Hellfire Club 2-A Gathering of the Elite-By Invitiation Only!

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:: amazed by the number of books in the library, he wandered about in its huge aisles, looking at the different titles that he crossed, when he suddenly hears Ikaris' voice. Turning around jerkingly, he looks at him ::

"I gather you watched the scene didn't you...I suppose you had a reason in mind to invite him here...I know Ri's devoted to me, and I trust her"

:: he looks down at his bracelet, turning it around his wrist ::

"That's not what bothered me back in there, he was..there's something odd about him, I can feel it...and then when I saw the way Ri acted at the bar, I could tell she was hurting, and knew in some way it was linked to him...I don't want to see her sad...And not being able to protect her from hurt makes me angry at myself...and others."

:: turning around, he sits down at a table with a couple of books scattered on it, and looks back at him ::

"And I think you know that my feelings for Ri matter to me much more than my insecurities..I just need to find a way to deal with it"
 
"Why don't you let her deal with her hurts as she feels fitting? She is hardly a child and you can't cushion her from reality. To even try is unfair to both of you besides being a waste of energy. As for Christian, he has shown a great deal of promise and that is why he was invited to the Club. Its not like he can hurt her, especially not here. And should he be found to be manipulating her, well lets just say that I am sure she will show him the reasons that vampires usually avoid running water. My advice to you is to try to live a little. There is an entire mansion full of people here to talk to and learn from besides the mortals to manipulate and ruin. Almost from the moment you arrived here, you and Riana have been sequestered in her suite, certainly it was fun but its not the whole of either of your existances. Because if it is, then I shall have to toss both of you out of here on your a$$es as the most boring demons in existance."

Ikaris winks at Rayden before leaving the fire elemental alone to his thoughts. Hopefully he would take the advice and let loose and maybe just learn to enjoy himself.

Ikaris returns to the BallRoom and makes his way over the newest arrival at the Club but not before stopping to talk to the Latina singer actress who had just had another breakup with her actor boyfriend.
"J darling, I tried to warn you, but you refused to listen. Nothing but trouble with that one, I don't care what he claims, I would stand a better chance with him than ANY woman, even one as lovely as you. Let his "friend" have him, you can do so much better. Remind me later to introduce you to this Trillya demon that I know, now he is more your speed."

Ikaris approaches Christian and Riana where they sit talking. He kisses Riana on the cheek before extending his hand to the vampire.

"Christian, so glad you could make it. I am Ikaris, your host. I had heard so much about you that I felt that you might fit in well with us at the Club. I see that you are getting to know our dear Black Bishop."
 
:: Rayden watched Ikaris walk away, his last words ringing in his head...perhaps he too was right... Suddenly his inner demons seemed to have faded... he was gonna take Ikaris' advice and lay back, relax...::

...chill

...yep...chill's the word.


:: sitting on a chair, he looked at book covered table blankly and his mind started to wander...he thought about himself, and his past...he soon realised he'd never really allowed himself to have fun...he'd always taken everything seriously...his mind felt like a time warp...as his 'trance' wore off he looked around...maybe this is my chance to have fun ? He smiled, laying back in the chair, closing his eyes, trying to relax a little, making himself comfortable in the chair ::
 
:: As Ikaris kissed her on the cheeck she smilled at him watching him talk to Christian she let her gaze move trough the room, spotting Jeniffer she waved at the Latina singer motioning that she would talk to her later, like Ike she never trusted the actor guy she went out with.. he was just a mortal and a player.. no good for her at all ::
 
Originally posted by Riana
:: Looking at him as he mentioned Seth she faintly smiled ::

"He and I were lovers.. friends at first but that changed.. I loved him very much he brought out a side in me I don't show that often.. I loved his passion, he and I were getting closer just before he died... I still think of him alot.."

:: Looking him in the eyes her own eyes had turned a deep blue showing if her emotions ::

:: Watching her intently as she spoke of Seth, Christian nodded. He could tell she was telling the truth. Her eye colour, an indicator to the feelings being experienced by her. He hesistantly reached forward and took one of her her hands::

"I was sent here to MoE to tell you something. I dont know how you will react to the news, and I am truly sorry if it causes you problems. But I have a job to do...."

:: He took a deep breath and locked eyes with her::

"Seth is still alive..."

:: He tried to see what she thinking, awaiting a reaction for a few moments when Ikaris came and joined the two of them. Rising quickly out of his seat to shake his hands, a small smile playing on his lips::

"An honour to meet you Ikaris. Thank you for inviting me, this place is just unbelievable"

:: He quickly glanced back at Riana as Ikaris mentioned her, nodding slightly::

"Getting to know her....yes, you could say that..."
 
