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Writing down thoughts on paper wasn't something someone in his line of work did. Though they say you would feel better getting it down.

Anemoi sighed softly, tapping the pen on the paper. He would just burn it after he was done. He started to write, watching the ink flow over the paper.

So...I did some stealing, broke into a building. Well I need the money, can't get paid of course because that woman is still alive. She isn't human, I know this. Those at the bank have plenty of views on what is going on in this city. I'm not sold on any of it.

Anyway...it didn't go well. The guards locked me in a hidden room for hours. Maybe it was to teach me a lesson as they let me go later. Can't say how badly I needed to pee.

Then there is the fact that Kira's friend stuck her gum in my hair. Very pissed.



Anemoi tossed the pen aside, grabbed the paper and set it on fire, putting it in the bathtub to burn. He ran a hand over his now short hair. He took out his cell phone and phoned Kira.


Kira -
"Yes?" she sounded bored.

Me -
"Still going to love me with short hair?"

Kira -
She laughed a bit. "Well now, I didn't know that's what this was all about. Thought you were trying to kill me Windy. Or does that mean love?" Though with her family it might be true.

Me -
"Hmm, if I wasn't being paid to kill you, things might be different.."

Kira -
"You've had no results. They might put a price on your head.." she paused, "I don't know what you're getting at though.." she then changed the subject. "How short is your hair and why did you cut it?"

Me -
"Your friend put gum in my hair.." he took a photo and sent it to her. "I kept my word about not harming anyone.."

Kira -
She stared at the photo and frowned, "Well...it will grow back.." she said.

Me -
"Yes...and don't you worry. Just about ready to have some fun. See you soon..." he then ended the call.

Anemoi sat his head down on the desk of his hotel room. October 9th, a day after a rather not so mundane day. Some drunk guy ran into the gate of that sealed off area with the zombies. Lexster was there and some other woman. All of them vampires. They ran in packs after all. He had no interest in helping them, expressly Ms let’s stick gum in his hair at every meeting. He growled softly, he was nursing wounds from her. He left them there, worried that one of them would make a meal out of him. He just didn’t stand a chance, not with more than one of them. One was hard enough. The last thing he heard was the drunk speaking of freaks and when was the last time he got laid because of how he talked to the ladies. The thought made him laugh. He only talked to Lexster like that, who would be the furthest woman of who he wanted to be close to. The other woman he didn’t know. And the one he had any interest in he was trying to kill first. Maybe he had a chance now that psycho cop wasn’t hanging around.

Anemoi grins as his phone rings. "Yes my sweet?"

Kira: ....shut up.

Anemoi: Is this about that blood sucker thread?

Kira: Your first comment. The song should be Rod Stewart, do ya think I'm sexy. Yeah that's what popped in my head.

Anemoi: Oh? I'd save that for you.

Kira: Figure you would say that.

Anemoi: Everyone else would get a dance showing off my middle fingers. Count yourself lucky.

Kira: Some marked up guy who wants to kill me, stripping in my house. Oh yes, I've dreamed of that day.

Anemoi: I feel kind of hurt by the way you said that.

Kira: *laughs* Good. *hangs up*

Anemoi frowns, "Such a tease."

Anemoi sat at the desk of his hotel room, leaning back into the chair. He couldn’t exactly stay at the bank very much with the others, not with that woman coming by and her little ‘helper’ that stayed there. He didn’t know the connection, it was the same with Dave and Kira. Some kind of spell. He wondered if you kill the vampire, if those people would be set free. He hoped he’d be able to test it some time.

He looked at his bare arms and the marks that covered his skin now. Doing things on his own wasn’t working and while he did join other paladins, he felt out of place, Kira was his to kill and so were her friends. He didn’t want them getting in the way of that, but maybe…maybe just a little bit of help. From what he could get out of Dave, there were paladins going after Kira quite a bit and she found it amusing. They would just have to make it less amusing.

