Many centuries ago, my Mother Ayumi and My father David parted ways. Ayumi was so distraught, she destroyed the Black Kingdom. She left me and my siblings behind. David was gone as well, along with his new wife, my Stepmother Coltessa. Gage was left to put the kingdom back together. His best friend, Selene Denali was more than eager to help Gage rebuild what was lost.
Selene mentored the young Prince the best she could. Gage was consumed by anger, at his birth Mother, also with his Father and new wife Coltessa. Although Gage loved all three of them, however he was destroyed mentally, by all that had occurred. His antics and his narcisstic personality, gave him the title of the "Bastard Prince Of The Black Kingdom. Gage did not care whether he was liked or disliked. He did what he pleased, no matter the outcome. Gage simply couldn't have given two fat flying fucks, what the servants thought of him. After all he was head of the Empire now.
Each Night Gage would go on a blood frenzy. Sometimes beguiling himself as his father, David. He would lure his victims in, then viciously ripped into their gullets drinking his fill, then tossing the bodies in a pile to rot. Finding, a group of servants conversing was his favorite thing. He would stand in the middle of them, then throw a projectile into the air, their bodies would begin to wobble to and fro. Their throats would rip open. Then in moment of glory, Gage was showered with their crimson sustenance from the entire group, The blood rain would pour, his mouth open, savoring every drop he could consume. The Blood Shower was one of his favorite spells.
He also enjoyed other tricks he had in his arsenal. A spell called "Inspire Hate" was another he enjoyed to use. Gage would enter a local tavern where the public would often meet to have drinks and conversation. He would viciously cast a spell upon the unsuspecting patrons. "Vae Victus" he would yell at the top of his voice. Man would turn against his brother. A bloody battle would commence where human subjects would turn against their friend or foe. Thus when the spell wore off, they would find that they killed their loved ones; confidantes and associates and dear friends. Bloodied and most of them left for dead upon the wooden floor. With this spell Minor grievances would escalate to murderous rage and oh, the sweet terror when the spell wore off and they saw their hands covered with their neighbor's blood. Gage would simply laugh, then leave the establishment. This was enough for this night Gage headed back towards the castle.
Gage walked along the stony edge of the cliffs, almost seeming happy to the fact his father's star had disappeared in a recent supernova. Perhaps Lord Alucar Nightshade had been right all along, regarding everything Gage had thought was true regarding his father David. But how? How did Alucar possess knowledge of the past? Gage never remembered this heinous being known as Alucar Nightshade from his childhood. How did he know of the deep seeded betrayals within the royal family? How much did he know? Gage knew he would have to summon the puppet master Alucar soon to gather what information he knew. Years of indifference's between he and Alucar had indeed taken it's toll upon The Black Prince. Once enemies with Lord Nightshade, Gage now looked upon this sinister man. as some sort of macabre father figure. His once deep hatred for Alucar, had now developed into a sincere admiration for Lord Nightshade.
The Black Prince felt the ominous darkness of Alucar, overcoming him. He could do nothing but allow the manifestation of The dread father to commence. Looking over to the portrait of his so called father, David LeStat. He watched with a smirk on his face as the colors of the oil painting began to swirl into an unrecognizable rainbow of hues. The painting began to boil, then melt towards the stony floor of Gage′s office.
Gage now looked upon Alucar as his father. The man he had been raised to admire as his father David LeStat, had forsaken him numerous times, so many things David had done enraged Gage. He found himself losing every ounce of respect, he ever had for David LeStat, his blood father. Gage smiled as he saw the nail now barren, where the portrait of David once hung. "That painting shall never be rehung in this office, Alucar my faithful loving father. You are whom I consider my blood now. You are now the man I do and will always respect as my father."
He smiled wickedly at Lord Nightshade then his attention turned towards his butler. Gage addressed Jack Hawkins, his assistant. "Clean up that large mess upon the floor, discard it all. It is nothing more than rubbish. That man, the one, that hung in that portrait, he is no longer my father, not anymore. He does not deserve to be called Father. He is gone, hiding somewhere. I suppose, as usual. He always takes refuge, when he is needed the most."
Gage had bid Alucar a good night. The two of them parted ways. Gage now feeling more power running through his veins than ever. Was it Alucar's doings or had Gage finally reached his full vampiric maturity. Gage loved the way he felt. He could do anything and no one could stop him. After all, he was The Bastard Prince of The Black Kingdom. Who could stop him, surely not Selene Denali. Yes she had been a wonderful help in rebuliding the castle, but Selene was not his mother.
The Present: "Thank You For The Venom"
Gage walked through the castle, nothing seemed as it should be. He thought he heard a strange noise coming from his office. What the hell he thought to himself. His eyes turned obsidian as he quickly manifested into wolf form. He jolted down the corridor to his office. Indeed, someone was in there. The door was cracked, a light was evident through the small space in between the frame and the ornate wooden door.
A sound of drawers being opened also a rummaging of his paperwork could be heard from outside of his office. Gage stood there for a moment listening to the ruckus coming from within. He wondered if Jack was in there straightening up his mess at first. But why in the hell would Jack be in there in the middle of the night? Gage pushed the door opened slightly, with his nose. Peering his canine eyes through the small opening. He could see nothing yet, he could only hear the sounds that had been resonating through the door before.
No one was allowed in Gage's office without him being present. Gage shook his head. The more he listened, the more intrigued he became. The more he heard his office being disrupted, the more angry he became. The fur upon his neck stood on end. Now was time to see just what in the hell was going on in there.
Bearing his teeth then releasing a growl Gage barged through the door. A shadowy figure stood behind his desk. Gage hunched his back ready to attack this intruder. Before he attacked he noticed a distinct familiar scent coming from the spectre. Who in the hell is that Gage thought to himself. Why does he smell so familiar? Gage inhaled the scent, taking it deep into his wolf senses. That smell. He knew it, but why? Gage's anger increased as he witnessed this spectre deliberately disregarding his presence.
Enough was enough. Gage returned to his human form. He stepped towards the creature. "Why are you in my office? Who in the hell are you, what do you want? What in the hell are you looking for?" Gage's eyes still black as night, he growled low after he spoke awaiting the man to answer him. The figure did not turn in his direction. He simply ignored Gage's question. To Gage's surprise the intruder continued looking through the contents within the drawers of his desk. "That is about enough. Show yourself to me right now. No one is allowed in here, these are my personal things. You are not welcome here. I suggest you leave my office and my home right now. Show yourself to me right now, dammit. Do you hear me, whomever you are?"
The figure stopped in his tracks, a familiar sound of laughter resonated through the office. Gage knew that laugh, he had heard it before many, many times. He however, could not place who it was. All Gage knew was that he somehow knew this person, whomever it was. "Dammit, I have had more than enough of this nonsense. Show yourself I want to know who the hell you are and why you are here going through my things. If you do not reveal to me who you are, you will force my hand. I will attack you. Do you hear me?" Gage growled again, much louder this time. He began to approach the man within full intent of a confrontation.
The person let out yet another familiar sounding fit of laughter. Much, much louder this time. As Gage approached the man, he suddenly turned to face him. That face, Gage knew those dark eyes, also the smirk that was upon his lips. As the man manifested from a shadowy form to a more pronounced appearance. Gage stepped back. His eyes widened. Just who in the hell was he looking at? The more the man shifted into a human form. It became apparent to Gage just exactly whom it was. But how? How was he here. Gage thought this man had died many centuries ago. Before him stood a man he loathed, his birth Father David LeStat.
