Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/31/97 20:55:19
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I'd chose to walk home, taking my time wandering the streets, taking all of New Orleans in. The place of my birth, of my death, and of my birth to Darkness. And there was my goddess of the skies as I approached the steps of our townhouse, and I silently wondered what she had been doing here already. Still carrying my little doll and diary I went in, atuned to the sound of a mortal immediately. Swiftly find Louis standing before the other Mayfair witch I thought at once my eyes deceived me, thinking her fear was of the gentle and beautiful Louis. But why should I think such a thing I began thinking, a small laugh escaping my lips...oh no, for surely he were here to console her fears. Ah, how I loved him in that moment..my angel of mercy, my dark prince ...my beautiful Louis. Everything seemed to fall into place in that moment, and I gently laid my treasures on the piano bench to go to him, taking him into my arms and kissing his perfect white cheek.

Christine - 12/31/97 18:56:08
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Note: Oh, Lestat, you should know that you're the *only* brat for me!

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After Lestat and Marius had told the waitress that they weren't eatting, I ordered. I tried to not order too much, I didn't want to seem a glutton. I listened to them talk as I ate. Oh God - when was the last time I had a meal that didn't come from a shel er or McDonalds? Nearly two or three months, I think. It was wonderful to have a real meal again. Real food. Not flash-fried fast food. I was tempted to order wine, but I didn't have the money for it, so I just sipped water. Sitting here in the company of two such handsome men - it was Heaven. Though I really only has eyes for Lestat. I started to pray to myself that we'd never have to part. I never wanted to leave New Orleans.

Nat - 12/31/97 18:13:23

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I could sense them, the coven of immortals drifting through this enchanted city like ghosts from the past. He had sensed me as I had sensed him, and I longed to touch his pained face again. My priest who no longer believed. I felt him so close and yet, he nearer I was the farther I wanted to be. It was not time yet to face him, or the others. My tale would have to wait a while longer. I only hoped my enemy would agree. When I arrived this ancient presence had not followed, lifting a weight off my ti ed shoulders, but today things had been different. I felt it as I would a lover whispering passionate words, blowing gently at my neck. Yet this thing was not a lover. I had been a witness to its deeds only to wonder what would be its next move.

Nat Mayfair - 12/31/97 17:53:48
Note: I think I'm in trouble!

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She walked through the door, a small bag in her hand. She removed its contents and I shuddered as Pandora played with the syringe. "So this is it," I whispered, my voice getting louder with each pronouned word,"Such an interesting situation, wouldn't you think Pandora? I refused him and I'll refuse you. I won't fall for your tricks again, not ever so help me God. I am a Mayfair. I won't give up without a fight." I said this loudly, not quite sure if I was talking just to comfort myself. Not a chance n the world remained, and I dreaded what would happen next. But I knew I meant every word I said. My mind reached out to every object in the room, completely focused on their elements, the energy available at my grasp. The syringe flew out of Pandora's grasp just as the cot ramned into the other vampire. I saw the door, the tiny opening leading to my escape, yet it stood so far away. She came towards me, so fast that in a blink of an eye, her nails already dug into the flesh of my arm. I spat at her, distracting her long enough to grab the tiny lamp and slam it across her face, drawing only a trickle of blood from her lips. She held me tighter. I thought my bones would break under such pressure, my arm numbing with each second. The syringe pierced t rough my skin, empting the substance into my blood stream, yet she failed to release me. "I won't forget this Pandora," I screamed though I knew I was screaming out of fear, helplessness. I already imagined an ebony blanket seeking to veil my eyes. I bl nked and tryed to pull away, failing to notice the darkness until it consumed me, the room disappearing into a black cloud.

Louis - 12/31/97 16:05:40
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I was wandering around upstairs in the townhouse when I came across the guest room yet again. I realized that I hadn't been in it since the occurrence with all these mortals, so I took the liberty of stepping beyond the threshold. Lifting some of the toss d furniture and replacing strewn objects, I took a closer look at the stains in the carpet. Blood droplets were everywhere. I was definitely going to have to make up a good story for the carpet cleaners *this* time, I thought. After returning most of the nbroken objects to their original places, I turned and left the guestroom, heading downstairs. On the way down I thought I heard a gasp, so I stopped moving, and merely listened to the sounds around me. In a blink of an eye I saw Pandora rush out of the h use, and I wondered what she could be doing. I started moving again, and when I reached the bottom of the stairs there I beheld yet *another* mortal in my house. She looked shocked out of her wits- probably Pandora's doing, I assumed. I walked over to the side, and then moved in front of her so she wouldn't be frightened by my presence. "Who are you?" I asked quietly. "What are you doing here?" I saw her look up at me, seemingly grasping for an answer...

Marius - 12/31/97 15:21:46
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"Ah! Lestat, you are the damndest creature!" I laughed and patted his hand from accross the table. I could tell Lestat was absolutely blissfull and was I. I could smell hot mortal blood around me, mixed with the thick fragrance of garlic and spices from t e wide array of Cajun and Creole dishes on the tables around us. Life was good."Nothing for me miss. I'm just here for the fine company." The young waitress smiled at me in understanding, or so she thought. She was horribly tempting in her painted on clot ing and she smelled lovely and fresh. I made a mental note to come back at a later time to 'get to know her better'.

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/31/97 10:30:37
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Note: Oh, but I thought you liked brats, Christine! ::grins::

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We entered the restaurant, and looked for a free table, found one and sat down, me and Christine at one side of the table, and Marius on the other. The waitress came soon enough to take our orders. I gave her a smile. "Just some coffee for me, dear. I've fed far too much yesterday, my friend here," I glanced over at Christine with a mishievous smile playing on my lips "brought such a deliciou dinner with her last night." I laughed silent, listening to all the sounds inside this building, of mortal laughing, talking, arguing, eating. And the smell of warm food and wine.. I couldn't help but love places like this.

Lily - 12/31/97 06:00:06
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I was wandering through the townhouse when the strangest sensations began to run through me. I don't know what it was, but I felt a presence around me, like a phantom I'd once encountered who liked to watch the living from up close. Suddenly I felt my hai move from behind me, and a voice within my head saying "I'm here." The next thing I knew, I was seeing a vision of Julien Mayfair before me, warning me that I was in danger! Involuntarily, I put my hands up to my mouth in fear, struggling with myself to epress a scream. But in a matter of seconds the presence was gone, I knew, and I was left standing in the middle of what must have been a living room. I collapsed onto the couch with my head in my hands, knowing that I should have probably left. But in al honesty, I don't think I could have moved from that spot if wild horses tried to drag me from it! Sitting there, I suddenly heard the boards creak above me, and it was then that I knew I wasn't alone...

Pandora - 12/31/97 03:28:36

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"Claudia, my dear sweet Claudia. I do so love you!"My fingers lay upon her cheek for a moment, then I ascended slowly into darkness, wishing I could take all her pain and sorrow with me. After leaving off the items at my flat,and picking up a few items at the local drugstore, which by now I was sure would be covered with police looking for the three night staff who mysteriously disapeared! I returned to the townhouse on Royal St. Silence greeted me.All was dark and quiet, but not still. My keen hearing pic ed up the sound of movement from within. A mortal! I watched her silently as she moved about the inner rooms looking for clues. Ha! I thought, nice try Lily. She roamed about snooping into affairs she would be better to forget. I whispered into her head " ily, Lily I am here!" Moving far too quick for her to realize what was happening, I brushed behind her, sweeping my hand through her hair and blowing upon her cheek.Sending to her a vision, I took control of her mind as I appeared for one small instant in front of her startled eyes as Julien Mayfair."Lily, you are in danger!" I departed with a gust of wind, heading to my lair. Once in the air I burst out with laughter!What fun mortals are! arriving at my secret abode, I knew instantly that Santino was abou .Unlocking the antechamber door, i walked quickly down the stairs and opened the door to the small cell. Nat was curled up ina corner, and my sweet Santino was with her!"Having a bit of fun are we?" I unzipped the small bag and took out a syringe and a sm ll vial of morephine."Care to give me a hand?"

Christine - 12/30/97 20:03:44
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Note: No offense anyone, but I'd rather go see the Broadyway musical Titanic, I can't stand that Leonardo brat. He's too stuck on himself, like Val Klimner.

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I smiled, "Any place is fine by me. Especially in the company of two handsome men." I grinned now, that grin that I had flashed to Louis, the one that says "I'm nuts but that's why you love me." Lestat between us, we continued walking. Ah - how jealous th women and men must be, I thought, seeing someone like me walking hand-in-hand with Lestat. And having Marius with us probably made them even more jealous. As vampires Lestat and Marius over-looked the fact that I was - well, there's no nice way to put it in the long run - fat. I wondered how I stayed like this when I had been on the run and going hungry sometimes for weeks for so long. Then again, when I did get to eat I over-indulged, but who wouldn't in my possision? It was hard to get the money to buy ood. I often had to perform on street corners, singing for my supper you might say. But not tonight. Well, in a way I did, but I didn't have to. Lestat was so sweet, I knew I was in love with him. Of course, I was in love with them all in different ways. ouis, Claudia, Pandora, Marius, Santino - but I loved Lestat best of all. His wild mane of blond hair, those bottomless blue eyes, the carefree attitude, his whole bearing. He was handsome in more then appearence, he was handsome in attitude. And Marius w ich his white hair and stately bearing. I felt I was walking with royalty. If only it could always be like this.

Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/30/97 19:43:25
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Home..to Louis....but what did that mean anymore? I could not help but think as she spoke the words, trying to smile to her; she who I loved and to whom I was eternally grateful for her gift to me tonight. Her thoughts rousing me from my own......lighti g up at the way that I could hear and *feel* them...yes....a part of her now. Taking her hand in mine I kissed it reverently. "Pandora...I shall never forget what you have done for me....forgive this black mood that has befallen me. I do think that I sh uld like to go home to Louis...you are right in thinking that I do not have the strength to deal with Nat now" or Lestat, I silently added. "But promise you will come to me again soon, or I shall truly be crushed." I smiled a bright smile at her ow, knowing that I loved her more than she knew, and that she would be with me forever now. I gathered my tiny things, carressing the little doll's hair as if apologizing to her for my horrid fit. Watching as Pandora bid me goodnight as she took flight. ..a goddess of the skies.

Stella Mayfair - 12/30/97 19:34:33
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Note: Santino! I am so jealous!! ::grins:::

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From the darkness came a light, and then a sound. The sound of my name being spoken in whispered words, drawing me out of my realm and into his. Large dark luminous eyes barely seen, fell upon my fair Santino with the young beautiful Nat This was to mu h to bear....and yet he dared to speak my name, uncontrollably calling me to him. Did he not yet understand the power he posssed over me? I was almost to the floor when she cried out, piercing my ears with sounds that I could not yet deny were there. E erging as she pushed him away.....we stood. The strangest love triangle that ever was, not able to take my eyes from him...no words yet to be spoken.

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/30/97 19:09:01
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We started to walk down the street again, and I smiled, feeling such joy of finally beeing together with Marius, who had facinated me all since that first time, when Armand was telling his tale to me and Gabrielle. Marius at my right side, and Christine on my left, this seemed just wonderful. "I think that's just as great as any place else, or what do you say, chérie?" I asked, looking over at her. After all, she was the one who was going to eat the food.

Lily - 12/30/97 18:44:28

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I flipped up the mouthpiece part of the cell phone, and slipped it back into my pocket. I realized that I was all alone in this abandoned guest house, and I really had no desire to stay. Especially since I doubted anyone would be returning any time soon. o I tiptoed my way through the glass and shut the door behind me, making the lock look like it was closed. When I reached the front of the house, I discovered that my driver was no longer here. No matter, I figured. I can walk anywhere around here. It sud enly dawned on me that I hadn't eaten anything since last night, so I whipped a granola bar out of my other pocket, glad that I had taken it along with me. Now, where to go... I hadn't the faintest idea where Nat was, and an all out search of New Orleans robably wouldn't bring me to her, either. The only two things I knew for certain was where the Motherhouse was, and where that damned townhouse was. If I returned to the Motherhouse, I'd have to face everyone, and I mean *everyone*, and they'd undoubtedly ask where Nat was and why I didn't return last night. I couldn't tell them the truth, and I'd always hated lying, so I decided to put off a trip back there. But the townhouse... I wondered if anyone was still there, and what clues concerning Nat's whereab uts could it hold? Yes, I decided, I was going there. The walk took about half an hour, but I reached it in what seemed like good timing. Walking quietly through the courtyard, I couldn't help but notice the lack of movement inside. It was probably safe, concluded. Slowly, I pushed back the front door, and crept my way inside...

Nat Mayfair - 12/30/97 17:25:47
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Note: Santino, you shouldn't have! ::grin::

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How frustrating! I had to act fast, but I just hurt so much. I walked over to the cot and slowly sat down. What to do Nat? Your no match for a vampire. I believed I was. From the day I began my training as an agent, I knew I could stand up to nyone or anything, yet here I sat in a prison, all my attempts having failed. Escaping would be easy, but would Chris be with me? I rested my head against the pillow and closed my eyes. Sleep would help, but what if it never came. I heard a tiny click, and knew at that moment my death awaited me. Well, not without at least a fight. I opened my eyes and stared at a vampire surrounded by darkness. He came to my side and whispered in my ear, "Calm down my sweet, let me hold you in my arms. As I did that night so long ago with Stella. If I can't have her then I must have you. I must have a Mayfair." I felt his lips on my my body, his every touch making me tremble inside and out. Who was he? What did he want? Oh God! What did I get myself into? Did I even care? I moaned as his lips found my breasts, pulling slightly on each nipple as my fingers tore at his back. His hands traveled to every part of me, sweetly seducing that part that I had never given any man the pleasure of taking. His caresses mes orized and I wanted him. No you don't Nat! He's a vampire. It's a trap! Why? I screamed out and pushed him off me, scrambling towards the other side of the room. Something was terribly wrong.

