AU: Death by Seduction (Vampire AU, Open)

[Malachai Roen]

Kai had always been a man of luxury. Even before he'd turned some couple hundred years ago, he'd surrounded himself in rich things - furniture, decor, food, wine.  After he'd turned, well, that had been rough at first. He'd been completely consumed in his hunger, letting it control his thoughts and actions, living in empty, abandoned buildings while he waited for his next unsuspecting meal.

After a while, he'd gained control of himself.  Realized what a disgusting creature he was, how far he'd fallen from the person he used to be.  And so he'd changed.  No longer allowed blood to drive his instincts wild, no longer sticking to the shadows.  He'd become a man of mystery and seduction - after learning the art of concealment, he'd learned to hide his obvious supernatural traits, the color of his eyes and the pale, sickly color of his skin.  His fangs he kept carefully hidden at all times.  In this way, he could pass by as human - a strikingly beautiful human, but mortal nonetheless.  And so he lived, getting by not on killing, but on pets, often willing ones, too.  Kai would pick out someone he desired and work his magic, either taking them somewhere private and sampling them before wiping their mind of the encounter, or, sometimes, persuading them to live with him for a time, as a precious captive that he treated very, very well.  In the end, he often ended up turning them as a reward.

Tonight, he was stalking the streets around downtown, which was a lot busier than places that most of his kind hunted.  He knew of some others in the city - feral, secretive.  Some older than him, some younger.  Kai didn't bother them much, as long as they let him do what he wanted.  He did, however, look down upon their violent, crude methods of feeding.  It was messy, unnecessary, and gave far too many clues to the presence of their species.

Finding a quieter corner, Kai leaned against the brick wall of a club, watching people pass with observant eyes.  Either someone would approach him - or a particular morsel would catch his eye (or his nose - he still was a picky eater, after all, and scent was important) and he would approach them.  It was only a matter of time.

[Vanessa Rodriguez]

Running a hand through her messed up waves, Vanessa clocked out of work at the bar she worked at. It had been a busy night, thankfully, so the time went by rather quickly. She had served numerous drinks, flirted for tips (and for her amusement) and cleaned up after drunk messes. A usual night. She went into the female washroom, changing out of her work clothes and into her street clothes, which were fairly extravagant on their own. She'd graduated university and now was working at this hole in the wall until she could find a proper job she was qualified for.

Vanessa exited the washroom a short time later, tucking her uniform into her bag. A few drunk men leered, but she ignored them, walking purposefully by them with a slight smirk on her face. Off shift, she could be the biggest bitch she wanted to the drunk losers. Vanessa approached the front of the bar, collecting her tips and schedule for the upcoming week from a coworker and bid them farewell for the night.

The bell rang as she exited the Rochester Inn, happily sighing as the cool air hit her overworked and fatigued face. What a beautiful night. The weather was perfect, with a slight breeze against her hot skin and the moonlight illuminating the midnight sky.. She paused for a moment, digging through her massive purse to find her phone. Eventually, she gave up on the task, continuing the short walk.

Vanessa passed by an Asian man who wasn't moving, simply leaning up against the wall. She tilted her head slightly, doing a double take at the gorgeous man. Holy hell... how could someone be so attractive? The brunette caught his eyes, smirking at the stranger. If anything happened, good, and if nothing happened, well, Vanessa wasn't too concerned. There were others to hookup with.

[Malachai Roen]

Some time passed, and no one particularly captured Kai's attention - that wasn't unusual. The clubs were sort of tricky, since there were so many drunk men and women that came out, and there wasn't much else less attractive than someone stumbling and slurring around. He wrinkled his nose at a few particularly pitiful people; when one tried to approach, he simply stared at them coldly until they got the hint and stumbled away.

But wait, there. Kai's nose was the first to respond to the sexy mink that just stepped outside - it was a sizzling, spicy scent, exotic and unfamiliar, which intrigued the vampire. He caught sight of the woman a moment later, and he knew she was the one. She was gorgeous for a mortal - almost immediately, Kai imagined her as one of his own kind, how the change would accentuate her already stunning features and make her even more beautiful. He hoped she would respond well.

