Adam Leiber's Story

Danielle leaned against the side of a building. She and her brother were standing in an alley. "Do you know who the invite is from?" he asked. She shrugged. "I'm not entirely sure, but it sounds like it'll be fun. I've been dying for another party." Adam sighed. "We just went to a dance club two nights ago. How can you be dying for a party?" he asked. He was sure he could guess the answer. Their parents were dead and she and her brother were living their lives as vampires. Of course she'd spend her nights 'making friends' and partying it up. "I know, but I'm bored. Please?" she begged. Adam didn't say anything. He began walking. Danielle grinned and followed behind him. "We're going to need to do a little bit of shopping first. This party is a masquerade."

Later that night, they appeared in front of a large castle-like house. The doors in front of them were massive. "Are you sure this is where you want to go? Something about this place feels... off," Adam said. He knew Danielle wouldn't give it up. Once she was set on something, it was happening. All he could do was follow and try his best to keep her out of trouble. "At least she has me around to look after her," he thought. He waited for Danielle to knock on the door and see what happened next.

[Ignore. Double-posted. >.<]

Danielle and Adam were standing at the front doors along with many others of their kind. Adam glanced down at his younger sister. She seemed excited to be there. He followed her inside once the doors finally opened. As usual, she escaped him the moment her feet touched the entrance to the place. Adam knew where he would find her. She'd make a beeline for the ballroom where everyone would be dancing.

Adam found his way to the ballroom and scanned the crowd for his younger sister. Once he spotted her, he took a seat along the wall and made sure to keep her in his sight. There were too many other vampires there. If they were all human, he'd let her stay in there by herself while he explored a little. However, these creatures were not so weak. He'd definitely have to keep tabs on her. "Babysitting gets a little boring sometimes." he thought to himself.

Danielle headed straight for the crowd. Everyone was so full of energy. It was as if she could feed off of it to keep herself going. She began dancing as close to the middle as she could get. "I've never been around so many of my kind before. I've only ever had Adam." She lost herself in the music and kept dancing.

Upon entering the hall that led to the ballroom, Rain was immediately thrown the hand of every guest between her and the door. Flashing her irresistible smile, she politely and quickly shook as many hands as there were thrown at her, before she was able to finally make it to the massive ballroom doors. There she stopped. She stood waiting for her grand introduction before strolling to the middle of the ballroom. The thundering claps bounced off the echoing ceilings.
Thank you all for attending my little get together this evening. she beamed.
Please make yourself comfortable, enjoy the wine and remember...Anything you could ever want will be at your fingertips, Darlings.
Just then, the band began to play again, taking the attention and spotlight from her and to a gorgeous young woman in an emerald gown who sang like an angel.
Rain morphed into the crowd of people, dancing and making small talk with anyone she passed by.

Danielle stopped dancing as soon as the music stopped. She looked around the room to figure out what was going on. "Ah. The hostess of tonight's party." she thought to herself. She turned her attention toward the woman who began speaking. Something about the way she talked bothered Danielle a little bit, but she couldn't help but have respect for her.

As soon as she was done speaking, the music started up again and everyone began dancing. She picked up on the energy of the people around her and matched it to the sound of the music. Once again, she lost herself in it.

Adam was particularly interested in the hostess of the grand party. As soon as she was done speaking, he stood up and made his way into the crowd. His eyes stayed focused on her. It wasn't long before he was able to catch up with her. "Excuse me, Miss. I assume you are the hostess of this extravagant party. My name is Adam," he said in a very polite tone. Adam was curious as to how she knew about him and his sister and why she invited them to her party. He assumed the latter question was because she knew they were vampires. What he didn't understand was how she knew. "This woman seems to have a lot of money. I wonder what kind of connections she has and how many others here are familiar with her."

Clark walked around the room, he had been away from his sister for quite a long time now, he walked around the ballroom until he saw her safe and sound going up to the lady who invited them, he had wondered why they we're here what was they're purpose her its not everyday you get invited to a masquerade...

