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The beautiful Lady Kouen walked through the entrance to the village wearing her normal red kimono with her long red hair in a bun held up with black chopsticks. She spoke with a slow, calming voice.
Kouen: Well, this place seems alright. I can find a place to stay here, and at the same time, dance for the villagers.
She wandered through the streets looking for a place to stay and a place to dance.
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Raziel glanced around the Dark Mage Village. It seemed like a place he would get along in. No one got suspicious if you were out at night, and dead bodies wouldn't really alarm anyone. He searched for an Inn, so he could go ahead and get a room to sleep during the day. Once he spotted the Inn, he spotted someone else spotting the same in.
Raziel: Ooh. She looks delectable.
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Kouen took one more look around her before walking in. She saw what was possibly the sexiest man she had ever seen. She figured she would go talk to him, since he also appeared to know a little of the area. But mostly because he was so sexy.
Kouen: Hello, good sir. You seem to know your way around. Could you tell me where we are?
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Raziel smiled at her, his canines glinting in the moonlight.
Raziel: Why, my dear woman, you're in the Dark Mage Village. I rather like it here, but it doesn't seem to suit you. It's not a very... lively place. Most people here wouldn't be blasé enough to appreciate your nothing less than divine presence.
Raziel took her hand and kissed it.
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Kouen giggled a little.
Kouen: Oh my! Such a charming man.
(under her breath): And sexy.
(normal): And what might your name be, sir?
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Raziel: I am Raziel Sanguis. I would ask yours, but I hear angels don't have names.
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Kouen blushed a deep red.
Kouen: Why, thank you. My name is Kouen.
She gave a little bow.
Kouen: Care to show me around?
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Raziel: Well, there are plenty of... things I could show you. Where would you have me start?
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Kouen: WWhat kinds of... things?
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Raziel chuckled, He knew what she was thinking.
Raziel: You know, inns, taverns, bars, people to stay away from. Things neccessary to get around.
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Kouen: Why don't we start with taverns and people to stay away from, Mr. Sanguis?
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Raziel: Please, call me Raziel. I prefer answering to it, I think it rolls off the tongue easier. As for taverns, the best ones all depend on what you're looking for, be it food, drink, company, gambling, or dance. Which should you prefer?
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Kouen: I prefer drink, company, and dance, being a dancer myself.
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Raziel: Ah, well, being of those very same preferences, I shoulld have to recommend this tavern on the back side of the Inn. The drink and company are so nice there, that the Inn is connected to it!
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Kouen: Really? Would you... um... like to go there now?
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Raziel: Certainly. I would be most daft to turn down an invitation from one such as... lovely as you.
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Kouen blushed again.
Kouen: Well, please show me the way... Raziel.
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Raziel smiled that same, glimmering, toothy smile at Kouen. He offered his hand to her.
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Kouen gladly took Raziel's hand.
Kouen: Lead the way, Raziel.
(thinking): Gods, even his name is sexy.
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Raziel clutched her hand gently but firmly and walked with her to the tavern. He held open the door for her.
Raziel: Goddesses first.
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Kouen blushed and walked through the tavern door.
Kouen: Now that we're here, could you recommend something good here?
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Raziel stepped inside and closed the door.
Raziel: Well my dear, that all depends on your tastes. What kind of drink do you like?
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Kouen: Oh, anything is good, really. Suggest something.
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Raziel: Well, personally, I like champagne, but that all decides on the size of one's wallet. I could buy you a glass, but you would have to repay me by letting me smoke. If not, then they have some rather nice and more affordable wine. Even their beer is decent, if you like that.
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Kouen: You can smoke. I don't mind.
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Raziel: Excellent.
Raziel pulled a cigarette from the insdie pocket of his cape. He placed it between his lips and lit it with a black lighter. He replaced the lighter in his pocket and took a drag.
Raziel: So, shall I be buying you a glass of champagne, then?
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Kouen: Why, I'd be delighted if you would.
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Raziel smiled, taking her hand and leading her to the bar. He pounded the counter once with his hand.
Raziel: Alison! Get this wonderful woman a glass of your finest.
Alison smiled, her extended canines gleaming in the soft light of the room.
Alison: Certainly. But first..
Alison leaned over the bar and, grabbing the front of Raziel's shirt, pulled him toward her until her mouth was at his ear.
Alison: Are you going to take her?
Raziel smiled and whispered back.
Raziel: In what way?
Alison: Either.
Raziel: Hopefully both. Why, do you want a sister?
Alison pulled away from him and went back to get a bottle without answering him.
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Kouen: What was that about, Raziel?
