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Post by kimcora on Sept 26, 2011 20:57:45 GMT -5
"He's down, not that I'm surprised...." A maid, the self appointed referee, said watching as the guard pushed himself uneasily to a sitting up position. He rubbed the back of his head. staring up at Leah with a bit of surprise and humor. "Damn you've got quite a kick kid." "Thanks, your not to bad yourself." Leah smilled, offering him a hand up. She quite easily helped the man to his feet, dusting off the footprint she'd left on his black workout shirt easily. recieving a clap on the back from one of his buddies that had been watching. "I must admit kid, I've never seen a girl fight like that." He laughed, and the other guard nodded. "Yeah, I thought it was weird when you asked to work out with us. Had no idea I was in for a major ass kicking." "I get that alot." Leah laughed, whipping the bit of sweat from her forehead, refusing the water bottle from the maid that offered it to her. She hadn't really meant to get involved with their training session to show off. She just wanted to do something to keep her buisy. She couldn't bother Alex because he was working, she couldn't go to martial arts class because it was a saturday, she sure as hell wasn't going to watch tv, and things were really calm as far as events in the world went. So that left hunting down her own fun which she found in the lower levels of the home, in the personal gym they had. "Well, we have to get back to work, it was great to meet you Leah." The guys said, leaving the room muttering to theselves at what a shock it was for a pretty girl to pack a punch. She smiled slightly to herself, stretching her arms above her head. She bent backward, doing a back hand walk over. She landed gracefully turning on her toes to catch the punching bag with her knee. She was preforming her normal practices, trying to loosen herself up and ignore the nagging feeling she felt. There was so much about this situation she didn't understand already, now she had to worry about Theo and Alex, fate and free will, and this whole mess with the paradise. 'I'm going to be a basket case before long.' She thought, no longer paying attention to her foot work and tripped. She landed on the mat on her butt, letting out a small "ouch". "Too late.." She sighed, getting to her feet and walking back to the room Alex let her stay in. She shut the door behind her, slipping off her sweaty clothes and heading for the shower. She hopped in the shower. Once she felt the sweat and grime was off, she got out pulling a towel around her and headed to find something to wear. All she found was a dress that the maids had left for her on the bed. She frowned at the filly lace and looked around to make sure there was nothing else. When she found nothing she huffed and pulled the dress on begrudgingly. She looked herself over in the mirror, frowning slightly at how much like a little girl it made her look. She huffed plopping down on the bed. She paused when she noticed the feather on her pillow. Theo's face came to mind and she had to stiffle a blush as she reached over and picked it up. Besides...what would he think of the dress? She blinked and shook her head quickly. She wasn't suposed to think that way. That wasn't good when she was suposed to be keeping the two men apart. 'Since when did this become my responsibility?' She huffed and fell back on the bed. Speaking of responsibility, she was reminded of that weird dream, of the need she felt to go back to the Emar's house, back to that library... 'Perhaps I can go later...' She thought, biting her lip as she stared up at the ceiling.
