Just a poor SOB trying to get by

Sorry man, no ID no entry.

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fromtheasheswerise​:

Darius had just gotten home from class and was about to get ready for work when he got Kate’s message.. standing at the foot of his bed, shirt half undone, the male vampire frowned slightly in confusion.

D:What happened baby?

He paused, and begun to rebutton his shirt.

Sending a second message before grabbing his care keys.

D:I’m on my way. I’ll be there in 5 minutes.

Kate: D is fine, you don’t have to come, I know you have to work soon…

Kate bit her lips, she shouldn’t had texted him, she didn’t wanted him to drop everything to just come to see her just because she was feeling bad.

Kate: I killed everyone that worked in the kitchen.

[fromtheasheswerise]

D:I'll be there in 4 don't worry about my work, I've got it all figured out.

He sped down the main road, glancing at the text his chest tightened. I'm coming Kate, I'm coming.

Arriving at the palace he didn't waste any time, parking his car. He jogged up the steps and made his way through the halls.. He could only assume the attack had been due to her current unstable state.. but he was certain Kate was taking it very hard.. he wasn't sure she'd ever killed anyone before.and something like this most definitely would've shaken someone so kind up.

Stopping at her door, he knocked twice before entering. "Kate?" He spoke lowly in a calm voice. "Sweetness?It's D.. " when he saw her, his dark eyes saddened and he slipped inside approaching her. "Oh Kate.. come here. Let me hold you."

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fromtheasheswerise​:

Darius had heard allie coming around the corner, so he wasn’t as concerned when she rounded the wall. Seeing her did make him smile, he hadn’t seen her in some time- and D quite enjoyed her presence as a whole. Though the way her smile dropped once realizing it was him felt odd he figured that the reason had to do with Kate’s baby.

“Hey yourself.” He shifted his weight from one foot to another and slid his hands into his jacket pockets. “I’ve been around- just have to be careful with Prince Davids presence. Wouldn’t want to cause any tension.” He shook his head with a weak smile, “but I’ve also fully enrolled into the Blood knight training school so that’s been eating up alot of my time.. this is the first chance I’ve gotten to actually come see Kate in a few days.”

Looking around he realized he hadn’t actually answered her question. “I’m alright, just..worried for Kate is all.. is she doing alright?’

As excited as she was about the pregnancy, she couldn’t imagine what Darius was feeling. It wasn’t much of a surprise, it was expected of Kate to have children and Darius knew that, but it couldn’t have felt very nice. At least, Allegra imagined that she wouldn’t be taking it very well if she’d been in his shoes. So she offered a little smile when he mentioned having to be careful, and she nodded. “That decision was probably for the best, David has been quite protective of Kate since the news came out. He’s got guards with her all the time,” she said, “but she’s doing better. Now that we know what it is, it’s much easier to manage. Which means Kate has a lot of her energy back.” 

Stepping forward, Allegra looped her arm through his, urging him along with her on her way to the garden. “Kate’s with David right now, so we have some time to kill. Would you like to come with me to the gardens? I usually get word when she’s alone again,” she explained, giving him another little smile. “That’s wonderful news about training school, how are you liking it so far?” 

[fromtheasheswerise]

The handmaid was correct, Darius didn't like the fact that his love was having to marry and bare the children of someone else. But he kept all his brooding and self doubt tucked away deep within. There was no use in making Kate feel guilty for something that wasn't her fault. And for every part of this child that was david.. the other half was that of the one he cared so deeply for.. so.. he would do his best to support her in this.

He didn't his best not to react at the mention of david getting protective over kate-his Kate. But it was hard, crossing his arms Darius glanced to the side. "Well atleast he's taking this seriously. This is a very delicate time for our kind." At the news that Kate was indeed doing better the tension in his shoulders eased ever so slightly. "That's good.. I'm glad..she had me worried for some time."

When suddenly ushered away from the direction of Kate's room Darius turned his head and frowned as he was dragged off. "that's.. probably for the best." Better to keep himself busy instead of storming into the princess's room and make a fool of himself. Forcing his head to face forward he sighed heavily. "It's alright, I haven't been in any sort of school in almost two centuries.. it's quite a different experience then what I've gotten use to." Looking at allie he forced a weak smile. "Nothing I can't handle though.. what about you? How have you been?"

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The vampire stared at his lover quietly, his brown eyes warm with love and affection whilst his hand came up to brush some of her blonde hair from her face. “I dont mind walking if it means i can see you.” Hell, hed belly crawl over hot coal and thorns just for the chance to see her…as mushy and ridiculous as that sounded. “Being with you makes it worth while..” Grinning he leaned close hovering his lips over kates..he laughed gently. “Though- this will certainly make it easier..”

He shook his head, smiling to himself when she thanked him, “I would never reject anything from you..” When she agreed to go out, darius rose up and offered her his hand- once she took it he effortlessly pulled her to her feet before they headed for the garage.”We can go on some of the back roads- that way not many people see us.” that and he hadnt driven since their date- and he needed to practice.

