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Ghost File (Bk1) Incubus Project	By : Salariel Category: Anita Blake > Slash Views: 1371 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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The next morning Devil crawled out of bed, brushing Asher's golden curls from his face. He noticed that the balcony door and all the windows were covered by steel shudders, obviously for keeping the sun out. After a few minutes of observing his sleeping lover, the golden tiger decided to find breakfast which from what his nose told him was nearly finished.
He followed his nose to a large dining room, where Sawyer and Zoe were talking with Arianna. They all looked up when he arrived, his jeans hanging on his hip, and his black t-shirt was inside out. "Got dressed in the dark did you?"
"Yeah, well I'm hungry" Devil yawned.
"Aren't we all" Sebastian leaned on the doorway for a second, wearing red pajama pants and black beater.
"Uncle Sebastian!" Zoe jumped up, rushing to hug him.
"Hey Zoe" he returned the hug.
"You should be in bed Sebastian" Flora chastised as she came in with a large pot.
"I'm well enough to be up and about, I'm just not allowed to push myself." He argued, "Walking down the stairs to the dining room is by no means taxing." he sat at the head of the table.
"You look much better than when we saw you yesterday." Sawyer commented.
"I feel much better than I did yesterday," Sebastian nodded, turning to Devil, "How is Asher fairing? I assume he's asleep for the day."
"He seemed alright, we…" Devil stopped.
"Asher and I have no secrets Devil. I know what you are to him, one reason I did not go to him when I learned I was ill again." Sebastian chuckled "Watch over him the next few night, as I have no intention of utilizing his power to further my recovery. And he will read my distance with concern. I do not want the release of my power to harm him so I will have to push him away."
"Why?"
"Your master and mistress bear a power similar to that of my breed do they not?"
"Jean-Claude and Anita, yes they do"
"It is my understanding that a few members of their home have been consumed by this power and cannot be freed from its grasp."
"Requiem believes he is truly in love with Anita." Sawyer agreed.
"Yes, well he I may be able to help. But I am capable of doing catastrophic damage to any who've been consumed by my power specifically. If I don't block him out I risk Asher being consumed, he knows this. But his discomfort in the matter will be losing the new power our bond has created and he'll subconsciously try to reach through that bond."
"How long must you block him out?"
"A night at most, I'm already using my powers to heal myself. It's easier while he sleeps because he can't reach out to connect."
** One week later, Arriving in St. Louis **
"It's been so long since, we've been out this way." Sebastian got off the plane, "Hopefully, the renovations on the estate are nearly complete."
"I can't wait to see grandfather" Zoe giggled, following after.
"I'm just happy to be home." Devil followed with Asher on his arm.
"As am I" the golden blonde vampire smiled, "as am I"
"Welcome home Asher, I see you were able to convince your friend." Jean-Claude greeted them, laying a chaste kiss on Asher's cheek, meeting Devil the same.
"I did, the good doctor wanted to monitor his condition to be safe and has requested our Dr. Lillian continue to do so until our power has killed this illness of his." Asher looked to Sebastian.
"I'm sure that can be arranged."
"You didn't tell us your friend was Sebastian Maddox." Anita came up.
"Anita, darling, how good to see you again. How is broody Edward doing?" the pale blonde hugged her.
"Still broody, getting married, got a couple of kids" she returned the hug as they got in the limo.
"You two know each other?" the two vampires looked confused following after, Devil still holding Asher's hand.
"We went to college together, what seems like forever ago. I can't believe you gave everyone a scare" she gave him a light punch on the arm, "You big jerk." she smiled.
"But then you would've called and it would've been weird. We've done this dance once before Kit."
"I told you never to call me that."
"Admit it, you like it."
"If you do it at work I'll kick your ass."
"Duly noted, although right now I'm on a training case rather than actual field work, overseeing some halfings like myself"
"There are others like you?" Richard was already in the limo.