Pandora - 12/30/97 17:19:24

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"Claudia!" I was stunned at her reaction to being in the vault and finally having the reality of her dream come true."Why let these things anger you so? Is this not what you wanted?" I felt horrid at seeing her so upset, wishing to comfort her and not kno ing how. Locating the Mayfair families documents and clutching the painting of Armand, I walked to the foot of the stairs, stting them down aginst the wall, then turned my attention to the little monkey of a man."You sir have been so kind to show us the w y to our belongings, now I am afraid my use of you has ended" He shrank back, curling into a ball on the floor, knowing his fate and seeking to prolong his life a few more moments. With a swiftness far too quick for the human eye, I reached out and snappe his neck, the sounds of crushing bone reverberating throughout the small stone walled room.Wiping my hands on my pants, I walked to Claudia, who stood with blood tears falling slowly down her cheeks."My friend, it is time to go, gather your things quickl " I tried to be gentle with her, not knowing how exactly to comfort her, I feared this night had been too much for her to take in all at once.We ascended the stairs and were out in the open air, breathing in the fresh scent of the jasmine growing along th fence line."Claudia, do you wish to go home, to Louis? I must attend to Nat, and I think there is only one who can truly comfort you" The moon shown upon her face, pale now and looking tired and drawn. I waited patiently for her answer.

Marius - 12/30/97 13:50:12
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Note: I'm soo glad everyone agrees with me about Titanic! Bye Armand. Don't stay gone long.

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"Well," I laughed,sensing that both truly wanted me to stay with them, and not being able to resist the chance to catch up with my dearest Lestat,"I cannot think of a better way to spend this evening than with one of my favorite fiends and one of his 'ob iously' dear friends" I stepped beside Lestat and caught up to their pace."Where were you planning upon taking her Lestat? I have heard many mortals gossip about the wonderful food at that shabby little restaurant called Felix's."

Santino - 12/30/97 08:31:34
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Note: I'm moving back home and will be using a 486...AAAHHH!

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Her face was floating in my mind, a halo of mist surrounding her. The wind carried me along to her resting spot, again back to the Pandoras Safehouse. I reentered through my old spot and wound my way down to her cell. She was on the floor, angry with P ndora. Her enemy, a sworn enemy. Pandora would't mind if I played with this little morsel, I am sure. I opened the door and quitely entered the room. Floating across the room, ending up lying at her side, I seductively lifted the hair off her face and hispered in her ear, "Calm down my sweet, let me hold you in my arms. As I did that night so long ago with Stella. If I can't have her then I must have you. I must have a Mayfair." My lips slid down her neck across her breasts on onto her belly. All t e while soothing her with my whisperings of a discovered lust.

Natalie - 12/30/97 04:21:12
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Note: Mel, I told you Titanic was awesome! Please everybody, if you haven't seen it, don't just sit there. GO!!!

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I lay on the bed, staring at the dull ceiling. A dull thud broke through the silence and I knew that any plans for Christine would have to wait because she was gone. How was I going to keep Lesat away from her? A confrontation was impossible for the mo ent and the thought made me want to scream. I despised Pandora. If it hadn't been for her meddling, I could be on a plane back to Amsterdam, my mission accomplished, the respect I deserved fully underway. Now all that seemed more like a distant dream s owly disappearing within the mists of forgetfullness and humiliation. Not even my heritage saved me. I was beaten by an immature woman running away from a tiny slap on the hand. I wanted to hate Christine just as much. Ignore the fact that the three o us, Lily included, had been best friends as children. We imagined ourselves as the new leaders of the Talamasca, believing that only we three could weed out the growing corruption. Did I even believe anymore? I slowly stood from the bed and tested the lock on the door. The minute I heard it click, I knew my escape would succeed. But what about Christine? I could leave and come again an other day with well trained agents. Yet my gravest enemy, the vampire Pandora, remained my deepest worry. I knew here would be a day, when I had the last laugh.

Christine - 12/30/97 00:20:17
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Marius. Would wonders never ceast? Now I had met almost all the major ones from Lestat's books. All that was left was Armand, David, and the Queens Of The Damned. I could feel Lestat squeeze my hand as he invited him to go with us. I squeezed his back, no minding at all. Marius was one of the oldest ones - powerful enough that I knew I had nothing to fear from him. Just like Lestat could go without blood because of Akasha, so could Marius. "Please do join us." I said, smiling. "Your company would be great y welcomed."

Armand - 12/29/97 22:56:32
My Email:theschles@hotmail.com
Note: The phantom will disappear for now. I'll be back when I have more free time, easier access to the Internet, and have finished re-reading all the Vampire Chro icles (around January 20th or so).

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The entire house seemed to have cleared out - save Louis, who was busy arranging for cleaning services to clean the room that had been rendered asunder by the previous night's events, whomever or whatever caused them. Louis sadly still thought of himself as a mortal, inviting in absolute mortal strangers to do what he should have arranged with mortals he knew. But it was his house, and it was not my business to tell him how to live (or die). I smoothed out my jacket, tipped my hat to him, and left. It as a chilly night and I didn't feel like feeding immediately. I had remembered that there was a coffee bar around the corner and felt like warming up for a few minutes (plus I was getting quite hungry). I stopped in, ordered a cafe american, and ust let the warm steam coming off the drink caress my face and hands. By the time it had cooled to room temperature, I had already spotted my dinner: a shifty-looking male with a typical "gothic" look. I picked up his scent and a few minutes after he le t, I left the coffee bar and hunted my victim. His fatal mistake? Stopping to light a cigarette when no one else was around. Accenting my French, I greeted him and asked him if he had a cigarette, acting with that stereotypical set of pauses tha had been churned out of the bigoted American film industry. As he looked down and reached into his coat, I seized him by the lapels of his jacket and pulled him into the nearby alley. He was so off guard he didn't even scream. The fear was in his eyes and so I sent pleasant images into his mind. As he relaxed I kissed his neck and sank my teeth , sucking easily on his lifeforce. The swoon overtook him and he was dead. I carried the body quickly to the same construction site as the night before and a ain dug a grave in the foundation to place my victim; not much at the location had changed - nothing like unionized work. Then back off to my hotel to change, rest, and plan the rest of my visit to New Orleans.

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/29/97 20:39:57
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I laughed, and kissed Christine. "I'm not usually visit those places, but I think I know where we have a restaurant", I said, taking her hand. We started to walk then the streat, when suddenly a welknown figure approached us. He greeted us, and then asked me to introduce him to Christine. I smiled at him. "Oh yes, you did not meet last night, did you? Christine, this is Marius, you have probably heard of him. Marius this is Christine, a friend of ours." I glanced over at her, hoping the presence of such an old vampire as Marius wouldn't frighten her. But then, Marius really didn't look dangerous, evil or anything like that. "We were just going to get some food. Or, Christine was going to get some food, I'm just keeping her company." I smiled at her, then looked back at Marius. "Would you like to join us?" I squeezed Christine's hand easy, hoping she wouldn't mind.

Lily - 12/29/97 17:03:38
Note: I saw Titanic! I was bawling my eyes out!! ::smiles::

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Standing there in the middle of the glass shards, I heard Nat's voice reach me with a message. *Warn the Talamasca.* I found myself staring at Stella, who seemed to be hearing this *through* me. I simply nodded at her, and she looked at me, mouthing the w rds *Lily, I shall be with you, even when you cannot find me,* like a guardian angel, and I knew right then that I loved her. My ancestor, a spirit, who's very physical existence depended on the attention of her descendents. Absolutely incredible... She s id that if I ever wanted to find her, then go to OakHaven, and with that she left. But what was OakHaven? I didn't recall ever hearing that name before... Oh, well, I'd just let it drop for the meantime, I thought. Fishing around for my cell phone, I punc ed the number one, and speed dialed to the Talamasca. Someone answered, I wasn't sure who it was, so I gave my typical greeting: "Hi. Lily Mayfair, Talamasca," but with an additional message. "I've been instructed to warn you about some vampires." But som thing told me that it was too late.

Marius - 12/29/97 14:40:56
My Email:wfront@po.michsb.trw.com
Note: Everyone! Run, right now... and go see Titanic. You will NOT regret it . WOW! Hi Stella. Hi Claudia. I'm back!

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I was walking down the putrid street in the french quarter, the blood of the wino i had just fed on still wet on my lips and also making me a bit tipsy and drunken blood tended to do. I sensed another immortal very nearby. Lestat! I peeked around the corn r to see that I was correct. He was walking along. A lovely young woman at his side. Who was she? I wasn't sure, but I sensed that she knew who we were. I came around the corner,"Lestat, my dear boy. How are you this evening? Thank you for allowing me to stay at the townhouse. Do intorduce me to your lovely lady friend."

Louis - 12/28/97 23:24:02
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Everyone had left, and I stood alone at the top of the stairs, still bewildered by last night's events. Wearily, I glanced at the disaster in the guestroom, knowing that I still had to take care of the mess. I really didn't want to do it myself, and I sud enly remembered that I could call a company to come over and do the majority of it. I walked over to the nearest phone, another antique that Lestat insisted on owning, and ran my fingers through the Rolodex until I found a suitable name. A few minutes lat r an appointment was set up for the following week, and I put the phone back on the hook, noticing for the first time that Lestat was nowhere in sight. Curiously, I walked through the townhouse, looking for any sign of him, but finding nothing. Where was e? And where was Christine, now that I thought of it. Other than Armand, I was the only one in here, which was definitely a change from the previous evening. I probably should have been enjoying this silence, but Lestat's mysterious absence made me uneasy *Lestat, where are you?* I thought, wondering if anyone would pick it up.

Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/28/97 22:00:17
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As the door of the vault opened I felt my wide eyes sparkling in their pleasure....and memories. Entering respectfully, astounded at all of the littlest things these people would keep of us...and amid the treasures, indeed as Pandora has called them....a little shelf simply named "The Vampire Child". Reverently I reached up to the shelf, holding within my tiny hands a small lace covered diary....so old the antiquated lace had become yellowed with age. Would I dare to open it and relive that lifetime? N , not here...not now, or I should be lost for an eternity. And the doll...the last one that Lestat had given to me. I'd thrown all the others away but for the one. So perfect, a little porcelain child in my own reflection..dressed as I had been the nig t I killed him. I laughed gently, remembering that night, and of how I should like to relive *that* one again soon. Pandora was over a painting of Armand...so real that I shivered uncontrollably even as I was now warm from the kill. I tried to look aw y, unable to keep my eyes from the painting still. Angrily I dropped my precious things to the floor. "This is no longer my life! How dare these watchers chronicle it as if it were! That Claudia is dead...reborn in the spirit of the ancient ones!" I icked the little doll, who slid gracefully across the cold floor, storming out of the vault in a fit. I wanted to keep those things, to bring them home to Royal Street, but what use was it to try to be that little girl again. Oh, but Louis...I was still *his* little girl and always would be. More angry at myself now than anything, I stormed back in to collect the fragile doll and diary....blood tears beginning their trail...marring my pretty face.

Christine - 12/28/97 19:48:59
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This time I took the time to enjoy the flight. Since it was planned and not just someone sweeping me from the street it was easier. When Lestat put me down he kissed me and let me go. I kissed him back then took his hand. First things first, I went into a drug store and bought some pads, making sure they were put in paper, not plastic, so that way no one would see my purchases. I went into a bathroom and put one on, sprinkling a little bit of the feminain powder I bought to cut down on the oder. Then, bags in hand, I went to Lestat and smiled to him. "Well, I'm not to familer with the area, I don't expect you to know, but where's a good place for a girl like me to grab a bite? Though I'm just as happy with something quick like McDonald's."