Gage sneered at David, His eyes narrowed, "You are not welcome here anymore. You left me alone. You have forsaken me for the last time. I do not want you here, nor care to see you. You're wife Coltessa, I have no ill feelings towards, but you. That's a different story. You were supposed to raise me up. Be my mentor, You piece of shit, you left me to others to be mentored. I have put you out of my heart and mind, You need to leave this house, at once. David, you are unworthy of my presence. Now leave and never return. I detest you, deeply. Nothing will fix it. Too many years have past, without your influence. Maybe that was the best gift you ever gave me, to leave me at fifteen, alone, confused and always wondering why you left me. I have a little gift for you David, you Bastard. It's called Hate. I hate you. Now that you know how I feel, you can NOW LEAVE MY HOUSE AT ONCE...
"The Royal Wedding Ceremony Of Black King Gage LeStat And Lady Helena Laine Rominov"
"The Royal Wedding Ceremony Of Black King Gage LeStat And Lady Helena Laine Romanov:
The Black Kingdom observatory began to fill up with friends and family also other distinguished guests.
Gage took his mother Ayumi, by the arm. He escorted her down the aisle, assisting her into her seat in the first row, in the observatory. He handed her a long stemmed, crimson red rose. "I love you mother. Both Helena and I, are so pleased that you are here, for our special day. I love you Mom, I have and will, until the ends of time."
Gage escorted Conseiller Selene Denali to her seat. Selene, had always been a strong influence, in Gage's existence. He handed her a long stemmed red rose. "Selene, I thank you for being there for me, when I was in times of trouble and turmoil. Thank you, for helping me become the man, that I am today. The Prince you mentored and the King that I've become. I cannot thank you enough, for all you have done for me. Helping me rebuild the kingdom, to it's former glory, after it's distruction. I love you Selene, I will always see you as a Mother figure, always until the ends of time."
Antigone:
Antigone motioned for Gage and his groomsman Malachi, to stand beside the altar.
Emma Gage's sister, walked down the aisle dressed in a lovely Royal Blue colored gown. She smiled brightly, as she approached her brother Gage.
Gage, his lovely sister Emma and his cousin Malachi lined up in their respected places.
Malachi and a dear musician friend of his, walked along the audience Malachi played his violin. His beloved friend sang an aria for the couple.
A beautiful melody began to play upon the strings of Malachi's violin, It's sound resonated throughout the observatory, it's melody could be heard out in the royal rose garden. The musical selection performed, sent beautiful music throughout the entire kingdom. For all to hear.
Next, to enter the Observatory, were two of Black King Gage's sons. Black Prince Damien and Black Prince Alaric LeStat. They took their places in line along side of Malachi. They looked regal in their tuxedos. They stood facing down the aisle as their little Brother's and Sisters came down the aisle.
The music picked up in crescendo, as The Maids Of Honor, two of the daughters of King Gage, Black Princess Winter Reid LeStat, and her twin sister Black Princess Peyton LeStat, walked gracefully towards the altar. Princess Winter, was so lovely, with her elegance and beauty. She took her place on the right side of the altar. Gage smiled brightly at her, she looked so lovely. He was always proud of his little Monkey. Oh how she had grown." Gage looked at Peyton, so lovely, she looked. Gage looked into her eyes, then winked. "You look beautiful, my heart. You have grown into such a remarkable, kind hearted and beautiful woman, you're Mother would be so proud of you, as I am."
The Ring bearer's Black Prince Maks David LeStat and Black Prince Mason LeStat along with the flower girl Black Princess Mia Brielle LeStat walked down the aisle together. Dark and light blue petals along with silver stars, were scattered along the Royal blue carpet. Maks grabbed Gage around the leg, then giggled struggling to hold his pillow still. Mason stood there like a grown up little man with his ring pillow clitched tightly. Gage held their hands and quickly settled them down, as Mia took her assigned place. How beautiful Mia looked in her galaxy themed flower girl dress. On her way she stopped in front of her grandma Ayumi then handed her a Pink rose. She whispered "I love you Nana" then ran up to where the wedding party was gathered.
Helena stood in the stairwell, waiting for her cue. She shook with excitement. It was almost time to meet the love of her life at the altar, to pledge herself to Gage, fully and completely, for all eternity. She took a deep breath, moving into place. Her eyes met Gage's, then her spirit calmed. All the love she had for him, shown upon her face. She slipped her arm through Jack's, waiting for the music to begin.The soft background music came to a complete halt. The observatory was so silent, one could hear a pin drop. Once again, Malachi began playing his devil's instrument. Majestic sound, could be heard throughout the entire observatory. The Song "Air" By Johann Sebastian Bach" began to play.
Gage:
Gage looked down the long aisle to see his truly beloved wife to be, accompanied by his Asssistant Jack Hawkins. They began to walk down the center of the observatory towards him. Jack had became the best of friends with Gage over the centuries, he truly was the most perfect choice to give Gage his lovely bride. Gage was thankful to Jack for doing this honor due to Helena's father being unpresent.
The guests were in awe, as Helena and Jack gracefully walked down the aisle. Helena's white wedding gown looked so regal, she was beyond beautiful. She was the most mesmerizing woman Gage had ever laid his eyes upon. Helena would soon become the Black Queen of the Black Kingdom and Black Empress of the Black Empire. Blood tears began to well up in Gage's eyes, as Helena gently smiled at him. When their eyes met, Gage was enchanted by her elegance, he had never seen anything as beautiful, than his bride to be, looked at this moment. He looked deeply into her gaze, in this very special moment, he finally was able to see Helena in her exquisite, white bridal gown. He smiled at her, then winked. Gage wiped away his blood tears with his obsidian silk handkerchief. He fell in love with Helena, all over again. He loved her more now, than he ever thought was possible, for one to love anyone. Their love ran deeper than any ocean, more vast than the heavens. Gage was blown away with how intensely hypnotic she looked in her beautiful wedding dress. Truly stunning, everyone was ecstatic to see the bride in her moment, of pure beauty. Jack approached Gage, then gently escorted Helena besides him. They stood there, lost in a special moment, of intense love and deep feelings towards one another.
Gage:
Gage whispered to her. "You are so breathtaking, my dark heart. So amazingly beautiful, I love you so very much. I have never seen you look more beautiful, than you do at this moment. Thank you for becoming my wife, Helena." She smiled up at him, her eyes shimmering with tears that threatened to spill over, tears of pure joy.
Helena:
“I love you more than I ever thought possible,” she whispered only for him. “I'm so honored to become your wife, on this night. I love you, my Dark King.” Her gaze never left his.
The officiant Antigone Tenebris, a special life long friend of Gage's began the ceremony.
Welcome one and all, and witness Black King Gage Lestat and Helena Laine Romanov as they pledge their dedication, to walk through the night together. From the night we come, to the night we go. Cursed or blessed to walk the moonlight alone. Sometimes another soul walks our path, then two become one, in love everlasting. Come forward, children of the blood and welcome this couple, to your brood.
Antigone:
“Who gives this woman of their free will, to Black King Gage LeStat to become his lawful wife?