“Can I ask you about the baby?” he said abit shyly, not wanting to intrude.. he was curious, after all- his mother had fallen ill into her pregnancy so the whole experience for caring for her had been dominated by his father and the doctors on duty. 

Kate smiled at his words and leaned into his touch. “But if you drive, you will get there faster and we will be able to spend longer together.” Specially since their time together was getting shorter every day, so every second more she could get with him was precious.

“You’re the driver, you can pick the destiny.” Kate said, she had made the windows on the car dark so no one outside would be able to see the car or the people inside that way they could have more privacy.

She smiled at his question. “You can ask me about anything you want.” she told him, the same way he wouldn’t reject her present she would never not answer an question he had. “I’m better now, I still can’t feed normally but I get blood infusion into my body so I’m not as tired as I was before.” She could drink David’s blood but she decided to keep that off the conversation. “Everything seems to be going well.” She also decided to keep the fact that everything could go badly again for the birth. 

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Once they got to the car, Darius stared in awe for a few seconds.. Jae wasn't gonna beleive this- "it's amazing.." he stated softly, pressing a kiss to her temple.. "are..you sure it's ok?for me to have this?" Eyeing the care up, d smoothed his hand along the care door.. dreamily.

He had no idea how he'd repay her-but he would...somehow. after he got over his initial surprise Darius opened the door for Kate and helped her into the car before going around the side and getting in himself.

Despite her reassurance that he could ask anything he wanted the vampire was still clearly hesitant,pregnancy was an awkward topic for him and had always been associated with death as opposed to happiness. "How far along are you?" Starting up the care he fiddled with the rear view mirror, "that's good-thats.. really good." He was glad atleast for now she was doing better.. god..he didn't want to lose her. "How are you.. feeling about all this? Like emotionally."

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Kate was laying on her bed as she tried to find a way to punish herself for what she did an somehow make things better, she just wanted to hide from the world and pretend it didn’t happened but she knew she couldn’t do that. Kate grabbed her phone and tried to text Darius, first asking if he could stop by, deleting and writing that she couldn’t see him in the next week just to delete again, she lost count on how many times she wrote something down before deleting until she finally send.

Text to Darius.

Kate: I did something really bad, I can’t fix it.. 

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[fromtheasheswerise]

Darius had just gotten home from class and was about to get ready for work when he got Kate's message.. standing at the foot of his bed, shirt half undone, the male vampire frowned slightly in confusion.

D:What happened baby?

He paused, and begun to rebutton his shirt.

Sending a second message before grabbing his care keys.

D:I'm on my way. I'll be there in 5 minutes.

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As crazy had things had been in the past little while, Allegra was very excited for the baby. She’d been with Kate more often than usual, sticking dutifully by her side and only really leaving when the Prince was around or Kate asked her to go. David was in with her right then, so Allegra was making her way out to the gardens so she could pick some fresh flowers for Kate’s room to replace the old ones. She was just rounding the corner, a pair of garden sheers in her hand, when she nearly ran into someone. “Darius, hey,” she greeted with a smile when she realized who it was- only to realize that she hadn’t seen him since the news came out about Kate’s pregnancy. And all at once the little smile fell away, replace by a look of mild concern. “I haven’t seen you around lately…how’ve you been?” 

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[fromtheasheswerise]

Darius had heard allie coming around the corner, so he wasn't as concerned when she rounded the wall. Seeing her did make him smile, he hadn't seen her in some time- and D quite enjoyed her presance as a whole. Though the way her smile dropped once realizing it was him felt odd he figured that the reason had to do with Kate's baby.

"Hey yourself." He shifted his weight from one foot to another and slid his hands into his jacket pockets. "I've been around- just have to be careful with Prince Davids presence. Wouldn't want to cause any tension." He shook his head with a weak smile, "but I've also fully enrolled into the Blood knight training school so that's been eating up alot of my time.. this is the first chance I've gotten to actually come see Kate in a few days."

Looking around he realized he hadn't actually answered her question. "I'm alright, just..worried for Kate is all.. is she doing alright?'

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fromtheasheswerise​:

He smiled loweyed, chuckling even as he looked down at their joined hands. “If it truely wouldn’t burden you…the help would be very appreciated.. even going into this it feels like there’s so much to learn.. I hardly know where to start.” Meeting her blue eyes, he sighed lovingly. “You are wonderful..” brushing his nose against hers he touched a soft kiss to her lips. At her words, his features softened. “Oh Kate..” He felt lucky everyday to have her in his life.. himself and everyone around knew she deserved more..and yet she continued to return his affections.. even with the struggles their relationship brought.. it would forever be worth it..to hold and love her.

“I love you too..” he murmured, helping her over to the couch and making sure she settled down comfortably before taking his seat as well.