He pulled a simple lightweight hoody over his head. He had more training to do. He grabbed his blades and his gun then left the hotel, heading towards the sewers. He looked to the bank, the one thing he hadn’t planned on was wanting to protect those people. Now he was in this very odd family of sorts. He shook his head a little, Tiny kept complaining about Kira tossing him around. The man was trying to feed on her, he was sure it didn’t set well with her but even Nimrod was doing it. He needed to ask that man how he even knew her, if he would talk to him that is. He still seemed wary of him since he got his marks. He just hoped Alex Freeman still was looking out for Nimrod even though he picked to be a blood thief though it seemed be by accident.

Anemoi quickly headed into the sewers so he could get to the QZ to battle the dead things.

Anemoi had been at a different bank, close to the temple that Kira was at a lot. Setne said he was going to go nibble on her, well something like that. Him and Nimrod kept using her, they got closer to her than he did. He wasn’t jealous, sort of but it was getting annoying. He just learned another power of the paladin, it was getting close to a time to attack her again. And then it happened, he could have sworn she hadn’t even been there but next thing he knew she shot him, his neck bleeding. This was very much a surprise, she didn’t say a word. Randomly attacking wasn’t like her and so was using a gun, but it had been her.

He left to heal up some before setting off to find her, lashing out at her. She dodged several times but he got her arm.

“What the hell Windy! I thought we set up play times.” Kira growled at him.

“You attacked me first!” Anemoi replied, lashing out again but he hadn’t expected to get her eye.

Kira stumbled back, reaching a hand up which was soon covered in blood. She healed it and rubbed her eye area of the blood. She glared at him. “I did not.” She snapped. “You damn lucky I can heal a wound or I’d be very pissed.” She said as she moved towards him.

Anemoi backed up, “I saw you, you did it.” He replied firmly.

“You happen to see a black guy with short wild hair?” Kira asked him.

Anemoi thought about it. “Maybe..”

“We have a power to take on the face of another and attack. I have it but I’ve never used it…I would bet It was David, he a little moody.” Kira replied.

“Huh? That psycho cop? What he do, get a face lift?” Anemoi asked.

Kira blinked, “Yeah sure, something like that.” She said. She hit him square in the chest, knocking him back. “I owe you a couple of hits Windy, remember that if I suddenly attack you.” She said and walked off.

Windy stared at the sky, oh his chest hurts. He needed to learn more about vampire powers. He rolled over and sulked back to the bank. He did some good damage to her however, he’d have to wait until she was less pissed off.

Towards the end of September

Anemoi had taken up an offer to stay at the Order’s place. Who could pass up a free room? It sort of beat having to go back to the same hotel room all the time. It was most likely not safe staying there anyway. He was still working on getting a real apartment of his own, he still wasn’t sure if he really belonged here with these people.

He had sent Kira a message, but no reply. She was ignoring him. What a shame. He refused to be ignored. There was a rumor of some sort, that in the catacombs there was a new place to fight dead things. Paladins were geared towards that, so he wanted to go find it, even though he knew that vampires would be there. He wasn’t surprised seeing all the people, and many he knew to be vampires. He could cause a lot of trouble, but he wasn’t interested in starting a war where he’d be hunted down. No, there was only one vampire he was interested in.

And there she was. Sadly she happened to be with Lexster and some bald vampire. He could still have fun with this. He strolled over, glaring at Lexster and kissed Kira’s cheek. Maybe she’d answer his texts now. He knew she’d be upset, but she would have been pissed if he had went for her lips. He quickly left of course, to go see about these zombie wolves. He couldn’t stay long as he didn’t want to be someone’s snack. He headed to the QZ instead, at least there was places to hide and he felt himself getting stronger. He grinned, maybe it was time for another playdate with Kira. Then he thought about something. Kira’s birthday was coming up. Oh, what fun.

Nov 5th-6th

Anemoi stared at his computer screen. Man there were sure a lot of dumb fucks among the vampire race. Expressly the ones who were killing their own for no reason. Oh well, not really his concern. At least now all humans in the town could see what these pricks were talking about. He exchanged some words with Lexster but hadn’t heard a word from Kira. She was most likely sleeping, she kept some strange hours even for a vampire.

He took out his phone and pressed to call her. Ring, ring, ring, voicemail. He tried a couple more times then sent a text to answer her phone or he’ll tell the vampire community that the song he posted was about her.

