MySpace Roleplay

((OOC: Konichiwa! This is just a Roleplay the Trinity Blood Group had on MySpace on Wednesday Morning, 28 Febuary 2007. I play Seth Nightroad on MySpace, and this is what happened. Enjoy. My thanks to the rest of the other characters who played their roles and made this possible.))
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Seth Nightroad appeared in front of Father Hugue de Watteau, hands clasped in front of her. It was evening, and the Priest was shadowed, making him seem mysterious. "Father Hugue de Watteau." Seth looked at him seriously. "If it's not too bothersome, I wish to be informed on my brother Abel's condition. I... As his sister, I feel that I have to interfere with whatever he's trying to do to Contra Mundi, or help. Will you lend me your aid?"

Hugue's emerald eyes narrowed only slightly, shadowed by his hooded cloak. He had heard about Seth... he knew that she was truely the younger sister of Father Abel Nightroad..... and Cain. "... Why ask me then... Your Highness." Sword Dancer hardly tried to sound... proper. It was bad enough that she was the all time leader of those damned vampires.

Seth knew what crossed his mind just then, but this was no time to fight about Methuselah rights. "Because I cannot contact Tres, and if this goes on, I might join the Duchess Kiev." She rubbed her temples tiredly. "You're the only one I can trust..."

Meanwhile, Astharoshe Asran stood on top of a roof, lost in her thoughts, and noticed Seth appear to the priest. A smile graced her lips and she whispered quietly, "Good evening, Empress..." and cringed when Hugue shifted. "Sword Dancer..."

Seth noticed her but didn't turn. Don't worry about Hugue. I'm trying to convince him to give us information, She sent mentally to the Duchess.

"What exactly do you want to know, Your Highness?" Hugue asked mantaining that same old monotone voice with little or not emotion present. Many things were on his mind at the moment...

"I need to know the fastest way to Albion, and on Abel's status right now." Seth waited, holding her breath."

"It's critical from what I understand. However my communicator is broken, thus I cannot contact anyone nor recieve information." Hugue was speaking the truth... he himself was sick worrying about Abel. It wasn't often that he worried about someone other than himself.

Astharoshe looked at Seth and forced a smile. Alright, then..... All of a sudden, pain wracked her boday, making it freeze, and she lost her footing on the roof and fell to the ground.

Seth, biting her lip and still engaged in her conversation, didn't notice Astha's plight. "Would you allow me to come with you, then? I have to go to Albion. Abel..." Her voice trailed off as she saw movement and saw Astha falling. "Duchess!" Seth ran forwards to catch her. "Astha! Astha-san! Talk to me! Are you alright?! What happened?!"

Astharoshe opened her eyes and said weakly, "It hurts..... my back..... its bleeding where my wings are." She coughed up a bit of blood.

Seth hurriedly turned her over. "Oh, sweet Lord.... Who did this to you?!"

Hugue only narrowed his eyes slightly as Seth ran to catch the other woman. Honestly, he didn't have any concern of the other at all.... Abel... The Vatican... They were the only things that mattered to him. "I cannot stand around and pity an injured vampire. I'm leaving now."

Seth glared at him, Crusnik red flashing in her eyes for a second. "Go if you must, Hugue. Just... leave..."

Of course like always, hugue showed no sign of fear when she did this. "Fine," he replied before turning his back to head towards the city train station.

Seth continued to glower at him, but then looked away. "Abel was right..." she muttered to herself. "He's not a friendly one..."

True. Abel was right. But after Hugue's past, who could blame him. As a kid he got to watch his family be torn apart in front of his eyes, pieces to pieces. On top of that he had a sister he would search for until his last breath..... Betrayed and damn right unlucky.... That's who Hugue was. "..."

Seth bent over her fallen servant. "You're not the only one... You forget... Cain is my brother as well.... I'm as unlucky as you are...."
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There was a moment of silenece as Hugue departed silently, then Seth quickly turned her attentionback to a stricken Astha, tears welling up in her eyes. "This is all Cain's fault! Stay put, Astha! If only Gunslinger was here to help us..." A steady stream of static came over Astha's earpiece, and Seth activated hers, searching for the android's signal. "Gunslinger! Astharoshe is injured! I'd been planning to go to Albion, but under the circumstances.... What is your status?"

Tres's surprised voice came over the earpiece. "Empress, is that you?" Static. "Cur...tly... i... Al...n...."

"Gunslinger! Gunslinger! You're breaking up!" Seth cried as more static came on. "Tres! Is Abel there?"

Astha stirred at that instant and struggled to speak. "My.... clone... was.... hit. When they are attacked, I take a bit of damage...." She began to cry. "I'm so worried about Abel..... I'm willing to hurt myself to look for him."

Seth just bent over her, a little shocked at seeing the normally fiery Duchess lose control of her emotions. "Cain is planning to take Abel in Albion..." Her voice beacame soft. "And I've managed to contact Gunslinger at last...."

"Empress!" Tres managed to get a better signal. "Empress... Father Nightroad..." He broke off due to the riots going on in Albion.

"Tres!" Seth tried again. "Astharoshe is injured! We need help!" The mention of her brother's name hit her like an impact just then and a cold shiver gripped her. "What's going on with Abel?"

"Cain.... I can't believe I..." Astha smiled weakly, making the young Crusnik's attention to snap back to her. "Don't shed tears for me, Empress. I am not dead yet..." She coughed again and tried to sit up. "I won't die... not while Abel is not by my side..."

"You're too weak!" Seth tried to stop her, her voice dropping. "Wait... Tres has replied. He says that..... Abel......."

"Empress, what has happened to Lady Astharoshe?" Tres moved to a safer place and resumed the connection, tightening his grip on a suitcase. "Why is Lady Astharoshe injured?"

Seth touched her earpiece. "Her clone was hit during a riot. The Duchess is currently injured badly. Requesting medical assisstance."

"I apologize, Empress, but I can not comply. I am currently in Albion. I was sent by Lady Catherina to.... save Abel." His voice trailed off at the end of his sentence.

Seth's eyes widened and her voice trailed off. "Abel..... Abel..... Wh-What has happened to him...? Is he...."

Astha heard the panic in Seth's voice and said weakly, "I have to get another one to Albion. I have to get Abel before Cain gets him."

Seth wasn't listening, what she heard from Tres stopped her heart for a second. "... Positive. He was killed in the Ghetto while on his rescue mission." Tres picked up his suitcase and started to head for the cathedral. "When my mission is complete, I shall return."
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There was stunned silence for a while and Tres could literally feel the pain and shock behind it. "NOOOO! THIS CAN'T BE!!!!" Seth's cry was full of sadness. A few shaky breaths and silence reigned again, then a question was suddenly sprung on him. "Tres, what is the fastest way to Albion? I'm coming to face Cain."
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Astha saw Seth's face drain of all colour before she threw her head back and cried out. She looked at her beloved Empress with wide eyes. "Abel what?" Her voice broke. "What happened to him?" Again, the Asran heir tried to stand, but arched in pain and placed a hand over her heart, grasping it to ease the pain. "Abel....."

Seth bowed her head, tears falling. Abel-nii-san is dead..... Abel... is dead. Cain killed him in the ghetto.... And I will face Cain-nii-san. She looked up with resolution. "I'm going to Albion, Astha. I have to face my brother for this."

"Negative, Empress." Tres's voice said suddenly. In her grief, Seth forgot that Gunslinger could hear her conversation with Astha. "It is too dangerous. We cannot risk your life, you must survive to ensure peace between Methuselahs and Terrans." Tres kept a steady pace to the cathedral. "Father Nightroad will be alright...." His voice trailed off.

Seth sighed. "I'm sorry, Gunslinger, but I've made up my mind. Even the Duchess... She wants to go, injured or not, and I can't leave her. I'm coming to Albion."

Astha was shocked. "That can't be.... Abel isn't gone." She started crying. "Don't tell me that. I didn't even tell him how I felt. I have to go to Albion. Don't try to stop me. I don't care how weak I am, I need to be near him right now....."

Seth nodded. "Take it easy, Astha.... We shall go together then..."

Tres stopped in his tracks when he heard this. "Negative. Lady Astharoshe and the Empress must remain in the Empire."

Seth gritted her teeth. Tres, this is my BROTHER we're talking about! If Cain shows up, I'm the only one who can stop him!" She controlled her tears, trying hard not to cry. "Astha is badly injured, but she's already moving there..."

