Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:40 am
Shalimar and Serafina JP by Lou and storm
Shalimar left Alex and Rafe at the hotel where they would meet up again later so that she could go on the hunt in darkness for Daemons but also locate the Were Huntress they were sent to find. This was bound to be an interesting meeting since she knew very well that to the Arcadians and Katagaria kind, Dark Hunters were the bogeymen. She could well see it being a struggle to explain that they were there on the behest of Artemis herself. Though, it would be interesting if a fight ensued before the explanations could be given, she would prefer the fight to be with Daemons however.
Then again, humans seemed to have the ability to be caught up in the drop dead gorgeous blonde warriors that would end up stealing their souls, so Shal knew she'd always have Daemons to slay. She sighed as she walked down the streets of Roswell, garbed in her leathers and feeling at home with all the weapons that were hidden well upon her person. If I were a Were, where would I be? She thought to herself, knowing it wasn't like New Orleans where they had a sanctuary for Were's to safely exist.
The hairs on her neck stood on end as she sensed the Daemon presence and a gleam filled her coal black eyes. Eyes were always black without a soul; all Dark Hunters had black eyes, except Ash and Raze. Ash was something else, but Raze was... well Shal wasn't really certain. Laughter sounded nearby and as she turned down the alley, she knew well what she'd find, Daemons sporting with a victim. "You know, I really don't have time for you Barbie types tonight." She called out as she approached them, bringing their attention to her. She couldn't see their victim other then to know she could sense the life, but the Daemons were now focused on her which was just how she wanted them.
"You've got to be kidding me. A female Dark Hunter?"
"Oh... you are new... well, Daemon bastard, let me teach you your first lesson." Shal returned and in a swift move she had pulled a dagger and sent it flying straight into his chest, watching as he exploded in a slight golden dust. She looked at the others, "Who's next?"
Instead of any moving up to battle her, they fled like all new Daemons were known to do. Shaking her head, she moved to the figure of the victim they'd been attempting to mess with and was already working on making a connection with the mind to cloud her memory.
Sticking to the shadows she had believed she was safe, for she could walk around silently and not draw attention to herself, but today things hadn't gone as planned, she had knocked over some bins while walking down an alley. Of course this had brought attention upon her instantly. A Daemon had approached her, and as hard as she had tried to fight them before she knew it a whole group of Daemons had surrounded her. Sera had tried to fight them off but as no matter what she had done more Daemons appeared around her.
It was not in her to give up, she was a fighter and the last thing she planned to do was let the Daemons win, she had even considered to shape shift. Although she knew deep down that really wasn't an option.
Grabbing her dagger she thrust it into the chest of one of the Daemons, just as another Daemon lashed out at her, she fell to the floor and within seconds the Daemons had surrounded her once more.
Hearing a female voice she kept still, hoping the Daemons would believe she was dead. As the Daemons fled she slowly lifted her head, her dark hair falling over her face, hiding it. She got to her feet, a tight hold on her dagger as she tossed her head back slightly, causing her hair to remove itself from her face.
Revealing her face to the female who stood before her for the first time. Sera's eyes were filled with a mixture of fear and also anger, her face expressionless.
Shal would recognize a Were's eyes anywhere, so as the girl moved to stand and look at her, dagger still in hand, she shook her head and laughed slightly. "Well, it certainly was easier to find you then I'd expected. You must be Serafina. I'm Shalimar and I've been sent to locate you and have you join us in a larger battle with the Daemons." She bent and picked up the dagger that had fallen when she'd taken down the one Daemon and placed it back in its sheath.
Once finished she looked at the Were and spoke again, "You can choose either to put that away and come with me so I can explain what we know, little panther, or you can use it. But, I assure you, I'm not here to kill you however if you attack, you are fair game."
Sera's eyes were fixed on the female before her, she watched her carefully, her eyes following the females every movement. Her dagger remained in her hand, even as she listened to the females words. Hearing the female say her name and then tell Sera her own her ears pricked up.
Thinking on the words for a moment she nodded and slowly lowered her dagger, "Who sent you? How do you know of me?" she asked curiously, her voice was strong yet also soft, she put her dagger away and ran her hand down the large graze on her arm. Though her eyes didn't leave Shal once.
Shalimar simply looked at her for a moment before she turned to start walking away, "Roderick sent me on his orders from Artemis. She seems to think that you are a needed part of our force in order to save humanity from what is coming. I'll wait until another time before I decide if the bitch goddess is right on that. I can heal that wound you have, if you wish but we need to get going." She started walking down the alleyway, slowly but alert for all things around her. A Dark Hunter knew that to be off guard was a mistake.
