Tales of the Energy Vampire

        Gabriel had finally manage to talk Raven into letting him go out and hunt on his own,  it just felt good to not have someone looming in the shadows. He walked around the city, enjoying the day. It was a rather lovely day, glancing about at each beautiful woman that pass by. Pondering who he should go for, he only half wonder what Raven was doing. Zantro was still tied up in the basement and something about how Raven acted when he left just made his skin crawl. That grin he had, the look in his eye, it reminded him of his father when he was about to do something terrible. He was certain Raven was about to do something to Zantro, maybe torture him, something. The thought of finding body parts and Raven gnawing on a arm did come to mind. However he did get to know Raven a bit and assume that, that wouldn't be the case. Though he was sure there would be blood, which is why he went out to hunt. 

It been a while since he fed and he didn't want to lose it on the scent of blood and he needed strength to train more. So he head to the tavern, sometimes he could find an easy target. Although on his way there, he passed a book store and decided to go in it instead. Perhaps he could find himself a book and a snack, moving about the place. There was a few people around, glancing at the few. He saw a couple of girls, one was an elf girl, to which Gabriel sneered a little, the other was a beauty who had a pale blue skin. She looked promising for sure, he also noted a male elf walking about and some guy with purple hair. Though they had their back turned so he didn't catch their face. He would casual walk over checking out the books where the pale blue skin girl was at. She would venture off and go around a corner, heading deeper. The book store was rather large. Though nowhere near as huge as Teldar Library that was in another realm. It did have nice quiet nooks, where peeping eyes would not see and rooms for people to go and read in peace. Perfect hunting ground honestly, he casual follow, but wasn't obvious about it. 

He get back near her and reached for the same book she did. They both recoiled their hand and chuckle "Sorry I didn't see you reaching." he say smoothly and the girl giggle more and casually pushed her black hair behind her pointed ear "Oh...yeah I...you can go ahead." He smiled sweetly "No I insist you take the book." She stared at his two tone eyes " I..I never met another person who enjoys poetry of dwarves." she say as she pulled the book out. Gabriel didn't, but he did know it from studies.  "Oh yes, they way they are with their words and the passion for their gems is just inspiring." 

She smiled wider "Right! Ugh, I wish more people could understand that." Gabriel nods slowly "Yeah I suppose you just have to have an eye for it." she chuckle again and then bite her lip, it was clear she found him attractive and that made this much easier. "You know.. 'we...well we could go to one of the rooms and um...share the book?" she spoke a little unsure, to which Gabriel just smiled still "Well only if you want too, I wouldn't want to impose." She look down some as she chuckle "I ..don't mind....only if...you read it." Gabriel smile widen "I be honored to read to such a beauty." they head for one of the rooms and and Gabriel shut the door. 

There were a few chairs in the room and a couch, to which they sat there. She didn't get shy about snuggling up against Gabriel, he would read a few pages of the book to her. She didn't hide her interest in him at all, she paw at him the whole time. Gabriel made her wait and kept her in suspense, pretending not to notice. Till he thought it was the right time to make his move and of course that was right when she kissed him. He didn't push her away, he return it and even nip at her lip and start kissing down to her jaw and her neck. She press herself against him, holding him tight, taking it as a sign. He sink his fangs into her neck and this cause a moan to escape her, as his bites had been known  to feel greater then sex. Hitting the right spots, causing her to push against him more, practically trying to hump him. 

Some time had passed and he put her in a sleep, so that to her it was all a dream. However after he finished, he had this horrid feeing all of the sudden. He glance around the room as it felt darker then before. Standing up and just moving about slowly, he then thought he felt a hand on him and turn. It was driving him nuts as he thought someone was in the room and touching him and not just that, but each touch made him feel sluggish. Till someone came behind him fast and bit him in the neck, and this bite had weird effects. It made his mind fog and he couldn't think straight to use his magic, he felt paralyzed. He could tell his blood wasn't being drained, but his energy was. The room felt darker and he felt he couldn't stay awake any longer. The only thing he could see was purple hair, before everything went black.

