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Blood And Chlorophyll Ch 10

Blood And Chlorophyll Ch 10

by thenyxianlily
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"--and, with the rations, I was finally able to settle down. Each day was no longer a battle to survive, but after a year and a half of hunting, I had no idea who I was anymore."

Both girls were sitting on the couch, holding each other's hands. Alicia had her legs pulled up underneath her, and had quietly listened as Katrina shared what her Change had been like. She'd wanted so badly to speak up, to try and offer comfort, but she could tell how hard it was for Katrina to recount everything that had happened. In the end, Alicia had opted to stay silent, to let Katrina speak until she'd shared everything.

"Even with the rations, it was still incredibly difficult. I get enough to survive, but never enough to feel sated. I'm constantly battling my hunger, suppressing the urge to sink my teeth into everyone I see." Katrina paused again, wiping a tear from her face. "Every year, without fail, on the anniversary of the change... I stay up until morning, and I sit in the stairwell on my roof. I stare at the sunlight, wondering if this time I'll actually do it. I always want to, more than anything, but... obviously it's never happened."

"Hey," Alicia said, cupping Katrina's face, encouraging her to look up. "I'm happy you're here, Kat. You've made my life so much better, so much brighter, and you've given me a chance to fight for myself."

Katrina leaned forward, the girls touching foreheads as they held each other. After a few minutes of silence, she spoke up again. "I've never told this to anyone. I never thought I would find someone that I trusted enough."

"Not even Sera?" Alicia asked.

"No. I was still hunting when we were together, and I couldn't bear the thought of ruining what we had, which... ended up happening anyways."

"Do you know what happened to her?"

Katrina shook her head. "No idea. She was so angry, so hurt by what had happened... I couldn't bear the thought of facing her again. Does that make me a coward?"

"Kat... I don't think that's something I can decide for you." Alicia brushed a tear off Katrina's cheek before continuing. "All I know is that, right now, you're trying to be better. You haven't attacked anyone in more than two years, and I think that's amazing."

Alicia pulled Katrina closer, hugging her tight before kissing her forehead. She felt Katrina's arms squeeze her tight, and she buried her face into Alicia's shoulder. Her body started shaking, tears running down her cheeks as she began to cry. Alicia held her, brushing her hair out of the way and she did everything she could to comfort the Vampire.

After nearly half an hour, Katrina's breathing calmed, and she stopped crying. Without saying anything, Alicia leaned back, lying down on the couch and pulling Katrina with her. Neither had anything more to say, and eventually they both fell asleep.

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As usual, Alicia woke at the crack of dawn. Though initially confused, as she hadn't fallen asleep in her tree, she couldn't help but smile when she found Katrina still in her arms. She was surprised the Vampire had actually stayed asleep, and wondered if the stress of sharing her past had simply drained her.

After a few minutes of appreciating how Katrina's body felt against hers, Alicia saw rays of sunlight start to filter into her house. Panic set in, and she removed herself from the couch as quickly as she could. Miraculously, Katrina managed to stay asleep the whole time, and Alicia gently placed a blanket over the Vampire as she got to work.

Walking outside, Alicia expanded her senses, reaching into the ground just in front of her house. Vines sprouted, creeping up the large bay window until they'd reached the second story. As they grew, heavy leaves began to emerge as well, working together to form a heavy blanket of greenery that covered the window. With that finished, Alicia let herself take a few minutes to nitpick over details; she added a few flowers, some smaller vines with cute blossoms, just minor details to keep her inner botanist happy.

A quick trip inside revealed that her plan had worked perfectly. The living room, while not pitch black, was easily dark enough for Katrina to sleep safely.

The matter at hand resolved, Alicia took a seat on the floor. She was in no rush to start her day, and this was her first chance to start unpacking everything that had happened last night. A fancy date, a new delver, and her first kiss with Katrina. She could still feel herself blushing when she thought back to that moment, it had been such a surprise.

Of course, then Katrina had finally opened up about her past. On the one hand, Alicia was ecstatic that Katrina trusted her enough to share everything, but on the other, it was hard to deny that Katrina's history had been significantly more harrowing than she'd expected.

