Back At HQ

[Shadow Walker]

Artemis walked into the BloodX headquarters for the first time. She was rather new to the team and had met all the members that she knew of but hadn't seen the Headquarters yet. She set her things under a table in the far corner and scanned the walls which were lined with different weaponry and things she had never seen before. She touched nothing while waiting for Matrix to return from the mountains and walked into a room in the back still looking around.

[The Covonant]

Every time we lie awake
After every hit we take
Every feeling that I get
But I haven't missed you yet

Every roommate kept awake
By every sigh and scream we make
All the feelings that I get
But I still don't miss you yet
Only when I stop to think about it

The rooms were all filled with a dephaning silence, and the sound of footsteps would have easily been heard had any been made. To an average person thsis place would have seemed dead and empty, but to those who dwelled within its walls they knew better. Darkness followed the young vampire who dared to travel through its halls, watching every move and step she made, following her eyes as she looked at the wonders on the walls prying into her thoughts until they were like a voice shouting into the darkness, a child crying out for understanding and a home. Surely a child of darknes would know half of what she saw, but this one didn't and the master of the shdows smirked as she watched the clid move unsespectingly through the stone hallways crowded with items she'd known for centuries.

I hate everything about you
Why do I love you
I hate everything about you
Why do I love you

Every time we lie awake
After every hit we take
Every feeling that I get
But I haven't missed you yet
Only when I stop to think about it

Sunlight and shadow, life and death all went hand in hand as vimpires couldn't exist without humans. Surely this vampire child was not so young as to have forgotten herself, so wrapped up in this new and strage world that she forgot all about everything around her. The sounds of silence, the sight of nothing all were poor omens at best. Was she not paying attention to the creek on the stairs, or the sound of a creature moving close to her? Did she not hear what all other had before their end? Was she that dense as to not be awre of her surroundings?

I hate everything about you
Why do I love you
I hate everything about you
Why do I love you

Only when I stop to think about you, I know
Only when you stop to think about me, do you know

I hate everything about you
Why do I love you
You hate everything about me
Why do you love me

Hated by life, rejected by death were the vampires. Hated by humans and untusting of the vampire was she, the hunter. Her life was meaningless and he life couldn't end, even when she tried to take it. The scars on her arms had long healed since then and she was hungry for the blood of humans. he was hungry for blood no matter where it came from. this child she could harm if she wished, but her real prey was coming soon, in the form of a ruthlesss and self centered excuse for a vampire. She would wait and watch, longing to open her eyes once more into the darkness.

I hate
You hate
I hate
You love me

I hate everything about you
Why do I love you

The great beast of shadow circled the girl slowly, her eyes not knowing of what was near it, the servent of the hunter, th wolf of shadows. It sprung up to claim what it longed for only to melt away into shadow at the strike of a familiar force.

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Matrix stood in the doorway just before Artemis. His right hand held out, the faint glow of green still there. He was exhauste with the effort from the magic.
Are you that clueless Artemis? To fall into Jade's trap?

Oh but Matrix I was having such fun watching her and waiting for the perfect time and you spoild my fun.
The voice came out like a whisper and standing there, in the other doorwat, was Jade.[/center][/color]

[Shadow Walker]

Artemis' eyes widened as she looked twords the female she heard Matrix call Jade. She had thought she heard something behind her but being so intersted in the items lined along the walls she put into her mind that it was nothing but a harmless woodland creature running on the roof. "For what reason were you stalking me, might I ask?" she asked Jade in her normal smart ass voice while crossing her arms feeling quite embaressed.

[The Covonant]

You should know better than to say stupid things kd. You could be talking to some one who isn't afraid to kill a child.
The dark campire said, her arms crossed. her words were like a raxor sharp edge, cutting. Her voice was cold and harsh and she knew it. Jade never tokk her eyes off of Matrix, never one did she look at the girl she had watched. Matrix was her focus.
To answer your question, I was not stalking you, I was watching. All hunters know that to take down their prey quickly and efficiently you need to watch it, test its limitation. I was using you as bait. By haveing one of my shadows attack you,
She actually looked Artemis streight in the eye
I was able to locate Matrix.

Recovered somewhat Matrix stood streighter, staring at Jade, his gaze unfaltering and harsh.
What are you doing here Jade?
He asked huskily, not moving an inch.