Listening carefully to her words Sera started walking behind her, she kept a distance not trusting anyone that she didn't know. "I'm sure a little wound isn't going to kill me." she said simply as she walked, her eyes not leaving Shalimar. She listened out for any movement around them. She knew of the dangers, hell she'd seen most of the dangers and been involved more than once. Though she was uncertain of where they were going she still chose to follow, though she was cautious.
Shal turned to look behind her as she continued to walk, "I'm not going to harm you, little panther." She stated carefully even as she sensed another presence, her weapons instantly in her hands as she whirled toward whoever it was. "Raze, you damned idiot. I could have done some serious damage to you."
Raze laughed as he looked at her before looking at the Were Panther, "We had some trouble at the hotel. I came to make certain you weren't having any trouble yourself. This her?" He motioned toward the girl, his inner animals all smelling her as he smirked when he saw Shal nod from the corner of his eye, "She doesn't look like much."
"Neither do you, Raze." Shal taunted bringing a low laugh from his throat.
"Yeah, well... I'll catch you later." He gave a final grin and vanished in a
Storm: form of mist.
Serafina nodded "I'll make my own judgment of that." she said, sensing another presence she found her dagger back in her hand, quicker than she'd even realized getting it out. Her eyes on Shal for a moment longer before they diverted to the male.
She listened to Shal and the man talk, her face expressionless, realizing that he was obviously known by Shal she lowered her dagger once more, returning it to where she kept it. She watched as the man vanished.
She stared at where he had stood just seconds before, for a moment, before her eyes returned to Shal. "Friend of yours?" she asked after a minute or two.
Shal shrugged, "Raze doesn't really befriend anyone. He is an ally at the moment, but I wouldn't trust him once this thing was over. Though, he does have a way about him." She grinned as she turned to look at Serafina. "He's not bad to look at though. We need to move and I hope you can keep up. The longer we're out here, the longer it takes before I can return to do a regular patrol. I'll let Alex and Raze fill you in once we get to the hotel where we're holding up until Rod and whoever he's got arrive."
Sera nodded as she listened, seeing Shal grin Serafina's face remained expressionless, "Well, I wouldn't say he was good to look at either, though I've been proved wrong before." she said simply, "Lead the way, I'm sure I can keep up." Sera said nodded at Shal's words, she said no more, taking a look around before her eyes fell on Shal once more, as she waited for her to begin walking again.
Shal simply moved on, not walking slowly anymore, using the speed and grace that being a Dark Hunter could give her. She didn't want to waste anymore time when there were still many hours left and she was ready to dust more Daemons. She paid little attention to whether the girl kept up or not, it wasn't her job to babysit and she certainly wasn't going to start now. Serafina would either learn or she wouldn't about the way things worked when around a Dark Hunter. The fact that they were even working together was odd in itself since it had been considered a faux pas for Were and Dark's to be around each other, though in some cases they did end up owing favors or something of the sort.
She didn't stop walking until the reached the hotel room where she simply opened the door and stepped in.
She turned, waiting for the girl to enter as she spoke to Alex, "Okay, shows yours. You explain things to her."
Sera walked at a quick pace, keeping up pretty well with Shal. Though she still kept a distance, which she had done by choice, she folded her arms across her chest as her eyes remained fixed on Shal's back, not wanting to risk losing sight of the girl for even a minute.
As they reached the building she followed Shal inside, hearing Shal talking to someone she moved into the room, her eyes quickly scanning to see who else was present. It was then that her eyes met Alex's. She was shocked to see him there, though her face didn't show this.
After Shal left, Alex found himself at a loss about what to say. Raze had decided to leave again so it really was left up to him. He should have known that he would be in this position since there really was no way the Serafina being mentioned could be any other then the lovely girl that Kyle was dating, but still... seeing her when he knew she like the others had believed him dead was strange. "Go ahead and sit down, relax, Sera. I'm not going to bite you." Alex attempted to joke, feeling really awkward. He was supposed to have died in that car accident, yet here he stood alive and he didn't know what to say.
Sera's gaze remained on Alex, she heard Shal leave but her gaze remained on Alex. Hearing his words she nodded "Relax? You're meant to be dead." she said as she moved over to one of the chairs, her eyes never leaving Alex. She had no idea what was going on, and although nothing ever shocked her anymore, even she would admit that walking in and seeing Alex had taken her by surprise. He was the last person she ever expected to see, especially since to her knowledge he had died.
