Thread: A Bloody Cause ( Ava & Valanaer)

It is understanding that you find it hard to believe that I am the leader... It was never meant to be that way. My brother was the true head of our house, his strength and compassion inspired out people to follow him in hopes of making it so that one day we weren't hunter down like dogs by your people... There were mixed parts hatred and sadness in his voice and he had not forgotten that next to him sat a vampire, the woman being different than most but still part of the wretched race. That was why it was all the harder when he looked at her, the beautiful face and all so familiar smile, it was as if he had gone crazy, his mind foggy as he tried to deny any resemblance to the girl long ago. If you were the leader of you people I believe nothing would change. There are certain beliefs that each side have, we believe your people to be murderous monsters and you believe us to be savage beasts. That would not change simply because you wish it to. Hell I believe few wish for the fighting but with such a deep history is paired with constant aggression it is hard to actually act upon those subtle urges. Right now for example, I have accepted you will not kill me and you do not seem to be as full of hate towards my kind as most but at the same time we both deep within believe the others race to be treacherous and untrustworthy. Of course you may not believe that but you would be the first. Seth had not laughed that time, he knew that while he would love to live a normal life and have the lost loved ones returned to him that some things could never be. It was sad to think one action so many years ago had caused the current chain of events, two groups of people fighting each other and just making the wound so much deeper, each generation being sucked in by their parents and elders and eventually receiving enough pain to want the war for themselves. It was an unbreakable cycle, a strong foundation with stacks of transgressions piled on top. It was funny, truthfully nobody knew what happened all that time ago but the rage was fueled for each side as they believed the other started it and they would not give up. When Gabriella finished patching him up Seth sighed it all off, letting the heavy thoughts leave his head in favor of a nice meal and since he was already sitting up he decided to take advantage and try to stay that way while he ate. It was surprising how much energy it took to keep himself upright and to lift his arms to deliver the food to his mouth, but he managed and it felt satisfying to see even that bit of progress. It was lucky for him that Lycan's healed so quickly, their body recovering usually in hours, although with his wound it would take much longer, especially with the blade having been silver as well. No doubt he would have to endure it for days if not a week or more and at least three of those being extremely rough. Yes, fairy tales are not realistic, such is life. You grow up in a fantasy world as if nothing could go wrong and then one day you awake to a world you barely even recognize. I too wish I could go back to the places in my dreams, to the village I grew up in or the creek where I use to go to play... Alas those places are long gone, the creek filled with the blood of our people and the village razed to the ground long ago. A sigh came and he turned to look at Gabriella again, it seemed her talkative nature was contagious and he had spoken more than he intended to. He simply nodded when she excused herself, continuing to eat the food laid out before him and forgetting about his childish fantasies, it would never be that way again and he had accepted that. When the Vampire returned Seth was on his back again, his eyes closed but his mind still working full force. There was so much on his mind that he didn't even hear the knock on the door but instead staying lost in thought trying to figure out exactly what was to come for him and his people. It was an impossible question to answer but it bugged him as he tried to find some conclusion to conclude upon, though as soon as he came to a conclusion another obstacle was presented to him as Gabriella mentioned her brother Gabriel and his soon to be arrival. Seth's eyes immediately opened and if he wasn't injured he would have shot up at the mention of the name. Gabriel was a heinous man, or so said the elders, speaking of the young Vampires insatiable hatred for their kind and it made him all the more aware of Gabriella's position as a bit of joy seeped through her panic. As she offered him some strong beverage he accepted but as he did he only thought of the next big problem and what he should do about it. He downed the drink and spoke in a calm manner, almost too calm for his situation, Well if we is coming I need to try and depart before then, I suppose rest would help. He said nothing more as if reverting back a bit to before he spoke openly, sitting the cup down and getting into a comfortable position on the couch, or as much so as he could with his wounds, his eyes closing again and his mind clearing, anticipating the small bit of rest he was about to receive.