{Answers, Blood Moon Rising} Blood Moon

Aine Declain

November 2, 2015

* The next few weeks after the blood moon flew by. People had started their Christmas shopping, so business at the Dome had picked up considerably. There was still no word from or about my father and my heart grew more heavy each day. Dia was avoiding me every chance he got. I needed to corner him somehow. I needed to know the truth. Picking up my phone, I send him a message ~Urgent matter needing your IMMEDIATE attention. Come to Teardrops ASAP~ Letting out a deep sigh, I say quietly to myself* I really hope this works.

Dia Rivera * The phone vibrated on the wooden desk. Frowning he saw Aine name flash up on the screen. What the hell did she want? he thought. Picking up the phone he answered* What nail did you break this time, princess.

Aine Declain *Shaking my head as he calls me back* I didn't but I need your help. Please hurry! *Hanging up on him, I hope that he will show up quickly*

Dia Rivera *Entering the store he waits impatiently as she waits on a customer. Nothing looked a miss, so what the hell was her emergency. Nodding at the customers as he makes a hasty exit out he turns his attention to the female* What's the fucking 911?

Aine Declain *Rushing to the door after the customer, I flip the "Will return sign and lock the door. Pulling the shade down, I walk back to my office and turn on the security system, the glow from the uv lights filling the shop. Turning to see the look on Dia's face, I smile softly at him* I'm sorry, but we need to talk. I need to know what happened the night of the blood moon, Dia.

Dia Rivera *Shrugs* I have no idea. It was probably some reflection off one of your doo daads. *Tilting his head, wondering if she might know something* Why do you ask?

Aine Declain *Starts to pace the room, looking up at my mother's picture, whispering* I need your help, Momma. *Letting out a deep sigh, I hold out my hand to him, palm up. Holding very still, my eyes locked on my mother's*

Dia Rivera *Shifting his weight he stuffs his hands in his pocket.* Look Aine, you caught me in the middle of something. If you need a female to talk to I'll call Satora. Otherwise spit it out!

Aine Declain *Glares at him over my shoulder. Stomping around the counter, stopping in front of him. Pulling his hand from his pocket, I flip it over and smack his closed fingers* Open it. NOW!

Dia Rivera *Opening his empty hand he smirks*. If you need money come by my office. *Smiles wickedly*. Perhaps we can....

Aine Declain *Growls as my eyes lift to his* I'm not like your girls that expect payment for their...services. I only open my legs for someone that matters to me. *Looking back down at his hand, I trace my finger around looking for the barely there symbol on his palm. Scrunching my brow, not understanding what my eyes see* I can't believe...

Dia Rivera *Jerking his back* I wasn't implying you, me...and what can't you believe? Are you trying to be a palm reader and my future is hidden from your third eye?

Aine Declain *Dropping my hands to my sides, I walk back to my office and click off the security system, shaking my head* Nothing. I must have been mistaken or just really tired. I'm sorry to have bothered you. Walking over to my desk, I pull out my chair and sit. Not understanding what I had seen. Or thought I had seen*

Dia Rivera *Sitting on the corner of the desk he looks down at the female* Like I said Aine, it was probably a reflection of some kind. *Rubbing the palm of his hand the memory of the heat he felt that night still fresh* Now if you will excuse me I need to met up with some investors.

Aine Declain *Keeping my back to him, I wave him away. My mind going a hundred miles an hour trying to figure things iut. Wishing Meison was here so I could ask him for help* Daddy things are so screwed up. Where are you???

{Blood Moon Rising}

Carys Chase with Aric Chase

April 16

*Getting out of Aric's car, I shut the passenger side door and scan the club entrance. It's been a while since we have gone out and done anything fun and I think we both need it. I smile at my brother as he walks around the car to where I'm standing.* Ready, Bub? *He offers me his arm and together we head inside.

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  Aric Chase *Holding the door for her he feels the music pumping. Taking a minute to allow his eyes to adjust, he scans the club. Everything looks ok though, there is a healthy mix of Breed youth and humans and everyone seems to be getting along so far. Leaning close to Carys so she can hear him he points to an empty table to the side.*Let's start out there.