There, she caught his eye. Kai allowed a slow smile to cross his face, and he propped himself up away from the wall and took a few steps closer. "It's a relief to see a pretty, sober face after all the drunkards that have passed by," he spoke smoothly, his voice like silk. "I was afraid no one would catch my attention tonight. I hope I'm not bothering you, but I would kick myself it I didn't say anything." He knew most people would be a little off-put by a random stranger coming to talk to them from the side of a club, so he sent a soft aura of calmness and intrigue her way, hoping her curiosity and interest would outweigh any potential uneasiness. "What's your name, belle fille?"

[Vanessa Rodriguez]

Vanessa stopped walking, adjusting her shirt before turning to face the man who had responded. Perfect. She smiled back at the insanely attractive man, happy that he was seemingly sober. It was hard at this time of night to find someone who wasn't the least bit intoxicated. She usually made her way home, having dealt with drunk people during her shift. It was a pleasant surprise.

She chuckled, nodding in agreement with the stranger. "If you're looking for a sober person, I'm afraid you're in the wrong part of town." she said with another laugh. Vanessa found herself drawn to the man, in particular, his suave voice. And looks. Everything about him was charming. She stepped closer, smirking, at his compliments. "No, you're good." She assured him with a smile. "Not bothering me. It's nice to have a conversation with someone who isn't drunk." Vanessa gestured her head towards the Inn.

Suddenly, the girl felt even calmer, not that she was all too concerned to begin with. At work, Vanessa had dealt with massive men who couldn't take no for an answer. The tall Asian would be.. easier to take down if it came to that point. She bit her bottom lip, smirking seductively as her interest for him peaked as well. "Vanessa. Vanessa Rodriguez. How about you?" He didn't seem familiar, for sure not a regular near the bar she worked at anyway. "You don't seem like someone who would enjoy being out on a night like this." she commented, curious. "Unless you were waiting for someone like myself." Vanessa winked at the man.

[Malachai Roen]

Kai had to laugh at what the woman said first. "I suppose you're right. Although, most parts of town are dead at this time of the night, and I'm craving a little... Fun." His lips curled in a way that suggested exactly what kind of 'fun' he was talking about. Kai tilted his head in the direction she motioned, putting two and two together. "Do you work here?" he asked; he supposed it was obvious, by what she said and considering she wasn't drunk herself. "I'm sure you've been hassled by men that don't appreciate you as an actual person, and just a pretty object," he sympathized, frowning as though it saddened him. "That's not right, darling." Men that couldn't hold their liquor pissed him off; self-control was something Kai appreciated, which was why he despised those feral, rough-living vampires on the outskirts of town.

"Vanessa," he repeated, tasting the name on his tongue. "A beautiful name for a beautiful woman." Kai smiled softly, though had he not been concealing them, his fangs would certainly be showing. "Malachai. But you can just call me Kai." He only used his full name when he was... Dominating someone. Which, all considering, might be happening in the near future. "Oh, trust me Vanessa, I love the night life," he shot back, smile widening. "And people like you make it even better. Would you like to come back to my place for a glass of wine? I don't live too far away." He wasn't normally quite so bold, but Kai was really laying on the heavy aura that urged the girl to drop everything and come with him.

[Vanessa Rodriguez]

"That's true." Vanessa agreed with a laugh. At this time of night, a lot of people tended to go bar hopping until they were too intoxicated to do anything else but pass out on side-walks. At him mentioning 'fun,' the Hispanic girl smirked flirtatiously. Oh yes, the two of them could have fun together. She snorted, nodding. "Unfortunately. I hope it's not a permanent thing. Just something that'll get me by." Nonchalantly, Vanessa shrugged. "Not that bad." she dismissed. At first, it had been incredibly awkward and degrading but she chose to ignore it and play up her assets to earn more tips. "Guess after time I've just grown use to it." She chuckled, running a hand through her waves. He seemed to be passionate about the issue, which was strange for a young man... Vanessa shrugged it off in her calmed state.

She smirked again, stepping closer to the man who now had a name. Kai. "Malachai." she repeated, nodding. "Fitting, and will do." The girl laughed. "I completely agree. Mornings... they're boring compared to what goes on at night." While her job gave her endless stress and anger, it did provide Vanessa with something to do and entertaining stories to share. Her eyes locked with Kai's, betraying the lust she was beginning to feel towards the man. "Sure, I'd love to." Her voice had gone sultry, as it usually did when she herself wanted someone. Plus, a glass of wine with an attractive fellow never hurt, did it? The feelings she felt towards Kai were overwhelming, beginning to cloud her every thought and look.

