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"B-but..he's.." he sighed as she disappeared, "..crabby.." He shook his head, shoving his hands in his pockets after setting the knife on the table and teleported to Holden's room. "I'm assuming I can't go with you..just like the last time we dealt with them..."
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Holden sat up with a smile, "You can come with if you want." He stood up, "I'm sorry if I made it seem like I was upset with you darling." He smiled again. He walked over to Solomon and gave him a hug, "I've just had a lot on my mind." He snuggled his head into Solomon's chest.
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Solomon stood there, keeping his hands in his pockets for now, "You put it all there..." He sighed a bit, placing his right hand on Holden's shoulder, "You should rest a bit yet...you have plenty of time to do so."
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Holden looked up at Solomon, "I'm fine.." He smiled. "But if you'll just keep me company I'll try and get some more rest." He rubbed Solomon's back.
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He moved his arm to around Holden's waist, leading him to the bed, "Of course I'm going to make you try." He forced Holden onto the bed, using both hands to support himself as he hovered over Holden, kissing his forehead lightly before laying next to him. "I'm sure everything will work out..."
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Holden smiled as Solomon walked him to the bed, "Thank you darling." He ran his hand though his hair. He waited until Solomon was laying on his back, he scooted over and laid his head on Solomon's chest. "I know it will, it always does." He sighed contently. "I love you Solomon..." He trailed off as he closed his eyes.
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"I love you too Holden..now just relax...alright?" He put one arm around Holden, pulling him close. As they both lay there, he didn't bother trying to get any sleep; he knew he wouldn't be able to anyway.
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Holden sighed snuggling harder into Solomon's chest. After what seemed like an eternity he finally fell back asleep. After four or so hours he opened his eyes, "Solomon are you awake?" He asked quietly.
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"Of course I am..." He lifted his head slightly, looking down at Holden, "I something wrong?"
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"I have a feeling that they wont let Melody fight for herself." Holden started rubbing Solomon's chest. "What happens if they make me fight?" He started to tremble a little. He closed his eyes, "I can't leave you again..." He trailed off as the pressure finally broke him and he started to cry.
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Solomon frowned, gently running his hand through Holden's hair a few times, "They have to Holden. She has the right to do so, and they have to honor her civil rights. If not, the whole custody battle would be void. If they lay a single eye on you, I will personally tear all their hearts out...you will be unharmed. I guarantee it."
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"They have a right to use me as I am her current legal guardian." Holden wiped away his tears. "You should of locked me up and threw away the key, then I would of never gotten involved." He said quietly. "But..." He trailed off.
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Solomon narrowed his eyes slightly, "There's no use in dwelling about your choices now. You know, Melody is technically..18 I think..she can declare herself independent..then they definitely would not be able to touch you, by law."
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"She'll be 18 in a few months." Holden sighed as he felt some anger roll off of Solomon. "You know as much as I do that vampire law is different then human." He looked up at Solomon. "I didn't mean to make you angry Solomon." He frowned. "Whatever happens we will work it out." He looked back down.
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"Guardianship works in a similar way to the humans Holden..." He suppressed a slight growl, closing his eyes for a second. "It's not you I am aggravated with Holden. It's everyone else..." With a sigh, he slipped out from under Holden, smoothing out his clothes and straightening his tie as he looked back, "If you loose her...?"
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Holden fell to the bed, he sat up. "I don't know Solomon... I really don't..." His tone was low. "You may be strong, but..." He trailed off with a shudder. "What will you do if you lose me?" He looked down at the bed.
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He looked away with a slight glare, "You don't want to know what I'd do Holden..." He shoved his hands in his pockets as he clenched them into fists. "I won't let that happen though...I will not loose you again..." He looked back at Holden, his eyes glowing ever so slightly, "I promise you that."
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Holden quickly got off of the bed and hugged Solomon, "I-..I'm sorry Solomon." He hugged him tighter. "I..I wanted to make sure..." He trailed off looking up to Solomon. "Please relax..." He looked down and started to shake his head. "I didn't mean to make you upset..." He hugged Solomon as tight as he could.
