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Post by hunter on May 4, 2008 9:51:08 GMT -5
Ewan had arranged a small funeral for Hunter in the back field of the church. He'd spent almost every cent he'd had on Hunter's monument type grave and bought an entire acre just for it. Hunter deserved a proper burial.
Ewan had arrived first, hoping for some alone time at the church. He wore a black suit with a black overcoat to keep him warm. After Hunter's death, the weather seemed to whack out. The forecast tomorrow was going to be snow.
Ewan wandered the church grounds, reflecting on the past few nights. Requiem would pay. Sam would pay. Laurell would definetly pay. She'd given the order to kill Hunter. They would all pay with their lives, even if Ewan had to spend the rest of his life hunting them down, Alex by his side.
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Post by laurell on May 4, 2008 9:58:29 GMT -5
Laurell cloaked herself in shadows as she stepped into the church grounds her body on edge immediately... she had hoped for some time alone to just sit and reflect on the day... Hunters funeral she bit her lip as she searched the graveyard for any sight her eyes falling on a lone figure.... Ewan. Laurell wanted so much to talk to him... to explain her actions of the other night. she searched the gorund for anyone else before stepping forwards casting of the cloaking and making herself known "Ewan" she whispered
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Post by hunter on May 4, 2008 10:08:08 GMT -5
Ewan looked up quickly and saw Laurell in a dark cloak, hiding in the shadows. He got into a crouching position and snarled visicously at the girl. "Why are you here? What more could you possibly take away from me? Alex? I dont think so....." He took a few steps forward, getting ready to lunge at her.
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Post by laurell on May 4, 2008 10:13:21 GMT -5
Laurell stood her ground and lifted her head "You have a right to be angry" she whispered softly her eyes gentle "But I have come to pay my respects to a great man... I loved him as much as you do.... we just didnt always see eye to eye" she said her eyes roving over Hunters open grave before returning to Ewans face
"He wouldnt want us to fight" she said "I just want to explain to you what happened Ewan.... I owe you that much at least" she squared her shoulders as she stared at him, her body readying itself for attack. "If after you have heard me out you still want to kill me then who am i to stand in your way..... But think on this Hunter would have listened to me" she spoke strongly
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Post by hunter on May 4, 2008 12:20:55 GMT -5
"Then speak and be on your way....I dont have much patience....you have five minutes." Ewan decided to give Laurell one chance. Hunter seemed to trust her most of the time. Ewan stayed in a defensive position but eased up on the snarling. She didnt look dangerous, but all that could change in a second. "Your judgement is coming. Speak your words carefully. One mistake and I might just kill you."
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Post by laurell on May 4, 2008 13:03:14 GMT -5
Laurell bit her lip as Ewan spoke, she knew she had to word this just right otherwise she might as well hand Ewan a stake and be done with it.
"It didn't happen how you think it happened" she said softly her eyes searching Ewan's face. "Hunter came down on me and Sam hard in the club... I hadn't hunted or fed... that was Sam's doing, But still Hunter was there and he passed his orders on." she lowered her eyes biting her lips again.
Taking a deep breath she continued "I was covering my tracks... being with Requiem I mean... Requiem wanted the slayer... I promised I would never harm her again... and I wont" her eyes lifted to his, "But Sam was there when Hunter cornered me... what could I do? She attacked him and we took him to Requiem" she swallowed deeply tears coming to her eyes
"I was going to do with him like I did with Alex, You know, Make it look like I was torturing him... But Sam... wow... she was vicious, but every cut I made was shallow and made with love" she breathed, "I even released his hands unknown to Sam or Requiem ... Ewan, I gave him the chance to run, But he had no fight left in him... what was I supposed to do stand there and watch them torture him more.... I didn't realise that Sam would be torturing him as well as me... I couldn't do it as i had with Alex... I had to make it look real, and i couldn't go on with it .... I couldn't watch his pain and feel each and every slice inflicted on him as if they were inflicted on my own flesh? No I couldn't. Ewan he wanted to die... he wanted to be reunited with Emma. So rather then stand back and let them destroy his body and soul with pain... I gave the order to kill." she stepped backwards slightly gathering her cloak of shadows round her.
"And i Know it is what he wanted... he wanted us to finish it... he told me to say goodbye to you for him" her voice faltered slightly as she fought back tears, "He sealed his trust in me with a kiss" she whispered her hand touching her lips reliving that final moment. She stared up at the rain heavy sky, the sun losing its battle with the clouds before continuing "Yes i gave the order to kill him... but I gave it out of love" she breathed turning her eyes to Ewan a hardness appearing on her face.
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Post by hunter on May 4, 2008 13:27:11 GMT -5
"Out of love? Out of love?!? Ridiculous!" he growled. Suddenly a wave of calm fell over him and extinguished the fire raging inside. He stood up straight, flattened his suit jacket and coughed softly. "Well, perhaps, this is not the time nor the place to be killing each other. Hunter seemed to trust you to an extent." Ewan took two cautious steps forward, his eyes soft. "Pay your respects. Hunter would want you to. After today, the truce is over.....until you prove yourself. Enjoy the refreshments inside. There's no blood for you, sorry. We weren't expecting bloodsuckers. I suggest you stick to the shadows while the others are here. Some of his friends are coming from out of town. Dont lure them to the shadows.....I wouldnt want Requiem's coven to grow any larger," he hissed.
