The Becoming (Sepsis)

[Sylvur (DELETED 5984)]

"You are going to die, my dear. But what only mortal death. Then...you'll be with me forever."

Dying does not sound so bad. Jessamine thought. I will be with her forever? She wondered to herself. She must be non-human type of creature. Jessamine smiled and laughed softly. Jessamine did not scream or anything as Sepsis fed and took her blood. She was curious about what was going on and did not say anything. Is this what dying feels like for everyone? she thought to herself. Jessamine snapped back into focus but her vision was getting blurry. She gasps and grimace as she started drinking Sepsis' blood when she shoved her wrist against her mouth. Dying was so beautiful. Who knew it would be this beautiful. she smiled as she continued to drink the woman's blood. Once she was finished she wiped her mouth. Jessamine closed her eyes and smiled happily. Dying is beautiful but I will return stronger and more dangerous. was her thought. Jessamine is dead. When I wake up again I will be called Sylvur she told Sepsis figuring it was best to say who she was so their won't be any bitterness between the two of them. Life is filled with risks. Death is so much simpler. Was her last thought as darkness covered her like a warm blanket.

[Sepsis]

The woman chylde seemed to accept her fate more readily than any others she had worked to turn so far, and as others had done, was now unconscious, resting on the sofa as the blood made it's first pass through her body, making the first of many changes. Sepsis smiled to herself, and left the room briefly, returning with a soft fleece blanket which she carefully tucked around Sylvur's small form. She would need what sleep she could get at this moment, for she knew all too well that soon the only sleep that would come, would be from exhaustion from dealing with the pain.

The pyress bit her lip, wondering how many more she would subject to this torture before guilt stopped her from making any more Progeny for herself. She was selfish for making them suffer like this, but it was not her fault that she had been cursed this way. She would do much to be able to Make others without them suffering so, but she had heard whispers of those who removed such curses, and their price was more than she was willing to pay.

"She'll be coming for her soon.." His voice whispered in her ear. Sepsis snarled and jumped to her feet, looking about the room for tell tale signs of shadows that should not be. "She is mine." the pyress hissed possessively.

Her response was met with laughter which seemed to come from all around her before fading.

"She will come." He taunted her once more.

Moving to hover protectively over Sylvur's sleeping body, Sepsis could not stop the blood red tears that trickled down her cheeks. She did not want this young one to suffer as she did, plagued by those long gone, but she knew in her heart, there would be nothing she could do to stop them.

[Sylvur (DELETED 5984)]

Darkness was all she saw as she walked, it was so cold and dark Sylvur wrapped her arms tightly around her as she continued to walk relying on her hearing to guide her. So far she heard nothing which scared her deeply. It disturbed her. As she continued to walk slowly she tried not to scream with frustration. Sylvur was angry yes she was angry at the fact all she could see was darkness. All of a sudden there was a flash.

Sylvur woke up quickly she then gasped loudly as she saw the old lady in front of her. Sylvur began to scream very loudly as she hugged her knees tightly. She then pointed at the old lady before whispering softly. You should be dead. I killed you. I put poison in your drink! was all she could say as she held her knees tighter she then closed her eyes. Sylvur began to rock gently as she hugged herself.

She then looked around the room before spotting Sepsis. Sylvur wonder why Sepsis was crying. She reached over and touch Sepsis cheek. Sylvur began to whisper sadly. My sweet lady why are you crying? Did someone hurt you? Want me to hug you? I'm here for you. I'm never going to leave you kind lady. Sylvur looked at Sepsis with a sad smile.

[Sepsis]

My sweet lady why are you crying? Did someone hurt you? Want me to hug you? I'm here for you. I'm never going to leave you kind lady.

Sylvur watched her as she spoke the words, a sad smile upon the young ones face. "Amazing."Sepsis thought to herself. It appeared the girl was more worried about her, than what she herself had done to the woman-chylde before her." "Fear not my darling one, it is nothing I have not seen before, and sadly something I will see again." The pyress did not elaborate further, choosing instead to force a small smile to her face so as to soothe the little one before her.

"You've taken the first step into my world...your new world." Sepsis chose her words carefully, a slightly guilty feeling prodding at her mind. "I'm am pained to tell you that this next week...is not going to be easy for you." Taking Sylvur's hands in her own, she continued speaking. "Every day, for six more days, we must an exchange of blood. Every day we do this, you will come further into my world, but every day, you will be in more danger of meeting the True Death. I am a vampyre Sylvur..and that is what I am making you into as well."

Sepsis watched the young one carefully, looking for the inevitable signs of panic, rejection...fear. Seeing none, she continued speaking. "I cannot stop what I have begun...I will not stop." Glancing over Sylvur's shoulder to a clock on the wall, the pyress noted dawn was approaching, and knew that she would soon succumb to the death-like slumber many of her Kind experienced during daylight hours. "I ask but one thing...do not leave this place until the change is complete. It is not safe for you, and there are those who would seek to harm or even kill you. Right now, you are still mortal, and would be unable to defend yourself." Lifting a free hand, Sepsis pressed it carefully to the girls warm cheek. "My thrall, Ming will be here soon to watch over you while I rest, and bring you anything you may need." The pyress paused for a moment before continuing. "When I rise this evening, we shall speak more of these things." The pyress smiled warmly, her eyes flicking back to the clock on the wall. "For now, I must take my leave of you...please, heed my words, do not leave."

Rising, Sepsis pulled out her phone, texting Ming. 'Come now. Watch her. Keep her safe.' A brief moment later, the reply came in. 'On my way.' Nodding to herself, Sepsis slipped from the room, pausing briefly to cast a smile in Sylvur's direction once more."So very brave.." Sepsis thought to herself. "She'll be absolutely beautiful."

The darkness took her as dawn pushed forward, and she slept a dreamless sleep.