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Post by meli on Dec 21, 2008 20:12:15 GMT -6
He looked towards her, his head turning just a tad slower than it usually would. "Oh, of course. I wouldn't want to you to keep her waiting." Rising slowly to his feet, he flashed her a warm smile and pulled out his wallet, taking out the money for dinner. "I can make time for that, I think. Shouldn't be too much trouble, after all, I'll be working on your car for the next day or two." He smiled again and gave a half chuckle. When she called his name again, he gave his head a light shake. "Sorry, must be in day-dream land again." He stole an egg roll off the plate, bit it in half and swallowed before he continued. "It was fun, nice meeting you, and told you the food here was good, didn't I? Tomorrow we can go to that bulgarian place I was telling you about, the desert is amazing." He lifted her hand to his lips, bowing his head slightly, kissed her knuckles and then let go of her hand. "I hope you have a pleasant evening Miss Zakura." Something unseen, something that Jake wasn't aware of, propelled him through the conversation. It came out at a timely pace, but for someone who had fun, the answers were just a bit off, too quick. He turned on his heel and walked towards the door. But as his right foot came up, something so imperceptible that it would have taken a special camera too see in a split second, he changed. Jake fell happily asleep, thinking he had sped off home to do just that. Meli set his foot down, continuing the walk and didn't even miss a beat. He tucked his hands into his pockets before anyone could notice them being a bit more pale than before, and headed to the door. Just before he put his hand onto the door handle he glanced back, over his shoulder. Dark brown eyes in a pale face looked over the room, only pausing briefly on the woman that may, or may not become a problem with his other half. Turning back, he opened the door and left, taking a quick turn into the alley and disappearing. He needed to go home before he could go out. He looked down at his clothes with disgust. Why was the urchin obsessed with jean material? Didn't he know that silk breathed better?
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Post by Zakura Shaun on Dec 22, 2008 16:15:42 GMT -6
Zakura noded and grabbed her stuff .she then turned blushing abit as he took her hand . but when he touched her .a feeling of darkness feeled her soul .she removed her hand stunned at the new sensation that assaulted her aura . she heard him leave but glanced up slightly to see him look to her one last .time..her eyes grew darker when he left .she looked to the night that was descending . her hair becoming sleeker .her skin pale as well. her eyes like that of pools inkling dark brown like almost black. Zakara thought perhaps it was her nerves and the changing of the night .but that feeling that jake had changed breifly yet subltely bothered her . Zak grabbed her stuff and rushed out for the call of night and the vigilante deep inside her screamed to be let out . she got home and thru on her attire .that of black leather pants with straps and weapons hidden . she wore a silk black top that was sleevless on one side and half sleeve on the other . she wore a black lonng coat hiding her gun and daggers of silver on her back .she ran with out running out of breath to the bar that she normally hung out and aided unsuspecting women who fell victem to strange men.