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Post by laurell on May 4, 2008 13:34:40 GMT -5
Laurell lowered her head as Ewan spoke, yes she would stick to the shadows... stick to them so closely that not even he would see her. She lifted her eyes and walked past Ewan to the graveside, the sun parting the clouds above and bathing her in their white light, she tilted her face to the sun. "I know your happy now Hunter" she whispered to the sky a small smile on her lips... "Pity the rest of us feel your parting so deeply" she mock scolded before turning her gaze to the open grave and the huge monument erected for Hunter by Ewan. she gently reached out a hand to touch its sun warm sto9ne her fingers brushing it gently "Be in peace Hunter" she sighed softly before moving backtowards where Ewan stood.. The light of the sun seemed to travel with her as she approached him. "Thank you Ewan" she whispered as she drew close to him..." I will not interfere with the proceedings" she swalled deeply trying to clear the onbstruction in her throat. With one last look behind her she wandered away disappearing behind her cloak of shadows.
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Post by Elena on May 4, 2008 13:37:51 GMT -5
Kris walked slowly out of the church. She had come to pay her respects to Hunter. She wasn't sure whether Ewan would hate her for taking Hunter and not saving him like she had with Alex, but she had no choice. It wasn't Satan who wanted him, and it wasn't like Hunter wanted to stay here. He had seen too much in his life, he wanted it to end, he wanted to see Emma, and now he could be with her.
She wasn't wearing the traditional black, because her wardrobe was lacking a lot. As she approached the open grave she saw Ewan and Laurell. She was surprised that Ewan hadn't already attacked Laurell and from the sound of it, he was letting her stay.
She stopped next to Ewan, glancing at Laurell who disappeared into the shadows after a minute or two. "Hey.." she said softly.
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Post by hunter on May 4, 2008 13:47:06 GMT -5
"Did she just---nah. Im imagining things," he mumbled to himself. As Kris approached, he wrapped his arms around her (being careful not to touch hands, just in case) and hugged her. After a few awkward moments, he let go and took a step back. "Thank you. I understand why you did what you did. We really needed your help. We've missed you. Im sure Hunter would still be here if you hadnt been taken away." Ewan kept glancing toward the forests, looking for Laurell. He knew she was still there....he just couldnt see her. "Atleast he's happy now. Ill avenge his death. I will. He'd probably tell me not to," he said letting out a soft, sad chuckle at the end.
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Post by laurell on May 4, 2008 13:52:27 GMT -5
Laurell kept her form hidden within the cloak of shadows as she moved slightly nearer the graveside... she saw the newcomer who had spirited Hunters body away from the warehuose and felt her skin prickle. a small hiss of anger escaping her lips... She knew what this creature was... Death in all her glory. Laurell moved closer to where the girl and Ewan were talking listening carefully to their words... she could feel the sun on her back thrugh the cloak of shadows but smiled knowing how now it couldnt burn her.
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Post by Elena on May 4, 2008 14:02:22 GMT -5
"I don't think he would, at least not that much longer. He wanted to be with Emma. Ever since I let him see her and talk to her, I could see the longing in his eyes. How bad he became while I was gone I don't know. I was too busy being...I mean getting my punishment to be able to see how things were. How are you holding up? I spoke to Alex before coming here. She seems to be in total shock," Kris' words were gentle, not wanting to upset Ewan. She had missed a lot since she had been gone, but she would have given anything to be back up there, instead of being tortured for two hundred years.
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Post by hunter on May 4, 2008 14:07:32 GMT -5
"I'm......ummm.....well i'm still alive. That must count for something. If it wasnt for Alex, I probably would've stayed and fought the vampires. It would've led to my death, of course." Ewan's hand slipped into his pant pockets and he simply shrugged everything else off. "Wait, punishment? Thats why the Kyle guy came.....oh I see. Are you alright? Im sorry we got you into so much trouble." Ewan thought about what Kris had said about Hunter talking to Emma. "Is there anyway....in the future....that I could talk to Hunter and Emma? I know it'd be troublesome, but it might give me some closesure. I dont want to turn into that evil Hunter." Ewan could sense Laurell watching and listening. 'She better start proving herself'
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Post by laurell on May 4, 2008 14:13:27 GMT -5
Laurell sat as close to Hunter open grave as she dared, she could hear what Ewan and the girl... Kris? were saying as clear as if they stood beside her. 'So Hunter finally got to be with Emma' she thought dreamily her hand playing with the loose dirt round the grave 'well im glad he is happy i just wish he would find away to tell ewan to back off of me' her thoughts turned slightly to anger, but a strange clam light seemed to settle over her and she relaxed. She stood and wandered away from the grave.. waiting until she was far enough away to shed the cloak of shadows... she hadnt felt the sun in 150 long years and she wanted to see if it could warm her cold skin.
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Post by Elena on May 4, 2008 14:24:54 GMT -5
Kris held up a gloved hand to stop Ewan. "You and Alex didn't do anything, none of you did. They were my choices and I had the punishment coming to me ever since I saved Alex. You destroying Ryan's body just made Satan snap, it would've happened sooner or later. I'm fine, no harm done, my organs grew back," she smiled weakly, knowing Ewan had no clue what she was talking about.
"As for your request just say when. Emma and Hunter are easier to get here then people in hell. God's a bit more understanding then Satan. Whenever you're ready tell me. And um, Laurell should watch her back," she said that, knowing Laurell was listening on their conversation. What she was sure they weren't aware of was that Sam was there, listening.
She hadn't heard what Laurell had said, but she thought it was odd that Ewan had not attacked Laurell. 'Hmm...interesting. I do believe I was right.'
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