Blood in the Darness

Arda woke up, someone was restraining her; a man. She was lying on top of him and he had pinned her arms to her sides and she could feel his legs wrapped about hers to keep her from kicking.

Fuck...she was back there. They had caught up with her.

She screamed and pulled with all her might trying to flail wildly, but his grip was like iron crushing her limbs against her body rendering them immobile.

"No!" she wailed. "No, please! Please!"

"Easy, Arda," said a smooth, sensual voice. "Easy," he gently breathed.

His words felt warm and soft, and they flowed over her like a tender caress; calming her, soothing her. It was almost like the light brush of a lover's fingertips across her sensitive flesh and she felt her body tingling and trembling. Her struggles subsided as she let the strange, sensual warmth of his words slide over her body and her mind. Her heart and her breathing slowed as she came off the adrenaline high from her struggle and she breathed heavily once again, almost like someone emerging from a deep comforting sleep. It was still dark and she wasn't sure where she was.

"Ctesasisl?" she whispered at last.

"Yes." came his reply.

"Oh God," she choked as the nightmare of her dream overshadowed the warmth once again.

She sobbed brokenly, but he held her close, rocking her, stroking his fingers through her long curly chestnut hair.

Finally she quieted. She had nothing left to feel. Arda was nearly spent.

"I don't want to die," she said to him after a long while. "I want to go home...I need to go home."

"I live in Jamaica Plains, Boston," she continued. "I'm sure my family is worried sick about me. They probably think I'm dead. Dateline will have a special about me." She stood up to cross the room to the phone. "I need to call them."

"You cannot call home, Arda," said Ctesasisl commandingly.

"What do you mean?" she demanded stamping her foot."Why not?" She went to the phone anyway and made ready to call.

"Put the phone down and turn around," he said in a low dangerous voice.

The sensuous pull of his voice seemed to call to her. His voice echoed strangely in her ears like she was in some kind of dream and a buzzing lassitude overcame her. The hand that had been reaching out for the phone dropped back down to her side. She turned around in confusion even as the air around her throbbed and her body seemed to vibrate. She could literally hear her own heart pounding in her ears now.

The vampire stared at her for a moment,seemingly to look into her soul, and then held his hand in a gesture for her to sit across from him at the small table. "Come and sit with me for a minute," he said gently.

Once again her world throbbed, her body vibrated and she found herself unable to keep from doing what he said. She walked over to the table and sat across from him. Arda''s little voice of consciousness was screaming at her in horror. She knew this was black magic. She knew he was forcing her. She knew this was all wrong. If she had been able to react true to herself, she'd be throwing a temper tantrum, screaming, shouting and demanding why he was forbidding her to make such calls that were obviously hers to make.

Clearly it was her life, so they were her decisions. Even if she had thought to say it, the anger had been replaced with fear. Ctesasisl was forcing her to obey him with his dark magic. The minute he let her go she was going to bolt. Arda had to get as far away from him as possible. No one was ever going to control her. No one was ever going to dominate her. No one would ever rape her again!

"Easy, Arda," he said gently. "I'm not trying to harm you. I'm trying to help you."

"Then stop controlling me!" Arda snapped angrily.

He looked at her seriously for a moment and then the throbbing and buzzing was suddenly gone. She felt perfectly normal as though nothing had happened. Arda was freaking out now. She glared at him angrily and made to leave.

But, Ctesasisl reached out and touched her hand. "Please let me explain, Arda." He begged.

There was something about his touch that calmed her. It didn't feel like his magic. It was just the genuine closeness of body and soul they had shared over the last few weeks of her torturous ordeal. It was the camaraderie of experiencing the depths of her utter despair and the intimacy of him bringing mutual comfort and support. Even though she feared him now, her body remembered the trust and nurturing he'd provided her. She relaxed slightly.

"Okay, but whatever it is that you do to make people do what you want, don't do it on me anymore," she said threateningly.

Ctesasisl looked at her thoughtfully and nodded. "I give you my word, Arda," he said. "Forgive me. You're right; you are my friend. I should not use my powers on you."

Arda was almost relaxed now but she was still very angry with Ctesasisl so she reached out and slapped him as hard as she could. " That's for controlling me, you BASTARD...you ASSHOLE." she hissed. Arda seethed as she glared across the table at Ctesasisl. Then she buried her face in her arms and began to cry. Her small body heaved with her heavy tears. Arda had thought she could trust Ctesasisl was her faith in him misplaced?