Pandora - 12/28/97 16:41:43

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A few lights were burning from within Oak Haven and I could feel the presence of mortals. Looking to Claudia with a sly grin"Shall we go in and announce ourselves?" Entering through a side door on the west side of the building, we found ourselves in a wel stocked kitchen, the stainless steel counter tops gleaming in the moonlight. I was excited by the prospect of retrieving Claudia's things and the manuscripts concerning the Mayfair family I knew to be housed here. Walking through to what appeared to be a study with a lone figure slumped over a mahogany desk, engrossed in some mundane mortal task, I put my finger to my lips, signaling Claudia to be very quiet. The glint in her eyes was unmistakable! The man at the desk looked up startled as I stood next to him, his face first registering confusion, then anger at being disturbed, then horror as he realized he was looking into the face of a creature he had only read about!"Good evening.Shhhh! Don't make a sound my friend and possibly you will live to tell of his night. I am Pandora and this is Claudia"He turned to her, his eyes growing so large they seemed to almost pop out of his skull!"Yes, Claudia, you know that name don't you? This is your lucky day! You have the privlage of meeting two of the most famous Vampires in history!" I laughed, laying my hand on his shoulder, as he shrank back.Claudia moved in to stand on his right side, smiling her sweetest smile, leaning in to kiss him gently on the mouth, the kiss of death! I knew at that moment his fate was s aled, a fate I highly approved!"Now then, we have business here my little monkey. First, how many are in this house? Don't try to fib now. Secondly, you will lead us to the vault that contains Claudia's things you have so rudley stolen from her, and the m nuscripts for the mayfair family. Oh! and I believe there is a painting ofone Armand to be returned to it's rightful owner" Claudia took his arm, raising him to a standing position, his legs shaking uncontrollably as the urine ran down, leaving a long wet trail on his light colored slacks.How delightful!"There are two others, upstaires"he volunteered in a quivering voice.We led him up to the sleeping chambers of the first, and I held our friend as Claudia swiftly went into the room to exact her revenge. Sh fed quickly, and we entered the next chamber, taking care of the sleeping mortal with precision.I believe our little momkey was in shock! He only stared straight ahead, smallgroans escaping his dry lips. Next we entered the vault, his keys making the mos ruckus clatter as his ahking hands fought to find the appropriate key.Once inside, my heart soared! Before us was emassed a treasure! Small in comparrison to Motherhouse in amsterdam, but a treasure none the less.The look on Claudia's face was a sight to behold!"Ma Cher, your prize awaits you!"I said as I swept my hand about the room.

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/28/97 11:48:03
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I put my arms around her, holding her close to me. "That's the best way, isn't it? Just hold on to me" I said, using my will to rise from the ground. Higher, and higher. Having Christine close did not give me any comfort, no matter what I did, the feelin of total solitude filled my mind, the feeling of beeing totally cut of from the world. I felt tears in my eyes. What if I would go to high, to far, and not be able to get back? Oh, I knew, it would not happen, but I hated it, I hated the feeling. Was the e anyone who truly could enjoy this? I wish I could. I wish I could look down on the world, seeing the beauty of it from upwards, enjoy what I felt and saw, but I couldn't. I let my thoughts turn back in time, remembering when I was doing this, together ith Akasha, remembering what she had told me, what she had learned me. She seemed to be so close. I could see her eyes, her smile, hear her voice. "My Prince..." I knew we had arrived, I could feel it, without looking down. This mind, this body, the dark lood, just think of were I want to go and I'll be there, wasn't it like that? So unnatural. I went slowly down, then once again feeling the ground under my feets. I opened my eyes, and gave Christine a kiss before I finally let go of her.

Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/28/97 00:28:13
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I listened carefully as Pandora instructed me in the ways of flight, and then together we took to the skies. The most incredible of all feelings...more so then rising up with her, but to do it on one's own...what a beautiful mystery. As to a child all e perience is new experience, and I simply did not want to come down. But down we came, in front of the looming New Orleans Motherhouse...our hearts heavy and awaiting their blood...

Christine - 12/27/97 21:41:24
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I smiled at Lestat and hugged him. Then I led him to my room and got my purse. After that we searched and found the door out. Outside I wrapped my arms around his neck and stood on tip toe, kissing him. "Shall we go flying?"

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/27/97 21:10:22
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I walked over to her, and took her hand, smiling . "Well, since Pandora's not here, and I don't want to disturb her by calling out for her, she seem to be rather busiy right now, we don't have much of a choice, do we?" I would not mind leaving this place or a while, leaven Nat. Besides I was dying of curiousity to see where we were right now. "And I can't recall that she ever have told us that we were supposed to stay inside. Let's go and see if we can find some place to get food and... whatever you need, shall we, chérie?"

Christine - 12/27/97 19:50:41
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I had heard what Pandora had said and felt her leave, then Lestat mentioned Nat's name. My fingers froze above the piano keyboard and I started to tremble. How could Pandora bring *her* here? I turned to Lestat, biting my bottom lip. "Lestat, do you think Pandora would be upset if we left for awhile? I'd like to go out and get something to eat, if you don't mind." I looked at him, praying he'd get me out of here, away from Nat. "And I forgot to ask for some - female suppiles - And I'm in deperate need of t em." Anything to get the hell out of here and away from Nat.

Stella Mayfair - 12/27/97 18:54:57
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My laughter fell as he went bolting out of the house, and out of my life for the second time. I hadn't meant to upset him so, but my emotions were so very hard for me to control any longer. Lily seemed in a better state than she had been, trying to main ain her composure and becoming fixed upon solving this dilemma. But I had no answers for her....a spirt was carefree and unpredicatble, and little match for the vampires of this world. And then a voice, and Lily heard it as well....Nat's voice. How was it that I could hear these thoughts from her? Ah, but they were coming through Lily who still stood in my presence. The Talamasca Motherhouse...we must go there. Oh what a delight! For I had always loved the way their little faces would light up at th sight of me! Oh the attention, I wouldn't be able to stand the ectasy of it! "Lily we must go...." but my voice trailed off and I was going again.....Santino was far now and little was left to hold me here.<>> I mouthed to her. I sighed with little sound. <>

Lily - 12/27/97 18:16:40

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Still clutching Nat's shoe, I watched as Stella and this strange man exchanged glances and whispers from across the room. Whispers that I could barely hear. I wiped the leftover tears from my face, and saw that Stella seemed very powerful in this man's pr sence- in fact, she could almost pass as human, despite the fact that her feet barely touched the ground. I heard the name Julien mentioned several times, and I knew immediately that they were referring to the legendary Julien Mayfair, one of my ancestors But why him? "What about Julien?" I asked, trying to make my voice sound clear. But I saw Stella look at that man with disappointment shrouding her face. Perhaps they had tried to call him? Maybe since she was a spirit, she had the power to do such thing . I knew that *I* had to work hard to make spirits show themselves... maybe it was easier for her. Slowly, I stood up, stepping on the broken glass around me. "What is going on here?" I asked, trying to seem authoritative. "Where is Nat, and how are we su posed to get her back?" I looked from one to the other, waiting for any sign of knowledge about the situation to come from them...

Lily - 12/27/97 18:12:00

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Still clutching Nat's shoe, I watched as Stella and this strange man exchanged glances and whispers from across the room. Whispers that I could barely hear. I wiped the leftover tears from my face, and saw that Stella seemed very powerful in this man's pr sence- in fact, she could almost pass as human, despite the fact that her feet barely touched the ground. I heard the name Julien mentioned several times, and I knew immediately that they were referring to the legendary Julien Mayfair, one of my ancestors But why him? "What about Julien?" I asked, trying to make my voice sound clear. But I saw Stella look at that man with disappointment shrouding her face. Perhaps they had tried to call him? Maybe since she was a spirit, she had the power to do such thing . I knew that *I* had to work hard to make spirits show themselves... maybe it was easier for her. Slowly, I stood up, stepping on the broken glass around me. "What is going on here?" I asked, trying to seem authoritative. "Where is Nat, and how are we su posed to get her back?" I looked from one to the other, waiting for any sign of knowledge about the situation to come from them...

Natalie Mayfair - 12/27/97 18:06:42
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I could tell Lily was having a hard time believing me, but I knew danger was upon us. I could smell the excitment in the air, my own fear bloating towards a denoument I longed to escape. Then it happened. The windows shattered and Claudia with her comp nion rushed towards me. I felt my executioner grabb my hair and drag me out of bed, the pain searing through every bone in my body. I wanted to scream but no sound escaped my throat as we lifted off into the air. Would she drop me? I tried to close my yes already weighted with pain, but I couldn't stop from staring down at the city below us. The lights grew smaller and closer, and I held my breath. I was so helpless. I wanted to do something, retaliate against this woman whose name I didn't even kno . Yet any retaliation from me would certainly cause her to let go. But wasn't that her plan already? To let go? See myself plunge towards a death I wasn't ready to accept. I finally managed to close my eyes just as we arrived to a new place. I felt Ch istine's presence and a small smile formed on my chapped lips. This was too perfect. We landed and this vampire who's name I had finally figured out, Pandora, led down to the basement. I glanced at my surroundings as I collapsed on the cot, trying to i nore the pain in my chest. This was unbearable. Pandora threatened me again. Didn't she know by now that such threats were useless. What did I care. She swore she could stop me, but she had already given me the perfect chance to escape. Not everybod had the power to move objects with their mind. I grinned at her, letting her know that I didn't give a damn. She left with Claudia, but not before I heard them comment about the motherhouse. I sent a message to Lily**Warn the Talamasca. Two vampires re on their way to harm them. I'm allright cousin so don't worry about me. Someone's promise to keep me alive is the answer to my life. Please, warn them.** I hoped nothing had happened to Lily. The Talamasca needed to be warned.

Santino - 12/27/97 18:01:45
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She tried to touch my face, and even though she looked as though she just walked out for a big party, I would never hold her in my arms again. I would never dance the night away in such beautiful splendour. And I think this hown on my face, because she egan to laugh. I would not stand for this. What use was all this remembering, if she was just a dream in gossamer. "Couldn't you inhabit some poor souls body?" I looked to Lily and her weeping form. I stood up furious that I showed my weak side, a si e I haven't let show in over 60 years. Running from the room, I took to the air searching for Gabriel, the boy I saved from jumping or even Frank the boy I almost killed or anyone who wanted to die. I stood on the roof of a demolished building overlooki g Bourbon Street, searching for some meat. I would not let this woman take me down into misery lane.

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/27/97 09:21:33
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"Anything is great chérie, as long as you are the performer, but..." I was going to suggest one of my favorites, as I heard Pandora's call. Lestat, Christine, I am back with a little package" She was on a good mood, I could tell by her voice, and her laug ing. She had company, by someone whoms presence and thoughts I could not feel. Either someone old, powerful.. or one of my fledglings. Claudia! They had someone with them, a mortal, Nat. Had they brought her here for protection, Nat, who Claudia so dearl wanted alive? Not likely. What would she ever need to be protected from? Except for me, of course, and why the hell would they then leave her here, were I was? And besides, Pandora did not like mortals, and she did indeed dislike Nat. But she adored Clau ia, on the other hand. Pandora was leaving again, and Claudia was probably following. I shaked my head, and slowly turned back to Christine, smiling. "It seems like your friend, Nat, has arrived."

Pandora - 12/27/97 02:06:09

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"Then to Oakhaven it is! But Claudia, you must understand your new powers! You may fly as well as I, just concentrate, and follow me, if you feel yourself faultering, I shall help you! Do not fear any, for you have strength that almost equals mine. Our de tination is a mere 60 miles outside of New Orleans, we should be there in a matter of minutes!" We both rose gracefully into the air, heading to OakHaven and rvenge. This night Claudia shall have her possesions in hand once more, and I shall have the bllo of Talamasca coursing through my veins! The destruction would beautiful!

Stella Mayfair - 12/27/97 00:17:01
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"please believe me.." he pleaded upon bended knee. I smiled at him, reaching out to touch his face that I could not touch. So sweet, just as he was then, and I knew in my heart that he had nothing to do with this vengeance against my kin. I couldn't un erstand this hatred of the Talamasca, for I had loved their company in my time. Oh, they would try to disguise themselves as distant cousins paying visits upon First Street, but I had known them. And then there was Stuart....Ah well, back to the present And the winds had calmed and dear Julien had not come. So like his willful sprirt to do as it pleased, never one thing for me when I needed it. I called out to the sky, pleading him to come to me, though he did not. I turned again to my darling Santi o, speaking to him while I could. "Beloved I know this is not your battle, and let me tell you how delighted I am that you have come home again! I missed you so much over the years...though I know you never came again after my incident with Lionel. It s all past now, and Lionel is gone. He does not haunt me as some do. But you, my fair Santino, would have haunted me in my dreams even were I not a spirit." With a wink and a smile I blew him a kiss. I was unable to keep a good mood from running rampa t with my soul, and began to laugh happily at the dear look upon his beautiful face.

Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/27/97 00:07:26
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My head still reeling from the blood Pandora had given me, and yet things were happening so quickly. She'd taken Nat, and though I knew she would honour my promises not to have her harmed, she was entirely correct in her thinking that this one needed to ake a few promises of her own before we could let her go again. The fear of the flight still held my heart as we soared through the night skies together to a place I'd never seen before. I couldn't look at Nat as Pandora dragged her through the house, a d I'd nearly frozen at the sound of my fathers name. I was still enraged at Lestat for his secrets and lies, and barely heard her voice as Pandora bid me keep my temper. I was hot with the fires of anger and the very sound of his voice coming from withi fed the fires as they grew stronger and more heated. My cold blue eyes glazed over as I stood rigid, unable to trust myself to make one single move. It was minutes that I bore the weight of keeping my temper until Pandora was again at my side. She was looking at me, obviously waiting upon my answer to a question she'd asked. Through gritted teeth not meant for her, as she knew, I told her "whichever you choose, but I should warn you that I cannot stay here with him or I shall kill him for good this ti e." I wanted to test the limits of this power I felt within me, and one word from him would be my undoing. "Better to rid myself of this anger before I lay eyes upon him. I think perhaps a little visit to the Motherhouse, don't you?"