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Post by meli on Dec 24, 2008 10:03:22 GMT -6
Meli took another few twists and turns on his way to his place. As a point, and he loved knowing this while Jake was as ignorant as usual, He himself lived in a luxury apartment on Citrus Blvd. He caught a cab and sped over there, he was only going to grab his clothes and a new set so that he wouldn't have to come back for a few days. Jake was starting to get a life, and Meli didn't want to interfere....yet. When it became truly inconvenient, then Meli would put a stop to it, but for now, maybe it would cause Jake to do something with his life so that Meli wouldn't have to wake up in that small apartment anymore. Upon arriving home, he tossed the cab driver money from Jakes wallet, and went into the apartment. The door man smiled and opened it wide for him, and even the desk clerk waved and smiled, saying welcome home. They thought he just travelled and whored around a lot. Hence why he usually only stopped by for an hour or two, sometimes it was for the night but he had a guest on those times. People to keep up his appearances. He took the elevator to the fourth floor and walked the short distance to his apartment, then went inside and began to strip. First things first, he jumped into the shower and scrubbed off all of Jakes filth. Why couldn't the man get a better job? Afterwards he put grease into his hair, so that the curls disappeared and it was slicked down. Then he put on his cologne and walked to the bedroom debating on the black suit or the grey. He looked at the two suits and frowned, both were good three piece suits. He had loved the style of the fifties, and these two suits looked like a modern day version of the same cut. The pants were slightly wider than most of todays suit pants, the jacket's buttons started at the bottom of the rib cage, and the vests were satin in the back. He settled on the grey pinstripe and got dressed quickly. When he was done, he looked every part the gentlemen, rich man they thought him to be. A smirk crossed his lips with a small white fang poking his bottom lip, as he thought about it. He put a silver pocket watch on his vest, tucked it in, grabbed a black walking cane with a white gold skull on top, and then headed back downstairs for a cab he knew would be waiting. Same arrangement, every night. The cab picked him up here at 9pm or at Jakes place at 10pm. It was a good system. Getting into the cab, he smiled to the driver and whispered softly. "Tonight, I think I just want to go to The Dock's." The Dock's was an underground bar over on the west side, next to the area Jake lived in. Meli didn't need to feed tonight, and just wanted some entertainment. That place was always good for a fight or two. He had even seen other vampires there which amused him.
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Post by Zakura Shaun on Dec 27, 2008 14:36:43 GMT -6
zakura now stepped in the bar . eyes of dark with abit of brightness shone int he dim lit smoke filled shack . her hair sleeked back looking black and gelled . the black attire she wore making her skin seem paler. her lips tinged pink but becoming darker red . smokey eyeshadow covered her eyes adn pointed up . she really didnt seem like her self at all. not like the light skined with rosy cheeks and medium brown wavey hair beauty she was during the day . for revenge and justice was on her mind now. not dating and casual conversation. Zaks change was not unnoticed for she knew who she was. living two lives as one person . for her heart guides her tonite..the pain of loves lost urge her to take it out on unsusspecting men and or women .if need be.. zak's walk was fluid and steady . she had to be on guard for she sensed somes animalistic urges were getting the best of them tonite..she knew of them the vamps and the whormongers that crept in here.. she licked her lips and sat at the bar ." hey danny boy you working the nite tonite i see. hmm pity " "come on zak . please not tonite .the boss have me head if you bust it up again " danny said cleaning up a spill on the bar. " i will be ok if any do not bother me ..i reallyam not inthe mood .." she took the drink he offered . a stiff tequilla with lime . " ok zak you seem perkier than most times who is he " danny riased a brow . " you know i dont reveal my lifes secrets" she smirked a smile and gulped the drink . bangingit on the counter . she turned glaring at some she found tonite she had trouble before. the vamps who found her too tempin g. she put her hand to her belt just incase..she then saw that some were nervous . she tilted her head feeling something familiar yet strange ..to her .who is this that makes her feel this way .her attention came to the door as it slowly opened .
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Post by meli on Dec 29, 2008 23:30:18 GMT -6
Meli slipped on the two rings that the cab driver gave him and stretched out his hands. One was a white gold band inscribed with celtic knots, and the other was a plain band also of white gold that only had two initials on the inside, D. H.. His first victim, the only one he had ever felt bad for. The one his maker had fed him. Since those dark days he had refined himself to were he only fed so often and when he did, he stalked the night for the darker end of society. He refused to pray on the innocent, they were...frightened when the met him, he preferred the anger of fighters. Smiling darkly, he nodded to the driver as he stepped out of the cab. Tossing the driver a bill he walked towards the door where Darcy leaned against the wall. "Evening." Meli said, his voice ruff and quiet. Darcy nodded and opened the door, remaining silent. The two of them didn't get along and even though meli was polite, the big man had never forgotten the night they had met. As Meli entered the bar, he set the tip of his cane down and gazed around the bar. Pausing for a moment on the dark clad woman. She seemed familiar, but he moved on to look for the face he had come for. Striding towards him came a woman in a red silk dress. She took his arm and led him to the back corner behind the pool tables. They talked for a moment and Meli frowned in displeasure. Her news was not pleasing. Another Hunter had moved into the area and apparently there was one inside the bar itself. Meli sneered when the woman couldn't give him a real name and he turned away from her to walk to the bar. It was starting to look like he was going to have to make Jake move again. This was turning out to be a bad night. As he thought about the alternatives, like killing the hunter, or hiding again, he started to think about the first choice. Death was a permanent solution. Taking a stool at the bar he rested the cane against his knee and motioned to the bartender. He leaned his arms against the bar and took the glass as danny set down a scotch on the rocks. He was here often enough that all bartenders knew what he drank, but none knew much else about him, seeing as how he barely seemed to speak no more than three sentences in any night.
