The Gothic Trio pt. 2

The New Decians

Episode Four

A few years later, a village was built in Decia. People used their great form of architecture and they built roads to improve the structure of the roads and pathways, and they also built a huge water mill. Cathedrals were built as well. People would go to church on Sundays to worship their gods. The Bar was the place where the Decians would stay at night. Every night someone would get drunk. The intoxicated men would also pick fights with people. The women would always have to clean up after the men. The women had a terrible role in the new Decian society. Cyton has been busy with his cult members constructing a new army. The Brood moved out of the castle that they were in.

One night the Brood entered the village. They were quite amazed at the new technology of the village. Edge and Gangrel walked around with grins on their faces as they walked by the Decians. They thought that the Brood were a little on the crazy side. A large muscular man approached them blocking their view. The man has a Mohawk haircut, a dark brown mustache and a beard as well. He also has deep scars on his body. "Excuse us, we’d like to pass." Gangrel told him. The large man extends his hand out to them gracefully. "Strangers, welcome to the New Decian Village, can I help you with anything?" You can tell that the man has an accent. They shake hands with him.

"No sir, thank you for the kind offer. Maybe we can help you get rid of those scars." Gangrel replied. "No, the scars are part of me. I have wrestled bears for many years, which proves that I am a great wrestler and athlete." "Well that’s good, so what’s your name?" Gangrel queried. "I’m Peter and I am Russian. These people enjoy watching me wrestle at night sometimes. So what brings you here?" "We are new to the village. We are exploring new areas in Decia to make new friends or to find new things that we can use in part of our Gothic culture." Gangrel explained as he wiped the sweat away from his forehead.

"Well, I ought to be going now kind strangers. Farewell, hopefully we’ll see each other again." He told them as he proceeded to his large tent. Suddenly Isabel’s eyes widen with surprise. Christian notices it. "Isabel my love, what’s the matter?" She points to a man. "That man looks familiar. I just can’t place him. Christian, hold me close. I don’t know what to expect." "What do you mean my love? Who is he?" "I don’t know, just hold me. I’m scared." A slight tear runs down her face. Christian held her close while whispering, "What is it Isabel, tell me? I’m your husband and I deserve to know what happens to my dear wife. You know how much you mean to me."

"No, I cannot. If I tell you, it might cause a fight. I don’t want you to get involved." Christian gives her a weird look. "You are my concern and responsibility. Tell me." "That man almost raped me with his raid of men once before, I think. I don’t know if it’s him or not though. That’s the problem. Cyton took me away from him and decided to sacrifice me. That’s all I can remember. Thank god, I met you Christian and your friends." She gives him a warm hug feeling comfortable by his side. "No more tears Isabel. Everything will be all right." She gazed into his eyes feeling deep passion for him. "Oh Christian, I love you." He looks back at her giving her a kiss on the lips. "Listen my love, if that man should come near you, I shall protect you, even if it means killing the man." She places her hand upon his chest and rests her head against his white Gothic shirt.

Edge moves onward with Gangrel. Gangrel calls out, "Christian and Isabel, come on you two. Are you coming with us?" "Yes of course we are Gangrel." Christian responded as they proceeded onward. "Hey what do you say, want to hang out in the Decian Bar?" Gangrel questioned. A huge grin enters Edge’s face. "Yes, it sounds like an excellent idea." Edge replied. "We’ll stay here. Would that be all right Gangrel?" Christian asked. "Yes, as long as you stay together and don’t get lost." "We’re sitting at this table until you come back." Christian told him as he sat down next to his wife. "Okay, we’ll be in the bar. If something bad should occur come into the bar and tell us. We’ll be inside. Make sure you do so." "You know we will." Isabel said with confidence in her soft-spoken voice.

