The colour of blood.

Forbidden Pleasures Story

Title: The colour of blood.
Author: Various members of the yahoo group Forbidden Pleasures.
Pairing: I have no idea.
Rating + Type: NC17 + violently graphic, slash/het,
Disclaimer: This story belongs to the members that wrote it.
Beta: Many.
Archive: AFF.net, Forbidden Pleasures [yahoo group], anywhere else please ask.
Notes: All of my stories can be found on my yahoo group site Shewolf a.k.a Wolfy. [ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shewolf_aka_wolfy/ ]
All original characters.
Summery: The setting is a large mansion near the swamp lands, a group of vampires call this their home.
A visiting group of vamps which to take over... A war is about to happen .

** ## **

The night was like any other night, cool and damp there was a mist over the land and Damian was out for his nightly stroll.

“I feel a chill in the air” Samantha said standing several feet behind him.
“That is because winter is approaching”

“No, my love it is something else”
Damian laughed “Is your trouble radar on the blink again?”

“How long have we known each other? And you still doubt my gifts”
“I do not mean to tease you, but come on Sam we are safe here and have been for several centuries now, we drink but do not kill no-one is aware of us, so what can happen?”

“I do not know but what I do know is that the hairs on the back of my neck are rising and I feel sick in my stomach as if.... as if I sense my own death”
“Now you are freaking me out, stop this foolish talk you are not going to die, besides kiddo you are already dead”

“Ha... ha... very funny, but you know what I mean. We can die or should I say, not exist any more and that is what I am sensing”

“Samantha please” Damian pleaded for he hated this type of talk, he could not imagine his family not being together. “No more of this talk, lets go hunting I'm hungry and in the mood for virgin blood”

Samantha laughed “Are there still virgins around in this day and age?”
“Well darling lets go and find out”

Together they changed their form and turned into large magnificent wolves, one black and the other white.

** ## **

Sitting in front of the rather large fireplace were the other members of this family reading, eating and teasing each other.

“How many times are you going to read that book” Lilith questioned Raymond
“I love it and it is a classic”

“It was written by a ignoramus, Bram Stoker knew nothing about us vamps he made so much up, no wonder one of us drained him dry”
“Well he was an author and used creative license”

“He could have asked one of us the about truth behind being a child of the night. We are not afraid of a cross or crucifixes, nor will garlic repel us and as far as going into a church is concerned... well I love churches and sit in them often”
“Okay, so he got nothing right except that we drink blood and use to kill our prey, but he was a damn good author”

“Be still you two, you have this same argument every time about the writers of vamp novels. Enough already they are just fiction Lilith and nothing more”

“Oh! Let them have their argument Raymond, I love listening to them it is the high light of my day” Francis teased them.

“Bite me you old fool” Lilith flicked her long red hair back and walked passed him into the kitchen to get another bottle of blood.
“Where darling? Just tell me and I will do it” Francis snapped his teeth together to make a snapping sound.


** ## **

On the other side of town 9 dark clothed figures walked silently down the street, they had already fed so the walking – happy – meals meant nothing to them.

The * father's * nose picked up the faint aroma of fresh blood and tilted his head into the direction it came from.

** ## **

“I have had my fill lets go home, I'm now in the mood for some love making” Samantha kissed her mate Damian.
“Lets”

Again they changed and raced down the lonely street and into the night, unawares that they were being watched by another – family- of vamps.

** ## **

The room was lit by candles and a sweet smell of lavender filled the air.
He kissed every inch of her alabaster body and savored the taste of her juices, after she had climaxed again he crawled up her body and entered her slowly, hitting her sweet spot.

He rode her so slowly that she clawed his back leaving long blooded marks down it. Just as he was about to climax himself he opened his mouth to revile long sharp fangs and brought them down upon her soft skin, tearing into her flesh, he drank as he delivered both of them up and over the threshold.

** ## **

“Vamps? Who owns this town?” They youngest of them asked
“I do not know and I do not care, for I want this town for ourselves” The father told her.

Chapter 2 ~~ written by Blaxkdragn

Lilith was out on the town headed towards a safe haven for vampires, where they could feed without the fear of being caught or hunted. She sniffed the air, someone was here that shouldn't be. More vampires, ones she didn't recognize by scent. Entering an alleyway that was near the Haven she melted into the shadows and waited. 2 new vampires entered the alley and became wary. They had been stalking their pray for the better part of the night. They thought that they finally had her cornered but were about to find out that they were sadly mistaken. Lilith stepped out of the shadows behind them.

