VampirexHunter - Let's go out with a bang~

[TimmyTheVampire]

Tim nodded, sitting himself down on the floor. He nibbled at the bacon to begin with, never having it before. After his stomach decided it was safe, his didn't last long either.

"All I know is that my stomach is picky" He chuckled softly, laying himself out to stretch again before listening to Aled.

"Hm.. It's ok. I want to come with you.. Give the gun and dagger back to Chris since he said I was only borrowing them anyway" He smiled warmly, sitting himself back up.

"Better then me moping here"

[Erranruin]

Aled nodded decisively and stood up to grab his long coat and pull on his ragged leather boots.

"Well we might as well get a move on and see what the old bear wants."

He gave Tim a coat as well, they had slept until evening but there was still a bit of sun in the sky and precautions were best. Aled put on his hat and was on his way, dropping into the back alleys and sideways of london until he reached the old sewer entry. He jumped in to be greeted by the barrel of a gun at his temple. He would have been surprised had this not happened a couple dozen times before.

"Come on Andrew you should know my hat by now."

The man sighed and lowered his gun slowly.

"Yeah, but you had company.. so I figured better safe than sorry."

He gestured at Tim before turning back and leading them through the tunnels.

"The old boy wants to see you about the last mission, its Regnis, we think we have a new lead on him."

Aled's eyes went wide but he remained silent as they made their way into Hunter head quarters. They got in and were immediately ushered through to the Captain's study where he was currently passed out on a mound of papers. Aled's face went from hard to soft in seconds and he muttered something to himself about the 'over working idiot' before walking quietly over and shaking him gently.

"The old bear's hibernating season is coming up isn't it?" He joked affectionately as the old man's eyes blearily opened and he stretched.

"Just a few sleepless nights, I can still night shift with the best of them, make no mistake Quin."

[TimmyTheVampire]

Tim just followed close to Aled. The thing with the gun didn't even scare him, he knew this place needed him so no one would just go ahead and shoot him.

Shoved into the office, Tim shut the door behind him, keeping his back against it while Aled spoke to Richard, mostly just to keep out of the way. Richard then sat up, sighing and adjusting himself in his seat.

"Unfortunately.. We think one of our own hunters is teamed up with him. And it's been for a while too.." He sighed.

Tim eye's went wide. Ryan. Richard knew. Oh thank GOD he didn't have to tell them for himself and get in trouble, but than Richard's eyes fixed on him, that making him change his mind completely.

"You wouldn't happen to know who..Would you, lad?" Richard asked coldly.

Tim didn't know where to put himself. He just hung in head, slowly nodding.

"We thought you might. That's why I asked for you both here" Richard huffed, Tim too scared to look up, knowing Aled's face would probably be filled with disappointment and anger at him.

[Erranruin]

Aled was... frozen. Yes that was the right word for it. He wanted to move, there was no doubt about it, but a cold hand had grasped his heart and would let him move a muscle. He had known? All along? Why hadnt he said anything? Why-? Just why... Aled face was an open book of hurt and anger and disappointment for a full five seconds and Richard noticed it, taking a quick glance from Aled to Tim and back again and ending up with a worried, knowing frown. And then Aled was in control again and his face turned into a mask of gruff lines and harsh looks.

"Ryan I presume? That why you recognised him and dithered when I asked you about it."

He didnt wait for Tim to respond, leaning over the desk towards Richard.

"So? How much info has he passed over? Do we know? He was only a new recruit he cant have had access to much compromising information."

Richard nodded slowly. "Thankfully thats true, most of what he learnt was common knowledge around vampires anyway but... he managed to sneak into the classified files for a day, pulled a few of our undercover agents files from their folders. A load of them have been compromised. We have sent some units in to get them out but its bound to be an utter bloodbath."

He grimaced in guilt, these vampires were brave and self-sacrificing and loyal to the hunter's cause. The least they could do was keep them safe and they hadnt even been able to do that.

[TimmyTheVampire]

Tim stood dazed, his eyes clouded and couldn't even think straight. Everything was.. Oh god.. Why didn't he jsut tell them? No body would've gotten hurt. Everything would've been alright. Every bit of ground he'd made with Aled as a friend was just smashed to pieces.

Richard then got up, walking over and hovering over Tim that had shrunken and hunched over out of fear and guilt.

"Now.. One question for you. Why didn't you tell us before? You know the hell you've just put very important people through?" He growled.

Tim couldn't over look up. He looked down at the shirt Aled had given him, and slowly pulled it off, turning his back to Richard. Aled hadn't been able to notice it before, as it was either covered by dirt or lately, by his shirt. "Well..That does explain a lot" Richard backed down, stepping back from Tim so Aled could see.

