The Lost Slayer Chronicles of 400 B.C.
by Holliday
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: If I say I'll only use them for a goodtime. Can I play.
Yes. Okay.
Author's Notes: I was taking a sabatical but I felt it was time to venture into
a fantasy realm. This is my first time at a real AU so please be
gentle or not.
Into every generation One is born..........
"Ahhhh." She stood chained to the post the sweat beaded down her back as her skin cracked at the whip. The pain was immense but she wouldn't admit defeat. It was not in her nature. As the guard drew back again, she steeled her body for the incoming blow. The blow caused her legs to shake but she never wavered. As the last three strokes were delivered she let out a breath. Undoing her chains she was dragged back to her cell. Throwing her in she winced at the pain that shot thru her being.
Lying on the cool bricks she did her best to control the sobs that threatned her safety. If she made a sound she would be sure of another beating. Pushing the dirty blonde hair from her eyes she crawled to the basin of water on the floor. Dipping a piece of clothe in she swabbed the cool liquid over her beatings. By morning her skin would be somewhat healed and the process would begin again.
"You say you found another?" Grace sat in her chamber her servant Claus had just returned from the province. There had been reports of a young girl with exceptional strength and healing talents. She had been captured and was now being held. There would be no trial. Not for a woman at least. No she would beaten to death or sold to the highest bidder. Which ever came first and Grace was determined that the latter would be in her best interest.
"Your highness if I may what is it you desire from this girl? You have every suitor in Rome after your hand and even the Ladies fancy you. If a concubine is all you desire then we can find you one. I don't feel you should bring attention to yourself for one girl."
"Claus I understand your concern and you are right, however this girl is different at least I hope she is?"
There was a strange look in her eyes as she thought back to her death over a year before. She had been out for a midnight ride across the vineyard when a vampire had attacked her. She managed to remove his head but not before he had stabbed her with a dagger. As she lay there bleeding she could feel her life force draining away. Unbeknownest to her the two had managed to swap blood. Not enough to turn her but enough to alter her DNA.
Blacking out she felt herself leaving this world. As her heart stopped, the last breath was expelled from her body. Then something happened the wound began to close her heart began to beat at every other interval. As her eyes opened she began to see in a new light. The sun was just rising over the horizon slowly she rose to her feet. Whistling for her horse she found he came to her she was barely able to see the reins. Going from memory she guided herself onto the stallion.
Over the course of the next few days she began to learn new things about what had happened to her she soon found that she could go out in the daylight but her eyes needed protection from the glare her skin was also delicate to the rays using a mixture of herbs and lotions she made a cream to help from the burn. However at night there was no need for any of this she had become a better a hunter. She moved with the grace of a panther and the stealth of a tiger. Now she barely broke a sweat when chasing the undead. Yet something was missing there was a part of her that felt alive as if something inside had been awakened. With the arrival of the girl she knew there must be some sort of connection.
The dawn found Alexandra being bathed and dressed in fine linens. As she was cleaned by the palace servants she wondered what was about to take place. When she was prepared she was taken into a large room. Where she was left alone. Chained to the wall the doors were opened as a brood of aristocrats entered the room. Keeping her head down she refused to look at any of them. As they passed by her some of them tried to touch her tiring of this scene quickly she decided to break the chains. Knocking three of them to the ground she made her way to the door before she could exit. She came face to face with her. As the two glared at one another. Guards swarmed before she could be hit. Grace silenced them with a look. Bowing they proceeded to back away.
"I'll take her."
"Ah well an excellent choice, but your highness wouldn't you prefer one a liitle more tamed."
"Argos, how long have you known me? You know I enjoy a challenge and she certainly will be one."
"As you wish. Now the matter of payment."
"Let me guess. You would like to give her to me for free but you can go no less than a 175,000 dinars."
"Well yes these are hard times."
"Very well. Claus pay the man." Handing over the bag of money. Claus watched as Argos's beadie eyes took the pouch.
"I don't have to count it."
"It's a sign of good faith if you don't. Now I will be taking her now."
"By all means." The three headed out of the palace. Alexandra's wrist were chained. Grace had spent enough time around to know there was a special blend of metals that even she could not brake, after witnessing the display earlier today she was convinced that she had found the one she had been missing.