“Is there a reason that you are following me? Or are you just looking to die your final death.” She hissed at them.

They spun around to face her. “You will be the one to face the final death. We are going to drain you dry and then wait till the hunger gets the best of you and let you loose. Your friends won't know what hit them.” The dark one told her. His accent was unique, it wasn't American at least not the type you would here in New Orleans. It sounded European. Lilith took all this in an instant before she attacked.

With blinding speed she grabbed one by the throat and casually tossed him into the alley wall and she kicked the other one with one foot connecting with his chest and the other with his face. A rapid fight broke out between them and it ended with her plunging her sword into his chest and then removing his head. She had barely broken a sweat when she felt movement behind her. Turning around she felt her throat being grabbed and being lifted off her feet.

“That was a mistake.” snarling teeth inches from her face.

“Jorge, put her down. We want her alive not dust” A soft commanding voice came from the mouth of the alley. “Besides Mikhail was an idiot. You both should have known better then to try and sneak up on a vampire. He died end of story.”

Jorge tightened his grip for a moment and then dropped Lilith onto the alley floor. The young stranger walked over to Lilith and Jorge. She knelt down so she was eye level. “We won't hurt you if you come willingly, but I will kill you if you don't.” She took Lilith's sword and studied it. “Very nice. What is your choice”

“How about neither?” Lilith was defiant and the next thing she felt was being killed by her own sword.

“Pity. Pick her up. Lets get out of here.” The girl ordered.

** ## **

Lilith woke up hanging from the ceiling and naked. //Where am I?//

“Your are in my fathers house” Came the reply.

“Show yourself. Or are you afraid?”
The young girl from the alley stepped out of the shadows. “You are the one chained to the wall yet you ask me if I am afraid? How interesting.” She said with a cruel smile. “What is you name?”

“Whats yours?” Lilith threw back
“I asked you first.”
“Lilith.”
“They call me Tacita.” The girl politely inclines her head.
“As in meaning 'deadly silent one?' Appropriate.” Lilith smirked at her.
Tacita looked at impressed. “You know mythology. Good. Father will be pleased. He had hoped for some stimulating conversation before he killed you.”
“What exactly is it that you want?”
“Why your city of course.” A voice from behind her came. Lilith noticed the flicker of hatred that crossed Tacita's face for an instant and then it was gone. //Interesting. I wonder who it is that she hates so much//

Tacita looked at her sharply as if she had heard what she was thinking. “Father. I had not thought that you would rise before the sun went down.”

Her father barely gave her a flickering glance. “Obviously. You rarely think.” he said in a condescending tone. “You are an interesting specimen. Mikhail was one of my best hunters.”

“If he is one of your best I think that you need some more. He was easy to kill.” Lilith spat on him.

He back handed her and then licked the blood off his fist from her lip. “My name is Lucian, and I will have this town. Even if I have to kill all of your friends to do it. Neither the humans nor the rest of your friends will be able to stop us. We will be like a plague.”

“Even plagues have to die out.” Lilith smirked at him. She felt another slap and then another.

“I think that it is about time you met Mishka. She is one of extractors. She loves her work and she is Mikhail's sister. The one you killed. I think that it is her right to get the information that I want out of you. I am curious about how long you will last before you break. Get her Tacita and then you will also stay I think that it might be a valuable lesson for you.”

“Yes father.” Tacita replied demurely. She went to the door and called in Mishka. Mishka came over and bowed to Lucian “My Lord. What is your command?”

“I thought that perhaps you would like to break the one that killed you brother?”

Mishka looked at Lilith hungrily “Yes I would my lord. Your wish is my command.”

“Do not kill her Mishka. I wish to play as well. I want her to the point of being broken.” Lucian warned her. “Do not displease me or you will suffer”

Mishka stiffened slightly “Yes my Lord”

“Come and get me when it is done. My daughter is not to leave either. She will stay for the entire thing. Is that clear?”
“Yes my Lord”

Lucian turned to his daughter “Behave or you know what will happen” his threat very evident.
Tacita flushed “Yes father”
“Good” With that he turned on his heel and left.

“Lets start shall we” Mishka smiled a cold cruel smile. “What ever shall I use first?”

“why not the whip? Start small and work your way up?” Tacita suggested. Mishka looked at her in surprise. “I am impressed, you are learning. Would you like to start?”