Astha regained her strength, as Seth raged at Tres, all the while thinking, You're such a jerk, Abel. I discover I love you and then you die... She pushed herself up and looked at Seth. "We need a plan before we go. Tres will be very upset with us..." She tried to spread her wings, but the pain made her freeze again and fall to her knees. "I can't even spread my wings.... yet."

"He is upset. He's insisting that we stay in the Empire." Seth sighed. "Take it easy.... You're still injured. Let me spread my own wings." She shifted into her Crusnik form st 20% and spread the fairy like wings that she owned as Crusnik 03.

"I can not allow you to come to Albion. All is under control. As I have said before, Father Nightroad will be fine." Tres started showing a little anger in his voice.

Seth closed her eyes for a bit. "Tres.... there is no way you can stop me once I've made up my mind. Abel may be fine like you said, but I'm sorry." With that, she promptly cut off her connection with him.

Astha coughed, supported by Seth. "So, where will we go?"

Seth winced. "Tres isn't so happy that we're coming to Albion. We have to go, but quietly. I'm cutting all contact with him now. Show me the way, Duchess."

Astha's coughs became a bit more violent. "No... Don't cut contact. As much as I don't like it, we will stay here. I think I can manage another clone, but this time, I will make so that it isn't easily detected. I do not want to make Tres angry... No matter how upset we feel right now. Nor do I wish to be dead weight. We will not move, Empress.... not yet."

Seth sighed heavily. "As you wish... An angry Tres isn't what we need now anyway. I will re-establish contact with him and inform him that we will dispatch two clones in our stead instead." She re-established contact, sounding defeated. "Empress to Gunslinger. We sill stay in the Empire for now, and dispatch two clones to Albion as our scouts. Forgive my earlier outburst."

Tres's voice had a hint of regret and pity in it. "All is forgiven, Empress. I can understand what must be going through your head right now."

Astha smiled. "Thank you, Empress..." She closed her eyes and raised her hand as Seth returned to her normal form. Two images of them appeared. "There...." She opened her eyes and tried to sit up.

Seth nodded. "Thank you, Astha. Try not to move.... At least stay until your wings regenerate..."

Astha nodded gratefully. "Of course."
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((OOC: That was it for today. We all got a little headachy and tired form staring at the screen, so we stopped for now. Till the next roleplay.... and OH MY GOD!!!! TODAY'S THE LAST EPISODE OF TRINITY BLOOD!!!! THAT MEANS.... THAT MEANS..... ABEL AND CAIN'S GONNA BE FIGHTING TODAY!!! AHHHHHH!!!! *cries and cries*))

To Be Human (A hint of Matureness!)

((OOC: Damn! I'm really out of ideas for "Tres's Choice", sorry! Anyway, here's just another something that popped into my head......))
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(Morning 8:00 a.m.)

Solene ran about, running errands for Catherina as the flustered Cardinal tried to get herself organized for the day. Kate couldn't help as much as Solene did, so she did her part by reminding Catherina about the day's schedule. Tres, of course, sttod silently in a corner as Havel straightened out the messy paperwork. Same old morning panic before things settled down.
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(Mid-morning 10:30 a.m.)

"I'm telling you, Abel, you can't have anymore food! You've eaten a perfectly good breakfast half an hour ago!" Solene said exasperatedly. "Honestly, you have a bottomless pit for a stomach!"

"But Soleneeeee!" Abel whined. "I'll be back fast! I just need to make another trip to the kitchens...."

"No means no! Now come on, we have a mission to settle...." Solene dragged the whining Crusnik by his collar out.
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(Lunch 12:00 p.m)

Astharoshe Asran watched with a half-disgusted, half-exasperated look on her face as Abel scarfed his lunch down as if there was no tomorrow. Solene had a frustrated expression. "Forgive me, Lady. I wouldn't have invited you out to lunch if I knew Abel was being posted with me."

"It's alright, really." Astharoshe waved a hand and picked up her glass of wine. "I'm used to his actions. Though I think Father Nightroad here has to learn a bit of table manners."

Solene grimanced and sipped at her tea, her appitite taken away as she watched Abel eat. Her stomach grumbled, but she didn't want to eat. "So then, Lady Astharoshe, Catherina-sama informed me that we were to escort you around Rome while you check on the Methuselah population."

"That is correct, Sister D'Cruz." Astharoshe nodded, relieved to have something else to take Abel off her mind. "The Empress wishes to know how the Methuselah of Rome are faring, and if given the chance, would they accept an invitation to live in the Byzantium Empire."

Solene hummed thoughtfully, touching the tip of her nose with a finger. "The Empress is wise indeed. I'm sure the entire Empire is faring well under her just rule."

Astharoshe gave her a rare smile. "Indeed. I shall inform her Highness of your kind words."

Abel looked up, his mouth bulging full of food as the two females smiled at each other. "Ashcha-san... Yoshre schmiling...."

"Just swallow or you'll eat Gae Bolg next!" Astharoshe growled and pointed her weapon at him as Solene turned green.
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(Afternoon 3:00 p.m)

"Solene-chan!" A familliar rough voice rang out as the trio made their way down a side street.

"Leon?" Said priestess turned to see Dandelion coming up. "Whatever is the matter? You look hassled."

"I..uh..." Leon glanced uneasily at Astha and Abel before pulling Solene aside. "I need your help, kid. You won't mind, right? I really, really need your help. I'll give you all of my next paycheck if you say yes."

Solene put her hands on her hips. "I'm on a mission, de Asturias. I can't help you right now. Besides, bribery is against the Commandments."

"Go help your friend, Sister D'Cruz," Astha said unexpectedly. "I think Father Nightroad and I will do fine on our own. Anyway, no one knows if no one tells."

Solene raised an eyebrow as Astha dragged Abel off. "Fine. I'll help you. Just this once."
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(Evening 6:00 p.m)

"Leon, what exactly is this?!" Solene shrieked as she surfaced after falling into the sewer. Said priest scratched his head sheepishly with a hand, the other clutching a huge orange tom cat.

"Ah, gomen ne... Stephanie lost her cat and got pretty worried. So... I kinda... offered to help search for it."

"This is the last time I'm helping you find your girlfriend's cat." Solene stormed out of the murky water. "You owe two month's pay to me!"
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(Mid- evening 7:00 p.m)

Catherina's eyes widened slightly as Solene returned to the Vatican. "Sister D'Cruz! Did you..."

"I can explain..." Solene began, but the Cardinal cut her off with a smile and wave of her hand.

"Sister Kate informed me of what happened. Rest assured that Father Garcia de Asturias's next paychecks will go to you. In the meantime, hurry and freshen up, get a change of uniform. Cardinal Francessco has called for a confrence."

Solene inwardly groaned.
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It was 1:00 a.m when Solene finally trudged back to her room, weary, half-deaf and hungry. She couldn't help but feel sorry for Pope Alessandro as the teen cowered in the middle of his screaming brother and sister. But Queen of Heart was feeling rather irritable and tired at the moment, so she wasted no time pitying him, but immedieately changed and fell on her bed in a heap.

Later that night, there was a quiet but firm knock at the door, and waking up with a grumble, Solene crossed the room and opened the door, ready to yell at whoever had the gall to disturb her rest. Oh, yes, Sister D'Cruz wasn't one who woke with a good mood.

Right now, she just mumbled every curse that was in the book as she swung the door open and saw... Tres. The android sensed her hostility and carefully looked her over.

"Tres. Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Lady Catherina would like me to stay with you for the night, Solene."

Solene gave a sigh. "I'm not going to run off from the Vatican. You can guard me outside, okay? Oyasumi nasai." She closed the door, but the android stopped her. "It would be better if I was inside, Solene."

Solene growled and swore under her breath, irritated. "Fine then! Whatever you want! It's not like we've never shared a room before...." She opened the door wider and let him in before stomping back to her bed and pulling the covers over her head. Once under the blanket, Solene allowed a small smile to grace her lips. You're somewhat irritating at times, Tres Iques....
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Tres watched Solene for over three hours, thought racing through his head. He had lied, he knew, but he had done it because he suddenly missed her, and she had been acting cold towards him for the past two days. Quietly walking over to where she lay, he knelt on the carpet and observed the sleeping girl's expressionless face. He somehow loved her..... loved her so much that it hurt at times, and he just......

A strand of hair fell down her forehead and Tres gently brushed it away with a finger. She looked so beautiful asleep... So why was he feeling this strange pain? Why? Why was a finger of sadness and pain winding it's way into his heart appratus?