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Raziel: Oh nothing. She's my sister's best friend and we're planning a surprise baby shower for her. You can come too, if you'd like.
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Kouen: Oh, but I've just met you. I wouldn't want to impose.
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Raziel: Heavens, no, my sweet. It's not imposing if you've been invited. Besides, I can't imagine that I could bear to be away from you the length of an entire party. You must come.
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Kouen: Well, if you insist, then I suppose I'll come.
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Raziel: Wonderful.
Alison then emerged from the doorway to the wine cellar carrying an old looking bottle. She took it back to the bar and proceeded to uncork it.
Alison: You know you gotta buy the whole bottle, right?
Raziel: I'm aware. Don't worry.
He stole a glance at Kouen.
Raziel: It shan't go to waste.
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Kouen: How old is it? Do you really think we can drink that whole bottle by ourselves, Raziel?
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Alison examined the bottle, but it was written in Druidic so she couldn't read it.
Alison: It's somewhere between a few years and hella old.
Raziel chuckled.
Raziel: Certainly we can drink it all. That is, providing you can hold your liquor. I can drink half.
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Kouen laughed a little at Alison's comment.
Kouen: I believe I could drink most of the other half. I don't know since I've never had that much before.
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Alison: Finally, someone with a sense of humor.
She looked pointedly at Raziel.
Raziel: Well, if we plan to finish this before dawn, we best start now.
Raziel took Kouen's hand and led her to a table in the corner, stopping at the nearest ashtray to tap off his cigarette.
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Kouen: Do we really have to finish it by morning? Can't we just take our time with it and make it last?
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Raziel smiled at her and instinctively ran his tongue over his fangs.
Raziel: Morning would be... preferable.
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Kouen: Okay. Would you like to take the first drink, Raziel?
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Raziel poured some champagne into the two wine glasses Alison had given him.
Raziel: Of course not. We shall drink together.
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Kouen: Okay. Do you think we should have a toast?
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Raziel: Certainly. What would you like to toast to?
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Kouen: Hmm... How about to a long and happy friendship between us?
(thinking): And maybe more than friendship.
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Raziel: Oh course, my dear.
Raziel smirked to himself, and then at Alison. She smiled back at him. Raziel could see in Kouen's eyes that he already had her.
Raziel: A toast, then? To a long and happy... friendship.
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Kouen: Yes. A long and happy friendship.
She raised her glass.
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The glasses made a "clink" whent hey came together and Raziel took a sip. He smiled at his present company.
Raziel: So, what brings you to the Dark Mage Village anyways?
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Kouen took a sip before answering.
Kouen: Just wanted to travel, meet new people, and dance.
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Raziel: Ah, I love a woman with a noble cause.
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Kouen: There's nothing wrong with it, but I don't see what's so noble about it.
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Raziel smiled at her yet again.
Raziel: I couldn't imagine a cause more noble than gracing such unworthy people with your presence. For I can tell you now, not a single person alive is worthy of even knowing of your existence, of having their existence acknowledged by you.
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Kouen's cheeks nearly turned as red as her hair.
Kouen: Why, th-thank you, but I could never think like you. I don't think I'm better than anyone.
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Raziel: Well, that suits me just fine; I think modesty only adds to a woman's divinity.
Raziel set the champagne bottle down to ran his hand lightly along Kouen's arm.
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Kouen: Ooh. That tickled.
(thinking): That sent a shiver down my spine. I liked that.
(aloud): Do that somemore. What brings you here?
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Raziel smirked and continued running his hand up and down her arm. Alison observed the two from the bar.
Alison *thinking*: I'm getting a sister tonight!
Raziel *thinking*: She's not getting a sister tonight.
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Kouen: So, what brings you here, or is this your hometown?
(thinking):Ooh, that feels good.
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Raziel: Well, it's not my hometown, but it might as well be. I've lived here for quite a while; ever since my training to become a preist began.
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Kouen: A priest? You don't seem like a priest to me.
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Raziel: Well, I was going to become a priest, but I discovered that I liked sinning too much.
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Kouen: You like to sin, huh?
Raziel smirked. She seemed to like that fact.
Raziel: Well, not too much more than every other person, but you have to be quite a bit purer than most for priesthood.
Kouen: Is that the only reason? I'm sure you could convince a lot of people to join your church.
Raziel: Well, I'd rather not dwell on the past. The future seems more... eventful.
Kouen: Whatever could you mean by that?
Raziel: That means whatever you want it to mean.
Kouen: Anything I want it to mean?
Raziel: Of course. Anything for you.
Raziel decided now was as good a time as any and he stopped running his hand along her arm to gently grab her wrist.