:: As Christian spoke to her she turned her attention back to him, hearing him tell her that he was send to MoE to give her some news she croocked her head slightly wondering what that could be, when he told her Seth was still alive her eyes widdend in pure shock, placing a hand over her mouth she just looked at him without saying a word a single tear slowly falling down her cheeck she finally was able to speak ::

"How..."

:: Taking a deep breath as more tears fell down her face turning into ice crystals before the reach the ground ::

"How do you know this..."
 
:: He ran a hand through his hair and sat back down. These things were never easy to do. He reached into his shirt pocket and passed her a clean tissue to wipe her eyes::

"I'm sorry to have to tell you this"

:: Christian turned off all of his emotions. Emotions in these situations were distractions and served no purpose. He watched her a few more minutes before deciding to answer her questions.::

"He never went on that mission, he got word that his father - a former elder, who had turned evil - had found and was onto him. He had to go into hiding. It didnt help much....His father caught up with him and when he did......."

:: Christian swallowed::

"...totured him. It was terrifying some of the things he did to him. Seth nearly died, but he got over the physical wounds. Mentally, well we dont know. He hasnt spoken for months"

:: Flicking his hand in a dissmissive manner::

"How I know this is not important.."
 
:: Listening to his story of what had happend to Seth more tears fell down her face, she knew about Seth's relationship with his father.. Seth hated the man more then anything and often spoke about never wanting to encounter the man again.. afraid of what he would do him... hearing his father had found him and tortured him to a near dead she gasped in horror ::

"Where is he.. I want to go see him"

:: Whiping the tears away with the tissue Christian handed her she looked at him, her eyes having turned almost black due to the emotions raging trough her body ::

"I want to know how I can get to him.. he'll talk to me.. God.. why now.."

:: Looking around the main hall she stood up, walking towards the bar she reached behind the counter picking some ice cubes out of the ice bucket, Ice almost calmed her nerves when she was feeling bad, there was a time when she would have died without using ice to cool herself down, that time was in her past since she had become a true elemental.. now she just used it to relax more, turning to Christian she spoke again ::

"I want you to take me too him, show me where he is and we'll leave A.S.A.P."
 
:: Christian had to force himself not to react to Riana's own reaction to the news. He had to be as cold as possible. He simply shook his head::

"You cant go to him. There are many reasons why; his father could easily kill you. You have moved on with your life, you have Rayden now. That, and you are in no position to go right now. Youre not thinking straight"

:: He then gestured to the ice. Figuring it helped to calm her down. He picked up his glass and finished off his drink, grimacing as the blood had now turned cold and had also started to set.::
 
:: Looking him in the eyes she regained some of her calmness, shaking her head she took a sip of her drink before speaking ::

"My dear you have NO idea what I'm cappable of.. I might have been afraid of his father in the past.. but that was then.. he's no match for me.. not even close"

:: Crosing her legs she gestured one of the waiters to come closer bringing Christian a fresh glass of O positive ::

"And I know I have Rayden now.. that's not the point here.. Seth is my friend.. I may have moved on after all these months.. but I still care for him.. deeply.. I always will.. and I help friends, so you better spill and tell me how to get to him.. believe me you don't want me to MAKE you tell me"

:: Her eyes flickering in a bright aqua color she sat up straight, her power was radiating from her.. Christian knew she was serious about finding Seth.. once Riana had her mind set on something it was almost imposible to change it.. and right now it was fixed on finding Seth and helping him ::
 
:: Shrugging at her comment::

"No doubt you are a powerful being Riana, but so is Seth's father. And he has some very unique powers, never seen before"

:: Nodding his thanks as a new drink was brought to him. Still detaching himself from feelings. He again simply shook his head::

"I dont think Rayden would understand you haste in which you want to go and help Seth. Like I said I dont want to cause trouble, just doing my job. Plus I cant take you to him. Not yet anyway. He's not like the Seth you knew. "

::Taking a sip of the new drink before continuing::

"And you may want to force me into telling you where he is, but I must tell you I'm not an easy person to 'persuade' in telling you things"
 
:: Riana looked calmy at Christian, taking another sip of her drink she sat the glass down on the table ::

"I don't care... and Rayden will have to deal with this.. I've told him before he needs to trust me.. if he doesn't well let's just say I know enough then.."

:: Smirking as he talked about Seth's father being very powerful she took his hand in hers sending wave afte wave of pure energy trough the vampire's body making him tingle all over, she wasn't hurting him.. she didn't want to either, she just wanted to make a point ::

"Like I said, I don't give a rats a$$ how powerfull he is.. One way or another I'm going to see Seth.. with or whitout your help, do I make myself clear?"
 