  
  
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  Carys Chase *Nodding, I head for the empty table and sit down. Once Aric is seated I flag down a waitress and order a couple of beers for us. The music is loud and the dance floor is packed tonight. I scan the crowds for anyone we might know and nod to a couple of Breed that we have met in passing*

  
  
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  Aric Chase *slouching in the chair he takes in the crowd as he takes a long pull of beer. a mutual friend of theirs spots them and joins them at the table.*How's it been Bro? Haven't seen you around in a while. Anything good going on?*Listening as he updated them on all that they have missed since their last time out he finishes his beer and signals the waiter for another round. As their friend stands to leave he asks Carys if she wants to dance*

  
  
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  Carys Chase No, thanks. I'm good. *Waiting till the other Breed walks away before turning to Aric and wrinkling my nose* He's to handsy and he smells weird. I so don't want to dance with him...ever. *We are brought more beers as we sit there and talk. A couple girls from the local collage stop to check Aric out and I have to giggle*

  
  
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  Aric Chase *He chuckles at her description* Yeah, you are right, he smells like soup.*He flashes a smile at the sorority girls but doesn't try to talk with them, tonight is about spending time with Carys. He fed from his host just a few nights ago so his hunger for blood was, thankfully, absent. Standing he reaches across the table and takes Carys's hand*Come on Sis, let's show these kids how to dance!

  
  
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  Carys Chase I thought you'd never ask! *Take his hand I let him lead me to the dance floor. With the music thumping at full force we merged into the crowd and begin to dance. Aric is no slouch when it comes to dancing, thanks to me and soon we have a small group watching us.*

  
  
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  Aric Chase *they pick up their pace as the music changes. Laughing and spinning they move in and out of other dancers, coming close to colliding a couple of times only to barely skim past at the last second. When the music ends he looks up and realizes how many people are standing around watching them. Lowering his head in embarrassment he tugs Carys back to the table. Growling low he asks* Why the hell didn't you tell me there were so many people watching us?

  
  
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  Carys Chase Because you would have stopped. *Looping my arm through his* Face it Bub, we are awesome and can attract a crowd while changing a tire in the rain. So, buck up and take it as a compliment, hell it might get you laid several times as well. *meeting his glare with one of my own* And, to answer your question I do not sleep with my host or feeders.

  
  
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  Aric Chase Damn it Sis, I DO NOT want to hear anything about your sex life! There are some things I won't tell you and there are some things I definitely don't want to know about you.*Signaling the waiter for more beer as they take their seats again he looks over Carys' shoulder and spots a group of 4 young Breed watching her closely.*Don't look now but it looks like you have some admirers behind you Sis, Breed ones.

  
  
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  Carys Chase *Slowly I look over my shoulder and back at Aric. Giving him a shrug* They can look all they want. Not interested. Besides, I wasn't telling you about my sex life you dork. Just that you being the awesome you that I know you can be will open a lot of doors..mostly bedroom ones for now but, you never know you may find your Breedmate. *I have to laugh at the look of horror on his face at the mention of a Breedmate.*

  
  
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  Aric Chase *He fights to control the shudder that courses through his body at the mention of his own Breedmate. Reaching for his beer he slams the rest of it before setting it on the table. Taking a deep breath he meets Carys' eyes.* OH HELL NO! Maybe in 40 or 50 years or so I might be ready to possibly settle down and think about having kids.*The thoughts of trying to raise girls of his own enters his head* On second though, maybe not. Could you see me with daughters?*Shudders wrack his body again*

  
  
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  Carys Chase *Laughing so hard I snort, and laugh harder* OMG! That I would pay to see! You covered in daughters! It would serve you right for all the mean things you and our cousins did to me when we were little. *Finishing my beer, I get another from the waitress.* I have to agree with you though. I don't want to settle down anytime soon either. I'm having to much fun as it is, you know?

