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[Perplexia]

Selena Cross had spent the last couple hundred years traveling around Europe and decided to reside in the Americas. Her fame as being ruthless was only succeeded by her stunning beauty.

Her unique beauty and feminine wiles allowed to manipulate some of the most wealthy aristocrats, princes and Kings through out time. Like most vampires she had an alluring feature that drew her prey to her. Combined with her beauty she had the ability to profile her marks with such precision, she could have almost been labeled a witch several times over. However, instead she gain a great deal of land and wealth over her inauguration into the world of the undead.

At 18 she had been turned by a Vampire who took advantage of her naivety, and taught her the art to which she became an expert at. What he didn't count on was her wit, and ability to think for herself. Her long red curly hair, and emerald eyes drew in her prey like horses to water. Only fifty years into her making she staked her maker earning her a mark on many older vampires kill lists. Only a few of those remained

Never once had she regretted what she had become, instead she learned quickly how to embrace it and milk it for all it was worth. She had the money to do whatever she wished, thanks to her ability to manipulate men out of their fortunes and liquid assets.

Her penthouse had been custom designed for her before her arrival. But first before she could arrive there, she had to introduce herself to the leader of the territory. As she exited the plane she moved with the grace of a ballerina through the crowds. Not only the men stopped and stared but women did as well. But to her they didn't exist. They were food and expendable.

She could have been an actress, or a model if it didn't require day time shoots and the paparazzi. "vampire club" the piece of paper said she read as she gave instructions to the Limo driver that picked her up.

The limo pulled up outside a ordinary club that was blaring excessively loud new wave obnoxious tunes. Entering the establishment her eyes scanned the room. Human women seeking the best sex of their lives and Male vampires taking advantage of it. There were a few females but none held a candle close to her.

Pulling out a cigarette she slowly raised it to her mouth. 4 rushed foward to light it for her. She stepped away from them after one elbowed another to successful light it.

She turned to the vampire behind the bar "Whose the leader?" she questioned referring to the vampire hierarchy. "that would be Juan Catalone" she advised trying to keep from drooling.
"he's um, out of town, will be back on Thursday", she let out a nervous giggle. "Tell him i was here" she said turning and walking out.

"Oh my god, oh my god" Amelia responded all giddy. "Do you have any idea who that was?" she addressed the man sitting at the bar on her right. "that was Selena Cross. Thee Selena Cross. She's famous those that know her want to be her, or worship her, she's a goddess, the true class of all one of us could be".

Reentering her limo she ordered to take her home to her new Penthouse. The carpet was practically laid out for her as the limo pulled up. Her eyes looked forward and ignored those around her as she stepped upon the curbside and made her way inside.

 

[The_reluctant_wordsmith]

Vincent stood at on the rooftop, his amber eyes inspecting his current victim, a caucasian man who currently had his head over the side of the high rise. He was being incredibly difficult and Vincent sighed as the beaten and bloody man threatened him for the umpteenth time that night. He nonchalantly kicked him a bit further out then brought his heel down on the man’s leg before he could go far enough to fall off, he took out a cigarette and lit it as the man's screams for mercy filled the night air. He took a long drag before addressing the man.

“Look Ryan, I don’t care who you ‘know’ or what so called ‘contacts’ you apparently have; you fucked up. Now I hate to waste you because fuck knows my employees could use some meat but holy shit man.” He laughed, a dark chuckle that quietened his victim “Juan runs this town Ryan, and you fucked him off so much that he personally sent me to deal with you, now, are you going to take it like a man or do I throw you to the bats.”

Ryan was silent for a moment then spat a blood filled glob of saliva that hit Vincent’s suit jacket.

Vincent breathed in through his nose then out through his mouth, taking out a handkerchief he wiped the spit off then threw the handkerchief away. Adjusting his tie his eyes turned dark and bore into his victim's head, his voice a low, steady growl.

“This is a fucking tailored armani suit Ryan, these things aren’t cheap. Congratulations, it looks like you have a gift, you’ve managed to piss two people off who are more than capable of killing you. You could’ve had a nice fall off the building but instead you get the special treatment.”

He grabbed Ryan by collar and threw him over to the three vampires who stood behind him, Juan always sent a few hungry ones who wanted a meal with him. Vincent laughed as he remembered Juan had once sent a fresh one, just turned, who thought it might fun to make Vincent the meal as well. He was taught pretty damn fast that even though Vincent was human he had been dealing with vampires far too long to be another piece of cattle.

Ryan begged for mercy as the henchman’s eyes filled with blood lust, awaiting the order. Vincent took another drag of his cigarette as he walked past and down the stairs..

“He’s all yours boys, bon appetit”

The sound of screams followed him down as he descended the stairs to emerge on the street, his phone rang, it was Juan.

“Vincent speaking”

“Hello my friend, is it done?”

“As you requested, your boys are all fed”

“Such a waste of a talent, but betrayal will not be tolerated. For now I need you back here, Selena Cross has come to town.”

Vincent smiled, Selena was a legend in her own right, he was going to enjoy meeting her for the first time.

“Understand boss, I’ll be there in 2 hours.” His eyes fell on his jacket where the bloodstain lingered “Make that 4.”

