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Post by Lovely on Sept 26, 2012 13:54:42 GMT -5
//Clank// That was the noise that the mask made as it met the ground. Sully's eyes met Kai's as she swerved back clenching her head. The elderly woman smirked, "my sweet what's wrong?" "Kai are you ok?" She questioned her as she placed her hand on her shoulder. "Kai answer me!"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2012 14:55:21 GMT -5
Kai stood there, staring blankly at the two concerned women. It had faded just as quickly as it had come. Inhaling deeply, and silently, she mentally shook herself off then smiled to reassure them both. "Sorry, just still a little dizzy from the three days I spent unconscious. You know how hard it is to regain yourself after sleeping that long. I"m sorry about the mask. I"ll still buy it; I don't think it broke." She scooped it up and was relieved to see that it was still intact. "Good. How much?" she asked, still smiling.
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Post by Lovely on Sept 26, 2012 15:01:42 GMT -5
Sully had picked a half mask. One of the ones that covered from the nose up and exposed the bottom of her face. She looked at the elderly woman and questioned the same way. "Seriously how much are these they're simply beautiful" "20 silver" answered the elderly woman, and without hesitation Sully purchased the mask.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2012 15:30:39 GMT -5
Feeling oddly generous, Kai placed two sovereigns on the counter and smiled warmly. "Thank you very much! May the Gods bless you."
An hour had passed, and Kai was finally ready for the ball. She found herself standing outside, feeling oddly very nervous. She wasn't exactly a social butterfly who attended balls on a regular basis; especially the Queen's Ball! "Alright, now. Come on, how hard can it be? You wear a mask and just dance... I don't know how to dance. Why did I agree to this?" Taking a deep breath, she fidgeted with the mask, and checked her gown once more. The gown had a red, black lace covered bodice that made way to the traditional bell skirt that one would see at balls. The skirt was made of black satin, with pieces of lace fluttering about when she moved or turned. The shoulders were black lace, with a slight pouf, and the sleeves were also made of black satin. They had a point that met her middle finger, where a string wrapped around them. Luckily, her feet were hidden; she didn't have proper shoes, so she kept her regular shoes on.
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Post by Lovely on Sept 26, 2012 15:53:55 GMT -5
They entered, the place was radiating with the beauty of any kingdom. Sully wore a purple dress that matched her masked. It last on the side exposing her thigh and side. Her purple dress had no shoulders. She twirled around and looked at Kai, "I feel darn special...almost like the good old days like the times I was princess" she said as she continued on ward. Multiple people danced, and from a distance stood a tall young red haired man, hidden under a black beck masked. He turned to look at the two and bowed to them. "Why hello ladies" "Sulos" Sully responded as she bowed to him in return.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2012 17:01:49 GMT -5
Kai had never felt more out of place in her life. To be honest, she felt a little ridiculous. She stared at the crowd, some chatting amicably, others dancing at the centre of the room. Suddenly, everything began to swirl, and Kai turned and wandered off, her posture changing slightly. As she weaved through the crowd, something caught her nose. Turning to face the scent, she found a man with a raven's mask standing before her. He wore a plain black tuxedo, with a black undershirt. Everyone else seemed to fade into the background, and all that mattered was this man. "Hello, Kairi. It is nice to see you again. Please, come dance with me." With a polite smile, he extended his hand to her, and without thinking, she accepted it. He lead her to the floor, where they began to twirl and move in unison. What in the name of Hades am I doing? Why am I dancing like this; since when -can- I dance? Thoughts whirled around inside of her mind, while her body continued to move of it's own accord. She had to admit that she rather enjoyed when the crowd parted and watched them in amazement, but she wished she was the one dancing so elegantly. "This could be your life, Kairi. Every night, you could be the belle of the ball; centre of attention. Have the kingdom asking you for advice on how to be a woman such as yourself. Would you like that, Kairi? To be a queen, to be -my- queen?" Kai managed to force herself to look into his eyes, and suddenly she knew what was happening. That voice like velvet, the familiar scent. Those honey-amber eyes that haunted her for three days. "Kraven." was all she managed to whisper, and he just smiled as they continued to sweep across the floor.