He moved closer to her, so close that he felt her warm breath flutter on his cheek.... and Solene blearily opened her eyes. Emerald eyes locked with his, and she sat up abruptly with a little scream. "Ahhh!!! Tres! What are you doing?! You almost gave me a heart attack!"

"Just checking your status," Tres answered in a monotone. "Your body tempreature seemed to be lower than standard, and you were fidgeting in your sleep."

Solene frowned. "Are you sure?"

"Affirmative...."

Queen of Heart hummed a little thoughtfully and relaxed, her gaze on Gunslinger, assessing him. He moved closer, one gloved hand cupping her cheek and he suddenly nuzzled her ear.

"Explain this feeling to me..... why does it hurt and yet not when I look at you.....?"

Solene sucked in a sharp breath. "Because..... it's human to feel those things.... human to love... even you're not...."

Tres faced her, touching noses. "Then show me what it's like...... show me what it's like to be human.... Show me how to feel, how to love.... show me...."

Solene satred in shock at him. Tres was actually acting human. He looked so unsure, so..... A hint of warmth shone from his eyes, capturing her. His face moved closer and their lips touched.

Tres gently pressed his lips to hers, surprising the already startled and shocked girl. Her eyes fluttered shut and she relaxed against him, parting her lips slightly, allowing him to go further, running her tounge lightly over his lips. Tres did the same before he slipped his tounge into her mouth, earning a whimper of pleasure from her. He pulled away then, leaving Solene breathless.

Tres slid his hand around her waist, feeling the shudder that ran through her , feeling the heat and the shape of her slender waist under her nightgown. Solene wrapped her arms around his neck, his muscles tensing then relaxing under her touch. Their gazes locked as they touched foreheads, staring deep into each other's eyes, drinking in the passion that raged like a strong fire there.

Tres removed his hands and undid his cassock, tossing it aside onto the bedside table before taking the gold rings off. Solene swallowed and was about to say something, but the android stopped her by kissing her neck, running his fingers down the sides of her body, making her flush red. Nibbling her neck, her teased her straps down, breathing on her shoulders.

Solene's eyes were glazed and she made no protest, looking flushed and dreamy from what he was doing. It goaded Tres on and he felt a fierce satisfaction to see her in this state. Gunslinger slowly began undoing his uniform, exposing his chest.

Solene lost all other thoughts as he leaned forwards and kissed her, sliding his tounge into her mouth, twining it aroung hers. She pressed close to him and begged for more.

She just loved it.

Tres pulled back to give her air and saw that her eyes were half closed, lips slightly parted, lust clearly written all over her face.

He simply wanted more.

It was human.... and he was acting human... he was feeling human.

Solene caught his gaze. "Is that enough, or do you want more?" Her whisper tickled his ear.

Wordlessly, Tres shrugged off the rest of his uniform and did the same with her nightgown as he climbed atop her.....

"Tres!"
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((OOC: Okay, that's it.... I'll leave it to your imagination to figure out what Tres and Solene were doing... (grins) But I guess that's pretty obvious, ne?))

Tres's Choice (Part two)

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From left to right:
Abel Nightroad aka Crusnik (02)
William Walter Wordsworth aka Professor
Tres Iques aka Gunslinger
Leon Garcia de Asturias aka Dandelion
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William met up with Leon at the appointed place, looking around warily. "Did you find him?"

"With all this damned Auto Jager around, it's a miracle if we get to the Orden's member in time." Leon scratched his head, grumbling. "They have to be gone by now. I think they're weren't expecting a surprise attack."

"That would seem so," Abel's voice rang out as he walked towards them, Tres in tow. "I went into the control room, but I didn't see anyone. They must've left in a hurry, and besides, this whole place looks fishy to me. It's so old and untouched, I wonder what the Rosenkruez Orden want here."

"Abel. Tres." William looked them over and frowned. "Where's Solene?"

Tres immedieately stopped. "We had assumed that Sister D'Cruz was with you. We were seperated from her while fighting, and she hasn't contacted us since."

"What?!" Leon sounded shocked. "Dammit! Solene could be injured or-"

"I'm fine, Leon-san. Bruised, but fine." Solene startled them all when she walked out of a corridor, panting and holding her neck.

"Solene!" Abel ran forwards and took her by her shoulders gently. "Are you alright?"

Solene gave him a tired smile. "I guess I am. I got knocked out so now my neck's a little sprained, though."

Abel sighed in relief. "That's good to hear. Come on, let's go back. Tres will patch you up nicely." He joined the other three AX members, Solene following behind.

No one saw her lips twist into a smile.
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The four male members of the AX discussed the mission as they walked, with he exception of Tres, who remained as silent as always. Suddenly, a rumble filled the air and the roof caved in as their heads jerked up in shock. "The roof's caving in!" Leon yelled.

"Leap aside!" Abel shouted back as he moved.

Solene lost her balance and fell hard on her back. "Ahhh!" She screamed as the rocks rained around her. William leapt back to protect her, but to his shock, he felt her hand press against the small of his back, pushing him forwards. The light shove was enough to change his momentum and sent him propelling towards the worst of the crumbling rocks, sure to meet his doom....

Tres's Choice (Part one)

((OOC: Request from my darling cousin! A fight scene between the Rosenkruez and the AX!))














(Dietrich von Lohengrin aka marrionettespeiler/puppet master)
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Solene faced Dietrich, a bit of uncertainty showing in her eyes. "Dietrich von Lohengrin. Please stop. I don't really want to fight you."

Dietrich smiled lightly. "Solene D'Cruz. It's been a while since we last met, hasn't it?"

Solene tensed as the puppet master flexed his fingers, and her wrists began to glow.

"Tsk." Dietrich tilted his head. "Using mana really isn't a good choice. It'll wear out your energy soon enough. Unless.... I make the first move in this game."

"This isn't a game, Dietrich!" Solene threw a mana chakram at him. "Stop this! You don't know what you're getting into!"

"I don't think so." Dietrich moved to the side, calmly evading her attack, and threw out his hands at her. "I work only for Lord Cain, and I believe in him."

"Ah!" A look of shock registered on Solene's face before she was whisked into the air by invisible strings and slammed into a pillar, hitting it hard. As she fell to the ground, Dietrich walked up to her, a little evil smile playing on his lips. "Well, how does it feel now, Solene? You never did learn your lesson." He moved his fingers, controlling her body, making her stand up on her feet before tilting up her face. "But you were unlike Esther... She put all her trust and faith in me. You knew what I was beforehand and moved away."

Solene bit her lip, trembling, trying to regain control of her movements. "You're... you're evil... Dietrich..."

"Am I?" Dietrich chuckled. "But then again, you know me all too well." He brought down his hand on the back of her neck and stars flashed in front of her eyes before she blacked out.

A Night With Tres

"Solene, I would advise you not to keep trying to hack into the Vatican's database." The voice of Tres Iques rang out through the hotel room, startling the mischievous priestess. "All information are kept under extreme security, and defenses has been put up to barricade and defend everything."

Solene D'Cruz pouted, her hands leaving the small computer's keyboard and whined, "Just give me the password to get into the AX files and it'll be easier, Tres! Please? I really want to access your profile! Kate-san said that she managed to get most of your fighting actions on it!"

Tres frowned. "Negative, Solene. My orders from Lady Catherina are to keep the password safe, and not to reveal it under any circumstances."

Solene began giving him her puppy eyes that she had learned from Abel. "Please, Tres? You know how much I wanna see you in action!"

"Negative." The android sat on the bed with a firm note to his voice. No amount of begging was going to break him. "You have seen me fight many times before. All my fight scenes should have been stored in your memory database by now."

Solene joined him, wailing. "But Tres! I'm not an android and you know that very well! I enjoy seeing you in action! I really do!"

If Tres had been programmed to act like a normal human, he would've rolled his eyes to the high heavens and given an exasperated sigh, but now he just turned down his audio hearing and allowed himself to be shaken back and forth by Solene. Queen of Heart was acting really childish now, and Gunslinger partially blamed it on the sweets Abel had shared with her during the day before they were dispatched for their mission in Venice. Solene plus sweets equals sugar rush.

And sugar rush priestesses were not good news.

"Onegai shimasu?! Onegai?! Tres-kunnnn!!!!!"

Solene was practically whining into his ear right now, letting Tres come to the conclusion that no, she wasn't sober at all at the moment. So the android did what he had once seen in a movie with Abel.

