JT: The Awaited Moment

They will feed from Nia to die in her flames and raise Oranis soul. He will then chose a wife. Now this will be done in his tomb. Deep in the forest of Romania is a cemetary. One tombstone will be a colesium which is the gate for his servants. It is like an underground temple.” Sitting up Mark is amazed at how long he has been training. "Two years have gone by and the day of judgement comes." They all nod and get up to leave. Returning to the mansion they spend time talking and going through different stratigies. Mark and Devon went nights training the men for battle. Standing in front of thousands lined in military ranks who are willing to fight for them and the family. Mark speaks with the soldiers. "Now we are here to protect the clans by any means possible. I have discussed with Devon the four to be our lutienents." Mark calls their names and they step out of the ranks to the front. Cyth looks over their progress smiling to see such a well formed army to send anyone running in fear. He claps his hands behind them to their sucess. "My lord." Devon and Mark bow to him. "I congradulate you on your greatest achievement. Mark, Devon well done. I have news to share with everyone so please met me in the great room." Cyth turns and leaves as they all come following after. Once there he announces. "A week from now we are to met in Romania for preparations. Three weeks left till we have a new king and queen." All cheer. "And I will still be your lord to our family but more fun going." Cyth and the whole clan begins to laugh to his little comment. Everyone dispursses to their rooms. He walks through the crowd and puts his hand on Marks shoulder. "You are apart of this family. The new king will be proud of his army. If I was the chosen king I would have you in charge of all the armies not just our clan." Smiling Mark puts his hand ontop of Cyth's. "Thank you my lord. I do have to say wouldn't me going to this preparation give me away to Nia?" Cyth puts his arm around him. "Walk with me. I see what you are saying but all must go. She might not recognize your changes. Then again you might not recognize hers either." Mark looks at him almost reluctant to ask. "How much has she changed?" Sighing Cyth stops and turns to him. "She has changed qiute a bit. Her emotions control the weather and fire. Like you her hair and eyes are different but her essence is still the same. We will just have to take a chance and hope things go well." 1

Mark nods and bids him goodday. Heading down the hall to his room Devon knocks on Marks door. Knock, knock, knock. “Mark may I come in?” Through the door a metallic singing is heard. “Yes.” Opening the door Mark sits on his bed staring as he sharpens his weapons. “So that is the sound I was hearing. You alright?” Mark stops and gets up to put the weapon away. “Honestly, I am nervous about being there tomorrow.” Leaning up against a wall Devon tosses his arm across him in confidence. “You will be in the crowd. She won’t be able to see you in a sea of faces.” A silent pause fills the air. “Unless you are to be introduced for some reason then we will have to be cautious.” Mark lays down on his bed. “We will have to see. Goodday Devon.” He was hoping to cheer Mark up only to begin to worry himself. “Goodday Mark.”2

Once again Oranis calls for Tevarus again. Tevarus leaves the dinning room to visit him. "I will be right back my dear." Looking up at him I nod and continue to talk to Tyler and Sam. Tevarus heads down the hall to the portal room. Once there with him Tevarus kneels infront of him and then stands up. "Yes my master." Oranis steps out of the shadows. "Thank you for coming. I have been informed that there is a new member at Cyth's that will be our new military leader. Things seem to be coming along quite well. How is everything on your end?" 3

"All is good." His answer was short eager to get back.4

"And Nia. Is she coming around to what is required? Oranis begins to walk around him through his interigation.5

"Yes she knows of her resposibilities."6

Stopping to look at Tevarus’s face. "Good. Things must go well. Understand! Time is growing short and every last detail must be in order."7

Bowing his head in loyalty Tevarus answers. "Yes sir."8

Back in the dinning room Nia finishes her glass. "So what is going on lately?" Both Sam and Tyler eager to tell her about Mark but they refrain. "Normal stuff." Tyler says. "Is this how it is going to be when the master comes. Feeding and killing." I look up to Sam. Tyler feels bad about the situation and replies. "No one knows." I walk to the garden to see the moon. I longed to be with my family one more time. Sam walks up. "Are you alright my lady?"9