Jack:
Clearing his throat, Jack steps forward a little, looking at Antigone. "I give away the bride, Lady Helena Rominov, at this wedding. "This union has my complete approval and my utmost blessing. "Your Highness, Gage. If I might add, You have exquisite taste in women. This one is a keeper. I feel it strongly. You will have an existence of bliss and love, for all of eternity."
Antigone:
Antigone binds the couple's left wrists together with a crimson silk scarf. The binding took place over a goblet containing their wedding rings.
Antigone:
“Stand now, as ye will stand forever, like this crimson cloth your hearts are tethered. This goblet’s contents are your symbols of devotion. So, take these rings from the Goblet.
The couple take the rings from the goblet, with their right hands.
Gage:
I have upgraded your ring Helena, to protect ypu from all harm. It is infused with "The Heart Of Darkness" Gage commented on the legends that surrounded the Heart of Darkness. It supposedly had the power to restore vampiric unlife, and it was "reputed to have been ripped from the chest of the greatest vampire to have ever existed"
Antigone:
"Tonight; we are gathered under the cloak of Mother Night and the eyes of her Sister Moon, to bind these two, Black King Gage David LeStat And Helena Laine Novikov, in matrimony, as they pledge their dedication to walk the night together as man and wife. Is there anyone present, whom feels this union should not take place? Speak now, or forever hold your peace." No one in the place said anything. The observatory was completely silent.
Antigone:
"From this night forth, Gage and Helena shall walk together through eternity." Gage's cold hand clasped with Helena's warm human hand. His still heart possessed completely by Helena's. "These are not vows entered into lightly. Their bond is unbreakable. Their blood shall become as one. She will become an immortal by her choice, she has pledged her decision to Gage, to become as he is, to join him in his existence as a vampire.
Once she has become an immortal, Should either one be struck down, so shall fall the other. They also will be so bonded that their strength's shall be joined together. The love in their un-beating hearts shall fill their flesh with a nearly impossible warmth. Gage and Helena, please turn and face one another, so that you may look upon the visage that shall be one with you, for all of eternity."
Antigone:
"Gage, Will you, Oh son of darkness, swear by the very un-life that fills you, by the blackened blood that lies in your veins, to give yourself completely, utterly, without question, reservation or doubt, to this woman, Helena? To hunt with her, offering always the choicest prey to her first, before taking it yourself? Because your love for Helena, is infinite, steadfast and true? Will you stand by her side, hunt at her back, and fly within her Soul. Will you stand between her and all which would harm you. Will your shield her from the Light of Day with your flesh. Will you never betray her, for you are her Heart, her Soul and her Life.
Gage:
"I will. Without any hesitation."
Antigone:
"Helena, Will you, daughter of light, swear by the life that fills you, by the life's blood the flows through your veins? To hunt with, forsaking the choicest prey even when offered, because you love Gage? To spend your days of slumber protected in his arms? If he hungers, you will feed him from your own veins until he is quenched? Because your love for Gage is infinite, steadfast and true? Will you stand by his side, hunt at his back, and fly within his Soul. Will you stand between him and all which would harm you. Will your shield him from the Light of Day with your flesh. Will you never betray him, for you are his Heart, his Soul and his Life.
Helena:
"I Will, Without any hesitation."
Antigone:
"May the shadows hold you both safe in their velvet folds, as you begin your journey together, that shall not end, until time itself no longer exists. We will all take this time to hear your personal pledges of devotion and love towards one another.
Gage:
I, Promise, Forever My beloved Dark Heart
To take time for you to always, to pursue you passionately
I, promise to love you until the end of time, compassionately
I, do promise to fulfill your every need completely
I, promise every moment to love you, so indiscreetlyI, will provide a home of love, honesty, laughter and emotional purity
I, promise my heart, joy, honesty, and a existence, where you feel security.
I, will always make time for you, for without you, there is no meaning of time.
I, promise you to cherish; honor, respect, admire you completely, to always be kind.
If ever our destiny may take us down a path where you need to be taken care of.
I, promise to hold you, comfort and clean you, To always continue to admire you, with all of my love and admiration.If existence places pain in your heart, I will be there always to fill it with love
I, promise each day to thank for our health and happiness to the God's above.
I, will awaken each night, to see your sweet smile and to feel your loving touch.
I, promise my heart; to give you happiness, laughter, and consistent love.
Helena, my heart, I love you so very much.I, will be there for you, every day of our immortal life, to make it filled with happiness and love.I, promise to make you happy, for the choice you have made to become my wife, I do not take lightly.I, give you my heart, everything that I possess. I love you Helena, That, I know you can see.I, promise to you to be very attentive, caring, passionate. I am you, and you are me.I, promise to the dark God's; to honor you forever, my incredible, intensely beautiful, and so wonderful, wife.
For it is you, that makes me feel alive. You give my cold black unbeating heart, a feeling of mortal life.I, have never loved anyone as deeply, as I do you Helena, my heart.
From this night forward, and all of those that shall follow, my existence has an amazing beautiful new start with you at my side, never ever to part.I Love you more than the universe is infinite. I will love you, even after the stars no longer shine. Until the Universe has expanded beyond what our eyes can see, I will love you unconditionally.
My beautiful; wonderful, sweetness, of whom I have the privilege of forever, to call mine. Upon this Night. I will finally have the right to call you my wife. My Black Queen Helena Laine, now and for all of eternity.
Helena:
Gage, I love you truly from the depths of my very being, we are together for eternity. I promise to love you with all my heart and give you everything you deserve. You saved me from a place that I thought I would be trapped in forever, you brought me back to existence. I felt that my life was over at that horrific place, but you freed us all.The first time I heard your voice in my mind, my heart knew you were my love and savior. Not just from that place, you saved my heart and soul and have given me so much. I know now I can breathe life and love with you Gage, you are the soulmate I have waited for.
You are the most wonderful, alluring, loving person I have ever known, you are my true love and so much more. My love for you is beyond words, you saved me from my uncertain world. One moment I would close my eyes, I would be in the world with my family, and it would turn into a nightmare.The next time again I would be with my family as royalty then to another new place. I believe it was my consciousness eventually taking me to find you, that is how strong we are connected through our minds. I do know now that our love will keep me with you. I will never ever let anything, or anyone take me away from you ever again. We have a bond, my love, that will hold us together and make our love even stronger.I promise to endlessly give you my love and passion entirely, I treasure you. I truly love you in every possible way, nothing will ever come between us. Even death will secure our love and marriage, we are a never-ending love. You, forever, are the king of my heart and my new beginning to fill my life and loving you in every way. I still feel a breath of life growing inside of me that I never felt before. You have a deep power inside you my love, it fills my very existence.Our new journey together is going to be the most beautiful time together. Your family is now my family, I will be there for you my love and your children, all of your family is our family. I am truly so in love with you nothing will ever change that we are for eternity.By giving me the chance to love, that gives me the chance to show you exactly how much I love you. The place that kept me prisoner, the only joy was being able to send my thoughts to you. It became a conversation in our minds for which I am truly grateful.We had never met then I always imagined what you looked like, and I was totally right in every way. I want to be who you are and of the world you have, I will always give you so much to you not just in our love in our being together.
