Territory of the Wolf and Undead

[Rikugurl]

"What of your victims?"

Blue eyes widened as he glanced around quickly, feeling his body heat up in embarrassment and shame. Did he have to place his words like that? Though he fed on the poor and small, he always said a prayer over them like it would really justify his actions. He could only let his shoulders go as he looked down at the table. "It doesn't vary with people but varies with how hungry I am. If I am not all that hungry but wish for a small meal, it is satisfying like a sip of fresh water. When I am in need of some food, it is well like a nice hearty dinner... and when I am starved... it tastes as well as a holiday feast in which I could gorge myself silly. As for animals... they are not as rich tasting."

He glanced up, seeing the very interested face of the brunette. Was it really that fascinating?
"I-I do believe we were starting Acts of the Apostles...."


A hand was in one another's as they whispered to each other, ignoring the rushing of blood through veins and the delicious sound of heart beats. The smells were fascinating and only made the lord nip at his lover's ear every now and then, suggesting that they didn't have to catch the play entirely. However, he was about to lower himself to snap at the lobe again when he paused, his eyes flickering from the precious emeralds to a deadly pearl as he slowly looked beyond his lover's locks. A putrid small came to his nose, one he knew rather well and it was unknown if his lover smelt it as well.

His looked over the crowd before finding the owner of the smell, exotic eyes narrowing as he saw the hunter sitting in a chair further back, his legs crossed and his mouth covered with his gloved hand. Next to him was a fine looking woman, her dress well and her cleavage even finer. But not even he could stop himself from an intake of breath as he saw who was next to she. Sora.

[Reno]

The brunette chuckled but nodded, licking his fingers clean, finding his shyness quite amusing. "Ah yes, alright." He took upon the book and flipped the pages, speaking as he did so. "I suppose it is much the same like I. All meat tastes the same but any food tastes richer when your stomach twists for it."

He nodded to the now half-empty plate. "I am certain had I of not eaten for four nights now, these pastries would not be of my taste as while I enjoy sweet treats I an not fond of it being quite so overloaded."


Roxas laughter at his lover's actions slowly faded as his attention strayed. He blinked quiet curiously and looked up detecting the eye color and knowing it was never a good sign. "Whatever is it?" He looked towards where his line of sight was, and his own eyes changed some at the sight of the hunter... and with his brother so near! Was he being deceived? The brunette seemed oblivious as he spoke with the woman beside him, entertaining her while they waited for the show to begin.

He frowned and leaned closer to Axel. "Perhaps we shall go now after all... just give me a moment to say a hello to my brother," And a warning. He did know who he was near, did he not?! What daftness had hit his mind? He certainly knew though that in such a setting Riku would not dare attack.

[Rikugurl]

"I figured it to be a nice change, though I will be sure to ask for a meat pie next time." The vampir teased lightly as he shifted upon his chair. Before the brunette could get a word out though, there was a hiss and his attention was drawn. When he was asked what the matter was, he only winced some. "These chairs, they are as hard as rocks and after sitting upon if for nights, I swear they gave me a sore." He looked around the area before blushing some. "Actually, while you went amiss, I used another spot for my studies." He stood, walking pass the seated lycan only to hear his chair sound on the ground as he pushed back and followed.

The blonde walked down an isle of books towards the back of the library, noting the woman watching them carefully before they were completely sealed away towards a little alcove used for some off place studying to keep down the noise. It had a coffee table and a single couch with round pillows. He sat down, feeling it still having some plush to it even after the many who probably sat upon it. "Here, this should be much nicer to sit upon and we shall be closer so we can become lost in the book."


Even as his lover spoke, Axel only frowned as his eyes came back to the hunter. "I am unsure what to do." He admitted as his eyes became true when he turned around to face the stage once more. "It is more than peculiar for the hunter to be here. Never for the years that I've known of him did he waste his time upon the social activities, especially with the full moon morrow night..." The hairs on the back of his neck even stood as he wondered if this was some trap. Had Sora become so spiteful that he convinced the hunter to come to kill them and he could be used as a decoy. It was a plot well hideous... but not unthinkable... Even if he was the brother of his lover, family were more ruthless than foe at times.

