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Post by Count Dracula/Vlad Lugosi on May 6, 2013 22:24:01 GMT -5
The wild flowers blew gently in the breeze... softly and gently... but not as gently as his lover's caress. Elisabeth traced his strong jaw, smiling down at his head in her lap. The sun was shining down on her golden hair, casting a slight halo around her. This was how he always wanted to remember her. Not... wet... and broken before him...
He took a sharp breath in, the memory almost surfacing, but her dainty hand stilled his breathing.
"You have... gray..." She said in her broken German accent, amused as she stroked at his hair.
"Because I am old." He replied, his voice smooth in his Romanian dialect. He had experienced this memory with her over and over... he knew what to say by heart... he wouldn't trade it for anything...
"Not old..." Elisa furrowed her brows, searching for the right word in his tongue. "Tired. Fighting, fighting, fighting." She sighed, still stroking his hair. She looked so young. She had been so young when she was given to him; a gift to keep him from turning on her homeland... a child bride for a ruthless warrior.
But then the bud of womanhood blossomed. She stood up to him. Broken through his armor... and won his heart. His father would say he was weak... to crumble because of a mere woman.
But she was no ordinary woman.
He reached up to her sweet face, holding the side of it, thumb stroking her full lips. She placed her hand on top of his, closing her large eyes at the intimate contact.
"Dear Prince..." She whispered. He was hardly a dear... and more barbarian then prince he knew, but she believed differently. He wanted her... in this moment. For her to sate him as she had before countless times; for her purity to cleanse the blood and filth of his sins away. He pulled her face down to his, knotting his long fingers in her golden tresses, taking her lips as she breathed into him, opened to him...
But she pulled away. Looking off. This was not right... they make love now. They always make love.
"Not right..." She said. "Who are you?"
Vlad sat up. "Is it HER again?" He growled, but noticed the man standing a little distance away.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on May 6, 2013 22:36:24 GMT -5
Hook turned around, where did all these flowers come from? He only spotted the couple when Vlad sat up from the tall grass. Hook paled upon seeing him, was this.... no.... what kind of sick dream was this?
His head was spinning in confusion, this was so real? Had he been transported to some... some past life or other dimension? After everything he'd experienced and the trauma he was experiencing he didn't know exactly what to think.
There was a woman beside him, young, far younger than he, Hook quickly dove for her pulling her up and away from him," Stand back! You don't know what he's capable of!" Hook said to the poor girl," run! Run while you still have the chance"
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Post by Count Dracula/Vlad Lugosi on May 6, 2013 22:56:57 GMT -5
Vlad's hand was at his sword on the ground before the stranger even spoke. He unsheathed the impressive weapon and rose from the ground, like a snake poised for striking.
"I will GUT you, stranger... and watch as you drown in your own blood." The Romanian Prince threatened. "Let. Go. Of. My. Wife."
Hook thought he still had a hold of the woman, but it was as if her solid form dissipated for a moment, as she hurried to come between the two men. She held her hands out to keep them at bay.
"Stop!" She pleaded, turning her head towards Vlad. "No fighting here... you PROMISED, dear prince!" She went over to him as he lowered his sword, putting her arms around his waist. Her blue eyes rested on Hook now. "Who are you? Are you here to harm us? Like that woman from before?" She asked, holding on to her husband tighter, as if she could protect him, dainty thing that she was.
Vlad narrowed his eyes at the man, protective arm around his love, dark eyes flashing.
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on May 7, 2013 7:40:49 GMT -5
"..... Killian Jones," Hook answered after a moment, he glanced between the two as the pieces started coming together. Whoever this woman was, she really did love him- and she wasn't under any sport of trance... And while this man was Dracula, he wasn't the vampire that he'd met.
This was his soul, what he was before.... Well, before the vampire.
"And no.... I'm not here to hurt either of you..." Though that was sort of a lie, he had every intention of taking away Fracula from his purgatory, though looking around he actually felt the slightest ache in his chest.... He wondered if this is how he'd one day be reunited with Milah.
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Post by Count Dracula/Vlad Lugosi on May 7, 2013 8:05:01 GMT -5
Elisa was at the strange man's side. "Are you lost?" She asked, smiling up at him. Some times lost one's stumbled into their world... but they almost always found their way again, leaving them to only each other's company again. While she was indifferent to interacting with others, if her love was left alone too long... without her caresses, without her soothing words... his darker thoughts morphed this beautiful hill of wildflowers into a bloody battle field. He couldn't help it. The sight was forever etched into his soul, countless times.
Even now the skies were turning orange... as red hues crept in, destroying the perfect blue hues of this lovely cherished memory.
"Are you... looking for someone?" She turned to her husband. "Should we help him, beloved?"She turned back towards the stranger.
Vlad was already looking off in the distance. He gripped at his sword until his knuckles turned white. "They are coming... Bastard Turks... with their unholy god..." He could make out warriors coming at them, spears poised.
Elisa's blue gaze didn't leave Killian's. "No beloved... you see nothing. No fighting... never again...you can rest."
Vlad blinked towards her, his dark eyes glancing back at where the enemy had been standing... no one was there. He went to lower his sword, but it was gone completely. The skies became pure blue again.
"Killian..." She said gently, getting his attention back. "Do you need help? Finding your way to her?" Hook's reaction elicited a musical laugh from her. "Most are looking for someone... drawn in here because they sense what they want... but it is not theirs."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on May 7, 2013 9:09:28 GMT -5
His heart skipped a beat- he could find Milah here??? No... That's right.... Maleficent had her.... But maybe if he did this, he retrieved this soul in exchange for hers he could find a way back to this life. He could see her again...