Hours had passed and Raven came out of the basement cleaning one of his small blades, easy for flaying flesh. He look about and wonder if Gabriel had return yet, he move to his room and knocked on the door. No response and so he open to not find him there, Raven move about the whole house trying to find him and couldn't. He told Gabriel to be home at a certain time and that time had come. He head out and went to try and sniff him out, following his scent. He go to the bookstore where it was still strong and head in. Follow each step Gabriel had made, till he came into the room where the pale blue skin girl had just woken blushing. Raven stared at her and look around the room, the scent just vanished there. No trace anywhere else, nothing, this bothered the Indari, it was clear Gabriel had been napped. Raven growled causing the girl to run out and he march out himself cursing under his breath as he have to try and find Gabriel and who took him.

Tales of a plan

   Gabriel was sitting in a tavern with Raven, they were just happy to be out of the hideout. Raven had order food, while Gabriel just got bloodwine. He was trying to wrap his mind around what Zantro had said, it was his job to find out who he is.  Raven watch Gabriel for a little bit and then casually glance around "What's wrong?" he ask.

Gabriel looked to him "Just...wondering if my father has a demon under his control again."

Raven arch a brow "Even if he does, doesn't matter. You have you.....magic.." he said with distain "and I have my fighting skills. We can come up with a plan easily." Gabriel hum some "I don't know, this demon...he's smart."

Raven deadpan looks at Gabriel, but stayed silent a moment. Gabriel went on "He's gotten me and my brother multiple times." Raven leans back and just has a look, like 'am I a joke to you?' 

Gabriel look at Raven, catching his stare and just look confused "What?" Raven narrow his eyes a moment and then says "Nothing." he then shifts in his seat "We have this Tielfing and if he is friends with this demon, then we can get answers." Gabriel sighs "He's a mosaicist, you won't get much, he's going to enjoy anything you do." 

Raven stared at him "He's not a true mosaicist. He just like pleasuring pain, I don't plan to be pleasurable. You forget whom you speak to." Gabriel rolled his eyes.

A wench came up and places their order down and says "You two are a adorable couple." To which the boys just had a look and stared. Gabriel who sounded insulted "We....are not a couple." the wench blush "Oh I...I am sorry." Raven just stared and Gabriel kept on "We are NOT a couple....he's not even the sex I want."  Raven shrug some. 

The wench left feeling embarrassed, Gabriel hiss "Can you imagine." to which Raven spoke up "STOP! Before you talk yourself into a hole, let me just speak what you feel. How dare she assume you to be my lover, to say you can't do better. Cause to you I am not noble...I am just some mindless brute, you have made that very clear. However sweetheart, you ...lets just say you were bi, you would be damn luck if someone like me would even give you the time of day. While you come off as complete dominate, you have a sub side and daddy be pulling that out easy. You don't switch easily, but I could flip that switch and have you begging.  But the fact is you are not my type." leans back.

Gabriel growled " I WASN'T  thinking that, no I am not into males and two I didn't think we look like a great match up. We are different, also what do you mean I be lucky.... I am a great looking guy, I'm a catch. Also I be doming you, not you mean and you be the one begging for more."

Raven smirked "Boy.... you couldn't handle this." 

The two stared at each other for a bit and Gabriel rolled his eyes "Why am I even arguing this?" Raven leans forward "Curiosity." Gabriel stared at Raven "Of what? " Raven snickers "You are curious a little bit to what I am like." Gabriel snorts "I promise you, I do not spend my waking hours pondering how you get off."  Raven shrugs some. "And yet here we are talking about it."

Gabriel shook his head and waved his hands " ENOUGH! Back to the real issue....the bard." Raven chuckle some and nods "Well physically he likes pain, but what if we...went into his mind and torture there." Gabriel frown some "We could seriously hurt him." Raven shrugs "And you care?" Gabriel furrow his brow "He's not a bad person...just...." Raven rub his temples "Gabriel we need answers, if your father has caught on, then we need to be prepared and learn how much he knows."