“A present?” His eyebrows shot up, as she explained to him what it was for..D’s eyes widened. “Kate..you really don’t have to..” when the vehicle key was placed in his hand.. Darius stared down at it, dark eyes round with suprise. “Kate-no this.. this is too much.” His eyebrows furrowed and his cheeks warmed ever so slightly. “You’re giving me a car?” Meeting her gaze it was clear he was happy but also felt conflicted. “Baby..you don’t have to give me something like this..I..” he closed his fingers around the key, and placed his other hand on hers. Stop talking idiot. “…thank you.” He looked into her eyes smiling gently, kissing her tenderly and tucking her body close. “You didn’t need to do this-but it’s a very sweet gift..” It felt odd, accepting such a large gift, in the past something like this would seem normal.. in his days of nobility getting a car as a birthday gift was just how it was.. but now something like this felt so foreign.. but Darius reminded himself that this wasn’t just some random friend giving him a gift, it was Kate. And she was trying to give him the means to see her more often.

After a few seconds he glanced down at the key in his palm, “..Did you want to go for a test run?” He teased looking up at her.

Kate smiled. “is nor as hard as it seems, most thing are common sense, you will get it in no time.” She said, Darius might had stayed away from the nobles for a while but he had a good heart and at the parties they went together he knew exactly how to behave, besides she did had a trick or two to make things less boring.

She kissed him back sweetly and rested against his chest as they arrive in the sofa, it felt so good to be this close to him and not have to worry about someone seeing them. She already expected him to act like that with the gift and that was part of why she loved him so much, everyone could say that he was with her because he wanted his statues back as the same way they said he was her pet, and they were all wrong. “I know I don’t have too, but is my fault you need one.” Kate said with a smile, before he worked at the pointed fang and his apartment was near by, everything he needed was in a walking distance except when he went to the palace to visit her, so this was just her trying to make things a little easier for him. When he finally accepted she smiled and happily kissed him again. “Thank you for accepting.” She said it back, knowing that it wasn’t easy for him accept something like that, maybe his birthday gift would make things a little easier but she would explain to him that it wasn’t just hers and that she didn’t pay as much as he would though.

“Yes!” Kate said with a smile excited to go for a ride, with everything that was happening she wasn’t sure when they would manage to get some time alone again so she wanted to make the best of it.

[fromtheasheswerise]

The vampire stared at his lover quietly, his brown eyes warm with love and affection whilst his hand came up to brush some of her blonde hair from her face. “I dont mind walking if it means i can see you.” Hell, hed belly crawl over hot coal and thorns just for the chance to see her...as mushy and ridiculous as that sounded. “Being with you makes it worth while..” Grinning he leaned close hovering his lips over kates..he laughed gently. “Though- this will certainly make it easier..”

He shook his head, smiling to himself when she thanked him, “I would never reject anything from you..” When she agreed to go out, darius rose up and offered her his hand- once she took it he effortlessly pulled her to her feet before they headed for the garage.”We can go on some of the back roads- that way not many people see us.” that and he hadnt driven since their date- and he needed to practice.

“Can I ask you about the baby?” he said abit shyly, not wanting to intrude.. he was curious, after all- his mother had fallen ill into her pregnancy so the whole experience for caring for her had been dominated by his father and the doctors on duty. 

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When she called out in concern for him, he smiled Abit, continuing across upside down until finally reaching the other side.

Triumphantly dropping to his feet, grinning widely as the vendor begrudgingly showed him to the prizes.. looking then over he selected a small snow fox looking stuffed animal before returning to the princess offering her the stuffed animal. “Pretty exciting huh?” Grinning low-eyed he glanced back towards the ladder. It was too bad kate couldn’t try, but she was right-the skirt made it Abit difficult to do.

As they set off again he threaded his fingers with hers, “Are you hungry?” His eyebrows rose, “or did you want to maybe try one of the rides?”

kate smiled when he returned and happily took the small fox in her arms, she was never one to have stuffed animals in her room before and most of the prizes she won she normally just gave them up for a kid passing by but the ones that Darius got for her was special and they were always on her bed making her company when she slept alone.

“It was way more exciting than I expected.” She admitted, she knew he wasn’t going to hurt himself but she didn’t wanted to see him fall. As much as she wanted to stay and try more games with him. “I can’t, I have to go.” She said, the paint was going to take a while and she didn’t wanted to make David wait for her. “I really had fun today.” She said kissing his cheek and giving him a sad smile. “See you at the party tomorrow.” 

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He smiled, clearly happy she'd found it as fun as he thought she would. Though his smile fell slightly, and he glanced down at their joined hands. "Ah-" his chest tightebed when she kissed his cheek, and D took a slow breath. Squeezing her hand before letting go, "yes-yes.. I'll see you there. Take care of yourself sweetness." Forcing a small smile he watched her go..

Standing alone for a few seconds, he rubbed the back of his neck looking around.. before taking his leave.

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fromtheasheswerise​:

He smiled softly at her offer, “Well I certainly will never give up a opportunity to spend time with you..but don’t push yourself for my account Alright? I know you’ve been very busy lately.” He touched his lips against the tops of her knuckles.

