"Yeah, flowers. What else would I be talking about? Don't be dumb."
'I am not being dumb; I just find it really poetic that you're name is Rose-bella and your favourite flower is the rose.'
"Cute observation, darling." sits up straighter, crossing her legs "But poetry isn't going to save us from this mess.
'Well, speaking of messes.. There's an old saying my father used to tell me. It goes as follows "If you lay down with dogs, you'll get fleas. If you lay down with wolves, you'll get bitten." And it seems to me like this was an excellent idea.'
"Darling, no time for recitations now." leans in close, staring intensely into EtherealEstuary's eyes
His hands go behind his back.
Raises an eyebrow What's the catch, darling? Why are you hiding something from me? Show me your hand.
He pulls out two metal stakes and gives them to you.
Grabs the stakes with a smirk So we're going into this little adventure prepared for a fight, hm? Don't disappoint me now, darling.
Whips one of the stakes through the air, hitting a werewolf square in the forehead
The other werewolves get startled, but don't attack.
"Nice throw, darling. Now let's show these mutts who they're dealing with." grins maliciously
My eyes turn pitch black, and I start growling like a beast.
"Oh, so we're getting primal now, are we?" smirks
'I will do whatever it takes to protect you, Roseabella.'
Laughs darkly "That's what I like to hear, darling. Let's make them regret ever stepping foot into our territory."
A sudden gust of wind sweeps through the room, extinguishing the lights, leaving only the moonlight from the nearby window to shine through.
Grips the second stake tightly Good. Now, let's dance in the darkness, shall we? lunges forward, attacking the nearest werewolf
He looks over at you, then runs over to the werewolves holding the body of the one that you killed.
<In the chaos of the fight, EtherealEstuary accidentally stabs Roseabella with the metal stake>
Ethereal immediately yanks the stake out and runs over to you, licking the wound.
grunts in pain Shit... That hurt, darling. presses a hand against the wound
'What would it take to kill you, Roseabella?'
narrows her eyes Are you questioning my invincibility, darling? takes a step towards him
glares at EtherealEstuary You think you can wound me and just walk away? You're not the only one with tricks up your sleeve, darling.
'And how many times would it take to kill you?'
laughs coldly Kill me? Darling, you underestimate my immortal prowess. It would take an entire arsenal of stakes, a sea of holy water, and a raging mob of vampire hunters to even dent my invincibility. wipes away a stray droplet of blood from her lip
lashes out with blinding speed, grabbing EtherealEstuary by the throat and pinning him against the wall Careful with your questions, darling.
I suddenly break free and yank your arm out of socket.
winces in pain Oh, that's it? Really? Trying to hurt me is the best you can do, darling? smirks
I grab you by the throat and pin you against the wall with all my strength.
gritting her teeth Is that the best you've got, darling? Trying to match my strength against me? pushes back with equal force
Suddenly, my breathing starts to become uneven, before slowly fading away.
releases her grip, eyes widening in shock No... no, no, no! EtherealEstuary, come back to me! frantically shakes him
Shaking doesn't work, and I remain limp.
clenches her fists, seething with anger No! This...this cannot be happening!
Barely audible whispers escape my lips. 'It was supposed to be me.. Not you, Roseabella.'
<Roseabella collapses to her knees, overwhelmed with grief and guilt. She realizes that EtherealEstuary sacrificed himself to save her life.>
falls to her knees, tears streaming down her face No...no, EtherealEstuary... groans What have you done? hugs her arms tightly around herself Why? Why would you give up your life for mine? whispers to herself, voice cracking What am I supposed to do now?
This story will be continued another day!
sniffs, wiping her tears angrily Damn it, EtherealEstuary! You couldn't have just taken my side as usual? You had to go and do something noble and stupid! throws a punch against the wall