Things ought to be (Era//Seras//Isi)

[era]

Gently taking her finger from his lips she shook her head a little "I am clean and alright, so that means you have to rest" she said, turning off the faucet Era got out of the shower and wrapped a towel around her. She was making an effort to not think anything that might involve the hunter; she didn't want Hiro stopping her if she did get the guts up and hunt the woman down. Walking into the bedroom Era ran a hand through her hair, making up her mind she quickly got dressed in a simple nightie. She had, had too much excitment for one day and was tired.

If the hunter wanted to track them, she could; Era wouldn't put it past a woman like that. It would only mean Era would try and stay on high alert all night listening for any signs of someone around.

[serasalcaste]

Hiro frowned when he heard Era's thoughts. He knew she wanted nothing more than to hurt the hunter and get her back for what she did to him, but the vampire couldn't have helped it. He did what he had to, and now she wanted to just help him. Feeling a bit dizzy, Hiro fell to the floor with a soft thud getting out of the shower. He laughed to himself and got up before Era could question him.

When he walked into the bedroom, his frown quickly became a smile once again. Her petite figure in a nightgown, with a tired look across her face, it was too adorable. The vampire continued to dry himself off, feeling a bit of blood through the towel. His wounds were still healing, if a little slower than usual. but it didn't bother him. "You're as adorable as ever." Hiro commented, laying on his back in the bed. "We'll be alright, Era... I promise...." He looked her in the eyes. "She isn't coming back." Hiro was so confident about what he was telling her, but it was because he knew it was the truth. Isi wouldn't dare come back, but he still had half a notion to text her. Once they figured everything out. Hiro didn't want to ask for her help, especially now. In truth he never did, but there just hadn't seemed any other way, and now Era knew he had kept something important from her, something the vampire never wanted to do. But now more than ever, Hiro knew Era wouldn't, and shouldn't approve. Closing his eyes, he looked like he had far too much on his mind for one person to handle.

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[era]

Era slipped into bed beside Hiro and pressed against him gently, making a nod of her head she sighed softly "Ok" she said with a small smile; looking at him as he closed his eyes. Placing her her head on his chest gently she relaxed against him gently.

Closing her eyes slowly the events of the night made her open her eyes slowly, she wasn't sure if she wanted to go to sleep or stay awake with Hiro. Sleep sounded like the perfect idea without a second thought Era closed her eyes; taking a deep breath she slowly started to doze off to sleep. Pressing gently in at Hiro's side she moved slightly and kissed his cheek gently before placing her head back on his chest with a smile.

[serasalcaste]

Letting Era press up to him gently as she fell asleep, Hiro let out a soft sigh and stared up at the bland ceiling. Among other things, it felt strange for him to be in that bed with her in her apartment, a place he'd often considered to be for the other men that had come and gone in her life. Somehow, it just didn't feel right, but he'd never say anything to Era about it. Having her leaning on his chest made it all the more difficult to breath, but Hiro loved her company. He could feel his body wanting to heal, if even slowly, but soon he would be fine again. His shattered bones were healing back together and his cuts and scrapes had all but disappeared. Now just his insides were growing back to normal, though they weren't in the best shape ever anyhow. For a vampire to be full of organs that barely worked, it took skill to limit his healing and endure the pains and troubles of always being so close to death, but living on only because he was inhuman.

With every soft breath he'd forced himself to take, Hiro could feel it wasn't working. He knew his lungs were bad before the accident, but now as they had filled a bit with blood before healing, it was like he was drowning. Every little cough brought blood into his mouth and as if the constant smell of it on him wasn't enough, the taste kept trying to put him over the edge.

His eyes were since a deep red and his fangs were pearl white and sharp. Hiro found himself staring lavishly at Era's precious neck. Her porcelain skin was soft and perfect. Her petite little body was always so warm and comfortable. But most of all, the vampire noted right then just how brilliant her scent was, how wonderful her blood smelled, and most of all how amazing its taste was. Though the moment he'd realized what he was fantasizing about, Hiro bit his lip hard and looked away. It seemed the more his body was in need of healing, the more he began to think and act like a vampire. Thankfully for them his hatred of his kind was always so strong. Trying not to disturb Era in her sleep, Hiro brought his arm to his mouth and ripped into his wrist with his fangs. He put his lips to his cold, pale skin, sucking on what little blood he had left. It wasn't really helping him all that much, but at least it calmed him down. The vampire wasn't one who could die from bleeding to death, but as with Seras, he would simply fall into a coma of sorts and sleep until his body could slowly heal and replenish itself. Last time it took weeks, if it happened again, it could be anyone's guess. But the vampire in him was so desperate Hiro wasn't thinking straight except for not wanting to feed off his lover and hurt her. It was why the series of events had started that evening and had been so unfortunate anyways.