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Post by vamperious on Sept 27, 2011 9:14:37 GMT -5
The next morning the twins got up early to get ready to visit the Forsyth residence. They had the package secured under Gerald's arm and Ryan on the same arm, both protecting it as they went out to the car. It took about 20 minutes to get to his residence- not far- most rich lived fairly close to each other. Knowing Alex's father liked them plenty fine- but not the boy they sighed getting out of the car. They hated trifling little brats. Gerald took a deep breath- ignoring the annoyed feeling in his head and putting on a simple smile- one he used at work. Knocking on the door the brothers waited- arms linked. A maid led them to an office study- the door was closed. They didn't like being told to wait but they did any how since it was a work thing not some thing more personal.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Theo slept well that night but when he woke up- Leon was gone but his wolf was still there. Raising a bit of a flag to him he looked around. "Leon?" There was no answer at first but a sound like a stick snapping just off in the brush. "Leon?" He called again to his relief he stuck his head out of the bush,"What?" Smiling at him," Just wondering where you had wondered off too with out your wolf?" He looked at Theo a bit confused," My wolf can see me and smell me, not to mention hear me- I'm not going too far- I was just looking around the perimeter."The gryphon was looking at Leon like he was a cat-like a chew toy, Theo patted the beast it grunted then rolled back over on its side, huffing. "Its okay- how about we go hunting?" The gryphon's head popped up at the word hunting and it jumped up excitedly. "I'll return- would you like anything in particular?" Leon looked at him with his mechanical green eye, it brightening as it looked at him, then going dull again in a glow. "I'm fine thank- when you get back- I will take my turn sleeping...Second night is here..." Theo nodded, as he started walking out into the brush with the gryphon eagerly bounding at his side. AS the hour progressed he caught some small game. Bringing them back Leon went to sleep- the green glow going black, as the other eye was closed- he really did sleep. However his sleep was riddled with night mares of loosing his sister. Theo ate with the gryphon- it was a peaceful quiet- he wanted to share it with Leah but he knew he couldn't. He took a bit of his game and had problems swallowing the bit- he got that ticklish feeling again-like some one was holding a feather again. Swallowing he smiled," If this keeps up I might have to just see who it is..."
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Post by kimcora on Sept 27, 2011 20:46:28 GMT -5
"Sir you have guests." The maid said in a bow, from the door to the private study. Alex looked from the paper he'd been looking over, the phone to his ear letting off the chatter from the other end. He said something quickly to the other end, his tone clipped and almost dissmisive in the different language. He hung up the phone and looked to the maid. "Guests?" "The Ashling twins." Alex blinked before his eyes narrowed slightly in thought. 'Ashings...those two were the ones my father knew...weren't they the ones with that bird boy too?' He got to his feet, curious as to why these two would be there to see him. After all he had nothing to offer them. He walked to the room, the maid getting the door for him before he entered. "Hello, Ashlings, interesting to see you two here." He said in a way of greeting. He headed over to the desk, leaning back in a sit on it. "So, what brings you here?"
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Post by vamperious on Sept 28, 2011 10:06:30 GMT -5
When they were greeted Gerald got a rather wicked grin on his face," I see your still an ungrateful little shit-It's Mr. Ashling to you. We are your elders here. We also know your father- you don't want you business rep. getting out of your hostility to proper carriers of Government artifacts and information...now do you?" It was a lethal threat and they all knew it. Gerald was just ballsy enough to go threw with it as well. "As to why we are here as my brother stated, On Governments business...We have an artifact with your name on it...It deals with the war and such. We have a few links you can get information threw if you don't know about the war already." Handing the package to him, Ryan was sure he knew some things in the illegal areas because he looked suspicious of it. The amulet was inside glowing a faint teal since the package was passed to him. Its eyes a blaze when he touched it Gerald smiled knowing that Theo and Leon were way ahead of Alex. Gerald wasn't too happy about him having one but it was inevitable now that Leah was involved anyhow. Both wanted to keep her safe- only one could keep her... sighing he looked back at Alex," Here is our card if you need any questions answered at a later time. You need to talk to the MI group. The RO and the ME already have representatives. Each must be supported by a large group- they will give you all the details of the position you have been given." Thats' when Gerald's pocket started to buzz- he left it alone but took note he didn't know if it were important but he hoped it wasn't pressing- or they would call back again.