A Love Lost (reposted by Belle) - 17 msgs

Vampiress Dahlia began and nurtured her fantastic creation, "Crimson Kiss," elsewhere. This short but touching chapter, originally posted at the now defenct "TheSciFiVine," although not originally intended to do so, acts as a "prequel" to "CRIMSON KISS: a New Beginning," and is so well written, that it is a "must read."

Mar-17-2001 10:52 AM Message 1 of 17

Subject: A Love Lost (reposted by Belle)

From: cyberian_belle

~*Dahlia sipped from her goblet of wyne, savoring the deep coppery taste of blood mingled with that of fermented fruit. Tipping her head back, she rolled the thick liquid on her tongue, giving a soft moan. God, but a stormy night and a good glass of wyne made her so restless! Pacing up and down the corridors of the underground Kindred gathering coven, she growled deep in her throat. Clutching the gorgeous ornamental bloodstone at her throat, she murmured a soft curse in an ancient tongue. Unable to cope any longer, Dahlia slammed her goblet onto a nearby onyx tablelette and flung open the door, out into the raging weather. Beads of moisture automatically slammed into her as lighting lit the sky. Her eyes were a dark grey, her lips laughing, echoing the thunder as if daring it to shake her ribs again. Her hair flew back in a sodden honey-colored mass as the wind whipped at her body and clothes. Now THIS was living!*~

~*Closing her eyes, Dahlia let her senses spread, until she was sure they encompassed the world. She heard animals scurrying in the miles of surrounding forest which secluded her kind from the modern world... and mortals! Biting back a curse at the thought of having her peace interrupted, Dahlia's head snapped in the direction of a nearby sound. If it were a mortal, out in the storm, hunting for the meager food they could find, he or she would find a suprise indeed. A beautiful, soaking wet woman who was eager and willing to take them into her arms...for a meal that is. And so, she waited...for a feast, or a friend.*~

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Feb-15-2001 9:04 AM Message 2 of 17

Subject: Entrance [Kindred Gabrielle {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 1 ]

*I had heard about this new place, but had never thought of coming until now. The rain was nice, but still a little cold. I rarely minded the cold anymore, but in my travels I had weakened and needed nourishment. I stared blankly at the huge doors before me and shook the rain from my hair. With such sad events it might be good to sit and speak with others of my kind.*

*I threw open the doors, lightning flashing in the background, outlining my figure to those inside. I peered in for a moment, eyes squinting against the new light of the room.*

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Feb-15-2001 9:07 AM Message 3 of 17

Subject: Entering [Kindred Natasha {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 1 ]

*Having recieved an invitation from my Dahlia, I enter this place slowly. I look around shyly, trying to make out a few of the faces. I stop and wait, beginning to feel a little alone.*

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Feb-15-2001 9:08 AM Message 4 of 17

Subject: M'Love. [Vampiress Dahlia {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 3 ]

~*Dahlia looks up as the doors are thrown open, letting the storm in. A woman's form fills the doorway. She starts to open her mouth to welcome the woman, obviously Kindred from her scent, when another form moves behind her. A flash of lighting illuminates both women, and Dahlia's eyes widen in pleasure.*~

"Natasha!" she breathes.

~*Running to the doorway, Dahlia ducks behind the other woman and embraces Natasha before kissing her passionately.*~

"M'Dear..." she murmurs against her lips. How I've missed you."

Feb-14-2001 4:54 PM Message 5 of 17

Subject: [Kindred Gabrielle [reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 4 ]

*I forced down a snarl as the Kindred embraced, the hostess (as far as I could figure) passing me by. I shrugged and took a seat at another table.*

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Feb-15-2001 9:32 AM Message 6 of 17

Subject: New guests [Vampiress Dalia {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 1 ]

~*Dahlia breaks her embrace with Natasha to greet her new guests.*~

"Of course you are welcome here, Ravenwolf. It's an honor. Help yourself to a bloodwyne. Good evening to you Darkwolf."

~*Smiling at the shapeshifter, she nods. Taking Natasha's hand, she leads her to a nearby table. As she pulls out Natasha's chair for her, she kisses the top of her hair.*~

"Mmmm, M'Love. Tis so good to have you here."

~*Taking a seat next to Natasha, she smiles wickedly at her lover. Toying with the bloodstone that hung around her throat, Dahlia tilts her head to the side.*~

"So, darling. What would you like to do? We've so many guests. We have to entertain them!"

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Feb-15-2001 10:35 AM Message 7 of 17

Subject: Entering [Vinceto Giovanni [reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 1 ]

I enter the room and instinctively look around, making sure that it is clear and no danger is present. I fix the coat to my Armani suit and proceed to a far table, strategically placing myself in a corner so that I may see all that occurs here.

Sitting down, I run my hand over my short, black, slicked back hair, making sure it's still presentable. I look over everyone and keep always on the alert.

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Feb-15-2001 10:26 AM Message 8 of 17

Subject: Greeting her guests [Dahlia {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 7 ]

~*Dahlia sips her bloodwine, cuddling Natasha close, and thoroughly enjoying the company of others when some newcomers walk through the doors and into the meeting hall. This little cove had become popular, she thought, her lips curling wickedly. Strolling over to the Giovanni, she holds out her hand.*~

"Hello." she murmurs. "I am Dahlia, your hostess. And you are?"

