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Hunter or Hunted? (Lunar & Guardian)

Talia was making her way down onto the dance floor and was going about talking with people and mingling. Sebastian on the other hand kept to staying closer to the stairs at that point in time. Nope usually on nights this he helped the guards more than anything else. He was however going over towards where Alric was at and speaking to him in a low voice that he should go over to ask Talia to dance with him.
 
Alric glanced at Sebastiana nd then bowed "my prince" when he heard what the man was saying he looked at him and spoke "but she is engaged to be married it isn't proper" Alric wasn't aware that the two had split because the male had been stupid and cheated on Talia with another woman.
 
Sebastian was just looking over for a moment in time before he spoke, "I suppose you are the type of person that doesn't listen to gossip and rumors. Although this rumor just happens to be true that has been going around. About how Queen Talia and her fiance split up because she caught him cheating on her with another woman. There are quite a number of others that are quiet upset with him."
 
"I had heard it but as they queen hadn't made any announcments about it I didn't belive it but if you her eldest brother are confimring it that I guess she really didi leave the bastard" Alric knew more about the male then the family knew as he hadn't trusted him from day one
 
Sebastian was just looking over for a moment in time before he spoke, "I didn't like the man at all, neither did Carlos or even Talia for that matter. She tolerated him... although just barely. Oh and speak of the devil." In came the man with his new woman which just had a lot of people glowering at him and Sebastian almost winced a bit as he made a beeline straight for Talia, who was standing speaking with a few other vampire nobles.
"Excuse me! What do you think you are doing?!" one of the other women was questioning when the man was all of a sudden grabbing Talia's wrist to yank her towards him, a few of the women near her getting defensive but they also knew not to get to involved. By the look in his eyes he was blood drunk.... which meant that he could easily lose control of himself if triggered too much.
"Dancing with my fiance!" the male spoke and was yanking Talia with him, the female stumbling after him - somehow, but barely, managing to stay on her feet as she did so. Although it seemed like she was tolerating it at that point in time - staying calm and collected as any queen would in that situation.
 
"if you would exscuse me for a moment your highness" Alric turned and headed in the direction of the blood drunk male and their queen. in his hand was a small injection vile with a sedative strong enough to knock the male out in senconds. Alric moved fast once he was close and he hit the vile in to the males neck and watched as it drained in ot him as Alric had grabbed the man in to a hold that was rather difficult to escape from
 
Sebastian was just watching for a brief moment in time before he was wandering over to where Carlos was at before he was commenting, "Well he knew of the rumors but hadn't believed them since Talia hadn't said anything." With that he was watching Alric go over and grab the male, and soon enough the blood drunk man was going limp in his arms, unconscious for the sedative that had been injected into his system. There were a few people near Talia that were worrying over her but she was reassuring them all that she was fine, there she hadn't been hurt at all.
 
Alric handed the male over "take him to the cells he can explain himself to Her Royal Majesty after he has sobered up" Alric then looked at the female who had accompanied him "you also have some explaining to do" being Blood Drunk was frowned on to the point that Prince Carlos was working on making it against the law as people became dangerous when it happened. the fact that she didn't alert the guards to his condition bothered him the fact that the guards outside let him in pissed Alric off
 
The woman just seemed to be quivering a bit and was soon enough just bowing and stating that he hadn't been drunk when they had arrived originally. He had ended up going out onto the balcony and ended up consuming a ton of the blood wine that had been offered there at the party. Although the servants that had been serving him didn't care to try and tell him that he couldn't have anymore - and he had threatened them if they went and said anything to others. So they had been fearful for their lives.
 
Alric nodded his head and then spoke to some of the guards finding out why the staff didn't stop him and if they were threatened why they didn't come to one of them to have them intervene as that was their job.
 
Talia was just watching before she was gliding over before she was humming, "We shall learn all of the secrets to the mystery later. Until then... Let us enjoy the night. As the full moon is almost upon us." With that she was smiling and was gesturing for people to follow after her as she was heading outside into the courtyard and to the pond that was there, just gazing up at the full moon that was peeking out from behind the clouds. It was pretty rare that the nights they had their founding celebration also happened to sit on the night of the full moon, so it was extra special. A blessing from their gods.
 