He held her when she moved closer, brushing his nose against her sweet smelling blonde waves.. “Well- this isn’t really something you had control over Kate.. I’d be a prick to get upset with you.” His fingers gently stroked up her back in a soothing motion. Dark eyes becoming soft and drifty he gazed at the wall not too far behind Kate, while he had come to accept that this would happen it didn’t change the fact that he wished it was his child. Never the less- “I promise that you won’t ever have to do this alone.” He kissed against her temple.

When she began to cry, D gave her a soft squeeze and kissed against her cheek and neck. “Shh…” He combed his fingers through her hair. “Have you fed recently?..” pulling back slightly he stroked her cheek, meeting her eyes. Swiping a stream of tears from her cheek with his thumb, “perhaps we should get you to the couch and I could get you some blood..”

The vampire slowly trailed off at his partners words.. dark eyes widening slightly.. god.. did he want to put her through this a second time?.. pregnancy was hell on the body after all.. “Maybe so..” he smiled loweyed, before kissing her lips, “but for now let’s focus on taking care of you..” his hand smooth up her belly as he touched his forehead to hers, “any child on yours Kate.. I will adore endlessly even if they are gathered by someone else..now.. let’s get you to the couch.”

Kate smiled. “I’m not that busy anymore, in fact I’m going crazy for staying in bed resting all day.” Busani was helping with the paperwork, some she was giving to David so he could start learning thing, his birthday gift was the biggest thing she had going on and it was mostly her painting and the house restauration she was mostly bossing people around on her phone. “I would love to feel a little more useful, you would be doing me a favor.”

She doubt David would take the news so well if she was expecting a baby from Darius, but of course they wouldn’t react the same way, they were very completely different people after all. “I don’t deserve you.” She told him, most of the times Darius was the one that said he wanted to be worthy of her but the true was she always felt like he was the one that deserved more from her and not the other way around.

She closed her eyes and kissed him back, he was always so sweet and loving to her that it almost felt like she was dreaming and that she made him up on his head for how perfect he was. “i love you.” she said moving to the couch with him.

“Actually…. I wanted to give you something…” Kate said. “This was supposed to be a present when you were officially accepted in the blood knights, but I will staying in the palace more and I don’t want you getting a cab every time just to see me.” She did wanted him to go visit her just as often as he could. Kate grabbed an car key that was on his pocket and placed on his hand, it was really funny to her how many presents she was giving him that involved keys. 

[fromtheasheswerise]

He smiled loweyed, chuckling even as he looked down at their joined hands. "If it truely wouldn't burden you...the help would be very appreciated.. even going into this it feels like there's so much to learn.. I hardly know where to start." Meeting her blue eyes, he sighed lovingly. "You are wonderful.." brushing his nose against hers he touched a soft kiss to her lips. At her words, his features softened. "Oh Kate.." He felt lucky everyday to have her in his life.. himself and everyone around knew she deserved more..and yet she continued to return his affections.. even with the struggles their relationship brought.. it would forever be worth it..to hold and love her.

"I love you too.." he murmured, helping her over to the couch and making sure she settled down comfortably before taking his seat as well.

"A present?" His eyebrows shot up, as she explained to him what it was for..D's eyes widened. "Kate..you really don't have to.." when the vehicle key was placed in his hand.. Darius stared down at it, dark eyes round with suprise. "Kate-no this.. this is too much." His eyebrows furrowed and his cheeks warmed ever so slightly. "You're giving me a car?" Meeting her gaze it was clear he was happy but also felt conflicted. "Baby..you don't have to give me something like this..I.." he closed his fingers around the key, and placed his other hand on hers. Stop talking idiot. "...thank you." He looked into her eyes smiling gently, kissing her tenderly and tucking her body close. "You didn't need to do this-but it's a very sweet gift.." It felt odd, accepting such a large gift, in the past something like this would seem normal.. in his days of nobility getting a car as a birthday gift was just how it was.. but now something like this felt so foreign.. but Darius reminded himself that this wasn't just some random friend giving him a gift, it was Kate. And she was trying to give him the means to see her more often.

After a few seconds he glanced down at the key in his palm, "..Did you want to go for a test run?" He teased looking up at her.

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“if you want to be a skeleton I think you should go as one,” he smiled her way, hoping she wouldn’t let what David wants dominate her actions. “I’m interested to see what kind of design you create for the face paint~”

When she stated she also loved him the male blushed with a soft grin spread across his lips. He wanted so much to touch her face and kiss her again-but knew that was definitely too much and would be noticed. “I did, once or twice.” Chuckling under his breath he nodded at her suggestion of staying on the sidelines for now. “The skirt would certainly make it Abit difficult.”

Looking towards the ladder made with old thick rope he smiled, “alright then..” he leaned close kissing her cheek. “Watch the master at work~” walking over to the attraction he paid the vendor before climbing up onto the ladder.. he got less then half way through when it flipped-however Darius did not fall off he instead held fast to the rope and was now upside down.

Peeking over his shoulder back at Kate he offered her a small playful wink before he continued across while upside down.

Not being able to be in his arms in public was hard, she knew if she gave up to her will, even just a little all the rest would follow and she would be kissing him deeply in front of everyone, she missed having his lips on hers so much.