He planted his lips on hers to shut her up and kissed her.

Solene's eyes widened and she abruptly sat down on her butt. "Ano... Tres...." But Tres simply followed her and pressed his lips against hers again, wrapping his arm around her waist this time to stop her from moving away. Solene's eyes fluttered shut and a blush wound it's way up her face as she linked her arms around his neck and pulled him closer.

Tres soon pulled away, breathless, his heart apparatus beating at twice it's normal rate. Solene's face was flushed and she was gasping for air. "Status... Status report, Solene?" Tres's voice came out low and ragged.

Solene, much more sober and very much surprised, regained her breath and smiled. "You know how I feel, Tres Iques... I love you..." She leaned forwards and this time, it was Tres who deepened the kiss, not her.

It was so wrong, yet it felt so right. They had a mission to accomplish the next day, but it was still night, and all missions could wait for now.
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The Iron Maiden hovered above the clouds and out of sight from the city below. If it could laugh, it would and it did, a feminine chuckle resounding through the loudspeakers, and Sister Kate Scott's hologram materialized, a smug grin on her face. "I was right in coming here. Oh, this is going to be PRICELESS!"

Jewel

((OOC: Alright... I'm in love with Leon Garcia de Asturias. We are now a definite COUPLE on MySpace, and we both love each other very much. *giggle*))
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Stephanie Summers looked up at the cloudy sky, smiling faintly at it as she bustled around the bazaar doing her shopping, a basket on her arm. Her dark brown locks flew out behind her as she made her way on, wind blowing in her face, dark blue skirt billowing out behind her. It's a beautiful day, she decided cheerfully. And one of the best things about today is that I'm meeting Leon later.....
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Leon was waiting, leaning on a tree, wind blowing his unbound hair around his face. Dandelion had a thoughtful look, and it seemed that he was tired as well, seeing that he had dark circles around his eyes. Touching the pendant he always wore around his neck, Leon closed his eyes and prayed silently. Thank you, Lord, for giving me a second chance in life. My 1,000 year jail sentence has been reduced to 10 years with all I've been doing for Lady Catherina. My baby girl Carmen still loves me. And the most beautiful woman I've ever known has entered my life. Thank you for giving me another chance at love and at life.....

"Leon-san!"

I am extremely grateful, Lord... Amen. Leon finished his prayer and opened his eyes to see Stephanie making her way up the hill to his tree, a basket on her arm. She stopped, out of breath, and waved happily. "Leon-san!" A smile appeared on Leon's features, and a warm glow enveloped him as he fondly watched her coming towards him. "Hello, sweetheart. How are you today?"

Stephanie dropped her basket and hugged him, planting a kiss on his cheek. "I'm fine. And you?"

"Doing just great when you're around." Leon swept her up in his arms, turning her lightly. "Have you had dinner?"

Stephanie grinned and knelt, uncovering her basket. "I brought dinner for both of us. And don't tell me you've eaten. I cooked for once."

Leon laughed, joining her on the grass. "You wouldn't believe this, but Abel finished the food all again. So no, I haven't eaten, and I'm happy that I'm getting to taste your cooking today. What did you cook?"

"Salad.... chicken... and tarts." Stephanie brought out the food sheepishly. "I know it's an odd combination, but salad is the only thing I'm good at, the chicken was my first go, and I made the tarts yesterday. Um... yeah, tea as well."

Leon gazed at the food she spread out, then burst out laughing again. "You know what love, I don't even care if you brought a burnt ham and cheese sandwich. I'll just finish the lot."

Stephanie blushed slightly. "Thanks a lot, Leon. So, what happned all this time you were gone?"

And so, dinner went on with stories on how Abel got into trouble, how William's latest invention caused the Vatican's security to go ballistic, and how Solene was making Tres act more and more like a human. They watched the sun set together in perfect peace and content, Leon's head in Stephanie's lap. "You haven't been sleeping much, huh?"

"No, not really." Leon pressed her hand to his lips. "I've been getting night duty rather recently, and I just came back from Paris with Hugue. Maybe..." he grinned teasingly. "If my sweet angel sings, I might be able to take a nap...."

A gentle smile spread across Stephanie's face. "You asked for it."
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(Japanese= bold
English translations= Itallic)

Haiiro no shikakui Sora no shita wo kyou mo (Again today, all of my dreams)
Arayuru yokubou ga Ume tsukusu (Bury everything under the square, grey sky)
Sono naka de hikari wo Mi ushinawazu mae wo (The reason I can face forward and walk among them without losing sight of the light)
Muite arukeru no wa Itsumo kimi ga (Is that you always tell me)
Kono machi no katasumi ni mo Kegare no mai (That in some corner of this city)
Mono ga no kotte iru koto Oshiete kureru kara (There are still things left that aren't smudged)

Stephanie felt the rapidly cooling wind on her cheeks as she softly sang to the setting sun, gently runing her fingers through Leon's hair. The man's eyes were closed and his breathing was slow and steady, showing that he had been lulled to sleep by her singing. One hand still grasped hers, but the grip was not as tight as it was. It was then that Stepahnie realized that he had came straight to see her after his mission to Paris, and hadn't rested at all yet.

Tsukare hateta karada de Nemuri ni tsuita kimi wo (I held my breath as I watched you)
Boku wa iki wo hisomete Mite ita (Fall asleep completely exhausted)
Sekaijuu de tada hitori Boku dake ga shitte iru (I am the only one in the whole world)
Muboubi de itoshii Yokogao (Who knows this vunerably precious profile)


Her fingertips gently brushed against his face, tracing the outline of his strong jaw, gazing closely at his serene face while he slept. You're completely exhausted, aren't you, Leon? I've never seen you fall asleep so fast.... She smiled. And I'm the only one who can see how peaceful you look while you're asleep.....


Atarime no you ni Hizashi ga furi sosogi (One normal day, with sunlight pouring in)
Yasashii kaze Yureta Aru hi no koto (And the gentle breeze swaying)
Boku no naka de nani ka ga Sotto tsuyoku (I felt on my own that something was certainly changing)
Tashika ni kawatte yuku no wa Hitori Kanjite ita (Softly, but strongly, inside of me...)

Eversince that night when Leon saved her from the vampire, Stephanie had felt something inside her change. For a long time, she had lived only to secure her own goal, but he had shown her that there was more to life than just working in a shop to earn her keep and dreaming about her future. Leon had brought her out into the world and shown her the better part of the sun, and how a breeze could drive away all the heat she hated so much. He had changed her slowly, from the inside, and it was begining to show.

Kanashiku nanka nai no ni Namida ga koboreta no wa (I wasn't sad at all, but the reason I brimmed with tears)
Kimi no omi ga itai kurai ni (Was that you had seeped through the scar in my heart)
Boku no mune no oku no Kizuato no shimi konde (And turned it into such a tenderness)
Yasashisa ni Kaete kureta kara (That it hurt to think of you)

How many times had it been that a smile would creep upon her lips at a mere thought of him, and stay there the whole day, cheering her up? Stephanie had been betrayed and played by another man before, and she still held a scar in her heart. But Leon's presence had changed all that, and he managed to heal her, to allow her to give him a chance to love her. Stephanie smiled as tears touched the corner of her eyes.

Hoshi no kimi ga fukai Kanashimi ni deattara (If you should happen to come across a deep sadness)
Boku ni mo Wakete kureru to ii na (I wish that you would share it with me)
Sono egao no tame nara Nan datte dekiru darou (I think I could do anything for your smile)
Boku no taisetsu na takaramono (My precious treasure)

I don't know why I'm crying, but I just feel like crying everytime you smile, Stephanie laughed silently, wiping away her tears with the back of her palm. Yes... your smile is what helps me through life.... Thank you, Leon... I love you....

Boku no tasisetsu na takaramono (My precious treasure)
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Leon woke up to the silent sounds of the night, and stirred. "Stephanie...?" There was no answer, and when he looked up, he saw her bowed over him, head drooped and eyes closed. Leon smiled and softly got up to not startle her, and lowered her into a lying position on the ground. There they both curled up around each other and slept peacefully on through the night.....

Sad and Lonely...

The early dawn shone on a pair standing at the Vatican gates. Solene D'Cruz stood there, a sad look on her face as she held the hand of her ten year old cousin, Natalie D'Cruz. She small girl pushed light brown locks out of her eyes with her hand and turned to stare at Solene, who kept her eyes on the rapidly brightening sky. "Nee-san...(big sister)?"

