SERIES : the Twisted Fate Series
PAIRING : Cassy/Nathan
RATING : PG14
SPOILERS : Just the end of Cruel
Intentions.
DISCLAIMER : I do not own these
characters.
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He wrapped
his arms around the young vampiress tightly. She was *his*. Or at least he
hoped she would be his. He was about to close his eyes when the door to their
room opened. “Nathan?”
“Yes, Si-Angelus?”
“Get dressed and be out here in five minutes.”
The door closed and
Nathan got up, careful not to disturb the dark beauty next to him. Despite his
efforts to be quiet, Cassy was unused to having hyper senses and started to
wake. “Nathan?”
“Shh, go back to sleep.”
“But…” she started to
protest.
“Angelus needs me for
something.”
“He’s probably upset
about Kathryn. *I’m* upset about her. We can’t leave her here.”
“I think he has a plan.”
“I hope so.” He headed
for the door. “LOVER!” She called and he turned back. “Be careful.”
“Always.” He said with a
wink.
She stretched out on the
bed and just rested, waiting for her new lover to come back. She remembered
when they had danced together in the Rave. He’d been so strong, so magical.
Even then, she knew he was different. And now, a few weeks later, she was in
London with her new family. She had been so worried when Kathryn had started
disappearing, but it all made sense now. The darkness, the night, was too
convincing. It was too seducing. She had become.
She ran her hands over
her naked body and pictured her lovers. They had spent the plane trip sucking
and fucking. Kathryn had explained what happened with the slayer. She had told
Cassy about Nathan being named one of Angelus’ most trusted. He was no longer a
minion; Angelus was to announce Nathan a childe. She’d watched Angelus take
both Spike and Nathan on the plane. She had never seen anything more beautiful
than blood and come. And it had surprised her even more when she saw Kathryn
kissing the crazy one, Drusilla. The plane trip had been eye opening. Things
she never thought she wanted, she did. She’d had sex with all of them, first
separately and then all at once. She smiled contentedly at the memories as she
drifted off to sleep, still waiting for her soon-to-be mate.
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“What is it?” Nathan asked as he closed the door behind
him.
“We’ve got some work to do. Come on. Will’s waiting for
us.” Angelus started walking, Nathan in tow. “How is she adjusting?” He asked
about his newest fledgling.
“Well, very well. I think we overwhelmed her on the plane
ride.”
Angelus smiled. “Perhaps, but she held her own quite
nicely. Kathryn said she’d be a nice addition to the family.”
“Is she family?” Nathan asked. “I know she’s of your
blood, but…”
“She will be. But right now, we have some ass kicking to
do before your presentation.”
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“Ready?” Nathan asked.
“Yes.” She took his hand and they headed for the main
room. They walked towards the door; and Angelus, Spike and Drusilla met them.
“The moon smiles upon the baby.” Drusilla said
confidently.
“Where is Kat? I was hoping she’d be here.” Cassy said.
“She’ll be on the Master’s arm.” Nathan whispered
quietly.
“Why are we doing this now?”
“Midday feedings.” Nathan had explained the customs of
the Court to her.
They all took their seats and waited for the doors to
open in the front of the room. When they did, everyone stood and the Master
walked out with Kathryn on his arm. Cassy gasped in horror, she’d never seen
Kat so sad and pale. To anyone else, Kathryn looked lovely, but Cassy had seen
how she strong she was. She knew Kathryn had the ability to put on a very convincing
act when she needed to.
The Master stood before the room and Kathryn sat down
beside his throne. “I understand that before the feast, my grandchilde Angelus
has an announcement to make before the Court. Step forward, Childe.”
“More of an announcement *and* request, Master.” Angelus
stood up. “First, I’d like to present Nathan.” Nathan stood up and walked to
his sire’s side. “He has been my minion and fledge since I made him in 1980. He
has been loyal to both our clan and myself since the day he emerged from the
ground. It was in recent times, and our difficulty with the slayer and
Drusilla’s illness, that Nathan proved his worthiness. He comes before the
Court not as my minion anymore, but as my childe.”
“You claim his as such? As your childe and
responsibility?”
“I do.” Angelus answered. “If it pleases the Court and
its Master, of course.”
“It does.” The Master said. “I accept Nathan as my great
grandchilde, equal to that of your other childer, William and Drusilla. Now
what was the request?”
“As a gesture to Nathan of our appreciation, Kathryn and
I wanted to offer him a mate.”
“Is this true?” The Master asked of Kathryn.
“It is.” She replied quickly.
“Who?” The Master asked.
“I present Cassandra.”
“She’s new.”
“A fledge, but very loyal to us.” Angelus said, hoping
this wouldn’t take long. He still had work to do before dusk.
“How do you know that she will be loyal to the clan?” The
oldest vampire snapped.
“Master?” Kathryn said quietly. He turned and looked at
her. “If I could speak to her loyalty…”
“Please.”
“She was the only true friend I had as a human. I asked
Angelus to turn her because I knew she would be loyal. She always has been to
me. And she will continue to be.”
“Very well. I take you at your word, Kathryn. Nathan and
Cassandra. Do you wish to mate?”
“We do, very much.” Nathan replied.
“So it shall be.” The Master agreed. “Please drink well.”
He announced to the entire Court. “Kathryn and I shall take our meal privately,
and we will see you all back here for the challenge.”
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“Thanks,
Nathan.” Angelus said. “You’ve been with me through a lot and you’ve also
helped Kat through some hard times.” Nathan looked over at his sire and smiled.
“Yes. But
the Master will now grant your mating as he did mine.”
“And we’ll
all go back to LA together. But for now, go be with your mate. I’ve gotta go
claim mine.” With that, Angelus turned around and headed for the court. Nathan
smiled and turned towards his bedroom where his mate was waiting for him.
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She knew
Angelus needed Nathan. She understood that Angelus was their sire and she knew
that he had to ensure Kathryn’s position as his mate. What she still didn’t
understand why Kathryn had been required to go with the Master, when she hadn’t
been. Just then, the door opened and her lover walked in.
“How’d it
go?”
“Competition
is wiped out thanks to Spike and me.”
“Why does
Kathryn even need to be with the Master?”
“Because
Angelus wants to mate with his childe. Typically, you don’t mate with those you
sire without the Master’s approval before turning them. Because of the
situation, things are a little different. Plus the Master always wanted to
stick it to Angelus because he won Darla’s loyalty.”
“Darla was
his sire.”
“Yes. When
Angelus was presented to the Court, Darla and he left shortly there after. The
Master always blamed Angelus for taking his favorite childe away. This is his
way of proving who is in charge.”
“That sucks
for poor Kat.”
“Yes. But
she should be in Angelus’ arms right now.”
“In his
bed?” Cassy asked quietly.
“In his
bed.” Nathan looked over to the dark-haired beauty and lust overcame their
gaze. He rushed forward towards the bed and crawled up her body. “We’re mates
now. Forever.”
“Forever.”
She said as his lips claimed hers.
~END OF
INTERLUDES~
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