Kira heard her phone go off a few times, the song played in her head. Knowing who the song was about, put him in her dream. She woke up with a start. “Now what..” she muttered. She reached over to pick up her phone, she raised an eyebrow. What was he talking about? She closed her eyes and looked on the CrowNet, she felt like she was having a panic attack. She dropped the phone as she fell out of bed. “Damn that man.” She said, untangling herself from her sheets. She grabbed her phone, sent a text of ‘just a sec’. She gathered the traps that she had around her and put them back out of the way. Finally when the phone went off again, she answered it. “What the hell are you trying to do? Why are doing this to me!?”

Anemoi smiled at first when he got a text back, he waited a moment before calling her again. He pulled the phone away from his ear when she called, he should have expected that. “Just trying to get your attention.” He said, “I’m understanding the world you live in now. Do you really have to worry about those dumb fucks?”

Kira sighed and sat down on the bed. “There are easier ways to get my attention stalker man.” She replied. “Yes, those dumb fucks run the city. Anyone who goes against them dies, hell, you look at them the wrong way and they kill you. And you want to join this circus.”

“Had no idea it was that bad. I think I’ll stay paladin for awhile longer. Think I’ll try to help the way I am for now.” Anemoi replied, “But never mind that. What way can I get your attention without screaming my obsession from the rooftops?”

Kira blinked, shifting uncomfortably. Well, at least the word obsession was right. They both knew it wasn’t love, neither one knew what that felt like. “I can’t be hanging out with you just because you want me to. You’re going to get me killed.” She said.

Anemoi frowned, “Don’t have to hang out in public you know..” he replied. “By the way…why did you have to go telling Lexster about our date?”

“Huh?” Kira said, “That was no date.” She added. “I…didn’t really say that much about it. Of course she was going to ask if you behaved yourself and I told her the truth. You put your hands on me…and lips.”

“But I left when you wanted me to, doesn’t that count for something?” Anemoi asked. “You’re going to tell me you didn’t enjoy a little passionate rough housing?”

Kira bit her bottom lip, she had no idea what to say to that. She wasn’t sure how she felt about it all. “I…I need to go. Do remember I sleep, so just because I don’t answer my phone doesn’t mean I’m ignoring you!” she then hanged up.

Anemoi put his phone down, he smirked. She sure changed the subject and hanged up fast.

Anemoi opened his eyes, his vision blurred at first. There wasn’t a part of him that didn’t hurt. He sat up with a groan. “Where is my phone? I need do write something.” He said.

“I think facebook can wait right now. You just got the tar beaten out of you. You need to rest. Unless there is a loved one we can contact for you.” The nurse said, changing the IV bag.

Damn, how long had he been out? “Yes…there is someone I would like contacted. But I want my phone if you’d please.” Anemoi replied, trying to cuss and yell at the woman. “Don’t have a damn facebook. Oh update, I’m in the damn hospital. Send flowers.”

The nurse handed him his phone. “The police will be here soon, to go over the attack.” She said then left.

Over the attack? Anemoi smiled, oh he can have fun with this. He’ll get those damn bastards one way or another. He typed a few things on his phone. Then looked up as the door opened. The police walked in.

“Could we get your name?” one of then asked.

“Anemoi Kyros.” He replied.

“And do you have any idea why you were attacked like this?”

“None. I was minding my own business. Next thing I knew, I was being attacked and thrown around.” Anemoi said, “They must be a gang. Only reason they would attack in a group right?”

“That is a gang mentality.” The cop said, “Would you be able to help a sketch artist?

“Certainly.” Anemoi replied, “Would you check for camera footage. I’m sure I had been out in the street. There might be footage of the attack.”

The cop nodded, left to get the artist and over the next three hours, Anemoi had to think of how to this man how to draw these people. The easy ones were Velveteen, seemingly the head person of the dumb fucks. Then there was Micah, another easy one to tell them about. Zodiac and Doc. Then there were a couple more females. Shan, almost forgettable in looks. Then Dulce Periculum. Lastly a male, Lionsheart. He did not have names to the last three however, he could give names on the others. “Be careful. One of the sick freaks bit me.” Anemoi added last to the cops before they left.

He relaxed back into the hospital bed. “Alright you fuckers. Let’s see how you like the police on your *** more than ever.” He said. He was too tired to try to convince a certain someone to visit him. He would have to try once he was more awake, the drugs must be kicking in.

