Van Helsing (Cont.)

"I'll be back soon, I promise," Edward said when she was silent, sitting up and gently pulling away from her. "Just make sure you stay out of trouble till I can come back, alright?" He kissed her briefly before jumping out of the carriage and was about to run into the trees when he saw Van Helsing glaring at him.

 

OOC: yes yes Carl is always yummy when he talks! XD

BIC:Carl nodded, "Uh huh, that's good." he helped to lead the horses into neighboring stables.

Jinx helped Beatrice with Choco and Saphire (i hope those are the names XD). "Are you doing alright?" she asked, softly.

 

Let him be, Lestat cautioned Edward before stopping himself in the shadow of the nearest tree.

"Well, I'm off to find something... young, I think, to drink," Lestat smirked at John. "Enjoy your... evening."

He stepped off into the trees, still lost in his own nostalgic thoughts.

 

OOC: lol time to open angelina's window and post beatrice for her... :D

BIC: "Going somewhere?" Van Helsing growled at Edward. "Oh, I shouldn't even ask where; you won't tell us."

 

"If you want to know," Edward snapped, stepping up to Van Helsing, purposefully letting a growl escape between his lips. The sound was low, menacing, and full of anger. "I'm off to speak with Lestat. I'll see you later."

He turned on his heel, stalking into the trees. Where are you? he sent to the vamprie, swallowing his unneeded anger.

 

"Yes, I'm feeling a little better now the smell is almost gone," Beatrice answered. "I think resting would be a good idea, though..."

 

OOC: yay for knowing passwords!
and van helsing is bipolar! XD


BIC: Carl sighed, "Well, that's a change, at least he answered this time, right?" he tried.

"That's probably a good idea." Jinx agreed, smiling. "I'm going hunting after everything is set up here, coming too or do you want to just rest?"

 

OOC: lol he just likes you and hates eddypoo right now... lol woohoo! and i hope thats beatrice's color hahaha

BIC: Van Helsing swore under his breath, turning to Jinx and Beatrice. "Lestat?" he repeated. "That's far enough; when he gets back, I'm making him tell us what he's hiding."

 

"Here," Lestat chuckled, pulling himself out of a shadow next to Edward. "Now, talk."

 

"Talk?" Edward repeated, swallowing and stepping away from the vampire slightly; speaking to him in his mind was one thing, but seeing him was much more... intense, to sat the least. "About what?"

 

"I know you have worry in your mind, doubt, fear," Lestat spoke. "About what you must do to John... the process."

 

"I..." Edward began. "It's just hard to think about," he began, not afraid to meet Lestat's shocking, amazing, bright blue eyes. "I think I can do it now, but, at the moment, I don't know..." He faded off, running a hand through his hair with a nervous grin.

 

Lestat smiled at Edward, his teeth pointed, shining. “Losing our nerve, are we?†he chuckled under his breath. “What more do I have to tell you?â€

 

“There’s no guarantee I’ll live,†Edward muttered, trying to hide his worry.

 

“Take my word,†Lestat shrugged, though his eyes were a deadening shade of black, solid, serious. “I wouldn’t tell you unless I thought you would live. You’re strong enough to take it all into your system. Hell, I didn’t even think of it before, but my own venom in your body will help!â€

 

Edward shook his head. “I’m sorry,†he sighed. “It’s just against my nature to do this; God, it sounds like it will kill us all! And who’s to say John won’t get up and-â€

 

“That’s why I’m here!†Lestat exclaimed suddenly, patting Edward’s back. The werewolf could feel his back crack under the pressure. “I can handle John after you’ve done what you need to. Do not worry about that.â€

 

"I know it's not exactly your strong suit, but maybe if you're going to 'make' him tell us... you could try and do it gently. I think Edward's sort of on the edge of alot right now." Carl said, gently.

Jinx turned to face them and nodded, agreeing with Carl, "We don't need a fight."

OOC: yay for bipolar people. :P lol. yea i think that's her color

aw, i g2g for tonight. cya tomorrows :glomp:

 

OOC: kk night night!

BIC: Van Helsing sighed. "Something tells me gentle won't get him to speak," he muttered.