"Huh? Oh...yes?" Natalie's voice shook Solene out of her stupor and she looked down. "What is it, imouto (small sister)?"

Natalie shrugged and looked back at the sky. "Hey, have you eaten yet?"

Solene made a face at her. "What kind of question is that? Yes, I've eaten. Earlier than you because I woke up rather early today."

"You're mean." Natalie stuck out her tongue and curled it at her. "Blah."

Solene scowled and tried to do the same, but couldn't. "Ah, stop it, Nat! You know I can't do that!!"

"Hehehe....." Natalie grinned, happy at being able to beat Solene at something. "Ne, Nee-san, when I grow up, do you think I can be in the AX as well?"

"Who knows?" Solene smiled, but shuddered slightly. I don't want you risking your life and limb like me, Natalie.... it's not what I want for you.....

"Solene-chan."

They turned to see Abel and Tres coming behind them. "Tres-san! Abel-san!" Natalie greeted, running into Abel's arms and hugging him tight.

"Hey, Natalie-chan." Abel smiled cheerfully, supporting her. To Solene, he whispered in a low voice, "You okay?"

Solene tilted her head and gave him a reassuring look. "I guess so...." But her hand trembled a little, and she subconsciously reached out to hold Tres's. The android tightened his grip a little, comforting her. "Professor Wordsworth will be bringing her back to the monastery," he stated. "You have nothing to fear, Sister D'Cruz."

"I know, Tres.... Thanks, but..." Solene watched as Abel swung Natalie around. "I still miss her. We practically grew up together, and I regret having to leave her on her own now. You know... I used to take care of her since she was a baby......"

Tres's face was emotionless, but feelings ran through him, feelings that made his heart apparatus ache for some reason. A little worried, he ran a scan through his database, but found everything in order. "What is this...."

"Hm?" Solene looked up at him, then placed a hand on his face. "What is what, Tres"

"A... A feeling...." Tres stumbled over the words, sounding rather human and unsure. "When I saw you just now.... and.... you had a sad expression.... I..."

Solene dropped her hand, and gave Tres a kiss on his cheek. "Concern and worry, that's what you're feeling. You can identify more emotions now.... Almost like a human.... I thank you, Tres... I really appreciate what you feel for me..."

"Solene-nee-san!" Natalie called out from atop Abel's shoulders. "This is fun! Do you want to try it?"

"Natalie!" Solene cried and scowled. "Abel, don't you dare drop her! Don't you dare, or I'll have your head on a silver platter tomorrow!"

"I won't drop her!" Abel pouted. "And you can't kill! Murder is against the commandments! Whee!"

Solene rolled her eyes and muttered a soft prayer to the high heavens, but a fond yet sad expression crossed her face.

"Solene!" William and Leon had arrived. Abel set Natalie down so she could greet them. "Hey, kid." Leon patted her head. "Thought I'll let you go without a present, huh? Here." He brought out a lion plushie from behind his back. "A going away gift."

"Thanks, oji-san!" Natalie hugged him. Leon's eyebrow twitched but he didn't scold her for fear of facing Solene's wrath. Walter tapped his stick against the sidewalk and checked his watch. "We must leave now if we want to reach the monastery in time for lunch."

Alarmed, Leon glanced at Solene and saw that her bangs were shadowing her eyes, head bowed. "Ah, hey, professor. I think we can wait for a while, right?"

William followed his gaze and concern filled his eyes. "Yes... but not for too long. We must leave soon."

Leon nodded and pushed Natalie into Solene's arms. "I hope she won't take it too hard..."
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(Flashback)

Leon was taking a midnight stroll through the garden, but stopped when he heard someone sobbing quietly. Following the sound, he came upon one of the gazebos and found a female figure inside, sitting on the stone floor, her head in her arms. Jet black hair contrasted against the white of her priestess uniform, which looked almost blue in the dark. "Solene...?"

The woman's head jerked up. "Leon.... I...."

"Hey, is something wrong? Why are you crying?" Leon entered the gazebo and sat on the floor beside her, leaning against the bench for support. "Are you alright?"

"Yes... No." Solene sniffled. "Natalie's leaving tomorrow morning. I miss her. If it's possible, I want her to stay a while more... keep me company...." Fresh tears welled up in her eyes and spilled down her cheeks. "She's the closest thing I ever had to a sister... I really wish she could stay..."

"There, there.... it isn't the end of the world...." Leon reached out and cupped her face, wiping her tears away with his thumbs. "You'll get to see her again, trust me. You still have us, after all."

Solene gazed into his calm face, and bowed her head. ".........."

"Aw... come here, kid." Leon hugged her. "You can cry all you want tonight, and no one's going to see it, except this old lion here. Just let it all out. I promise I'll be here for you."

Solene's shoulders began to shake. "Thank you, Leon...." she whispered. "Thank you...."

And he held her throughout the night, stroking her hair and whispering comforting words as she cried out her loneliness and sadness till she fell asleep.

(End of Flashback)
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Leon sighed as Solene and Natalie hugged each other tightly. She had fallen asleep against him the night before, and he had to carry her back to her room. But even then, Solene had not wanted him to let her go, so he had no choice but to spend the night there, sleeping next to her. The Priestess had woken up even before dawn, though, and crept out quietly to go to her cousin's room.

"Ne, I'm going to miss you....." Natalie said. "Do you want to come with me? You can sneak back, right?"

"I wish I could...." Solene whispered. "But I have a duty here, Nat... I have to protect Rome and the Cardinal from vampires. I can't come with you."

Natalie's lower chin trembled for a moment, then she lifted her head bravely. "Zenbu wakarimasu..... (I understand.....). I hope I can see you later during the year, Solene-nee-san..."

"Me too...." Solene gave her one final squeeze before releasing her. "You're getting big, Natalie. Keep in touch, okay?"

The girl grinned, and without warning, launched a turning kick at Solene's butt. Everyone winced. Over the four days that the small girl had stayed with them, they had been witness to Solene being the victim of her vicious and strong leg.

"Ow!" Solene yelled, then growled. "That does it!" She caught Natalie in a stronghold and squeezed her arms together.

"I can't breathe!" Natalie gasped out. "Let me go!"

"Heh." Solene released her and turned. "Get out of here, princess."

With a wave, Natalie took William's hand and allowed herself to be led away down the road. Solene watched till she was gone, then sank down on her knees to the sidewalk and buried her face in her hands.

"Solene-chan...." Abel walked forwards and held her close to him, pressing her to his chest as he stroked her head. "It's alright.... it's alright....."

Solene made no noise, but everyone felt her loneliness. Tres and Leon came over as well, and added their comforting words to his. Abel tilted her chin up and gently touched her eyes. "Sleep, Solene.... It's still early for you to wake up.... Go back to sleep and you'll feel better...."

The priestess just leaned her head against Abel's chest and allowed his warmth to comfort her. Gradually, her posture relaxed. Abel stood and looked at Tres, expression serious. "Tres... will you stay with her today?"

"Affirmative," the android said softly. "Sister D'Cruz is under my care.... I will stay with her and keep her company...."

Leon's hand subconsciously strayed to his locket where there was a picture of his daughter hidden inside. "Poor kid... She didn't get much sleep last night as well."

Abel sighed, suddenly looking extremely old and weary. "It's for the best, then. Come, Tres. Let's get her back to her room..."
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Cardinal Catherina Sforza watched the little scene unfold with a heavy heart. She understood how Solene felt, and no doubt she needed the day to recover. "Solene D'Cruz.... the pain you go through now is only temporary.... There are others who have this pain all their lives.... You will recover soon enough........."

Assessing Tres Iques

Solene crept into the libary quietly, candle in one hand, the other holding the hem of her nightgown so she wouldn't trip or fall. There. There it was. The old dusty computer sitting unused in one corner. Solene gave a grin. It was rarely used, with the exception of William and Abel at times. Tonight, she was going to be sitting in the chair.

Setting the candle next to her, Solene sat and switched it on. Her knowledge of Lost Technology was rather limited, but it was enough for her to hack into databases. Of course, one would ask what she was doing up at night, but then again, she suffered from insomnia. One of the reasons why she took night duties at times.

"Assessing database... " Solene's eyes watered as she stared at the screen, but she blinked the the tears away. "Hmm... let's check out Abel's account..." Happily, the young woman assessed the AX members' accounts, checking all their latest missions and others, just to pass the time and exhaust herself a little.

