Compound: Watching the mates

Sterling Chase

April 7, 2013

*having added approximately 100 pounds of tactical gear and weaponry to Aric's sturdy frame, I pull my Tavia Chase close for a kiss* Remember Love, no unnecessary interaction with the humans. They may be weak, but they ARE dangerous. *hugging my Love tightly, I shoot a "stay alert" glare at my fidgety son then move to the tech room to monitor this insane outing with Gideon Breed*

Gideon Breed Having already accessed the Security cameras at the zoo, I am running a manual security check when Sterling strides into the tech lab. His tense body language telling me how truly uneasy he is about his mate being out of his protective reach for the day, as he paces behind me, I bring up every camera we have inside the zoo and every traffic cam and MAC machine camera within in a mile radius*

Sterling Chase

*heaving a deep breath, I fall into one of the chairs and roll to the keyboard next to you* The zoo, Brother, the fucking zoo. And thanks for the intel and the security and the cushy-ass-palace chairs.

Gideon Breed

*Reaching out my fist to pound Sterling's* No problem bro, your ass is always welcome in the mad scientist's lab. *Turning my attention back to the monitors, the image of Gabrielle being dragged into the reptile hose makes me chuckle. When I feel Sterling's breath on my neck because he is leaning in so closely to see, I move my chair over allowing him to roll his in*

Sterling Chase

*leaning closer, I barely notice when you huff out a breath, start mumbling and fastidiously start cleaning your glasses claiming that I fogged them with my hairy breath, glancing away from the monitors to give you the death-glare* I did not and my breath is not hairy!

Lucan Thorne *Striding through the hall, he makes his way to the tech lab, only one thing consuming his  thoughts; Gabrielle As he enters the room he sees the backs of Sterling and Gideon, both leaning in to pear at the monitor, His pulse quickens as he sees his mate, protected only by Aric, and in broad daylight surrounded by humans. dropping a hand on each of his brother's shoulders his voice booms in the quiet room* How the hell long do they plan on staying out there?

Sterling Chase

*jumping in alarm at the heavy hand on my shoulder and the echo reverberating around the room* What the-!! You almost had me needing clean pants, Lucan! And they are feeding something or other. *shooting a text to Aric to stay alert*

Gideon Breed *Chuckling at Sterling, his concentration so focused on that monitor Atilla the Hun could have snuck up on him. As Lucan's heavy hand rests on my shoulder, I tell him to pull up a seat and join the party*

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*His eyes following his mate's movements on the screen, He seats himself in a chair next to Gideon, the male murmuring something about personal space which he completely ignores while watching his reason for existing walk around the zoo*

Sterling Chase *my eyes bulge and my chair skates backwards as I lunge for the screen, my outstretched fingers grasping at air seeing Tavia Chase disappear over the edge of the lion pit* TAVIA!!! NO!!!

Gideon Breed

Bloody Hell! * Panning the camera to try and catch the action as it unfolds, I hold my breath as Sterling starts to scream*

Sterling Chase *my knees buckle as I see Aric pulling his mother and a small child from the railing. I can feel my breath burning in my lungs, my hand curling into a fist as some human goes red-faced on my Love. Snarling, I bite out* I'm going out there. Now. *making a break for the door, my legs are swept from under me. I hit the ground hard and glare up into the steely eyes of Lucan Thorne. His silent warning to stay put is clear in his eyes*

Lucan Thorne *Glaring down at Sterling, he reaches a hand out to help him to his feet* No fucking way Harvard, you can't do her any good if you're ashes in the driveway. Your Aric has the situation under control, *He turns their attention back to the monitors as Gideon zooms in on Tavia*

Sterling Chase *lunging past Lucan to the monitor, I absorb every inch of her body, looking for bruises, blood*

Sterling Chase *watching the SUV move through traffic, I can feel her through our bond, getting closer. I head for the garage, feet pounding through the halls and into the elevator. My foot tapping as the elevator grinds to the garage level.*