Raziel grabbed Kouen's wrist.
Kouen: Oh! What are you...?
(thinking): I hope he's gonna kiss me.
Raziel leaned in close to Kouen.
Raziel: You wanna go somewhere a little more... private?
Kouen(thinking): Yes! We get to be alone.
(out loud): Sure. Let'sgo.
Raziel stood up and offered Kouen his hand to help her up.
Raziel: Myself and a few friends of mine all share a rather large house just outside of town. We can go there.
As Raziel leads Kouen outside, he glances at Alison, who gives him a brief thumbs up.
Kouen: Really? What kind of a house is it? How many of your friends live there? Are any of them as nice as you?
Raziel led her out of town. He took a narrow path that broke off of the main road to the right.
Raziel: Well, most of them aren't home, they tend to stay out all night. A few of the women might be there, but all the men leave. The girls usually play cards and gossip until they come home. Nope of them are very polished, though. They refuse most amenities.
Kouen: Such as?
Raziel: Oh, champagne, silk bedsheets, scented candles, crystal glasses, feather pillows. My bedroom is nicer than everyone else's except a few simply because they have turned down offers for these finer things. Creatures of habit I suppose.
A little further down the path and they approached a very large house. It looked ominous, but that was probably just because it was dark and all the first floor windows had a single white candle on the windowsill. Raziel led her up to the door.
Raziel: Well, this is home.
Kouen: Wow, this is a nice house. A lot nicer than mine, at least. I had a small little cottage out in the woods. It wasn't much but I liked it.
Raziel: Well that sounds marvelous. I would much prefer that, but too many of my aquaintences had no where else to turn. Sometimes a curse what little compassion I hold for them.
Raziel pushe the heavy door open and walked inside. The room was well lit, with a crystal chandelier reflecting the light from more than a few candles. A few women were walking together talking, but more voices were heard upstairs. The door closed behind them and they walked in slightly.
They were barely inside when a tall, dark curly-haired boy of about sixteen walked up behind Raziel, quiet as a mouse. Raziel took no notice of him. The women had left the room then, silence quickly spreading through the room.
The boy cleared his throat.
Kouen: Wow! This is a really nice house on the inside too.
She didn't notice when the man walked up behind them.
Strange man: Ahem!
Kouen: Gah!
She instinctively jumped towards Raziel.
Raziel: Ah, Aki, why are you still here? Not out with the others?
Aki: No, I'm still a creature of the daylight, I would be sleeping if it weren't for all those chatterboxes upstairs. Can you please make them shut up or do I have to threaten them?
Raziel: Threaten to lock the door, they'll quiet down. You never disturb their sleep, they shouldn't disturb yours.
Aki: You're sucking up today.
Aki looked over Kouen for a moment.
Aki: Nice catch. Shall I close off your hallway?
Raziel: That might be neccessary.
Kouen: Close off the hallway? What for?
(thinking):I hope it's for why I think it is.
Raziel: So those women and their incessant chattering don't bother us.
Aki smirked. Why did Raziel even bother acting? He brought the girl home. Duh. What else could he be doing?
Raziel: Anyways, let's go to my room; it's the quietest at any rate.
Kouen: Okay. I'd like some quiet right now. Lead the ay, if you please.
Aki pulled Raziel to the side and whispered into his ear.
Aki: Would ya look at how f*ckin' anxious she is? Slut.
Raziel didn't answer, only looked at him before taking Kouen's hand and leading her to his room, Aki following up to the hall, which he closed off. Raziel held the door open for Kouen.
Raziel: Ladies first.
Kouen walked through the open door and turned to face Raziel.
Kouen: Why don't you tell me about yourself?
Raziel shut the door quietly, not bothering to lock it since the whole hall was closed off.
Raziel: Well, I'm 219 years old, born an angel into a fairly wealthy and loving family. My father was very religious and expected me to become a priest as he was. It got thrown off a little after a... rendez-vous with a young friend of my mother's. Young for my mother, not myself. My father basically disowned me once I decided against becoming a priest, but my mother still gave me money, the occaisional meal and the like until I got my own place. And here I am.
Kouen moved over to the bed and sat down on the edge.
Kouen: What kind of... rendez-vous?
Raziel: The kind over-confident teenagers have, the kind you go into without thinking. But, the damage has been done, so it's probably a good thing, so that I don't have to worry about it now.
Raziel sat down beside her and placed his hand on her knee.
Raziel: You never told me about your past. Would you like to share?
Kouen: Sure. You shared your past, so I'll share mine. Let's see, where to begin?
She put her finger to lip and looked up, trying to decide.
