War of the Pendant (Started)

Redfang18 wrote:

Spoiler

The year's more of the present day.

Artemis Climalsi | Pursuing Melinda and AJ (Early Evening)

I followed them silently and cautiously, trying not to alert either of the witches or the fox. My amulet chilled, but also warmed up. That meant one of the witches was a Morganian while the other was a Cillian. What confused me was that my amulet couldn't tell which was one or the other. I walked on in pursuit, staying quiet as a mouse as I followed on. I turned my attention to the fox, which at that point was when my amulet warmed until it felt like it was about to brand me. That taken to consideration, I cleared my throat to announce my presence.
Both witches stopped and looked at me, the one without an animal seeming like she should know me.
I said calmly to the witch with the fox, "If you're looking for others like yourself, I know a certain girl who might be within your range. I can take you there, but you'll have to keep up with me."

AJ stared at the man for a while, then said "Ok."
"But AJ! How do you know we can trust him?!" Flame cried.
"I believe we can trust him. If he does anything to hurt us, we will use our powers to stop him." She replied as she started to walk towards him.

Blaze Carver / Heart of Fortuna City (evening)

Spoiler

Aww, theres only two Nightwalkers left. Since Carmine isn't on the list anymore, does that mean Lazarus will be the leader?

I shuffled along the sidewalk, hands in my pocket while taking in as much of the night air as I could. The warm evening breeze ruffled my thick locks, causing the abandoned newspapers to dance along the empty road. I was almost there; just a couple steps away, yet I could sense that something was wrong.

No one was there. Not a single Nightwalker could be seen waiting in front of the small shack squeezed right between an out-of-business cafe and an empty parking lot. I shot Bella a look, trying to push away the doubt and fear that slowly tightened their fingers around my heart; maybe I was just early or got the place wrong.

Then I froze, unable to take another step. An overwhelming presence suddenly appeared in front of me in form of a crisp new suit and a nonchalant, almost happy face.

Fear, excitement and undeniable awe swept over me as I watched one of the most powerful Nightwalkers walk towards me. I remember the first time I saw him I was still newly turned and scared as hell. Even then, I could feel the respect everyone gave him, whether it be out of fear or awe.

I straightened my back and kept my eyes low. I could feel Bella tense up beside me. When he finally stopped just a few feet away from me, I bowed deeply, my hair falling freely around my face.

"Lazarus."

Lazarus James

I gave the awed girl in front of me a cursory glance, eyeing her bowed form. Athletic, surely only enhanced by her turning. The dog drew my attention; good companions for the hunt, I noted, but I murdered alone. Mentally running through my vast number of inferiors, I made a habit to know all vampires by name and face, I selected a name which matched her appearance and her physique.

"Blake Carver, a pleasure. I can only assume you are here for the meeting too?"

Head still bowed, she nodded. Resisting the urge to kick her in the face for her blind devotion, I instead crouched by her and placed a finger under her chin, drawing her face up to look directly into mine, "Never bow to me, Miss Carver. I will make you regret it. I am only a vampire like you. There is only one difference."

The scent of blood lingered in her breath and the stench made my stomach coil in excitement. The almost undeniable urge to strike Blake down thrummed through me and my fangs ached to be used. I violently shoved back the urge, bringing forth gore filled memories to tide me by. Threading my fingers together, I stood and stretched out my arms, then let them fall to my side. The bloodlust purred in my veins, relaxing. I imagine a similar expression of ecstasy flowed onto my features.

Reaching down a hand to Blake, I drawled, "And that difference is, I like to kill. Remember that, Miss Carver. Ahem, now that all the pleasantries are out of the way, would you care to accompany me to my business meeting?"

She took my hand and stood. It wouldn't had mattered if she hadn't wanted to come. My voice and word were lore and law. Blake blinked once, as if surprised to find her arm looped in mine and us walking to the Nightwalker meeting. The dog followed behind, unaware of her master's almost mirror-like blind obedience.

Ryder / In Pursuit of Melinda, AJ, and Artemis

Ryder continued to stick to the shadows. As he pursue the two women that looked shady. As the elder woman veered off, he couldn't mistake the face of Artemis Climalsi as he speak to the young girl with the fox.

If she's cool with Artemis, she must be benign

He recognized his chance, and walked slowly up to the two. Artemis gave him a stoic glance.

"Artemis Climalsi, long time no see." he said, devoid of emotion.

Alphonse Dean-Fortuna City park

I looked at Mia knowing her thoughts with out her speaking them. "Hey Mia let me show you a trick my mother taught me." I removed a seed from my jacket poke dug a very small hole in the ground and placed it within. "My mom told me I had part of the element of life. She didn't explain except to say that certain magic users can tap in to part of it. I can shape life though and make it grow." I waved my hand over where I had planted the seed. Slowly a perfect red rose began to grow with one aspect that I had added to make it last forever it was made of crystal.

Mia's eyes lit up in amazement. I knelt down slowly and plucked the crystal rose from the soft earth. I handed it to Mia and as she took it in her hand it delicately wrapped around her wrist as a bracelet. She spoke in a hush, "It's beautiful simply amazing. I never received such a beautiful gift."

I smiled overjoyed at her pleasure. Grabbing her hand I pulled her close. "Now I propose we get to the restaurant while my Uncle may own it he will give up our seats if it gets filled up."

Spoiler

This is technically his half uncle his surrogate mother's sister's husband. They are Italian and run an Italian restaurant. His uncle as well as his cousin are fire element warlock just by the by.