 

[Perplexia]

A bouquet of blood red roses awaited her at the desk. Selena let out a sigh that her presence had already attracted suitors. In the elevator she pulled out the card and read it.

"Please except my deepest humblest apologies, I arrived back in town early and just missed your visit. Our doors are open until 3 a.m if you deem us worthy for another visit.

Your Servant

Juan Catalone.

She considered making him wait for her visit but decided the sooner she got this over with the sooner she could get some peace. So instead of pushing the floor button she pressed open doors. Exiting the elevator and handing the flowers to the man at the desk.

Her limo pulled back up and she got in. "back to the club" she advised to her driver in a cool tone. In a few minutes the limo pulled back out in front of the club and the driver came around to open her door. Anyone that was standing outside the club immediately bowed down to show her homage. The door was opened for her and she stepped in side the smoke filled room.

Silence overcame the room with the exception of the jukebox that as an inanimate object was excused for the lack of propriety. Everyone else bowed and separated creating a path for her which led to the back room.

"Ms Cross" The Latin Vampire leader announced and bowed down. "You may rise Mr. Catalone" she advised him. She didn't bother to look around the room these soulless creatures held no interest to her.

"I am here to simply advise you of my presence in your territory Mr. Catalone. I am not here to take over and add yet another coven to my resume. So you may relax and conduct your business without interference from me. He seemed to relax slightly until she spoke again.

"However if any of your minions cross my path in attempt to make a name for themselves i will hold you personally responsible. Keep a leash on your pets Mr. Catalone and all will be well during my visit. Fail and i will clean house starting with you."

"you're not really going to let this Bi.."In a moment Juan's hand was around the vampires throat lifting him into the air and making an imprint in the wall. "You will show your respect to your elders boy or i will feed you to the dogs."He hissed.

Then turning back to Selena he bowed again. "My apologies Ms Cross, whatever you need, whatever we can do please just..."

"I'm glad you said that" Selena said cutting him off. "I am indeed of a day walker, i assume you have some. He will need to have through knowledge of security be up to date with the latest technologies. Above all else he will need to be trustworthy. I will have him staying with me while i'm in town. I need not tell you if he fails me i will hold you responsible"

"Yes Maam" he replied "You may have my right hand man Vincent Silver. He's been with me for some time I trust him with my life"

"Good you'll need to." she replied curtly. "Send him before sun up"

Turning she exited an the patrons all bowed once again. Finally she was in her suite and able to enjoy the silence.

 

[The_reluctant_wordsmith]

After getting his suit replaced Vincent climbed into his Aston Martin DB9 and headed for the club, he doubted he would get there in time for the meeting. He was surprised Juan was even in town, he wasn’t meant to be back till Thursday. His boss bending over backwards for someone, he could tell she was going to be a handful. His phone rang and he hooked up the bluetooth headpiece.

“This is Vincent”

“It’s me, Juan, listen to me, you don’t work for me now, you work for Selena, she is now your number 1. I will message you her address, you are scheduled to meet her at her new place of residence ASAP”

One of Vincent’s specialty talents was that there was not a single situation that could phase him, it didn’t matter if Juan had called up to announce he was going to rip his head off. Vincent remained calm and clinical at all times. He took the information, processed it, then planned his next move

“Understood, I’ll be there in 15 minutes, it’s been a pleasure working for you Mr Catalone”

“Oh and Vincent?”

“Yes?”

“Don’t forget who you once worked for.”

The line went dead then his phone chimed, a txt message appeared and he keyed the address into his satnav. Not to shabby he thought as he saw the location, his foot hit the accelerator and the engine roared as he sped through the night towards the house of his new Employer. He made good time, arriving with 1 minute to spare he pulled up on the curb and lit a cigarette as he took in Serena’s house. A lot of work to be done here but nothing he couldn’t handle, he finished his smoke, straightened his tie, then walked up to the front door and pushed the intercom.

“Vincent Silver, here for Ms Cross.”

He checked his weapon, Vincent abhorred the use of guns and found them unreliable. He instead chose to wear a flak jacket and carried a large knife with a long, thin, straight, double sided blade made of damascus steel. It was extremely old and he had acquired it as a gift from a previous employer after her death. It was, he had been informed, a holy weapon used during the crusades. Regardless it burned through vampires and humans alike like a hot knife through butter.

“One moment please.” came the accented reply, he assumed that wasn’t Selena, someone who had the power to make Juan move mountains certainly didn’t get her hands dirty dealing with people directly. He stood patiently, still, awaiting his first meeting with the fabled Selena Cross.

 

[Perplexia]

Eve interrupted her bath by announcing the arrival of Vincent. "Buzz him in with instructions an have him wait i'll be out in a few" Was her emotionless response. "Vincent" Eve called through the intercom."I will buzz you in and meet you at the elevator".

The doors of the elevator opened and eve stood there in her pencil skirt and buttoned up collared blouse. "ID please" she said to the tall man that stood there. When she verified that it was him she stepped back in the elevator and waited for him to join her. Once in with the doors closed she put in a key turned it and presses several buttons. The elevator roared to life bringing them to the penthouse.

"Wait here" Eve advised pointing to the spot on the floor where he stood. "She will be out in a moment."