Kouen: Well, I'm 220, or about 22. My family was middle-class, my dad was a bartender, and my mom was a dancer. I've wanted to dance like my mother for as long as I can remember. She was the best dancer in the country. My dad could mix some really good drinks, too. I moved out and in with some friends of mine when I was 17. After a good 50 years, I decided to travel and perform for the people of the world.
Raziel: How noble of you. You know, all this talk of you being a dancer and I have seen you dance at all. Might you be willing to show me?
Kouen: Of course I would.
She stood up and moved to the middle of the room. She slowly spun around once and then did the same in the other direction, with her arms trailing behind. She spun to face away from Raziel, then spun around to face him again, taking a few steps
away at the same time. She began to hum a little tune that she could dance to. She spun to one side and then the other, keeping time with her tune. She did the same thing again, but spun all the way around when she went left, holding her arms out as she spun continuously, moving away from Raziel. She stopped for a few seconds while facing away from him. She let her arms fall to her sides. Her arms rose above her head and she quickly turned to face Raziel, and began walking towards him. She slowly swept her arms back and forth in front of her as she walked towards him. When she was about a foot away from him she started to spin around faster and faster until she almost lost her balance. Some of her her that she usually kept in a ponytail fel in front of her face.
Kouen: Whew! Guess I'm a little tipsy from our drink. Sorry about that. I'm usually better than that.
Raziel watched her. He could tell she was a little tipsy by her movements.
Raziel: That's alright. You don't have to dance for me right now. Come back here and sit with me.
Raziel patted the bed beside him.
Kouen: Okay.
She moved over to sit beside Raziel on the bed.
Kouen: Hey. You sure it's alright if I don't dance?
Raziel put his arm around her shoulders. She didn't seem to be making the first move, so he was gonna lay the cards out on the table.
Raziel: Look, I can tell what your obvious... expectations for tonight are, and I cant say that mine are entirely different. I do realise though that it is getting quite late, and i certainly wouldn't want to keep you up. A woman as beautiful as yourself definitely doesn't take beauty sleep for granted.
Kouen: It's getting late? I'm not even the least bit tired.
She scooted a little closer.
Kouen: You wouldn't be keeping me up.
Raziel turned to face Kouen. He put his other hand on her chin he leaned in close, but didn't make contact.
Raziel: Well that's good. I'm not tired either.
Kouen: That's good too.
She leaned in closer and closed her eyes.
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Raziel moved in the last bit, claiming Kouen's lips. He puts his hands on her shoulders and lays her down on the bed, not laying on top of her, but leaning over her, instead.
Kouen returned Raziel's kiss along with little moan. She unbuttoned his shirt and pushed it back off his shoulders.
Raziel shrugged off the tuxedo shirt and cape, letting them fall to the floor. He let his hands wander to the back of Kouen's kimono, untying the sash. He pulls the sash up and spreads open the kimono. He pulls back and looks her up and down.
Raziel: Exquisite. Like a piece of art that could never be duplicated.
Raziel leaned down and gently kissed, licked and gently bit her neck, but not hard enough to draw blood.
Kouen made no oblections as she let Raziel open her kimono, exposing her red bra and panties. Kouen was a little past blushing when Raziel complimented her.
Kouen: Thank you.
Raziel started bit her neck.
Kouen: *moans* I liked that. do it some more.
She tilted her head to give him better access.
Raziel groaned. It killed him to be that close to the red wine pulsing right under her skin. Best to just get away from there. He began kissing a little lower, around her collarbone as he reached behind her to grab the bra clasp. He stopped and looked up at her for permission.
Kouen looked a little disappointed when Raziel didn't bite her again. Then he started to kiss lower, and looked at her for permission.
Kouen: Go ahead. Do whatever you please.
Raziel unclasped her bra and pulled it off, dropping it atop his shirt and cape. He went lower again, taking a nipple into his mouth and gently sucking on it. Hi other hand strayed and began feeling her up through her panties.
Kouen: *moans* Oh gods! It's been so long.
When his other hand moved down to start feeling her up, she put her hand on top of his.
Raziel moved Kouen's hand down to his bulge. He pulled back from her nipple just long enough to speak.
Raziel: I feel quite a bit over dressed.
Kouen: I can help you with that.
She unbuttoned and unzipped his pants slid them down along with his boxers. She grabbed his 8 inch long erection, gave it a light squeeze and started to stroke it.
Kouen: That better?
Raziel took Kouen's hand and oulled her back up to him.
Raziel: Now you're overdressed.
Raziel slipped his thumbs under her panties and slid them off. He kept a hand where it was and played with her a little.
Raziel: So, anything in particular you want to do?