Pandora - 12/26/97 21:35:47
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Claudia amazed me! She was quick and agile with this new blood raging in her veins. What a beautiful site shi was to behold! My captive squirmed and gave a yeld as we landed outside of the lair. Holding her titghtly, I opened the yelling in"Lestat, Christ ne, I am back with a little package" Laughing, I turned to Claudia"Hold your temper now, for a little longer! We have a bit of fun ahead of this night!" I dragged Nat by the arm through the house to the cellar and took her down the stairs. There was a sma l room, sealed off by a heavy concrete door, which was sealed by by a metal door, air vents in various places supplying fresh air. These rooms were deep within the earth, an idea I had devized from the years of watching over Those Who Must Be Kept. "You h ve crossed the wrong path my dear. I warened you, did I not? No harm will come, you will survive, though I am sure at times you will wish you were dead!" There was a small cot and one blanket in the corner, a cooler for food and bottled water. enough to s stain her. I took leave,bolting the doors behind me.At the foot of the stairs I turned to my precious Claudia smiling, "Now, shall we take care of Lily? or shall we pay a visit to OakHaven? The choice is yours!"

Santino - 12/26/97 19:56:10
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"Santino...my lost soul." She saw me, and realized what I was. Protecting Lily, as if I were to pounch on her and take her the way of their Natalie. "Stella, I knew nothing of what happened this evening. It was pure accident that I even stumbled upon ou. I came to remember old times and then you appeared. I can try to track down who took your Natalie, but I can't promise I can save her." Then she began calling to her Uncle Julien. I had heard of this man, a most powerfull man. There were witches i this family bloodline, and I realized myself that Lily before me and the captured Natalie were of this smae bloodline. And I knew that somehow the Talamasca was involved in this treachery as well. Somewhere in the pit of my heart, I even knew that my P ndora had a hand in this. And I shuddered to think that she was the one who had swooped out of the sky and snatched the one called Natalie. My only pleas were to Stella, telling her I had nothing to do with what had happened to her offspring. I knelt a her feet, "please believe me..."

Superior General, Amsterdam Mother House - 12/26/97 19:49:50
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The tape was on it's way to New Orleans. Lily would know what to do with it when she heard it. Play it for Christine, raise feelings of guilt in her until she came back to us. No one could stop us from getting her back. I have heard reports that little Ch istine got involved with some very infamous vampires. Some of the agents are dead. Too bad. Then again, they were weak, stupid, and foolish. They wouldn't have been so close to a vampire if they had the brains. Ah - I'm so tired. I want to sleep. But I ca 't. I have to stay awake. I'm so glad David is gone. He could stop me. He always could see right thru me. David you fool, you had the chance for real power and turned it down. But look, Lestat gave it to him anyway. Ha ha ha! David, if you could see me no you'd die. Dead just like poor Aaron.... Good and dead.

Stella Mayfair - 12/26/97 19:12:21
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I saw him moving away from the glass that kept us apart, fearing him an apparition going as quickly as he'd come. But he was at the door, calling my name. Staring at poor Lily for whom I was little comfort, questioning the things that had happened here onight. I wanted to go to him, to speak his name, but could find no voice to do so, and knew I would only disappoint myself to be reminded that I could not touch him. But in spite of the turmoil, I flashed a delighted smile, lighting up at the sight of im, and of another who could keep me here longer each time. Lily raised her head and began to speak to him, telling her tale of Nat and the vampires that had come for her. My hand flew to my throat, My god, but he was one of them, a vampire. Of course, it was the only answer here. I moved towards Lily protectively, though wishing I were mortal and in his arms again. Finding a small breathless voice a breathed his name...."Santino....my lost soul." Had my circumstances been any better than they were a this moment I would have taken to the streets...the lights, the music, the crowds of people laughing and happy and living in reckless abandon like we did then. But I had this little one to care for and I would not yet go. I sighed heavily, more audible then a moment ago, strengthening more still. "I suppose I shall have to call mon Oncle Julien, but have a care, for once he is come he may never go." I could only shake my head, beginning with apologies as the cold winds began like the ends of the earth had come. Julien...more powerful than any of the Mayfair designee, and he would show us the way.

Santino - 12/26/97 18:45:03
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Are eyes locked and I could remain in this spot till the sun rose and I was burnt to a cinder, but I felt more pressing things about me. She, my Stella, was wondering if I could help. It was the most painful thing to do, closing my eyes, but I prayed th t when I opened them she would still be there. Turning my head from the big window I walked to the front door and opening it slowly, I called to her, "Stella? Is that you?" The memories flooded back with such precision, it had been 1926 and the women a l wore skirts just at the knee. Men had their hair brushed back from the foreheads, and everyone was happy. At least the rich were happy. And Lionel and Stella were the happiest. Lionel and I could talk for hours, whereas Stella and I could dance equa ly as long. I tried to block out her death and my reason for not coming back to New Orleans in over 60 years, but I was here now and I would have to face those demons if they resurfaced. I came across Lily crying in the middle of the room, surrounded by roken glass and clutching a shoe in her hands, mumbling something barely audible. Something about trying to save her, looking at the shoe as the last piece of the woman she tried to save. "Stella?" All I could say was her name.

Christine - 12/26/97 17:42:18
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I smiled to Lestat, kissing him again. "I'd love to sing for you and you're better then having the entire world at my feet. I got myself up, squeezing his hand one more time. Then I sat myself at the piano. I ran my fingers over it, thinking, then I start d. First with "There's Me" from the first version of Starlight Express. "All That Jazz" from Chicago. Then "On My Own" from Le Miz. I went from song to song. Sometimes doing an old jazz number, sometimes a show tune, or something from an opera. I looked t Lestat then, smiling. "Any requests?"

Stella Mayfair - 12/26/97 17:06:03
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Shadows of another met with my eyes, and I was entraced, spellbound by him. My recollections faded from time to time, but this one I knew. Visions of parites at First Street came to me, he would only come by night, staying up all hours with Lionel until the dawn. A love that could have been suddenly trascended all time, and I stood frozen in motion, unable to move though I was completely whole. And then the crashing, the shattering glass like so many windows of this house had done before. I put my han s to my ears, the sounds piercing through me like currents of lightning. And then it was quiet again. And the sound of a girl's sobbing....my Lily, and Nat was gone. Damn the vampires and their horrid timing....but then, they would have to sleep someti e. I began to wave goodbye to my visitor of the shadows, expecting to me nothing more than a fog within moments with Nat gone. Though to my surprise, it did not happen. *He* possessed a power I did not understand. And the realization that he had not c anged in over 60 years became crystal clear. What was this being whose beautiful eyes now locked upon mine? I reached my arms out, willing myself to go to him, though unable to leave Lily here. Perhaps he could help her, where I had failed.

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/26/97 09:47:32
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"You deserves all the fans in the world, chérie. You would make a fantastic Marguerita, a better Christine than Christine herself could ever have been." I knew that was true. Christine had a fantastic voice, she had talents, and her way of moving.. How co ld Talamasca be so ignorant? She had chosen which abilites she wanted to use, and they could not accept it! "Don't worry, chérie, Talamasca will never use you again" Kissing her, I only smiled at her comment of me beeing the most handsome man in the unive se. Hmm.. the scent of her blood.. her soft flesh. "Would you mind singin' for me, Christine?" I laughed silent. "I am maybe not those thousands of fans you're dreaming of, but.."

Sant(a)ino - 12/26/97 07:20:11
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Pandora fled the house with the little vampire, I had heard called Claudia, could it be the one who Armand thought he'd killed? Did the same thoughts flow through his head when he saw her as had gone through my head after I had thought I killed Marius, o so long ago. I didn't want to be in this house, a house Lestat called home. I nodded to Marius and turned away, wlaking toward *HER* home. The home that I had spent hours in, laughing and dancing with her brother. Not knowing if I loved her or him mo e. The parties, lasted until dawn and I usually ended up sleeping in their family plot. Just to be close to anyone in the family. The way she moved, whether she was dancing the charleston or a waltz, was mesmorzing. I had to be in the house where they had lived, and I walked down First to the doorway. It looked as though no one had lived in it in a while, but I saw lights moving about and then I saw her. My Stella, staring at her reflection. But that can't be. Hell, I guess if I can be around for 56 years she can still look the same. But she isn't a vampire, and then I saw her slowly fade away...a ghost. "Stella?" I whispered and I felt a prescence, "Stella..." Longingly I looked into the mirror, and then it happened so fast the window smashing and a frightened mortal being swept up in vampire arms and carried away into the night. All that remained were one mortal screaming, her hands to her face and a fully materialized Stella looking into my eyes. I was unable to move, any powers I had sapped by this beauty from my past.

Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/26/97 06:20:09
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Note: Sorry for the triple post...I am learning first hand already why they call is AOHell :::laughs:::

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In quiet awe I hung upon Pandora's every word. I grew more and more infuriated at Lestat with each passing moment, having to hold myself to the tattered velvet around me to keep me from going to him to put him in his coffin yet again. He'd kept it all f om me, wicked devil that he is, and here now, my ancient angel telling of it all. As I could nearly hold myself from going to him no longer, Pandora suddenly grasped me, her sharp fangs finding the softness of my tiny neck. Hers was a hold I could not f ght, though in honesty, I never wanted to stop the incredible passions beginning to rise with each drop of blood she drained from me. When I thought that I could give her no more, she offered me the one gift that none had ever given me by choice. As I f lt her blood filling my own mouth I came to know her as I had never known her before. Her memories flooding me like violent waves of the crashing ocean. With what strength I could find, I pulled away, perhaps she had even forced me away, and she sat bre thless before kissing me as only Louis had. Timidly I put my hand to my mouth, not knowing what to think of this knowledge she had confided to me this night. I felt the irrisistable urge to laugh wickedly, thinking of the mortals who would dare cross ou paths this night.

Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/26/97 03:38:45
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.netBourbonStreet/1 649
My Email:CLioncourt@aol.com

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For all the rest of eternity I will now be at this new e-mail address....Steve Case beware, little Claudia is now a part of AOHell!

Pandora - 12/26/97 03:37:00
Note: What a wonderful day i have had!

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Claudia and I walked lazily towards first street. I knew that Nat knew that we were coming for her! What fun! I had such plans for this mortal bitch!! And my dear Claudia would help! I pulled her aside into an alley way, looking down at her questioning fa e, "I have something for you! Follow me, but in silence!" I led her up a metal stairway through a heavy old wooden door into the back rooms of a brothel, long ago abandened to the mold and decay that seemed to breath with a life of its own in New Orleans. Leading her to a decayed bed, draped in rotting red velvet and gold tassles flung over the railings, I sat us both down."You have been decieved Claudia." Feeling it best to get right to the point,for we had a great namy things to accomplish this nightand not waiting for her reaction, I continued."You are aware of the stories of Those Who Must Be kept, the Mother and Father, The ancient Ones? They contain within their blood the greatest power, and those who drink from them are the benefactors of this great power.I have been one such benefactor, and am to this day one of the most powerful and oldest vampires in existance.Yet there is another, one very close to you who has been honored with the essance of the Mother and has passed along this power.Do you unde stand what I am saying to you Claudia?" I waited a moment for this to sink in, then continued."Lestat, my dear one. He has the mighty blood of the Mother running in his veins! He has drank directly from her and has passed this power on to you! But this a ecret he never felt to disclose to you! You are strong Claudia! You can overcome the boundries set upon you by your stature. The power is within you! Armand will not hold the power you shall have! It is just that you have not been told, nor taught!" Witho t another word, I leaned into her, sinking my teeth into the tiny neck, peircing the skin, feeling her blood begin to course through my veins. Understanding all she felt and reliving the pain & horror she was dealt at the hands of my brother! I gasped as broke away from her, instantly slashing my wrist and forcing it against her mouth."Drink, Claudia, drink the power of the Mother so that you may overcome and conqure those who would destroy you!" She grabbed my wrist, pulling tight against her mouth as s e took into herself all that I could give. I pushed her back gently, smiling into her eyes , then kissing her full upon the mouth,letting my tongue slide gently and smoothly around the inside of her sweet smooth mouth, tasting my own blood still lingering I felt drained, she took more than I had anticipated and knew I must feed very soon.As she wiped her mouth, looking at me with latge stunned eyes I told her"You now have double the strength and twice the blood of the Mother! Nothing will stop you from ove coming the dangers that others of our kind would bestow upon you! I must feed!" I felt as though I had been abrupt, but we had to be on our way, to finish what had to be done. Grabbing a mortal as soon as we stepped into alley way, I fed quickly, tossing he body to the side of a trash heap, dinner for the rats, I thought. Without a word I spoke to Claudia, hoping our line of telepathic communication was still open,"To First street! We both have bisiness to finish up with a certain mortal!" I took Claudia' hand and slowly rose into the air. Landing softly outside a window of the guest house on first street, we peered in, seein Nat immediatly, accompanied by Lily and their ghostly companion. Ha! Do they really think this apparition can protect them? I trans aorted myself , in an instant, into the small room, grabbing Nat by the hair before any of them knew what hit! We were out the window, flying down the street with Claudia right next to us heading to my secret lair! They would never be able to follow at th speed we were going, and this Stella would dissolve as soon as Nat's fear took over. My prize would spend the worst night of her life! And Claudia would be enjoying ourselves at OakHaven, retrieving stolen goods, and stealing a few goods for our own!

Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/26/97 03:16:27
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/BourbonStreet/ 1649
My Email:CLioncourt@aol.com
Note: For the rest of eternity, I will be at this e-mail address...look out Steve Case, Claudia's joined AOHell

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Indeed, Pandora and I had a date....a date with death to a few very influential New Orleans watchers. I was feeling a little more vicious than usual tonight, much gratitude to Armand for his typical smug demeanor for that, and we walked quickly through th city's darkened streets, finding our target swiftly and easily. I turned to her, her white skin radiant in the moonlight, silently asking the question of how we should enter and whom we should visit first.

Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/26/97 03:12:47
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/BourbonStreet/ 1649
My Email:CLioncourt@aol.com
Note: For the rest of eternity, I will be at this e-mail address...look out Steve Case, Claudia's joined AOHell

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Indeed, Pandora and I had a date....a date with death to a few very influential New Orleans watchers. I was feeling a little more vicious than usual tonight, much gratitude to Armand for his typical smug demeanor for that, and we walked quickly through th city's darkened streets, finding our target swiftly and easily. I turned to her, her white skin radiant in the moonlight, silently asking the question of how we should enter and whom we should visit first.

Stella Mayfair - 12/25/97 22:32:33
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/2488
My Email:stella_mayfair@geocities.com
Note: Santa was VERY good to this old spirit.....someone has a brand new computer so she can trash this old one...older than the Model T Ford of the 1 20's :-)

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Natalie was speaking of me, telling Lily not to let me dissapear. I began to focus, catching a glimpse of my reflection in the antiquated silver mirror....almost human again. But it was not the force of Nat and Lily that was making me whole again...it w s another. An old soul, one I knew but could not place, an old *friend*. I'd had many *friends* in my day, ever the carefree woman of the new age, and as I became more visible I was finding that I cared how I appeared. I wanted to be beautiful....for * im*. I was roused from my wanderings by the sound of Nat's voice, speaking of the vampires again. "Let them come then, my dearest, for I do love company! We shall have a wonderful time of cat and mouse with them, you shall see!" I did not know how to r assure her, but I knew what spirits lay close to my heart, and to this house. The Mayfairs would have no harm come to these two exquisite ancestors of ours.

Lily - 12/25/97 22:22:57
Note: Merry Christmas everyone! (Besides Phil. ::grins::)

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Nat grabbed ahold of my shoulders and started sobbing "You don't understand Lily. I know she's coming, that vampire that took Christine. She's coming after us." Wide eyed, I looked at Nat, and said "How do you know this?" but she was looking off in the di tance, saying something about Stella disappearing. I turned around to face the doorway behind me, and saw the last remnants of Stella's form disappearing into thin air. "Stella- Stella, come back! Where are you?" I called to the emptiness before me. But I didn't see a response, and Nat was still raving about the vampires, so I turned my attention back to her. "Okay, Nat. Where do you think we can go to be safe from the vampires?" I said as I put my hands on her arms, trying to calm her down. Hell, I figure that if she knew they were coming, then maybe she knew where to hide, also...

Christine - 12/25/97 21:57:47
My URL:http://members.aol.com/SntxError/index.h tml
My Email:SntxError@AOL.com
Note: o/` Grandma got run over by a reindear, coming home from our house Christmas eve. You may think there's no such thing as Santa, but as for me and grandpa we believe! /`

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I chuckled lightly. "I'm exciting? Oh no, Lestat, you're the exciting one." I touched my finger to the tip of his nose, then I kissed the spot I touched. "The adventures you've had. Not to mention all the millions of fans you have." I sighed a bit and loo ed up towards the ceiling. "Maybe if the Talamasca had stayed out of my life I'd have that now. I could be the star of stage and screen, singing for people. I always wanted to play Marguerita in Faust. And Christine in Phantom of the Opera...." Then I loo ed back at Lestat. "Then again, I might have never met you. This is the one good thing the Talamasca has done for me." I drew him in for another kiss. Then smiled to him. "You are quite possibly the most wonderful, most handsome man in the entire universe "

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/25/97 21:17:16
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/4644
My Email:lestt@geocities.com

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The scent of blood which surronded every mortal, and smelled different on each of them, was slowly growing stronger around Christine. I guessed it was her menstraution, but her lovely kisses and her fingers in my hair dragged my thoughts away from the sce t of blood, but still it reminded, in the back of my mind. She was telling me how lucky she was, running into our home. I kissed her, caressed her, following the contours of her face with a finger. "I'm glad you decided to run into our house, chérie. Such a boring night last night should have been otherwise. All to.. usual." I laughed silent. "You are exiting, Christine."

Marius - 12/25/97 20:22:28
My Email:wfront@po.michsb.trw.com
Note: Thanx Claudia. this entry means that I wont be in to work till monday, just so ya know.

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I talked with Armand for awhile and then excused myself. I had not fed this evening and I was absolutely craving some Italian "quisine" (as lestat so lovingly put it).

Christine - 12/25/97 20:20:20
My URL:http://members.aol.com/SntxError/index.h tml
My Email:SntxError@AOL.com
Note: Happy Holidays everyone! Louis, I hope you didn't kill Santa's reindear for your Christmas dinner! ::giggles::

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Lestat had been reading my mind, for he looked at me and spoke exactly about what I had been worrying over. I didn't mind, I'd let him read my mind anytime he pleased. Especially if he kept kissing me like this. Unfortuantly, I could feel my cramps get wo st and I knew it wasn't from not eatting yet. I could almost feel the trickle of blood that stained my panties. This was the very unfun part about being mortal. This smelly, dirty monthly cycle. I wondered briefly if Lestat could smell it. Then I didn't c re, I just kissed him, forgetting all about it. I didn't want this night to end. I looked at him, running my fingers thru his wonderful hair. "Some higher power must have been smiling on me when I ran into your house. I'm the luckiest mortal in the world o have met you...."

Natalie - 12/25/97 19:52:46
My Email:lekiare@hotmail.com
Note: Happy Hanukkah and Feliz Navidad everybody! I hope your having a great day.

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"You don't understand Lily. I know she's coming, that vampire that took Christine. She's coming after us," I sobbed grasping her shoulders, but too weak to shake her. I could feel it in my blood, the fear flowing through my veins and I wanted to scream at my helplessness. I searched for Stella only to see her disappear before my eyes. "She's leaving Lily. Don't let Stella disappear."

Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/25/97 15:53:53
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/BourbonStreet/ 1649
My Email:trevormarkp@email.msn.com
Note: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!! So sorry you have to work, Marius....but I shall be thinking of you all today! Have a wonderful holiday!!

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"Come Claudia, let's give New Orleans something to read about in tomorrow's papers" Pandora said to me as we brushed haughtily past my *lovely* guests. She was of a mind to be wicked tonight, and that suited me quite nicely. Our little visit to he Talamasca had waited long enough, and it was time they were dealt with as they should be. Those wretched agents that had been following me the very first night this had begun had most certainly by now gone running back to their Motherhouse, telling of the upspeakable things I'd done to one of their own. I'd warned her so many times...and still she persisted. When would these dreadful mortals ever learn? For a moment I think I understood why it was that Lestat's pet, Christine, sought to stay away fr m them. The Talamasca were a hateful lot, and worse, still had a few very precious things I should like to have returned to me.....tonight.

Marius - 12/25/97 14:10:17
My Email:wfront@po.michsb.trw.com
Note: MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Even if I DO have to be at work today...

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As Louis struggled to come up with and answer to cover whatever it was he was obviously trying to hide from me, lo and behold if Pandora herself didn't enter the room. My beautiful Pandora, sweet and sumptuous as the day we had met. She threw me the thoug t that we would meet together later and left with Claudia. Armand asked me what had brought me into town. "Oh , I dont know.", I mused, " I just sensed that so many of the most wonderous vampires I know were gathered together in one place and I had to find out what trouble they were up to this time." I smiled at im, putting my arms about him. "I've missed you, Armand."

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/25/97 10:02:56
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/4644
My Email:lestt@geocities.com

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She started to sing, softly, stroking my hair. How nice this felt. I closed my eyes, shuting out the world around us, just feeling her beside me, hearing her heartbeats, her voice, her breaths. I knew I could stay here forever, but how was it with her? If this was Pandora's domain, I wondered how well it was adapted to fit for a mortals needs. It dawned on me that she probably hadn't ate anything for... quite a while now. But hadn't Pandora said that she was going to get food her? I wasn't sure, I hadn't eally listened to their conversation. How quiet she was, deep in her thoughts, just as I was. How well trained was she? Could she feel when I enchroaced her mind? But once more my curiousity took over. I felt a laughter breaking up inside me. How cute! S e lay there, worring about what my *family* would think of this, of her. I rised on my elbow, giving her a soft kiss. "Don't worry, sweet one, no one will hurt you." I smiled, mischievous. " Besides, I haven't done anything to provoke any of them in a far to long time. If I do nothing soon they'll think I'm sick or something. Besides, being nice all the time makes me so terrible bored!" I rolled my eyes dramatical, and when I looked at her again, I couldn't help but kiss that lovely, soft mouth once more, eeling her warm lips against mine cold.

Armand - 12/25/97 02:11:04
My Email:theschles@hotmail.com
Note: Chappy Chanukah to all. (special thanks to Mel for the great card!)

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I really do have to watch the clock much better - I would have preferred the comfort of my own coffin, now gathering dust in my hotel room. My clothes must be wrinkled horribly! Louis was helping me off the floor, saying that we had to take care of thin s. Bleary-eyed, I noticed someone in our presence - Claudia. With an ugly smile and a bad attempt at a curtsy, she said "It appears you have decided to stay with us Armand, dearest...such a pity, and here I thought that you were only a bad dream that I ould find gone this evening. And your friend?" She motioned elsewhere in the room and when I turned, there was Marius! I was quite taken aback - my creator here? Louis was much more awake then me and so she introduced him to Claudia. "Hello lads. I rust you are doing well. Ah, but it HAS been a while has it not, Armand. Armand and I go WAY back. Don't we Armand?" Claudia and Marius exchanged sarcastic remarks, with Claudia occasionally looking at me with her hateful eyes. I believe some poorly- ducated mortals would have described her as a "bitch". I let her know it in her mind. then spoke: "Yes, it has been a long time. What brings you into town, Marius?" Then Pandora arrived with another new vampire, Santino. "What is this, a vampire conv ntion?" I thought with a bemused look. Pandora wasn't to be kept down, and she turned and headed out to feed, motioning to Claudia to join her. Perhaps I would get lucky and Pandora would remove the imp from my sight. I definitely would have to bundle er away privately later and end this poor treatment I was receiving as their guest...

Pandora - 12/24/97 23:54:17
Note: Ity is official every one! You know what I mean!See your emails

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Claudia stepped back, a bit hesitant. "Claudia, I believe we have a date, do we not?" I took her hand, throwing a thought to Marius,"Later, my dear old friend and father." "Come Claudia, lets give New Orleans something to read about in the morning papers! And with that I walked to the door.

Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/24/97 14:54:22
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/BourbonStreet/ 1649
My Email:vampirechild@geocities.com
Note: Love and kisses to all....and a very beautiful holiday!

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"Pandora!" I cried out happily as she came into the room. I was so pleased that she had come again as she'd said, and went to join her with the others. A look of surprise crossed her lovely features, and I turned my head to look at him again as she whis ered his name....Marius. So then he was something to her as well, for it was very plainly obvious by the look of her. I stepped back a little, not wanting to interfere with their moment together. I gazed at him warily, waiting to find if she would wel ome this surprise or be angered by it. And what of Armand, would she have had a history with him as well then? I began to realize how very little I knew of this woman I loved so dearly, and that we had never really spoken of her past in all of our time ogether. I waited and watched, knowing she understood that I was there for her when she wished it.

Pandora - 12/24/97 14:22:00

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Santino and I arrived at the townhouse shortly, going on it and calling out that we had arrived. I desperatly wanted to spend time with Claudia.She was my for most priority. We went into the main room and low and behold the stood my Marius! As beautiful a the day we last met in Dresdan."Marius" a whisper escaped my lips and I stood looking to him.

Pandora - 12/24/97 14:15:00

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Merry Christmas every one! I want to extend a thank you to all of you on the game. My sincere gratitude is my gift to all of you. This game means a great deal to me, as do all of the people playing on it. This has been the hardest year of my life, hopeful y I never have one harder. I will be brief! I can not have children, I want children desperatly! So, I have dogs, they are my babies. This summer we had to shoot one of our babies because he became too aggressive and bit a four year old. This was the 5th ime he had bitten, and it was not a nip. This killed me, and I went into a depression so deep that the thought of ending it myself didnt seem too far fetched.I still mourn everyday for him and go up to talk to him. This game has really brought me out of y saddness! I can't tell you how grateful I am to have found all of you! Without knowing it, you have all really helped me alot, and I thank you most graciously! Have a wonderful holiday. Claudia

Louis - 12/24/97 04:44:19
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/2657
Note: Happy Hanukkah! ::smiles::

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"A pleasure," Marius said to Claudia in his usual kind tone. He then turned to me and Armand, saying that he trusted that we were doing well. I nodded and smiled slightly in affirmation, although that plainly wasn't the truth. I just didn't want to burden him with my problems- Lord knows he probably had enough things on his mind with being around Armand again. Claudia then looked at Marius, telling him to control Armand, and with that she turned and walked off. I almost called out to her, but realized the etter of it. She despised Armand- that was made perfectly clear- and being in the presence of his maker couldn't have been any more settling on her nerves... or temper. Sometimes she really *did* seem more like Lestat's daughter than mine. Marius asked if Pandora was near, and I said "Yes. Well, she was a little while ago. I believe she stepped out a while ago, with... with," who? A mortal that ran into our home? A girl running from the Talamasca? What was I supposed to say to someone who'd probably disapp ove of my decision to let her stay here, anyway? "With Christine," I finished. That seemed like a safe answer for the meantime. I just hoped he didn't catch my thoughts while I was trying to come up with it...