They enter the bar cautiously. A woman bumps into Edge accidentally. "I’m sorry." She said in a low mournful voice. He takes a hold of her for a moment taking a glance at her face. "Hey it’s all right woman, there’s no need to feel that upset over that." She pulls out of his grasp abruptly. "Let me go, you dog! I’ve had it with a lot of men here. Leave me alone." Edge begins to squint at her as he peers at her facial structure. "Gabrielle, is that you?" Her eyes widen. "I will not say who I am until you tell me who you are."

He whispers, "I am Edge." "Edge, the name sounds familiar. My name is Gabrielle and I am married to the owner of the bar. I have to go now. Bye." "Bye." He replies. Gangrel grabs Edge by the shoulder. "Come on lets go Edge. We need something to eat and drink. I wonder if the bar has any food, like Steak Tar Tar." Gabrielle walks over to Edge. "I cannot leave yet, I have to wait. Can I help you both?" "Yes Gabrielle, do you know of a place around here that sells Steak Tar Tar?" Gangrel asked. "Yes, our Diner. Head towards the men and ladies room, and you’ll find the Decian Diner close to there. One other thing, I think I do remember you Edge, weren’t you married to a woman named Maria? Why isn’t she here and why do you have such a sorrowful look in your eyes Edge?"

"Thank you, we appreciate you’re kindness madam." Gangrel complimented her. "Gabrielle, we separated and she divorced me, because she thought that you and I were actually in love then. We were only friends. She just took it wrong and left me in a hurry. She betrayed me and cheated on me. I never cheated on her. I loved her like no other man could ever." "I’m sorry to hear that Edge, I feel sorry for you. If she really loved you, she wouldn’t have left you so soon. I’m sure that you’ll find the right woman soon enough." Gabrielle explained to him. Gangrel budged Edge’s shoulder, "Edge, I’m very hungry, let’s go eat." Gabrielle teased, "Yeah Edge, your leader is hungry, you better go, before the place gets crowded." "Oh Edge, come on. We better hurry." Gangrel said as he took a hold of Edge’s arm gently.

A group of men had a woman in chains. She was a slave. "Get moving slave!" One of the men decreed. She had bruises on her arms and legs. She hissed at them angrily. "Do what he says now!" Another man told her. She was oblivious to his words. He took out his whip angrily and made an attempt to whip her. Gangrel caught the whip. The man’s eyes widen with anger. "Hey who the hell are you to stop me? A Gallant? Well if so, the Gallants are all wiped out. Whoever you are, you’re going to pay. Men kill him!" Gangrel opened his mouth showing everyone his sharp teeth. The man was in shock as Gangrel held him up in one arm.

"Unchain the woman, before I snap your master’s neck like a twig." Gangrel demanded. The woman stood on the ground watching the fight. Edge clashed with the other men. They fell without hesitation. Edge was too strong and quick for them to confront. Edge found the keys on the ground. He decides to unchain the woman. She hisses at Edge as she moves away. Gangrel throws the lead slave master onto the ground. The slave master raises his arm up at Gangrel saying, "This isn’t over by a long shot! I will continue my slave labor." Gangrel hissed at the man as he left with his men. Edge had a hold of the woman. She’s twisting and turning while she’s in his hold. "Gangrel, what should I do about this one?" Edge asked. "Set her free Edge, she is free now. You are not a slave anymore woman. Roam around freely." She laughs at Gangrel. "You’re wrong, no matter what happens the men here will find me and enslave me again. There’s nothing that I can do, except give in to their filthy rotten demands."

"There is another way. You can come with us. We will not treat you as a slave. Become one of us and live eternally. It’s your choice. I promise you that we will treat you well." "I might as well join you all. I cannot bear to be with those other scoundrels." Gangrel smiles at her. "Well, what is you’re name?" "I am Luna." They left the bar in a hurry.

