User blog:Redknight910/WWYD Vampire Spazerz

Prompt:The Favour

I'm kneeling in front of the wight, her silken bed practically pristine despite her sitting on it. "So... why the sewers? What do you need from there that's equivelant to a jewel from a vampire?" The wight smiles knowingly and huffs a laugh.

"I'm glad you asked. I require a jewel from the estate of a vampire, whose unguarded bathing chambers can be accessed through the sewers." I give her a deadpan look that brings a grin to her face.

"So, what you're telling me, is that I don't have any options here?"

"Well, I could always give you to one of my lichs, some of them have been running short on guinea pigs lately." I sigh, taking the hint.

"Okay, how long do I have?" She claps her hands together and leans forward.

"I'll give you three days. I'm sure sneaking into a wealthy estate must take some planning. Honestly, I'm amazed you appear to be able to do it alone."

I'm going to take that as a compliment, and get going before she changes her mind.

So, now I have three days to plan and perform a heist, similar to the now failed one that took me two weeks to setup. Great....

I start getting in contact with anyone I know who might be able to help me, calling in any favours that might get me closer. It takes a while to get the equipment and gaps secured, but I get it ready in two days, and with one day left I take the plunge at dawn.

The sewers are about as bad as I expected. But there's only a few mamono, since most slimes are kept under control. I come across one or two bubble slimes, but the mask I got keeps my senses clear from their scents. I keep referencing my map to be sure I'm headed in the right way. By the time I reach the marked drain the tunnels are little more than large pipes, barely large enough to kneel in. I'm also fairly surprised to see it water flowing out of it.

As I crawl closer I can hear the sound of soft sighing. "Ah, it's good to relax." The voice is very feminine, and I don't think the vampire should still be awake at this time of the morning. I wait for a few minutes for them to leave, when I realise that the water's rising. with the size of the tunnel here I don't have long until I'm either swept away or just plain drowned, so I make the call to interrupt whoever this is taking a bath.

I pull the grate out from it's position and quickly climb out of the tunnel, into a tiled room half filled with steam, and a very surprised young woman. When a pair of long, soft-looking wings wrap around her, I know for a fact this is, indeed, the vampire who owns the estate.

"I am going to give you five seconds to explain why you are climbing through the drain of my bathroom." She says, standing tall and looking quite intimidating, if it wasn't for the solid blush on her face.

"I was doing a check for slimes and such when the water level started rising. I'm sincerely sorry for the intrusion ma'am." She looks me over for a few long seconds, then scowls.

"Is that the best you could come up with, little voyeur?" Now it's my turn to blush.

"Hey, I didn't mean to pop out through you're drain, okay? What's a vampire doing up this late in the morning anyway?" She doesn't take her eyes off of me, but does start inching towards the door.

"I'll have you know I was up quite late last night handling important affairs of my estate. Now..." she opens the door and stands next to it, "I'm going to ask you to leave." I make no effort of resisting the order, until I reach the door. I shove her back into the bathroom, pulling the door shut behind me and jamming a chair up against it.

"So sorry, but I need something from you to pay a debt, nothing personal!" I hastily start searching the room, when the door splinters behind me.

"That door was a single slab of oak, carved by a master woodworker. And that chair was made by one of the best craftsmen in the kingdom. Now, what was that about a debt?" I'm standing in stunned silence for several long seconds. She sighs and thrusts out a hand, pulling me towards her. Once in reach she grips my collar and looks me in the eyes.

"I won't ask again." She growls.

"L-look, I got myself into some trouble with a... water splash!" I douse her with a fresh glass of water I'd pulled from the river just in case of something like this. She goes stiff as the cold liquid strikes her in the chest. I hear a faint whimper before she falls to the floor. I grab the piece of jewelery with the largest gem I can find, and run back into the bathroom, dropping into the now rushing sewer tunnels.