Kouen: *moans* I don't, ooh, know. I've always wanted to, ooh, do it, ooh, doggystyle. There anything you, ooh, had in mind?
Raziel: I could do anything for you.
He gently rolled he over and got on his knees behind her. He placed his hardness at her entrance, but didn't penetrate her.
Raziel: Whenever you're ready, love.
Kouen steadied herself on her hands and knees.
Kouen: I'm ready. Go ahead, Raziel.
Raziel gently grabbed Kouen's hips and pulled her onto his shaft. He moaned; sure, he had been with lots of women before, but this one really was the most beautiful. Having something nice to look at always made it better for him. He pushed in all the way, slowly, until he was covered. He stopped, waiting for Kouen's reaction.
Kouen let out a moan as soon as Raziel was all the way inside of her.
Kouen: I didn't think it would feel this good.
She made sure she was steady. which caused her to moan again.
Kouen: *moans* just so you know, I like it hard.
Raziel pulled almost all the way out of her before slamming back in. He leaned forward a little so he could fondle and squeeze Kouen's breasts.
Raziel: Well, it's quite, *groan*, excellent to know that you're enjoying it. Wouldn't be any fun for me if you didn't.
Kouen: *moans* Oh god, that feels so good.
Raziel leaned forward and started to fondle her breasts.
Kouen: I don't just enjoy it*moans*, I love it!
Raziel kept thrusting into her. The louder she moaned, the harder he pounded into her.
Raziel: You're not the first woman I've slept with, but you are by far the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on. I want to make tonight last as long as we can; I want to memorize every inch of your perfection.
Kouen: *moan* I figured I *moan* wasn't. You're not *moan* my first either.
She started to slam backwards to meet Raziel's thrusts, increasing her pleasure.
(OOC: To keep from having like 6 posts of thrusting and moaning, I'm skipping this ahead, say, ten minutes.)
Raziel pounded into Kouen more fervently now. He was oddly devoid of sweat and wasn't gasping for air. He was simply watching Kouen writhe and moan, smiling to himself. He felt his release coming soon.
Raziel: I'm getting close. Can you turn over, so I can see your magnificent face?
Kouen: *moan* Me too.
When Raziel requested that she turn over, Kouen slid her arms up the bed in front of her, so that she was only on her knees. Then she rolled over with Raziel still inside her.
Kouen: That *moan* better?
Raziel: Perfect.
Raziel looked deep into her eyes. He really did think she was the most beautiful woman he'd ever slept with. Even her eyes were beautiful. He knew Alison was expecting a sister. But she wasn't getting one.
Raziel *thinking*: No, the death I give them is to preserve beauty. But her... she'll always be beautiful. And I can't tamper with that.
Raziel leaned over and whispered in her ear.
Raziel: Do you mind if I come inside you?
Kouen: *moan* Yes! Do it! *moan*
She wrapped her legs around his waist so that he couldn't pull out, even if he wanted to.
Raziel moaned Kouen's name as he shot his load inside of her. He slammed into her the whole time, riding out his orgasm until the end.
Kouen screamed out Raziel's name, raking her nails across his back as he came inside her. She continued moaning and screaming until he was done. She just layed there after they were finished.
Kouen: Damn... you're good. That was the first time in... 5 years.
Raziel pulled out of Kouen and laid down beside her. He looked at her in disbelief.
Raziel: Five years? What troubling news that is. I do believe that I have lost faith in the heterosexual male population. How could anyone not desire your divine presence? Not be attracted to your heavenly body?
Kouen: I'm sure they had their reasons. I don't know what they could be, though.
She turned her head to look at Raziel.
Kouen: Remember when I said I wasn't tired? I am now.
Raziel pulled the thick, down-stuffed blanket over Kouen.
Raziel: Then sleep, lovely. Sleep as long as you want.
Kouen: Thank you.
She snuggled closer to Raziel.
Kouen: Good night.
She quickly drifted off to sleep.
**Okay kiddies; it's safe now.**
Raziel slipped out of bed and redressed. He stepped outside his room and carefully shut the door, so as not to disturb her. He walked out into the main hall. Aki was sitting on the black leather couch there, holding a picture of a girl with blue hair.
Raziel: You're still obsessed with that girl?
Aki: I always will be until I see her again. I just want to see her. I mean, she doesn't even have to like me. I just want to know if she does.
Raziel: Waiting around for one girl... I can't see any sense in that.
Aki: That's because you've got eternity to find your girl. I don't.[/b]
Kouen slept a peaceful sleep, dreaming of times with her friends long past. It was a nice dream about the good times.
