Reaping.

[KnOT Death.]

"Enough..."

The shadows moved to intercept Kenshu, not harming her in anyway but otherwise stopping her from leaving, the also prepared to do the same for Lita had she intended on walking away.
He took a long drawn out inhale from his cigarette before turning back, moving past them both and looking off down into the street nearby in consideration of his words to follow.

"I met both of them in the past when I was spilling blood in these lands because of Kenshu's supposed death, I do not need to be giving the coven reason to hunt me because I'm going further out of my way hunting down whoever's responsible for yours, Lita.", he eyed her darkly, though there was an evident hint of concern in his expression before he turned back to look to the street, "Kenshu, whatever the fuck's hanging around you right now, I can feel it, you need to open your eyes, pushing your sister away is not going to stop her and pretending like you can walk away from something like this is only going to make yourself feel worse...".

"You two have been like fuckin' bony and clyde for I don't know how many fuckin' centuries, ever since the Family first came into form. I don't care much for these men you both love but Lita if you're going through with this and, Kenshu, you're going to allow it then Sorely need me here. I'm not going to allow this to happen..." his voice had taken a sharp tone, that of the authority he used to hold as the head of the family, he wasn't prepared to give either of them the choice.

"Even if I have to enforce it....And both of you know I will. No one's going anywhere.".

[lita]

Moving quickly she stood toe to toe with her so called brother anger filling her she had never confronted him like this before but the anger she felt couldn't be tied down, yes the anger of Storms death but also the anger at KnOT , the anger at him for leaving in the first place , for making them believe he was dead without even a letter or note to say he was actually still very much alive...

" Tell me ..Brother " she practically spat the word " what gives you the rights to even interfere here .. you left us ... you "died" and didn't even bother to let us know your alive , why should i even bother to listen to ... you..." her voice was now a hiss, it was like someone and breathed new life into the vampire, she had broke her eyes turned blood red " I'm not going anywhere till you are out of our lives , i wouldn't leave my sister in your grubby greedy little hands even if it meant bringing him back ...."

Taking a step back she knew that her brother could kill her but she didn't care he had no right to boss them around anymore... he had to earn it from her anyway.

[Kenshu Death]

Turning slowly as the shadows blocked her way a confusion started to mark upon her eyes as Lita went on a savage attack against their older brother. The words she said were probably exactly how she had been feeling and now they had all poured out in a nasty spillage.
Everyone seemed to be talking for her, deciding who would care for her choosing her path and now Lita to 'I wouldn't leave my sister in your grubby greedy little hands' toyed around with her mind until she just sat down.
Not speaking now to either of them she turned her back looking out over the drop bellow them her knees drawn upwards.

[KnOT Death.]

KnOT's hand snapped up to take a hold of Lita by the jaw with one hand, pressing is fingers firmly against her cheeks and forcing her to look upon him, meeting his eyes as he smirked coldly, a hint of compassion darkly hidden beneath his ruthless tone of voice.
"Kenshu, it seems someones finally found our sister a back bone...." He forced Lita back a couple of steps, still holding her firmly by the jaw as the shadows collected around him, writhing in anticipation to strike, but KnOT would not give them the go ahead, Lita was the closest of his family alike Kenshu and though he had changed, he would not bring harm to her. Just coldness in it's stead.

"Since when did one of our own become so pathetically weak that a man would bring someone like you to a mortal level, throwing your life away without a care for the rest of your family around you, and throwing that in my face in spite of the fact that you're about to do the same! What I did, I did for Arcane and her lands. What you're doing now is for your own selfish need to feel nothing, to make whatever misguided pain go away...Tell me Lita, Have you no compassion for your sister. I could care less what you think about me, you've been away from your home land to long to understand what it has become but I see that your pride has obviously died alongside this...'Romal'".

This time he pushed her to the ground, a challenging statement to her outburst, he was not one to be undermined, not before when he ran the family and especially not now. "Has the Death in you, all but died out....".