Gabriel sighs "I know! I know. Look lets not.... seriously harm him, we just need answers and I am sure we can get them..." he then stared at Raven "Maybe we can on his level." Raven arch a brow "What are you thinking?" Gabriel smirked "I got an idea." Raven narrow his eyes "I am not going to like this am I?" Gabriel just smiled.

Tales of the craziest day

    Gabriel was still pissed off that Raven punched him and Raven wasn't talking. Gabriel didn't see Raven, unless he left the house and then the Indari would tail him around. This greatly annoyed Gabriel, so much that he had tried to corner Raven a few times and was met with the floor. Gabriel was sitting at the table, wondering how Nine was doing. 

When the door opened and Voltaire came in, covered in snow. Winter had hit the city, causing the boys stay cooped up in the house. Voltaire dusted the snow off him and saw Gabriel "Ah you are in the kitchen.... why?" he ask. Gabriel stared at him "Do I need a reason?"

Voltaire shrugged "No, just figure you be in your room or in the study." 

Gabriel rose a brow "Honestly, I'm getting stir crazy." Voltaire nods "Well the storm letting up and in a few hours should be fine to travel around town." 

Gabriel nod a little, though Voltaire moved around the table "Hmmm." causing Gabriel to give him an odd look. "What?" he ask.

Voltaire look around the room "Can feel the tension. What did you do?" 

Gabriel growled "Why do you assume I did something?" 

Voltaire shrugs "I know you, I know your mouth." he smiled.

Gabriel just got annoyed "He punched me, honestly this isn't working out." 

Voltaire just stared at him "Its so funny you think you have a choice here. Your mother put him to protect you. Despite this body, she wanted to make sure you had extra protection." he told him "Learn to get along, you don't have to like each other, but I prefer you two not to kill each other. Well Raven tends to be a good little soldier, but even he has limits."

Gabriel just hissed, but Voltaire continues "Look, I know Ravens not easy to be around, neither are you. Perhaps just try, like the way you try for Nine. Also don't give me he's my brother bullshit, lets face it Nine is unbearable at times and I know you agree. However we care and so we put up with it. Raven agreed, despite the conflict between you two, to guard you. Knowing how you are, he still chose. He could have easily declined or taken your father side. Believe it or not, he does believe in you. He's just... rough about it." 

Gabriel was silent and just listen as Voltaire spoke "Just....try." Gabriel would then say "What about him... he should try too." Voltaire would nod slowly "Yes, but how can he when you won't?"

Voltaire then looks about and says "I came to see how things are, check in on you." Gabriel ask "How's Nine?" Voltaire stared at him "I am not with Nine nor am I near him. I meant it when I said I was pulling back from your family. This is a favor to Lilith and you. That's it."

Gabriel furrow his brows as Voltaire then looks down the other hall "I will assume Raven doing well, so I can report back to your mother. However Gabriel... try." he say and left.

Few more days had past and Raven still stayed out of sight, for the most part he did follow Gabriel out of the house, sept for this last time. Gabriel had left to the book store, in hopes of giving a peace offering to Raven, if they were stuck together, he could do as Voltaire said and try to make the best of it. He made it home, with that feeling of being followed, he assume maybe it was Raven. Though he was slightly paranoid, walking in the house. 

He shut the door and locks it, moving to put the book on the table and brush off the bits of snow that happen to cling to his coat. Moving to his room to put it up, as he did, he heard a noise. He thought it was Raven, so he moved to the kitchen. Though to his surprise it wasn't Raven at all, it was Zantro. "How did you get in?" he ask with a hiss.

Zantro was looking at the book "I pick the lock, so this where you staying? Its a nice place, though I am trying to figure out why... well why someone like you has a guard. You don't dress noble like and I doubt he's a lover. " he snickers. Gabriel reach to grab the bard and slam him in the wall. "Now now... remember last time." The blue devil spoke, only to hit into Gabriel with that horrible rush of lust. Gabriel stumble back feeling the overwhelming sensation, dropping to one knee.  