My whole trip back is filled with hopes that I grabbed the right thing, until I see several torches in the sewer ahead of me. Ducking into an alcove I hear two of the people having a conversation.

"We've been through here twice now, he's not here." One whines.

"Yeah, well, that's not going to make the mistress happy, now is it? Why don't you go tell her that, and hope she doesn't throw you into a bubble or something." I hear a sigh.

"Yeah, yeah, I know. Let's just hope someone finds this guy. I really wish I was the one who found her naked on the floor like that though...." The two wander off, and I step out of the alcove I was hiding in and cautiously make my way out.

When I get to the exit I find two men stood there, waiting for me. I try distracting them with a pebble, which draws ones attention, but not the others. Just as I'm about to make another attempt at pulling them from their posts I hear a voice from above us.

"Hey, what's taking so long?! I am not letting that thief get away with humiliating me like that!" It's a voice I recognise as the vampire's.

"Sorry ma'am, either he's already gone, or he's waiting for us to clear out." There's an impatient growl.

"Why, why did he have to use the bloody sewers...." Her voice fades away, hopefully as she leaves the exit. I sneak my way around the two guards, and this time pull a smoke vial from my jerkin. Throwing it at the ladder up I quickly follow, climbing up and out. I take off running, the crisp light of early morning and waking hustle of the town greeting me.

I make it carefully back to the wight's manor, checking for tails at every corner to make sure I'm not followed. I step into the great hall, having stashed my gear and given myself a quick rinse off, and let the steward know I'm expected.

The regal wight steps out of a set of double doors on the balcony, looking as impressive as ever.

"So then, you have my jewel?" Damn I hope so.

"Here it is, one formerly-owned jewel." She takes the stone, and the necklace it's attached to, and smiles, handing it to the steward.

"Fine work, and with such short time too. I think you've earned your freedom." She waves a hand, the gentle shimmer of magic blurring her for a moment. "Don't let me catch you in here again." With a sigh of relief I leave, hating that I got nothing out of what should have been two great heists, but happy I came out free.

Lying in bed, I'm considering some smaller jobs to make up for the lost revenue, when there's a knocking at my door. Checking it, my eyes widen as I spot not just some guards, but the vampire herself.

"I know he's in there, just break down the door already!" She growls, irritable and holding a parasol.

"Sorry ma'am, we can't break down the door just yet. Mr Simons! Open up!" I start grabbing my things and jump out the back window, straight into more guards.

"We have him sir!" One yells as I'm pulled around the front. They didn't beat me, thankfully, but they aren't exactly gentle.

"About time. Have him delivered, washed and prepared for tonight." The vampire grabs my chin and smiles. "We'll see how I like the taste of thief, hmm?" Without another word I'm dragged back to the estate.

I washed by some fairly attractive women, one of which hands me something with a whisper. "Use this to get out of blood duty." and resumes cleaning me with lightly scented oils.

I'm then dressed in the servants red uniform, and taken to the dining hall. When we arrive, I'm left alone in the locked room. Deciding to check what the girl gave me, I pull the small package out of my mouth and unwrap it. It's a single clove of garlic. Before I can react to the discovery, there's movment and some yelling from outside, before the vampire bursts in through the large double doors.

"About time. Being awake for so long today made me quite ravenous." She gives me a grin that makes sure to bear her fangs. She walks up to me and takes a deep whiff. "I see my servants did an exellent job of... scrubbing the..." she sniffs a few more times, before flushing. "Is that... garlic?" She asks, her voice falling slightly. Deciding it's now or never, I thrust the clove into her face.

Her blush intensifies, then her entire posture changes as the clove somes into contact with her. She leans back for a moment, trying to get away from it, before leaning in, towards me.

"Do you... have any idea... of what garlic does to a vampire?" I don't get a chance to respond as my lips are claimed by hers. I make an effort to try and pull away, only to have her wrap her arms around me, smearing the garlic into her clothes as it's pressed between us.

