Last but not least, Morte d'Amour, the Lover of Death.Buffy appeared in a room done completely in red and white.A woman sat in front of a mirror.Her skin, so white, didn't resemble a normal vampire's skin.It had no color at all; neither did her hair and eyes.It was almost as if no blood flowed in her bod, not even borrowed blood.
A young man roughly, six and a half foot tall, with yellow curly hair and pale blue eyes stood in front of her.It was the move of a gentleman rather than one of caring or protectiveness. He had the gentlest soul Buffy had ever seen and one of the most tortured.
Tired from all she had seen and felt from the two previous council members, she decided to handle this one as quickly as possible.Her power flooded the room pressing each vampire up against opposite walls. Her judgment made; the Lover of Death got just that death.
Buffy looked at the man and realized he was pyrokinetic.She looked at the man, she now knew his name was Warwick and smiled gently at him.She put him to sleep then called Apollo.She convinced Apollo to take Warrick to her house and she would follow soon.
Buffy's house 10:35
Damian and Asher were just leaving the study when they felt a tap on their shoulders.They turn startled and were tackled by a blur of golden hair.Buffy's laughter could be heard throughout the house.
"Told you, you wouldn't have time to miss me."She kissed her lovers all over their faces then began to caress each man in turn.Buffy sat up smirking."Teach you to doubt me, buddy boys."
"But how!You just only left!"They talked at the same time.
"Whoa boys, one at a time.Move through time and space ring a bell.So I moved back just five minutes later. No biggy.OhandIkindabroughtsomeonewithme."
"What did you say my love?"
"I kinda brought home somebody, not me personally. I had Apollo bring him they should be here soon.You'll understand when you meet him.He is so gentle and so tortured.I couldn't leave him to fend for himself.He's a pyro and thinks he was made a vamp as punishment.Please understand." She looked at her mates pleadingly.
They looked at each other then at her and gathered her to them."You have the largest heart, little goddess."Asher murmured against her hair.
Apollo appeared with a large blond man cradled in his arms like a child.Buffy looked at the two."Polly is there something you want to tell me?"
"I think he is one of my descendants.He looks like someone I once loved long ago.Plus with his power, it is almost certain. Will you care for him?"
"He is already mine, Polly.Once I saw into his heart and soul, he was mine.I will do everything I can to protect him and help him learn to be happy.I promise."
Apollo kissed her forehead."Thank you, the Fates chose wisely. The Guardian has so much power but was waiting for a heart to match. Your heart, Buffy."He laid Warwick on the couch then brushed back his yellow curls and disappeared.
"No one can know he is here for now.What is the best thing to do?I don't think the taking out the Council will be much longer, a few days at best. I could put him in a deep sleep until it's over but it goes against everything I believe.An even bigger problem is how do I feed him now that no weres are coming to the house?"
"Rafael would assist you Buffy and he has no allegiance to Anita or Jean-Claude." Damian watched his mate knowing she would feed Warwick herself otherwise. An option neither he nor Asher would be happy about.
She jumped into his arms and kissed him."You are so smart my Viking, aren't you?Okay, some wererats coming up.Would you call him and talk to him.Asher would you help me talk to Warwick. He knows you right?"They both nodded at her requests.
Warwick started to stir on the couch, murmuring to himself.Buffy went to him.She bent down and soothed him like a child.He opened his eyes to see the blonde warrior who killed his sire but he didn't feel her loss.He looked into large green eyes full of compassion and understanding.Who was this woman?
"It's okay you are safe here.No one will hurt you.Warwick, I would like you to stay here with me.You look like you could use a friend and I don't have too many of those anymore.What do you say?"Buffy put her hand out to him.
"Lady Buffy are you my new master?What service do you require of me?"He looked at her like a lost puppy.
"First it is just Buffy and I don't require any service from you.I just wanted to help you that is all. I can help you come to terms with what you are, to accept yourself. You are very religious and had a hard time with a lot of things Yvette and the Council did.You are protected from both of those things here inside this house.On my honor as a warrior of light, I make this promise."
"She is telling the truth Warwick, trust her." Asher murmured."You are welcome here.My mate sees something in you.She is an honorable woman."
"Your mate."Warwick only now noticed Asher's unmarred skin and looked at Buffy.