Lucan Thorne *Standing next to Sterling in the garage as the SUV pulls in, he catches the full blast off anger mixed with relief coming from the male. He waits with every muscle in his body strung tight. His own relief at seeing his beloved Gabrielle loosening the ball of nerves in his gut that he has been carrying around all day*

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Compound: Sterling and Tavia make plans

Sterling Chase  April 4, 2013   *commandeering one of Gideon Breed's beloved keyboards, I start to pull intel, camera angles, layouts, floor plans, anything I can think of to start the plan for a trip that my Love, Tavia Chase would like to take. I catch your scent just as the tech lab doors slide open* Ah, my Love, I was just getting started. I have a place for you right here. *opening my arms to you*

Tavia Chase

*sliding into your lap, I glance over everything * Sterling it is a simple trip to a zoo, not a high tech security situation. *hearing my mate growl, I quickly become quiet* okay, what do we have here?

Sterling Chase

*stifling my growl, I pull you closer to my chest* I need you to take this seriously, you are my very beating heart walking around outside my chest. I can take no risks where you are concerned. Now, I didn't know that the zoo was open at night.

Tavia Chase

*swallowing* Well love, that is because it is not open, at night. We plan in going midmorning and staying until they close. *giving you the look* I take my safety and my families safety very serious as well. *kissing your cheek and looking over the blue prints, exit points, and possible security issues. Feeling your body tense*

Sterling Chase

*burying my face in your hair, I take a deep breath, feeling your scent fill me. I can feel the change coming over me, so I close my eyes to hide the amber sparks* During the day, of course, yes, because you are a Walker. *pulling back, I automatically begin strategizing* Aric will accompany you and Niko will handle weapons. Be alert, Love, and above all, Do Not interact with the humans.

Tavia Chase

*turning in your lap* Sterling, I have been with you over twenty years, I am always alert. I memorize everything and I always scan. I had asked Aric to go along, already. *taking a deep breath* I was raised around humans, like many things; some will hate us, some will love us. I will not stop interacting because of fear, they show me respect, I will show them the same.

Sterling Chase *torn between my desire to shake you and to kiss you* I, more than anybody, know who and what you are. I know what damage you are capable of inflicting. I trust your judgment. Just promise me that if you sense one iota of conflict with the humans, you will move to a safe position. Promise me.

Tavia Chase *kissing your lips softly * I promise, my love. *laying my head on your shoulder* You breed males need to quit treating us ladies like we are China dolls, that require bubble wrap around us. *stands up pacing* We did fine the other day and we will do fine as well, this time. I refuse to be a prisoner in my own house. Sterling Chase Ah, my Love, the insanity of a Breed male comes from our nature and is actually unrelated to the skills or abilities of our mates. You could be made of spun glass or kevlar and I would still be a growling, irritable male. Now, come kiss your unreasonable mate and then we can start prepping exit strategies. Tavia Chase *turning away tapping my foot* I already have four set up, just by looking at the map. *standing ramrod straight * you are getting on my nerves right now and I am not kissing you. *sitting down, letting my fingers fly across the keyboard. Turning the screen to you, already planned. *standing up with a huff*

Sterling Chase *grinding my teeth* I know who I mated and I'm sure that you know who you mated. *suddenly staring at the back of your head* Oh, I don't think so love. *spinning your chair around, I lean into you, pressing you to the back of the chair, smirking as your glyphs begin to pulse in your anger. I grip either arm of the chair, trapping you then tracing my tongue around one of my particular favorite glyphs on your neck*

Tavia Chase *amber sparks in my eyes, glyphs churning in color. Feeling your tongue across my neck. Fangs elongating, biting out* Let go of my chair! *meeting your push with just as much, causing the chair to flip back. Jumping up I run up the hall*

Sterling Chase *regaining my balance only to feel you moving away from me, a cocky smile splits my face* Run, little mate. Run as fast as you can. *sprinting down the hall after you* -to be continued in a more appropriate venue-

Outing: Doubledate with Hunter, Corinne, Kade and Alex

Hunter GenOne  April 3, 2013  *Parking in the heart of downtown DC, I pocket the keys and get out of the SUV. Walking around to the passenger side, I open the door for  Corinne as Kade and Alexandra exit the vehicle. We meet up on the sidewalk. Taking Cory's hand, I look at my brother and his mate* Are we ready?

