Oh the Places You'll Go and the Vampires You'll See!

So, I have a thing for Vampires. Sure it may be dark and strange to some people. Maybe even stereotypical with the recent Twilight craze. (I enjoy the books regardless). I think it's otherworldly and romantic, in a forbidden dangerous kind of way. Anyhow, I simply wanted to share one of my fav Vampire Interests. Click the link below for a summary.

Vampire Knight- Manga

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_Knight

Freewrite- The End of the Beginning and the Beginning of the End

The wind tossed the trees into an orchestra of whispers all around her. The light weight of her skirt weaved in and around her slender pale legs. She faced the oncoming torrent of air, inviting it in. Taking a deep pull of breath, she tasted the delicious fragrances this spring night offered. The intoxicating aroma of gardenias mixed with an unknown wild flower warmed and cooled her simultaneously. The grass beneath her toes was pliable and welcoming. A lock of the deepest brunette hair slid across her bare arm raising goosebumps along her forearms. She lifted her gaze from the never-ending field of moon bathed nature to the immense blanket of diamonds above her. A breath caught in her throat. She'd never seen such a beautiful evening sky. The moon was larger than she'd ever seen it. It serenaded the stars with a cool radiance. It seemed a higher power decorated the enchantment above to tempt her into staying. Into staying alive. Could she change her mind or had she already gone too far? In her peripheral something glimmered. She glanced toward the sparkle to see a quaint lake reflecting the moonlight from beneath a willow tree. The wind picked up from a different direction sweeping the long leaves of the willow over the lake. It appeared to be an invitation. She looked down at her ceremonial gown. No one said it had to be dry. She smirked and glanced toward the forest where she knew he'd be watching. Then she took off in a sprint toward the water. With a spring she cascaded through the air before breaking through the surface with a tiny splash. A cold stream of water consumed her as the world went silent. She stayed like that a few moments, resting in the peace the bottom of this shallow lake offered. Longing for her sky again she moved her limbs, propelling her to the surface once more. She gasped for air and took in the sky. A handful of clouds were sneaking in from the east, but they still hadn't hidden the brilliance of her night. Floating on her back she hummed softly to herself. Why hadn't she ever done this before? She felt so...free. Would she really be giving it up, or could she come back to this spot and experience what she was right now? How would her senses change? Her head bumped into the side of a fallen tree that protruded from the lake. She waded around it until she could get a good footing and climbed up then turned, pleased to see it was wide enough to recline on. The clouds had moved in faster than she'd realized, but she could still see her moon. A light drizzle of rain began to make it's way to earth. She let her eyes relax and closed her lids. She could still see the glow of the moon behind them. She allowed her arm to fall to her side beyond the bed of the trunk until her fingertips skimmed the cool lake water. She continued humming to herself until the rain fell harder creating it's own song on the surface of the lake. Although she was relaxed she never felt more alive. She offered herself to the night, to feed off of her energy....her life force as she fed off of the night. It was then that she felt his presence. She didn't have to look. She knew he would be standing on the shore just north of her, waiting patiently. It was time. She indulged in one last minute holding her arms out to accept the gentle pelts of rain. A euphoric laughter ran past her lips as she opened her eyes. She looked to the moon and thanked the higher power for this last night of his natural beauty. But she had made up her mind. She twisted to see him standing where she knew he would be. His expression was that of apt fascination and....hunger. She slipped back into the water and swept toward the shore emerging only seconds later. She stood before him dripping. She swayed slightly and her bottom lip trembled from standing in the breeze. She reached out her long fingers to caress his face. "Mathias" she whispered. He grabbed her wrist and twisted her around so that her back was against him. He held her firm around the waist with one arm while he swept her hair back around with the other. She felt his warm lips sweep across her shoulder and up the curve of her neck. Her breathing came faster as her heart accelerated with adrenaline. He hadn't glamored her as he had before. No. He wanted her to feel everything this time. One final time. She leaned into him even as her mind screamed for her to run. His fingers trailed over her pulse and she could swear she felt him shiver behind her. Then his lips were back teasing and exploring. The sharp prick of his tooth on her earlobe took her by surprise and she gasped. She more felt than heard his laughter before he began sucking gently on the skin he'd broken. She went even softer against him as a warmth began to consume her body. A low moan escaped her lips. His grip tightened on her. "Anya" he whispered fiercely. She knew what it meant. He couldn't hold off much longer. He'd already tasted her blood. He was asking permission. She was only capable of the slightest nod before his fangs sank deep into her neck. She cried out and squirmed but he held her in place. But before she could panic a fire of rapture took over her body. She wanted more than anything to let go and fall into the oblivion of pleasure he offered, but she clung to the edge of humanity. This was it. She was thinking her last thoughts as a human as he drained the life from her. She'd thought she'd come to terms with her choice, and she had. But dying, even to be reborn, was scary. She fought him with everything she had even knowing it was futile. His hand ran softly across her face in a gesture of comfort. Even amidst the chaos of her body and mind, she knew that must have taken great effort on his part. She knew that when they were feeding, they became like animals, giving over to their instincts. But he was much older and more experienced than many of his kind. Her heart warmed to him knowing that the end result would be his love for eternity. She let go of the fight and fell into his gift. When she woke next, it would be for the last time, and that...she could live with.

Paradise for Tiffany

Freewrite- Rejected

His words tore through her. She was finally getting the honesty she'd waited so long to hear, realizing too late, she didn't really want it at all. She tore her gaze away from his piercing cruel eyes and scanned the cool night surrounding them. A breeze whipped long strands of hair into her face. She could smell the rain coming. Heady and light all at the same time. She loved that scent and hoped this moment wouldn't ruin it. The steady thrum of music reached them from the party they'd just left on the beach.

"Look, Nessa, we're friends. That's all we've ever been and all we'll ever be. If you can't handle that, then maybe we shouldn't hang out." He tried to say it gently but she could hear the annoyance laced through every word. For weeks now, they'd fallen into this 'friends with benefits' thing. She really enjoyed kissing him, but was starting to feel...wrong. It was weird to only kiss someone knowing that's all it was. It felt very empty and she craved more substance. Romance and passion, and feeling. She understood now that she had just been a means to an end. She'd been used, and by a friend, no less.

"Maybe we shouldn't then." She tucked her fingers into the pockets of her mini-skirt.

"Come on, you don't mean that." He nudged her. She lifted her gaze and met his straight on.

"Oh, Ness. Don't be like that. You know how much I care about you."

"Look, Jayden, I'm not satisfied with what we have. If you can't offer me more, then I'm going to look for someone who can."

He searched her face gaging how serious she was before nodding. He leaned in and kissed her forehead, then turned back toward the beach. Then he was gone. Holding her breath she braced herself for the crushing pain of something ending to wash over her. But there was nothing. That's not true. There was something there. Something building inside her. It felt like...freedom. The self loathing she'd become familiar with simply evaporated. She understood now. She'd sold herself short to Jayden. She'd cheapened herself by offering her sexuality when her heart had been denied. She was worth more than that, and she knew it now.