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[era]

Era moved slightly in her sleep as if she knew what Hiro was doing, frowning a little she didn't wake up from her sleep instead turned in his arms so her back was to him trying to find a comfortable place to sleep. Yawning a little in her sleep Era's head now sat on his shoulder gentl the small cut on her cheek had healed perfectly; opening her eyes sleeply for a moment she thought she heard something but dismissed it and rolled back over so she was once against facing Hiro.

Pressing her forehead against the side of his neck gently one of Era's arms rested lightly on his chest as if she wasn't even touching him; even in her sleep she was very concious of how hard or how gently she rested against him. Mumbling something in her sleep about Hiro only his name was spoken well enough that it was even near understandable whatever else she said just sounded like jibberish, slipping back into a peacefull sleep whatever Era had said had left a very small smile on her lips.

Opening her eyes again after an hour Era looked up at Hiro for a moment debating if she should go back to sleep, closing her eyes for a second she opened them again quickly; her ears had picked up raised voices from outside. Settling back against Hiro knowing that raised voice around her apartment was a normal thing.

[serasalcaste]

There was a soft smile across Hiro's pale lips when he noticed Era turn about in her sleep. As the lady finally opened her eyes, a tired expression on her cute face, he ran a hand gently through her hair. "Good morning, bbydoll." He told her, a pleasant, comforting voice escaping his lips weakly. The look in his eyes was deathly fatigued and his touch was the last of his strength. Though she would probably notice the smell before anything, as he ran his hand across her cheek delicately, there were a few pairs of nearly fresh bite marks in his wrist. It was evident he had a hard time controlling himself as she fell asleep. Normally a taste of blood in general, even if it was only his, was enough to calm him. But his arm was torn apart and healing slowly. In the past short hour that Era had been soundly asleep, she could only have guessed the pain and torment he had been through, being so close to feed from his lover. Though no matter what, the girl was never once blamed for any little bit of his pains. It wasn't her fault, after all, for tasting for delicious and being so lovable. It certainly wasn't her fault for him being a creature of the night.

His skin looked absolutely colourless, overcoming burns and leaving the young vampire as white as snow. He was freezing to the touch and the only thing left to suggest he was still living was the very shallow breath, accompanied by a few light coughs that left blood across his lips. Even his heart was barely beating. Still, he never let Era rest beside him, keeping her in his loving embrace on his chest. However, the look in his eyes was barely even him no more. The certain, lustful malice that made up his vampirism was in his crimson stare, but for the most part just overwhelming fatigue calmed it down. His fangs were stained with blood and his voice weak. "Did you... sleep...well?" Hiro asked.

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[era]

Breathing in as Hiro gently stroked her cheek Era frowned a little and looked at his wirst which was torn apart "Oh Hiro" she said softly as she gently took his arms in her hands and gently touched the wounds; her fingers only just brushing the skin like she wasn't even touching him. Looking at him properly she let go of his hand and gently kissed his cheek, even though he was colder then normal she didn't shover at all even though she got goosebumps on her arms from the coldness of his skin; Era could make out the slow thump of his heart and it pained her to see him going through so much pain.

All of Era's bumps and brusies were all healed and she didn't look like they had done anything at all the night before, "I slept ok, though I can tell you got very little sleep" Era said softly. Moving out of his arms she sat up on the bed her legs tucked under herself as she sat facing him, noticing how red his eyes were she reached towards him and gently wiped the blood on his lips away; Era still wanted to find the hunter and hurt her more then anything for hurting Hiro. Era doubted she would play nice is she chanced upon the woman at any point.

[serasalcaste]

There was a light frown of dissatisfaction across Hiro's face when Era moved out of his arms after noticing how he had hurt himself. Somewhere in his mind, he cursed himself for doing so, but the vampire in him could only do as such to keep itself from feeding off Era's lovely neck. Though every second longer, Hiro feared he was only moments away from losing control of the monster in him. It never helped that Era was downright irresitable, inside and out, even to most humans. Everything she did, the most subtle movements to the most extravagant smile, to the brilliance of her eyes, perhaps she never noticed how amazing she looked.

"I dont... I don't sleep." Hiro spoke lightly, quieting a cough afterwords which left his lips bloodstained. But he soon licked them clean without even realizing it. Sitting up slowly, Hiro began to feel a little bit better as his healing began to work its magic a bit faster after having ingested so much blood, even if it was his. It all left him a tad bit lightheaded, but Hiro barely noticed. His vision had long since been blurred and his head throbbing.