Selena entered the room a few minutes later wearing a long gown with heals. Her long red locks were combed to one side. It would be fair to say that the cartoon of Jessica Rabbit was modeled after her.

"Mr. Silver" Selena said in a form of a greeting. "Please follow me." She turned and led him into an office and sat behind an old cherry wood desk.
Once seated with the door shut she continued.
"I am assuming that you have been briefed that you are on loan to me until my visit is done. You will serve multiple roles in your stay with me. You will be my bodyguard, security adviser and on occasion errand boy. In this role the staff will answer to you just as they do to me. I am assuming that you know who i am?" she asked and got the answer from his eyes. "good" she responded. "I have made it my purpose to not have to rely on anyone especially mortals." She took no measure to disguise her disgust at the word.

"As I told Mr. Catalone i am not here to seize his territory. I am simply here to try to rest. One would think i could do that anywhere. One would also be wrong in that assumption. What i am about tell you will go no further then this room. If I find out, and trust me I would. that you have mentioned it to anyone, not only will it be your life, but that of the entire territories that will be forfeited. With that said, in simple truth Mr. Silver, I am being hunted. I know by whom. Your job will be to maintain the security while i sleep mostly." Handing him a manilla folder from her desk drawer she continued.

"All the information you could need should be in that folder. Your room attaches to mine. In that folder you will find a credit card set up for your usage of whatever you need to update to the top of the line security and surveillance. Do you have any questions?"

 

[The_reluctant_wordsmith]

So this was the famous Selena Cross, he had to admit, the descriptions didn’t do her justice. She exuded the kind of sexyness that made lesser men practically beg to offer their necks to her, however the only clue Vincent gave to his thoughts as he kept his eyes level with hers was a light smile that played on his lips. Vincent himself stood at 6 foot 2 inches, his frame a heavyset one suggesting he had focused on strength rather than definition. This was true, however the difference was his ability to think faster than his size would suggest. His hair was cut short and his square jaw suggested some mediterranean background in his bloodline.

He was led to her office where Selena began to outline his job while he was in her service and warned him of the penalties in betraying her. It was one he was used to hearing; fuck up, you get fucked up, simple, just the way he liked it. He quickly took out a notepad and began writing down key points as they came up. He stopped as he mentioned that she might be being hunted, then quickly swapped his blue pen for a red one and circled the word hunted before returning to his not note taking. He put it away as he was handed a manilla folder containing all the information about staff, security systems, and the credit card he would need to make necessary purchases. Finally, she finished her spiel.

”.......Do you have any questions?"

His eyes met hers, the only expression on his face was a slight smile.

“You’ve never worked with me, so let me tell you how I operate. First of all I never ask questions of my employers, the only people who I will pose questions to are your enemies, usually it’s which way they would like to die”

He took out his zippo and begun to play with it, deftly twisting it, lighting and relighting as he spoke.

“Secondly, as your employee my loyalty is unwavering to you and only you, the only way this can be broken is by your word, your death, or mine. Third; as I am your bodyguard anything and everything you do will be in my presence, when it comes to protection I do not fuck around. Finally, your word is law, I will kill anybody but myself, and I do mean anyone. I may be mortal, but that mean I don’t know my way around a vampire’s heart”

He pocketed the lighter.

“If you have any questions Miss Cross, you are free to ask them.”

 

[Perplexia]

Selena had met many men in her life of all shapes sizes and definition of honor and loyalty. Most could be bought with a price. They all had their weakness', there was always something that was a weak point. That was a theory that did her well. However her first impression of Vincent was that it was possible his only weakness was his mortality.

"Yes Mr. Steele I do have a question. Why is it you have not chosen immortality? I am sure Mr. Catalano has made an offer at some point. I can understand the downfall of not being able to move during the day but other than that what reason could you have?"

Although her question was extremely personal and intrusive it didn't phase her as inappropriate. After all she is who she is. If she wanted to she could charm the answers out of him. But it was much more fun to dig away. She could tell by the way he sat that he was well guarded. He had been trained well in self discipline. It had been over a hundred years since she found a specimen like this that was worthy of turning.

He was cool, calm, and she estimated extremely deadly if the occasion called for it. A small smirk appeared across her lips. Yes he would indeed make a fine vampire.
Her smirk then disappeared just as quick. Or he could also be a very good liar.
But in watching his body language nothing gave away the second theory.
Selena waited for his answer to her question.

 

[The_reluctant_wordsmith]

Vincent allowed himself a smile as he listened to Selena ask the question 5 other employers had asked him previously. Why did he remain mortal when becoming a vampire would make him so much more. Once she had finished the question he sat down and lit a smoke, dragging it in before blowing a couple of smoke rings in her direction.

“I’ll tell you the same thing I told the others, I fucking love food, you give me a reason better than that and you’re welcome to turn me. I’m sure blood is nice and all but you can’t season it.” He shrugged and offered her a cigarette.

“Now, take you, you’re the kind of woman who will do anything to get on top, you enjoy the power, you get off on it. You probably see my mortality as a weakness”

He took another drag on his smoke “I’m a day walker, which means your kind relies on my mortality to survive. As far as I’m concerned your kind only sees weakness where I see strength. I’m sure you will get many demonstrations of how I operate when it comes to your kind”

He smirked, then stubbed his cigarette, stood up and smoothed his suit.