"Hello Miss" Clare started kinda shy rubbing her arm and tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, "Thank you for inviting me and my brother here to the ball" she bowed making sure her mask wouldn't fall of, she looked at the women since Clare herself was short she was around 5'3 in height, "Why did you invite me and my brother to this party" she asked more like a demand in a serious tone noticing a young man also talking to her.

On her decent from the center stage, Rain had been snagged by the large group of older ladies sitting at one of the tables. They were drinking from large crystal wine glasses and sat in a circle gambling their fortunes away. Drunkenly, they slurred and cackled having a merry time trying to suck Rain into an entire evening of sitting around gossiping. She politely chatted for a moment, before announcing that she had other guests to attend to and must go.
Oh, I do hope you are having a marvel.... She began before being interrupted by two of her other guests.
She turned around from the group of loud drunks with a smile. Immediately, she had to adjust her gaze in order to see the small female and then look back up again for the man beside her.
Why did you invite me and my brother to this party?
The hostility in the female's voice caused the smile to slowly melt off Rain's face, before quickly spreading again.
She wrapped her arms around the girl in an embrace meant to make her feel safe.
Little suspicious are we, my darling? Have something to hide? She giggled, flashing her fangs.
Do not worry. You are safe. Enjoy the party. All will reveal itself in time. She gave her another huge smile before blinking up to the man in front of her.
You're hair is simply the Cat's Pajama's, darling...

Adam was a little shocked about how straightforward the girl was to their host. "I don't think I can subtly ask questions anymore. Thanks, young girl." he thought sarcastically to himself. A smile spread across his face at the hostesses compliment. "Thank you. You look very lovely tonight, Miss." He glanced at the other guest. "As do you. What is your name?" he asked, continuing in his polite tone.

Meanwhile, Dani was chatting it up with anyone who was willing to carry out a conversation with her. It was weird having a bunch of other vampires in the same place, especially a party. She had only ever been in dance clubs full of humans. A couple of which her and her brother would target and make a meal out of later in the night. She came a cross a guy that was staring at a girl near the hostess. "Hi! My name is Dani," she said with a big smile on her face.

Clare heard the boys voice seeing he was asking for a name, she thought for a moment not really wanting to tell anyone her name after learning that this 'hostess' was a Vampire, she didn't panic she was just surprized as she took all this apart and tried to do a puzzle in her head sorting things out. "My Name is Clare, what's yours?" Clare asked as some of her blond her moved in front of her face


"...um, Hi Dani..." Clade said not sure what to say, "I'm Clade, a little happy are we?" she said smirking at the girl and chuckling on how excited she looked, "I'm taken your happy about the Masquerade" he added to his comment.

Thank you kindly, she winked, turning to collect two full crystal wine glasses from the table behind her.
Please... she urged, handing the chalices to both of them. Have a grand time. I will meet you both....with your siblings, of course... in the Library to continue the questions and answers....BUT, later, my darlings. I need a few more drinks in me, and quite a bit more dancing before I am ready for the serious talk. She laughed, grabbing herself a full glass and taking a long drink.
Her eyes remained closed as she slowly pulled the cup from her plum lips with a lick. Mmmm...Handsome Young Aristocratic Male....My favorite... she beamed and turned, pushing further into the huge crowd, dancing and mingling with more of her guests.

Adam gratefully accepted the glass from the hostess. He offered a friendly and understanding smile as she gave a quick explanation. "Of course. I am looking forward to talking to you later," he said with a nod and turned his attention back to the other guest. He held the glass in his hand, but did not sip from it. "My name is Adam. It is a pleasure to meet you." A few strands of her hair moved in front of her face and he gracefully reach over and tucked it behind her ear. "It would be a shame to hide that pretty face of yours. If you will excuse me, I must be getting back to my sister now. She gets a little wild sometimes." He gave her a friendly smile and politely walked away. When he reached Danielle, she was speaking with another male.

"Of course I'm happy. I love parties. Being alone isn't any fun at all," Danielle said just as her brother approached. She grinned at him. "And this is my brother, Adam. He doesn't party much." Adam lightly nudged her arm for the comment and gave a slight nod in the direction of the other male.

