Nighttime confessions

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-It was almost 2 in the morning and much of the house was fast asleep. Liam and Sigh were still out trying to catch a scent. Lark and West had spent some time working on some charms, protection wards, but now both gone to bed, exhausted. Kael had taken the first watch patrolling the grounds a bit before he'd gone to bed and Dane had taken the mantle since it was easiest for him at night and since he was fast asleep during the day. He was on the front porch now when Eli appered no doubt waiting Sigh to come back. Dane glanced at his chider and arched a brow before looking off-

Still mad at me?

-He knew the answer and he sighed-

I'm sorry ... what I said came out wrong. I trust you ... you've never lost control ... I know that ... I guess I just don't trust Sigh much and I was worried his blood had done something to you. I don't know how snake blood reacts with us ...

-He frowned a bit-

I guess I had a chance to defend you and blew it huh ...

-He looked apologetic but he also looed as if he knew words wouldn't mean much to Eli. He wished he could have gone back and fixed what he'd said but he was still trying to protect the vampire that had long out grown a need for a father. He stared out-

You know whoever did that ... if it wasn't David and I doubt it was ... they were coming after you Eli. Or me through you ... it had to be vamires ....

-He frowned a touch moving in closer to the younger vmapire-

I know I fucked up but please don't leave ... I want to be near you and help ...

[Synistergrrl]

~Eli was annoyed. He hated that he'd been left there while the others, Sigh, went out there and searched for a trail. He crept up the stairs and appeared on the porch where Dane was. Part of him wanted to just turn around and go back inside, but instead, Dane was already speaking. Eli sighed through his nose, he was trying to not scream at the vampire next to him. But as Dane kept talking, Eli's head cocked away from him a bit, as if it was sort of physically causing him pain to hear all of this. Then his head snapped up and he stared at the vampire.~

You.... don't think I'm FUCKING aware of that, Dane?

~It took him a moment as he shook his head. He frowned as he let out a sigh that sounded sad and tired.~

I find it really hypocritical of you to literally be freaking out about me drinking from Sigh, when you drink from Liam and you drank from Kael, an alpha. Come on Dane, you make it sound like I'm shooting straight heroin into my veins. And yes.. you fucked it up. Superbly. I mean literally you tossed me under the bus, Dane.

~He watched him inch closer and then his shoulders sort of slumped as his head dropped.~

You just don't get it, at all. I don't need you to be my father, or teacher, or master, or makes. You... you aren't any of those things. Those bonds were severed the night you left me. You have to figure it out, Dane. I can't stay here, not with Sigh and me both being enemies to everyone here. I need you to be my friend... that's all I want. I want you to have my back, to know I can trust you. Cause that... that was one time and never again. If you ever... I mean it Dane. You'll never see me again. Not until you die... get it?

~And he meant that. He would disappear if he felt betrayed again. He finally looked up at the vampire before him and then he moved in just a touch closer, bumping his shoulder into Dane's.~

I still can't believe that you'd think I'd loose control like that... But I am aware it's the vampires. It's either because of what happened the other night at the club, or because you're living with a bunch of wolves. That's the most apparent slight we've caused. It could be because I've not formally introduced myself to them, but I would think they'd not go all out for that.

[LittleDeadGrrl]

You really want us to be friends? I mean honestly?

-Dane arched a brow slowly gazing at the younger vampire .. -

I guess I've pushed being your maker more because it's the only bond I thought we had. The only one I could force upon you ... I didn't think you'd give us a chance ...

-When the vampire bumped into him Dane smiled a bit as he light up a cigarette before he shook his head-

No ... they'd not shit in their own backyard like this. It brings attention to them as well ... it brings attention to all of us. I think this may be an outside force .. directed by those in London. It reeks of those assholes ...

[Synistergrrl]

~Eli frowned and sighed.~

You are such an idiot...

~He growled a bit.~

Have I ever lied to you? Ofcourse I would have... I swear to God, Dane. You make my life fucking difficult. Had you come to me with an apology and wanting to just know me again, we'd not even be in this situation. But yes... I'd give it a shot, but I still want to be the one that kills you. I just feel it's fair.

~He shrugged as he said that. And then he sighed some.~

Even if it's someone from London, they'd not be so stupid to slight the vampires here... Not if they didn't want to start a war. They have to atleast presented themselves. We should go there. Me and you, go and speak to the vampires here. And don't tell me that I shouldn't go, because we both know that's bullshit.