Anemoi: Anemoi woke up again, he took out his phone and texted Kira. Was sent to the hospital, and no it wasn’t by Lexster. I could use some company. Please. he sent, well he hoped he could stay up long enough.

Kira: Kira was just leaving the lounge when she got the text. She wondered if he was telling the truth but a quick look through his memories cleared that up. She gave a short laugh, he got a beat down by the Owl Turds. She wasn’t sure the reason. Not that they needed a reason. One had to be a scared little coward to have to have a group that big just to beat a human, even if that human was a paladin. She put her phone away, she wasn’t too sure about visiting him though. Could be a very bad mistake. She sighed, she changed the way she was going and went to the hospital instead. She told the front desk she was here to see Anemoi. She didn’t know his last name. She was given his room number and headed down. She looked in first after opening the door a little. She stepped inside and closed the door. She stuck her hands in her pockets as she went over to the bed. “I’m not staying long. You’re lucky I’m even here.” She said.

Anemoi: Anemoi smiled, he figured he had a 50/50 chance of her showing up or not. He tried to sit up more but winced, no that wasn’t a good idea. “Hey, want to replace the nurse for my sponge bath?” he said.

Kira: “Males. Why am I not surprised?” Kira grumbled, she looked him over. “Well they fucked you up but I’ve seen worse beatings.”

Anemoi: “You’re so cold. Should have known I wouldn’t get any sympathy from you.” Anemoi said, “Not that I was looking for sympathy.” He added, “Why are you standing so far away? It’s not like I can do anything right now.”

Kira: Kira sat down in the chair by the bed. “I did say I wasn’t staying long..” she said.

Anemol: “You happen to record the shows at that lounge? Obviously I missed the performance.” Anemoi said.

Kira: “No, you’re out of luck.” Kira replied, she lied as every show was recorded. To see how it went, what things could be fixed if it was done again and it helped her grade their dances.

Anemoi: Anemoi stared at her, he didn’t believe her but maybe Mike could hack into the feed if it happens to be connected to the net somehow. “The group I was attacked by, that’s the group that runs ****, just because they rule by sheer power.”

Kira: “Yes…I just joined a group that’s the anti group for that one, I guess. Which is why I don’t need any more reasons for the likes of them to kill me.” Kira said.

Anemoi: Anemoi thought about what he had read on the human boards. “That group, does it have a number in it?” he asked.

Kira: “Yeah…why..” Kira replied, confused.

Anemoi: Anemoi sighed, “Don’t tell me Lexster is part of it.” He asked.

Kira: “I repeat my last statement..” Kira said, she got up and was looking at the machine he was hooked up to, she assumed this one gave him his pain medicine.

Anemoi: “Just something about human involvement with you guys..” Anemoi said, he watched her. “You can’t kill me with that..” he said. “It’s rigged not to give more..”

Kira: “I know..” Kira replied, “Considering I don’t know what your motives are and she can’t stand you, can’t blame her really. No your involvement is not wanted.” She turned, as the machine kicked on. “You’ll be going to sleep soon. Good time to be going.”

Anemoi: Anemoi grabbed her hand. “Don’t be a stranger…I’ll be stuck here for awhile.” He said, he wanted to pull her close but that wasn’t going to happen, he hurt too much to do so.

Kira: Kira closed her eyes for a moment. “I make no promises.” She said, pulling her hand away and left the room.

Takes place hours before Kira’s death

Anemoi: Anemoi knew he was going to be let out of the hospital soon, but he really didn’t want to wait another day or whatever. He felt fine for the most part. He sat up, grabbed his phone. Now to get Kira to bring him some clothes. He texted her. Bring me some clothes please. I’m ready to get the hell out of here. he waited a moment before typing again. Either say you will or I’ll keep sending you texts!