"Get out!" he hiss, but Zantro move to him "Yeah see I am told to find out who you are sooo, not gonna happen." He reach to stroke the vampires cheek. "You know I do love Vampires, easy to manipulate. I also know not to make eye contact. Tsk." smirking.

Gabriel jerk his face away, being the empath he was and feeling Zantro keep over powering this feeling, he squirmed around "Stop it." Zantro walked around "So who are you? You know me, but I just can't place you and I sure would remember a cutie like you, with your two tone eyes." moving behind Gabriel now as he would run his hand up the Vampires neck "You have something about you. Something that reminds me of someone, but I can't place it." waited for Gabriel to go to speak, then shoved his fingers into the Vampires mouth. That familiar taste of the paste hitting his tongue, he hated it, made all his senses go haywire and gave him a drugged effect, like he couldn't control himself.

He really was worried, the bard some how got a upper hand like always, he was sly and shady like that. Only atleast he wasn't alone, Raven happen to come home and see the scene. "Oh having a party and you didn't invite me?" He moved fast and snatched the Tielfing off. Zantro try to hit him with the feelings. Raven was a empath too, only he train his lust to be more for bloodshed. So this backfired on Zantro, Raven gripped his throat and had a vice grip, as he slammed him onto the table. Zantro tried to use his tail, but Raven quickly grabbed it and held it away. He kept that tight grip as the bard flailed under him, until slowly he stop moving. 

Raven released the bard who laid lifeless like on the table. Gabriel saw as he squirmed still "Did...did you kill him?" Raven look to him "No. Need answers, he obviously knows more then he says." He look Gabriel over "You ok? What he do to you?" as he go to help the Vampire up and it didn't take Raven long to figure out the problem. "Lets get you to your room." moving to help Gabriel there, he shove the Vampire to the bed "Strip." he state. Gabriel looked bewilder at him "Excuse me?" Raven just commanded again "Strip or I will cut off your cloths when I return." he shut the door and left.

Ten minutes had pass and Gabriel wasn't any better, the drugs were well into him. Raven return and open the door some "You stripped?" He ask, Gabriel still abit worried and hesitantly answered "Yes." Raven then shoved the door open "He's all yours ladies, do as you please. I doubt he protest." as a swarm of beautiful giggling women come running to the bed. Raven shut the door to leave Gabriel alone.

Later on in the day after the ladies had left, Gabriel emerges out. He was exhausted for sure, but felt better and even fed. "Um...thanks." He say to Raven, who was reading the book Gabriel got. "Mhmm." he say. "I made sure to they were your type and I mean that in blood too. I know you can't just have any blood." Gabriel seem baffled "Wh..how...like..." Raven looks at him "I am a royal guard. I told you its my job to know. I pride myself in being a royal guard. I said I take care of you and I meant it, despite our hate I don't let my feelings get in the way of my job." Gabriel nod to him some "Well...I haven't been the best.." Raven cuts him off "Don't...don't do the whole having a moment thing. I know Voltaire came by a few days ago and I am sure his pompous ass had few holy words."

Gabriel snorts a little "He's not so bad." Raven still stared at him "Yes well, don't do the meaningful talk. " Gabriel nod some and says " fine..what you do with Zantro." Raven glances to a door "I have him tied up in the basement, Figure I'd get to him when he wears himself down. Or let you with your mind trick." Gabriel arch a brow "oh really you will let me?" Raven deadpans "Don't make it weird." 

Tales of Surprises

   Voltaire had given Gabriel a place to hideout in, there were a few he told him of in different cities.  Gabriel had went there after Raven said he take care of Zantro. He was still wondering what the Indari did to the Tielfing or if Zantro pulled one over on Raven.  Gabriel got up and was stretching, giving a yawn when he smelled something. He reached and grabbed his sword, slowly moves out of the room and down the hall. The scent got stronger, like eggs? He was even more confused, could Voltaire be surprise visiting? Does Voltaire even eat? So many questions running in his head. 