"Yes just feeling down still." My face saddens. Sam walks over to confort me. "I know it is difficult." Stepping into the garden is Jax. "Tyler, Steve sends word for you to see him." Bowing his head he excuses himself. "Pardon me." I nod back and look to the flowers around. Once they leave Tevarus arrives in the dinning room and stands with his arms in the air. "It is late. Tommorrow all clans will met in the colisium to prepare and organize what is left to be done. Come let us resign." All left to their rooms. I started to head back in when I noticed Sam did not move. She was staring into the bushes next to her. "Are you ok my dear?" I lifted her head to see her eyes. Settling down she replied. "I'm fine. I just drifted off in my mind. Sorry." Smiling at her I take her hand and we go inside. "It is alright. Tell me where is this colisium?" We walk down the hall as Sam explains. "In Romania it is were the ceremony will take place. There is a huge cemetary that holds the colisium. It opens up the further down you go. At the bottom of the stairs there is a great opening with a raised floor in the back that holds the casket for Oranis himself. He told his servant to make this for him and place his body in it. For generations this servant’s sons and there sons has housed the rest of his followers to protect his body." Thinking as she spoke I started to feel uneasy. For a moment I looked as if I haven’t feed for days. "That means it has been two years and this big event will soon take place. To find who has the dream and who I will feed. Sam I am getting scared!" Sam looks at me as my body begins to shake and tremble as I reach my room. "It will be ok. I will be with you." Smiling at her I relax a little and give her a hug. "Thank you. Good night."10

"Good night my lady."11

As I got ready for bed Tevarus just laid there. "What's the matter?" He doesn't move an inch. "In the next three weeks someone will receive the dream for both the next king and queen." I get into bed and lay my head on his chest. "I know. When we get it when do we tell everyone?" Wrapping his arms around me he holds me close. "You don't till the ceremony. The new king will tell me and we will prepare him the night before." I nuzzle close to him. Tevarus kisses my forehead. "Goodnight my love." I close my eyes. "Goodnight....dear." We drift off to sleep. I toss and turn dreaming of this room. 12

I stood on this stage looking at the clans. Dressed in a gown of black and red I am given a ring and necklace. Both of victorian century craftsmanship was fitted with a stone swirling with two shades of red. All kneeled as someone yells your new queen. The word echoed in my head as I startled awake. I gasped as I sat up. Tevarus already up standing by the window quickly turned to me. "You ok!" He walks over to hold me. "Yeah I'm fine. Just a bad dream that's all." He stares into my eyes nervously. "Ok." I hold his hand to convince him it is not the dream he is dreading. "Honestly. Just a bad dream. It is alright." Calming down some we hold each other for a while. "So it is not the chosen dream?" He ask while he held me. 13

"No my dear." I smile.14

Smirking he laughs a little. 15

"What is it. Did I say something?" I am confused by his laughter from my comment. "That is the second time you called me dear." He taps my nose and looks into my eyes so lovingly. "Oh. Shall we get ready." He nods and the night begins. We all dress for the big meeting. Doors open and close as the girls trade jewlry clothes and makeup. I find a black corset with silver laces up the front and black pants with silver lace sides. Tevarus is in a cobalt blue satin shirt and black pants. We grab our cloaks and head out. Our travel is by a private jet then by car to a castle near a mountain side. Once there we come upon the gates to the cemetary. As we entered the gates torches lite up the front of the colisium. Thousands of people cloaked entered the doors. We got closer to see that there were two men standing at the door with torches and swords. The stairs were long, dark, and damp. I got more nervous as we ventured down the stairs which started turning. At one point I lost my footing and Tevarus caught my arm. "Carefull dear." I smiled and held his hand tightly. "Nervous." He asked sympithetically. "Yes." After another bend there was light coming through the doorway at the bottom of the stairs. Walking through I saw a sea of bodies standing conversing with each other in this enormous open area of the colisium. Tapestries from each clan hung above us. Tevarus and I stepped to the side with the other leaders. All of us were here. "Brian." He called. "Tevarus. How are you my friend?" They greet each other while everyone comes in. "I am good. Dillian how have things been?" Bowing he greets him. "Fine my lord." 16