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Post by Zakura Shaun on Dec 31, 2008 13:40:56 GMT -6
zakura watchd the man with girl .someting oddly familiar about him..she shook her head adn laid her drink down. she walked over to a stringy haired drunk who lifted uphis head " oh youlovely come to beat up poor men out for a good time " he cackled .. "no less you make me " she sneered. zakura didnt let out her name to most .danny knew only cuz she protected him from gangs out for money. zak nodded to the new guy .." hey you know anythingthinh bout this sleek fingure there " scuzzy looked up and peered " nah he comes in alot but doesnt say much . i no mess with him.." helaid his head back down..zak put a finger to her lips "hmm strange " she got up and paid for her drink " see ya danny " she stopped short of the door and looked back to the well dressed man her eyes slitted slightl y ..she then rolled her shoulders out tosee what was lurking inthe shadows.
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Post by meli on Jan 2, 2009 18:46:33 GMT -6
Meli watched the woman leave, only having looked up from his glass. He lost himself in thought for a moment then finished his drink. It looked as though it was going to be a night that he wished he had just enjoyed the luxuries of his apartment before he went back to Jakes.
Jake awoke and groaned. He felt like he was hung over, even though he couldn't remember having enough to drink that he would feel like this. Grumbling he tossed himself into the shower for almost a half hour then got dressed for work at a slow pace. Maybe the store would have some tomato juice, that always helped him for some reason.
After he had finished breakfast, he left and walked down the road with his mirrored sunglasses firmly in place and a black cap on his head. The sun was defiantly not his friend today. He stopped at the store quickly and found that they had none, so he grabbed an orange juice, and then he went off to the shop. Thanks to everyone else being sick, he was the only one besides Mrs. Grear who planned to leave at some point soon. He nodded when she ahd told him this, part of him rejoicing, the other half not caring. He changed, then went over to Zak's car. He had almost forgotten. With a sigh he went to the phone and phoned up the parts company they went through, and got suckered into talking to the bumbling son of the owner who wanted to come work with him. He avoided answering it by Mrs Grear leaving, then he went to the other car and popped the hood. Without the part, he wouldn't be able to help Zak, and without finishing this other car, he wouldn't see a whole lot on his paycheck. Grumbling, he turned on his light as he hooked it to the hood, then he leaned over and started working, hoping he could have it done early and relax the rest of the day.
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Post by Zakura Shaun on Jan 3, 2009 11:59:23 GMT -6
zakura woke and pullled the covers over head .she winced as her arm came up she looked down and saw themark .she grumbled " ahh i forgot about that." she sat up examined the wouond on her arm deep and only dressed with a part of her shirt. she squinted at the window the sun was bright but not bothersome so much today.. she got up and noticed she still was convered in blood , mostly her own from the battle she had last nite with a man from the mob that bothered danny alot . he was shaking down one of the waitresses she knew .zak didnt like that . so she got out her small blade and thru it at the man who was choking sarah . in return the man shot back at her .grazing her arm .but deep enough it wasnt healing as fast at it normally does..she rushed the man sliding down and kicking him in the groan . and back into his car.. while she got up and grabbed sarah out of harms way and to the owners house..wehre shed be safe.. now zak sighed and got inot the shower washing the nites scene away from body and soul for now. she donned her white and brown striped dress with brown leather jacket and got to work at lunch she wanted to check onher car . Lunch time came and zak walked to the garage that wasnt far fromt he firm . her heels clinked on the floor echoeing thru out . "hello hey um jake or anyone i cameto check on my car ..hello " she peered in .