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "So your telling me- that we are the only human's here?" The gryphon snorted its large head and nodded. "huh...well I guess thats was we wanted to know...Well are there any buildings? or structures that aren't trees?" The beast seemed to be thinking then nodded, that drew Theo's attention. "Can we go see it? Can you take me to it?" The beast shook its head. "Is there a problem with it? DO we have to have a sacrifice for it?" "We have to fight the war to get into it- only one can get in...maybe two if we are evenly matched..." Turning to look at Leon he sighed," How do you know?" "I saw a rock with it carved into it- in a strange language but it was close enough to Egyptian I got it." Nodding he pulled his phone out of his pocket, ringing up Gerald- he left a message about the current situation and that they were coming back. "Ready to go home?" Nodding back Leon go up, then looked at the wolf," Do you come with us?" The wolf cocked its head tot eh side then approached him for he first time and nosed the badge. "They will always be with us- If we need them in the real world- they will appear." Tapping the badge the Gryphon backed up doing a run and jump straight at Theo- he stood perfectly still. The gryphon almost collided with him but instead of hitting him it's body was enveloped by the badge- a strange light appearing as it sank in. Leon tried it and the wolf did the same, but when it was in the badge it could hear its subtle voice in his head, but only when it touched his skin. "This is wicked..." Theo smiled, "Be polite to them- they need to be on you at all time or you will have to re-capture them here..." Nodding in understanding he looked at Theo for further instruction.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The glass shattered against the wall in a loud crash. The skinny pale fingers it came from was standing, breathing heavy as he was enraged that the girl he liked said no, she was simply standing there nonchalantly looking at him as thought h e were a child. "Are you finished throwing a hissy fit?" "NO! Not till you understand who I am and what you just said to me!" Rolling her eyes, she sighed,"You are such a child- I can't date a child. Its too much work any how- I have in the Organization to deal with- so can I get back to work?" He gritted his teeth then waved her off like she were a worthless piece of trash. When she left he was muttering mean slurs about women and her. He hated not getting what he wanted. "I am the leader of the ZA- How dare she say no to me...Stupid wench."
The girl sighed, it wasn't easy being one of the only girls in an organization and being a higher up- like the vice boss. Every one looked to her because the real boss was a child, only age 14, he didn't understand the world yet. Walking back into her office she huffed into her seat then noticed she had a message on her phone- sighing it was from a reporter who missed their call time- so she was forced to listen to the long message. "Melinda?" Ryan's voice asked on the phone- more of a question due to her phone message. Melinda was a family friend, a friend of Theo also- she used to have a crush on him when they were kids, the feels were still the same but un returned on Theo's side. "I was wanting to know if you wanted to meet up with Gerald and I for dinner, Its been a while and We need to talk about Theo- if we can...He should be returning soon. but get back to me and let me know. thanks bye." She got excited to hear from them- it had been years since she had seen Theo or the twins, Pressing the redial button, she waited for him to pick up. It never came. 'Maybe they are busy?' she thought to her self leaving them a message in return. She said she would have been delighted to join them for dinner. She got off the phone and got back to work.
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Post by kimcora on Sept 28, 2011 17:27:06 GMT -5
Alex looked to Gerald, appearing unfazed by his comment but felt his temper burn down inside of him. ‘Well said..’ He thought, a cocky smirk coming to his lips as he listened to them explain why they were here. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing at first. Honestly he didn’t give a care about the war. Sure he knew plenty about it. Hell he funded a lot of the same weapons used. But he personally had no gain in it other than economic. However when the package was in his grasps he looked it over with slight confusion. “What’s this supposed to be, some kind of badge?” He looked over the small glow to its eyes and felt a small connection to it. It was odd but something about it made him not want to put it down. He however ignored that feeling and set it aside to take the card from Ryan. “Alright…I’ll be sure to contact them.” He looked the two over and felt a little lost at the situation. ME and RO already had their representatives? What was that supposed to mean? He would just have to find out for himself…
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Post by vamperious on Sept 28, 2011 19:12:33 GMT -5
Leaving the residence the twins returned home to find one Melinda waiting for them- well out side their gate. "Well look who it is...We got your message...We just didn't think you were going to be early." Gerald joked at her as they opened a door for her. They all drove to the house up the hill together. "So where is little Theo?" Gerald looking bemused,"He is out. He will be home soonish." She nodded looking a bit disappointed.