Alex shrugged, looking chagrined as he replied, "Yeah... well I hope I never have to feel death again. I am dead, Sera. I'm just... I'm a Dark Hunter now. I just can't believe that I never put it together that you were a Were Hunter when I was still alive and a squire." He sat down himself, removing the sun glasses he'd been wearing. His once normal eyes were now the same piercing black of a Dark Hunters. "This thing that's happened here is bad, Sera. Really bad."
His words hit her like a ton of bricks, her eyes finally leaving him as she looked downwards, still listening to him. "Why would you have? Sure to some it is obvious, but to most it isn't." she said shrugging, looking at him when he removed his sun glasses she looked him in the eyes, his eyes seemed lifeless now, it unsettled her somewhat just knowing what he had become. "Well maybe you should explain, so I know just how bad." she said moving in her seat slightly.
She glanced around the room as she awaited his words.
"The Gods and Goddesses are unable to leave the Mount, they are trapped there. Obviously something has weakened Apollo because the sun no longer shines as long as it should. Most of the powers that the Greek Gods were known for are being blocked in some manner allowing the Daemons to have more freedom. Were and Dark Hunter alike are being hunted in a way like never before. Unless we can find out what's happening, humanity will be eliminated within months." Alex replied, sadness and horror edging his voice.
Sera listened, trying to make sense of his words, though it was all to much for her to take in. She opened her mouth but no words came out, she had watched her clan be destroyed and the thought of that happening to others sent a chill down her spine. "So what is the plan?" she asked looking at him. She was just one Were, one Were with such desire to help and do good, yet she couldn't even imagine how she could help. Not with everything she'd just been told.
Alex was silent for several long moments before he replied, "Once Roderick returns with another Were he's gone for, he's going to tell us the plan in more detail. The most we know right now is that Artemis told him we needed the aid of specific people in order to get to the bottom of this. He made mention of even being told to get aid from a specific group of humans here in Roswell. I don't know who yet, but I can only think of a select group that would be able to do something." And he knew he couldn't mention which group to Sera because she'd never been let in on the secrets within the hybrids.
At the mention of a group of humans in Roswell Sera's eyes locked on Alex's, she said nothing as she simply sat in silence, trying to get her head around what was going on. Sure her life had never been easier, but now, now she faced what could turn out to be the end of the world as she knew it. Sera had no idea what to do with the knowledge as it whirled around in her head. Suddenly all her thoughts went to Kyle, he didn't know she was a Were and if she had anything to do with it, he never would. She just wished she had some way of contacting him, but it was now clear that she probably wouldn't see him again.
"Sera..." Alex began, looking at her carefully. "I know that there's supposed to be this ancient code about Were's and Dark Hunters not getting on... but I was always a friend before I became a Dark Hunter... I hope my undead status won't change the friendship we had. I'm still here..." He didn't want to have things change so greatly that they didn't have the chance to be friends when before his 'death' they had been forging a friendship.
Sera listened and stood up, stretching she folded her arms and looked at Alex for a moment. "It does not matter to me what you have become. To me you will always be Alex, and nothing will change that, not even you being a Dark Hunter. Our friendship won't fail because of this." she said as she stepped over and crouched down infront of his chair, looking at him "I'm only sorry that you had to go through what you did to find out who and what I really am." she said truthfully.
Alex reached out a hand and placed it on Sera's shoulder as he shook his head, "Knowing who and what you are doesn't change anything for me, Sera. We've all had secrets. This situation we're in... it's not going to end badly, I won't let it. We won't fail. We can't... I may never be able to see Isabel, Maria or Liz again, but I won't fail to keep them safe." He moved to embrace her, wanting her to know that he meant everything he said.
Glancing at his hand then back at him, Sera listened carefully. She didn't say anything, simply because she couldn't seem to find any words, wrapping her arms around him she closed her eyes, welcoming the embrace and somehow taking comfort in it. "I hope you're right." she whispered, not making any effort to pull away from him. She was so relieved he was still 'alive' even if he had become a Dark Hunter.
Alex simply held onto her for long moments, feeling somewhat at peace with the fact that at least one person from his mortal life knew who and what he was now, knew he was alive and he had something he could keep hold of from his mortal life. "Let's rest while we can, Sera. When Roderick returns we're bound not to get much rest at all." He told her softly, though he made no move to pull back just yet. Silently he swore that he would do anything he had to in order to keep her safe as well.