~Eli shrugged and leaned on the railing for a minute, staring at the vampire before him. He flickered a smile as he arched a brow, daring Dane to tell him he shouldn't come.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

I'm sure you'll get your chance ...

-He nodded slowly impressed his childer thought things out so well-

No ... I mean it's at direction of London.

-He shrugged slowly staring up at the moon as he spoke-

I'm beyond telling you what to do Eli. We can go ... we just need to think it through. If it is them ... they may attack us both and I don't know how we will do against so many vampires. We should have Sigh and Liam close by ... and you know they will want to be close.

-He frowned a bit softly-

I just don't understand this attack. The American vampires don't hold to introductions and all that as strict as the European vampires. To kill so many kids ... to draw such attention to this place ... I can't believe it's them. Still, it will be good to speak to them and confirm it's not us.

[Synistergrrl]

I'll be pissed if anyone else gets to do it.

~Eli flickered a grin. He sighed a bit and cocked his head as he stared out as well.~

I know what you mean. I'm not sure how close we should let them. Part of me thinks we should show up with Liam, Sigh and maybe even Kael... Hear me out...

~He flickered a grin as he knew Dane was about to protest.~

We invite some of the elders out, meet them somewhere, neutral ground. We come to explain it wasn't us, but we do it on our own terms. They'll see it as a dick move, but it also shows we aren't scared of them. We aren't just groveling in their territory. And it will a bit like we are using Kael. But it also sets him up as a force here. If we're going to stay here, Dane, then we have to make a statement. We are going to tell everyone that this pack here, can not be fucked with. All these people here are trying to take them down. We have to make sure that they know that from now on, this pack, all of them, can't be fucked with. And me and you can do that, right?

~Eli turned complete to face Dane, his brow arched as he waited for Dane to respond on that little speech. He meant it though. They needed to show the world that Kael ONiel's pack was nothing to fuck with.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

I'll be heartbroken as well ...

-Dane snorted in that dry dry voice. He arched a brow and did look incredulous before he listened and as he did he smiled a bit more slowly. He was proud of the little vampire and how smart he was and how he thought things through ... he reached out r cupping the back of his head-

Sounds like you're quiet fond of this little pack ...

-He half teased before he continued on quickly before the vampire could answer-

So me and you talked to the elders and the Kael, Liam and Sigh do what ... hang ut and look menacing?

-He arched a brow talking it out but he seemed to be letting Eli run the show-

It could work. I like it but I'll have to see what Kael wants. You are so devious ... I never noticed before Eli

-He pulled back staring off-

It is time we send a strong message. We need to defend this place ...

[Synistergrrl]

I find them amusing, especially that fox. I wouldn't call it anything more than that.

~Eli rolled his eyes, but Dane knew that on some level Eli was starting to appreciate this place and this pack. He was just loathe to admit it.~

Yes, we talk, they look menacing and broody, they can pull that off. Kael won't like it, well he won't like that it could ruffle feathers, but he will understand it and he'll be happy to be there with us when this talk goes down. And I've always been devious, you never noticed because I was usually working against you.

~Eli flashed that deadly smile again, all teeth and fang before he looked back out at the night sky.~

Whomever is setting us up, we have to teach them a lesson. This isn't about hunters, we both know supernaturals give a fuck about hunters, as they are a thorn in all our sides. But putting the smack down on another supernatural who is calling us out, that will send a statement. A very large one. So when those elders from Europe want to stick their nose in Kael's packs business, they'll think twice before doing that.

[LittleDeadGrrl]

Oh you wouldn't ...

-Dane nodded as if he believed the vampire but it held the wiff of condescension but he was teasing more so than anythin. He shrugged a bit slowly staring off at the surrounding space noting the odd movement of a rabbit or cat here and there. He held the gaze of a predator, movement meaning prey, and his mind focused on so many different things-

I'll talk with Kael tonight about this plan. I'll need to convince him I think but he'll listen if I think it's best ...

-He glanced back at his childer-

We do need to protect this place and finally gain some respect. Kael won't leave this place ... not with the children .. and the rest are settled too. Still ... so many of us here I should have expected something like this. We are a beacon for attention now ... so many supernaturals ... we piss everyone off.