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Post by meli on Jan 6, 2009 10:10:45 GMT -6
Unlike the first time she had come in, he didn't bang his head. As a matter of fact, he didn't even lift it. He only raised his hand and waved it a bit before going back to the engine. He was almost finished, he just needed to tighten a few more bolts. "Over 'ere Zak." he spoke out loudly, even though that hurt his head which seemed to be far too delicate this morning. formality wasn't his specialty this morning for some reason. He finished what he had to do then rose up, squinting his eyes at the hood light then he pulled the rag from his back pocket and started wiping his hands off. "Got t'e part ordered, t'ey're going to 'ave it 'ere tomorrow, so's you can come and pick up your car tomorrow afternoon." He smiled and shut off the light, casting the shop into a soft light that came from the overhead offices. Dim enough his eyes didn't hurt but bright enough still that they could see clearly. "Oh, and t'anks for yesterday. I 'ad a lot of fun wit' you." he smiled again and tucked his rag back into his back pocket while he leaned against the car he had just finished. His hair was combed but it was obvious that he had woken up not too long ago, with his dark locks curling around his face and ears. His coveralls were a mess as usual, and the silver necklace rested on his chest outside of his shirt. He didn't even notice as he shifted and crossed his arms, trying to get comfortable while standing.
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Post by Zakura Shaun on Jan 8, 2009 16:11:37 GMT -6
Zak walked in smiling as he waved at her . she clearly could see he was a man dililent in his work . she stood with arm on her hip and holding her bag waiting patiently . she raised a brow as he told her of her part and car and then about thier dinner last nite. she smiled " i had a fun time to . " she noticed his overalls and his messy hair . she liked the way it fell in a curl around his gruff face this morning .she then had a shot of a an image thru her mind .she couldnt quite grasp where or what it was but the feeling was familiar .the uneasy of something lurking in the shadows hiding from her ..she stuttered out her words as she tryed to speak " i .haave tt o go ..i am aon lunch and must get back i ll seeya ok " her body shivered with the uneasy feeling . she quickly walked out nad down to the firm as fast as she could .hershe slammed hte door . the secretary looking a ther odd . .Zak lenaed against it breathing hard ..small beads of sweat ran down her cheek ..what was wrong with her . why did she feel this way .and why did he feel so familiar toher.
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Post by meli on Jan 11, 2009 16:40:27 GMT -6
He thought he could see the wheels turning in her head, not that he knew where the cart would go, but he thought he knew the wheels were turning. That is until she turned and left. Jake lifted a hand to wave goodbye and called out after her. "Have a good time..." When the door closed he frowned and rubbed his temples. "Whomever said that women where complicated understated the entire gender." he grumbled before turning back to the car engine. At least an engine was easy, you took care of it, cleaned it, filled it with fluids and it would let you know if there was a problem long before it broke down on you. Yeah, cars were definitely easier to understand.
