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Victria

Revelations & Accusations - Part II

"We are bound, the two of us, in a way that few humans can comprehend,” she explained. “Though not as fully as we might have been if you were Al-Ucard. There are things that you could ask of me that I would provide, such as the ritual of death, advice in times of trouble, or aid if injured." She hesitated again, frustrated at her poor ability to translate. "These are things you may ask of me or I of you."

 

He had always sensed there was more to this blood pact then she'd let on. At the time he hadn't thought of it much, but now it bothered him little. He had taken it seriously, hadn't he? Where as most people built a relationship from the ground up, he was now seeking to understand the skyscraper already in place. "What is this...ritual of death?"

 

"If you feel the need to end your life, I will take it for you." Simply put. There were certain circumstances when one of her own found it difficult to live, either injured or maimed beyond their own ability to heal. "And if I ask it of you, I would expect the same in return."

 

He nodded more in understanding then agreement. He had no desire to kill her, but that was a bridge best left crossed later. "All right...and these things we may ask of each other?"

 

"Most are simple and are things that you would freely give to those you consider a friend... advice, aid, assistance. Others are clan related. For example, if you were ever involved in a dispute that required retribution, I would kill if needed."

 

"As I would for you." He blinked. Did he just say that? Did he mean it? It was official; a relationship with her grew in oddity and complexity at an exponential rate. "I knew that this pact would bond us in some way, but I never thought so deeply. I have to ask...why choose to do it, you, knowing the full meaning? I mean, you barely knew me."

 

"I was mostly curious to see if it would work with a human. I could sense your attraction and your curiosity, and I was feeling particularly wicked. You were eager to learn of my people, so I thought to give you a unique experience. I did not realize how total the bond might be, as your mental abilities differ from my own."

 

Her lips pressed into a thin line. "I must ask you this before I go any further... Have you experienced any sudden onset of emotion that you could not explain?"

 

"At times..." He sighed. It was hard enough to admit to himself, let alone to her. It was all so...unexplainable. Was that what drew him to her? "Yes. Why? What does it mean?"

 

"I have been experiencing your emotions. Only the strongest of them, but I know they are not mine. Tonight, while seething over other matters, my mood changed abruptly. I was not certain if you were attuned to mine as I am to yours. As I said before, your mental abilities differ."

 

His brow furrowed as he mulled over this new information. Was that why the thoughts of his father were already distant in the back of his mind? Was that how she knew of his attraction? "I've noticed something of the same thing...but not as distinct. Just...emotions I found confusing to have when I had them. I just thought it was stress..."

 

"Perhaps. Perhaps not. Whichever the case, I thought you should be aware. Such a bond can be dissolved. It is your choice to make. I used you to satisfy my own curiosity, and for that I apologize." She rose gracefully from the couch. "Now that you are fully aware of what this entails, I shall leave you to decide if you wish to be rid of it."

 

Just as quickly as she finished speaking he rose. "No." Like oil on shadows he silently moved in front of her, grabbing the wrist he had tasted her from, then putting her hand on his. He could almost taste it now, so much so that he had to swallow. "Together in the hunt." He stared into her eyes, tried to see through them, hoping she would do the same. Hoping she knew he meant it.

 

Though surprised by his sudden movement, she did not jerk away. She met his gaze evenly and held it for several long moments. Finally, she nodded understanding and feeling his sincerity in that moment. As he released her, she drew away, fingers trailing lightly across his wrist before they broke apart. Her eyes had darkened slightly at his proximity and she struggled to suppress the hunger that rose to the surface. Whether of her own regard or from the Orion's accusations, she was not going to let her instincts to feed control her every waking moment. She nodded slightly, unable to speak.

 

Mark nodded in return, watching as she moved to the door. "You should know, you're stuck with me for the long haul. I don't break promises."

 

"I would have understood if you had changed your mind,” she said quietly, still facing the door. “But I am pleased that you did not."

 

"Thank you..." It hardly seemed adequate, but they were the only words she knew that would come close to what she felt. Then, embarrassed by her moment of weakness, she left quickly without looking back.

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