[Reno]

"Ah, you are right this is more comfortable." Terra agreed as he fell into the cushions, his weight causing Ventus to lean closer to him though they paid such no mind as he opened the book yet again. "Let us begin now..."


Roxas frowned, skirting down in his seat more as he reached out for Axel's hand to clasp in his own. "I have no mind to say, you have known him longer then I." He sighed and shut his eyes. It was not as if they could ban the hunter from doing what he wished - nor Sora even if Axel was meant to be keeping his distance. Kuku had to understand that they would still cross his path simply because he had not gone too far. "And I am worried for Sora..."

But he also somehow felt betrayed. On his first night of his new life that hunter had nearly had him upon his second coffin! And now Sora was willingly having him so near as if they could be companions as if he had never harmed him? He sighed and shook his head. "Let us enjoy the show as we came here to do!" He said with a not, not wanting to let it ruin his evening.

"You see? That red-head is Axel, his lover." Sora spoke to Lilo, pointing towards the man whose hair was truly hard to miss. But at the sight of his brother, only the blonde spikes of his hair visible beyond his chair, he chuckled, "And I fear if my mother were still alive she would have a day with her hand on Roxas' posterior for all of his slouching."

[Rikugurl]

The lord looked down at his lover, a small smile over his lips as he saw the slouch. He found it rather adoring and with the words, he felt some confident as well. At least he knew much like Roxas; the hunter would not strike in public which he was glad upon for he knew stories of other hunters not caring a bit if they disrupted anything to get in a killing.

"Oh, how interesting." Lilo spoke as he leaned against her own lover, trying her best to see more of the blonde than just the back of his head, but it was near impossible. "What a shame. I do wish to see him again. I hope they will not make haste after the show." Her eyes blinked slowly before she glanced at the hunter at her other side. "You haven't said a word, Riku."
The silverette seemed to stare at the others down below, lost in his own thoughts but before he could be snapped to it, he replied.
"I haven't a word to say."

Eyes became dark as the woman huffed, crossing her arms over her busty chest. He truly was this unhappy? She was about to tell him that he was never going to enjoy such things if he were not willing to lighten up when the lights went out and the curtain went up.

[Reno]

As it was his first play, Sora knew not what to expect or what the play was even about. But as the scenes played out, he grinned quite appeased to find it was not a tragedy but a comedy! It was truly one of entertainment, watching as the two men's plot to falsely fall in love with two very rich woman fails when one of them actually falls in love. From there it got more complicated but there seemed to be humor in each scene and Sora was glad to hear his brother and lover laughing from where he sat knowing they had loosened up from their entrance.

As the play finally ended after the final scene of a dance, there was applause, "Why was that just not delightful?" Sora chirped quite happily, as the theater seemed to shift as everyone got ready to leave. He turned to the woman beside him, "Was it of your tastes Lilo?"

[Rikugurl]

"Ah!" The woman laughed as she started to clap as the curtains went down and the cast came out to take their bows. Her face was bright even if it were getting late for her as the cheer and excitement ran over features. "That was delightful!" She cried happily as she was asked by her lover before looking at Riku... who was still as he was when the curtains came up at the beginning of the play. His legs were crossed, his chin in his hand and his eyes intent upon the vampirs before him. What a terrible obsession. "How bouts you, Riku? Did you enjoy it?" She asked but was surprised that he did not give an answer.

"One of my true favorites!" Axel laughed as he clapped before the people around them started to leave their chairs and made their way out of the theater, most likely to retreat back to their homes for tomorrow night wouldn't be as well as this. He slowly turned, seeing the hunter, vampir and lady still where they sat before, not seeming to want to leave. "What do you suggest, my love? I refuse to head over even near the dhampir though it is you that I am worried of. If enough people leave, he could take his spot and strike..."


