Post by Valhalla Erikson on Mar 13, 2022 4:22:14 GMT
Chapter I
Don't Be Stupid, Never Piss Off A Vampire
Within The Grand Chambers deep within a pocket universe constructed by some mad powerful vampires with intentions to conduct a meeting between representatives of reach of the vampire clans. No more than three top representatives are required to attend but this was a special occasion so several of them had arrived to attend the meeting. Carmella sits to the right of the Lord Ruler, Guinevere, while Lilith sits to the left next to Ramona. Loreto sits behind Carmella, faithful as always to the Crown Princess. Carmella wishes she could be like Lilith and not give a flying fuck while she shuffles her deck of cards in her hand but someone had to look professional. So Carmella remains attentive, while gradually becoming more and more irritated at the meeting proceedings.
Most of the other representatives are Elders who doesn't care too much for Carmella's place within the meeting to begin with. Despite the fact that Carmella had fought, bled, and earned her place among the vampire hierarchy. But some of these vampires are an old fashioned lot and they couldn't care less of a half breed like her while Carmella wouldn't throw dirt over them if they're burning in the sun.
(I wonder if this is what hell feels like?) Carmella asked herself, taking a deep breath. Ignoring some of the eyes drawn towards her. Most of them are of pure hatred then you have others who'd want to make an example by showing her what a true vampire really is. She just grinned and flung her hair back, she has been through worst from her own sister Sigruna.
And she'd tell them like she'd told Sigruna 'COME AND FUCKING GET IT!'
Normally this would be your usual meeting with the Elite but something quite extraordinary had occurred that day. And it is that of a certain Alleged Archmage.
A crystalline door opened appeared at the center of the chambers and when the door opened out came The Archmage himself. Lord of The Magic Arts.
Carmella glanced at the gentleman, she could feel the magic radiating from him. She would've hugged him for giving her the much needed relief if she didn't pick up an air of superiority as well. She signaled and Loreto stepped into the Umbra and then re-appeared in front of him and curtsied politely.
"Good evening Mr.Archmage, care for a drink" Loretto offered, in her usual monotone voice, offering the Archmage a glass of wine
The Archmage scoffed, "I don't drink. And even if I do, it certainly wouldn't be from a walking abomination
Strike One
That caused Lilith to stop her shuffling, her bright golden eyes looked up at The Archmage. Showcasing a look of a wolf about ready to rip someone apart. And all it would take is a word from The Lord Ruler. She has battled magic users before and she certainly isn't afraid to battle this one. Ramona meanwhile casually placed a Fool Card on the table and smirked, already knowing where this was going.
(Natursektconnoisseur, am I right Lilith?)
"Sir Archmage, to what do we owe this visit?" The Lord Ruler asked in a calm tone with a slight cold edge to it
rom Carmella's perspective, the entire area looked as if time slowed to a crawl. Right down to the smallest molecule. Ever since she was a little girl Izumi had taught her the way of using Chi Energy.
Chi represents the essence of life. When trained one can use it to increase their preception tenfold. Carmella has heard tales of the previous Archmages and, depending on the incarnation, they have a rather complex relationship among the vampire community. They have been enemies and in one life-time they've been allies against a common enemy. Everything about this version of The Archmage stinks. She can sense her Daemon from within feeling the same way. And when both parties tend to agree on something then may whatever cosmic force out there may give the visitor the wisdom to not do anything stupid.
(Oh if only Darius were here. He's probably kicking himself right now. Hell Siggy would've punched a wall down) Lilith chuckled to herself, intrigued to see where this visit goes.
The Archmage glanced up at the group and zeroed in on Ramona due to the smug smile on her face. (I'm sorry, does something about me amuse you, Nazi?) He asked her telepathically.
(Ohhhhh no, no, nothing...however, Dein Stammbaum ist ein Kreis, Schmierpimmel. Dich haben sie bei der Geburt wohl zweimal fallen lassen.) She fired back.
(Fährt zur Hölle.) He retorted. (I'll deal with you in a minute. Right now, I have my eyes set on a better class of leech.) He returned his attention to The Lord Ruler.
"I was half hoping that I'd get to meet The Dark Lord of Vampires himself. What gives, too cowardly to make his presence known?"
Strike Two
The Lord Ruler scoffed then crossed her legs, shutting the conversation down entirely.
"I see you didn't get the memo, Father or The Dark Lord as you'd prefer has retired" Carmella spoke up
"Huh. I don't recall asking for your opinion"
Interestingly enough, Carmella didn't show any anger, instead she just smiled at the man. Maybe smiling just irritates the other individual but since he challenged her he asked for it. "And I don't recall inviting an obnoxious man-child with an inferiority superiority complex"
That comment managed to stun the room in silence then the vampire representatives all laughed. Even Loretto smiled at that, it's about as close to laughter as you can get.
