Shea: I was expecting a few more people.

 

 

Gabriel: Well the queen cleared house. Not many are left.

 

 

Shea: Your majesty I-

 

 

???: So this is the one, she's very pretty

 

 

???: I'd gladly spend some time alone with her.

 

 

Gabriel: Well Aaron, you won't ever get that chance.

 

 

Aaron: Calm Gabriel. Keep that temper simmering. I'm not going to do anything, sorry if I offended you Shea. It was meant as a compliment.

 

 

Queen Orianna: Doesn't matter Aaron, she should be used to it by now.

 

 

Sofia: Well, I think the apology was due, your majesty.

 

 

Queen Orianna: Keep that attitude up and I'll have your tongue ripped out.

 

 

Shea: Well I appreciate the apology, no matter what any of you say.

 

 

Aaron: Well I'm happy she's outspoken. It takes a certain degree of self confidence to do that.

 

 

Queen Orianna: Arrogance more like.

 

 

Aaron: That isn't always a bad thing you know.

 

 

Shea: How about both of you stop acting like bickering children.

 

 

Aaron: That's a brave statement, but I have to agree.

 

 

Shea: So, err segue. Ready for the main course?

 

 

Queen Orianna: Isn't everyone?

 

 

Sofia: You're right, I am.

 

 

Gabriel: I am too.

 

 

Shea: I don't partake, I don't like the idea of being seen as a cannibal by mortals.

 

 

Sofia: Nothing ever leaves this castle, but if you don't want to we can't force you. I just don't have the willpower to abstain from blood for so long.

 

 

Gabriel: Me neither, so enjoy the show I guess.

 

 

An hour or so later, after much blood and food...

 

Aaron: Well I think that's enough for me tonight...I can't...

 

 

Queen Orianna: Yes, definitely enough. Any more and I doubt tonight will be fun in any way.

 

 

Sofia: Well I think it's time I rested as well, this feast, I've had to have a lot and (hic) some rest might do something.

 

 

Queen Orianna: Well, tomorrow I hope to see you awake, because if you aren't I'll drag you down to the council room.

 

 

Queen Orianna: Sir Gabriel, we need to talk. Because I want to know why half the guests invited didn't turn up and why half of them were killed!

 

 

Gabriel: Err. Yes your majesty.

 

 

Shea: Well since I don't have to stay, I think I'll retire to my room then.

 

 

Sofia: Will you take me there? I don't think I'll get to my room without help.

 

 

 

Shea: You can stay in my room if you like, I'll have a blanket or two brought over.

 

 

Sofia: Yeah that sounds like a good idea. When I'm in this state

 

 

Sofia: But I don't (hic) think sleep is what's going to happen tonight.

 

 

Shea: Oh really?

 

 

Sofia: Oh yes.

 

 

A few minutes later...

 

Shea: Well you're a little...more...open today.

 

 

Sofia: Well, you're quite alluring. With your red hair and my white hair. But what colour do they make?

 

 

Shea: Pink?

 

 

Sofia: Yeah...and I have an idea what other part of you is pink and waiting for me.

 

 

Sofia: I'm sure you do to.

 

 

Shea: Hey! I normally do the overly aggressive flirting.

 

 

Sofia: Well I'm feeling confident tonight.

 

 

Shea: Fine you want something with a bit of aggression or passion. (Kisses)

 

 

Sofia: I didn't...well...expect that.

 

 

Shea: That was the point. (Kisses)

 

 

Shea: Now come on, shouldn't we take this to the bed?

 

 

Sofia: I was desperate enough to take you where we stood, do you think I want to walk a few feet?

 

 

Shea: Not even to the furs by the fireplace?

 

 

Sofia: Maybe...when...I can't hold you as close as I am any longer.

 

 

Shea: Oh please stop talking...when you're drunk you start not making sense, just- (kisses)

 

 

A few minutes later...

 

Sofia: You're already warm enough without the fire you know.

 

 

Shea: I'm not really sure how bu- Oww! No biting.

 

 

Sofia: Your mind is telling you one thing but your body...well that's telling another thing.

 

 

Shea: Well if my body is telling you something, act on it.

 

 

Sofia: Oh don't say that, I can't guarantee what I do when I've had too much to drink.

 

 

Shea: Then don't guarantee, I haven't drank anything and I need some fun to...(kissed on the neck)...tonight.

 

 

Shea: Oh, that's the spot.