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He sighed, bringing his right arm around Holden and holding him close, "I know Holden...I just take those questions very seriously." He let his head rest against the top of Holden's for a moment, closing his eyes, "You should make sure Melody is prepared..I wouldn't be surprised if they whisked you off without warning."
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"I know you do Solomon." Holden kissed Solomon's chest. "I'm surprised they haven't already." He let go of Solomon. "I will be right back." He kissed Solomon on the lips and turned to the door. He walked to the door, "How come I feel like I am walking to my execution?" He thought to himself as he opened the door. He sighed as he walked out of the room and headed to Melody's. He knocked gently on the door, "Melody?"
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Melody opened the door seconds later, "I know, I'm already all set." She came out, shutting the door behind her. "This is going to be..off the record, I'm assuming. There won't be a large crowd of vampires...it should just be the main members of their council...that will be very helpful...the less vampires around, the better."
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"Most likely." Holden sighed. "After this is over you can do what ever you want. Unless you stay in my house." He smiled giving her a hug. "Just do your best...." He trailed off feeling something come over him. He closed his eyes when he figured out what was happening. "Son of a..." He trailed off as he disappeared.
"Welcome back to France Holden." The man known a Jean-Pierre smiled darkly. "Have a seat." He pushed Holden into the chair that was behind him with TK and locked him down. "I'm not the one fighting for Melody's freedom, she is." Holden looked at the very scarce council. "You know you can't touch me. So why did you bring me here?" He growled. "We know that she is doing that." The black hared vampire grinned. "And this isn't about Melody's custody. We know we will get her back. This is about you." The man stood. "You have been making a name for yourself. First a vampire, then coming back from the dead. And the body you are in was a Paladin's body. Let's not forget you had those powers activated.." He trailed off as he walked down the steps. "Then you had your soul ripped apart, for love." He leaned down when he made it to Holden. "You stupid fucker, if you lay a hand on me you will have very powerful vampires down your throat." Holden looked the man dead in the eyes. "So you best not do a damn thing." He spat in the mans face. The man laughed deeply, "Oh my dear boy, I am not worried about anyone." He wiped the spit from his eye. "I can do anything I wish to you." He smiled evilly as a dagger appeared in his hand. "Now to pick up where we left off seven years ago... Scream for me boy." With that the man jammed the dagger into Holden's abdomen. Holden winced but didn't scream, "You couldn't make me scream before, and you wont now." His breathing was labored slightly. {50.73} |
Solomon flinched a bit, his eye twitching with fury, I'm going to tear his God dammed head off.. With that, he disappeared, teleporting to where he felt Holden. "You were warned Jean-Pierre.." He grabbed the vampire's wrist, clenching his fingers around the tendons to force him to let go; a small trick he learned in China a couple hundred years ago, and pulled the man's hand away from the knife. "The current issue you are meeting for is about Melody, that's what was stated. Keep it that way." With added telekinesis, he flicked his wrist downward, pushing the man back as he did so. "Holden is technically a human, and therefore he is under the jurisdiction of the Romanian Council, as all humans are...Need I continue with my Law lecture? Or shall I contact Kitra and Serus?"
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Alicia appeared next to Melody, "Let's go." She held out her hand gathering up her power.
Jean-Pierre smiled, "So I finally meet the infamous Solomon Kalika." He clapped his hands. "And this boy actually has been appointed to Seth. The leader of your council." The man pointed to Holden. Suddenly Seth appeared, "Come on Johny, you shouldn't really be doing this." He put his hands on his katana's. "Me and Solomon have more power then you and your little piece of shit council." He looked to Solomon. He sent a blast of TK at Jean-Pierre, sending him backwards into the council podium. He walked up to Jean-Pierre, "Now I would suggest waiting until Melody get's here. Or I will be forced to kill you." His eyes turned red. Before Jean-Pierre could answer he found himself stuck up against the podium. "You can't touch me Seth, if you do it would be considered an act of war." He smirked. "Nope you are wrong Johny. By orders of Kitra, if you lay one more finger on Holden I have the right to dethrone you." Seth looked at the black hared vampire. "And I know the perfect person to usurp you." He put a clamp on Jean-Pierre's head breaking the TK lock that was on Holden. Holden groaned slightly at he felt the hold on him break. He quickly went to remove the dagger from his abdomen. |
Solomon waved a bit, "Morning Seth~" He hurried over to Holden, placing his hand over the wound and healing it for him. "Are you alright? I would've gotten here sooner..but..I had a bit of trouble finding you." He looked back to Seth, "While you're right about him being under Seth's care..Seth is under Kitra's care, and therefore so is Holden." He felt he had to say that..just because.
