Love Bites

name: Arianrhod- Aria for short
height:5'5
figure: toned (athletic) with small but full pert breasts and a small but firm butt.
hair color: Plum colored hair
eye color: bright green
skin color: very pale.
distinctive features: she has a dainty beauty mark just above her lip. (placed similarly to Marilyn Monroe's)

Aria is a sullen princess, too worn down over the years by doing her parents bidding. She ordinarily is feisty, but comes to accept her fate. She may not fight her parents, but she will fight for her freedom from this impending marriage.

The kingdom she comes from is one that is failing, hence the marriage to seal this allegiance. Her people are warriors, not accustomed to defeat and alliances, which makes this all the more grueling.

Ivan Hungrir

Ivan appears in his 20's but is actually a few hundred years old.

Ivan along with his father and mother, and their royal counsel. Rode towards the Rival Kingdom. The royals had been invited into the kingdom for a party. It has been years since they interacted in any positive way, so this came as a surprise for the people on both sides. Unbeknownst to him however the King of the kingdom, and his father, had signed the contract to wed their children. Their hopes were to combine the two peoples, species, and the lands. The two species had been at war for years. The joining of the species would not be complete until an heir to the thrones were born with both bloods. As Ivan arrived he headed into their ball room. There were many of that kingdom. But only he, his family, and the other royals that were invited. It was a very classy party, he had dressed for it. A powerful perfume scent entered his overly sensitive nose and he glanced over, seeing the princess. "Ah, Princess Arianrhod." He said and bowed, offering his hand to her. "Thank you for the invitation to the kingdom." He said politely. Though at the moment, he despised the humans. They hunted his men and were ruthless with how they treated the vampires.

Arianrhod bit her lip. Her pale face remained passive, offering no sign of emotion other that of her deceitful mouth. Her mother and father sat in their finest, awaiting her captures. The Otherbloods were coming, the despised creatures who took the blood of mortals as sustenance. She was still coming to terms with her marriage to a vampire.

Her gold and cream dress clung to her modest curves delightfully, which she despised. She didn't want to look appealing to this grotesque blood monger. He wouldn't be grotesque, which she knew, because vampires never were. However, as the Otherblood royalty approached and entered ballroom, she knew for a fact how un-grotesque he was. He was in finery that would make rich men weep with envy. Befitting a vampire prince. His absolute perfection made her furious. A blush crept up her chest as he approached her, and spoke to her.

"Prince Ivan." She replied curtly, lightly placing her hand in his. She wanted to touch him as little as possible. She wondered if she smelled repulsive to him. She put on a sweet and spicy perfume, one of neroli and patchouli, hoping to dissuade him from finding her overly appetizing.

Ivan kissed the top of her knuckles before releasing the princesses' hand. He stood straight again and looked down at her. Ivan wasn't to pleased to be we'd to a mortal, let alone make a child with one. His face was blank, emotionless, and cold. But it was nothing new for him. He never showed emotion, as a royal he had to make sure that he didn't show for his people, or they would take advantage of the emotions. Ivan ran his tongue over his fangs and looked around for her mother and father. "Where are your parents? Mine wish to speak with them." He said and looked over her. Ivan was doing his best to show as little interest in the princess as possible. He didn't want her to think she had him.

@ suninlibra

Happy to be free from his grip, Aria turned, and gestured towards her parents. They were expecting this, and her father crooked a finger, beckoning them to the dais where they sat in large, black marbled thrones. "My parents would love to speak to them. Please, bring them up and have them join them. I am sure there is much to be discussed."

Aria watched Ivan's back as he walked away to fetch his parents, and lead them up the dais. Her fists clenched, she was frustrated at the icy prince. His indifference, while encouraging to her, also infuriated. She got the sense that he did not particularly like her. Which was fine with her, but his lack of outward dislike was what killed her. She begrudgingly had to hand it to him, he was a very composed prince, which was a good quality for ruling. Being composed was something Aria had to work on.