Christian and Isabel are waiting for their return. Gangrel and Edge had just bought the food that they needed. Luna walked around glaring at every villager. The Brood found a dark cave to rest at for the night. Christian and Isabel rested together and Edge stood somewhat near them. Gangrel had Luna where he wanted her. Gangrel stared at Luna and she couldn’t help, but get hypnotized by him. She was in a daze. "Luna, come home with us. Be one of us." Gangrel said as he stared at her continuously. She runs her hands down his shirt saying, "Yes, take me to a place where I can be happy." She begins to kiss Gangrel while telling him, "Come on Gangrel, take me there. I only want to be with you, no one else. Let the past of my life go away, I do not want to be a slave anymore. Show me the way. I will do anything to get away from slavery." A huge smirk enters his face. "Even marry me?" "Oh Gangrel I will do as you wish, just rid me of the curse of being a slave."

Gangrel smiles at her hugely, because he never had a woman in his life to love. "Yes, it shall be done." Gangrel bites her on the neck. A loud shriek is heard from her. She falls into his arms with her eyes closed. He whispers into her ears, "Gangrel flows through your veins, eternity is forever my beautiful blond bride. Tomorrow we will be married and it’s your destiny to a part of us Luna. Soon you’ll experience the true worth of life, you’ll also recognize the strength that a Gangrel has. We are now lovers."

The following night Gangrel married her. She is now a Gangrel. She feels a great power within her veins. Within her veins she bears the elements of freedom and great strength of a Gangrel. Everything in her life is different now. Nothing can change her now. Not even Cyton, his spells cannot change her, because he already used up his spell on the enforcers. The spell that Cyton used on the enforcers can only last once and he already used it all up.

A hooded man went to the village. He found the man that Isabel thought raped her in the past. He takes a hold of him. "Hey, what do you think you’re doing, you hooded freak?" The man questioned angrily. Cyton throws him against the wall. "You fool, don’t you remember me in the past? I took Isabel away from your pathetic raid of men. You either join me or you’ll die a quick small death. I don’t rape women. I make them become a part of my cult. You better do as I say or you’ll end up dying. It’s your choice now."

The man swings at Cyton. "You shut up, I don’t need to join your stupid cult. What the hell do cult people know? They probably know nothing accept to lecture." Cyton’s eyes widened with hatred. He snapped the man’s neck out of anger. He whispers in a low voice as he walks away, "That’s what happens to those who disobey my code and those who underestimate my power." No one saw him murder the man. He threw the body deep into the lake. Gangrel and Luna went home married happily. Edge still feels upset over the divorce. He thinks about it in his room sadly. Gangrel knocks on his door asking, "Edge, will you be all right tonight?" He replies, "Yes, I will be Gangrel. Please just don’t bother me for the rest of the night, unless it’s urgent. Otherwise, please don’t bother me. Can you go warn Christian and Isabel as well?" "Yes Edge, I will warn them. Good night." "Good night Gangrel."

Christian and Isabel stood in their room resting happily. He had his arm around her and she had her head rested upon his chest. They fell asleep holding each other close. Gangrel warned them about what Edge had told him. Edge lied on his bed with his eyes open. He thinks to himself, "Maria, how could you have shattered my heart like that? We were true lovers at one time. I guess old times are over." He lowered his head sadly. It is near dawn.

Cyton sneaks into the village again. Maria and Gullen are found together walking. Gullen is wearing a brown vest, tan pants, and brown boots. Maria is wearing a long bluish white dress. Cyton doesn’t recognize who Maria is. "Gullen, I don’t like the way that hooded man is looking at me. Wait a minute, that’s Cyton. Please protect me." "Maria, relax. I’ll stop him. Hey you, I know it’s you Cyton. Keep the hell away from us." Gullen demanded as he took out his sword. Cyton laughed in Gullen’s face. "Impudent vampire. I shall put a spell on you and then stake you." He begins to chant out words. Maria yells out, "No, stop it!"

"Yes, stop it. Cyton, I’ll do anything. Just don’t kill me." Gullen pleaded. "Even if it means to join me and to leave Maria here alone." Gullen hesitates in responding. "Okay, I’ll do it." Maria’s eyes widen with shock. "Gullen no! How could you do this to me?" Gullen touches the side of Maria’s face. "I am sorry my dear, but my life is more important than everything else." Maria spits in Gullen’s face with extreme disgust. "I should’ve never went with scum like you Gullen. I thought you loved me." "Oh Maria, how sweet. He loved you, but things change. You might be joining us very soon. Ha, ha, ha." Cyton told her sarcastically.