:: Rayden awakens still in the library...Brushing his hair out of his eyes, he moved his eyes around the room... ::

Rayden sense tingling..negative energies...
...gotta find out what


:: throwing his hair back with a swift move of his head, Rayden pushes his chair back and gets up. Looking at a clock on the wall he wondered how long had been asleep.. ::

probably not long...

:: he walked towards the door, going back towards the bar...Getting a little more familiar to the place, the club didn't seem so much like a labyrinthe anymore. Reaching the bar he sees Riana and Christian, reluctantly he walks over to them, Ikaris' words ringing in his head... sensing a little tension he prefers taking an easy approach ::

"Hey there...what's going on?"
 
Ikaris noted that the more Riana spoke of this Seth person the more aggitated she became. Obviously he was important to her and Christian's refusal to assist her was more than a little annoying.

"Forgive me for coming in during the last five minutes of the play, but who is this Seth person and why would anyone be the least bit concerned over what his father might or might not do? Unless he has discovered some grand power, he is no match for Riana, trust me on that and even should he approach her power level, he certainly can't match Riana and me at the same time. I would be glad to help you dearheart, the Black Court takes care of their own! We would eat him like cakes at tea time."
 
Kal- "That feel better?"

Christy-"Mmmm..... oh, a little lower..."

::Kal's quarterback sized hands moved down fron Christy's shoulders to her mid back, where he continues to work out the tension in her muscles. Ti is stretched atop her king sized bed, laying on her stomach, her upper torso propped on a pillow, with her new blue friend enjoying the attention she is giving him. If Oswald were not sleeping soundly, he would probably be royally jealous, and with reason...::

"Well, experiment 626... you need a shorter name, no? I think I shall call you.... Scorpion. Sounds very... hazardous."

::The small blue disaster makes a clicking sound in his throat, that sounds almost like a cat purring, and cannot be mistaken as anything but approval. As if on cue, a real cat, and not to mention the God of the Black Queen's suite himself, makes his very first appearance... Kal reacts hastily, springing from his spot on the bed, his warm hands leaving Ti's body, as he turns quickly to take a defensive position, standing in nothing but his silk boxers between the Big Cat and his Queen, his sharp green eyes locking into Ares' piercing blue ones....::

"Do not worry My Queen, he cannot hurt me."

Ares- Hahaha.... who is this guy?

::Ti sits up, looking around Kal's body to smile at Ares. She finally gets up from her bed... it has been quite a few hours since she was gracefully out and cavorting about in the Public venues of Hellfire... and perhaps she should put to rest any worries that her comrades had about her disappearance by making a cameo and dropping in to properly thank Ike for his gift...::

Ares, meet Kal, my personal assistant. He's a little on the honorable 'risk all for thy queen' knight in shining armour side. rather refreshing, no?

"Kal, Darling... I do assure you... he CAN hurt you... but more importantly... he will NOT hurt me. Isn't that right dear?"

::Ares gave superior purr, as Ti slid from her bed and passed them both, giving Kal a squeeze on his 'Ass of Death' [lexicon courtesy of Jay ;)] and kissing Ares on the top of the head. A door took Ti into a large walk in wardrobe, where she looked through various articles, before pulling a silken black dress off its hanger, draping over her front and previewing it in the large mirror... she seemed satisfied enough, because she pulled it on, and was definitely pleased with its tendency to cling to her figure and accentuate her features, and was not deterred at its dark, but undeniable transparency... she slipped her feet into diamond clad, open toed stillettos, then adjusted the around-the-neck wrap off the dress to her comfort... a small spritz of Davidoff's "Coolwater" perfume and she waltzed back out into her bedroom... Ares had taken his rightful place on the right side of Christy's bed, and Kal seemed to have relaxed, and was even scratching behind Ares' ears...::

Kal- "So We were... thinking... ha... Ares and I have become acquainted... so HE is the Ares you were refferring to? I thought... I had assumed, that you were speaking of THE Ares... that you and he were..."

"I know, and yes, this is the Ares i was referring to when telling the designer to make the appropriate adjustments to my bed and other furniature, and no, THE God of War and I are not romantically involved."

