Innocent and Xiu

[phoenix]

There were guards on the other side of the portal which Methuselah had opened into Union City. They were surprised when Innocent had stepped through.

Methuselah had followed soon after, an unrecognizable red dragon woman in his arms. The General looked to the guards, instructing them to take Innocent to one of the rooms, and that he would be there as soon as he got Xiu to the healers.

He carried the woman in red dragon scale armor to a room where people immediately scattered in order to try and help. The General laid the woman’s body on a bed. He stepped away, and Xiu was immediately swarmed by the healers. Methuselah looked down at himself: he was covered in blood. Her blood. Dragon blood. He sniffed before he spun around and walked away.

Innocent had been taken to the room that she and Methuselah had shared, once upon a time, back before he had lost his memories and had vanished. It didn’t take long for Methuselah to step inside.

Blood red orbs rest on the woman he had just saved- his wife. He could remember her, now. He could remember everything they had said, everything they had done. He remembered his connection to Xiu: he was killing vampires and dragons alike, in an effort to give Innocent Hellsgate as a wedding gift. Xiu proved to be a worthy opponent, and there had been a silent deal in between them both that they would be the one to kill the other off. He remembered why he had Eric Lhiannan’s sword: he had taken it after beating Ayla’s father for stabbing Innocent.

The General continued to silently watch her, his mind going a million miles a minute. He began taking off the anti-berserker bracers that were about his wrists: A gift from Ayla. He unfastened one, then the other, then removed them, his eyes never leaving his wife. He remembered just how loyal he was to her. He remembered just how much he loved her. He remembered that they had a child...

Methuselah finally looked away from her. He also remembered how angry he was with her for giving herself up, thinking that Sirus would play fair. The General removed the blood-soaked red t-shirt that Locke had given him in the future. He was broader in the shoulders thanks to his time spent in the Great Realm of the Jewel, and the futuristic jeans and t-shirt that he wore were just not comfortable. He felt like an idiot wearing them. He crumpled up the blood-soaked t-shirt and frowned at nothing in particular. Perhaps a thought. Maybe a memory. But his eyes soon found Innocent once more.

His Queen.

[Shelly D. D.]

Good one Seth it made me cry a little

[ambs]

*once Innocent was free from the cross and carried to Methuselahs feet she slowly stretched she get her muscles moving again. she looked over her shoulder at Sirus a moment before looking up at Boons ship and mumbled to herself but still could be heard"thank the gods i dont have to do with that goon anymore...." She looked up at Methuselah and gave him a weak but gentle smile. Slowly getting up on her feet she looked to Sirus again but didnt say a word. In to the portal she went and sat among the bed of methuselah and hers. she watched Methuselah carry Xiu she sighed, at least she can say she gave herself up for Methuselahs friend. When Methuselah walked back in the room she watched him remove a bloody tshirt and blue jeans. before he removed the jeans she spoke softly*

"m'love... those leggings.....they are weird but they make that butt of yours so appealing"

*she gave him a gentle smile but then seen her turned and looked away from her she sighed before speaking again*

"Methuselah.... is something wrong?

*suddenly she began to feel light headed and decided to lay back and close her eyes. It had been awhile since she fed. *

[phoenix]

((Leggings! *laughs* Oh, Gods. *runs off to work, thinking up a reply to that*))

[Shelly D. D.]

leggings hell it was the "they are weird but they make that butt of yours so appealing". Amber you are so so so well I'm not really sure but you are and you make me laugh. Sill

[ambs]

ugh! the typos! thats what i get posting when im half asleep and exhausted from work!
lol glad i got a chuckle outta you 2. and thanks Shell for not knowing that im a full bloomed woman! *glares*

[Shelly D. D.]

but should have been what. Should have been "Amber you are so so so well I'm not really sure what you are and you make me laugh".

[phoenix]

Was there something wrong? Yes. Everything.

It was especially the conflicting sensations, the conflicting emotions and thoughts that were the problem. He could remember everything from before the High Priest blocked his memories (twice, now that he thought about it!). he remembered who he was, which conflicted with who he had become since.

He loved his wife, but he also loved Asuna. He respected Xiu, but he really didn’t. He wanted to go rescue Mina, yet he also didn’t care. It was as if he was two separate people now merged into one. He was angry with Innocent, but he also remembered how much he missed her…

Methuselah finally parted his lips, but paused as Innocent became light-headed. She laid back onto the bed and shut her eyes. He watched her a moment longer before he put on a proper pair of pants- fit for the time and age of the Loch!- and silently slipped out of the room.

It did not take long before he returned with two goblets of blood. He placed his on the table nearby before he sat on the edge of the bed next to Innocent. He dipped his index finger in the blood, then brought it to Innocent’s lips, trailing the blood over her bottom lip as he watched her in silence.

He wondered just how many of Sirus’ men- Sirus included- had laid hands upon his wife. Because, he felt, they were all soon going to feel Methuselah’s wrath.

“Mine Queen.” He finally spoke. “Sit up. Drink.”