He make it to the kitchen and saw Raven cooking. Blinking some, Raven didn't seem the type to cook. Atleast Gabriel just assume he ate raw things, he watched the Indari. "What are you doing?" he ask. Raven glances to him "Cooking, what does it look like I am doing?" 

Gabriel tilt his head "Why?" Raven got abit annoyed "Some people like food." Gabriel looked around "DID YOU BRING HIM HERE?" he shout.

Raven moved the pan from the hot iron flat and would say "Why are you shouting? And just who would I bring here?" Seeming to get plates.

Gabriel seeming paranoid "You know who.....Zantro." he hiss out.

Raven rolled his eyes "Yes cause I am going to bring that loud mouth fucker here....in the safe place. Come on give me more credit than that, I am not stupid." 

Gabriel stared at him, he would place his sword on the table, to which Raven had turn around and place the plates on the table and he grabs the sword "Weapons don't go on the table, I figure you of all people know that."

Gabriel scoff "Oh yeah dad." Raven stared at Gabriel "and you wonder why I don't like you." 

Gabriel got silent and looks to the plate "Then whose the food for?" Raven arch a brow "Us." Grabbing a book to read it as he went to bite into his eggs. Gabriel look confused "Um we are vampires." Raven shrugs "And?" Gabriel just stared still "And we drink blood, not eat....food like this."

Raven put the book down "Some of us actually do like to eat food." Gabriel sat down "Why? Its not like it does anything." he was mostly interested in Ravens answer, as he never really seen this side of him. He didn't know Raven could cook, didn't know he had thought patterns outside of fighting. "Doesn't matter if it does something, the fact is I can taste it and I know not all vampires can, but I can and I enjoy it. Its one of the few pleasures I get to enjoy." lifts his book up and reads again.

Gabriel sat back watching him, just amazed by the answer. It wasn't what he suspected, he then looks the book Raven had. It was a book about theories and myths, not something he thought Raven even be into. A book that made one think, he then stared off "OH OH..I SEE..." he state and Raven rolled his eyes. 

Gabriel stood up "That little shit did get me....he's fucking with my head...this is a dream..." Raven just watched him with a deadpan look "What?" he say monotone.

Gabriel points "You wouldn't actually read something like that or cook, I know this, cause Raven is more like a feral beast that just fights."

Raven grit his teeth a moment and nods his head "And yet still a mystery as to why I hate you." he stood up and move to Gabriel "You think this is a dream?" Gabriel nod some.

Raven then deck him right in the nose, sending Gabriel stumbling back and to the ground. Raven then grabs his book and walked off in the opposite direction saying "Is it still a dream?"  Gabriel blinks some and went to wipe at the blood coming out of his nose. Even in the body his mother made him, Raven was fast.  Gabriel growled some, but just realized, Raven actually had feelings beyond primitive. 

Tales of strange events

 Gabriel was walking around the city he had travelled to. He still kept low and was in this new body. He seem to enjoy it though, this body he knew how to fight, he could relax and not have to worry. While walking, he could see the person following and he growl annoyed.  "Ugh couldn't you, I don't know not be in sight." He spoke to the figure, who would just respond "I could, but rather annoy you." 

Gabriel huffed "I am capable of taking care of myself." Raven arch a brow "And yet once again, here I am protecting you." Gabriel glared at Raven, who just gave a deadpan stare.

"I hate you." he say and Raven retorts "The feeling is mutual." Gabriel would then just grumble. He move to the tavern and go in. Raven followed " typical." he mutter and Gabriel rolled his eyes.

"You always have to judge me? Like seriously nothing I do is ever good enough to you." Gabriel state as he sat at a table, Raven sits across from him and says "You whine to much." 

Barmaid comes up and they order drinks, Gabriel teases "I am not going to babysit you if you get drunk."

Raven just stares at him "I am more worried I have to babysit you, your track with tavern lately..." he trail off.

Gabriel huff "I can hold my own unlike you." Raven arch a brow "We will see."