Much like Katrina, Alicia wasn't entirely sure who she was, and what the rules of this new world were. She always knew the Change had been chaotic, she repeated the stats often enough at work, and her own neighborhood had been trashed the night of the Change, but it was hard to escape the nagging feeling that she'd been extraordinarily lucky. The carnage hadn't hurt her, or her Heart Tree, and her Race was an incredibly peaceful one. She had no violent urges, and she had access to free food so long as the sun continued shining.

How many demons had hurt people during the Change? Most of the carnage Alicia had seen that night had been the result of a huge Rage Demon picking a fight with a Dragon. Their fight had been terrifying, and it had only gotten worse as people around the neighborhood started discovering their powers, using them to try and protect themselves.

Alicia had been terrified, but the danger had evaded her. The fighting had stayed away from her tree, and the more dangerous individuals had quickly left the neighborhood afterwards. It had been easy to feel secure in isolation, to welcome the loneliness with open arms if it meant an escape from the horrors of that night. Thinking back on it, most of her first month after the Change had been spent hiding in her tree, jumping nervously at any sign of life.

Shaking her head, Alicia realized she was now watching Katrina sleep. Not wanting to be a creep, she walked back outside and started her morning routine. Visiting plants, watering flowers, dipping her feet in the stream and enjoying the sunlight.

As her roots sank into the soft riverbed, and the warmth of the sun began to revitalize her, her thoughts continued racing. She recalled the first moment she met Katrina, when she'd realized she was a Vampire. There had been a tiny flash of fear, possibly a remnant of the human part of Alicia, but the moment had passed quickly.

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She didn't choose to become a Vampire. The System forced it on her, forced her into a situation where she had to hunt to survive. That could have easily been me, there's no reason I didn't turn into a Vampire, or a Demon, or any one of the hundreds of races that can so easily spread chaos in their wake.

The more she thought about it, the more she believed that Katrina was a good person. She wanted to be a part of her life, to see her grow and overcome this part of her. With her job at ORC, she even made decent money; maybe she'd be able to start purchasing blood on a reliable schedule. Katrina made her happy, and she was determined to return the favor.

An idea crossed Alicia's mind, and she opened her eyes. It was still morning, but the sun was now high in the sky; Katrina would likely still be asleep for many more hours. Leaning forward, Alicia focused on the ground on the other side of the river. The sides of the river had been almost completely cleared of concrete, and a healthy patch of dirt stood waiting for her. With a deep breath, she connected with one of her Racial Features, Seeds of Life, and got to work.

Alicia had learned early on that this particular Feature allowed her to create almost any plant she desired, no seeds required. When used in combination with another Feature, One With Nature, she was able to grow and control the plant life around her to an incredible degree. At first, she'd tried to fill her lawn with every possible variety of unique, colorful flowers, but had quickly learned that her magic had limits. Sure, she could grow anything she wanted, but if she stopped concentrating, they would default to normal behavior. If they didn't have water, or if there were any other of a million different problems, the plants would die. This had led her to mostly rely on mundane gardening, using her abilities only to start new growths. Alicia had always grown plants that she knew existed, as they were easy to research, but now she wondered if she could create something new.

On the other side of the river, something began to grow. She tried to be careful, to move slowly so she could understand exactly what she was doing. Small bulbs formed, and then a series of lush, vibrant green stems. They reached for the sky, small leaves forming, then hints of a flower. The buds stayed closed at first, but soon opened to reveal deep, crimson petals. Several large, stronger petals grew wide, and additional smaller petals grew underneath that canopy, almost resembling drops of blood.

When Alicia finished, this new plant had clearly been inspired by Blood Orchids, but had grown into something heartier. She shook her own roots free, crossing the river to inspect her work. She leaned close, breathing in the smell, and her senses were overcome with a dull, metallic scent; exactly what she'd wanted.

To finish her project, she grew a small collection of thick bark, formed it into a makeshift vase, and filled it with water. She took her new flower, carefully dislodged it, and set it inside the vase.

With a sigh of relief, she leaned back, stretching her arms high into the sky. When she opened her eyes to look around, she saw the sun had changed positions again. By her calculations, she had just spent roughly 4 hours growing this plant. Thankfully, there was still plenty of time left to deliver her present. She picked up her new flower and began walking back home.