@BadStreetBoys

Ivan walked back to where his parents and the royal advisors had stopped to talk amongst themselves. He walked up with his mother and father to her parents. Both of his parents held the same very composed looks on their face as they sat across from the other King and queen. Ivan stood between but behind both of his parents, aphands clasped behind his back.

Ivan hated the humans with a passion, but he had learned the moment you show dislike, they already won. The vampires had been hunted for years by the humans. It was considered a treason to this kingdom if you sold yourself off to the va,piers as a blood slave. But Ivan never cared, he had two himself, one man one female. They were enough for him,however on days when his aggression was high, he hunted.

@ suninlibra

Aria watched as her parents and Ivan's discussed. She slowly made her way up the steps, and stepped behind her parents. She tucked a strand of her hair that got loose from her elaborate updo, and sullenly looked at Ivan. She desperately wanted to run, run as far from here as she could, take her hair down, rip of her dress, and just run wild and free. She thought of this as she vacantly stared, tuning out the discussion of her impending doom.

'I wonder if he has a say in this, or if this is merely his parents doing.' She thought idly to herself as her eyes wandered back to his large, beautiful form. He was too perfect, she didn't care. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and shook such thoughts away.

@BadStreetBoys

Ivan stood patiently behind his parents, he didn't listen much to the conversation. When his mother turned and talked to him Ivan looked down and ran a hand through his hair to keep it styled. His mother asked how he would feel about having a child with Aria to have a child between both the species. Ivan glanced over at her before back down at his parents. "I will never force a woman to have sex with me. If she doesn't want to bear my child. So be it. We never agreed to this, mother. We can't be forced to have sex as well." His voice was eerily calm and had a monotone to it. But he was being honest.

Ivan stood back up straight when he was done talking to his mother. His mother made a sour face before turning back to the other King and queen, folding her hands in her lap. Ivan's ice green eyes looked over at Aria for s moment before shooting down at his mother and father when the pair of royals began to discuss the contract. He knew the humans would want to ban hunting, for them, but he didn't want that. That was one thing he enjoyed, the only thing that helped his few days of extremely high aggression. They came randomly, he couldn't control himself. And pretend hunting with his blood slaves didn't satisfy.

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When Ivan spoke, Aria said nothing. Of course she didn't want to have a child with him, let alone be intimate with him, but this wasn't her call. Her father laughed Ivan's remarks off. "Of course she will sleep with you. I have been saving her virginity for just this occasion. She will make you fine children, if we can settle in on this agreement..." At her father's words, Aria clenched her fists, and couldn't help but bite her lip in fury. She was nearly shaking, standing there behind her parents.

Aria didn't know how much time passed as she was consumed by fierce anger, hurt, and betrayal towards her father's lackadaisical manner towards her, and her body. She was suddenly pulled back into reality by the shaking of hands between the two kings. Some sort of agreement was made, Aria just wasn't sure what it entailed.

@ BadStreetBoys

Ivan glared at her father. He didn't like being controlled, so he assumed that the princess wouldn't either. As soon as the agreement was made Ivan stepped between his parents and in front of her father. "I'm a vampire, not a rapist. I will not force your daughter to sleep with me. And neither can you." He had his hands clasped behind his back,but they were balled into fists. He didn't want to do anything with her. Yes she was attractive, but he wasn't a rapist. After he spoke Ivan made his way back behind his parents.

Ivan's mother sighed and looked at Aria's mother then back at Ivan. "You're to be married tomorrow at 2 PM. We will have the royals from either side there. Ivan I'm gonna help you pick out your suit. You need to look ice." She said and stood up, looking up at her son and adjusting his current shirts collar. Ivan loved his moved, just nodded softly when she spoke to him.

@ suninlibra

Aria's eyes widened at Ivan's outburst. A chink in his unemotional armor, a display of emotion. It almost made him seem taller, stronger, more attractive. Aria found herself silently thanking him, something she was not expecting to do.