Once they had sat down in the living room- a green room this time a bit bigger with a pool table to the right side. Sitting on the large leather couch she sighed a soft sigh as she looked over the pictures of Theo growing up with the twins on the walls and fire place. She always thought it was sweet of the two to take him in. Her favorite picture was of little Theo when his wings were little stubs- white stubs stretched out wide-as they would go as it was. Gerald was on his left, and Ryan on his right, both had a hand and they were actually smiling. The twins were of course matching but so was little Theo but she didn't mind that- it was just so cute. Theo had large green eyes and rosy little cheeks in the autumn picture- she thinks he was about 7. 'So innocent...' She smiled then returned her attention to the twins," So how have you been? How has the RO been treating you?" Ryan smiled," Good, we have little Theo to keep our heads on our shoulders...and the RO are a well organized group- and you how are the ZA?" She rolled her eyes," The kid is driving me nuts...he won't leave me alone. " Laughing Gerald looked at her seriously," What is that little pompous prick up too now-a-days?" "Nothing much- tutoring, yelling at people, trying to get me to go out with him...the usual." That made Gerald laugh," So he still has the hots for you?" She nodded a bit disturbed that this kid has been chasing her for almost 2 years now.
Taking a deep breath they both took the leap- jumping back to the present day. Leon re-entered on his front lawn. He was happy to be home but a bit wet since the sprinklers were going off at the time. The first thing he did was find his sister and hug her. Theo appeared in a more uncomfortable spot. Practically on top of Ryan in the living room. When he popped out of the air it mad a loud cracking sound- like a tree falling. Loosing grip of the couch Ryan fell with Theo on top of him. He wasn't to heavy- just awkward. "Oh- sorry- didn't think You would be this close..." He got up and dusted himself off and helped Ryan up as well. He smiled and gave him a hug, Gerald joined in. "We have a guest..." Theo looked a bit confused, then turning around he saw Melinda, a smile coming over his face."Hey- long time no see..." She smiled at him- getting up and giving him a hug. Her fingers brushing his feathers- making him shiver."How have you been? I haven't seen you since I was...well 17. 8 years its been..." Smiling at her he took a seat," Yeah 8 years has changed a lot for all of us...So what are you doing here?""Just visiting...I was invited over for dinner." Looking over at Ryan and Gerald they nodded," It's been a long while since we have seen her.""Please excuse me I have to make a phone call..." Getting up and out of the room he called Leah. He didn't know if she was going to answer but he was hoping she would- he was dying to hear her voice.
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Post by kimcora on Sept 28, 2011 22:19:13 GMT -5
**The ecursed dress lol** i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt68/lala-16_photos/2011-short-wedding-dresses-6291b768a89ed092_saweran_casual-short-wedding-dresses_e.jpg“What’s wrong with the dress?” “It’s too fluffy and frilly! It’s looks like I’m wearing drapes!”“It’s cute!”“Yeah as adorable as a doll. You had your fun playing dress up. But I want my jeans now!” The maid glared at Leah, hands on hips. She looked like she was ready to blow up on Leah, especially when Leah folded her arms like a child and stomped her foot. “Miss Emar, you’re being ridiculous! This dress was a gift from the young master, an expensive one too-““So Alex is behind this?” Leah said heatedly, vowing to get him back for this. He knew she sure as hell didn’t wear things like this. She hated how freaking petite and fragile it made her look, like she was a doe eyed doll instead of a strong woman. She could picture Alec laughing his ass off right now. The maid let out a laugh, making Leah’s eyes narrow at her. “Heavens no, of course we told him what to choose-men have no taste for these sorts of things. Just bear with it for today please. I swear on my life that it makes you look so cute!”Leah huffed, knowing she wasn’t going to win in this situation and putting the maid in a choke hold wasn’t going to get her clothes back any faster. So she just had to be patient, what an annoying thought that was. She heard her phone ringing and walked over to where it was on the night stand. She flipped it open looking at the caller ID and her frowned turned to a smile. “Hey Theo!” She answered happily, glad to have something to do other than pay attention to the dress issue...and just in general she was happy to hear from him. “Did everything go well with your work?” She asked, glancing at the closing door as the maid left the room.
