Disastrous Date
Greyhson: *@Amalya_SASBDB and I were in my room at the Great Camp picking out an outfit for me to wear on my date with Dhare. Strangely, I was feeling apprehensive and nervous about the whole ordeal.
As Chosen, we understood and knew our place but as the centuries past we found ourselves delving into new environments and expectations. The Brotherhood had always taken mates from the Chosen but with the death of the Primale and absence of the King for nearly a century it had been stagnant. In recent decades, the Brotherhood chose their own mates, some were not even vampires. It was the new era. One that the Chosen have embraced. Which is why going on this “date” was so different for us. Me.
I have been called upon for feeding and for my services by the Brotherhood particularly my studies as an Ehros. The former was a regular task but it has been years, since the latter. But this would be the first time … that only my company was requested. This was all relatively new.
@Amalya_SASBDB handed me a few dresses to try on that we borrowed from some of our sisters and I kept changing from one to another. We still had a few hours before I was to meet Dhare.* @Dhare_BDB
Dhare: Entering the shower I turned it on, the hot spray of the water hit my body like raindrops from a storm cloud. I ducked my head under the spray, I squeezed shampoo from the bottle and washed my hair. Grabbing the bar of soap I got a lather and washed my hard body. Turning the shower off I snagged a towel from the rail and dried myself. Wrapping the towel around my hips I walked into my bedroom.
Walking into the closet I took out the sleek black tux, white shirt and bow tie. Taking some silk boxers from the top draw of my chest of draws and put them on. Slipping the shirt on, fastening the buttons and then slipped into the slacks. Looking on top of the draws I eased open a box, sitting on a velvety cushion were two gold cufflinks. Taking them from the box, I fastened them to the shirt cuffs. Taking the bow tie, I slide it under the collar and tied it into a bow. Taking my dagger from the closet I tucked it into my waistband of my slacks. I then put the vest on and then the suit jacket. Lastly, I eased my bare feet into a pair of black loafers. I looked at myself in the mirror. Perfect for my date.
Grabbing my keys and phone, I head down the stairs and for the front door. If my parents said anything I never heard them. I was more bothered about was getting to Sal’s. Calming down I dispersed my molecules into the air. Traveling to Sal’s on the silent wind, materialising at the back of the restaurant. Walking round to the front, I waited for the Chosen Greyhson to arrive.
Greyhson: *I decided on a beautiful long backless red lace gown that @Amalya_SASBDB helped me put on. It was really unusual for me to wear something like this. Once we all came over from the Sanctuary, we put aside our white robes for more conventional clothing that everyone in the household seem to like. Pants were the most interesting to me as they fit in many different ways and come in a variety of different materials. We mostly wore what they called “casual clothing” though the Primale #Phury and the Brother #Butch do love to wear what they call “dressy clothing” often.
As we finished up getting dressed, Amalya and I made our way to the foyer where the Primale #Phury was waiting for me. I really couldn’t get out not having an escort to the restaurant. He nodded at me and told me I look beautiful. He instructed me to wait until I received his text before I materialized to the restaurant so that he knew I had arrived safely. I nodded my understanding as we made our way outside.
#Phury dematerialized in front of me and a few moments later I heard my phone go off. I closed my eyes and my molecules flew across town to meet him.*
Dhare: The Primale materialised in front of me. To be honest, I was taken aback that she wasn’t there.
“Is everything ok? Is Greyhson coming?”
Phury, the Primale, took out his phoned, tapped on the screen and then put it into his pocket. Before I could say anything Greyhson materialised beside him.
My breath was taken away, she stood there in a red dress that hugged every curve she had. Man she was beautiful.
“I escorted Greyhson and to see if you’d show up. Besides her chaperon is waiting beside. Sorry chaperonS.”
Fuck, I forgot that tonight we wouldn’t be alone, that all eyes would be on us.
Phury walked passed, I offered her my arm. Greyhson slid her hand onto my arm. Escorting her we both entered the restaurant. The dining area was red and black, tables dotted about the area, a bar was in front of us, Frank Sinatra sang making the atmosphere like it was the 1960s.
Once Phury was satisfied that Payne, and the doctor Manny were present he briefly had a word with Greyhson before heading into the kitchen where I assumed iAm was cooking.
Phury reappeared and exited the restaurant, we were shown our table. Pulling the chair out for her. Greyhson sat down and I pushed the chair under her more. I sat across from her.
“You look beautiful.”
Greyhson: *Dematerializing to the entrance of Salvatore’s Restaurant, I was met by both #Phury and Dhare. He looked amazing in his black tuxedo, very similar to what I have seen on Phury, Butch and even Saxton and Blay. Beautifully fitted and custom made as I have learned.
I took Dhare’s offered arm and we walked into the restaurant. Though I have been here before with others, I still enjoyed the ambience the restaurant exuded from the red carpet, red walls and white linen-covered tables and deep leather chairs.