[Malachai Roen]

You won't have to work at the bar anymore, where people don't appreciate you... You're coming with me. That was what Kai was thinking as the young woman spoke about her job, but his expression didn't change from the pleasant, if slightly triumphant, smile on his face. "I'm sure you'll be able to find something more... Suitable for you soon," he replied, imagining Vanessa beneath him, with his mark on her neck, seeping the beautiful crimson that was flowing so temptingly inside her. "You seem to have... So much potential." Oh yes. But he wasn't speaking about jobs...

He eyed her as she came closer, letting his gaze skim over her generous curves without reservation. Kai reached out and slipped his fingers through Vanessa's long hair, smiling as she spoke. "I'm definitely not a morning person," he agreed. Daylight and Kai didn't get along well. He kept his blinds firmly closed at all times and only had very dim lights in his house, and those were just for the people he brought home; he saw perfectly find in the dark. "Wonderful," he murmured, leaning down so his cool breath brushed against her neck. His lips found hers a moment later, and he kissed her for a long, slow moment before pulling away with a catlike smile. "Follow me." He took Vanessa's hand and started off, soon pulling away from the more lighted area of town to a quieter, more spaced-out portion. The houses were further apart, which was fortunate; he didn't need anyone to be able to see or hear what went on in his rather lavish place. It was also surrounded by an acre or so of wooded ground, and a three-quarter fence to deter people. No one bothered him; he made sure the place radiated with "do not approach" except for those he brought in himself. It could be considered a mansion; it was quite large, and spoke of the wealth that Kai had accumulated over his life. "Well, here we are," he told the vixen, smiling as he pulled out his keys to unlock the front door.

[Vanessa Rodriguez]

"Thanks, I hope so too." Vanessa didn't want four years of university and expensive tuition to go to waste. She kindly smiled at Kai, beaming at her recognized potential. Most people looked at the girl and scoffed at her job, or leered and cat called at her. She was tired of acting like she was happy as a dangling object for drunk men... and women... to play with.

She stopped right in front of Kai, invading his personal bubble. She watched him eye her up with a smirk on her face, as she teasingly brushed by him. Although caught off guard, Vanessa let Kai run his fingers through her hair, practically purring at how good his physical touch felt. She chuckled. "Who is a morning person anyway? Things are... more fun at night. More to do." Vanessa shivered, feeling vulnerable for a second. The feeling quickly faded, as she was plenty calm. She tilted her head back, suppressing a groan. She wanted him, now. His touch, his kiss, it wasn't enough. Vanessa usually took a little more precaution before going home with a stranger for the night, but for some reason... it just felt right. There was no sense of hesitation or second thoughts coming from the brunette. "Mmm, okay." She replied, allowing Kai to lead the way back to his house.

They left downtown, heading towards the more residential area of town. She vaguely recognized the surroundings, except when they neared Kai's house. Massive was an understatement. She didn't even want to think how many of her apartments she could fit onto the size of his lot. "Holy." was all the awe-struck Vanessa could say and think. She draped herself off of Kai, staring at the mansion. She just wanted to ravish Kai right then and there.

[Malachai Roen]

Kai was glad that the woman was being so agreeable... But then again, he was giving her practically no choice, seducing her like he was. He'd met very few women (and men, even) that could resist when he put his full charm into effect.

He grinned at her response to his home, used to similar reactions. "I inherited a large sum of money from my grandparents," he lied - his 'grandparents' being him when he 'passed away' a couple different times. "I promise it's as nice inside as it is out." He opened the front door and stepped inside, turning on a dim light that was just for Vanessa's benefit. He still had trouble with bright lights after all this time; it just wasn't natural for his kind. In one of his numerous bedrooms, he knew, Zach would be waiting, but he didn't call out to his pet yet - he wanted to have a little fun with his new one first.

"There's a coat rack over there," he motioned by the door. Kai took a few steps inward, as though heading to the kitchen to grab the wine he had mentioned earlier, but he really had no intentions of drinking, considering the only stuff he drank was an entirely different crimson liquid. With a twitch of his fingers, he locked all the exits of the place so that Vanessa wouldn't be able to flee if she tried. If worst came to worst, he would drink from her and then wipe her mind of the event before dropping her back off at the bar. If things went well... Well, they would see.