Abel seemed to owe a lot of debts to Catherina, and they were slowly being paid off ("No wonder he only gets four dinaru!"). William was also in debt, but it had been cleared away by repairs and free check-ups done on Tres ("Hmph... his inventions again.."). Hugue was still missing, and his account was filled with complains from Kate ("......") . Noelle... Solene decided to skip that. Leon was still under a jail sentence of 1,000 years, but it was all cut down to 10 remaining years. The recent missons he was doing for the AX had taken 20 years off him ("Poor Dandelion..."). Esther had a clean record ("No surprises there."). Kate as well, but her account was filled mostly with reports about the Iron Maiden ("She's a battleship, duh... Oh yeah...it's just her consiousness linked to it.") Tres surprisingly had no account.

Solene stretched and glanced at the clock. An hour had passed, and she was already bored. Maybe a walk in the garden would tire her a little. But as Queen of Heart was about to leave, something caught her eye. "Gunmetal Hound? What is this?" She assessed the link and gasped.

Pictures of the 10 killer dolls created filled the screen, giving Solene a chance to view them as they were before thay all got destroyed. HC-IIIX caught her eyes and she opened his file to find Tres's emotionless face staring at her. "HC Tres Iques... Efficient and trustworthy. Extremely loyal, able to eliminate targets on his own." There was a picture of Tres wielding his guns, and a full body picture for her to view. "Created in Gunmetal Hound, date not specified."

So.... Tres was created to bring death.... Solene thought to herself, a sad expression flitting across her face. But he seems so.... he's only......

"Sister D'Cruz." A cool, emotionless voice said behind her. "Status report."

"AAA-" Solene jumped and screamed, but a gloved hand clamped over her mouth, the scent of fire, musk, and the slightly sharp tang of gunmetal assaulting her senses. Tres. "Do not scream, Sister D'Cruz. It would only result in waking the AX, and your cover will be blown. Status report?"

Calming her hammering heart, Solene nodded and turned as Tres released her. "I'm fine... I just couldn't sleep. Tres...you can call me Solene. We're alone now."

"Affirmed." Tres nodded and his gaze wandered over to the computer screen. Solene swore that what could have been a frown flitted over his face. "What is that?"

"It's nothing." Solene hurriedly turned it off and squeaked as the room turned pitch black. The candle had gone out while she was busy with the computer, and the bright screen had lighted up the room instead of it. Sighing, she was about to activate her enhanced eyesight so she could detect Tres's body heat, but the android scooped her up in his arms and marched out, laser eye flashing. "Um... Tres?"

"Solene." Tres reached the door and set her down, looking at her. "Gunmetal Hound was where I was created along with my brother Duo Iques, who now works with Cardinal Fanssessco de Medicci and the Inquisition Bureau. It was destroyed along with eight of my brothers, but I survived. Lady Catherina Sforza, the Duchess of Milan at that time, saved me and created another body for me. That is why she never created an account for me, but rather, kept the one I had at Gunmetal Hound, transferring it into the AX link. In case you're wondering, I.... I still have memories of that place."

Solene stared at him with wide eyes. "Was it bad?"

".........." Tres closed his eyes and didn't answer for a second. "I would not answer that question, but if you insist, I will."

"Then don't." Solene hugged him, winding her arms around the android's slender but strong waist. "You're a mystery, you know that, Tres Iques. A real mystery."

Tres looked down at her and his arms went around her as well. "Solene..."

"Hey, what are you..... Gunslinger?! Queen of Heart?! What the....." a voice startled them. Solene jumped and pushed away from Tres. "Dandelion!"

A very surprised Leon Garcia de Asturias stared at them, a candle in his hand. Tres scowled, for real this time, surprising the man further. "Father Garcia de Asturias. Please do not use our codenames as you like. It is only used for missions and formality. There is hardly anything formal in our meeting now."

"Ah, of course." Leon grinned at Solene. "Nothing formal, huh? Then I wonder what Solene and you were doing just now."

"Nothing!" Solene exclaimed, face burning. "We just bumped into each other, that's all! What are you doing here, anyway?"

"Couldn't sleep." Leon shrugged his broad shoulders. "You too, kid? Huh.... let's get a hot drink then. My treat."

Solene snorted softly and rolled her eyes, but took Tres's hand and followed him. "Hey, Tres," she whispered. "You know.... if there was a chance for you to be human, would you take it?"

Tres didn't face her. "It is my greatest wish....."

Solene smiled, and ran forwards, joining Leon. That wasn't a straight answer, but I know you, Tres.... You would take the chance if you had one..... Her smile faded. But I'm sorry.... I'm selfish.... I don't want you to be human... I like you the way you are....

A hand touched her shoulder and Tres's reassuring gaze captured her eyes. It gave her a direct sentence; "As you will, Solene D'Cruz. As you will."

"I Love You, Leon..."

((OOC: Simply a fic that popped into my mind. Reason: 1) Leon and I are a couple on MySpace. 2) He's just so.... cute? But anyway, here's me and Leon together... (In my dreams) ))
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It was a bright and sunny day, and Stephanie cursed quietly as the sun's hot rays beat down on her while she swept the front of the shop. "Lord... why does it have to be so hot today?" she leaned against her broom and wiped her forehead, gazing at the clear blue sky.

"You okay out there, girl?" Her boss called out to her.

Stephanie faked a smile. "Yes, sir. I'm almost done..." The shop was a quaint little cafe, close to the Vatican, and the Priests and Priestesess often frequented it. Already, they had a few customers that morning, which consisted of a silver-haired priest (he was a regular one) that as usual had tea with thirteen cubes of sugar, and two armor clad people.

Stephanie closed her eyes against the sun and turned as her boss came out, wearing a coat. "I'm going to have to go shopping for a while. We're running out of sugar and other stuff. Will you be alright handling the shop by yourself?" "Yes." She nodded, grateful to drop the broom and enter the cool dim confines of the shop. Leaning her head in her arms, Stephanie gave a sigh and allowed her mind to wander for a minute. If there was a chance, she wanted to enter the Vatican as well. She had seen the priestess that followed the Lady Catherina around, and wished she could be just like her.... strong and fearless. Stephanie smiled into her arms and lifted her head, just in time to see a figure walking out quietly. "Ah... chotto matte!"

"Hm?" The man turned and she saw that he was a priest. "Sorry, kid... thought you were asleep back there. Is everything alright? You look tired."

"I'm fine. I just don't like the heat, that's all." Stephanie slid off her stool and walked over to him. He had a rough kind of look, when bristles around his chin, bared chest and long ebony hair. "Please have a seat, Father."

"Call me Leon, kid. No need for formalitites when we're not practically in public." He waved a hand and followed her to a table. He was right, though. They were the only ones in the shop at the moment. "The name's Leon Garcia de Asturias. I'll have some tea."

"Oh... okay..." Stephanie quickly hurried to fulfill his order. For a while, she bustled about busily, feeling his eyes on her the whole time. When she was done, she brought it back to his table. "Here you are, Leon."

"Thank you." Leon took a sip and gave her a grin. "Hey, you're good at this. What's your name?"

"Stephanie...." Stephanie blushed slightly. "Stephanie Summers...."

"Well, sit down and join me, Stephanie." Leon stretched back, leaning his chair backwards. "You're a pretty girl. And your name.... it must mean crown, right?"

"Yes." Stephanie was surprised. "How did you know that, Leon?"

Leon gave her head a good-natured rub. "That's a secret. I work for the Vatican, so there's a lot of things we people know." He winked. "Like I can tell that you're a well-bred, pretty lady."

Stephanie just blushed shyly and looked at her hands which was still clutchng a tray. "Well... I had hopes that I would get into the Vatican one day..."

"Hmm... you wouldn't enjoy it, kid. It's hard work, with low pay." Leon sipped his tea thoughtfully. "Better off here than there...."

