Hunted (BurningWillows & BloodMoon)

[BloodMoon]

“And you look like a goddess my love.” He breathed, smiling brightly. “God I love you Ashlin.”

 

[BurningWillows]

"Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Braxton Grey and Ashlin Valera in matrimony commended to be honorable among all; and therefore is not to be entered into lightly but reverently, passionately, lovingly and solemnly. Into this - these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together - let them speak now or forever hold their peace."

 

[BloodMoon]

“For Christ sake, She’s not marrying my boyfriend!” A voice called out, hovering within the air before a figure in the distance made her way through the trees.

 

[BurningWillows]

Ash's head along with many others turned to stare down the aisle, the sorceress less than pleased.

"Boyfriend?" she hissed, loud enough only for Brax to here as she gave a venomous look at the woman wandering towards them.

 

[BloodMoon]

Braxton cringed, his body standing on edge as the familiar voice rung through the air.

“Oh god… Not her… Anyone but her.” The man pleaded, shooting Ashlin a helpless look. Braxton’s body twisting achingly slow as the blue haired woman storming down the isle.

 

[BloodMoon]

“Yes! He’s gone M.I.A for about thirty years, But yes! My boyfriend!” The woman hissed, her heels clunking down the aisle with vicious determination. “Get your hands off my man!” She growled, her hand lashing out to rip Ashlin’s hands away from Braxtons grasp.

 

[BurningWillows]

"You're boyfriend?" Ash snapped, breaking as the woman hit her last nerve, tearing her hands away from her fiance, "You better back the hell off of my fiance before I make you!"

Her fist balled up, waiting for the woman to put a finger on Braxton and give her every reason to knock her cold.

 

[BloodMoon]

“Because I left you Tyriah! You’re bloody nuts!” He cringed, watching her fiery graze sink on him. Braxton looked at Ashlin, reaching out for her only to feel the woman’s talons on his wrist, drawing blood.

 

[BurningWillows]

"Wrong move bitch," Ash swore, her own nails digging into the woman's shoulder as she pulled her to face the sorceress.

Her hand snapped out, slapping the woman, Tyriah, as hard as possible. Behind her she heard Reyn's take a deep breath, almost excited.

 

[BloodMoon]

Tyriah’s face quickly pivoted as the womans hand smashed across her face. Tyriah’s hand lashing back out as her hand began to glow a soft red.

“He’s fucking mine, you man stealing whore.” The dragon snapped.

 

[BurningWillows]

Grinding her teeth, she shoved the blue haired woman away, fury blanketing her, "He is anything but yours lady!"

"Watch her hands," Reyn's voice was low as she stepped in behind Ash, "They are glowing. Now kick her ass!"

 

[BloodMoon]

Tyriah snorted, reaching up and tossing her hat off to the side.

“I beg to differ. He loves me!” She snapped, her slitted eyes taking in the woman before her. The dragon’s hand reached out, claws flying through the air towards the woman.

 

[BurningWillows]

Ash's eyes had turned to Reyn and as her neck spun back she saw the woman's hand coming out, too late for her to move. Still she tried to duck backwards, but Ash was too slow, the woman's hand catching her jaw and lower cheek, sudden pain searing the flesh she hit.

"Ah!" Ashlin cried, stumbling back several steps as one hand whipped up to the burning flesh, tears sprouting in her eyes as her other hand rose.

"Duratus!" she snapped in Latin, throwing her free hand at the woman, freezing her in her place before the bride stumbled further away, running into Luna.

"It hurts," her teeth gritted as she felt blood seeping through her fingers, "Fuck it hurts."

 

[BloodMoon]

“Jesus Christ Tyriah!” Braxton snapped, glaring at the dragon before him.

“Ashlin? Are you ok love?” He asked, Lunar’s head popping up as her body stood protectively in front of the sorceress.

“We got this, get crazy Dragon bitch outta here…” She called, Braxton looking back towards the dragon.

“I left you Tyriah. No phone calls, no texts, I moved continents! If that isn’t clear enough that you’re bloody psycho, I don’t know what is.” He growled, her eyes trained on him as Braxton’s rage began to wave off of him.

 

[BurningWillows]

Xael stepped forward, "Ash's magic should hold for a few minutes yet. I'll take her back up to the houses, lock her in one of the room's till we can sort it all out. Go check on Ash."

Xael picked the woman up by the waist, holding her like he would an object under his arm as the magic kept her stiff as a board. Quickly he exited the area as everyone murmured and grew restless, the wedding already off to a bad start.

 

[BloodMoon]

Eli stood, already in the fight as Reyn stepped in. Stepping out with Xael, the man helped with doors, while leaving a lasting message with the girl before leaving the room.

“We won’t need to lock it… That’ll last until I state otherwise.” Eli stated to the other man, fixing his collar before moving back out to the wedding.

 

[BurningWillows]

She pulled her hand away, flesh peeling off with it as the burning continued to spread into her muscle. Blinking back tears of pain, Ash scrunched over, looking down in horror to see the open wound was bleeding on her perfect white dress.

"Get me out of here," she whispered to Reyn, her voice slurred from the pain, "I can't...I'm going to pass out..."

"Can you still do the wedding?" Reyn asked softly and more tears sprang from Ash's eyes as she softly shook her head.

Her eyes rolled back, everything spinning as she took a step back, the pain overwhelming her. A single word fell from her lips as she began to crumple, her knees giving out as her eyes fluttered shut.

"Braxton."

 

[BloodMoon]

Braxton moved to Ashlin’s side, worry hitting his face as he tried to peer over both of the bridesmaids.

