Sacrifice of a Lifetime

[Nolwenn Thema Lamielle]

occ: Nolwenn and Dante have permission to god mod each other

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The Queen had been informed of her sister's departure from the castle more than two days ago. She hadn't returned yet and Nolwenn was sure that she wouldn't for some time. This was her time to act. She couldn't afford to have her sister interrupted the little discussion she planned to have with her pet, on a subject which she knew Acerina would object to. But Dante…was that his name? The pet didn’t know too much about it, at least so she thought, so she felt she had a good chance at succeeding to persuade him.

She casually, almost happily walked down the long corridor, her bare feet softly grazing the dark colored carpet which stretched to the exact size of the hallway. Her simple black dress swayed with her movements as her right arm carried alone, a massive manuscipt which would've probably been even too heavy for a human alone. As she walked by a vase, she gently picked up a single flower, sticking it in her hair as though to display her positive mood. It wasn't often that she seemed that happy.

She didn't bother knocking on the door, and directly entered into Acerina's room to find Dante lying on the bed. Right...humans had a strange habbit of sleeping at night. Nolwenn loved the night and couldn't understand how humans could sleep through it. Besides, if she ever slept at all, it was whenever she felt like it.

"Wake up!" she walked over to the bed, pulled the pillow from under his head and hit him with it --not in a way that it would hurt. "We need to have a conversation about something. I won't beat around the bush." she walked over to the chair and dropped the book on a small table, sending a small cloud of dust in a circular shape into the air. She plopped herself down on the couch. "I'm not too fond of humans myself, honestly. But I don't hate you, consider that a blessing." she smirked. "And besides, I feel in a generous mood today. You see, I know Acerina cares about you for some reason. I don't even pretend to know why, I just know she does, and I care about my sister. Now tell me now or forever hold your peace if you don't love her, because if I go any further, there's no going back, I'll have to kill you." she was pretty sure thought, that he did in fact love her. What reason would he have not to try and run away? Unless he was a coward, but she had heard rumors about what had happened in the mortal village, and she defiantely was not stupid enough to think that he had come back to the castle for nothing.

She placed a gentle hand on the book, expecting no answer. There was silence only for a moment, before she started again. "Alright then" she smiled, his lack of words making her even happier for some reason --probably because she was happy that her sister had chosen someone who didn't look afraid of her.

"This is my book, you are never to touch breath on it, speak of it or anything! Got that?" her voice had taken a sudden seriousness. She certainly had bad memories of what could happen if someone disobeyed that order. "Look, I know it must be difficult to live with the fact that Acerina is immortal and you....well, humans are fun to kill." she grinned mischievously "And I'm not completely heartless, especially when it comes to Ace, so, I'll share this with you. I have the power to turn you into a demon. I'm not going to lie, it's risky and quite painful, but if it succeeds, you will have immortal life. My question is, do you care enough to risk your life for immortality so that you can live with your love forever? Think about it, boy. Don't think too quick though, I'm sure Satan is simply too happy at the prospect of getting a visit from you" she smiled again, trying to make him understand the implications of having him turned.

[Dante "Pet" Leo]

Dante was immediately awaken when he felt the pillow disappear from under his head. The strike with the feathery object really wasn't needed, and although he felt confused, he immediately sat up at the familiarity of the voice, and at the possible hope that Acerina had returned. She'd been away for much too long in his opinion, but he couldn't really say anything. He didn't even know where she had gone.

He certainly was suprised at the sight of the Queen in the room. He had only met her once, where she had given a good punch in the stomach that left a mark for two days. The women in this castle certainly knew how to made their point. When she began speaking, he simply got more confused. What was she talking about? He tried to pay as much attention as he could sicne he was still half asleep.

He was pleasantly suprised when she said she didn't hate him. That was definately a good thing. Everyone had made it clear that the Queen wasn't someone to have on their bad side. Of course, he said nothing when asked to tell her whether he did not feel for Acerina. Sure, their relationship was a strange one, and seemed very improbable, but that's what made love stronger right?