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Corinne Bishop *Holding on to Hunters hand tight I look around at the bright lights, smiling at Alex and Kade when they join us* I've never been here so, I'm up for anything tonight.

Alexandra Maguire *Standing on the sidewalk as Hunter and Corinne join us, I look around at the crowd of people as they pass us by* This city is beautiful, so much to see. I think this is going to be a lot of fun

Kade Breed *As I look around, my senses on alert, I grasp Alex's hand who squirms next to me. I look down at our hands, hers going white. I immediately let up, leaning in, I apologize and kiss her on the lips.* You're right baby, there is a lot to see.

Hunter GenOne *We begin to walk down the sidewalk. Our mates sandwiched between us, a strategic move made unconsciously. The noise level is incredible. The traffic on the streets congested, as well as the walkways. So many humans. In amongst those humans, we spot several Breeds. We acknowledge one another but never speak*

Corinne Bishop *Walking beside Hunter GenOne I stick close to his side but, after a bit I relax enough to give him room to breathe. He smiles down at me and leans down slightly as if to say something or kiss me just as I notice the White House and in .my haste to point it out I clip Hunter on the chin, smacking him. He looks mildly amused and I burst out laughing* I'm sorry, babe..really.

Alexandra Maguire *Squirming from Kade holding my hand to tight, I smile* It's ok, baby..no harm done *apologizing I hear a smack, looking over at Corinne, Hunter touching the side of his chin* are you ok? *I start to laugh*

Kade Breed *Chuckling at my brothers misfortune, we continue on down the walk, stopping to look through windows or to get our mates something to drink. I stop a vendor and choose a single rose, handing it to my mate* I love you, Alex...

Hunter GenOne *I try my best to look hurt before I begin to smile at my Cory. She rushes up to a vendor, ordering a latte', Alexandra at her side, ordering something different. Kade buys a rose for his mate. Not to be undone, I choose a rose for Cory as well. More relaxed, but remaining on alert, we all take a seat on a bench and watch the crowd*

Corinne Bishop *Returning to Hunter GenOne I kiss his chin softly before sitting down and reaching for his hand. He hands me the rose and I kiss him again for it, whispering how much I love him*

Alexandra Maguire *Walking over to the vendor to grab two latte's, glancing back at our mate's sitting on the bench we start to laugh* This is so nice being out with our mates. I can honestly say that they are actually enjoying themselves *returning to the bench Kade presents me with a rose* Thank you *she kisses him on his cheek*

Kade Breed *We sit and visit for awhile, talking and laughing. I find myself scanning the crowds. My eyes tracking a couple of young human males who stop at a corner, near an alley. A drug deal I think to myself as money exchanges hands as well as small packets. I glance over at Hunter, nodding to the interaction. He watches briefly before turning back to his mate. I wrap my arm around Alex's shoulder, pulling her closer to me.*

Hunter GenOne *I notice the varied looks that Kade and I get. It's nothing like it was 20yrs ago, but there prejudice minds still persist. I see signs posted in one or two storefronts - Humans only. I growl under my breath, wondering how they can still get away with that after all this time.*

Corinne Bishop *I watch people look at Hunter GenOne and Kade Breed and I want to tell them to go Fuck themselves. I snuggle closer to him, to warmth of his body and ask him if he's ready to go home. He nods and I sigh a little, more than ready.*

Alexandra Maguire *I wrap my arm around his waist as he draws me closer to him. Staring in the direction that he and Hunter were looking I knew our evening was about to come to an end* Hey, I'm over here. Don't let them spoil our night

Kade Breed *I look down at my mate and smile* They could never spoil our night. They aren't worth it. *I kiss her nose and nuzzle her a moment* Are you ready to go babe? *She nods and smiles as we all start the trek back to the SUV*

Hunter GenOne *We arrive back at the SUV and jump in. Starting it up, I take one last glance around our newest city and peel out of the parking spot, heading back to the new compound*

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Compound: New phone

Sterling Chase  April 2, 2013  *storming down the hall towards Gideon Breed tech lab, I fling the door open and send the useless cell phone in a straight line with the snarky sarcastic breed-genius' head* This phone is totally fucked. I need a new one ,like now!!

