In the Darkness

((I decided that you can't really post 'in the attic' on Rizzo's sticky so I decided to add a posting area to the attic. Enjoy... all who may wander. Lol))

[[ps the name can totally be changed-- subject wise- I just thought it should be something different than "The Attic" haha.]]

*runs into Attic*

*whispers*
It's so silent.
I can't believe I've never found this place before.

*looks at the old antiques which have been packed away for years*

-Appears out of nowhere-

Hello.
Lovely attic, is it not?
One can remain... unnoticed...
-Smirks-

*slightly startled*

Oh! Hi.
A good place to come when looking for a place out of the craziness of this life.
How long have you known this has been up here?

*glances up from painting she was looking at*

For a few days.
I took the liberty of exploring the house when people seemed to have little want of me around. I thought I might give them some time to get accustomed to my presance, without perhaps- needing to see me.

*nods slightly*

Which may be smart.
Have you yet to meet Jumpy?
Or any of the others who have just shown up?

*puts down painting and looks at a small locket*
*opens*
*picture of a familiar little girl and two other people*

No, I have yet to meet them. I feel they too may need time before they meet me.

-Gazes at her-

So, why is it that you decided to come up here?

*closes locket and puts in pocket*

I came..
I came up here because I don't know where I belong anymore.
And I kept thinking about a comment you said to me out in the courtyard a few days ago.

*pauses and hesitates*

I can't figure it out.
I can't figure you out.
Why do you look so familiar to me?

I know someone you knew.

-Doesn't say anything else and supresses a smile-

I knew?

*searches mind for anyone*

How can you know someone I knew when I never gave my real name when I traveled?'
No one would be able to put the two together.
It doesn't make sense.
It's not possible!

Oh my dear- I'm afraid it is entirely possible.

I believe you fondly called him JP.

-Smiles slightly-

JP?

*thinks and a rush of repressed memories come back*
*takes a step back suddenly*

There.
There is no way you could know him.
He died.
Je l'ai regardé mourir!
Ce n'est pas possible.
He's dead!

[[ Translation because she went all French. "I watched him die! It's not possible!" ]]

-Casts a spell so no one else can hear them, no matter what power earthly, or otherwise that they might posess-

It is very, very possible.
You left him.
He was not completely dead.
-Smirks-

*shakes head in denial*

I don't believe you.
He was shot, multiple times.
No human being could have survived that.

*crosses arms*

I won't believe anything until I get proof.
Seeing him with my own two eyes.

Love, you are familiar with how vampires are made, are you not- seeing as how you ARE one?

And I'm sure you have heard of researching said Vampire Prospects?

That was exactly what happened.

He's one on mine.

-Smiles-

*glares*

I shall believe what you say at the moment.
But.
It does not explain why you had to do it in such a way!
Why couldn't you have just taken him in his sleep?
Rather than shooting him. Making me believe he was dead.
Letting "your men" do what they wanted with my....

*trails off*
*wraps arms around self and walks to the single window in the attic*

We came in on that ship you saw.

I told 'my men' as you called them, to bring your JP to me in whatever manner was necessary.
That was they way they deemed appropriate.

Do you not believe you found it easier to let him go thinking he was dead?

They deemed appropriate?!

*walks right up to him and looks him in the eye*

Do you have any idea of what they did to me?
Raping me until I was unconscious.
Scarring my body so it was ruined for any other.
I wish they would have shot me instead.
I have no desire to be a vampire right now. I have no desire to be walking on this earth.
Yet. Here I am.

If they deemed that appropriate.
I am quite curious how many other innocent people have been hurt in the process.
Curious to what you seem to think is appropriate.

I apologize for any pain you may have endured- As I said- I told them to do what they deemed appropriate.

But- if that is the worst extent of your life, I feel that your life is not irreparable.
And are you certain that you are so injured? Have you tried? Or are you simply that self conscious.
Confidence is the greatest trait any single person could have. No male, Human or otherwise will ever look at you if you lack confidence.

Why do you think most of the pains happen in the world- the other rapes, murders, genocides, suicides-- If these events did not occur, the world would not be as it is.

You are a casuality of this world. Never deem yourself 'ruined' or say that you are unfit to walk it. If you really feel that way then take yourself from it. No one is making you stay here.

-Walks into the shadows out of her view and into an unknown passageway-

*whispers*

You have no idea what I have experienced in my life.
All things are not put onto paper so people such as you can read them.

*turns and leaves*

*comes up into darkness*
*eyes become use to the dark quickly*
*sits down on one of the rafters*
*closes eyes and starts to dream*

-Knocks on some wood panels to open a secret passageway, and secret room-

[it's furnished as a regular bedroom: Bed, lamps, bookshelf, desk, couches and chairs]

Set her down on the bed. She needs some natural sleep, JP. Not in that chair.

*Looks in wonder around the room for a short time*
*Sets her gently on the bed*
*Cringes as she groans slightly at the loss of contact*
*Covers her with blankets*

[whispers] Melan *He all but growls* What ARE we doing?

You know very well what we are doing Johnny boy- and we will stay here until it is finished- no questions asked. I don't care HOW invested you are with people that live here. We have a job to do. Get your head in the game.
-goes to the shelves and picks through some books-

Well, I still don't think we needed to involve her. Her or Nikki.
*sits on the edge of the bed*
I mean, honestly. All we are doing is hurting them when they are already hurting.
The most that can-