“If you like. I thought that you would prefer to do this alone?” Tacita asked raising an eyebrow
“No I think that it is about time you learnt how to extract information. Be careful with the whip though, we don't want her losing consciousness.”
“Very well.” Tacita picked up the whip and went behind Lilith. She cracked the whip expertly leaving 10 lashes on her back. Each bleeding slightly.

“Tell me what I want to know or it will only get worse.” Mishka demanded. Lilith smiled and said nothing. Mishka removed a small knife and proceeded to cut patterns into Lilith's skin. Making each bleed. She then rubbed salt into them and left them like that.
“Tell me”
“Go to hell!”
“Believe me by the time I am through with you, you will be begging me to stop. You will give me what I want.”
“I would if you told me what you wanted.” Lilith laughed.
“I want to know who runs your clan. How many there are and where they are.”
“Never. You will not break me.” Lilith spat in her face. //Damn this hurts// She felt strength enter her and soothe the pain.

“So be it. I don't care about the questions, but I am going to make you suffer for the death of my brother.” She then placed a poker in the fire to get incandescent. Studying the instruments on the table she picked up a thick, long cylindrical tool that looked like a vibrator with spikes. “Do know what this does? It is the same as a man's penis only more painful. I had thought to leave this till last but since Lucian wants to play with you as well, it will require time to heal. The only question that remains is the front or the back?” Lilith started to struggle. She would not scream she wouldn't, but then she felt the dildo rammed over and over into her arse and a scream was ripped from her. Blood was running freely down her legs dripping onto the marble floor.

Tacita flinched when Lilith screamed. She couldn't take it any more. Knowing what it was going to cost her she picked up the poker and slammed it through Mishka's heart. She turned around and before she could scream her head was removed turning her to dust. Tacita went over to Lilith and using the same knife she broke the chains and helped Lilith down. She was barely conscious and asked “Why”

“Because I can. Where do you want me to take you? Just think it I can understand.”
Lilith thought of the mansion and of her friends. Tacita picked that up and gently moved her to the door, “We have to hurry before the others come and see what it going on. My father is waking.”

Tacita moved them both down the stairs. Lilith tried to help as much as possible but the pain was intense even for a vampire. They both made it to the door but were confronted by Gregori, Tacita's oldest friend. “Are you going to try and stop me? Because you know what I will do”

Gregori shook his head he made some movements with is hands and Tacita smiled at him. “take care of him and I will come back for you both. I promise.”

Gregori kissed her gently and gave her a set of keys. She took them and headed out with her guest. She placed Lilith as gently as she could but still heard the moan of pain. “Soon I promise, I will have you home soon.”

Tacita got into the drivers seat and sped off to the mansion praying that Taran would forgive her.

** ## **

“Where is Lilith?” Gabriel asked Loki
“Don't know. She said she was going to the club and left a few hours ago.” he replied watching his leader pace. “She is fine Gabriel. You know that Lilith can take care of herself.”

“Someone is coming, and it isn't one of us.” Damian called from the top of the stairs.

Everyone went to their positions and waited. They heard someone call and a cry of pain. Raymond recognized it “Lilith” he said quietly. They looked at him.

“She needs help.” A young female voice called out. She hadn't moved from beside Lilith's side. She was holding her up.

Gabriel looked up at Damian “Get Zarana and tell her that Lilith is in my room.” Damian nodded once and ran to get the healer. “Who are you?” he demanded of the stranger

“Can we get her inside first. She has lost a lot of blood and is badly injured.” No one had ever spoken to Gabriel like that before and had lived. Especially not someone from a different clan.

Gabriel nodded to Loki and Raymond who moved to bring Lilith in, but she wouldn't let go of Tacita.
“Easy now you are home and safe with your friends.” she murmured to her. Lilith relaxed and allowed herself to be taken and carried to her lord's rooms.

Gabriel stood in front of the stranger and saw that she carried Lilith's sword and he growled. Tacita looked at him and noticed that his eyes had changed colour. He was staring at her back and when she moved she realized why. Slowly as not to alarm them she removed the sword from her back and gave it to him. Before anyone could speak Loki came back down the stairs, about to tell them that Zarana was having trouble with Lilith, but before he could Tacita flew up the stairs and into the room where she was.

Tacita had felt Lilith's panic and gently took her hand and held it. As soon as she did this Lilith calmed down and allowed Zarana to tend to her wounds. The others looked on in surprise. It had been several centuries since Lilith had allowed anyone to hold her like the stranger was. Zarana soon had all the wounds cleaned and bandaged. When she saw the damage that had been done to her anal passage she had to keep her fury under wraps because she knew it would upset Lilith. Zarana nodded to Gabriel and gave Lilith a potion that put her into a healing sleep which she wouldn't wake from for a few days. Giving her body time to heal. Tacita gently removed herself and went over and past Gabriel. She didn't wish to talk with Lilith in the room.