The girl in Aki's picture was cute. She looked to be about 13 years old, her blue hair in a ponytail on the side of her head. She was smiling, a little gap in her teeth, showing where one was just finishing growing in. She was wearing a red sweater with a light blue jacket, and there was snow on the ground around her.
Aki: So, what went on with that chick you brought in?
Raziel: I bedded her.
Aki: Did you turn her?
Raziel: No. Alison will be terribly dissappointed, but she had a natural beauty that I couldn't bring myself to tamper with.
Aki: You're getting soft. Oh well, maybe it comes with age.
Raziel: What are you insinuating?
Aki: Oh, nothing.
*Insert time skippage untill morning here.*
Kouen's dreams eventually turned to nightmares of when things had gone horribly wrong. She awoke screaming, sitting straight up, her naked body covered in sweat.
Kouen: Aah! Oh. It was just a dream. Whew.
She looked around.
Kouen: I wonder where Raziel went?
She got out of bed, retrieved her clothes, and put them back on.
Kouen: I suppose I'll look for him.
She walked out of the door, to find Raziel.
Aki was sitting on the couch drawing something when Kouen came in.
Aki: If your looking for Raziel, he just went into town to get you some breakfast.
The mansion had a totally different feel to it during the day. Light spilled into the living room, making it feel more warm and alive. It felt like summer. Most of the house's inhabitants were asleep, Aki and Raziel being the only two usual day dwellers. Aki finished his drawing and held it away from himself, looking at it.
The drawing was of a girl. The girl was sitting down, but she looked tall. She had raven hair, black painted nail and toenails, black eyes and a strange symbol on her upper arm. She was wearing a black slinky dress that went down to her ankles, but a slit up past the knees. Her legs were crossed, so the slit exposed her legs. She had a dark atmospere about her that accompanied her features. Beside her was written "Yonaka."
Kouen looked at the picture, admiring the pretty young girl's figure.
Kouen: She's pretty. Who is she?
Aki: What do you do? Fighting-wise?
Kouen: I fight with a rapier and can conjure pretty much anything out of fire. Why?
Aki: Well, I like knowing what other people do before I tell them what I do. So, you're basically a pyromancer? That's cool. Well, I'm a summoner. This, Yonaka, is my stronger summon. She's darkness in its most pure form. She's also my most attractive summon, though all of them are pretty girls. I'm not sure why; that's just what they taught us at my summoning academy.
Just then, Raziel came in, with a tray of grits, eggs, toast, bacon, and orange juice.
Raziel : I hope you're hungry.
Kouen: Can you show me more?
Raziel walked in and asked if she was hungry.
Kouen: Yeah, I'm starved. Thank you. How'd you know that was my favorite breakfast?
Aki: He has a knack for guessing what people want.
Raziel smiled warmly at her.
Raziel: Well he's right. You seemed like a more traditional person, so I figured a more traditional breakfast would suit you.
Kouen: I see. How come there's nothing for you?
She walked over to take the tray from him.
Aki looked at Raziel in disbelief. He hadn't told her.
Raziel: I'm not hungry, that's all.
Aki gave Raziel a dissapproving look. Raziel gave a shut up look.
Kouen took the tray over to a table, sat down, and started eating.
Kouen: You sure you don't want even some orange juice?
Raziel: No thank you. I'm perfectly fine.
Aki snorted. Raziel looked at him with a pointed expression. Aki shot back a look of defiance.
Raziel: So, do you like it?
Kouen: Why yes, thank you. It's very good. Is there anything you'd like to do today, Raziel? I'll be staying in town for a while.
Aki snorted again at Kouen's comment. Raziel gave him a "what now?" look.
Aki: Actually that doesn't surprise me. Most of the various girls you bring home come back begging for more. Of course, only half of them want sex, the other half want blood.
Aki smirked triumphantly. Raziel, while internally panicking, externally remained calm, with an air of "I don't give a damn."
Kouen: I'm not begging for sex. And what does he mean by blood, Raziel?
Aki: Yeah, Raziel, what do I mean?
Raziel glared.
Raziel: *to Kouen* Well, I had expected you'd figured it out already. I'm a vampire. Is that a problem
Kouen: No, it's not a problem. It does explain why you didn't bite my neck. I knew someone back home that had fangs, but wasn't a vampire. That's why I didn't think anything of it. So, what's it like being a vampire?
Just then, Alison walked out onto the indoor balcony overseeing the living room.
Alison: It sucks. Literally. And I'm not really his friend, I'm his first vampire "daughter."
Alison jumped off the balcony before smoothly landing on her feet.
Alison: Not all vampires can do that, though. I'm just cool.