Back in the villa Claus left the two to get acquainted. Grace sat on the lounger as Alexandra paced the length of the room. She hadn't spoken since her arrival and Grace found it quite amusing. Taking an apple from the table she took a bite. Smiling she held up the fruit. Looking over Alexandra realized she was hungry. She slowly moved to the woman holding her salvation. Taking a seat on the lounger Grace held the fruit in her hand. As she tried to reach for it. Grace shook her head. Cathcing on rather quickly Alexandra leaned in taking a bite she chewed the fruit leaning in she took another.
Smiling Grace then reached for the pitcher of water. Pouring a glass she held it towards her lips. Alexandra hungrily from the glass. Finishing the glass she waited. Rising from the lounger she moved across the room. Standing she folded her arms over her chest.
"Now understand this you may go anywhere you chose but know I hold your survival in my hands. Just like that apple I feed you. As the water gives life I give it to you. I am your Lord and your master. Do you understand?"
"Yes."
Author's Notes: There are a lot of things I could say here but we know I'm past smitten kitten. So I'll just write. Enjoy.Thanks for that....
"Follow me." Grace led her out of the room. As they begin to walk the halls of the rather spacious villa, Alexandra kept stealing glances at the other woman. Grace could feel her looking at her. She knew this would take a little bit of time, at least for her to begin opening up. However the rules had been stated now she just had to wait. Stopping at two intricately designed doors, Grace stepped aside as she turned to face Alex.
"This is your room." Opening the doors. The two moved into the large room it was a light beige room with a four poster canopy bed. A vanity sat in the corner, as a chaise lounge graced the far wall. There was also an adjoining bathroom with its own hot tub/bath.
Alex stood stunned for a moment all of this for her? She was curious what the woman wanted in return. She knew that there was always something for sale with the rich and her freedom so to speak had been bought by this woman did that also mean that she too was now owned?
Grace just smiled she could see the wheels turning in her head. Alex was actually quite attractive with long blonde hair and her eyes were a deep almost chocolate brown. She was taller than her mere five four yet it only added to her mystic.
"I'll leave you to your thoughts. Dinner is at seven if you require anything Claus is on hand. Just ring for him." Turning Grace headed for the door.
"Me lady please." Stopping Grace waited for her to speak again it was a pleasure to hear another voice other than that of Claus.
"Yes."
"I...What is it you want from me?" Alex hoped she had not over stepped her boundaries she knew there was something different about her, it was in the way she carried herself it wasn't superior but more trained.
"There will be plenty of time to discuss that later as for right now, you should get some rest." This time Grace didn't wait for a reply she just left. Alex watched as the doors closed behind her. Walking over towards the bed she slowly sat down as the bed gave way to her weight she fell into a peaceful slumber.
Grace walked out out into the garden. Taking a seat she sat in the center of her circle. Taking postion she allowed her senses to expand as she began her meditations.
As the evening sun began its descent below the horizon Grace brought herself out of the semi concious state she had drifted into. Rising from the circle she made her way back into the villa. Claus was waiting for her as she stepped thru the doorway.
"Your highness I've drawn you a bath."
"Thank you Claus and what of our guest?"
"She has been rather quiet. I took the liberty of checking on her while you conversed with the others. She was still asleep."
"Alright. You may go now."
"As you wish." Claus leaves as I return to my chambers. My room is nothing spectacular four walls of the same color beige. It is a place I sleep and gather my thoughts since my death I have come to the realization that it is not the possesions of this life that are valuable but things one cannot truly see or hold that are the most precious. Stripping down I slide into the water as the smell of lavender wafts thru the air I lie back and soak away the tension of the day.
The sounds of screaming children played in the background of her dreams. As the burning villagers ran for cover. Vampires feeding on the old and weak the smell of flesh and bones cracking finally woke Alex. Sitting up in bed she looked around the room. Her heart was racing. Someone was in the room. It was her she couldn't quite make her out but she was sitting in the corner.
"Me lady. I..."
"No I apolgize this is your room I really shouldn't be here."
"Please stay. It helps. The dreams have always been the worst part. I remember them from when I was a child."
"I don't know what to say."