"Ohhhh, fuck it." She moans as she throws me into a chair. Before I know what's happening she's torn my pants off and mounted me, bouncing wildly in my lap as she cries out. We're left like that for some time, the only break being when she sends someone to get some 'stamina potions'. By the time the garlic's worn off, I'm thouroughly worn out, and the vampire is sleeping against me, now on the floor, covered by little more than her wings.

When she stirrs, she slowly opens her eyes, smiling faintly. That lasts all of five seconds when everything comes rushing back to her, and she springs off of me.

"I... you... y-you!" She shouts, trying to form a sentence as she cries out in indignation.

"Oh, relax dear, it's not like it's the end of the world." A deeper, calm voice comes from the other end of the dining hall. Both of us look over to find the wight sitting near the head of the table, wine glass in hand.

"You!" The vampire shouts. "How did I know you had something to do with this Narin?" The wight let's out a deep laugh.

"Oh, come now. I only told him where to go, he did the rest of this himself, which I am still quite impressed with." Narin takes a sip of her wine and stands. "Why, I even brought you a gift, Dari." She approaches us and holds out a necklace that looks very familiar.

"You'll give that back, right now!" Narin demands, holding out her hand to swipe it back.

"Uh uh uh." the wight chides "I'm not giving this back, unless you agree to some terms of mine." The vampire looks on incredulously.

"Now why would I make a deal to get that back? I want it more as a matter of pride than desire." The wight sighs, opening her closed hand with the necklace in it.

"Well, I suppose you are correct. Very well, you can have it back, but I will still need something from you." The vampire hastily snatches the necklace back.

"Why should I give you anything?" Again the wight smiles.

"Because I witnessed a good portion of your evening enjoyments last night. With a thief you'd had apprehended no less. Imagine the things that would be said." Narin scowls again.

"What do you want?"

"I want you to take our mutual friend here, and leave him to me." The vampire's eyes widen at the mention of this mysterious him.

"A-are you kidding me!" She cries. "I have been trying to convince him for weeks now!"

"And I months, dear." Dari says. "I think you'll have more fun with this one anyway." She looks me over with a discerning eye. "In fact, I'm tempted to leave our dear lord to you and take this one for myself." Narin huffs indignantly.

"Well then, fine, you can have him. I'd much rather a proper noblemen myself." Dari chuckles and saunters forward.

"Very well. Come on then, boy, I hear your type can be quite creative when pleasuring a woman." As she nears me a hand whips between us.

"A-actually, I've changed my mind." Narin looks me over now as well. "I think I could make something respectable out of this one. Far finer material than that lord." The wight hesitates a moment, before nodding.

"Very well then, Narin. I shall take my leave. I shall see you at the ball next month." With that she strides out of the hall.

"You." Narin says, turning towards me and scowling. "Had better not make a fool of me. I will teach you to be a proper nobleman, and you will give me the pleasure of your... form, whenever I desire. Are we clear?" While I would like to say no, I'm not an idiot.

"I guess." I cautiously stand, then look around. "So... what are we exactly?" Narin blushes and turns away.

"I am your mistress, and you are my arm candy. You will look good, speak well, and not embarrass in any way shape or form." I nod, slightly annoyed by her attitude. "I-if, by some miracle, you prove to be worth my time, I may, p-possibly decide to indulge the thought of an idea of us being a... couple." Looking back at her I catch her watching me from the corner of her eye.

"I... I guess it's something to look forward to." I say, trying to crack a smile. She blushes further and fully turns her back on me.

"Very well, I have had two long nights now. I will be washing up, and going to bed. You may have the guest room, providing you clean yourself adequately. I assume you have some care as to your personal hygeine?" I nod.

"Well, I don't normally spend all morning crawling through sewers, you know? In fact I usually try to avoid it." Ahe simply nods without turning around.

I'm lead to the guest bathroom where I'm ushered straight into a tub. After cleaning the grime from myself, I'm inspected by several staff members, who agree I'm clean enough, and show me to my room.