Stephanie just stared at him as his thoughts drifted. Fnally, he stood up and put a few dinaru on the table. "I gotta get going, kiddo. Thanks for the tea and keep the change as a tip for you." He winked and left, leaving her speechless.
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From that time, Father Leon always frequented the cafe every evening, and Stephanie would always find time to join him at his request, busy or not. The same scene would replay; tea, talk and tip. And often, the two always wished time would stop whle they were together.
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Stephanie lay on her bed, staring up at the ceiling. No matter how much she tried, she couldn't sleep. Lifting a hand, she pretended to draw shapes in the air, and after a while, she found that she was awriting Leon's name over and over again. "This isn't good..." She muttered. "He's a Father.... I shouldn't be thinking about him.... Maybe a walk will clear this...."
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"Forgive me, Lord.... for I have sinned..." the priest prayed as he knelt in front of the Statue of Jesus. "I cannot get this thought of love out of my head... even when I realize that I've been married before, and I have a daughter.. a young child..." Ebony locks rustled as he lifted his head to gaze at the serene face of Jesus. "But I find that I love her, and she makes me happy, more than anything else. So....I ask forgiveness of you Lord, for my next action will...."
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Stephanie was walking along the bridge, deep in her thoughts, that she didn't notice the shadows that surrounded her till she got to the middle of the bridge. "Good evening, young miss...." A silky voice said, making her jump. "What brings you out alone at this hour?" Stephanie started as a man materilized out of the shadows, eyeing her hungrily. Long, feline like features caught her attention, red eyes glowed. His fangs protuded from his mouth and he grinned as she paled.

"Vampire!" Stephanie blurted in fear. She was afraid, but she willed herself to be strong and not show it. Instead, she looked around to find a weapon, and spotted a long piece of wood nearby.

The vampire watched her in amusement. "So, you dare go against a Methuselah with a puny stick, Terran? My.... how brave indeed." His movements were liquid, flowing, and before Stephanie knew it, she was pinned against the wall of the bridge. "You should know, Terran, that it's useless." The vampire grinned and grazed his fangs softly against her neck. "So soft.... you'll make a good meal tonight, my dear. Look on the bright side.... you'll die painlessly and leave a very good looking corspe behind."

Stephanie whimpered in fear as he bared her neck and leaned forwards. His lips closed over the skin and he sucked lightly, earning a gasp from her before he let his fangs slide out. Stephanie squeezed her eyes shut. This was it... She was going to die.... Abruptly, the vampire released her before his fangs sank into her neck, and she fell to the ground, coughing.

A priest stood a few meters away, a chakram in his hand. "Hey, you. Don't you know that it's not decent to do that to a girl in public?" The vampire growled ferociously and charged at him. The priest calmly leapt and threw his chakrams. "Stephanie!" He shouted. "Do not get up!" Stephanie closed her eyes, putting her hands over her head, and when all the sounds had subsided, she allowed herself to get up. "Father.... I..."

"Didn't I tell you? Call me Leon." The priest walked into the light and grinned. Stephanie's eyes filled with tears. "Leon!" She dashed into his arms and hugged him, crying. "Thank you! Thank you for saving me!"

"There, there, kid. You're alright now." Leon rubbed her back comfortingly. "Just don't pull off a stunt like walking alone at night anymore, okay?"

Stephanie nodded, sniffling. "Thank you Leon...."

"Don't worry about it." Leon tilted her face up, gazing into her dark brown eyes. "You're really beautiful, you know that? And I don't want you getting hurt...." He brushed his lips over hers gently.

Stephanie's eyes fluttered shut. "Leon... is this right? You're a priest...."

"Of course it's right, kid." Leon laughed a little and swung her around lightly. "I love you, Stephanie Summers. I really do. Will you be mine?"

Stephanie hesitated, but that hesitation melted away when she saw the hope in his eyes. "I...."

"Please?" He brushed another kiss across her lips.

She smiled, then. "Yes. I love you too.... Leon Garcia de Asturias...."

Leon just gave her a wicked grin and kissed her deeply. "Then I'll be yours. Forever and always..."
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((OOC: It sucked, didn't it? The ending sucked..... geez.... but nevermind... I love Leon, and that's that. Stephanie is my real name, but my surname isn't Summers. I'm a Chinese Asian girl that has a lust for anime.))

Some... Random Idea (When Abel met Solene)

((OOC: Arrggghhh..headache, headache.... writer's block again, lol.... but nvm, I'll just put what ever I thought of here. This is when my charrie first appears in Trinity Blood, and Abel sees her as a lil sis cause she reminds him of Seth in some way... Hmmm, I may put this on Fanfiction.net. It depends...))

B.I.C:
Abel Nightroad paused when he was about to enter a corridor in front of Catherina's office. A priestess about 20 or 21 stood there, talking to Leon Garcia de Asturias, fresh in the age of youth. "Ano.... dare desu ka, William-san? (Er... who is she, William?)"

"Sister Solene D'Cruz, codenamed Queen of Heart." William puffed on his pipe as he watched the two talk. "The latest member of the AX. Catherina-san evaluated her this morning and found her to have potential. You won't believe what kind of abilty she has. Almost like Noelle-san... oh, sorry, Abel." He added when Abel's shoulders drooped a little. "I forgot...you still blame yourself for her...."

"It's alright. Go on, William-san." Abel forced a smile. "What can Sister D'Cruz do?"

"For one, she has the ability to enhance her eyesight so she can track enemies a mile away. Once she has them within her radius, she can track their movement, even through walls. And another, she can generate mana chakrams, but that takes a toll on her energy, and could prove fatal if she doesn't take care." William rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "It's fascinating... and interesting. I've never met anyone with that kind of ability before. Being able to generate an attack using visuallized energy is simply amazing."

"Hey, Professor! Father Four-Eyes!" Leon called, striding towards them, an arm around Solene. "This is Queen of Heart, Solene D'Cruz. Kid, meet two more of our members, Father Abel NIghtroad and Professor William Walter Wordsworth."

"Hajimemashite. (Pleased to meet you.)" Solene said politely. "Leon-san was just about to take me on a tour. Maybe we can get to know each other better if we went in a group?"

"Hey, kiddo, you don't have to invite them!" Leon protested. "Leave it to Dandelion to show everything and everyone to you!"

"On the contary, Leon... I feel like getting to know Solene a bit more myself," William said, a matter-of-factly. "And I feel that leaving you alone with her will bring to some... unexpected consequences."

"Like you and your inventions?" Leon said sarcasticly. "But since the lady insisted..." He made a sort of bow and offered Solene his arm. She smirked a little and took it, turning to snile at Abel. "Will you be coming, Abel-san?"

Abel nodded, watching those green eyes sparkle. Long black hair was hidden under her habit, except for her bangs that framed her face. A sense of deja vu overcame him as he followed. He almost felt that he was looking at a grown version of his sister, Seth Nightroad, but he knew it wasn't her. There it was.... the same cheerfulness, the smile that was childish and yet not so, laughter that was teasing yet serious. "Ano... Solene-san.... (Er... Solene...)"

"Hai? (Yes?)" Solene turned to look at him, and again he saw a bit of Seth in her.

"Do you have any siblings?" Abel asked quietly so Leon and William wouldn't hear. The two in general were arguing about something.

Solene gently released Leon's arm and fell back into step with Abel, linking her arm through his. "I used to have a brother.... Samuel D'Cruz.... but..." The look her face got told him what had happened without her having to say it. "What made you ask that, Abel-san?"

"I used to have a little sister.... Do you miss him?" Abel explained shortly and changed the topic.

"A little... sometimes... when it rains...." Solene said vaugely, and turned to him. "Did you sister..."

"I don't know." Abel said truthfully. "But I noticed that you seemed alone, that's why I asked. I may not be good at sensing or reading emotions, but there's something about you that made me want to know if once had siblings."

"Hmmm...." Solene hummed a little. "And you as well, Abel-san. There's something you grieve about deep inside you. I can see it in your eyes, even when you smile. If there's no problem, allow me to call you nii-sama (brother)?"

Abel smiled. "I don't see a problem in that... sister."

Solene tilted her head to the side and returned his smile cheerily as Leon called, "Hey, kid! Want to go to the gardens?" "Coming, Leon-san!" She let go of Abel and ran forwards.

"Arigaotu.... Abel-nii-sama.... (Thank you... brother Abel....)" she whispered before she latched herself on Leon's arm once again, joining in their argument of wether they should go to the garden or the lab to see William's inventions.

Abel watched, smiling slightly. She reminds me so much of Seth.... before Cain went crazy and destroyed our happiness..... I hope I can protect her, just as I would for Seth.... Seth Nightroad, I wonder where you are now...?
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((OOC: This was before Abel knew Seth was the Empress of the MEthuselah Empire. That's all for now.... Ja ne, minnasan!))

Tiring Day

Solene sighed and collasped on Tres. "I'm tired... so tired...."

"Status report, Sister D'Cruz?" Tres asked softly, registering unkown emotions in his database.