"Your presence is enough." Getting off the bed Alex moved closer to the her taking a seat she could smell the lavender as it drifted in the air. It brought her a warm feeling. Grace leaned into to her she felt a sudden need to want to taste the other girl. Calming her desire she waited for her to speak more.
"I was barely six when they came. They stuck without warning I watched as my family was butchered before my eyes. There was nothing I could do. I lay under their mangled corpses for hours until the vampires had their fill. Then they left as quietly as they had crept in. I wandered the country side for a few days until some old man found me. He said he was a watcher and that someday I would be a Slayer. He took me in and began training me. I learned and I grew then a year ago I received my calling and as we came to this province he was killed and I was forced to defend myself. I lived in the streets killing what ever creature dared crossed my path. Then I was arrested and then you saved me." Alex was now sobbing. Reaching out to her Grace took her in her arms.
"Shhh,it's alright you have nothing to fear now."
Author's Notes: Behold the power of suggestion. No really this one's for Diva.
As hold her in my arms she slowly begins to relax and I finally feel at peace with what is to come to next. Rising from the lounger I take her hand as we exit the room. We walk towards the gardens where there is a large hot spring. "The waters here have been cleansened" I tell her as much as we sit at the edge of the pool. She looks at me her large eyes shining, there is still a sense of fear yet I know once this excercise has been completed trust will soon replace that fear and eventually love. As I slowly move my hands down her shoulders, the moon is released from its cloud cover and its light shines onto us and the water. Exposing her skin to its soft rays she is illuminated with a serene essence. Once she is naked she steps into the water. The water caresses her skin now where I cannot and I feel the animal inside me pushing itself to take her. I have to fight the urge to step away from the edge I cannot enter the pool now as I wage a war within myself she has to cleanse herself and I can only watch.
She looks at me as if she can see thru me,and I feel something inside. A warmth I have not known since my mother held me for the first time. Yet I sense something else what comes from her is not the love of a mother to child for I am no child at least not physically. However there is a purity to this that matches that warmth. I now watch as my skin begins to take on the soft glow from the light of the moon I feel the warmth of the water flowing over me as it kisses my skin. Immersing myself deeper into its embrace I begin to see images of her. Grainy at first then with sudden clarity I see us our bodies pressed against one another soft, hard, pleasurable and satisfying. Hands caressing skin mouths tasting and nipping. Then just as suddenly the pleasure is replaced by pain, blood, fear, rage and finally war. I scream as I feel my body is pierced by unforseen things then there is fire and all goes black.
It is done. Before she goes under I have gotten into the water to retrieve her. Lifing her into my arms I take her back inside. I've left our robes outside Claus will gather them in the morning. Taking her to my room. I lie her in my bed as I allow my gaze to take in every inch of her she looks like an Angel, so peaceful and serene. Yet here I know there is a powerful being just underneath that outer innocence. I watch her a little more before my need pushes me to claim her tonight.
Lying next to her I bring her closer to me as I hold her in my arms we will sleep this night...
"Sire we did as you asked."
"And?"
"You were correct she led the girl to the springs."
"Did they bath together?"
"No highness."
"Good then there is still time."
"Sire."
"Grace has not shared her entire being with this one, which means if we can get her back before they have consumated their union then the tide will shift to our favor."
"Sire she did not bathe with her but she did retrieve her from the waters."
"If she was clothed what is the problem." Casting his eyes away from his master, he gave the tale-tale sign of the answer. "Go before I take your head." Back out of the chamber he headed for a safe haven. Pacing the room Atliean waited for something to make sense. It was not possible for there to be two Slayers not only that but one of them possesed the blood of his kind. It was an unjust rule of fate. Walking to the child in the corner he hoisted him up and feasted on the small boy.
Author's Notes: I'd like to send a Shout out to the D.W.'S it's America's Guilt pleasure. And those Ladies are yummy Over 30 need apply. :)
Alexandra was held in Grace's warm embrace, the two had both succumbed to slumber as soon as they hit the bed. Grace began to dream as she pulled the other woman next to her. She stood in a dark void as her dream self began to focus she soon saw a shimmering figure the hues of the figure where of purples, pinks, greens and white lights. A shimmering display of light's and warmth as the figure moved closer to her she reached out to touch it.
