Emotional aftermath

After a brutal encounter with his uncle, Star was a mess of things now. He could feel all spectrums of the emotions that were. It wasn’t like one emotion a day either, it was all of them at the same time. He didn’t know how to tell each apart, this was all new and scary to him. He managed to run away, but he didn’t know where to go and was mixed with feelings. He went to the only person he thought would understand or atleast help him. He ran to Azeract, he heard that Azeract was staying in an inn near a village.  So he went there and found his room, banging on the door. Tears running down his face and he wasn’t even sure why.

Azeract who was reading a book heard the banging and raised a brow. It was almost like a deja vu type deal. Especially when he opened the door to find Star, but this time something was wrong and he knew it. He’d bring Star into his room, seeing the tears running down his cheeks and noticing that he was trembling. This was a different side, one that just tugged at Azeract heart. He would seat Star at the edge of his bed and sit next to him. “What happen? Why are you crying?” he didn’t even know Star could cry. Star shrugged to him “I don’t even know why.”

“My uncle claimed my mind was messed up, he did this to me and now I can’t stop feeling these strange things. My mind feels like it’s going to explode along with my body.” Azeract looked at him with sympathy.

“What about your mind is messed up?” Azeract would ask, curious about Gabriels reasoning.

“He claims not feeling emotion wasn’t normal. I already told him I prefer to not feel emotions.” wiping his cheeks as he spoke.

Azeract raises a brow “So you now feel emotions?” He smiled “ Star there is nothing wrong with that. Besides, life is pretty boring without them. I have been trying to tell you this.”

Star stared at Azeract “You left, you don’t get to say anything about them.” a little bit of anger in his tone. Azeract was starting to realize that maybe he wasn’t sure how to handle them, how to control them.

“Star are you mad at me for leaving? I told you I was leaving cause there was nothing for me back home.” trying to explain it to Star, who just gave a hurt look.

 “I was back home, am I nothing to you?’ he asked him. Azeract blinks a few times and then looks away. “You were with my sister.” Star just rolled his eyes. “Yeah well she seemed like a logical choice….she could give children.”

Azeract shook his head “There is more to it then just birthing kids. Besides, you can not get mad for me leaving. Had I known…..” he trails off for a moment. Now thinking of what he almost said and found himself pondering his own emotions.

Star looks at Azeract and leans in to him “Had you known what?” he asked him softly, staring into Azeract eyes. Azeract staring back and felt his heart jump at his chest, he blushes almost a loss for words “I...its just….I mean…..well…….Had...had I known that yo…” But was cut off when Star leaned in to kiss him.

Azeract slowly push Star back and would look down "I...I can't Star..you are mixed up and don't know how you feel. " he tells him. "You can sleep here, but...we are just friends." standing up as he walked away from him, needing fresh air himself or he choke right in front of Star and probably send mix signals. Star looking down as he didn't understand any of this and now feeling betrayed from all fronts.

Battle for the Legacy

 The demon Astaroth had manipulated Nine mind, into thinking his new target was someone else. He been tracking and trailing the being for not long. Though he couldn't shake why this scent or presence felt so familiar, he tried to shake it off to happen chance. Perhaps he met them before on his travels,  even though it just bothered. His target the Demon sent him after he thought was some Vampire lord, as he had been having him go after. However this was not a Vampire lord, it was son Star instead.

Star was going over the strange encounter from well the very demon, only he did not know this demon was the one controlling his father. Had he known though it would prove his theory to his uncle who just shook it off and told him he was wrong without really listening to him. Now Nine saw this being wasn't paying attention, or atleast he thought they were not. So he took this moment to strike with his blade. However Star never believed in letting ones guard down, plus his grandfather and Voltaire train him to be prepared. So when he heard the unsheathing of a blade and felt a presence close, he dodge and drew his own sword.

However when he stared at the being that stood before him, seeing it was his own father. He felt a little something, but it didn't last long. This whole moment, did not surprise Star in the least "I knew this day would come." he tells him. Nine almost look confused, but that he must have heard about the other lords he took out. "Well its nothing personal." Nine state in a cold tone.Star smirked "Oh really? Well if you feel that way then." Nine moved to strike, but Star dodge and deflect his blade with his own.