::Ti replied, with a sly smirk... she looked around, and then smiled... beckoning with her finger, as Scorpion came forward. She licked her finger and then buffed a smudge from the creature's face, and then fixed a black bowtie around its neck, over the dog-like collar, upon which the tag had changed to now reflect a intricately carved emblem of a scorpion... as he went to fuss with the new piece of clothing, he seemed to abruptly stop... Ares knew what had happened, as Ti shook her head and smiled softly, telling Scorpion not to remove it, that he was to be debuing in Hellfire in a few minutes.... Ares remembered Ti's form of disiplining her pets from when she trained him, when he was a small cub... a very unpleasant but mercifully brief shock sensation would fill his body, and make him immediately cease the unwanted behaviour... it was a very effected method-- Ares learned fast... and was now, and had always been, very obedient. Scorpian would be as well, soon. He seemed to have ALREADY grasped the concept of leaving his bowtie alone. Christy scooped the little blue monstrocity up in her arms, and then traipsed happily over to Ares and Kal....::

"I expect I will be seeing you gentlemen shortly. Kal, I take it you will need more than your boxers and a bowtie to wear into the ballroom, though that would undoubtedly cause a laughable stir amongst the more traditional members... and Ares, I'm sure you'll like a few minutes to rest? Take your time sweetpea."

::Ti scratched Ares' belly affectionately and then left, Scorpion in her arms, and disappeared to go to the Ballroom... She appeared behind Ike, leaning against his back, her arm wrapping around his chest, giving him a loose hug, her other hand presenting Scorpion in front of him.::

"Hey Love. Thank you, for the gift... and hour ago, I stumbled upon what happens when you feed the little guy coffee...haha.... wanna see?"

::Without awaiting his response, she stepped around him, setting him on the bartop and waving over a very handsome, very fit bartender, and ordered a coffee... a few minutes later, and Scorpion was guzzling the liquid.... a few seconds more a he was absolutely buggin, moving with surprising speed, hopping onto the bartender and making shreds of his clothes.... then hopping to the shelves of liquor and making a cataclysm of the rows and rows of bottles... in seconds the bar was reduced to puddles of mixed poisons and shattered glass.... and the little alien moved on to tripping people's feet on the dance floor... Ti still stood laughing, the delectable bartender stood, exposed and shocked senseless, and bystanders joined in with a chuckle, once they realized it was The Black Queen's laugh....::
 
:: Looking up at Rayden she didn't say a thing, thinking of how to explain what was going on, when Ikaris joined in the conversation she nodded to him slowly getting out of his chair ::

"I would apriciate it very much if you would to join me on this journey my friend, I know Seth's dad he's no match for lower levels but the both of us.. he wouldn't stand a change.. we'll snap him in half like a toothpick" :redwink:

:: Turning to Rayden she kissed him on the cheeck before she spoke ::

"You remember Seth.. he and I were involved a while back while you were married to Gwen, well I received news he died during one of his journeys..."

:: Turning to Christian she looked him in the eyes moving really fast she pulled him up and out of the chair he was sitting in ::

"And now Christian here tells me he isn't dead and being held ceaputered and tortured by his father.. but the HUN won't tell me were or take me with him.. but that will change soon, won't it Christian"

:: Christian was feeling rather uncomfortable, he knew Riana would probably not hurt him, but he wasn't worried about Riana it was the Black King, Ikaris would skin him alive if he had too ::

"So what is it going to be my vampire friend, are you going to tell me how to locate Seth and free him.. or not?"

:: Seeing someone come into the mainhall she smiled as she saw it was her sister Titania carying some kind of bluish creature she walked upto Ike thanking him for the gift, as she walked to the bar and fed the little thing coffee Riana couldn't help but laugh out loud at the result, turning her attention back to Christian she smirked ::

"We have our way of making people talk hun, you're here because we like you.. don't make us change our minds"
 
"Always happy to help you Ri, you know that. So tell me Christian, just how long has it been since you've seen the sun? Because if you don't start cooperating, I get the impression that Riana is likely to reaccquaint you with it fairly soon, up close and personal."

As Ti appears, Ikaris' attention is divided between his conversation with her and waiting for Christian to become talkative. Flicking a mental switch, he makes sure that only the Inner Courts are able to access their teleportation powers at least for a time.

He turns back to the Black Queen and watches as Scorpion trashed William's neatly kept bar after shredding the blonde's clothing. A smirk crosses Ikaris' face as he notices, Riana's servant David ogling the bartender.

"I knew that you would like him, hon. Its a match made in the lower depths. What have you decided to name him?"

Ikaris watches approvingly as the little terror continues his rampage, bowling people over.
 