Loki took her arm and led her to the council chambers where she remained till Gabriel and the one she recognized as Raymond entered. The others followed and each took a seat to indicate their position. Two seats remained empty, one being Zarana's and the other Lilith's.

“Who are you?” Raymond asked
“My name is Tacita. I am the daughter of the vampire lord Lucian.”

At the mention of Lucian's name Gabriel's head shot up and he narrowed his eyes. “I wasn't aware that he had any children”

Tacita smiled coldly “Two. Myself and my brother, whom I have just condemned to death when my father finds out what part I played in bringing her back to you. If you are going to kill me Gabriel then do it already. I have no where to go I am a traitor to them and you do not trust me.” She never raised her voice never embellished anything simply stated the truth.

At the use of his first name everyone changed no one insulted their lord and lived. Gabriel smiled amused at her audacity and shook his head to stop them from moving. “You are indeed Lucian's daughter.” He was surprised to see her stiffen at that.

“What did you mean when you said that you have condemned your brother to death?” Raymond asked. Before she could answer Zarana came in.

“She is awake isn't she?” Tacita said turning to her. Zarana stopped and looked at her “Yes she is. How did you know?”

“I can feel her.” was her reply. The doors opened again to reveal a limping and bandaged Lilith entering. She saw Tacita and made her way over to her not stopping or allowing anyone to help her. Tacita caught her as she collapsed and gently paced her in the chair that was hers.

“You shouldn't be up and moving. Actually you shouldn't be conscious. What happened? Didn't the potion work?” Francis looked at her friends in concern.

“It worked fine but I didn't take something into account” Zarana replied

“What?” Samantha asked.

“Her” Zarana said pointing to Tacita.

Chapter 3 ~~ written by Frost
Taran wandered around his father’s home wondering why everyone was on edge. He had just arrived from visiting Mexico and this house was new to him. His father had moved while he was taking a break from the family “business”. It wasn’t unlike Lucian to pack up and relocate from time to time but this was a whole new city and from what he could sense there was already a decent sized clan here.

In the three days he had been here there were all sorts of comings and goings and his father hadn’t seen fit to let him know what was going on. Tacita was being extremely unsettled but then neither of them felt quite comfortable with their father and on nights when they knew they had privacy they had even tried to find a way to leave him but they couldn’t come up with a way to block Lucian from following them and they weren’t sure they could kill him. Tacita had a friend and ally friend in Gregori but he wasn’t sure if he would get the same allegiance as his sister. He kept walking trying to figure out things in his head and get the layout of the new house firmly in his mind.

Passing the foyer he noticed Gregori and smiled, it was nice to know that someone was looking out for Tacita, she was always the one who made trouble.

“Taran, can I have a word with you a moment?” Gregori asked. “Sure what’s up?” Taran said as he stopped next to Gregori.

“Your sister is at it again and this time we won’t be able to cover for her.” Gregori whispered while looking and feeling around to make sure he wasn’t overheard.

“What has she done this time?” He asked praying that what ever she did it wasn’t unforgivable. Lucian wasn’t known for his mercy, he was feared in many places and by many people, his son feared him most of all as he was the one that seemed to pay for his sister’s transgressions and any possible slight real or imagined.

“Your father had a local vampire captive and she was supposed to be helping Mishka break her and instead she dusted Mishka and ran off with your father’s prisoner. Your father is in a rage and took off after her but I doubt he’ll find her tonight they had a good lead. Tacita is good, she’ll be able to take care of herself and she may even be able to elude Lucian, but you need to decide if you want to get out of here or if you want to stay and hope he realizes you had no part in this. I’d decide quickly, if you run he’ll assume you were in on it and if you stay he’ll take it out on all of us but on you especially.” Gregori looked at Taran and wished that Taran was a stronger and more vicious vampire but he was more of a looks and brains sort of guy. Tacita was the one that was the more physical of the two and neither alone were a match for Lucian. Gregori wasn’t sure that that he and the others could stop Lucian if he decided to punish Taran for his sister’s latest betrayal.