“Ashlin?” He began to panic, hearing his name called as Reyn and Lunar allowed him past, his arms sweeping in as he pulled her in and took her back to the house and then their bedroom. Gently placing Ashlin down on the bed, Braxton grabbed a cold towel, and brought it over to her.

“I’m so sorry love…” He whispered as he gently pressed it to her face, cooling the burning flesh.

 

[BurningWillows]

As the bride was rushed off Kai got up from his seat in the back, instantly worried for Ashlin. He could hear Reyn and Luna trying to calm the situation, even though the wedding had indeed fallen apart.

"If everyone would like to follow us, there is a reception area," Reyn smiled, hiding her anxiousness, "we have set up a large clearing with food, music and tables. Unfortunately the wedding portion will have to be postponed till matters are resolved."

Kai couldn't stay any longer, slipping into the trees and running, racing towards Ashlins house. He didn't knock, sliding in through the front door and beelining for the staircase, taking two at a time. He only paused at the bedroom door, his breath ragged.

"Is she okay?"

With Luna's help they led the procession to a nearby clearing, decked out in twinkling lanterns. Round tables were set out around the edges of the clearing, a buffet on one end running hot food by the caterer Ash had found. In another corner was a live band, playing upbeat music. People slowly wandered in, some moving to the middle to dance, others wanting food or just a place to sit.

"Cmon Luna. I saw Xael and Eli in the crowd together," Reyn smiled at the wolf, "I think we could both use our men and a stiff drink."

Her eyes fluttered open at his words, the pain searing. Her head felt fuzzy and stuffed, making it hard for her to think straight. She knew she could heal herself if she could just remember the words...and stay awake.

"Braxxx..." She slurred, part of her mouth numb from the burn, "She ru-ruined my weddinggg. I...I..."

Tears sprang forth, the pain overbearing and her heart aching for the wedding she still hasn't gotten. With shaky fingers she reached up to touch his cheek tenderly, then dropped her hand onto her face, desperately searching for the right words.

Finally they came to her and Ash could all but whisper them feeling her fingers buzz with warm energy. Quickly she could feel the draining ache in her stomach, telling Ash she was overspending her magic on healing the deep wound. She pushed forward until the wound was no more, then turned quickly, grabbing a waste basket beside the bed as her stomach upheaved. Her head swam with the drain, her body feeling cold and numb.

 

[BloodMoon]

Braxton’s eyes remained trained on Ashlin, an inner sadness clenching his heart as a life ruining past time crawled out of times grave.

“I’m so sorry Ashlin…” He repeated, watching her lose her stomach after she’d healed herself. Delicately maneuvering her into his lap, the man slowly stroked her back, trying to be of some support.

Braxton’s haunting eyes looked up at Kai, simply shaking his head to the man’s question. While Braxton couldn’t stand the man, he wasn’t about to ship him off with what he meant to Ashlin.

 

[BloodMoon]

Lunar simply escorted people back to the clearing, quickly finding her man to cling to in the process. Finally finding the area, Lunar’s golden pools looked at Reyn, her beautiful silhouette finding her with a relaxing smile.

“I… I can’t drink.” The wolf bit her lip, her stomach fluttering uncomfortably at the thought. Amidst the chaos, the wolf had been able to forget about herself, allowing her self worries fade.

“I can dance though.” She added, quickly trying to dismiss that chat as she held her hand out for Xael, while Eli quickly wandered up behind Reyn.

 

[BurningWillows]

She watched the she wolf pull her mate away before turning towards her beautiful little family.

"How's Nya doing?" She asked, kissing her daughters cheek then turning her head and passionately kissing him, "Should we grab a bite to eat?"

He smiled as he got pulled into the throng of dancers, pulling her into his arms as they fluidly moved together. Luna had perked up an hour before the wedding, after some food hit her stomach and she had napped. Still he worried about her overspending herself or the unborn two inside her.

'Don't push yourself my moon. Tell me when you want to sit.'

 

[BurningWillows]

She pressed into him, her bare shoulders shaking with exhaustion as her fingers played with the soft fabric of her dress's skirt. Her head slipped under Braxton's chin her eyes only opening at Kai's voice.

Her blue eyes caught his hazel ones, beckoning him into the room. As he sat on the edge of the bed she could feel Braxton bristle and her body leaned into him, begging him to relax for her sake. Her eyes could barely focus, trying to listen to the words spoken between the two.

"Who was that lady?" He asked, sitting at the edge of the bed, his eyes watching Ash flicker in and out of consciousness, "how'd she burn Ash?"

 

[BloodMoon]

The halfling pulled his woman happily into his arms, kissing her passionately.

"Happy but tired." He stated as he looked down at her. Quickly pulling her onto the dance floor, Eli spun both his girls, being careful with Nya.

"How are you my love?" He asked as he leaned in, nipping her ear. "Still excited?"

--

Lunars head looked up at her mate, smiling gently. They stepped lightly, not moving too much to keep the nausea at bay.

'Shhhhhhh I'm fine love. I'm not going to die from moving around a little' she thought back, lifting his hand so she could kiss the back of it.

---

Braxton bit his lip nervously a Kai asked about Tyriah, his eyes trained on Ashlin as he held her gently.


"That would be my stalking, psycho ex who I thought I had finally gotten away from" Braxton muttered. "And she could burn Ashlin like that because she's a dragon my birth." Braxton muttered.

 

[BurningWillows]

"Actually I'm kinda sad," she mocked frown, sweeping a hand around them, "I feel bad for all these people. They don't have the pleasure of being engaged to the sexiest man alive."