Path to Redemption

[Pablo]

"Lucia, hunting, and chasing they're both the same if you can't get to me." There was little doubt in his mind, that the woman could catch up to him, but if he donned his lycan form than it wouldn't matter. In that case he was always the predator. Unless of course he was facing an elder vampire or even an elder lycan. It seemed lately he had more to worry about the latter. For a moment he frowned.

However, his momentarily low did not last long. He could feel a glow with him, as Lucia happily wrapped her arms around his, and declared her approval. Pablo was still rather unconvinced that this affair would be, fun. But there was little he wouldn't do for Lucia. It was becoming evident even to the young lycan.

"No! Lucia, you're mine!" He struggled to keep his arms around the hybrid. But she was too quick, and strong. The moment she unlatched his legs and arms she'd turned, even before he could wrap them around her once more. Which he did, regardless of her change in posture. Pablo sighed as she ran her soft hands through his hair. Slightly leaning against her touch he closed his eyes. "I want you all for myself." To run away with him, it could just be the two of them. Away from Lucia's kin, the monsters that threaten their very livelihood. That would never happen, not like this. Lucia was too enamored with her life, she would never leave willing. "An entire night, just you and me. No werewolves or vampires." He said, squeezing her tight.

[Lucia Drusa Severa]

Lucia grinned as Pablo seemed to melt into her touch, closing his eyes happily. Waiting patiently for him to think of a way she could possibly make it up to him for bringing him to such an extravagant celebration, she watched his features as the Werewolf spoke. He seemed to know exactly what he wanted already, and the girl rose a playful eyebrow, before leaning closer to taste the man, kissing him momentarily.

When she pulled away, watching his lips, a smile on her own, Lucia spoke quietly to him, "What a charming thought." For the most part, Lucia had been, and was, far happier among Vampires, than she was living with Werewolves. However, she could not deny the appeal of Pablo's request; a night, alone, just the two of them, free to do whatever they wished. She wouldn't have to answer to anyone or account for herself in any way. While she loved Dane, and thrived with the power being Queen of the Vampires granted her, the idea of not having to worry about ruling for a night sounded like sweet music to her ears. Surely Dane would make certain the race didn't cave in on itself in her absence; he'd been quite competent with that before she'd returned to her father's people, and one night wouldn't hurt, she thought.

Smiling happily, Lucia nodded, "Alright. We have a deal."

A brisk knock at the cabin door brought the girl's attention away from the Lycan, and she looked up, trying to put her legs underneath her to stand. Pablo's grip proved to be stubborn and strong, and she stood with the man still clinging to her. "Yes?" Lucia called out the the knock, reaching her arms under Pablo's armpit and sticking her thumbs into his ribs, until he let go of her. "Get down." She laughed quietly to him.

The door opened a crack as a tall Vampire entered the cabin; clearly one of the attendants. He offered a low bow to the Hybrid, "My Queen. We are nearing Oslo, and will be landing soon. An escort has already been prepared to return you and your council home."

Gazing over to the Vampire, Lucia smiled brilliantly, "Very well," dismissing him.

Electricity buzzed pleasantly throughout her body. Moving to the second bed, the girl picked up the scabbard holding Victor's blade. She pulled the silver blade free, inspecting it quickly to make sure there were no remaining remnants of blood present, and sheathed it once more. Wrapping the sword belt around her waist and adjusting it to fit around her slender form, Lucia let the blade rest along her left hip. Reverently picking up her father's sword, she fastened the belt over Victor's, letting the Master's silver blade rest by her right hip, to be wielded at a moment's notice.

Pulling free the chain with Pablo's cell key looped on it from around her neck, the girl rummaged through the sheets to find the ring she'd plucked from the traitor's finger, sliding the chain through it, and throwing it around her neck again. Tucking the chain under her dress, Lucia ran her fingers through her hair one last time, and looked to the Lycan, smiling, "How do I look?"

[Pablo]

Pablo smiled back at Lucia. She seemed just as happy as he, at the thought of spending an entire night together, just the two of them. Although with Dane out of picture, soon every night would be just the two. The thought tickled his belly. The knock on the door went unaware to the young lycan. Not until Lucia stood and spoke. Pablo however refused to let go. Clinging tight to Lucia like a sloth to a tree. "I'm never letting go." He said grinning up to her. However, as always Lucia proved to be strong, stronger than him at least. Her thumbs digging into his ribs was enough motivation to let go, for now. He fell back onto the bad, laughing less quietly than she.

He rolled over onto his belly as the attendant entered the room, although the way Pablo grinning up at the vampire. He stuck his tongue out at the vampire. There was a level of empowerment he felt by her side. She was the Queen after all. That wasn't to say he'd let it get to his head. The vampires were still dangerous, and nefarious. The vampire Catherine had made that clear enough, she gave him the heebie jeebies, and that was with the promise of her 'aid'. Nor was that to even speak of Dane, despite how much he hated to admit it, the very presence of Dane shook Pablo to the very core. And now that he was with Lucia, how would the vampire react? Certainly Dane still had to die.

Pablo kicked his legs up into the air, watching Lucia as she went about the cabin happily. Even this was a joy, just observing the young lady. He rolled over and sat up as she finally turned to him. Plopping off the bed he stepped towards her, with an inquisitive look. "Like you need a new changes of clothes." He said grinning. "Otherwise, beautiful as always."