Before I got near the table, #Phury pulled me to the side to speak with me. “#iAm and #Payne are here if you need anything at all. Hell, even #Manny if you need medical assistance. Which you better not.” *He eyed Dhare briefly before returning his attention back to me.* “You have your cell phone, so please do not hesitate to call me. If he is inappropriate at any time during your dinner, you /will/ inform me. Do you understand?”
*I nodded my acquiescence of his request and bowed my head in deference and proceeded to the table where Dhare held out my chair. I blushed at his compliment.*
Thank you. You’re very kind. You look handsome as well.
Dhare: I blushed at her comment about me being handsome. “Thank you for the comment, but you’re the one who’s out shone me this evening.”
A waitress came over handing us both a menu. She left us to have a look over the dishes.
I didn’t know if Greyhson had Italian before. I scanned over the menu and decided what I was having. I also looked over the wine menu deciding on a white wine that originated from the southern part of Italy.
I looked up to catch the waitress’s attention. She came towards us to take our orders
“I’d like the meatballs stuffed with mozzarella cheese and spaghetti please. What would you like?”
Greyhson gave her order, I asked for the wine. The waitress went with our order and came back with the bottle of wine. Pouring the wine into my glass, I took a sip. The wine was crisp and refreshing, I nodded my approval. The waitress poured some wine into Greyhson’s glass.
After the waitress had left us I took Greyhson’s hand between my own. I looked deeply into her eyes.
“That night I met you in the club who were you with?”
Greyhson: I’ll have the chicken with wild mushroom sauce and fettuccine, please. *I responded to Dhare and the waitress simultaneously. I watched as she took our order and returned with a bottle of wine and proceeded with the presentation.
I felt warmth as he circled my hand with his own and asked a question.* I was with mine sisters that evening. #Payne was there. *I tilted my head towards her while her and Manny were enjoying their own date.* We venture outside as often as we can, but it can be difficult you see. We quite often require escorts. *I shivered as I recalled #Layla’s capture not too long ago and the death of one of our other sisters.* It’s not safe for us to be out here alone.
Dhare: I was enjoying her company, I gave side glances over to Payne and Manny to see if they were watching. Sure enough they were watching every move I made towards Greyhson.
I felt trapped, not being able to express how I felt towards her or show her how I felt. Lord how I wanted to kiss those lips of hers. I was building up courage when there was a commotion by the front door. A male staggered in, bloody and badly beaten.
“Lessers. After. Me.”
Fuck them undead bastards. When will they leave our species alone? Payne immediately got up, upholstered a 9mm and went outside, Manny went straight to the male.
I looked at Greyhson. “Stay here and call Phury, tell him what’s happened and then assist Manny.” I got up. Before I could go anywhere iAm came out from the kitchen armed and grabbed my arm.
“You’ll need this.”
He passed me a glock. I nearly kissed the gun and iAm. Then an odd thought struck me. “Why are the Chosen so overprotected?”
“Lash captured three of them, they were successfully brought back except one. Unfortunately she passed onto the Fade.”
Fuck, what if they knew Greyhson was here? I buried that thought to the back of my mind. “Let’s get moving and help Payne.”
I charged out of Sal’s following iAm.
Greyhson: *I opened my phone and called #Phury to let him know about the situation and he appeared a few moments later from the entrance to where #Manny was accessing the civilian injuries and calling #Havers to set up a pick up.
#Phury stayed by my side as the Brother #Tohr and #Butch appeared as we were walking outside with #Manny and the civilian to the ambulance. #Tohr and #Butch immediately began making their way down the side alley where I assume Dhare and #Payne travelled. I felt a hand at my elbow when I took a step in that direction.
Turning back, #Phury shook his head.* “No, you need to get home. We don’t know if Lash is out there and I’ll be damned if I lose you. We need to dematerialize home.”
But, what about Dhare? I have to know he’s ok. *I exclaimed. I didn’t want to leave without knowing, but I also knew I was pushing The Primale. The Brotherhood was closing ranks on the Chosen’s activities after what had happened to mine sisters and the hands of this Lash. I knew it was dangerous out here in the open. I glanced towards the dark alley where everyone had disappeared down.*
Dhare: Meeting Payne, iAm and myself squared off against six lessers, the sweet smell of baby powder stung my nostrils. Aiming the glock to fire, but Payne had other ideas.
Payne rushed forward striking at the first lesser. iAm looked at me, I looked at him, we both joined into the fight. Thank the Scribe, I thought of tucking the dagger into the waistband of my slacks.
Once I had the lesser cornered, I grabbed the dagger and stuck it straight into its breastbone. A flash of light and then the lesser was reduced to ash.
I turned round to see how iAm and Payne were doing when I was struck on the head.
The world went into blackness.