Aria said nothing to her parents. Her mother may as well be mute, but her father, she had no words for him. Instead, she slowly made her way towards Ivan. With some timidity, which was uncharacteristic for her, Aria softly began, "Thank you...for speaking up. You didn't have to." Her hands were clasped together, and she looked at her feet, not wanting to meet his suddenly even more intimidating gaze.

@ BadStreetBoys

Ivan had been glancing over at a painting when Aria came over to him, he glanced down at the sound of her voice, shrugging his broad shoulders. "I'm no rapist." He said in the same unemotional voice. He reached down and gently grabbed her chin with his strong hand, lifting it so that she was looking at him. His hand was cold, but it was expected with him. His touch was very gentle however. "You're a sweet girl. You're being forced into a marriage you don't want. And your family is gonna ask you constantly if you're pregnant yet." Ivan let go of her chin, caressing her cheek as he stepped forward and closer to her. "I'm a monster. At least that's what your people think. I'm not as bad as the stories tell. I have emotions and I'm just as much of a person as you. I'm in the same boat. Which we have to make the best of." He moved his hand off her cheek and stepped back, turning around as avian began to walk away. "Carrying my child would be a terrible experience for a human. I am not putting you through that." He looked back at her, trying to hide the small smile. "I'll see you later tonight." He then walked away.

@ suninlibra

Aria stiffened at his touch, but relaxed into it as he gently caressed her cheek. She found herself not entirely repulsed by his touch. Which scared her. She scared herself at not immediately pulling away. This Ivan wasn't quite the monster that her warrior and hunter brothers seemed to make them be. Regardless of his kindness, he still drained and killed humans, which was a horrific act. Aria imagined carrying a child that was not quite human, not quite vampire, and found herself shivering. She shook the thought away.

Her sudden sympathy, and his sudden empathy towards her, helped to light her spark. As she watched him walk away, she called after him, teasingly, "I am not as nice as you think! Don't think I will make this easy for you!" A small grin played on her face. She was determined to make this not the worst experience of her life, and if it meant being chummy with Ivan, so be it. She liked a challenge. She hoped he did as well.

Feeling less gloomy, Aria felt her confidence return, something she would need if she was to wed a vampire.

@ BadStreetBoys

When I am heard her call out to him he looked back over his shoulder, winking playfully. A slight smile shown on his face. He continued on as he walked to his parents, who led him to the bedroom that they would be staying in.

His mother fussed over Ivan while they worked on deciding what he would be wearing for tomorrow's wedding. Ivan didn't put up much option or fuss. So when his mother deciding he would be wearing a white and red tux, he was fine with it. All the while Ivan's mind was on the future. He though quite a bit about how things would be between him and Aria. He was worried she would hate him over his blood slaves.

Later that night Ivan headed out into the ball room, it was empty, but he enjoyed the time alone. He held a champagne glass in his hand with blood infused with a red wine. Slowly sipping it. Ivan took a seat at one table, as he waited for Aria to come and visit him. He held himself Ina. Very proud and prestigious way,even when he was alone. He looked up at the large family portrait. Frowning as he saw her three brothers holding the typical stakes used to kill him people. Hissing quietly to himself.

@ suninlibra

@ BadStreetBoys
Aria was relieved to be out of her gauzy, curve revealing gown. She now had on a simple ivory slip gown, something simple and comfortable. It was her favorite gown, it was light, and extremely soft to the touch. It was made of the fairest silk in her kingdom, which was something they were known for in other courts.

The dress, tomorrows dress, was awaiting her. It was a resplendent thing, with pearls sewn all about it. It was lacey, and sheer around the top, and gently trailed down and became fuller. She dreaded wearing the awful thing.

Aria gently padded towards the ball room, and stepped slowly into it. Usually she would come here and dance by herself, an exercise of pleasure for her. Tonight, the ball room did not invoke that same joy within her. She watched Ivan as he sipped something, and regarding him quietly. She wasn't sure as to disturb him, and yet it was her very prerogative to do so, as he was her intended. She instead opted to slowly approach him, keeping quiet.