Suddenly, a pale brown haired woman appeared, her arms crossed over her chest with a scowl on her face. Her blue eyes narrowed slightly at Jean-Peirre and Seth, "Move it Seth...I'm going to be handling him. I can already tell he won't listen unless I am present." Melody nodded, "I don't need to close my eyes anymore Alicia, but thank you for waiting anyway?" |
"Ya I'm fine." Holden winced a little bit. He looked to one of the vampires on the council as he felt a rise in power. "Seth..." He trailed off as he noticed he already knew.
Seth stepped away from Jean-Pierre, "All yours Kitra." He quickly turned around feeling power. "I don't think so." He snapped his fingers and the vampire was engulfed in flames. He walked over to Holden, "I'm sorry as well, I was in a council meeting." He looked to Kitra. "We should get you moved out of the way." He helped Holden stand up as he made the flames on the vampire stronger. "It's fine you two. I knew I had nothing to worry about." Holden smiled slightly as Seth helped him up. Jean-Pierre growled slightly as Kitra appeared. "What are you doing here woman?" He narrowed his eyes. "Didn't know and your welcome." With that Alicia teleported her and Melody to Holden. They landed a few feet from Holden. |
Melody raised her brow seeing that Kitra was here, "Seems the dirty bastards couldn't keep it clean. Tsk tsk."
Kitra stepped over to the podium, grabbing Jeam-Pierre by the neck, "I'm here, because you have disobeyed me for the last time. I am taking over this 'case' with Melody and Holden and your council. She is now under my direct jurisdiction and if you refuse to listen I will behead you. You aren't even to look at them..do I make myself clear?" Her eyes turned red as she pushed him up against the podium, cracking it as she clamped her hand tightly around his neck. Solomon moved to take Holden from Seth, "If you have to go back, I think we can handle this...but of course, I can't make you go." He glanced over to Kitra and Jean-Pierre, shaking his head a bit. |
"Color me surprised." Alicia crossed her arms.
"Have to yes, but don't want to." Seth sighed making sure Holden was steady. He looked to the now dead vampire, "If you need anything just give me a call." He waved and disappeared. Holden felt like a football being tossed around, "I can stand by myself. But I'm not detesting being in your arms." He smiled looking to Solomon. "Thank you for coming to my rescue my prince." He gave Solomon a kiss on the cheek. Jean-Pierre narrowed his eyes and glanced over Kitra's shoulder to Holden. "I looked at him, go through with your threat you stupid chienne (bitch)." He growled as he looked back to Kitra. |
"Aw, did you hear that Solomon? He called me a bitch...how rude."
Solomon held Holden close, "I will always be there for my princess~" He looked over to Kitra, "Oh I did that is just plain ol' rude. You should punish him." "I think I will~" She grinned, throwing the vampire to the floor on his knees, "Let's see here...." She took her hand and pushed her fingers together keeping them straight and stiff. She lifted it up above his head, then rammed her fingers down into his skull, easily breaking the bone. She splayed her fingers once she was past the bone, ramming the sharp nails deep into his brain before clenching her hand around his brain stem. With one swift movement, she pulled his brain from his skull and threw it aside. |
Holden smiled as he watched Jean-Pierre's lifeless body fall to the ground. "Well... That was interesting." He nodded. He looked behind himself to Melody, "Looks like you prepared for nothing." He chuckled. He looked to Solomon, "Can you walk me over to her? I wanna meet her." He pointed to Kitra.
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Melody frowned, casually throwing the knife at Jean-Pierre's body, "There..now I feel better..."