The skirt wasn’t her main concern, although it was the perfect excuse, she didn’t exactly felt like herself and all the movement that would require for her to climb didn’t seemed like it was worth it and if she did she would have to go home soon after.

She smiled at the kiss and held him a little longer before finally letting it go and watching him start climbing, she wanted to cheer loud for him but knew it would also be inappropriate. When he almost felt Kate could feel her heart tight on her chest, she knew it was just a game and he wouldn’t hurt himself but still. “D!” She couldn’t help but show some concern. When he winked at her she chuckled and shook her head.

[fromtheasheswerise]

When she called out in concern for him, he smiled Abit, continuing across upside down until finally reaching the other side.

Triumphantly dropping to his feet, grinning widely as the vendor begrudgingly showed him to the prizes.. looking then over he selected a small snow fox looking stuffed animal before returning to the princess offering her the stuffed animal. "Pretty exciting huh?" Grinning low-eyed he glanced back towards the ladder. It was too bad kate couldn't try, but she was right-the skirt made it Abit difficult to do.

As they set off again he threaded his fingers with hers, "Are you hungry?" His eyebrows rose, "or did you want to maybe try one of the rides?"

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He caught her easily upon leaping into his arms, letting out a soft noise of affection as her kissed her temple. “I missed you too sweetness.” His hand came up to carress the waves of blonde that fell in wisps down her back.. taking in her scent and-..wait.. what was that..?

As she kissed him, he returned the sentiment- Though his mind was turning elsewhere.. that scent, it was all too familiar. His stomach knotted up. “Ah-” he stumbled over his words when questioned, trying to recover from his realization. Darius was pretty sure he knew why Kate called on him now. “It went well I think.” Sheepishly he rubbed the back of his head as they made their way to the sofa.

“the recruiter was welcoming enough, mentioned that he’d known my father and all that. I’ve got a physical eval in a week or so and then I’ll be given books for the schooling and proper etiquette.” His dark eyes had been bouncing around the room for a while, trying to hear himself up for the reveal..it made sense, with how weak she’d been the morning sickness and exhaustion. It was everything his mother went through when carrying charlie.

Taking a deep breath, he finally looked at her, his dark mahogany eyes held an air of sadness though it was clear he wanted to support her. “And I love you, more then anything.” He mmumured.. upon seeing her shake, Darius took both her hands into his, warming them and offering security for the other. “…” When she finally revealed what he already knew…Darius took a slow breath, leaning in he kissed her forehead and then her temple and cheek. “You’ll make a wonderful mother Kate.” His voice was unbelievably tender, his hands gliding up her arms to touch her face. “You’re shaking so much.” His thumb stroked against her lower lip.

“I’m not angry sweetness.” He then slipped his arms around her and pulled the other close. “I knew this was going to happen, we both did.. all I can say is.. I’m here, for you..and..for your baby.” It would hurt, it would always hurt that she would give birth to someone else’s child. But.. it’s what Darius signed up for, and he had no intention of abandoning her now.

Soon Kate knew there would be no hiding and her smell would give her away, but she didn’t expected to happen this soon, everything already smelled and taste different so she really couldn’t tell if she did as well but by the way he started to act Kate figured he had picked up already.

She wanted to hear more about his day, how everything had went even though she knew it had gone well. “I can you study if you would like.” She offered, after all proper etiquette was something a princess had to know well, she knew he also had learned when he was little, but helping him study was more like an excuse to just spend more time with him.

Kate took a deep breath as he got her hands, sure they knew this was going to happen but not this fast, not this soon, at his words she gave him a small smile. “You always take news better than I do.” She said moving to hug him tight nd rest her head into his chest. “Good, because I can’t do this without you my love.” Kate told him, he did had the key to her room for a reason, she wouldn’t be able to leave to the city as walk around as she normally did until she manage to feed again, and she wanted him to use that key as much as he could to be with her.

She closed her eyes as some tears fall over her cheeks, she hated all this uncontrollable crying, although she wasn’t sure if they were tears from sadness since she knew she was going to hurt him or happiness because he still wanted to be by her side, regardless what it was her heart was beating fast and in that second she was just happy to be in his arms. “I know it might take a while… But maybe when this happens again it could be our baby.” Both Kanopia and Ian had child with someone else after they were marry so it wasn’t like any of them could complain about it. 

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He smiled softly at her offer, "Well I certainly will never give up a opportunity to spend time with you..but don't push yourself for my account Alright? I know you've been very busy lately." He touched his lips against the tops of her knuckles.

He held her when she moved closer, brushing his nose against her sweet smelling blonde waves.. "Well- this isn't really something you had control over Kate.. I'd be a prick to get upset with you." His fingers gently stroked up her back in a soothing motion. Dark eyes becoming soft and drifty he gazed at the wall not too far behind Kate, while he had come to accept that this would happen it didn't change the fact that he wished it was his child. Never the less- "I promise that you won't ever have to do this alone." He kissed against her temple.