  
  
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  Aric Chase *Checking out the beautiful blonde that walks by, it took him a minute to register what Carys said. *Wha-? Oh, I know, right? Look at how much Dad's life has been hell trying to raise you. Mum almost had to lock him up when you went on your first date! He spent the whole night frothing at the mouth and growling at anything that moved. What the hell was that losers name anyway? Blade, or Butch, or Barf, or Buff. Something like that. Yeah, no kids for me. Not running the risk of having to raise a girl. I am over protective of you, could you imagine what kind of hell I would be in with a daughter?

  
  
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  Carys Chase *Laughing* Yeah, yeah..it's all easy with boys I'm sure. *Grins* My first date..That was awful. They have improved somewhat over the years. *Standing, I excuse myself to go to the little Breed girls room.* I'll be right back, Bub.

  
  
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  Aric Chase *He watches as Carys heads down the hall to make sure she doesn't have any unexpected company, the other Breed males are still keeping a close eye on her and he doesn't like it one bit. Catching the eye of one of them he glares until they back off.*Stupid kids. Better step off before I have to school your asses.*Growling he signals the waiter for another beer.*

  
  
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  Elijah Breed *Entering the club he scans the crowd, looking for Aric andCarys . He heard from someone at the compound that they were going nightclubbing and wanted to spend a couple of hours with his good friends. After he located Aric looking menacingly at a group of Breeds, he walks his way and slaps his bud on the shoulder* Dude! What did those losers ever do to you? You look ready to kill them...

  
  
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  Aric Chase *he startles a little at the clap on his shoulder and turns* HeyElijah! What's goin' on Bro? *fist bumps and grabs another chair* Take a load off man. Sis'll be right back. Those little punks were paying a little too much attention to her and I just wanted to make thing clear to them is all.

  
  
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  Carys Chase *Coming from the bathroom, I see someone sitting with Aric. As I get closer I see it's Elijah and smile when he looks my way. He stands when I reach the table and gives me a brisk hug before we both sit back down* Hey, Eli. Nice to see you out enjoying yourself for once.

  
  
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  Elijah Breed I have to confess, I heard about you two being here and thought " why the hell not?" . Lots of strange things happening lately, a bunch of civilians decided to become suckheads all of sudden. We had to smoke their asses last night. Man, I thought we had got ridden of that particular problem a long time ago...

  
  
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  Aric Chase *quirking a brow at Eli he chuckles* I heard something about that earlier on my way by the lab. This full moon, red moon, thing has everyone jacked up. Ready for a refill Carys or are you going to move onto your fruity, girlie drinks now?*he grins*

  
  
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  Carys Chase Dork. *Smacking Aric on the arm* I'm sticking with beer tonight thank you. *Smiling at Eli* That must have been something..*Shudders* I'm glad you weren't hurt or anything.

  
  
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  Elijah Breed *Smiles fondly at his bro's sister* Thanks Carys ... It was just unpleasant, having to kill several of our kind... It's sad to know there's no chance of helping them once they turn. Death becomes a merciful act... *Looks over her shoulder* Just as it will be for those dudes if they don't stop ogling you... It's irritating and rude

  
  
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  Aric Chase Right? But, alas, I promised Sis I would behave myself tonight which means no knuckle splitting for me tonight, or you. Hey Sis, isn't this that song you and Jordana love so much?*Trying to catch the waiters attention to order another round*

  
  
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  Carys Chase Oh yeah, I love this song. *Standing I head to the dance floor while Eli and Aric talk*
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dls6lgpBDyY
  

  
  

  Drake - Hold On We're Going Home (Lyrics)

  
  

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  Elijah Breed Look, Dude this place isn't half bad... You looking for a host tonight? That blonde over there is looking at you with lustful eyes... *grins*

  
  
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  Aric Chase *he turns to check out which blonde he is talking about.* Nah man, *grinning* I took my fill a couple of nights ago. But if you are interested, don't let me stop you, she is smokin' hot!*The two of them relaxed at the table and watched Carys on the dance floor for a few more songs before she came back over to the table for her drink.* Havin' a good time Sis?

  
  
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  Elijah Breed Nah... I'm just trying to relax for a bit. She'll find someone, I guess. Let's enjoy this evening together and watch over Princess, ok? God knows she needs her own army to keep the admirers at bay...