Katrina was still asleep, though it looked like she'd turned onto her side at some point. With each breath, her chest would rise and fall, and Alicia had to stop herself from getting lost in the Vampire's beauty. She instead left the flowers on the ground, in front of the guitar she'd bought Katrina, and left.

Alicia spent the rest of her day wandering her house. She barely spent any time inside, and decided she wanted to clean it up for Katrina. After all, there was a chance she might be spending more time here, and Alicia wanted to make a good impression. She did her best to wipe away all the dust, pack up all the clutter, and clean the heavy amount of dirt that she'd tracked in over the years. By the time the sun had started setting, the house was far from perfect, but Alicia was pleased with her results.

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At first, Katrina thought she was still dreaming. A strange scent had filled her senses, one with a heavy metallic tinge, eerily similar to the iron that filled the blood of Humans. She didn't recognize the bed she was currently sleeping on, and when she opened her eyes, she saw an unfamiliar room.

It only took a few seconds to come to her senses. She remembered meeting with Tabitha, convincing her to join, then walking Alicia home. Hearing Alicia talk about her high school prom, receiving definitive proof that, yes, she was into girls. Being surprised with a new guitar, one that could not have come cheap. Alicia growing upset, desperately wanting Katrina to accept the gift without fussing.

Finally giving in to her feelings, asking Alicia for a kiss.

Katrina blushed, emotions welling up as she remembered how wonderful their first kiss had been. She had wanted to stay there forever, wrapped up in Alicia's arms, enjoying the feel of their bodies intertwined as they slowly kissed each other.

There had been fear, worry that Alicia might not feel the same if she knew what Katrina had done in the past. For the first time in her life, desperate for companionship, to truly connect with someone, Katrina had shared everything that happened after the Change, after she'd turned into a Vampire.

I must have cried myself to sleep, I don't remember much after I finished sharing everything. But, Alicia's not here. Did I scare her off? Is my past too much for her?

Katrina sat up, rubbing her eyes as she tried to shake the sleep from her body. When she felt more alert, she began looking around in earnest, and that's when she saw the source of the strange smell. On the floor, next to the guitar Alicia had bought, was a wooden vase filled with a flower Katrina had never seen before. She moved closer, sinking to her knees, and breathed in the strange scent.

Somehow, through some miracle Katrina didn't understand, the flowers smelled almost exactly like Human blood. There were subtle differences, much the same way that a store-bought perfume would differ from its source of inspiration, but beautiful nonetheless. In the petals of this flower sat a small, handwritten note.

"Morning sleepyhead! Come find me when you wake up <3 - Alicia"

Katrina read the note again, then a third time, then a dozen more. She almost couldn't believe what this meant, but deep down, she knew it was something she'd always wanted.

She didn't leave... I told her everything, and she still wants to stay with me.

The flower petals underneath Katrina began to twitch, bobbing slightly under the weight of the tears that fell on them. It took several more minutes for her to pull herself together, but once she did, she stood up and left the house.

Outside, the moon was bright. It covered the quiet neighborhood with its silvery glow, and Katrina was struck by how quiet it was out here. She'd gotten so used to sleeping at home, surrounded by the city, it almost reminded her of her childhood. She'd grown up in the suburbs, away from the hustle and bustle of Chicago, and had hated it for years. Now, though, as she looked around at Alicia's home, something felt right.

A breeze traveled through the branches of Alicia's Heart Tree, shaking loose another flurry of cherry blossom petals. When Katrina turned to look at the tree, and its impressive branches dancing in the wind, she finally saw Alicia.

Her dark green hair floated on the breeze, pink blossoms periodically growing like small hairpins. Her verdant eyes turned towards Katrina, and the girls looked at each other in silence. With a smile, Katrina floated off the ground and moved closer, wiping a tear off her cheek as she landed in Alicia's arms.

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"Alicia... you're still here," Katrina whispered.

"I would never leave you, Kat." Alicia hugged her tight, their heads resting on each other's shoulders. "You're amazing, and what happened isn't your fault. I want to see the person you become, to help you figure out who you want to be."

