The dying man gagged, coughed, then shuddered as the wound healed.
The two holding Sun froze, then released her. She dove into Tatia's arms, but then froze as well. Her eyes rolled up to her lover. She could not speak but her fear only grew.
A voice spoke behind them. "Alright. That's enough. i saw everything. Back off."
The men and women in the saloon released their weapons, and their grips on their various magics and stepped back. Moon rushed in and wrapped his arms about his ladies, then turned to see who had spoken and froze.
The voice continued to speak growing closer. "Now we have many rules here. But one of the biggest is not hurting one another. And that includes KIDNAPPING!!"
The two who had been holding her howled as pointed boots crashed upon their tails. The boots were long, going up a shapely pair of legs to mid thigh of a very impressive lady garbed in a royal purple suit. Complete with red gold watch chain. A battle-magician.
Not nearly up to Laria's abilities in raw magical talent, but powerful enough to use the violence and hatred of any moment to fuel defensive or offensive magics. She was very fit yet thickly curvy, with a very low neckline revealing her deep cleavage. Her skin was dark, almost coal black, but her eyes were entirely orange. A very gifted battle-magician. Her hair was long, straight and silky, and marked her as a lady of noble birth, and finally on her forehead was the seven interlocking rings of a Circle Trained Magic Master.
Limited in power or not, she was a magician of great talent, ability, and knowledge, and she clearly represented the Circle in this town. She also wore a gold star which clearly said "Sheriff Reno." She smiled at everyone then turned to Tatia. "Now ma'am I won't be pressing charges, but i need to speak with you and your friends in my office." her voice was polite but brooked no objection.
Sun and Moon looked at her, then at Tatia, awaiting her word, not those of this interloper.
Before anyone could speak however another voice called out. "Now hang on! I want to press charges!"
Reno closed her eyes, but turned, revealing an actual black cowboy hat on her back, though it was festooned with accents and decorations and flat topped rather than the showy Stetson. It also revealed the actual stiletto daggers that her heels were made off, which were currently twisting in the tails of the two howling were's.
Down the stairs came a man. A huge man. Bigger than should be allowed. He came to rest at the bottom of the stairs, and his head only just missed the ceiling above. He smiled and the smile was truly beautiful. Bright, warm, cheery and perfect. And fanged.
He moved closer and revealed six more beings following close behind.
Reno smiled up at him. She was only a little taller than Tatia, but she showed no sign of fear to this monster before her. "Mr. Nicken you have no right to press charges. Your people instigated the incident, assaulted a visitor twice, and were taking liberties with a woman against her will."
He smiled again. He was beautiful. His bulk should have made him ugly, or at least malformed. But he was not. His face was flawlessly rugged and handsome, his eyes a soft baby blue, his hair tousled dirty blond. His massive body was steel mountains of muscle, yet he seemed gentle as a kitten.
"You misunderstand me sheriff. I want to press charges against them for the selfsame crimes. And the additional one of disturbing the peace of this saloon. If you wish to allay the other charges I understand, but i must insist upon the last."
Reno did not react, but Moon's eyes flickered and he leaned in to Tatia whispering. "That upset her somehow." For some reason mental communication wouldn't work here.
Reno sighed but nodded. "Fine. Three days apiece in jail. Send them to a healer first. I want them cleaned up, sober, and dressed before they serve their time."
The big vampire smiled again, warm and friendly. "Aren't you going to arrest them sheriff?"
"You're under arrest." She looked back at their boss. "Now see to what I asked."
Mr. Nicken smiled. "Thank you Sheriff. Of course i will."
Reno smiled back then turned and caught Tatia's eye. She gestured toward the door. "With me please." Her eyes also flashed a warning to say nothing until she said it was safe.
Moon gently pushed his ladies after the sheriff, but also turned and spoke in a watery tongue.
Nothing happened for a moment, but as the sheriff and three left, all the beer and other drinks suddenly erupted into the air, soaking everyone in the saloon. Moon nodded and smiled. Not much but a fitting dousing for their treatment of him.
Sun just clung to Tatia. She had never been so manhandled, and her eyes were still full of fear. She had not spoken or really removed her face from Tatia's chest yet. She looked near tears, and only her siren's arms soothed her terror.