“Now, show me where you get your beauty sleep princess, daytime is when vampires are at their most vulnerable.”

 

[Perplexia]

"So that is your opinion of me" she scoffed lightly. "Let me educate you on the reality of why i am the icon that I am. It is simple really, Its because I am alive. Despite repression, starvation, abuse, wars, and multiple attempts to rid me of my life I am still here. The power i have was created out of the desire to survive. When others bowed their heads and obeyed I challenged and won. You will refrain from calling me a princess, like a spoiled child that was handed everything on a platter. Do me the justice of not making assumptions that you know me and what i stand for, and I will do you justice by not calling you food. Eve will show you the rest of the condo. You are dismissed Mr. Silver."

Eve opened the door and motioned for Vincent to follow. Selena remained cool and calm during her education of him. If anything she had learned over the years it was how to not over react. Her blood had boiled and her first reaction was to jump over the desk and rip his head off yelling "whose the fucking princess now you self centered arrogant ass." Perhaps a thousand plus years ago she would have. In fact there were quite a few times she killed for less.

He was human after all. Cocky with justification, and a bit highhanded. It was all of those hormones that raged through them that was the cause for it. She liked his spirit as long as he reigned in his testosterone there wouldn't be any issues.

 

[The_reluctant_wordsmith]

Vincent smiled inwardly and never took his eyes off hers, his slight remark had the effect he had hoped for. Selena scoffed and then calmly educated him about exactly who she was and why she was anything but a princess. He had expected her to leap at him and try and rip his head off, he was slightly disappointed she hadn’t, it would've been fun.

Now however he knew exactly who she was, he revelled in the feeling that he worked with someone who shared his love for ruthlessness, all his previous bosses had been a bit soft around the edges. They were always giving away mercy when he should’ve been slitting throats, oh yes, he was going to enjoy working for her.

Selena finished up then dismissed him, pity he thought, I thought she was starting to warm up to me. The secretary from downstairs walked in and took him to inspect the rest of the condo. He took out his folder and inspected its contents, pocketing the credit card. Eve began the tour, the condo was two floors, the top floor was for Selena’s personal use: her office, her bedroom, bathroom, some other rooms he assumed were for feeding and dealing with her latest victim.

The second floor housed her staff, their bathrooms and what looked to be a weapons room. As he was shown around he made note security systems that would need upgrading or tweaking and members of her staff who could prove to be trouble in the future..

Once his tour was finished he was shown his room, it was fairly large with an adjoining bathroom, a massive bed, and a door which he assumed led to Selena’s room. he walked to the wardrobe and checked the attire. There were 10 suits all together of varying styles, not bad he mused, they would do for now.

He took off his tie and jacket then unbuttoned the top of his shirt and set to work learning everything he could from the manilla folder. Once he was done he called his second in command to give him some orders about where guards would need to be situated, then he stood up and opened the door leading to Selena’s room. She lay on the bed in her robe, lounging like a cat as he walked up to her and stood at the end of the bed.

“Greetings Miss Cross, first order of business, let’s find you a nice meal, what’s on your menu?”

 

[Perplexia]

Selena didn't bother to look up she had sensed him before he spoke. She enjoyed that he was stealthy. Most humans were much like cattle in the way they clogged around.

"Blood like food has its variations, except instead of spices there are nationalities. I prefer full bloods. Or 100% without mixture of origins. Preferably Italian,they have a richness that's sublime like a good wine. I also rather enjoy the varieties of Spanish blood. Very similar to Italian an takes a fine palette to distinguish the differences." she gave a smirk and continued. "However given the age we live in it may be difficult to come by full bloods. So i will except a 50% ratio blend if you can't find any. Also despite popular belief i do not care for childrens blood. Age preferred for my food is a mid twenties buck. The more despicable of a human the tastier they are."

Turning to her end table she picked up a book and silently dismissed him

 

[The_reluctant_wordsmith]

He listened as she outlined exactly what she would require in terms of blood; hard to find and specific, no surprises there. As soon as she dismissed him he walked downstairs and got to work. Vincent had amassed a bevy of contacts in the 8 years had been working as a Daywalker. First and foremost was organising the target, she had mentioned her love of blood tainted with evil which meant looking into either prisons or the rougher part of town. He went to the staff quarters and picked three vampires at random, 2 male and 1 female.

“You three, with me.”

The female and one of the males followed as he walked out towards the elevator but the third came out into the hallway and leaned against the doorframe to the staff quarters. Ah, thought Vincent, a challenge, that was to be expected. The vampire in question made a show of licking his fangs before addressing him.

“I get that your daywalker and all but you’re just a mortal, you don’t get to order us around like we’re inferior.”

The two vampires who had followed him narrowed their eyes, one of them, the female piped up.

“Shut it Puck, do you know who this is? He’s Vincent Silver, as in the Vincent silver, this is Juan Catalano’s prized problem fixer, why do you think he offered his services to Selena you idiot.”

Puck spat “He’s still just mortal Helena, I don’t care who you are, you’re still just meat, I’ll show you exactly how mortals are meant to act in this house” he lunged, grinning as he moved faster than Vincent could see.