Christine - 12/24/97 00:25:52
My URL:http://members.aol.com/SntxError/index.h tml
My Email:SntxError@AOL.com
Note: Lestat, are you my vampire cuddle bunny? ::grins and ducks:: Sorry, I couldn't help myself! Merry Christmas, Haunkka, or Yuletide - whatever it is you all celebrate!< r>

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Lestat pushed me away a bit and we just cuddled. I could sense that his mind was open to me, but of course I couldn't directly read his thoughts. I wasn't that powerful. I wrapped my arms around him, resting my head on his while his laid on my shoulder. I started to sing softly, as if singing a lulaby. I stroked his hair as I sang. I hoped Louis wouldn't be jealous if/when he found out about this. Or David, wherever he was. I wondered if David would even remember me. We barely saw each other and I was just a child when we did meet. I had read the books Lestat wrote and therefore knew his fate. And of course there was Claudia, and Gabrielle. Not to mention lovers Lestat had that were not his fledglings. Like Armand for one. Would the others approve of me? I orried about that. What if the Queens of the Damned and I met, would they like me, or would they order Lestat to put an end to my life? Well, he wouldn't do it, I know. It would be just like the Brat Prince to keep me beside him as a mortal just because t e others wouldn't want it....

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/23/97 21:49:12
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/4644
My Email:lestt@geocities.com
Note: Merry Christmas everyone! I'm in a hurry right now, and Christine, I'll might won't have anytime to sign tomorrow, but I'll try.

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*If this gets o be too much for you to handle, dearest, simply push me away and ask me to sing for you instead, or you can recite for me, or hunt if need be.* I smiled, warmed about her concern. I knew I didn't need to haunt. The only reason I did was bec use I wanted the blood, because I enjoyed it, the hunt, the fight, the moment when the hearts are beating in the same rythm... I read her mind silently, thinking if I should do what she dreamed of. But I knew that would be to much for me, though the longi g after her blood almost was to strong already. I kissed her once more, letting my tounge play in her mouth, and then I carefully pushed her away, without really letting her go. I just lay there, on the couch, beside her for a while. I wanted to enjoy her closeness, her warmth, for a while. Only the thought that she was a mortal who really, really understood what I was, and who did not turn away in disgust, or looked at me with fear in her eyes. I rested my head against her shoulder, not wanted to slip awa from her yet, but found myself completly unable to talk. I left my mind open for her, not knowing if she was able to read thoughts I was not sending her, but it did not matter at all.

Santino - 12/23/97 21:16:32
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/2689
My Email:santino_48@hotmail.com
Note: diligently working on a new page...

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I follwed her out of the room, past the "lovers". And we took flight. **Well, if she isn't a vampire the next time we see her...** We left the hideout and I flew behind her body, hurtling through the atmosphere and back to the house in New Orleans. I fe t an old love in the area, Lekiare. And I felt another, someone I knew long ago. But she wasn't mortal or immortal. It was a prescence, a feeling, and deep in my heart a desire surfaced. I would find her and I would reveal my true feelings I had kept ocked oh so long ago.

Stella Mayfair - 12/23/97 21:09:27
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/2488
My Email:stella_mayfair@geocities.com

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Over the music I heard Nat crying out from the next room, and as I tried to go to her, I found my dress dangling empty above the bare floor. Oh this dreadful condition I must bear! How was a girl to have any fun when she would just start to float away at a moments notice! Quietly I entered the room where she lied, half the material spirit I'd been moments ago, to see Lily trying desperately to wake her from this nightmare. I opened my mouth to speak, saying that the vampires were not coming and there wa no reason to be afraid, but no sounds were heard. I wanted to put my hand to my throat, but both had gone, and I was deteriorating rapidly until I was nothing again. My witches were closing their minds, and with it, the power to hold me here to them. watched as Lily's eyes grew large at what they beheld, frantically searching about the room for what she could no longer see. Cold wind touching her face was all I could do to let her know I was still there with them, though heartbroken that they would et me go so soon. My emotions were as difficult to control as my form, leaving my helpless to their will.

Pandora - 12/23/97 16:09:24
Note: I am incredibly sick today! Wont post till tomorrow..sorry

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Marius - 12/23/97 16:06:36
My Email:wfront@po.michsb.trw.com
Note: Is everybody having lots and lots of fun?!

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"Ah!", I laughed to this lovely little vampire, sensing the tension, and her extreme dislike for Armand ,"my dear. I could not control him when he WAS mine" I winked at her and turned. "Did I hear that Pandora was nearby?"

Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/23/97 15:54:26
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/BourbonStreet/ 1649
My Email:vampirechild@geocities.com

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Louis gently squeezed my hand as he introduced Marius. Marius.....who created this bastard Armand, how could I ever forgive him for that. Though he was charming still, and he bowed to kiss my tiny hand, joking of his lengthy relationship with Armand. " nchante, kind sir. Welcome to our home. I trust that you will take it upon yourself to control the behaviour of this...brat....of yours while he is our guest?" I motioned to Armand, once again letting my cold blue eyes bore into him, reminding him that I was on guard. I turned to leave them, hoping Pandora would arrive soon to take me away from their company. My beautiful Louis protected me, as always, but I knew he would be compelled by his mortal nature to entertain them and see to it that they were omfortable. Between the mortals of the Talamasca and the vampires of Paris, I was certain that he had lost his mind somewhere. I began to think upon the Talamasca, and how irritated I still was at them, and they me, I was sure, for I'd killed one of the already....and inside of the church no less! I thought perhaps that I needed to pay my repects to them in a visit, and wondered if I would be able to convince Pandora to join me in this little escapade.

Marius - 12/23/97 14:19:28
My Email:wfront@po.michsb.trw.com
Note: Sorry it took so long. I don't work weekends and I was sick yesterday. Thanx for covering.

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"A pleasure", I said taking Claudia's tiny hand and kissing it gallantly. I turned to Louis and Armand. "Hello lads. I trust you are doing well. Ah, but it HAS been a while has it not, Armand?" Turning back to Claudia,"Armand and I go WAY back. Don't we Armand?"

Christine - 12/23/97 10:03:07
My URL:http://members.aol.com/SntxError/index.h tml
My Email:SntxError@AOL.com
Note: Me and my matches, eh? ::grins and winks::

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Lestat had kept kissing me, speaking sometimes, sometimes with words, sometimes with his mind. I knew if this kept up much longer he'd kill me, but I didn't care. I wanted him so badly that for a moment I wished I was a vampire so we could drink from each other as he and Aksha once did. Pandora had come in saying something about me being safe with him. About as safe as a wounded chicken with a hungry fox, but this chicken didn't give a wit. I couldn't stop touching him or kissing him, whispering endearment . Falling in love with a vampire was against all I had been taught when the Talamasca stole me from my rightful family. Screw them, I thought to myself. I didn't give a damn what their teachings were, I knew what I wanted and I wanted Lestat. I pressed my elf as close as a body could get, there probably wasn't even air seperating us now. It was so wrong, and yet, it was so right! I couldn't get enough, but I knew Lestat might be pushed too far, out of consideration for him and mentally said, *If this gets o be too much for you to handle, dearest, simply push me away and ask me to sing for you instead, or you can recite for me, or hunt if need be.* It didn't occur to me that Pandora might have hidden the location of this house from him, but then again, if h left while she was out he could certainly memorize the area and find this place again, especially if I kept a mental comunication line open for him to follow back to me. I licked his lips lightly, teasing at them until they opened and let my warm mortal ongue taste and explore the cool inside of his immortal mouth. I moaned, getting a strange sexual satisfaction from this. I imagined what it would be like to have that tongue inside other parts of me, like when he licked away Dora's mentraul fluids. Or ma be those icy fingers, probing here and there. I found myself moaning at the mere thought of this. Then another thought tickled at the back of my mind - damn it! When Pandora asked if I needed anything I forgot to ask for female suppilies, mainly pads - ta pons were too uncomfterble. I had been mentally timing myself. Even on the run a woman has to think of such nessities. I realized I was due to start any moment now. It would be just my luck if I started right now in Lestat's arms ruining this perfect mome t. And sure enough, I could already feel the cramping the usually signified my time. But I ignored it, hoping I was wrong, that I was really cramping because I, myself, hadn't bothered to look any food up yet. This can't happen now. Not now when I have Le tat de Lioncourt in my arms, I thought to myself. Convincing myself of my own lie and letting myself get lost in the passionate kisses and embrace yet again....

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/23/97 08:17:06
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/4644
My Email:lestt@geocities.com

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"I know, and I don't care. I want this, Lestat. I want you to drink from me, if that's what you want. I want to have at least one moment where I'm a part of you." Couldn't she understand what she was doing. How I wanted to drink for her, just a little tas e, but I knew that if I started I would not be able to stop, I would take her, to the very last drop. She didn't understand what it really ment. How could she? I kept kissing her, carefully laying her down on the couch, laying my own body close to hers. * can't chérie, no matter how much I want to* For a second I wished I was mortal, wishing I could have her in the mortal way, when I couldn't get her in mine. "We are going now. Lestat, I trust Christine is safe with you?" Oh yeah great! Just prefectsafe is...* I sent out, without taking my eyes from Christine's, hearing Pandora and Santino walk out. Finally was I all alone withChristine. This was not how it was supposed to happen. Falling in love with mortals had never been anything but trouble! But for the moment I did not care, -had I ever cared?- neither about how it used to be, how it would be later on, nor how it was supposed to ment anything. It was no that mattered and now was me and Christine. I kissed her lips, her cheeks, her forehed, her eye-lids, her neck. I wanted to cover her with kisses. "Christine, chérie..." I whispered in her ear, knowing there were really nothing more to say.

Lekiare - 12/23/97 04:17:30
My Email:lekiare@hotmail.com
Note: I have permission!

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It never failed to excite me, the playful mortals strolling down the enchanted streets of New Orleans. Ah, how their blood sang to me, like an aria begging for a crescendo. The blood lust beckoned to me as I searched for my victim and found a ragged man hiding behind one of the buildings as he prepared to steal an unsuspecting woman's purse. I was so tempted to act like the helpless female victim, but instead I leaned against the far wall, standing directly across from him, yet he could not see me. I s w the scene unfold before me, a middle aged woman walking hurriedly back home. She raised her arm and in a flash her bag disappeared along with the culprit. I ignored the woman's cries and followed the thief named Jack. He ran through deserted alley wa s and stopped at a rundown hotel full of prostitutes. He fondled one girl's breast as he walked past her, grinning at her startled reaction. I decided to go in through a back entrance, feeling his presence as he stopped on the third floor. I went in th ough the window and sat down on the bed, brushing my mane of black curls back with a slender hand. The lock rattled and turned as he stepped into the room, turning on the main light. He was certainly startled to see me here and roughly grabbed my arm, " hat the fuck are you doing here whore. I haven't seen you around." "I'm a present for you Jack," I moaned as I rubbed my cool hands across his chest, tearing the cheap fabric from his body with my nails. I nipped at each nipple, a deep groan rumbling f om the base of his throat. My kisses traveled towards his neck, tearing at a vein. His hands clawed at my body and I slammed him against the wall, never once releasing my hold on his blood. His heart beat slower and he dropped to the floor like a lifel ss doll, his eyes glazed over as his neck snapped between my fingers. I left, my thirst saturated for the night. I strolled down the banks of the mighty Mississippi, and then headed towards Bourbon Street. Imagine my surprise when I noticed a familiar resence. *Santino, welcome back to New Orleans.*

Pandora - 12/23/97 02:43:30
My Email:claudia@dcwi.com
Note: Guys get those paragraphsinto me, Ramsland wont wait forever!!!

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"Why Talamasca of course!But first I have a dtae with Claudia! Care to join me?" I ignored the remark about Lestat,preferrring to take in the feel of Santinos body!I walked out of the room, heading for the door, knowing he would follow! "We are going now. estat, I trust Christine is safe with you?"I said with a sly smile! I did believe those two were "falling in love"!

Santino - 12/23/97 02:23:47
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/2689
My Email:santino_48@hotmail.com
Note: 2 more days till Xmas - don't be suprised if I take out my anger on more evil shoppers :-)

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I couldn't take my eyes off HIM. Brat prince that he was. Always with something to say and usually something sarcastic. This man who allowed a moving picture to be made of the vampire. A movie based on a book by the melancholy Louis and turning it int the Lestat Show. Her nails dug into my arm as she dragged me into another room. Before I had the opportunity to say anything, she kissed me. Her lips clamped to my mouth, and I stood firm and strong, grateful to let my mind roam her beautiful body. N t wanting this kiss to stop, I reciprocated by wrapping my free arm tightly around her waist, pulling her hips closer to me. And still her nails gouged my flesh, the blood collecting around her fingers. **How, I love to please you...if we were alone, th nk how much more I could please you.** She pulled away and I licked the drops that remained on my arm. She looked into my eyes, "I have missed you." I looked in the direction of Lestat and Christine, "What of them? I can understand wanting to have a m rtal around once in a while, but him?" I turned back and tilting my head, "Who do we get to kill?" A low thick laughter escaped from me as I thought of another good kill.