 

 

Sofia: Patience my horny vampire, can't have pleasure with no work.

 

 

Shea: Oh you can't say that now.

 

 

Sofia: I can and I will.

 

 

Sofia: Besides we have all night to touch, to play and to deviate from purity.

 

 

Shea: Maybe I should get you drunk on blood more, you become...quite the romantic.

 

 

Shea: But I'm tired of waiting, and I'm sure you must be as well.

 

 

Sofia: Oh you know me too well.

 

 

Both: (Kiss)

 

 

Sofia: Far better than I remember, you must've practised. Fuck it, I need more.

 

 

Shea: Then I think you'll have it, because you taste much sweeter.

 

 

Shea: You know the bed is still an option?

 

 

Sofia: I think I'll get a pillow, we'll have to get closer if we want to be warm.

 

 

Shea: We're vampires, that doesn't matter.

 

 

Sofia: Anyway, we've got a lot to do tonight, so lets get on with it and get the most fun out of it.

 

 

Shea: Yeah you're right about that.

 

 

Shea: Well she's still asleep I must've given her a good night, good job too. It'd be a shame to return to that intimacy and have it...well boring I guess.

 

 

A few minutes later...

 

Shea: Well I think I'm ready for today, I'm curious as to how Gabriel has faired, especially after Orianna called him out.

 

 

Shea: Well that's if any of them are even awake.

 

 

Shea: I doubt they'll be awake, maybe I'll find out what it's like to be a ruler. Wait...

 

 

????: Yarrgghh!

 

 

Shea: Oh don't try that!

 

 

Shea: Leaves a lot of you open for attack, to be honest your 'armour' doesn't help with that either.

 

 

Shea: That's where I mean and-

 

 

Shea: Oww!

 

 

Shea: (Okay Shea, don't get cocky now)

 

 

Shea: Fuck that hurts.

 

 

????: Yeah without that armour I'm light, and I can do things like that.

 

 

????: Now come on, just drift off to sleep, that's right.

 

 

Shea: I don't feel, I...have a ch...choice.

 

 

 

Shea: Uhh, where am I?

 

 

Sofia: Home, well my home, more accurately. I apologise for my sister, Crenada's...interruption.

 

 

Crenada: Well you asked me to do it!

 

 

Crenada: But fine, sure it was all my fault.

 

 

Sofia: Doesn't matter though, I'll just have to give the premium tour of Mortum Castle.

 

 

Sofia: So come on then, don't just lay there.

 

 

Shea: Fine, yeah I'm coming.

 

 

A few minutes later...

 

Shea: You know this place looks familiar.

 

 

Sofia: you think it was a coincidence that you woke up here?

 

 

Crenada: Yeah it took me a while to get that temporal thing working Sofia.

 

 

Crenada: You know you are going to have to repay me for that at some point.

 

 

Shea: So you did that then? May I ask why you didn't just come here and greet me?

 

 

Shea: Or was that some sort of failsafe so I couldn't tell anyone what'd happened?

 

 

Shea: Not that it matters now though.

 

 

An hour or so later...

 

Shea: I'm still confused as to why you brought me here, Crenada.

 

 

Crenada: because they say you were one of the greatest fighters, I want to see if I could at least match you.

 

 

Shea: You do realise how long its been since I've used a sparring sword and a katana right?

 

 

Crenada: Well you better re-learn fast then.

 

 

Crenada: You might enjoy this...challenge.

 

 

Shea: Fine, lets get this done.

 

 

Crenada: Well the position looks good.

 

 

Crenada: But you do have to have it right to survive.

 

 

Shea: I assure you, this is perfect.

 

 

Shea: ( Now lets see what I can still do.)

 

 

Shea: (Take the blade and strike at the stomach, I think)

 

 

Crenada: Good lacking some fluidity, sure, but it works.

 

 

Shea: Dead, very dead.

 

 

Shea: Well a cut in the centre of the chest would hurt pretty bad as well.

 

 

Shea: Okay, I think that's mutual death.

 

 

Shea: But I'm sure I could get out of this.

 

 

Shea: A short but meaningful training session, Crenada.

 

 

Crenada: Well, when we both grew up fighting, training tends to be short.

 

 

Shea: Well we agree on that much. But I think I could do with a snack.

 

 

Crenada: But before we go...Always keep your guard up!

 

 

Shea: Aahhh!