"I’d never want to join a swine like you Cyton, I’d rather die! Go ahead kill me, I have nothing left except a broken heart." Gullen nods his head at her. Cyton laughs at her response. "You are a brazen one aren’t you. I shall not kill you yet. I will prolong your death. Tomorrow night my army rides through the Decian Village and there’s not a damn thing you can do about it. We will take possession of the land." Gullen tells Maria while chuckling, "Maria, you’re a harlot. Only a foolish man would marry you. It’s very easy to get you in bed my dear. I’m sure if you joined Cyton, he’d love to have you with him in bed every night."

A deep look of hate enters her face. Her eyebrows begin to lower with anger. "Gullen, you filthy swine! Don’t you ever come near me again." Cyton and Gullen walk away laughing and they also start to ridicule her. Tears roll down her eyes as she walks back to the village. A kind elder walks over to her. "Young madam, what’s the matter and what are ye doing up this late? It’s very early in the morning." "Please sir, I don’t want to talk. I must proceed to a safe place." "Ye can stay at thy place if ye need a place to stay." "Oh kind elder, I would appreciate that very much. I’ll come with you, but I cannot stay too long." "All right madam, follow thy lead." He escorts her to his wooden house safely."

She sits down at the table alone with him. "Young lass, would ye like a drink or something to eat?" "No thank you, but it’s very generous of you to do such a thing. I appreciate your kindness and concern for me." "Oh lass, I would do this for any lass. Thy name is Hudson." "Well thank you Hudson, my name is Maria." "Lass, would ye mind explaining to me why yer upset?" "My lover betrayed me. The worst thing is that he did it for an evil purpose. He joined Cyton just to save himself from the clutches of death." "Young lass that is incredibly cruel on his part. My wife died two years ago at the hands of an ambitious warlord." She places her hand upon the old man’s shoulder while lowering her head, "I’m sorry to hear that. I feel terrible today. I’m afraid that I’ll never find love again. I should’ve never left my husband. I don’t even remember what he looks like." "Yer husband? Why did ye leave him, did he do something wrong?"

"I cannot explain it to you, the sun is brutal to me now. I most leave or I’ll die." "Wait lass, you can stay in the basement where it’s dark. When it’s time for you to come out of the basement, I’ll call you." "Please sir, I don’t want to be locked or enclosed anywhere. I must go." She strides out the door saying goodbye to him. "Good luck lass!" He yells out to her. She finds a dark cave to rest at.

Cyton sits on his throne. "Sacrifice him my servants." Gullen looks at Cyton with surprise, "Wait a minute, you said that I can live if I joined you and I did join you." Cyton grins at him, "That’s too bad Gullen, I need servants that are loyal to me, not one’s that surrender easily against foes. You immediately relinquished when you saw that I was going to kill you and you also mentioned that nothing is as important as your own pathetic little life. I cannot have someone like you in my ministry." His servants tied him to the cross. He was trying to escape from the cross. Several minutes went by and Gullen was sacrificed.

"My servants tell my army to fall back. We will not attack tonight. It’s too early for the attack. I need more men to build an even stronger army. Right now, we may accidentally lose the battle against the Decians. First, we shall recruit for men for my army. Today, we all rest. Now go, tell them about my change in plans." "Yes your lordship. You heard the man, lets move." His second in command druid told the other cultists. They did exactly what Cyton commanded. Deep Affections

Episode 5

That night the Brood awake. Gangrel finds his wife Luna next to him. "Good evening my love." Gangrel tells her. "Good evening Gangrel. I feel better than usual. You know what, I’m beginning to get a craving for blood. I don’t know why." "You’re a Gangrel, that’s why you’re like that." She gives Gangrel a hug while saying, "Gangrel my love, I am so grateful to you for releasing me. I appreciate it. No other man would have had the courage to do so. You’re a great leader." "Thank you, I’m very flattered." "Well, you should be, you are my husband." "Yes I am." They kiss each other.

