Actaeon Island: The Vulcan Clan
Placing his sleeping mate gently on the bed, Jake's Lycan carefully pulled the covers over her before nuzzling her head lightly. Looking back at the open balcony doors he quietly closed them before looking around the room making sure his mate would be comfortable. Then with one last glance at his sleeping mate, he started shifting back to his human form.
As Jake took back control the intensity of his gold eyes died down showing the difference between him and his wolf. Jake's incomplete mate bond compared to the Lycan's completed bond. Gasping loudly he fell to his knees in exhaustion. Confused and unbalanced he struggled to stay upright trying to remember what happened. One thing for sure he shouldn't be able to even stand. He literally just shifted back from his lycan, how was he able to even stay conscious. He just barely managed to stand before falling down making a loud thump and almost instantly the door flew open.
Ethan rushed in as his eyes went from Emma to Jake he instantly relaxed before taking his jacket off and throwing it at Jake before walking over to Emma to check her over. After all, she was human now and she stayed out all night in Actaeon's harsh cold weather. As her protector, it was his duty. Though Ethan didn't need such a reason to care for her, especially since turning human he became even more protective. No matter what Ryder felt or their messed up relations he still thought of her as an older sister and their savior.
A few servants had entered helping Jake to his room as Ethan finished checking her over realizing she was perfectly fine. The lycan did take proper care of her. Sighing Ethan left, he really hopes she will regain her powers, if the witches find her he didn't want to think of what could happen. With that thought, he softly closed her door walking down the corridor to check on Ryder who was still unconscious since the bond broke.
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About an hour later Jake woke up feeling drained but considering he was in lycan form not too long ago there was no way he should have recovered this fast. He considered consulting with Ambrose before remembering the way the old light witch shifted from a light carefree mood to deathly and quite literally electrocuting. Maybe he should just try figuring it out himself none the less, he made a promise. He was going to fight for his mate.
Jake showered changing into some jeans and a t-shirt then quickly hurried to the garden plucking a blood red rose before entering the kitchen. He had made a batch of bite-sized assorted chocolates which he kept hidden in the fridge, after all despite Ambrose's age he had quite the sweet tooth. Taking a smooth milk chocolate piece with a caramel center he carefully placed it inside the rose bud before hurrying back up the stairs to his mate's room. Reaching the door he listened carefully just in case she was awake. Hearing the shower running he deemed it safe, he would rush in and out, since she was human there was no way she would catch him. With careful steps he hurried into her room before approaching her unmade bed, she must have jumped in the shower right after waking up. Fixing her pillow he gently placed the rose before turning to leave.
However since her powers had been returning Emma started sensing supernatural presences though she couldn't tell who was who, except for Jake. His wolf called out to her even when he was in his human form. Since the bond was formed she was highly alert of him and as he entered her room her heart beat quicken as she hurried to finish changing since she was finished showering but left the water running wondering if he would enter thinking she was still showering and she was right, he did.
Rushing out she caught him just as he placed the red rose on her pillow. Jake froze turning slowly worried she would be pissed he entered without permission only to meet her shocked gaze. Golden eyes locked on the rose realizing that all this time it was actually from Jake and not Ryder. Feeling touched Emma turned looking him over. He was trying his best to win her over even when he thinks she might remain a human. She started realizing that maybe her fear of rejection was uncalled for. He wanted her regardless of everything but there was no way she was going to make it easy for him.
His golden eyes reflected hers as he stood like a kid who got caught with his hand in the cookie jar. With both thumbs hooked in the pockets of his jeans Jake unconsciously bowed his head in submission staring at the floor right in front her feet waiting for her anger.
Gently she reached for the rose and upon finding the chocolate she smiled softly as she placed the rose back down and with the chocolate in hand approached him. She couldn't help but notice how cute he looked right now. A six foot something ex-alpha rocking lightly on his heels with his head bowed in submission waiting for a scolding. With mischievous eyes she stepped close to him as slowly he lifted his gaze to look at her. Instantly his breath left his lungs as his mouth fell open and his heart start racing. She smiled sweetly before reaching up with her left hand to firmly grab the back of his neck before attempting to tug him closer to her height. Frozen and shocked by her actions it took Jake a few seconds to react after understanding what she wanted. Being practically human she didn't have the strength to push him around and so he cooperated bending down to come only inches from her lips. Teasingly she glanced at his them biting her own watching with joy as his eyes dilated and his heart beat even faster.
Instinctively he lowered his lips to hers as his eyes closed. Holding back a chuckle and trying her best to keep control she brought the chocolate up to meet his lips. Upon feeling the cold frozen treat rather than her soft lips Jake's eyes flew open in confusion as she proceeded to feed him the chocolate. Obediently his lips parted as she fed him before releasing his neck and taking a step back. The disappointment was evident in Jake's eyes as he sighed softly realizing he just got played. Feeling a little guilty Emma spoke.