He had noticed the oversized book, and of course wandered what information would require such a large manuscript. But he held his questions, feeling as thought they would be answered in her rather long speech. And they were, somewhat. He nodded understandingly at her orders. Never touch it, speak about it. That was easy enough right? Or maybe not. Well, at least he wasn't one to babble secrets.

His eyes widened at the prospect of acquiring immortality. That was possible? He only knew of becoming a vampire, but mortals could become...demons as well? He felt his heart beat faster as he examined the possibilities. He had to accept. It would be painful...and leathal surely. After all, he knew enough about vampires to know that a transformation into a vampiric form was risky. So why shouldn't a demonic one be too, right?

She began speaking about Satan. He began fearing what this transformation would involve. There had always been an unknown association between demons and the devil, but he had never known what it was....not to mention that he thought it simple legend. But maybe not. He would....meet Satan? Great. He gulped down.

He would die one day. And for all he knew, he would end up in Satan's hands anyway. But he actually had the choice of attempting to gain immortal life. There was a long moment of silence. He thought about Ace. What would she say to this? Did she even know about this? Would she be angry if he accepted? Well, by that time, if he had survived, he would be a demon and have no reason to fear her anger.

"I'll do it." he cared enough. In fact, he cared too much. He was absolutely insane, and he admitted this to himself. He was sure this was only a temporary offer, and he had to seize it now. What in the world am I getting myself into? Unconsciously, he had stood up off the bed with the excitement of the proposal. "Can you tell me what exactly will happen though?"

[Bairo Gray]

Bairo had been told that the Queen wanted to meet him up in Acerina's room. Something about it made him feel like something was up, especially since the demon princess had left on some sort of mission several days ago. Bairo was just a human servant though, so he wasn't exactly inclined to disagree with anything. He headed up to the room; content with staying on the Queens better side.

He scurried down the long corridor, traveling along at something in-between a walk and a run. His shoulder length, blond hair swayed with his quick pace. He had been working at another part of the castle and so he had to walk a bit before he reached the room. When he did reach the large black doors of Acerina’s room he stopped for a second to catch his breath and then pushed open the large doors.

When he entered his eyes fell upon the large book. Something is definitely going on here. “You wanted me?” He said to the queen, as he stepped into the room. His eyes wondered around the room taking in the details of what was in front of him, though his head only moved in slight motions because he did not want to make it too obvious that he was looking around. He looked at Dante, This must be the lucky fellow that was lucky enough to gain entrance into the demon castle without having to be servant for the rest of his life. and then once again at the black book. The Queen’s book… Then his eyes wondered to the flower that had been placed into the Queen’s hair. That’s a bit unusual. Finally his eyes rested as he looked at the Queen’s face waiting for a reply from her.

[Nolwenn Thema Lamielle]

The Queen seemed pleased. He had accepted her offer, and although she had expected him to do so, she really hadn't thought it would be so easy. She leaned back in the chair, at last until a servant came in. She smiled lightly.

"Yes" she stood up and looked at Dante, but only spared him a glance "Both of you, come with me." it seemed as though she ignored Dante's request to know what would happen, but in fact she hadn't. Should she really tell him? It would most likely discourage him, but then again, if he really wanted to do this for her sister's sake, then maybe she should. "You're going to hell, boy, there's no better way to put it." she realized she was being blunt, but there really were no words strong enough to express what he would have to go through.

"Bairo, would you do me a favor?" she asked as she went down the stairs...as though he would have a choice, but she assumed he knew he didn't. "Go into the weapons room and fetch me the box with that strange looking dagger. Bring it downstairs, into the dark room." No one was allowed into that room, never. No one even really knew what was in it or so secret about it.

She led the human down another set of stairs and through a door which had to be unlocked. Clearly, by the state of uncleanliness the room was in, no one had been inside in quite a while. There was only one torch. She took it and went around the room, lighting all the others which, as the light became more prominent than the darkness, revealed a large circle drawn on the ground, with several circles inside it and other strange looking figures. Nothing else was in the large room, except for a wooden stand on which she placed the book.