"I know... you're upset, Era.... please... its alright...." Hiro reached out to touch her, but his hand was shaking and it took him a moment because he couldn't even see straight. Biting his lower lip, a nervous, ashamed look came to him as the vampire retracted his arm slowly and sat there, wondering what he was to do. With a heavy sigh, followed by a beautiful smile, Hiro concentrated his strength into standing up. He stumbled a bit, but forced his body to walk straight as he made his way towards the kitchen. "Are you hungry at all, bbydoll?" However, on his way there, he turned and went to take a glance out of the back door to the balcony. It seemed as though nobody was after them. He sighed in relief before going back to the entrance to the bedroom. Leaning against the frame of the doorway for support, Hiro played it off as simply being relaxed and he looked over at Era with a smile. She was very pretty to him, even if he couldn't see too well.

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[era]

Continuing to stay where she was sitting for a moment Era moved so she was looking at the doorway to the bedroom and looked at where Hiro had left, looking down at the bed for a moment she looked up again and looked straight at Hiro and gave a small smile; getting off of the bed carefully she walked up to him. Era studied his face for a moment before she leaned up slightly and kissed his cheek gently "I'll make myself some breakfast...you just rest....please? For me?", as she stood in front of him she made herself look as innocent as she could.

It wasn't hard for her to look innocent and she pulled it off as if it was something natural to her; tucking some of her hair behind her ears she continued to watch Hiro carefully as she placed her hands on her hips. If he refused to rest Era was going to some how make him rest some place where she could watch him and make sure he got rest instead of getting up and walking around. Era started to move past Hiro and started to head to the kitchen herself, she didn't want Hiro to hurt himself.

[serasalcaste]

Hiro had enough respect for his lover to understand when she was to win and let her have her way with him, and everything else. He knew she was able to make her own breakfast and take care of herself, afterall, she had her own apartment and he couldn't imagine the other men that had come and gone in her life had taken care of her barely at all. Letting her slip past him, Hiro nodded with a smile, but a smile too soon as on her way to the kitchen, the vampire grabbed her dainty hand and pulled her back to him. He put his arms around her in a firm embrace. His fangs grown out, a horrid look in his crimson eyes, Hiro leaned in to her neck. But before he could bite into her, his more humane side held the vampire back and soon Hiro's arms fell to his sides. He took a fearful few steps back away from Era, his lips trembling and a look in his eyes that was inexplicably remorseful.

Hiro knew, he had reached a horrible point in his fight over his own body from the vampire within him. In an instant, the monster had taken over and acted on his own so quickly Hiro barely had time to realize what was going on, much less react. And it probably caused quite a stir with Era as well. He was conscious, and pleasant, and absolutely selfless and caring seconds before, and then in the blink of an eye he had grabbed hold of her as if she was his prey.

Shaking his head in disbelief, Hiro walked away from Era cautiously towards the front door. He didnt care if it was still a bit of daylight outside, or that the hunter could still be after them. All he knew right then, was the he was indefinitely a danger to Era. It killed him inside, and he didn't know what to do. There were a million and a half thoughts running rampant through his trouble, pained mind. Hiro tried to tell his lover he was sorry, but a faint whisper only barely escaped his trembling lips.

"I... I'm heaps sorry..."

Leaning with his back to the front door of her apartment, Hiro stared at Era with such horrid fear and sadness and most of all shame in his eyes. There was a single tear that drained out of his eye. Barely able to hold himself up, his legs trembling from pain and guilt, Hiro reached about, trying to find the doorknob.

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[era]

Feeling Hiro grab her hand and then pull her back into him she held onto his arms gently as Hiro leaned into her neck, turning her head a little she caught the crimson look in his eyes holding her breath for a moment before Hiro dropped his arms from around her; turning her head slightly again she watched as he walked towards the front door awat from her. Era turned so she was facing him fully, she didn't want him to leave; walking slowly towards Hiro she was trying to form words to say to him, something to comfort him.

Nibbling on her bottom lip Era started walking towards him again, her stride steady and strong as if she was on a mission that needed to get done; reaching Hiro she placed her hand on the door handle before he could, "Please don't go anywhere....there's no need to be sorry" she said softly. Looking him in the eyes she stayed standing close to him in front of the door, "I'm not mad with you...at all...please don't feel bad. It's day out there Hiro, I don't want you to hurt yourself" she added in a gentle voice as she watched Hiro her eyes studying his face again.

[serasalcaste]

Hiro searched for the right words to say to her, but his deranged mind drew a hasty blank. He shook his head. Did Era not realize, she could have died moments ago? No matter what, the girl never seemed to be mad at him and it made him uncomfortable right then. He could barely stop himself, and the next time surely Era would have been bled to death. Was she just not afraid to die? Why, how could the lovely lady actually want him around? He was dangerous. Hiro couldn't understand her at all for once, and it frightened him even more. She didn't seem aware of the situation in its entirety.

