Thread: The Crow: Unforeseen Duet (Alvis Alendran & darkangel76)

Lucy looked back up into the man's eyes, her head tilting as the rain pelted her pale face. Red hair fell across her eyes so she reached up to push it away, her torn shirt shifting over her over slightly exposed body. Quickly, she reached back down and gave the shirt a tug, securing it fast between slender fingers, knuckles whitened by the grip she tried to keep. Transfixed, she let her eyes linger on his for a moment, trying to figure out why they'd been brought together. Somehow she knew there was a deeper purposea darker purposeto everything, she could feel it in her bones and in her blood as it pumped hot through her veins. Licking her lips, she gave him a nod and then smiled, daring to take another step forward. Her grip tightened even more as she held onto the edges of her torn shirt causing the scrapes on her palms to sting. But she paid it no mind. Y-yes, Lucy whispered. Please. She gave him a nod and dared another step forward. Despite the pull she felt, she could sense his confusion and it only furthered her own. She glanced upward and then at the crow on perched on his shoulder. She smiled at the creature desperately wanting to stroke its gleaming black feathers. It's not far off, she added looking away from the bird and back at the man. The dreams swirled through Lucy's mind. She could feel the heat and hear the thunder. It pushed at her like a beast trying to trample its preywithout mercy or relent. Its only thought was to consume and kill and to take joy as it mutilated and destroyed. A shiver ran through her at the memory. Oh, she could feel the fear and hear the cries. They echoed of pain and sorrow and then there was that face...his face. So often she'd seen him. Heard him...felt him. Her cheeks warmed despite the chill in the air. This way, Lucy gestured as she began to walk in the direction of her modest apartment, favoring her left leg. She'd need to see to her bruises later. But for now, she just wanted to get this man off the streets and out of the rain. She knew it wasn't safe for her and after the display he'd shown she knew he could easily protect her and take care of himself. For the most part. But there was an innocence in his manner, a vulnerability. And that frightened Lucy. She knew the sorts of people that were now watching her and he'd made himself a target by aiding her. And then there was the added fact that he knew Aleena? It was all so overwhelming! For a moment, Lucy reminisced on how it used to be when she and Aleena had been little... I'll always take care of you, Luce, Aleena promised, her child's face full of determination as she brushed her red hair into a state of perfection. Lucy stared back at her twin through the mirror, her own red curls a wild tangled mess. Really? she squeaked. Of course! What are older sisters for? Aleena said with a smirk. She set her brush down and grabbed a nearby stuffed animal and threw it at Lucy who just laughed. Lucy smiled, but the memory faded and she thought of more recent times... Really Lucy, this righteous rebel act has got to stop. Aleena looked down at Lucy, her clothes impeccable, her hair done up in a french-twist. It's not an act, Alli. I wish you understood that. Lucy frowned and plopped down on her bed. I don't want anything to do with daddy because I don't agree with what he does. She sighed. You know that. Aleena huffed. Well, if you won't work for him, then consider me no longer your sister. The older twin's green eyes blazed. We're your family! And you're a disappointment to us all! She turned so that her back was to Lucy. What would mother say? Lucy's eyes filled with tears. That was a low thing to say, she whispered. Get out. I plan it, Aleena said, anger resounding in her voice. This is the last time we'll be seeing each other. A tear rolled down Lucy's cheek, but with the rain, she figured it was concealed well enough. Sniffling a bit, she turned and reached out for the man's hand. Come on, this way, she said.