"SILENCE!!! I AM THE ARCHMAGE YOU DAMNED CREATURE! AND I SHALL NOT BE PUT DOWN BECAUSE YOUR MOTHER WAS TOO MUCH OF A WHORE TO-"
And that, ladies and gentlemen, was The Fucking Line.
For a micro second Archmage surely thought he's dead. The moment he blinked his eyes The Draculina appeared a few inches before him. He can feel the blade had already cut his skin but didn't sink deep enough to score a fatal hit. Normally he'd use his magic to get himself out of this but he somehow finds himself paralyzed by a woman who shouldn't be anywhere near his level.
"Say another word, you die. You even look at the Elders around you wrong, you die. You use magic, you die. Has that sunk into your thick skull yet? Squint your eyes if you comprehend what I'm saying to you." Carmella's words were like knives piercing the Archmage's skin and peeling it like a potato.
Sweat ran from the Archmage's brow.
(She's gonna do it! We'll finally be rid of this clown for good!) Varney, one of the Elders smiles from ear to ear.
(I don't think so) Priscilla responds
(Usual wager then?) Varney asked
(It's a bet) Priscilla responds
The Archmage squints at Carmella's question.
"Good. Because I have one thing, oh screw it, two things to say to you: 1. Power without honor or, in your case, wisdom means shit. Respect is EARNED. 2. If you ever utter my family, my friends, or anyone within this fucking room's names from that fecal sewage you call a mouth. Keep in mind Archmage.
I am my father's daughter. I have ways in making you wish you are dead"
(For a halfling she's got spitfire) Elder Count Varney smiled at the sight of the so-called powerful mage looking like he's about to soil himself.
Lord Barnabus Price scoffed at The Archmages threats. He had lost count of many directed at him and not many backed those threats up. His dark eyes cast down to the blade near the sorcerer's throat. Part of him was a little impressed by how Carmella would hold him off at sword point yet part of him questions her resistance in finishing him off. (The great and powerful Archmage put in his place by a mere child. Heh. This line is going soft indeed)
Observing this in pure glee this is about as close that Malty Battosai could come to pure fangirling. Seeing the way Carmella handled business is up there to how Chidori looks up to Guardian back home.
As the Archmage stared into the depths of the crimson light shining from her eyes he found himself witnessing his own deaths. Over and over and over again. On an endless loop. He saw himself being skinned. He saw himself burning in a brass bull. He saw his body dismembered. He saw his bones being violently snapped and twisted and broken. He saw himself being thrown to the depths of Hell itself! He witnessed innumerable countless horrific deaths and tortures inflicted upon his physical being all at once in an endless loop!
Finally blinking and pulling himself out of the eternal torment he nodded slowly. "Yes...I...understand....your grace."
"Apologize. Now."
"I...I am...sorry...I was...wrong. I deeply...apologize. Please...forgive...me."
"@#*&$^#$@@" Varney swore then flips the Archmage off
Priscilla can hear Lady Goosebumps cackling like a small child. She nods at Archmage's apology while shaking her head at her companion's vulgarity.
The Lord Ruler shrugged. Not caring about his words one way or another.
"Remember that a half-breed like me saved your life. Don't waste it or disgrace your predecessors further by being a fool. Now kindly take your leave, you're interrupting our meeting." Carmella says as she calmly wipes his blood from her blade with a cloth.
"I...yes...thank you. I'm sorry." The Archmage stumbled backward and slunk away while healing his wounds.
"Lord Archmage?" Loreto called out to him.
"Y-yes?"
"Please use this chance to reflect upon and rethink your life and grow from this day. In the event that you do learn this lesson and grow up, then by all means, appear before us again and perhaps we can work on mending bridges. Until then, good day."
"Yes. Thank you."
The Vampire Maid curtsied once more and nodded her head. After The Mage left, she stood back up and turned to look at her Princess. "Are you feeling alright, your highness? Can I get you anything?"
"That won't be necessary L. And if I may, you showed more class than that warthog-faced buffoon ever did" Carmella complemented then turned her attention to The Lord Ruler. "Apologies for the uncivilized language"
"I've heard worse from Varney." The Lord Ruler noted in which Count Varney grinned proudly at that.
"Your compliments are always appreciated your grace." Loreto replied in her usual polite monotone manner and opened an Umbran Portal and they stepped through back to their seats. Ramona laughed and high-fived Carmella.
"Kriegerprinzessin!" She complimented. "Das ist eines der Dinge, die ich an dir mag! That was one for the record books, your highness!"