Katrina pushed Alicia's hair aside, leaning in to kiss her again. Her lips were incredibly soft, and Katrina's hand slowly moved down her back as they pulled each other closer. Their lips danced back and forth; their breath heavy as they lost themselves to the moment. When they finally pulled themselves apart, Katrina spoke up again, her voice almost cracking with emotion.

"Thank you."

They continued leaning against each other, the only noise a gentle breeze racing through the suburb. Eventually, Katrina's breathing grew softer, and she felt more in control of herself. She opened her eyes, looking deep into Alicia's vibrant green eyes, and smiled.

"Plus, leaving would be pretty awkward, since this is my house," Alicia said quietly.

After a brief moment of surprise, Katrina burst out laughing. It was the perfect release, a way to shake loose all the anxiety of sharing her past with Alicia. Soon enough, both girls were laughing, their hands interlacing as they turned to the road and started walking.

When the laughter broke, Katrina wiped the tears of joy from her face and sighed with content. "Wow, I needed that. The flowers were incredible, by the way, I've never seen anything like that before. What are they?"

Alicia squeezed Katrina's hand tightly. "They're new! I just made them up today, while you were sleeping. The smell didn't... trigger anything, did it?"

"I was a little confused when I woke up, but that was it. I think, on some level, my body knows it's not real blood."

"How did you sleep? I have no idea how comfy that couch is, I never use it anymore."

"It was really nice, actually. My bed at home isn't all that special, and I can get comfy almost anywhere. Though... it was certainly more comfortable with you in it." Katrina felt herself blushing as she spoke, and she was pretty sure she saw Alicia do the same.

"Sorry I couldn't stay... For better or worse, you're nocturnal and I'm not. My body is always going to try and wake with the sun. Though, thankfully that let me block out the windows so you wouldn't get hurt."

"Thanks, Alicia. I don't know how I got so lucky." Katrina leaned closer, kissing the Dryad on the cheek as they kept walking.

They wandered the neighborhood for a few minutes, simply enjoying each other's company, before Alicia spoke up again. "So... should we talk about us? About what we want this to be?"

Katrina paused for a moment, thinking over her words. "Well... I really like you. I want us to be partners, and I have a feeling you feel the same."

Alicia nodded, perhaps a little too enthusiastically. "Yes! I would be honored to be your girlfriend!"

They both laughed, kissing again before Katrina continued. "I do think I'd like to wait a little bit before we, um... get physical, if that's okay? I'm not sure how long, but... well, you heard. For a while, sex was something I used to hunt, but also as a way to self-harm, and I want our first time to be better than that."

"Kat, I haven't had sex in close to four and a half years, I think I can wait a little longer." Alicia paused for a moment, then added, "So long as I get to keep kissing you."

Katrina laughed. "Whenever you want, Alicia."

After yet another kiss, this one lingering for even longer, they resumed their walk. "Although... cards on the table, I did masturbate for the first time in years the other day..." Alicia said.

"Yeah? What inspired that?" Katrina asked. As soon as the question left her lips, Alicia gave a suspicious look in her direction, then quickly averted her eyes. "Wait, me?! Alicia! Did meeting me kickstart your libido after four years of chastity?"

"Well, maybe a little. You're just so pretty! It wasn't on purpose, I was just sitting on my river, and my mind started to wander... God, this is so embarrassing."

"Alicia, of everything in the world that could possibly embarrass you, I think being attracted to your girlfriend is pretty low on the list."

"But we weren't dating yet! I didn't want you to think I was like, a creep or whatever. Plus, I've heard people with high Charisma have a hard time being objectified all the time, and I really didn't want to make you uncomfortable!"

"I promise it's okay, Alicia." Katrina pulled the Dryad close, wrapping an arm around her shoulder as they walked. "Besides, it's not like I'm ace. I have an active libido, I like sex, I just want time to think about everything before I jump in. And when it comes to other people staring at me, I much prefer them staring at my tits than my fangs."

After a brief pause, Alicia spoke up again. "So, it's okay if I say you're ridiculously hot? And that sometimes I have trouble talking to you because of how attractive you are?"

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