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Post by vamperious on Sept 29, 2011 9:26:42 GMT -5
He heard the smile on her face threw her voice that made him happy. "Hey Leah...Yeah I went great- I have some thing to show you. Its amazing... Are you at home?" He didn't hesitate on his question because he wasn't there for the phone call and didn't know where she had been. "Well when would be a good time to see you? Its more proper," He laughed a bit nervously," You can come over to either my house or my brothers if you want I'm over at my brothers place having dinner." He did miss her and wanted to see her as soon as he possibly could plus he felt weird with the girl whose had a crush on him since she laid eyes on him in the house. She has been known for trying things- they never worked but she has stolen a few kisses before.
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Post by kimcora on Sept 29, 2011 18:06:59 GMT -5
Leah was happy to hear he wanted to see her, in fact felt the same way herself. She had to get out this boring house and the prospect of Theo showing her something amazing made it all the better. Besides Alex was out speaking with some person and she was stuck here. Perhaps she could just have the driver take her back home to get some different clothes…. “Hm, well whenever and wherever is fine with me. ((Wherever will be the most awkward. *hint hint*)) My place is currently kind of crowded.” She said as the maid came back in with her arms folded with a hair brush. “Anywhere but here to be honest. Hold on a sec,” She said sweetly as the maid came up to her. She held the phone close to her giving the maid a glare. “Don’t touch me with that brush!” She warned trying to keep her voice low so Theo wouldn’t hear. “You’re hair looks ridiculous. And if you’re going to see someone then you must look the part of a beautiful girl not a troll.” Leah’s face fell slightly and her lip gave a twitch. “For your information I’m leaving the house to go back to my place to get a change of clothes anyways-“ “Oh no you’re not. Not if you don’t want me to call Mr. Foresythe and tell him about your little escape venture.” The two stared each other down for a moment before Leah sighed. “What’s the price?” “You have to let me do you hair AND you have to wear the dress.” Leah shook he head. “No deal.” “Fine then I’ll just tell the guards to keep an extra watch on your room…” “Fine!” She picked the phone back up as the maid giggled. “Alright I’ll let the driver know.” Leah sighed as she left and went back to the conversation with Theo. “Sorry, ummm, possibly in an hour or so? I apparently have a hair appointment.” She said, her voice betraying her slight annoyance.
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Post by vamperious on Sept 29, 2011 18:48:06 GMT -5
"Hair? What are you planning on doing? Going to a dinner party? How about I come get you...I can fly if you remember...Where are you at? I'll come get you Leah." He said to her in a slightly convincing voice but with a bit of a reserve in it. He didn't wanna make it sound like a planned kid napping. He was wanting to get her- he would go any where to get her. "Theo?" Melinda called out as she wove her way into the back room where he was on the phone at. "Who you talking to--huh? I wanna know Theo." He stopped talking as he was going to respond to Leah but he forgot who was there- that was awkward. "Melinda- I am on the phone- leave me alone." "OH come on- I just wanna know." She said as he reached over his back- more to put hers around him-and reached to the phone. Shuffling the phone he tried to keep it from her with some luck. "No- stop- now-I'm on the phone!" He shoved her off in a nicer manner but moved her. Putting his ear back on the phone-"Leah? You still there?"
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Post by kimcora on Sept 29, 2011 22:30:51 GMT -5
Leah at first would have told him no, that that wasn’t such a good idea. But Alex was gone and she wanted out of there and she was more than happy to hear that she could get the hell out of there quickly. “I know, about the hair, trust me you have no idea what these morons have me wearing at the moment-If you laugh I swear I’m going to-“Her face fell when she heard a female voice in the background and she glanced at the phone to make sure she was still talking with him. “Melinda?” She muttered, the name not ringing a bell. She listened to the exchange and felt slightly annoyed. The phone sounded like it was being moved a lot and finally she heard something that sounded like "No- stop- now-I'm on the phone!" come from Theo. She didn’t like that one bit. "Leah? You still there?" She was snapped out of her daze at the sound of her name and quickly let the normalcy float back into her voice. “Uh yeah, still here. Please, that would be awesome. I’m at Alex’s, you know the Foresythe estate near Bonaventure boulevard?”