Sera nodded when she heard what he said, "Yeah, we should." she said softly, though she still made no effort to move. She wasn't scared for her own life, she was scared for the other Were and her friends. Lifting her head she looked at him and sighed, "We will be ok, won't we?" she said feeling the need for reassurance.
Alex nodded, giving her a slight smile, "Yes, we will. We'll make it through this, save the world and our friends." He was pleased that he sounded more confident then he felt. Being a Dark Hunter really made one think differently. "Come on, since I doubt either of us trust Raze, why don't we share the bed. I'll stay by you while you rest." He slowly moved back just enough to stand and hold a hand out. He would always remember how he'd been the guy all the girls would talk to about just about anything and how he'd wished Isabel would be the same. Sometimes she did talk, but he never really knew if she could ever love him the way he loved her.
A small smiled played across her lips for the first time since Shal had found her, as much as she wanted to believe him a small part of her couldn't. Hearing his words she looked up at him, taking his hand she rose to her feet once more. "Thanks." she said softly, remembering her cut she looked at her arm, "Do you have anything for me to clean this up with?" she asked curiously, not wanting her arm to get infected.
Alex smiled at her, nodding, "You go ahead and sit on the bed, I'll get the antiseptic and then once you rest, you'll be healed." He remembered being told while he was a squire that sometimes a Were could get an infection but that their wounds all healed when they rested, sometimes in animal form. He stepped away from her and went to one of the bags that he'd brought with him and got the things out that were needed for tending her wound before walking back over toward the bed and smiling at her, "I'm sure you can handle pain, but I still am going to say it... this could hurt a little." He prepared to pour the cleanser on her wound.
Sera smiled slightly, moving over to the bed she sat down. Glancing around the room she looked over at Alex, watching him as he walked over to the bed she slid the strap of her top down so he could access the wound better. She smirked when she heard his words "If I bite your head off, sorry in advance." she teased, as she waited for him to pour the cleanser on her wound.
Alex laughed as he shook his head, and placed a bit of gauze beneath the wound so the cleansing liquid wouldn't end up soaking her shirt. He poured it over slowly and watched as the liquid bubbled only a small amount as he said, "Man, what I wouldn't have given to have so much immunity as you have and well... now I have..." He laughed as he pressed the gauze over the wound just enough to dab at the remaining liquid before capping the bottle and setting it on the bedside table. "If you need to take animal form, go ahead. I understand it takes a great deal of energy for you to maintain human form at times during the night... or for Were's I should say."
Watching him pour the liquid onto her arm she smiled when she heard his words, "It does come in handy." she said softly, she nodded when he laughed, "I guess you have." she said as she moved her strap back up her arm. Hearing his words she shook her head "I have no problem staying in human form." she said as she moved to remove her boots, placing them out of the way she stood up. Removing her weapons from her body, which consisted of a number of daggers, some different sizes, placing them down beside her boots she looked at Alex "Will you hold me at least until I'm asleep?" she asked softly, she hated asking, but for some reason she felt safer when he was close by, more than likely because she was familiar with him.
Alex couldn't refuse her request, even knowing that he himself would rest better knowing she was safe. "Of course, I will." He'd already removed his boots and weaponry before she'd arrived, though he'd also placed some weapons in easy to get to spots for when they all rested, just to be safe.
Moving onto the bed, he settled back and opened his arms for her, knowing that if Kyle ever saw them like this, he'd have problems on his hands but also knowing that she was a friend and he would always be there for a friend.
Sera was surprised that he accepted her request so quickly, though she was also glad. She knew that if she had time to lay around thinking she'd never get to sleep, she just hoped that she would in fact be able to sleep, "Thanks." she said softly, watching him get onto the bed she sat back down on it and settled down, moving into his arms she wrapped her arm around him, her head resting against his chest.
Alex didn't answer, knew he really didn't need to and instead simply let his arms hold her, wanting to help her relax and also wanting her to feel comfort from him. He knew she was worried about what would happen next and so was he, but he also knew that the best thing they could do was rest. His duty was to stay with her in the room while the other two patrolled, he just hoped that whatever was going to happen was something they all could really make it through. Without even thinking, his hand stroked her hair much like one would do for a child or an animal, his mind wasn't on his actions.
Staring at the wall to the side of the bed, all that was going through Sera's head were thoughts of what could and possibly would happen, though she wasn't worried for herself, she was worried for her friends, and for Kyle, he meant a lot to her, she had let herself get close to him and in doing so she had let her guard down slightly. Feeling Alex stroking her hair she lifted her head slightly and looked at him for a moment, before resting her head back down.
