book and characters: Immortal Desires, Devi Thakkur (my oc), Mary Lawrence(@mercedesdecorazon oc)
author's note: i have no idea what this is. i was just gonna write about them going shopping and it evolved into something else entirely. also kinda inspired by this discussion
Secrets upon secrets. The coven leaders don’t seem to have a single honest bone in their body, and Devi was growing tired of it. Their blatant disregard for life, human and vampire, was getting too much. And now they expect them to choose a coven? To be a part of their ‘family’?
Devi and Mary’s official turning ritual is tonight, and they’re both having second thoughts. Devi can’t stand the thought of being trapped in Crimson Beech for the rest of their life, especially not with Astoria and Lewyn. They’ve come to the realization that the coven leaders have some sort of god complex (which is completely undeserved, considering the fact that it was Devi and Mary who saved the covens, twice).
And Mary? She’s about to overhear an interesting conversation between the coven leaders. She hides in the shadows just outside of Lewyn’s office.
“As long as we keep them in check, it should be fine.”
“This is a dangerous game you’re playing, Astoria. They’re not someone who’s easily controlled.”
“They don’t know about the origins of their power. Without proper guidance, Devi will never be able to understand the true extent of their power, and neither will Mary. They need us, Lewyn.”
A chill runs down Mary’s spine at the mention of her and Devi.
“Did you see them fighting the hunters? Their powers have already progressed on their own! The last time we left such power unchecked, it backfired on us. It would be wiser to get rid of them now-”
“They defeated the Creator and the hunters with Cas. You want to get rid of them? These two could be our weapons.”
“Your thirst for power knows no bounds, Astoria.”
Mary backs away slightly as the leaders raise their voice.
“Oh, look who’s talking! The only reason you want them dead is to protect your own position!”
“I am protecting both of us! If they overpower us-”
“They won’t! They’re mere high schoolers, Lewyn, and they will continue to repeat high school for decades. They’re not going to overpower us.”
Mary hears footsteps coming down the hallway and quietly slips off in the other direction. What does this all mean? Mary thinks to herself, either they’re going to kill us, or they’ll use us for our powers?! Thoughts spiralling, Mary rushes through the Nexus. She hones in on the familiar sound of Devi’s heart beat, following it until she runs into them. She grabs their arm and pulls them into an empty room.
“Mary? What’s going on?”
Mary doesn’t answer until she’s locked the door, pausing for a moment to make sure there was no one else nearby.
“We have to leave,” she says breathlessly.
“What? Why?”
“Long story short, Lewyn wants to kill us, and Astoria wants to use us for our powers.”
“What?”
Mary explains in detail what she overheard, already planning their escape.
“But Mary, if they know about the origins of our powers, we need to ask them about it-”
“‘Ask them about it’? Do you really think they’re going to tell us after what I just told you? They’d be more willing to kill us than to answer our questions!”
“But we deserve answers! If not by asking them, we should at least go to the Chamber of Laws or something!”
Mary steps closer, grabbing Devi by the shoulders. “I’m trying to protect you! Staying here is no longer safe! They could really kill you-”
“They’ve threatened to kill us since the second we moved here! What difference does it really make now?”
“Devi, we’re covenless right now. We can leave Crimson Beech and join another coven if we wanted. If we stay and complete the turning ritual, we’ll be bound to these covens. It won’t be easy to leave then.”
Tears sting Devi’s eyes as the reality of the situation settles in. “But what about Gabe and Cas? We can’t just leave them.”
“What about you? About us? We’re the ones in danger, not them. They’ll understand.”
Mary’s heart clenches as silent tears stream down Devi’s face. She cups their face gently, brushing away the tears with her thumb.
“I’m sorry, Devi.”
“We really have to go?”
“Yes. They were dead serious, Devi. We don’t have a choice.”
Devi pulls Mary closer, resting their head on her shoulder. Mary holds them tighter, the faint smell of jasmine washing over her. For a brief moment, the rest of the world fades away, leaving only them in each other’s embrace.
“We need to get ready to go,” Mary says, pulling away.
“I’ll go pack. I’ll meet you outside of the Nexus.”
Before she can leave, Devi grabs Mary by the back of her neck and pulls her in for a kiss.
“Be careful,” they whisper against her lips.
“You too.”
An hour later, Devi makes her way down the halls of the Nexus with only a backpack full of her essentials. As they approach the exit, a sense of foreboding overcomes them. Someone outside screams, the sound chilling Devi to the bone. Mary.
They run into the woods, following the sound until they emerge into a clearing. Mary stands in the center, surrounded by vampire guards. Her eyes are wide in fear, and her fangs and nails elongate, preparing to defend herself. The guards lunge at her, and she reacts immediately, dodging and swiping at them with her claws, eyes glowing a fierce red.
The thought of these creatures attacking Mary is infuriating. Devi drops her bag, her eyes going black as they summon the shadows around them. They mould the shadows into monsters, unleashing them onto the vampire guards. The monsters sink their inky claws into the vampires, tearing their flesh. Devi runs to grab Mary, and together they take off into the woods, the sounds of the vampire’s screams echoing through the trees.
Branches whip across their faces as they run, but they don’t slow down until they’ve crossed the ley line boundary. They walk for days, Devi protecting Mary from sun poisoning during the day, Mary carrying Devi to let them rest during the night. Only after days of walking do they decide to stop and rest in another town.
1. If you could use one of these positive attributes in regard to yourself, which would you choose?
Honest
Trustworthy
Encouraging
Insightful
Compassionate
Motivated
Forgiving
Humorous
Understanding
Open-Minded
Enthusiastic
Witty
Supportive
Kind (x)
2. The insecurity below resonates with me the most:
My people skills are lacking.
I don’t like the way I look
I fear rejection (x)
I feel like a bad person
I feel socially inept
I’m too untrusting of others
Am I the problem?
3. I would describe my personal style as:
Grunge/Punk (x)
Streetwear
Bohemian
Casual
Formal
Preppy
4. What’s the first thing you look for in a partner?
Looks
Humor
Intelligent
Confidence
Gentle
Reliable (x)
5. Favourite Season?
Spring (x)
Summer
Autumn
Winter
6. I would love to:
Backpack across Europe
Go Camping (x)
Redecorate the house
Make/Get a pizza and watch bad movies
7. Do you want children?
Yes
No (x)
I already have children
8. Does money matter?
No (x)
Yes
I’d like to be comfortable
9. What pet would you prefer?
Dog
Cat (x)
Reptile
Bird
Rodents (rats, hamsters, etc.)
No Pets
10. (Optional) Share something your ideal match should know OR what do you value most in a relationship? (Please answer just one)
I value open communication the most in a relationship.
I have never send an ask before, i hope everthing goes through.
Thank you for the event. Have an awesome day
-Mevi
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