[lita]

Lita looked away from KnOT to Kenshu... she loved her sister , why hadnt she seen how far she'd gone .. to far, she hide the pain and she was surprised Kenshu didnt kick out for her talking for her ... Sighing she shook her head " You know what KnOT ... maybe it has ... maybe loosing my big brother yet again finally killed it " pulling herself up " maybe trying and failing to keep this family together while the real leader forgot those who stood by him and saved a city killed it..." pulling herself up she stepped away from him the demon flashed in her face as she moved over to Kenshu as she fought to control her anger finally cooling off" i'm sorry i was weak ... i wont let it happen again ... and i am sorry i spoke for you ... its not my choice either way "

[Kenshu Death]

Flinching with each word the two said to each other Kenshu jammed her eyes closed just in time for KnOT to push their sister down to the ground. Should that have been anyone other then him Kenshu would have killed them where they stood just for thinking about doing such a thing to her twin. Yet she didn't move she didn't do anything other then start humming to herself trying to block the two of them out and away from her head.

Slowly looking up at Lita as her sister spoke she looked upon her with the expression of someone who did not know the person they were speaking to. A blankness having taken her features she recoiled from her the closer she got.
"No more... " she muttered before starting to repeat it getting louder until she jumped onto her feet screaming "No more" at the both of them.

Using her own abilities she blasted her way through the shadows KnOT had sought to contain her with and she started to quickly ascend the stairs.

[KnOT Death.]

"And your Twin is still a very vulnerable woman it seems...".

He eyed Lita for a time before vanishing completely, the shadows taking his form from sight within an instant before he reappeared in front of Kenshu's, mid sprint. His arms opened as she covered the stairs and ran straight into him, KnOT did not budge despite the full force of her momentum, the shadows helped solidify him in place as he quickly brought both arms around behind his sister and simple embraced her.

"Your Sister is angry, let her be angry but she will not leave you...And you must not leave her, Kenshu". He spoke quietly, his words whispered beside her right ear before he placed a kiss to her forehead, about as rare as anything KnOT could have done in front of others, this was probably one for the charts, he'd not shown such involvement in a long time, not since before they'd seen him last back in Arcane, "Do what you have to, to cool down but return to us when you can...We will be here".

[Blackblood]

From Behind the stairwell, behind Knot and the arguement, the heated words, emerged Blackblood. Tonight he was dressed in a white trenchcoat, the inner cloth a crimson red, resembling blood. Beneath were the famous belts that covered his body in this life and the previous, though, his hair was trimmed into natural spikes an a small ponytail behind his head dangled over the spine. Arms were folded behind his back, and red eyes looked to the trio of his family. He unfolded his arms to reveal white gloves covering his gnarled hands. His shadow aura was ferocious, and intense, though calm as tendrils of inky black darkness spread across the ground to cover everything. Boots rippled the ink-like darkness as if he were walking on water.

"So much chaos. It stops, now. Brother, let our sisters roam. Our presence is not as calming as it once was."

Blackblood's facial features were not covered, nor hidden in the slightest. To those who are first viewing him, he appears as KnOT would in his much younger and earlier years. A cold, vicious face that was covered with the charm of a natural predator. His lips were curled slightly to a smirk, mixed and bred with a smile. His eyes traversed between his brother and sisters. Beneath his coat, at the left breast, it seemed weighted. Kenshu would know why, as he'd revealed why when they'd last met in the woods. He held a treasure there. Perhaps a fallback policy if things were to go awry. Lita held his gaze the longest. If she would not know who he is, she would soon enough.

So there, is the twin. Good to see you again, Lita. I am not here to force anyone back to Arcane, but the home is being rebuilt, and as always you are welcome to visit. But I come here, now, to this very spot to take away ...."

Blackblood stared at KnOT.

"You. We have much to discuss. Plans for home are becoming much more complicated, what with the fall of the Illuminati..."

[KnOT Death.]

KnOT Didn't waste any time turning to cut in before either of the twins could get a moment to speak, he eyed BlackBlood darkly as his brother seemed to assume KnOT was stopping both Lita and Kenshu from doing anything other than try to kill themselves, which as KnOT had been told, Lita had been intent on doing so.

"You will not command me to do anything..." he stepped away from Kenshu, turning to face Black Blood front on, eyeing him a moment up and down. "What happens between my Sisters and I is between the three of us, They can speak for themselves and no one is stopping them from leaving my presence should they wish to but I do not believe you know as I do and until then, you will talk down to me none" there was a hint of rivalry in his tone as his eyes focused on BlackBloods own, though before long he moved to step passed his brother and began to walk away, talking and assuming his brother would follow.