"Grace please don't." Alex was also in a void she was not greeted by a being of light instead she was placed back to the beginning of her world alone she stood as she watched the the murder of her family play over again. As she stood chained to the post again she was now being beaten by Grace she opened her mouth to scream as blood began to pour from her lips. She was motionless as Grace began to beat her again. She could feel each lash as connected to her albaster skin.
Grace was slowly being pulled from the void as she felt the body next to her begin to thrash next to her. Openning her eyes she heard Alex screaming. Moving closer to her she tried to calm the young woman.
"Alex calm down it's just a dream. Wake up. Open Your eyes."
Before she could get a good hold on the girl Alex kicked her across the room Grace hit the marble wall with a thud. As she regained her bearings she felt the blood seeping from the back of her head. Alex awoke with a start. She could taste the metalic liquid in the back of her throat.
As her eyes began to adjust to the light she could see Grace huddled in the corner of the room.
"Oh God Grace." Rising from the bed she was stopped as she felt the wounds from her dreams faultering slightly she bit back the pain and moved to Grace.
Looking up Grace could see the beating Alex had taken as the two helped each other they stared at each other for a quite moment before the moved towards the bathroom. As they stood in the dim candleight they saw how bad the damage to Alex was, as Grace tended to her, Alex gave her a towel to help stop the bleeding.
Atliean paced his sanctuary he had just stepped thru the void of realms. He had finally succeeded in braking thru the last barrier of his plan he knew it wouldn't be long the world was almost their's. Vampires would soon be able to move thru tis realm as humans. Without the Slayer he and his kind would have dominion over the Earth and Hell and that was how it should have been.
The doors to his chambers were suddenly opened as a gust of wind came barreling in before he could turn to see what it was he was pressed against the wall, a hand wrapped around his throat. Staring into the eyes of Lucifer, he smiled.
"Why do you smile at me?"
"Highness how can one not smile at one such as you?"
"Stupid demon, you know I have come for you."
Author's Notes: An ode to the Millniuem. To My best Friend Diva. (Faith's got ya covered.)
My head is throbbing the pain to my skull has left me seeing doubles and at the moment I can't phathom if I was inside my body at the time. I've had momnets of conciousness where I can be outside of myself and across the room and my body is still functioning, I once belived this was do to my being dead and for a few seconds until I realized that with my recent meditations I have been separating myself from this world and the next a void of sorts my mind is both inside and outside of me a dual concious a double perspective, not unlike what will begin to occur in Alexandra. I was right in finding her not just for abilities of strength and healing but for ability to do what she does. Half of the same whole and yet able to share my concious.
I watch her now as she lays across the chaise lounge and for a moment I caught in the sense that she has just entered my mind as I feel her begin to push a strand of hair back behind my ear. My eyes see her as across the room and technically she is still there yet she is right next to me. A feeling of warmth settles over me until I am suddenly thrown across the room.
"Master, I have done as you ask." The Man/beast stood in the center of the room his greased back mane of black hair settled around him as he peered at Attliean. Before the underlying could respond he was behind him.
"Then you are of no use to me now."
"Master, please. Sire if you keep around we can break them both."
Altiean offered a sickily sweet smile. Lucifer thought for a moment, breaking them both would be both a blessing and a sin. For his plan he only needed one eventually he knew they would turn on one another and leave the world at a disadvantage, which was neither good/nor bad. In anyone's favor it would make for one hell of a Universe.
Author's Notes: "To Kill A Mocking Bird" will just have to hit home now :) Now did I just do that, hmmmmmm there's your homework for today class.
Alex stands over me as the blood seeps from the back of my head I can feel it slowing as I blink to clear my vision. Kneeling down she uses her sleeve and applies pressure to the back of my head. Slowly we both stand. I am feeling a bit lightheaded and lean against her.
Grace is leaning on me for a few moments being this close to her makes me forget my past, even the wounds of my soul are eased in this moment as we head to the bathroom. I am suddenly gripped harder by the woman next to me.