Shalimar left Alex and Rafe at the hotel where they would meet up again later so that she could go on the hunt in darkness for Daemons but also locate the Were Huntress they were sent to find. This was bound to be an interesting meeting since she knew very well that to the Arcadians and Katagaria kind, Dark Hunters were the bogeymen. She could well see it being a struggle to explain that they were there on the behest of Artemis herself. Though, it would be interesting if a fight ensued before the explanations could be given, she would prefer the fight to be with Daemons however.
Then again, humans seemed to have the ability to be caught up in the drop dead gorgeous blonde warriors that would end up stealing their souls, so Shal knew she'd always have Daemons to slay. She sighed as she walked down the streets of Roswell, garbed in her leathers and feeling at home with all the weapons that were hidden well upon her person. If I were a Were, where would I be? She thought to herself, knowing it wasn't like New Orleans where they had a sanctuary for Were's to safely exist.
The hairs on her neck stood on end as she sensed the Daemon presence and a gleam filled her coal black eyes. Eyes were always black without a soul; all Dark Hunters had black eyes, except Ash and Raze. Ash was something else, but Raze was... well Shal wasn't really certain. Laughter sounded nearby and as she turned down the alley, she knew well what she'd find, Daemons sporting with a victim. "You know, I really don't have time for you Barbie types tonight." She called out as she approached them, bringing their attention to her. She couldn't see their victim other then to know she could sense the life, but the Daemons were now focused on her which was just how she wanted them.
"You've got to be kidding me. A female Dark Hunter?"
"Oh... you are new... well, Daemon bastard, let me teach you your first lesson." Shal returned and in a swift move she had pulled a dagger and sent it flying straight into his chest, watching as he exploded in a slight golden dust. She looked at the others, "Who's next?"
Instead of any moving up to battle her, they fled like all new Daemons were known to do. Shaking her head, she moved to the figure of the victim they'd been attempting to mess with and was already working on making a connection with the mind to cloud her memory.
Sticking to the shadows she had believed she was safe, for she could walk around silently and not draw attention to herself, but today things hadn't gone as planned, she had knocked over some bins while walking down an alley. Of course this had brought attention upon her instantly. A Daemon had approached her, and as hard as she had tried to fight them before she knew it a whole group of Daemons had surrounded her. Sera had tried to fight them off but as no matter what she had done more Daemons appeared around her.
It was not in her to give up, she was a fighter and the last thing she planned to do was let the Daemons win, she had even considered to shape shift. Although she knew deep down that really wasn't an option.
Grabbing her dagger she thrust it into the chest of one of the Daemons, just as another Daemon lashed out at her, she fell to the floor and within seconds the Daemons had surrounded her once more.
Hearing a female voice she kept still, hoping the Daemons would believe she was dead. As the Daemons fled she slowly lifted her head, her dark hair falling over her face, hiding it. She got to her feet, a tight hold on her dagger as she tossed her head back slightly, causing her hair to remove itself from her face.
Revealing her face to the female who stood before her for the first time. Sera's eyes were filled with a mixture of fear and also anger, her face expressionless.
Shal would recognize a Were's eyes anywhere, so as the girl moved to stand and look at her, dagger still in hand, she shook her head and laughed slightly. "Well, it certainly was easier to find you then I'd expected. You must be Serafina. I'm Shalimar and I've been sent to locate you and have you join us in a larger battle with the Daemons." She bent and picked up the dagger that had fallen when she'd taken down the one Daemon and placed it back in its sheath.
Once finished she looked at the Were and spoke again, "You can choose either to put that away and come with me so I can explain what we know, little panther, or you can use it. But, I assure you, I'm not here to kill you however if you attack, you are fair game."
Sera's eyes were fixed on the female before her, she watched her carefully, her eyes following the females every movement. Her dagger remained in her hand, even as she listened to the females words. Hearing the female say her name and then tell Sera her own her ears pricked up.
Thinking on the words for a moment she nodded and slowly lowered her dagger, "Who sent you? How do you know of me?" she asked curiously, her voice was strong yet also soft, she put her dagger away and ran her hand down the large graze on her arm. Though her eyes didn't leave Shal once.
Shalimar simply looked at her for a moment before she turned to start walking away, "Roderick sent me on his orders from Artemis. She seems to think that you are a needed part of our force in order to save humanity from what is coming. I'll wait until another time before I decide if the bitch goddess is right on that. I can heal that wound you have, if you wish but we need to get going." She started walking down the alleyway, slowly but alert for all things around her. A Dark Hunter knew that to be off guard was a mistake.
