|Darius
I sat before Achilles still, except he was back to his red eyes. He held Aurelie in his arms, staring down at her lovingly.
"Have you ever actually got to look at her? Hold her for some time?" I ask him, and he shook his head slowly.
"No... Is it obvious?" He asked me with a raised eyebrow, making me shake me head no. "Aurelie is my daughter too just as much as it is Achille. Why do you think she's so smart? She didn't get her intelligence from Achille."
I frown at him, watching as he pressed a kiss to Aurelie's temple.
"Achille is very smart." I say, and Achilles shrugs slightly.
"He can be. If he didn't let this get in the way." Achilles states, pressing his finger to his head. "I think it's ridiculous that Deimos says his little brother has demons. With what Achille has been through and seen...I was born from the anger and helplessness that came from him being turned - you know that. The more he suffers and is pain - I grow in power. Thanks to you..."
Achilles eyes darkened on me, and I look away nervously.
"Thanks to you, my power has grown from the days Achille suffered without you. Literally, he was killing us both because he didn't drink or eat anything. I knew if I took control of his body that he most likely wouldn't wake up. So I had to sit in torment...it was so fun." He said sarcastically, lifting Aurelie up as he stared into her eyes. "I wonder if I passed anything onto her."
I just stared at Achilles, watching as he had love in his eyes for Aurelie. It made me wonder how evil he could truly be. If Deimos' brother is just like Achille where he harbors another person within their body...and is evil, why wasn't Achilles?
Did I really...tame him?
"What silly thoughts are you thinking over there?" Achilles asks me, and I snort.
"Was I that obvious?"
"I mean...I think so, but yeah. Speak to me what you're thinking." Achilles insists, and I sigh.
"How is it that you're supposed to be evil and untamable, yet you are just fine?" I question him, and Achilles smiles.
That's when I see him lay Aurelie against a pillow. He scooted beside me and looked into my eyes, making me wary of how frighteningly captivating they were.
"I'm just fine...with you." Achilles rested his hand on my chest, grinning. "The first time I actually used all my power was when I almost killed Sabin. Until Achille came to...and blocked me off - not knowing exactly what he was blocking off. Until one day, I am able to come free, but I find myself staring into your eyes - in your arms."
I saw Achilles begin to stand, one of his legs going over mine. Straddling my legs, he bit his lip as I saw his fangs appear.
"Do you even love me?" He asked me, and I frown. "I'm in Achille's body and I am a part of him, but do you love me? Achilles..."
I feel his hand weave behind my neck, his eyes watching me with careful consideration. Almost as if he was waiting for me to slip up.
Except I gripped his waist, Achilles raising his eyebrow.
"I love both you and Achille."
"Liar." Achilles hissed, and I shook my head.
"I do-."
"Liar. What do you love about me?" He asked angrily, and I grin at him. His sneer dropping, I knew I had to say this carefully.
"I love the you that isn't afraid to defend yourself and Achille. You aren't selfish and I always have loved you. Remember when we went to the gas station and I bought you those sunglasses so that you could walk around with me?" I remind him, and his eyes widen at the memory. "Don't tell me what I don't love. Because I know what my heart is telling me - and I love you both greatly."
I see Achilles begin to smile at me, and I felt his legs tighten on me.
"You mean that?" He asked softly, but it was eerie how soft and gentle it was. I end up nodding, and he grins.
Out of nowhere I saw him slam me onto my back, leaning towards me. His lips above mine, and I waited for him to do something - anything.
"If you mean that, could you kiss me if I looked like this?" He questioned me, and I watch as his eyes turned black. Watching the nerves around his eyes begin to protrude and become prominent, becoming black too.
I took a deep breath, leaning towards Achilles as I sat us up. Pressing a kiss to his lips, letting my arms wrap around his waist. I pull his body against mine and kiss him without any hesitation.
Letting my tongue enter his mouth,
I love Achille and Achilles for who they both are. I know he wouldn't hurt me.
I suddenly felt my back slam hard onto the bed, but this time I heard the bed crack. When I see Achilles he was breathing heavily, eyes crazed and saw that Achille's hair was no longer brown. Seeing it be black, I saw Achilles twitch suddenly.
"Achilles-."
I hear Aurelie begin to cry, and we both look. I begin to reach for her until I see someone pick her up themselves. That's when I was sitting up again and when I look at Achille I saw that his eyes were back to normal.
He stared at me in shock, only to point at me.