I have slipped into another realm I suddenly out of my body I know this because I no longer have any feeling of my limbs I am still alive that is certain because I can still hear my heart beaing yet. I am in another place. There is a scent of burning of flesh to what I believe is air yet I know I am not breathing in the foul stench. I am encompassed in darkness. Yet there is a an even darker light surrounding this place.
"Grace, Grace such a lovely name such a sad fate." I hear the sing song voice of echoing thru this void. "Grace, Grace such a lovely name such a sad fate." A hand reaches out and I come face to face with him. He breath on me and the hot breath is that of death but this is not the loving angel that once visited me so many years ago, no this is its FATHER the cruel underling that which was cast down to this place. "Come now Child you don't believe that do you? I mean look at this place." In a flash the darkness I was encompassed in is now besieged with light and in this light this void is beautiful heavenily even, and at that moment I know I have betrayed myself.
And for that I know it's Alex who is in danger. Before I can prepare myeslf for an act of defense I'm surrounded by the dead. Each of them clawing at me breaking skin and spilling my life's essence.
"It's much better if u don't struggle. Please I want you whole for what I have in mind and it's your blood that will accomplish this."
Nine months later.........
"Good Morning Claus."
"Ah Lady Alexandra you are looking beautiful this morrow, how is are little one this morning?"
"Well fine, I've been kicked enough today but well enough."
"Good off to see Lady Grace?"
"Yes, I want the Physician to check on her and the baby."
Author's Notes: MC what you think about you and going one on one? Twins are my calling card but this is a new spin on an old favorite. Enjoy.
Leaving Claus I go to see Grace she is still in her coma and as I look at her belly I let the fear settle over me. After she collapsed I was scared and alone again. We tried everything to rouse her from the unconcious state she drifted in and nothing. After a few weeks I stopped visting here I couldn't bare to see her like this. Then the dreams began. As I dreamed I was taken to a large field the stars were shining as the moon hung over head. Alex was lying on a blanket as I came into the clearing. Looking up she smiled at me.
"Alex you're alive, I missed you. But how?"
"Shh. Grace just lie with me now." As we began to kiss I let myself become pulled into her embrace we make love until the sun reaches the horizon.
"You have to go?"
"I'll always be here."
When I awake the next morning I am left with a slight loss. I miss her and now all that is left is the shell of her.
"Master, Grace has escaped." Atlien was sweating this was the uptenth time he had lost the woman in this place.
"You incompetent Demon. It is of no importance My bid for the Universe has already been sealed."
"But Master the other is with child too."
"Noooooo, that can't be."
"Two children one of light an one of dark together are inseparable they are the universe."
"UGHHHHHH" Alex was in pain she felt the contractions as her vision blurred for a moment making her way ouside she moved closer to the waters. Immersing herself into the waters she was able to relax enough to let nature take its course. 20 mintues later a baby girl was brought into the world.
Grace awoke with a start there was a pain in her lower abdomen rising from the bed she crawled to the bathroom, she knew what was wrong she had overheard the others talking one night in Hell. The child was breeched she knew this infant would not be born in the normal since.
As she held the dagger next to her swollen for just a moment she thought of stabbing herself and ending this here, but something inside pulled at her and instead she cut the infant from her womb after cradling the girl in her arms she passed out from the ordeal she could hear the sounds of another baby in the distance.
"It is done." Smiling Lucifer moved to the wall as he saw his new child.
"Master are you going to bring her home?" Atlien asked as happily as he could be.
"No she not yet I want her to embrace humanity and all its lackings she will choose us over them."
"How can you be so sure?"
"You don't really believe my other half would allow me to just take her do you, there are rules when playing for Universal control."
"Well this is something two children."
"GOD, you have that look again."
"The one where I know something."
"Yes that's the one."
"So when I tell you to bring Tempus you should have no trouble finding him."
"As you wish you're Grace."
"And Maria."
"Yes."
"When you return I'd like to discuss the proposal." Wiking Maria floated away to find Tempus.
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Maria transended down to earth as she did so she was transported to Los Angeles in the year 1981 he was camoflauged in the corner, of the Art Gallery as he watched Joyce Summers and her husband Hank kissing.
"BOO."
"Jesus."
"Not yet." Maria said as she smiled coyly at the younger immortal. Steping into a human form Maria stood next to him as the two watched the couple.
"So did the Old Man send you down here?"