Raziel chuckled at Alison's antics, where as Aki just looked at her criticizingly. Alison shrugged off Aki's look.
Alison: You know, it's a damn shame he didn't turn you, too.
Kouen watched Allison jump from the balcony.
Kouen: Really? It doesn't look like 't would be that hard. I'm not saying I can do it, though. Why's that? You wanted a new sister?
Alison: Oh, it's hard alright.
Raziel: She went through six broken ankles before she learned to land correctly.
Alison: Yeah, that was hell. Aki had to keep healin' me and then I'd just go and break it again.
Raziel: I think it's a rather foolish trick anyways.
Alison: Well I think it's cool. Anyways, yeah, I was hoping you'd be my new sister. Everyone around here is either a man or an older woman. You're pretty and closer to my age. I'm desperate for social activity other than these two.
Kouen: It is pretty cool. I don't have to be a vampire for us to have social activity, do I?
Alison: Eh, it helps. I prefer socializing with my own kind.
Aki: Yeah, she's racist.
Alison: Shut up Aki, no one was talking to you.
Aki: What makes you think I care?
Raziel *to Kouen*: Things are getting quite childish around here. When you're done with that, shall we go elsewhere?
Kouen: Sure. I'm almost finished anyway. Is there anywhere you had in mind?
Kouen: Sure. I'm almost finished anyway. Is there anywhere you had in mind?
Raziel: I don't care, just somewhere other than here.
Aki: 'Bout time you started acting like yourself. *to Kouen* He's only nice to pretty girls, he's really an ass.
Raziel:*sarcastically* Oh yeah, that's right. I'm not even capable of it.
Kouen: Okay, I'm done.
She stood up and walked over to Raziel.
Kouen: It seems to me that he'd be nice to everybody. Oh, well.
(to Raziel): You can just show me around town.
Raziel: I'm nice to everyone except them. Aki just doesn't have anything nice to say, that's all. Now come, lovely, I'll show you the town.
Aki snorted, wanting to get the final word in.
Kouen: Okay. Lead the way. Are there any places of particular interest?
Raziel: Not particularly interesting. Most people that want interesting go to Serendipity or Adela.
Kouen: Could you tell me about them? Since I won't be staying here forever.
Raziel: Well, both towns spawned from the castles, seeing as life likes to thrive around those kind of things. Despite the name, Adela seems to attract slightly more pleasant people than Serendipity. All the kingdoms are about equally as powerful, and you can never tell when one of them is going to start a war. though, I myself don't care much for politics.
Kouen: I agree. I think politics is one of those things that shouldn't be discussed unless you want to end up screaming at someone. Religion's probably another one of those things.
Raziel thought for me a moment.
Raziel: Well, I'm going to take a risk and broach the topic. Are you religious?
Kouen: Yes, I am. While we're on the subject, are you?
Raziel: Well, you already know that I used to be, but I'm not anymore. I fail to see a point in it anymore, for me at least. I'm not an athiest or anything, I just don't carry much faith for the gods of mortals.
Kouen: I see. So, what religion were you? I myself am a Shintoist.
Raziel: Catholic. You see, before I became a vampire, I was an angel. I told you already that I was going to be a priest. Well, a little after I began my formal training at 18, I lost my virginity. Then about two years later I picked up smoking, the about four years after that I was turned. My plans went off course then, naturally.
Kouen: I see. And now I'm going to change the subject. What is it like being a vampire? Staying the same forever and depending on blood? And how does the changing someone thing work? Do they change the first time you drink their bood or what?
Raziel: Well, being a vampire isn't totally what everybody thinks. We can go out in the sunlight, as you can see know. We generally do "live" forever, but we do have some weaknesses. Garlic, crosses, and holy water don't do much. Fire does, becuase you have to have a body left to still be "alive." A wooden stake to the heart probably would, seeing as you need you heart still to pump the blood you drink throughout your body. Some poisons work, and even though it probably won't kill you, most vampires don't hold alcohol well. Wine is the strongest thing I can drink, and only in moderation.
Raziel paused, letting that soak in.
Raziel: As for turning, you normally do begin by sucking the person's blood, but not so much that they die. You can't even make them pass out, so it usually takes practice to get it right. Then they have to drink the blood of someone else, but they have to make their own kill. Whenever I drink, I always turn them, so as to not kill them. I still have that much morality in me. There's also some self-turning ritual I heard about, but what's the point in that?
Kouen: I see. You're right tough, what is the point in turning yourself? It doesn't sound like any fun.