Edge wakes up in a hurry. He mumbles, "I might as well get up instead of dreaming of Maria. I cannot get her out of my head. I have to though. It might take a while though." He slips on his clothes. Christian and Isabel are still asleep. Edge goes to the hallway and sees Gangrel with Luna. "Gangrel, I’m going to the village for a little while." "Okay Edge, but we’ll be there later on. If you see us there, immediately make yourself present, so that we can see you." "Don’t worry Gangrel, I will." Gangrel wakes Christian and Isabel up.

Edge walks to the village. He hears crying somewhere. It’s a feminine voice. She has her head on the table. He taps her on the shoulder. "Excuse me, why are you crying like that woman?" "Please go away, whoever you are." She begs. "Okay." He walks away from her heading towards the bar. He opens the bar door. He sees some men frowning at him. "Hey wench, clean this mess up. Now!" The woman makes an attempt to clean the mess up. Edge grabs her arm gently. "No, don’t clean up for a pig. He has no manners. I can clean it up for you if you’d like." The woman’s eyes widen with surprise. "No sir it’s very kind of you, I cannot reject cleaning up or I’ll lose my job. I cannot." She tells him as she smiles at him. "Okay, but there’s no reason for a woman to be treated like a slave. It’s your choice, do whatever you want, but just think about what I told you." Edge told her. "I will young gentleman." A man approaches Edge. "Hey, get away from her! She’s my property." A woman starts to flirt with Edge. She moves closer to him touching his chest and pulls away teasing him. "What a fine man you are." He moves closer to her trying to kiss her.

She moves closer to him seductively. He pushes her to him and kisses her. She moves away from him. "You’ve been a bad boy." She giggles. A man grabs Edge from behind. "Hey, get away from my wench or you’ll get hurt!" The man demanded. The woman chuckles at Edge as he’s about to get hurt. Edge moves away from the crowd and walks out embarrassed. He sees the same woman that he saw earlier with her head down sobbing in a low mournful voice. He approaches her again. "Excuse me woman, are you all right?" He asked as he looked down at her.

She picks her head up from the table slowly. As she picks her head up slowly he squints his eyes at her wondering if it’s who he thinks it is. She gazes into his hazel eyes wondering if she knows him. His eyes widen with anger when he recognizes her. He immediately moves away from her. His back is to her. "Wait sir, why do you show such hate in your eyes? Please tell me." She cried out in a low voice. He turns around sneering at her. "Why? That is such a dumb question to ask me. Don’t you realize who I am or did you forget me?"

"I’m so sorry sir, I don’t remember you. Please don’t hate me, I’ve been through enough already. I beg you." He shakes his head at her. "I was your lover at one time until you divorced me. You don’t realize how much pain I went through these few years dreaming of you every night and the tears I shed every night without you. How can I not be angry with you Maria?" Heavier tears roll down her face. "Oh Edge, I don’t know what to say, accept that I’m sorry." "You’re sorry? You already broke my heart once. I should just give you the same treatment right now. Since my heart is broken, I cannot find a place to forgive you." He makes an attempt to walk away from her.

"Edge wait!" She exclaimed. He stops walking and his back is to her. He lowers his head sighing. She runs to him from behind wrapping her arms around him. "Please Edge, don’t leave me. Gullen betrayed me already." "Gee, I wonder why?" She lowers her head in shame. "He turned on me and joined Cyton’s side. Cyton is somewhere here in Decia. He expects me to be his next victim. Please help me Edge." He gazes into her eyes seeing her sorrow and guilt. "What do you want me to do? Every time I look at you, I feel nothing but pain. Why did you leave me, because you thought that Gullen was more attractive than me or was it that you wanted to spite me? Just to let you know, Gabrielle is married to the owner of the bar." He turns away from her.