Listening carefully to her words Sera started walking behind her, she kept a distance not trusting anyone that she didn't know. "I'm sure a little wound isn't going to kill me." she said simply as she walked, her eyes not leaving Shalimar. She listened out for any movement around them. She knew of the dangers, hell she'd seen most of the dangers and been involved more than once. Though she was uncertain of where they were going she still chose to follow, though she was cautious.
Shal turned to look behind her as she continued to walk, "I'm not going to harm you, little panther." She stated carefully even as she sensed another presence, her weapons instantly in her hands as she whirled toward whoever it was. "Raze, you damned idiot. I could have done some serious damage to you."
Raze laughed as he looked at her before looking at the Were Panther, "We had some trouble at the hotel. I came to make certain you weren't having any trouble yourself. This her?" He motioned toward the girl, his inner animals all smelling her as he smirked when he saw Shal nod from the corner of his eye, "She doesn't look like much."
"Neither do you, Raze." Shal taunted bringing a low laugh from his throat.
"Yeah, well... I'll catch you later." He gave a final grin and vanished in a
Storm: form of mist.
Serafina nodded "I'll make my own judgment of that." she said, sensing another presence she found her dagger back in her hand, quicker than she'd even realized getting it out. Her eyes on Shal for a moment longer before they diverted to the male.
She listened to Shal and the man talk, her face expressionless, realizing that he was obviously known by Shal she lowered her dagger once more, returning it to where she kept it. She watched as the man vanished.
She stared at where he had stood just seconds before, for a moment, before her eyes returned to Shal. "Friend of yours?" she asked after a minute or two.
Shal shrugged, "Raze doesn't really befriend anyone. He is an ally at the moment, but I wouldn't trust him once this thing was over. Though, he does have a way about him." She grinned as she turned to look at Serafina. "He's not bad to look at though. We need to move and I hope you can keep up. The longer we're out here, the longer it takes before I can return to do a regular patrol. I'll let Alex and Raze fill you in once we get to the hotel where we're holding up until Rod and whoever he's got arrive."
Sera nodded as she listened, seeing Shal grin Serafina's face remained expressionless, "Well, I wouldn't say he was good to look at either, though I've been proved wrong before." she said simply, "Lead the way, I'm sure I can keep up." Sera said nodded at Shal's words, she said no more, taking a look around before her eyes fell on Shal once more, as she waited for her to begin walking again.
Shal simply moved on, not walking slowly anymore, using the speed and grace that being a Dark Hunter could give her. She didn't want to waste anymore time when there were still many hours left and she was ready to dust more Daemons. She paid little attention to whether the girl kept up or not, it wasn't her job to babysit and she certainly wasn't going to start now. Serafina would either learn or she wouldn't about the way things worked when around a Dark Hunter. The fact that they were even working together was odd in itself since it had been considered a faux pas for Were and Dark's to be around each other, though in some cases they did end up owing favors or something of the sort.
She didn't stop walking until the reached the hotel room where she simply opened the door and stepped in.
She turned, waiting for the girl to enter as she spoke to Alex, "Okay, shows yours. You explain things to her."
Sera walked at a quick pace, keeping up pretty well with Shal. Though she still kept a distance, which she had done by choice, she folded her arms across her chest as her eyes remained fixed on Shal's back, not wanting to risk losing sight of the girl for even a minute.
As they reached the building she followed Shal inside, hearing Shal talking to someone she moved into the room, her eyes quickly scanning to see who else was present. It was then that her eyes met Alex's. She was shocked to see him there, though her face didn't show this.
After Shal left, Alex found himself at a loss about what to say. Raze had decided to leave again so it really was left up to him. He should have known that he would be in this position since there really was no way the Serafina being mentioned could be any other then the lovely girl that Kyle was dating, but still... seeing her when he knew she like the others had believed him dead was strange. "Go ahead and sit down, relax, Sera. I'm not going to bite you." Alex attempted to joke, feeling really awkward. He was supposed to have died in that car accident, yet here he stood alive and he didn't know what to say.
Sera's gaze remained on Alex, she heard Shal leave but her gaze remained on Alex. Hearing his words she nodded "Relax? You're meant to be dead." she said as she moved over to one of the chairs, her eyes never leaving Alex. She had no idea what was going on, and although nothing ever shocked her anymore, even she would admit that walking in and seeing Alex had taken her by surprise. He was the last person she ever expected to see, especially since to her knowledge he had died.