“I’m really in for it if I stay aren’t I? He won’t forgive her this time no matter what I allow him to do to me and talk won’t help this time. I should go I’d at least get a quick death hopefully if I run. If I stay I’ll be…” Taran let the thought trail off as Gregori knew just how Taran with his gracefully body, incredible ass and gorgeous face paid for his sister’s sins against their father. He had always been able to bleed off Lucian’s rage and get him calm enough to forgive, but that had its price. Gregori had lost count of the times that Lucian had tortured and raped Taran to relax. He had found Taran quite a few times brutalized and withdrawn into himself so far that it took days of coaxing and sweet talk by the rest of them to bring him back into the real world. Lucian was not concerned unless it ruined his plans for playing with his son. Taran still shied away from being touch casually and tried not to flinch any time someone reached towards him.

Taran hadn’t been in the house long enough to see it yet but his father always had a special place for Taran off of his own chambers for when he needed to exorcise his more violent urges. Lucian was a rare type of man and later vampire, there was no taboo he wouldn’t break and having Taran, a damn near immortal “playmate” where he could push the boundaries far beyond what a human could endure and where he could delight in the younger vampire’s pain and humiliation was just like a rare sweet vintage of wine.

“Gregori, if I were to leave would you come?” Taran asked.

Gregori paused but before he could say anything they heard a rustling of fabric and felt a chill.

“Think carefully Gregori for what you say next will determine the length and quality of the remainder of your life.” Lucian said as he stepped into the room. Gregori stood motionless for a second and open his mouth to say something, Taran gave him a look and at that moment Gregori felt the lowest he ever felt, what could he do? Even together they were no watch for Lucian and the rest wouldn’t be far behind him.

“My loyalty is yours and always has been. My lord, if you question that please feel free to do with me as you will.” Gregori said with a slight bow. He knew he had to play for more time. He was of no use to Taran or Tacita dead and alive he might be able to effect of rescue later. He needed more time and he was betting his life that this was the way to get it.

“I didn’t really doubt you, and I’m glad you delayed Taran long enough for me to get back.” Lucian said as he turned to face Taran. “I missed you while you were in Mexico. I’m sure by now you’ve been told about your sister’s latest escapade. I shall require your company for the evening.” Lucian said with a cruel smile. Then he leaned in close to Taran and whispered to him ”You aren’t going to die easy, you know this already. I will show some mercy since you are my child.” Then he looked around and gestured to Gregori to move along and commanded Taran to follow him as he sharply turned and stalked towards his chamber.

Taran followed, eyes downcast trying not to lose all hope as he walked to what very may well be his final death. He prayed to any deity that cared to listen to please let him die this time. He knew in his heart Gregori would want to try to free him but it wouldn’t happen. Lucian was not to be defied and he got more violent and seemed less sane every time he didn’t get exactly what he wanted. During the walk he thought of Javier and Yolanda the young couple he had met in Mexico and if he had any balls he would never have returned. He would have enjoyed moonlit beaches and the pleasure of the young couple for as long as they would have him. He despised himself for answering his father’s summons, he had been happy. He knew it was too good to last. Lucian created him and he was Lucian’s to destroy.

They entered the chamber and Lucian stopped at a door that looked like it might lead to a master bath and opened it and gestured for Taran to enter first. Taran stepped into the room, his fight or flight kicked into high gear when he saw the latest “toys” his father had ready for him. He turned and struck out at Lucian with all his might and his father slid back a good six feet. Taran scrambled to put as much space between himself and the room full of implements of torment and his father as he could. He made it to the main chamber door and went threw it without so much as a hesitation. The door burst from its hinges and Taran kept going heading for the rear entrance. It took a few seconds but Lucian recovered very quickly and took off after Taran.

Taran felt a hand grab him around the throat and tried to reach up to free himself but Lucian was just to powerful and though he fought as much and he could he was soon subdued and dragged fighting back to the chamber. Lucian hauled him over to a wall manacled him to the wall. The bastard had them put up high enough that he was able to stand or even lean but not long enough to sit down. He was facing the wall; it was smooth like glass, he found that odd and tried to focus on it and tried not to pay attention the sounds behind him. He could turn his head and look but there was no point. He knew Lucian’s tastes and he knew that he was beyond the point of no return. Lucian would kill him this time, it might not be tonight or even in the next week, knowing Lucian it might take him months to finally be put out of his misery. He hoped that Lucian worked himself into a frenzy and go to far and kill him fairly quickly.