Ctesasisl wasn't hurt by the slap, it didn't even affect him. Ctesasisl's mouth fell open in surprise. This was something new to him. In all his eons, as a vampire no one had ever smacked him. No one had ever called him names. This small broken woman was bringing out all sorts of novel experiences for him. After years of the same old thing, he finally had found someone who treated him inconsistently to what he expected. Ctesasisl's first instinct was to hit her back. He wanted to dominate her and show her that HE was the boss and in control. But, those feelings died nearly as soon as they had arisen. Arda was right, he had been the asshole.

"You just can't call home though, it may lead them to your family...they'd be sure to hurt your family." said Ctesasisl not meeting Arda's eyes. He was ashamed of what he'd done to her.

Arda looked at her hands and scratched off some remaining nail polish. "I know... fuck I know. It's just that I've been with you for weeks and then with them for who knows how long. I just want something familiar...something comforting." She smiled sadly to herself. "We should probably get going ehh?"

Ctesasisl looked at his small mortal friend. Arda was so wafish and emaciated. She was miserable and an island unto herself. He wished against all rational hope, more than anything, to comfort her and ease her burdens. To do something-anything that would make her feel like a real person again.

"What do you want, Arda? What can I do for you to make things better between us?" He didn't know how to make up the fact that he had violated their friendship. Emotions and friendship were novel experiences for him.

"We're driving to Newfoundland, right?" asked Arda. Ctesasisl slowly nodded. He hoped Arda would be safe from the vampire clan in his Cold War era hideout.

"I've always wanted to see Niagara Falls...I've never seen it. But, you've probably seen it a hundred times...so I'd totally understand if you didn't want to go. It was a stupid idea anyway...so nevermind...let's get out of this place and go where we need to go." Arda stood up and went towards the hotel door with great resignation and sorrow in her heart. Part of her expected Ctesasisl to use his powers again and stop her. But, he met her at the door.

"I've been to Niagara Falls many many times. I was there when it was just a brook and forming, but I haven't been there with anyone. Just by myself. Arda...we need to make your dream come true. Let's go to Niagara Falls." Ctesasisl smiled to himself at his friend's wish. It wasn't practical. They should get to safety. However, they could make a short stop. Arda was only a mortal after all, no matter how much he cared for her. She only had one lifetime. He needed to make her wishes come true, no matter how impractical they were.

They left the Day's Inn and headed towards Niagara Falls in New York. Much to Ctesasisl's frustration, Arda obeyed the speed limit and traffic laws. This was taking FOREVER. If only Arda would let him drive or use his powers, they could be there within minutes. Arda was talking on and on. About different music she liked, her childhood and places she wished to go.

She told Ctesasisl about her job at the Shop N Save. Arda figured she could be a cashier anywhere. Arda had needed adventure and spice in her life. That's why she had gotten in the car to California. Ctesasisl listened. Commenting and nodding when he felt it was his turn to talk. But, hearing Arda's chatter made him realize how lonely he had been.

Ctesasisl wouldn't exactly use the word lonely to describe himself. Friendless, unloved, forsaken and forgotten by the modern world--all of those synonyms for lonely. He was all of these and more. Yet, here was Arda trying to include him...to make him alive again. She wanted to be friends. Ctesasisl left his musings behind him and started to engage Arda in conversation. When she mentioned a band, he "summoned" their songs to play. Since Ctesasisl, had been across the world many times, when Arda mentioned a place, he would honestly tell her what he thought of it. Arda continued chatting as she drove. Ctesasisl smiled to himself. At last he had made a friend, someone who he enjoyed being with. But. did she enjoy being with him too?

Eventually, they made it to Niagara Falls. Ctesasisl was glad that he hadn't used his powers to speed things up. The drive had been something different for him. He had actually found himself relishing the time he spent with Arda. Arda was excited. She wanted to do all the corny tourist things. She took Ctesasisl on her dream adventure. They did all the things you're "supposed" to do. They rode the Maid of the Midst together, visited Bridal Falls, the Hard Rock Cafe and Skyflon Tower. Arda was just happy to see the place she had longed to see. She was glad to spend time with Ctesasisl. Ctesasisl wouldn't even admit it to himself, but he was having an amusing time. He found joy in Arda's happiness.

Eventually, night came. The two continued their walk along the pathways, hand in hand. The couple had done every corny touristy thing they could do in Niagara Falls.

"So Arda, we've done everything a person can do in Niagara Falls.. I don't suppose you have anything else you want to do here? Ctesasisl questioned.

Arda turned and looked him squarely in the eye. Now she definitely had come to believe that he was a vampire. She desired him and carnaly lusted for him. But was this right? Had he cast some spell over her? Arda wasn't sure of her own feelings. However despite all that had passed between them, Arda trusted her heart. She wanted to believe Ctesasisl couldn't affect that. By now, Arda had turned a deep crimson from blushing.