"There are four others here in St. Louis, three boys and a girl, it is my understanding Desmond works for you." Sebastian looked to Jean-Claude.
"He is doing very well, moving between Guilty Pleasures and Incubus Dreams." the raven haired vampire nodded, "Although I'm surprised he only wished to tend the bar."
"We're working on some of his issues." Sebastian shrugged, "I used to be the same way, once upon a time."
"You don't look over twenty-five, how is it you went to college with Anita?" Richard asked.
"I'm actually a few years older than she is, like when she fourth marked with Damian her aging slowed down, mine did when I turned twenty five." Sebastian shrugged, Zoe laying her head on his shoulder.
They arrived at the Circus, Sebastian and Anita discussing work, Zoe clinging to her uncle's hand. Jean-Claude entered first moving to sit in the golden armchair. "Grandfather!" Zoe rushed to Truth, who enveloped her in a hug.
"Look at you," Wicked chuckled, "I told you she would look like her father."
"Uncle" she hugged Wicked next.
"You two can keep her for a bit, she's been so excited to see you both." Sebastian fell into the silver armchair.
"You look like shit." Wicked spoke frankly.
"Cancer's a bitch. "
"You probably should've waited a bit longer before coming."
"And have to deal with Padma in San Diego, fuck that I'll take the jet lag." the pale blonde yawned.
"You mentioned one of your charges, there are three others" Jean-Claude inquired.
"Yes, Avery is charged with watching over them in my absence. I believe he is friends with your delectable looking red haired friend." Sebastian complimented Damian, who stiffened, " I do not wish to cause alarm."
"Avery is here?" Damian asked.
"Has been for about a month now, before he'd only check in on them as my estate manager saw to their day to day needs but I told him of my condition and requested he make himself a more permanent installment at the Estate. Desmond joined him. Before only Rochelle and the twins, Jared and Orion, were living there."
"I heard our names darling, but that couldn't be Sebastian we hear." a pair of auburn haired males appeared.
"I heard it too, but no one told us that Bas was gonna be in town." the slighter of the two hugged his twin, "We've missed you boss."
"And I you my boys" Sebastian extended his arms as they both came to hug him, "How is your sister?"
"Roach? She's on date, " Jared sat on one arm.
"We could call her if you want" Orion offered.
"No boys, let her have her night. It's my understanding she only gets two with him a week. I'll seek her out tomorrow, where is your brother? No doubt reclused in his room on the estate as usual."
"No, he's at work, Avery's on guard duty at Dreams tonight because he spotted some crazies from before he came to us." Orion shrugged, "He felt we'd be safe here until he got home."
"Well he could not be more right, one more thing I am most grateful for." Sebastian looked to Jean-Claude.
"It is no trouble, Avery explained Desmond's prior situation though did not give much detail. Desmond himself cannot speak on the subject, a concern many in this house can relate to."
"Uncle, will we be going to the Estate tonight?" Zoe asked.
" There is more than enough room here. Asher explained the extent of your recovery and that there is still a great deal more required. It may be best if you did stay until you've healed." Jean-Claude spoke.
"I heal more each passing day, I do not use our combined power for that purpose. My transfer with the marshal service has me strictly overseeing this little project and hands-off consulting. I'm not permitted to do more than observe and report for at least a couple more weeks. "
"Can I ask something?" Nathaniel spoke up.
"Of course kitten, what would you like to know?"
"Desmond told me and Jason that being 'Cubi is different from Jean-Claude or Anita's ardeur but he couldn't explain how."
"Ah, that is an age old question, and it's been asked of everyone who's ever been told there is a difference." Sebastian chuckled.
"You should show them." Jared smiled.
"Agreed, it's more fun to show than tell." Orion sat on the floor his head on Sebastian's knee.
"Very well, if that's alright with everyone" Sebastian motioned to stand.
"By all means, I had no idea there was any sort of difference. Desmond has never brought this up." Jean-Claude sounded curious.