"Tired..." Solene said. "Whatever it is, I just want to sleep right now. I'm never doing Abel's shopping again...." She scuffed the road with her boot. "My feet are aching, I'm getting a migrane... what could get worse? Vampires?"

At that word, Tres stiffened. "Affirmative. Although it is most unlikely, it is still night, and danger lurks unseen."

"How positive..." Solene grumbled sarcasticly. But no sooner had she said that, she detected movement in the shadows. "Gunslinger!"

"Affirmed, Queen of Heart." Tres's laser eye flashed and he took out his guns. At the same time, Solene activated her ability, and two glowing circles appeared around her wrists as her eyes glowed faintly. Mana.... she cringed. I'm running out of energy... Tres seemed to be thinking along those lines, for he signaled her to get behind him.

Vampires burst out of the shadows, surrounding them. Tres prepared to shoot, but there was another blur of movement, and the vampires fell, writhing in agony. Solene 's activated enhanced eyesight followed the movement and she gasped in surprise and relief. "Sword Dancer!"

"Good evenng, Queen of Heart, Gunslinger." Father Hugue de Watteau walked towards them, wielding his staff gracefully. "I'm back."

What I Like About You (A Trinity Blood Fanfic)

What I Like About You
Tres ponders over the question, "What do you like about Abel?" and comes up with a very unexpected result. TresAbel. Oneshot
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When Sister Esther Blanchett bumped into Father Tres Iques that morning, she had innocently asked the android if her liked his partner, Father Abel Nightroad. HC-IIIX had affirmed it and stated that Abel was an efficient and reliable partner to work with. It was then that the sly question had popped up. "What do you like about Abel?" For once, Tres didn't have an answer to that, and was left pondering on it.

Yes... what was it about him that he liked?

There were many things about Abel that intrigued him. From the way he stood under the sun, lifting a hand to shield his face slightly form it's rays, to the way his hair rippled each time he moved. From his cheerful, bumbling ways that wound it's way into everyone's heart, to the way that his eyes hardened and turned icy cold when he faced vampires. And also, from the way he seemed happy yet sad and vice versa.

Abel's presence seemed somewhat amusing to Tres at times, because he treated him like a normal person, not as a killer doll. How many times had it been that he brought up topics on, "Do androids have amotions?" and always answered himself by saying, "I'm sure they do. I mean you, Tres-kun. You're part human. Surely you have some emotions or a compassion circuit so you can feel." Tres wouldn't answer, and Abel would smile and mutter something inane to spark a conversation again.

There were so many things about him that Tres liked, but Esther had asked a specific question, and her needed to give her a specific answer. Tres stood in his post outside the gates and thought on it, running statistics on Abel through his inner database. Abel sometimes loved teasing him, though it never really had any effect, and he found that he liked that the most.Tres didn't know how to explain it, but Abel had once teasingly pressed the barrel of his gun to the back of his neck, the only sensitive part of him, and Tres had bent his head, arching his neck to feel more of the cool metal on his skin. It was probably a reation based on something that had happened once before in Gunmetal Hound, but it surprised Tres and Abel both. Since then, Abel loved to touch him there, just to squeeze out a reaction from the android.

"Ne, Tres-kun! You're so quiet today!" Abel's voice pulled him out of his thoughts. He looked to his right and saw him smiling at him. "You usually talk, but you aren't."

"Negative," Tres replied evenly. "It's you who initates the conversation always, Father Nightroad."

"Ah, sou ka... sou ka..." Abel scratched his head sheepishly. "Demo... you look really thoughtful today, Tres-kun. What is it you're thinking of?"

"A question Sister Esther asked me this morning," Tres said. "I'm running a scan through my database for an answer."

"Let me help!" Abel said eagerly. "What's the question, Tres? I want to know!"

tres felt an emotion running through him that he identified as... embaressment(?) and a slight warmth heated his cheeks. "Negative. I... I would prefer not to reveal the question."

A look of understanding dawned in Abel's eyes, but he walked over and brushed his fingers over the sensitive skin behind Tres's neck. "Not even for this?"

"Negative." Tres's voice was calm, but his heart apparatus had begun to beat at twice it's normal rate, and he felt a slight discomfort at the unfamilliar feeling.

"Tsk... you're no fun." Abel planted a kiss on Tres's forehead and returned to his post, a gust of wind blowing his hair around his face. It brought a fresh scent of soap and bubbles to Tres's sharp sense of smell, touching something in the human part of the android's brain.

His scent... yes, Abel's scent was special.Tres recalled how Abel always came in Cardinal Catherina Sforza's office in the morning, smelling of soap and bubbles, skin and hair still slightly damp and warm from a hot bath. Tres liked Abel's fresh scent that started a new day for him, and how Abel's face always had that sleepy, not-quite-awake-yet look about him in the early dawn.

It could be that Tres also liked the way Abel smelled after he came out of the cndy shop with a bag full of sweets, a huge grin on his face. Strawberries were more promnent here, and it tempted the android to give him an experimental lick either to see how he tasted, or to taste the scent.

Or maybe it was when Abel was engaged in battle with the Methuselah, that Tres found his scent to be the most interesting. Back to back, they would shoot down countless vampires, and the smell of smike, gunpowder, sweat and blood hung heavily over him, an interesting mix. Tres liked it because it reeked of death, and death was what he was created to bring. It also brought back distant memories for the android, though he couldn't explain how or why.

And at night, after Abel had his bath and washed off all the day's worries by soaking in hot water, Tres found that he smelled more of himself than anything else. It was a unique scent belonging to that one person, and no one else could have it, except Abel.

But perhaps the most enjoyable time of all was when Abel was curled up against him, and smelled of Tres; fire, musk, and the slightly mettalic tang of gunmetal. It brought fierce satisfaction to the android, satisfaction that he never knew he could feel, to bury his face in Abel's hair and find his own unique scent but Tres's more dominant. It was also relieving to wake up in the morning and find that scent, knowing that he possessed the most beautiful man in the world.

It was there and then that Tres Iques decided that that was what he enjoyed and liked the most about Abel.

Now, he just had to organize a suitable answer for Esther so the priestess wouldn't compare his sharp sense of smell to a dog's.

A Bad Night? Maybe...

It's so quiet at the AX today! It's a little unusal, but then again, it's to be expected since Father Abel Nightroad isn't around. I'm a little down in the dumps myself today as well.... and somehow quite moody, come to think of it. The entire day was mostly spent with the Cardinal Catherina Sforza and a certain android, though I don't think Tres Iques could've been bored with anything. But then again, who knows what he's thinking about?

Went around shopping this afternoon, and got a few nice clothes along the way, along with a book. I think it's called "Touch the Dark". It's about this clairvoyant girl who goes to the vamps for help, and meets this really handsome Romanion vampaire called Mircea. It was really, really mesmerizing, and I spent the evening with my head in the lap of a certain android reading the book. I'm on for night duty tonight... OUCH....

The Rosenkruez Orden is really getting rather annoying. They keep sending Assassins to assinate the Cardinal and her brother, so me and Tres have our hands rather busy sometimes. Like now, there are currently four of us keeping watch in front of the AX building, namely me, Tres, Abel, and Father Hugues de Watteau. Don't ask me, but Abel's got Tres engaged in a "Truth or Dare" game, and so far, Tres has turned on the water sprinklers in the Investigation Bureau. It's fun to hear Petros swear, though..... Never knew he was so vulgar. And I'm here, typing away to pass the time. Call this a bad night when two certain partners are acting crazy? You make the call... I'm tired....

New Blog

Hmmm.... a new blog indeed. Konichiwa to everyone out there, and welcome into my mind. I'm a roleplayer, and an authoress, so I shall be using this to put down my ideas and my random stories as I go. I do not own any of the anime I write about; they belong to their respective creators, except for my Own Characters, respectively known as Kamaitachi Ryorin, Akamatsu Arisa (Risa) and Solene D'Cruz. None of these characters are real, and if they are, it is merely a coincidence.

I am currently roleplaying Trinity Blood, so all my posts will be based on my daily life in the anime. Also, I do hope that I will meet more roleplayers out there and get to enjoy more roleplaying.

Feel free to share ideas, thoughts, comments and kudos with me anytime. Flames will be recieved and then used to burn Father Hugues de Watteaus' AX uniform along with his staff, and the balme will go on to Father Leon Garcia de Asturias.

Till then, Sayonara.