Back in the library, the blonde seemed to gain himself some extra comfort as he leaned upon the lycan. It was so he could read along, saying that it could help with him to grasp things he had yet to understand. These stories had help his soul already and at times, he subconsciously gripped his pendant. "Ah, I see it now..." He whispered as Terra ended another lesson. He smiled, looking down at the words. How wonderful this was to be here again, learning the way of the Lord.

[Reno]

"Sora would not allow him too..." Roxas said ascertained by this factor as he glanced back. He shuddered just a little at the unnerving stare they were being given by the hunter and his eyes narrowed, showing his teeth. Now with less people in the theater he could smell it, like his brother could. "He is carrying a silver weapon."

Sora tilted his head, seeing the stare Riku was giving before he sighed and stood, knowing Axel like Marluxia was to be wise not to get close. It was obvious his plan had failed... because Riku had been so intent on the Vampirs not the show. He had thought it strange he had never laughed. Then again he just thought the other might have a poor sense of humor. "Come Lilo, I still wish for you to see my brother. Riku, I... suppose you shall stay here." He took her arm and lead her down the rows of seats until they were upon the aisle and soon walking through the row directly behind the two Vampirs. At this Roxas and Axel became a little surprised but it did seem the best solution at the moment for they.

The blonde glanced at the hunter once more before standing and he smiled. "Sora! It is good to see you."
"You act like we haven't seen one another for a year! It has only been a few days!" The brunette said quite jovially, the two sharing a hug over the seats. "Now I am happy to finally formally present Lilo! Lilo I am certain you remember my youngest brother, Roxas?"
The blonde looked at the woman, so close now and smiled. He had guessed correctly. "My! You have grown into quite a woman haven't you Lilo? I hardly recognized ye!"


A cheek laid upon the top of Ven's hair the brunette finding it surprisingly soft and the scent of it very earthen. "I am glad you do." Terra spoke, the lesson have aided him to a point. In fact he had forgotten all about his loss. "Do you think we have time for another or this shall be it for the night? The Epistle of the Romans can get lengthy and complicated."

[Rikugurl]

OOC: I went to bed~ zzzzzzzzzzz See you tomorrow!

The woman giggled at the complement, her cheeks becoming rosy for the sight of the blonde man before her. It seemed like not only was the eldest Wilkinson boy was handsome but the youngest too... and she knew it be the same with the middle child for he and Roxas shared the same image. "And I you! Though your situation sad, you have become quite the man~" She flirted like most women did. It was not betraying nor competition but just a reaction that the women sought from their true lovers.

It was the lord to the blonde's right that made her gasp and eyes widened, her hand being taken in his before he gently placed a kiss upon it. "And I am Lord Axel Xipil, my lady."
"Oooh, a lord, is it? The pleasure is all mine." Her eyes met his as he pulled away before he glanced behind her, seeing the eyes upon the hunter watching them like mice in a field... and listening as well. He looked back upon the women before a wicked grin came to his face. "I must say too that you are quite beautiful but unfortunately, beauty is all it is. It seems you are rather foolish as well."

All three of his company reacted to the rude comment about the single female but he only frowned. "A hunter is upon your company and you mustn't be daft enough not to know what we are. Waht exactly were you planning on succeeding tonight?"


Heavy eyes blinked a bit before the blonde registered the question, yawning some as he shifted his body against the other more for comfort. "No, this shall be it for the night. If it is but a challenge, I wish it to sink in when mine mind his fresh." The book was closed and as Terra was about to stand and place it away, claws wrapped around his thigh to halt him. "No.... I am comfortable and enjoy your warmth. Please, allow us to sit like this just a bit longer... for the moon will be full next morrow and well...." He faded off as he laid his head back upon the lycan's shoulder.