"Yes, she is my bond mate as well as Damian's.We are very happy.She healed my scars even those on my heart."Asher smiled kindly to the timid vampire.
"I would like to stay."
"Good, we have a friend that is a wererat coming to stay.He will provide you with food. The only thing we ask is your oath that after the Council is gone you don't talk of anything you should see here."
Musette strolled into Jean-Claude's office at the Circus of the Damned. She was a tiny blonde who still wore the clothes of her time. Angelito, her pet and human servant, followed close on her heels. Angelito was a huge man with long black hair and aquamarine eyes. He carried a sword at his side everywhere he went.His duty was to Musette, to keep her safe.
"Bon jour, Jean-Claude.I come with news from the Council.You are to meet them tomorrow. Padma said you would know the place.You are to bring your triumvirate so they can test your power.Belle also knows of the witch who helped you.She is also to be present.Asher had been ordered to return to his Mistress' side.Be warned Jean-Claude, you can bring Damian since he is your second in command."Musette smiled charmingly but her eyes held a deep hatred of the handsome vampire.Jean-Claude had spurned her advances many years ago and Musette never forgave him for his response.
"Sacre Blu, that is impossible.The proper channels were not followed.Why was I not told of this before?"He exclaimed, allowing a note of fear to be heard in his voice."I can't make Buffy do anything.What if she won't come?"
"That is your problem, not ours."She turned with a malicious smile on her face.
Knowing he was being watched, Jean-Claude rushed to Buffy's.Anita and Richard showed up soon after.They found Rafael already waiting for them.Warwick hid upstairs and Rafael kept Buffy's secret willingly.His first loyalty was to his clutch but after them, he would do or kill anything to protect the tiny blonde.
"Musette just left the Circus.We are to be the mansion they used before tomorrow at 7:00.They want to test the triumvirate.They also want Buffy and Asher.I am allowed only to bring Damian."
"That will be plenty JC, believe me.Belle focus will be on me. Padma is still weak and Richard will have him shaking in his paws. Anita, if you can handle Yvette, we should be good to go.Fire works on her type of vampire, she is a rotter.Shoot until your inner bitch does the happy dance, then fry her ass.Here catch this."Buffy tossed her Hephaestus' ring."It should do the trick.Pretty much just, point and shoot.Should be right up your ally."
Anita caught a beautiful ring.Looking at the engraving on it, she recognized Apollo and Selene.The sun and the moon, she looked at Buffy who was already talking to Jean-Claude about his role.She really wondered about Buffy, more every time they met.She slipped the ring on her finger hesitantly.
"You can go out back and try it out."Buffy turned back to Jean-Claude."You closed the Circus and everyone is keeping their people together, right?We want as few hostages as possible.I have a great surprise for you guys."Buffy pointed to a large box by the front door."After we go in, the weres can place these around the mansion and it will cloak anyone from knowing they are there.The Council won't know they are outside, in case we need backup. Same goes for the vamps, tell whoever you trust.It's your call who you want covering your backside."
"What of Musette, mon cher?" Asher asked, pulling her down to sit on his lap.
"I though Jean-Claude would enjoy kicking her little ass.I hear she has some payback due her.Damian can handle Angelboy.Am I leaving anyone else out?I'm sure there will be others to take out but your backup should be able to handle anything the Council throws at us. Okay, team break."
Buffy took both her mates hands and transported them to their bedroom.She pushed them towards the large bed and they fell back willingly.They enjoyed exploring each other's bodies and were willing to try almost anything.
She had been planning this night for some time now.Her training from Aphrodite gave her a wealth of information to pull from.Aphrodite's training taught her to pleasure her own body as well as others.The goddess of love felt that a woman comfortable with her sexuality was better able to accept herself and not be caught up in all the games people loved to play.
Buffy walked into the bathroom to change her clothes.She put on the silver loincloth that she wore to heal Asher.Her fingers dipped into a pot of silver crème. It was different that what she had used that one other time. This base scent was vanilla - her scent.Aphrodite provided the other ingredients needed.She painted her nipples silver and continued with her body art.She had several surprises for her mates and couldn't wait to see their responses.Buffy chanted a spell and the candles in the other room flared to life while all the other lights went out.She finished her ministrations then stepped out of the bathroom as far as the doorway.