Ctesasisl noticed her heart rate increasing and her face changing color. "What is it Arda? What is this desire you want so badly?" Ctesasisl wanted to know, Arda needed to have all her heart's dreams and yearnings come true.

Arda kept blushing, buried her face in her hands and turned away from him. "I can't tell you...it's WAY too embarrassing." She said it below her breath but Ctesasisl's supernatural hearing let him hear it.

"Oh now you have to tell me, Arda. I want to make all your desires come true, no matter how embarrassing or impossible."

Arda continued blushing, her face hidden deeper in her hands. "I've always wanted to have sex on a beach...I think it would be romantic and different...something new."

"Sex on a beach, ehh? With who?" asked Ctesasisl in genuine curiosity. He cared deeply for Arda and Ctesasisl believed it would kill him to see her fucking someone else. Still he wanted to make her wishes come true.

Arda looked away from Ctesasisl at the falls. "Well, I like you enough...I may even be starting to love you, so I suppose we could do it." She said it softly not expecting anything. But, Ctesasisl froze in place behind her.

Arda wanted him? Nothing like this had ever happened to him in his immortal life. Whenever carnal lusts came to him, he either used his hand or hired a woman. He had given these women a fake name and just used them. These women didn't desire him. Arda WANTED him. Ctesasisl longed for Arda too.

He had always heard the stories of vampires' "true mates" but never believed them. Ctesasisl was one of the oldest vampires, he was eons old and no "true mate" had ever appeared for him. Still, Arda craved him. Ctesasisl didn't listen to rational thought or reason. He threw all caution to the wind.

"Alright." he said. "Let's go." Ctesasisl found a beach on the shores of Lake Erie and gently laid his lover down. He striped Arda of her pants. She was wearing simple cotton underwear. Ctesasisl thought it was a crime.

This was a woman who deserved silks and satins. Arda should be adorned in the rarest jewels. Still he had a job to do. He paused for a microsecond and looked down at her engorged clit. Already, there was a bead of white moisture awaiting him. Ctesasisl bent down and licked it. Then he sucked her clit. Ctesasisl explored Arda's inner most places with his tongue. Arda was thrashing in need above him.

"You're so delicious, you need to taste yourself." Ctesasisl kissed his way back up Arda's body. Their mouths latched and their tongues entangled. Arda tasted her juices upon his tongue. She had a sweet but musky taste. Ctesasisl finally broke their kiss. He looked down on her.

"How should I fuck you?" he questioned. "This way?" He put his fingers inside Arda's pussy and pushed them in and out. "Or should I use my cock?" he questioned.

"I think you better use your fingers...you're so old, you might not be able to keep up with me. You could go limp, Ctesasisl."

"What the Hell?" Ctesasisl thought to himself. But, he looked up at Arda. She was biting her lip to keep from laughing and her eyes were dancing with mirth.

Oh, she was teasing him. Who teased him? No one had dared to tease him to his recollection. But, this woman was daring enough to do it. Ctesasisl crawled on top of her and entered Arda. She was warm, wet and inviting. Arda welcomed him with open arms.

"Big mistake little kitten, big big mistake my delivering angel, my princess. HUGE one." Ctesasisl said it in a language long forgotten. He said it darkly, deadly and menacingly but with love. Arda looked up at him and gulped. She hadn't understood him but had gotten the gist behind the words.

Ctesasisl thrust in and out of Arda. He continued speaking in the forgotten language " You tease me? I'll give you plesuable agony back and make you see new stars and unknown galaxies. I won't let you cum, till you scream from need, I want you to pray to old gods and new...maybe then...just maybe I'll let you cum." Arda trembled with anticipation beneath him. Her pussy clenched around his cock, Ctesasisl wanted and needed to cum. But, he still wanted to draw out Arda's sweet torture.

She was moaning and twisting beneath him. "You said something about my cock not working, Arda? You said I would go limp in you?" Ctesasisl thrust in and out of her. Then he took her breast in his hand. He pinched Arda's nipples till they stood erect. "Do you think this is limp?" Arda was thrashing, her hands clenched at the sand.

"I was joking...let me cum!?" Arda pleaded. "Please Ctesasisl?" Her voice was filled with passionate need and desire.

It was the please and use of his real name in lovemaking that sent Ctesasisl over the edge. "Very well, little kitten. My Arda." He thrust into her one last time. Arda screamed wordlessly to the heavens. She met Ctesasisl's mouth with a kiss and fell back completely spent on to the beach.