Alex shrugged, looking chagrined as he replied, "Yeah... well I hope I never have to feel death again. I am dead, Sera. I'm just... I'm a Dark Hunter now. I just can't believe that I never put it together that you were a Were Hunter when I was still alive and a squire." He sat down himself, removing the sun glasses he'd been wearing. His once normal eyes were now the same piercing black of a Dark Hunters. "This thing that's happened here is bad, Sera. Really bad."
His words hit her like a ton of bricks, her eyes finally leaving him as she looked downwards, still listening to him. "Why would you have? Sure to some it is obvious, but to most it isn't." she said shrugging, looking at him when he removed his sun glasses she looked him in the eyes, his eyes seemed lifeless now, it unsettled her somewhat just knowing what he had become. "Well maybe you should explain, so I know just how bad." she said moving in her seat slightly.
She glanced around the room as she awaited his words.
"The Gods and Goddesses are unable to leave the Mount, they are trapped there. Obviously something has weakened Apollo because the sun no longer shines as long as it should. Most of the powers that the Greek Gods were known for are being blocked in some manner allowing the Daemons to have more freedom. Were and Dark Hunter alike are being hunted in a way like never before. Unless we can find out what's happening, humanity will be eliminated within months." Alex replied, sadness and horror edging his voice.
Sera listened, trying to make sense of his words, though it was all to much for her to take in. She opened her mouth but no words came out, she had watched her clan be destroyed and the thought of that happening to others sent a chill down her spine. "So what is the plan?" she asked looking at him. She was just one Were, one Were with such desire to help and do good, yet she couldn't even imagine how she could help. Not with everything she'd just been told.
Alex was silent for several long moments before he replied, "Once Roderick returns with another Were he's gone for, he's going to tell us the plan in more detail. The most we know right now is that Artemis told him we needed the aid of specific people in order to get to the bottom of this. He made mention of even being told to get aid from a specific group of humans here in Roswell. I don't know who yet, but I can only think of a select group that would be able to do something." And he knew he couldn't mention which group to Sera because she'd never been let in on the secrets within the hybrids.
At the mention of a group of humans in Roswell Sera's eyes locked on Alex's, she said nothing as she simply sat in silence, trying to get her head around what was going on. Sure her life had never been easier, but now, now she faced what could turn out to be the end of the world as she knew it. Sera had no idea what to do with the knowledge as it whirled around in her head. Suddenly all her thoughts went to Kyle, he didn't know she was a Were and if she had anything to do with it, he never would. She just wished she had some way of contacting him, but it was now clear that she probably wouldn't see him again.
"Sera..." Alex began, looking at her carefully. "I know that there's supposed to be this ancient code about Were's and Dark Hunters not getting on... but I was always a friend before I became a Dark Hunter... I hope my undead status won't change the friendship we had. I'm still here..." He didn't want to have things change so greatly that they didn't have the chance to be friends when before his 'death' they had been forging a friendship.
Sera listened and stood up, stretching she folded her arms and looked at Alex for a moment. "It does not matter to me what you have become. To me you will always be Alex, and nothing will change that, not even you being a Dark Hunter. Our friendship won't fail because of this." she said as she stepped over and crouched down infront of his chair, looking at him "I'm only sorry that you had to go through what you did to find out who and what I really am." she said truthfully.
Alex reached out a hand and placed it on Sera's shoulder as he shook his head, "Knowing who and what you are doesn't change anything for me, Sera. We've all had secrets. This situation we're in... it's not going to end badly, I won't let it. We won't fail. We can't... I may never be able to see Isabel, Maria or Liz again, but I won't fail to keep them safe." He moved to embrace her, wanting her to know that he meant everything he said.
Glancing at his hand then back at him, Sera listened carefully. She didn't say anything, simply because she couldn't seem to find any words, wrapping her arms around him she closed her eyes, welcoming the embrace and somehow taking comfort in it. "I hope you're right." she whispered, not making any effort to pull away from him. She was so relieved he was still 'alive' even if he had become a Dark Hunter.
Alex simply held onto her for long moments, feeling somewhat at peace with the fact that at least one person from his mortal life knew who and what he was now, knew he was alive and he had something he could keep hold of from his mortal life. "Let's rest while we can, Sera. When Roderick returns we're bound not to get much rest at all." He told her softly, though he made no move to pull back just yet. Silently he swore that he would do anything he had to in order to keep her safe as well.