To be here with you today at our wedding has been a dream I knew would be real one day. I promise to forget the bad times of my past and only focus on you and me and our family. I'm filled with such joy beyond words, something that I thought I would never ever feel. I am so happy and proud to take your name and to become like you are.My king, we will be together in every way as much love as we should be and will be, we have the power of our love that is even stronger. Yes, the day our minds were one, that was the moment I knew you were and are the one I wanted to be with and that feeling has grown even powerful.You saved me from a place that I thought I would be trapped in forever, you brought me back to existence. I felt that my life was over at that horrific place, but you freed us all.The first time I heard your voice in my mind, my heart knew you were my love and savior. Not just from that place, you saved my heart and soul and have given me so much. I know now I can breathe life and love with you Gage, you are the soulmate I have waited for.You are the most wonderful, alluring, loving person I have ever known, you are my true love and so much more. My love for you is beyond words, you saved me from my uncertain world. One moment I would close my eyes, I would be in the world with my family, and it would turn into a nightmare.The next time again I would be with my family as royalty then to another new place. I believe it was my consciousness eventually taking me to find you, that is how strong we are connected through our minds.
I do know now that our love will keep me with you. I will never ever let anything, or anyone take me away from you ever again. We have a bond, my love, that will hold us together and make our love even stronger. I promise to endlessly give you my love and passion entirely, I treasure you. I truly love you in every possible way, nothing will ever come between us. Even death will secure our love and marriage, we are a never-ending love.You, forever, are the king of my heart and my new beginning to fill my life and loving you in every way. I still feel a breath of life growing inside of me that I never felt before. You have a deep power inside you my love, it fills my very existence.Our new journey together is going to be the most beautiful time together. Your family is now my family, I will be there for you my love and your children, all of your family is our family. I am truly so in love with you nothing will ever change that we are for eternity.By giving me the chance to love, that gives me the chance to show you exactly how much I love you. The place that kept me prisoner, the only joy was being able to send my thoughts to you. It became a conversation in our minds for which I am truly grateful.We had never met then I always imagined what you looked like, and I was totally right in every way. I want to be who you are and of the world you have, I will always give you so much to you not just in our love in our being together.
To be here with you today at our wedding has been a dream I knew would be real one day. I promise to forget the bad times of my past and only focus on you and me and our family. I'm filled with such joy beyond words, something that I thought I would never ever feel. I am so happy and proud to take your name and to become like you are.My king, we will be together in every way as much love as we should be and will be, we have the power of our love that is even stronger. Yes, the day our minds were one, that was the moment I knew you were and are the one I wanted to be with and that feeling has grown even powerful.
Antigone:
“Above you are the stars, below you are the stones. As time passes; remember, like the stars, should your love burn brightly, like the stones. Should your love be firm. Be close, yet not so close that you restrict one another. Possess one another, yet grant each other the freedom to grow. Be understanding and compassionate, always have patience with each other, for storms may come, but they will quickly pass. Be free in giving affection and warmth.
Fear not, lest the ways or words of the unenlightened, give you unease. For the Ladies and the Lords are with you, now, and always. It is my understanding, that the large pink diamond that will be placed on Helena's finger has been been forged with blood, with the spell Of The "Heart Of Darkness" presented by you both, as a symbol of undying devotion, You have both done this at your own accord. These rings are blood bonded, as you both shall be, after the ceremony has reached it's conclusion."
Antigone:
"Gage, will you place your symbol of devotion without end, upon Helena's ring finger?"
Gage:
Lovingly places the ring upon Helena's finger.
Antigone:
"Helena, Will you place your symbol of devotion without end, upon Gage's ring finger?"
Helena:
Lovingly places the ring upon Gage's ring finger.
Antigone:
May your love endure through this existence and all others. As the dark God's and the old ones are witness, with those of all whom are present now, I proclaim Gage and Helena Husband and Wife, they are now bonded in blood. With these vows of eternal devotion, These two hearts are now one. Two hearts that now will forever be, without reservation or hesitation they will always and forever be as one.
Above you are the stars, below you are the stones. As time passes, remember, like the star should your love burn brightly, like the stone should your love be firm. Be close, yet not so close that you restrict one another. Possess one another, yet grant each other the freedom to grow. Be undertanding and compassionate, and have patience with each other, for storms may come, but they will quickly pass. Be free in giving affection and warmth. Fear not, lest the ways or words of the unenlightened give you unease. For the Lady and Lord are with you, now, and always.
As both your arms and the cloth form the symbol of eternity, may your love endure through this life and all others. As the Gods and the old ones are witness with those of us present now, I proclaim them Husband and Wife, and thus are they bonded in Blood. The Two are now one. I present to you the Blood King Gage LeStat and Queen Helena LeStat forever bound, eternally free! You are husband and wife for all eternity. You may now kiss each other to seal your eternal bond of love.
Antigone:
With distinct honor, I present to you all, Mr, and Mrs. Black King Gage David and Black Queen Helena Laine LeStat. Forever Bound, Eternally!
Gage:
Gage wrapped his arms lovingly around Helena, taking her deeply into his dark embrace. He kissed her with the fury of one thousand storms. He lovingly whispered "I love you Mrs. LeStat” upon her lips. His eyes twinkled with excitement that she was finally completely his. His wife, finally. He loved her so much. He had waited for this moment forever it seemed.
Helena:
Helena melted against Gage, giving herself over to the passion of their kiss. Smiling against his lips, she whispered with full emotion, “I love you, Mr. LeStat.” Kissing him with unending passion.
Antigone:
King Gage and Queen Helena began to exit the observatory, hand in hand. Followed by Lady Emma Swan Jones, Black Princess Winter Reid LeStat. Sir Malachi LeStat and Black Princess Peyton LeStat.
Flower girl Black Princess Mia and the Ringbearer's Black Prince Maks David and Black Prince Mason, exited next. Maks threw his pillow at his Dad. Then giggled.
Antigone:
Antigone asks the crowd to stand in honor of the newly wedded couple, signaling the end of the ceremony. King Gage picked up his bride Helena, then carried her down the aisle smiling proudly.
Antigone:
Please join us in the Black Kingdom Ballroom to celebrate this beautiful union. All are invited to come. Hope to see all of you there. The bride and groom will be honored and thrilled to have you come and celebrate with them upon their blessed wedding night.
Gage and Helena:
We love you are so deeply, we wanted to show our appreciation and love, with these gifts for all of in the wedding party, for being here with us..
Gage walked down from the edge of the cliffs hanging his head, feeling very melancholy he slowly made his way back towards the Castle LeStat. Pushing an empty swing in the playground, he still could envision the young girl from the past, in his mind. That same swing where he had watched her play with a doll. Grabbing the chain upon the swing, he pulled it back then threw it in the air making the swing erratically jolt into the sky.
Gage was beginning to fill with anger from the overwhelming sense of loss he was feeling. The closer he got to the palace, the more irritated he became. Clenching his fists, he punched a large hole into the wooden gate as he exited the playground then kicking the door shut with his boot. The large antique gate broke in two large pieces.
Visions of the young girl were still deeply embedded into his thoughts. Who was she? He wondered. Why was my own mother so saddened when she released her grip upon the blonde girl? None of it, made any sense at all. He racked his brain trying to remember more of that day, Gage knew deep within his heart that small girl was not a stranger, but whom was she? Why did her feel so close to this child?