He could feel the manacles biting into his wrists and then felt the cold edge of a blade against his back as Lucian slit off his shirt and then the pants. He was naked and Lucian was considering where to start. He reached to pinch Taran’s nipples and then moved to caress his penis and balls. Taran knew this was only a tease. Lucian then took his hands away and started to caress Taran’s firm ass cheeks. He was ready for what he was coming next, Lucian always started out the same way and as usual the next thing that happened was a fairly large and uncomfortable plug was slid into his body. The next few minutes deviated from the usual routine though. Lucian went back to stroking Taran’s penis until it got hard. He hadn’t done that before it was unusual and was in stark contrast to what he was expecting. He was so hard it almost hurt and then Lucian gave a wicked chuckle and put a chrome cock ring around the base of his member and backed away. The sensations just kept pouring in pleasure with pain and then Taran heard the whip right before it impacted his back and ass. The sting was bad but no worse then what had been done before except for the sensations in his groin. He tried to let the pain wash over him and was glad this was what Lucian wanted to do since he knew what other instruments were laying in wait. He closed his eyes and just let himself go with the sensation.

On the second floor Gregori sat in an armchair trying not to think of what Taran was enduring right now. He always wondered about Taran, he wasn’t like any of the others. He was almost innocent and fun loving for a vampire, he delighted in the small things no one noticed, like the rainbow shimmer on soap bubbles. He was a fairly formidable vampire and pretty strong just not in the same league as Lucian, he had an odd air about him. He was just not like any other that Gregori had ever met. He could understand Lucian’s lust for him though, the black hair, grass green eyes and nicely built body. Gregori tried to concentrate on a way to free Taran and then get themselves away to someplace safe if there was such a place. He wondered about Tacita and what she was up to and how long it would be before Lucian went out after her and dragged her back.

Would he sate his lust for revenge for her disloyalties on Taran then go after her with a clear head or would he go as soon as he put Taran through his paces and let him recover for round two? Gregori just couldn't figure out what Lucian would do next and what his move should be. He hoped he could get all three of them away safely and he prayed that he would at least come out of this with himself intact.

Lucian struck Taran several times with the whip. Every once in a while a strip of flesh would come away with the whip and the blood just made him want to take it further.

“My boy you should know by now you are mine. I will do as I please and there is nothing you can do or say that will dissuade me from my whims.” Lucian said as he coiled the whip and put it away. “It's almost dawn, so I'll leave you with something to remember me by until nightfall.”

Taran felt the Lucian grab his nipples one at a time and he added cruelly tight clamps and then the plug was plug from his body and he heard Lucian take down his pants and cringed. Lucian was never a gentle man and this part was the part that was the worst. Taran felt Lucian's member icy cold slammed into his body with no preparation other then the fact that there had been a but plug there a moment before. It felt much larger then it had any other time that he had been sodomized by Lucian and Lucian was out to make it hurt as bad as he could. Taran wished he were human again so he could at least pass out but that wouldn't happen. Right as Lucian climaxed he savagely bit into Taran's neck and shoulder, blood sprayed around and Lucian drank some of it, but mostly it was left to flow to the floor in a scarlet stream.

“Say it boy! Say you are mine to do with as I please!” Lucian commanded.

“Fuck you!” Taran managed to get out as he tried to deal with the pain of the past few hours.

“Tomorrow I go after your sister. I can't wait till I have her here so you can watch her fate before I treat you to the next few years of your life.” he cackled over his shoulder as he left moments before the sun was due to rise.

Taran hung by his wrists and knew that tomorrow would be worse and wished for her sake Tacita had gotten to someplace she couldn't be found right away. As the dawn came he started to slide into his days slumber with the cock ring still viciously forcing him to stay hard and the clamps still biting into his nipples. Just as he was drifting off Lucian returned.

“I forgot something, my son.” He said and then he slid the spiked dildo that had been used on Lilith into Taran’s raw ass. “I won’t be using that for a bit so you might as well enjoy it!” Lucian laughed maniacally as he once again left Taran for the daylight hours. Taran was beyond weeping at his situation and prayed in vain for death to come soon and release him since Lucian wouldn’t ever do so.

Chapter 4 ~~ Written by Blaxkdragn

Tacita was watching the vampires around her warily, wondering what they were going to do. While Lilith was still holding onto her as if she never wanted to let her go. The others looked between their Lord and the new one wondering what he was going to do with her.

Gabriel watched her, noticing the way that Tacita had placed her body between the injured Lilith and the others in the room. He sensed something had changed in her.

Tacita shifted uncomfortably, something had changed. She reached out with her mind to try and pin point it. She gasped “Taran” and fell onto her knees as a wave of pain enveloped her. Tacita screamed like a wounded animal. Everyone around her moved to get Lilith away but found themselves on the end of an irate vampire acting as if she was protecting her mate.

