Qutrii

Qutrii walked down the cobblestone street of Neovia with her basket cradled on her arm. She loved going out to the market on cool, autumn evenings. As she walked by the various stalls selling food, jewelry, and handicrafts, she stopped at a flower stall and picked up some white roses. It was Vyxs birthday and even though he would never admit it, he loved white roses. Back when he was alive she used to buy him chocolates but the situation is different now. Vampires do not exactly eat regular food.

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Quiet, melodic music floated through the door as Qutrii approached the little cottage. She hesitated at the door, knowing that when she knocked the music would stop. After a few minutes, she raised her hand and rapped on the door. As she had predicted, the sounds stopped and the door was opened. Vyximus stood there, his lanky silhouette framed out by flickering candle light in the hallway. Qutrii smiled, it was rare when she was able to spend time with her favorite gelert.

Happy birthday Vyx

He grinned as Qutrii handed him the roses.

Ah, Qutrii, you know I love white roses.

He gently grasped her hand and led her to the living room where he placed the flowers in a vacant vase. Qutrii sat is a worn armchair near the baby grand piano. Moonlight filtered through the curtains as Vyx say down at the piano and began to play another piece of music. Qutrii smiled and rose from the arm chair to sit next to him on the piano bench. She wrapped her arms around his middle and laid her head on his shoulder. Vyx stopped playing the piano and smiled. As he put his arm around her shoulders she said,

I wish that we could be together more Vyx. I so love being in your company.

Vyx hugged her gently,

As do I, but you know why we cant. I dont want them to hurt you.

Qutrii sighed and pulled away from Vyx. She knew that he was involved with villains and committed many a crime, but she looked past that to the good man underneath. Even though she loved him dearly and knew that he loved her back, Vyx always pushed her away whenever he felt that they got too close. He was afraid that if his enemies found out that he was close to her, they would come after her and hurt her, like they did to his sister. Qutrii knew that Vyx was only trying to protect her, but she hated every second they couldnt be together. Vyx pulled her away from her thoughts when he pulled her back into his arms. Qutrii pulled away from him again and looked straight into his eyes.

I know that you care about me Vyx, but if you really loved me you would be by my side always and protect me from those monsters. I want to be with you always but you keep pushing me away! Please, just let us be together.

Vyx looked away for a second and then held her face in his hands.

You have no idea how much I want to say yes Qutrii, but dont want to lose you.

Qutrii looked away and got up off the bench. She left Vyx at the piano and walked across the room to a portrait hanging on the wall. It was of Vyxs family before his enemies killed all but his sister. She glanced behind her as Vyx took up the piano again, the beautiful music now dark and sorrowful. Unseen by Qutrii, Vyx gazed wistfully at her. He wanted nothing more than to be with her, but he couldnt take losing another person close to him. Qutrii felt his eyes on her back but didnt turn around. She shifted to her right to look at her reflection in the mirror above the fireplace. She had an idea, and idea that would allow her to be with Vyx, but she knew he wouldnt like. She also knew that it would change her life forever. Qutrii went back over to the piano and sat back down on the bench. Vyx continued to play the instrument.

Make me a vampire Vyx

He froze, and kept his fingers on the last chord he had played.

Make me like you so we can be together.

Without moving his head he turned his eyes toward her. Then he shifted his eyes away and slowly shook his head.

No Qutrii, I... I could never do that to you.

Qutrii put her finger under his chin and turned his head toward hers. She pushed her hair off her neck and tilted her head.

Dont think of it like that Vyx, this is what I want. This what I want and it would make me happy for you to do this so that we could be together.

Vyx gazed into her eyes for a long time. Finally he spoke, his voice trembling,

Are you sure?

She leaned forward and kissed him.

Yes, I am.

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