"He wouldn't, our brother doesn't talk much about his second nature or his life before our family." Jared took his brother's hand.
"Avery says it's because he used to be in a very bad place for a very long time. He becomes ill when asked about before us." Orion agreed.
"Boys, do not be so forthwith about things your brother would not wish shared. And do tone down the theatrics." Sebastian leaned down, kissing the tops of their heads.
"He said he doesn't care who knows what we know because we don't know anything." Orion relaxed the cheery façade he'd been playing, "He didn't mean it to sound so mean but he was right."
"So this whole, carefree we're adorable twins thing is an act?" Anita looked puzzled.
"Oh we are adorable twins, don't get us wrong Ms. Blake. But the act is something we always practice, you should have seen that…trollop's face when she thought she had us snared." Jared smirked, golden eyes glittered with mischief.
"Brother that's a terribly kind thing to say." Orion fell back into the façade.
"But Bas told us if we have nothing nice to say we should not let it be heard." Jared slipped back into the act with him.
"You mean Belle don't you?" she guessed.
"That we do good lady, how on earth did you guess?" Jared feigned shock.
"Enough you two, I'm tired and if I'm to do this I'd like it to be before I need to sleep." Sebastian interrupted.
"Sorry" the twins chimed in unison.
"Forgiven, now who shall help me with this little demonstration?"
"Why not one of us?" Cynric offered.
"You are a child, dear boy, for the same reason Anita does not take you to bed as she does her other men, we have a moral code." Sebastian looked about, "Using anyone with a power too similar to my own kind is also dangerous to both parties. Ask Asher we've done that dance and it won't happen again."
"It was fun while it lasted though." Asher chuckled, kissing Devil's neck, an assurance that nothing was between him and his former companion.
"That it was, you have one in your house addicted to your gift do you not? Perhaps I can show off and correct this travesty."
"London is a former addict to the ardeur and Requiem is not within the city." Anita replied, "I don't like putting London into a potential situation like this."
"I assure you, Anita I've done this before. Jean-Claude is not the first with Belle's curse to leave her court but the others do not quite have his power or his desire to protect others. That is why his is a gift, not a curse."
"What's the difference?" Richard asked.
"Have you met the Nephilim Dhaphir?" Sebastian asked.
"No, who is that?"
"She is the daughter produced of the coupling between a vampire and an angel. One of the only children who's very essence comes close to the first vampire."
"Marmee Noir is dead." Anita put in.
"So she is, but she was the first queen, not the first vampire. She and the Day Father were made by the first, and each of the Original Council were gifted with powers from different demons who allied themselves with the First."
"Belle is not that old." London came in.
"She inherited the position from the Soudre de Sang that made her who was that old. He created only two who possessed the true power the Cubi gave to him. The other vanished, no one knows where he's gone, not even she knows his whereabouts. The gift each member was given was exactly that, a gift that when used properly to benefit their breed would keep the bloodline strong but to abuse it came with a price."
"The addiction and the double-edged blade effect" Micah commented, "But the addiction affects only those fed upon."
"Does it?" Sebastian asked, "Is she not compelled to feed this curse, to snatch up the lust of others to maintain her power, her status in their world?"
"But we have to feed it or it drains the lives of our powerbase and ourselves." Jean-Claude argued.
"True, as I must feed to survive but that is just it. When the power becomes a part of yourself, not merely a weapon then yes it must be maintained but what put you in this position of power? How did you come to sit upon your golden throne? As her house rises and falls with the need to be more powerful yours rests comfortably at the top on what basis, because I do not sense that it is your curse which binds this house to your power. They do not serve you, Jean-Claude, they support you, there is a great difference. Because your power serves as their shield and their sword, their protector and their healer, that is why they stay here with you." Sebastian answered.
"So because we use the Ardeur to protect our home instead of enslave it, it is a gift?" Richard put in.