"How did you know I like chocolates?" She questioned softly trying to show him she wasn't angry. Looking at her he smiled realizing she was willing to talk to him, that joy alone made him almost forget getting fooled.
"All women do." He stated matter of fact, smiling softly recalling the young memories of his dad giving his mom homemade chocolates and how one day he wanted to do the same for his mate. Finally, that day was here.
With both hands clenched, jealousy gripped at Emma's conscience as she questioned.
"How many other women have you made chocolates for?" She questioned trying to control her jealousy. It was a first for her, having so much hate for a person just for a simple reason like receiving chocolates from her mate.
Jake's eyes shone with great affection before he responded innocently unaware of the rage building inside his little mate.
"One." He answered fondly as Emma quickly stepped forward unable to control her anger anymore. Stomping on his foot she then hit the back of his knee before pushing him with all her strength causing him to fall back on the bed. She then promptly straddled him grabbing at his collar yanking him close before angrily demanding.
"Who is she?" She practically growled. Jealousy blinded her. It made her forget her stats. Forget her initial plan to tease him. All she wanted was to know who this woman was so that she could find her and calmly destroy her.
Utterly confused and slightly scared Jake looked at his mate who was the same height in this position before stuttering out.
"M-My mo-mom."
Like a bucket of ice water, all the fire extinguished as shame and embarrassment burned red hot at her. Ducking her head to hide from his curious gaze she quickly tried to get up but he was faster. His right hand reached out gently gripping her waist holding her in place as she bends her head low allowing a curtain of hair to fall over her face realizing there was no escape. Slowly his left hand reached up tucking her hair behind her ear to reveal scarlet red checks. Jake smiled realizing what just happened.
"You're jealous." He spoke slowly.
It was now her turn to stutter.
"Th-That..." She spoke trailing off unsure about what to say, turning away she looked to the far right only for his hand that was still holding her face to turn her gaze back to him.
"I'm happy, this means I have hope." He spoke as a wide grin grew on his face. Feeling too embarrassed Emma started to desperately struggle against him for freedom. It was a first, feeling this helpless, she really didn't like it. Seeing how uncomfortable she was and how hard she was fighting he reluctantly let her go not wanting to overdo it and upset her. He was making progress and that was all that matters. As she was free she ran out the room leaving the door wide open not even bothering to close it. Jake looked on as her form disappeared down the corridors before taking up the rose and smiling goofily at it way too happy that he was able to make her jealous. Even after a good five minutes, he was still smiling widely unaware of the two figures standing outside the open bedroom door looking at him.
Ambrose and Deacon had spent all night with Ambrose's secret collection of books researching the originals. Passing by Emma's bedroom they came to an abrupt stop at the sight inside, Jake smiling like a crazy person at a rose. Slowly Deacon turned to Ambrose with a very unimpressed stare before lifting one eyebrow mockingly.
"The great Lord Dmitri, huh?" Deacon questioned sarcastically.
Not even trying to defend Jake, Ambrose simply walked away. There was only so much he could do. Besides, it was partly Jake's fault for not sharing the homemade chocolates with him.
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The Underworld: King Lucifer
What happens after death? Your sins are weighted. According to your life actions, you either go to heaven or hell, the white pearly gates or the dark underworld. Though everything sounds black and white, sometimes things are not what they seem. Sometimes in order to understand why something became the way it is now, you would have had to been there since the beginning. There was once a time where Lucifer was simply a faithful son. Pure white wings that reflected great strength, both him and Michael ruled heaven together. God had entrusted his twin sons to the greatest duty, protecting the earth. Both sons were as different as night and day yet still their bond was strong. Both Lucifer and Michael were happy until one day it all changed.
God needed someone to rule hell. As time passed an uprising started, the demons grew restless wanting to invade earth, without someone to control them, they very well could destroy it. God choose Lucifer, sending him down to the deepest darkest parts of the underworld Lucifer became their king. Though he wanted to remain in heaven he understood why God needed him there and so he stayed. However, as time passed Lucifer's once pure innocent soul started corrupting. The darkness of the underworld ate away at him for every moment he was there. His once pure white wings turned a glossy onyx black. He started hating the things he was supposed to protect, blaming them for having to leave heaven, envying them for having free will. He decided to return seeking Michael's help in order to stay in heaven however that was when he realized it was too late.
The darkness ate away at him so much that he couldn't survive in heaven. The purity of it burned at him attacking the darkness. It's when Lucifer truly started hating God, being in hell forced Lucifer's body to a point of no return. There was so much darkness within him that just standing still in heaven felt like he was burning to a crisp by its purity. He could never go back. At this point, Lucifer lashed out. Stepping onto earth he wrecked havoc. Disease, war, famine, and death Lucifer was going to destroy the humans. They were the reason God put him in hell, to protect his precious 'children' from the underworld. Lucifer had done the one thing he shouldn't have, he went against God. Disobeying God's will, forgetting that as an angel he had no free will. As a result, he fell, the last of his humanity destroyed.