"Sometimes I wonder why she perpetuates that myth, it just confuses them when they die."
"Yeah I can imagine that, yet it's God what can you really do about it." Maria glared at him.
"Forget I asked, so what's he need?"
"Well it seem your services have been requested."
"Oh great this means I'm going to have one hell of a migraine."
"Sorry, Temp but you know how the Boss is."
"Alright let's go."
God sat sitting in her chair for a moment the idea of brewing up a storm seemed like a good idea, however upon recent events Maria often chidded her for such acts, it really wasn't a waste of power just more so a burden to humanity at times. As the two entered the room God glanced over to Maria the two held each others gaze until Tempus decide to clear his throat.
"Tempus, I have something I require you to do for me."
"Yes, it will be my pleasure."
"Hardily but you know you are one of my trusted Members of council so I know you will have no trouble in arranging this matter."
"You have my attention." Getting up from the chair she moved to the window looking out there was a nothing but a void of darkness.
"You know essentially this is all there was just this void, until a time came when I required time. That's why I allow your arrogance, it suits you well."
"Thank you. I never did understand truly why you allow me this freedom."
"It's one of the many reasons yet now there is more so a need for time."
Maria moved from the door and over to the table as she stood there she watched the two as if there was a deep sense of understanding between them she only saw the look in his eyes once before it had always come when she spoke of Tempus, which was never too often, she was beginning to understand now except as she watched the two it was more than just an understanding she was watching creation unravel.
"Your Brother has decide to test my limits again and at this moment I have had to counter his dominace."
"So what has my brother Luci done now? I realize you have been off seducing some young woman again, why Maria do you put up with it?"
"Tempus really when your Father does these things it's out of survival. Besides he never touches them, just glances and I would have his head if he ever did." Moving towards her she placed her head on her shoulder.
"Darling you are aware that you have my utmost attention."
"I know."
"You know Dad, if ever I needed a mother she would be it."
"I'm aware of such things and boy put your tongue back in its place. Sorry." Hanging his head Tempus moved over to the table taking a seat in the chair he looked back up to his "father".
"Son, I need you to help your sisters if your brother gains either of them it will be the undoing of all of this."
"I understand I knew about your daughter I had found her a nice family, but a sister? I am not sure where I can send her. If she is Luci's daughter she will have a wild side and her rage can be much like yours."
"Yes I have consindered that, which is why you will take her to the otherside she has to fight her way out of his grasp."
"Do you think she can do it?"
"I have Faith she can." Maria said as she moved in closer to the two.
"Faith I like it." Tempus smiled at her it was often hard to please his father he had spent his years wanting to be as important as his brother until he realised that it was what Luci wanted with time on his side he would be able to overthow his father and plunge the world into darkness.
"So be it." Rising to leave Tempus watched as Maria moved closer to her he seemed so gentle with her it was not something he was use to seeing yet he could see that there was a deep flowing love for her that he had never witnessed. Before he disappeared he heard a "thank you" from his father.
Tempus moved through the realms of time as effortless as he pleased stopping in the year 400 b.c. he materialized in what was no more than an instant before each girl was born taking Faith in his arms he smiled at Grace as she still lay unconcious he took the infant and transported himself to Boston 1981 he hovered above the city until he found two of the most pathetic people moving down the street following them into their home he placed her in between them as they slept. He also made sure that all of the paper work for little Faith was all taken care of.
Returning to 400 B.C. he took the other infant as he left for Los Angeles he found the Summers residence quite the lovely home as he set little Elizbeth Anne Summers down with her parents he made sure to leave her something special a small pig for her.
"It's done."
"Good now rest son tomorrow you are going to meet them." Maria left to follow Tempus.
"He's proud of you he just has an odd way of showing it."
"You know you are the forgiving one."
"Stop it Tempus, you have a crush on me it's sweet, but I love her and understand she maybe vengeful but together we can destroy worlds it's better for everyone involved if we stay together."
"So that's it. You two just play house?"
"No, if that were the case there would be Utopia. It's a struggle for us even when all seems calm it's not as picture perfect as it seems ever. One mistake and this can all be over. Just remember that." Smiling Maria left in search of her.
...continued in part 11...