[Reno]

"You certainly still speak your mind without proper details don't you?" Sora chastised, looking none too happy about the comment on his lover. He wrapped an arm about her shoulders before he continued on. "She is but a friend of Lilo's and as her own lover we have teamed up to show Riku what joys of life he has doth missed because of his cruel... pastime."

Roxas, instead of chastising his own sibling for his rude tongue to his own lover as planned, started at his answer, "What... Sora! Brother, what has gotten into your head? You are an element to his 'cruel pastime'! You are walking a tightrope without the rope!"
"Hmm... then would I not just fall?" The brunette seemed to muse as if oblivious though a teasing grin started to arise as his brother answered.
"That is the poi- Sora this is not time for games! I am being quite serious!"
The elder chuckled, waving his hand apologetically, "I apologize my brother! But think of it, is this not the best for all?" He leaned forward, his voice much lower so that he did not rise to Riku's ears, "He came here instead of hunting tonight. If we can convince him to live a better life, then you will no longer have to wander the forests without worry of him."


"I..." Terra hesitated before he swallowed some. "I suppose it is no trouble to stay for awhile." He leaned closer to the other, an arm wrapping about the Vampir's thin shoulders and bringing him ever closer. They say that a Vampir's skin was ice cold but it was quite false. It was blood that kept you warm and he was as warm as as much blood as he had within him. From a touch he could tell when the other had last feasted or if he would need to again soon.

He was quite warm, so he knew the other had had his meal not long ago. In fact he was so warm, the hand, still on his thigh, was like a burning presence, so close to a more intimate part of his anatomy. It was mating season and like the females he too was reaching heat. It was not quite the same as a feales, but that drive was there - the overcoming desire and need that had sent him rutting in the forest many times before under the wiles of womanly tricks. He shut his eyes and did his best not to concentrate upon it, or else he knew the smell would tip the other off and that would be quite an embarrassing conversation for certain.

[Rikugurl]

As Sora spoke, Axel's teeth clenched more and more. His blood started to boil, his eyes almost changing from pure rage until he snapped, his hand shooting out and his claws gripped the boy's shirt. "Listen to me and listen to me well!" He hissed lowly, his fangs showing easily. "I can deal with a mouse not taking a bite of cheese but playing with a cat makes you mad! You are going to get yourself killed and your fair idea of changing nature is far beyond laughable. Are you so dense not to realize that he would not tail you here for sheer pleasure? Do you not realize that hunters are much like onions? They have layers, motives and tricks like our own."

He snarled as he pushed the brunette away somewhat violently before his eyes narrowed. "This city was named after the stags that would gather here when it was once a village in which I lived. There were plenty of hunters who found true sport in hunting them down for they destroyed true gardens and vegetable crops. You couldn't take one of them, tell them not to kill anymore and then place him in a field to watch them frolic! But if you wish to be so mad to believe such a story, perhaps death isn't such a bad thing for you."

He heard sneers from his lover and the complaining of the woman but he would have none of it for he suddenly jumped and flew back towards the stage. Instantly, the hunter rose, his hand gripping his dagger before it suddenly went flying. Luckily, it hit and sank in the wood by Axel's hand and the red lord gave a hideous and vicious hiss as his eyes changed and narrowed down at the silverette. He dropped onto the stage before quickly disappearing behind the curtain.


Though he wished to hide it, the blonde knew well that the lycan was nervous. Knowing that it was mating season, he could place two and two together. His hand slowly moved away from its place upon the strong thigh before blue eyes glanced up at the man. "So... you are not attending the battle if there be one? What shall you do instead?"

[Reno]

"Axel!" Came a call of horror, while his twin snarled and called to Riku. Roxas glanced back at his brother and Sora was just able to see the look of betrayal and fury crossing his eyes before he hurried down to the stage to follow where the other had flighted too. Sora felt stung but he knew there was little time to deal with such things as Riku was intent on Roxas now - like Axel had before he jumped onto the seats and flew across the seats and crashed like a bird with a newly broken wing.

