Solstice War - Gathering

[willysilver]

The Solstice was upon them. When the sun went down the magic began to swell, the veil between this world and the Other Side thin as vapor. Mortals could sense it, even, though they may not have a name for it. They gathered together, not realizing the animal instinct of safety in numbers.

But all around the city, from the dark parts, fae began to come together as well. Unseelie filled the city- boggarts and Red Caps and things unseen for many a year with bright eyes and sharp teeth. But they were tricksy, dangerous and malicious but no worse than they ever were. The real threat, the ever present danger this year, were the Milesian that crawled out of the sewers and tube tunnels to prowl they city. They were hunting tonight. They had eyes black and soulless, eyes too wide for their white, gaunt faces. Larger than their eyes were their mouth. The smile of needle fangs glinted in the street lights. Long arms ending with spidery, spindly fingers reached and clawed at passers by from the shadows.

There was a war in the city tonight and the nature of the foe, the Milesian, meant no bound mortal needed to be near any battle. Death would come to one or the other if a killing blow came down.

But there was hope. Seelie fae prowled the city as well, fighting for Light and Air. Even the Queen had seen fit to step through with her sword and shield. Such was the threat to the Fae way of life that the Milesian presented.

The longest day of the year dawned but the sunlight did nothing to frighten off the dark forces. The longest day of the year simply meant the things that went bump in the night were attacking in the light.




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[vampireevolved]

"We fought well," Godric agreed, coming to stand by Anael, look him in the eyes. Something about the angel seemed to need reassurance. Even if it came from a vampire. "We've done good."

[whispersoflove]

Anael rubbed the back of his hand over his forehead, unwillingly smearing the black blood. "How far is sunrise?" He figured that the vampire would know better than him.

[vampireevolved]

Godric paused, considering. Teleporting from Dallas to London had taken some adjustment. "Half an hour. Not much more than that."

[whispersoflove]

"I can finish alone, if you need to get somewhere safe," Anael offered. Everything he said seemed oddly devoid of emotion, entirely unlike his usual self - and the way he had been when Godric had first met him.

[vampireevolved]

"I have time still. It will only take a moment, two perhaps, to get to my progeny's home." Godric could sense the approaching dawn not to be caught out in the sun. Right then, he was more concerned by Anael, who seemed so far from who he'd been when they met.

"I will not ask if you are all right. Is it only these creatures that weighs on you?"

[whispersoflove]

"It is too much to get into while there might still be some of them afoot," Anael replied neutrally. It was the truth, or at least it was his truth. He did not intend to rest until the sun had gone up, and he was certain that the creatures had retreated.

[vampireevolved]

It was not the answer Godric would have preferred, but it wasn't a surprise that whatever bothered an angel so would take explanation, if Anael wanted to share at all.

"Then I will fight them beside you until I have to go." Godric had intended to stay out as long as possible, even before he'd run into Anael. "And hope our paths cross again in the future."

[whispersoflove]

"God willing," Anael replied, although it wasn't his usual sort of prayer. "Let's take to the skies. We will find them more quickly that way." He held his hand out to Godric. "I can cloak you along with myself, if we are touching."

[vampireevolved]

Godric normally relied on his speed and the darkness of night to keep others from seeing him flying. Humans who caught a glimpse rarely saw enough to know what they'd seen. But he took the offered hand in his cool one, a small nod suggesting he was ready when Anael was. There was more to be done before the morning came.