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Post by Lovely on Sept 26, 2012 17:44:04 GMT -5
"Kai?" She questioned as she looked around, Sulos drifted to look around, and noticed that Kai was no longer there. "Where'd she go?" Her head began to swirl, she felt dizzy, as she sat down at a nearby chair. "What's happening?" She questioned herself as her brother came to comfort her "Sister" he shouted, fanning her. Everything began to grow fuzzy even the constant shouting of her brother made things harder to hear. She swallowed hard as she turned to look at Sulos...however; no one was there. "Sulos?" The hall was emptied, it seemed as though she was the only one in the kingdom. "Where is everyone?"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2012 17:53:03 GMT -5
Kraven lightly kissed Kai's forehead, then released his grip on her. She tried to back away, but she remained firmly planted. She tried to speak, but no sound came from within her. This was really beginning to annoy her. Kraven turned to see Sully, and a grin spread across his masked face. "Well, well, what is this? A new pet? Aren't I just lucky, all these women giving themselves so willingly to me." He made his way to her, as if unseen by the others, who were barely visible. In a few moments, he knelt before Sully, a finger under her chin to lift her face to his. "Hello there, you are quite a lovely woman. You shouldn't frown, it hides the beauty. You must be Kairi's trusted companion. What was that name again?" he looked over his shoulder at Kai, who answered. "Sully." "Ah yes, Sully The Great. The blood mage. You might prove useful yet. Come now, both of you, we must go now. Come along." Kai began to stride towards his outstretched arm, though her very soul tried to escape it's fleshy prison.
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Post by Lovely on Sept 26, 2012 18:11:25 GMT -5
((Breaking Benjamin-Crawl)) She had no control, her heart raced as she looked at Kraven whose eyes met with hers. She could not speak, like Kai she was instantly paralyzed. She swallowed long and hard, before he spoke to her. She had no will power, to fight back. Kai was just as lost as she was, both of them trapped behind Kraven's mask. The ball was booming with people however; both Kai and Sully did not see. After all the screaming that Sulos did it was all ignored, he watched her stand, as they exited with a strange man. "Sully?"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2012 18:40:46 GMT -5
As the three marched out of the ball, Kai felt a strangeness wash over her. It nearly overpowered Kraven's spell, and she stopped. This caused Kraven to turn in surprise, and he held a hand out to stop Sully. His eyes darkened a little, as he towered over Kairi. "Come, Kairi, we have much to do. A dual wedding is no easy task. I need to prepare you both for it." He once again used his soft voice to try and enthral her, but she didn't move. She was just as baffled as he was. What in th-- "My, my. How obedient of you, Kairi. I don't recall you ever being so good for me, and I raised you." The voice seemed to come from nowhere, and everywhere. "Listen to me, little vampire. I suggest you release what does no belong to you, before you come to regret having ever touched her. As I understand, you drew blood from my property, which means I am entitled to your life." Rather than fear, amusement spread across Kraven's face. "Well, well, if it isn't the almighty, powerful Lord Dante. I've heard stories of you, you know. You're not as dangerous as people make you out to be, otherwise you wouldn't hide in the shadows like a coward." He grinned maliciously as he wrapped an arm around each of the girls' waists and licked their necks. When no response came, he bared his fangs and turned to Sully's neck..
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Post by Lovely on Sept 26, 2012 18:57:22 GMT -5
She could hear the voice of another break pass her thoughts...don't she cried to herself mentally. As she felt Kraven's dry tongue brush against her neck. She began to tremble. why can't I defend for myself... All she could do was cry through her thoughts, as she turned to look at Dante, her mask still covering her face. Help...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2012 19:13:46 GMT -5
Surprised that someone had actually spotted him, Dante emerged from the shrubs before them, a pleased smile upon the only visible part of his face. He bowed his head slightly in Sully's direction, then made a motion with his hand that one would make when swatting at a fly. This caused a strong gust of wind that sent Kraven flying backwards, and the masks to rip off the the women's faces. Kai felt control return to her body, but couldn't stop herself from collapsing to the ground. This was way too much for her to gather. First Kraven gives her the Black Plague, Sulos cures her, but fails to remove one puppet string. And now she's being rescued by Dante. "Sometimes I hate my life."she groaned. She started to get up and felt a hand gently grab her arm and lift her up. Afraid to look up, she closed her eyes, trying to mentally shake the events of the evening away. Dante raised her face to look up at him and frowned upon seeing her eyes were shut. "Oh Kairi, I suggest you take this night to enjoy what little life you have left. Because now that I have found you, rest assured that I will never lose you again. I suggest you take your lovely friend back to her brother before he has a panic attack." With a nod at Sully, he made his way to the Palace's courtyard entrance and disappeared through the doors.
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Post by Lovely on Sept 26, 2012 19:18:57 GMT -5
Sully looked at Kai, as she pushed herself off the ground. Her head was fuzzy as she looked around. "Where am I?" She scratched her head as she turned to Kai..."Was that..."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2012 19:38:41 GMT -5
Kai opened her eyes and released a heavy sigh of relief when she saw that she was alone with Sully. "Oh thank Hades. I thought I was losing my mind." She hurried over to Sully's side to make sure she was okay. "I don't ever want to wear another mask ever again!" She started looking around, suddenly feeling very exposed in the darkness around them.
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Post by Lovely on Sept 26, 2012 20:45:16 GMT -5
"SULLY! KAI!!" Came out Sulos running as he approached them. "Are you both ok?" He looked around, there was only these two, standing without their mask. "What's going on here?"
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