Raziel: Yes. I generally sleep with ones I plan to turn. The women, anyways. I believe you can tell some crucial things aout people in bed. Their stamina, their endurance, their competitiveness. Their hunger. You need to be tough to be a vampire. Sometimes your prospective prey fights back. You have to have good judgement and you have to be able to deal with a little hunger. The way I do it, I never have to worry about women fighting back. I usually turn them during sex. It's especially easy for girls like you who like having their neck bitten. They usually don't even notice.
Kouen: You're right. I never would have noticed. So, why didn't you turn me?
Raziel: I just... have my reasons every now and then.
Kouen: Ah. So, you're not going to tell me, then?
Raziel: What? I'm not allowed to have secrets?
Kouen: I didn't say that. You're allowed to have secrets, just as I am.
Raziel: So, when are you leaving the dark Mage Village and where are you going?
Kouen: I'm not sure. I won't stay much longer, though. After I leave, I'll probably head towards Adela, unless there's somewhere closer.
Raziel: It's about the same distance to anywhere, really.
Ever since Kouen had said that she was a Shintoist, Raziel had been fighting off the memories that wanted to come back, but they won him over and came flooding back. His shoulders and forehead tensed up at the thought. Carrena. His gothic butterfly. She had been a Buddhist. She was his mother's friend who turned him, but he loved her. And he didn't appreciate the memories.
Kouen noticed Raziel tense up.
Kouen: What's wrong, Raziel?
Raziel cringed. He had hoped she wouldn't mention that.
Raziel: Just... remembering someone.
Kouen: Who is it? Or would you rather not tell me?
Raziel: Well, I'll tell you if you really want to know. The memories are back, anyways, so it doesn't really matter.
Kouen: Well, if it's okay with you.
Raziel thought for a moment, forming the words in his head before saying them.
Raziel: My... ex-wife. Carrena. She was my mother's friend, the one that turned me. I was in love with her. I used to call her my gothic butterfly, because she was so dark and because of this tattoo of butterfly wings that spanned her back. She slept with me, then left to be with some other guy in Hell. Then she came back after about a year and we got married. She turned me soon after. She was a great artist. She still has pictures of that guy she was with, and a few of me when I was mortal. She was amazing.
Kouen : What happened to her? Why ex-wife?
Raziel: She died. Probably her past catching up with her. She pissed off a lot of people. Powerful people. And I couldn't help her. That's why I started changing people instead of just killing them. I wanted to have people who could help me. And the boy, Aki... he's really powerful. More than I ever thought he was. He was rich, too, from the inheritance from his adoptive parents. Because I had so many contacts, he made a deal that he'd buy the house if I found this girl he's in love with.
Kouen: I'm sorry. I wish I could help in some way.
Raziel: I wish I could've helped her then. Look, if you want, I can take you to Adela and drop you off there. I need to get away from the house for a little while, anyways, and they won't miss me. Well, Alison will, but none of the others.
Kouen: Thank you. I'm sorry for bringing it up.
Raziel: It's alright. Forgetting about the past never really makes it go away anyways.
Kouen: You're right. There are times when we wish we could. But we can't. As such some people can have particularly bad memories haunting them fot the rest of their life. Even if they don't act like it.
Kouen: You're right. There are times when we wish we could. But we can't. As such some people can have particularly bad memories haunting them fot the rest of their life. Even if they don't act like it.
Raziel: Yeah. Some people actually do manage to convince themselves that something didn't happen, but that usually does more harm than good.
The two were approaching the boundary of the Dark Mage VIllage leading to Adela.
Kuen: Well, it looks like we're almost out of the village. What are you going to do after I leave? Just out of curiousity.
Raziel: Come back home. Look for someone else to turn. Try to keep Alison from killing Aki. I have a feeling, though, that something is about to happen.
Kouen: Something? Like what kind of something?
Raziel: I'm not sure what. Carrena always got these 'feelings' or whatnot about things. I guess her damned 'feelings' rubbed off on me.
Kouen: Isee. Well, I hope nothing too bad happens. You think I should stay just in case?
Raziel: No, I imagine I'll fare just fine. I don't want to hinder your travelling.
Kouen: Okay. Well then, I guess I'll be on my way. I might come back here to visit you and the others soon. Goodbye, untill next time, Raziel.
Raziel gently grabbed her hand and pulled her close to him. He wrapped one arm around her waist and put one hand on her chin, tilting her face up.
Raziel: Good-bye.
Kouen wrapped her arms around Raziel's waist and gently kissed him on the lips.
Kouen: I had a great time here. Goodbye, and good luck with whatever happens.
She pulled away and behan to walk away from the Dark Mage Village, turning around to wave to Raziel, before walking through the gate.