 

OOC: oh, screw it, im posting it all in edwardland! lol

BIC: “Lestat…†Edward began slowly. “Hannah thinks I shouldn’t trust you like I do.â€

Lestat laughed softly, walking away from the other man. “Does she?†he said over his shoulder, beckoning Edward to follow with a wave of his hand. “That worries you.â€

It was a statement, not a question, so Edward merely nodded in agreement.

“I’m afraid there’s not much I can do about that,†Lestat said after a moment.

“I know,†Edward sighed. “I wish there was something I could say that could ease her mind, make it easier for her.â€

“I could speak to her,†Lestat suggested. “But that wouldn’t help either of us.â€

“Why is that?†Edward asked.

“For the same reason you cannot tell her what you have to do,†Lestat explained patiently. “John can access her mind too easily; if you tell her something important-â€

“- he can extract it easily,†Edward finished.

“What reason have you given her not saying anything yet?†Lestat inquired politely.

“You said so,†Edward laughed. “I couldn’t say that John would be able to… she would get very upset.â€

Lestat chuckled again, the handsome, caramel-colored sound filling the air and rebounding off the buildings. “It’s hard for you, Edward,†the vampire started now. “I understand.â€

Edward nodded stiffly, staring ahead of them lost in thought.

“Careful how detailed you think of her,†Lestat cautioned with a grin. “I can see all that.â€

Edward only frowned. “I don’t care,†he shrugged. “You can see whatever you’d like; maybe you’ll realize how much I love her.â€

“Oh, I already do,†Lestat replied seriously. “Why do you think I’m here? To tell you the truth, I’m secretly quite the romantic.â€

“I couldn’t imagine, what with your past you won’t talk about,†Edward replied.

“I don’t mind talking about certain things,†Lestat began honestly. “Ask, if you’re so curious, my friend.â€

“You spoke of your children once to John,†Edward said after a moment. “Other you had made in the past.â€

Lestat nodded briefly, neither his stride nor his expression changing.

“Tell me about them,†Edward asked.

“I never made one before Louis,†Lestat said softly, and Edward almost had to lean closer to hear his words. “I met him one day in the French colony of New Orleans, across the sea… and I fell in love with his nature immediately. He had felt his life wasn’t worth living, all the sorrow he had suffered; such a sad, beautiful, suicidal being. I gave him the Dark Gift because I felt he needed it, deserved it. But he was in love with his mortal nature; he hated killing, just like your Hannah. I tried so hard to show him it was a gift, that we killed indiscriminately, just like the God he believed in. We were happy, though, for a time. Then, I realized something.â€

“What’s that?†Edward asked after a moment, when Lestat paused and hung his head just slightly.

“He needed more than me,†Lestat hissed, his whisper more emotional now. “So I got him what he needed; a beloved, someone else to love besides… besides myself. Little Claudia… she was so sweet, innocent, almost as beautiful as my Louis. Louis hated me for turning her, though; she was only eight or so.â€

“Eight?†Edward exclaimed. “A child, Lestat?â€

“Yes,†the vampire snapped, his voice almost rising out a whisper. “I realize now that she should never have been like Louis and I. But, at the time, I didn’t have a choice; Louis would have left me if she hadn’t come along, and then where would I be? Probably still buried under a house, rotting away until death finally found me. Claudia died, Edward. A coven in Paris tried to murder her and Louis for killing me.â€

“You’re…†Edward began slowly, amazed at the story. “But you’re here! Alive!â€

“Not alive,†Lestat corrected. “Close enough... Their leader even knew I lived… and did nothing. He saved Louis… Claudia burned. I’ve seen Louis since.â€

“He’s…. still here?â€

Lestat nodded slowly. “After it all, he still will speak with me,†Lestat smiled, shaking his head. “Even though ‘all his passion went with the golden hair...’ I changed your friend Beatrice merely because she asked to be of more hlp to your group… and, as a mortal, she could never do that. I was just the tool there; she will have a free, long life without my interference. Louis and Claudia were my children, and I love them more than anything. So, my friend… I understand what love is, maybe in a different circumstance, but I still can comprehend it. You and Hannah deserve to be together, and if I can help, I will.â€