Permission to archive and all that... Revelations, Part 9 ******************* Christy Stillman Aug 23, 2000 Natalie smiled as she took the proffered hand of her Knight and climbed into the trunk. Climbing in and pulling down the lid to block the deadly sunlight already creeping into the graying sky, he pulled her close and gently kissed her lips. "Now," he whispered with a smile. "Where were we?" His hand found the soft swell of a breast and his thumb drew lazy circles around the already taut nipple. "Oh Nick," Natalie moaned. "Make love to me. Don't stop this time. I can't bear to be without you any longer." His fingers moved to unbutton her blouse... ...and there was a pounding on the lid of the trunk. "Yo, Nick!! You in there?" "Nick? You know you left the keys in the ignition, buddy? But don't worry, ol' Schanke'll take care of ya just like he always does." "What is HE doing here?" Natalie whispered. "I don't know," came the irritated reply. "Hey, Schanke, it's okay. I'll be all right in here." "Nah, buddy, can't leave you cooped up in your trunk all day even if you could put two or three bodies back there. I'll drive ya back to the Loft and park ya in the garage. You're gonna owe me one for this, Knight. You know that don't you?" Nick looked at the once again frustrated Natalie in his arms and replied, "Oh yeah, Schanke. I'm gonna owe you for this one bigtime." Somewhere in the back of his mind, he heard someone chuckle. ************** Back at the Raven, LaCroix laughed, allowing his amusement to filter through his link with his son. What a happy coincidence that Nicholas' partner had stopped by to discuss a case. After playing the concerned father regarding Nicholas' "health problem" and the fact that he obviously wouldn't be returning before sunrise, the man had happily trundled off to find his errant son. He hadn't even needed to use any...powers of persuasion. One thing he knew. Nicholas had dallied too long with the dear Doctor. It was now HIS turn, and HE would take her. First her body, and then her blood. Both would undoubtedly be delicious. He laid down on his bed, shark smile firmly in place, and fell asleep for the day. ******* Okay! Next!!