Kira: Kira moved the items to the back, she was getting ready for another ritual. The hard part was getting the fadelings. She killed ferals, found nothing in them. She had to stalk the auctions for them. She bit her lower lip, she needed a plan in place in case she was killed again. Dru would have to take over making sure the Beef Cakes did what they were supposed to, although they did just fine the first time she was killed. She looked over at her phone. She picked it up, seeing the messages from Windy. “Damn that man.” She said. She stared as more text flooded her phone. DAMN IT STOP IT! I’ll get you some damn clothes just stop texting me! oh she should have just yelled in the man’s head. She got up and left the house. She knew nothing about men’s clothes, other than Lexy and her tried to get Jarrett to wear fuzzy warm shirts, good for cuddling. She sighed, well that had been a waste now hadn’t it. She knew he had donated all those clothes too.

Kira got to the clothing store but she stared at the underwear. She had no idea what he wore, and she wasn’t about to ask him. “****..” she muttered. A sales person came over.

“Need help with something? Shopping for a boyfriend?” The sales person asked.

“Hum no.” Kira replied, “I…just, a friend is getting out of the hospital and he needs clothes, and I have no idea what to get him.”

“Oh, well then. Boxer Briefs would be a good in between I think.” They said, handing her a pair.

“Ah okay, thanks..” Kira said, she walked off to find rest of the items. Pants, shirt, socks, surely his shoes were fine unless the Owl Turds hacked them up. Well they might have blood on them. She sighed, doesn’t matter, she did not know his size and she was guessing on all of this. She talked the cashier down on the prices of these items, she had spent too much time in the store to outright steal the clothes like she did with her own. From there she headed to the hospital, going into the room and tossed it at him. “There, now leave me alone.” She said, turning to leave.

Anemoi: Anemoi got out of bed, “Aw come on now. Don’t leave just yet. Can’t we walk out together? It’s been so lonely here.” He said.

Kira: Kira turned back around. “Lonely? I’m the wrong one to be trying to get company out of. I got things to do.” She snapped.

Anemoi: “I think you could use some down time. You’re all tense.” Anemoi replied, he pulled off the hospital gown and started to get dressed.

Kira: “I’m always tense..” Kira replied, then he was naked. What the ****. She turned around, “Do you mind!” she yelled. What was wrong with people? She thought she had been desensitize to the whole naked thing because of the paladins and David, but no…his nakedness was different.

Anemoi: Anemoi had his pants on by now, “What’s wrong? I know you’ve had to seen a naked guy before, with those paladins in the sewers. Becoming one was rather awkward..” he said, he was smiling though. He touched her shoulder and turned her to towards him.

Kira: Kira glared at him, “When dealing with people who have a habit of going naked, I block it out.” Kira replied, her green eyes looked over his marks. She wondered if they helped him from being really bad off. “Anyway, I said I had things to do. You have humans to hang out with.” She said.

Anemoi: Anemoi grabbed the shirt and pulled it over his head. “You’re eyes were not staying on my face.” He said with a smirk, putting on his socks and shoes. “And you can still walk me out.”

Kira: Kira could have blushed then, but she kept her mind on something else. “Just looking at your markings.” She said simply and turned to leave. “And I really don’t want to be seen walking you out. I already think they will find a reason to kill me off soon enough.” She said.

Anemoi: Anemoi quickly followed after her. “Huh? The same group that sent me here?” he said. “Can’t have that happening…how am I suppose to hang out with you if you’re all, well dead.” He said. He looked like he was trying to hide from the health care staff though.

Kira: “You you you.” Kira muttered, she looked at him sideways. “Have you been discharged or not?” she asked.

Anemoi: “Hum, of course. Why do you ask?” Anemoi said, and jumped when a nurse said. ‘Hey you’re not suppose to leave yet!’ He went to run for the door.

Kira: Kira grabbed his wrist. “We all have to spend our time healing..” she said, pushing him into an empty wheelchair and spun him around. “Here nurse, he’s all yours. Might want to keep an eye on him, lying about that he could leave. Such a bad boy. Make sure he gets all healed.” She said, leaning over the wheelchair, holding him down so he couldn’t move. “You have your clothes, I’ve done what you asked. Now behave for the nurses.” She whispered and kissed his cheek before leaving him in their care’ laughing loudly because he was so busted.

Anemoi: Anemoi couldn’t believe she just did that. “******* tease!” he shouted before they wheeled him back to his room. “God damn it, I’m fine. I want out of here!” he was told that maybe he could leave in about an hour, his blood pressure was up. Well no ******* duh. He glared at them.[/quote]