Before anything else could be said, a male vampire was grabbed by what appeared to be a werewolf. "So the hostess has a guard dog on duty. That should not surprise me," Adam thought. Even Danielle turned and watched as the man was hauled away by the strong beast. He confronted the hostess who appeared to instruct the canine to bring the man to a certain place. "Poisoning the drinks? I don't understand why anyone would do such a thing at an event like this one," Adam thought again. "What an eventful night this one is turning out to be," he said to both Dani and the other male.

As she reached the foyer, a man with a tray of glasses appeared. Arturo had made sure that none of the other bottles were laced with anything, so she politely grabbed another glass and downed it. Her whole body tingled. She should return.
She headed toward the open ball room doors, passing drunk couples,drinks in hand, sprawled all over one another in every nook and cranny shadow. She smiled. She was happy everyone was enjoying themselves. The blood bottles had been mixed with heavy Romanian Liquor, as to ensure an even better time for everyone. The noise of the party engulfed any other sound in the long hall. At the doors stood another gentleman with a tray. Don't mind if I do!... she exclaimed grabbing a glass and drinking half of it. She immediately burped a tiny hiccup into her hand with an embarrassed giggle. The servant laughed and patted her on the back. She grinned.
I need to dance....I need someone to dance with....Someone....handsome. she slurred to herself. She wasn't drunk yet, but she definitely was having a good time. She passed through the door way and twirled her way to the dance floor. The Angel in the emerald gown began her musical decent to a slow ballad, and Rain hugged her arms around herself and swayed and twirled, her eyes closed, and a smile on her face.

"I came here with my Twin" Clade said to Dani, "Oh Hello Adam" Clade said to the male, "she's somewhere around here.." he added

Clare growled from the sudden touch and put her strands of hair back where they were in the beginning, she whistled for her brothers location, " Dear Brother where are you.." she said to herself walking around

Clade quickly heard the whistle and whistled back to his sister saying where he was and waving his hand in the air, "Speaking of the Devil here she comes" he said jokingly

Clare saw her brother and ran up to him, seeing him with another girl and that same boy, "Dear Brother Clade, we must talk in a few minutes I have something's about the' Hostess'" Clare said to Clade

Clade nodded, "Of course" he said, "These are some people I met, This is Dani and her brother Adam, be nice Clare, this is my sister Clare aka my Twin" Clade said

"We have met" She said talking about Adam, "But I haven't met you" she said looking at Dani, "Nice to meet you" she said smiling softly at Dani, "You look amazing" she said trying to start a conversation.

Pippa smiled innocently at the guards as she walked into the ballroom, her light blue dress trailing not too far behind. As the woman walked , her head was held high and her shoulders back and you could see the confidence radiate from the small quirk of her lip that formed into a smirk as she entered into the ballroom.

A few sincere 'hello's' and 'nice to see you!' were inevitable, but she was most prepared for the raised brows and talk about her. After all most people named her murderer thinking she was the one who killed her creator so that all his wealth would have been hers. But she pushed that aside, because above all she had to admit she enjoyed the attention and the slight fear that clicked in most peoples eyes as she walked by.

To make matters worse she'd give them a devilish smirk, even a few winks to the women to send them completely off their high horses."It's good to be me.." She chuckled adjusting her dark blue mask, the peacock feathers pointing out in all directions, even a few were assorted in her gorgeous curled golden hair that evening.

As the slow ballad moved to a quick paced Charleston, Rain's smile spread. She lifted her ankles in beat, singing along and giggling. She opened her eyes to the sound of whispers. She looked toward the ball room doors. There stood a gorgeous blond in a pale blue gown. Men and women were jumping at her feet to say hello and touch her hand. Just as many were scowling in her direction and whispering. Pippa. She hadn't seen her friend in quite sometime, and had really missed her. She was also very curious what mischief Pippa had gotten herself into recently. She always seemed to be in some sort of fun.
She helped keep Rain alive with her crazy shenanigans and adventures. Grabbing two glasses from a gentleman with a tray standing on the edge of the crowd, her eyes brightened and she skipped toward the woman.
Pippa, My Darling! she exclaimed the glasses extended outward.
She handed the full glass to Pippa, and lowered her other outreached hand.
Pippa Darling, how have you been? I haven't seen you in ages. Why must you leave me here in this giant place alone? [b] She made a pouting face at Pippa as she wrapped her arm around Pippa's.
[b] It's Winter in the mountains. I'm bored.... Rain beamed.