The two went on to drink and both seem to be holding the alcohol well, well Gabriel was starting to get tipsy. Raven however still seem unphased, which was bothering Gabriel. He knew he saw Raven drunk, but this time, he wasn't even effected. He could of have swore he was in the tavern before Raven that night, so he thought he knew how much Raven drank. He was trying to figure this out, cause Raven was drinking and didn't seem effected. Raven saw the confusion on Gabriel face, but didn't question it, he just said "Don't tell me your weak ass tapping out already." 

Gabriel growled " No!" His face was flushed some, he refuse to let Raven win. He got up "I'll get more drinks." Raven watched him "You sure you don't want me to get them?" As much as Gabriel would love to make a snide comment, a retort, he was much to pissed and just skulks off. 

He makes it to the counter and orders another round of shots for him and Raven. He wait patiently, still trying to figure out what the hell could get that Indari drunk. Then he felt a hand where a hand should not be. Sliding down to his groin, causing him to shove back and yell "WHO THE FUCK!" before he saw the pains to his sorrow, oh the last person he ever wanted to run into.

The horror as he came face to face with the blue devil bastard and he accidently said "Zantro!" in shock. The bard arch a brow and grins "Oh so we do know each other? I had a feeling, but I wasn't sure." leaning against Gabriel, who was sure that Zantro didn't know him in this form. Zantro ran his hand over Gabriel, causing him to squirm and shove the bard.

 "Oh come on now, I might not remember where I know you, but I know we had to have had fun. Everyone has fun around me." he chuckles. Gabriel hears the barmaid slide the tray of shots and Gabriel shove the pawing bard off him "No....no...I..I just heard of you....and I kindly like you to..to keep off.." he manage out. The Tiefling would chuckle, his tail sliding around Gabriel thigh, making Gabriel even more uncomfortable. Atleast until Zantro head was pulled back to the sound of a deep growl."Release him." Raven spoke firmly. Zantro being, well Zantro was enjoying this. However he moved his tail from Gabriel, who actually was grateful for Raven. For one, maybe the bard can paw him instead and two, he didn't have to blow his cover. 

Raven pulled Zantro back from Gabriel to give them distance. Zantro tried to reach and grab at Raven wrist. However the Indari kept a firm grip on the Tiefling, Gabriel would move to further the distance and says to Raven "Becareful, that one has a powerful demon friend." Raven chuckles "So what I am hearing is someone who might actually entertain me while I am on this stupid mission." Looking at Zantro who raise a brow and says " Now now.....my friend only a issue you if I am hurt, but I mean I don't mind being hurt...just I am more incline for..more fun kind."

Gabriel leans to Raven "He's a mosaicist and weird and don't take your eye off him, he has tricks." Raven stared at Gabriel "This is the blue bastard." Gabriel looked at Raven a moment "Oh I know the tale. " he state and Gabriel paled some. "You know.....How do you know?" Raven snorts " I make it a point to know things."He look at Zantro "Don't worry about him though, he's not gonna be stupid right?" Zantro watch the pair and he wasn't stupid, he could tell when he was in over his head.

"Hey come on now, I am a good boy." he plead. Raven snorts and looks at Gabriel "He's a good boy." Gabriel just made a face. Raven would move and says "I'll handle this, just go relax and stay out of trouble. Also don't run." he look to Gabriel "I can track you. Period. I really don't want to, so you be a good boy." with that he dragged Zantro off. Gabriel rolled his eyes, but he sort of now felt sorry for Zantro. He could only imagine what Raven was going to do to him.

Tale of Salem

 Salem had finally saved enough money to get out of the town, he was going to finally explore the worlds. First he went to visit his favorite place, to say bye to the people that always help and support him. He had Zandar on his shoulder, put his black pointed hat on. He wanted to look extra today, wearing a ultra violet crop tank. He had a spiderweb lace black shawl on, that covered his whole top. Wearing a lovely puffy black skirt that was a little tattered at the ends. He had on leggings that had holes in them on purpose. He had thick soul boots on, that had buckles that went up the calf. He even had wonderfully done his makeup, with royal purples to make his top pop more, even purple metallic lipstick. Yes he felt he looked his best for this trip. 