She had been planning this night for a while now, since she found out about the Council coming.Tomorrow they would face a dangerous battle but not tonight, no tonight was theirs and theirs alone.
Asher and Damian spoke softly on the bed.They grew closer daily and their love for Buffy grew even stronger.They thanked all the gods for bringing her into their lives.They felt her enter the room. Looking up they drew in a deep unneeded breathe of air.She looked like a pagan goddess.
"Take your clothes off.You can't touch yourself or me until I say."
They leaped up and tore the clothes from their bodies.Damian and Asher quickly lay back on the bed to watch and wait.The tune she hummed filled the air. It played across their skin, playing across the nerve endings. It hit their bodies hard until they were hard almost to the point of pain.From experience, they knew the pain would be replaced with exquisite pleasure.
Buffy began to move to the sound of the melody she hummed.Her body twisted and turned.The soft candlelight caused the silver paint to glow.Her audience noticed the symbols dipped lowed under the silver cloth.
She turned her back to them and dropped the cloth away from her body.Symbols decorated her lower back, buttocks and legs.Buffy bent over and they saw she had painted her sex silver as well.Her movements were slow and sensual.She turned to face them and they saw her nether lips were also painted.
Buffy's hands cupped her breasts and teased her nipples.The siren's smile on her lips worked as much magic on them as any of her other movements.She moved closer to the bed, stopping only a few inches from her mates.
"Damian lie back on the bed.Asher, you will need to wait for just a minute for you part."Her husky voice set in motion a night of fantasy they would never forget.
Damian scooted up on the bed to wait patiently, as always.Buffy moved forward slowly, her hips swayed softly.She started at the end of the bed beginning at his feet.The silver paint was on her hands and she brushed it onto his body.Her hands created intricate symbols on his skin, from his toes to his cheeks.She paid special attention to his cock.It was now painted to match her sex.No matter how much she put on his skin the paint remained on her hands.
"Now you, my love."She motioned for Asher to lay next to Damian. Buffy repeated her ministrations.
Everyplace the silver paint touched their skin it began to warm and tingle.She licked his mouth seeking entrance, which he gave her happily.While she kissed Asher, her hand swept across Damian's body.Both men moaned at the spell she wove around them.Buffy moved between them, then pulled their heads down to her breasts."Drink my loves.You are going to need your strength.This will be a night we will never forget."Two sets of fangs sunk into her tender nipples causing need to flood Buffy's body.
When the paint hit their tongues, Damian and Asher almost passed out from want."What have you done, Mon Cher?"The huskiness of Asher's voice surprised even him.
"I wove a little spell, one of Aphrodite's and a little of mine for good measure.Now, no more talking."Buffy moved to sit astride Damian.She sat on his hardness not allowing him inside her, yet.She slowly slid up and down the length of him, letting him feel her moist heat.Asher moved behind her to cup her breasts.His hands smoothed over silky skin to tease her clit where it touched their mate.
Buffy leaned her head back against Asher's chest.She moved her hips and took Damian in with one smooth move.She looked over her shoulder to Asher then leaned forward to lie on Damian's chest.They had never been together like this before.They always loved Buffy's body but never at the same time.Asher hesitated at first until he saw Buffy flex around Damian then she moved her cheek muscles and he was lost.
Damian and Asher looked at each other then nodded.Asher positioned himself at her small rosette. He smiled when he saw she had painted it as well.He slowly pushed his way inside her.Asher watched Damian's face, to let him know if any sign of pain crossed Buffy's.He felt the heat wafting off her body; it echoed inside his own.Her mates could not remember the last time they felt this much heat.Buffy's body easily accepted Asher's hard length.The special paint had many effects on the body.It allowed the body's most inner desires to be achieved.There wasn't anything to hamper Buffy's wishes this night.She wanted to feel both her mates at the same time.She dreamed of this night and was determined to live out all her fantasies. She felt Asher start to push inside her and a soft smile crossed her face.Buffy felt her body stretch to accept him.She stayed still until he pushed half his length into her.A siren's smile now crossed her face as she pushed down on Damian and back towards Asher.