[ambs]

*There Innocent laid on the bed, eyes closed. Every movement was heard she drifted off slightly, her mind filled of all the torment, who is that white haired woman anyways and why did she have her sword? Her mind on all the forcefulness that Sirus' Soldiers at least a dozen forcing themselves upon her but soon her mind went to how Boon forced himself on her. the fear she felt, how alone and hopeless she felt. When suddenly feeling a finger upon her lips with bloood upon it she quickly jerked up as she screamed out "NO!" Her jade green eyes would shoot opened and fear would be in them....the fear of a child. Forgetting where she was and that she was safe. Slowly she scanned over Methuselahs features, hearing his words of drinking she parted her lips and slowly began to drink at first but within seconds the blood was gone. As some slipped down her chin and in between her breast. Looking at Methuselah and with so much that happened to her she craved that attention in a way but had nightmares in the same. Slowly she reached over and pulled Methuselah towards her and gentley put her chest in his face allowing him to lick the blood. If Methuselah licked the blood she would gentley hold his head there a few seconds and run her fingers trough his hair before removing her hand to see what he would do*

[phoenix]

And he thought he was hungry.

Methuselah watched Innocent down the blood within seconds. There was a trail that slipped down her chin to her breasts. Blood red orbs continued to watch her in silence, but his mind was reeling on all things; on everything that had happened and everything that he could now remember and everything he wondered about. Did they hurt her?

"Art thou harmed, mine Queen?" he asked.

Innocent did not answer him, but instead slowly reached over and pulled him toward her. He allowed himself to follow, shifting his body on the bed slightly, until he was staring at the small trail of blood at her chest. He could smell it. He could smell her. Innocent. The blood was not Asuna's addicting blood, and Innocent did not smell of clove and chamomile as Asuna did, but he ignored his senses for a moment- silenced his brain- and momentarily gave in to his wife.

He licked at the blood. Innocent ran her fingers through his white hair for a few seconds before she removed her hand. Methuselah followed the trail of blood up to her neck, then to her chin, then to her lips, where he kissed her and slowly and gently pushed her down back onto the bed. He shifted on the bed more to climb atop of her, but he suddenly pulled away without a word.

Methuselah got up from the bed and walked toward his own goblet of blood sitting on the table nearby. He took a big gulp, his eyes still on Innocent. He had managed to shut his brain off for a moment, but it had turned back on. He wanted to know if she had been hurt. Traumatized. He wanted to know just how many of Sirus' men that he would have to kill. He continued to stand nearby, seemingly having an internal battle with his mind. He then took another sip and approached Innocent. He handed her his goblet. Despite what he had drank, there was still a good amount in it for her if she wanted any. But he did not let her drink it. He climbed back atop of her, kissing her deeply.

And just when he thought he'd give in and enjoy his wife, there was a knock at the door. Methuselah ignored it. But the knock occurred again. Methuselah growled. It was getting hard to ignore. The third time, the knock became a pounding.

"General Methuselah!" came a call from the other side. "General Methuselah, it's important!"

Methuselah hated being interrupted. Usually he was interrupted in his thoughts and strategies. This time, however, the interruption couldn't have come at a more inconvenient time. Methuselah looked down at Innocent. He was irritated, but Innocent needed to rest, anyway. And so he kissed her before pulling off of her and off of the bed. He made his way to the door and slipped out, shutting it behind him.

"This better be worth it..." he hissed in warning to the soldier.
The soldier nodded quickly. "Sir, Asuna is aboard Sirus' ship."
"She what?!"

Methuselah spun around and began heading down the hall. Why? Why couldn't Asuna just remain in Avalon, where it was safe? As the albino rushed down the hall, a healer ran up to him.

"Sir, I-" he began.
"Not now." Methuselah cut him off, stepping past him.

The healer grabbed the albino's arm, causing Methuselah to stop in his tracks and turn his head, casting the healer a rather murderous glare. But the healer did not flinch.

"Sir, the dragon. She..." he could not continue. He only shook his head sadly before he finally dropped his gaze.

Realization struck Methuselah, and he shut his eyes.

[Shelly D. D.]

Did Xiu die. Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Viconia is about to go off her nut over Fiskar, have a big change coming for her, but it's a good one. And more help for Loch Ness in this war with Sirus. Enjoy your trip.

[ambs]

*watching Methuselahs every move and him upon her she returned his kiss deeply with a moan as she was so ready for his embrace when suddenly she heard the knock at the door and the request of Methuselah, pausing a moment but seeing as he was not bothered by it she wrapped her arms around him pulling him closer to her freeing an arm and sliding it down Methuselahs side, she was getting into this....really heavy into it. She wanted her love so bad. As they kissed Lady DeSpair reamerged and reached out to Lord LeMene as they reunited and they fed on the love as well when suddenly the knock grew louder and Methuselah jerked away. Innocent spoke softly

" m'love....come back....."

She couldnt heard what the guards were saying at first and then it hit her..... Asuna! She watched the love they had for each other and it hurt her....It made her angry. Innocent went to get out of the bed just as Methuselah went running off she spoke softly finishing her sentence as if he would hear her

".....i need you. i want you"

*Innocent sat back on the bed as the healer made his way into the room to look her over.*

"m'lady Innocent, since i sadly have time on my hands as i was unable to help lady Xiu i need to look you over to see if you are hurt. where are you...."

*hearing the healer she quickly cut him off*

" What a minute? The dragon lady is dead?! NO! i mean i didnt care for her but....NO! "

*her mind was running millions of miles a second on thoughts. Methuselah needed her but yet she needed him but he wanted Asuna. Innocents temper flared and she quickly pushed the healer aside trying to hide her blood tears. She went to the portal not far from there and walked through it as it led to Lochness and she sat by the water gazing at her reflection as she sat there with her knees pulled up to her chest and jealousy murder thoughts of Asuna crossed her mind*