He stroll through the town just beaming, however first he had to stop by the library to say goodbyes to friends. Moving to the giant building, he step inside, spotting Azeract behind the counter as normal. Salem smirked and moves up and leans against the counter, with a rather dramatic sigh. Azeract look to him confused "Something wrong Salem?" he ask with a concern tone. Salem over time had grown a fondness for the hybrid, Azeract genuine soft heart really stood out to them. He look to Azeract "Oh nothing much, just this will be the last time I see you." Azeract look a little more concern "What do you mean? Is something going to happen to you, are you ill?" Salem just smiled.

"No...I'm just finally leaving this town." Salem spoke, looking up as his gaze grew distant a moment. Hardly believing he was going to leave this town finally. "I came to say goodbye to the few friends I had here, which is everyone in this library." he chuckle some. Azeract gave a relief sigh and smiles "I understand, I too will be leaving soon. I spent enough time in this town, I always plan to travel, only had to stop cause funds. Teldar been so nice to employee me here, so now I saved enough to get me where ever next."  Salem blinks, he didn't even know Azeract wasn't planning to stay the town.

Then Salem got an idea "Come with me." he stay in a excited tone "Traveling alone is boring, we can keep each other company." Azeract stared at Salem a moment, the thought never cross his mind. He'd never had anyone want him around before, muchless travel. "O-ok...sure, it should be fun." Salem was happy to hear this. Though as they agreed, they hear a sound of a whine "YOU'RE BOTH LEAVING ME....HERE....ALONE!!!" looking to see Zantro who just stared at them with heart broken eyes. The two turn to look at him, Salem just shook his head "Zanny dear you knew I was going to leave eventually." Zantro looks at Salem "Yes, but do you have to take the eye candy with you?" Azeract blinks a moment "Excuse me?" Salem chuckle "Well he said he was going to leave this town soon too, so yes I had to ask if he like to travel together." 

Zantro sighs "ugh fine. I guess I'll go back to trying to woo Teldar." Azeract groans "Can't you just like...I don't know work on getting freed, by paying off your debt?" Salem smirked "That mean he actually have to work." Zantro stuck out his tongue and then said "Don't worry about me angel boy, I will get free again and when I do, I'll find you." he grinned. Salem wink "We'll be waiting for you." Teldar walks up at that moment "Leaving I hear?" the group looks and Zantro moves to cling to them "YES THEY ARE BOTH LEAVING!" Teldar made a slight face to Zantro and then looks to the others "You are taking your leave too Az?" Azeract look down "Oh um yes." Teldar nods "Very well. At the very least the two of you search through the library for books that can aid you on your journey." The two stared at Teldar "Are you sure?" ask Salem.

Teldar nods "Yes, Salem you have always been kind and helpful, you have brought me many rare books over the years. Then Azeract you have been very helpful and kind as well, you have done so much for this library and even put up with this one." thumbs at Zantro "so it is the least I can do for you both."Zantro grumble some but just sighs "I'll be missing you both for sure. I guess I'll go back to work." slinking off. Teldar arch a brow "hmm thats new..perhaps in that moopy state he will actually work." The two chuckle and moved about the library, gathering a few books they think they need. Putting them in Salems bag. When the two went to leave, Teldar gave them a hug and gave Azeract a small pouch. Zantro gave Salem a hug and then went to hug Azeract and grope his ass. "ZAN!" he shout, Salem chuckles and Zantro spoke "shhh just let me remember this." Azeract smacked Zantro and moved away. 

The two walked away and headed to leave the town, not really knowing where they end up, but happy to be traveling together instead of alone.

Tales of the frienemies.

