Thread: Heartfire (Vertaige & darkangel76)

Evie winced as Duncan drew near, his breath hot as he looked into her eyes. She could see his displeasure along with his anger and, for a moment, she almost felt bad for impudence. I... she stammered, her hands moving to her lap, suddenly fidgeting as he drew closer still, grumbling and scowling as he cut her off and finally hoisted her over his shoulder in one swift and fluid movement. For a moment, Evie was reminded of a time in the past, her mind going blank with a darkness as a morbid memory began to seep its way in. Those large hands clawing and grabbing, that rough and gravely voice... even the air of superiority. She struggled then, her arms and legs flailing, kicking, trying with all her might to break free of this dragon's grasp. But in her struggles, yelping when he slapped her rear, she suddenly realized his grip wasn't digging, wasn't hurting. No, the grip was loose unlike that dragon back at Tech Noir, unlike... Shaking her head, she continued to kick, but it was useless. Let me go! Evie shouted. I haven't agreed to go anywhere! she protested. As Evie continued her protests, Duncan just continued to walk, ignoring her like the conceited dragon she knew he was. 'How perfect,' she thought to herself. 'He truly could care less!' She felt utterly helpless, every attempt she'd made to free herself in vain. It made her wonder what was so damned important that she comply. Truly he couldn't want her company this badly. She was a human, a lesser, trash meant to be toyed with and tossed out! Suddenly, Evie was set down in a dark room, her blue eyes trying to adjust. She looked up at Duncan with a menacing glare. Just as she was about to speak, her hand raised with her index finger pointing at him in an accusatory fashion... the lights went on and happy shouts sounded all about her. She was welcomed by a sight she hadn't expected and it made her tummy flutter. She glanced at both Mina and Simon and then over at Duncan. Cheeks going red, her eyes suddenly cast downward toward the floor, she felt as though she wanted to hide. Had this been his plan all along? To take her here? Evie's eyes fluttered shut and her tummy continued to twist, muscles tightening as she swallowed and tried to find her voice. Th-thank you, she stammered giving the two humans a smile. Then, looking over at Duncan, she bit down on her lower lip and could feel her hands begin to shake. Fidgeting slightly, she gave him a nod. Thank you... for this. As she stood there, Evie was absolutely beside herself. She didn't know what to think and her emotions were going on overdrive. Trembling, her lips quirked up into a broader smile and she went over to look at all the wonderful things everyone had set up on her account. Looking at everything, she could still feel the heat emanating from her skin, her mind reeling with embarrassment. She owed her new Master an apology. She just wished she didn't have to admit and acknowledge it. But to ignore it? She would never be able to live with herself. Evie walked over to Duncan and smiled up at him, her face flushed. She then looked downward and let out a tiny sigh. Next time I'll heed your words, she offered, her eyes fixed on the floor. And, thank you for this. She hoped he understood she was trying to apologize. It was the best she could do given her overwhelming circumstances and she definitely was appreciative of the welcoming gesture. As she stood there in his shadow, she knew she'd truly needed it.