:: Christian's eyes widening, as he felt the energy waves the Dire Wraith sent his way, pass straight through him. It wasnt that he doubted her power. But he had seen what Seth's father did to him and quite frankly it scared him, and it took a lot to scare this vampire. Looking at her thoughtfully for a few moments. He had tried to stall her in finding him. He wasnt sure if she was in the right frame of mind. She had to process all this before she could do anything about it. But it looked like Riana had made up her mind and there was no way Christian could stop her. He simply gave a slight nod::

"Very clear.......As you wish"

:: He then remained quiet, lost in thought and worry. Eyes moving from Riana then Rayden, who just returned from wherever he went. He began to seriously question the reason he had to tell Riana. He took the job because he thought it would help Seth. But then again he didnt really know the person who asked him to do this. Was this a trap? He wasnt sure, they had to go about this real carefully. He spoke once more after Ikaris, raising a hand to rub the stubble on his chin::

"Like I told Riana earlier, he's not the Seth she once knew. He doesnt speak, stays in that holding cell, never moving. There is also something very wrong with him. The way he looks at you. As if he's crazy, but then there are times when he looks at you, you just freeze in horror. Once emerald in colour now permanently red. Its like he's hiding something darker than anything imaginable. No one goes near him now, who would? We are all worried. We think his father also passed onto him immense powers unknowingly. But then he tortured him, those powers are now with a person we think is mad. Guards to the cell are constantly being found dead"

:: Christian shuddered slightly, each day he would arrive to check on Seth and find the mangled and bloodied bodies. The smell so overpowering he had to burn his clothing and scrub in the shower for hours to feel clean::

:: Calmly he moved her hands away from him and shot Ikaris a weird but look. Nodding::

"Point taken. Fine I will take you, I suggest we leave at midnight tomorrow"

:: To be honest he would have rather left at sunrise, when all were about to sleep. Being a daywalker had its benefits, and it would allow them access to Seth away from a great number of watchful eyes. Gasping slightly as chaos erupts, a funny looking creature tearing things to shreads. Another woman appearing, immediately Christian knew it was a Dire Wraith. Not wanting to get involved with anything else tonight, he turned and headed back to the bar, or what was left of it::
 
:: Listening to Christian tell them about all that had been going on with Seth she nodded, she knew Seth had a temper but hearing Christian explain about the deaths of the guards made her slightly worried ::

"Ok we'll leave as soon as possible, tomorrow night sounds like a good plan to me"

:: Looking at Ikaris she felt glad he was going to join her on this trip, together they would surely be able to handle whatever Seth's dad would throw at them ::

"I will make some preparations for the journey, I'll be in my quarters if anyone needs me"

:: Walking past the bar she motioned to David for him to follow her, with him in her lead she walked into her private chambers, opening some drawers and a closhet she pulled out a light weight black Samsonite bag, turning to David she spoke again ::

"I need you to pack this for me, this will be a very dangerous journey, I need clothing that is flexibel and easy to clean, also I want some of my personal weaponry with me, O and David, I expect you to take care of things here while I'm gone"

:: Walking into the bathroom, she packed some of her personal care items into a small bag, walking back into the bedroom she put it into the Samsonite bag, nodding she looked around the room, this would work out allright ::

"Also David, I want you to make sure Rayden has full access to my quarters, remember he is my guest and he's welcome to stay here for as long as he wants"

:: Seeing David nod she walked back into her bathroom, a long bath would help relax her during this stressful time ::
 
"Like him? I LOVE him!"

::Christy exclaimed as she witnessed Scorpion swing from great Crystal Chandelier to great Crystal Chandelier, some the more reserved highroller Hellfire guests resorting to gasps and occaisional shrieks... He was starting to wind back down, and Christy clapped her hands once and called him to her side once more::

"I named him Scorpion... I have always liked them and he seems to pack the same poisonous punch. Come Down from there, Scorpion dear, before you hurt yourself!"

::Ti laughed again, and then provided Ike witha grateful smile, leaning into him and giving him another hug, her fingers wrapping around the back of his neck and pulling him down so that she may plant a kiss on his cheek. They were quite a pair, The Black King and Queen, both equally evil, both equally insane. Not partners in the way The White Queen and her King were, but partners none-the-less, and with their own bizarre fondness for each other.::

"I cannot WAIT to introduce him to the White Queen and her newly appointed King... I heard the great Limbo Mistress has retired her street business and finally settled down to one man?"

::She watched Christian skulk away... and raised an eyebrow, but otherwise made no objection. If he was to be a regular around the Club, they would eventually be introduced.... she watched Riana hurry away.... and looked at Ike::

"I know my breathtaking beauty and terrifying power can be intimidating... but I didn't mean to scare them away... Seems I have picked an inopportune time to make a reappearance... the tone of this whole room is depressing..."
 
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