Hiro pushed against the door a bit, only to realize he could no longer back away from Era any further, and for the first time in his entire life, he honestly did not want to be so close to her. Out of fear of course. He hadn't even been gentle about taking hold of her. It was as if from the moment she walked past him and he caught her light scent in the air, he had no longer been his mild mannered self and had become a brutal, selfish, lustful monster without even realizing it.

Hiro found the knob to the door, his hand cold and shaking nervously, but as it came to rest atop Era's soft skin, he quickly withdrew it. He couldn't even make eye contact with her. But the longer he stood there, so close to her, the more his legs shivered and the shorter his breath grew. He bit his lip hard and swallowed hard, his fangs growing to their sharpest, slicing through his lower lip with ease.

Losing his mind to the monster that was slowly consuming his heart and his will again, Hiro couldn't reason with himself. He didn't know what else to do than to get as far away from Era as possible. Though once overtaken completely by the vampire's lust, it would only mean he would probably come after her. No matter where she was. No matter how many people got in her way. The vampire needed Era just as much as Hiro's love did. Ducking out of the way, Hiro stumbled across the room and turned to face Era. There were tears in his eyes, but the crimson colour slowly began to grow more intense, more menacing. Hiro began to take a few slow, cautious steps back, towards the balcony and the outside.

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[era]

Watching him for a moment Era looked a little startled when he jerked his hand away from her's when he touched her hand, it hurt her that he couldn't stand to touch her then nor look her in the eye. Letting him slip past her she stared at the door for a moment before letting her hand drop from the handle as she turned to face him "I-I..." starting to say something Era trailed off her voice going soft, did he want her to be mad with him? Frowning a little she moved towards him without stopping, she didn't want to be mad with him. Without thinking about it she reached him quickly, Era had no reason to be mad with him. Well not one that she saw, wrapping her arms firmly around his waist she burried her face in his chest.

"Please...just stop...I don't want you to get hurt...if you hurt me I don't care I'm not mad with you, I don't care if you wanted to drink from me...just please stop" she whimpered into his chest trying to reason with him even though she wasn't looking him in the eye which made reasoning with people a little hard. Keeping her arms locked around him Era refused to let go even if he wanted her to she wasn't going to let go without a fight, opening her eyes as she kept her head to his chest her eyes had gone the silver white colour if she needed to she was going to used some of her wolf self to stop Hiro if it came down to her having to hurt him for anything.

[serasalcaste]

Hiro stood there without a word out of his bleeding lips. He was frozen in fear and hatred, he couldn't even budge. As Era whimpered into his chest, the vampire could feel tears in his eyes, but for whatever reason, his mind a mess, he notice himself wearing a sickeningly crude smile. No, it wasn't his expression at all. Looking down at the precious girl, all he could think about was how wonderful she smelled, and how even better she tasted, until Hiro realized the thoughts running through his mind. Fighting with himself was driving him mad, but now it seemed he had to quarrel with his lover to get her to understand. But if he didn't do something soon, she would surely wind up dead, or close enough to it that she'd wish she was.

Just then, a thought ran through his head, though it was hard to distinguish amidst the vast sea of depression and worry that was Era and his minds. If he only went outside, the last of his strength would leave him, the vampire would be engulfed in pain. Moreover, he would lose himself. He would wish nothing more than to feed off Era. However, the vampire would prove far too weak to move and do such a thing to hurt his precious Era.

Hiro took a slow step back, holding taking Era with him. His face was empty and his eyes grew cold and the colour of blood. Hiro collapsed, falling to his knees then over on his sides. He no longer had the strength as a human to get away even if he wanted to. However, his wounds began to heal again and his skin grew paler than death. His breath left him and his heart was stopping. He was losing himself and becoming a monster indeed.

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[era]

Giving a small gasp when Hiro fell to his knees then to his side Era took her arms from around him and looked at his eyes "Hiro" she cooed gently as she reached up and placed a hand on his cheek lightly "Please stay with me" she said softly her silver eyes glued onto his blood red one's. His cold skin made her want to pull her hand away from his cheek but she didn't want to, sliding her hand from his cheek she moved her hand to his neck as she stayed laying with him on the floor.

Her hair covered her neck from sight of the vampire before her, Era strained her ears to pick up every single noise around them; she caught the sound of Hiro's heart and breath sounded slow, like he was dying. "Hold on" she whispered before she gently nuzzled his neck lovingly, Era hated herself for pushing Hiro so far. Maybe if she found the hunter that Hiro had been in contact with she could try and get her to help him.