Louis - 12/23/97 01:49:52
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/2657
My Email:Mello78@aol.com

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Slowly, I felt myself creep back into consciousness, but I didn't get up just yet. It was quiet, and I was alone for the first time in almost twelve hours. At first I had to remind myself that all hell had broken loose the night before, but when I did it elt like a great weight had descended upon my shoulders. There were things to do, and people to take care of, and quite honestly I didn't want to face these issues. But I knew I had to, so I reluctantly pushed back the lid of my coffin, and got out. I fou d Armand lying on the floor beside the coffin, already half awake, so I said "Come on. Let's go. We have things to take care of," and I took his hand and helped him off the floor. I was greeted by Claudia as we started walking through the hallway, who gav me a kiss on the cheek as an evening's greeting, and to Armand, a mock bow and a sarcastic smile. I watched the two of them carefully, knowing that the last time they saw each other was when Armand tried to kill her. I looked back from one to the other, rying to figure out what was going to happen, but Claudia made a sarcastic remark to Armand about introducing the fourth person in our presence. I looked over, and noticed for the first time that Marius was with us. How absentminded of me not to notice hi before! "Hello," I said to him with a smile. "Claudia, this is Marius- a friend of ours," I said, giving her hand a small squeeze...

Christine - 12/22/97 21:46:21
My URL:http://members.aol.com/SntxError/index.h tml
My Email:SntxError@AOL.com
Note: ::grins:: I'm in the mood to be burned....

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"You are playing with fire, Christine," Lestat whispered to me as he drew me closer to him. I nuzzled him softly. "I know," I whispered in kind. "And I don't care." I ran my hands up his chest and over his shoulders, tangling them into his lion's mane of air, pulling him in for another kiss. "I want this, Lestat. I want you to drink from me, if that's what you want." I whispered against his lips. "I want to have at least one moment where I'm a part of you." I couldn't stop kissing him, nuzzling, carressin . I wanted to melt into him and become part of him forever....

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/22/97 21:07:28
Note: Okay, now...

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I replayed her kiss, with the same passion she gave me. *Ah, ma chérie, I have waited for this* I send out to her, soundless. She was so close to me, and I enjoyed it more than anything else in this moment. "I'm sorry I was such trouble to you last night. I didn't know Nat was going to come. She's the most stubborn Talamasca member there is. If I knew she was coming after me I wouldn't have come into your house." Kissing me, practiacal dragging me to the couch, telling me that I was beautiful. "No, chérie, you are the beautiful one in here", I whispered in her ear, issing her forehead, her cheeks, her lips. I would not repeat the same misstake as I had done last night. I would not let the bloodlust take over. But she was so close, and so full of life, the blood in her, in ever vein. Just a little, little... I caress d her cheek slowly, knowing I wouldn't do it. Especially not with Pandora and Santino in the other room. "You are playing with fire, Christine," I whispered, pulling her even closer...

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/22/97 20:59:58

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Signed at the same time Christine.. don't care about my first post, give me some minutes and I'll write a new

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/22/97 20:58:41
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/4644
My Email:lestt@geocities.com

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"Yes, I knew he was here, and he is the only other who has knowledge of this palce, and , no, I did ot know he was here!" I sighed soudnless. I had to think about what I was thinking, really, why did I had such a hard time to remember that it was no probl m for Pandora to catch up my thoughts? But on the other hand.. if she heard anything that she didn't want to have heard that was her problem. Then she was speaking about not puting any new problems on the top of those we already had, before she walked ove to Christine, talking to her for a second. Soon she got up and dragged Santino with her out of the room. I looked after them for a second, feeling utterly reliefed, before I lay my gaze upon Christine, who still was standing on the edge of the piano. I s iled, as I walked up to her. "So, it's seems like it's just the two of us, ma chérie." The look in her eyes could not be misunderstood, even though I did wonder if I had managed to hopnotize her without thinking on it. I took her hands in mine and then I ulled her closer, kissing her easily. *So, cherie, do you want to talk, or...* I sent out to her soundless, looking into her blue eyes.

Christine - 12/22/97 20:42:55
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My Email:SntxError@AOL.com
Note: Alone at last, eh, Lestat? ::grins::

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Pandora had spoken to me for a bit before running off with Sanito, leaving me alone with Lestat. Without a second thought I ran to him and threw myself into his arms and kissed him passionantly on the lips. I buried my face in his chest, enjoying the clos ness of him. "I'm sorry I was such trouble to you last night. I didn't know Nat was going to come. She's the most stubborn Talamasca member there is. If I knew she was coming after me I wouldn't have come into your house." I kissed him again then took his hand, leading him over to the couch and sat down with him. I couldn't keep my hands off of him. I took his hand in mine and exmained it by touch and by sight. "You're so beautiful, Lestat." I said. I knew I was probably tempting him but I didn't give a da n. I looked up to him, wishing he would drink from me, I wouldn't mind, I wouldn't mind at all.

Armand - 12/22/97 20:42:48
My Email:theschles@hotmail.com
Note: A T1! A T1! My kingdom for a T1!

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What a disaster! Lord knows what caused it - certainly this was more than just a vampire and mortal struggle. The light was coming through the window and I felt the lethargy that occurs when the sun was about to come up. Lous offered for me to sleep ne t to his coffin. Before I could even respond, he turned, went into his room, climbed into the coffin (what a wonderful chest he had surrounding it!), and passed out. A hard floor awaited me, but I'd survive. And sleep I did, uncomfortably, but sleep I id.

Lily - 12/22/97 19:09:29
Note: Yup, it's a good day!

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Stella and I helped Nat from the car, and we started to drag her over to the side of the house. I didn't understand why, so I gave Stella a look, and nodded my head in the direction of the front door. She merely laughed and motioned for me to follow her, hich I did, but with a small amount of apprehension. When we reached the other side of the house, I saw where she was leading us- to a guest house safely tucked away in the back of the yard. Luckily, there wasn't a lock on it, and she let us in, saying th t this wasn't the environment that she was used to, but that it will hide us well. She put on a victrola and began to dance, and I sat Nat down next to me on a couch, watching this amazing spirit frolick around the room. I could swear that she was gaining her strength through our attention, but you never know... The next think I knew, Nat awoke, screaming at the top of her lungs for David, and then for me! "Jesus Christ, Nat, I'm right here!" I said, half startled out of my mind. "The vampires, I think the 're on their way!" She said, panicingly. "What? How do you know this?" I asked again in that rapid fire method of mine. "We need to shield our minds- you know, like how David taught us." I said. "Maybe then they won't find us..."

Nat - 12/22/97 17:25:35
My Email:lekiare@hotmail.com
Note: I'm back!!

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The little girl with pigtails played with her dolls in the back seat while her parents argued in the front. She didn't care. Maggie was pulling Samantha's hair. She placed Maggie behind her back and scolded Samantha, "Shame on you," the girl pointed at the doll,"didn't your mommy tell you not to pull Maggie's hair?" She moved the doll's head and then sat it next to her. She then grabbed Maggie and hugged her tightly to her chest," Don't cry. Samantha won't hurt you anymore," she said as she wiped away imaginary tears from the doll's face. "Natalie, honey, what are you doing sweety?" "Nothing mommy, just playing with my dolls" "Would you leave your child alone for one second. It's her business" her father said in an agitated voice. "Mark," her mother said, "I'm just making sure she's allright." "'God damnmit! She's playing with her dolls, she's not crying so just concentrate on the map. I want to make it to Amsterdam on time." "Well stop criticizing me!" Little Natalie looked outside the rain-str aked window, watching the green pastures run away from their car. Why did they always fight. She felt a cold tear sting her cheek and she rubbed it away roughly. Sometimes she wished she could make their screams go away. She hated having to put a pillo over her head to stop their voices. Natalie put her hands on her ears to stop the sound. She looked directly ahead as they turned the corner, her daddy too busy to notice the truck, but mommy did. She heard her scream, but barely as her mother's body ell on top of her and she fellt the world spinning. Natalie screamed then as the glass broke and cut her arms. She saw her doll Maggie fly out the window and she cried to see it leave. Then everything stopped moving and all she could here was the pitte patter of the cold rain. The bent door opened beside her and she saw a man with curly blond hair. He whispered soft words gentle enough to convince her to take his hand. She grasped it as he pulled her out and hugged her. His arms were so warm and sh felt safe even as he gently placed a kiss on her neck. Then she felt the sting and she screamed again. Natalie was going to die.
I woke up screaming David's name, instinctively placing my hand to my neck. The bastard vampire had taken my blood agai . Oh Nat, you were to damn close this time and David wasn't going to be here to save you like he did from the car accident. I looked at my surroundings, studying the victorian furniture in the room. I could smell the stuffy dust circulating through the air and I longed to open a window. I tried to raise my head, but every nerve in my body refused to comply. That bitch! She threw my across the room. I saw her face in my mind, a sneer telling me that she would be back. I screamed for Lily, hoping tha I was in her care. "The vampires, I think they're on their way!" I shouted these words, but I also sent it to her mentally. All I could do was wait.

Claudia de Lioncourt - 12/22/97 16:10:39
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/BourbonStreet/ 1649
My Email:vampirechild@geocities.com

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I awoke feeling much better after the last night's misery, my words with Lestat having taken all anger from my heart before I slept, and was loathe to leave the sanctuary of my bedroom to begin another night again. Though I thought I heard Pandora's voi e and rushed too the hallway in excitement, remembering her promise to return to me this night with a gift! But the hallway was quiet and darkened, and the voices had gone. Sighing a little, I made my way downstairs anyway, only to find the house fille with visions of the past. Armand was still here...how dreadful.....and precious Louis doing his very best to be the gracious host. And who was this other? Older.....much older than Armand....and I joined my Louis, bidding him good evening with a heart elt kiss upon his smooth cheek, and turned to give Armand a mock curtsy and sarcastic smile. " It appears you have decided to stay with us Armand, dearest....such a pity, and here I thought that you were only a bad dream that I would find gone this eveni g. And your friend?" I motioned to the older gentleman as I minced sharp words with Armand, waiting for an introduction.

Stella Mayfair - 12/22/97 16:01:07
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/2488
My Email:stella_mayfair@geocities.com

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Once I had introduced myself, the recognition dawning upon Lily's face was the most amusing thing that I'd seen this night. How lovely to be here again and to be noticed! But of course, my portrait had hung in that old house for many years after I had g ne, and the Mayfairs were always ones to pass on stories of the past. We arrived at First Street, and together, we helped Nat from the car, and she seemed to be coming around a bit more, which was a good sign. Lily looked at me, questioning why I did no go up the walk to the front of the house. But I only laughed and motioned for her to follow. Around the very back of the house, behind the pool and past Dierdre's old oak tree, there sat a house... once the guest house....completely untouched from year ago. The black iron gate still had never had it's old lock replaced and it easily allowed us entry to the grounds. I was delighted to find that much of the old furnishings still lay as they once had been, though dusty and unused. "Well, it's not the g andeur that I am accustomed to, but I assure you that none would ever find us here." I said to Lily with a smile. It could definitely use a little care and it could be beautiful again. I languished in the old memories it provoked and was doubly thrille to find that the old victrola was here, and still worked! I put on a little ragtime from my age and began to dance about the house with gaity, lost for the moment, in a life I'd already lived before.

Pandora - 12/22/97 15:06:16
Note: OOPS!

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Sorry Lestat! I didn't mean to write that I knew he was here!

Pandora - 12/22/97 15:04:20
Note: I am so happy today!

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The door hit Santino as it flew open."My poor sweet!"I said "Are you ok?" The tension between him and Lestat was palpable. Oh, I wish these two could get along.Christine had been playing the piano, which had not been touched in so long I had forgotten it as even there! The look on her face when she saw Lestat melted my heart! And I began to see her more as more than a meals on wheels! She was beautiful, and not just outward, but she had that inner light and innocence that makes a heart go out to her invol ntarily. The two men hardly greeted oneanother, and I caught Lestat's thoughts about Santino being here. I sent to him silently to avoid a confrontation..."Yes, I knew he was here, and he is the only other who has knowledge of this palce, and , no, I did ot know he was here!" "Letstat", I said , placing my hand on his shoulder, your Christine awaits you! Lets not let our differances come into play now. We all need to pull together. There is the danger from the Talamasca and that Nat to think of!Please, we have all weathered worse than this and come out on top!" Walking to Christine, slowly so Idid not frighten her, I sat down on the stool with her. "Christine, we all wish to help you. But you must always remember that we are immortal creatures and capable f horrendous acts. Mortals to us are as the cattle of the field are to you, food. We will not harm you, we are here to help you! Is there anything you need? Food, clothing? I will get these things for you while you and Lestat talk. I hope you will stay he e until it is safe for you?" Getting up, I grabbed Santino by the arm, digging my nails into his hard flesh, and dragged him into a rear bedchamber. Once inside, I put my arms around him and not waiting for a protest, kissed him deep and long. Pulling away and smiling into his eyes"I have missed you!" I needed to get back to Claudia, what I had to give her was of the upmost importance, and Louis and Armand were needed in this war against the Talamasca. Then there was Marius! Back among us after such a long absence. He and I had alot o catching up to do!