Astaroth had just left from his encounter with Gabriel, the bastard ripped his arms off. Luckily he was a demon, so he could regrow them back.Which was what he was trying to do, having them half back, sitting and just try to relax.That and how he would warn his blue devil friend, hoping Gabriel not get to the little guy first. He was already regretting ever letting Zantro get in the middle of this, shaking his head. He would lay back and just tried to focus on getting better, plotting.

While he was plotting, a figure appears from black flames. They lick about the area of which the figure appeared. Dancing through the air and around the figures form, then slowly turn to smoke, Astaroth growled as he saw the dark figure . "Oh so now you decided to come. now I am worth your time." he snide. Voltaire move closer to Astaroth, looking him over, his face expressionless. Astaroth just stared at the chimera, watching them, waiting for an answer. Voltaire looks up to him "Astaroth." he spoke in a smooth tone. "You look worse for wares. Now how are you to protect that little blue tiefling, if you have no arms?" Astaroth knew Voltaire was all about mind games, so he wouldn't give in to anything.He kept his face blank and shrugs "The boy can look out for himself, I am not his guardian." Voltaire would lightly chuckle.

"Can't fool me Astie."he smirk, Astaroth growled lowly.  "That boy is to you, as Gabriel is to me. We are not so different you and I. We are both collected beings, with crazy trouble magnetic children.Though I am guessing you want to talk about Gabriel." staring to the armless demon. Astaroth would sneer some "Ya sept you fucking sent me away." Voltaire shrug lightly "I was on vacation." Asaroth rolled his eyes "Ah so Caine leaves and you decided to just go on vacation. Leave the brat without guidance." Voltaire stared at him with no emotion again "You did the same to your tiefling." Astaroth shook his head "He is not the same as those to crazies. " Voltaire nods slowly "uh huh." 

Astaroth go on "So are you going to fix that nut job?" Voltaire smirked" you going to fix you sex fiend?" Astaroth gave a deadpan look "Serious, not playing games." Voltaire looks around and would shrug "I will fix the boy to a point.However this amulet fix you did, you have to fix him back to his adult self." Astaroth smirk "He has the tools to fix himself, he needs his mind fix and you know why." Voltaire nods "Yes to keep him from becoming Caine. You know I have recently taken Star under my wing to train."

Astaroth sighs "Finally." Voltaire smirked "Yes well he came to me.Seems you finally got through to him.I will be training him, can your tielfing distract Gabriel?He gets lonely and I don't want him to feel that way." Astaroth smiled "You really do care for that boy." Voltaire looks at him "The same way you care for yours. Between Nine and Gabriel I prefer Gabriel. No one sees what I see in him, he has so much potential. He is a free spirit and deserves to live as such.I am sure you feel the same about your bard." Astaroth was silent, he wasn't about to admit he like the kid to Voltaire.Then Voltaire did admit his feelings on Gabriel.He look away and just remain collected, though Voltaire snickers "Hit the nail right on the head." Astaroth would raise a nub "Hey use that mind ability and figure out what my hand is doing." he smirk.

Voltaire looks at him and acts shocked "Why Astaroth, you don't need to do such motions in front of me.I know I am beautiful,but really compose yourself." Astaroth snarled "I'm giving you the fucking finger." Voltaire adds "Shall I sit and spin on it too?" Astaroth snark back "If you like, might be fun to have a Chimera for a cork screw." They stared at each other for a moment, in a dead on staring match. Then both bust into laughter a moment and then grew silent at the same time, staring back "I will fix gabriel and give him the tools to help his own mind. You will fix his body, then I shall prep Star to beat Caine and you shall be free." Astaroth smiled "I will gladly accept my souls for payment." Voltaire stared at him "Listen well little demon, you may be old and may be once of the celestial, however you do not get to demand of death a soul for payment from my generosity in helping you free.Or else I will have you enslaved in the void and don't think I can't." with that he left the same as he came.

Astaroth snarled " Fucking chimera." he would lean back and just go back to relaxing and plotting to prepare Zantro. He knew he needed to make sure the bard to keep safe from Gabriel with the beast out. Atleast till Voltaire could fix the boy, he didn't want him to shred the blue devil.