*Warrior Princess. That's one of the things I like about you.*
"Tausend Dank!" She replied to Ramona as they passed by each other and then Lilith raised her hand and laced her fingers with Carmella's.
"Is it wrong that I'm very turned on by you right now?" She asked her Princess.
"Not at all, dearest Lilith, but save it for later. We are in a meeting right now." She took her seat and the meeting resumed.
Most of the other representatives are Elders who doesn't care too much for Carmella's place within the meeting to begin with. Despite the fact that Carmella had fought, bled, and earned her place among the vampire hierarchy. But some of these vampires are an old fashioned lot and they couldn't care less of a half breed like her while Carmella wouldn't throw dirt over them if they're burning in the sun.
(I wonder if this is what hell feels like?) Carmella asked herself, taking a deep breath. Ignoring some of the eyes drawn towards her. Most of them are of pure hatred then you have others who'd want to make an example by showing her what a true vampire really is. She just grinned and flung her hair back, she has been through worst from her own sister Sigruna.
And she'd tell them like she'd told Sigruna 'COME AND FUCKING GET IT!'
Normally this would be your usual meeting with the Elite but something quite extraordinary had occurred that day. And it is that of a certain Alleged Archmage.
A crystalline door opened appeared at the center of the chambers and when the door opened out came The Archmage himself. Lord of The Magic Arts.
Carmella glanced at the gentleman, she could feel the magic radiating from him. She would've hugged him for giving her the much needed relief if she didn't pick up an air of superiority as well. She signaled and Loreto stepped into the Umbra and then re-appeared in front of him and curtsied politely.
"Good evening Mr.Archmage, care for a drink" Loretto offered, in her usual monotone voice, offering the Archmage a glass of wine
The Archmage scoffed, "I don't drink. And even if I do, it certainly wouldn't be from a walking abomination
Strike One
That caused Lilith to stop her shuffling, her bright golden eyes looked up at The Archmage. Showcasing a look of a wolf about ready to rip someone apart. And all it would take is a word from The Lord Ruler. She has battled magic users before and she certainly isn't afraid to battle this one. Ramona meanwhile casually placed a Fool Card on the table and smirked, already knowing where this was going.
(Natursektconnoisseur, am I right Lilith?)
"Sir Archmage, to what do we owe this visit?" The Lord Ruler asked in a calm tone with a slight cold edge to it
rom Carmella's perspective, the entire area looked as if time slowed to a crawl. Right down to the smallest molecule. Ever since she was a little girl Izumi had taught her the way of using Chi Energy.
Chi represents the essence of life. When trained one can use it to increase their preception tenfold. Carmella has heard tales of the previous Archmages and, depending on the incarnation, they have a rather complex relationship among the vampire community. They have been enemies and in one life-time they've been allies against a common enemy. Everything about this version of The Archmage stinks. She can sense her Daemon from within feeling the same way. And when both parties tend to agree on something then may whatever cosmic force out there may give the visitor the wisdom to not do anything stupid.
(Oh if only Darius were here. He's probably kicking himself right now. Hell Siggy would've punched a wall down) Lilith chuckled to herself, intrigued to see where this visit goes.
The Archmage glanced up at the group and zeroed in on Ramona due to the smug smile on her face. (I'm sorry, does something about me amuse you, Nazi?) He asked her telepathically.
(Ohhhhh no, no, nothing...however, Dein Stammbaum ist ein Kreis, Schmierpimmel. Dich haben sie bei der Geburt wohl zweimal fallen lassen.) She fired back.
(Fährt zur Hölle.) He retorted. (I'll deal with you in a minute. Right now, I have my eyes set on a better class of leech.) He returned his attention to The Lord Ruler.
"I was half hoping that I'd get to meet The Dark Lord of Vampires himself. What gives, too cowardly to make his presence known?"
Strike Two
The Lord Ruler scoffed then crossed her legs, shutting the conversation down entirely.
"I see you didn't get the memo, Father or The Dark Lord as you'd prefer has retired" Carmella spoke up
"Huh. I don't recall asking for your opinion"
Interestingly enough, Carmella didn't show any anger, instead she just smiled at the man. Maybe smiling just irritates the other individual but since he challenged her he asked for it. "And I don't recall inviting an obnoxious man-child with an inferiority superiority complex"
That comment managed to stun the room in silence then the vampire representatives all laughed. Even Loretto smiled at that, it's about as close to laughter as you can get.
"SILENCE!!! I AM THE ARCHMAGE YOU DAMNED CREATURE! AND I SHALL NOT BE PUT DOWN BECAUSE YOUR MOTHER WAS TOO MUCH OF A WHORE TO-"
And that, ladies and gentlemen, was The Fucking Line.
