Forbidden Fruit [1 x 1]

[Firelord333]

Rules

If you are NOT either Firelord333 or Kirabirdy then do not post in this forum. But you are allowed to read. c:

Plot

Iesenthren is a world where vampires, werewolves, elves, dwarves and many more exist, but all are hidden to the humans in fear of their greed and lust. In the dark the Vampires are the race that strive the best in the shadow of human kind. In the shadows one nation of Vampires are lead by the great but greedy king Lucifer who has ruled for hundreds of years. Lucifer is man much like the humans in that he is greedy and lustful. His marriages never last long, leaving the former brides to disappear mysteriously. For years Lucifer longed for the bride that would satisfy his needs; but one day, his wait had ceased.

One breezy night a small baby was birthed. This girl brought upon change within the Vampire nations across the world. The baby's name was Layla Knight. She did not know it at the time but her blood would change the way vampires viewed blood. If a child of the night caught one quick sniff of her blood he could never again enjoy another ounce of blood to the fullest. No one knew why her blood was so different from the rest but that did not matter.

The Vampire kingdoms engage in a race for the divine blood. However, a warlock, who was close to the girl's father, realized the danger she would be forcibly divulged in and quickly conjured a spell. This spell protected Layla from any unholy threat dead or alive. After the spell was set into place the warlock warned the girl's family of the oncoming danger that would ensue in 18 years time. Hastily, the warlock began to prep other defenses, but they never got finished for the warlock was hunted and slaughtered. The girl was left with his cross and the spell that would protect her from the looming dangers of the night. Enraged, the Vampires waited 18 years to divulge in Layla's divine blood. For 18 years the Vampires prepared for the next race for the blood, the blood that would change vampire history.

[kirabirdy]

"She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it."

Layla Knight closed the door to her little home and stepped out into the crisp morning air. The sun was just peaking over the hills in the valley where she lived. There was a fine layer of frost covering the grass in her yard. It crunched beneath her boots as she stepped out onto the main road in town. Waves from her neighbors were thrown her way, which she returned politely with a forced smile. The silver cross against her throat felt heavier, colder, when she put it on that morning. It left her with a sinking feeling. The day had finally arrived. The day her parents always warned her about. She cast a glance behind her before stepping through another doorway. She was suddenly surrounded with warmth. A heavy-set woman engulfed her in an embrace that startled her. "Happy birthday, Layla!" Layla awkward hugged her back, her arms trapped between their bodies. The woman pulled away and rosy chubby cheeks split into a grin. There was a smudge of flour on her forehead and the room smelled of fresh baked bread. Layla couldn't help the genuine smile that graced her features. "Eighteen years old! Where does the time go?" The little woman remarked thoughtfully, patting Layla's cheek lovingly.

[Firelord333]

Malphas Locke woke up to a loud pounding on his door. Drowsily, Malphas stood up and made his way to the door, swinging vigorously in annoyance. A pale man stood before in the cold glow of the moon. In the man's hand was a small piece of paper. Malphas nodded to the man before the departed. On the piece of paper was a note from the king saying, "Meet me at the throne room". Sighing Malphas got dressed and headed to the throne room. Whenever the king wanted to see him it was never good. King Lucifer, always trusted Malphas with his hardest tasks since he was renowned warrior. Although Malphas had seen enough action in his life time he still owed the king his life. He was his humble servant. When Malphas arrived at the throne room King Lucifer was pacing back and forth nervously. Malphas cleared his throat as he stepped towards the king and bent down on one knee. "You wanted to see me your majesty?" He asked while looking up at the king. The King immediately stopped moving and looked at Malphas with a please expression. "Ah yes, I have a task for you," he exclaimed, "I want you to retrieve-" "Layla Knight. You want me to retrieve Layla Knight?" He stood up and stepped towards the king. "You want me to track down the girl that ever vampire in this entire world wants." The king laughed and clamped a hand on Malphas's shoulder. "Yes and I want you to do it alone!" He gave Malphas a crooked smile and turned away from him. "And i want you to do whatever it takes to bring her back but don't drink her blood or let anyone soil her. You understand me? No one." He exclaimed and walked through a door on their left. Malphas groaned and left the throne room. Two hours later he began his journey under the moonlight.

[kirabirdy]

"She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it."

