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Post by Zira Firestone on Jul 12, 2011 16:47:37 GMT -6
Zira returned to Hallowton in the dead of night with the memories of her evening spent with Maricul replaying in her mind like a dream, though she could not yet decide if it was a good dream or a nightmare. Mixed emotions flooded her body as a part of her took great pleasure from the Seductress, also known as Luca Valentine now, while the rest knew what she did was wrong and that she was no better than a damned traitor for sleeping with her. The Firebird had showered back at Luca's place in Utopia not wanting Amoura or any of the other vampires on their side to catch the scent of Maricul on her body. Little did she realize that the guilt was very apparent both on her features and body.
"Stop thinking about it, Zira. Just let it go."
She spoke aloud to herself quietly as she explored the city late at night, taking in the beauty and peaceful atmosphere that came with it. However every time Zira was close to attaining peace of mind she thought about lying beneath Maricul, allowing her hands to wander and do things to her body that made her feel dirty all over again. The shame was coming back and she wanted to burst into tears of sorrow but Zira forced it all away and tried to tell herself that she had nothing to be ashamed of. Just like Luca said. There was nothing to be ashamed of.
Nothing.
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Post by Silver Eyes on Jul 12, 2011 17:14:20 GMT -6
"Welcome back."
To Zira's dismay, there was her elder sister leaning against a dimly lit lamppost. Amoura had chosen to don more casual attire this evening consisting of jeans, a maroon, cotton T-shirt and black tennis shoes. Her purple hair, usually free to the elements, was pulled back in a thick, long braid. While her weaponry wasn't in sight, it was never too far away.
"You've been gone for a while and I'm not exactly happy with what I'm smelling on you. 'Eau de Slut' is it?" |
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Post by Zira Firestone on Jul 12, 2011 17:24:24 GMT -6
Zira bit her bottom lip before looking over to Amoura, clearly there was a spot she missed in that shower or Amoura was able to sense much deeper than just scent, much like their father. Here's hoping for the former as she could work around it but just in case she was secretly using all the power of Mundus to keep the truth from the Night Angel. How the mighty have fallen.
"Yes it is. I ran into her while exploring the tower and she attempted to seduce me as you might have guessed. I fought her off but it wasn't easy. This world's Maricul has far exceeded our own."
Lies mixed with truth, now she really was acting like a devil.
"How have things been on your front since the Maya incident?"
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Post by Silver Eyes on Jul 12, 2011 17:35:36 GMT -6
Amoura was in front of Zira, having approached in less than a blink and stared her down. She was good at lying but there were a few things she had so carelessly missed in her attempt to cover things up. "Really? The Night Angel started circling her, nostrils flaring, taking in her scent and other things.
"Then why are your hormone levels escalating? Why is your aura flaring?" The moment she was back in front of Zira, she briefly saw her Third Eye open to scan her over before closing. Amoura would have just let the story go at that if her behavior wasn't off. One thing she learned over the years was to notice the small, small things that most tend to overlook. |
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Post by Zira Firestone on Jul 12, 2011 17:45:54 GMT -6
Leave it to a Daughter of Mundus to one up a Daughter of Mundus. Zira was starting to hate how clever her older sister was at detecting things, in any realm. Still she wasn't about to cave in and confess the truth that easily. Her mind was now completely cleared and a third eye of her own opened up in her forehead to intercept anymore attempts from Amoura's but it was able to remain visually hidden from the Night Angel's eyes as to not cast further suspicion on herself.
"As I said, this world's Maricul has far exceeded our own. Are you done with the third degree?"
Zira wouldn't say it no matter how hard Amoura pressed her for the information. The very thought provoked her to throw up in her mouth so she could not bring herself to utter the words, "I slept with Maricul."
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Post by Silver Eyes on Jul 12, 2011 17:54:44 GMT -6
Lying. Why was Zira lying to her about something like this? First, she got Ranka from another realm and now her younger sister. Instead of spouting off words laced into an angered lecture, Amoura looked like she had been let down. The vampire sighed, rubbed the back of her neck, shook her head and stated: "I don't care if I'm going to sound like a mother or father when I say this but I'm spilling it regardless."
Amoura looked at Zira, frowned and finally said it: "I'm disappointed in you. I expected you to not fall prey to her charms but I guess that was too much to ask." She stood there, quiet, her eyes never wavering from hers. The Night Angel meant every word she had said. |
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Post by Zira Firestone on Jul 12, 2011 18:06:52 GMT -6
Those words pierced Zira's skin better than any sword forged by man or devil ever could. So much to the point her blood began to boil in pure rage as her eyes narrowed over Amoura, without thinking the Firebird grabbed her throat and began to squeeze allowing the anger to get the better of her.
"You're disappointed in me?"
The grip on the Night Angel's throat grew tighter as Zira drew nearer, very little space left between them while her brown eyes flashed red and began burning holes into Amoura's silver iris.
"Where do you get off on being disappointed in me!? How many times have you abandoned your friends and the cause for selfish reasons? How many times were you ready to just say "fuck the world!" because you couldn't deal with what was thrown your way? I lived and breathed hell everyday of my life on my own! You actually had friends, comrades to help you fight. Until you came along I only had myself and I never once said "fuck the world!" You're disappointed in me? I'm disappointed in you!"