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Gideon Breed *Keeping my eyes on my monitor, I shoot a hand into the air catching the cell and set it on my desk. Pulling open a drawer, I grab a new smart phone and slide a preset data chip in it, then toss it over my head to Sterling* Next time make sure it isn't in your front pocket when that Gen One female of yours is feeling amorous.

Compound: Sterling and Kellan spar

Sterling Chase  March 29, 2013

*since my Love, Tavia Chase is working with Jenna Darrow's journals, I decide to hit the gym in the new compound. I grab a water and my running shoes and prepare for a long run on the treadmill. I select one of the custom programs that looks particularly brutal, must be one of Dante Malebranche's. Settling in to a nice pace, I enjoy the quick burn of my leg muscles*

Kellan Archer

*Kissing Mira goodbye he head down to the training center for a good workout. He was still waiting for Lucan and Tegan to decide what to do with him, he was officially dead to the world and even thought he had saved the elders and a lot of important humans and vampires alike he still just couldn’t show up back from the dead. He opened the door to the training center and stopped in his tracks, Sterling was in there working out one of the last males he wanted to run into; the look on the other vampires face said it all, he was not thrilled* Hey Sterling! How have you been man?

Sterling Chase

*catching the flash of the door opening out of the corner of my eyes, I look over to see Kellan Archer standing awkwardly in the doorway. I see his lips moving but I can't hear him over the loud roaring in my head. I jump off the treadmill and pound over to the young Breed I thought I'd never see again. The male I trained at my hand, the young one that I lost. Stomping towards you, I pull my arm back and crack my fist against the side of your head. As you fall to the ground I growl* That's for dying and hurting Mouse.

Kellan Archer

*Feeling time move in slow motion I see him toward me his fist moving toward my head. The next thing I know I'm looking up at him from a seated position* What the fuck man? I know I fucked up, and I know I hurt her! It's not like I wasn't hurt too!

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Sterling Chase 

I'm not fucking interested in anything coming out of your mouth right now, boy. *staring down at the face I thought I'd never see again, I grab your arm and jerk you up into an awkward hug* I'm just so fucking glad you're alive.

Kellan Archer 

*Once minute I'm on the floor the next I'm in his arms, hugging him back not really knowing if I should say something or not* I'm sorry man, I never meant to hurt anyone!

Sterling Chase 

*setting you on your feet, I pat your shoulder, a little embarrassed by my overt display of emotion* Well, everything is as it should be now. You're here. You're breathing and you're with Mira Nicholas-Archer. *clearing my throat* Now, come on, you can spot me on the free weights.

Compound: Watching the Mates

Sterling Chase   March 25, 2013   *pacing the tech room along with every other male in the compound, I keep a steady eye on Gideon Breed as he monitors every traffic camera, bank camera and gas station camera in DC. Every eye in the room watches as the group of other-worldly beautiful females enters the restaurant. I see Aric tight with the group, his head flicking left and right, keeping a vigilant watch on his environment as our very life and the beat of our hearts has a "girls night out" at a restaurant in DC. Catching a slightly shaky breath, I try to reassure everyone* Aric is tight. Dante Malebranche trained him. Everything will be fine. *every male in the room snatches at their phone as texts fly through, assuring us that our Breedmates were enjoying their time away from the Compound.*

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Lucan Thorne *Pacing the lab as he waits for Gideon to remotely take over the security system at Serendipity; fortunately the male is so skilled at his job he has total control of their cameras in minutes, Leaning in to look at Gabrielle and the other women through the lens of the camera he scans the room looking for any possible threats and watches as their dessert is delivered to the table. Deciding he has been patient long enough, he gives a nod to the warriors present, tells Gideon to keep his eyes on the women, and make sure back up is still nearby if Aric should need it, then makes for the door, Jogging to the garage and sliding behind the wheel of an SUV, heads for the restaurant.