Assuming she followed after him after putting her coat up, Kai whirled around to meet her, strategically barricading her between himself and a nearby wall. His face was calm, but he allowed part of his facade to melt away, now enabling the woman to see the red tint to his eyes. "How about we just skip the wine?" he suggested, gaze trailing down to Vanessa's neck. "I have other things I would rather... Sink my teeth into." With that, he smiled, and the fangs he'd hidden before were clearly there, and very sharp. "I promise you will enjoy it," he murmured. "I'm not like most of my kind. I don't kill needlessly." Kai continued to send the waves of comfort to the young woman, waiting to see how she would react.

[Vanessa Rodriguez]

"Well it must have been a generous sum." Vanessa said, feeling a bit.. self conscious about her job. Good thing she didn't invite Kai over, as her apartment was.. nice, but nothing compared to his mansion of a house. She followed him inside, jaw dropping in response. The lights were dimmer than expected, but Vanessa's eyes adjusted after a few minutes. She glanced around the place, lingering on the lavish furniture. It sure was beautiful and she wondered what the bedroom was going to be like...

She zoned back into the present, breaking her train of thought. Vanessa turned around and nodded. "Okay." She took off her jacket and hung it up alongside with her purse. Vanessa smoothed out the front of her shirt, taking a deep breath. Alright, alright. She ran a hand through her waves, trying to tame them before Kai returned with the wine.

Although, he was taking a while. Vanessa shrugged to herself before turning again and walking towards, what was hopefully, the kitchen. And there he was. She put on her sultry smile and suddenly was pinned between Kai and the wall. Smirking, the girl was about initiate when she noticed something... odd. It looked like there was a tinge of crimson in his eyes. Was it her or the lack of light? She blinked twice, still seeing the red there. Woah...

No way. No way! Vanessa's eyes widened in fear. Vampires existed? She felt like a victim in one of those bad horror dramas. Was she dreaming? She had to be. Soon, her alarm would be going off and it would be another typical day...

All sense of her apprehension was suddenly wiped away, leaving Vanessa feeling calm again. She wanted to fight it, run away and never run into the wealthy man again. But, her body and thoughts were slowing betraying her remaining sanity. "You... you're not going to kill me?" she stammered out, her eyes looking up at Kai. She reached up, running a hand through his hair. "Cause, you know, if it's enjoyable..." Vanessa debated out loud, smirking. Was she really going through with this?

[Malachai Roen]

As planned, the woman followed after Kai just as he hoped she would. Oh, he was making this almost too easy. He wondered if she still would have come had he not been influencing her a bit... By the way she was looking at him, all sultry and playful pinned between him and the wall, Kai thought this probably wasn't something she was entirely unused to.

Well... Minus the vampire bit. Kai saw the fear flash in the woman's eyes upon her realization, and he closed his lips, though kept the actual color of his eyes visible. "Don't be afraid, darling," he cooed, tracing his thumb down the side of her soft, silky neck. "I would never dream of killing someone so beautiful. It would be an absolute waste." Turning her, on the other hand.... He wasn't above that. "I give you my word." There was a heaviness in his tone that made it clear he didn't make such promises lightly. Kai knew he wouldn't break it.

He allowed himself to grin again, a hint of sharpness appearing in the thin white line between his lips. "I have no doubt it will be like nothing you've ever experienced," he assured her. Kai then bent his head down to softly fit their mouths together again, but after a moment he began trailing kisses across her cheek and down her jaw until he reached her throat. He found the large, wildly pumping vein underneath and nibbled teasingly, not yet breaking the skin, but enough to prick just a little with his fangs. Kai then slid his tongue against the surface, shivering with pleasure. "You taste divine," he murmured. His hands caressed Vanessa's hips, solid but still gentle.

[Vanessa Rodriguez]

What had started as a normal night working and going home with someone had turned into something... unexpected. Vanessa's heart started racing, the blood thumping through her veins. She felt calm, but her body was still reacting as it normally would without Kai's influence. Not that she was aware. She tried to even her heart rate, locking eyes with the... vampire in front of her. As he ran his thumb down her neck, an involuntarily shiver running down her spine. Could she really trust him?

Any sense of hesitation was wiped away again, leaving her with little to no reaction at Kai's words. She tremoured, from desire and fear. Vanessa didn't say anything else until he gave her his promise. And he looked serious about not breaking the promise. "Cause... cause I don't wanna die." Vanessa stated, staring at the red in his eyes, capturing her attention and curiosity. How did she not see that beforehand?