"Exactly, tell me any who has served in Belle's court, if she had used her power as your master does would you have remained?" the pale blonde looked to the members of the house who'd come in. Many replied that they would have, "There you have it, all gifts come with a price for nothing in our world is truly free but paying such a small price to protect others sounds like a fair trade to me."
"Okay, show us the difference." Anita looked at Jean-Claude who looked at her quizzically, "What I gotta see it to believe it."
"I don't feed on anyone who is unwilling." Sebastian looked to London.
"I am willing" the dark vampire approached, "what do you require?"
"You might need to sit for this," Sebastian offered.
"I'll be fine." London shook his head.
"Only question, you don't have any issue being kissed by a guy do you?" the blonde inquired.
"Not in this case."
"I like that answer," Sebastian leaned in kissing him softly, almost chastely, burying his fingers in long black hair, licking his lip. London yielded, allowing him entrance without struggle, actually enjoying the moment his eyes closed. Everyone watching noticed Sebastian's mint green eyes glowing as he fed, drinking in all London had to offer before releasing him, "you are yummy. No wonder she wanted you back. The fact that she could taint something so beautiful, so treasured among my kind, it's disgraceful." the blonde closed his eyes, resting his forehead against London's.
"How am I a treasure?" London asked softly, breathless.
"To bear the power of an Overseer, a guide and guardian of the untrained of our kind, it is a rare gift one no one expects to find among the Nosferatu. You are the first I have ever heard of, and to have survived her for so long is a feat none would believe possible."
"What is an Overseer?" the twins asked.
"One of our kind who tends to the young and unmated, those like Desmond when he came into his gift who have no one to teach them, to protect them from the power they wield." Sebastian answered, "Theirs is a sacred post, respected by all of our kind. Had my grandfather known of you, she never would have committed such a travesty"
"How am I not craving you, mad with addiction?" London asked, "How is it I no longer sense theirs reaching for me?" he looked to his master and mistress.
"You are freed of her poison so you feel as those who have never been touched by this feel. They do not always sense the power below the surface, only when it requires sustenance and seeks them to feed it."
"How have you done this, I have always believed I would never know this freedom."
"Because I am an Overseer, as my father before me and my grandfather before him, my power purifies the corruption of those who abuse the gift upon others and guides the untrained." Sebastian collapsed, London catching him as the others moved to react.
"Sebastian?" Asher reached out to him through their bond as he spoke. One of the guards had sent for Dr. Lillian as she arrived moments after his collapse.
"Let me see him, lay him down London." she instructed checking him over, "He'll be fine, shouldn't be playing with his powers in his condition. Dr. Benita warned me of his recovery thus far."
"He said he was going to feed on London, we all assumed it would help not hurt him."
"That's where you're mistaken." a dark haired male came in, followed by a dark blonde vampire.
"Desmond, you've returned." the twins rushed him, he put his hand up to stop them.
"What did he do?" Anita asked.
"He fed," Desmond answered, "but feeding on someone addicted to your power as he was does nothing for us unless we feed on more than the addiction which Sebastian would not have done so publicly."
"How do you mean?" Micah asked.
"Sex" Asher spoke instead, "I should've known this and stopped him. If Sebastian had had sex with London he could feed on his lust and his addiction gaining power and purging her influence at the same time. But Sebastian is against putting anyone in such a situation, would not have posed such an offer to a man he barely knows and who barely knows him."
"How do you know so much?" Richard asked, " I doubt that would've been something that came up in conversation even if you were sleeping with him."
"All who serve Belle crave her touch" Asher turned his head, "Jean and I are no exception."
"Loving Anita saved me from her." Jean-Claude agreed.
"And Sebastian's gift purged her touch from me." Asher confessed, gently lifting the blonde from the floor and carrying him to the suite that had been prepared for him during his stay.
Devil stood not sure what to do, watching his beloved carry away the blonde incubus. Anita nudged him, motioning him to follow.
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