{Final Death} The Aftermath

Lucan Thorne  March 13, 2013  *Pacing the length of his office, trying to abate the amber glowing in his eyes, filled with anger and utter disbelief at how a simple recon mission ended so unfavorably. How could the young warriors be so careless?
As the sound of multiple pairs of heavy boots echo down the hall, He seats himself behind his desk; giving a nod to Tegan who’s leaning against the wall impassively arms crossed in front of his chest. When Kellan, Mira and Nathan cross the threshold of his door way he mumbles a curse under his breath* Fuck, the Kid looks like hell. *Raising his voice as he meets three sets of eyes* what the hell happened out there?

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Kellan Archer *Still feeling like crap as I step into Lucan’s office and see two pair of angry eyes. I want to look away but hold my gaze trying to find the words for what happened in the club*

Mira Nicholas-Archer *Despite being reassured by Kellan that there can be no bond between him and the female breed, I can't help but feel broken down inside. My eyes feel puffy from the tears that have been shed in the time between leaving the arena and entering the compound. I let go of Kellan's arm as we enter Lucan's office...I watch as Tegan's eyes scan over us and I know he is disappointed. I can see it in his eyes and hear it in his words. How many times has he taught us not to let our emotions get the better of us? When we stop at the desk, I am the first to speak up* It was a cage fighting ring, female breed like Tavia but trained in combat was in the center. They...they taunted us until someone volunteered to fight her.

Nathan Bishop *My gaze sweeps from Lucan to Tegan as I take note of their angry stances and my early training kicks in and I refuse to offer excuses. With little inflection in my voice, I repeat the events from the night including the intel on the female GenOne, Satora, that they had prior run ins with and her Breed handler, Diabolus, as Mira mentioned.* We have proof now who is behind Final Death.

Lucan Thorne *Listening to the events of the night, each of them presenting their own explanation , His anger boils over, *Banging his fist on the desk* You mean to tell me that sad excuse of a breed Diabolus and his Gen One lackey were able to goad three Order trained warriors into a fight? A fight that could have ended up with someone gravely injured, or even dead? *

Kellan Archer *I look Lucan in the eye as I state my case of the events* I had no other choice but to protect Mira, it was like they were expecting us to show up. *As Tegan moves near his words biting a little bit I open my mouth before I have time to think about what I’m doing* It’s not like I wanted to end the night beaten up and looking like an ass in front of you.

Mira Nicholas-Archer Don't get mad at Kellan, he was pushed into the cage because he was trying to save me from my stupidity. *I look up at Tegan and begin to feel as though I am shrinking in size.* She was vicious. *I mentally curse the tear that begins to fall from the corner of my eye* I can't stop it!! *I yell at them as I brush tears off my face* She licked his blood off her fingers!! *I exclaim before I even realize*

Nathan Bishop *Nodding, my mind went over the events and I know that our actions may not have be seen as the best, but it was what happened. I lay a hand on Mira's shoulder, silently giving her support.* Where do we go from here?

Lucan Thorne *Running his hand through his hair, he looks at Tegan as he makes his way back to his chair* First of all, go get yourselves properly taken care of, second, you are all off of rotation, I haven't even made my mind up as to how long, I'll speak to Tegan and he will let you know what we decide, *Looking at Mira's swollen eyes and tear streaked face, he decides to ease her suffering just a bit* Mira, you don't need to worry about that female being bonded to Kellan, We know from her encounter with another breed male that she is genetically incapable of bonding. *raising my voice again* Lastly get your asses out of my office. looking at you three is giving me a headache.

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