After our clan comes in Cyth's clan enters as the last group to arrive. "Tevarus!" Walking over with arms wide open. "Cyth my friend." They hug each other and laugh. "I hear you have a new member." Cyth nods to Tevarus. "Yes. Oranis told you huh. He is a well trained military advisor for the clans." Noding Tevarus smiles. "Great. I am told to introduce him as the sole leader for our military. It seems Oranis feels the same about his abilities." Surprised to hear this Cyth starts to feel a little nervous. "Good! I will inform him. Excuse me." He leaves to find Devon and Mark standing in the back cornor of the colisium. "Mark..., Mark! You are to be introduced as the leader of all our military." Stunned Mark looks to Devon standing beside him. "What! By who?" Devon demands. "By Tevarus himself. Now just stay calm and act as if you like the guy." Getting nervous about the whole thing Mark gets figity. "I can handle being next to him for a little while but I will be near Nia too." Devon leans closer. "I will come up with you and lets hope she doesn't notice." Shaking his head they turn their attention to the platform infront of them. Tevarus walks up the side stairs to the center. Nia holding his arm comes with him. They stand infront of Oranis's tomb. "The time for his arrival is drawing near. Soon our families will be joined as one and evil will rule once more among us. Now everything is going according to plan." While Tevarus speaks I stared at the tomb infront of me. I started getting nervous so I looked at the crowd. Just like my dream the faces filled the room. Mark watches her up on the platform unable to stop staring. He is amazed at her changes. "She has changed Devon." Devon smiles. "Yeah." Tevarus turns to the clan leaders. "Brian. How are things coming on your end?" Stepping forward he answers. "All is on schedule. The dress is finished for the new queen." Stretching his arms out to the women walking up. A black and red laced dress is displayed with the ring and necklace. They turn to place this on a stand next to the tomb. I was speechless as I watched them place it on the stand. Fear started to set in my mind. "The dream. He chose me." I whispered softly. Tevarus looks at her as she tries to keep her composure. She smiles to not give her fear away. He goes through the other clan members one by one. "It seems all is ready. That leaves Cyths's clan." He stands next to Tevarus and informs that all is well. "We have new information. Cyths's family has a new member that I wish to introduce." 17

Devon and Mark start to walk up the stairs. "May I introduce the newest member and our new military leader for us all. Mark!" Everyone cheers and claps to his introduction. Walking up he bows and shakes Tevarus's hand with a plain but cautious eye. He introduces Nia to Mark. Mark bows and kisses her hand. I smiled but was shocked. He almost looks like my husband and his name is the same but it can't be. He would have to met someone here and last I heard he was still searching for me. I calmly greet him. "Mark, welcome to the family." He stands back up still amazed at her changes. "Thank you my lady." I must be wanting to see him so badly that he looks like him. No one can find us unless someone goes to them. Devon taps Marks arm and they bow to retreat in the crowd. "That was close Mark." Looking alot happier to see her Mark doesn't answer. "Mark did you hear me?" He turns to Devon. "Yes. She doesn't know it's me." Confused Devon questions. "How do you know?" Smiling at him with this big grin. "She stares when she is confused." Tevarus continues. "All is in order. From this very tomb his sole will rise to anoint the one he will use to rule. To the Harvest of Harvest." The crowd roared in excitement that nothing else could be heard. I was surprised by his comment. Their cheers echoed in my mind as I stepped back some. "The harvest!" My eyes slipped into some kind of dream state. I could no longer see the crowd but us living in the shadows snatching people away in larger numbers. Crowds cring in fear from us. The word vampires being spoken while their friends turn away as if they had lost their minds. This dream or vision frightened me so that my body began to trembled. Mark noticed that something was wrong. "What does she see!" The crowd quieted down to notice my body shake. They pointed to me to show one another what was happening. Tevarus turned quickly to see what they were looking at only to see my face to be paler with fear in my eyes. He ran over to grab my arms and shake me awake but I was still stuck in this trance. The other clan members as well as Mark and Devon ran next to us. "Nia snap out of it. What is happening?" He shakes me again. "Sire please. She might be in a trance by the master." Mark shouted as he kneeled down beside her. I screamed loudly then passed out. My screams made the torches flames ignite higher and hotter like a furnace. Eventually the flames reached to the tapestries that hung from the ceiling. Everyone covered themselves and screamed. 18