Lilith held Tacita and rode out the pain with her. After she settled down Zarana cautiously approached the two. “May I look at her Lil? I need to make sure she is okay” Lilith growled but allowed the healer to approach them and slowly knelt down, checking to see if she was injured. The healer was startled to see wounds appear on her back and see blood flow between her legs. “Gabriel we need to get her upstairs. I don't know what the hell happened but she has wounds on her back and I think her legs I am not sure though. She is bleeding badly.”

Gabriel nodded and watched as Lilith lifted her up despite her own injuries and carried her not to Gabriel's chambers but to her own. Zarana retrieved her bag and went with them.

The other vampires looked at Gabriel. “You know this Lucian don't you?” Raymond asked him quietly.
Gabriel nodded slowly. “We met a few centuries ago. He wanted something that he couldn't have....” his voice trailed off

“What happened?” Francis asked

Gabriel looked at them. “He destroyed the village. He and the others killed everyone and burnt it to the ground. Only a few survived.” He wasn't telling them everything Raymond sensed.

Zarana came downstairs. “They are both resting. I don't understand it. She didn't have any injuries on her when she arrived I watched as they appeared from out of nowhere. I don't know how that could have happened.”

“Simple. It was what my brother was going through.” A voice from behind her came.

“You shouldn't be conscious let alone up and walking about.” Zarana exclaimed. It was starting to unnerve her they way that neither seem to effected by the healing potions.

//They don't work on me for a very good reason but you don't need to worry about that at the moment.// A voice floated into her mind. She looked at Tacita sharply but said nothing. Lilith came up behind Tacita and gently slipped in beside her. Everyone could see the connection that was developing between the two of them. The others watched the way that Lilith and Tacita interacted with each other. They seemed to move as one.

Gabriel waved her over to a seat. “Sit down before you fall down” he commanded. Tacita raised an eyebrow at him. Very few people commanded her to do something, but she obeyed this time. Sliding into an empty seat with Lilith close to her she sighed quietly.

“What happened? And who is Taran? What did you mean when you said that you had just condemned him to death?” Loki demanded.
“Taran is my brother and for the moment he is alive but I don't know for how long. My father will hunt me and he will find me. I should leave, I did what I promised. I brought her back to you unfortunately it wasn't unharmed but I could do nothing to prevent that. At least not totally. We make choices Gabriel, mine has cost me my brother and yours, well yours cost you a lot more then that. I am leaving it is better if I do, I wont lead him here. Lucian wants this town and damn anyone who gets in his way.” //You have seen what he does when he doesn't get what he wants// Tacita's eyes never left Gabriel's. When her voice floated into his mind his eyes narrowed.

//You possess the same ability as your father.// It wasn't a question. She inclined her head slightly.

“What will he do if he finds you?” Samantha asked quietly. Tacita focused on her “Depends on his mood I would imagine. At the moment probably drain me and then release me in the general public and watch me go on a rampage. If not that then torture, death and worse await me.”

At the dead calm of her voice the vampires shivered. She spoke as if this was a normal thing. Damian brought over two cups of blood, one for Lilith and the other for Tacita. Lilith drained hers quickly and Tacita handed the hungry vampire the other cup. “You understand why I have to leave don't you?” She asked her quietly. Lilith nodded, her eyes imploring Tacita not to go. Tacita gently caressed Lilith's face drawing her up to eye level. She gently kissed her and held her tightly. “I will come back but I need to save my brother and finish what was started all those years ago”

Gabriel grabbed her arm swinging her around. “You can't, you will die” he hissed at her outraged that she was would willingly sacrifice her life. “You mate stands before you and you are willing to risk her death as well as yours. That isn't your decision to make”

“Neither is it yours Gabriel. I know what I am risking and what I am willing to pay. Can you say the same thing? Are you willing to risk the final deaths of everyone here? Everyone in the city? Because you know that is what will happen if you stand in Lucian's way. He will burn it to the ground but not before changing everyone. I know him better then you do I know what he is capable of more then you. Don't stand in my way I would hate to have to move you by force but I will if you cross me Gabriel.” She never raised her voice, never changed expression. If Gabriel forced her hand she would show him exactly what she was capable of. “I will show how much like my father I really am Gabriel. Don't make me do that, please”

Everyone in the room could tell that she was serious and wondered if she would be able to take him. In all the centuries that he had been alive as a vampire Gabriel had never been afraid, till now. There was something about the way that she looked at him, the way she didn't back down, that showed him that she would do it if she had to and damn the consequences. “You aren't going back to him. You will stay here at least until you are fully healed and then WE will go after him, find your brother and end this once and for all. Am I clear?” The challenge in his voice was very clear to everyone present. He wasn't backing down, they were all curious to see how far she would take this. Before Tacita could reply another voice broke through.