Sera nodded when she heard what he said, "Yeah, we should." she said softly, though she still made no effort to move. She wasn't scared for her own life, she was scared for the other Were and her friends. Lifting her head she looked at him and sighed, "We will be ok, won't we?" she said feeling the need for reassurance.
Alex nodded, giving her a slight smile, "Yes, we will. We'll make it through this, save the world and our friends." He was pleased that he sounded more confident then he felt. Being a Dark Hunter really made one think differently. "Come on, since I doubt either of us trust Raze, why don't we share the bed. I'll stay by you while you rest." He slowly moved back just enough to stand and hold a hand out. He would always remember how he'd been the guy all the girls would talk to about just about anything and how he'd wished Isabel would be the same. Sometimes she did talk, but he never really knew if she could ever love him the way he loved her.
A small smiled played across her lips for the first time since Shal had found her, as much as she wanted to believe him a small part of her couldn't. Hearing his words she looked up at him, taking his hand she rose to her feet once more. "Thanks." she said softly, remembering her cut she looked at her arm, "Do you have anything for me to clean this up with?" she asked curiously, not wanting her arm to get infected.
Alex smiled at her, nodding, "You go ahead and sit on the bed, I'll get the antiseptic and then once you rest, you'll be healed." He remembered being told while he was a squire that sometimes a Were could get an infection but that their wounds all healed when they rested, sometimes in animal form. He stepped away from her and went to one of the bags that he'd brought with him and got the things out that were needed for tending her wound before walking back over toward the bed and smiling at her, "I'm sure you can handle pain, but I still am going to say it... this could hurt a little." He prepared to pour the cleanser on her wound.
Sera smiled slightly, moving over to the bed she sat down. Glancing around the room she looked over at Alex, watching him as he walked over to the bed she slid the strap of her top down so he could access the wound better. She smirked when she heard his words "If I bite your head off, sorry in advance." she teased, as she waited for him to pour the cleanser on her wound.
Alex laughed as he shook his head, and placed a bit of gauze beneath the wound so the cleansing liquid wouldn't end up soaking her shirt. He poured it over slowly and watched as the liquid bubbled only a small amount as he said, "Man, what I wouldn't have given to have so much immunity as you have and well... now I have..." He laughed as he pressed the gauze over the wound just enough to dab at the remaining liquid before capping the bottle and setting it on the bedside table. "If you need to take animal form, go ahead. I understand it takes a great deal of energy for you to maintain human form at times during the night... or for Were's I should say."
Watching him pour the liquid onto her arm she smiled when she heard his words, "It does come in handy." she said softly, she nodded when he laughed, "I guess you have." she said as she moved her strap back up her arm. Hearing his words she shook her head "I have no problem staying in human form." she said as she moved to remove her boots, placing them out of the way she stood up. Removing her weapons from her body, which consisted of a number of daggers, some different sizes, placing them down beside her boots she looked at Alex "Will you hold me at least until I'm asleep?" she asked softly, she hated asking, but for some reason she felt safer when he was close by, more than likely because she was familiar with him.
Alex couldn't refuse her request, even knowing that he himself would rest better knowing she was safe. "Of course, I will." He'd already removed his boots and weaponry before she'd arrived, though he'd also placed some weapons in easy to get to spots for when they all rested, just to be safe.
Moving onto the bed, he settled back and opened his arms for her, knowing that if Kyle ever saw them like this, he'd have problems on his hands but also knowing that she was a friend and he would always be there for a friend.
Sera was surprised that he accepted her request so quickly, though she was also glad. She knew that if she had time to lay around thinking she'd never get to sleep, she just hoped that she would in fact be able to sleep, "Thanks." she said softly, watching him get onto the bed she sat back down on it and settled down, moving into his arms she wrapped her arm around him, her head resting against his chest.
Alex didn't answer, knew he really didn't need to and instead simply let his arms hold her, wanting to help her relax and also wanting her to feel comfort from him. He knew she was worried about what would happen next and so was he, but he also knew that the best thing they could do was rest. His duty was to stay with her in the room while the other two patrolled, he just hoped that whatever was going to happen was something they all could really make it through. Without even thinking, his hand stroked her hair much like one would do for a child or an animal, his mind wasn't on his actions.
Staring at the wall to the side of the bed, all that was going through Sera's head were thoughts of what could and possibly would happen, though she wasn't worried for herself, she was worried for her friends, and for Kyle, he meant a lot to her, she had let herself get close to him and in doing so she had let her guard down slightly. Feeling Alex stroking her hair she lifted her head slightly and looked at him for a moment, before resting her head back down.