Star had alot of training, he was groomed for battles and more. Since Star never really had any friends but one, finding them a distraction. He would study all day in books or sword fights with his grandpa. His detachment to the world made it were Caine could really train him. Unlike his uncle who would complain or think Caine method cruel, Star saw it as a means to get better and possibly one day beat his own grandfather. Caine also had Voltaire teach the boy how to fight as well, since strategy was Voltaire strong suit. So all this training came in hand when facing Nine, plus Voltaire knew Star's mother fighting style.

The way he would deflect and parry, Nine felt like he seen such moves before, but couldn't place it.He just assume he was over thinking things and was getting aggravated that this punk lord wasn't going down easily.He did manage to barely get him in the shoulder,but every time he thought he had this kid, some how it was turned against him. He then went to send shadow tendrils to hold the bastard down. Star saw them coming and during this whole event that happen, from when Gabriel wanted Caine dead, to Nine going crazy, Star had learn a few new tricks. Not only that, but knew he could stop them by distracting Nine concentration. Star would pull out a small dagger and throws it. Making its mark into Nine shoulder and causing him to wince, as he pulled it out. However when he pulled it out, it caused him to bleed and Star would use that blood to make a tendril and choke his father. Which caused the shadow tendrils to disappear.

Then Star moved fast strike Nine, however Nine manage to bring his blade to block. Which is where Star saw his moment, pulling out another Dagger, a bigger one that was hidden in his boot. Like it was second nature, he pulled it, flipped it and stab Nine right in the chest. Just barely missing his heart on purpose, meaning it to be fatal if it had to be, but still there was allowance of letting him possibly live. However when Nine fell Star felt this not be the end, so with his mother hidden bloodline.A line that only one anyone knew of had, which was stronger connection then Star, yet it was still there in Star, instead of Light though it was more of a grey power. It could harm, but it could be helpful also to those of darkness. Though Star intended to harm, his hand would glow and he slam it into Nine chest. Setting him a blaze a moment, Nine screaming out in pain. He would send him into a state of Purgatory almost. He wasn't dead, but neither was he alive.

Star stared down at his father, he felt something running down his cheeks.Bringing up his hand and touches what it is, finding his cheek wet.Realizing it was tears, leaking from his eyes.He looked confused "Huh....seems you made me feel something, though I assure you, this is the last time." Walking off a moment, he wouldn't just leave his father body there. No he go to a village and get a shovel, coming back to bury his father into the earth. Leaving it unmarked, as to not let it be easy for anyone to find. No, he didn't want his father revived so fast.Thinking this was better, to keep him hidden. Let fate decided when he could come out of this sleep of the dead or whatever anyone called such state some vampires often get into. When he was done he sighs, Star was born detached from the world. Very very few things help bring him to attachment, Azeract was great at it.Great at sparking emotion into him, but often he let Azeract tell him how he should feel, but when Azeract left, he grew more detached. Nine almost caused an attachment to emotions, but Star refused to allow it, as his father would never look him in the eyes. Plus after the stories of his father and uncle he heard from Caine, he thought emotion was the biggest issue. So he stared at the unmarked grave and just shook his head. Walking away to go mend the wound to his shoulder, that and how to tell Gabriel of this.

Banished blood.

Gabriel walk to the border of his home land, upon reaching to it, he was stopped. Stellan who was a loyal servant to the crown halted him, to which Voltaire walked up. "I figure you would use this route to come home." looking at Gabriel, who gave a odd look "Oh a welcome home party huh?" Voltaire just stared at Gabriel wordless. Gabriel then look to stellan who adverted his eyes from him and moved away, back to the horses. Gabriel gave an odd look again "Ok?" he then looks to Voltaire"I was just going to say hello to you." Voltaire gave a weak smile "You mean goodbye." he corrected. Gabriel stared confused at Voltaire "Goodbye? What are you going to banish me?You told me to party...how can you punish me for that?" Voltaire pressed his finger tips together "I know. However I did not think you'd break the cardinal rule." Gabriel glared at him, he shook his head "Yeah Star told me, however I don't remember any of that.I don't just go exposing my habits to the world and I surely do not go and kill families." Voltaire shook his head.