"You need to explain to me how I got here." He snapped, and he got off my lap. "Can you give our daughter back. You need to ask if you want to hold her."
The male smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes. His smile faltered when Aurelie began to shriek, and he set her back on the bed. Achille picked her up quickly, and we both stared at the man.
His eyes were bloodshot and could see tear streaks down his cheeks.
"Who are you?" I ask, and he shrugs.
"Good question. Who am I... I'm Beverly." He mumbled, smiling again - but it wasn't real at all. "Your daughter is half human, right?"
Achille and I both nod, and instantly Beverly sneered.
"Disgusting. Humans should just be off this earth...they take up so much space and think there is something out there ruining their precious home. Though when they learn the truth that humans are the ones destroying earth, they deny it. Ridiculous..." He hissed, and I glare at him.
"My daughter is not disgusting, I hope you bite your tongue on that one." I snap at him. "I don't know you nor do I trust you enough to stay in our room...I suggest you leave-."
"I leave when I want to." He interrupted in boredom, rolling his eyes. "Whatever, you both are boring anyway. See you."
Suddenly we see him disappear right before our eyes. Though I could still feel his presence in the room, and it began to occur to me that he was invisible.
How far does this really go?
"I was thinking."
I look to see Beverly sitting in a chair, suddenly playing on a pink Nintendo DS. He had a cigarette in his hand, and I rush towards him as I yank it out his mouth.
"Don't smoke in front of our baby." I warn, and he rolls his eyes.
"Babies are so troublesome. It's too bad she's half human, she would be the size of a toddler if she was fully a vampire. What a shame...isn't it silly what Deimos is trying to accomplish?" Beverly inquired, and I didn't get a good vibe from him.
Especially as he kept eye contact with me, but continued to play on his Nintendo DS.
"He has...good reason." I say, and Beverly raised his eyebrow.
"Oh? That was so convincing. I heard no hesitation at all, I hope you become a motivational speaker because you motivated me so much-."
"Cut the bull! What even is this?!" Achille cried, and I saw him stand up. I couldn't stop looking at his now black hair, but it looked well on him so... I'm not complaining. "Are you some spy or something. Are you with Sabin or on Deimos' brothers side or-."
"I don't know who Sabin is. But who's side do you think I'm on?" He stood, and smirked at him. "I was asked here...so I want to level out the playing field. His brother asked for me, but Deimos was first. I'd rather kill than help...but I'm not one to not consider both sides."
We all watch him as he looks up at me now, smiling at me.
"Keep your mouth shut about what I've told you both. Or I'll consider the opposing side...quite easily too." He told us, and that's when we see him disappear - this time - truly gone.
When I look down at Achille he was glaring at me. I couldn't help but sigh, because I didn't know what I did wrong.
"This is crazy. We have...our own issues to handle! What about Norris? What about our bonding time? What about Aurelie? What about Sabin and his idiot sons?! This is too much!" Achille exclaimed, and I wrap my arms around him.
"I know...but I think they can be of assistance. With Norris coming too, he can be extra help and aid." I state, but Achille shook his head.
"Darius I don't want to keep running. I want to be happy and content, with you. Why does danger and trouble want to come to us? Can we not be the perfect couple with a peaceful life?" He whines, and this was not customary or usual... He never gets like this.
"In the world we live in peace is not even a thing. I don't even know why there's a word for such a thing. Where is this coming from?" I question him gently, and he groans.
"I don't know...there was a burst of anger out of nowhere."
Darn it.
We had sex two days ago, it shouldn't be that quick... I doubt it.
"What I'm saying is true though... Don't you see how much has changed and who we are meeting and up against?" Achille asks, and I see Aurelie smile at me.
I found myself smiling too, becoming excited about the future out of nowhere.
"I have a feeling we will do just fine. We get to see Norris tomorrow... Our family is together - forever this time. What I see ourselves against doesn't feel like a problem anymore. If we...stay with the people we have now... What's to worry about?"
Achille just stared up at me, not saying a word. Made me wonder if I was missing something... Did I say something wrong?
"I...want you to spend some quality time with Aurelie." Achille said suddenly, and he placed her in my arms.
I saw him about to walk around me until I moved in front of him.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm speaking to Deimos. I want to make sure we are safe. You will stay with Aurelie, and I will be right back." He said without any stutter, and I still found this to be suspicious.
As he walked out of the room I looked down at Aurelie. She began to make noises, and I started to smile.
"What are you trying to say, my precious?" I gush, plopping back down on the bed.