He felt an overwhelming sense of protection, where the young girl was concerned. How could he protect someone he didn't even know? The questions that played in his mind, deepened, the anger now welling inside of him. He continued to walk as the memory of that day played over and over in his mind. Little did he realize, he was not walking towards his home at all. He was so deep in his thoughts, he had actually continued on past the castle, he was nearing town square.
The village was inundated with humans, their presence upset the King as he made his way through them. Beggars and thieves, the kind of people he normally would have incarcerated for their wrong doings. He smirked, as a deep sated blood lust over came him. The impeccable scent of the mortal blood filled the air. It had been quite a while since Gage's last meal.
Throwing a projectile into the air, it rained down a spell over the residents. Now incapacitated, they began to wobble where they stood. Through this magic, He could stop the humans in their tracks. Frozen in time, they could do nothing to hinder their own doom. The anticipation of their demise added fear, thus sweetening their blood.
Gage raised his hands into the air, the mass of people caught in the spell began to bleed from their mouths. Tossing his head, back he willed the mass of victim's blood to exit their bodies. He gladly took communion from all them. He absorbed their blood in a macabre form of a blood shower freely raining into his mouth. "Oh, such a flavor" he had not had in so long. This spell had drained all in the area of their life's blood. Gage had not used this spell since he were a boy. He smirked as their drained lifeless corpses littered the area. Running his hands through his blood drenched hair, he laughed then wiped off his mouth with his sleeve.
A darkness was overtaking the king. He was now in a very blackened state of mind. The once jovial, proper gentleman Gage, was changing rapidly into something completely different. The anger he felt over his mother Ayumi and the small girl had now taken on a form of pure rage. His demeanor had completely changed. This was not the work's of Lord Nightshade.
The psychosis Gage was enduring was his own. He would not give Alucar credit for the darkness consuming his mind. Not this time. Perhaps, Gage was becoming what he was always supposed to be, A natural born killer, not this charming man that deprived his hunger of human blood, to be cordial to his residents.
Gage was well respected in the Black Kingdom, due to his demeanor. Vampire and humans alike, all walked without fear of the Vampire King of The Black Kingdom. This was a change that was due. Gage was tired of the nice boy routine. He was quickly becoming what he truly was always meant to be.
Perhaps Alucar was right all along. There was something exciting about being feared. Gage was beginning to enjoy this new revelation he had upon this night. "I am King Gage LeStat, The Black King of the Black Kingdom. I shall do what what I want, when I want. No one will get in my way period. No one."
He knew he should go back to the Castle LeStat. Still in this darkened state of mind, he walked in the back doors of the castle. He avoided seeing anyone in his blood covered state. Quickly going into the restroom he removed his blood drenched clothing, throwing them into the trash. He showered away all of the dried blood from his pale skin. Smirking as the stained water pooled at the bottom of the shower then quickly washed down the drain. He got out of the shower, ran a comb through his black locks, then went into the bedroom changing his clothes going unnoticed by anyone.
Gage heard his sister Amara's voice echoing up the stairwell. He shifted his demeanor quickly so no one would notice the change in him. He ran down the stairs and greeted his sister. "Hello Sister, What a pleasant surprise. What brings you all this way at this time of the night? Do come in." He saw her suitcases. "Are we planning to stay awhile? He hugged her smiling doing his damned best to hide the darkness that was now consuming his mind and heart. He hoped he could fool his sister Amara. Although, Gage knew, she were no fool.
Gage reached over to a cold and barren spot. The place where his beloved lay against him, in their wedding bed. A crimson tear welled up in his eye, then trickled down his cheek. The tear of blood gently fell against the silken sheets. "Oh Nika, my beloved black desire. Why didn't you tell me your wicked family were after you? Did you not know? Were you blinded by Morrison's false love towards you? I told you never to return to his lands. You went there didn't you? Were you baited? Or was it curiosity? I wish you were listening to me when I told you to stay distant from the Branch Family. For some reason, you felt you had to go. Why my love... why?"
He wept in the stillness. Thinking a myriad of things Nika's brother Morrison could have afflicted upon his beloved. Shadows appeared upon the walls, they performed a twisted show of evil. One thing more worse, than the last. Gage was lucid as he watched the production the shadow people performed just for him. Gage tried to find a way to look away, he could do nothing but remain in their grasp.
He yelled "Stop this insanity at once, go away... I'll tell you. Tonight you have successfully disheartened me. Shes gone. There is nothing I can do now. Away with all of you. Away!" Through these moments of psychosis, Gage professed to the shadow people "Never again. Never will I love another. Never, will I feel the pleasure of the flesh. I am done, with all of this. Fuck Love. Who needs it? Not I, not after tonight, will I ever love an other."
He closed his eyes tightly. Shaking his head no, over and over. Wishing the shadow people away, he knew he was trapped in dark delusions. He could hear the sound of his daughter Winter from inside of his mind. "When the shadow people come... Wish them away, Wish them away Daddy. With all of your might, Daddy. Wish them away." Gage made a wish that the shadows would stop taunting him. He opened his eyes, they were gone. He sat there all alone realizing for the first time. Nika was truly gone. Buried in a satin lined glass coffin, down in the mausoleum.
The walls were graced with wooden torches. The flames lightened the damp darkened hallways as the King began to descend the stairwell. Reaching into his pants pocket, he pulled out an ornate platinum key. A heart shaped key that had not been used in a very long time. This key was special, it opened the doors to the old section of the Castle LeStat. This was the forbidden section, no one could enter here without him. many times he would tell his children this very strict rule. Gage himself, only went down there for special, mainly aesthetic purposes. It had been many, many years since he had been down in this section of the castle. The ambiance of the hallways was somewhat spooky. No wonder his children were frightened when coming here, he thought to himself.
Gage walked down a long corridor to a large ornate wooden door. It's exterior had been hand carved with abstract heart shapes among many delicate long stemmed roses that adorned the wood. The petals seemed to sparkle in the firelight due to a brushing of gold dust that was intricately placed upon every tip of each rose. It's beauty was surreal. He was near breathless taking in the artist's message that he received while gazing at the masterpiece. He lightly traced the intricate detail of the door with his hand. He felt a prickling sensation upon his fingers. One of the razor sharp thorns upon the stems had pierced his skin. Blood droplets began to fall from his hand. He looked with wonder and awe as the door absorbed his blood from the exact place his fingers had been gouged. He looked closely to the stems, they were so perfectly carved they almost seemed to be alive. How could that be? He quirked his brow then ran his fingers through his obsidian hair. Glancing back at the canvas, he took notice to the fact the blood spatter was completely gone. It were almost as if the rose carvings had come to life, needing nourishment, they took communion from him.
As he stood before the locked room, he rummaged through his pocket. There at the bottom lay the key to this door. One he had never entered before, it was forbidden. He was told at a very young age to never to ever enter this room. After hundreds of years Gage's curiosity got the best of him. He had always wondered what lay inside this room? What could be so special about it? The door seemed to have had it's own bizarre form of security features. Could this door by chance bleed someone out? Was that the reason for the ornate detail? A design, so beautiful that one simply could not leave it be. Were the rose thorns on the canvas some sort of weapon used to keep people out? If so, what could be so important or valuable inside of this room to warrant that type of protection? For one brief moment before placing the key into the lock Gage began to smell the succulent fragrance of roses, it was very pronounced. The scent was inviting compared to the musty smell of the closed section. He shook his head, then placed the exquisite key into the lock. The scent grew stronger as he turned the key, The scent was almost sickening. Gage thought to himself, were these events all a warning of some type, for him not to enter the locked room? Many things about the LeStat castle were on the odd side but this by far was the most peculiar incident he could remember ever happening in the old section.