[Shadow Walker]

Artemis didn't reply to Jade but listened more to what she was saying. Was Jade out to kill Matrix? Was it my fault she had found him? And who the hell is she barging in here becoming 'The Queen Of The D***ed'?! she questioned to herself. She wasn't afraid of Jade and didn't really know, or care if she was supposed to be. One thing though, that did bother her was that Matrix was still weak from his unsuccessful magic and didn't know if he could fight her if this turned serious.

Something else that Jade said pointed out is that she speaks before thinking. Many people have told her this and she didn't pay much mind to it until she met Matrix. She knew he wouldn't take that crap and would punish her for it if she hadn't punished herself by getting into a bad situation already. She may be a little slow in her mind but instinct was strong in this young girl. She was physically fast when it was needed and not many toped her speed even if they were older than her.

[The Covonant]

Again, what do you want Jade?
Matrix was in no mood to be hustled by Jade.
If you're here then is she here aswell?

Saddly Matrix I haven't seen your girlfriend in ages, but she's coming. That's why I'm here. This place is shabby, but it's home now. I'm sure Kai can't wait to see you either.
Jade sneered before turning on her heel and walking back up the stairs she'd crept down earlier.

[Shadow Walker]

Artemis tilted her head slightly, not enough for the others to notice her confusion which she hid rather well with her solemn facial expression. Matrix had a girlfriend? the thought struck her, after all he was handsome. What girl wouldn't want him? She knew far to well that he was way older than her and thought nothing of her like that so he was more like a father or big brother.

Wait a sec. Is Jade part of BloodX too? My gosh, this team this is so confusing. Maybe I should have stayed solo; it would have spared me of all the trouble. Artemis thought to herself while crossing her arms and leaning on the wall. She took a quick glance at Matrix and almost double took. Holy s***! I've never seen a look like that from him!. Her eyes then darted to the floor somewhat holding in a laugh that wouldn't come out even if she wanted it to and to keep from staring.

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[The Covonant]

At least we won't have to fight Jade, but now there's Kai to find. Who knows where the hell she is.
Matrix shook his head and had a faint smile on his face. He hadn't seen Kai in what? 8, 9 years? She would be someplace she felt safe, someplace she could think and someplace where people were watching. he hadn't even thought of her for almost five years, how could he have forgotten her. that's not true, he thought, you told Artemis about her, well slightly at least. Matrix had barely allowed himself to live let alone think of her.
Artemis, Jade's an, he paused, thinking of the words to use, an old friend of mind. More of an aquaintence. She'll b a good ali, but now we've got find Kai before some one else does. Oh, and she's not my girlfriend.

[Shadow Walker]

She was somewhat glad that there would be no violence. She didn't need that ruining the moonlight. Reading Matrix slightly seeing that he was thinking about something she tried to recall him ever talking about this 'Kai'. Oh wait! Was this the girl who he had learned that spell with? Maybe if we find her he could perfect it and bring back his mom! With her young mind racing about things she didn't even know were true she immediately agreed to help Matrix find her.

((The posting in Hunting between Artemis and Kai has absolutely nothing to do with this. Confusing @.@))

[The Covonant]

I haven o idea where to star, so we'll start in her obvious hang outs, unless...
Matrix's voice trailed off, he was listening, listening to something so familiar he felt like he hadn't heard it for years, but something about it felt so familiar, so right. Matrix had to make a choice, find out why he kne the sound, or find Kai. either way he was going to run into a situation he may not want to face. Gritting his teeth and running a hand through his jet black hair he made his coice and set out in search of Kai. She was most important to him right now.
Come on Artemis.

[Shadow Walker]

"M'k." Artemis ran to the corner where she put her things, grabbed them and followed Matrix out the door. Being his 'living' shadow, like usual, she wondered where they were actually going. Truthfully, she really did not care, Artemis just liked being with her adopted brother wherever they went. She had a shorter stride than Matrix, him being older and with longer legs and all, so she had to walk a little faster to keep up with him.

She thought back a little to when his voice had trailed off. What was on his mind? she wonderd to herself but shook it off thinking that it wasn't that important or he wouldn't have decided to go after this 'Kai' person. Out of boredom as she walked she fiddled with the choaker across her neck covering where she was bitten so long ago. Artemis took a quick glance at Matrix, his face intence as always.

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