Drayden Underhill/ in an ally/ watching Melinda, AJ, Artemis and Ryder

In an ally, nothing happened much, except the constant rodents running back and forth and into cracks in the walls. The shadows is where Drayden preferred to be, in the light all he received was stares from passing folk. Now, instead of stumbling down the streets, he had his targets. It was originally a group of two, then a man joined them and struck up a conversation with the lady with the fox. The older woman continued walking away as a fourth man walked up. The fourth man walked up to the one superior to Drayden. Straining to catch every syllable that the fourth man uttered, Drayden took a step out of the ally.
"Artemis Climalsi, long time no see," is what the man said. Unfortunately, the lady with the fox noticed him emerge from the shadows. Her eyebrows contracted in curiosity and wariness. Quickly, he drew his body back into shadow, it was too late. She had seen him spying, not only that, but it was embarrassing for him to be caught that easily. "Crap," he muttered, and retreated further into shadow. His cover didn't matter anymore, Drayden stepped out of the ally and strode, briskly across the street and joined the group.
"Artemis," he bowed his head slightly. "Am I late for the party?" He said, glancing at everyone. He looked down at the fox, who in return snarled and bared its teeth. He drew his gaze back up and studied the woman, she held her head higher, almost defiantly. He chuckled inside, trying to appear bigger than she really was. It was sad, pathetic, and yet amusing. He nodded to her.

"Flame! That was rude." AJ said, angrily.
AJ, that guy doesn't smell right. That Artemis guy does but not this new guy. HE APPEARED FROM THE SHADOW FOR CHRIST SAKES! Flame cried, telepathicaly, to AJ.
"Please forgive Flame. He normally isn't like this." she said. "I am A-" AJ was cut off by Flame's very unique howl.
"ORWWWWWW! DON'T TELL HIM ANYTHING! PLEASE! I DON'T TRUST HIM!" he cried.

Spoiler

You guys need to slow down a little bit. Mama Redfang (yours truly) is having trouble keeping up back here.

Artemis Climalsi | Among AJ, Ryder, and Drayden

I almost thought my cover was blown, courtesy of Ryder, but my amulet was starting to singe through my skin. I had no need to worry, because I was among friends. I looked at Drayden and said, "It's almost bedtime for Daylights like us, but you and Ryder know me. I never sleep at all." I looked at Ryder, furrowing my brow. "Next time you see me, don't ever call me by name. What if there was Nightwalkers roaming around here? The second they know my name, they'll start running to their leader and I'm going to have to go through hell just to keep my name out of their memory. Let's not forget, the Nightwalkers call me the Daylight Master and I plan on keeping my name out of the picture. I can't risk being hunted down again like I were centuries ago." I looked at the witch with the fox. "Don't mind Drayden. He just shows up at the oddest times. It's natural around these parts of the city." I decided to just introduce myself properly, since Ryder gave me away too soon. "As you know, my name is Artemis Climalsi. I'm the leader of the Daylight-Cillian group and first of the Daylights."

"Hello. I am Amber Jones and this," she said, pointing to Flame. "is my daemon, Flame."
Flame growled, again, at the man who was called Ryder.
"Flame, cut it out." AJ said. "Sorry, he normally is much more trusting than this!"
AJ! Stop talking to the shadow guy! Flame thought.
NO! AJ replied.
"Artemis Climalsi, I trust that you could help us find others that are like us?" AJ and Flame said at the same time.

Spoiler

Maria, seriously. You have to put the name of your character and the location at the beginning of each post. You're breaking a rule and I keep telling you about it almost a million times already.

Artemis Climalsi | Among Friends (Evening)

I didn't hesitate to answer. "I have a friend who lives in the same place as I do. She's a Cillian like yourself, so she might be of help for you. I hope your friend, Flame doesn't mind cats. I have two of them in my apartment, but one of those cats is mine. A little Siamese cat named Apollo." I chuckled a little at this. Although nobody ever got the joke, I just couldn't help but crack up when I mention Apollo. "My friend happens to own a little tabby cat named Tiger, but I'm sure they won't be much trouble."

(Oops! SORRY! I keep on forgeting!)
AJ and Flame/With New People/Evening

"Oh! Flame and I love cats! He use to turn into a persian once or twice a day when he was still able to!" AJ said, excitedly.
Flame just giggled.
"So why did you pick the name Apollo for your cat?" Flame asked.
"Flame!" AJ cried. "Don't ask about things like that!'
"Sorry, but you know how I get when I'm curious!" he cried.

Artemis Climalsi | Among Friends (Evening)

I struggled to hold back a laugh as I answered, "It's a private joke I made when I first had him as a kitten. Since my name is Artemis, why not have Apollo to go with me?" I took a breath to fight the urge to laugh. "Unfortunately, no one ever gets the joke. Not even if I explained the joke." I led her to my apartment. Mia still wasn't home from her "friendly date" with Alphonse, so it was just me, Flame, Amber Jones, Tiger, and Apollo until Mia gets home.
Apollo mewed and purred after I picked him up. Tiger approached Amber and rubbed himself against her legs.
I chuckled. "That's Tiger, my friend's cat. He does that an awful lot, even to people I bring home. His mistress assumes that he's real friendly to strangers."

Ryder / Now alone with Drayden

Ryder looked as Artemis walked away with AJ. Leaving him alone now with Drayden.

"Well, you wanna go get food or something? Cause I'm getting kind of hungry, and now it's just the two of us..." he said jokingly

Tate Coley

I was almost to the store when I heard voices in a nearby ally. I paused, gripping the strap of my bag, and drew closer. I listened, but was too late in the conversation to make sense of anything. Still, I hung around, catching occasional glimpses as the conversation resumed.

AJ and Flame|With Artemis|Evening

"I get it!" AJ laughed as Flame finished his laughing fit. "Hello kitty!" she said, picking Tiger up.
Tiger kept purring like a little toy motor car.
"Quite the noise maker aren't we?" AJ laughed again, her laugh like chimes in the wind.