The tumblers inside of the lock made loud sounds as it unlocked. He peered in through the doorway, the interior of the room was pitch black. Even for a vampire it was by far too dark to see anything. Gage grabbed one of the torches from the wall holding it in front of himself. He stepped into the large room. The smell of the roses began to fade as the door closed behind him. Upon the walls were many portraits of a beautiful woman. One after another, paintings of this beauty adorned the walls. Without noticing he had walked for quite sometime admiring the woman in the pictures. He was so intrigued that he ran into something while being so preoccupied. Looking down at the obstruction, it became clear to him whom the woman in the portraits was. Inside of a rose colored glass coffin lay his grandmother Aubriella. He had always wondered where her remains lay to rest. Now there before him, she lay. He traced the crystal roses upon the glass enclosure with his fingers as he moved towards the head of the coffin. Aubriella appeared to just be sleeping. Her body perfectly preserved for hundreds of years. A dim light cast down upon her from the ceiling lighting up her beautiful features. Gage was very young when she had passed. He could only remember small things about her. He frowned feeling badly that he didn't remember her face though. Even now it was as if he were looking at a stranger.
It became obvious the more he looked around that this was Aubriella's chambers. Wardrobes full of beautiful dresses, royal robes and furs were everywhere at the end of the room. A servants quarters entrance was behind one of the closets. Aubriella always had her hand maiden with her no matter where she was. He could remember his Mother telling him. His grandmother's servant was more than help. She was Aubriella's friend. Gage peered into the quarters. He smiled while noticing the small servants room was nothing of the sort. Aubriella treated the young woman as family. Where one was the other followed. The two woman loved one another as friends and confidants. His eyes were drawn to a painting in the tiny hallway that led to the handmaidens room. It was a portrait of his grandmother and the girl. Gage had never seen this woman before. Upon the painting read, Aubriella and Akilah LeStat. Gage was sure the girl was the handmaiden. He could not understand why she had the last name of LeStat. He had never heard of this girl. Never in any stories that were told to him by his parents was this woman ever mentioned. Gage wondered if this woman still existed. Or had she met Aubriella's fate?
Gage looked inside of the small room a bit more. Upon a bureau lay a gold locket. He opened it, inside was a picture of the woman named Akliah and a man he had never seen before. The man wore knight's armor. An inscription on the back of the locket read "Lovers Eternally M and A" Gage had his share of run ins with his enemies in the Dragon Order. He knew most of the order members by name. He had never saw the man in the picture before. Gage wondered if the picture was old, that the people in the portraits were possibly deceased. Something about the locket drew Gage to inspect it further. A memory flashed before his eyes seeing this beautiful maiden and a knight in the LeStat Royal rose garden together. They were happy, he was making a crown of flowers for her head. Gage could hear the softness of his voice also the laughter in hers. Everything was so tranquil. Then a ruckus happened, the royal guard dogs went amuck. Gunfire could be heard. Once the commotion had stopped, the woman had disappeared. The knight looked for her, she could not be found, he fell to his knees, then sobbed like a child. Gage could hear the man speak through this lucid illusion playing in his mind. "Akilah, I will find you, no matter how many corners of this earth I must travel. I will find you, my one forever love." Gage wondered what could have happened to the girl? If she were family, how come he had never heard of her or the knight? Gage placed the locket into his jacket.
"The Locket"
The walls were graced with wooden torches. The flames lightened the damp darkened hallways as the King began to descend the stairwell. Reaching into his pants pocket, he pulled out an ornate platinum key. A heart shaped key that had not been used in a very long time. This key was special, it opened the doors to the old section of the Castle LeStat. This was the forbidden section, no one could enter here without him. many times he would tell his children this very strict rule. Gage himself, only went down there for special, mainly aesthetic purposes. It had been many, many years since he had been down in this section of the castle. The ambiance of the hallways was somewhat spooky. No wonder his children were frightened when coming here, he thought to himself.
Gage walked down a long corridor to a large ornate wooden door. It's exterior had been hand carved with abstract heart shapes among many delicate long stemmed roses that adorned the wood. The petals seemed to sparkle in the firelight due to a brushing of gold dust that was intricately placed upon every tip of each rose. It's beauty was surreal. He was near breathless taking in the artist's message that he received while gazing at the masterpiece. He lightly traced the intricate detail of the door with his hand. He felt a prickling sensation upon his fingers. One of the razor sharp thorns upon the stems had pierced his skin. Blood droplets began to fall from his hand. He looked with wonder and awe as the door absorbed his blood from the exact place his fingers had been gouged. He looked closely to the stems, they were so perfectly carved they almost seemed to be alive. How could that be? He quirked his brow then ran his fingers through his obsidian hair. Glancing back at the canvas, he took notice to the fact the blood spatter was completely gone. It were almost as if the rose carvings had come to life, needing nourishment, they took communion from him.
As he stood before the locked room, he rummaged through his pocket. There at the bottom lay the key to this door. One he had never entered before, it was forbidden. He was told at a very young age to never to ever enter this room. After hundreds of years Gage's curiosity got the best of him. He had always wondered what lay inside this room? What could be so special about it? The door seemed to have had it's own bizarre form of security features. Could this door by chance bleed someone out? Was that the reason for the ornate detail? A design, so beautiful that one simply could not leave it be. Were the rose thorns on the canvas some sort of weapon used to keep people out? If so, what could be so important or valuable inside of this room to warrant that type of protection? For one brief moment before placing the key into the lock Gage began to smell the succulent fragrance of roses, it was very pronounced. The scent was inviting compared to the musty smell of the closed section. He shook his head, then placed the exquisite key into the lock. The scent grew stronger as he turned the key, The scent was almost sickening. Gage thought to himself, were these events all a warning of some type, for him not to enter the locked room? Many things about the LeStat castle were on the odd side but this by far was the most peculiar incident he could remember ever happening in the old section.
The tumblers inside of the lock made loud sounds as it unlocked. He peered in through the doorway, the interior of the room was pitch black. Even for a vampire it was by far too dark to see anything. Gage grabbed one of the torches from the wall holding it in front of himself. He stepped into the large room. The smell of the roses began to fade as the door closed behind him. Upon the walls were many portraits of a beautiful woman. One after another, paintings of this beauty adorned the walls. Without noticing he had walked for quite sometime admiring the woman in the pictures. He was so intrigued that he ran into something while being so preoccupied. Looking down at the obstruction, it became clear to him whom the woman in the portraits was. Inside of a rose colored glass coffin lay his grandmother Aubriella. He had always wondered where her remains lay to rest. Now there before him, she lay. He traced the crystal roses upon the glass enclosure with his fingers as he moved towards the head of the coffin. Aubriella appeared to just be sleeping. Her body perfectly preserved for hundreds of years. A dim light cast down upon her from the ceiling lighting up her beautiful features. Gage was very young when she had passed. He could only remember small things about her. He frowned feeling badly that he didn't remember her face though. Even now it was as if he were looking at a stranger.