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Post by vamperious on Sept 30, 2011 9:55:52 GMT -5
He was silent for a second his voice colored with a slight annoyance but eh answered smoothly," I'll be there in 5 minutes tops. He is just down the way. What Floor?" Melinda didn't look happy to hear him leaving since he just got back. She was still sitting where he had shoved her to on the floor pouting. He left her there as well when he left- he didn't want to play with her right now. Watching him leave, she turned her frown into a hatred filled snarl. "So he has a little crush on another girl but I've been here for years and he still hasn't seen me...I'll kill her." She freshened up and returned to eat dinner with Ryan and Gerald, she knew Theo would be back soon, so she just bidded her time. He was planning on getting her and making sure if he saw Alex he was going to punch him right in the face-if the chance arose. He was indeed there a few minutes later to the place she specified.
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Post by kimcora on Oct 1, 2011 14:46:07 GMT -5
Leah tugged a brush through her hair and looked herself over. She didn’t like the dress but…she did have to admit it fit nicely and it gave her more feminine color than her usual attire. Not to mention the cut was enough that she could move in it. Maybe it wasn’t that bad… She blinked, her eyes narrowing slightly as she huffed and sat down on the side of the bed. Since when did she ever care what she looked like in a mirror? Wasn’t it more important what others thought? ‘No, like I care what they have to say. I can still be perfectly threatening in lace.’ She thought folding her arms with a determined look. Besides Theo should be there soon and the last thing she wanted was to see him in a bad mood. She got to her feet, pulling on at least her pair of flat shoes. She heard the sound of wings behind her at the rather large arched door to the balcony off the room. She smiled brightly, glad to hear a sound for once. She quickly headed over to it, pulling the door open so that she could make her way out. “Hey,” She said giving Theo a hug before pulling away to look back up at him with a half smile. “Good thing your such a fast flyer. I was worried they were getting ready to get out the heels.” She said with a bit of humor and distaste. She couldn’t stand walking in heels, they made her feel like she was walking on stilts, precariously teetering and tripping over her own feet. That was the last thing she wanted at the moment.
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Post by vamperious on Oct 1, 2011 20:37:01 GMT -5
As she came out with a smile his went from a humored on to a 'wowed' one. He had yet to see her in a dress but ti made her look so cute. Smiling back and returning the hug he tried to stop smiling, finding he couldn't. "Heels? well I'm glad I go here in the nick of time then..." He mused with her. He looked at her and pushed back a blush,"I'm going to have to carry you- so don't get too embarrassed about flying in a dress...k?" He motioned for her to come closer, he was going to have to carry her bridal style so that he could balance-the same way he held her the first time. "I have a question...Did you have one of my feathers the last day or so?" His voice was soft and gentle when he asked, he wished she did because it gave him comfort from the Eternal Eden.
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Post by kimcora on Oct 2, 2011 14:04:24 GMT -5
Leah smiled nodding at his comment about carrying her. The staff here was already way ahead of him on that, the dress having, granted a really short but still there, pair of shorts. They knew her a little too well. When he asked about the feather however she felt a small blush coming on. She had forgotten about the feather, and realized how that must sound if she held onto a feather of his. Tad bit stalkerish? She nodded, her eyes looking down a little in embarrassment. "Uh, yeah. In the car it just kind of followed me home." She said though that didn't make it sound any less odd. "I dunno it made me feel a little better I guess." She said, offering him her hand as she stepped closer to him. "Sorry I get worried when people I know about disappear." She said giving him a half smile.
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