“She can speak for herself you know. Now would someone please tell me what the hell is going on. You are not going back to him and what do you mean mate? I don't have a mate.” Lilith looked ready to tear someones throat out, they were making decisions that involved her, that were about her. Tacita looked at her and gently turned her so she was face to face.

“I have to leave. If I stay my father will find me and I can guarantee the results won't be pleasant. I can't let anything happen to you, I won't and well the thing about you not having a mate I think that discussion can wait for the moment. Don't you?”

“Probably but I want to know now. Damn the consequences.” Lilith stamped her foot like a three year old throwing a tantrum. Tacita smiled at her behavior but then her expression changed to one of great remorse and pain. “You cant know. It is better especially if I don't come back, a greater chance for you to survive.” even though it was spoken quietly her tone of voice made it clear that arguing would do nothing. Gabriel looked at her in shock. He had never known a vampire to voluntarily leave their mate even if the bonding hadn't occurred. He realised what she was doing or about to do. Tacita didn't think that she would be coming back. He stated as much “You don't think that you will be coming back do you” his voice flat and emotionless.

Tacita looked at him sharply, Gabriel looked ready for a fight. He wasn't about to let her go and get herself killed while her mate was here and alive, well technically alive.

“I already told you that forcing me to stay would be a very bad idea. I know what I am doing, this doesn’t concern you it is a family matter and it will be dealt with in the family.” She hissed at him also not backing down. Tacita was beyond furious, if Gabriel kept pushing he would find out first hand why her name meant 'Silent Deadly One'. She had hunted bigger and badder vampires then him and was always the one to survive.

The room erupted with hissing and growling the only ones not doing this were Lilith, Tacita, Gabriel and Loki. He looked between Tacita and Lilith changing the colour of his eyes slightly he saw the faint strands a fledgling bond between them and for him it started to make sense. Why Lilith had reacted only to Tacita and why the healing potions hadn't worked on either one.

“That explains a lot” He murmured to himself quietly, but not quiet enough as Zarana and Sam said at the same time “Explains what?”

He looked at them startled, Loki had forgotten for a moment that vampires hearing was acute. He spoke quietly as not to upset the others “I just figured out why the healing potions don't work on either of them and why Lil is intent on only letting Tacita touch her or be near her. It's because they are connected to each other on more then just a physical level. It is everything....” before he could finish what he was saying he found himself flying through the air. Tacita had literally picked him up and tossed him like he weighed nothing. She straddled him and refused to let him up. Bringing her face so that her lips were millimeters from his ear she hissed in it “Don't even consider finishing that. If she realises what I am to her and I die so will she it is better if she doesn't know.” It took the others a moment to realise what had happened.

“Get off him now.” Zarana demanded “I don't know what you think you are doing but attacking a member of this household is not a good idea especially when you are out numbered.” Loki added from under her.

Tacita smirked down at him coldly, Loki shivered as he felt a coldness brush his mind. “Believe me if I wanted to hurt you it would be done already and I may be outnumbered but I am also more dangerous then anyone in this room. I could Gabriel if I chose to. Be grateful that I don't want to.” She whispered coldly and sweetly into his ear, causing him to shiver more. This girl was as dangerous as she claimed to be maybe even more so and he didn’t envy anyone who found out what she was capable of.

Lilith came over and gently pulled her back so that Loki was able to move slightly. The pressure on his chest eased a little even though he didn’t require breathing.

“Come on gimme your hand.” Tacita held out hers not knowing whether he would accept it or not. Loki looked at her warily but he grasped her wrist and she pulled him up quickly steadying him slightly. “Just leave it till this is over it is better this way trust me” she whispered pleadingly into his ear. Loki looked at her and into her eyes trying to find something which he did. He nodded to her and calmly walked over to where everyone else was.

“Well that was fun. I don't recommend flying without a parachute and especially if there is a wall in the way....or an irate vampire.” he added as an after thought.

Tacita breathed in deeply and turned to look at Gabriel ignoring everyone else. She gently extracted her self from Lilith's arms and walked over to him. “You can't stop me from doing this Gabriel. In fact it is already done.” and with that she calmly walked past him and out the door.

Chapter – 5 [tbc soon we hope]