When she began to cry, D gave her a soft squeeze and kissed against her cheek and neck. "Shh..." He combed his fingers through her hair. "Have you fed recently?.." pulling back slightly he stroked her cheek, meeting her eyes. Swiping a stream of tears from her cheek with his thumb, "perhaps we should get you to the couch and I could get you some blood.."

The vampire slowly trailed off at his partners words.. dark eyes widening slightly.. god.. did he want to put her through this a second time?.. pregnancy was hell on the body after all.. "Maybe so.." he smiled loweyed, before kissing her lips, "but for now let's focus on taking care of you.." his hand smooth up her belly as he touched his forehead to hers, "any child on yours Kate.. I will adore endlessly even if they are gathered by someone else..now.. let's get you to the couch."

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“A skeleton?” His eyebrows popped upwards, “very spooky. What made you choose it?” Laughing under his breath he looked down, wondering if what kind of look she’d create. Whatever it was he was certain she’d look amazing.

“It should be normal, but that not how it is. Which is why acts like that are special, it shows your compassion.” He gave her hand a squeeze, “I would..” Darius had never given much thought to children, infact the idea scared him Abit.. he’d raised his brother and to this day he wondered if perhaps he could’ve done better. That on top of possibly losing the one you love through the birth.. it was just so risky. But..if he ever did, he’d hope that the same treatment would be given as what Kate had done.

His eyes widened slightly at the kiss, and he let his eyes fall shut leaning into it. “I love you..” he whispered. Before they continued on, “it’s basically a horizal ladder that is sever feet in the air, it’s only tied at two points which makes it flip and move wildly.” He laughed lowly, “it’s pretty fun to be honest, very challenging. I’ve busted my butt many times over the years trying to get across.” He waved his hand, “if you can get across you win a prize, but it’s mostly the climbing itself that’s fun.”

“I don’t know, but dressing up as a princess didn’t felt right.” She said. “But who knows, David might not like my idea and we might go as something else.” She said shrugging, she wanted to please him but somedays that felt impossible so who knew what would happen.

But unfortunately this was a world were compassion was weakness, and she needed to tone that down somehow but the only way she could think on doing that was not going on the event at all.

“I love you too.” she whispered back with a smile, every time she was with Darius she felt like she was in fairy tale, where everything was perfect and she could just be happy, no fights, no arguments, no thinking where things went wrong and what she did to screw things up this time, this was like a dream and went he left she was back in the cold reality. She listened to his explanation of the game. “Did you ever got across?” She asked, it did seemed very fun but she wasn’t sure if she should try. “I don’t think I’m dress accordingly to that game.” She said pointing out she was wearing a dress. “But I would love to see you try.”

[fromtheasheswerise]

"if you want to be a skeleton I think you should go as one," he smiled her way, hoping she wouldn't let what David wants dominate her actions. "I'm interested to see what kind of design you create for the face paint~"

When she stated she also loved him the male blushed with a soft grin spread across his lips. He wanted so much to touch her face and kiss her again-but knew that was definitely too much and would be noticed. "I did, once or twice." Chuckling under his breath he nodded at her suggestion of staying on the sidelines for now. "The skirt would certainly make it Abit difficult."

Looking towards the ladder made with old thick rope he smiled, "alright then.." he leaned close kissing her cheek. "Watch the master at work~" walking over to the attraction he paid the vendor before climbing up onto the ladder.. he got less then half way through when it flipped-however Darius did not fall off he instead held fast to the rope and was now upside down.

Peeking over his shoulder back at Kate he offered her a small playful wink before he continued across while upside down.

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fromtheasheswerise​:

He looked down at himself-shaking his head, “no-no.. I just finished my interview at the Knights HQ is all, I didn’t go home to change cause..ah.” The male blushed, rubbing the side of his neck as he approached the blonde.. smiling sheepishly. “I wanted to see you.” That and he was worried for her.. happily jumping on the opportunity to see his beloved in person.. the last time he saw her she could barely keep her head up, atleast she seemed Abit stronger..

Looking at her painting, he took in the whole peice, before focusing on her. “Not that I’m unhappy being called upon.. but did you want to talk about something?” it was totally fine with him if she just wanted to see Darius but he also didn’t want to beat around the bush, because even though she did look better from the last time he saw her she still seemed weaker.

Kate had a big smile on her face as she always had when she saw him, she was happy that he did what he finish his business but as soon as he was done with it he came right to her, Kate grabbed a towel near by and cleaned her hands not wanting to get his clothes dirty with paint before walking toward him and jump on his arms, he was the only own that ever saw her in a comfortable look, just like the first time they meet at the pointed fang and as soon as it was just the two of them she was wearing only her shirt.

“I missed you.” She said snuggling against his neck, taking in his smell and moving to press her lips against his and kiss him passionately, really kiss him like she had wanted to do for all the times they were in public, no one was there, it was just them. “How was your interview?” Kate asked as she grabbed his hand and moved them near the sofa so she could sit again so she could save up some energy.