A branding mark. No better than what they use on cattle or pigs. But deeper. And more disformed.. One obviously made by an amateur.. Ryan himself had branded Tim with Regnis' mark, and add his own by scoring it in with a dull knife. Tim's breathing got heavier as he tried not to tear up. Part of his hell was just revealed, what it felt like, to the whole world..And they just stood there.. Staring.

He coughed and sighed. "R-ryan.. I..Ermm.. Regnis.. started going through a phrase of wanting his pets and possessions branded. It was Ryan's.. first job. To prove he could really be a monster like Regnis.. He had to brand me...And all the others. Two of the people I with died from the pain. Ryan promised if I ever told anyone who he was.. I'd have this done again and again..Seeing as I could've die..And he's always carrying part of the ire poker around.. I.. Was too stupid and scared. Saying sorry isn't going to fix this.. I know that.. but.. I..I just don't know what else"

The vampire had sunk to his knees, rested his forehead against the door, unable to stop the tears now. The lump in his throat made him feel sick and like someone's hand was around his neck. If there wasn't, there should've been.

He felt Aled shirt being forced back over his head, but he didn't have the guts to look up to find out who.

[Erranruin]

Aled hadn't wanted to look, he didnt want to see it, he felt too hurt, too betrayed, to angry to add remorse and pity into that mix. But he hadnt been able to stop himself, hadnt been able to turn his eyes from the gashes and crudely burnt flesh imbedded in the shape of some stupid status symbol. He had growled in his chest, his fangs had grown in reaction to his fury and confusion. Richard was staring, a look of weary sorrow on his face, a look that he redirected towards Aled. His hand came out to pat his shoulder but Aled did not react. After a few moments he snarled again and rushed forward to grab up the shirt and push it over Tim's head. He was rough at first but by the time he needed to put his arms through the sleeves his movements slowed and became guiding if not truly gentle. He lifted Tim back to his feet and turned him to face him, taking just a moment to make sure he could still look the Lad in the eye, make sure he wasnt totally unable to be around him. He wasnt, he took one look at the tearful and terrified face an knew he could forgive, forget and move on. With this ascertained he turned from Tim, patting his shoulder with a heavy hand as he went and returned his attention. He was still hurting and Tim was the cause and boy did it fucking hurt.

"Right, what can we do."

Richard looked up from his thoughts with wide eyes.

"Oh Aled no, you just got back, take some time, we'll need you for that later stages but right now drink yourself silly and sleep all day."

He ruffled Aled hair affectionately, smiling at him.

"You may be at least a hundred years older than me but in all that time you still havent learnt to rest properly."

Aled snorted with some small amusement before giving Richard a quick hug and picking his coat back up to leave.

"Well, dont work yourself too thin old bear."

Richard winked back as they left. Aled opened the door and pushed Tim in front of him, charging out of the head quarters and into the stinking tunnels. He had hold of Tim's arm and pulled him out into the dark night out on the streets.

"Come on then pup, lets get home before this day gets any worse."

He tried to keep his voice devoid of emotion but he slipped at 'worse' stattering and having to swallow the word before attempting it again.

[TimmyTheVampire]

Tim winced as his arms were forced through the sleeves. Hauled to his feets, his eyes caught Aled's. Even in hell, nothing hurt as much as that look of half hatred, half remorse and twisted feelings that came from Aled. He hung his head again. This was one of the days he wished he could disappear and have it all done with. He wished he'd opened his mouth when he'd first met Aled.. Maybe.. Maybe Aled wouldn't.. He kept mentally kicking himself. His stomach stirred with butterflies. But not the good kind. The back kind that make it feel like they're all biting at your insides and making you numb from the hurting heart down. The slight pat on his shoulder didn't help like it used to. He quietly bit his lip. Hard. Sucking his own blood up into his mouth and feeling in circulate. It numbed the pain, like a mini punishment for himself, but it didn't do much.

The vampire let himself be pushed, shoved and pulled around helplessly like he was nothing but a little rag doll for Aled. He tried to talk but the lump in his throat blocked it all. He dreaded going back home. He dreaded being anywhere. He kept the blood from his lip in his mouth for a moment, letting in roll around his mouth and keep him semi-calm and quiet.

Getting back, he felt Aled throw his arm away from him, he sat himself on the floor, away from any furniture, just the dust bunnies to keep him company down there. He tucked his knees up to his chest and hid his face. He let the tears roll out slightly onto his dirty knees and his hair cover most of his face. The silence was killing him slowly. Brutally slowly. Part of him wanted Aled to yell at him more than just stare at him in silence. Now his wrist really did sting, from Aled pulling him, he reopened part of the small ripped up wounds. Tim did nothing. There was nothing to do now..