The trick to fighting vampires was never to play by their rules, you couldn’t match them for speed, that was impossible, instead you had to always be thinking about where they would be. For instance as soon as puck had spat Vincent knew he was going to lunge, not for a killing blow because Selena would no doubt rip him to shreds, Puck wanted to scare him. This meant he was going for a throat hold, so when Puck appeared almost instantaneously with his hand at Vincents neck he didn’t notice the knife at his throat. He did notice it when the blessed metal it was made of began to make his skin smoke, he yelped and jumped back immediately. Vincent chuckled and expertly twirled the knife in his hands before sheathing it.

“You bastard! what the fuck man!.”

“Don’t be a sook, now, are we going to have more trouble or do I need to inform Selena one of her staff is not obeying orders, because I’m sure she doesn’t want to dirty her hands”

“Fine man, shit, take it easy I was just playing”

“Good, let’s move”

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Vincent returned after about an hour later, his 3 offsiders dragging with them a cuffed man with a bag on his head. He buzzed Eve and he was let up the elevator to Selena’s floor, he made his way to the bedroom where Selena was engrossed in her book. She looked up as he entered, he couldn’t help but smile, he did enjoy his work.

“Greetings beautiful, thought I’d give you present to celebrate our new work arrangement, all wrapped up nicely for you.”

He ripped the bag off the man’s head who instantly tried to run, Vincent spun run and kicked his legs out, he went down hard. Vincent placed his foot on the man’s neck.

“Now now, you should be honoured to be a gift for the Iconic Selena Cross.” His eyes turned to her “50% Spanish 50% Italian, convicted rapist and two counts of aggravated robbery.”

 

[Perplexia]

Selena looked up in amusement as Vincent brought in her meal. "ooh yummy" she exclaimed at the mixture of her meal. Swinging her long legs over the edge of the bed she slipped on her slippers and gracefully stepped over her meal. "Bring it to the red room" she advised expecting them to follow her there.

Pressing on a wall panel she stepped back slightly to allow the door to open. Entering the room it had a glossy dark red textured paint that covered the walls. the floor gently tilted down in the middle to a drain.

She motioned to them to take him to the stainless steel st. andrews cross that stood on casters. Selena walked gracefully over to the stereo and put on some classical music. Once her meat was strapped in she gingerly disrobed in front of him. His mouth dropped open and he gained a firm hard on that pressed against his pants.

Playing with her food was a favorite past time. Slowly she walked to him letting him gaze upon her like a morsel he wanted to devour. Her nails lightly traced over his roughened skin gently to make him even more aroused. "I bet you'd like to fuck me wouldn't you" she whispered to him getting a firm nod. "I bet you'd like me to struggle wouldn't you" He only nodded more feverishly. Her hand slowly went to the front of his pants cupping his member and rubbing up and down upon it. "Is that what your last wish would be?" she questioned as she unzipped him and gripped his cock firmly. "OH GOD YES" he exclaimed practically whimpering. "That's too bad i prefer my men with a bit more of spine. She let go of his cock and walked over to a glass cabinet that was full of chalices.

"You fucking whore" he exclaimed "When i get free i will fucking kill you right after i'm done raping you. You will be begging for death when i'm done with you."

Selena smiled as she slowly walked back to him. "really?" she asked amused. "I will be begging you?" she laughed methodically reached down and ripped off his cock filling up her chalice. As his screams filled the room. She took a sip. "mmm good mixture Mr. Silver." she said after taking a sip. "Children he's yours" she announced to the three that were helping Vincent. "Oh except you Puck come here."

"Please hold this" she asked calmly handing her chalice to Vincent. Puck came to her with a look of fear upon his face and knelt down before her. "When I give an order when do you have the right to disregard it?" She asked calmly. "never Mistress" he advised looking downward. Reaching down she picked him up by his neck and flung him with great force against the wall. He slid down it to a crumpled pile on the floor an then gradually picked himself up and returned back to kneel at her feet.

"You are expendable, i can replace you in a second. You are here to serve me because I allow it. The only other that has a right to give you orders is this man. She stopped, and looked up "I want a staff meeting now". In about five minutes her entire staff was in the red room kneeling at her feet.

"Let me make this as clear as possible. So there is no future misunderstandings. Mr. Silver is my guest. He is here because i wish him to be. If he gives an order, consider it an order from me. He does not need my permission to end you if he deems it suitable. You will serve him as you serve me. Dismissed."

Taking her chalice from Vincent she said lightly "Thank You" and bent down to retrieve her robe and headed to the shower. Slipping on a satin nightgown she took her drink to the balcony and looked out over the city. She remembered when it was nothing but farms and wood shacks. Now the buildings reached for the sky.

 

[The_reluctant_wordsmith]

Vincent enjoyed seeing the different ways vampires devour their meals but watching Selena naked, the blood covering her body, it was something else all together. Throughout the whole event his face was passive, there was no reaction save for a slight smirk when she ripped the man’s cock off and filled her chalice. He couldn’t help but admire her as the blood dripped down her chin onto her breasts, there was something about it that made him to take a deep breath.