The guards rushed down to see what was happening only to cover themselves from the torches heat. Mark confused at what is happening looks at Tevarus. "Mark we have to get Nia out of here. Her fear is igniting the fires. Cyth tell everyone to leave now!" Mark stood up as Tevarus picked up Nia. Being the front man Mark made a path through the clans to the side hallway. Cyth spreads his arms and announced. "Please. We all must leave now. There is a secret way out. Follow the guards." One by one the guards showed the way out while the servants got water to put out the fires. Standing out in the cemetary Tevarus saw Cyth step out. "Mark please hold her!" He held her in his arms gladly. "Yes sire." Tevarus left to check on everyone while Mark held tightly to Nia. Looking upon her he could not speak. Her silver hair and mercury eyes was burned in his mind. He wanted to cry but knew it would give him away for sure. "Cyth is everyone out." Tevarus said antiously. "Yes. All is out and as I left the only thing that burned is the clans tapestries. Nothing else was touched." A little confused he nods. "Strange. Very good then. At least no one is hurt." Cyth looks at mark holding Nia. He is surprised he has her. 19

Tevarus looks back eagerly wanting to hold me again. "Mark. Thank you for helping us get out. If there is anything you need just let me know." Mark still looking at Nia lifts his head with a plain look on his face. "Thank you." Tevarus takes Nia back in his arms. "Is she ok?" Hating to let her go he answers. "She is sleeping my lord. No bad dreams just a peacefull sleep now she is away from the tomb." Cyth leans close to Mark as Tevarus holds her so close to his body. "What were you doing holding her?" He whispers. Mark calm and quite watches her. "He told me to hold her and he went to find you." At this point Cyth is amazed how everyone trust him so easily. They start to walk away from the cemetary. "Cyth, tell everyone to go to the mansion and prepare for the new moon." Cyth nods and turns to send the message. Devon walking up to Mark looks stunned at how easily he is accepted as well. "Mark you and Devon can stay with us in the west wing." Both accept the inventation to the mansion. On top of this hill is the mansion. Just a few miles from the cemetary. All gathered to put up their things and drink the rest of the night. Once we stepped inside the voices secced. 20

No movement was made as they watched Tevarus carry her up the stairs to the west wing. Sam was at the top of the stairs to met us. "My lady is she alright?" 21

"Yes. She will be fine. Is her room prepared?" He asked as Sam walked quickly infront of them. "Yes my lord." Sam opens the door to her room. Tevarus lays Nia on the bed to sit beside her. "My dear. Will you open your eyes?" He looks at her afraid and angered. "Could it be possible she could see what is to come from this?" Sam was extremely worried for Nia as she got some blood for her to drink. Her hands shook as she carried it to her bedside. Devon kneels down beside him. "My lord if you don't mind I think the master was tring to talk to her."22

Tevarus shakes his head. "Please not her." He whispers as he kisses her lips. "I will go and meet with Oranis to find out what happened. If you don't mind would you two stay with her and let me know if she wakes up?" Mark moves to stand in front of him. "We will my lord." He puts his hand on Tevarus’s shoulder. Tevarus nods and leaves the room. Mark goes back to Nia and Devon. Sitting beside her he puts his hand on her check. Sam rushes to close the door so no one sees him with her. "Mark watch what you do. I don't want any trouble!" Looking back at her he smirks. "I know. I missed her so much though." A tear forms in his eye. "I have been searching so long for her and now I must find a way to get her back." Sam walks over to him. "I know. You both have been searching for her for a while. She is lucky to be loved by both men so strongly." Meanwhile Tevarus went through the portal in the basement of the mansion. "My lord I eagerly seek an answer!" The masters voice echoes in the darkness. "You want to know what happend in the tomb don't you?" Still angered but loyal to Oranis, he stands patiently waiting. "Yes my master. Did you put Nia in a trance?" A laugh fills the room. "Master why do you laugh?" 23

"You stand in front of me as if you have nothing to fear but on the quantrary you do. As for what happend I showed her the future where I will rule. I see she is still reluctant to the temptation of deaths ways." Oranis haulers. just as quick as lightning he stands behind him. "She must be able to feed to the point of death if she refuses this than I will not assend as planned!" Tevarus makes a fist in frustration and answers angrily at him. 24