For a micro second Archmage surely thought he's dead. The moment he blinked his eyes The Draculina appeared a few inches before him. He can feel the blade had already cut his skin but didn't sink deep enough to score a fatal hit. Normally he'd use his magic to get himself out of this but he somehow finds himself paralyzed by a woman who shouldn't be anywhere near his level.
"Say another word, you die. You even look at the Elders around you wrong, you die. You use magic, you die. Has that sunk into your thick skull yet? Squint your eyes if you comprehend what I'm saying to you." Carmella's words were like knives piercing the Archmage's skin and peeling it like a potato.
Sweat ran from the Archmage's brow.
(She's gonna do it! We'll finally be rid of this clown for good!) Varney, one of the Elders smiles from ear to ear.
(I don't think so) Priscilla responds
(Usual wager then?) Varney asked
(It's a bet) Priscilla responds
The Archmage squints at Carmella's question.
"Good. Because I have one thing, oh screw it, two things to say to you: 1. Power without honor or, in your case, wisdom means shit. Respect is EARNED. 2. If you ever utter my family, my friends, or anyone within this fucking room's names from that fecal sewage you call a mouth. Keep in mind Archmage.
I am my father's daughter. I have ways in making you wish you are dead"
(For a halfling she's got spitfire) Elder Count Varney smiled at the sight of the so-called powerful mage looking like he's about to soil himself.
Lord Barnabus Price scoffed at The Archmages threats. He had lost count of many directed at him and not many backed those threats up. His dark eyes cast down to the blade near the sorcerer's throat. Part of him was a little impressed by how Carmella would hold him off at sword point yet part of him questions her resistance in finishing him off. (The great and powerful Archmage put in his place by a mere child. Heh. This line is going soft indeed)
Observing this in pure glee this is about as close that Malty Battosai could come to pure fangirling. Seeing the way Carmella handled business is up there to how Chidori looks up to Guardian back home.
As the Archmage stared into the depths of the crimson light shining from her eyes he found himself witnessing his own deaths. Over and over and over again. On an endless loop. He saw himself being skinned. He saw himself burning in a brass bull. He saw his body dismembered. He saw his bones being violently snapped and twisted and broken. He saw himself being thrown to the depths of Hell itself! He witnessed innumerable countless horrific deaths and tortures inflicted upon his physical being all at once in an endless loop!
Finally blinking and pulling himself out of the eternal torment he nodded slowly. "Yes...I...understand....your grace."
"Apologize. Now."
"I...I am...sorry...I was...wrong. I deeply...apologize. Please...forgive...me."
"@#*&$^#$@@" Varney swore then flips the Archmage off
Priscilla can hear Lady Goosebumps cackling like a small child. She nods at Archmage's apology while shaking her head at her companion's vulgarity.
The Lord Ruler shrugged. Not caring about his words one way or another.
"Remember that a half-breed like me saved your life. Don't waste it or disgrace your predecessors further by being a fool. Now kindly take your leave, you're interrupting our meeting." Carmella says as she calmly wipes his blood from her blade with a cloth.
"I...yes...thank you. I'm sorry." The Archmage stumbled backward and slunk away while healing his wounds.
"Lord Archmage?" Loreto called out to him.
"Y-yes?"
"Please use this chance to reflect upon and rethink your life and grow from this day. In the event that you do learn this lesson and grow up, then by all means, appear before us again and perhaps we can work on mending bridges. Until then, good day."
"Yes. Thank you."
The Vampire Maid curtsied once more and nodded her head. After The Mage left, she stood back up and turned to look at her Princess. "Are you feeling alright, your highness? Can I get you anything?"
"That won't be necessary L. And if I may, you showed more class than that warthog-faced buffoon ever did" Carmella complemented then turned her attention to The Lord Ruler. "Apologies for the uncivilized language"
"I've heard worse from Varney." The Lord Ruler noted in which Count Varney grinned proudly at that.
"Your compliments are always appreciated your grace." Loreto replied in her usual polite monotone manner and opened an Umbran Portal and they stepped through back to their seats. Ramona laughed and high-fived Carmella.
"Kriegerprinzessin!" She complimented. "Das ist eines der Dinge, die ich an dir mag! That was one for the record books, your highness!"
*Warrior Princess. That's one of the things I like about you.*
"Tausend Dank!" She replied to Ramona as they passed by each other and then Lilith raised her hand and laced her fingers with Carmella's.
"Is it wrong that I'm very turned on by you right now?" She asked her Princess.
"Not at all, dearest Lilith, but save it for later. We are in a meeting right now." She took her seat and the meeting resumed.