It became obvious the more he looked around that this was Aubriella's chambers. Wardrobes full of beautiful dresses, royal robes and furs were everywhere at the end of the room. A servants quarters entrance was behind one of the closets. Aubriella always had her hand maiden with her no matter where she was. He could remember his Mother telling him. His grandmother's servant was more than help. She was Aubriella's friend. Gage peered into the quarters. He smiled while noticing the small servants room was nothing of the sort. Aubriella treated the young woman as family. Where one was the other followed. The two woman loved one another as friends and confidants. His eyes were drawn to a painting in the tiny hallway that led to the handmaidens room. It was a portrait of his grandmother and the girl. Gage had never seen this woman before. Upon the painting read, Aubriella and Akilah LeStat. Gage was sure the girl was the handmaiden. He could not understand why she had the last name of LeStat. He had never heard of this girl. Never in any stories that were told to him by his parents was this woman ever mentioned. Gage wondered if this woman still existed. Or had she met Aubriella's fate?
Gage looked inside of the small room a bit more. Upon a bureau lay a gold locket. He opened it, inside was a picture of the woman named Akliah and a man he had never seen before. The man wore knight's armor. An inscription on the back of the locket read "Lovers Eternally M and A" Gage had his share of run ins with his enemies in the Dragon Order. He knew most of the order members by name. He had never saw the man in the picture before. Gage wondered if the picture was old, that the people in the portraits were possibly deceased. Something about the locket drew Gage to inspect it further. A memory flashed before his eyes seeing this beautiful maiden and a knight in the LeStat Royal rose garden together. They were happy, he was making a crown of flowers for her head. Gage could hear the softness of his voice also the laughter in hers. Everything was so tranquil. Then a ruckus happened, the royal guard dogs went amuck. Gunfire could be heard. Once the commotion had stopped, the woman had disappeared. The knight looked for her, she could not be found, he fell to his knees, then sobbed like a child. Gage could hear the man speak through this lucid illusion playing in his mind. "Akilah, I will find you, no matter how many corners of this earth I must travel. I will find you, my one forever love." Gage wondered what could have happened to the girl? If she were family, how come he had never heard of her or the knight? Gage placed the locket into his jacket.
Gage looked at Coltessa his Stepmother. When he saw her fall to his knees, a sense of awkwardness overcame him. Never in all of his days did he ever think he would look upon her face and into her dark eyes. She was here. After all of those centuries, there she was. Where had she been all of that time, when he needed her most. After his Father David disappeared, Coltessa was soon to follow. The kingdom was in ruins after what David's first wife Ayumi De Lioncourt had done in 1942 She, in a fit of rage and revenge. Single handedly ruined the kingdom. It was reduced to rubble and needed rebuilding. Ayumi, Gage's birth mother was angered when David fell deeply in love with his Stepmother Coltessa. Her jealousy and quest for revenge, made her do the things that she did. Ayumi was never the perfect fit for David anyway. She was a depressive, extremely jealous and a moody type, where David was jovial and loved to play pranks on others.
Years after Ayumi resurfaced, Gage finally forgave her, although it took many years. Her excuses and reasonings were not to Gage's liking. He felt her excuses were less to be desired and quite un heartfelt. His siblings started to return one by one as well. Ayumi's children, all step brother's and sister's of Gage's. Blaze; Silas and Stella. Gage's twin sister Black Princess Liza LeStat has recently come home as well. Oh yes not to forget, the child that Ayumi had taken in on her own to raise as her hers. Emma Swan Jones. Ayumi's depression disorder controlled her back then. She was so distraught and unstable, she thought her children would be better off without her. She sent Little Emma away with the town blacksmith to return her to her rightful parents, Emma was kept within the safety of a wardrobe for many years before she found her rightful parents. Even to this day, Gage and Emma have a very close relationship. He would never allow one hair upon her blonde head to be harmed. Gage loved Em, like a blood sister. They are still very close to this day. He loves her and always will.
Black King Gage Is The Ruler Of the Black Kingdom and Empire. . Black King Gage David LeStat was born to The Black King David LeStat and Dark Lady Ayumi De Lioncourt in the year of our Lord, 1394. Gage's Birth Mother Dark Lady De Lioncourt Left young Gage to rebuild the Empire by himself. Ayumi and his father Had a great hatred towards one another. Gage's Father Black King David LeStat married Lady Coltessa Raynes LeStat. When they vanished, Selene Denali stepped in as a motherly figure to the young crowned prince. She raised him up as a noble prince. This happened after Gage thought the worst scenario. Was His Father and his stepmother dead? Gage was left with a shambled kingdom to rebuild, he never received an explanation where they had gone, or whether they still existed somewhere. He resented that fact. Anger still festers within his black heart.
The young Black Crowned Prince was twelve years of age when they disappeared. Gage worked night and day alongside the peasants to rebuild what his birth Mother had destroyed. With a lot of blood sweat and tears the Empire of the Black Kingdom rose like a phoenix from the ashes. Black King Gage's Father David is thought to be deceased. Gage however, swears he can feel his presence in the old wing of the castle when he is in there. David's voice speaks to him whilst in the main office. Gage's Stepmother The Widow Coltessa Raynes LeStat had just resurfaced at the kingdom. Everything, was kept up and left just as it was when they vanished. All of Coltessa's gowns, jewels and furs still hung in the large wardrobe untouched.
While Coltessa went to her knees. Gage lay his hand upon her shoulder. Stand Mother. You mustn't grovel at my feet for forgiveness. It is not Noble like. You are one of the most noble women I know. Stand... Stand and face me. I want to know where you have been. I want to know, I need to know why I was left to rebuild the Empire and Kingdom alone. If it hadn't been for Counsellier Selene, I would have gone mad. She showed me the love and motherly obedience that I needed to become the man that stands before you now. It is she, the one who deserves the credit for my upbringing and nobility. I love Selene Denali, she will always be like a mother to me. She put me in line when I needed it. She Praised me, when I deserved it. Selene wiped away my blood tears of despair, when I was left alone in this large place without a clue of where you and Father had gone.
I had a lot of work to do to regain the trust of the people. Finally, I succeeded. You ask me, if David's Coffin is still in your chambers? The answer is yes, Mother. I never once disturbed his things. They are precisely as they were left, all of those centuries ago. The only time they were disturbed, was when the staff was cleaning the back wing of the castle. The staff were never unaccompanied. There are only two heart shaped platinum keys to the old section. Mine, and the one I just bestowed upon you. Go... Mother see for yourself. Perhaps, it may bring closure to your blackened heart. Or perhaps, which I do hope does not happen, drive you to the brink of insanity. We will continue our conversation after you have time to revisit your past with my Father.
Gage walked through the castle, nothing seemed as it should be. He thought he heard a strange noise coming from his office. What the hell he thought to himself. His eyes turned obsidian as he quickly manifested into wolf form. He jolted down the corridor to his office. Indeed, someone was in there. The door was cracked, a light was evident through the small space in between the frame and the ornate wooden door.