He and Riku toppled to the floor, the brunette catching his arms and growling quite fiercely at him, seeing he had given the other a few splinters from what he guessed had been a stake he had been reaching for. And Roxas was angry at him when it was Axel who left him behind with such a 'dangerous' person?

"Enough." Sora hissed quite angrily and sharply, his eyes bright.


The elder breathed softly, finding a sense of comfort when the other finally moved his hand and his body could stop stirring and just relax. Yet it was a strange sense of loss as well... Yet he did not dawdle his thoughts upon it as he was asked the question. "I will stay back with the woman and act as a guard over them." He said easily. "Many if not most are now pregnant and will not be allowed to fight."

The blonde nodded against him, having been told such by his own master. "The years after mating are very difficult..." The other said as if in deep though of something.

[Rikugurl]

"SORA!" Lilo cried as Riku and Sora went flying to the ground. She rushed over, seeing the two struggling on the floor. If Riku had some type of weapon upon him, Sora could easily be killed. But she too had something up her sleeve. A pouch that she quickly took from her bag before quickly dropping it upon the floor next to Riku. Since he was snorting and hissing, he ingested the powered and slowly started to calm down before falling asleep.

In the back of the stage, some actresses cried as the man stomped through their dressing room, not with an excuse or anything. What was worse was that another boy came in right after, though his cheeks rosy and saying one excuse after the other.


A nod came from the blonde, remembering that it was near mating season and probably most of the wolves who could mate had done so or would be doing so after tomorrow night. But at the last statement, the young vampir looked up, a question in his eye before it came from his mouth. "Whatever do you mean?"

[Reno]

Sora blinked as the powder spread but he was quick to stray from it, looking down at the now slumbering man. He huffed before glancing at Lilo, frowning and hugging her. "I am sorry you had to be witness of that my love... come let's take him home." He lent down and lifted the silver-haired male into his arms.

"Oh excuse me! Pardon my eyes! I apologize greatly! Axel will you cease?!" Roxas cried, as he did his best to only concentrate upon the red-head's back and not at the blushing woman about him. He was finally able to catch up with the other man;s incredible strides, catching his arm. "Axel!!!"


"It is very... difficult to keep young alive." Terra said looking down at the other. "I have had many a brother or sister born who did not make it to see their fifth year. The odds against us are great... It is when the Dhampir and the Vampir are most reckless with our pack. Atop of that we have our own natural odds of strong prey and natural bad birth."

He lent back against the couch and chuckled sadly, "Mine father and mine uncle and myself... we are survivors and some of the only natural born."

[Rikugurl]

"Alright..." The woman spoke softly as she took one of Riku's arms and helped her lover carry him out. Some people upon the street looked over at them, but at this time, it was not so odd to see such a scene. the silverette was probably drunk, drowning himself in booze to free himself of a play he was pushed into seeing. If only they knew the half of it. It didn't take long for them to reach the house of the judge, the gates locked and impossible to get through or scale without looking suspicious. "Come, the back way~" Lilo called over the man's shoulder and soon they walked two blocked around to come to the east exit of the city.

They walked around the trail and came around to the rear of the judge's home, actually stable and walked inside where the hunter's horse awaited. Dark eyes looked upon them as the two laid the vampir upon a stack of hay before the woman had to catch her breath. "My, that was close!"

When his arm was pulled, the redhead stopped, his narrow eyes looking back at the blonde before he growled. "Your brethren has become mad! How dare he subject us to such danger so carelessly! And not only us, but himself!"


As Terra shifted, Ventus had to as well for it was no longer comfortable. A frown came over his features as he learned of the poor birthrate. It was the same with humans though, he had to admit. But what caught his interest was the fact that Terra's father and uncle were the only true born wolves in the pack. That meant... everyone else had been turned. "So, that means your mother was turned?"