water on all of them and Layla let out an irritated sigh  “That...That happens.”

[dracs-descendant]

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[dracs-descendant]

Nikki laughed a little 

“Aww thank you guys! you’re all so sweet!” Nikki said she was beaming she was so touched that so many of her loved ones had come out to see her show her parents had been invited but had opted to come to a different show than the rest of the family. Nikki knew it had to do with Vlad tormenting them and them wanting to avoid Layla but she wasn’t going to question it.

“I really appreciate you all coming” She said she checked the clock and saw they were going to flash the lights soon and so she gave one last hug to everyone in reach 

“i’ve got to get back to makeup and help with the set up for the next scene. Love you guys!” Nikki said before she hurried back through the stage door to get back there

[dracula-resurrected]

“Hey as they say in show business break a leg!” Drac said.

[dracs-descendant]

Nikki smiled and waved as she went back stage where she noticed one of the back doors were open Nikki frowned and looekd outside, one of the cast members ust have slipped outside for a smoke break. All she could think about is that they better not have been wearing their costume because if the entire stage smelled like cigarettes she was going to kill someone as she shut it and this time made sure it was locked before going back to fix her makeup

“She’s so cute,” Carina beamed giggling a little as she looked at Ezra “She’s so excited, is she always like this when she’s in a play?”  Layla nodded 

“yeah no matter who she plays she gets all bubbly and excited she says it’s the best feeling in the world” Layla said to them before she chomped into a crunch bar and headed back into the theater to reclaim their seats

Act two began just as it should, the pie shop booming with business and a few people asking about the peculiar chimney smoke which “Miss Lovette” Brushes off with a word and sells one of her “Delicious” pies

[dracs-descendant]

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[dracs-descendant]

Nikki laughed a little 

“Aww thank you guys! you’re all so sweet!” Nikki said she was beaming she was so touched that so many of her loved ones had come out to see her show her parents had been invited but had opted to come to a different show than the rest of the family. Nikki knew it had to do with Vlad tormenting them and them wanting to avoid Layla but she wasn’t going to question it.

“I really appreciate you all coming” She said she checked the clock and saw they were going to flash the lights soon and so she gave one last hug to everyone in reach 

“i’ve got to get back to makeup and help with the set up for the next scene. Love you guys!” Nikki said before she hurried back through the stage door to get back there

[dracs-descendant]

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[dracs-descendant]

By the end of act one Nikki was beyond excited that things were going so well! She managed to slip into the foyer so she could say hello during intermission and smiled when she spotted Vlad first and hugged him

“You made it!” she said excitedly she was so happy to see him getting out of the castle more and not causing trouble

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It was finally here!! The opening night of Sweeney Todd! gosh she felt like this had been way to long in the making. Everything was totally chaotic back stage, everyone putting their costumes on and finding their props, Nikki could already hear the buzzing of people as they began to file in and her heart was racing a mile a minute! No matter what she did when opening night came it was always that same wonderful feeling every time. 

Nikki helped a girl tie the corset for her dress and shipped her off to make up before she crept to where stage right was, she pulled the curtain back a little bit and smiled seeing all her loved ones all somewhere in the audience, SHe could see Layla waving at he no matter how hard nikki tried to hide and act professional her sister always ruined it. She could see Carina next to her blowing her a kiss and it made her blush. Honey was a few rows back and people were still filing in but it was totally nerve wracking knowing all these people she cared about were coming to the show.

@dracula-resurrected

[dracula-resurrected]

Drac came in having been driven by Ezra and sat beside Honey. Ezra sat beside Carina and saw the trajectory of the kiss sending one in the same direction.

“This is fun I haven’t been to a play in quite some time! The last time was Marlowe’s Dr Faustus.” Drac said though at the time it was in its first run.

[honeystone-fashion]

Honey smiled at him 

“This is probably more your speed, it’s about a murderer” Honey said to him she didn’t want to spoil to much but she also didn’t want him thinking Nikki was in any danger either, this was a bit of a low budget theater but still special effects even here had come a long way since his time and the last thing they needed was vlad draining a cast member in front of everyone because he misunderstood

[dracula-resurrected]

“I do love a good murder followed by a nice dinner afterwards.” He rubbed his hands together and smiled in a joking manner. He listened as the overture began.

[dracs-descendant]

everything went quiet as the play began Carina squeezed Ezra’s hand excitedly the first time Nikki came on to resist shouting about how cute their girlfriend was. Everything was going beautifully! Nikki delivered her lines flawlessly though she did notice Layla mouthing some of the words involuntarily, someone had to help her practice after all.