Afterwards he took her cup as she disciplined Puck and called everyone to announce that his word was her’s. Mentally he ticked that off, no more having to deal with insubordination, it got exhausting at the best of times. She dismissed them and Vincent handed back her chalice, she thanked him. He nodded, a thank you from her was like a goddamn oscar, he savoured it.

She headed for the shower and he shadowed her as she placed her cup on the table next to her bed, he waited patiently as she washed then followed her to the balcony, standing at the double doors he watched as she looked over the city. His mind was on full alert, she was vulnerable like this, as immortal as she was everyone had weaknesses, even Vincent.

Selena was just finishing her drink when Vincent heard it, the scratching of claws on glass.

“Excuse me Miss Cross, could you step about.” He sniffed the air “3 steps to the left.”

She looked at him, then did as he said, as she did Vincent start to move forward. The would be vampire assassin dropped to balcony on all fours where Selena had been standing and hissed, he was about to strike, but suddenly realised there was a knife at the back of his throat. Even just feeling the tip of the knife cause him to scream in pain as it burned his skin threatening to sink through his neck. Vincent held him down with his knee.

“My my Selena you are one smoking hot commodity.” He grabbed the vampire by the hair and pulled him up to face Selena, his knife at the creature’s throat “Smile for the camera buddy.” He smirked.

 

[Perplexia]

Selena followed Vincent's instructions quickly and without question. She had smelled the vampire as well. She was pleased that he was so efficient and quick. Though she had no doubts. But she did follow along for the show of it. The one that was after her was only taunting her with this minion. He was expendable, most were in this day and age. Too many created too quickly without the proper training.

With one quick motion she lurched her hand forward ripping out the creatures dead heart and crushed it in her hand. Brushing the dust off her hand she replied. "I always have been, and honestly after a thousand years it gets old."

Selena turned and walked back inside and headed to her room. The sun would be up shortly and despite her age she still needed a bit of rest. "Mr Silver" she called. "I will lock my door to the hall an your door will remain open for you to have access. I am supposing that will be sufficient."

Not waiting for an answer she closed her door and locked it. Dimming the lights she placed on some soft music and laid down. She read a little more before finally closing her eyes and drifting. It was hard to sleep when there was the constant threat on ones life. She should know since she hardly ever slept soundly.

 

[The_reluctant_wordsmith]

Vincent waited by his door, listening intently for intruders before he opened his door to check on Selena. She was fast asleep, good, it was time for him to go to work. He went downstairs and checked all the security systems then made a call to his supplier for various parts, he would install them himself. Next he made a note of all possible entry’s and exits to the building. These would need camera’s installed to watch them. Finally, satisfied with his work Vincent took the time to recharge. He undressed and placed his suit in the worn section to be dry cleaned at a later date.

He took a shower and started to think, there was a hunter after her, which one it was he could not be certain of. The 3 best at the moment were Victor Rayn, Lizzy Adam’s and a guy called The huntsman. He chuckled, that name was a bit inconspicuous. Anyone or all three could be after her, he needed to be on high alert, but he also needed sleep. He dried himself then climbed into bed, set his mental alarm for 8 hours from now, and closed his eyes.

When he awoke he sat up quickly bringing his knife out from under his pillow, there was no one there. He sighed, as calm as he was he always awoke as if he was being attacked, it was a habit. He put on a suit taking care with each detail then checked his watch, he needed to find some food for Selena and himself, she was going to be hungry, and he was famished. He quickly punched in one of his contacts.

“It’s me”

“Oh hey man what do you need.”

“I need some Italian or Spanish, criminal, 50% or 100%, mixed is fine, pure is gold.”

“Yeah man I gotcha.”

Vincent gave the address for delivery and went to pick them up, he definitely like the way Selena operated and decided to make sure she got the best of the best. Of course she still had to learn not to underestimate him. He arrived as the sun began to set and by the time he made it to her room he could see she had begun to stir. Her eyes opened to see him standing over her, what looked like a chiller sat on the table next to her with a chalice and three large glass bottles, the liquid inside was dark red and viscous.

“I wondered if you enjoyed dinner in bed, sorry I won’t be able to eat with you, I had mine already.”

 

[Perplexia]

Selena stirred as her nostrils took in Vincents scent. Slowly she opened her eyes and looked up to him as he spoke. "nice touch Mr. Silver" she said lightly. "Please don't take it personally but I don't take my blood from a bottle. Not because i have a need of having fresh. But because there is always the possibility that its tainted with something."

Sitting up in her bed she fluffed her pillows behind her. A moment later Puck entered. "you summoned me Mistress" he questioned kneeling. "Taste the bottles for me" she instructed.

He took a swig from each bottle. For a moment all seemed fine. Until he gripped his stomach and began to spew blackish blood all over the floor. Falling to the floor he convulsed and continued to spew Chunks of his dried organs began to join the puddle on the floor. It wasn't much longer till his screams vanished and all that was left of him was a pile of black goo.

"I don't hold you responsible Mr. Silver. This method of death is virus that was constructed by scientists in the Mediterranean. From our kind, for our kind. It's very hard to get a hold of, but the right price doesn't make it impossible. There are very few that are even aware of its existence. But it does mean that we have a leak in this house. You may wish to check the house for bugs.