Layla laughed at the little woman's fussing. "Thank you, Margaret." She exhaled a long sigh and reflexively wrapped her hand around the cross at her throat. "What are you doing here, dear? I gave you the day off," Margaret inquired. She released Layla finally and pulled her farther into the room. The shop belonged to the woman Margaret and her bumbling husband. They ran the village bakery. "As if you don't know," she chastised, "My mother sent me to pick up a cake." Layla had been working at the bakery in her spare time under Margaret's guidance. Mostly, she handled customers at the counter and take inventory. Margaret grinned wildly and unveiled a packaged dessert, hidden from Layla's prying eyes. Layla handed her a few coins in exchange for the birthday treat. Margaret shook her head, short brown curls bouncing wildly. She took Layla's hand and dropped a few coins back into her palm. "Mar--" "You keep it, darling. Happy birthday." They traded kisses on the cheek and Layla left the shop with her parcel. The sun was already up and the sky was painted a fresh blue with streaks of yellow and orange. The streets were bustling with early morning activity. She looked warily at the crowd, and clutching her cross faithfully, joined the traffic and headed towards home.

[Firelord333]

After a long journey Malphas finally reached the village in perfect timing for the girls birthday but unfortunately the dawn was slowly rolling over the earth. Quickly he searched for shelter in the shade as the sun rose into the blue sky. He groaned loudly again he hated being awake during the morning, it gave him bad headaches. Right before Malphas was about to go find a place to sleep until night be caught a whiff of a wondrous smell. It must have been Layle! Slowly he put his hood up on his cloak and traveled through the market crowed following the scent.

[kirabirdy]

"She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it."

Layla kept her eyes peeled for anyone that looked out of place. People came and went in her village all the time. Though she had never seen one before, the existence of vampires was unwanted knowledge in her mind. She had been told all her life that they were going to come for her one day. Panic was almost boiling under her skin. Is this how it's always going to be? She kept to herself among the crowd. The packaged cake was clutched tightly to her chest and she walked quickly through the people. The faster she got inside her house, the safer she was. Or so she hoped really. She briefly fancied the idea of rolling around in the cow pastures each day, hoping maybe that would be strong enough to mask this "scent" that drew the night's creatures out. The idea was quickly banished from her thoughts. She wasn't that desperate to remain hidden.

[Firelord333]

"The rumors are true." thought Malphas. The smell of the girl's blood was so heavenly that he didn't think he could enjoy another ounce of blood in his life. As he moved passed the humans in the crowed he was repulsed by the scent of their blood. He silently cursed the king for sending him out on this mission. He kept following the scent of the girl's blood until the crowed cleared up onto a small path up a hill. Up the hill were a series of houses, all identical to each other. Thankfully there were plenty of trees surrounding the houses. Quickly Malphas moved to the cover of the trees and sighed in relief. He hated being in the heat of the sun, for obvious reasons. Then he caught sight of the woman that he was to capture; The girl was short, with golden hair and crystal clear blue eyes. Malphas was captured by the beauty of the girl with the divine blood. She just looked to frail to even protect herself. Malphas chuckled slightly thinking that it will be easy to take her, as she entered a building. Sitting down he waited for the day to turn dark.

[kirabirdy]

"She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it."

Her eighteenth birthday had passed quicker than she anticipated. No one strange or unfamiliar had approached her. By sundown, Layla began to relax. Her family had spent the afternoon lounging by the riverside. They played games and ate lunch. Sometimes people from the village bid her a visit. She was home now, sitting on her bed with a new book. It had been one of the few gifts she received from her parents this year. Along with it, she got new ribbons and a journal. The most surprising gift was the one her father gave her. It was packaged in brown scratchy fabric. It had been heavy, was her first thought. Unveiling it, a silver dagger appeared in her hands. She had been horrified when he had given to her. It reminded her of the reality she had to resume living. The weapon now lie on her bedside table, next to the candle that flickered low. The firelight reflected in the polished blade and the set blue opal in the hilt of the dagger. The birthstone winked dangerously at her. She frowned and blew out the flame. "Always keep this with you," he said sternly. She had never seen him so serious. His intensity made her shiver. Grabbing the dagger, she slid it into her belt and stepped out in the cool night air. The sky was twilit, stars glimmering silver over her head. She stood just outside her front door, too wary to walk out any further.