"Don't make this any harder Gabriel. I have clans in an uproar over what you done, they demand justice. I must give it for them, for if I can not get you or Nine to listen to me, then who would? " Gabriel shook his head and says "My father..." Voltaire would interrupt him "Your father is dead!" Gabriel stares at Voltaire in silence for a while, as if staring him down do anything. He even went as far as to tower over him, even though this had never worked on Voltaire before. Height never bothered him, Gabriel would yell "After everything I have done for you, this is the thanks? You can't just hear me out? I told you I don't remember doing it!" Voltaire face never wavered, his posture never changed.He was like a stone statue, watching Gabriel closely "Everything you've done? You helped me one time Gabriel, ONE TIME!" he repeated to get it through his head. Gabriel shook his head " No twice!" Voltaire snort and corrected "Oh yes, you must be referring to when we thought Nine was dead. When I had given up hope." Gabriel nods "Yes, I gave you hope.I was there, I helped you."

Voltaire raised a brow "No. You didn't do it for me, you wanted me back up and running on my feet to find Nine. You never once ask me, if the thought of your brother death weighed on me. You never once ask if I was ok, you just kept nagging find my brother, I know he is not dead, find him. You didn't actually care of my health or well being, only Nine. I get it, he is your flesh and blood, why care for the chimera, who is only just a tool for you." Gabriel step back baffled by what he heard "I have never once claim you as a tool, where the hell is this coming from?"

Voltaire still remain calm collected and unmoved "I told you, things were changing. No more freebies, you want out of this oh sure I can make it go away. However the fact is, several witness your little party with your buddy nikias and so I must cast you out.You want this to vanish, you would owe me." Gabriel snarled "I refuse to owe you anything.You were family to me!" Voltaire stared at him " Please, don't kid yourself. I was never family to you. Its time you realize the reality of this, your dad is dead. You are no longer a prince, you can not disobey the rules. ESPECIALLY the cardinal rule.For this I have ruled."

Gabriel shook his head "So this was what you really wanted all along, the power. Well mighty king, you have spoken. You're dead to me, I should have never helped you. I should have fix your mind to respect me." Voltaire still like a statue spoke cold and calmly "You should have, but you didn't and now you are banished. Leave my borders before I have you taken to the cells where you can rot." Gabriel blinked and just was at a loss. "Oh and..." Voltaire added "You are not allowed to contact ANY vampire. You are excommunicated from your race entirely." He then turn abruptly and move to walk back to his horse. Gabriel stood there, watching him, clenching his fist shouting "I DON'T NEED YOU, I DON'T NEED ANY OF YOU!" turn to march off, steaming with rage now.

Voltaire got back to his horse, where Stellan had already mounted. Voltaire mounted his horse and would start to ride back to the castle. Stellan would watch Voltaire, but wouldn't say nothing to him, as it was not his place. Voltaire glance at him and then spoke "What?" Stellan blink and look away. "It's not my place sir." Voltaire rolled his eyes "Stellan if this relationship going to work, I need you to speak your mind. A king is only as good as his adviser, now speak." Stellan blink again and look to Voltaire "Right well...you sure were hard on the prince..I mean former prince sir." Voltaire let out a sigh and his shoulders finally fell, he look down "It killed me Stellan." Who looked at him with a frown "Sir?" Voltaire look to Stellan "Gabriel the only family I have, he's the only being that has ever treated me like family, like a brother. I never had to worry about being me, he always accepted it.Sure it be easier to hear him out and fix it cause I know its not his fault. However he did fall to such things and so I must punish him." Stellan look away "For what it is worth sir, I think you are ruling fine. A king has to make the tough choices. Though it pained me too sir, to see the former prince hurt." Voltaire wiped a tear away "Yeah. He's never going to forgive me this time, which is why I want to know more about the nikias. I want to destroy him, slowly. I will beat him." he signal the horse to go faster now, Stellan watched him before catching up "Yes sir.Also I bring more bad news." Voltaire responded "I'm just going to assume anytime you have news its bad, but care on." As he inform Voltaire of his new information to their way back to the castle.