We need to go inside, Edward began quietly. I don't feel safe out here.
Edward tried to relax, wanting to stand and speak to Hannah normally. I'll speak with him later, he said, his voice still soft. Dammit, I can't focus... I need to change, but I can't... I'm too upset...
Edward growled angrily, digging his claws into the wet ground. Lestat said he would protect you and then did nothing?
Edward licked his lips, bearing his teeth in his own version of a smile as they reached the carriages again. He snatched his shirt off the ground carefully with his mouth and threw it up on top of his brown coat, letting the black silk rest there till he needed it.
Edward let a low, happy bark escape his lips, nodding his head instead of responding mentally.
Edward let out a loud exhale through his nose, letting himself relax as much as he could, leaning against her hand. Love you, he said as softly as he could, making sure his side touched her leg each time she stepped forward.
Well, what would you have me do, Hannah? Edward asked seriously. I'm not even close to being calm enough to transform again, and you can't move. Do I need to get someone?
I know, dear, Edward sighed. Can you walk or do you need me to carry you?
No, Hannah, Edward insisted, a little more strongly. Get up now... we need to get out of these trees, understand? He bent his closer to her face, nudging her harder with his nose. Get up, he tried again. He licked her cheek with his rough tongue, pushing at her shoulder with his left paw. Now.
Hannah, get up, Edward whispered, tilting her head back and forth with his nose now. Get up and show me you're alright.
Hannah, Edward began as softly as he could, touching her cheek with his nose, stepping all four of his legs off her limbs, relieving the pressure. Wake up, please. I need you awake now.
Go, Edward growled at John. But remember this; the next time you see me, you die.
Shut up, Edward snapped at John. I will let you go if you calm down, he said toward Hannah. Can you do that?
I said STOP! Edward screamed, leaping forward at Hannah, colliding with her and dragging her down to the ground. He had her pinned underneath his heavy paws in a second, trying very hard not to bare his teeth at her. Please, calm down, he said now, a little more quietly.
Hannah, stop! Edward snapped suddenly, hoping his mental voice would hurt her enough to make her stop, calm down. Enough! He turned sharply around a nearby tree, spraying up more dirt, hearing Hannah and John closeby.
"Right," Edward said shortly, slamming his arms against the castle doors, smashing them open and back on their hinges. With his fast stride he reached the carriages in seconds, throwing his shirt on the ground next to one of the wheels. Once his feet hit the grass near the forest he let out a small howl, diving to all fours, his skin on fire instantly, clouding all his thoughts and sight for a moment. Then the sharp points of his claws were digging into the earth, tearing bits of mud out and under him, his mind and heightened sense of smell magnified to try and find anything close by him.
"Sorry," Edward muttered, pulling his fist away from Van Helsing. "I didn't mean to hit that hard... it's just, Michael and I have to take care of something-" He paused with a small gasp of pain, feeling Hannah's emotions in his head like fire. "Have to go," he finished quickly, and turned, almost running back down the long hall to the front doors of the castle.
OOC: edward has reading problems!!! BIC: What if we miss something important-? Edward began, but then stopped, Lestat's strong, emotional voice coming into his head. Let's go, he added instead. Bee needs us.
Edward supressed a growl and shut his eyes for a moment. They could be in danger out there alone, he said to Michael, unsure if he was listening.
"I think we shouldn't leave the others alone outside for too long," Edward spoke aloud, his volume increased enough for all to hear.