"Ah.... Yes," he swallowed," I'm looking for my wife, she passed long before I, I fear I'll be wandering an eternity before I find her again..." He ran his fingers through his hair and closed his eyes," if... If you would be so kind as to help me, I'd be forever in your debt, she means everything to me"
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Post by Count Dracula/Vlad Lugosi on May 7, 2013 13:27:54 GMT -5
Elisa only smiled up at him, her voice so soothing. "Debt? What could you owe me?" She leaned in towards him. "We are... how do you say... BEYOND... earthly possessions and things." She then laughed. She turned to her husband, grabbing his hand and bringing him over. "We will help you: soulmates NEED to be together..."
Vlad was reluctant, not enjoying how much this stranger was getting attention from Elisa.. but that was her very spirit: kindness and gentleness, regardless of who you are. He smiled down at her. It wouldn't take long anyways. Not when you have eternity...
"Alright." He said, earning a hug and kisses around his neck. She finally pulled away and put out a hand to touch Killian on the chest; Vlad did too.
They were suddenly on a beach with sparkling sand and waters, the skies painted beautiful hues of orange pink and purple as the sun set.
"Oh... oh how beautiful." Eilsa said out to the view. "It is a beautiful memory, Killian..."
Vlad's jaw was set, as he eyed the pirate, wondering if Elisa had felt it too... when she touched the stranger.
He was DIFFERENT then the other souls they had encountered...
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on May 7, 2013 15:25:06 GMT -5
Hook gasped at the sudden change in surroundings, everything smelled sweet, like perfume he remembered from long ago. He took a moment to gather himself before realising where they were.... The island.
This was a sight he never thought he'd see again, not outside of dreams, he knelt down feeling the sand between his fingers- on his left hand. He lifted his left hand unbelieving, he was healed here. Everything was just as it was from that wonderful night.... All that was missing was her.
He swallowed, he so sincerely hoped this was the paradise in store for him and his true love.
Dracula and Elisa were still standing behind him, The Captain turned,"Thank you.... " he approached them reaching his hand into his pocket to try and find the box,"I could never find this place without you"
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Post by Count Dracula/Vlad Lugosi on May 7, 2013 15:39:55 GMT -5
Elisa smiled, arm around Vlad's waist... but the Prince was not convinced.
He narrowed his eyes at Killian. "This... doesn't feel right. You are hiding something..." He saw it in the man's eyes, that the pretense was at an end. That's when the pirate retrieved something from his pocket and came at them suddenly. " Vlad pushed Elisa out of the way to protect her and drew his sword.
But this was not HIS memory, he was not in control here. He took a mighty swing but the blade passed through his opponent as if he were air. He let out an angry bellow as he felt himself being taken away, away from his Elisabeth, and put somewhere very dark.
Elisa cried out, struggling to her feet in her skirts and rushing over to Killian. "NO! PLEASE NO!!!" She pleaded, trying to claw at the pirate, but her hands passed through. "Please! Give him back! I know what you will do! The witch said! But it will no work! He will ROT if he is returned... he will be DAMNED for good! I called him to me to save him!" She fell to her knees, tears streaming. "Please... if you have ever loved... please don't do this!!!"
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on May 7, 2013 16:01:37 GMT -5
He pulled away from her, Hook put on a brave face but he did feel incredibly guilty for this> He couldn't even look at her.
"I have loved, it's the only reason I'm doing this," He said coldly," Perhaps he'll return once he's served his purpose...."
He closed his eyes, hoping perhaps he could will himself away though even now he wanted more than anything to stay in this paradise...
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Post by Count Dracula/Vlad Lugosi on May 7, 2013 16:08:15 GMT -5
"Damned souls don't come here!" She screamed at him. "They are cast to the fire... and you are SURELY DAMNED for what you do, Killian Jones!" She raised an accusing finger at him, condemning him as the tears continued.
But he was gone. Taking her beloved with him.
She fell to her side, sobbing in despair.
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Post by Maleficent on May 7, 2013 16:15:39 GMT -5
Mal saw Killian reappear, unsteady in his footing, holding the box. A blue soul sphere was floating about it, frenzied. Mal made a face of disgust and flicked the little nuisence away.
"Dramatic little thing, isn't she? I don't know WHAT he sees in her..." Mal eyed Killian up and down. "Well... COMPLETE it..." He just looked at her. "Oh, don't be so coy, Captain. You never had any reserve about shoving things in odd places BEFORE this." She put her hand around his,...
And shoved the black box into his chest. She assumed from his expression that it was unpleasant. "There... easy..."
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Mal took her armored index finger away from him. They were back on the streets of Stortbrooke, as if nothing had happened. "And welcome back to the land of the living..."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on May 7, 2013 16:30:51 GMT -5
Hook immeadiately collapsed to the ground, his head was filled with fire and screams, curses he realized were now pouring out of his own mouth. The warrior was fighting him from the inside.
He was out of breath by the time the tantrum was over, leaving him gasping and aching- not in the way he preferred. Hook clambered to his feet glaring at the witch," There..... it's done," he groaned against the serious pain he felt in his chest," Now... release her"
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Post by Maleficent on May 7, 2013 16:48:26 GMT -5
"Patience, Captain..." Mal laughed. "I've never known you to rush anything before. Besides, you can't SEE her until you're back on that plain... And I'm not letting you BACK THERE... until that soul is back where it BELONGS." She walked back towards her car. "Come along... please don't dawdle, Captain."
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Post by Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones on May 7, 2013 16:57:16 GMT -5
He wanted to strangle her, something both he and Vlad could agree on, but instead he forced himself into Maleficent's car.
"I don't know if I can last this way, Love" He admitted with a groan," Vlad- the soul really is quite opposed to the idea"
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