I spend the next few weeks learning how to act like a nobleman, while occasionally sneaking off to meet up with friends. By the time the ball arrives, my mark-turned-mistress is quite pleased with me.

"I knew you would turn up splendid." She says as I take her hand. She's wearing a long lace gown with her cloak-like wings nestled atop it, while I'm stuck in a fine navy suit with a soft fur mantle.

"And you look wonderful as well." I say, earning a huff.

"I am always at my most beautiful, thank you." I ginore the first part and just acknowledge the thank you, a habit of mine which earns me constant ire. "I will break you of that, one day."

"You've been saying that since we met, and I'm still getting you off guard." I subtly hand her an earring I'd just picked from her ear, earning an elbow to the ribs and quiet grumble.

We enter the main hall, the steward of the castle announcing us, using the title I came up with for myself.

"Introducing Lord Arric Feyharn and Lady Narin Duskan." The two of us descend into the gathering of people, many of whom stop us for light pleasantries, many asking where I'm from.

"Lady Narin." One familiar voice calls, earning a groan from my partner.

"Lady Dari, Duke Arinth." My partner says, curtseying, while I follow introductions with a bow.

"I must say, you have done splendidly for yourself, finding such a young lord who was not spoken for." Dari says with a smile.

"Ah, but who would want him if I hadn't taken him?" Narin asks with a laugh.

"Lady Narin, while I may prefer to partner with the other side, I believe there are more than a few ladies here tonight who've been watching your young partner." Indeed, I've felt eyes on me since we entered, but I think it's more of suspiscion than adoration.

"Yes, I have noticed. Probably wondering when he's going to leave." A passing noblewoman steps in with a smile, pressing herself lightly against me.

"Well, if you are leaving first, do let me know. I wouldn't mind lending you my carriage if Lady Narin requires hers elsewhere." Narin has a moment of shock, before her arm tightens around mine.

"I think we have a fine way home, Lady Fiana." The woman giggles and steps away, leaving Narin in a huff, and the other couple politely laughing.

"Ah, do excuse us, Lord Aring appears to require my attention." The duke and Dari move along, as do we.

The ball lasts several long hours, including a number of dances, and more food than any man could eat. We were riding the carriage back to the estate. I had expected Narin to change seats once we were away from the castle, but instead stayed seated next to me.

"I got something for you." She said, handing me a small cloth. Unravelling it revealed a mask, made of stiff material, with what appeared to be a filter around the mouth and nose.

"Um... thanks?" I said, not sure of the meaning of it.

"It's me giving you permission to leave. You've done what you were needed for, and I wanted to make it clear you no longer have to stay here."

"So... this is you kicking me out?" She turned to face me, a slight glitter in her eyes.

"No. This is me saying if you so wish, you may leave. I just felt it prudent to inform you." With a smile I reach into my own pocket.

"Well, in that case, I got you something." I produce a silver necklace with a ruby pendant. Narin's eyes go wide.

"Where did you...." She stops herself, glaring at me. "This had better not be stolen...." Her voice has clear warning in it.

"It's not stolen. Not by me at least...." Her glare intensifies. "Look, I can niether confirm nor deny that it was stolen. All I can say is that it came from a friend, and said friend visits jewelers. Sometimes." She just sighs and shakes her head.

"I suppose that will do." I look at her for a long moment, before asking.

"If I decide to stay, will I still be a guest?" She looks at me with big eyes for a moment, before controlling herself.

"No. You will be my permanent partner, and as such sleep in the master bedroom."

"Where you sleep?"

"W-where I do, indeed, sleep." I smile and peck her on the cheek.

"Good. I've always wanted to see how you acted without being drugged." Her entire face goes red and she slaps me.

"I told you never to bring that up." She looks away as I rub my face. "But yes. I shall also be looking forward to it." She peeks back at me with a smile. How in the abyss did this become my life?