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Feb-15-2001 10:40 AM Message 9 of 17

Subject: Charming [Vampiress Dahlia {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 7 ]

~*Smiling at Vincento, Dahlia waves a hand to a nearby table.*~

"Shall we?"

~*Stepping ahead of him, she collects two goblets and a bottle of wyne. Once they reach the table, she turns and smiles wickedly at him, holding up the bottle of wyne.*~

"He was an Italian." she says, laughing huskily.

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Feb-15-2001 10:43 AM Message 10 of 17

Subject: Poor Love {Vampiress Dahlia {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 9 ]

~*Dahlia turns away from Vincento to study Natasha. Sensing her thoughts, she reaches out to take her hand.*~

"Oh, M'Love. Don't think that way." she sighs. "So foolish to think I'd be tempted away from you!"

~*Leaning forward, Dahlia kisses Natasha's sweet lips.*~

"Never." she swears.

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Feb-15-2001 10:46 AM Message 11 of 17

Subject: I look to my dear [Natasha {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 10 ]

*I look up to my love and a smile comes onto my face. I become overjoyed and hug her tightly, ending it with a passionate kiss.*

Cpacebo, podruga, *I say to my Dahlia. I lean my head on her shoulder and look to Vinceto.* However, *I say, the "r" stongly rolled.* You, I like. *I look up to Dahlia and smile deviously.*

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Feb-15-2001 10:48 AM Message 12 of 17

Subject: M'Love, always [Lady Dahlia {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 11 ]

~*Kissing Natasha back, I sigh. Her lips caress mine, so sweet, so passionate...dark hungers begin to rise within me and I break the kiss, trying to fight them down.*~

"Later, M'Sweet." I say softly, my eyes promising.

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Feb-15-2001 10:52 AM Message 13 of 17

Subject: She is coming [Lady Dahlia {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 1 ]

~*Caressing Natasha's arm with her fingers, Dahlia looks over to Lady Mina. Noticing the flush upon her cheeks, she smiles. Her eyes dart to me, then away swiftly. She laughs. Such a lady. Remembering the days when it had been necessary for herself to behave so in order to escape a beheading, Dahlia's smile deepens. Those were the days. Sucking the life's blood out of an innocent victim screaming "WITCH!" at the top of their lungs, but none around could hear them. Snuggling deeper into Natasha's arms as the Thirst growled into life, Dahlia's head tips back, her eyes closing as she remembers a taste of innocence.*~

~*The girl had been stranded, lost, desperate on the side of the road. Her car had stalled, her eyes had been frantic. Oh, but it had been easy to calm her. And when she had slept, Dahlia had taken but the slightest sip. A droplet, a taste...Giving the goblet of bloodwyne in front of her a disdainful look, she growls. Hungry, wanting...*~

~*Turning to Natasha, her eyes a searing shade of yellow, Dahlia kisses her deeply, her fangs sinking into her lower lip. Throwing her head back, she moans.*~

"M'Dear, are you as hungry as I am?" she asks.

~*At Natasha's nod, and her hot look of desire, Dahlia takes her hand and runs out the door. Sprinting through the forest, they soon come upon a small village nearby. Throwing open the door of the pub, they enter, all eyes narrowing on them. Closing the door, Dahlia turns and bolts it, while Natasha turns off the lights. Then...screams, darkness, the hot, sticky smell of blood. When the lights were restored, every occupant of the room was unconcious on the floor, and each had lost a pint of blood.*~

~*Wiping her mouth of the last trace of blood, Dahlia turns and licks a droplet from Natasha's chin.*~

"Come, darling. Our guests await."

~*Taking Natasha's hand, she turns and unbolts the door, throwing it open for the world to see the carnage inside. Walking swiftly towards home, Dahlia's mind turns towards the woman. She'd be undergoing slight changes by now. Aversion to sunlight, a thirst no water can quench, and a raging sexuality. She will come for me, Dahlia is certain. She is coming now...*~

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Feb-15-2001 10:58 AM Message 14 of 17

Subject: Safe & Sound [Lady Dahlia {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 13 ]

~*Taking Natasha's hand in my own, I smile at her and stroll with her the few last remaining yards home. Stepping back into the Kiss, I inhale deeply, the familiar scents comforting my frayed nerves. After a good meal and with good company...I am ready to settle down for the evening with M'Love nearby.*~

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Feb-15-2001 11:01 AM Message 15 of 17

Subject: Bored [Kindred Natasha {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 1 ]

*Sitting in Dahlia's lap with my arms around her neck, I pull closer to her.* "My love, I get bored. Is there anything we can do?" *I look into her eyes awaiting an answer, feeling the heat radiate from her beautiful skin.*

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Feb-15-2001 11:03 AM Message 16 of 17

Subject: Nay M`Love {Lady Dahlia {reposted by Belle}]

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 15 ]

~*Dahlia looks into Natasha's eyes, knowing that her lover grows impatient.*~

"M'Dear, I cannot possibly leave my guests to partake in more...interesting activities. I'm afraid we both must be patient."

~*Leaning over, she gives Natasha a deep kiss.*~

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Jun-28-2001 4:52 PM Message 17 of 17

Subject: On To A New Beginning

From: cyberian_belle

Reply to: cyberian_belle [ Message 1 ]

As is the way of all things, Dahlia and Natasha's love eventually faded. Although saddened by this loss, it is not in Dahlia's nature to pine. The next chapter in Dahlia's marvelous life is entitled �A New Beginning.