Escape

[Shenzii]

Rowan growled at Orin and looked at the girl. "Hold that tightly and don't let go!" She quickly jumped from the stairs and fell through multiple levels and hit the bottom floor. She crushed a couple more skulls and continued to tear Them to pieces. Her mouth dripped with blood as she jumped back up the stairs, level by level, and landed next to the child. "I need the crystal back. Orin will take care of you..." She said as she turned on a light. "This will keep them away. Make sure you keep the light safe though." She quickly ran up to Orin and touched his shoulder gently. "They wont be attacking for a while. Get the girl to safety. I have to go back." She said. With that, she jumped through the steps and landed. She quickly ran out of the building and to the tunnel. She saw Vamp and began to assist him.

[Vamp]

Vamp saw Rowan and a wave of releif washed over him as he realized she was okay. "Hey, you ran off without a gun. Here, use this." he said and handed her a police-style Beretta handgun and four clips.

[Shenzii]

She tossed it back at him. "I'm good. I've been using my teeth and claws this long... might as well continue." She smiled and winked and lunged at four cats. Her thigh bled from the loss of stitching. Another scratch showed on her back, her shirt torn and revealing the large gashes. Her mouth dripped with blood. She stood and walked past Vamp into the tunnel. "I apologize for the animal in me." She looked at the ground and continued through the tunnel. She quickly entered the home and went into the shower. The water fell on her face, the blood running down the drain. She let out a sigh as her fur became its natural color. After she finished she dried off with a white towel and walked into Vamp's room. She sat on the bed and put on some clothing she had brought over from her apartment. She lay back on the bed and lay her thick fluffy tail next to her. She eyes shut as she let out a long sigh of comfort and relief.

[Vamp]

Vamp returned a few hours later with some food and a medium sized parcel. After sorting and storing the food, he went into his room and found Rowan on the bed. "Just the person I was looking for," he said with a cheerful smile. "This is for you." and handed over the parcel.

[Shenzii]

She smiled and sat up. Her eyes gleamed happily. "What is it?" She asked holding it. She looked at him happily and smiled. She sat on the bed and crossed her legs and pat the bed motioning him to sit next to her.

[Vamp]

as she opened the package, he explained. "I went to an abandoned tailor and made you some new clothes. That one is a cloak and is fire-proof, and these are sleeves to put over your arms so you won't get cut, same with the leggings, and this shirt is also fire-proof and goes on before the sleeves. Same deal with the pants." he finished. the clothes were beautiful, light-weight, perfectly sized and expertly made. All shareing the same charcoal color as Vamp's fur. "I hope you like them." he smiled.

[Shenzii]

She smiled and took them from him. "Oh, thank you so much!" She got off the bed and quickly changed. She came back with the form fitting clothing. She spun and modeled it for him. "What do you think?" She asked with a light laugh. She took the coat off and went to lay on the bed. "So... How are you?" She asked looking over at him.

[Vamp]

"I think you look beautiful, and I'm good whenever your around." he said "But all the beds are being filled up. If your comfortable with it, you can bunk with me." he suggested.

[Shenzii]

She looked at him. Her eyes showed a bit of uneasiness. "I suppose... I'm going to go check on Kistrev." She got up and went to see the newest member. She touched his head gently and felt a fever. She went to the kitchen and quickly got a pack of ice and set it on his head. She walked back into Vamp's room. "He's starting to run a small fever. I put some ice on his forehead to cool it down." She sat on the bed and looked at Vamp. "It's going to take a while for me to let go of my fiance... But I'm trying." Her voice was hushed.

[Vamp]

Vamp hugged Rowan."Take all the time you need. I never want to pressure you into something you don't want to do. Okay?"

[Shenzii]

She turned and kissed him gently. "I know." She lay him back as she lay her head on Vamp's chest. She nuzzled him gently and shut her eyes. Her mind began to dance with memories of her childhood. Her brother and her playing hide and go seek in the park just down the road from their childhood home. She slowly opened her eyes and smiled.

[Vamp]

Vamp kissed Rowan back and held her in a lover's-embrace."I love you." he whispered as they both feel into a serene sleep.

[Shenzii]

Her mind continued to dance. Her brother ran down the hall as she quivered in a corner. Her vision blurred by tears. Cats clawed at her. Assassins rounded the corner as her brother turned feral and tore their throats to shreds. Her scream sounded and echoed as it bounced off the concrete floor and walls. Her brother's body fall limp to the ground, bloodied. Her cries echoed as Rowan rose and tore up the remaining cats. Her eyes shot open as she sat up gasping. Her face damp and her scar bleeding. The room was dark as her crystal illuminated her face and chest. "Oh... Thank god it was just a dream..." She whispered. She stood and walked to the bathroom. The scar across her chest bled. She ran some water and cleaned it. She looked at her reflection in the mirror and wiped her face off. She changed into short cloth shorts and a torn and tattered Tee, her lower back and stomach showing, revealing her tattoo on her lower hip. She padded across the bedroom floor and sat on the edge of the bed.

[Vamp]

Vamp woke up and saw Rowan sitting on the edge of the bed. " Are you alright?" he asked with a concerned tone. He noticed that she was wet from a shower and had a sad look on her face. "Tell me what happened." he said as he held close to comfort her.

[Shenzii]

"Yea... I've fine. Nothing's wrong. I just had a dream... That's all." She looked up at him and smiled weakly. She lay back on the bed and sighed. The crystal dimmed as she looked at the ceiling. Her breathing was calm. Her stomach moved up and down slowly. Her voice broke the quiet air. "Vamp. Do you think there is hope of finding new people?" Her tone was quiet and soft.