Since that day Lucifer wasn't allowed to step on earth, punishment for disrupting the balance. All he could do was gaze through the gates watching the other side. His heart became cold and dead. He never thought that one day to come it would beat again, and for a girl, he glimpsed for only a few seconds. With long black hair the same color of his wings, she was a queen, his queen. It was why he was willing to do anything. Even to once again go against god's will, like right now.
When someone dies and comes to hell Lucifer was supposed to dish out their sentence and then at the end brand them making them forget their past life before letting them be reborn. He most certainly wasn't supposed to do what he was about to. At his feet the sad excuse of a Beta trembled in fear, begging and pleading for his life not even realizing that he was already dead. Lifting his hand Lucifer made a slicing action into the air and it opened up revealing earth. As king he could create small holes in the gates, though he couldn't pass through, it allows others too.
As the small slash grew wider, a dark stormy night was revealed along with a tall dark figure. Cain effortless lifted the Beta's body placing it over his shoulder and stepping through the portal Lucifer had created. Only then did Jared look around taking note of his strange surroundings and the fact that he should be soaking wet. Reaching out he touched the floor feeling its unnatural heat only to notice shackles on his wrist. Thick black iron chains connected to the shackles disappearing into the floor chaining him in place. He started to struggle against it only to freeze as Cain stepped forward and none too gently dumped his corpse right in front of him.
Horrified Jared scrambled back as far as the chains would allow him. Risking a glance up at Cain he saw the wicked smirk plastered there while the other figure remained emotionless. Both their black coats were very similar. The reason why Jarred didn't notice at first that the silent hooded figure he was begging to wasn't Cain. While Lucifer kept his face hidden Cain left his hood down. At a wave of the mystery person's hand, Cain quickly stepped back like a well-trained dog. One thing was for sure Jarred knew he just might no longer be on earth anymore. Judging from the heat radiating off the floor, the silent figure that could command Cain like a lap dog or that fact that his dead body was right in front of him. Cain did say he needs to die but this feels like a whole lot more than he bargained for. Lucifer then turned to Jarred stepping right in front of him.
"If you accept my contract I will allow you to live."
Lucifer spoke in a low calm tone.
'A contract? With who? Why?' Jared's thoughts raced.
"With me, the king of hell. Why? I thought Cain already explained or are you slow?"
Lucifer questioned coldly his voice felt like spiders were crawling all over his body as the temperature dropped and Jarred shivered.
"Ki-ing... He-hell?" Jarred stuttered realizing his worst fear, he was indeed dead.
Turning to Cain, Lucifer questioned, "Is this wolf defective?"
With his head bowed Cain answered respectfully, "No I think he is in shock, my king."
Growing impatient Lucifer grabbed Jared's throat dragging him up to stand. As his hands pulled against the chains pain bloomed along his wrist. Despite being quite tall himself Lucifer still towered over Jarred in both height and body mass. Strong biceps flexed as Lucifer held the wolf off the floor with one hand choking him. Jared started trying his best to free himself and get a lung full of air.
"Stupid wolf, you are already dead. You can't die again. Although you will feel every ounce of pain I give you. If you don't want me keeping you here as a chew toy for my demons you better accept."
Jarred struggled to nod. Being held in the air like that was painful. He couldn't breathe and where Lucifer's hand touched him burned red hot. Just as quickly Lucifer released him and he crumpled to the floor gasping.
"You made a wise choice," Lucifer spoke less coldly sounding a bit pleased, before continuing.
"You will be reborn and placed back on earth. With your rebirth, the mate bond will jump start and you will find your mate, the guardian angel as promised. As for my side of the deal, I need you to find the royal with her, the right hand of the werewolf council, and give her this." Lucifer spoke coldly but at the mention of his queen his voice took on a more excited tone as his eye no longer looked dead but shone brightly, though Jarred couldn't see all that hidden under the cloak. Reaching out Jarred accepted the beautiful necklace Lucifer placed carefully in his palm. A large beautiful gem swirled in blood red the color of Emma's true eyes and onyx black the color of Lucifer's wings. The gem rested in the cradle of an intricate design, Lucifer's seal. Though seemingly harmless the necklace was more than it seemed. Lucifer had carved out a piece of his soul placing it inside the necklace for his queen. It was to ensure her safety and to make sure no darkness could harm her but more over it linked them together. The necklace tied their souls to each other, somehow similar yet different to the mate bond. Lucifer was creating his own link to her. A simple marriage wasn't enough. He wanted her to belong only to him, mate or no mate.
At that thought, Lucifer snapped his fingers breaking Jared's chains then grabbed his throat slamming his soul back into his corpse. Cain quickly threw Jared over his shoulder walking through the portal and back onto earth.
Lucifer had once again disrupted the balance but it was a means to an end. He knew this time God's punishment will not be as light as before but he was willing to take that risk for the sake of his queen.
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