Chapter 3: Reunited and Realizations
It was only moments later they reached the door. Ajax broke through it like it wasn’t there. Lexica lay on the floor, her raven hair covered in soot. The cell smelled rank of old blood and decay. A few dead bodies were lain about, apparently her meals.
Lexica tried to reach Ajax the moment the door broke through, but the chains holding her didn’t allow it. Drake was there only seconds after that to break the restraints.
Finally they were in each other’s arms; kissing and holding each other again. Drake felt his own heart swell at the sight. Before he could blink Ajax sank his fangs into her slender neck. She moaned, and Drake waved for the others to leave.
“Ajax, there is time for that later. Let’s take her home.” Drake scolded.
The newly reunited couple fallowed Drake out, slowly they made their way back to the remaining troops. The Ancient stood waiting, “So this is she. Much blood was spilt over you dear, never doubt your families love.” He stated simply before ordering his troops retreat. The Listrepe fallowed in suit.
Drake turned to Gabriel, “if you so much as think about harming one hair on any of my clans heads. I will pay you back in full.”
He left then, taking his well protected clan with him. There were only a little over 100 of them left; but they were Drake’s to protect. And he would, until the bitter end.
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It was only a few days later when Drake got word from the Tre Don. Ajax, Lexica and himself were all to meet them at the Tre Don mansion in a fort night.
Ajax and Lexica had yet to leave his living quarters when that day finally came; with the exception of feeding, which they did together. He would not leave her side now, not for anything.
Ultimately they had to leave their bed chamber to meet with the Ancient.
Drake by their side. They were greeted much the same as Drake was only a week or so before, by a minion. The three of them were lead down the same corridor that Drake walked down. This time he took his time to admire the art of the place. Every wall carved of granite, the stone shining and glimmering in the soft candle light. Paintings of various era’s lined the walls. One in particular caught his eye, a young girl standing in a Victorian style dress. A vampire cradled her against his chest; there was something about the couple that rang familiar. Drake quickly forgot about it as they kept walking.
Soon they reached the same ballroom Drake had been too, again the entire Tre Don clan surrounded them. All three hit one knee at the same time and exposed their necks.
The Ancient stepped forward then. “Childe, have I taught you nothing, you are welcome here. There is no need for this.”
Drake, Ajax, and Lexica stood. “Lord, have you news?”
The Ancient smiled. “You are my ally now, please call me Raanan. I have news, the Listrepe seers have decoded the prophesy. What they were planning is unheard of.” Raanan paused for a brief second. “According to the prophesy they were going to rip away her mating bond through magical force. And bind her to another.”
Drake’s mind whirled. Take away her mate, and bind her to another. Could they do that? Magic was never something he knew a lot about, it was never something that he had much interest in at all.
Ajax spoke again, “could they do that? Take her from me like that?”
“With the right spell I am sure they could.” Raanan turned to Lexica, “Childe did they mention anything like that to you? Do you know which other they would bind you to?” he asked.
“The only one that spoke to me was Gabriel. At first he was nice, he brought me food. Later he turned cruel, told me he was going to slaughter Ajax. He told me that once Ajax was out of the way I would be his. If I was going to be bound to anyone it would be him.” She explained.
Ajax’s blood boiled. If he ever saw Gabriel again the vamp would be dead. After what he put her through; months of solitary confinement, not to mention he took her from him.
Drake thought a moment, “Raanan, is there any reason she was chosen?”
“Out of lust, Lexica is a perfect specimen. Gabriel runs purely off of his lust, he must have thought he would win her over.”
Ajax was getting angry, “why my girl? She is beautiful there is no doubt about that. But she is mated, and there are other beauties out there.”
“Ajax, calm yourself.” Drake stated. “We will figure all of this out. Gabriel’s heart is as black as coal; it was when he was human. Maybe his hatred has caused this.”
Raanan looked at the three of them very closely, for what reason Drake could not say. “Was there any reason he would have hatred for the three of you?”
“Gabriel has hatred for anyone who isn’t Ve Vin.” Stated Lexica simply.
Raanan sighed. “Well, that is all the information I can give you, I am sorry Childer.”
Drake bowed. “Then if you do not mind, I think Ajax would like to get Lexica back home.”
Raanan nodded and the trio showed themselves out. But before Drake could teleport himself back home the blonde beauty entered his line of vision.
Before I start, I should mention that I haven't read the other chapters so this might be largely technical but, I will try and improvise. And feel free to PM with any comments, concerns, etc.