She pulls him in front of her and kisses him on the lips. "Edge, I’m sorry. I cannot let you go now. You were the only one that actually loved me. I need to prove to you how much I love you." He moves away from her. "No, I cannot let you do this to me. The more I think of you, the more I think of you taking advantage of me. You’re manipulating me again, I cannot accept this." She pulls him to her, "No, please don’t leave me Edge. Come on Edge, I know deep down inside you still care for me. You’re the one who made me what I am, a Gangrel. Please don’t leave me now, I love you. I only want to be with you no one else." He moves backward avoiding her line of seduction.

"No Maria, I can’t. How do I know that you’re not lying to me, you’ve already proven treachery toward me once before. I’m afraid that I cannot trust you." She presses her hands through his hair gently, "Please Edge, give me another chance. I promise that I won’t hurt you ever again. I will be at your side. All I ask if for this last chance. Look deep within your heart and find your real passion for me. I never loved you that much, until now. I never was taught how to love until I realized that I left you. I too, felt the pain. Once Gullen left me, I just thought of you and the love we shared long ago. I cannot help it Edge, I love you now and no one else. Sometimes I wish I could turn back time. Now, I’m left all alone in confusion without you at my side. I don’t know what to do now." Tears roll down her face.

He wipes the tears away from her eyes gently. "No, you’re not alone anymore Maria. I cannot leave you or I’ll regret my betrayal to you for the rest of my life. I can never lie. You made a promise to me, and remember to keep it. I will be with you, only if we remarry again." She kisses him on the lips deeply while saying, "Oh Edge, I will. Hold me tonight and stay with me tonight. Hold me until tomorrow night. Hold me dear in your heart as I hold you dear in mine. Don’t let the love fade. I only love you. I will never hurt you like I did once before."

They sit down at the nearest table kissing deeply. She places her head against his chest kissing him. He places her onto her lap kissing her. "Oh Edge, take me home with you." "Okay, but I cannot move unless you get off of my lap." "Yeah, you’re right." She giggles as she gets up. As they’re about to leave they see Gangrel and the others heading toward them. Gangrel’s eyes widen with anger when he sees Maria with Edge. "Edge and Maria you’re both together again. How? Maria step away from Edge! You betrayed him once and you deserve the same respect." "Wait Gangrel, give me time to explain. We’re getting married again very soon. I’m willing to trust her this time and no ones going to stop me. I love her that much." She cuddles next to Edge. "All right Edge, if she betrays you, don’t take your anger and frustrations out on me again or I’ll have to really beat you into shape. I’m serious." "Yes Gangrel, I understand. I promise that I will not take anything out on you. Gangrel, I never have broken a promise."

"Yes Edge, you never did break a promise. I trust your word." "Thank you Gangrel." "Okay, I’m getting very thirsty and hungry. Let’s get something to eat. If I wait a while longer, I’ll probably eat any animal that I see. Lets go." They enter the restaurant that they went to the other day and order six raw steaks. After they bought the steaks, they went to their cave again. They eat their food happily. A few hours went by and three of them went to sleep. Edge sat down next to Maria nervously. She placed her hand upon his arm gently. "Edge, what’s wrong? Are you all right?" "I’m fine, just a little nervous."

"Don’t be nervous Edge." She told him as she began to kiss him on the lips. He moved closer to her kissing her deeper. He slips off his long black leather coat. "Oh Edge hold me, please. I want to be as close to you as possible." He kisses her again while holding her against him. She waves her hands down his muscular shaved chest. "Oh Edge, I love you, no one else." He looks into her eyes. He sees a tremendous amount of passion in her eyes for him. She nuzzles him warmly. He begins to kiss her on the neck deeply. She gasps while he kisses her and gives him more access to her. Then he kisses her on the lips deeply. A low moan escapes her lips as he continues to kiss her. They kept making love to each other. When it was dawn, they were all deep into their sleeps. A few days later Edge and Maria remarried

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