Adam lightly chuckled to himself as Clare approached and Clade introduced her as his twin. He wasn't sure what the girl thought of him. It didn't really matter though. Dani had a pleased smile on her face. "Thank you! You look very lovely as well," she returned. Clare told Clade she had something about the hostess to discuss with him. Adam raised an interested eyebrow at this. "Interested in the young hostess?" he asked Clare. Dani lightly elbowed Adam in his side. "Don't get into other people's business. It's rude," she scolded. He shot her a look. "I had a rather interesting conversation with her as well," he continued. Dani smiled out of embarrassment. "Sorry about my brother's behavior. When it comes to socializing, he's really not the best at it. Have any of you had the wine yet? It's been in my sight all night, but I have yet to actually try any. I'm here to have a good time." She looked at Adam. The glass in his hand appeared untouched. "Oh, perfect. Thank you, brother." She took the glass from him and began sipping at it. "Was anyone interested in dancing?" she asked with a daring smile on her face. It seemed that Dani always had some sort of smile on her face. This one invited either Clare or Clade to join her on the dance floor.

"Was anyone interested in dancing?" Clade heard Dani said he rubbed the back of his neck, "I wasn't until now that you speak of it" he said chuckling and looking at Adam, "Can I take your sister for a dance?" He said politely requesting, "And if something does happen to her on my behalf don't hesitate to kill me" he added begin serious yet still smiling, Clade knew what it was like to have to deal with someone taking his sister to dance out of no where, "and afterwards I would like you two, to follow me outside" he said again addressing the waitresses situation

Clare wandered around the room not knowing what to do, she was getting bored real quick and hated it by the minute she saw a chocolate fountain and stuck her tongue out in a disgusted matter, she walked to the food table and saw a plate of fruit she picked up a strawberry and began to eat it slowly "This is really good!" She said

You must come on my next adventures to France. Honestly they're is just something sweeter about the mens blood there." Pippa winked. Rain giggled with her friend. Oh, soon I hope. she pleaded. She lifted the glass to her friend before swallowing a large gulp. They continued chatting about the things Pippa had done and the men she had tasted on her travels. She sipped on the drink in her hand.
Looking across the ballroom, Rain noticed Arturo was headed her way, she smiled at him. Everything must have been taken care of, and not a spot of blood on him. Upon reaching her he bowed his head politely and she curtsied in return, feeling the buzz off the liqueur. He handed her 3 gorgeous gold bands, he had taken from their friend upstairs. Sorry to bother you Miss Starling, unfortunately Mr. Arthur has had to leave prematurely, he sends his apologies and a gift of his gratitude for your hospitality this evening.
Oh, poo. she huffed, The party was just getting started...
Will there be anything else Miss? he asked.
She winked at Pippa before turning to Arturo again.
Dance with me...

Dani blushed very slightly as Clade accepted her proposal for a dance. She looked to Adam for his response to the young man. He did not seem either amused or bothered. "I'll take your offer to let me kill you if something happens to her as a promise that nothing will," he said, keeping his tome polite and slightly joking.

Dani was ready to go straight to the dance floor when Adam added,"I'm looking forward to joining you afterward." With those final words, Dani grabbed Clade by the hand and led him to the dance floor. Her pace was no hurried. It did not feel appropriate for the event.

While Dani was off with Clade, Adam decided to walk around a little more to see what he could figure out. Everyone there appeared to be of the upper class. Dani and Adam were considered upper-middle class. Not quite in the upper class, but not fully stuck in the middle either. Another thing Adam noticed was that the majority were vampires, sipping on blood wine. She said she would explain everything soon...