Asher slipped inside her waiting heat, he strained to control his body.Feeling her tight rosette expanding to accept him this way was incredible to describe.He thought his eyes would cross when she pushed back to take all of him.He felt Damian through the thin membrane that separated them.Asher looked into Damian's pale green eyes and knew he felt the same excitement he did at having their mate this way.Buffy touched Damian's face.Her voice husky, it seemed to waft in the room the same way the scent of the candles did.It wrapped around her lovers causing their hearts to beat in time with hers.Buffy clenched her walls about both men and they moaned in ecstasy.
"Now, move my loves.We can all dance this dance.Together the way we are meant to be.A never ending circle one of us always touching the other."
Damian pushed up further into her.Asher pulled back when he felt Buffy push her hips down onto Damian.They worked in turns.Always that moment before the other pulled out as one pushed in, they would both fill Buffy's body.They brushed against each other in those moments, further stimulating their already rampant cocks.They felt their heartbeat increase knowing their mate was close to finding her final pleasure.As if by prior agreement, Damian and Asher began to move in and out of Buffy's body at the same time.Buffy's breath hitched at the ultimate feeling of fullness to the emptiness when they left her heated channels. The paint on their bodies started to glow brightly.The increase in her heart rate caused the paint to increase its glow.
The scent of the candle and paint combined with the scent of Buffy's arousal wafted through the room.Both men increased their pace feeling their bodies close to exploding.Buffy finished weaving her spell with a small chant to Aphrodite.The paint on their bodies exploded into a blinding light.It held them in its warmth and spread though their bodies.The spell caused every point of pleasure to explode at once.The three lovers shouted as they rode the huge waves of pleasure crashing against all their senses.
Buffy collapsed on top of Damian pulling Asher with her.He made to move from her body but she stopped him."No, my love stay inside me.I want to feel you both constantly touching me throughout the night."
Asher carefully moved to her side and Damian rolled to his side.They held each as well as Buffy between them.The men looked into each other's eyes then leaned over Buffy to kiss each other softly. They recognized their love for Buffy increased their feelings for each other.They were slowly coming to love each other as well as Buffy.
"Mon Dieu, little goddess where did you learn that one?" Asher brushed her hair back to kiss her neck softly.His fangs teased her skin then slid in to drink slowly.
"It's just a little something I cooked up with Dite.I have wanted this night to play out for a while now.I wanted our first time finally to all be together this way, to be special and wonderful."She explained with a sleepy voice as her eyes grew heavy.
"Sleep love, tomorrow night you will need all of your strength."Damian placed her head on his shoulder.When Asher pulled his fangs out, Damian replaced them with his own.It was their nightly ritual.The drinking directly from another's fang marks was an intimate gesture.
Damian pulled away to see that Buffy had fallen asleep.He looked at Asher then once again leaned over their mate.His hand came up to brush his fingers through Asher's golden hair."We must make sure she is rested and ready for tomorrow.Asher, we cannot lose her now.No matter who I have to kill, I will.That includes Jean-Claude or Anita."To anyone else, Damian's impassioned threat would be surprising but not to Asher would understood and mirrored the promise.
A large limousine pulled up outside the mansion, Richard got out and put his hand out to help Anita out. He wore brown leather pants and a butter yellow sheer silk shirt open to his waist.Anita stepped out dressed in a blood red dress of red satin with a bustier with criss-crossed laced that pushed her large breasts up to the point of falling out.Jean-Claude stepped out behind her with his trademark thigh high boots of black leather. His shirt matched his sapphire eyes.It showed off his chest with its cross scar and had large ruffled sleeves that all but covered his hands.
Damian was next in a pair of leather pants the color of old blood, a deep dark red, his shirt the exact color of the highlights of his blood red hair.Asher wore solid black that made his hair and eyes seem even brighter.Buffy got out last in a dress like spun moonlight.She looked more like a fairy than a warrior. The dress was backless dipping to the base of her spin.The dimples of her rear peaked out when she walked.Tiny spaghetti held the dress on her shoulders.The front fitted like a second skin with a décolletage cut just as deep as the back.It barely covered her front stopping at the top of her sex.A huge diamond gleamed from its place in her belly button.It belled out at her hips resembling soft whiffs of smoke.She wore her hair up with curls around her face and one single long curl down her back. The single curl drew the eye to the expanse of bare golden skin.