At his question she looked to the floor. “Right…” She wasn’t very sure how to tell him. “I wanted to see you but, yes. There’s also something I need to tell you.” The last time they talked about something like this it was about almost starting their family together, which she still pretty much wanted to do, she hated this fear of rejection, love wasn’t something constant in her life, it was something she always wanted but only found with him but she always felt like he deserved someone better than he, someone that would be able to marry him and woke by his side every day, it was funny how he said he wanted to be worth of her but she felt she wasn’t worth of him. “I love you.” She said looking at him, afraid of how he would react. “I’m pregnant from David…” She said trying to stop her body from shaking but failing.

[fromtheasheswerise]

He caught her easily upon leaping into his arms, letting out a soft noise of affection as her kissed her temple. "I missed you too sweetness." His hand came up to carress the waves of blonde that fell in wisps down her back.. taking in her scent and-..wait.. what was that..?

As she kissed him, he returned the sentiment- Though his mind was turning elsewhere.. that scent, it was all too familiar. His stomach knotted up. "Ah-" he stumbled over his words when questioned, trying to recover from his realization. Darius was pretty sure he knew why Kate called on him now. "It went well I think." Sheepishly he rubbed the back of his head as they made their way to the sofa.

"the recruiter was welcoming enough, mentioned that he'd known my father and all that. I've got a physical eval in a week or so and then I'll be given books for the schooling and proper etiquette." His dark eyes had been bouncing around the room for a while, trying to hear himself up for the reveal..it made sense, with how weak she'd been the morning sickness and exhaustion. It was everything his mother went through when carrying charlie.

Taking a deep breath, he finally looked at her, his dark mahogany eyes held an air of sadness though it was clear he wanted to support her. "And I love you, more then anything." He mmumured.. upon seeing her shake, Darius took both her hands into his, warming them and offering security for the other. "..." When she finally revealed what he already knew...Darius took a slow breath, leaning in he kissed her forehead and then her temple and cheek. "You'll make a wonderful mother Kate." His voice was unbelievably tender, his hands gliding up her arms to touch her face. "You're shaking so much." His thumb stroked against her lower lip.

"I'm not angry sweetness." He then slipped his arms around her and pulled the other close. "I knew this was going to happen, we both did.. all I can say is.. I'm here, for you..and..for your baby." It would hurt, it would always hurt that she would give birth to someone else's child. But.. it's what Darius signed up for, and he had no intention of abandoning her now.

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Darius had been at the blood Knight head quarters talking with a recruiter when he’d gotten Kate’s message. And as much as he immidiatly wanted to go to her it was about an hour before he arrived at her property.

He couldn’t help but wonder what the occasion was, they hadn’t been meeting here because the place was known by everyone to be Kate’s personal property. When security let him in Darius felt a rising sense of anxiety in his chest as he approached the front door.. he had come here immidiatly after his interview so he was dressed in a pair of nice black pants and a similar button up shirt.. he tried to look less high strung by undoing the first couple buttons and rolling the arm sleeves up to his elbow.

When he got to the door Darius knocked twice before testing the handle and letting himself in. “Kate?” He called out for her trying not to let his nerves reflect in his tone.

Kate stayed focused on the wall and in the music at the background, her mind wasn’t going a million per hour and she was finally relaxed, when she started to feel a little weak again she grabbed another bag of blood and started the infusion, as much as everyone knew it was her place no one was allowed in without her authorization so it was a safe place and her parents and siblings would never bother to go there or notice she wasn’t even at her room.

She wasn’t sure how long it passed from her text from when she finally heart Darius calling her name but it didn’t matter, she grabbed her phone and turned the music down before turning to look at him and chuckling happily. She was not dress properly and was pretty sure she had paint on her face, the blood bag infusion also didn’t help her case of looking her best. “Please tell me I didn’t pull you out of something important.” she said concerned, she did told him to take his time after all.

[fromtheasheswerise]

He looked down at himself-shaking his head, "no-no.. I just finished my interview at the Knights HQ is all, I didn't go home to change cause..ah." The male blushed, rubbing the side of his neck as he approached the blonde.. smiling sheepishly. "I wanted to see you." That and he was worried for her.. happily jumping on the opportunity to see his beloved in person.. the last time he saw her she could barely keep her head up, atleast she seemed Abit stronger..

Looking at her painting, he took in the whole peice, before focusing on her. "Not that I'm unhappy being called upon.. but did you want to talk about something?" it was totally fine with him if she just wanted to see Darius but he also didn't want to beat around the bush, because even though she did look better from the last time he saw her she still seemed weaker.

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Kate went to her apartment, she needed a place to be herself, a place to hide for a while and put her thoughts in order, she was angry at herself, angry at David, even angry at Jeremiah cause it the end it was his fault as well, she felt like she was in the middle of another game and she decided she wasn’t going to play anymore so she left the palace, no one was going to notice she was gone for a few days a least and maybe that would be enough.

She was wearing only a white shirt that was a size too big for her but she didn’t cared it was comfortable and that was all she was looking for, she blasted classic music over the apartment so she would be able to escape her thoughts and started to paint the walls of her place. As she started to feel better Kate took a deep breath. “This will be good or a thousand times worse…” She whispered before grabbing her phone.