When Meli awoke, he sat in contemplation upon Jakes bed. The woman may or may not become a problem but so far, the latter was becoming less and less likely. Meli dressed in a plain black suit with a simple black cotton top and smoothed his hair back using gel and a comb. When he went to tuck Jakes tags under his shirt, he paused looking at them. The first was a simple silver tag with his parents names written on them, a gift from their 'Father.' The second one, was a gift from Meli himself. Etched on one side was a circle with a four point star in the center, and on the other side were three words. 'Мой, Все Мой.' Russian for Mine, All Mine. One of the largest holds Meli had to Jake was this tag, the binding spell upon it helped him control Jake so that he could wake up and fall asleep whenever he wished instead of being ruled by Jake like it had once been. Heading back to The Dock's he decided he needed a firm grasp on the woman who was now in Jakes life. Someone, knew something, and that something might set him free before the woman got too close to Jake. The only thing Meli feared was Jake awakening to his presence. It was the man and that man alone that could cause him to disappear. But as long as Meli was in control of his own world...that would never happen. Smiling darkly, Meli got into the cab that awaited him and headed off to collect his information.
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Post by Zakura Shaun on Jan 12, 2009 15:45:45 GMT -6
zakura worked late into the evening on a case . a strange case at that. that was what her boss did sometimes take on cases that were stange to others. Zakura found info for him that he never questioned how she did it . he knew she was different and let it be. Zak flipped thru the books she got at the book store looking for a clue , she didnt even know what it was she was looking for but something had to pop out . just then she saw a word , paratransformation , vampirism to the forms . zak knew vamps she had encountered a few on her ascuritions. she knew she had blood that flowed within her from a different being . but only part. still she her memerory had not been restored . she stared at the words.thena simbol came into view of a crest . a talisman to help transport souls into bodys. " hmm perhaps " she closed the book shaking her head " ahh zakura what are you looking for " she go tup and the clock said 10:00pm . she rushe dout the door and got home. running al lthe way . she headed up stairs to her apartment high at the top of store. she basically lived in the attic. where she could reach the roof. she dressed in full dark red tonight sleeeking back her dark hair in a tight ponytial. she put her dark makeup on around her eyes and slapped on bright red lipstick .her skin paled at night .She smirked as she stood on the roof looking down . her gun on one side the silvery dagger on the other. she jumped down to the rails then to the ground . she looked up . she knew she wasnt a creature of night .but something flowed in her veins to help her out . she smiled and ran off. a feelign of urgency pounded in her chest . " jenna ' she ran to the east side where the girl lived . a stripper in bar . her boyfreind helped the mob and it seemed he ticked them off. they were after her. zak went in the apartment. later ..she walked out with the girl and taking her to the safe house she knew of. the mob boys tor her shirt . she wore and jacket . a flesh wound stained he rflesh . she went to the bar near the docs . opening the door and sitting at the bar .." danny hook me up witha strong one .rough nite " " dannys not here tonight mame ..but i can help you out what is you like . " he said " um m vodka straight on the rocks pleasse " she stared to the blonde older man . with ascar on his cheek .she looked around some staring to her uneasily .
ZAKURA
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Post by meli on Jan 19, 2009 16:23:44 GMT -6
Meli spoke quietly with the woman who had become his informant. Watching the crowd as they spoke, he noticed when a woman walked through the door. She looked as though she had been tumbled about in an alley somewhere, then he looked at the woman beside him as she gestured directly at the woman. That was the hunter? He frowned in thought and then blinked in surprise. This was the woman that could possibly end up trying to kill him? He leaned back against his chair and crossed his arms, drowning out the woman's chatter with thoughts. She seemed familiar, and it took a moment before he knew from where. It was the woman that jake was seeing. He snarled and turned his head away out of sight. He moved a hand to shoo the woman away from him, then paused, and turned his head back. This simply wouldn't do. He motioned the woman to follow him as he stood up. And with effort, he changed his eyes to Jakes bright blue gaze. He ruffled his hair up somewhat as the two of them walked, enough so that he knew he looked like Jake, but dressed better. He put his arm around the woman's waist and pulled her to him as they came to the bar, a few patrons away from Zakura. "Anot'er round barkeep." He laughed as the woman whispered into his ear, even though he wasn't paying a lot of attention to what she said. If this would shake of that woman, and keep her away from jake Meli would be happy. So anything was worth a try. Hunters that went missing often had friends who came to look for them. A reason he had left the city a long time ago.