Nothing she'd ever experienced. His fangs that reappeared again gave her a slight startle, but again, kept her calm demeanour. She didn't know how she was reacting so nonchalantly. Any normal girl would be screaming for help and calling the police. Escaping. She just couldn't resist Kai's charm or the excitement of trying it out. Was she crazy? Quite possibly. They kissed, before his lips ended up at her neck. Vanessa still felt a little uneasy and vulnerable about the whole situation, hoping that it really was just some sort of messed up dream. Her breath caught as Kai's fangs pricked her skin, eyes widening in a stunned response. Although Vanessa felt a tiny bit of pain, her desire and lust outweighed any of the pain so far. She tilted her head further back, as her hands wound up Kai's side to his shoulders, where she pulled him closer to her body with a sigh of pleasure.

[Malachai Roen]

This was definitely the one, Kai thought. Or, at least, someone he certainly didn't want to let slip out of his fingers. Whether that meant keeping her around like he did with Zach, or changing her to become one of his own kind (something he rarely did - newborns were so messy and aggressive, he didn't like to deal with them), he didn't know yet, but he was determined. "Of course you don't," he cooed understandingly. "I don't break my promises. I just want you to enjoy yourself." And I want to enjoy myself too.

She was responding well, at least. Kai eased up on the lustful aura, thinking she was far enough along that he didn't need to prod her. Even as he nipped and nibbled teasingly on her skin, his hands reached to cup against her thighs and he lifted Vanessa up, easily carrying her over to the nearest lavish couch like she weighed nothing. Not only because he was much bigger than she, but... Well, being supernatural came with perks, like enhanced strength. He gently deposited her on the plush furniture and straddled himself over her, trailing his hands down her shoulders and tracing the generous curves of her body. "Ready?" he murmured; before he gave the woman a chance to respond, Kai closed his lips over that softly pulsing flesh and dug in, releasing a moan as the hot, delicious blood pooled into his mouth. He made an effort to make it as free of pain as possible, but there was no doubt it still hurt.

[Vanessa Rodriguez]

Of course, nobody wanted to die, but Vanessa had still stated the obvious. She didn't know why, but she somehow trusted this vampire... trusted him with her very life. She was now convinced that the two could have a fun night together, without costing her her life. "O... okay" Vanessa stammered out, still a little fearful, for good reason. She just gave the go ahead for Kai to have a free for all with her blood. Wasn't the usual consent Vanessa gave on these sorts of night, but she would try.

As Kai continued to tease, her fear and worries were dissipating. No longer was the girl thinking of death and dying, but more on the moment. She wrapped her arms around him, drawing themselves closer as Vanessa was picked up and moved to the couch. It had caught her off guard, but again, nothing that didn't stop her from enjoying the moment. As her back hit the plush couch, Vanessa ran her hands down his back, encouraging whatever he decided was coming next. She looked up at Kai, opening her mouth to respond, but before she could even say a word, his fangs were puncturing her fragile skin.

Vanessa stiffened in response, gasping at the pain. She winced. It hurt. A lot. Her first thought was to push him away, but part of her knew the action would be futile. It took a couple minutes, but Vanessa managed to relax as Kai feasted on her blood, the pain washed away by his lips. She even let out her own moan, as her hands tangled in his hair. The pain still radiated throughout her body, but it was dull compared to what she felt initially.

[Malachai Roen]

Kai gave a content hum, feeling the woman's fingers tracing down his back. Mmmm, yes, this was what he had been hoping he would find tonight - he'd gotten lucky. He definitely wasn't going to let Vanessa get away easily.

He took a quick moment to rid himself of his shirt before he started to drink in earnest. Her blood wasn't just physically hot - it was spicy, and sweet, and deliciously exotic. Kai brushed his hands up and down the woman's sides, hoping to alleviate some of her discomfort. He would have said something, but he was too busy lapping away at the feast against his lips, and that pleasure was stronger than anything else.

Once he determined he had taken enough blood - enough to satisfy himself, but not enough to make her anything more than a little dizzy - Kai licked his lips and pressed them against the woman's once again as he worked at getting her undressed. "Are you ready, love?" he murmured, having sealed the wound so it would stop bleeding and hopefully stop it hurting, too. "I told you I would keep my promise."

After this was all over, though... He couldn't promise she would still be living quite the same.