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/22/97 09:04:12
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/4644
My Email:lestt@geocities.com

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Santino was the first sight that met me inside. He said my name, rather unwilling. I stared coldly at him. What was he doing in here? If he had as much as touched Christine or done her any harm in any way at all, I would... I glanced over at Pandora. Had she known, or maybe even given him her permission to be here? Looking around in the room I saw Christine, standing at the edge of the piano. I wanted to ignore Santino completly and just walk over to her, take her away from this room and leave Pandora and Santino to whatever they had to do. I didn't. I took my gaze from Christine and turned back to Santino. He was just as happy over seeing me as I was over seeing him. "Santino." I said, nodding to him, and then looking over at Pandora with a vacant look. as she going to take him away from this place? I remembered her words about this place never be descovered by anyone. But maybe 'anyone' did not include Santino?

Christine - 12/22/97 07:43:48
My URL:http://members.aol.com/SntxError/index.h tml
My Email:SntxError@AOL.com

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As Santio was about to speak I felt the tingle. He said something about my benefactor and before I knew it he was across the room. The door opening so violently it hit him in the mouth. He was speaking to Lestat, but I didn't hear his words. I stood from he piano bench and waited, biting my lip, though all I wanted to do was run right into Lestat's arms and kiss him passionately. It was all I could do to control myself. I gripped the edge of the piano, waiting, trying to hold myself back....

Santino - 12/22/97 06:35:35
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/2689
My Email:santino_48@hotmail.com

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"Is there anything you want to hear now?" I was once again entranced with her lilting voice. Just as I was about to request on old favorite that my beloved Rosario had sung for me time and again, I felt the hairs stand on my neck. He had approached, I ad to finally meet with him once again. Christine noticed my body tense and jerked up in her seat on guard. I had this bitter look on my face. I got p and walked to the door, speaking aloud and not even in Christines direction, "It seems your benefactor has arrived." As I got closer it flew open, practically ripping out of its hinges. "Pandora..." Biting my tongue so hard, drops of blood dripped down my chin I brought myself to say his name. "Lestat..." I dragged my left hand along my chin and licked the blood clinging there.

Pandora - 12/22/97 01:46:37
My Email:claudia@dcwi.com

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Lestat bristled at my comment about Claudia. I have never been one to express muself well."Lestat, I know what you are thinking, but i mean no disrespect to you. I am so concerned for Claudia! Forgive me for offending you?" He was ready to go, I tied the carf around his eyes, put my arm around his waist, and we flew through window. Up into the darkness. "Lestat, hold on! it will not be long!" We landed outside the front door and I could feel Santino inside. I looked at Lestat" My dear friend, I have a fee ing something wonderful is about to happen!"And we walked in the house.

Louis - 12/21/97 22:15:40
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/2657

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Armand and I had reached the top of the stairs, only to behold a tremendous disaster in the guest room. Furniture was strewn about, chipped, and broken, and blood stained the carpet in small pools by the wall. I approached the door, staring in disbelief a what had to have been the biggest mess I'd seen in the townhouse since Claudia tried to kill Lestat. I quite honestly didn't know what to do, but whatever conclusion I'd come to would have to wait for the next night. I could see the sky brightening from eyond the shattered window, telling me that it was soon time for the death sleep to come. I looked at Armand, knowing that it was too late for him to go back home, wherever that was, anyway, so I said "I'm going to my room. You can stay in there, too, if ou'd like. It stays dark enough in there that you should be alright even without a coffin." And with that, I turned and walked towards my room, crawling into the coffin that I still insisted on sleeping in. I felt my limbs grow more sluggish, and finally he numbness of sleep took over...

Christine - 12/21/97 20:26:20
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My Email:SntxError@AOL.com

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"Christine, why don't you etertain me, while we wait for Pandora." Santino called out after he had gotten back. I had by now completely dressed and bathed. Something about those words - there was that headache again and things spun. ::Christine - entertai me.... Christine - enter - me:: Oh God - what the hell was going on? Something was wrong. I leaned against a wall, trying not to think about it. It had something to do with my childhood. Something with the Talamasca. But if I kept thinking about it I'd ose my mind, I was sure. So I stopped and thought about what I would play for Santino. I looked at him as I sat at the piano. I ran my fingers over the keys quickly doing scales and warming myself up. Then I started to sing. I started with a little Disney Once Upon A Dream from my favorite story, Sleeping Beauty. How I wish I was her. She slept only to be waken by the handsome prince with a kiss of true love. Then I went into some Beauty And The Beast. A little of The Magic Flute, some Andrew Lloyd Webber songs like Half A Moment from By Jeeves and I Don't Know How To Love Him. Then I stopped and looked to Santino. "Is there anything you want to hear now?"

Lestat de Lioncourt - 12/21/97 16:27:11
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Bourbon Street/Delta/4644
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Pandora was surprised by the knowledge that Marius was here, but probably decided that that was not important for the moment, though she countinued speaking, asking me about Nat, but not pausing long enough to give me any time to speak. "She must be dealt with, quickly and completly. She must die." Oh, didn't I knew that? I have already tried, twice, and I wanted to Pandora about that, even though I was sure she already knew. Then she started to speak about Christine and Claudia. How she didn't want to see Claudia hurted in anyway. Did she believe I wanted that then? I never wanted to hurt her seriously, and I knew Claudia knew that. "She is vulnerable when it comes to pleasing you. She loves you Lestat." Suddenly I felt anger over hearing her speak to me l ke that about Claudia's feelings about me. Wasn't that something between only me and Claudia? But the anger faded of as quickly as it had came, as she went on, telling me that she was going to bring me to Christine. "You must be blind folded. I am sorry, but this place must never be discovered by any one! Christine's saftey depends on it, even her life ! Now, are you ready to go?" She let a silk scarf dangling in fron of my face, grinning. "But Pandora" I said, using my most hurted voice "Don't you trust e? I would never tell anyone! Have I ever before unveiled a secret, that I was told not to?" I gave her an innocent smile "I'm truly shocked!" But I grew serious, and pretended that I was thinking through her words, which I wasn't, before I agreed. "I'm r ady when you are."

Katherine - 12/21/97 15:25:45
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Signing in. Show me the vampires! Katherine Ramsland

Santino - 12/21/97 14:48:57
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She was uncompfortable at having to dress in front of me, and I didn't make it any easier by watching her. I love watching a woman dress, the way she roots through clothing and delicatey and oh so seductively slides into her things. She didn't mean to i was just in her embarressment of me being there. The innocent way she pulled her nightie down so I couldn't see her in that intimate way. I didn't need to feed, but I felt the urge. Especially at the mention of Lestat's name. I don't know if it's the fact that he has brought so much of the vampire into the world ro that he thinks he so much, but I needed to kill something and I wasn't about to scavenge for some rats vis a vis Louis. **I'll be back...Don't do anything I would do!** I sent out a messag and escaped out my little secret spot. I searched for a little town and looked for all the rude christmas shoppers. The people who needed to find the right thing for that special someone and didn't care who they hurt in the process. This is one of tho e holidays that has become a pagan act of exchanging gifts, and although I would normally take someone who wanted to die, I thought it only fair to take someone who made someone want to die. I found just the woman, She was in her late sixties. A bit on he manic-depressive side, and really made her family regret Christmas. She was out shopping for herself, because Gin knew they wouldn't get her the right gift. She pulled along her husband, Fritz, a tall, once muscular man who had become bitter because o wasting his life on this shrew. I got Gin as she left him looking at the fishing equipment in a large department store. I whispered in her mind that she should go to the bathroom and waited for her in the last stall. She looked a bit suprised as I pull d her close to me, remembering the early days of her youth when she was a showgirl in New York. She smiled, I think for the first time in 45 years as I rached for her breast and tweaked each nipple. Yanking back her neck, I sank my fangs in as deep and s painful as I could sucking the vitality from her. I chewed on her neck, slicing at the tendons and sucking them in to my mouth, literally frolicking in the death of the woman. I maniacally bit into this woman, at her neck, at each breast, along her arm , pulling the veins and tendons out. Creating a blood bath, not unlike a ritual sacrifice. My present to the shopping world in this holiday season. I wiped my prescence from the only other woman in the restroom, kissing her neck as I swept out of the r om. I wiped the blood from my mouth as I flew back to the hideaway and sat in the room with the piano. "Christine, why don't you etertain me, while we wait for Pandora." I called upstairs. I smoothed my clothes and felt relieved for the first time in ays. Satisfied with a great kill.

Pandora - 12/21/97 14:04:24

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"Lestat, you be rude?" I read his thoughts so easily."I would not think it was you without a little biting sarcasm in your voice!" I hugged him suddenly, something I am not want to do often, but I felt soooo goood this night."Lestat, do not worry about s ch things, I think I have known you long enough to know when you are being rude, and this night you are being nothing but charming!" I stepped into the foyer as lestat continued to speak."Marius? He is here? In this house?" I was stunned, the dream coming back in a rush, suddenly darkening my mood for an instant."We need to talk Lestat. It is very important what I have to say and your families saftey depends on it! The women, Nat, does she still live?" I knew the answer to that before he spoke."She must be dealt with, quickly and completly. She must die.I have ten men here outside the house to watch and take action if nescasarry. Izu is in charge of the men, and a very capable killer.Please, I have assured the saftey of these men, and they are fully aware o what we are, and most loyal to me. Precautions have been taken to prevent them from being seduced or harmed by one of our kind, and from being harmed by a mortals weapon." I sat down trying to form the next sentance."I have Christine. Not because I am fo d of mortals or her for a matter of fact, but for the sake of Claudia. I will not have her put into danger, nor will I see her hurt emotionally in any way. She has braved much in her lifetime and is strong, yet she is vulnerable when it comes to pleasing ou.She loves you Lestat.Tonight I have a special gift for her, after I take you to Christine.I will fly you there, but you must be blind folded. I am sorry, but this place must never be discovered by any one! Christine's saftey depends on it, even her lif !.** Now, are you ready to go?" **I pulled out a black silk scarf, dangling it in front of him with a grin.After I was back with Claudia, I thought maybe we could visit the only place that Nat and that pesty Lily could be.Have a little fun! Then out to Oa haven to see what turmoil we could bring.Marius was in the back of my mind and i was excited atthe prospect of seeing him when I arrived back here thisevening. And Santino! What a treat to have him in my domain! Sometimes I secretly wished we were mortal, there are things I could do for that man! I watched Lestat and waited for his response.

Christine - 12/21/97 11:12:51
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"Santino -" I said, savoring the sound, "what a beautiful name." I smiled, my hand tingling a bit from being kissed. A courtisy most women today don't experence. I sat on the edge of the bed, drawing my knees up under my chin, making sure the nightie was ulled down so he wouldn't see too much. I was a tad uncomfterble being in his presence in only a nightie and no underwear. Vampire or not he was still a male - a stranger too - and all my mother's training came back to me. Besides, I had an aversion to ha ing myself exposed to men. Ever since I was about 10 I think. But I don't know why. Everytime I try to think about that I come up with a blank and a huge headache. "I'm glad you liked my singing. I know we mortals are nothing compared to the talents of a ampire. But - I can tell from your look that you're wondering why I'm here." So I told him the entire story. From the Talamasca taking me away as a child and how they tricked my parents by telling them I was going to give birth to the Anti-Christ unless t ey allowed them to raise me, the threats and the corruption I discovered, how I had been on the run and ended up in Lestat's house. I told him the events of the night right up to Nat trying *again* to get me and how Pandora brought me here so I'd stop bri ging trouble upon Lestat and the rests' heads. I also told him how bad I felt about the whole thing. Finally, I sighed a bit and got off the bed, going thru the clothing and such until I found some stuff to wear, pretty careful about the underwear so Sant no wouldn't see too much of it. It just made me nervous. Thinking about why it did made that headache come back. "Um, I really need to get a bath and get dressed. I hate to be rude - though I admit I don't know the ediquette of having a vampire for compan . Something Miss Manners never covered. You don't mind me running out on you to bathe and such, do you?"

Santino - 12/21/97 07:58:05
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Note: Pandora, you are so excitable.

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She slept so peacefully, barely moving in the bed. She sat up in bed and without batting an eye, said something about have to take care of personal business and fled the room, I heard the distinct flush of a toilet and smiled. I remained seated in the co fy chair. She walked in and though she tried to keep her mind locked from my prying, little things escaped. The way her mouth twitched when she realized I was an old one...the glint in her eyes when she thought of HIM...but most of it was locked. "I'm hristine." She extended her hand. I kissed the top of her soft hand, "Pleasure to meet you. I am Santino. I am an old friend of Pandora. I noticed that Pandora brought you here and I was a little curious. You have a beautiful voice, and well it is a known fact that music clams the savage beast." I could have talked her ear off, but I was wondering what was going on with her. Why this mortal was being protected by Pandora, who hated mortals, especially living ones. I grinned and waited for her to a swer.