"She will do as required!" He turns around to face Oranis begging. "My lord she sleeps and won't awake from your vision of the future. Why?" Oranis ponders on why for a while. "I am not sure. She is very suseptible to any powers around her. It did not take long to show her my message that she might be too sensitive to the loss of control. I am sure she will wake soon. Now you may leave." He smiles as he walks into the darkness. Bowing Tevarus starts to head back. Mark still in her room keeps his eyes on her. "One kiss wouldn't hurt." Devon shakes his head. "I don't think that is such a good idea." Mark looks up at him with a serious face. "Only the three of us will know. Right!" They shake their heads. Devon turns away. "I can't watch this. I'm going to check on the door." Mark leans forward coming inches from her lips. The closer he came to her lips the closer Tevarus gets. He holds his breath to be so close to her again. Slowly he reaches her soft lips and they touch to give a gentle kiss. She starts to moan. The sound made Mark sit back up in a hurry. Devon notices Tevarus coming up the stairs. "He's coming!" Mark gets up to bring him the news as planned. Meeting Tevarus halfway down the hall he takes his arm. "My lord she made a sound!" They run back in the room to see if she awoke. "My love!" Sam and Devon just look at each other as he goes to her. The way Mark can be so believable is startling. Tevarus sitting by her side holds her as she starts to wake. "Oh my love. Are you ok?" Looking confused she starts to talk. "What happend to me?" He holds her close. "You were in a trance of some kind but you are ok now." Still drawgy I put my hands on my head. “Oh. My head. It hurts!” Sam hands him the glass to give her. “Here my dear. Drink.” He raises the glass to my lips. I grab the glass and slowly drink. Closing my eyes the sight of what I saw flashed before me. “Do you remember anything?” Tevarus ask curious. I hang my head down in sadness. “Yes.” Mark and Devon come closer. Eager to hear what frightened me so. “I went to see Oranis while you slept.” I looked up at him hoping he did not hear I am to be the new queen. “What did he say?” He holds my hands tightly still angry at him. “He told me he showed you the future and knows you still are reluctant to what we must do.” I place my hand on his face to look deep in his eyes. “Our way is going to get worse. Our kinds name will sing from the lips of the victums friends and family.” 25

He pulls my hand to kiss it. Devon steps closer to Mark whispering in his ear. “He is going to jeperdize our way of life.” Tevarus gives me more to drink. “This is our way but as long as we do like we are now then we will be fine.” Shaking my head with the glass in my hands I plee for him to understand. “When he comes it will be more. His thirst for blood is greater than just making more vampires and feeding once in a while. He hungers for the hunt.” He sits back confused but still loyal to him. “I am sure there is an explanation for it. If it is so I will address it to him when he arrives ok. As for him knowing your reluctant to feed poses a problem. You have to do it that one time. Ok.” He gets up and puts the glass on the table. I see in his face he wants me to be happy but the sturn glare tells me I have no choice but to submit. Sam takes the drinks out of the room to the kitchen. I notice that Mark is in the room. “I am sorry I scared everyone. Could you inform all that I am ok?” They both bow to my request. “Ofcourse my lady.” Mark replies before they turn to leave. Staying so close to the tomb I can hear my name echo as I wonder the halls. I know it is Oranis. Unable to speak about my dream of being chosen I remain silent. “My lady why do you not say anything?” Sam curiously ask. I stop at a balchany. “I can hear Oranis call my name.” She know understands as she looks at my face. “I see. Not a word.” I look back to the trees swaying in the breeze. The leaves shine beautifully under the light of the moon. “Thank you Sam.” The mansion is full of movement. Groups gather to chat, feed, dance, and train for battle. Lately I find myself stopping everyonce in a while at the courtyard. Mark and Devon are usually there preparing the men with obsticles and operations to complete. I watch him lead these men and push himself along with them. He stops to look up and see me watching him. Mark bows and keeps his eyes on me until I am out of sight. “My lady why does he catch your eye?" Continuing my walk I can picture his face. "I don't know. It is amazing how close he looks to my former husband." Sam smirks and laughs a litte while she roles her eyes behind her back. "Oh." Devon walks up to Mark as he puts up a weapon. "I know it is difficult being this close. Do you think she has figured it out yet?" He continues to organize the weapons by the damage it puts out on the wall. "No, but I think she finds me familure. If what she saw was true then he does not want the food supply to live off of." He snaps the sheath of a sword closed. 26