[Erranruin]

Aled slumped down onto the moth eaten sofa, sighing angrily and massaging his temples. He was angry for so many reasons. He was angry at Tim for not trusting him, he was angry at himself for hurting Tim and being rough with him but most of all he was angry that is was now, of all times NOW, that he began to realise the extant of his feelings for the little vampire. It didnt hurt because he was betrayed, it hurt because Tim hadn't trusted him enough to say. It hurt because he had thought Tim was happy in his home when really he had been cowering and afraid of Ryan from the very start. He growled again and clenched his hand. There was silence for about twenty minutes broken only by the slight weeping sounds coming from the corner. Finally Aled had had enough. He started up and surged towards Tim, picking him up by the forearms and placing him not ungently down onto the sofa. He stood in front of him and frowned down at him angrily, his hand reaching under the lad's chin and lifting it without violence but with strength so that Tim would look at him.

"For gods sake stop crying! I'm the one in pain here."

He paced up and down a bit before rounding on Tim again.

"And do you know why I'm in pain? Not for the reasons you think for bloody sure."

He steeled himself a moment, taking a few calming breaths.

"I'm angry. Not because you didn't say anything, I dont feel betrayed, you didnt betray me. You were scared, of course! Its perfectly natural! No, no, its because you didnt trust me! I'm irrationally angry that you didnt place all of your trust in me instantly and divulge all your innermost secrets!"

He slapped a hand over his forehead and eyes, trying not to think how weak he must look.

"And do you know why that is? Its because I've fucking fallen for you! And I hate myself because its this inherrent weakness in me that just wont let this anger I have go away. Its this need I have for your goodwill that is the exact thing stopping me from forgiving you!"

He stepped back a little until his back hit the wall and he slid down until he was slouched on the ground.

[TimmyTheVampire]

Tim mewled unexpectedly when Aled picked him up. He half looked up, seeing the angry face there, quickly wiping his eyes and staying quiet. All of Aled's words.. All of them. They all hit somewhere, and Tim lost his temper, getting up as Aled slid down the wall.

"You make it sound like you're the only one! I didn't tell you because I didn't know WHAT to tell you." He huffed, his chest hurting and growing tight.

"You think it was easy to hiding it away and hiding behind you?! You have NO idea what that..BASTARD did to me.. You think it was ok for me to look at him and see everything that happened run round in my head?! It bloody well wasn't!" he panted, standing still instead of pacing around, letting his fists shake by his sides.

"It's not even that I didn't trust you! Of course I did. Why would I be here I didn't. If you think I'm swallow enough for it to be just your protection then you better think again because I'm not! I didn't tell you because I knew it'd do this. If I said it when I saw Ryan first being here, you would've have trusted me anyway. Any time after that, this would've happened anyway, so what was I meant to do, 'guess' which time was ok and hope for the fucking best?! Anyway, I don't know half the shit you've gone through either, what we meant to do now?! Sit here and compare scars til we've go our hell's out of the way and feel ok to talk normally again?!" He stopped, sighing, covering his eyes with his hands.

After a moment, he calmed himself down, letting his hands drop away from his face and look back at Aled. "N-now..We can stand in here.. Pacing and yelling at each other.. or..Or I can admit that I've fallen for you too and grow up about all this and find a way to deal with this together.. That part's up to you. I'm done fighting.."

He sunk to the floor in front of Aled and hugged his knees again. "And for the record.. I don't cry in front of just anyone.."

[Erranruin]

Aled sighed tiredly but he was smiling. He liked to see Tim's fire, the life inside his frail body. And he said he loved him. To be brutally honest Aled didnt really care about anything else. He brought his hand up and onto Tim's head, ruffling his hair gently and smiling.

"Is that so? Well! First things first I suppose."

And with that he pounced forward, pushing Tim onto his back and pressing his lips to the Lad's. Aled was Aled, his kisses werent gentle, they were passionate and scratchy because of his beard, but he was still good at it. He leant his elbows on either side of Tim's head and kissed him thoroughly, holding back nothing since that was never in his nature. He pulled away eventually and grinned lion-like down at Tim.

"No idea how long I've wanted to do that."

Quickly he pushed himself from the ground to stand and pulled Tim up with him and into his arms, failing to keep the slightly smug look from his face as he did so.

"You say I have no idea what you went through? This is very true and I doubt I ever will, but I have a vague idea from what you said. So for the sake of fairness I'll have to inform you that I killed my own mother as she tried to rip my heart out. There, now we both know something of one another."

He released Tim with a head ruffle and went into the kitchen to clean up the plates, humming an old scots tune to himself.