I tried to make myself believe that everything was fine... Yet I didn't know what Achille was trying to accomplish.
Hopefully, he doesn't do anything rash and Achilles doesn't pop up again... Because I won't be there to keep him calm. I just need to have faith that he'll keep himself in check...
|Achille
"You need to explain to me how Darius, Aurelie, and I are involved. Because I refuse to lose Darius again and I will protect him this time. Even it means going this far."
I stared down at Deimos, his eyes looking up at me in curiosity. I couldn't tell if he was taking me seriously...because he needed to.
"You already know the truth-."
"How does your truth have anything to do with us? What's so special about us that you need to bring us into this lifestyle?" I questioned him in frustration, and Deimos frowned at me.
"Where is this rudeness coming from? I'm actually intrigued where this is coming from at all...What aren't you telling me?" He raised his eyebrow, and I shook my head in annoyance.
"There is nothing to confess! I just want the ones I love safe, I don't want to lose them again and I don't want them taken away from me." I say in a broken voice, trying to stay calm.
Except my eyes were getting watery, and for odd reason I felt worse. Deimos cocked his head at me, a little frustration kicking in again.
"Why don't you both just settle here for a bit, get comfortable. With you three here, you won't be harmed by...Sabin was it? Just see that I am just a man trying to bring together the most powerful vampires to have the most power. Before my brother ruins everything by exposing that vampires are a thing. I need this...more than anything. I need a child-."
"Have you ever tried it with-."
"Vince is not an option." Deimos interrupted gravely, shaking his head quickly. "I found that boy when he was a child. He was on the brink of death and I couldn't let him die so inhumanely... I saved him in 1822, so you can guess the circumstances revolving around him. I saw him grow up into the person he is, I can't see myself doing such a thing."
I roll my eyes, entertained by his words. Because while I looked at him he just didn't seem like the kind of person who'd...have such morals.
"Why don't I believe you though?" I chuckle awkwardly, and Deimos frowns. "I'm not attracted to him, but I know when someone is attractive or not - he is. Except Darius is much more attractive so..."
Deimos chuckles, leaning back in his seat. I saw him close his eyes a little bit, and open them back again.
"Darius is attractive, huh?"
"Yes, don't try anything."
"I won't-."
"I know. You think Vince is attractive, so attractive - that you know he would've left you long ago if you didn't place a spell on him. So guess what, now you have him under this bond so that he never leaves you - you think I'm stupid?" I smile when Deimos' eyes narrow on me.
That's when I shrug as if I didn't know what I was talking about, looking away from him.
"I mean, lucky guess. You didn't deny it though...you have manipulated him very well-."
"Even if I was to remove the spell, he'd still stay with me." Deimos said loudly, standing up from his chair. I narrow my eyes at him, hoping he wasn't trying to come off threatening.
Because for some odd reason, I didn't feel threatened or frightened.
"Then do it."
"No."
"Coward." I hiss, and he sneers. "Vince thinks he's in love with you... You let him think that because without him...who'd love you?"
Deimos smiles at me, and I felt him shove my shoulder. My back slamming into the wall, I saw him about to progress towards me - until I saw the person I expected standing in front of me.
I look to see Darius protecting me, and I look around his body. Wrapping my arms around his waist, I look around him as Deimos looked up at him in shock.
"What do you think you're doing?" Darius snapped at him, Deimos pointing at me.
"Tell him to watch his mouth. I don't care if he's powerful, he can't talk to me like that-."
"And you can't shove him around like that. We don't necessarily have to stay here. We could leave and let you die. We're staying here because we want to - not because we have to. Touch him violently or threateningly again, and we're gone. I don't care how powerful you are or who you are, we can leave in a heartbeat." Darius practically yelled at him, and Deimos looked away.
Though he looked pissed off, I was actually...turned on by Darius' tone. The way he stood up for me - and I'll set aside that he didn't stay in the room. To see him this way for my sake though...
I grabbed Darius' hand, holding it tightly.
"Respect Deimos and the power he has." We look to see Vince rushing into the room. He now stood in front of us and I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
Now it was Darius and Vince glaring at one another. Just two black men protecting the ones they love - the difference... Darius isn't being controlled or made to love me.
Vince...he's another story.
"Goodnight, to the both of you." I say, and they both look at me. "Darius and I have a daughter to attend to. Why don't the both of you talk. Like couples do - wait, my bad."
I see Darius staring down at me in curiosity to my behavior, but I just smile. I don't know where it was coming from...
But I'm not going to fight it either.
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