"Arcane's being reformed, all of the lands are torn apart following the recent War, one I did not wish you to be involved in considering your soon to be position in the Family, as far as I'm concerned, that has not changed unless...Your resolve has weakened?".

[lita]

Cuthra sparked beneath Lita's skin, the tips of her hair turn red as she growls softly. She knew she wasnt as strong as KnOT but she would not let her brother go without finishing what was started. Opening her hand the earth itself seemed to rumble and shake beneath his feet. Her eyes turned black as her voice rasped out " I'm NOT Finished !! " she watched him ignoring Blackblood for it was KnOT she wanted words with.

[KnOT Death.]

"The fuck are you going to do, Lita...Attack me?".

KnOT turned sharply, looking back passed Blackblood of whom should by now be understanding that the situation was personal between them, he did not however, wish his brother to leave as they had unfinished business to deal with, family business.

KnOT began to walk back towards his sister, his voice was ice cold, his eyes narrowed in anger though not in spite or distaste for her, it was simply not the time to be discussing past issues.

"Your Sister has run off, I'm going to go and find her once I've spoken to our Brother here. If you want to discuss your 'feelings' then you can wait till everything else has been dealt with. I will meet with you soon and you can bitch about it as much as you want but right now, if you want to do anyone a favor, go track your sister and make sure she doesn't get herself into trouble!".

Glancing back over his shoulder to Blackblood, he eyed him sharply, a silent gesture to not speak his mind in the given moment, his eyes darting back to Lita.

"You want to argue, you want to fight, you want to blame me for the things you could not control, do it but there is a time and a place and that is not here and now" he was starting to really lose his patience and it was beginning to show in his tone, struggling to swallow his anger, he looked at Lita, silent for a moment further before finishing, "Later this evening...We will talk, you can yell as much as the world can handle. Just make sure Kenshu's safe first, Lita".

[Kenshu Death]

Slamming straight into him she hadn't expected him to enfold her in his arms and such as the action was it stopped any strugging that she would do. Closing her eyes she stayed there tense but not fighting him as she listened to what he had to say. The kiss upon the forehead had her looking up at him but as soon as any thing within her started to relax the arguments kicked off all over again Blackblood also coming to join the fray.
Fleaing the others she found herself going back to the room she had been in prior to all of it happening.
Curling up beside the now dead human she took in the scent of death allowing it to consume her until her mind became focused on the afterlife more then their current one.

(Bad post. Bad day)

[lita]

Shaking her head at him " Dont bother KnOT ... you never have where family is concerned ...Its always LATER with you ..." the anger had left her and so was her willingness to be near him. Looking over at Blackblood her eyes grew quizical for a moment before shaking her head. Stepping back she vanished appearing behind Kenshu and sinking inot a seat crossing her legs and closing her eyes, she didnt know why she was taking it out on KnOT, yes he annoyed her but he had always annoyed her, she guessed her patience was just gone to hell. This thought made her laugh out loud as it crossed her mind. Slipping back into silence she waited for her sister to speak or to get a sense of what she mite need.

[Blackblood]

Blackblood's smile had vanished, and he remained as flat and emotionless as a corpse. Eyes kept locked even against the back of his brother's head as it was turned to face Lita. Inside his mind, the words of KnOT's last spoken revolved around the mention of Blackblood's resolve. There was not even a speck of deterioration of his resolve when it came to heading the family. In his mind, there was still a glimmer of something, telling him he was not ready for that chair. But there was no one else, and with the clan falling all into hell... He saw no other options. The vampire breathed quietly, exhaling a soft sigh into the air. Then Lita had looked at him, and he returned the second-long glance with one of distant greetings. When she had vanished, Blackblood returned his attention to KnOT, where they once again stood alone.

"My resolve has not weakened, brother, but I have never spoken down to you in a tone of disrespect, and I am not about to start. My statement was merely some advice. I know the pain you would put yourself through voluntarily for this family, and how strongly you protect them, but consider some advice from a creature that has watched you and your family for much longer than you would think. If their time had come, and I was who I was once, would you have stopped me from taking their souls to the Eternal? There is a time for protection, brother, and there is a time to let go. The only thing we need to do, is be able to recognize which is happening at the moment."

(Just as well, a lousy post from myself. Things are.. getting complicated again.)