"I suppose its a good thing i wasn't that hungry." Getting out of bed on the opposite side of the puddle of Puck she walked to her closet and pulled out a pair of black jeans and tank top. Pulling her nightgown over her head she dropped it on the floor and got dressed without the panties an bra. Grabbing her leather jacket she put on some heels. "I feel like killing some one lets go"

 

[The_reluctant_wordsmith]

Vincent watched, his face passive, absorbing everything that happened as puck convulsed on the floor, what was left of his life departing his body. Selena then explained the nature of the virues hidden in the blood, though he didn’t let it show he was surprised he had never heard of it.

He made some notes to sweep for bugs once his gear arrived and to ditch his current blood supplier, he needed one that was untainted. He admired her form and her nonchalance at revealing her nakedness, she got dressed and motioned for him to follow as she walked out of her room.

"I feel like killing some one lets go"

He grinned, now she was speaking his language, he quickly checked his flak jacket as he followed her and unsheathed his knife, testing the edge, sharp as always. They entered the both entered the elevator and it whirred down to the parking lot. They stepped out and Selena started towards her car to be stopped by Vincent's hand on her shoulder.

“Anyone who’s going to poison your food is not going to think twice about your car, let’s take mine, I’ll check yours when we get back.”

They walked towards his car and he opened the door and offered his hand.

“Milady.” He smiled as she took his hand and stepped into the back seat of his Aston Marton. He thumbed the ignition and it roared to life.

“Where shall we go hunting tonight Miss Cross?”

 

[Perplexia]

"There's a human club uptown called Savory Delight. I feel like breaking a few human hearts. I won't really need you in there, but I know you won't leave. So just let me play a bit will you please?" She did her best to imitate a pout and then couldn't help but laugh at herself.

They arrived at the club and parked about a block away. It would give her soon to be stalkers a chance to make their move. The lights were flashing and the music blaring. Finding a nice seat at the bar she ordered a bloody mary and stirred non nonchalantly with the celery stick.

"Hellooo Gorgeous" an tall GQ type guy said as he seated himself next to her. "Buy me a drink?". Selena sighed and ignored him. Many lines were spewed to her over the night. But none really struck her purpose. Then a tall broad shouldered pretty boy who thought he was the cats meow grabbed ahold of her arm and pulled her off the bar stool into his arms. "You are coming home with me tonight. Its your lucky night babe"

She gave a little struggle to make it convincing and allowed him to drag here out the door. A little way down the street the table turned and she pulled him into the ally. "Oh you cant wait for it can ya slut" He said placing his hand on her ass and trying to pull her in. Taking both his wrists, one in each hand she snapped them backwards.

Quickly she placed her hand over his mouth to muffle his screams of agony. Then simply snapped his neck. Vincent leaned up nonchalantly against the ally entrance. Joining her side as she left the ally. "That wasn't as gratifying as i had hoped for. But in this day in age ripping his beating heart out of his chest would have been a bit over the top. These humans get all upset about these things." She smiled briefly and walked with him back to the car.

"So what would you like to do Mr.Silver?"

 

[The_reluctant_wordsmith]

Vincent chuckled as Serena entered the club, he walked around to the side alley where she would probably appear and lit a smoke. He was about halfway through it when the both appeared in the alleyway, his hands all over her. He smiled as he attempted to make a move only to double over in pain as she snapped his wrists back. Her hand reached around his throat and snapped it, smooth moves, he couldn’t help but admire her and the way she killed so efficiently. she turned and they headed back for the car.

"So what would you like to do Mr.Silver?"

She said this as he was getting into the car, he sat and rolled his neck as the engine fired up

“I need some info on who might be after you.” he said as he dialed a number “Someone has informed me of where I might procure such information, let’s see if he’s worth his weight in blood.”

He had a short conversation as he pulled out and headed outwards from the city finally arriving at a warehouse dock. He parked the car and walked over to warehouse and to the door in the side of it. He banged on it once, It opened and a medium sized man who was wearing a shirt obviously too tight for him to show of his physique walked out.

“Fuck off.”

Vincent smiled and grabbed him, tripping him to the ground and holding the knife to his throat.

“Who has the contract for Selena.”

“What the fuck are you AHHHH.”

He screamed in pain as Vincent’s knife sliced into his chek

“Who.”

The man man spat and Vincent sighed, then grabbed his head and sliced of the man’s left ear, he held his mouth as he screamed.

“Who.”

“The Huntsman!” he screamed, the words spilling out “He wants to deal with her personally, he won’t let the others get involved.”

As he was saying this Selena arrived, Vincent looked up and smiled. using his thumb he took some blood from the man’s cheek and stood up offering it to her.
“Sample milady?”

The man rolled around in agony clutching his bloodied head.

 

[Perplexia]

Selena stood against the car and watched as Vincent pulled the information out of the poor miserable lackey. Stepping closer she lightly took his thumb and sucked it into her mouth licking it clean. Making a sour look with her mouth she slowly released his thumb. "Greek mixture, with taints of the Caribbean and South Africa. Sticking her tongue out as if the air would dissolve the raunchy taste an then pulled it back into her mouth.