"How does that dress stay on?"Anita eyed the beautiful dress. She didn't feel so exposed compared to Buffy.
"Magic."Came the soft response, Buffy put her hands on her mates arms and walked between them like a queen."Let's go kick some Council ass."The feral smile on her face changed her from the fairy princess to an Amazon.
They entered the hall only to see Padma seated in a large chair.Beside him was a beautiful woman dressed in a golden gown that mirrored the honey gold of her eyes.Musette stood by her side with a satisfied smile on her face.Angelito stood over her like a huge watchdog.A blond with white blonde hair and white, white skin and white blue eyes, Yvette.Several minions shuffled about running to carry out the next order barked at them. They all left as quickly as possible when the power from those walking in hit them.
"Ah, ma cheris, so good of you to come.Come in, come in my sweets."Belle purred sending her sexual power out at the newcomers.
Buffy spoke into each of their minds.Respond to her normally, it isn't time yet.In understanding, Anita and Richard gasped.Buffy looked closer at Belle.Beautiful Death is a good name for someone who can fuck you to death.Man the PTBs weren't wrong about the Council.They like to pull the wings off butterflies and torture their pets.Get your mind on the game.
Belle stepped down from the dais walking over to Asher."You have been a bad boy and must be punished.I will deal with you later, mon ami."She moved among them like a queen only to stop and stare at Jean-Claude."You should have taken Oliver's place after hisdefeat.Why have you forced me to fetch you, dear boy."She caressed his face and chest, running her nails up through his long black hair.
She moved onto Richard pulling at his wolf.He felt his beast rise and his eyes turned amber with lust.Richard called to Buffy for power.A wave of power hit him.It felt cool like Jean-Claude and smelled of blood and death like Anita.He felt his wolf recede to its place and his eyes returned to normal.
Belle threw back her head and laughed sending shivers down Richard and Anita's spines, but they stood straight and steady.Belle's eyes blazed like twin flames when she stepped in front of Anita."Ah, the famous Executioner, Mademoiselle Blake, we have heard so much about you.Now we shall see if it all true, nest pa."
Anita felt heat hit body.It was the most intense lust she had ever felt.Belle poured the arduer down Anita's throat.This was what Buffy tried to warn me about.It was mindless. Hungry and powerful.She felt Buffy enter her mind at the same time Richard and Jean-Claude took her hands.Hold on Anita concentrate and breathe, we are here.
She smelled the warm, forest smell of Richard and the cool sensuous nights of Jean-Claude.Anita looked Belle in the eye with coal black eyes that promised revenge and death.Others joined the rest of the council members on the dais.Elizabeth slunk on the stage with her hips swinging from side to side.She moved up to Padma and licked his hand as a satisfied smile spread across her face.John, Mark and Shawn followed her and in turn mimicked her ministrations to the Master of Beasts.All the weres discontent with their current leaders were now present.
A feral smiled spread across the Master of Beasts face.He looked direct into Richard's and Anita's face.Elizabeth looked at Anita with pure hate and anticipation.A beautiful blonde entered the room.She had long wavy hair and large blue eyes.She smiled at Jean-Claude causing him to curse under his breath, Gretchen.A large man with short brown hair followed her.The power coming from the man marks him as a master and at least 500 years old or more. His arms are muscular and his shoulders are wide tapering down to a trim waist.
Jean-Claude recognized the man, his name is Dwayne.He started slowly to rise in the ranks of the St. Louis vampires.He masked his power much like Jean-Claude did with Nickalous.Looking at him now with his power for everyone to see, he could be from Belle's line.When he kneels before Belle to kiss her hand, he got all the confirmation he needed.
Buffy whispered once more in everyone's mind.It is almost time, so keep your cool.I promise you will have all the backup you will need.It is about to get fun boys and girl.
Yvette screeched when she saw the byplay between Belle and Dwayne."What is this Belle?Are you trying to replace me?Morte d'Amour promised me this city."
"Silence you impudent child.I don't answer to you.Once we are through with our guests.If you have enough strength you may fight my beautiful beast here for the city."Belle caressed Dwayne's face lovingly.
"I will have plenty of power.She made me her surrogate to call her power whenever I need it.Be careful should you choose to betray her.You will have to go back and live with the consequences of your actions."