Ivan had heard Aria walk in, but chose to ignore it. He stood from the table that wphe was sitting at, setting his champagne glass down on the table. He walked over to their large family portrait, running his hand over the stake that one of her brothers held in it. Ivan had a small frown on his lips as he walked back to the table, lifting the glass to his lips and sipping it,then pillion a pure white handkerchief from his front pocket and wiping the red off of his face. Ivan sat back down at the table, his back to Aria.

"You know. We don't kill just for the sake of killing." He started, crossing his legs and grabbing the champagne glass again. Sipping it once more. "Most of us own a blood slave, or two, so that we don't have to kill.its a treason in your kingdom, to sell yourself to a vampire and be their blood slave." He said very calmly. Finally standing up and turning to face her. Taking slow strides towards her as he spoke. "Blood slaves are treated like royalty. I have two of my own. They never die, until they die from human causes. We can bite without killing. Two types, love bites, which are the closest bond a vampire can have with another. And feeding bite. We don't kill unless we need to." He paused and finished off the glass,shattering it in his hand.the glass shards falling to the floor. "You kill for fun."

@ suninlibra

Aria stood behind a chair, resting her hands on it as she listened to him. Her brows furrowed. An emotion she couldn't quite understand raked through her. She bit her lip.

"Some do hunt for game. Others have lost children, either selling themselves, or being killed by an overzealous vampire, which leads people to distrust vampires. I don't know much about vampires, I have been pretty sheltered here, I am not allowed outside the castle, but I know vampires do hunt for game. I lost a handmaiden to a hunt." She paused.

"You have two blood slaves? Who are they? What are they like?" Her hands gripped the table. She wasn't sure how to deal with this information.

@ BadStreetBoys

Ivan walked up to her, he was close to Aria as he listened to her speak, waiting patiently to speak again. His ice blue eyes weren't as cold as they were earlier. The only things that showed his emotions were his eyes. And at the moment, he was sad,and lost.

"It's not right to kill someone else over your child's decision." He hissed. "We don't allow anger hunts to happen, and plus. The only ones allowed to be hunted when permitted, are the hunters themselves. We don't kill innocent people. And you kill for no reason. We can't live." He said and looked over her, now just looking blankly across the room. "Their names are Sarah Junet, and Micheal Ginger." He said and looked back down, moving the hair away from her neck as Ivan looked down at her. He bent down so his fangs were close to her neck, but not touching her. "You smell good, I can hardly resist." He murmured, his breath hot against her sensitive skin. "I won't force you into anything. But man, if you take a liking to me. We are gonna have some wonderful sex.." He paused and let his breath linger. "Humans adore love bites, they describe it as the best feeling in the world, you'll adore mine." And with that he pulled away. Turning to walk back to the table he was sitting at.

@ suninlibra

Aria looked up at Ivan, taking in the information. She wasn't sure she believed him, but she also got all of her information from her brothers. Maybe they lied to her about her handmaiden, Vasilisa. She didn't know. She would have to see for herself once she arrived at his kingdom.

"I-I didn't know that. I am just told everything. Like I said, I am not ever allowed outside of the castle." Her voice hitched as he moved her long, plum red hair aside. A blush creeped over her chest, and in her cheeks as she felt his warm breath caress her neck. Goosebumps formed on her skin as he spoke to her. Her insides betrayed her, and tightened deliciously at his words of promising her amazing sex.

When he broke away, Aria's legs almost gave out. Her chest and cheeks were quite pink, still flush from his words. Her heart pounded. She hated that he left her like that. She hated that she hated that.

Taking a calming breath, Aria tried to gain her composure before walking and sitting across from him. She folder her fingers together on the table, and lifted her face to meet his eyes. "I am sure that love bites are amazing. Seeing as how I am basically a sacrificial lamb to my parents, I have no experience. At all."

She paused, allowing that finality to surround her of her ensured innocence.

"Do you give your blood slaves love bites?" She asked softly, after several beats of silence.

@ BadStreetBoys