Everybody just seemed to be gazing up at the moon at that point in time, even some of the humans who were there celebrating. Talia was just turning around before she spoke, "Centuries ago our ancestors founded our kingdom and built it up from the ground up. They built this place as a haven for vampires and humans alike - a place where the two races could and would co-exist. And from that day our kingdom has kept that peace. Also tonight... We have some new couples to bless as their mate marks have been fully formed and they have come seeking to be wed to one another." With that there were a few couples that were coming forth; and they were all different in some way. There was a lesbian couple with both of them being vampires, there was a gay couple with one being a vampire and one being a human, there was a heterosexual couple with one being a human and one being a vampire, then there was a couple who considered themselves gender neutral and they were human.
 
Alric moved so that they could each line up and be married by the queen on that night and since it was under a full moon their bond would be even stronger than it normally would.
 
Talia went through and blessed each of the couples, whether it be in the humans variation of sharing rings or the vampire's custom of sharing blood. The vampire and human couple on the other hand had decided to settle with the human custom of sharing rings - with the pair of them wishing to wait on blood sharing; although typically when a vampire and human did blood sharing it was to turn the human. Talia was of course going to respect their decision and told them that when they were ready to take that step, that she would be there to bless that union as well - it was a new life for the human after all and it was also beneficial for the newly turned vampire to have a royal around them - it helped calm them down faster, help them gain control of themselves more quickly.
"Well we also wish to wait because...." the vampire male was starting in a low voice which had Talia looking over towards them and the human woman was mumbling that they were expecting a child and she didn't wish to endanger the child at all. She was then looking towards her new husband and stating in a soft voice that she was wanting to let the people know as well which had the man nodding and just looking towards Talia, who just smiled. That definitely made sense as to why they were wanting to wait - if she went through the change while being pregnant it could potentially kill the child.
"We have one more bless to give to this couple here." Talia spoke as she drew them forward gently which had people looking over and soon enough Talia was gently touching the woman's stomach before she spoke, "A blessing that the little one conceived will grow up to be strong and healthy; to become strong and graceful just like their parents."
 
Carlos looked over and smiled before turning to a maid "Please go and get the pale purple baby blanket out of my office" the maid nodded and then rushed off as it was tradition for the royal family to give a baby blanket to a family expecting a child. when the maid returned Calros took it and then gave it ot his sister to present to them. for a Dhampir to be born there could be no fear between the couple at all
 
Talia was taking the blanket from her brother before she was turning and presenting the blanket to the newly wed and expecting couple, draping it on the mother's shoulders before she was giving her a gentle hug. After that she was speaking to them both in a soft voice, "If there is ever a time during your pregnancy when you feel endangered, or you feel there is concern for the child.... Come and seek me out. I shall support you and help you." An offer that was given to all expectant couples.
 
Carlos watched his sister and knew that she was giving them an offer of help if it was needed. this was normal as children between a human and a vampire were rare and for vampires, it was complicated as well but not as much. Carlos looked at his brother and smiled regardless of their father's efforts to drive a wedge between the three of them their connection was stronger than ever.
 
Soon the couples were going their own way and everybody was slowly wandering back towards the ballroom to continue the party. Talia remained outside and just gazed up at the moon.
 
Carlos walked over to her and rubbed her back lightly "what is on your mind dear sister" Carlos could tell something was bugging her but what he didn't know and he wouldn't press if she told him it was nothing.
 
Talia was just looking towards him for a moment in time before she spoke in a soft voice, "Enjoying the moonlight... It feels as though... It may be a while before we are able to enjoy a night such as this again." With that she was pushing a few strands of loose hair out of her face before she was turning so that they could head inside once again.
 
"you know i never doubt your feelings not after the tree incident" Carlos looked at her and smiled at the reminder of the one time he had doubted his little sister when they were younger and he had fallen out of a tree and broke not only his leg but his arm and shoulder in the process. their father had been infuriated but their mother had shaken her head and laughed at him for doubting his sister
 
Talia was just looking towards him for a moment in time before she was commenting, "I'm not as crazy as I seem." With that she was giving a faint chuckle before she was taking his arm and heading back inside with him so that they could enjoy the rest of the ball.
 
"you not crazy just gifted as mother put it" Carlos walked back in with her before speaking softly "if you ask Alric to dance he will turn a delightful shade of pink"
 
Talia was just looking over for a brief moment in time before she was commenting, "I don't know about asking him to dance... I'm sure he doesn't like me in that manner."
 
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