"The Huntsman" she mused letting the name roll off her tongue. "A mercenary by trade, and has only failed two hits in his career. So who hired him is the next question." Not that it mattered she made it a purpose of knowing what hunters were out there and gathered as much information about them over the years. He wasn't the first that came after her, and wouldn't be the last.

"Can you get a message to him?" she asked placing her heel on his throat. The lacky gasped and coughed as soiled himself. " Selena rolled her eyes "fucking weak spine minions." she said under her breath. Stepping down harder on his throat she repeated. "Can you get a message to him?" The idiot responded by nodding his head.

"Good, you will tell him that i am coming for him. You will remind him that I have never failed in accomplishing my goal. When i find him i will yank his testicles out of his throat and watch him choke to death on them. There is only one way out. He will surrender to me and give me the name of his employer and i may let him live. If he doesn't i will rip off pieces of his flesh until he tells me the name and watch him choke to death on his cock."

Removing her heal from his throat she kicked him in the ribs. "If you fail to deliver my message i will have your entire line hunted down and removed from the earth with in 24 hours."

Turning away she opened the backdoor and climbed into the car awaiting Mr. Silver. When he entered and started the car she spoke again. "I have a file with everything you need to know about him at home. It will make your job easier i'm sure. You handled yourself well Silver i'm impressed at your efficiency. What would you like as a reward?"

 

[The_reluctant_wordsmith]

Vincent pulled out of the dock as he thought about the question, the feeling of her tongue on his thumb lingering. He had meant to tease her but instead she had licked it off. He was intrigued and it distracted him slightly from trying to think about the question.

“A reward? Well Miss Cross I can think of a myriad of things I would like as a reward. My usual rewards consist of knives, cars, or a new suit but I’m not in the market for those at the moment. My needs right now are more…..physical. Tell me, with that in mind what exactly could you offer?”

He kept his eyes on the road during this conversation until he finished then quickly looked into the rear view mirror, watched Selena’s reaction closely. He licked his lips, so much of Vincent’s work was tied up in gathering, interrogation or execution he rarely had time for more primal desires.

 

[Perplexia]

Selena smirked at his response and turned her head to look out the side window then forward again. "I can arrange for twin supermodels to pay a visit to chambers if you wish. Or if you had a celebrity in mind i can't guarantee they'll visit your bed, but i can get you an introduction. I'm sure a man like yourself can charm a woman quite easily. Just name your hearts desire Mr. Silver, and I'll do my best to make it a reality."

She could see the car coming at them quick and fast. With a quickness she was in the front seat grabbing Vincent from the drivers seat and hand them out of harms way as the car T boned his. "Are you ok?" she asked worried about having hurt his neck with the veracity and speed of which she pulled him from his car which was about to be struck. Sitting him down she went to the car that hit her. There was no driver which meant it was a vampire that was sent to try. Quickly making her way back to Silver. Her eyes scoped the air, her nostrils flaring for the scent. But it only lingered and was gone.

"Are you sure about not needing that new car?" she questioned in attempt to lighten the mood.

 

[The_reluctant_wordsmith]

Vincent saw the car coming at him and had just enough time to undo his seatbelt before he was yanked with incredible force sideways and out of the car. He hit the ground hard on his back, the impact ripping through his jacket and shirt as his flak jacket took most of the hit. The force of him hitting the ground still knocked the breath from his lungs however. He skidded to a stop and groaned. He vaguely heard Selena enquire to his wellbeing; his neck felt like he’d been sleeping on a pillow filled with rocks but he was otherwise in one piece. He grunted to her affirming he was still alive.

He started to pick himself up as Selena walked back to meet him, he brushed himself off as Selena asked if he might need a new car. He groaned again and looked around to see the car had crunched into his Aston Marton, the drivers door bent inwards. He stretched and rolled his neck.

“Going to need a new car, new suit.” He quickly check his knife, it was safely strapped to his waist,he breathed a sigh of relief.

“That pisses me of something vicious, someone’s going to pay.” He walked over to the car and check it for any markings, his head turned to Selena “Would love a db10 model, I know it’s just out but I’m sure you could get one no trouble. Also a tailored Armani suit to replace this one which I’m sure looks great from the back now.”

He stood and walked to Selena “You got a ride? I always do the driving myself, don’t do backup drivers.” He looked around “we’re a good few blocks from your place, we should lay low, driver could still be hanging around.”

 

[Perplexia]

"i've got his scent i will smell him if he comes near. I actually don't drive, i hire a limo service. I can get us back to the penthouse quickly, but after what i just did i'm worried about your neck. We should probably get you to a hospital to be checked out. Before you tell me no hospital, know that i will have a team come to the penthouse to check you out thoroughly."

Picking up her phone she pressed speed dial. "Tow Truck for two vehicles, interference with local law enforcement and a limo." She looked at Silver an then added. "Also need a doctor, portable xray machine, the typical stuff correct, have them at the penthouse when we arrive." Pressing the end call button she looked at Silver. "you're probably to proud to accept, and trust me when i say i have only ever offered this once. I will be willing to give you a drink to heal you if its needed. Don't mistake me as sentimental its purely for selfish reasons. I need you at your top performance."

The limo pulled up an took them back to the penthouse where the medical team awaited to give Silver a through checkup.