[Firelord333]

For hours Malphas waited under the shade of the tree, only moving away from the bright stare of the sun. Only when the sun had departed and the moon had come up to play had Malphas removed his hood. He began to walk towards the girl's house but was interrupted by the creaking sound of the door opening. He chuckled at her stupidity, she should have well been warned of the danger for her, especially of that during the night. Quickly he walked closer and closer to her in plane sight. He didn't plan to attack at first, but just get a little fun out of her capture. Although as he got closer to the girl the smell of her blood devoured his senses and it took all he had to not leap at the girl and bite her neck. His will power was the reason that the king chose him for this mission. Now, at a slower pace he made his away to the girl attempting to look frantic and lost. "Excuse me miss," He called out to Layla "But could you tell me where I am? I took a little venture in the woods and got attack by some vampires." He choked back a chuckle as he took one step closer to her. "And I narrowly escaped them but now I'm lost." He said innocently. At this point he was a few feet from the girl. His nose was filled with the scent of her extraordinary blood. It was a struggle not to kill the girl right there and drink her dry.

[kirabirdy]

"She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it."

Layla was startled by a sudden appearance. The man had seemingly come out of no where. She pressed her back against the front door and one hand rested over the knob. Fear made her throat thick. People don't just walk out of the darkness, she reasoned with her paranoia. A whimper left her throat at his tale. "Vampires?" she inquired weakly. She stared at him with wide, doe eyes. She was suddenly conscious of the trees behind her house and the odd red pigment of the stranger's eyes. Her head shook wildly, twin braids whipping from side to side. "I can't help you," her voice was hoarse and she began to open the door. "You need to leave now." Her palms were sweaty against the aluminum door knob and she fumbled with it for a moment. Not once did she take her eyes off the stranger or the crazed, hungry way he looked her.

[Firelord333]

In one fluid motion Malphas stepped forward, putting his hand and all of his weight on the door. He was suddenly very close to her, looking into her bright blue eyes. His expression turned dark and serious as he looked down at her. "I said I'm lost." He said through gritted teeth. At this distance he was at the very edge of biting her right there. "You seemed to know whats happening. Let's just make this easy shall we?" Malphas smiled and evil smile that showed his fangs. Slowly he reached for her but then some sparkled around her neck. On her neck was a cross hanging loosely near her collar bone. He muttered a curse but didn't move an inch.

[kirabirdy]

"She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it."

Layla let out a shriek as the distance was suddenly closed between her and the stranger. She stood paralyzed by the gleaming sight of his sharpened canines. Her heart rate picked up and her skin felt warm. He had paused, much to her surprise. She expected his teeth to be buried an inch into her skin. Then she remembered the cross at her throat. And the dagger at her hip. "I'm not an easy girl," she hoped her voice was steadier than her hand. She reached with her right hand and swept the dagger towards him blindly. Not checking to see if she inflicted any real damage, she ducked under his arms and ran past him, into the front yard and into the street. The dagger remained in her right hand, which shook from nerves. The pendant danced against her sternum as she ran, ran, ran into the town and away from the vampire.

[Firelord333]

Malphas hesistated to reach out for her once again and in that time she swiped at him carelessly. Quickly he moved to the side but the blade still struck his waist. Thankfully the cut was shallow, no where near fatal. He turned to see to the girl in a sprint towards the village. Sighing Malphas slowly started to walk towards the girl. He didn't need to try hard to catch up to the girl. Within minutes he started to run after the girl, catching up to her within mere seconds. He quickly grabbed her hair and ripped it downwards, sending her plummeting to the ground. Slowly he put his foot on her stomach and smiled down at her. "Tsk tsk. No running here." He exclaimed as he wiggled his finger.

[kirabirdy]

"She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it."

Layla let out a puff of air as she hit the ground hard on her back. She lie there for a moment, dazed as the stars suddenly seemed to swim in the sky. A foot was planted on her stomach, holding her down. Her head throbbed after her hair being yanked. She blinked a few times, gathering her bearings. The vampire loomed over her, red eyes sparkling. His finger was a taunt to her weakness. The dagger fell out of her grasp during her descent. She looked and it lie a few feet away. Adrenaline fueled her, fear driving her. She screamed, long and loud. In the middle of town, no doubt someone would hear her. It would only be moments before someone came running to help her.

[Firelord333]

An arrow whizzed past Malphas's ear. He cursed and looked up to see people running out of their house's with weapons clamped tightly in their shaking hands. "So the entire village is in on your protection are they?" He cursed at her as he bent down and grabbed her shirt. He didn't want to kill an entire village, if he was even able to. He spun her around in front and put a small dagger next to her chest, threatening to kill her. He would use Layla as a shield as he escaped. "Any goodbyes you want to say to them? It'll be the last time you see them." He spit out with a maniacal laugh as he began to walk backwards.