Kate: When you have time can you come to my apartment?

Kate: The security will let you in and the door in unlock. 

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[fromtheasheswerise]

Darius had been at the blood Knight head quarters talking with a recruiter when he'd gotten Kate's message. And as much as he immidiatly wanted to go to her it was about an hour before he arrived at her property.

He couldn't help but wonder what the occasion was, they hadn't been meeting here because the place was known by everyone to be Kate's personal property. When security let him in Darius felt a rising sense of anxiety in his chest as he approached the front door.. he had come here immidiatly after his interview so he was dressed in a pair of nice black pants and a similar button up shirt.. he tried to look less high strung by undoing the first couple buttons and rolling the arm sleeves up to his elbow.

When he got to the door Darius knocked twice before testing the handle and letting himself in. "Kate?" He called out for her trying not to let his nerves reflect in his tone.

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Aidan Turner as Leonardo Da Vinci

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Aidan Turner as Leonardo Da Vinci

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Call him weak, but when her hand carressed his face, D couldn’t help but lean into it.. smiling loweyed down at her. “Perhaps not..” chuckling softly, he shook his head. “how in the world you fell for someone like me will always be a mystery.” His hand came up to rest over hers stroking the top of her knuckles with his thumb.

Laughing gingerly at he confidence the handmaiden wouldn’t crack Darius looked to the side. “You’re right, no matter how much we get along her loyalty is with you~” though he was curious he would gladly wait for his birthday to hear just what this big suprise Kate was cooking up was.

When confirmed he could show up,the male chuckled gingerly. “I have the perfect costume- have you ever seen the hobbit?” He mused, walking her up to the game stand. “I’m gonna dress as one of the characters..what about you?” His eyebrows rose, curious as to what kind of idea they’d cooked up.

He laughed, shaking his head at how awful the guns aim really was.. unsuprisingly Kate won, and he rubbed his jaw looking over the prizes when the sound of the child’s cries drew his attention. Sharing a glance with the other, he smiled softly- knowing exactly what she planned to do. He walked over, watching the exchange with a look of soft adoration.. laughing softly under his breath at the mention of the paint running.

Watching her cheer up and tend to the child, Darius felt his chest flutter. She truely was wonderful.. when she apologized he shook his head, taking her hand. “That small child will certainly appreciate that bear more.. that was a very kind thing to do.” When he lips touched his face he sighed softly, bringing his hand up to touch he cheek. “You’re wonderful..” turning his head, he brushed his forehead Against hers smiling. “Come, let’s find another game. I think there was a rope ladder game further down the way.”

Kate chuckled. “Is not a mystery. I tell you all the time why you just give yourself credit.” Kate said, using all her strength not to kiss him right there in front of everyone, she missed their dates, spending the entire day with him and falling asleep on his bed, but she was happy with anytime she got with him.

At his question she shook her head. “I haven’t seen the hobbit but I read the book and I loved it.” The movies were very long and she didn’t ha much free time and watching 30 minutes at a time wasn’t the same thing. “I can’t wait to see it, I’m sure you will look incredible.” she said wondering which of the character he was going to choose. “Right, I decided to embrace he Halloween a bit more this years, I’m gonna paint myself as a skeleton.” The true was she was going to paint David and David would have to help her paint herself but those weren’t important details.

“That was a normal thing to do.” Kate said, she didn’t liked how something was supposed to be normal but it wasn’t not in this kingdom, kindness was weakness and she couldn’t look weak but she also didn’t wanted to become a person that would ignore a small little girl crying. Kate looked into his eyes and leaned into his touch. “You would do the same thing.” She knew he would, he was one of the few people that she knew it would act like that because it was the right thing to do, Kate close her eyes and pressed her lips against his for just a few seconds, it was a fast kiss but she couldn’t help it. “Rope ladder game?” She asked, having no idea what game that was but it did sounded fun.

[fromtheasheswerise]

"A skeleton?" His eyebrows popped upwards, "very spooky. What made you choose it?" Laughing under his breath he looked down, wondering if what kind of look she'd create. Whatever it was he was certain she'd look amazing.

"It should be normal, but that not how it is. Which is why acts like that are special, it shows your compassion." He gave her hand a squeeze, "I would.." Darius had never given much thought to children, infact the idea scared him Abit.. he'd raised his brother and to this day he wondered if perhaps he could've done better. That on top of possibly losing the one you love through the birth.. it was just so risky. But..if he ever did, he'd hope that the same treatment would be given as what Kate had done.

His eyes widened slightly at the kiss, and he let his eyes fall shut leaning into it. "I love you.." he whispered. Before they continued on, "it's basically a horizal ladder that is sever feet in the air, it's only tied at two points which makes it flip and move wildly." He laughed lowly, "it's pretty fun to be honest, very challenging. I've busted my butt many times over the years trying to get across." He waved his hand, "if you can get across you win a prize, but it's mostly the climbing itself that's fun."