A sound of drawers being opened also a rummaging of his paperwork could be heard from outside of his office. Gage stood there for a moment listening to the ruckus coming from within. He wondered if Jack could be in there straightening up his things at first. But why in the hell would Jack be in there in the middle of the night? Gage pushed the door opened slightly with his nose. Peering his canine eyes through the small opening. He could see nothing yet, he could only hear the sounds that had been resonating through the door before.
He listened intently, wondering if perhaps one of the babies had climbed out of their beds. Sleepwalking? He thought, maybe but not likely. Could it be Maks looking for paper to draw one of his very interesting pictures that he loved to draw? If it was that young man would be in a lot of trouble. The rule of the house was simple. No one was allowed in Dad's office without him being present. Gage shook his head. The more he listened the more intrigued he became. The more he heard his office being disrupted the more angry he became. The fur upon his neck stood on end. Now was time to see just what in the hell was going on in there.
Bearing his teeth then releasing a growl Gage barged through the door. A shadowy figure stood behind his desk. Gage hunched his back ready to attack this intruder. Before he attacked he noticed a distinct familiar scent coming from the specter. Who in the hell is that Gage thought to himself. Why does he smell so familiar? Gage inhaled the scent taking it deep into his wolf senses. That smell. He knew it, but why? Gage's anger increased as he witnessed this man deliberately disregarding his presence.
Enough was enough. Gage returned to his normal form. He stepped towards the specter. "Why are you in my office? Who in the hell are you, what do you want? What in the hell are you looking for? Gage's eyes still black as night, he growled low after he spoke awaiting the man to answer him. The figure did not turn in his direction. He simply ignored Gage's question. To Gage's surprise the intruder continued looking through the contents within the drawers of his desk. "That is about enough. Show yourself to me right now. No one is allowed in here, these are my personal things. You are not welcome here. I suggest you leave my office and my home right now. Show yourself to me right now, dammit. Do you hear me, whomever you are?"
The figure stopped in his tracks, a familiar sound of laughter resonated through the office. Gage knew that laugh, he had heard it before many many times. He however, could not place who it was. All Gage knew was that he somehow knew this person, whomever it was. "Dammit, I have had more than enough of this nonsense. Show yourself I want to know who the hell you are and why you are here going through my things. If you do not reveal to me who you are, you will force my hand. I will attack you. Do you hear me?" Gage growled again, much louder this time. He began to approach the man within full intent of a confrontation.
The man let out yet another familiar sounding fit of laughter. Much, much louder this time. As Gage approached the man, he suddenly turned to face him. That face, Gage knew those dark eyes and the smirk that was upon his lips. As the man manifested from a shadowy form to a more clear appearance. Gage stepped back. His eyes widened. Just who in the hell was he looking at? The more the man shifted into a human form. It became apparent to Gage just exactly whom it was. But how? How was he here. Gage thought this man had died many centuries ago.
The man's featured softened, a devious smile appeared upon his face. "Hello Gage, This is my office, not yours silly boy. What have you done to it? Where are my documents, my things, what have you done with them? Answer me, boy." Gage's mouth dropped open as he finally figured out just exactly whom he was looking at. It was his father King David LeStat. But how was he here? He was presumed dead for many centuries. "Father, how? How is it that you are here? This is no way to announce your presence. To come in here in the middle of the night without announcing yourself. I am taken back as to how it is that you are here. Don't get me wrong. I am elated to see you again, Tis' been too long. I was thirteen years of age the last time I laid my eyes upon you."
David looked at Gage. I am here to warn you of something. Yes, indeed I have departed the physical realm. My time here is short. You must listen to me, my son. There is a great darkness that is coming. Something so malevolent, you can't even fathom it Gage. I am simply here to give you a warning of things to come. Be mindful that a great darkness will be bestowed upon our family. You have the right to know. I am looking for a talisman. A powerful trinket that will protect the LeStat lineage. There are ones that do not like our kind, Gage. They will come in large numbers. It is only a matter of time. One of your children has opened a door that should have remained closed. These creatures are powerful, Gage. I assure you of that. They will come for you and your children. In fact, they are already en route to the Black Kingdom as we speak. That is the reason for my visit to you my son."
Gage didn't understand what David was speaking about. "What creatures? I have never laid eyes on this so called talisman of yours. Where would it be? Why is it that I have never seen it? I know this castle like the back of my hand. This item in which you seek is not here Father. Not that I am aware of. Unless you have hidden it somewhere in this large place. Just what exactly does it look like? What does it do? Why is it important?" Gage looked at his Father in anticipation of his explanation. David moved across the room, continuing to seek out the item. "it is crucial that we find the talisman Gage. Where did you move my belongings after my death? You must take me to them now. There isn't much time. Do you wish to suffer the same fate as myself? To be lost in purgatory for all time? I don't even know how it is that I escaped the realm to come here to warn you of all of this. All I know is I am here. Right now, standing before you. I'm not sure how long I have before I am sucked back into the hell from which I have been trapped in. Think long and hard Gage, where are my things? We have no time to waste."
Ayumi's sadness was overpowering her deeper everyday. From the day she let go of her kids her depression worsened. Moving from place to place she tried to disassociate from her horrible experience. Ayumi's children were her entire world. That being said, she knew deep in her broken heart that Gage and Emma would be better off without her. They would never have to witness her debilitating illness. She suffered with despair and despondency for her entire existence. Never being able to truly be happy, she slipped deep into the abyss of desolation. For many years she hid away in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. Living in a rundown cabin, she isolated herself, completely disappearing from the world.
Often she thought about her children, sometimes finding a subtle smile and joy in her broken heart. A vivid memory of their voices or seeing their beautiful faces. Ayumi often wondered if her daughter would even remember her. Emma was so very young when she had to leave them behind. Her fair haired pretty little girl, so young, so innocent. Most likely Emma would have no recollection of her mother at all. This deepened Ayumi's grieving condition. Emma was only four years old when Ayumi had to say goodbye to her precious daughter.
Ayumi began to have lucid dreams of both Gage and Emma. Sometimes the visions were so real she felt she could almost touch them. She would awaken to lonely darkened room, tears would stream down her cheeks. Nightly the same dream occurred, bringing Ayumi near to the brink of insanity. "Enough Ayu, you need to find your kids. You know Gage is residing in the Black Kingdom. King David is long gone." As for Emma, she did not know where she would have ended up at. She hoped the blacksmith found loving parents for her tiny heart, Emma LeStat. One day she would search for them, if even just to say how sorry she was for leaving them.
Ayumi had one other child in her lifetime with a another man. She too had to let the father take her young daughter named Blaze away. Grief stricken, Ayumi knew she just was too ill to raise children, to bring them up right and happy. She married a different man years later. Never for one second, forgetting her other children, her heart always remained shattered.
After her divorce, she knew it was now time to reach out to her kids. She had found Gage and Blaze they were easy to find. her broken heart once again was decimated over her children. They were all adults by now. One night Ayumi reached out to her kids in a dream state. She used a spell she had been taught by an elder vampire. She began projecting her memories of that fateful day she had to say farewell to Gage and Emma. She hoped that the spell would reach into Emma's mind. Hopefully sparking some memories of Ayumi and that terrible day. Ayumi did not do this to sadden the now adult daughter of hers. She was hopeful, that possibly Emma would remember Gage and herself.