Zira released her grip on Amoura roughly and continued to stare her down. If looks could kill she would have just murdered her own flesh and blood where she stood because she couldn't control her anger for once in her life.
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Post by Silver Eyes on Jul 12, 2011 18:21:11 GMT -6
"Touche." Amoura rubbed her throat where Zira had grabbed her while the bruising faded. As expected, she had a strong grip and a short temper; The Night Angel knew more of the latter. Once she had finished her lecture, Amoura parried with her response.
"Your reaction confirmed that you had sex or did other intimate things with Maricul. If you weren't guilty of doing so in the first place you wouldn't have had spouted out rage and I wouldn't have had to coax it out of you."
Still frowning and showing no anger at her--she still looked upset at what she had done considering people she cared for gave into that whore's temptations--she lowered her hand from the injury that she inflicted.
"I'm upset you had to lie to me about this, too. I thought you trusted me. If you had just said what happened in the first place..." Amoura let that trail off to prevent herself from giving into anger. Here she was telling her of her sins when Amoura did one thing she didn't: cave into the enemy's carnal desires. |
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Post by Zira Firestone on Jul 12, 2011 18:48:34 GMT -6
"Nothing happened!"
Zira shouted in anger before breaking eye contact with her eldest sister. Pacing back and forth now as hot angry tears spilled down her cheeks. The harder she tried to hide the truth the more obvious it became she did exactly what Amoura said she did. It wasn't even a matter of lying to others, she was only lying to herself now.
"What kind of woman do you think I am? Do you think so little of me that I would give into the seduction of a two-bit slut? Do you!? DO YOU?!"
Zira's lips trembled and her whole body shook. Hands closed into her fists as she bit her lip so hard Zira drew blood. Before she could utter one more word the Firebird fell down, crashing to her knees against the ground and openly weeping in front of her sister.
"I tried! I swear to god I tried, Amoura! You don't know what it's like. Your sex drive is dead! If you had even a spark left she would drive it all out of you until you had nothing left in the tank to give. She said- she said she loved me. She even went as far to say that she wanted to be an important part of my life. And you know what I said? "I'll think about it." I'll think about it! It should have been no straight off the bat! I followed in the footsteps of Sparda, I fought the armies of our father single-handedly just like he did. I even took Mundus life. I can defeat the great Prince of Darkness but I can't even say no to a fucking slut! I couldn't say no.... I really tried, Amoura, I did. But I couldn't say no...."
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Post by Silver Eyes on Jul 12, 2011 19:24:03 GMT -6
"No."
Amoura threw her arms around her sister and hugged her tightly. Truth be told she felt terrible about this but she knew that if she let herself stay in denial it would have only gotten worse. The Night Angel knew this first hand from all she had to endure for the past thirty years.
"You're not like her at all, Zira. I can tell you tried, you did your best but with her it's not enough sometimes." The vampire stroked her hair to help calm her down, "I'm not disappointed in you. I didn't mean those words but it is upsetting to know she again seduced someone I care for."
Amoura held her out at arm's length, curled her forefinger under her chin and tilted her head up, "Don't believe her for a moment when she says that she loves you and all those other sweet lies. The people who love you are here in this city trying to keep it safe." Amoura squeezed her shoulder, "I love you, Zira. You're my sister. And the fact that slut dared to do this to you...well she'll pay eventually. I'm just glad you're home safe." |
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Post by Zira Firestone on Jul 17, 2011 14:04:02 GMT -6
Zira didn't say anything while Amoura spoke, she simply took comfort in her sister's warm embrace and listened. It was nice to finally have a sister. For the longest time Zira was all alone in Mortis and even when she had a group by her side, she still felt all alone. The humans of her world just didn't understand what it was like being her, being a devil. Amoura did. When she was plunged into her world by another it was a god-send to her. She finally had somebody with her that understood, then she was taken away from Zira and again she was alone. Forced to take on her father by herself. The experience had made her stronger in a way but Zira wished the Night Angel could have been by her side. But she was by her side now and it was time to act. Not focused on the past but on the future.
"I know where she is, Amoura."
Spoke the Firebird at long last.
"Utopia. I know how to find it. We need to take the battle to her. I don't know what she's planning, all I know is we can't afford to wait. I can take you guys to Utopia."
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Post by Silver Eyes on Jul 19, 2011 10:46:53 GMT -6
"Then..." Amoura got to her feet and helped Zira up in the process by placing her hands under her elbows, "We are going to take the fight to her. Or at the very least we shall see to it that she doesn't go after anyone else in my family." She slid her fingers from her arms and planted them on her hips. There was a spark in Amoura's silver hues, one that Zira had seen before. Someone had a plan, or an idea, and she was going to execute it regardless of opinion. "Maricul is up to something and we need to find out. If she truly wishes to unite the universes then we're going to be in deep shit."
The prophecy. The reminder sent chills racing down her spine. It's because of the imbalance that the Arashi were going to be sent out to eradicate all life; does Maricul truly believe that her power would be enough to stop the divine? Foolish whore.
"I'll rally the others. It's time we pay The Seductress a visit." |
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