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Post by Zakura Shaun on Jan 22, 2009 16:09:51 GMT -6
zakura stopped looking around and turned abit back sippijng her drink .her inner core trembling . it did this when something wasnt right. that thing that feeling again ..but i only feel that when he is close or it .. she glared looking up and in the mirror behind the bar. and her eyes widened .." no way i ta cant be " she slowly turned her head and saw Jake with a women down to the bar. his accent most audible but slightly different .. she thought perhaps he was drunk .but that feeling of something hidden and dark screamed at her sences . she looked around then turned around she didnt want him to know of her like this at night.. she bit her lip and slid in the crowd to the back door.. she turned aroun dwatching him .Her eyes glaring . typical male non can be trusted. ..why was so stupid . she hit the door almost takingit off the hinges... her eyes became soo dark almost black with rage..a memory trickling on her mind.. a man dress in dark blue and black . a rose ..blood drippijng from his mouth as zakura grinned evily from behind a dagger thru his heart.. the man was her lover of long ago .betrayed . she started that night to help others . she wnt out hunting down some mob men who shook down jenna 's bf.
Later she got home showering .the water gliding down her frame as she bent to the wall . cursing her self.." i should of known . but perhaps it was to soon . " a tear dropping down eh rcheek and she not knowing why . she didnt go near the shop for a while till he rcar was done.. then she walked cooly came to the garage with jeans and a purple top of silk . her black bangels clanking as she walked in in high heeled sandel straps. her eyes were like dead coals. her skin pale but with flushes of red on her cheeks. she stood tapping her foot not sayign aword.
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Post by meli on Jan 23, 2009 13:58:27 GMT -6
When the woman left, Meli snorted and took his drink, letting his hold on the woman go. That should solve it. Jake wasn't such a smooth talker that he wouldn't be able to worm his way out of this one. The woman gave him an affronted look and stormed off back to where they had been. Yes, this night was full of great things. Now two women would leave him alone, but one, he knew he could coax back. With that in mind, he ordered the blonde familiars favorite drink and walked back to her, telling her honeyed lies about why he had done that.
Jake shook hands with Fred and took the part with a grin. "Thanks Fred. pretty gal needs this." "Jake, o' pal, o' buddy o' mine, you haven't been with a real girl for a long time now. How about you fix this pretty gal's car, then take her out for the night?" Fred asked, his red hair a mess even in the afternoon. "Actually we went out..once anyway." he shrugged. "Well take her out again, and to something other than a hot dog stand!" Fred clapped jake on the back who just rolled his eyes, then gave him a wave and started walking off. "I'll catch you later Jake. let me know if you need anything else!" "You know it." Jake gave a wave before he went back into the shop, shaking his head. Fred had six kids with a wife he married only eight years ago. The two of them were far to potent. In a good mood he leaned over the engine while rubbing his rag over top of his hands, trying to remove the grease from the other car. Finally he had managed to get the part in just right on Zak's car, and he had even started it to make sure it worked. It was sounding like a kitten now when it started. He thought he she would be happy with that, and started whistling to himself as he moved back to his regular car, the one that needed everything replaced on it. He only worked on it for a short time before he heard the bells above the door jingle. As he stood up, his necklace flopped onto the outside of his shirt, He looked up as Zak walked in, and he took a sharp inhale of breath as he looked her over. The woman was gorgeous, no doubting that. He smiled when she came closer, but the smile slowly disappeared as he looked at her face. Something was dreadfully wrong. The way she looked at him, well, if looks could kill he was pretty sure he'd have enough holes in him, that he could call himself a strainer. When she started tapping her foot, he felt like a child about to get the whooping of a life time. "'ey Miss Zak, you okay?" As far as he could remember he hadn't done anything wrong, at least not yet. They had gone for a nice dinner, saw each other the next day, and now this. Something weird was going on, but then again, something weird was always going on with him it seemed.
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