Belle waved an elegant hand at Yvette, as if she shooed away an irritating insect.She continued her journey down-the-line to stand in front of Buffy."Now we finally get to the real prize, ma sorciere.I felt you child.You are delicious and I plan to make you mine. I can off you immortality.You would be my human servant, my favorite.No other would come before you."
Musette cried out and rushed to her sire's side."Mon ami, mi amour, do not replace me.Do not cast me aside for this sorcière.I love you, Belle d Morte."
Belle turned on Musette, her eyes glowed a bright gold."You dare tell me what to do?Remember you place, Musette or I will remind."She poured her power over Musette in a rage.The small blonde vampire couldn't move, only screamed in anguish.
Buffy watched this for only a minute then repeated Vamp Willow's favorite phrase."Bored now."
A deafening silence filled the hall.Belle turned back to Buffy looking into her wide green eyes.She saw no fear on the little witches face only boredom.What kind of witch is this?She does not fear me or what I could do to her.For the first she could remember, she felt a tremor of fear and doubt enter her mind.Belle shook off the unfamiliar feelings.
"So, you are bored little witch.I suppose I could merely kill you to put you out of your misery."Belle unleashed her full power on Buffy sending wave after wave directly at her.
The air in the room grew thick with the scent of roses.Richard growled as did the other weres, surprisingly Padma did as well.Buffy giggled looking at Belle's shocked face."Could you stop it that tickles?And the roses, I mean that is so old lady.Oops, I guess you are an old lady."Buffy stepped forward causing Belle to step back.
The others scattered picking their targets.Buffy mentally called for reinforcements from Rafael, Jamil, Shang Da, Zane, Carlos and several of Jean-Claude's vampires, she knew she could trust.She gave Belle a feral smile and continued to advance.Musette ran to her sire's defense but Buffy swatted her away.Buffy's eyes glowed as she approached Jean-Claude's sire.She hoped he would be spared judgment. "How about a little girl talk, just you and me.?"
Jean-Claude grabbed Musette stopping her from following Belle.He prepared to give her a deathblow when he was tackled from behind by Angelito.Damian appeared with a large broadsword and the two men entered a duel to the death.Musette scuttled to get away from Jean-Claude. She smirked when she saw the wererats enter the room.She tried to call them but nothing happened.Her eyes grew large with fear."Musette, you are on your own.Our little sorciere has, how did she put it, ah yes.Put out your lights."He grabbed her throat then shoved his hand into her chest ripping her heart out.He threw her body aside.
Angelito roared seeing his mistress die.Damian took the opportunity to remove his head.He spun around to take the head of one of the traitor vampires.He made quick work of two others who chose to follow Dwayne instead of the true Master of the City.Anita went after Yvette, Hephy's ring firmly on her hand.Yvette dissolved only to reassemble a few feet away.She called on her mistress' power but nothing happened.
"The lines must be down, bitch."
"I don't need help to take on someone as insignificant as you, a human servant, ha."
"Well come on, let's see what you got."Anita pulled her gun and shot Yvette in the head and heart, blowing her to pieces.
Yvette reassembled, a harsh laugh coming from her mouth."Stupid pet, you can't kill me.You don't know how.You don't have enough power."
"Enough of this shit.Eat this bitch."Anita pointed the ring at her and fire shot out engulfing Yvette in flames.She screamed and mere seconds later all that remained were her ashes.
Elizabeth tackled Anita shoving her towards the floor.Anita rolled to reduce the impact.Rolling to her feet, her gun pointed at the traitorous wereleopards.Claws tore down her arm as the weapon was swatted out of her hand."Let's see who like being a leopard, if you survive of course.Don't worry about the pard.I found us a Nimir Raj.He is coming next week to join his pard with ours, to make us strong.We will have a true leader not some skin walker wanna be.You won't be around to see it.I doubt you are strong enough to survive the change."
"You know Elizabeth that is why you were never strong enough to lead.You never saw the danger right in front of your face."Anita pulled out her other gun and pointed it at the other woman's chest.She pulled the trigger; Elizabeth's eyes went wide with shock then turned dull and lifeless as she crumpled to the ground.Anita stepped over the body and went to check up the other rooms since everyone else here was covered.