Solomon nodded, "Of course.." But before he could move, Kitra was already standing in front of them, "Hello Kitra..." Kitra smiled a bit as she looked to Holden, holding out her clean hand, "Pleasure to finally meet you face to face Holden. I'm sure you know who I am as well." She took her other hand and licked a bit of blood from it with a slight frown, "Bleh, meningeal fluid..nasty stuff there.." |
Alicia patted Melody on the shoulder, "Nice throw, if he wasn't already dead you would of killed him with that shot." She chuckled looking at the knife in Jean-Pierre's heart.
"It is nice to meet you as well ma'am." Holden shook her hand and bowed his head. "If I may ask, who is going to be taking over here?" He smiled. Suddenly a brown hared woman appeared next to Holden and looked around. "Damn it, I just missed him." She sighed. "Hello Kitra." She smiled giving Kitra a hug. Holden looked to Annemarie, "He said he was in the middle of a council meeting. So he went back." He nodded. "Oh ok." She looked to Jean-Pierre's body. "Noice." She chuckled. "Ah yes that is something I wanted to talk to you about Kitra." She face palmed herself. "Daddy has been letting me sit in on his council meetings, and I was wondering if you knew of any councils that had a spot open." Annemarie laced her fingers in front of her. |
Kitra shook her head, "Not as of now. I need to whip these French bastards into shape," She glared at the remaining members quickly before looking back to Annemarie, "I would love to let you run this area, but no offense to you, I don't think you're quite qualified yet. I would definitely suggest seeing if any Councilmen need advisers? You can gain a lot of knowledge through them before running for Council...and don't choose your dad or Serus..someone you don't know is preferred." She looked back to Holden and Solomon, "You four may go, I can take care of the rest of this. I hope the next time we meet Holden, it's on better terms."
Solomon looked over to Alicia and Melody, "This certainly did not go as I thought it would." |
"I understand Kitra." Annemarie smiled. "I want something to do, Felix wont let me help him and daddy's council doesn't meet everyday. As you know." She nodded. "I should go." She looked to Holden. "And there is something I want to talk to you about, but I'll wait until things settle down for you." She smiled and disappeared.
"Me to ma'am." Holden smiled and bowed his head. "And what..." He trailed off as Annemarie disappeared. "Damn child." He sighed. "Let's go home Solomon. I've had enough of France for a lifetime." He sighed again. "Same here Solomon." Alicia put her hand on Melody's shoulder. "Let us go." With that she and Melody disappeared. |
Solomon nodded covering Holden's eyes and teleporting them back to Holden's lake side house. He removed his hand once they were in the living room, "Now all that's left are the Charuns.."
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"Which will be dealt with soon, I'm sure." Holden rubbed his eyes. He looked down to his shirt, "Why can I never keep a shirt?" He sighed. He removed his arm from Solomon's neck, "I should be able to walk now." He took a deep breath and started walking forward. He looked at Solomon and smiled, "There." He felt a little weak in the knees but he was fine.
Alicia appeared in front of Melody's room, "I'm sure Holden is going to want to talk to you in a little bit." With that she disappeared. |
"And I'm sure it will be a thrilling conversation..." she muttered to herself as she flopped on her bed.
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"I'm fine darling." Holden smiled weakly. He looked at the stairs, "Do you want some breakfast? I'm sure Melody is hungry." He looked back to Solomon. He looked at his watch 10:30 A.M., "Actually it would be brunch." He smiled.
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He shook his head, "I will pass on breakfast today..." He frowned a bit as he saw Holden's bare left finger when he looked at his watch. He quickly whipped the expression from his face, placing his hands in his pockets.
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"At least let me make you some coffee." Holden smiled even though he wanted to frown from seeing Solomon's frown. He wiggled his fingers on his left hand, he had to admit that he felt naked without the ring. "If you need anything I'll be in the kitchen." He nodded as he turned to go to the kitchen. "Can I get my ring back Alicia?" He entered the kitchen and grabbed the ingredients to make chocolate chip waffles.
"There you go." Alicia made the ring appear on the counter. Holden smiled, "Thanks." He grabbed the ring and put it on his finger. |
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